Localizing slab identification numbers in factory scene images

This paper deals with algorithms for text localization and character segmentation in images for process automation in the steel-making industry. Each character which comprises slab identification numbers may be corrupted severely before it is captured by network cameras. Therefore, proper processing is required to localize the target texts successfully. In this paper, we propose (1) a method to evaluate the closeness of an edge patch to the form of a closed contour, (2) an edge inspection method to determine character colors and estimate font thickness, and (3) three reasonable binarization methods to increase the performance of the algorithm for the detection of the left and right boundaries of the text rectangle. The experimental results show that the proposed algorithms are reliable.     

Dynamics of polymer electrolyte fuel cells undergoing load changes

Numerical simulations are carried out for a single-channel polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) undergoing a step increase in current density. The objective is to elucidate profound interactions between the cell voltage response and water transport dynamics occurring in a low-humidity PEFC where the membrane hydration and hence resistance hinges upon the product water. Detailed results are presented to show that a step increase in the current density leads to anode dryout due to electroosmotic drag, while it takes several seconds for water back-diffusion and anode humidified gas to re-wet the anode side of the polymer membrane. The water redistribution process is controlled by water production, membrane hydration, electroosmotic drag, and water diffusion in the membrane. The anode dryout results in a substantial drop in cell voltage and hence temporary power loss. Under extreme situations such as dry anode feed, large step increase in the current density, and/or lower temperatures, the cell voltage may even reverse, resulting in not only power loss but also cell degradation. Finally, the dynamics of current distribution after a step change in gas humidification is numerically examined.     

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy characterization of the interface between Ag electrode and PVDF film treated by electric poling

Interface changes induced by electric poling treatment between an Ag electrode deposited by vacuum thermal evaporation and a polymer thin film have been investigated. The polymer film poly (vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF), a fluoropolymer of repeat unit (–CH₂–CF₂–) was treated under electric poling at high temperature of 90°C. The characterization was accomplished using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) as a primary tool. The results indicate that the piezoelectricity of PVDF thin films and adhesion force between polymer thin film and metallic electrode are improved by electric poling and chemical bond joint.     

Patent applications of the Top 500 foreign investment corporations in China

Summary The paper focuses on the Top 500 foreign investment corporations (FICs) in China, by conducting data mining and system searching on the data-base of patent from the State Intellectual Property Office of the People's Republic of China (SIPO). Structure of patent applications, industrial distribution of patent applications, monopolistic tendency, technological innovation of Chinese companies and directions of foreign investment are studied.     

弘扬地域文化创造人文校园

通过分析在开展人文教育、实现校园人文旅游和创造地域文明的要求下,提出了建设校园人文景观的意义;从校园文化内涵的挖掘、校园人文景观的规划途径两方面探讨了校园人文景观的规划策略,并以河北省实验中学校园景观规划加以佐证。     

城市中水回用于循环冷却水中氨氮的去除试验研究

对氨氮浓度较高的城市中水回用于循环冷却水进行了动态模拟试验，研究了氨氮浓度的变化以及对系统产生的影响。结果表明：随着浓缩倍率的升高，循环水中氨氮浓度大幅度下降，大部分是由于冷却塔对氨的吹脱作用所致。试验过程中．氨氮浓度的降低没有导致系统的腐蚀。用氨氮浓度较高的城市中水回用于循环冷却水是可行的。     

DCS系统控制逻辑与联锁的分析及改进

针对DCS系统（分散控制系统班制逻辑、联锁上出现的问题进行分析和解决，阐述了完善改进控制逻辑的方法，提高了设备稳定运行。保证了机组长周期安全经济运行。     

可变时滞系统的控制与仿真

炉温变化时硬质合金真空烧结炉的时滞常数变化很大，常规PID控制不能同时在高温段与低温段满足生产工艺提出的控制品质要求。本文在利用最小二乘法拟合出真空烧结炉时滞常数与炉温变化函数的基础上，PID参数采用经典的CHR整定算法随炉温变化实时整定，并利用MAT—LAB仿真软件对该控制算法在真空烧结炉中的应用进行了仿真研究，结果表明该算法能够实现对真空炉的有效控制，控制系统能够满意地跟踪设定的温度曲线。     

四川锦屏山电站施工辅助洞通风设计方案分析

四川锦屏山电站施工辅助隧道属特长隧道,本文根据其特殊性,重点比较了目前常用的几种隧道通风方式,最终选择一种较为合理的通风方案.     

室温固相反应法制备纳米氧化锆及表征

以ZrOCl2.8H2O和NH4HCO3为原料,在适量表面活性剂(PEG-400)存在下,先在室温下充分混合研磨进行固相反应,得到的反应混合物再用水洗去其中的可溶性无机盐并烘干,即得氧化锆前驱体。前驱体经530℃下热解3h即得氧化锆产品,采用TG/DTA,XRD和TEM对前驱体及产品进行了表征。结果表明,所得产品氧化锆为结晶良好、以四方相为主的混合晶相,其平均粒径约为25nm。