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Cloud DPI: A Cloud Datacenter Power Isolation Design Using Embedded FPGA Device, a Case for DCCN

International Journal of Energy Policy and Management
Vol.1 , No. 1, Publication Date: May 4, 2015, Page: 20-32

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Authors

[1]	K. C. Okafor, Dept. of Electrical Electronic Engineering, Federal University of Technology Owerri, FUTO, Nigeria.
[2]	O. U. Okparaku, Dept. of Electronic Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
[3]	F. N. Ugwoke, Dept. of Computer Science, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Umuahia, Nigeria.
[4]	G. N. Ezeh, Dept. of Electrical Electronic Engineering, Federal University of Technology Owerri, FUTO, Nigeria.
[5]	I. E. Achumba, Dept. of Electrical Electronic Engineering, Federal University of Technology Owerri, FUTO, Nigeria.
[6]	U. Diala, Dept. of Electrical Electronic Engineering, Federal University of Technology Owerri, FUTO, Nigeria; Dept. of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering, University of Sheffield, UK.

Abstract

The Distributed Cloud Computing Network (DCCN) architecture in a previous work did not address the issue of power system isolation for continuous day to day operations. Owing to the limitations of existing isolation and changeover systems, this research then developed a very fast switching Cloud DPI system which can switch from utility grid to the solar satellite micro-grid plant while offering great flexibility from FPGA device (Altera Cyclone II development board). The work completed the initial design prototype while assuring that this will open a new platform for further research and development for improved automated change over systems particularly in the DCCN architecture.

Keywords

Distributed Cloud Computing Network, Switching, FPGA Device, Automated Change Over, Solar

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