Bicriteria scheduling of a material handling robot in an m-machine cell to minimize the energy consumption of the robot and the cycle time

This study considers a flowshop type production system consisting of m machines. A material handling robot transports the parts between the machines and loads and unloads the machines. We consider the sequencing of the robot moves and determining the speeds of these moves simultaneously. These decisions affect both the robot’s energy consumption and the production speed of the system. In this study, these two objectives are considered simultaneously. We propose a second order cone programming formulation to find Pareto efficient solutions. We also develop a heuristic algorithm that finds a set of approximate Pareto efficient solutions. The conic formulation can find robot schedules for small cells with less number of machines in reasonable computation times. Our heuristic algorithm can generate a large set of approximate Pareto efficient solutions in a very short computational time. Proposed solution approaches help the decision-maker to achieve the best trade-off between the throughput of a cell and the energy efficiency of a material handling robot.     

Hybrid function projective synchronization of chaotic systems with uncertain time-varying parameters via Fourier series expansion

In this paper, the hybrid function projective synchronization (HFPS) of different chaotic systems with uncertain periodically time-varying parameters is carried out by Fourier series expansion and adaptive bounding technique. Fourier series expansion is used to deal with uncertain periodically time-varying parameters. Adaptive bounding technique is used to compensate the bound of truncation errors. Using the Lyapunov stability theory, an adaptive control law and six parameter updating laws are constructed to make the states of two different chaotic systems asymptotically synchronized. The control strategy does not need to know the parameters thoroughly if the time-varying parameters are periodical functions. Finally, in order to verify the effectiveness of the proposed scheme, the HFPS between Lorenz system and Chen system is completed successfully by using this scheme.     

Thermal expansion of molybdenum in the range 1500–2800 K by a transient interferometric technique

The linear thermal expansion of molybdenum has been measured in the temperature range 1500–2800 K by means of a transient (subsecond) interferometric technique. The molybdenum selected for these measurements was the Standard Reference Material SRM 781 (a high-temperature enthalpy and heat capacity standard). The results are expressed by the relation where T is in K and l ₀ is the specimen length at 20°C. The maximum error in the reported values of thermal expansion is estimated to be about 1% at 2000 K and not more than 2% at 2800 K.Paper presented at the Ninth Symposium on Thermophysical Properties, June 24–27, 1985, Boulder, Colorado, U.S.A.     

Thermal expansion of Pyros from 20 to 1273 K

Pyros, which is a Ni-base alloy (82% Ni, 8% Cr, 4% W, 3% Mn, and 3% Fe), has been used extensively in France since 1926 as a temperature sensor and as a reference material for thermal expansion measurements. In this paper we present recent data on the expansion and expansivity of Pyros from 20 to 1273 K. Expansivity results, obtained by taking the derivative of a cubic-spline polynomial fitting performed to the L/L experimental data, show that Pyros is a stable material in the 20 to 1273 K temperature range. Furthermore, since the expansivity values are similar to those of steels, Pyros should be of special interest to laboratories which are concerned with expansion measurements on steels. Therefore, we suggest that Pyros be considered as a suitable reference material for thermal expansion measurements on steels, and until more accurate results are obtained, we propose our results as reference data between 20 and 1273 K.Paper presented at the Ninth Symposium on Thermophysical Properties, June 24–27, 1985, Boulder, Colorado, U.S.A.     

逆向工程中带孔洞的曲面对象三角剖分法研究

在分析现有的一些三角剖分方法的基础上，提出一种新的基于边界扩展的3D三角剖分方法，该方法首先采用一种空间栅格装点法来进行初始点云数据精简；再构造种子三角形，通过连接已剖分网格区域的边界边与最优扩展点来形成三角形网格从而向外扩展。该法可以对带有内孔等其他非凸壳的复杂曲面对象点云直接进行三角剖分，无需人工分区。实际应用表明采用该法可以快速、有效地从三维数据点集建立几何模型。     

Pathways to eliminate carbon emissions via renewable energy investments at higher education institutions

Higher education institutions are among the many public and private sector entities that have committed to long-term sustainability goals in response to the threat of climate change. A key challenge for these institutions is establishing a commitment to make targeted investments in renewable energy technologies in support of emissions reduction goals. Such strategies require a vision to simultaneously coordinate strategic investments in renewable energy technologies with tactical operational decisions to achieve the desired benefits. In this paper, we formulate and solve a least-cost renewable energy capacity investment planning model to determine pathways to achieve emissions reduction strategies. Specifically, we apply our model to Rutgers University to evaluate its target of 100 % carbon neutrality. Using these insights, we share recommendations on how these strategies can be executed. This research serves as a springboard for administrators to assess and deploy their emissions reduction strategies, while ensuring system and financial constraints are satisfied.     

变薄拉伸工艺中凹模锥角的计算机模拟优化

在分析了变薄拉伸工艺应力性质的基础上 ,应用有限元模拟软件定量地分析了凹模锥角对拉伸工艺的影响 ,并给出了凹模锥角的合理范围 ,从而为优化模具设计 ,合理制定工艺提供了可靠的参考依据     

石墨化率不同的自焙炭块的热膨胀

采用精密垂直拉杆膨胀仪在１４～１０００℃范围内测量了具有不同石墨化率的自焙炭块的相对热伸长量，并由此获得了热线膨胀系数α。结果表明：石墨化率一定时，α值在较低温度下随温度升高而增加，在较高温度下，α值随温度变化不明显；恒温时，石墨化率越高，α值越低。讨论了单位热应力下的弹性模量概念     

中频炉酸性炉衬使用寿命的探讨

通过对炉衬材料的选择,作用机理及影响石英砂炉衬材料寿命的相关因素的阐述,说明了SD-T-A石英砂干振料可提高中频炉酸性炉衬使用寿命的原因.     

20CrNiMo牙轮牙爪锻造缺陷对力学性能的影响

KX-250三牙轮钻头上的牙轮牙爪可选用20CrNiMo钢锻造,但20CrNiMo牙轮牙爪在锻造过程中产生的缺陷严重影响产品的力学性能.为此对20CrNiMo牙轮牙爪进行质量跟踪,并对试样进行了力学性能的测试.结果表明：当锻造产生了白点和过热缺陷时,牙轮牙爪的力学性能明显下降,尤其是塑性指标和冲击韧度降低明显.为了防止这些缺陷的产生,还提出了一些对策,以提高牙轮牙爪的力学性能.