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Artificial Intelligence Application using Nutcracker Optimization Algorithm to Enhance Efficiency & Reliability of Power Systems via Optimal Setting and Sizing of Renewable Energy Sources as Distributed Generations in Radial Distribution Systems

  • Nawaf A. AlZahrani;Mohammad Hamza Awedh;Ali M. Rushdi
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • v.24 no.1
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    • pp.31-44
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    • 2024
  • People have been using more energy in the last years. Several research studies were conducted to develop sustainable energy sources that can produce clean energy to fulfill our energy requirements. Using renewable energy sources helps to decrease the harm to the environment caused by conventional power plants. Choosing the right location and capacity for DG-RESs can greatly impact the performance of Radial Distribution Systems. It is beneficial to have a good and stable electrical power supply with low energy waste and high effectiveness because it improves the performance and reliability of the system. This research investigates the ideal location and size for solar and wind power systems, which are popular methods for producing clean electricity. A new artificial intelligent algorithm called Nutcracker Optimization Algorithm (NOA) is used to find the best solution in two common electrical systems named IEEE 33 and 69 bus systems to examine the improvement in the efficiency & reliability of power system network by reducing power losses, making voltage deviation smaller, and improving voltage stability. Finally, the NOA method is compared with another method called PSO and developed Hybrid Algorithm (NOA+PSO) to validate the proposed algorithm effectiveness and enhancement of both efficiency and reliability aspects.

Case study of systems engineering to evaluate the reliability test for Korean tilting train (한국형 틸팅열차 신뢰성 시험평가를 위한 SE구축사례)

  • Han, Seong Ho;Choi, Sung Kyu
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Systems Engineering
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    • v.5 no.1
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    • pp.43-48
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    • 2009
  • Korean Tilting trains have been tested on conventional lines since the beginning of 2007 for evaluating its reliability. We achieved some major performance tests which are the maximum operation speed, 180km/h test and the maximum curves increasing speed, over 30 percentage comparing with non-tilling operation train. In order to analysis reliability data of tilting train, we have used the special system engineering frame with interfacing between component suppliers effectively. And also we have developed the data aquisition system which consists of monitor, sensors and depot computer etc. As a results of calculation, until now we realized that the reliability are getting more increasing than starting point of running field test.

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Improved Analysis Process of Reliability of Shipped Guided Weapons (함정탑재 유도무기의 신뢰도 향상 분석프로세스)

  • Lee, Kyung Haeng;Han, Ji Hee;Kwon, Yong Soo;Ko, Nam Kyung
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Systems Engineering
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    • v.3 no.2
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    • pp.33-38
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    • 2007
  • This paper describes a basic process of reliability analysis in shipped guided weapons. The OMS/MP provides originating data for RAM analysis. However, The process of reliability analysis is often done with an insufficient understanding of OMS/MP. This work proposed the improved reliability analysis process with Relax. It is shown that the process is applicable to shipped guided weapons.

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Development of Tie Line Constrained Equivalent Assisting Generator Model (TEAG) for Reliability Evaluation of NEAREST-III (동북아 연계계통의 신뢰도평가를 위한 등가보조발전기 모형의 개발-III)

  • Choi Jae Seok;Tran Trung Tinh;Park Dong Wook;Yoon Jae Young;Moon Seun Gil
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • summer
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    • pp.7-10
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    • 2004
  • This paper illustrates some case studies of reliability evaluation of iEEE MRTS using the tie line constrained equivalent assisting generator model(TEAG) for reliability evaluation of NEAREST. The proposed TEAG is able to supply the information for reliability evaluation of interconnected power systems. It is important that interconnection between power systems can provide the improved levels of reliability. Therefore, It is expected that the TEAG model developed in this study will provide some solution to many problems for interconnected power systems. The characteristics and validity of this developed TEAG considering transmission systems are introduced by case study of IEEE MRTS.

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A Strategy of Selecting Critical Items for Reliability Tests Using Fuzzy Inference (퍼지추론을 이용한 신뢰성 시험 대상 품목 선정 전략)

  • Son, Young-Beom;Yang, Jung-Min
    • IEMEK Journal of Embedded Systems and Applications
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    • v.13 no.4
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    • pp.205-214
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    • 2018
  • The reliability test is a crucial step for ensuring robustness of high-cost and complex weapon systems. In this paper, we present a set of quantitative criteria to select critical parts or components in weapon systems for the reliability test, and implement a fuzzy inference system by applying developed criteria to fuzzy theory. We classify the selection criteria of critical parts or components into four fuzzy sets and membership functions. A fuzzy inference rule is proposed based on the AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) analysis technique so as to derive a convincing reliability test. The credibility of the fuzzy inference system is confirmed through a case study using actual equipment data exacted from an existent weapon system.

