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    • A computer-based design assistant for induction motors 

      Moses, J.; Kirtley Jr., J.L.; Lang, J.H.; Tabors, Richard D.; Cuadra García, Fernando (1994-11-01)
      This paper describes a computer-based design assistant for the synthesis, analysis, and optimization of three-phase squirrel-cage induction motors. The distinguishing features of the design assistant are its ability to ...

    • A formulation for large-scale transmission expansion planning problem and a solution strategy 

      Fitiwi Zahlay, Desta; Cuadra García, Fernando; Olmos Camacho, Luis; Rivier Abbad, Michel Luis; Pérez Arriaga, José Ignacio (IEEE Pes (Estocolmo, Suecia), 2013-05-27)
      The expected deployment of massive renewable energy sources (RES, mainly of wind and solar) at a continental or even intercontinental level creates very complex transmission expansion planning (TEP) problems. Both the size ...

    • A market‐driven management model for renewable‐powered undergrid mini‐grids 

      González Grandon, Tatiana Carolina; Cuadra García, Fernando; Pérez Arriaga, José Ignacio (2021-12-01)
      Renewable-powered “undergrid mini-grids” (UMGs) are instrumental for electrification in developing countries. An UMG can be installed under a—possibly unreliable— main grid to improve the local reliability or the main grid ...

    • A new approach of clustering operational states for power network expansion planning problems dealing with RES generation operational variability and uncertainty 

      Fitiwi Zahlay, Desta; Cuadra García, Fernando; Olmos Camacho, Luis; Rivier Abbad, Michel Luis (2015-10-01)
      The global drive for integration of renewable energy sources (RESs) means they will have an increasing role in power systems. It is inevitable that such resources introduce more operational variability and uncertainty to ...

    • A review of power distribution test feeders in the United States and the need for synthetic representative networks 

      Postigo Marcos, Fernando Emilio; Mateo Domingo, Carlos; Gómez San Román, Tomás; Palmintier, Bryan; Hodge, Bri-Mathias; Krishnan, Venkat; Cuadra García, Fernando; Mather, Barry (2017-11-01)
      Under the increasing penetration of distributed energy resources and new smart network technologies, distribution utilities face new challenges and opportunities to ensure reliable operations, manage service quality, and ...

    • A rising role for decentralized solar minigrids in integrated rural electrification planning? Large-scale, least-cost customer-wise design of grid and off-grid supply systems in Uganda 

      González García, Andrés; Ciller Cutillas, Pedro; Lee, Stephen J.; Palacios Hielscher, Rafael; Cuadra García, Fernando; Pérez Arriaga, José Ignacio (2022-07-01)
      Increasing Uganda’s low electrification rate is one of the country’s major challenges. Power service is essential to achieve socioeconomic development and poverty reduction, especially in rural areas. This paper shows the ...

    • A rising role for decentralized solar minigrids in integrated rural electrification planning? Large-scale, least-cost customer-wise design of grid and off-grid supply systems in Uganda 

      González García, Andrés; Ciller Cutillas, Pedro; Lee, Stephen J.; Palacios Hielscher, Rafael; Cuadra García, Fernando; Pérez Arriaga, José Ignacio (21/06/2022)
      Increasing Uganda’s low electrification rate is one of the country’s major challenges. Power service is essential to achieve socioeconomic development and poverty reduction, especially in rural areas. This paper shows the ...

    • A rising role for decentralized solar minigrids in integrated rural electrification planning? Large-scale, least-cost customer-wise design of grid and off-grid supply systems in Uganda 

      González García, Andrés; Ciller Cutillas, Pedro; Lee, Stephen J.; Palacios Hielscher, Rafael; Cuadra García, Fernando; Pérez Arriaga, José Ignacio (2022-06-01)
      Para lograr el acceso universal a electricidad en Uganda el artículo muestra, con el Modelo de Electrificación de Referencia REM, que las minirredes deben jugar un papel más importante, transitorio y permanente, en especial ...

    • El acceso universal a la energía 

      Sánchez Jacob, Eduardo; Díaz Pastor, Santos-José; Dueñas Martínez, Pablo; Eisman Valdés, Julio; Cuadra García, Fernando; González García, Andrés; Pérez Arriaga, José Ignacio (2022-12-01)
      En 2015, las Naciones Unidas aprobaron el Objetivo de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) número 7 para garantizar el acceso universal a servicios energéticos asequibles, fiables y modernos para el año 2030. Sin embargo, los avances ...

