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This paper presents a proposal for the development of an automatic system correlation between two variables, one represented by the failures on the electrical distribution lines during a storm process and another one represented by atmospheric discharges (lightning) that happen in this process. Initially, in order to define if the failure is caused directly or indirectly by an electrical impact generated by lightning, a space-time correlation is proposed. With the obtained data a decision matrix is proposed, using an entropy method to assign weights to the failures in order to determine its severity and therefore its priority of attention. On the other hand, taking into account that the time window of observation is perhaps the most relevant parameter in the proposed correlation system, this article shows part of a simulation proposed for its calculation as well as the mathematical bases that were used as a support for it.

Virtually every engineering development for control systems is tested by simulation to predict performance. However, the final use of an algorithm is in its application in a real time system. Development tools using a DSP and Simulink RTW can be performed with real-time simulations (i.e. simulation interacting with physical plant). Testing the speed control loop of a DC motor with permanent magnets has thus been developed to appreciate the considerable advantages offered by these tools.

This paper presents the results of EMI reduction techniques applied to power electronic converters. The techniques applied included shielding control and power signals, separating power system references regarding reference for instrumentation and measurement signals, implementing analog filters and configuring an appropriate switch trigger system for electronic power to decrease shifting EMI emissions to the maximum. This paper presents the results before and after applying the techniques to reduce interference. The results were also veryfied by using two real time control strategies rapid control prototyping (RCP). En este artículo se presentan los resultados de la aplicación de algunas técnicas de reducción de EMI en convertidores electrónicos de potencia. Las técnicas aplicadas incluyen el apantallamiento de señales de control y de potencia, la separación de las referencias del sistema de potencia de las señales y medidas, la implementación de filtros análogos y la configuración de un adecuado sistema de disparo, de tal forma que se disminuyan al máximo las emisiones tipo IEM. En este artículo se presentan los resultados obtenidos antes y después de aplicar las técnicas de reducción de interferencias. Además los resultados son verificados usando dos técnicas de control en tiempo real RCP (Rapid Control Prototy- ping).