具有区间峰值的曲面伸缩因子及其实验

为了改进参数曲面自由变形方法,构造了一种新的伸缩因子函数,它不仅具有以往文献所引入的伸缩因子的特性,还可以在区域上达到峰值,从而克服现有的伸缩因子仅在一点达到峰值的不足。使用新的伸缩因子去作用待变形的曲面方程,从而使曲面发生形变,通过交互改变控制参数来控制曲面的形状,使其能够更好地表示一些实体的外型。实验表明,该方法数学背景简单,易于控制,重复使用可获得丰富的变形效果。适用于几何造型、计算机动画、CAD/CAM等领域。     

铁路机车检修计划生成系统的研究

基于模糊理论分析了机车在运行过程中的多种影响因子对机车磨损的影响,对机车检修周期的基本影响因子J、走行公里相关因素Z以及动态因素D进行了深入研究,引入机车当量公里的数学模型,制定出合理的检修计划,建立了铁路机车检修计划生成系统.该系统为机车检修周期提供了合理的依据,大大提高了机车在运行中的经济效益.     

基于元胞自动机的股票价格宏观变化的研究

为了研究股票价格在宏观上的变化趋势以及产生这些变化的主要因素.提出了一种新的基于元胞自动机的模型分析股票价格宏观变化,构建了新的股票价格变化规则以及新的股票交易量的变化模型,假设了两大类影响股票价格宏观变化趋势的肉素,同时也细化了股票交易量的函数.模拟了当影响因素都利好,影响因素都利空以及影响因素利好利空交替出现的情况下,股票价格在宏观上的变化情况.仿真结果在一定程度上模拟了股票价格的宏观变化情况和股票价格变化的波动壤集性,说明了假设的两大类因素的合理性以及演化模型的正确性.     

一种含影响力因子的自适应C均值算法

含影响力因子的硬聚类算法(HCMef)在对多于两类规模不均的样本进行聚类时,影响力因子指数对聚类结果影响很大,取值不当会引起类消失.影响力因子指数在0附近穷举,并利用影响力因子指数较大时类规模会在较少训练次数内消失的现象,降低计算量.提出了含影响力因子的自适应C均值聚类策略(AHCMef),并介绍了两阶段聚类方法,进一步提高聚类成功率和执行效率.结果显示,最佳影响力因子指数出现在成功聚类时的较大值附近,聚类效果从该点起随影响力因子指数的减小而降低.对HCMef算法应用于多类规模不均样本情况时,影响力因子指数的选取具有指导意义.     

引入趋近律的功率因数校正滑模控制仿真研究

提出一种引入趋近律的滑模变结构控制(SMVSC)方法来实现有源功率因数校正(APFC),减少电流的谐波成分.SMVSC是一种解决非线性时变系统(如APFC系统)问题的良好办法,但是实际应用中SMVSC的"抖振"现象问题必须要解决好.引入趋近律来削弱APFC系统在滑模控制中的"抖振"现象,并且依此推导出了控制APFC系统中的功率开关的PWM占空比.采用Matlab平台进行仿真验证控制策略控制APFC电路几乎得到单位功率因数,同时超调减小、响应时间缩短.     

A method for diagnosis of current faults in antenna arrays using neural networks

A method for detection of faulty elements in antenna arrays from far‐field radiation pattern is presented. The proposed technique finds variation of current from correct values in the faulty elements. A step wise approach is proposed to determine magnitude and phase of current excitation and location of faulty element using neural networks. The results with radial basis function neural network and probabilistic neural network are compared. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J RF and Microwave CAE, 2009.     

Entrepreneurial acquisitions,open innovation and UK high growth SMEs

This paper examines the dynamics of entrepreneurial acquisitions undertaken by UK high growth small and medium enterprises (SMEs). While entrepreneurial acquisitions are increasingly deployed by SMEs, little is known about their antecedents, motivational drivers and organisational outcomes. Drawing on detailed case study evidence from Scotland, the key factor found to be driving these acquisitions was the desire to augment and exploit technological complementarities between the acquiring and acquired firms. Acquisition can therefore be conceptualised as an advanced stage of the outside-in ‘open innovation’ strategies proactively used within these innovative SMEs. Firms executing this strategy typically have an acute propensity for risk, a desire for close customer engagement, effective business models and strong external orientation. The work suggests that greater attention should be paid within M&A theory to the dynamics of these types of smaller scale entrepreneurial acquisitions.     

In-situ synthesis of TiO2 nanostructures on Ti foil for enhanced and stable photocatalytic performance

TiO_2 nanostructures with strong interfacial adhesion and diverse morphologies have been in-situ grown on Ti foil substrate through a multiple-step method based on conventional plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO) technology, hydrothermal reaction and ion exchange process. The PEO process is critical to the formation of TiO_2 seeding layer for the nucleation of Na_2Ti_3O_7 and H_2Ti_3O_7 mediates that are strongly attached to the Ti foil. An ion exchange reaction can finally lead to the formation of H_2Ti_3O_7 nanostructures with diverse morphologies and the calcination process can turn the H_2Ti_3O_7 nanostructures into TiO_2 nanostructures with enhanced crystallinity. The morphology of the TiO_2 nanostructures including nanoparticles(NP), nanowhiskers(NWK), nanowires(NW) and nanosheets(NS) can be easily tailored by controlling the NaOH concentration and reaction time during hydrothermal process. The morphology, composition and optical properties of TiO_2 photocatalysts were analyzed using scanning electron microscope(SEM), X-ray diffraction(XRD), photoluminescence(PL) spectroscopy and UV–vis absorption spectrum. Photocatalytic tests indicate that the TiO_2 nanosheets calcined at 500?C show good crystallization and the best capability of decomposing organic pollutants. The decoration of Ag cocatalyst can further improve the photocatalytic performance of the TiO_2 nanosheets as a result of the enhanced charger separation efficiency. Cyclic photocatalytic test using TiO_2 nanostructures grown on Ti foil substrate demonstrates the superior stability in the photodegradation of organic pollutant, suggesting the promising potential of in-situ growth technology for industrial application.     

Direct numerical simulations for assessment of gas-solid drag models in two-dimensional random arrays of particles

The momentum exchange between the phases plays a vital role in modelling of gas–solid flows and it is mathematically described by drag models. However, no consensus exists on which drag model gives the most accurate prediction of the drag force, and, despite the increase in available computing power, the same drag models are used in two-dimensional and three-dimensional simulations. In this study, direct numerical simulations of gas flow through multiple random configurations of static monodisperse particles are performed. The variations of solid volume fraction and particle Reynolds number are in the ranges of 0.05–0.4 and 13.7–136.9, respectively. The drag force exerted on particles is calculated and properly averaged. Based on the simulation results, thirteen drag models are compared and correction factors are introduced using the stochastic gradient descent algorithm. The correction factors provide a simple adjustment for the models to be used in 2D modelling.