    • El acceso universal a la energía 

      Sánchez Jacob, Eduardo; Díaz Pastor, Santos-José; Dueñas Martínez, Pablo; Eisman Valdés, Julio; Cuadra García, Fernando; González García, Andrés; Pérez Arriaga, José Ignacio (01/12/2022)
      En 2015, las Naciones Unidas aprobaron el Objetivo de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) número 7 para garantizar el acceso universal a servicios energéticos asequibles, fiables y modernos para el año 2030. Sin embargo, los avances ...

    • An optimisation-based traffic regulator for metro lines 

      Cucala García, María Asunción; Fernández Cardador, Antonio; Cuadra García, Fernando; Pilo De La Fuente, Eduardo (WIT Press (Southampton, Reino Unido), 2007-07-25)

    • Boiler inlet duct shape design optimization for combined cycle power plants 

      Prada y Nogueira, Isaac; Álvarez Ruiz, Francisco J.; Cuadra García, Fernando; Sánchez Miralles, Alvaro (2017-09-01)
      A particular kind of industrial boilers, referred to as Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs), are used in combined cycle power plants to recover part of the heat of the exhaust gases of a gas turbine to generate steam ...

    • Building Large-Scale U.S. Synthetic Electric Distribution System Models 

      Mateo Domingo, Carlos; Postigo Marcos, Fernando Emilio; Cuadra García, Fernando; Gómez San Román, Tomás; Elgindy, Tarek; Dueñas Martínez, Pablo; Hodge, Bri-Mathias; Krishnan, Venkat; Palmintier, Bryan
      Distribution utilities are facing increasing challenges to efficiently integrate distributed energy resources. The research community is providing much-needed support in developing newer algorithms and control strategies ...

    • Building large-scale U.S. synthetic electric distribution system models 

      Mateo Domingo, Carlos; Postigo Marcos, Fernando Emilio; Cuadra García, Fernando; Gómez San Román, Tomás; Elgindy, Tarek; Dueñas Martínez, Pablo; Hodge, Bri-Mathias; Krishnan, Venkat; Palmintier, Bryan (2020-11-01)
      Rapid increases in distributed energy resources on distribution systems are prompting research efforts to improve and evaluate electric power distribution algorithms; however, there is a shortage of realistic, large-scale, ...

    • Calidad de Software (I) 

      González Arechavala, Yolanda; Cuadra García, Fernando (2001-09-01)
      Los primeros años de la era informática se vieron marcados por el desafío del desarrollo del hardware de los ordenadores. Este desafío se ha visto superado por los vertiginosos avances de la microelectrónica. Hoy en día ...

    • Calidad de Software (II) 

      González Arechavala, Yolanda; Cuadra García, Fernando (2001-11-01)
      En la primera parte de este artículo, publicado en el número anterior de esta revista, se argumentaba la importancia que tiene el desarrollo del software en la actualidad. Por tanto, uno de los objetivos de muchas empresas ...

    • Chronological stochastic simulation of medium- and long-term optimal operation using a multilevel hierarchical model. 

      Centeno Hernáez, Efraim; Ramos Galán, Andrés; Cuadra García, Fernando (Sin editorial (Funchal, Portugal), 2000-09-25)
      This paper presents the MADEA model. It uses chronological stochastic simulation techniques in order to emulate medium- and long-term optimal operation under uncertain conditions. Operator’s decisions are internalised in ...

    • Computer-aided electrification planning in developing countries: the Reference Electrification Model (REM) 

      Amatya, Reja; Barbar, Marc F.; Brusnahan, Matthew; Ciller Cutillas, Pedro; Cuadra García, Fernando; Dueñas Martínez, Pablo; Ellman, Douglas; González García, Andrés; Lee, Stephen J.; Mateo Domingo, Carlos; Palacios Hielscher, Rafael; Pérez Arriaga, José Ignacio; Stoner, Robert J.; Vergara Ramírez, Claudio Ricardo; et al., ?
      In many parts of the world, access to basic electricity services remains a significant challenge. The status quo mode of electrification is central grid extension; however, in many areas off-grid technologies like mini-grids ...

    • Conceptos básicos en el desarrollo de sistemas digitales de seguridad 

      González Arechavala, Yolanda; Cuadra García, Fernando (1999-07-01)
      Cada vez existen más sistemas digitales en nuestro entorno. Muchos de ellos son sistemas críticos de seguridad, ya que la aparición de un fallo en su comportamiento puede producir peligros para la vida humana o para el ...

    • Energy-saving automatic optimisation of train speed commands using direct search techniques 

      Cuadra García, Fernando; Fernández Cardador, Antonio; Juan González de Castejón, Javier de; Herrero Llanos, Miguel Ángel (WIT Press (Southampton, Reino Unido), 1996-07-31)