Transient stability improvement with unified power flow controller using fuzzy logic and Anfis approach
Thesis - 15 pages - Computer science
Transient stability is an important aspect in planning and operation of an electric power system. The application of Fuzzy logic and Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) approach to power system problems has received increased attention in recent years. This paper...
Comparison of power of three tests of equality of means of Pareto populations
Thesis - 7 pages - Mathematics
To test the equality of means of non-normal data, both parametric test and non-parametric test may be applied. In this paper, the analysis of variance (ANOVA) test, the likelihood ratio test and the Kruskal-Wallis test are investigated in order to test the means of several Pareto distributions....
Review essay on "Soft Power"
Book review - 2 pages - Political science
Joseph Nye's book titled, “Soft Power: The Means to Success in World Politics,” heavily showcases the terms hard power and soft power. By Joseph Nye's account, hard power defines itself as being a term in which everyone is familiar with. Hard power,...
Capitalism, democracy and power
Thesis - 4 pages - Political science
Both James Madison and Karl Marx can be considered “democrats”; however both vastly differ on their theories and understanding of democracy and government on a wide spectrum of issues. If Karl Marx were to be asked his opinion of Madison's Federalist#10 in the post-Paris Commune time,...
News media : is the "fourth estate a power?
Essay - 7 pages - Political science
Today, the permanent and instantaneous flow of information pass through a wide range of channels, called 'the media'. There are two types of channels: print media (e.g. newspapers) and broadcast media (e.g. television, radio). It is precisely the capacity to create information, that is at...
Contemporary normative assumptions about power and the rise of public health
Thesis - 4 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Post- Nietzschian scholarship explores the structural role of power. These authors assume that power is embedded in a complicated system that constrains or enables actors. Previous authors, such as Machiavelli and Kautilya, rested their claims on the inherent power of the...
Non conventional energy sources i.e. wind power (Use of power electronics in wind energy for obtaining the stability)
Thesis - 7 pages - Physics
The role of induction generators and power electronic converters for energy conversion system is significant. Self-excited induction generator (SEIG) in stand- alone application provides a significant reduction in system operating costs due to fact that wind power is freely...
Academic knowledge and power and the social sciences
Essay - 4 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Social science knowledge informs the way in which people interpret their experiences, and can be empowering, as in the case of political and feminist discourses. However, knowledge, employed as discourse, can also be employed in ways that disempower, and this is the focus of much of...
Solar energy as a viable commercial and industrial power source - published: 25/03/2010
Thesis - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education
In almost all nations of the world, save for a few oil rich regions in the Middle East and Northern portions of North America, energy has to be purchased and imported. This is a system that leaves many countries without self-sufficiency and will likely bankrupt their governments. The needs for...
A contextual framework for understanding power, politics, & performance dynamics in project management
Essay - 6 pages - Management
In the last two decades important gains have been made in our knowledge of project management. Much of this knowledge has focused on creating better tools to plan, execute, and control projects. There are, however, other important determinants of project success. Three areas which have received...
Solar energy as a viable commercial and industrial power source
Thesis - 2 pages - Ecology & environment
In almost all nations of the world, save for a few oil rich regions in the Middle East and Northern portions of North America, energy has to be purchased and imported. This is a system that leaves many countries without self-sufficiency and will likely bankrupt their governments. The needs for...
Domination and submission in Jane Eyre: An essay on power play
Essay - 3 pages - Literature
In a manner of speaking, Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre reinvents the concept of romance. One hardly expects a sordid tale of domination and submission from a sickly country girl, yet Bronte dabbled experimentally with the idea of feminism and power play in her hugely successful first...
Integrated essay on the empire in the West, France and England as powerful states, the medieval period and Black Death in Europe
Thesis - 5 pages - Literature
Charlemagne's coronation as emperor at St. Peter's Basilica heralded a new era for the West and for the Byzantine Empire. Charlemagne became the strong leader at the helm and his missi dominici kept a watchful eye on territories that were far away. The governments of France and England could not...
Can India be called: « The future superpower »?
Case study - 4 pages - Economy general
Nowadays, Western countries are facing the ascendance of new economic rivals, especially the two Asian giants: China and India. India is described as an emerging global power through the eyes of the journalists in the financial press, who emphasize its successful Bollywood movie industry,...
Much ado about nothing: The power of perception in Shakespeare's comedy
Thesis - 5 pages - Literature
Although American culture places great emphasis on the silver screen, the medium has its limitations. Among them are a relatively short length of time in which to work, a broad audience with a short attention span, and several conventions to be observed when making a film in terms of plot...
