Welding current and arc voltage control in a GMAW process using ARMarkov based MPC

A predictive functional controller based on ARMarkov model structure has been designed to control welding current and arc voltage in a GMAW process. The closed loop system performance is investigated through computer simulations and is compared by those achieved from implementing two commonly used controllers i.e. PI and feedback linearization based PID. The local stability of the closed loop system is analyzed in the presence of uncertainties in the linearized model of the process as well as the control parameters. Finally it is shown that the proposed controller performs like a PI controller along with a pre-filter compensator.     

一种分布式多通道微弱电流采集系统的设计

针对多种应用环境下微弱电流信号采集的特殊性,介绍了一种分布式多通道微弱电流采集系统,基于"以数据为中心"的分布式结构,将系统逻辑分层为电流采集节点、数据存储与处理节点及人机界面等功能模块.其中,电流采集节点采用单片智能结构,易于实现信号的本地数字化及传输;数据存储与处理节点负责各采集节点数据流的收集、处理及封装.针对多...     

Medial axis computation for planar free-form shapes

We present a simple, efficient, and stable method for computing—with any desired precision—the medial axis of simply connected planar domains. The domain boundaries are assumed to be given as polynomial spline curves. Our approach combines known results from the field of geometric approximation theory with a new algorithm from the field of computational geometry. Challenging steps are (1) the approximation of the boundary spline such that the medial axis is geometrically stable, and (2) the efficient decomposition of the domain into base cases where the medial axis can be computed directly and exactly. We solve these problems via spiral biarc approximation and a randomized divide & conquer algorithm.     

Fully discrete potential-based finite element methods for a transient eddy current problem

Fully discrete potential-based finite element methods called methods are used to solve a transient eddy current problem in a three-dimensional convex bounded polyhedron. Using methods, fully discrete coupled and decoupled numerical schemes are developed. The existence and uniqueness of solutions for these schemes together with the energy-norm error estimates are provided. To verify the validity of both schemes, some computer simulations are performed for the model from TEAM Workshop Problem 7. This work was supported by Postech BSRI Research Fund-2009, National Basic Research Program of China (2008CB425701), NSFC under the grant 10671025 and the Key Project of Chinese Ministry of Education (No. 107018).     

System supports for protocol and application adaptation in vertical handoffs

In overlay networks, the network characteristics before and after a vertical handoff would be drastically different. Consequently, in this paper, we propose an end‐to‐end based scheme to support protocol and application adaptation in vertical handoffs. First, we proposed a Vertical‐handoff Aware TCP, called VA‐TCP. VA‐TCP can identify the packet losses caused by vertical handoffs. If segments losses are due to vertical handoffs, VA‐TCP only retransmits the missing segments but does not invoke the congestion control procedure. Moreover, VA‐TCP dynamically estimates the bandwidth and round‐trip time in a new network. Based on the estimated bandwidth and round‐trip time, VA‐TCP adjusts its parameters to respond to the new network environment. Second, during a vertical handoff, applications also need to be adapted accordingly. Therefore, we design a programming interface that allows applications to be notified upon and adapt to changing network environments. To support our interface, we utilize the signal mechanism to achieve kernel‐to‐user notification. Nevertheless, signals cannot carry information. Thus, we implement the shared memory mechanism between applications and the kernel to facilitate parameters exchange. Finally, we also provide a handoff‐aware CPU scheduler so that tasks that are interested in the vertical‐handoff event are given preference over other processes to attain a prompt response for new network conditions. We have implemented a prototype system on the Linux kernel 2.6. From the experimental results, our proposed protocol and application adaptation mechanisms are shown to effectively improve the performance of TCP and applications during vertical handoffs. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A model of the behavior of the limiting current oxygen sensors

A physical model describing the I(V) characteristics of planar limiting current oxygen sensors based in an ion-conducting electrolyte is presented. The model focuses on the minimization of the electrochemical potential and the diffusion across a porous layer covering the measuring electrode. The proposed model describes three key phenomena in the response of the sensors: the influence of the polarization resistance on the slope of I(V), the linearity between the limiting current and the diffusivity of the porous layer and a low non-zero current at zero polarization.     

改进的形态学骨架提取算法

针对由传统最大圆盘骨架提取算法提取出的骨架连通性差且无法保持一致的单像素宽度问题,提出一种改进的形态学骨架提取算法。将连通性保持与形态学运算相结合,在收缩目标提取骨架的过程中通过引入虚拟骨架点实现骨架曲线连通性保持,而单像素宽度细化及伪分支剔除等后处理过程的引入则进一步提高骨架描述目标形状及拓扑特征的能力。相关仿真研究证明了该算法的有效性。     

基于三端口双向DC/DC 储能变流器的电流内环控制策略研究

多端口双向DC/DC储能变流器是一种进行能量控制变换的电力电子装置,是一种新型前沿技术,在以风力发电、光伏发电、燃料电池发电多能互补的智能微电网系统以及电动汽车能量管理控制系统中有着良好发展前景。系统主拓扑结构是以三端口双向DC/DC变换器作为储能装置,分别连接负载端、超级电容器和蓄电池,所组成的电动汽车充放电能量管理系统。通过对三端口双向DC/DC 储能变流器的控制策略的深入研究,采用状态空间法和波特图的形式来研究电流内环控制策略,实现储能装置在发电系统及电动汽车能量管理系统中的稳定应用,改善电能的利用效率。     

基于电涡流传感器的车辆超速检测研究

车辆超速行驶是引发交通事故的重要因素。本文以单车道为例,在公路上相距一段距离埋设两个电涡流传感器,当汽车通过电涡流传感器时,产生脉冲信号,通过单片机编程对信号进行实时处理,最终得到汽车的行驶速度。实验表明,此方法可有效检测和记录各路段超速行驶的车辆,最终达到让驾驶员自觉遵纪守法、遵章驾驶和降低交通事故发生率,提高安全和畅通行车能力的目的。     

Towards inverse modeling of turbidity currents: The inverse lock-exchange problem

A new approach is introduced for turbidite modeling, leveraging the potential of computational fluid dynamics methods to simulate the flow processes that led to turbidite formation. The practical use of numerical flow simulation for the purpose of turbidite modeling so far is hindered by the need to specify parameters and initial flow conditions that are a priori unknown. The present study proposes a method to determine optimal simulation parameters via an automated optimization process. An iterative procedure matches deposit predictions from successive flow simulations against available localized reference data, as in practice may be obtained from well logs, and aims at convergence towards the best-fit scenario. The final result is a prediction of the entire deposit thickness and local grain size distribution. The optimization strategy is based on a derivative-free, surrogate-based technique. Direct numerical simulations are performed to compute the flow dynamics. A proof of concept is successfully conducted for the simple test case of a two-dimensional lock-exchange turbidity current. The optimization approach is demonstrated to accurately retrieve the initial conditions used in a reference calculation.