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Lightweight robotic arm actuated by shape memory alloy (SMA) wires. (2016)
Conference Proceeding
QUINTANAR-GUZMÁN, S., KANNAN, S., OLIVARES-MENDEZ, M.A. and VOOS, H. 2016. Lightweight robotic arm actuated by shape memory alloy (SMA) wires. In Proceedings of the 8th International conference on electronics, computers and artificial intelligence 2016 (ECAI 2016), 30 June - 02 July 2016, Ploiesti, Romania. Piscataway: IEEE [online], pages 1-6. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/ECAI.2016.7861065

The current paper discusses the design, modeling and control of a Light weight robotic arm actuated by Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuators, usable for applications such as Aerial Manipulator. Compared to servo motor based robotic arm the proposed desi... Read More about Lightweight robotic arm actuated by shape memory alloy (SMA) wires..

A modularization approach for nonlinear model predictive control of distributed fast systems. (2016)
Conference Proceeding
DENTLER, J., KANNAN, S., MENDEZ, M.A.O. and VOOS, H. 2016. A modularization approach for nonlinear model predictive control of distributed fast systems. In Proceedings of 24th Mediterranean conference on control and automation 2016 (MED 2016), 21-24 June 2016, Athens, Greece. Piscataway: IEEE [online], pages 292-297. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/MED.2016.7535973

Distributed interconnected systems are omnipresent today. The development of advanced control methods for such systems are still challenging. Herein, the real-time applicability, flexibility, portability and ease of implementation are issues of the e... Read More about A modularization approach for nonlinear model predictive control of distributed fast systems..

Partial discharge detection using low cost RTL-SDR model for wideband spectrum sensing. (2016)
Conference Proceeding
MOHAMED, H., LAZARIDIS, P., UPTON, D., KHAN, U., SAEED, B., JABER, A., ZHANG, Y., MATHER, P., VIEIRA, M.F.Q., BARLEE, K.W., ATKINSON, D.S.W., MIHOVSKA, A., GAVRILOVSKA, L. and GLOVER, I.A. 2016. Partial discharge detection using low cost RTL-SDR model for wideband spectrum sensing. In Proceedings of 23rd International conference on telecommunications 2016 (ICT 2016), 16-18 May 2016, Thessaloniki, Greece. Piscataway: IEEE [online], article ID 7500353. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/ICT.2016.7500353

Partial discharge (PD) is one of the predominant factors to be controlled to ensure reliability and undisrupted functions of power generators, motors, Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) and grid connected power distribution equipment, especially in the f... Read More about Partial discharge detection using low cost RTL-SDR model for wideband spectrum sensing..

Design and implementation of 30kW 200/900v LCL modular multilevel based DC/DC converter for high power applications. (2016)
Conference Proceeding
FAZELI, S.M., ABOUSHADY, A., AHMED, K.H. and JOVCIC, D. 2016. Design and implementation of 30kW 200/900v LCL modular multilevel based DC/DC converter for high power applications. In Proceedings of the 8th IET international conference on power electronics, machines and drives (PEMD 2016), 19-21 April 2016, Glasgow, UK. New York: IET [online], article ID 7739332. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1049/cp.2016.0144

This paper presents the design, development and testing of a 30kW, 200V/900V modular multilevel converter (MMC) based DC/DC converter prototype. An internal LCL circuit is used to provide voltage stepping and fault tolerance property. The converter c... Read More about Design and implementation of 30kW 200/900v LCL modular multilevel based DC/DC converter for high power applications..

Investigation of positioning of FBG sensors for smart monitoring of oil and gas subsea structures. (2016)
Conference Proceeding
JOHNY, J., PRABHU, R., FUNG, W.K. and WATSON, J. 2016. Investigation of positioning of FBG sensors for smart monitoring of oil and gas subsea structures. In Proceedings of the 2016 Marine Technology Society/Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (MTS/IEEE) OCEANS conference: our future is with oceans, 10-13 April 2016, Shanghai, China. Piscataway: IEEE [online], paper ID 7485662. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1109/OCEANSAP.2016.7485662

Condition monitoring of offshore structures is an indispensable task in the oil and gas industry. Fibre Bragg Grating (FBG) is the key technology used down-hole in order to sense different physical parameters such as strain, vibration, etc. This pape... Read More about Investigation of positioning of FBG sensors for smart monitoring of oil and gas subsea structures..

Effect of diffuse radiation on the performance of a rotationally asymmetrical optical concentrator. (2016)
Conference Proceeding
FREIER, D., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., ABU-BAKAR, S.H., RAMIREZ-INIGUEZ, R., MUNIR, A.B., YASIN, S.H.M., MAS'UD, A.A. and BANI, N.A. 2016. Effect of diffuse radiation on the performance of a rotationally asymmetrical optical concentrator. In Proceedings of the 6th Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) International conference on photonics (ICP), 14-16 March 2016, Sarawak, Malaysia. Piscataway: IEEE [online], pages 71-73. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICP.2016.7510017

This paper evaluates the performance of a recently patented rotationally asymmetrical dielectric totally internally reflective concentrator (RADTIRC) under diffuse radiation. The RADTIRC has a geometrical concentration gain of 4.969 and two half acce... Read More about Effect of diffuse radiation on the performance of a rotationally asymmetrical optical concentrator..