A Lane-Level Road Marking Map Using a Monocular Camera

The essential requirement for precise localization of a self-driving car is a lane-level map which includes road markings (RMs). Obviously, we can build the lane-level map by running a mobile mapping system (MMS) which is equipped with a high-end 3D LiDAR and a number of high-cost sensors. This approach, however, is highly expensive and ineffective since a single high-end MMS must visit every place for mapping. In this paper, a lane-level RM mapping system using a monocular camera is developed. The developed system can be considered as an alternative to expensive high-end MMS. The developed RM map includes the information of road lanes (RLs) and symbolic road markings (SRMs). First, to build a lane-level RM map, the RMs are segmented at pixel level through the deep learning network. The network is named RMNet. The segmented RMs are then gathered to build a lane-level RM map. Second, the lane-level map is improved through loop-closure detection and graph optimization. To train the RMNet and build a lane-level RM map, a new dataset named SeRM set is developed. The set is a large dataset for lane-level RM mapping and it includes a total of 25157 pixel-wise annotated images and 21000 position labeled images. Finally, the proposed lane-level map building method is applied to SeRM set and its validity is demonstrated through experimentation.      

厚煤层掘锚一体机快速成巷技术工艺研究

为了解决厚煤层顺槽巷道单进水平低、成巷速度慢的问题,以高河能源E2311工作面胶带顺槽掘进施工为背景,分析了JOY-12CM30型掘锚一体机在不同地质条件下的掘巷施工工艺,并确定了巷道支护参数及劳动组织方式。经现场试验,巷道掘进效率提高133.3%,矿井采掘衔接紧张局面得到缓解。     

Ergonomics interventions to reduce musculoskeletal risk factors in a truck manufacturing plant

Ergonomic interventions may potentially reduce MSDs, but the context of industries (barriers, ever-changing situations, dialogue processes) might play a significant role in the success of interventions. This study evaluates the effectiveness of ergonomic interventions including engineering/technical and organizational interventions, and the involvement of the stakeholders in reducing musculoskeletal risk factors/symptoms. A pre-post-test experimental study in non-randomized groups was performed over three years in a sector of a truck assembly plant. The mean age of the operators in the sector for the initial and second assessment time was 42.0 (±7.6) years and 39.0 (±8.7), respectively. The mean length of work experience in the current job was 15.2 (±7.2) years and 13.9 (±7.3) for the initial and second assessment times, respectively. Five engineering ergonomic solutions and organizational interventions were implemented after a comprehensive ergonomic analysis. The organizational interventions consisted mostly of transferring and redistributing the tasks, i.e., ergonomically balancing and redesigning of the workstations. Before performing the interventions, the findings of the ergonomic study were presented at several meetings to encourage the involvement of the stakeholders (including managers, engineers, and operators) in the interventions. This study showed that a combination of ergonomic measures—engineering and organizational interventions—could reduce physical workloads. Musculoskeletal symptoms decreased after interventions although the difference was not significant.     

五流中间包稳态及非稳态试验

为改善国内某钢厂五流中间包流场,降低非稳态换包过程的负面影响,获得高品质洁净钢,通过水模拟试验进行稳态及非稳态换包过程的研究。试验结果表明,采用方案3的稳流器结构对该中间包稳态浇铸的流场更加有利,该试验条件下的死区体积比例为10.46%;非稳态换包过程的最佳工艺条件为换包液位350 mm、充包流量12 m3/h。     

Design and computational analysis of a metal hydride hydrogen storage system with hexagonal honeycomb based heat transfer enhancements-part A

In this study, design and performance analysis is carried out for a 10 kWh metal hydride based hydrogen storage system. The system is equipped with distinctive aluminium hexagonal honeycomb based heat transfer enhancements (HTE) having higher surface area to volume ratio for effective heat transfer combined with low system weight addition. The system performance was studied under different operating conditions. The optimum absorption condition was achieved at 35 bar with water at room temperature as heat transfer fluid where up to 90% absorption was completed in 7200 s. The performance of the reactor was observed to significantly improve upon the addition of the HTE network at a minimal system weight penalty.     

Comparative study to use nanofluid ZnO and CuO with phase change material in photovoltaic thermal system

In this study, the simultaneous use of nanofluid and phase changing material as a coolant for photovoltaic fluid collector system and its effects are investigated experimentally. Two types of nanofluid are taken for the consideration, that is, ZnO and CuO, which are water‐based fluid. The experiments are performed in five different types of photovoltaic thermal system conventional: PT, PVT (ZnO), PVT (CuO), PCM medium (PVT/PCM/ZnO), and PCM medium (PVT/PCM/CuO). The results are obtained for surface temperature, energy, and thermal efficiency, and it is compared with each other. Further, the effect of the nanofluid as the effective alternative for pure deionized water is measured. From the results, it is evident that the PVT/PCM/CuO system minted 15% high electric output compared with convention module. Furthermore, the addition of the CuO nanofluid increases the thermal output significantly up to 8% for PVT and 12% for PCM without energy consumption. It also found that the nanofluid increases the overall energy efficiency of the system compared with convention PV.     

煤矿水仓清理新工艺

通过调研现场情况以及检测煤泥特性，探寻一种实用性强、方法简单的新工艺来替代劳累的人工和繁琐的机械清淤，解决现实问题。针对实际情况开发清仓新工艺，介绍了该工艺的技术路线选择、设计依据以及实际应用效果。该新工艺具有降低清仓时间、减轻工人劳动强度、设备操作简单、实用性强等特点。     

分段中深孔采矿法切割槽及底部出矿结构设计优化

间柱采场用分段中深孔嗣后充填采矿法回采，为利用中深孔爆破形成切割槽及底部桃形体出矿结构，优化切割天井位置，以溜矿口上方的桃形体作为安全隔柱，利用溜矿口空间作为底部拉槽的凿岩和装药空间；采用平行中深孔和扇形中深孔相结合的方式进行布眼，爆破形成切割槽和底部桃形体出矿结构，避免了采用人工浅孔爆破施工的安全风险,切割槽爆破到位，底部桃形体出矿结构成型良好且稳固安全，该技术已在全矿推广应用。     

巷道式堆垛机提升机构典型故障及维修方法

介绍了自动化立体仓库巷道式堆垛机的原理和结构,针对其提升机构传动系统典型故障的特点,探讨安全简便的链条、轴承的检修方法。