Wrocław University of Technology

About: Wrocław University of Technology is a education organization based out in Wrocław, Poland. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Laser & Computer science. The organization has 13115 authors who have published 31279 publications receiving 338694 citations.

On the advantages of elastic optical networks for provisioning of cloud computing traffic

Abstract: This article provides motivation for the elastic optical network (EON) approach, an efficient and cost-effective solution for provisioning of cloud computing traffic. As opposed to wavelength switched optical networks (WSONs), the capabilities of which are limited by the use of rigid frequency grids, EON architectures allow for both scalable bandwidth provisioning and flexible resource allocation. The deployment cost, energy consumption, and bandwidth usage for both EON and classical WSON transport networks are compared in pan-European and U.S. backbone networks for 2012-2020 using Cisco traffic predictions. Results show that the EON concept significantly outperforms WSON in all examined criteria, and the gap between the two architectures increases in subsequent years. Moreover, potential advantages of anycast routing in transport networks with data center traffic are demonstrated.

Implementation of a Sliding-Mode Controller With an Integral Function and Fuzzy Gain Value for the Electrical Drive With an Elastic Joint

Abstract: This paper presents a modified sliding-mode structure implemented for the speed control of a two-mass drive. A characteristic feature of the presented control method is the higher rank of the switching function caused by the application of an integral element (sliding mode with an integral function control). The proposed control system is a combination of a sliding-mode controller and a linear controller. Furthermore, to eliminate the chattering phenomenon related to the sliding-mode control, a switching function with a variable slope based on the fuzzy system is implemented. This solution ensures the robustness and dynamics of a two-mass drive better than with a linear speed controller. The main stages of the design methodology of the presented speed control structure are described in the initial sections of this paper. In the subsequent sections, simulation and experimental tests for the proposed control structure are presented and discussed.