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Electromagnetically Propelled Garage Door, Connor Seifert

Honors Theses

Garage door systems are loud and energy inefficient given their many contact points and need for continual maintenance. Most garage door systems use a loud, bulky electric motor to pull the garage door up and down using a chain. To reduce noise and energy loss due to friction from the electric motor and chain, electromagnetic forces used in Electromagnetic Suspension (EMS) trains were researched and adapted to a garage door system. The electromagnetically propelled garage door (EPGD) system was designed and validated using SOLIDWORKS and ANSYS simulation with significantly less contact points due to non-contact electromagnetic propulsion (EMP). The design …

Investigation On The Effect Of Binders On The Performance Of Si-Based Anodes Of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Christopher Rohen

Honors Theses

For the production of lithium-ion batteries with the different binders, a few things must be considered. The process of production has several steps. First is the preparation of the slurry with the composition of 70/10/20, 70% active material, 10% carbon black and 20% selected binder. Then, the bar coating of the slurry into a copper sheet is required. After drying in the oven, the sample in the cooper sheet, a few holes on the sample are made and the half-cell assembly. Lastly, the cell is assembled and its subject of rigorous testing to determine performance and stability; A few of …

Design And Implementation Of A Hybrid Solver On Cpu And Gpu Multi-Target Machines, Lin Ma, Xuesong Zhang, Xinlin Lei, Tie Bao

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The traditional parallel solving methods for the ordinary differential equations mainly include the task-oriented parallelism and the method-oriented parallelism. However, these two solving algorithms have serious shortcomings, which can only use CPU resource or just design for the homogeneous form of ODE(ordinary differential equations) clusters. By using RIDC(revisionist integral deferred correction) algorithm, a hybrid solver based on CPU and GPU multi-target machine is designed, which solves the differential equation system based on the pipeline form. Meanwhile, the parallel calculation within a single equation group and between the different equation groups is realized, which can give full play to the …

Design And Development Of A Simulation System For Scheduling In Cloud Manufacturing Based On Microservice Architecture, Yongkui Liu, Ming Zeng, Lin Zhang, Jinwei Guo, Siyang Yuan, Yaoyao Ping

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In view of the lack of the low coupling and highly extensible cloud manufacturing scheduling simulation system, that leads to inconvenience of the performance test on scheduling algorithms, a scalable cloud manufacturing scheduling model with the scheduling goal of the minimization of cost and completion time and the maximization of quality of service is proposed. A micro-service architecture based cloud manufacturing scheduling simulation system is designed and developed, which realizes the functions of system management, resource management, task management and simulation management, and has the characteristics of flexible autonomy, stability and scalability. The simulation system facilitates the …

Image Reconstruction Of Electrical Capacitance Tomography Based On Convolutional Neural Network And Finite Element Simulation, Lifeng Zhang, Huiren Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the issues related to the mixed hybrid telemetry, track and command(TT&C) resource, including multiple attributes, large differences in preferences and scheduling conflicts when resources are limited in joint scheduling, on the basis of the description method in the single system TT&C network scheduling research, the characteristics of the hybrid TT&C task requirements are analyzed and the standardized description of the hybrid TT&C resource scheduling task requirements is provided. With the goal of maximizing the return value of TT&C scheduling, a hybrid resource joint scheduling model is established. A solution strategy based on an improved genetic …

Indoor Positioning Algorithm Based On Xgboost Prediction And Elastic Net Error Compensation, Xiaofei Kang, Xuan Zeng, Wei Qiao

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the multi-depot half-open vehicle routing problem and consideringthe soft time window constraints and vehicle speed changes, an optimization model with the goal of maximizing average customer satisfaction, shortest distribution distance and minimum distribution cost is established and a two-stage solution algorithm is designed. The self-adaptive grid density method and neighborhood crowding density method are used to maintain the external archives and to select the global optimal particles, and the convergence of the multi-objective particle swarm optimization (MOPSO) and the diversity of the later population can be improved to obtain the initial feasible solution. The initial feasible …

Feature Matching Algorithm Based On Optimal Geometric Constraints And Ransac, Xiaojuan Ning, Jieru Li, Fan Gao, Yinghui Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to solve the problem that it's hard to reconcile the quality and computational efficiency of feature point matching. The initial matching for the extracted feature points is implemented through k-nearest neighbor (KNN) algorithm. According to the characteristics of equal length and same slope of the connecting line between matching points, the optimal geometric constraint is constructed based on the statistical sorting strategy to eliminate the obvious matching errors. Then random sample consensus (RANSAC) algorithm is utilized for further filtering to ensure the accuracy of the feature matching point pairs. Experimental results show that the method can obtain …

