State feedback integral control for a rotary direct drive servo valve using a Lyapunov function approach

This paper concerns a state feedback integral control using a Lyapunov function approach for a rotary direct drive servo valve (RDDV) while considering parameter uncertainties. Modeling of this RDDV servovalve reveals that its mechanical performance is deeply influenced by friction torques and flow torques; however, these torques are uncertain and mutable due to the nature of fluid flow. To eliminate load resistance and to achieve satisfactory position responses, this paper develops a state feedback control that integrates an integral action and a Lyapunov function. The integral action is introduced to address the nonzero steady-state error; in particular, the Lyapunov function is employed to improve control robustness by adjusting the varying parameters within their value ranges. This new controller also has the advantages of simple structure and ease of implementation. Simulation and experimental results demonstrate that the proposed controller can achieve higher control accuracy and stronger robustness.     

A new metaheuristic for optimization: Optics inspired optimization (OIO)

Due to the law of reflection, a concave reflecting surface/mirror causes the incident light rays to converge and a convex surface/mirror causes the light rays to reflect away so that they all appear to be diverging. These converging and diverging behaviors cause that the curved mirrors show different image types depending on the distance between the object and the mirror. We model such optical phenomena metaphorically into the searching process of numerical optimization by a new algorithm called optics inspired optimization (OIO). OIO treats the surface of the numerical function to be optimized as a reflecting surface in which each peak is assumed to reflect as a convex mirror and each valley to reflect as a concave one. Each individual is assumed to be an artificial object (or light point) that its artificially glittered ray is reflected back by the function surface, given that the surface is convex or concave, and the artificial image is formed (a candidate solution is generated within the search domain) based on the mirror equations adopted from physics of optics. Besides OIO, we introduce different variants of it, called ROIO (Rotation based OIO), and COIO (Convex combination based OIO) algorithms and conduct an extensive computational effort to find out the merit of the new algorithms. Our comparisons on benchmark test functions and a real world engineering design application (i.e., optimization of a centrifuge pump) demonstrate that the new algorithms are efficient and compete better than or similar to most of state of the art optimization algorithms with the advantage of accepting few input parameters.     

影像设备OM测试法解读(能源之星2.0版)

美国能源之星对影像设备能效测试2.0版操作模式功率法(OM法)主要反应被测样品在完成准备状态、睡眠状态、低耗能状态或关闭状态的能耗情况。分析了OM法的各测试项目以及相应指标,归纳总结了该标准规范在实施中应注意的问题,对影像设备附加功能进行了详细说明。     

A model- and simulation-based approach for tolerancing and verifying the functional capability of micro/nano-structured workpieces

The evaluation of functional features of manufactured workpieces is based on GO- and NO-GO-test results, which are obtained by comparing measured geometric characteristics with nominal dimensions and tolerances specified by the designer. These geometrical specifications are based on a tolerancing system, which was originally defined for the function mating capability. Against the background of upcoming lots of other new functions (like reduction of flow resistance, light absorption, reduction of friction, diffraction of light, self-cleaning or mass transmission) are to be realized with our products – particularly by micro- and nano scaled features. If the verification process will deliver the prediction of the achievable degree of functionality, the usability of a part can be assessed more accurately and in consequence quality and economics can be improved. So, a new principle for tolerancing and verifying turns out to be necessary. In this paper the fundamental deficit of the actual tolerancing and specification systems GPS and ASME Y14.5 is derived and the path for enlarging the system by preposing a functional model is shown. To verify the functional capability of the workpieces an approach based on simulations done with the parameterized mathematical–physical model of the function is suggested. Advantages of this approach will be discussed and demonstrated by examples with microstructured inking rolls, crankshafts and injection valves.     

Effect of PEI cathode interlayer on work function and interface resistance of ITO electrode in the inverted polymer solar cells

In this paper, we investigated the effect of PEI cathode interlayer on the work function and the interface resistance of ITO electrode in the inverted polymer solar cells (PSCs) based on PBDTTT-C-T:PC₇₀BM. It is found that a very thin layer of PEI (⩽5.5 nm), either linear PEI (l-PEI) or branched PEI (b-PEI) with different molecular weights, is enough to lower the work function of the ITO electrode and to enhance the photovoltaic performance of the devices. The champion power conversion efficiency (PCE) of the devices with the PEI cathode interlayer is 7.84%, more than doubled of that without the interlayer. However, a thicker PEI interlayer (⩾10 nm) results in abrupt decrease of the PCEs due to the increase of the resistance. Interestingly, for the thicker interlayers, the l-PEI shows high photovoltaic performance than that of b-PEI, which can also be explained by their difference in the resistances. This work supplies an insight into the function of PEI cathode interlayer on improving the work function and resistance of ITO electrode in the inverted PSCs, and provides some instructions on the future design of interlayer materials in PSCs.     

