A computational study of LP-based heuristic algorithms for two-dimensional guillotine cutting stock problems

In this paper we develop and compare several heuristic methods for solving the general two-dimensional cutting stock problem. We follow the Gilmore-Gomory column generation scheme in which at each iteration a new cutting pattern is obtained as the solution of a subproblem on one stock sheet. For solving this subproblem, in addition to classical dynamic programming, we have developed three heuristic procedures of increasing complexity, based on GRASP and Tabu Search techniques, producing solutions differing in quality and in time requirements. In order to obtain integer solutions from the fractional solutions of the Gilmore-Gomory process, we compare three rounding procedures, rounding up, truncated branch and bound and the solution of a residual problem. We have coded and tested all the combinations of algorithms and rounding procedures. The computational results obtained on a set of randomly generated test problems show their relative efficiency and allow the potential user to choose from among them, according to the available computing time. Rceived: January 9, 2001 / Accepted: December 10, 2001     

Multivariate evaluation of Spanish educational research journals

This paper informs about an evaluation of Spanish educational research journals using the modality of reputation inferred from survey data. Univariate and multivariate patterns are offered. Specifically cluster analysis and non-parametric multidimensional scaling reveal themselves as useful methods to inquire the complexity of this scientometric question which is the evaluation of periodical series. This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

提高特高含水期油藏采收率的方法及应用效果

针对胜索油田二区9-10单元的层间非均质和平面非均质性，运用水动力学方法，采用周期注水及增压注水改善单元的水驱油效果。经过6a的实施，单元的开发形势趋好，单元采收率提高9.62%，增加可采储量341.5kt，对同类型非均质性油藏改善水驱油效果，提高最终采收率具有借鉴意义。     

宽带接入服务器的选择配置和应用

本文主要分析了影响宽带接入服务器性能的各种因素，介绍了如何选择宽带接入服务器，并针对REDBACK公司的SMS1800和UNISPHERE公司的ERX1400两种典型宽带接入服务器说明如何进行配置，为应用宽带接入服务器提供参考。     

再造鼓形膨胀器

介绍了本钢不停产安装再造煤气管道鼓形膨胀器的实践，并对制造、安装方法进行了叙述，特别是在结构上采用了独特的构槽密封焊缝和完整的安装程序，保证了实施的安全。     

Analysis of the cooling capability of steam generators during the loss of residual heat removal system at midloop operation with closed primary system

Loss of residual heat removal system (RHRS) at midloop operation is one of the most significant core damage risk contributor at low power and shutdown conditions. During this kind of transients the reflux-condensation is one of the cooling mechanisms anticipated in the abnormal procedure of loss of RHRS at midloop level. In this sense, several simulations of loss of the RHRS with closed primary system with the TRACE V4.160 code have been performed considering different availability of steam generators. The present study aims to analyze the thermal-hydraulic behavior after the loss of RHRS at midloop conditions with the reflux-condensation as the only cooling mechanism available and to investigate the capability of this cooling mechanism. The simulation results show that one steam generator is sufficient to remove core decay heat of 11 MW obtaining an equilibrium pressure, but the core uncovery depends on the number of steam generators operating. Finally, an analysis of the abnormal procedure and the event trees of the loss of RHRS sequences at midloop operation has been performed taking into account the results obtained in the simulation with TRACE.     

β-hydroxyacyl-coa-dehydrogenase (HADH) activity of unfrozen and frozen—thawed frog (Rana esculenta) legs

The β-hydroxyacyl-CoA-dehydrogenase (HADH) activity of unfrozen and thawed frog legs was investigated. The enzyme was extracted by either immersing frog legs in phosphate buffer 0.1 M, pH 6.0 at 25°C for 15 min or pressing them between trichinoscopy glasses. The enzyme activity was assayed using acetoacetyl-CoA as substrate and measured spectrophotometrically at 340 nm. It was possible by both extraction methods to distinguish between thawed and unfrozen samples although when the juice was obtained by pressing the HADH activity of the dilution was ～ 1.5 times higher than that obtained by immersion. The HADH activity was significantly higher (P≤0·001) in frozen-thawed frogs than in unfrozen legs because during freezing there is a release of HADH. No significative differences were found in the HADH activity in samples frozen in the temperature range -10 to -196°C. HADH activity was not affected by the storage time in crushed ice up to 6 days.     

Using artificial intelligence to model heavy plate mill rolling

This research summary discusses the application of neural networks, evolutionary strategies, and other artificial intelligence techniques in the modeling and optimization of the models used for temperature, rolling force, and torque calculation in heavy plate milling.