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.     

Predictive models for emission of hydrogen powered car using various artificial intelligent tools

This paper investigates the use of artificial intelligent models as virtual sensors to predict relevant emissions such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, unburnt hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen for a hydrogen powered car. The virtual sensors are developed by means of application of various Artificial Intelligent (AI) models namely; AI software built at the University of Tasmania, back-propagation neural networks with Levenberg–Marquardt algorithm, and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems. These predictions are based on the study of qualitative and quantitative effects of engine process parameters such as mass airflow, engine speed, air-to-fuel ratio, exhaust gas temperature and engine power on the harmful exhaust gas emissions. All AI models show good predictive capability in estimating the emissions. However, excellent accuracy is achieved when using back-propagation neural networks with Levenberg–Marquardt algorithm in estimating emissions for various hydrogen engine operating conditions with the predicted values less than 6% of percentage average root mean square error.     

P(VDF-TrFE) copolymer acoustic emission sensors

Acoustic emission (AE) sensors have been fabricated using polarized polyvinylidene fluoride/trifluoroethylene (P(VDF-TrFE)) piezoelectric copolymer films. The acoustic and electromechanical properties of the copolymers have been determined using the ultrasonic immersion technique and the resonance technique, respectively. The P(VDF-TrFE) AE sensors have been calibrated according to the ASTM standard and evaluated for potential application in the detection of AE in glass fiber reinforced polypropylene (GFPP). A ceramic AE sensor also has been fabricated using lead zirconate titanate (PZT) 7A piezoelectric ceramic and its sensitivity and performance are reported as well. The copolymer sensors do not show resonance peaks of the ceramic sensor and have adequate sensitivity. They can reproduce AE signals accurately without giving artifacts and have potential use in commercial AE systems.     

铝电解槽热平衡测试计算中的几点问题

由于缺乏正规的标准，铝电解槽能量平衡测试中存在着一些概念混淆、计算方法和公式错误的情况，应引起测试工作者的注意，在测试计算前应认真制订方案，多查一些参考资料，核实所用公式、数据，避免发生失误。同时对于类似计算，由于计算机的应用，应尽可能采取精确算法。没必要采取一些非常粗糙的近似算法和经验值。     

辐射的低剂量生物效应及分子流行病学研究现状

对低剂量辐射效应研究中的主要问题，诸如线性无阈假设、辐射致癌危险评价、辐射致癌机理以及辐射旁效应进行了综述，并概要介绍了分子流行病学在辐射效应研究中的应用及其研究现状。     

环境氡气辐射规律及防治研究

氡对人体的辐射伤害占人体所受到的全部环境辐射的55%以上。氡气会导致肺癌、白血病、皮肤癌及其它呼吸道病变的产生。本文在国内外相近课题研究基础上,采用仪器测量及理论分析相结合的方法,对全国各地多种地质构造取样的数据进行分析处理,总结了地壳中放射性元素的分布规律及大气中氡的来源。文章着重从岩石、土壤、地下(热)水、矿山及室内几个方面讨论了氡浓度的影响因素及分布规律。最后提出了室内氡气防治方法及降氡措施,以便更好地进行放射性环境评价以避免氡对人体的危害。     

Backscattered electron imaging of the undersurface of resin-embedded cells by field-emission scanning electron microscopy

In this study backscattered electron (BSE) imaging was used to display cellular structures stained with heavy metals within an unstained resin by atomic number contrast in successively deeper layers. Balb/c 3T3 fibroblasts were cultured on either 13-mm discs of plastic Thermanox, commercially pure titanium or steel. The cells were fixed, stained and embedded in resin and the disc removed. The resin block containing the cells was sputter coated and examined in a field-emission scanning electron microscope. The technique allowed for the direct visualization of the cell undersurface and immediately overlying areas of cytoplasm through the surrounding embedding resin, with good resolution and contrast to a significant depth of about 2 μm, without the requirement for cutting sections. The fixation protocol was optimized in order to increase heavy metal staining for maximal backscattered electron production. The operation of the microscope was optimized to maximize the number of backscattered electrons produced and to minimize the spot size. BSE images were collected over a wide range of accelerating voltages (keV), from low values to high values to give ‘sections' of information from increasing depths within the sample. At 3–4 keV only structures a very short distance into the material were observed, essentially the areas of cell attachment to the removed substrate. At higher accelerating voltages information on cell morphology, including in particular stress fibres and cell nuclei, where heavy metals were intensely bound became more evident. The technique allowed stepwise ‘sectional’ information to be acquired. The technique should be useful for studies on cell morphology, cycle and adhesion with greater resolution than can be obtained with any light-microscope-based system.     

3G网络基站电磁环境影响分析

通过资料收集、理论预测、数据监测与分析,讨论了辽宁某市3G网络基站中典型基站的电磁环境。结果表明,理论预测与实际监测结果差距不大,各典型基站的电磁辐射功率密度均低于国家标准限值8μW/cm2,对该地区的电磁环境影响不大。对保护环境提出了相应的对策措施.     

美国火电厂烟气排放限值及控制技术

美国火电厂烟气排放限值及控制技术在过去的37年内不断发展进步.受限制的排放物越来越多,而且对每种污染物的限值日益严格.总结了当今美国使用的排放限值及控制技术,并展望了未来的排放限值及潜在的排放控制技术.