In-situ modification of PEDOT:PSS work function using alkyl alcohols as secondary processing solvents and their impact on merocyanine based bulk heterojunction solar cells

The influence of a series of alkyl alcohols on the work function of PEDOT:PSS thin films is systematically investigated by Kelvin probe measurements. We show that the PEDOT:PSS work function can be increased stepwise from 5.2 eV for pristine PEDOT:PSS to 5.61 eV using either alcohols with different alkyl chain length or varying the amount of alcohol in mixtures with chlorobenzene. Moreover, we demonstrate the effect of work function modification on merocyanine based bulk heterojunction solar cells, resulting in improved values for the open-circuit voltage comparable to those obtained with high work function MoO₃. Thus, the processing method presented herein can potentially serve as a simple, alternative route to adjustable and high work function electrodes while maintaining processability from solution.     

融合分词隐层特征的汉语基本块识别

该文以字为基本标注单位,构建了一种汉语基本块识别的神经网络学习模型。模型联合分词任务的神经网络学习模型与基本块识别任务模型,将分词任务模型中学习得到的隐层特征融入基本块识别的模型中,两模型相互交替优化学习模型参数,并实现了以整句似然函数(而非单字似然函数)作为优化目标的算法。实验结果表明:1)以整句似然函数为优化目标的基本块识别的F值比单字似然情形要高出1.33%,特别是在多字块识别中,其召回率比单字似然情形要高出4.68%;2)融合分词任务模型中的隐层特征的汉语基本块识别模型的结果比不做融合的模型要高出2.17%,说明融合分词隐层特征的交替联合学习方法是有效的。     

基于技术进化趋势的裁剪方法研究

裁剪是TRIZ中一种有效解决问题的方法,其通过删除问题元件,重组系统有用功能进行产品创新设计,达到简化系统与优化产品的目的.为了启发和引导设计者在裁剪过程中有效地利用资源,在使用裁剪规则引导创新设计的基础上,以具有预测性和启发性的技术进化趋势作为知识源,综合分析进化趋势解题与裁剪规则引导功能重组的资源来源,构建了进化趋势与裁剪规则的映射关系,提出了基于裁剪规则的多层次进化趋势选择策略,利用进化趋势辅助功能重组,构建了基于进化趋势的裁剪方法过程模型.最后通过钢带铠装机裁剪实例验证了此方法的合理性.     

Analysis of specific discharge rate functions in industrial scale cement grinding multi-compartment ball mills to assist ball mill modeling

Specific discharge rates in industrial scale multi-compartment cement grinding ball mills were determined using industrial scale data to assist modeling of multi-compartment ball mills. Multi-compartment ball mill model structures were proposed to estimate normalized specific discharge rate functions. Multi-compartment mills were divided into perfectly mixed mill segments to describe material transport mechanism in the mill. Specific discharge rate functions were determined by using the estimated mill hold-up for perfectly mixed mill segments at the steady state condition of the cement grinding circuits. Estimated normalized discharge rate functions were found to be different than the basic pattern observed in semi-autogenous mills due to the differences in design and operational conditions of the mills. Coarse particle accumulation was found to have a significant effect on discharge rate function pattern. Estimated normalized discharge rate functions could be used in modeling of multi-compartment ball mills.     

Simultaneous enhancement of the efficiency and stability of organic solar cells using PEDOT:PSS grafted with a PEGME buffer layer

We report a simple processing method to simultaneously improve the efficiency and stability of organic solar cells (OSCs). Poly(4-styrene sulfonate)-doped poly(3,4-ethylenedioxy-thiophene (PEDOT:PSS), widely used as hole transport layer (HTL) in OSCs, tends to accelerate the degradation of devices because of its hygroscopic and acidic properties. In this regard, we have modified PEDOT:PSS to reduce its hygroscopic and acidic properties through a condensation reaction between PEDOT:PSS and poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether (PEGME) in order to improve the efficiency and stability of OSCs. As a result, the power conversion efficiency (PCE) increased by 21%, from 2.57% up to 3.11%. A better energy level alignment by the reduced work function of the modified PEDOT:PSS with a highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) level of poly(3-hexylthiophene-2,5-diyl) (P3HT) is considered the origin of the improved the efficiency. The half-life of OSCs with PEDOT:PSS modified with PEGME buffer layer also increased up to 3.5 times compared to that of devices with pristine PEDOT:PSS buffer layer.