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Conducted emi identification in power electronic converters : modeling of EMI generation and propagation using circuit simulation and wiener filtering methods.
PublicationThis work presents the circuit simulations and the conventional signal processing technique (Wiener filtering) in order to reconstruct conducted ElectroMagnetic Interferences (EMI), generated and propagated in power electronics converters. In the simulation study, the most accurate presently available models of components of circuit have been used and improved. The proposed Wiener filtering method allows to identifying the transfer...
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Prądy łożyskowe w układach napędowych z silnikami indukcyjnymi
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono problemy występujące w układach napędowych z silnikami indukcyjnymi zasilanymi z falownika napięcia. Zwrócono uwagę na rosnącą liczbę uszkodzeń silników w napędach przekształtnikowych. Wskazano przyczyny wynikające z charakteru zasilania przekształtnikowego silnika. Główną uwagę poświęcono prądowi łożyskowemu, który odpowiada za większość awarii maszyn. Przedstawiono rodzaje prądów łożyskowych, wyjaśniając...
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Pompownie dużej mocy z falownikiem wędrującym średniego napięcia
PublicationArtykuł zawiera rys rozwoju napędów przekształtnikowych w stacjach pomp, w szczególności regulacji wydatku kilku pomp, po kolei, przez jeden przemiennik częstotliwości. Omówiono podstawy teoretyczne zjawiska pola niestłumionego i napięcia resztkowego silników, które utrudniają szybkie przełączania silnika pompy pomiędzy zasilaniem regulowanym przez falownik a zasilaniem z sieci. Przedstawiono zasady transferu (przełączania) synchronicznego...
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High Performance Control of AC Drives with Matlab/ Simulink
PublicationExplore this indispensable update to a popular graduate text on electric drive techniques and the latest converters used in industry. The Second Edition of High Performance Control of AC Drives with Matlab®/Simulink delivers an updated and thorough overview of topics central to the understanding of AC motor drive systems. The book includes new material on medium voltage drives, covering state-of-the-art technologies and challenges...
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Dual Active Bridge (DAB) DC-DC converter for multilevel propulsion converters for electrical multiple units (EMU)
PublicationSemiconductor power devices made from silicon carbide (SiC) reached a level of technology enabling their widespread use in power converters. Two different approaches to implementation of modern traction converters in electric multiple units (EMU) have been presented in recent years: (i) 3.3-kV SiC MOSFET-based three-level PWM inverter with regenerative braking and (ii) 6.5-kV IGBT-based four-quadrant power electronic traction transformer...
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WARUNKI REZONANSOWE W WĘŹLE Z KOMPENSATOREM SVC
PublicationInstalowanie kompensatorów statycznych w sieciach rozdzielczych i przesyłowych służy poprawie profili napięciowych. Kompensatory jako źródła mocy biernej zwiększają stabilność napięciową systemu. Pozwalają także na szybszą odbudowę systemu w przypadku awarii napięciowej. W artykule zaprezentowano wpływ struktury i wysterowania układu SVC na zmianę impedancji w układzie zasilania. Ma to bezpośredni wpływ na częstotliwości, przy...
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Hopping or Tunneling? Tailoring the Electron Transport Mechanisms through Hydrogen Bonding Geometry in the Boron-Doped Diamond Molecular Junctions
PublicationMechanisms of charge transport in molecular junctions involving hydrogen bonds are complex and remain mostly unclear. This study is focused on the elucidation of the electron transfer in a molecular device consisting of two boron-doped diamond interfaces bound with an aromatic linker and a hydrogen bonding surrogating molecule. The projected local density of states (PLODS) analysis coupled with transmission spectra and current−voltage...
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Detekcja i lokalizacja nieprzewodzenia tranzystorów falownika napięcia na podstawie analizy prądu obciążenia
PublicationPrzedstawiono nową metodę detekcji i lokalizacji nieprzewodzenia tranzystorów w falownikach napięcia zasilających silniki indukcyjne małej mocy. Metoda bazuje na monitorowaniu wartości dwóch sygnałów dia-gnostycznych. Pierwszy z nich, wskaźnik braku przepływu prądu, wykorzystano w celu detekcji uszkodzeń. Drugi, stosunek wartości średniej prądu do wartości średniej bezwzględnej, zawiera informacje umożliwiające lokalizację uszkodzonych...
