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Expanding Engineering And Technology Opportunities To Students In The Border Region Through International Collaboration, Jesus A. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Immanuel Edinbarough, Adriana Rios-Santiago, Anabel Pineda-Briseno

Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering Faculty Publications

Expanding Engineering and Technology Opportunities to Students in the Border Region through International Collaboration

For some years now, our Department of Engineering Technology of the XXXX, has collaborated with Universities across the southern border to carry out different activities such as undergraduate research, collaborative course-based projects, and senior design projects. We have observed how students benefit from being exposed to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

We now expand this form of work to a higher-level research collaboration where students and faculty from four different institutions participate. Two institutions of higher education in Mexico and a University and a Community …

Smart Environments For Assisted Living: A Multidisciplinary Collaboration In Engineering And Architecture Education, Adriana Rios-Santiago, Anabel Pineda-Briseno, Jesus A. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Uriel Saul Huerta

Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering Faculty Publications

This paper presents a description of a collaborative project based on the integration of technology development in the built environment for assisted living. The multidisciplinary collaboration is developed as a cooperative commitment to provide support for cross-border, collective projects. It was initiated as a project-based learning setting between undergraduate engineering students, and four years later the program shifted to include undergraduate architecture students and engineering master’s students. The learning experience opens the gate to a completely new collaborative setting, yet to be established, independent from its predecessor setting of project-based learning, focusing now towards an interdisciplinarity setting in cross-border collaboration. …

Application Of Mounting Personal Pid Voc Sensors To Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems To Aid First Responders, Cheri Marcham

Publications

Small Unmanned Aerial Systems in Emergency Response

• Current sUAS Uses
• Search and rescue
• Thermal imaging
• Evaluating structural stability
• Spread of wildfires
• Storm damage

Multi-Rate Simulation Based On Explicit-Implicit Hybrid Integration, Bingda Zhang, Chen Ming, Wang Xiao, Lanyu Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: A multi-rate simulation method based on explicit-implicit hybrid integration algorithm for the grid-connected photovoltaic system which included power electronic devices with a variety of switching frequency was put forward. Inductances and capacitances were used to divide the grid-connected photovoltaic system into subsystems. A multi-rate interface was put forward to satisfy the request of real time. The stability criterion of the multi-rate simulation algorithm was put forward. FPGA was used as a platform to build the digital grid-connected photovoltaic system. The hardware in loop test for DC/DC and DC/AC converter controllers was conducted on this platform to verify the accuracy …

Reachable Set Modeling Approach For Autonomous Vehicle's Dynamic Conflict Control, Cao Kai, Xiufang Liu, Yang Xu, Shen Peng

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the problem of active safety control modeling for autonomous vehicles, a combined method using the formal modeling and the dynamic non-cooperative game theory was proposed for discussing a control strategy of trajectory tracking and collision avoidance under dynamic conflict condition between autonomous vehicles. And it was proposed to divide the system control into three modes: trajectory tracking, collision avoidance and switching between trajectory tracking and collision avoidance. Taking into account the complexity as a hybrid systems and the existence of the trajectory tracking error for autonomous vehicle, a modeling approach based on reachable set was proposed for …

Weighted Online Estimation Of Soc Based On Adaptive Battery Model, Haohao Sun, Tinglong Pan, Dinghui Wu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the problem that the traditional lithium battery model has poor adaptive ability in SOC estimation and the local estimation accuracy of the single SOC estimation algorithm is low, online identification of model parameters with Multi-Innovation Stochastic Gradient algorithm and method of weighted online estimation of SOC was proposed. The results of lithium-ion battery model parameters online identification updated in real time, realizing lithium-ion battery model adaptive. Aiming at the estimation of SOC, a method of weighted online estimation method based on the PI (proportion and integral) regulator's OCV combined with Ah (an integral method) was proposed. Weights …

Multi-Variable Modeling Research For Main-Steam Temperature Of Power Station Boiler Based On Improved Differential Evolution Algorithm, Li Qin, Zhang Hao, Daogang Peng, Yibo Guo, Nianlong Wang, Yuzhen Sun

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: By analyzing the factors which affected the main-steam temperature, a multi-variable model was introduced to overcome the bad result of single variable cascade control. An improved differential evolution algorithm was proposed including mutation strategies random selection, crossover ratio and mutation ratio adaptive adjustment, which was used for closed-loop identification of main-steam multi-variable transfer function model. The principle and method how to obtain valid identification data from power plant distributed control system history database was introduced, and the data from some 1 000 MW coal-fired power plant was used to identify and verify the main-steam temperature multi-variable model, …

