Generalized phase compensator of continuous time plants

This work proposes a novel design method for generalized order lead/lag compensators. With respect to the traditional lead/lag compensator, it introduces a new parameter, β, which is a non-integer number. A new design method of the compensator is introduced in order to quantify its design parameters. Compared to its integer order counterpart, the generalized order lead compensator facilitates with the unique solution of desired design specifications with maximum phase at the desired gain cross-over frequency to achieve reshaping of the loop frequency domain characteristics. On the other hand, generalized order lag compensator is designed so as to allow minimum phase lag at the new gain crossover frequency. Examples with simulation and real-time results are presented to validate the efficacy of the proposed approach.     

Detection of fresh palm oil adulteration with recycled cooking oil using fatty acid composition and FTIR spectral analysis

There is a growing concern over the food safety issue related to increased incidence of cooking oil adulteration with recycled cooking oil (RCO). The objective of this study was to detect fresh palm olein (FPO) adulteration with RCO using fatty acid composition (FAC) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectral analyses combined with chemometrics. RCO prepared in the laboratory was mixed with FPO in the proportion ranged from 1% to 50% (v/v) to obtain the adulterated oil samples (AO). FACs for FPO, RCO, and AO were determined using gas chromatography equipped with a flame ionization detector (GC-FID). The compositions of most fatty acids in RCO lied within the normal ranges of Codex standard, except for C8:0, C10:0, C11:0, C15:0, trans C18:1, and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), C20:5. PUFAs showed a consistent decreasing trend with increasing magnitude of change with respect to increasing adulteration level and thus might be a good indicator for detecting FPO adulteration with RCO. The evaluation parameters (coefficient of determination, root mean standard error) of the FTIR-partial least square (PLS) model of palm oil adulteration with recycled oil are R² = 0.995 and 3.25, respectively. For FTIR spectral analysis, the distinct variations in spectral regions and aberrations in characteristic bands between FPO and RCO were observed. The optimized PLS calibration model developed from normal spectral of the combined region at 3602–3398, 3016–2642, and 1845–650 cm^?1 overpredict the adulteration level. On the other hand, the discriminant analysis classification model was able to classify the FPO and AO into two distinct groups. Improvement of the principles of combined techniques in authenticating AO from fresh oil is beneficial as a guideline to detect adulteration in cooking oil.     

Study of nanofiber scaffolds of PAA,PAA/CS,and PAA/ALG for its potential use in biotechnological applications

In recent times, electrospun nanofibers have been widely studied from several biotechnological approaches; in this work, poly(acrylic acid) (PAA) solutions mixed with chitosan and alginate were electrospun and characterized to determine the behavior of these fibers when used in combination with bacteria, different samples were incubated with the bacterial strains: Streptomyces spp., Micromonospora spp., and Escherichia coli and a OD600 test was performed. The formation of nanofibers via electrospinning and the physicochemical properties of the obtained fibers were evaluated. Results showed that the presence of chitosan enhanced the thermal stability of PAA, since PAA/alginate fibers lost 5% of their mass at 41°C, whereas PAA/chitosan lost this amount at around 125°C. The fibers demonstrated suitable characteristics to be used as a bacteria bioreactor.     

一种低信噪比环境下的语音端点检测算法

端点检测技术是语音信号处理的关键技术之一，为提高低信噪比环境下端点检测的准确率和稳健性，提出了一种非平稳噪声抑制和调制域谱减结合功率归一化倒谱距离的端点检测算法。该算法首先通过抑制非平稳噪声再采用调制域谱减消除残余噪声来提升信噪比，减少语音失真。然后再提取每帧信号的功率归一化倒谱系数，计算每帧信号与背景噪声的功率归一化倒谱距离。最后将该倒谱距离作为检测参数，采用双门限判决方法进行端点检测。实验结果表明，该端点检测算法对语音帧和噪声帧具有较好的区分性。此外，在低信噪比环境下，所提出的算法对于不同类型的噪声都具有较好的稳健性。     

基于小波时频图和卷积神经网络的断路器故障诊断分析

高压断路器操动机构振动信号为非平稳性信号,蕴含着丰富的操动机构工作状态的信息,对操动机构工作状态的检验辨识具有重大意义。提出一种基于小波时频图和卷积神经网络的断路器故障诊断方法。对操动机构振动信号进行连续小波变换生成时频图(CWT),并对时频图进行统一压缩预处理;将预处理后的时频图作为特征图输入卷积神经网络AlexNet模型;通过对网络参数的调整,逐步改进网络模型,有监督地实现对操动机构故障状态的辨识诊断。结果表明,该方法能够有效地运用于断路器操动机构故障辨识诊断,与小波频带能量-RBF、小波频带能量-SVM的故障识别相比,故障识别准确率最高。     

