汽车发动机冷却系仿真优选方法的研究

介绍了汽车发动机冷却系散热器、风扇和水泵的仿真优选方法。建立了散热器性能计算模型,提出了散热器优选的方法。通过收集不同结构形式的风扇和水泵的试验数据,建立风扇性能数据库,应用相似理论,对风扇和水泵进行优选,给出了应用实例。     

一种从图像中检测多种圆的新方法

文中从实际工程需要出发,结合随机采样一致性原理,将每一个数据点描述为适合该点首选的假定模型的倾向集集合,再基于倾向集之间的Jaccard距离,采用一种经过改良的密集聚类方法,聚集属于同一种模型的数据点．这种方法既不要求事先指定模型数目,也不需要进行参数调试．实验表明,该算法检测效果明显,精确度较高．     

基于扩展层次自动机的UML状态图完备性和一致性检验

UML状态图是UML中重要的建模元素之一,用以描述软件系统的离散行为。完备性和一致性是UML状态图模型最重要的性质之一,是进一步验证模型行为正确性的前提。给出了状态图模型完备性和一致性的定义,研究了对完备性和一致性进行检验的方法。该方法首先把状态图模型变换成扩展层次自动机(EHA),然后对EHA进行分析。EHA中间格式消除了状态图的复杂性,简化了冲突迁移的优先级判别,便于设计简捷有效的算法对完备性和一致性进行检验。该方法的主要优点是利用了EHA的特性,给出了组合状态上迁移的传播算法,解决了完备性和一致性分析的难点。     

Internal preference mapping and the issue of satiety

Internal preference mapping (IPM) and Landscape Segmentation Analysis® (LSA) are two techniques broadly used to unfold consumers’ overall product liking ratings and create spatial maps that will provide further insights on consumers’ preferences. IPM is based on a vector model while LSA involves an ideal point model. Through a simulation and the analysis of 27 market research data sets, it is shown that IPM consistently creates a hedonic dimension that prevents the identification of satiety prone attributes (intensities higher or lower than a optimal level being disliked by the consumers) on that dimension. As a result, subsequent steps taken upon generating an IPM map such as the investigation of drivers of liking, population segmentation and the estimation of optimal product profiles have also a strong likelihood of resulting in distorted results, the level of distortion being dependent on the actual configuration of the underlying structure that IPM tried to uncover. It is also shown that a technique based on ideal points such as LSA does not exhibit this systematic artifact when unfolding liking data. Consequently, sensory scientists and market researchers should use caution when interpreting and using results issued from an internal preference mapping analysis.     

感官分析在番鸭产品研发中的应用

为了解消费者对鸭加工食品风味的偏好,指导番鸭产品加工工艺的改进,采用感官属性强度分析的方法对市售鸭肉制品的感官特性进行定性和定量评定,剖析测定该类产品的主要风味特征及其强度;采用感官嗜好性评价方法,对市售产品和自制样品进行分析对比。结果表明:色泽明亮红润,咸味酱香适中,鲜味明显且滞留感弱,油腻感少的产品更受欢迎。     

Effects of different feed type exposure in early life on performance,rumen fermentation,and feed preference of dairy calves

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of early feed exposure (EFE) to different feedstuffs in dairy calves on feed preference once fed a free-choice diet and a total mixed ration later in life. Thirty (30) female Holstein calves were randomly assigned at birth to 1 of 3 EFE treatments—concentrate only (CON), hay only (HO), and concentrate and hay (COH)—from d 2 to 56. After that, all calves were offered both concentrate and hay in different buckets from d 57 to 70 to allow them free choice between the 2 feedstuffs. Calves were then transferred to a heifer barn, housed within treatment in pairs (2 calves/pen), and fed TMR from d 71 to 196. Feed intake was recorded daily from d 2 to 70 to determine the feed preference before and after weaning. Fresh TMR and orts were collected daily in the last week of the experiment (d 190 to 196) for analysis of feed sorting and intake. Body weight and structural growth were recorded at d 1, 28, 56, 70, and 190. Blood for determining glucose and rumen fluid for determining ruminal pH and volatile fatty acids concentrations were sampled on d 28, 56, 70, and 190. Early feed exposure did not affect feed intake, body weight, average daily gain, blood glucose, and structural growth before and after weaning but did affect feed preference and rumen fermentation. After transition to a free-choice diet, HO calves consumed more hay (550.2 g/d) than CON (177.4 g/d) and COH (396.4 g/d) calves on the first day only. However, COH calves consumed a greater amount of hay, resulting in a higher ratio of hay to total solids compared with either CON or HO calves during d 57 to 70. Upon transition to a TMR, a similar sorting pattern was exhibited between treatments, with calves sorting against the long and for the fine particle fractions. Although no significant long-term effects of different EFE on rumen pH, volatile fatty acids, and blood glucose persisted at wk 27 (from d 190 to 196), calves exposed to COH early had an improved ability to sort for long feed particles compared with CON and HO calves later in life. Our results suggest that EFE could influence choice of feed immediately after weaning and may have long-lasting effects on feed preference in heifers later in life. Further studies with more calves are recommended.     