THE RELIABILITY PREDICTION OF PCB CARDS OF POWER CABINET OF CONTROL ROD CONTROL SYSTEM (제어봉 제어 시스템의 전력함 PCB 카드에 대한 신뢰성 예측)

  • Won, Jung-Hae;Suk, Sur-Jung;Kyun, Yook-Sim;Han, Nam-Jung
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2003.07d
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    • pp.2028-2030
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    • 2003
  • This paper describes the results of reliability prediction analysis of control rod control system, which is being developed as part of KNICS project. The results of reliability prediction indicate MTBF(Mean Time Between Failure) of cards for control rod control system. A purpose of reliability prediction is to evaluate MTBF of cards, identify the design drawbacks of cards, and propose design improvement to a designer to help design the more reliable control rod control system. This reliability prediction analysis used the the part count and part stress method in the basis of MIL-HDBK-217F.

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Study on a System Reliability Calculation Method Using Failure Enumeration of Reliability Path (신뢰도 경로의 고장열거를 이용한 시스템 신뢰도 계산방법 연구)

  • Lee, Jang-Il;Park, Kee-Jun;Chun, Hwan-Kyu;Jeong, Choong-Min;Shin, Dong-Jun;Suh, Myung-Won
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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    • v.35 no.6
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    • pp.629-633
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    • 2011
  • Recently, systems such as aircraft, trains and ships have become larger more complex. Therefore, the reliability calculation of these systems is more difficult. This paper presents a reliability calculation algorithm for a complex system with a solution that is difficult to analyze. When the system has a very complex structure, it is very difficult to find an analytical solution. In this case, we can assess system reliability using the failure enumeration method of the reliability path. In this research, we represent the reliability block diagram by an adjacent matrix and define the reliability path. We can find any system status by the failure enumeration of the reliability path, and thus we can calculate any kind of system reliability through this process. This result can be applied to RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance) and reliability information-management systems, in which the system reliability is composed of the reliabilities of individual parts.

Analysis Testing of Sociocultural Factors Influence on Human Reliability within Sociotechnical Systems: The Algerian Oil Companies

  • Laidoune, Abdelbaki;Rahal Gharbi, Med El Hadi
    • Safety and Health at Work
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    • v.7 no.3
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    • pp.194-200
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    • 2016
  • Background: The influence of sociocultural factors on human reliability within an open sociotechnical systems is highlighted. The design of such systems is enhanced by experience feedback. Methods: The study was focused on a survey related to the observation of working cases, and by processing of incident/accident statistics and semistructured interviews in the qualitative part. In order to consolidate the study approach, we considered a schedule for the purpose of standard statistical measurements. We tried to be unbiased by supporting an exhaustive list of all worker categories including age, sex, educational level, prescribed task, accountability level, etc. The survey was reinforced by a schedule distributed to 300 workers belonging to two oil companies. This schedule comprises 30 items related to six main factors that influence human reliability. Results: Qualitative observations and schedule data processing had shown that the sociocultural factors can negatively and positively influence operator behaviors. Conclusion: The explored sociocultural factors influence the human reliability both in qualitative and quantitative manners. The proposed model shows how reliability can be enhanced by some measures such as experience feedback based on, for example, safety improvements, training, and information. With that is added the continuous systems improvements to improve sociocultural reality and to reduce negative behaviors.

Reliability Analysis of Redundant Architecture of Dependable Control System (다중화 구조 제어시스템에 대한 신뢰도 분석)

  • Noh, Jinpyo;Park, Jaehyun;Son, Kwang-Seop;Kim, Dong-Hoon
    • Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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    • v.19 no.4
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    • pp.328-333
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    • 2013
  • Since a slight malfunction of control systems in a nuclear power plant may cause huge catastrophes, such control systems usually have multiple redundancy and reliable features, and their reliability and availability should be analyzed and verified thoroughly. This paper performed the reliability analysis of the SPLC (Safety Programmable Logic Controller) that is under developed as the control systems for the next generation nuclear power plant. One of the key features of SPLC is that it has multiple redundancy modes as faults happen, which means the reliability analysis for one fixed redundant model is not enough to analyze the reliability of SPLC. With considering this reconfigurable concept, FTA (Fault Tree Analysis) was used to capture fault-relationship among sub-modules. The analysis results show that MTTF (Mean Time to Fault) of SPLC is 45,080 hours, which is a about 4.5 times longer than the regulation, 10,000 hours.

The Action of the Reliability Enhancement in Test and Evaluation of the Weapon Systems (무기체계 시험평가의 신뢰성 향상방안)

  • Park, Jong Wan
    • Journal of Applied Reliability
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.108-123
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    • 2015
  • Test and Evaluation (T&E) have been verifying the level of it's technological skill and the needed operational status of the development weapons. If the overall spectrum of test and evaluation is fulfilled substantially in the production & deployment, the needed level of the weapon system will be enhanced and also the reliability status will become higher considerably. We can know currently these issues through the mass media and all kinds of the news regarding the defense industry and programs. And so this article have studied the method of enhancing reliability of the test and evaluation, the 6 variables were selected through the discussion of the professional group. The the test and evaluation group needs consistently the professional training systems. After DT&E, we have to the event to verify the technical level of the development systems. We have to take the high level of the kinds of the environmental test. Scientific methods like system engineering will be adapted in process of the test and evaluation. The number of suitable test prototype in the test and evaluation is analysed more systematically. And we need to establish the standardization of the test and evaluation. If 6 variables are well analysed and adapted in the working field, the reliability of the test and evaluation will be considerably, the defense industry will take the chance to develope the future-oriented.