This paper presents an approach to managing the thermal power plant’s flexible operation based on the steam generation process optimization. A strategy at the process level, as a first step in the operational optimization of the entire power pl...
Realistic appliance power consumption data are essential for developing smart home energy management systems and the foundational algorithms that analyze such data. However, publicly available datasets are scarce and time-consuming to collect. To add...
As society becomes more reliant on Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, state-of-health (SOH) estimation will need to become more accurate and reliable. Therefore, SOH modelling is in the process of shifting from using simple and continuous charge/dischar...
Climate change calls for a paradigm shift in the primary energy generation that comes with new challenges to store and transport energy. A decentralization of energy conversion can only be implemented with novel methods in process engineering. In the...
The relevance of this research lies in the need to develop a scientifically-grounded methodology for designing the optimal profile of the contact frontal surface of an energy-efficient earthmoving machine operating device, which ensures the redistrib...
In this paper, an investigation is presented that demonstrates the application of a new approach for enabling the reduction of liquid slosh by implementing optimized motion profiles over a continuous range of operating speeds. Liquid slosh occurs in...
This paper proposes a framework for generating a battery test profile that accounts for the complex operating conditions of electric vehicles, which is essential for ensuring the durability and safety of the battery system used in these vehicles. Add...
Production profiling technology is an important method for monitoring the dynamics of oil and gas reservoirs which can effectively improve the efficiency of oil recovery. Production profiling is a technique in which a test instrument is lowered from...
This paper proposes a general design method for cams based on the kinematics and dynamics of a mechanical system. According to the actuator’s trajectory, the cam profile is generated in reverse based on the kinematic model of the system. Firstl...
We present a novel convex optimisation model for ship speed profile optimisation under varying environmental conditions, with a fixed schedule for the journey. To demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed method, a combined speed profile optimisation...
The wear condition of steel rails directly affects the safety of railway operations. Line-structured-light visual measurement technology is used for online measurement of rail wear due to its ability to achieve high-precision dynamic measurements. Ho...
In this work a comprehensive analysis of the environmental impact of the operation of a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) using different control strategies is carried out considering the dynamic evolution of some environmental indicators and average...
Cutting tool coolant channels play a pivotal role in machining processes, facilitating the efficient supply of cooling agents to high-stress areas and effective heat dissipation. Achieving optimal cooling at the tool’s cutting-edge is essential...
Proton-Exchange-Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) systems are proving to be a promising solution for decarbonizing various means of transport, especially heavy ones. However, their reliability, availability, performance, durability, safety and operating cos...
This article presents a methodology for the synthesis of horizontal-axis wind turbines operating on the principle of lift. The profile geometry is synthesized using the Vortex–source distribution method following Glauert’s approach. The b...
With increasing emphasis on new soft mobility in urban areas, it becomes more and more important to provide effective speed control measures for vehicular traffic. Among those, the ones based on vehicle vertical deflection, namely vertical traffic ca...
Due to high demand, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) production needs to be efficient, as well as maintaining a high product quality. Quality by design (QbD) via predictive process modeling greatly facilitates process understanding and can be used to adj...
This study attempted to establish an optimal design and perform dynamic analysis for a spring-actuated cam-linkage composite mechanism in a rated 12 kV, 25 kA vacuum circuit breaker (VCB). The optimal design of the VCB mechanism involves two steps: t...
This study addresses the trajectory tracking control challenges of robot manipulators with uncertain dynamics. The aim is to achieve precise and smooth trajectory regulation through a novel composite position predictive control (PPC) scheme that inte...
This paper presents a design of microgrid (MG) with enhanced dynamic performance. Distributed energy resources (DER) are widely used in MGs to match the various load types and profiles. DERs include solar PV cells, wind energy sources, fuel cells, ba...
The main objective of this paper is to develop a dynamic emulator of a proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer (EL) through an equivalent electrical model. Experimental investigations have highlighted the capacitive effect of EL when subjecting t...
Dynamic loads on a vehicle’s running gear generated when driving over uneven roads or surfaces have a destructive effect on its components and, consequently, on the vehicle’s reliability. Special vehicles, especially off-road vehicles, ar...
Electric vehicles (EVs) have the main advantage of using sustainable forms of energy to operate and can be integrated into electrical power grids for better energy management. An essential part of the EV propulsion system is the type of motor used to...
Developing cultural diversity skills is a major ethical challenge for organizations operating within marginalized communities. This study defines cultural intelligence profiles us a two-step approach. In the first step, managers (n = 31) are invited...
We present a Rayleigh-Mie-Raman LIDAR system in operation at Clermont-Ferrand (France) since 2008. The system provides continuous vertical tropospheric profiles of aerosols, cirrus optical properties and water vapour mixing ratio. Located in proximi...
