Abstract: This uninterruptible power supply apparatus includes an uninterruptible power supply module, an input module, and a control module that is disposed in a left-right direction of the input module. The control module is configured such that at least arrangement positions of the thyristor unit and the control unit that controls power conversion of the uninterruptible power supply module are interchangeable in a left-right direction, in the housing.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include apparatuses, systems, and methods to provide both AC and DC power for charging battery systems. In an illustrative embodiment, an apparatus includes a coupler receivable by a power input of a rechargeable battery system, where the coupler includes: alternating current (AC) terminals configured to electrically engage AC input terminals of the power input and direct current (DC) terminals configured to electrically engage DC input terminals of the power input; a cable that includes a plurality of sets of conductors including a set of AC conductors coupled to the AC terminals and a set of DC conductors coupled to the DC terminals, wherein the set of AC conductors is configured to be selectively coupled to an AC power source and the set of DC conductors is configured to be selectively coupled to a DC power source.

Abstract: A power supply includes an I/O module configured to receive a high voltage DC input and output a high voltage DC, a plurality of DC converter modules configured to receive the high voltage DC output from the I/O module and output a low voltage DC output, and a plurality of AC inverter modules configured to receive the high voltage DC output from the I/O module and output a high voltage AC output. Each of the plurality of DC converter modules, each of the plurality of AC inverter modules and the I/O module may be mounted in a corresponding individual chassis. Each of the individual chassis may be configured to be stackable together into a single line replaceable unit (LRU). Each of the individual chassis may have an identically shaped outer frame.

Abstract: An onboard power supply device includes: a first system; a second system; a first switch; a second switch; an abnormality detecting unit; and a switch setting unit configured to set a normal state, if occurrence of the power supply fault is not detected, and set a fail-safe state in which the first switch is in an OFF state, if occurrence of the power supply fault is detected, and after the first switch is set to the fail-safe state, with respect to each of the systems, the abnormality detecting unit detects whether any system power supply fault has occurred, and after the first switch is set to the fail-safe state, if occurrence of a system power supply fault is not detected from both of the systems, the switch setting unit sets each of the switches to the normal state.

Abstract: A system and method for data collection and aggregation using a distributed network of communications enabled sensors connected to another primary network to achieve a secondary out-of-band monitoring perspective, for example, in power grids. The data collection system includes an aggregation and processing server configured to collect data from a variety of sensors adjacent to the monitored network each sensor includes secondary power such that it can continue data transmission even during power grid outages. The data collection system includes a method for secure real-time data ingest, machine learning enabled analysis, risk assessment, and anomaly detection on a broad geographic scale irrespective of isolated network boundaries.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical power energy converter unit for converting Direct Current to Direct Current, DC-DC, with maximum power point tracking that measures converted power at the output and controller module.

Abstract: Device for controlling solar driven water pumps with three selectable modes on the control panel being: I) speed mode with 100% use of the available solar DC power at all times; II) solar mode using available solar DC power only, and III) eco mode combining the use of the available solar DC power with the use of the AC power from a grid or a generator and/or batteries, by automatic switching between two stages, being (i) solar stage running on solar DC power only, and (ii) hybrid stage running with solar DC power and AC power from grid or generator and/or batteries like in speed mode. The purpose of the present disclosure is to preferentially use solar energy from solar panels over AC current from the electric grid or from a generator and/or batteries while ensuring sufficient pumping capacity.

Abstract: A power control method comprises: obtaining voltage information of each input circuit; generating a first control signal based on the voltage information and a bus voltage value; converting a voltage of each input circuit into a bus voltage based on the first control signal; obtaining load information; generating a second control signal based on the load information and the bus voltage value; converting the bus voltage into a load voltage based on the second control signal; and outputting the load voltage.

Abstract: A method of controlling a battery including a first control circuit and a plurality of modules arranged in series between first and second terminals, each module including, between third and fourth terminals, electric cells and switches and a second switch control circuit. The method includes the determination by the first control circuit of a first priority table associated with a battery charge operation and of a second priority table associated with a battery discharge operation, the first priority table including a first classification of the priorities of the electric cells for the charge operation and the second priority table comprising a second classification of the priorities of the electric cells for the discharge operation.