Effect of starter cultures on properties of soft white cheese made from camel (Camelus dromedarius) milk

This experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of starter cultures on the physicochemical properties, texture, and consumer preferences of soft white cheese (SWC) made from camel (Camelus dromedarius) milk. The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized design with 5 treatments [starter cultures; i.e., 1 thermophilic (STI-12), 2 blended (RST-743 and XPL-2), and 2 mesophilic (R-707 and CHN-22) cultures]. Starter cultures STI-12 and RST-743 were inoculated at 37°C, whereas XPL-2, R-707, and CHN-22 were inoculated at 30°C. Camel milk inoculated using STI-12 and RST-743 cultures resulted in faster acidification than XPL-2, R-707, and CHN-22 cultures. Camel milk SWC made using STI-12 and CHN-22 cultures gave lower pH (4.54) and titratable acidity (0.59), respectively, whereas R-707 culture resulted in high cheese yield (13.44 g/100 g). In addition, high fat (20.91 g/100 g), protein (17.49 g/100 g), total solids (43.44 g/100 g), and ash (2.40 g/100 g) contents were recorded for SWC made from camel milk made using RST-743 culture. Instrumental analysis of cheese texture revealed differences in resistance to deformation in which camel milk SWC made using RST-743 culture gave higher firmness (3.20 N) and brittleness (3.12 N). However, no significant difference was observed among camel milk SWC adhesiveness made using different starter cultures. Consumer preference for appearance, aroma, taste, and overall acceptances of SWC were affected by inoculation of starter cultures. Considering curd firmness, cheese yield, compositional quality, and textures using STI-12, RST-743, and R-707, these cultures were found to be better for the manufacture of camel milk SWC.     

Farmers' preferences for automatic lameness-detection systems in dairy cattle

As lameness is a major health problem in dairy herds, a lot of attention goes to the development of automated lameness-detection systems. Few systems have made it to the market, as most are currently still in development. To get these systems ready for practice, developers need to define which system characteristics are important for the farmers as end users. In this study, farmers' preferences for the different characteristics of proposed lameness-detection systems were investigated. In addition, the influence of sociodemographic and farm characteristics on farmers' preferences was assessed. The third aim was to find out if preferences change after the farmer receives extra information on lameness and its consequences. Therefore, a discrete choice experiment was designed with 3 alternative lameness-detection systems: a system attached to the cow, a walkover system, and a camera system. Each system was defined by 4 characteristics: the percentage missed lame cows, the percentage false alarms, the system cost, and the ability to indicate which leg is lame. The choice experiment was embedded in an online survey. After answering general questions and choosing their preferred option in 4 choice sets, extra information on lameness was provided. Consecutively, farmers were shown a second block of 4 choice sets. Results from 135 responses showed that farmers' preferences were influenced by the 4 system characteristics. The importance a farmer attaches to lameness, the interval between calving and first insemination, and the presence of an estrus-detection system contributed significantly to the value a farmer attaches to lameness-detection systems. Farmers who already use an estrus detection system were more willing to use automatic detection systems instead of visual lameness detection. Similarly, farmers who achieve shorter intervals between calving and first insemination and farmers who find lameness highly important had a higher tendency to choose for automatic lameness detection. A sensor attached to the cow was preferred, followed by a walkover system and a camera system. In general, visual lameness detection was preferred over automatic detection systems, but this preference changed after informing farmers about the consequences of lameness. To conclude, the system cost and performance were important features, but dairy farmers should be sensitized on the consequences of lameness and its effect on farm profitability.     

消费者情感偏好对运动文胸设计要素的影响

为了解18~45岁女性消费者在购买运动文胸时的情感偏好,以消费者在穿着体验中的评价为依据进行问卷调研,衡量消费者的情感偏好。通过探索性因子分析和验证性因子分析,构建5个一级指标和21个二级指标的消费者情感偏好评价指标模型,采用非线性主成分分析法确定影响消费者情感偏好设计要素的权重值。结果表明:一级指标权重值从大到小依次为面料(0.274)、色彩(0.191)、背部结构(0.188)、肩带形式(0.184)、罩杯形式(0.163),说明面料是消费者购买运动文胸时考虑的主要因素。