The development of efficient strategies for optimizing and controlling nonlinear bioprocesses remains a significant challenge due to their complex dynamics and sensitivity to operating conditions. This work addresses the problem by proposing a two-st...
The increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is driving the need for more efficient, scalable, and flexible charging infrastructures. Among the most promising solutions are reconfigurable multi-point multi-power (MPMP) charging stations, which...
Conventional dynamic vibration absorbers are physical control devices designed to be coupled to flexible mechanical structures to be protected against undesirable forced vibrations. In this article, an approach to extend the capabilities of forced vi...
A model-based system for real-time monitoring and operational support has been developed for the Composition Adjustment by Sealed argon-bubbling with Oxygen Blowing (CAS-OB) process. The model of the system is based on a previously developed dynamic...
As the dynamicity of the traffic increases, the need for self-network operation becomes more evident. One of the solutions that might bring cost savings to network operators is the dynamic capacity management of large packet flows, especially in the...
This paper presents a day-ahead forecasting approach for discharge profiles of a 0.5 MW battery energy storage system connected to the power grid, utilizing historical daily discharge profiles collected over one year to capture key operational patter...
Many proteins have been found to operate in a complex with various biomolecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, or lipids. Protein complexes can be transient, stable or dynamic and their association is controlled under variable cellul...
The current paper presents a methodology for the derivation of optimal operating strategies for turbo dynamic ventricular assist devices (tVADs). In current clinical practice, tVADs are typically operated at a constant rotational speed, resulting in...
The behavior of structural elements, which is very important in structural engineering, can be determined non-destructively using ambient vibration tests. Composite elements used in structures can be formed by combining elements of different material...
The success of electric vehicles (EVs) depends principally on their energy storage system. Lithium-ion batteries currently feature the ideal properties to fulfil the wide range of prerequisites specific to electric vehicles. Meanwhile, the precise es...
In Poland, a dynamic increase in the share of renewable energy sources in the national energy mix has been observed in recent years. Until now, these were mainly installations used for the needs of single-family houses and large-scale installations u...
This research focuses on the dynamic response analysis of a quadcopter arm without an adapter mounted and with aerodynamic profile adapters mounted to enhance drone performance. Nine different adapters were simulated to assess their impact on the arm...
The integration and control of energy systems for power generation consists of multiple heterogeneous subsystems, such as chemical, electrochemical, and thermal, and contains challenges that arise from the multi-way interactions due to complex dynami...
In this paper, we propose a model predictive control (MPC)-based approach for the speed tracking control of subway trains, specifically designed to handle the complexities of constrained optimization in real-world applications. The control strategy a...
Chemical processes with complex reaction mechanisms generally lead to dynamic models which, while beneficial for predicting and capturing the detailed process behavior, are not readily amenable for direct use in online applications related to process...
Velocity profiles originated by a pump as turbine (PAT) were measured using an ultrasonic doppler velocimetry (UDV). PAT behavior is influenced by the velocity data. The effect of the rotational speed and the associated flow velocity variations were...
Finding the optimal speed profile of an autonomous electric vehicle (AEV) for a given route (eco-driving) can lead to a reduction in energy consumption. This energy reduction is even more noticeable when the regenerative braking (RB) capability of AE...
A newly designed dynamic fluidic sprinkler was tested with different types of nozzles at different operating pressures. Therefore, the aim of this paper was to evaluate the hydraulic performance of a newly designed dynamic fluidic sprinkler. MATLAB R...
State of the art powertrain optimization compares the energy consumption of different powertrain configurations based on simulations with fixed driving cycles. However, this approach might not be applicable to future vehicles, since speed advisory sy...
In rolls manufactured from first bent and then welded sheets of steel, the asymmetric distribution of mass due to the weld seam as well as imperfections of the geometry due to the bending may cause the roll cross-section roundness profiles to deform...
Air conditioning (AC) is an important component of building energy consumption. Reducing building AC energy consumption has attracted significant research interest worldwide. Studies have shown that the AC control behavior of users is a key factor af...
It is essential to establish a digital twin scene, which helps to depict the dynamically changing geographical environment accurately. Digital twins could improve the refined management level of intelligent tunnel construction; however, research on g...
Optimum operation of clutch systems is dictated by their dynamic as well as thermal performance. Both of these aspects are closely related to the interfacial frictional characteristics of the clutch lining material, which also affects the noise, vibr...
To investigate how severe wear at No. 12 turnout frogs in an urban rail transit line operating at speeds over 120 km/h on the dynamic performance of the vehicle, a vehicle–frog coupled dynamic model was established by employing the 2021 version...
The paper provides a methodology for the optimal control of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems used in public buildings, with the purpose of obtaining high comfort and safety standards along with energy efficiency. The combinat...
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