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Model-based predictive control for optimal MicroCSP operation integrated with building HVAC systems by Toub, Mohamed, Reddy, Chethan R., Razmara, Meysam, Shahbakhti, Mahdi, Robinett, Rush D., Aniba, Ghassane

“…•Integrates a MicroCSP system into the building HVAC system.•Designs an MPC to minimize the energy consumption and cost of the combined system.•Compares the…”
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Building‐to‐grid optimal control of integrated MicroCSP and building HVAC system for optimal demand response services by Toub, Mohamed, Robinett, Rush D., Shahbakhti, Mahdi

“…The world is shifting toward cleaner and more sustainable power generation to face the challenges of climate change. Renewable energy sources such as solar,…”
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Energy Storage Requirements for Inverter-Based Microgrids Under Droop Control in d-q Coordinates by Bijaieh, Mehrzad Mohammadi, Weaver, Wayne W., Robinett, Rush D.

“…This article proposes a novel distributed control approach for Hamiltonian Surface Shaping and Power Flow Control (HSSPFC) method to determine Energy Storage…”
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Distributed control and energy storage requirements of networked Dc microgrids by Weaver, Wayne W., Robinett, Rush D., Parker, Gordon G., Wilson, David G.

“…Microgrids are a key technology to help improve the reliability of electric power systems and increase the integration of renewable energy sources…”
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Electro-Mechanical-Thermal Performance and Stability of Aircraft Energy Networks With Pulse Power Loads by Dillon, Joshua A., Weaver, Wayne W., Robinett, Rush D., Wilson, David G.

“…Modern aircraft have an increasing need for pulse power loads which includes new weapon technologies and advanced avionics. These pulse power loads have…”
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Feasibility Study of a Nonlinear Wave Energy Converter With Variable Buoy Geometry by Wilson, David G., Robinett, Rush D., Weaver, Wayne W., Glover, Steve F.

“…This paper presents a nonlinear control design technique that capitalizes on an hour glass (HG) variable geometry wave energy converter (WEC). The HG buoy is…”
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Energy storage requirements of dc microgrids with high penetration renewables under droop control by Weaver, Wayne W., Robinett, Rush D., Parker, Gordon G., Wilson, David G.

“…•Energy storage is a important design component in microgrids.•Distributed droop control enables a completely decentralized control architecture.•Energy…”
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Model predictive control of a dual fuel engine integrated with waste heat recovery used for electric power in buildings by Reddy, Chethan R., Bonfochi Vinhaes, Vinicius, Naber, Jeffrey D., Robinett, Rush D., Shahbakhti, Mahdi

“…Waste heat recovery (WHR) system uses the thermal energy from the exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine (ICE) to assist in the electricity generated…”
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Optimal Positioning of Energy Assets in Autonomous Robotic Microgrids for Power Restoration by Darani, Shadi A., Majhor, Casey D., Weaver, Wayne W., Robinett, Rush D., Abdelkhalik, Ossama

“…As the number of natural disasters and the duration of their aftermath continues to rise, the use of mobile and autonomous energy sources formed into a…”
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Postdisaster Electric Power Recovery Using Autonomous Vehicles by Moridian, Barzin, Mahmoudian, Nina, Weaver, Wayne W., Robinett, Rush D.

“…This paper presents an architecture for the development of mobile microgrids using autonomous vehicles for the recovery of electrical power in postdisaster…”
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A Hamiltonian Surface-Shaping Approach for Control System Analysis and the Design of Nonlinear Wave Energy Converters by Darani, Shadi, Abdelkhalik, Ossama, Robinett, Rush, Wilson, David

“…The dynamic model of Wave Energy Converters (WECs) may have nonlinearities due to several reasons such as a nonuniform buoy shape and/or nonlinear power…”
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Multi-Frequency Power-Channel Power-Packet Networks by Weaver, Wayne W., Hassell, Trever J., Robinett, Rush D., Wilson, David G.

“…Traditionally, power systems have been designed to operate with fixed frequency/voltage distribution systems. This frequency (0 Hz DC, 50 Hz European, 60 Hz,…”
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Optimal and Decentralized Control Strategies for Inverter-Based AC Microgrids by Cook, Michael D., Trinklein, Eddy H., Parker, Gordon G., Robinett, Rush D., Weaver, Wayne W.

“…This paper presents two control strategies: (i) An optimal exergy destruction (OXD) controller and (ii) a decentralized power apportionment (DPA) controller…”
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Efficient WEC Array Buoy Placement optimization with Multi-Resonance Control of the Electrical Power Take-off for Improved Performance by Veurink, Madelyn G., Weaver, Wayne W., Robinett, Rush D., Wilson, David G., Matthews, Ronald C.

“…An array of Wave Energy Converters (WEC) is required to supply a significant power level to the grid. However, the control and optimization of such an array is…”
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Constrained near-optimal control of a wave energy converter in three oscillation modes by Korde, Umesh A., Lyu, Jianyang, Robinett, Rush D., Wilson, David G., Bacelli, Giorgio, Abdelkhalik, Ossama O.

“…This paper investigates the performance of a small axisymmetric buoy under wave-by-wave near optimal control in surge, heave, and pitch modes in long-crested…”
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Wave Energy Converter Direct Drive Power-Take-Off Power Electronic Design to Maximize Power Production by Veurink, Madelyn G., Weaver, Wayne W., Robinett, Rush D., Wilson, David G., Bacelli, Giorgio, Coe, Ryan G.

“…Wave Energy Converters (WECs) are a form of renewable energy that harvests energy from the waves in a large body of water. WEC systems contain both a…”
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WEC Arrays with Power Packet Networks for Efficient Energy Storage and Grid Integration by Wilson, David G., Robinett, Rush D., Weaver, Wayne W., Veurink, Madelyn G., Glover, Steve F.

“…This paper develops a power packet network (PPN) for integrating wave energy converter (WEC) arrays into microgrids. First a simple AC…”
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What is a limit cycle? by Robinett, III, Rush D., Wilson, David G.

“…A limit cycle is the stability boundary for linear and non-linear control systems. Hamiltonian mechanics and power flow control are employed to demonstrate…”
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A comparison of control strategies for wave energy converters by Coe, Ryan G., Bacelli, Giorgio, Wilson, David G., Abdelkhalik, Ossama, Korde, Umesh A., Robinett III, Rush D.

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Integration and Optimal Control of MicroCSP with Building HVAC Systems: Review and Future Directions by Toub, Mohamed, Reddy, Chethan R., Robinett, Rush D., Shahbakhti, Mahdi

“…Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems are omnipresent in modern buildings and are responsible for a considerable share of consumed energy…”
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