The Weather On-Demand Framework by Ólafur Rögnvaldsson, Karolina Stanislawska, João A. Hackerott

“…The WOD framework is a distributed system for the following: (1) running the Weather Research and Forecast (WRF) model for data assimilation and forecasts by triggering either scheduled or on-demand jobs; (2) gathering upstream weather forecasts and observations from a wide variety of sources; (3) reducing output data file sizes for permanent storage; (4) making results available through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs); (5) making data files available to custom post-processors. …”
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Comprehensive Approach to Mitigating Solar Photovoltaic Power Penetration Effects in a Microgrid by Youngil Kim, Manef Bourogaoui, Azeddine Houari, Hyeok Kim

“…The simulation results are presented to validate the effectiveness of the proposed approach using a real-time MATLAB interface to the Open Distribution System Simulator (OpenDSS).…”
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Recycler Reaction for the Government Behavior in Closed-Loop Supply Chain Distribution Network: Based on the System Dynamics by Xi gang Yuan, Xiao qing Zhang

“…We use vensim software to simulate this model and investigate how the products (parts) recyclers behavior influences the loop supply chain distribution system. The result shows that (1) when recyclers respond positively to government policies, recycling will increase the proportion of recyclers. …”
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Geospatial Design of Optimal Water Distribution Network in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria by G.C. Ufoegbune, D.O. Ayodele, A.O. Eruola, A.A. Makinde, Z.O. Ojekunle, O.O. Ilevbaoje

“…The Geospatial approach was found to be useful in improving the distribution system through extension of pipelines and identification of various locations for service reservoirs. …”
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Development of optimal participating strategy for source‐grid‐load‐storage integrated projects in electricity markets with multi‐stage joint optimization by Zihao Li, Yu Yang, Yifan Shi, Li Yao, Wei Liu, Fushuan Wen

“…Abstract To promote peer‐to‐peer trading in a distribution system with the franchise owned by the concerned distribution company respected, a so‐called “source‐grid‐load‐storage” (SGLS) integrated project is promoted in China. …”
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Unveiling farmers’ perceptions: a citizen science and machine learning approach to exploring drivers in the adequacy and fairness of water systems by Vasilios Plakandaras, Fahad Khan Khadim, Vassiliki Kazana, Emmanouil Anagnostou, Amvrossios C Bagtzoglou

“…This study evaluates the effects of citizen science approaches in shaping the farmers’ perceptions towards adequacy of the quantity of the provided water and the fairness of the irrigation distribution system in the area, using as a case study a project implemented in the Upper Blue Nile (UBN) region of Ethiopia in two irrigated communities. …”
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A corrective control framework for mitigating voltage fluctuations and congestion in distribution networks with high renewable energy penetration by Tongmao Zhang, Xiao Wang, Alessandra Parisio

“…To address these issues, we propose a model predictive control-based corrective control framework designed to manage voltage stability and congestion in distribution systems. This framework coordinates flexible devices with fast response, such as batteries and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, to mitigate overloads and maintain voltage within specified limits. …”
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Loadability Analysis of Smart Solid-State Transformer Considering its Interactions Amongst all the Ports by Junru Chen, Yi Zhang, Muyang Liu, Yutian Chen, Rongwu Zhu

“…Smart solid-state transformers (STs) have been proposed to modernize the distributed renewable resources dominated distribution system and facilitate the integration of different subsystems/resources as an energy hub/router. …”
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Harmonic and Supra-Harmonic Emissions of Electric Vehicle Chargers: Modeling and Cumulative Impact Indices by Antonio Bracale, Pierluigi Caramia, Giovanni Mercurio Casolino, Pasquale de Falco, Iqrar Hussain, Pietro Varilone, Paola Verde

“…The analysis of power quality disturbances in distribution systems has gained significance with the diffusion of electric vehicles (EVs). …”
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Coordinated allocation of distributed generation, soft open points and energy storage systems in unbalanced distribution networks considering flexibility deficiency risk by Jie Wang, Xiaochao Fan, Lijun Xu, Ruijing Shi, Weiqing Wang

