Inductor implementation using a canonical number of active and passive elements

There is quite a large number of active simulated inductor realizations in the literature, but all of these presented topologies except the recently proposed inductor simulators have either more than one active component or more than a minimum number of passive components. Two resistors and one capacitor are the required canonical number of passive elements to implement a simulated inductor. In this study, a new topology using a single minus-type modified inverting first-generation current conveyor (MICCI-) as a novel active device and a minimum number of passive elements is proposed. The MICCI- is a voltage gain-variable current conveyor (GVCC). Simulation results and non-ideal voltage and current gains effects for the proposed circuit are given.     

Search for all MCs in networks with unreliable nodes and arcs

A simple method is proposed to search for all minimal cutsets (MCs ) for imperfect networks reliability subject to both arc and node failures under the condition that all of the MCs in the network with perfect nodes are given in advance. The proposed method does not require re-enumeration for all of the MCs for additional node failure consideration. All of the MC candidates found in the proposed algorithm are actual MCs without any need for further verification. This algorithm is more effective than the existing algorithm in which every MC candidate is not verified as a MC. No identical MCs are found using the proposed algorithm, which does not duplicate MCs and is more efficient than the existing methods. Only simple concepts are used to implement the proposed algorithm, which makes it easier to understand and implement. With considering unreliable nodes, the proposed method is also more realistic and valuable for reliability analysis in an existing network. The correctness of the proposed algorithm will be analyzed and proven. One example is used to illustrate how all MCs are generated in a network with arc and node failures solved using the proposed algorithm.     

细微间距器件焊点形态成形建模与预测

基于最小能量原理和焊点形态理论 ,以方形扁平封装器件 (QFP)焊点为例建立了细微间距 (FPT)器件焊点形态成形模型 ,运用有限元方法预测了QFP焊点形态 ,并运用该模型和有限元方法对QFP器件焊点三维形态问题进行了分析。     

Cost minimization for periodic maintenance policy of a system subject to slow degradation

This paper considers a repairable system which undergoes preventive maintenance (PM) periodically and is minimally repaired at each failure. Most preventive maintenance models assume that the system improves at each PM so that the hazard rate is reduced to that of a new system or to some specified level. In this paper, we consider the situation where each PM relieves stress temporarily and hence slows the rate of system degradation, while the hazard rate of the system remains monotonically increasing. The optimal number and period for the periodic PM that minimize the expected cost rate per unit time over an infinite time span are obtained. We also consider the case when the minimal repair cost varies with time. Explicit solutions for the optimal periodic PM are given for the Weibull distribution case.     

Probit Analysis as a Technique for Estimating the Reliability of a Simple System

In this paper the problem of estimating the relation between reliability and stress is considered for a simple system composed of several, say m, identical but independent components. The parameters of the failure probability equation P = H[F _X (x)] are estimated where F _X (x) has the cumulative normal form. The method of analysis used is a modification of probit analysis.     

Extension of some MAP results to transient MAPs and Markovian binary trees

In this work we extend previous results on moment-based characterization and minimal representation of stationary Markovian arrival processes (MAPs) and rational arrival processes (RAPs) to transient Markovian arrival processes (TMAPs) and Markovian binary trees (MBTs).     

Influence of unit operations on the levels of polyacetylenes in minimally processed carrots and parsnips: An industrial trial

Carrots and parsnips are often consumed as minimally processed ready-to-eat convenient foods and contain in minor quantities, bioactive aliphatic C17-polyacetylenes (falcarinol, falcarindiol, falcarindiol-3-acetate). Their retention during minimal processing in an industrial trial was evaluated. Carrot and parsnips were prepared in four different forms (disc cutting, baton cutting, cubing and shredding) and samples were taken in every point of their processing line. The unit operations were: peeling, cutting and washing with chlorinated water and also retention during 7 days storage was evaluated. The results showed that the initial unit operations (mainly peeling) influence the polyacetylene retention. This was attributed to the high polyacetylene content of their peels. In most cases, when washing was performed after cutting, less retention was observed possibly due to leakage during tissue damage occurred in the cutting step. The relatively high retention during storage indicates high plant matrix stability. Comparing the behaviour of polyacetylenes in the two vegetables during storage, the results showed that they were slightly more retained in parsnips than in carrots. Unit operations and especially abrasive peeling might need further optimisation to make them gentler and minimise bioactive losses.     

Minimal quantity lubrication in turning: Effect on tool wear

Industries and researchers are trying to reduce the use of coolant lubricant fluids in metal cutting to obtain safety, environmental and economical benefits. The aim of this research is to determine if the minimal quantity lubrication (MQL) technique in turning gives some advantages in terms of tool wear reduction. This paper reports the results obtained from turning tests and SEM analysis of tools, at two feed rates and two cutting lengths, using MQL on the rake and flank of the tool. The results obtained show that when MQL is applied to the tool rake, tool life is generally no different from dry conditions, but MQL applied to the tool flank can increase tool life.     

基于MATLAB的最大误差双圆弧逼近曲线的算法及实现

分析了不同半径的圆弧与曲率连续单调变化的曲线相切的几何关系,讨论了连续相切圆弧以允差逼近曲线的算法,理论上使得圆弧逼近的段数达到最少,并保证了光滑连接。基于Matlab采用一维搜索和优化相结合的方法进行程序的编制求解节点,算法简单,可靠,数控程序段数少,程序运行更快速高效。     

旋耕机运动参数的优化设计方法

首先分析了旋耕机单位体积功耗数学模型，根据数学模型的特点，提出用广义最小二乘法确定目标函数和用最速下降法优化运动参数，为旋耕机总体参数的优化设计提供了可靠的计算模型。