Study On Visual Function Of Human Computer Interaction In Parachuting Simulator, Han Liang, Gong Xuan, Jiangyun Wang, Yanghua Du

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The parachuting training system consists of software and hardware, to simulate the parachute training through head mounted display and operating equipment, combined with system modeling, kinematic computation, visual display and expert evaluation. Principle methods of head mounted display with human-computer interactive function and exploitation of Vega Prime inventive exploration on the information collection of viewpoint are conducted. It provides a real time training environment through the configuration of environmental effects, scene control, collision detection and driving information.

Stability Of Electrically Conducting Fluid Flow In Channel Under Magnetic Field, Dong Shuai, Lishuai Liu, Xuemin Ye

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The stability of conducting fluid flow in a channel under a vertical magnetic field was simulated by non-normal modal stability analysis. The perfect conductivity assumption of the channel wall was employed in the model, and its effect on the stability problem was considered. The results show that when the Hartmann number Ha is larger than 9, the two opposite Hartmann boundary layers are essentially independent of each other; however, when the Hartmann number Ha is smaller than 9, there are still residual interactions between the two opposite Hartmann boundary layers, which has influences on the stability of the flow. …

Research On Wavelength Routing Algorithm Based On Multi-Service In Satellite Optical Networks, Qingli Liu, Junfei Yao, Zhiguo Liu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: An optical wavelength routing algorithm for satellite networks based on multi-service was proposed, in order to solve the problem of low utilization rate of wavelengths, slow convergence and low efficiency of satellite optical networks. In this algorithm, it divided the area of the satellite network and updated the link in the area to improve the convergence speed of algorithm. Different services were assigned different wavelength sets to satisfy requirement of different service. According to the initial link weight, which included wavelength remain number and transmission delay, it changed link weight dynamically to achieve network load balancing and rational use …

Performance Analysis On Multiuser Untrusted Amplify-And-Forward Relay Networks, Deng Dan, Zhou Wen

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The effect of the untrusted relaying node was investigated on the secrecy outage probability (SOP) of amplify-and-forward (AF) relay networks in the presence of direct links and multiple users. In the considered system, the best user was selected according a certain criterion. It transmitted signals to the destination node with the aid of the untrusted relaying node. To reduce the useful information leakage, three selection criteria were proposed based on the channel state information of the direct and/or relaying link. The closed-form analytical SOP and the corresponding asymptotic expressions were derived. Computer simulation was conducted to validate the theoretical …

Forecasting Of Short-Term Power Load Of Secrpso-Svm Based On Data-Driven, Hairong Sun, Bixia Xie, Tian Yao, Zhuoqun Li

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: For the parameter selection of support vector machine in modeling, a particle swarm optimization algorithm based on second-order oscillation and repulsion factor was proposed to optimize the parameter of SVM. The algorithm employed the nonlinear decreasing weight to balance the global and local search ability. Second-order oscillation factor could maintain the population diversity. The repulsion factor was introduced to make the swarm even distribution in search space, which could avoid local optimum. For the complex characteristics of nonlinearity, time-varying and multifactorial of electric power load, a support vector machine forecasting model based on data was proposed, and the influence …

Modeling And Simulation Of Mooring Force Prediction Based On Improved Ga-Bp Network, Shifeng Li, Zhanzhi Qiu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: According to the mooring security and early warning control requirement of the large open sea terminal, a ship mooring force prediction model based on genetic algorithm and BP network was studied. Environmental dynamic factors were considered and a model structure was determined by a weight statistics method; the learning method was improved by individual parent information and contemporary individual local gradient information; according to the improved model, a ship mooring force prediction method of the open sea terminal was proposed. The simulation results show that the performance of the prediction model has improved in the iteration number, …

Intensity Analysis And Fatigue Life Simulation For Connecting Bolt Of Shearer Machine Body, Zhiyong Hao, Yaolong Lei, Mao Jun, Yuan Zhi