Women's voices, women's power
Thesis - 2 pages - Journalism
Women's Voices, Women's Power provides insight into the life of Logoli women of Western Kenya. In the book, Abwunza clarifies the lifestyle of the tribe and its traditions, the role women play, and the intricacies of gender relations. Logoli women belong to a patriarchal society; however,...
Power equations in South East Asia
Thesis - 5 pages - International relations
This article deals with the major power equations that have a strong bearing on Southeast Asia's international relations. Although the interactions between the major powers have a significant impact on the region, it must not be assumed that the region is merely a passive onlooker....
The power of power
Thesis - 2 pages - Political science
In The President, Miguel Angel Asturias depicts a society in which all aspects of life are manipulated by a ruthless, tyrannical President. In the book, the President has control over all facets of daily life through his employment of a corrupt secret police; “A network of invisible...
Co-gasification of municipal sewage sludge and asphaltene residue from refineries for production of synfuels/power
Essay - 5 pages - Ecology & environment
One of the gravest problems being experienced by non-oil producing developing country like India is spiraling prices of petroleum crude which has seriously inhibited growth of power sector thereby considerably decelerating the growth rate. Added to this, the explosion in the population of...
The mortgagee's power of sale: Problem question
Thesis - 4 pages - Business law
In considering the Bank's duties in relation to a sale of the property, it will be necessary to consider the various rights conferred on a mortgagee by virtue of granting the mortgage. Under section 101 of the Law of Property Act 1925 (LPA), the Bank as mortgagee will have rights in Apple...
Improving the power factor of a circuit
Presentation - 51 pages - Physics
The power factor of a circuit implies that how efficiently power is being consumed or utilized in the circuit. The greater the power factor of a circuit, greater is the ability of the circuit to utilize apparent power. Thus if the power factor is 0.5, it means...
Class and power in America
Thesis - 5 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Most Americans don't like the idea that there might be social classes. Classes imply that people have relatively fixed stations in life. Even more, Americans tend to deny that classes might be rooted in wealth and occupational roles. They talk about social class, but with euphemisms like...
Power and weakness in "American Power in the 21st Century" by Robert Kagan
Book review - 5 pages - Political science
Robert Kagan is a neo-conservative American scholar and political commentator. He was born on September 26th 1958 in Athens. After graduating from Yale University in 1980, he earned a Masters from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and a PhD from American University in...
Wind energy integration in power systems
Thesis - 4 pages - Journalism
Grid connection of wind energy sources is essential if they are to be effectively exploited, but grid connection brings a number of problems. In the paper, Distributed Generation and Wind Power integration problems are discussed. Many early wind turbines utilized a squirrel-cage or...
The power of nutrition in child and adolescent
Thesis - 9 pages - Biology
Childhood and adolescence are critical stages in the life of an individual, and feeding them is important. As for adults, nutrient intakes for children should cover the energy needs, but they must also ensure growth. The quantitative and qualitative aspect of their food is taken into account....
Overview of a planned 5-10 MW CBM fired pilot power project
Presentation - 69 pages - Business strategy
This presentation is based on the company Optim Energy. The trend of the presentation will be a beginning with who Optim Energy is, followed by what the project is all about and why they chose the Princeton area. Next will be a description of what coal bed methane is and how prevalent is it...
An evaluation of the role played by the early Tudors in the growth of England as a super power
Thesis - 12 pages - Ancient history
The Tudor period in English history refers to the period between 1485 C.E. and 1603 C.E. that coincides with the rule of the Tudor dynasty. The five monarchs who ruled England during this period were Henry VII (1485 C.E. to 1509 C.E.), Henry VIII (1509 C.E. to 1547 C.E.), Edward VI (1547 C.E. to...
Power quality issues and mitigation of voltage dips using power conditioning equipment
Thesis - 8 pages - Physics
Most of the industrial loads are mainly controlled by power semiconductor devices. These devices make such loads more sensitive against power system disturbances. Thus, the power quality problems have gained more interest recently. This paper presents a review of some of the...
The Destructive Power of Material Wealth in Rome: Luxury and Avarice as Negative Values in Sallust and Livy
Thesis - 7 pages - Ancient history
The Roman conquest of foreign nations in the East resulted in a dramatic increase of material wealth in Rome, brought back as the spoils of war from the conquered nations. This increase in wealth had a corruptive influence on Roman society, as it signified the advent of luxury, or extravagance,...
The role played by power in professional relationships
Thesis - 5 pages - Social, moral & civic education
All humans are created equal and have the ability of agency according to Locke. The experimentalist perspective also advocates an extensive degree of personal agency and responsibility to sustain equality throughout life (Steven's, 1996a, p.195-201). However, the social constructionists...
