Modelling multiphasic starch digestograms: an objective procedure for slope discontinuities†

Digestograms of 101 published in vitro starch digestion were used to investigate slope discontinuities. Polynomial equations (1 to 3 orders) adequately described the first derivative of the digestograms. The derivative(s) of the equations revealed critical point(s). The third-order equation described (P ≤ 0.05) 17% of the digestograms as triphasic, the second- and third-order equations identified (P ≤ 0.05) 32% as biphasic, while 51% exhibited (P ≤ 0.05) monophasic digestograms. Using nonlinear regression with practical constraints, a modified first-order kinetic model (D_t = D₀ + D_∞−0 {1 − exp [−K t]}) described (r² > 0.56, P ≤ 0.05) segments 1–3 of the digestograms. Rapid-slow and slow-rapid digestion rates were obtained, and maximum digestible starches, D_∞, ≤100g/100g (dry) starch for an in-depth understanding of starch digestion. This is the first comprehensive objective approach for slope discontinuities in starch digestograms for consistency in modelling digestograms that advances starch digestion studies.     

Frequency domain analysis of the mirror-modified filtered-x least mean squares algorithm with low ambient noise

The mirror-modified filtered-x least mean squares (MMFxLMS ) algorithm is a variation of the FxLMS algorithm with online secondary path modeling that cannot diverge due to secondary path modeling errors. However, problems may occur when the ambient noise is not limited due to insufficient modeling power. This work shows that under a frequency domain analysis without ambient noise, the MMFxLMS algorithm is always stable, and expressions for the maximum residual noise level at any given time are obtained. It is also shown that, under the same context, convergence to the minimum residual noise is guaranteed. Still, convergence can be much slower for high secondary path modeling errors than that of the LMS or MFxLMS algorithms. Simulations confirm these results.     

基于Agent的信任的情感劝说决策模型

基于智能体(Agent)的信任的情感劝说能更好地发挥Agent的各项人工智能优势。针对其中决策模型建立不够的现状,首先基于Agent的自身性格、情感衰减及外界刺激,运用大五性格、OCC情感模型及情感强度第一定律等,构建了相应的情感强度算法;其次考虑交易质量对信任的反馈,综合运用语言评价法、三角模糊数及将模糊数转换为具体分数(CFCS)算法,对Agent的交易质量进行模糊化和去模糊化处理,构建了相应的交易质量算法;再次对已有的信任更新因子进行改进后,构建了Agent的信任更新算法;最后在构建以上算法的基础上,采用交互式多准则决策(TODIM)法建立了基于Agent的信任的情感劝说决策模型,并采用熵权法对模型中的属性权重进行设定。为验证以上研究的合理性和有效性,设计了相应算例进行阐述,分析了不同参数取不同值得到的决策结果,并与相关研究进行了比较分析,得出了相应结论和管理启示,进一步归纳了不足之处和未来研究方向。     

Belco脱硫塔的在线清洗

介绍了美国Belco公司脱硫塔在正常运行的情况下,通过一系列的数据分析,获取设备内部的结垢状况和结垢的部位,通过管道机器人,牵动柔性喷淋器,实现设备内部清洗流程的布置,进行清洗.     

《结构化学》课程教学改革新探

结构化学是化学专业的一门专业基础课程。由于课程比较难,学生不太重视等原因,本门课程的教学效果不是很理想。本文从教学模式、教学方法和手段以及考核方式多方面进行探讨,旨在进一步提高本门课程的教学质量。     

Room Sharing in Sydney: A Complex Mix of Affordability,Overcrowding and Profit Maximisation

The shared housing sector is a growing private rental submarket. Researchers have sought to analyse the drivers of this growth, the benefits of shared housing for tenants, landlords and wider urban systems, as well as risks for tenants and local planning systems. Yet, there is limited research exploring the diversity of the shared housing sector. In particular, analysis of room or space sharing with non-related adults is lacking. This paper explores the characteristics, geography and impact of room sharing across Sydney. By analysing online accommodation listings this paper provides insights for policymakers seeking to monitor and regulate shared room accommodation.     