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To obtain the cutting load spectrum of themachine body connecting bolt, the method of merging unknown quantities and multi calculation combined with the test experiments of shear mechanical properties was used to solve the overdetermined equations of shearer left haulage unit spatial mechanical model The cutting load spectrum of the machine body connecting bolt was taken to run PSD analysis, and the rainflow counting method was used to script the load spectrum. The frequency domain characteristics and time domain continuation characteristics were therefore obtained. The static analysis and fatigue life simulation analysis combined with the bolt load …

Application Of Weighted Dynamic Svdd In Nonlinear Process Monitoring, Yanhong Xie, Chengao Sun, Li Yuan

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Due to the complexity of the chemical process, the data are often characterized by dynamics and correlation between sequences. Traditional support vector data description (SVDD) methods are difficult to guarantee real-time monitoring online. A Weighted-Dynamic-SVDD (WDSVDD) method was proposed to monitor fault in real time online. The dynamic method was introduced, and the correlation between the data was considered. The weighted information was used to highlight the useful information. The model was established by using SVDD method, and the online real-time fault monitoring was realized. The method not only overcomes the adverse effect of non-Gaussian and nonlinearity, but …

Research On One-Cycle Controlled Bi-Directional Dc-Dc Converter Based On Switch Capacitor Network, Chen Lei, Tinglong Pan, Yanxia Shen, Dinghui Wu, Zhicheng Ji

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: According to the switch capacitor network working characteristics of discharging in series, charging in parallel, a high ratio bidirectional DC-DC converter based on switch capacitor network was proposed. In order to improve the converter's ability of resist input voltage disturbance and dynamic response speed, an improved method was focused on which combined the advantage of one-cycle control and the output voltage feedback compensation control, which could realize inhibition the input voltage perturbation in one cycle and improve the converter's resistance ability of load disturbance. The operating principle and control characteristics of the new converter were analyzed. The improved one-cycle …

Simulation On Waste Heat And Water Recovery System Of Flue Gas In Plant Boiler, Jinping Wang, Deng Yu, Bin Li, Zhu Rui

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To further improve economy of power plant, the waste heat and water recovery system was put forward. The mathematical model of the gas cooler was established, and the simulation model of this system was built. This simulation model was integrated into the simulation system of a 350mw heating unit, and the simulation experiment was carried out. The influences caused by the introduction of the flue gas waste heat and water recovery system to thermal power unit were analyzed. The dynamic characteristics of the flue gas waste heat and water recovery system based on the valve perturbation experiments were …

Modeling And Simulation For Inter-Harmonics Of Double Pwm Ac Speed Control System For Port Bridge Crane, Wenhuan Yang, Dirui Yang, Ronggao Li

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: When the total capacity of double PWM reversible speed control system in distribution network accounts for a larger proportion of power grid capacity, the power quality pollution, or even voltage flicker is generated by interharmonics of double PWM system. Therefore the stable operation of the power grid is affected. Based on the studies on bridge crane system in Shanghai Deep water Port area, a mathematical model of multi-quadrant double PWM reversible speed control system was established. In accordance with the operating characteristics of motor, the inter-harmonic currents, injected into grid were simulated at different speeds respectively in the power …

Modeling And Simulation Of Power Communication Networking Based On Quality Of Service, Xueyi Zhang, Juhui Gu, Meiqin Zhou

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: For the complex network topology and channel time-varying characteristics of power line carrier communication in low voltage distribution grid, there is a phenomenon of slow convergence and stagnation when solving the routing problem with traditional ant colony algorithm. The algorithm used is easy to fall into premature and local optimization. An automatic networking algorithm based on transmission delay and the load factor of the evaluation factors was proposed and a genetic algorithm was joined at a later stage. The optimal solution was obtained by using the improved crossover operators, and the convergence of optimal algorithm solution was accelerated by …

Virginia Digital Shipbuilding Program (Vdsp): Building An Agile Modern Workforce To Improve Performance In The Shipbuilding And Ship Repair Industry, Joseph Peter Kosteczko, Katherine Smith, Jessica Johnson, Rafael Diaz

VMASC Publications

Industry 4.0 is the latest stage in the Industrial Revolution and is reflected in the digital transformation and use of emergent technologies including the Internet of Things, Big Data, Robotic automation of processes, 3D printing and additive manufacturing, drones and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the manufacturing industry. The implementation of these technologies in the Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Industry is currently in a nascent stage. Considering this, there is huge potential to increase cost savings, decrease production timelines, and drive down inefficiencies in Lifecyle management of ships. However, the implementation of these Industry 4.0 technologies is hindered by a noticeable …