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Assessment of Supercapacitor’s Quality by Means of Low Frequency Noise
PublicationLow frequency noise is a well-known tool for quality and reliability assessment of electronic devices. This phenomenon is observed in different electrochemical devices as well (e.g., smart windows, electrochemical corrosion processes). Thus, we can assume that the same tool can be used to asses quality of supercapacitors. Their quality is usually determined only by capacitance and/or equivalent series resistance (ESR), or impedance....
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Feasibility Study of Three-Phase Modular Converter for Dual-Purpose Application in DC and AC Microgrids
PublicationThe modern concept of a universal converter is intended as a power converter (PC) suitable for application in both dc or ac grids using the same external connectors. This novel family was recently proposed to allow easier integration of renewable energy sources and energy storage systems (ESSs), interfacing with dc/ac grids and/or loads with a minimum redundancy of power switches and passive elements. This kind of solution and...
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Feasibility Study of Three-Phase Modular Converter for Dual-Purpose Application in DC and AC Microgrids
PublicationThe modern concept of a universal converter is intended as a power converter suitable for application in both dc or ac grids using the same external connectors. This novel family was recently proposed to allow an easier integration of renewable energy sources and energy storage systems, interfacing with dc/ac grids and/or loads with a minimum redundancy of power switches and passive elements. This kind of solution and applications...
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Li nucleation on the graphite anode under potential control in Li-ion batteries
PublicationApplication of Li-ion batteries in electric vehicles requires improved safety, increased lifetime and high charging rates. One of the most commonly used intercalation anode material for Li-ion batteries, graphite, is vulnerable to Li nucleation, a side reaction which competes with the intercalation process and leads to loss of reversible capacity of the battery, ageing and short-circuits. In this study, we deploy a combined grand...
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PROJEKT ZESPOŁOWY [DK][2023/24]
e-Learning CoursesCCCLECTURE and Classes: Power supply systems for industrial facilities. Devices and main circuits of MV power stations. Short-circuit calculation. Power protection automation. Security classification according to American ANSI standards used in the EU. Microprocessor protection relays. Drive systems for medium power and medium voltage pumps. Roving inverters. PROJECT: Design of a MV switching station for a medium-power pumping...
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PROJEKT ZESPOŁOWY [ET][DK][2024/25]
e-Learning CoursesCCCLECTURE and Classes: Power supply systems for industrial facilities. Devices and main circuits of MV power stations. Short-circuit calculation. Power protection automation. Security classification according to American ANSI standards used in the EU. Microprocessor protection relays. Drive systems for medium power and medium voltage pumps. Roving inverters. PROJECT: Design of a MV switching station for a medium-power pumping...
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Optical Switching and Networking
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STANY NIEUSTALONE TOWARZYSZĄCE POMIAROWI IMPEDANCJI PĘTLI ZWARCIA W OBWODACH WYJŚCIOWYCH ZASILACZY BEZPRZERWOWYCH UPS
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono metodykę i wyniki pomiarów stanów nieustalonych w zasilaczu bezprzerwowym (UPS) typu on - line. Do rejestracji zdarzeń po stronie zasilania i na wyjściu UPS wykorzystano dwa przyrządy do pomiaru jakości energii elektrycznej zsynchronizowane czasowo. Rejestratory kompresują uzyskane dane pomiarowe, co może wprowadzać dodatkowe błędy pomiaru wielkości mierzonych – napięć i prądów. Dodatkowe rejestracje oscyloskopem...
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Vision Zero in Poland
PublicationPoland’s experience of road safety work is relatively short. In the early 1990s road deaths soared to a staggering 8000 a year. A diagnosis found that Poland’s lack of systemic road safety action was to blame for those figures. In response, the state set up road safety bodies and commissioned road safety programs. In 2005, Poland followed the example of Sweden and adopted Vision Zero as a far-reaching concept of changes in road...
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Voltage Conditions in Low Voltage Grid with Connected Mictogeneration
PublicationThe introduction of distributed generation into a low voltage grid may cause voltage problems in it. The paper discusses the effect of microgeneration on voltage levels in a low voltage grid. A real low voltage grid of considerable length was selected for the analysis. The grid primarily supplies residential buildings in a rural area. Results of tests that consider potential measures which could be applied in this grid to improve...
