Distribution feeder reconfiguration has been an active field of research for many years. Some recent theoretical studies have highlighted the importance of smart reconfiguration for the operating conditions of such radial networks. In general, this problem has been tackled using a multi-objective formulation with simplified assumptions, in which the uncertainties related to network components h...

The aim of this paper is to optimize the system after restoring and reconfigure the faulted area in a distribution network after isolating the faulted block. Restoration involves changing the switch status to maximize the supply to loads that are left unsupplied after fault removal. After system optimization using reconfiguration, Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is used in order to control...

In this paper, a Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm-II (NSGA-II) based approach is presented for distribution system reconfiguration. In contrast to the conventional GA based methods, the proposed approach does not require weighting factors for conversion of multi-objective function into an equivalent single objective function. In order to illustrate the performance of the proposed method,...

Sustainability should be supported by modern software engineering methods to guarantee reliability of the running systems. Dynamic reconfiguration is an important technology implementing the sustainability goal. However, building dynamic reconfigurable software system cost-effectively and in a predictable manner is a major engineering challenge. Aiming at solving this problem, this paper combin...

This paper provides a tutorial introduction to reconfigurable control and surveys recent advances on this topic. Control reconfiguration is an important method of fault-tolerant control that uses the results of a fault diagnosis component to restructure the control loop and to adapt the controller to the faulty plant. This paper describes recent approaches that are suitable for on-line applicat...

Adaptivity is one of the most critical issues related to System-on-Chip (SoC) design. In order to be runtime adaptive, SoC have to take into account changes related to user preferences and environment at runtime. Dynamically reconfigurable SoC, such as those implemented on Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), are a good solution for runtime adaptivity. Dynamic reconfiguration allows FPGAs to...

Software reconfigurability of air interfaces, the actual reconfiguration processes and the procurement of reconfiguration software are posing substantial threats to the system integrity of wireless communication system. These threats are investigated and reported in this paper and mechanisms to ensure secure reconfiguration procedures are described. The security mechanisms documented form part ...

Hybrid grids with low voltage direct current (LVdc) distribution are an attractive opportunity for the integration of electric vehicle charging stations and photovoltaic power plants. With dc connectivity reduced losses possible, however, multiple conversion stages can impair efficient operation. A solution be use “interconnected” architecture that allows insulated ac grids. The reconfiguration...