Abstract: An inverter is electrically connected between a traction battery and a switch bank. The inverter includes a plurality of pairs of series connected power semiconductor devices. Each of the pairs is electrically connected in parallel with the traction battery to define a phase leg, and each of the power semiconductor devices has a body diode in parallel therewith. The inverter also includes a plurality of diodes connected in parallel with the power semiconductor devices such that only one of the power semiconductor devices of each of the pairs has one of the diodes connected in parallel therewith.

Abstract: A multi-power distributed storage system including a first power source; a second power source electrically connected to a common bus with the first power source; a single input port inverter electrically connected to the common bus. The system including a controller configured to communicate with at least the second power source, and the single input port inverter. The second power source including a plurality of battery banks and a plurality of bi-directional DC/DC converters configured to charge and discharge the plurality of battery banks and provide DC to the single input port inverter.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing dispatch of an energy storage system through use of projected outcomes. The projected outcomes are generated based on a model that includes a set of defined operating states. The operating states represent a particularized energy-market allocation approach. An outcome is projected for each operating state. An optimal outcome is selected from the set of projected outcomes.

Abstract: A power converter system including an input configured to receive input AC power from an input power source, the input power source having a peak voltage limit, at least one output configured to provide output power to at least one load, a charger coupled to the input and configured to convert the input AC power into first DC power, a DC bus configured to receive the first DC power, at least one power converter configured to convert DC power from the DC bus into the output power, and an auxiliary power source coupled to the DC bus and configured to provide second DC power to the DC bus to supplement the first DC power provided by the charger in response to a voltage demand of the at least one load exceeding the peak voltage limit of the input power source.

Abstract: A droplet generator for an extreme ultraviolet imaging tool includes a reservoir for a molten metal, and a nozzle having a first end connected to the reservoir and a second opposing end where molten metal droplets emerge from the nozzle. A gas inlet is connected to the nozzle, and an isolation valve is at the second end of the nozzle configured to seal the nozzle droplet generator from the ambient.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a power circuit, multiple light sources, a power failure detection circuit, a wall switch decoder and a controller. The power circuit converts an external power source to multiple driving currents. The multiple light sources respectively receive the multiple driving currents to generate a required mixed light. The power failure detection circuit is coupled to the power circuit for detecting a predetermined power failure pattern. When the predetermined power failure pattern is detected, the power failure detection circuit generates a failure signal. The wall switch decoder is coupled to a wall switch via a signal wire for converting a manual operation to a corresponding switch parameter. The failure signal activates a mode switch in the controller to select a working mode. The switch parameter is interpreted with different setting instructions under different working modes.

Abstract: A power supply switching control system switches a power supply for supplying power to a load between a first power supply and a second power supply in a power supply system. The power supply switching control system includes a first switch provided between the first power supply and the load in the power supply path and configured to cut off a current flowing from the second power supply to the first power supply in an off state of the first switch, a second switch provided between the second power supply and the load in the power supply path and configured to cut off a current flowing from the first power supply to the second power supply in an off state of the second switch, and a control unit configured to set the second switch in an on state when the second power supply is charged.

Abstract: A three-port converter with a wide input range and a control method thereof are provided, which relates to a technical field of power electronic converters. The converter is provided with three ports of a photovoltaic cell PV, a storage battery Bat and a resistance load R, and includes a boost circuit (Boost) and a reversible boost-buck circuit (Sepic-Zeta). The boost circuit is configured to connect the photovoltaic cell PV and the load R; and the reversible boost-buck circuit is configured to connect the photovoltaic cell PV, the storage battery Bat, the storage battery Bat and the load R. The three-port converter of the present disclosure has advantages of a small size, a wide input range, a high integration level, high stability, high conversion efficiency, etc.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an electroluminescent display panel and a display device. The electroluminescent display panel includes a plurality of repeat units, each of the plurality of repeat units includes a plurality of sub-pixels, and each of the plurality of sub-pixels includes: a first conductive layer, located on a substrate; a first insulation layer, located on the first conductive layer and including a first hole, in which the first hole exposes a portion of the first conductive layer; and an anode, located on the first insulation layer and including a main portion and an auxiliary portion which are electrically connected to each other. The auxiliary portion is electrically connected to the first conductive layer through the first hole. In at least one sub-pixel, an orthographic projection of the main portion on the substrate does not overlap an orthographic projection of the first hole on the substrate.