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Implementation of power transformer controlled switching algorithm
PublicationThe article presents two new algorithms of controlled switching the power transformer. The main aim of the paper is to obtain formulas that determine the moments of closing of the circuit breaker poles. The study contains projects of control systems for both algorithms. Mathematical formulas for the time instants of the breaker poles closing were developed on the basis of electric circuit theory and magnetic circuit theory. The...
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The complexity of zero-visibility cops and robber
PublicationWe consider the zero-visibility cops & robber game restricted to trees. We produce a characterisation of trees of copnumber k and We consider the computational complexity of the zero-visibility Cops and Robber game. We present a heavily modified version of an already-existing algorithm that computes the zero-visibility copnumber of a tree in linear time and we show that the corresponding decision problem is NP-complete on a nontrivial...
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The Complexity of Zero-Visibility Cops and Robber
PublicationIn this work we deal with the computational complexity aspects of the zero-visibility Cops and Robber game. We provide an algorithm that computes the zero-visibility copnumber of a tree in linear time and show that the corresponding decision problem is NP-complete even for the class of starlike graphs.
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A Development of a Capacitive Voltage Divider for High Voltage Measurement as Part of a Combined Current and Voltage Sensor
PublicationThis article deals with the development of capacitive voltage divider for high voltage measurements and presents a method of analysis and optimization of its parameters. This divider is a part of a combined voltage and current sensor for measurements in high voltage power networks. The sensor allows continuous monitoring of the network distribution status and performs a quick diagnosis and location of possible network failures....
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Voltage Transients Transfer over Medium Voltage Instrument Transformers
PublicationThis paper presents voltage harmonic transfer accuracy problems through voltage transformers which are used in power quality monitoring systems in medium and high voltage grids. A simplified lumped parameters circuit model of the voltage transformer is proposed and verified by simulation and experimental investigations. A number voltage transformers typically used in medium voltage grid has been tested in the conducted disturbances...
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Voltage Harmonics Transfer through Medium Voltage Instrument Transformers
PublicationVoltage transformers are widely used in power quality monitoring systems in medium and high voltage grids. This paper presents accuracy problems related to voltage harmonics transfer through instrument transformers. A simplified lumped-parameters wideband circuit model of the voltage transformer is proposed and verified by simulation and experimental investigations. A number of voltage transformers have been tested in the frequency...
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Zero-Visibility Cops and Robber Game on a Graph
PublicationWe examine the zero-visibility cops and robber graph searching model, which differs from the classical cops & robber game in one way: the robber is invisible. We show that this model is not monotonic. We also provide bounds on both the zero-visibility copnumber and monotonic zero-visibility copnumber in terms of the pathwidth.
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On zero-error codes produced by greedy algorithms
PublicationWe present two greedy algorithms that determine zero-error codes and lower bounds on the zero-error capacity. These algorithms have many advantages, e.g., they do not store a whole product graph in a computer memory and they use the so-called distributions in all dimensions to get better approximations of the zero-error capacity. We also show an additional application of our algorithms.
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Zero-visibility cops and robber and the pathwidth of a graph
PublicationWe examine the zero-visibility cops and robber graph searching model, which differs from the classical cops and robber game in one way: the robber is invisible. We show that this model is not monotonic. We show that the zero-visibility copnumber of a graph is bounded above by its pathwidth and cannot be bounded below by any nontrivial function of the pathwidth. As well, we define a monotonic version of this game and show that the...
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Polish Experience of Implementing Vision Zero
PublicationPurpose of Review The aim of this study is to present an outline and the principles of Poland’s road safety strategic programming as it has developed over the last 25 years since the first Integrated Road Safety System with a strong focus on Sweden’s “Vision Zero”. Recent Findings Countries that have successfully improved road safety have done so by following strategies centred around the idea that people are not infallible and...
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Problems with microprocessor voltage-to-frequency and frequency-to-voltage converters implementation
PublicationThe article presents the problems of digital voltage-to-frequency and frequency-to-voltage processing. Transducer systems implemented in microprocessor technology are presented, the timing of signals and functioning algorithms are discussed. An analysis of processing errors has been performed and the results of experimental studies of realized systems are presented.
