Abstract: A power conversion system includes a high voltage (HV) switchgear; a solid-state transformer; and a low voltage (LV) switchgear. The HV switchgear connects to and disconnects from a HV or medium voltage (MV) network. The HV switchgear connects to an input of the solid-state transformer. The solid-state transformer comprises a first module and a second module. The first module converts a HV alternating current (AC) signal into a HV direct current (DC) signal. The second module connects to an output of the first module and converts the HV DC signal from the first module into at least one LV DC signal. The second module comprises at least one sub-module that converts the HV DC signal from the first module into a LV DC signal. The LV switchgear connects to an output of the solid-state transformer.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling multiple robots using a single HMI device includes having a Teach Pendant Unit Multiplexer (TPU-MUX) that allows multiple robots to remain connected to the single HMI device all at the same time. The system further allows the HMI device to communicate with at least one robot among the plurality of connected robots, at a time and to switch between a plurality of connected robots seamlessly.

Abstract: A power conversion system includes a high voltage (HV) switchgear; a solid-state transformer; and a low voltage (LV) switchgear. The HV switchgear connects to and disconnects from a HV network. The HV switchgear connects to an input of the solid-state transformer, which comprises first and second modules. The first module converts an HV alternating current (AC) signal into a HV DC signal, and the first module converts an HV DC signal into an HV AC signal. The second module converts an HV DC signal into at least one LV DC signal, and the second module converts at least one LV DC signal into an HV DC signal. The LV switchgear connects to an output of the solid-state transformer. The LV switchgear connects to a plurality of applications or devices and disconnects from the plurality of applications or devices.

Abstract: Described herein is a multi-level power convertor and a method for a multi-level power convertor. The multi-level power convertor includes a DC port; an AC port; a first power converting unit, a second power converting unit, a coupling inductor, and an inductive filtering unit. The first power converting unit is coupled to the DC port and includes a first AC terminal adapted to provide a first plurality of voltage levels. The second power converting unit is coupled to the DC port and includes a second AC terminal adapted to provide a second plurality of voltage levels, where the second plurality of voltage levels are phase-shifted by 90 degrees with respect to the first plurality of voltage levels. The coupling inductor includes first and second windings with a same number of turns. The inductive filtering unit is arranged between the AC port and ends of the first and second windings.

Abstract: Systems and methods for supporting multiple time synchronization protocols within an industrial device include obtaining a time reference from each industrial device within the first set of industrial devices and the second set of industrial devices. The time reference provides the basis for synchronization of the clock and other clocks of first set of industrial devices and the second set of industrial devices. A principal time reference is selected from among the time references. Once selected, the principal time reference is correlated with each of the time references obtained from the first set of industrial devices and the second set of industrial devices. With the principal time reference correlated, related communication with the second device may be controlled.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for generating a prediction model. The model can be used in processing machine event data to predict behavior of a plurality of industrial machines under supervision. The prediction model can be configured to determine current and future states of the industrial machines. The method can include extracting event features from event codes and structuring the event features into feature vectors. A first dimension of a first feature vector corresponds to a first event feature, and a second dimension of the first feature vector corresponds to a second event feature. The method can also include generating the prediction model by clustering the feature vectors into a plurality of vector clusters, the vector clusters assigned to respective machine states. The prediction model can be constructed based on event data from a first industrial machine and be applied to control an operating state of a second industrial machine.

Abstract: A method for configuring a modular industrial plant using an engineering tool includes using a plant engineering facility of the tool to create a representation of the modular industrial plant identifying modules to be orchestrated in the modular industrial plant. The modules include at least one function module that includes control software for the modular industrial plant. The method further includes using a module engineering facility of the tool to configure the function module for use in the modular industrial plant by editing a placeholder configuration file created by the tool for defining the configuration of the function module. Editing the configuration file causes a representation of the function module in the plant engineering facility to be automatically updated to reflect adaptations made to the function module using the module engineering facility. The method includes instructing the tool to assign the function modules so configured to the modular industrial plant.

Abstract: A flying capacitor switching cell-system includes at least two flying capacitor switching cells, wherein each of the cells comprises an arrangement of at least one semiconductor system, and wherein the cells are in parallel in an electrical circuit.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and computer program for controlling propulsion of marine vessel. The propulsion is implemented by a foil wheel propulsion system. The method includes: receiving a wheel operation status from a wheel drive; receiving a plurality of foil operation statuses from a plurality of foil drives; receiving a command from a vessel control system; generating wheel control data for the wheel drive to control a foil pitch function of the foil wheel propulsion system based on the command in view of the wheel operation status; and generating foil control data for the plurality of the foil drives to further control the foil pitch function of the foil wheel propulsion system based on the command in view of the wheel operation status and the plurality of foil operation statuses, wherein a reference torque of the foil control data for each foil drive is generated using a foil feedforward model.

Abstract: A system for controlling a turbine valve is provided. The system includes a hydraulic pilot valve section being moveable in a first direction and a second direction; a main hydraulic valve section being moveable in a first direction to close the turbine valve and a second direction to open the turbine valve; a position demand indicating a desired position of the turbine valve; a first feedback indicating an actual position of the hydraulic pilot valve section; and aa second feedback indicating an actual position of the main hydraulic valve section. The system also includes a pilot valve error; a main valve error; a turbine valve error; and a pilot valve adjustment moving the hydraulic pilot valve section in response to the turbine valve error. The turbine valve error is repeatedly determined and the pilot valve adjustment repeatedly moves the hydraulic pilot valve section to minimize the turbine valve error.

