Tag: Infrastructures

Power Quality Infrastructures and Control


Free Download Power Quality: Infrastructures and Control by Ashutosh K. Giri, Sabha Raj Arya, Josep M. Guerrero, Shailendra Kumar
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2023 | 382 Pages | ISBN : 9811979553 | 111.1 MB
This book presents novel idea and concepts developed by the researchers/academia and practicing engineers working in the domain of the power sector infrastructures where power electronics infrastructures are used for improving the system reliability and efficiency in on-grid and off-grid systems. The infrastructures of distributed power generation based on wind, solar, hydro and many other renewable energy sources have increased manifold since last decade due to availability of efficient power converters and small rating generators. The application of power electronics switching devices has made job much easier to make such system infrastructures more reliable and controllable. The power quality (PQ) issues in infrastructures of distributed power generation system are a major concern for customers. The custom power devices such as voltage source converter are used to mitigate the PQ and other issues such as voltage and frequency control under different loading conditions on the supply system. The operation of these custom power devices or other power converters is dependent on the duty cycles generated by control algorithm. The scope of control algorithm may be varying from model predictive control techniques, machine learning techniques to other artificial intelligence-based techniques. In addition to it, some classical control algorithm and adaptive-type control algorithm may also be used for power converter operation. This book creates awareness among teachers, research students and industry persons about better utilization of infrastructures of distributed power generation system by making it more efficient with the use of power electronics and its control.

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Earthquake Disaster Simulation of Civil Infrastructures From Tall Buildings to Urban Areas, Second Edition (EPUB)


Free Download Earthquake Disaster Simulation of Civil Infrastructures: From Tall Buildings to Urban Areas, Second Edition by Xinzheng Lu
English | EPUB | 2021 | 952 Pages | ISBN : 9811595313 | 260.9 MB
The first edition of this monograph, presenting accurate and efficient simulations of seismic damage to buildings and cities, has received significant attention from the research community. To keep abreast of the rapid development in recent years, our latest breakthrough achievements have been added to this new edition, including novel resilient structural components, secondary disaster simulations, emergency responses and resilient recovery of communities after earthquake.

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Agent Technology for Communication Infrastructures


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2000 | 316 Pages | ISBN: 0471498157 | PDF | 5 MB
Agent Technology is a fast growing area of research in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science. Agents are autonomous problem-solving entities residing in an environment able to solve problems, roam network infrastructures, adapt to changes in their environment an interact with other agents. Offering a useful snapshot of the current status of the field, this text focuses sharply on the upcoming convergence of intelligent software and communications systems. * Contributions from leading authorities in the field covering a wide range of issues, * Demonstrates the increased capabilites of agents that are not currently achievable using traditional standards-based network signalling. This valuable reference resource is essential reading for researchers or practitioners interested in applying agent technology or in business to develop next generation distributed applications, as well as scientists and engineers in R & D departments and lecturers and researchers in telecommunications and computer science.Content: Chapter 1 Agent Technology for Communications Infrastructure: An Introduction (pages 1-18): S. J. Poslad, R. A. Bourne, A. L. G. Hayzelden and P. BuckleChapter 2 An Agent?based Platform for Next?Generation IN Services (pages 19-31): D. Kerr, R. Evans, J. Hickie, D. O’Sullivan and S. MathewsChapter 3 Java Framework for Negotiating Management Agents (pages 32-40): O. Krone, B. T. Messmer, H. Almiladi and T. CurranChapter 4 Adaptive QoS Management via Multiple Collaborative Agents (pages 41-58): A. BordetskyChapter 5 Agent?Mediated Trading: Intelligent Agents and E?Business (pages 59-76): M. KluschChapter 6 Distributed Control of Connection Admission to a Telecommunications Network: Security Issues (pages 77-89): J. Bigham, A. L. G. Hayzelden, J. Borrell and S. RoblesChapter 7 Secure Payments within an Agent?Based Personal Travel Market (pages 90-101): R. KerkdijkChapter 8 Multi?Agent Solution for Virtual Home Environment (pages 102-110): N. Fujino, Y. Matsuda, T. Nishigaya and I. IidaChapter 9 Virtual Home Environments to Be Negotiated by a Multi?Agent System (pages 111-121): S. Lloyd, A. L. G. Hayzelden and L. G. CuthbertChapter 10 Self?Adaptation for Performance Optimisation in an Agent?Based Information System (pages 122-143): C. GerberChapter 11 Flexible Decentralised Control of Connection Admission (pages 144-155): J. Bigham, L. G. Cuthbert, A. L. G. Hayzelden and Z. LuoChapter 12 Low?Level Control of Network Elements from an Agent Platform (pages 156-166): M. Hansen, P. Jensen, J. Soldatos and E. VayiasChapter 13 A Multi?Agent Approach to Dynamic Virtual Path Management in ATM Networks (pages 167-184): P. Vila, J. L. Marzo, R. Fabregat and D. HarleChapter 14 A Multi?Agent Approach for Channel Allocation in Cellular Networks (pages 185-196): E. L. Bodanese and L. G. CuthbertChapter 15 Predicting Quality?of?Service for Nomadic Applications Using Intelligent Agents (pages 197-208): P. Misikangas, M. Makela and K. RaatikainenChapter 16 Implementation of Mobile Agents for WDM Network Management: The OPTIMA Perspective (pages 209-221): D. Rossier?Ramuz and R. ScheurerChapter 17 How to Move Mobile Agents (pages 222-233): P. Alimonti, F. Lucidi and S. TrigilaChapter 18 Market?Based Call Routing in Telecommunications Networks Using Adaptive Pricing and Real Bidding (pages 234-248): M. A. Gibney, N. R. Jennings, N. J. Vriend and J. M. GriffithsChapter 19 IN Load Control Algorithms for Market?Based Multi?Agent Systems (pages 249-265): A. Patel, J. Barria and J. PittChapter 20 Victor – Proactive Fault Tracking and Resolution in Broadband Networks Using Collaborative Intelligent Agents (pages 266-274): J. Odubiyi, G. Bayless and E. RubertonChapter 21 Efficient Means of Resource Discovery Using Agents (pages 275-286): S. Sugawara, K. Yamaoka and Y. SakaiChapter 22 Evolving Routing Algorithms with Genetic Programming (pages 287-294): E. Luckschandl

