scholarly journals Design of Experiments in the Methodology for Interoperability Testing: Evaluating AMI Message Exchange

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 1221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikoleta Andreadou ◽  
Alexandre Lucas ◽  
Stefano Tarantola ◽  
Ioannis Poursanidis
Keyword(s):  
Design Of Experiments ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Critical Conditions ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Use Case ◽  
Smart Meters ◽  
Joint Research ◽  
Joint Research Centre ◽  
Architecture Model ◽  
Interoperability Testing

Interoperability is a challenge for the realisation of smart grids. In this work, we apply the methodology for interoperability testing and the design of experiments developed at the Smart Grids Interoperability Laboratory of the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission on a simple use case. The methodology is based on the Smart Grid Architecture Model (SGAM) of CEN/CENELEC/ETSI and includes the concept of Basic Application Profiles (BAP) and Basic Application Interoperability Profiles (BAIOP). The relevant elements of the methodology are the design of experiments and the sensitivity/uncertainty analysis, which can reveal the limits of a system under test and give valuable feedback about the critical conditions which do not guarantee interoperability. The design and analysis of experiments employed in the Joint Research Centre (JRC) methodology supply information about the crucial parameters that either lead to an acceptable system performance or to a failure of interoperability. The use case on which the methodology is applied describes the interaction between a data concentrator and one or more smart meters. Experimental results are presented that show the applicability of the methodology and the design of experiments in practice. The system is tested under different conditions by varying two parameters: the rate at which meter data are requested by the data concentrator and the number of smart meters connected to the data concentrator. With this use case example the JRC methodology is illustrated at work, and its effectiveness for testing interoperability of a system under stress conditions is highlighted.

scholarly journals Interoperability Testing Methodology for Smart Grids and Its Application on a DSM Use Case—A Tutorial

Energies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikoleta Andreadou ◽  
Ioulia Papaioannou ◽  
Marcelo Masera
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
Use Case ◽  
Architecture Model ◽  
Testing Methodology ◽  
Interoperability Testing ◽  
Communication Layer ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Message Sequence Chart

Interoperability is a challenge for the realisation of smart grids. In this work, we first present an interoperability testing methodology, which is substantial to perform interoperability tests for the smart grid. To show its applicability and facilitate its comprehension, we present an example by applying it on a Demand Side Management (DSM) use case. The DSM use case is chosen because it is a major topic for modern grids and it involves the participation of many actors. The tutorial exemplifies the interactions among those actors. The Smart Grid Architecture Model SGAM framework is used, where the mapping of the use case is presented along with the Message Sequence Chart (MSC). Then we describe the profiling of the equipment, relevant technical information and standards, which form the basis for the design and execution of the interoperability tests. We focus on the technical part of the interoperability testing; therefore, attention is focused on the information and communication layer. We present how the interoperability tests should take place and we analytically show the respective Test Cases (TC). The verdict of the test should be either PASS or FAIL. The paper shows how to successfully use the methodology for interoperability testing on a specific use case, whereas its applicability can be extended to any smart grid interoperability use case.

PLACE AND ROLE OF COMPETENT INFORMATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT

Naukovedenie ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 123-138
Author(s):  
Sergei Pyastolov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Joint Research ◽  
Joint Research Centre ◽  
Science Activity ◽  
Scientific Organizations ◽  
Special Space ◽  
Scientific And Technological Development

VUCA world (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity), according to experts of JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre), is now a special space that corrupts the integrity of science activity, limits thinking and vision of the situation by politicians. In fact, under such conditions, the only reliable resource for scientific organizations is a commercialization, and the payback is a condition of activity. These factors already pose a threat to global security. The mission orientation proposed by European Union experts is still seen as a rather weak alternative.

scholarly journals JRC activities in nuclear safety

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giustino Manna ◽  
Luigi Debarberis ◽  
Andrea Bucalossi ◽  
Roberto May ◽  
Michel Bieth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Scientific Work ◽  
Nuclear Safety ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Joint Research ◽  
Joint Research Centre ◽  
The Public ◽  
Base Load ◽  
Management Issues ◽  
The Eu

Nuclear energy is today the largest single source of carbon free and base-load electricity in Europe. While highlighting its important role in the overall energy mix, it is necessary to address sustainability, safety, and security concerns, in particular nuclear safety and nuclear waste management issues, which influence the public acceptance of nuclear energy. The present paper describes the Joint Research Centre activities in support to the EU nuclear safety policy. It describes the Joint Research Centre role in the EU institutional context, identifies the various customers to which the Joint Research Centre delivers its services, and provides some results of the Joint Research Centre scientific work inherent to nuclear safety.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Results of an Interlaboratory Comparison Test on Determination of Acrylamide in Crispbread Samples

2005 ◽  
Vol 88 (5) ◽  
pp. 1413-1418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Wenzl ◽  
Elke Anklam
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Proficiency Test ◽  
Interlaboratory Comparison ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Proficiency Tests ◽  
Joint Research ◽  
Joint Research Centre ◽  
Analytical Results ◽  
Directorate General

Abstract The European Commission's Directorate General Joint Research Centre has organized several proficiency tests on the determination of acrylamide (AA) in food. This paper presents the results and outcome of a proficiency test that focused on the determination of AA in crispbread samples. One of the goals was the identification of the influence of different parameters such as analyte extraction or instrument calibration on the analytical results. A set of samples, containing 3 different crispbread samples as well as extracts of one crispbread sample and AA standard solutions, was shipped to each participant. A total of 42 European laboratories reported analytical results that were evaluated by applying internationally accepted protocols and procedures. The study found that, for each sample, the results of 4–8 laboratories were outside the range formed by the target value plus or minus the 2-fold of the target standard deviation; thus, they did not perform satisfactorily. In transferring this knowledge to the data of monitoring databases of AA in food, care must be taken that data are quality controlled, as it is likely that some of them may be biased.

scholarly journals Neutron inelastic cross section measurements on 58,60Ni

2020 ◽  
Vol 239 ◽  
pp. 01040
Author(s):  
Adina Olacel ◽  
Catalin Borcea ◽  
Marian Boromiza ◽  
Philippe Dessagne ◽  
Gregoire Henning ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Linear Accelerator ◽  
Inelastic Neutron Scattering ◽  
Production Cross ◽  
Inelastic Neutron ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Electron Linear Accelerator ◽  
Joint Research ◽  
Joint Research Centre ◽  
Reported Data

A natural nickel sample was used at the GELINA (Geel Electron LINear Accelerator) neutron source of the European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Geel to measure the neutron inelastic cross sections. The GAINS (Gamma Array for Inelastic Neutron Scattering) spectrometer was employed to detect the emitted γ rays while a 235U fission chamber monitored the neutron flux. We report the preliminary production cross sections corresponding to the first transitions in 58,60Ni in comparison with previously reported data and with TALYS 1.9 calculations performed using the default input parameters.

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