Abstract: A supplemental power source connectable to a standard railroad track switch power source. A pair of electrical connectors (A) form a supplemental power source circuit input. Another pair of electrical connectors (B) form a supplemental power source output and are configured for connection to a standard railroad track switch. An electrical conductor connects a first one of the supplemental power source output connectors (B) to a first one of the supplemental power source input connectors (A). A diode is connected between a second one of the supplemental power source input connectors (A) and a second one of the supplemental power source output connectors (B). The diode is connected to prevent current flow to the standard railroad track switch power source. An ultracapacitor is electrically connected between the electrical conductor and the second one of the supplemental power source output connectors (B).

Abstract: A power supply unit where the main DC voltage output rail is incorporated within the enclosure of the power supply unit and some DC voltage output rails and DC-DC converters are located outside the enclosure of the power supply unit close to or directly at the input of the system board and input of associated system peripheral via integration into a cable harness assembly, to negate the voltage drop on the cable harness assembly, resulting in a lower power loss across the cable harness assembly, leading to an improvement in combined power supply unit and cable harness assembly efficiency.

Abstract: A system includes a first AC bus configured to supply power from a first AC power source. A second AC bus is configured to supply power from a second AC power source. A first transformer rectifier unit (TRU) connects a first DC bus to the first AC bus through a first TRU contactor (TRUC). A second TRU connects a second DC bus to the second AC bus through a second TRUC. A first voltage sensor is connected to sense voltage of the first DC bus. A second voltage sensor is connected to sense voltage of the second DC bus. A ram air turbine (RAT) automatic deployment controller is operatively connected to the first voltage sensor and to the second voltage sensor to automatically deploy a RAT based on the combined status of the first voltage sensor and the second voltage sensor.

Abstract: A power distribution board (PDB) may be mounted in a server and used to convert a main power signal to useable power by the server components. The PDB can be mounted on an interior sidewall of the server to maximize available component space of the server. The PDB can include a power transformation section and a power distribution section. The power transformation section can convert the incoming power to the useable power and the power distribution section can output the useable power to the server components. Additional PDBs can be added to the server to accommodate additional server components.

Abstract: A distributed energy resources compartment for an electrical panel is pre-wired for installation of a photovoltaic system for a residence. The compartment is mounted on a back plate in the interior of an electrical cabinet. A pre-wired connection within the compartment is configured to connect to a solar circuit breaker within the electrical cabinet, connected as a back-feed circuit breaker to an electrical panel. An opening on a backside of the compartment adjacent to the back plate of the electrical cabinet, is configured to receive connections within the compartment from a solar inverter, through the back plate of the electrical cabinet when the solar inverter is mounted to the back plate of the electrical cabinet.

Abstract: Embodiments disclose an energy generation system including a photovoltaic (PV) array including a plurality of PV modules for generating direct current (DC) power, a plurality of power converter pairs coupled to the plurality of PV modules and configured to convert the generated DC power to alternating current (AC) power, and a plurality of battery packs coupled to the plurality of power converter pairs. Each power converter pair of the plurality of power converter pairs includes a DC-to-DC converter coupled to a DC-to-AC inverter, where the DC-to-DC converter is directly coupled to a respective PV module. Furthermore, each battery pack is directly coupled to a respective DC-to-DC converter and configured to store DC power from the respective PV module and output stored DC power to the respective power converter pair.

Abstract: A control method of a single live line charging circuit, a control circuit of a single live line charging circuit, and a single live line charging circuit are provided. The single live line charging circuit includes a first switch, a first conduction element, a first inductor, a second switch, a second conduction element, a third switch, a first input end and a second input end; the first input end is connected to a first end of the first switch through the second conduction element; the first switch, the first conduction element and the first inductor constitute a buck circuit; the first input end is connected to a reference ground through the second switch, the second input end is connected to the reference ground through the third switch, and an alternating current input is connected to the first input end through a load circuit.

Abstract: An uninterruptible power supply device includes: a converter that converts AC power supplied from an AC power supply into DC power and outputs the DC power to a first power supply node; a first bidirectional chopper that outputs DC power in a lead storage device to the first power supply node when the AC power supply has a power failure; a diode connected between the first power supply node and a second power supply node; a second bidirectional chopper that supplies and receives DC power between the second power supply node and a lithium ion battery; and a controller that controls the second bidirectional chopper to charge the lithium ion battery during regenerative operation of a load and to discharge the lithium ion battery during power running operation of the load.