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Introduction to Payments and Financial Market Infrastructures (Springer Texts in Business and Economics)


Free Download Introduction to Payments and Financial Market Infrastructures (Springer Texts in Business and Economics) by Ulrich Bindseil, George Pantelopoulos
English | October 29, 2023 | ISBN: 3031395190 | 164 pages | MOBI | 5.87 Mb
Payments and financial market infrastructures are vital components of modern economies, yet they have often been overlooked by economists. However, any economic exchange, including financial market transactions, is matched by a payment leg, and the safety, efficiency, and immediacy of the payment, and the problem of linking the two legs of the transaction ("delivery-vs-payment"), remain universal challenges. The consequences of inefficiencies or interruptions in payment and settlement systems have immediate and significant impacts on the real economy. Moreover, payments and financial market infrastructures are also a matter of strategic importance for nation-states, and being excessively dependent on foreign providers has been proven to be a significant risk, as they can be "weaponized."

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Earthquake Disaster Simulation of Civil Infrastructures From Tall Buildings to Urban Areas, Second Edition (2024)


Free Download Earthquake Disaster Simulation of Civil Infrastructures: From Tall Buildings to Urban Areas, Second Edition by Xinzheng Lu
English | EPUB | 2021 | 952 Pages | ISBN : 9811595313 | 260.9 MB
The first edition of this monograph, presenting accurate and efficient simulations of seismic damage to buildings and cities, has received significant attention from the research community. To keep abreast of the rapid development in recent years, our latest breakthrough achievements have been added to this new edition, including novel resilient structural components, secondary disaster simulations, emergency responses and resilient recovery of communities after earthquake.

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Earthquake Disaster Simulation of Civil Infrastructures From Tall Buildings to Urban Areas, Second Edition (2024)


Free Download Earthquake Disaster Simulation of Civil Infrastructures: From Tall Buildings to Urban Areas, Second Edition by Xinzheng Lu
English | EPUB | 2021 | 952 Pages | ISBN : 9811595313 | 260.9 MB
The first edition of this monograph, presenting accurate and efficient simulations of seismic damage to buildings and cities, has received significant attention from the research community. To keep abreast of the rapid development in recent years, our latest breakthrough achievements have been added to this new edition, including novel resilient structural components, secondary disaster simulations, emergency responses and resilient recovery of communities after earthquake.

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