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An Approximation of the Zero Error Capacity by a Greedy Algorithm.
PublicationWe present a greedy algorithm that determines a lower bound on the zero error capacity. The algorithm has many new advantages, e.g., it does not store a whole product graph in a computer memory and it uses the so-called distributions in all dimensions to get a better approximation of the zero error capacity. We also show an additional application of our algorithm.
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An Approximation of the Zero Error Capacity by a Greedy Algorithm
PublicationWe present a greedy algorithm that determines a lower bound on the zero error capacity. The algorithm has many new advantages, e.g., it does not store a whole product graph in a computer memory and it uses the so-called distributions in all dimensions to get a better approximation of the zero error capacity. We also show an additional application of our algorithm.
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Improving voltage levels in low-voltage networks with distributed generation – case study
PublicationThe use of distributed generation in low-voltage networks may cause the voltage variation in them, within the wide range. In unfavourable circumstances, the voltage may reach unacceptable values. The paper presents the effect of distributed generation on voltage levels in a selected low-voltage rural distribution network in Poland. An analysis of possible methods for improving voltage levels in this network is conducted. The most...
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Experimental test results of an automatic voltage regulator with independent phase voltage controllers
PublicationThe growing number of distributed renewable energy sources and dynamic constant-power loads (e.g. electric vehicle charging stations) pose new challenges for network operators. These changes result in alterations to network load profiles and load flows, leading to greater voltage volatility. One effective solution to these problems can be the use of automatic voltage regulators (AVRs), which stabilize and symmetrize voltage output,...
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Voltage variations and their reduction in a rural low-voltage network with PV sources of energy
PublicationRenewable sources of energy (RES), especially photovoltaic (PV) micro-sources, are very popular in many countries. This way of clean power production is applied on a wide scale in Poland as well. The Polish legal regulations and tariffs specify that every prosumer in a low-voltage network may feed this network with a power not higher than the maximum declared consumed power. In power networks with RES, the voltage level changes...
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Integrable zero-range potentials in a plane
PublicationWe examine general statements in the Wronskian representation of Darboux transformations for plane zero-range potentials. Such expressions naturally contain scattering problem solution. We also apply Abel theorem to Wronskians for differential equations and link it to chain equations for Darboux transforms to fix conditions for further development of the underlying distribution concept. Moutard transformations give a convenient...
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Voltage Dependence of Supercapacitor Capacitance
PublicationElectronic Double-Layer Capacitors (EDLC), called Supercapacitors (SC), are electronic devices that are capable to store a relatively high amount of energy in a small volume comparing to other types of capacitors. They are composed of an activated carbon layer and electrolyte solution. The charge is stored on electrodes, forming the Helmholtz layer, and in electrolyte. The capacitance of supercapacitor is voltage- dependent. We...
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High-efficient, zero-emission energy production
PublicationThis paper presents innovative thermodynamiccycles with high-efficient, zero-emission energy production. The main aim of this work is to show the role of nano-phenomena in the enhancement of the power of thermodynamic cycles. For that purpose, the cycles using oxy-combustion and spray ejected condensation are first studied and, secondly hybrid cycles using fuel cells and gas turbines are presented. The role of nano-phenomena in...
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Voltage profiles improvement in a power network with PV energy sources – results of a voltage regulator implementation
PublicationThe constant increase in the number of photovoltaic (PV) energy sources in distribution networks is the cause of serious voltage problems. The networks built at least a dozen years ago are not provided for the installation of a large number of micro-sources. It happens that the previously properly functioning power networks are not able to provide to consumers power with the required parameters, after installing many PV sources....
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Zero-knowledge convincing protocol on quantum bit is impossible
PublicationIt is one of fundamental features of quantum formalism that o n one hand it provides a new infor- mation processing resources and on the other hand puts funda mental constraints on the processing of quantum information implying “no-go” theorems for cloni ng [1–3], bit commitment [4, 5] and deleting [6] in quantum theory. Here we ask about possibilit y of “zero knowledge” scenario which, for its simplicity, can be considered as...