Abstract: A battery backup system includes a battery pack, a charger, a discharger, a voltage detection and control circuit, a first protection switch, a second protection switch and a third protection switch. The battery pack provides a backup power to a DC bus. The charger, connected to the battery pack, receives an external power. The discharger has an input end and an output end. The voltage detection and control circuit detects whether the voltage of the DC bus is greater than first or second voltage drop point. The first, the second and the third protection switches respectively are connected between the battery pack and the input end, between the DC bus and the output end, and between the charger and the input end. The first protection switch is turned on/off according to whether the voltage of the DC bus is less than or greater than the first voltage drop point.

Abstract: A memory system includes a connector through which power for the memory system is to be supplied from an external device, a controller, a nonvolatile memory device, a power source circuit connected to the controller and the nonvolatile memory device by power lines through which power is supplied to the controller and the nonvolatile memory device, and a power source control circuit that receives a supply of power from the external device through the connector and supplies the power to the power control circuit. The power source control circuit is configured to detect using a divided voltage of a voltage of the power supplied thereto, that the voltage of the power supplied thereto is higher than a predetermined voltage and interrupt the power supplied to the power control circuit if the voltage of the power supplied thereto is higher than the predetermined voltage.

Abstract: An earphone including an audio play portion, a body where a printed circuit board, a plug, and a socket are installed, and a connecting wire. The plug, the socket, and the connecting wire are in electrical connection with the printed circuit board. The plug is configured to be adapted to a lightning interface integrated with an audio output and a power input, and the audio play portion and the socket are in electrical connection with the plug and capable of work simultaneously and being respectively configured to play music and charge when the plug is inserted into the lightning interface. The earphone utilizes the plug to be adapted to the lightning interface integrated with the audio output and the power input.

Abstract: Unsafe restoration of normal lighting is prevented using a reset control communicating with an emergency condition detector and emergency lighting controller in a lighting system. The reset control can be integrated into other system components, like the emergency condition detector, or retrofit into an existing lighting system and configured to work with different types of emergency condition detectors and lighting controllers.

Abstract: This uninterruptible power supply includes: a cooler (6) that dissipates heat of a converter (1) and an inverter (5); and a controller (8) that causes, when output power (Po) from the inverter (5) exceeds an upper limit value (PoH), reduces input power (Pi) to the converter (1) by power (?Po=Po?PoH) corresponding to a difference between them, and increases input power (Pb) to a bidirectional chopper (4) by power (2×PoH) that is twice as high as the power (?Po) corresponding to the difference.

Abstract: A distributed energy management system (EMS) for supplying power to a set of drivers that charge and discharge a set of electrochromic devices is described. One distributed EMS includes an external power supply interface to couple to an external power supply, a multi-device boost power supply comprising a set of batteries, and a driver interface to supply power to a set of drivers that charge and discharge a set of electrochromic devices. The distributed EMS also includes a communication subsystem to communicate with the set of drivers and EMS circuitry to supply power to the set of drivers, via the driver interface, based on a power state of the multi-device boost power supply and a state of the set of electrochromic devices.

Abstract: A load shed module configured to be connected in series between a power supply and a load is disclosed. A separate load shed module is connected in series between each load and the power supply. The load shed module determines the frequency of the voltage supplied from the power supply. Based on the frequency, the load shed module determines if utility power is connected or if a generator is connected. If the generator is connected and the frequency of the voltage goes outside of a desired operating range for a preset time, the load shed module disconnects the load from the power supply. Each load shed module includes a priority setting and reconnects its corresponding load after a predetermined time corresponding to the priority setting.

Abstract: An electronic device and method of operating the electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a housing, a first connector configured to be exposed to outside of the housing and include a first number of pins, a second connector configured to be exposed to the outside of the housing and include a second number of pins, and a circuit configured to provide an electrical connection between the first number of pins and the second number of pins, wherein the first number is different from the second number, and wherein, when the first connector is connected with a first external electronic device and the second connector is connected with a second external electronic device, the circuit is configured to receive analog identification (ID) information through at least one pin among the first number of pins, and generate digital ID information at least partially based on the analog ID information so as to provide the digital ID information to at least one of the second number of pins.

