BACKGROUND In this study, we investigated the effects of resistance training protocols with different loads on muscle hypertrophy and strength. METHODS Twenty-one participants were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 (n = 7 for each) resistance training (RT) protocols to failure: High load 80 % 1RM (8-12 repetitions) (H group), low load 30 % 1RM (30-40 repetitions) (L group) and a mixed RT protocol (...

Uncertainties related to fatigue damage estimation of non-linear systems are highly dependent on the tail behaviour and extreme values of the stress range distribution. By using a combination of the First Order Reliability Method (FORM) and Monte Carlo simulations (MCS), the accuracy of the fatigue estimations may be improved for the same computational efforts. The method is applied to a bottom...

The increasing application of nonlinear loads may cause distribution system power quality issues. This work presents a control of Single-phase Grid Interactive Inverters with nonlinear loads and a technique for Harmonic compensation and power factor correction of nonlinear loads employing Current Controlled Voltage Source Inverter. This work will focus on the design methodology and the analysis...

In power distribution network, distribution static compensator (DSTATCOM) is used for enhancing power quality. This paper investigates the application of DSTATCOM with non-stiff source connected to distribution network to enhance power quality. The model discussed in this paper is designed to have reduced DC-link voltage rating without compromising compensation capability when non-linear loads ...

In neoteric the term harmonics distortion for power quality improvement and also future purpose plays a vital role with consequential basic. Use of Non-Linear loads are dominating in every sector Harmonic currents generated by non-linear generates extra losses transformer. Standard transformers designed to tackle linear loads. These unwanted cause overheating premature failure transformers. Thi...

This paper presents a new control method for simultaneous compensation of instantaneous reactive power and current harmonics by parallel active filters (PAFs). Reference compensating currents of PAF are calculated using the subtraction of instantaneous power from its average value. In this way, it is possible omitting high/low pass filter(s) from the control circuit of PAF, which usually result...