Frequency and mode measurement techniques for megawatt-class gyrotrons

State-of-the-art vacuum electron tubes such as gyrotrons, deliver RF output powers up to more than 2 MW at frequencies up to 170 GHz. In terms of the very high power levels, a proper verification of the gyrotron components itself and measurements during gyrotron operation are vital to prevent possible fatal errors. Several basic RF measurement setups, which are used at IHM/KIT, are discussed. Currently, their upper frequency limit is 175 GHz. In terms of future gyrotron operation above 200 GHz, upgrades of the measurement setups for operation up to 260–330 GHz are prepared. The experimental devices discussed herein are a quasi-optical mode generator for the verification of the quasi-optical gyrotron output system, the window measurement test stand to verify the ceramic gyrotron output window and the frequency diagnostic system to measure the operating frequency and thereby the excited mode.

Algorithm for Configuring Fuzzy Inference Systems by Reference Points Based on the Average Value

In the article an algorithm for configuring Sugeno type fuzzy inference systems based on statistical data is proposed. The algorithm uses the principle of operation based on selecting the area around the reference points, finding the average value in the selected areas, and using it to configure the fuzzy logic output system. The work of the algorithm takes place under the conditions of changing the number of functions belonging to input variables and the number of points of statistical data, on the basis of which the models were configured.

Dynamic Strategy and Contingency Power of SMEs Fish Processing Units In Achieving Sustainability Levels (Case Study: SMEs of Boneless Milkfish Processing Units in Pinrang Regency, Indonesia)

Increased competition has demanded the adaptation of SMEs to environmental changes and challenges for the success of companies in Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to analyze the strategy and contingency power of SMEs of fish processing units in reaching the level of sustainability. The object of the research is the SMEs of fish processing units in Pinrang Regency, South Sulawesi. This type of research is qualitative, which is descriptive by using case study techniques. Data collection techniques through field observations, in-depth interviews, and related documents. The results of this study indicate that the sustainability level of SMEs of the boneless milkfish processing unit in Pinrang Regency is proactive towards the continuity of production, continuity of sales, and continuity of raw material procurement. The sustainability of SMEs of fish processing units is shown by its ability to surf in chaotic dynamics. SMEs of fish processing units which have a high level of sustainability has been able to build an input process-output system dynamically so that it has contingency power and appropriate strategies in dealing with environmental dynamics. The contributing factor to the unsustainability of SMEs of fish processing units is the low ability to; build systems to be able to establish contingencies with the external environment. To improve and maintain its level of sustainability, the SMEs of fish processing units are improving the input-process-output system dynamically, optimizing contingency power with the task environment as well as with the political, economic, social, cultural, technological and natural environment.

Realization of Low-Voltage and High-Current Rectifier Module Control System Based on Nonlinear Feed-Forward PID Control

The low-voltage and high-current permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG), which has characteristics of high power density, small size, and excellent energy saving, is representative of the generators. As a key module of the integrated DC output system of PMSG, the low-voltage and high-current rectifier module is also a nonlinear time-varying system that is readily influenced by parametric changes and external disturbances. Aiming at the shortcomings of traditional control strategies, this paper proposes a novel low-voltage and high-power rectifier module control strategy based on nonlinear feed-forward PID control. The controller has a wide range of environmental applications because of its greater robustness. At the same time, the introduction of feed-forward control shortens regulation time of the system. Therefore, the combination of the two control methods can improve the dynamic performance of the system without influencing the steady-state performance. The simulation model of an integrated rectifier system based on SVPWM control was constructed by Simulink, which can achieve a rated output of 5 V/300 A. At the same time, the simulation model of the controller is constructed and applied to the rectifier output system of a 5 V/300 A synchronous generator to complete the nonlinear feed-forward PID control. Through the comparison between simulation and experiment, it has been proven that the control method can effectively resist the load disturbances and improve the response speed of the system.

Advanced UI test automation (AUTA) for BIOS validation using OpenCV and OCR

<p>Basic input output system (BIOS) validation is performed on both graphical user interface (GUI) and command-line interface (CLI) by a test engineer. Keyboard and mouse are used to insert test cases commands into system under test (SUT). Test engineer monitors test cases progress on a monitor for validation. This method is time-consuming and relatively more expensive than automation. In this project we designed an independent automation system that able to mimic human interaction in BIOS validation. The approach can be divided into two main parts. The first part is the input device to enter commands into SUT and the second part is the advanced image recognizer. The keyboard and mouse emulator is used as an input device to reproduce test commands and send them to an SUT. The image analyzer algorithm is developed using OpenCV and optical character recognizer (OCR) tools to help automate some test challenges. Our result shows that advanced user interface (UI) test automation (AUTA) can perform a 125 test cases within 5 hours compared to 48 hours for a human to complete the job.</p>

Causal and compositional structure of unitary transformations

The causal structure of a unitary transformation is the set of relations of possible influence between any input subsystem and any output subsystem. We study whether such causal structure can be understood in terms of compositional structure of the unitary. Given a quantum circuit with no path from input system A to output system B, system A cannot influence system B. Conversely, given a unitary U with a no-influence relation from input A to output B, it follows from [B. Schumacher and M. D. Westmoreland, Quantum Information Processing 4 no. 1, (Feb, 2005)] that there exists a circuit decomposition of U with no path from A to B. However, as we argue, there are unitaries for which there does not exist a circuit decomposition that makes all causal constraints evident simultaneously. To address this, we introduce a new formalism of `extended circuit diagrams', which goes beyond what is expressible with quantum circuits, with the core new feature being the ability to represent direct sum structures in addition to sequential and tensor product composition. A causally faithful extended circuit decomposition, representing a unitary U, is then one for which there is a path from an input A to an output B if and only if there actually is influence from A to B in U. We derive causally faithful extended circuit decompositions for a large class of unitaries, where in each case, the decomposition is implied by the unitary's respective causal structure. We hypothesize that every finite-dimensional unitary transformation has a causally faithful extended circuit decomposition.

Performance Evaluation Zeta Converter Using PI Controller for Energy Management in DC Nanogrid Isolated System

Renewable energy is needed as an alternative energy source. One of the implementations of renewable energy is the Solar Power Plant (PLTS). PLTS is a component that uses solar cells to convert solar energy into electrical energy. Unfortunately, the output power of this solar cell depends on the intensity of the light which causes the output power to enter the load to be unstable. Sometimes the PV power decrease because of the shading effect. From this problem a converter is needed to keep the system output voltage. The converter used in this research is the zeta converter. This Zeta converter can operate like a buck boost converter. The output of the system used is not stable. So that to stabilize it requires good control. In this paper using PI controller to control this system in order to keep the output system stable. 3. The error generated using the PI Control on the system is only 0.34%.