Abstract: A safety module for a field-bus system comprising a switch-on unit, a control unit, a supply input provided to feed supply power, a first supply output provided to relay secured supply power to a consumer, a first switching element to electrically connect or disconnect the supply input and the first supply output, and a supply module to provide an operating power via an operating-power-supply line for operating the control unit. The control unit is connected to the first switching element to secure the supply power being relayed via the first supply output by actuating the first switching element. The supply module is electrically connected to the supply input and to a field-bus-power input. The field-bus-power input is provided to feed a field-bus power into the safety module for operating the switch-on unit. The supply module is provided to generate the operating power either from the supply power or field-bus power.

Abstract: An output controlling apparatus of an energy storage apparatus for a reliability of an output of a photovoltaic power generation is provided. The output controlling apparatus includes a power generation amount predictor configured to predict a next day's power generation amount of a photovoltaic power generator, a target output generator configured to determine a target output based on a charging state of an energy storage apparatus used for a photovoltaic power generation, a real-time output criterion generator configured to generate an output criterion used for outputs from the photovoltaic power generator and the energy storage apparatus to a system in units of time based on the target output and the charging state of the energy storage apparatus, and a charging/discharging controller configured to control charging and discharging of the energy storage apparatus such that an output to the system follows the output criterion.

Abstract: Provided is a power conversion apparatus including: a plurality of power converters including a first power converter and a second power converter simultaneously operated by power supplied via a first connector; and a heat dissipation board having a first pattern formed thereon for distributing the power supplied via the first connector to the first power converter and the second power converter.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dimming method and a dimmer. In the dimming method, when a mains power state is switched to an emergency state, a dimming ratio K is used to perform dimming control on a load unit; the dimming ratio K is calculated as follows: K=Psource/Pload. The dimmer includes: an emergency power source power acquisition module, configured to acquire an output power Psource of an emergency power source; a load unit power acquisition module, configured to acquire a power Pload of a load unit in a mains power state; and a dimming signal generation module, configured to acquire a dimming ratio according to K=Psource/Pload when the mains power state is switched to an emergency state, generate a dimming signal according to the dimming ratio K, and output the dimming signal to the load unit. The present disclosure also provides a dimming emergency inverter and an emergency lighting system.

Abstract: An uninterruptible power supply includes a switching unit, a charging unit, an energy storage unit, a conversion unit, and a control unit. When an input power source is available, the switching unit provides a first output power source and the charging unit converts the input power source into a first power source to provide the first power source to the control unit and to charge the energy storage unit. When the input power source is not available, the conversion unit converts the electricity of the energy storage unit into a second output power source and provides the second output power source. When the input power source is not available, the conversion unit provides a second power source to the charging unit so that the charging unit converts the second power source into the first power source and provides the first power source to the control unit.

Abstract: A method for power control includes determining a load power of a load coupled to an output of an isolated AC/DC power supply. The method also includes, when the determined load power is less than a first threshold load power, providing the load power to the load from an interim power source.

Abstract: A detection and location-based active protection method for flexible DC distribution systems with multi-terminal distributed photovoltaic sources is disclosed. The disclosed protection method actively utilizes the coordinated control between local protection and the converters in the DC distribution system. The converter can then be modified to become an injection source with characteristic signal, providing a known fault signal to build a clear protection boundary. The disclosed protection method can distinguish the correct faulted area by calculating the harmonic impedance of the characteristic signals. Compared with existing DC protection techniques, this disclosed method does not require additional injection equipment and modification of the DC distribution system configuration, nor does it need high data sampling frequency. The disclosed technique is also unaffected by measuring noise and cable-distributed capacitance.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a power management integrated circuit (PMIC) including a plurality of regulators. Each of the plurality of regulators has a current meter configured to measure a respective load current. A load device is configured to receive real-time load current information from the PMIC and to perform a performance improvement operation based on the real-time load current information.

Abstract: A power conversion device includes a first stage, a second stage, a first electric field relaxation shield unit, a second electric field relaxation shield unit, and a plurality of stage posts. The first electric field relaxation shield unit is arranged to surround outer periphery of the first stage. The second electric field relaxation shield unit is arranged to surround outer periphery of the second stage. The plurality of stage posts connect the first stage and the second stage. The plurality of stage posts have outer peripheral surfaces formed of insulating bodies. Power conversion units loaded on the first stage are arranged inside a columnar region which includes at least some of the plurality of stage posts as sides.

