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In this paper, we develop a modeling and computational framework that allows for the determination of optimal carbon taxes applied to electric power plants in the context of electric power supply chain (generation/distribution/consumption) networks. The adoption of carbon/pollution taxes both internationally and regionally has been fueled by global climate change and fuel security risks with a ...

A switching mode power supply (SMPS) is a hopeful candidate for the 1MW CW klystron power supply of KOMAC (KOrea Multi-purpose Accelerator Complex). The merits of the SMPS are low stored energy, small size, high rating efficiency and possible cost saving whereas the demerits are EMI problem and system complexities. The proposed power is 2MW and it is considered that the modules, each of which h...

<span lang="EN-GB">DC grids can effectively feed pulsed power loads (PPLs), integrating local energy storage to minimize the impact on other connected and implementing buffered sub-grids isolate susceptible even more. The identification of regulatory limits for PPL integration DC grid response assessment necessitate suitable Power Quality (PQ) metrics. Existing indexes (e.g. ripple distor...

Power electronics based zonal dc power distribution systems are being considered for future Navy ships. The stability of dc power electronics based power distribution systems, and in particular dc systems, is a significant design consideration because of the potential for negative impedance induced instabilities. In this paper, methodologies for analyzing the stability of these systems are revi...

The method to obtain electrical equivalent models of piezoelectric materials used in energy harvesting road traffic environment is presented in this paper. The experimental results are processed in order to determine the optimal topological structure and technology of the semiconductor elements used in the input stage of the power harvesting system. The non regulated power supply model under va...

In this paper, we analyze the behaviour of a switched mode power supply (SMPS) regarding the radiated magnetic nearfield through an initial understanding of the electrical working of the converter, particularly during switchings. We propose a method based on impedance analysis at each state of the converter in order to predict the resonances of currents and/or voltages in the SMPS at the origin...

Explosive pulsed power consists of those devices that convert the chemical energy in explosives into electrical energy. In 2004, a series of programs were initiated to develop several types of very compact explosive pulsed power generators. Based on these recent efforts, we now have a better understanding of the weaknesses and strengths of these small generators. As a result, we can now build r...