声发射在线监测酸性环境下油气管材腐蚀研究综述

高含H2S或特高含H2S气藏越来越多投入开发利用,给油气管材带来的腐蚀问题受到极大关注。声发射(AE)是一种无损在线监测技术,具有在酸性环境下在线监测油气管材腐蚀的潜在应用。在前人研究的基础上,综述了声发射在线监测腐蚀的原理以及从声发射波形信号中能提取到的与酸性环境下油气管材腐蚀相关的计数、绝对能量(ABS)、累计能量、上升时间/幅度(RA)、平均频率(AVG frequency)以及振幅分布值b值等参数,并基于这些参数对气泡破裂、点蚀以及腐蚀裂纹产生等过程、腐蚀类型识别以及腐蚀源定位进行了综合分析。声发射在线监测技术在一定程度上能够有效识别酸性环境下油气管材腐蚀过程、类型以及定位腐蚀源,从而提高腐蚀检出能力。声发射在线监测技术对酸性环境下油气管道腐蚀防护与监测具有重要意义。     

基于空气中冲击波信号能量的激光冲击强化在线检测方法

目的 为克服激光冲击强化现有离线检测方法的缺点,提出了一种基于空气中冲击波信号能量的激光冲击强化在线检测方法。方法 利用波长为1064 nm、脉宽为14 ns、单脉冲能量为5~7 J的Nd:YAG激光器对经过振动时效处理的TC16钛合金试件进行激光冲击强化处理。用自主研制的信号放大器对空气中的冲击波信号进行一级放大后,再经前置放大器、数据采集卡传输到计算机控制系统,从而实现对空气中冲击波信号的采样、存储、滤波和数据分析,并从中提取冲击波信号能量。用X-350A型X射线应力测定仪测量TC16钛合金试件经激光冲击强化处理后的表面残余应力。最后对所得实验数据进行多项式拟合,以获得材料表面残余压应力与冲击波信号能量之间的经验公式。结果 经激光冲击强化处理后,材料表面形成了一定大小的残余压应力。随着激光能量的增加,材料表面残余压应力及冲击波信号能量均增加,且二者的增加趋势一致。结论 在激光冲击强化过程中,对空气中传播的冲击波信号进行采集和提取其信号能量,可以预测试件经激光冲击强化处理后的残余应力,能够准确判断激光冲击强化质量,从而实现工业过程的在线检测。     

农村工业化地区的城市更新:从破碎到整合——以佛山市南海区为例

空间破碎是农村工业化地区实施城市更新的主要制约,如何整合是重要的实践和学术课题。本文以“问题-对策”为分析框架,以佛山市南海区为例,从广度层面揭示出三类空间破碎及其对改造的约束机理和现有改造的整合特征,并通过深度的案例比较探究空间整合的关键所在。研究发现:物质和权属的空间破碎是该类地区的典型特征,改造又衍生出政策空间破碎;破碎增加交易成本,阻碍用地整合;现实中的整合改造是少数;在市场资本的驱动下,政府推动整合的效果显著。以“交易中间人”的角色统筹改造彰显出政府降低交易成本以协同市场的职能回归。     

Transport in regional science: The “death of distance” is premature

Transport costs have always been an important dimension in regional science. It is therefore remarkable that regional science and transport economics have developed in a rather unconnected way. Although being distinct, the routes of the two were parallel, and there are signs that the two fields will get closer to each other. This paper further discusses long run trends in transport costs and the potential spatial consequences. The main conclusion is that although in terms of money and time, the performance of transport has improved enormously, many economic activities have not become footloose to the extent as expressed by the notion of death of distance. One of the reasons discussed is the role of transaction costs, some being clearly related with distance.JEL Classification: R0, R4The authors thank the guest-editors and an anonymous referee for helpful comments.