Abstract: Systems and methods for supplying power (both active and reactive) at a medium voltage from a DCSTATCOM to an IT load without using a transformer are disclosed. The DCSTATCOM includes an energy storage device, a two-stage DC-DC converter, and a multi-level inverter, each of which are electrically coupled to a common negative bus. The DC-DC converter may include two stages in a bidirectional configuration. One stage of the DC-DC converter uses a flying capacitor topology. The voltages across the capacitors of the flying capacitor topology are balanced and switching losses are minimized by fixed duty cycle operation. The DC-DC converter generates a high DC voltage from a low or high voltage energy storage device such as batteries and/or ultra-capacitors. The multi-level, neutral point, diode-clamped inverter converts the high DC voltage into a medium AC voltage using a space vector pulse width modulation (SVPWM) technique.

Abstract: A multi-power distributed storage system including a first power source; a second power source electrically connected to a common bus with the first power source; a single input port inverter electrically connected to the common bus. The system including a controller configured to communicate with at least the second power source, and the single input port inverter. The second power source including a plurality of battery banks and a plurality of bi-directional DC/DC converters configured to charge and discharge the plurality of battery banks and provide DC to the single input port inverter.

Abstract: An internal parallelization based active neutral point clamped (IP-ANPC) converter is provided having a low switching frequency (LSF) part and a plurality of high switching frequency (HSF) modules. The HSF modules are connected in parallel and the converter is modular. The converter provides the benefits of modularity, improved reliability and efficiency, interleaving operation, and reasonable utilization of wide band gap (WBG) devices. A logic based flying capacitor voltage balancing scheme is also provided. The balancing scheme includes naturally balancing the voltage of the converter with phase shift pulse width modulation and redundantly balancing the voltage of the converter with redundant switching states.

Abstract: A mobile power supply unit includes a base and a housing including at least one housing member secured to the base and movable relative to the base. The mobile power supply unit further includes a generator disposed within the housing, and a battery disposed within the housing. The mobile power supply unit further includes an inverter electrically connected to the generator and the battery, and an electronics enclosure including an electrical port, and a transfer switch electrically connected to the inverter and adapted to provide power through the electrical port. The mobile power supply unit further includes a portable transfer switch having a first electrical cable selectively electrically connectable to the electrical port and a second electrical cable selectively electrically connectable with a power receptacle of a building.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the load presented to one or more power sources such as a power grid, backup power generator or solar panel is described. By selectively connecting, disconnecting, limiting and controlling various loads which are powered, the power grid service connection and power sources may be economically sized and operated while allowing reliability and convenience in selecting and powering loads. The control of the loads connected to the power sources is prioritized by various parameters including the power source operation parameters including load handling capability, type of load, load size, environmental factors, load usage during and subsequent to load connection, load priority and operator wishes. The control may also operate to facilitate transfer of power from one power source or load to another power source or load.

Abstract: A power conversion device includes a backup power source as a power source for a discharge controller that discharges electric charges of a capacitor, and an abnormal state in the backup power source or loads is not capable of being dealt with when power is supplied to loads from the backup power source, which makes an output voltage of the backup power source be in an abnormal state. In order to solve the problem, when an abnormality occurs in the backup power source or in loads and the abnormality is detected in power supply from the backup power source, a place where the abnormality occurs is specified. When the specified place where the abnormality occurs is a load, power supply to the load is stopped, thereby preventing the output voltage of the backup power source from being abnormal even when an abnormality occurs in part of power supply destinations.

Abstract: Methods and systems for performing network reconfigurations for networks including one or more renewable energy devices are described herein. In one exemplary embodiment, a network reconfiguration engine is used to determine an energy level of one or more renewable energy devices within the network. The reconfiguration engine is then capable of determining an optimal path for the network reconfiguration such that a least portion of the network's load is impacted, as well as a minimal number of switching operations are needed. The optimal path also, in one embodiment, includes performing a resiliency estimation for the post-network reconfiguration topology. An updated relay setting for the post-network reconfiguration topology is determined, and a status of any other engines associated with the reconfiguration is determined, after which the network reconfiguration is performed.