多硝基3,3,7,7-四（三氟甲基）-2,4,6,8-四氮杂双环[3.3.0]辛烷的合成与性能

为了探索三氟甲基对含能材料性能的影响,以偕二氨基六氟丙烷和乙二醛为原料构建了氮杂稠环类含能材料的硝化前体——3,3,7,7-四(三氟甲基)-2,4,6,8-四氮杂双环[3.3.0]辛烷,通过改进的合成路线,用发烟硝酸多步硝化分别得到2,6-二硝基-3,3,7,7-四(三氟甲基)-2,4,6,8-四氮杂双环[3.3.0]辛烷(4)、2,4,6-三硝基-3,3,7,7-四(三氟甲基)-2,4,6,8-四氮杂双环[3.3.0]辛烷(5)和2,4,6,8-四硝基6-3,3,7,7-四(三氟甲基)-2,4,6,8-四氮杂双环[3.3.0]辛烷(6)。利用核磁共振氢谱、碳谱和氮谱表征了产物结构;采用排惰性气体法测试了三种硝化产物的密度,其中6的密度最大,高达2.08 g·cm~(-3);分别用落锤升降法和BAM法测得三种产物的撞击感度均大于30 J、摩擦感度均大于360 N;热重-微商热重(TG-DTG)分析发现三种产物的质量损失均大于90%,其热稳定性随硝基的增加而下降;利用Gaussian 09计算包,通过Monte-Carlo统计学方法以及Kamlet-Jacbos方程和VLW爆轰产物状态方程等理论模型预估了产物的爆速、爆压,其中化合物6的爆速为1 1937 m·s~(-1),爆压为74.3 GPa。与四硝基甘脲(TNGU)的性能及感度对比发现,在含能材料的分子结构中引入具有更高密度和更大电负性的三氟甲基,可在维持较高密度和良好爆轰性能的同时降低感度。     

Short‐Term Morphology Relaxation of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers after Fast Strain Steps

Strain steps are applied to elastomers in a pneumatic relaxometer and monitored by small‐angle X‐ray scattering (SAXS). The relaxometer provides a rise time of 13 ms for strain pulses of step height Δε = ±1 in strain. The basic character of the 2D SAXS frames is examined and corresponding invariants Q(t) are analyzed. Three thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) of hardness 85 Shore A with different soft segments are studied both unannealed and annealed. The first response of all materials is a fast morphology conversion which finishes within t_mc =250 ms. Because it has been untraceable, it is characterized by a settling stroke Q(t_mc) ? Q(0). The second response is a slow morphology adjustment process which complies with logarithmic relaxation. It is characterized by a relaxation rate D_Q = Q(10 t)/Q(t) ? 1. Comparison indicates that the nanoscopic morphology relaxation processes appear to have little direct relation to the macroscopic stress relaxation curves. The materials differ with respect to hard‐domain morphology stability and morphology recovery. Most unstable is the morphology of the annealed polyether‐based material. It forms nanofibrillary entities when strained.     

Towards Efficient Nonenzymatic DNA Ligation: Comparing Key Parameters for Maximizing Ligation Rates and Yields with Carbodiimide Activation**

Chemical ligation is an important tool for the generation of synthetic DNA structures, which are used for a wide range of applications. Surprisingly, reported chemical ligation yields can range from 30 to 95 % for the same chemical activating agent and comparable DNA structures. We report a systematic study of DNA ligation by using a well-defined bimolecular test system and a water-soluble carbodiimide (EDC) as a phosphate-activating agent. Our results emphasize the interplay between template-substrate complex stability and the rates of the chemical steps of ligation, with 3′ phosphate substrates providing yields near 100 % after 24 hours for particularly favorable reaction conditions. Ligation rates are also shown to be sensitive to the identity of the base pairs flanking a nick site, with as much as threefold variation. Finally, the observation that DNA substrates are modified by EDC at rates that can be comparable with ligation rates emphasizes the importance of considering side reactions when designing protocols to maximize ligation yields.     

Effect of hyperbranched poly(citric polyethylene glycol) with various polyethylene glycol chain lengths on starch plasticization and retrogradation

A series of hyperbranched poly(citric polyethylene glycol) (PCPEG) materials with varied polyethylene glycol (PEG) chain lengths as plasticizers were mixed with maize starch (MS) via cooking and film‐forming. The structure, pasting property, plasticization, aging property, moisture absorption and compatibility of plasticized starches were studied by means of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X‐ray diffraction, rapid viscosity analysis, tension testing, moisture absorption measurements and scanning electron microscopy. Compared with PEG and citric acid, PCPEG was more effective in promoting starch chain movement and inhibiting the retrogradation of starch film. Also, PCPEG/MS had smaller moisture content. The longer the plasticizer chain, the better were the aging resistance and moisture resistance of starch. But with an increase of PEG chain length, mechanical properties of PCPEG/MS deteriorated and the compatibility between PCPEG and MS decreased. The hyperbranched derivative of PEG with longer chain exhibited improved plasticization and compatibility with starch. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry     

基于RBF网络滑模的电动助力制动系统液压力控制

针对汽车电动助力制动系统（Electro-booster，EBooster）的液压力控制中液压负载的非线性和不一致性问题，提出一种基于径向基函数（Radial based function，RBF）神经网络的滑模变结构控制方法。设计EBooster系统压力控制架构，建立液压制动系统等效结构简化模型，据此设计基于RBF网络滑模变结构的液压力控制方法，通过设计RBF网络的自适应律来实现系统滑模控制参数的自适应调整，并利用李雅普诺夫函数方法分析算法的稳定性。最后搭建电动助力制动系统的快速原型试验平台来验证算法的有效性。试验结果表明，采用RBF神经网络滑模变结构的控制策略对电动助力制动系统液压力的控制误差在2%以内，具有良好的控制效果。研究成果为EBooster系统的压力控制提出一种具有良好自适应性的算法设计思路。