A sequential quadratic programming-based algorithm for optimization of gas networks

British Gas uses a complex, heavily looped network of pipes and controllable units (compressors and regulators) to transmit gas from coastal supply terminals to regional demand points. Computer algorithms are required for efficient management of the system. This paper describes an algorithm for optimal control over periods of up to a day. The problem is large scale and highly nonlinear in both objective function and constraints. The method is based on Sequential Quadratic Programming and takes account of the structure of the pipeflow equations by means of a reduced gradient technique which eliminates most of the variables from the quadratic subproblems. The latter involve only simple bound constraints, which are handled efficiently by a conjugate gradient-active set algorithm. Trust region techniques permit use of the exact Hessian, preserving sparsity. More general constraints are handled at an outer level by a truncated augmented Lagrangian method. Results are included for some realistic problems. The algorithm is generally applicable to problems with a control structure.     

Human-centred appraoches to control and information technology: European experiences

In this paper, the concept of Human-Centred Technology will be described with regard to the different dimensions of workplace, groupwork and networks and in terms of the frameworks of both society and the natural environment. These different aspects of Human-Centred Systems will be illustrated by a series of case studies representing several European countries. The report covers a wide range of research fields. The emphasis is on technology: the roles of control and information technology in enterprises today — including issues of applying AI — and the strategies of designing and implementing technology taking into account the specific aspects which characterize human-centred systems.     

SiH4＋CH4激光等离子体动力学时空特性

采用时间，空间分辨的等离子体光辐射诊断技术，研究了脉冲ＴＥＡＣＯ２激光诱发ＳｉＨ４＋ＣＨ４击穿产生的等离子体膨胀过程，得到不同空间位置，不同实验条件下等离子体发光的时间特性，证明了ＳｉＨ４＋ＣＨ４气体击穿产生爆燃波而后诱发激波是等离子体中基本宏观动力学过程，并在实验上分析了激波对等离体内化学反应的影响，为激光等离子体合成ＳｉＣ粉末微观反应动力学过程的研究提供了参考数据。     

POM晶体倍频相位匹配角的设计及应用

计算了新型有机晶体ＰＯＭ的倍频匹配角，并将ＰＯＭ作为倍频器件用于超短光脉冲的测量中。     

差齿原理在推床同步调整技术中的应用

文章应用差齿原理在冶金设备初轧机推拉床实施转角性微调技术，以达到初轧机机前与机后推拉床同步调整效果．实践证明，效果显著，适用面广，且操作简单、方便经济．     

钇、钪分离工艺的新进展

本文简要介绍中国科学院长春应用化学研究所近年来在钇、钪分离工艺研究方面的新进展。     

秦山核电厂一回路辅助工艺系统调试

本文叙述了秦山核电厂一回路主要调试项目以及在预运运行试验和初始启动试验阶段的实施情况。调试结果表明，系统已具备所要求的功能，运行参数达到了设计要求，能安全、可靠地配合反应堆冷却剂系统，满足各种工况的运行要求。     

环形转底炉海绵铁生产方法

介绍了国内外环形转炉生产海绵铁方法（Ｆａｓｔｍｅｔ法，Ｉｎｍｅｔｃｏ法和ＣＯＦ－Ｒ）发展状况。分析了此种工艺的工艺特点和热工特点，指出了这种方法与回转窑法，遂道窑法比较具有强大的市场竞争力。     

新型显示器件进展

介绍了有源（光发射）和无源（光反射）显示器件－气体－电子－荧光粉显示，冷阴极场致发射矩阵平板显示、电泳成像显示和电化学显示器件等的发展情况。     

智能结构系统中的光纤传感技术

智能结构系统具有类似人体运动控制功能，埋置在工程结构或材料中便能获得顺应环境变化的自判断性、自适应性、自诊断性、自修复性等诸多性能。这一神奇的科学技术具有重大科学意义和广阔的应用前景。利用特性优良的光纤传感器可以构成一种特殊的光纤智能结构系统。本文较深入介绍适合智能结构系统的光纤多点式和分布式传感技术的原理、结构和实施方法。