On using peak amplitude and rise time for AE source characterization

Acoustic Emission (AE) signals, which are electrical version of acoustic emissions, are usually analysed using a set of signal parameters. The major objective of signal analysis is to study the characteristics of the sources of emissions. Peak amplitude(P _a ) and rise time(R _t ) are two such parameters used for source characterization. In this paper, we theoretically investigate the efficiency ofP _a andR _t to classify and characterize AE sources by modelling the input stress pulse and transducer. Analytical expressions obtained forP _a andR _t clearly indicate their use and efficiency for source characterization. It is believed that these results may be of use to investigators in areas like control systems and signal processing also     

Lyapunov‐stable discrete‐time model reference adaptive control

Discrete‐time model reference adaptive control (MRAC) is considered with both least squares and projection algorithm parameter identification. For both cases complete Lyapunov proofs are given for stability and convergence. The results extend the approach of Johansson (Int. J. Control 1989; 50 (3):859–869) to include Lyapunov stability for MRAC when the normalized projection algorithm is used for parameter identification. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

纳米ZnO薄膜制备及液态源掺杂

用真空蒸发法在玻璃和单晶硅片 (10 0 )上制备Zn薄膜 ,然后对Zn薄膜进行氧化、热处理获得纳米ZnO薄膜。对在硅片上制备的Zn薄膜一次性进行高温掺杂、氧化获得纳米ZnO∶P和ZnO∶B薄膜。研究不同氧化、掺杂温度和时间对薄膜结构、电学性能的影响。结果表明 :氧化温度和时间对ZnO薄膜结构影响较大 ,液态源掺P可明显改善纳米ZnO薄膜的导电性能、结构特性和化学组分     

Approximate feedback linearization of discrete-time non-linear systems using virtual input direct design

The design of feedback-linearization and poles-placement controllers for discrete-time non-linear plants, using Input/Output/State measurements only, is typically addressed via indirect design. In this paper we propose the use of a new technique, based on a Virtual Input Direct Design (VID²) approach. The main feature of such a technique is to reduce the control design problem into a standard non-linear mapping approximation problem, without calling for the preliminary construction of an appropriate model of the plant. As compared with the existing methods, the new one requires less computational effort, while taking full advantage of the non-linear approximation software tools already available. In this paper, the new method is described, a simple theoretical analysis is given, and some numerical examples are presented.     

A novel method of suppressing the inrush current of transformers by using a series‐connected voltage‐source PWM converter

This paper proposes a novel method of suppressing the inrush current of transformers. A small‐rated voltage‐source PWM converter is connected in series to the transformers through a matching transformer. As the connected PWM converter serves as a resistor for the source current, no inrush phenomena occurs. The required rating of the PWM converter, which serves as the damping resistor for the inrush phenomena, is 1/400 that of the main transformers in single‐phase circuits. In three‐phase circuits, it is 1/900. The basic principle of the proposed method is discussed. Digital computer simulation is implemented to confirm the validity and excellent practicability of the proposed method using the PSCAD/EMTDC. A prototype experimental model is constructed and tested. The experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method can perfectly suppress the inrush phenomena. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Electr Eng Jpn, 157(4): 56–65, 2006; Published online in Wiley InterScience ( www.interscience.wiley.com ). DOI 10.1002/eej.20174     

A novel robust current control approach using adaptive line enhancer for three‐phase current‐source active power filter

An effective system control method is presented for applying a three‐phase current‐source PWM converter with a deadbeat controller to active power filters (APFs). In the shunt‐type configuration, the APF is controlled such that the current drawn by the APF from the utility is equal to the current harmonics and reactive current required for the load. To attain the time‐optimal response of the APF supply current, a two‐dimensional deadbeat control scheme is applied to APF current control. Furthermore, in order to cancel both the delay in the two‐dimensional deadbeat control scheme and the delay in DSP control strategy, an Adaptive Line Enhancer (ALE) is introduced in order to predict the desired value three sampling periods ahead. ALE has another function of bringing robustness to the deadbeat control system. Due to the ALE, settling time is made short in a transient state. On the other hand, total harmonic distortion (THD) of source currents can be minimized compared to the case where ideal identification of the controlled system can be made. The experimental results obtained from the DSP‐based APF are also reported. The compensating ability of this APF is very high in accuracy and responsiveness although the modulation frequency is rather low. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Electr Eng Jpn, 150(1): 50–61, 2005; Published online in Wiley InterScience ( www.interscience.wiley.com ). DOI 10.1002/eej.20014     

Rapid determination of chlorophylls in vegetable oils by laser-based fluorometry

The presence of chlorophylls in vegetable oils is considered undesirable due to their adverse effects on oxidative deterioration, bleachability and hydrogenation. The usual methods for determination of chlorophylls in vegetable oils are absorption spectrophotometry, fluorometry and liquid chromatography using fluorescence detectors. This paper outlines a fluorometric method using a laser as the excitation source. The chlorophylls in crude palm oil, rapeseed oil, soya bean oil and olive oil were determined directly by laser-based fluorometry using (a) a helium-neon laser (632-8 nm, 5 mW) as the excitation source and an optical-multichannel analyser (OMA) with an intensified diode array as the detector, and (b) a helium-neon laser and a photomultiplier tube as the detector. The method is especially suitable for the detection of chlorophylls in crude palm oil since no pre-extraction step is required. The levels of chlorophylls measured in vegetable oils using the laser technique was also compared against values obtained by conventional spectrophotometric methods. The simplicity and rapid quantification of laser based fluorometry suggest that this technique can be readily applied to the detection or a wide variety of fluorescing species in vegetable oils.     

EFFECT OF THE RATIO Th/U ON TL DATING ACCURACY

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微波电子回旋共振等离子体技术及其应用

微波电子回旋共振等离子体是淀积薄膜、微细加工和材料表面改性的一种重要手段。由于这种等离子体电离水平高,化学活性好,可以用来实现基片上薄膜的室温化学气相淀积和反应离子刻蚀,因此对于微电子学、光电子学和薄膜传感器件的发展,这种等离子体会具有重要的意义。此外,采用微波电子回旋共振等离子体原理,没有灯丝的离子源可以提高离子源的使用寿命,可以增加离子束的束流密度。可以确信,微波电子回旋共振等离子体的发展,将把离子源技术提高到一个新的水平。显然,这必将对材料表面改性工艺,包括离子注入掺杂等工艺的发展发挥作用。自从1985年以来,为了得到大容积等离子体而发展了微波电子回旋共振多磁极等离子体,这些技术在薄膜技术、微细加工以及材料表面改性中的应用前景是乐观的。我们将在本文中,介绍微波电子回旋共振等离子体的原理及其应用。     

室温脉冲螺旋Wiggler磁体和大电流脉冲电源的研究

本文研究了适用于自由电子激光的室温脉冲螺旋Ｗｉｇｇｌｅｒ磁体，对其设计构思、磁场特性和设计参数进行了分析和计算．作者在文中还研究并设计了螺旋Ｗｉｇｇｌｅｒ磁体的大电流宽脉冲供电电源；分析了脉冲电流的时间特性对产生自由电子激光的影响程度．