“…The asymmetric access of distributed generators, asymmetric line parameters, and unbalanced loads aggravate the three-phase voltage unbalance of distribution systems. Energy storage systems (ESSs) and soft open points (SOPs) can flexibly adjust power flow direction, which can address the problem. …”
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Optimal Design of Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic System Using Selective Particle Swarm Optimization by Habtemariam Aberie Kefale, Elias Mandefro Getie, Kassaye Gizaw Eshetie

“…The sizing and siting of the solar photovoltaic system in the Ethiopian radial distribution system required an optimization tool to obtain better distribution network parameter. …”
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Geospatial Design of Optimal Water Distribution Network in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria by G.C. Ufoegbune, D.O. Ayodele, A.O. Eruola, A.A. Makinde, Z.O. Ojekunle, O.O. Ilevbaoje

“…The Geospatial approach was found to be useful in improving the distribution system through extension of pipelines and identification of various locations for service reservoirs. …”
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Roles, Responsibilities, and Functions of Village Health, Sanitation, and Nutrition Committees in India: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis by Sathish Rajaa, Senthilkumar Ramalingam, Maulik Chokashi, Tushar Mokashi

“…The included studies have showed that VHSNCs were involved health promotional activities such as formulation and implementation of village health plans, delivery of services through public distribution systems, ensuring safe drinking water and sanitary supervision, and identification and referral of malnourished children. …”
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Research on the Distribution of Emergency Supplies during the COVID-19 Epidemic by Jian-guo Zheng, Qing Yang, Shui-lin Chen

“…In order to optimize the emergency supplies distribution system in the context of COVID-19, this paper studies the open vehicle routing problem by considering the load weight constraints, demand constraints, and time window constraints. …”
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Enhancing Microgrid Protection With Impedance-Based Blocking: An Embedded Validation on a Dual-Layer Architecture by Thiago S. Menezes, Ricardo A. S. Fernandes, Denis V. Coury

“…Integrating microgrids has posed many challenges for distribution systems. Due to bidirectional power flow and intermittence of some renewable sources in microgrids, conventional protection methods are prone to failure. …”
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Modelling and optimization of residential electricity load under stochastic demand by Kizito Mubiru, Maureen Ssempijja

“…Improved efficiency and utilization of resources for electricity distribution systems to residential areas were realized, with subsequently enhanced service reliability to essential energy market customers.…”
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Assessing Air-Pocket Pressure Peaks During Water Filling Operations Using Dimensionless Equations by Vicente S. Fuertes-Miquel, Oscar E. Coronado-Hernández, Francisco J. Sánchez-Romero, Manuel Saba, Modesto Pérez-Sánchez

“…This research provides water utilities with the ability to select the appropriate pipe’s resistance class required for water distribution systems by calculating the pressure peak value that may occur during filling procedures.…”
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Modelling Oil-Spill Detection with Swarm Drones by F. Aznar, M. Sempere, M. Pujol, R. Rizo, M. J. Pujol

“…In this paper we will present a distributed system which monitors, covers, and surrounds a resource by using a swarm of homogeneous low cost drones. …”
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Comprehensive Thermodynamic Performance Evaluation of a Novel Dual-Shaft Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Hybrid Propulsion System by Jinghui Xu, Xizhen Wang, Zepeng Wang, Kaiqiang Yang, Xueshun Li, Yongjun Zhao

“…The independent speed control of the high- and low-pressure spools is realized via a power distribution system. A thermodynamic model is developed, and performance evaluations, including parametric, exergy, and sensitivity analyses, are conducted. …”
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Découverte d’une canalisation antique sur la colline de Fourvière à Lyon by Philippe Dessaint

“…One hypothesis is that it belonged to a water distribution system linked to the Gier aqueduct. The existence of tanks in this sector is mentioned without being precisely located.However, other factors, such as the discovery of a channel against a wall to the west of Place de Fourvière during work at the end of the 19th century, prompt us to propose another hypothesis. …”
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