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• Understanding complex networks

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  • Intelligent infrastructures

  Modelling multi-agent systems – towards system-level optimisation

  What is a suitable modelling approach for socio-technical systems? The answer to this question is of great relevance to decision makers in large scale interconnected network systems. Typical examples are the (inter)national and (inter)continental infrastructure networks found in the public utility sectors and network industries which provide, for example, energy, telecommunication and transportation services.more

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  Vehicle to Grid Technology: supporting renewable energy sources

  Two important technological systems facing a transition towards a more sustainable energy supply are the petroleum based transport system and the electric power systemmore

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  • Understanding complex networks

  Socio-technical complexity in electricity infrastructures incorporating residential energy resources

  How does the large-scale incorporation of residential energy resources (micro generation, storage and responsive loads) influence the operation, management and performance of actors that are part of the electricity infrastructure?more

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  Model-based predictive control for intelligent water management – Towards real-life implementation

  In this project we will apply new anticipative and coordinated on-line management and control methods for water systems, offering levels of efficiency, reliability, and robustness that cannot be achieved using current control methods, which are often based on heuristics or simplifications, or on localized control only.more

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  Multi-agent coordination and intelligent control of infrastructure networks

  Due to the liberalization of the electricity sector, the number of players involved in the generation and distribution of electricity has increased significantly. In the near future the number of ‘input’ nodes will even further increase as more small-scale solar and wind energy installations will start to feed electricity into the network.more

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  Intelligent control methods for flood and water management

  Effective water management will become increasingly important. Water management is currently decentralised, with each water board managing a regional area with its own water bodies and waterways. However, the effects of water management are felt beyond these regional areas borders; even beyond country borders. Effective coordination is vital.more

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  Multi-actor dynamic congestion pricing – strategies for road capacity management

  Paying for using the road is a topic known to cause a major controversy. The idea of tollgates on freeways raises a fierce opposition and so far politicians have hesitated to opt for this flexible control mechanism in the road transport system.more

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  Multi objective optimisation for intra-grid control applications in smart grids

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  Abnormal Situation Management in Industrial Networks and Supply Chains

  How do industrial networks and supply chains deal with major disruptions to day-to-day processes? This was the question posed by Behzad Behdani. He has been working for two years under the supervision of Zofia Lukszo to find practical and theoretical answers. Various large multinationals are interested in the results.more

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  Distributed intelligence in transport system control

  The Rotterdam Port area makes use of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for freight transport. The vehicles follow fixed routes and are centrally controlled. This generally works well, but it is not very efficient. It does not allow for variable routes. It also makes it difficult to change or scale up the transport system. In addition, incidents cannot be handled as part of the common routine.more