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Chapter and Conference Paper
EEG Analysis of Pediatric Pleasure and Unpleasure Emotions
The neurocognitive processing of emotions evoked by visual stimuli (based on affective images) could involve internal structures of the brain. Currently, numerous studies suggest the possibility of studying th...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Probabilistic Approach for Reliability Assessment and Optimal DG Allocation in a Rural Microgrid Distribution System
The electric power sector is transitioning to opt for renewable energy sources (RES) to meet the energy demand. Adding RES into the distribution system reduces dependency on fossil fuel-based power generation....
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Introduction to Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials
The most commonly used composite materials in engineering are glass or carbon fibers embedded in a matrix, usually a thermoset or thermoplastic polymer.
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Analysis and Prediction of Failure in FRP
The study of damage has been of a great interest to different scientific communities, and several theories or approaches have been generated to predict crack initiation, propagation, and degradation of materia...
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Mechanical Performance of FRC Manufactured from Recycled Carbon Fibers with Grown CNTs
This chapter presents the impact of the addition of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on the interlaminated resistance of recycled fibers.
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Chapter and Conference Paper
An ANN Model for Load Performance Evaluation of a IEEE 9-Bus Radial Microgrid Distribution Feeder
ANN models offer convenient direct solutions to distribution feeder load flow performance studies. They have an advantage in providing direct results, thereby avoiding problems of convergence that may be encou...
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Out-of-Plane Compressive Fatigue Behavior of Unidirectional Glass Fiber-Reinforced Composite
Fiber composites are widely used in different technological industries given their high mechanical properties and low density. Applications for these materials are commonly found in passengers or freight trans...
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Impact of the Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes on the Transverse Compressive Strength and Damage
The composite material properties, which are directly related to the matrix and the reinforcement, are in general significantly weaker in the thickness direction than in the lamina plane directions.
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Chapter and Conference Paper
PWM Methods in SiC-Current Source Inverter in Motor Drives
This document presents a study of PWM methods of modulation in high frequency in current source inverter (CSI) in the motor drive for electric traction systems in order of evaluated total harmonic distortion (...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Limits on Bus Load Expansion for Real and Reactive Power in Radial Feeders Within System Operating Constraints
In this paper, we attempt to understand the limits to the loading of real and reactive powers at individual buses of radial feeders kee** the desired system constraints at specified values. To observe these ...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Energy Harvesting with Photovoltaic Arrays: Assessment of Reliability with Alternative Configurations for Power Delivery
For evaluation of operational suitability of a system, reliability is considered as an important parameter for the analysis. Evaluation of reliability of photovoltaic arrays (PVA) operation is necessary for cr...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Optimized Renewable Energy Resource Planning for a Rural Microgrid with Linear and Nonlinear Algorithms
In this paper we present an optimal renewable energy resource allocation for a rural microgrid using four renewable energy resources—solar PV energy, micro-hydro energy, wind energy and biomass energy. A linea...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
ANN Model-Based Performance Simulation of a Solar PV Operated Helical Rotor Water Pump
PV power can be best utilized for water pum** systems (WPS) for irrigation and drinking water applications. For the small DC application, generally permanent magnet DC motor (PMDCM) is preferred for direct c...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Energy Resource Planning for a Rural Microgrid: A Sensitivity Analysis
In this paper, we present the sensitivity analysis of an optimal renewable energy resource allocation for a rural microgrid using four renewable energy resources—solar PV energy, micro-hydro energy, wind energ...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
HAIDA: Biometric Technological Therapy Tools for Neurorehabilitation of Cognitive Impairment
Dementia, and specially Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) are one of the most important diseases suffered by elderly population. Music therapy is one of the most widely used non-phar...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Impact of the Positioning of a Single Bypass Diode in a PV String on its Reliability
The reliability of a solar photovoltaic (SPV) string can be modified by the use of bypass diodes across affected cells suffering an open circuit due to operational problems. Open-circuit conditions are created...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
An Exploration Tool for Quality Analysis in Targeted Sequencing Experiments
Amplicon Exome Sequencing allows focusing on exonic regions of a small group of genes. The overall aim is to inquire sequenced regions about the occurrence of mutations, single nucleotide polymorphisms, insert...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Visual Neuroprosthesis: The Relevance of Plasticity
The question of what happens to the brain following the loss of sight is of seminal importance for any rehabilitative strategy for the blind. In order to interact effectively with their environment, blind indi...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
A Methodology for Learning Validation in Neural Cultures
In this paper a bio-hybrid system based on neural cultured is described and the learning processes for programming this biological neuroprocessor are revised. Different authors proposed many different learning...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Long Term Modulation and Control of Neuronal Firing in Excitable Tissue Using Optogenetics
Since the initial demonstration of nerve excitation and the subsequent action potential generation by Hodgkin and Huxley in 1952, most efforts in modulating or restoring neural activity to cure diseases or inj...