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Conditions and capacity for implementing Poland’s vision zero
PublicationSince 1991 Poland has been systematically reducing its traffic hazard. Despite considerable progress Poland is still among the most dangerous countries in the European Union. The key types of actions that help to reduce fatalities include enhancement of pedestrian safety, reducing the number of speeding drivers and eliminating or reducing hazard on the road. The paper presents a brief diagnosis of the state of road safety in Poland...
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Multistage optical switching networks
PublicationEwolucja sieci szkieletowej w kierunku sieci DWDM o dużych szybkościach generuje nowe problemy dla kontynuacji. Ten element funkcjonalny musi także być oparty na technologii optycznej. Dla dużych pojemności nie może on być zrealizowany jako pojedynczy komutator, lecz jako wielosekcyjne pole komutacyjne. W artykule opisano trzy typy komutatorów: komutator światłowodów(FX), komutator długości fal (WSX) i komutator z konwersją długości...
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Zero-range potentials for Dirac particles: Bound-state problems
PublicationA model in which a massive Dirac particle in $\mathbb{R}^{3}$ is bound by $N\geqslant1$ spatially distributed zero-range potentials is presented. Interactions between the particle and the potentials are modeled by subjecting a particle's bispinor wave function to certain limiting conditions at the potential centers. Each of these conditions is parametrized by a $2\times2$ Hermitian matrix (or, equivalently, a real scalar and a...
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A review on analytical models of brushless permanent magnet machines
PublicationThis study provides an in-depth investigation of the use of analytical and numerical methods in analyzing electrical machines. Although numerical models such as the finite-element method (FEM) can handle complex geometries and saturation effects, they have significant computational burdens, are time-consuming, and are inflexible when it comes to changing machine geometries or input values. Analytical models based on magnetic equivalent...
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Protection of Pedestrians as the Key Action for Implementing - Poland’s Vision Zero
PublicationWHO reports show that pedestrians account for 10 to 70% of total road crash fatalities. In Poland, pedestrians also represent a significant road safety problem. For many years, pedestrian collisions have accounted for approx. 30% of total road crashes with more than 30% of pedestrians killed. Therefore, pedestrian safety has been one of Poland’s main objectives in its road safety programs implemented over the past 20 years. The...
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Quasi-discrete modelling of PMSM phase currents in drives with low switching-to-fundamental frequency ratio
PublicationThis study proposes a new quasi-discrete approach to modelling the permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM). The quasi-discrete modelling reflects the impact of continuous rotor movement, which takes place during a control cycle, on the shape of motor current waveforms. This provides much improvement in current modelling accuracy under inverter low switching-to-fundamental frequency operation. The proposed approach may be used...
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Medium voltage drives - challenges and requirements
PublicationThe design and application of medium voltage (MV) drives are associated with different requirements related to the line side and motor side of the drive. This paper presents a brief review of the existing challenges and requirements for employing medium voltage drives in various industries. Line side, motor side, and converterproblems and requirements are described. The aim of the paper is to review the existing problems to allow...
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Impact of Low Switching-to-Fundamental Frequency Ratio on Predictive Current Control of PMSM: A simulation study
PublicationPredictive current control algorithms for permanent magnet synchronous (PMSM) drives rely on an assumption that within short intervals motor currents can be approximated with linear functions. This approximation may result either from discretizing the motor model or from simplifications applied to the continuous-time model. As the linear current approximation has been recognized as inaccurate in case when the drive operates with...
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Two-Row ESPAR Antenna with Simple Elevation and Azimuth Beam Switching
PublicationIn this letter, we propose a two-row electronically steerable parasitic array radiator (ESPAR) antenna designed for direction of arrival (DoA) estimation in Internet of Things (IoT) applications relying on simple microcontrollers. The antenna is capable of elevation and azimuth beam switching using a simple microcontroller-oriented steering circuit and provides 18 directional radiation patterns, which can be grouped in 3 distinctive...
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Clean gas technologies - towards zero-emission repowering of Pomerania.
PublicationThe main aim this work is to show the different thermodynamic cycles which improve efficiency and/or decrease emission like: Cheng cycle, Szewalski cycle, LOTHECO cycle, hybrid pSOFC/GT cycle, inverse Brayton cycle, low-emission cycle and zero-emission cycle. For that purpose, cycles and results of analysis are first studied and, secondly, new concept is presented. The role of coupled analysis 0D and 3D in cycle’s devices is also...