Transformation of semantic knowledge into simulation-based decision support

Simulation is capable to cope with the uncertain and dynamic nature of industrial value chains. However, in-depth system expertise is inevitable for mapping objects and constraints from the real world to a virtual model. This knowledge-intensity leads to long development times of respective projects, which contradicts the need for timely decision support. Since more and more companies use industrial knowledge graphs and ontologies to foster their knowledge management, this paper proposes a framework on how to efficiently derive a simulation model from such semantic knowledge bases. As part of the approach, a novel Simulation Ontology provides a standardized meta-model for hybrid simulations. Its instantiation enables the user to come up with a fully parameterized formal simulation model. Newly developed Mapping Rules facilitate this process by providing guidance on how to turn knowledge from existing ontologies, which describe the system to be simulated, into instances of the Simulation Ontology. The framework is completed by a parsing procedure for an automated transformation of this conceptual model into an executable one. This novel modeling approach makes model development more efficient by reducing its complexity. It is validated in a use case implementation from semiconductor manufacturing, where cross-domain knowledge was required in order to model and simulate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on a global supply chain network.     

Customer entrepreneurship on digital platforms: Challenges and solutions for platform business models

Drawing on the mixed methods of qualitative research and agent‐based simulation, this study examines: (a) how end‐users use digital platforms to become customer–entrepreneurs undertaking commercial activities on platforms; and (b) how platform providers can convert this customer entrepreneurship into a revenue stream. Considering that end‐users have traditionally been defined as passive and uncharged actors in platform business models, an in‐depth understanding of their commercial activities and the viable revenue model to monetize this emerging customer practice is warranted. Our qualitative study reveals that customer–entrepreneurs make substantial use of platform offerings to advertise their products; communicate with end‐consumers; and accept payments. These commercial activities are largely exercised for free on platforms, even though they could otherwise serve as a source of revenue. On this point, our simulation results identify two pricing models achieving the generation of nearly identical revenues over time. First, platform providers may charge both advertising and transaction fees, which maximize the survival of professional customer–entrepreneurs. Second, platform businesses may levy advertising fees only, which maximizes the survival of informal customer–entrepreneurs operating on a micro‐scale and part‐time basis. This study offers theoretical, methodological, and managerial implications for platform studies.     

一种基于多项式的代理保护代理签名体制研究

文章首先分析了张青坡等人中提出的多项式形式的E1Gamal签名体制的安全缺陷,然后基于有限域上多项式的性质,提出了有限域上多项式形式代理保护代理签名方案;新的签名方案中,利用多项式进行签名权利的委托,并由改进的有限域上的多项式形式的E1Gamal签名体制生成代理签名。新方案的安全性基于离散对数的难解性。     

基于SkypeP2P混合模式网络的流量控制技术的研究

Skype是一款基于新一代P2P通讯技术的全球性互联网通讯软件,它通过互联网在全世界范围内向客户提供免费的高质量通话服务,Skype使用了P2P协议混合技术,这是P2P技术发展演化过程的新形式,它结合了集中式和分布式的特点,在网络的周边节点采用集中式,在超级节点之间采用分布式。文章重点通过对Skype混合P2P网络机制的研究,提出了一种针对Skype通讯网络流控阻断的实现方法。     

煤矿管道瓦斯流量计量技术研究

阐述了煤矿管道瓦斯流量计量技术的发展现状,分析了孔板流量计、涡街流量计、皮托管流量计、旋进漩涡流量计、V锥流量计的优缺点;针对瓦斯流量测量准确度受气体中的杂质和瓦斯体积分数变化影响的问题,提出了解决办法;建议煤矿瓦斯抽放管网中的主管、干管、支管采用V锥流量计,汇流管以及各评价单元采用多点采样的插入式流量计;指出煤矿管道瓦斯流量计量应根据不同的现场状况、工况条件及测量需求选择相应的流量计。     

可变频变压器的建模仿真与分析

采用高压直流输电方式连接两个异步电网存在谐波干扰、换相失败、难以实现功率平滑调节、无功功率不能随有功功率传输等问题。文章介绍了可变频变压器的的基本结构及原理,研究了可变频变压器的数学模型及控制模型,给出了可变频变压器传输功率与直流驱动电动机提供的驱动转矩之间的数学关系式,在此基础上采用PSCAD软件搭建了可变频变压器模型并进行了仿真研究。仿真结果表明,可变频变压器可以实现两个异步电网之间的连接并进行功率双向平滑传输,响应速度快;通过转速控制器控制直流驱动电动机的转速可使旋转变压器的转速恒定,以弥补两个电网的频差,维持系统平衡。     

基于BP神经网络的加药控制系统研究

浮选是最重要的选矿方法之一,煤矿浮选工艺自动加药控制问题是影响浮选效果的重要因素;传统加药控制主要是由加药工根据生产经验来控制,为了解决浮选精度低这一问题,文中提出采用BP神经网络作为加药控制系统加药量的预测模型,并采用动量项方法对其进行优化,通过仿真得出动量项法网络和测试样误差曲线,说明带动量项改进的神经网络更容易满足网络精度的要求,并且该方法能够有效地降低误差、减小浪费。     

一种新的无线电高度表原位检测的高度模拟方法

针对目前对高度表进行原位检测的需求,设计了一种新的高度模拟方法;该方法的实现以ARM为核心,通过高度模拟电路产生各种需要的高度电压信号,从而达到高度模拟的目的,并且无需对机载高度表进行拆装,操作简单、快捷、可靠性较高;实验结果表明,这种方法的高度模拟精度较高,具有一定的实用价值和经济效益.     

Response correction techniques for surrogate‐based design optimization of microwave structures

Simulation‐based optimization has become an important design tool in microwave engineering. However, using electromagnetic (EM) solvers in the design process is a challenging task, primarily due to a high‐computational cost of an accurate EM simulation. In this article, we present a review of EM‐based design optimization techniques exploiting response‐corrected physically based low‐fidelity models. The surrogate models created through such a correction can be used to yield a reasonable approximation of the optimal design of the computationally expensive structure under consideration (high‐fidelity model). Several approaches using this idea are reviewed including output space mapping, manifold mapping, adaptive response correction, and shape‐preserving response prediction. A common feature of these methods is that they are easy to implement and computationally efficient. Application examples are provided. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J RF and Microwave CAE, 2012.     

MicroPort: A general simulation platform for seaport container terminals

Seaport container terminals are essential nodes in sea cargo transportation networks. As such, the operational efficiency of container terminals in handling containers passing through them plays a critical role in a globalized world economy. Many models and algorithms have been developed to address various decision problems in container terminals to help improve operational efficiency. These decision support tools are usually used separately for specific purposes. However, the problems they are trying to tackle are often interrelated. Therefore, in this regard, an evaluation tool which can capture as many operational conditions as possible for different decision problems is necessary. This paper introduces a general simulation platform, named MicroPort, which aims to provide an integrated and flexible modeling system for evaluating the operational capability and efficiency of different designs of seaport container terminals. The software structure of MicroPort comprises three programming layers: (1) the Functions layer; (2) the Applications layer; and (3) the Extensions layer. Different layers are bound by Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Basic functions built in the Functions layer support the Applications layer in which major operation processes can be modeled by an agent-based method. External modules and decision support tools in the Extensions layer then use APIs to adjust the system to produce suitable simulation models for specific purposes.