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Digital Twin Techniques for Power Electronics-Based Energy Conversion Systems: A Survey of Concepts, Application Scenarios, Future Challenges, and Trends

Authors: Haoyu Chen; Zhenbin Zhang; Petros Karamanakos; Jose Rodriguez
Extended Abstract:
The steady increase in energy demands has led to an ever-increasing “energy generation”. This, coupled with the need for higher efficiency, flexibility, and reliability, has boosted the use of power electronics in power and energy systems. …

Flexible Job-Shop Scheduling via Graph Neural Network and Deep Reinforcement Learning

Authors: Wen Song; Xinyang Chen; Qiqiang Li; Zhiguang Cao
Abstract:
Scheduling problems are ubiquitous in real-world manufacturing. Flexible Job-shop Scheduling Problem (FJSP) is of particular interest, since it allows a job to be processed on one of its compatible machine, which offers more flexibility than the standard …

Design and Realization of a Highly Compact Tubular Linear Actuator for a Novel Total Artificial Heart

Authors: Rosario V. Giuffrida, Raffael Senti, Johann W. Kolar, Tim Bierewirtz, Krishnaraj Narayanaswamy, Marcus Granegger, and Dominik Bortis
Extended Abstract:
The ShuttlePump is a novel implantable total artificial heart (TAH) concept based on a linear-rotary actuator and currently under development at the Power Electronic Systems Laboratory, ETH …

Feature Mode Decomposition: New Decomposition Theory for Rotating Machinery Fault Diagnosis

Authors: Yonghao Miao; Boyao Zhang; Chenhui Li; Jing Lin; Dayi Zhang

Abstract:
Decomposition methods can separate the different components from the original signal into several regular simple modes. They are the most effective tool for signal multicomponent analysis. However, the current decomposition methods do not exhibit the …

Security of Programmable Logic Controllers and Related Systems: Today and Tomorrow

Authors: Wael Alsabbagh and Peter Langendörfer
Abstract:
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are essential for automating and controlling industrial processes within Industrial Control Systems (ICSs) and critical infrastructures. However, connecting PLCs to external networks, such as the Internet, introduces significant cybersecurity challenges and exposes these systems to malicious …

Distributed Hierarchical Control for Fast Frequency Restoration in VSG-Controlled Islanded Microgrids

Authors: Kuo Feng, Chunhua Liu
Abstract:
As microgrids develop rapidly, more inverters are adopted to achieve DC/AC or AC/DC/AC conversion of distributed generators (DGs). Replacing the large rotary generators with inverter-based sources results in a lack of inertia in the grid. The virtual synchronous generator (VSG) control …

Impedance Compressing Matching Network Based on Two-Port Network Analysis for Wireless Power Transfer System

Authors: Euihoon Chung, Jung-Ik Ha, Anas Al Bastami, David J. Perreault
Extended Abstract:
This paper proposes a novel design approach for impedance matching networks applicable to diverse industrial fields, including plasma drive systems and wireless power transfer systems. In these industrial applications, the load impedance exhibits a …

Applications and Modulation Methods for Modular Converters Enabling Unequal Cell Power Sharing

Authors: Vito G. Monopoli, Abraham Marquez, Jose I. Leon, Marco Liserre, Giampaolo Buticchi, Leopoldo G. Franquelo, Sergio Vazquez
Extended Abstract:
Modular converters based on the connection of multiple power cells have become a competitive solution for many applications, achieving high performance with reduced production and maintenance costs. …

Solving Multi-Objective Fuzzy Job-Shop Scheduling Problem by a Hybrid Adaptive Differential Evolution Algorithm

Authors: Gai-Ge Wang, Da Gao, and Witold Pedrycz
Abstract:
A common scheduling problem is the job-shop scheduling problem (JSP), where multiple jobs are processed on multiple machines. Each job consists of a series of operations that must be performed in a given order, and each operation must …

Approximation-Free Robust Synchronization Control for Dual-Linear-Motors-Driven Systems With Uncertainties and Disturbances

Authors: Zhitai Liu, Weiyang Lin, Xinghu Yu, Juan J. Rodríguez-Andina, Huijun Gao

Abstract:
The dual-linear-motors-driven system (DLMDS) has been increasingly employed in various high-end manufacturing equipment, such as pick-and-place machines, high-end CNC machine tools, and precision instruments, owing to its advantages of high thrust, high precision, and …