Abstract: A method for controlling operation of an electrolyzer plant includes using a first model to determine first operating points for a first period of time; using a second model to simulate operation of the electrolyzer plant for the first operating points for a second period of time that is shorter than and comprised in the first period of time, the second model being a model having higher prediction accuracy for the operation of the electrolyzer plant than the first model, and determining whether the simulated operation meets a predetermined requirement. Upon determining that the simulated operation does not meet the predetermined requirement, adjusting one or more parameters and/or one or more boundary conditions of the first model, and upon determining that the simulated operation meets the predetermined requirement, setting the first operating points as target operating points for the predetermined second period of time.

Abstract: A method for implementing a safety configuration for a manipulator comprising an end effector comprises: a) reading an action instruction from a manipulator control program, the instruction defining at least one of a path to be followed by the end effector, a target position to be reached by the end effector, a target pose to be assumed by the end effector and an action to be carried out by a tool wielded by the end effector; b) reading at least one constraint instruction from the manipulator control program, the constraint instruction defining a constraint to be observed while carrying out an action instruction; and c) carrying out the action instruction read in step a) while respecting the constraint defined in the at least one constraint instruction, or transferring the manipulator into a safety mode if violation of the at least one constraint is detected while carrying out the action instruction.

Abstract: A Dielectric Barrier Discharge system controller for controlling a fluid treatment by a Dielectric Barrier Discharge system is provided. Therein, the strength of an effect caused by a discharge created by the Dielectric Barrier Discharge system is monitored, and the generation of high-voltage pulses by the high-voltage pulse generator is controlled. The controlling of the generation of the high-voltage pulses is adapted based on the received sensor data.

Abstract: A system and method includes storing a description of at least one sensor in a database; storing a description of the at least one actuator in the database; storing a PLC-list comprising a description of the at least one PLC in the database; writing a controller program that describes an action of the at least one actuator caused by the at least one sensor; selecting, based on the database and the controller program, a PLC of the PLC-list, which is able to functionally connect the sensor and the actuator; generating an application for controlling the selected PLC based on the selected PLC and the controller program; and transferring the application to the selected PLC thus configuring and/or functionally connecting the at least one sensor and the at least one actuator of the sub-system.

Abstract: A method for molding a magnetic material into a rotor stack, including providing a polymer melt including magnetic compound particles and a polymer binder, providing a rotor including a plurality of cavities, the rotor being arranged in a mold having a mold cavity surface, and providing a gap between the outer periphery of the rotor and the mold cavity surface. The method also includes filling a first volume of the polymer melt into the cavities of the rotor at a first pressure and filling a second volume of the polymer melt into the rotor at one or more second pressures, the one or more second pressures being less than the first pressure and above an ambient pressure.

Abstract: A rotor for an electric machine is disclosed, the rotor including a plurality of cavities filled with a magnetic material. In the disclosed rotor, the magnetic material includes Samarium-Iron-Nitrogen (Sm—Fe—N) particles, Manganese-Bismuth (Mn—Bi) particles, and a polymer binder. Performance characteristics of the magnetic material, such as following the rule of mixtures and exhibiting a linear relationship based on volume fraction of the Mn—Bi particles, is also disclosed.

Abstract: A temperature sensor assembly configured to determine a temperature of a surface of a vessel wall, comprising: a housing and a head element, wherein the head element is removably arranged on the housing; a first thermal rod comprising a temperature measurement sensor; and/or a second thermal rod, comprising a reference temperature sensor; wherein the first thermal rod and the second thermal rod are connected to the head element such that the first thermal rod and/or the second thermal rod are removable from the housing with the head element.

Abstract: A flying capacitor converter comprising a protection circuit includes at least two cells, each having a capacitor having a first and second DC sides, a first switch connected to the first DC side and to a capacitor of a following cell or an output circuit, and a second switch connected to the second DC side and to the capacitor of the following cell or the output circuit. During a nominal non-fault operation of the flying capacitor converter, only one of the first and second switches is in a conducting state, and during a fault operation where the first switch has a short circuit failure and the second switch has a conducting state, the protection circuit is configured to keep the second switch switched-on.

Abstract: A marine propulsion unit including a rotary casing rotatable about a central axis A, and blades extending axially from the rotary casing for rotation with the rotary casing about the central axis A, wherein each blade is mounted for pivotal movement about blade axes B. A blade shaft portion of each blade is at least partly surrounded by a blade housing and by a blade portion of each blade is outside the blade housing, wherein the blade housing is releasable attached to the rotary casing, and each blade being supported in the blade housing by means of bearings for the pivotal movement.

Abstract: Methods for managing a robot arm are disclosed. In one method, during a movement of the robot arm in an axis thereof, a signal collected by a sensor equipped at a frame of the robot arm is received. A change in strength of the received signal is detected, where the change is caused by an offset between a position of a reference mark equipped at the robot arm and a position of the sensor. An original point of the axis of the robot arm is determined based on the detected change. Further, robot systems, apparatuses, systems, and computer readable media for managing a robot arm in the robot systems are disclosed. The original point of the axis of the robot arm may be determined without a dedicated calibrating tool, and then the robot arm may be calibrated based on the original point accurately.