Interesting Engineering

World’s largest smart transformer to deliver 36 billion kWh of energy a year

The world’s largest flexible DC transformer uses advanced magnetic management and real-time monitoring to move power across 1 ...
IEEE

A Novel Three-Step Commutation Method for Direct Matrix Converter Free From Inrush Current and Voltage Error

Abstract: The direct matrix converter is a well-accepted topology for AC/AC converters. The commutation method should be considered in the direct matrix converter topology to avoid failures caused by ...
IEEE

Direct Current Control of Grid Connected Two Level Inverter With LCL-Filter Using Deep Reinforcement Learning Algorithm

Abstract: This work presents a novel control paradigm to improve the Direct Current Regulation (DCR) of two-level inverters that are connected to the grid with LCL filters. The Deep Reinforcement ...
Earth.com

Scientists build a device that pulls electricity directly from Earth's rotation

Physicists at NASA and Princeton generate electricity from the Earth's rotation: could wind energy be our energy source of ...