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Probabilistic Engineering Analysis And Design Under Time-Dependent Uncertainty, Zhen Hu
Probabilistic Engineering Analysis And Design Under Time-Dependent Uncertainty, Zhen Hu
Doctoral Dissertations
"Time-dependent uncertainties, such as time-variant stochastic loadings and random deterioration of material properties, are inherent in engineering applications. Not considering these uncertainties in the design process may result in catastrophic failures after the designed products are put into operation. Although significant progress has been made in probabilistic engineering design, quantifying and mitigating the effects of time-dependent uncertainty is still challenging. This dissertation aims to help build high reliability into products under time-dependent uncertainty by addressing two research issues. The first one is to efficiently and accurately predict the time-dependent reliability while the second one is to effectively design the time-dependent …
Optimization In Microgrid Design And Energy Management, Tu Anh Nguyen
Optimization In Microgrid Design And Energy Management, Tu Anh Nguyen
Doctoral Dissertations
"The dissertation is composed of three papers, which cover microgrid systems performance characterization, optimal sizing for energy storage system and stochastic optimization of microgrid operation. In the first paper, a complete Photovoltaic-Vanadium Redox Battery (VRB) microgrid is characterized holistically. The analysis is based on a prototype system installation deployed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, USA. In the second paper, the optimal sizing of power and energy ratings for a VRB system in isolated and grid-connected microgrids is proposed. An analytical method is developed to solve the problem based on a per-day cost model in which the operating cost is obtained …
An Analysis Of Burn Cut Pull Optimization Through Varying Relief Hole Depths, Michael Robert Allen
An Analysis Of Burn Cut Pull Optimization Through Varying Relief Hole Depths, Michael Robert Allen
Masters Theses
"In underground blasting, the pull of the initial cut is the limiting factor for the success of the rest of the round. By improving the pull of the first cut, a critical step is made towards improving the entire round. This project attempted to optimize a burn cut's effective pull by varying the depths of the relief holes in the burn, and then analyzing the results. In testing, relief holes were drilled to depths both shorter and longer than that of the cut's charged holes. The overall objective was to consistently achieve greater pull than in a standard burn, using …