Motion Simulation And Performance Analysis Of 2d Variable Stiffness Snake-Like Robot, Yanqin Long, Guifang Qiao, Guangming Song, Ying Zhang, Linlin Cheng

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Mutual interference of vehicular laser radar causes serious performance reduction of target detection and tracking. From spatial, time and modulation frequency, various possible interference of lidars of pulse and frequency modulated continuous wave method in road environments are studied by simulation. The possibility of the interference is calculated, the features and performance reduction of the interference are analyzed. For the possible interference, using a method of pseudo random noise code to modulate the output amplitude of the continuous wave laser can effectively reduce the probability of interference and ensure the reliable operation of lidar in road environments.

Optimization Of Dynamic Post-Disaster Emergency Distribution Network Under Perspective Of Rescue Efficiency, Xinyu Gao, Jing Ni

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the emergency rescue, a dynamic directed rescue network is established with the dynamic changes of the location, demand, and affected population of disaster site, and a mathematical model is constructed with the maximum rescue efficiency. A data envelope analysis model is applied to evaluate the efficiency of each rescue route segment. An efficiency-based dynamic routing model is established to transform the dynamic routes into the multi-stage static routes through the time slice division. An improved hybrid greedy-ant colony optimization algorithm is designed to solve the model, and the proposed algorithm is compared with the genetic algorithm, particle …

Idea Of Infinitesimal Method-Introduced Hybrid Tt&C Resources Joint Scheduling, Naiyang Xue, Dan Ding, Hongmin Wang, Yile Fan, Zhongqian Liu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the study on the motion performance of a two-dimensional variable stiffness snake-robot, a Simulink/Adams co-simulation model is established, and the effects of the damping coefficient, the stiffness parameters and the angular frequency of the variable stiffness actuator on the motion energy consumption are analyzed. To realize the synchronous control of joint trajectory and stiffness, a motion controller based on two-layer CPG is proposed. The results show that the damping coefficient can effectively reduce the proportion of starting energy consumption of the variable stiffness snake-like robot, and the ratio of starting energy consumption increases with the stiffness parameter …

Research On Multi-Depot Half-Open Vehicle Routing Problem With Time-Varying Speed, Kaiqing Zhang, Qichun Ji

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Based on the analysis of operation concept and its elements, this paper proposes a framework of operation effectiveness simulation evaluation under the guidance of operation concept. Based on this framework, the basic idea of operation effectiveness simulation evaluation index construction under the guidance of operation concept is put forward. The specific methods of operation task modeling based on description, operation activity modeling based on decomposition, and operation effectiveness index selection based on effect are studied. The operation effectiveness simulation evaluation index system is constructed by taking the ground assault unit mountain key point capture and attack operation task guided …

Continuous Simulation Technology For Multi-State Evolution Of Urban Road Traffic, Qinglu Ma, Lin Zhang, Xinxin Yuan, Fengjie Liu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Arming at the decreased positioning accuracy caused by the environment dynamic change of indoor positioning system, an error compensation algorithm based on XGBoost fusion elastic net is proposed. XGBoost positioning model is used to make a preliminary prediction on the target position. When the indoor environment changes, the elastic net algorithm is used to construct an error compensation model to correct the positioning error of XGBoost positioning model. The experimental results show that when only 15% of the fingerprint database samples need to be updated, the positioning accuracy of the proposed algorithm is controlled in 0.73m at the 80% …

Simulation On Critical Conditions Of Delay Diffusion In Scale-Free Logistics Network, Hongguang Yao, Huihui Xiao, Hang Zhang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the critical condition of delay diffusion in scale-free logistics network, a susceptible-infected-susceptible(SIS) model based on the density of delay nodes is established by mean field theory, and the critical value is solved. By designing the delay diffusion simulation system in logistics network, a virtual network with scale-free attribute is generated, and the critical condition is verified by simulation. The results show that there are a few key nodes with high value in scale-free logistics network. Once these nodes have service obstades, compared with other nodes, it will lead to a larger range of delay and faster …

Efficacy Of Social Media Analysis As A Service (Smas) For Crisis Events, Rohit Kumar Khattar

Theses and Dissertations

Social media data can be collected and analyzed during and after crisis events to aid in disaster relief efforts. Setting up a system to perform this analysis is associated with various technical challenges. This thesis presents the design and implementation of a social media analysis as a service system. This system is hosted on cloud infrastructure and allows for on demand collection, processing, and delivery of social media data via an intuitive web interface. The service model and cloud infrastructure allow the system to be highly scalable and produce near real time analysis data. A cost evaluation of the system …

