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Isolating Signatures of Cyberattacks under Stressed Grid Conditions

In a controlled cyber-physical network, such as a power grid, any malicious data injection in the sensor measurements can lead to widespread impact due to the actions of the closed-loop controllers. While fast identification of the attack signatures is imperative for reliable operations, it is challenging to do so in a large dynamical network with tightly coupled nodes. A particularly challenging scenario arises when the cyberattacks are strategically launched during a grid stress condition, caused by non-malicious physical disturbances.

Ghosh, Sanchita [BATTELLE (PACIFIC NW LAB)]↗

1 kV 150 A Bidirectional Isolated DC/DC Converter With Full Range ZVS For Charger Application

This paper focusses on the development of a bidirectional DC/DC converter based on dual active bridge (DAB) converter for 1 kV class fast charger applications. A novel modulation technique is proposed to achieve zero voltage switching across the entire operating range of a vehicle battery system. The topology includes a tap changer to support multiple class of vehicles. The full range ZVS operation will allow high efficiency operation even at light load, reduced dv/dt to improve transformer insulation lifetime and mitigate EMI impact. A 1 kV class, 150 A prototype was developed to validate the proposed concepts.

Kandula, Prasad↗

Isolating Insecurely: A Call to Arms for the Security and Privacy Community During the Time of COVID-19

The privacy question is one that has only begun to be addressed. While on one hand, many of the staunchest privacy advocates have argued for relaxation of privacy controls in order to develop better tests, “back to work” protocols, and vaccines and other treatments, the same advocates point out that any loss of privacy for the public good should be temporary, transparent, necessary, proportionate, and follow a due process. What should solutions look like for data gathering, sharing, use, and disposal; or for protocols requiring strong individual identity verification and validation?

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Investigation of Various Transformer Topologies for HF Isolation Applications

High-frequency (HF) transformers are an essential part of many power electronic devices. The performance and behavior of HF transformers can greatly affect the efficiency and performance of all systems, particularly, from a parasitic parameter point of view. In this article, HF transformers' parasitic parameters, such as leakage inductances and parasitic capacitances, are analyzed using a novel analytical method, finite element method (FEM), and experimental measurements of different structures and winding arrangements. Also, the magnetic field, electric field, electric displacement field, and electric potential distribution within the transformers are simulated and analyzed. Four different HF transformers with E and U cores with different windings are designed and analyzed. Investigation outcomes help to classify structures according to the trade-off between leakage inductances and series parasitic capacitances. This information can later be used for the optimal selection and design of transformers as a function of their operating frequency for any power rating and voltage level. Moreover, 3-D FEM and experimental results validate the proposed methodology to be used for designing HF transformers in high-voltage/power applications.

70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY↗

Computational modeling of phononic pseudocrystal isolators

Methods for the efficient computational prediction of the performance of phononic pseudocrystals (structured materials capable of blocking extraordinary ranges of frequency) in COMSOL and other comparable finite element method codes are set forth. These methods include boundary conditions that make possible halving the size of the computational domain. Also included is an introduction of elastic energy density methods for assessing the extinction of elastic waves within the patterned region.

Swift, Stephen Hales↗

The genome of jojoba ( Simmondsia chinensis ): A taxonomically isolated species that directs wax ester accumulation in its seeds

Seeds of the desert shrub, jojoba ( Simmondsia chinensis ), are an abundant, renewable source of liquid wax esters, which are valued additives in cosmetic products and industrial lubricants. Jojoba is relegated to its own taxonomic family, and there is little genetic information available to elucidate its phylogeny. Here, we report the high-quality, 887-Mb genome of jojoba assembled into 26 chromosomes with 23,490 protein-coding genes. The jojoba genome has only the whole-genome triplication (γ) shared among eudicots and no recent duplications. These genomic resources coupled with extensive transcriptome, proteome, and lipidome data helped to define heterogeneous pathways and machinery for lipid synthesis and storage, provided missing evolutionary history information for this taxonomically segregated dioecious plant species, and will support efforts to improve the agronomic properties of jojoba.

Sturtevant, Drew↗

Complete Genome Sequence of Acidithiobacillus ferridurans JAGS, Isolated from Acidic Mine Drainage

We report a complete genome sequence of Acidithiobacillus ferridurans JAGS, determined using PacBio single-molecule real-time (SMRT) sequencing. The circular genome of JAGS (2,933,811 bp; GC content, 58.57%) contains 3,001 protein-coding sequences, 46 tRNAs, and 6 rRNAs. Predicted genes indicate the potential to fix CO 2 and N 2 and to utilize Fe 2+ , S0, and H 2 as energy sources.

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