The Impacts Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Airport Demand Forecasts And Critical Aircraft For Commercial Service Airports Serving Southwest Michigan, Matthew Wietstock

Honors Theses

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered the aviation industry and the nature of how airports predict their future use. This paper conducts a new analysis of the various prediction methods regarding airport demand forecasting using the commercial service airports serving Southwest Michigan. Primarily, the methods researched include time-series analysis using regressions, market-share analysis, and an examination of socio-economic factors. While no one method prevails over the other, the market-share analysis has proven to be the most realistic predictor in three of the four airports analyzed, with time-series analysis predicting the other. A thorough analysis of these forecasting methods can help …

Subdivision Site Design In Antwerp Township, Alec Denbraber

Honors Theses

Design and development of a subdivision on an empty plot of land off Red Arrow Highway in Antwerp Township, MI.

Subdivision Site Design In Antwerp Township, Peyton Smith

Honors Theses

Design and development of a subdivision on an empty plot of land off Red Arrow Highway in Antwerp Township, MI.

Comparison Of Bio-Mass To Bio-Oil Reactor Systems: Direct Conversion Vs. Companion Coal Gasification, Luci Evans

Honors Theses

The purpose of this project was to define, design, and optimize the economic feasibility of the production of bio-oil from a direct conversion of biomass to bio-oil using fast pyrolysis and a secondary side reaction of the production of a syngas from coal gasification. In the end, a combined process of these two was created to show the new strengths and more efficient options to produce a desired product within a budget. The main objectives of this project were to research the economic feasibility of the biomass and bio-oil industry, obtain a market survey, design two process flow diagrams showing …

Cost Efficient 3d Printed Mold For Thermoforming, Julianna Buck

Honors Theses

Traditional machined thermoforming molds are extremely expensive to produce. For small business owners who will have a very low volume of production this is not always a viable solution. To counteract this, the 3D thermoforming mold team strives to create a detailed manuscript complete with all the necessary information on how to produce a quality thermoforming mold through 3D printing. This manual will include information on producing a mold with parameters such as time to 3D print, type of printing materials, a cost analysis of producing the mold, and pre- and post-processing of the mold in preparation for production. The …

Thermal & Efficiency Analysis For A High-Speed Gearbox, Austin Owen

Honors Theses

The aim of this project was to design and build a test stand to validate a thermal model of a high-speed gearbox developed by Western Michigan University’s (WMU) Center for Advanced Vehicle Design and Simulation (CAViDS) consortium. At the completion of this project, the experimental results measured from tests will be compared to those from a Siemens Amesim model of the same gearbox. For these tests, an electric inverter/motor/gearbox package was connected to an intermediate transmission for the purpose of output speed matching to an electric dynamometer. This dynamometer applied a load to the motor/gearbox to replicate its designed running …

Roundabout Design At Clare Ave And Us 127, Clare, Mi, Elise Olson

Honors Theses

For our senior design project, we conducted an intersection improvement in Clare Michigan. On the north end of Clare at the interchange of US-127 and Clare Avenue, the Michigan Department of Transportation has been working with the Clare County Road Commission in an effort to redo this interchange. The ideal interchange will be a roundabout that includes the entrance and exit ramps of NB US-127, NB and SB Clare Ave, and Colonville Road. With the assistance of AutoCAD, PTV Vistro, and Microsoft Project, our team conducted a full roundabout design and park & ride redesign. Our team then developed an …

Use Of Insar In Linear Discontinuous Ground Deformation Generation Analysis: Case Study Of A Mine In Poland, Bartosz Apanowicz

Journal of Sustainable Mining

Linear Discontinuous Ground Deformations are defined as fissures and steps, as well as structural forms composed of them. They occur on the surface as a result of underground mining. Knowledge of LDGDs has been acquired through field observations which are subsequently described in the scientific publication. Records of LDGDs are made by using the classic surveying method. The paper reviews the created LDGDs in the years 2015–2019 in one of the mines of the USCB. The analysis covers the velocity of subsidence as a result of underground mining and the values of horizontal strains determined according to the Knothe-Budryk theory. …

Optimizing The Self-Healing Efficiency Of Hydrogel Encapsulated Bacteria In Concrete, Ricardo Hungria

LSU Master's Theses

Calcium carbonate precipitation through microbial means is a promising pathway for concrete self-healing technologies, mainly for its microcrack sealing attributes. The main goal of this project was to study and optimize the crack healing efficiency of hydrogel encapsulated bacteria in concrete. To achieve this purpose, Bacillus pseudiformus was implemented as the bacteria strain at a concentration of 10⁸ cells/ml. This bacterium strain along with yeast extract was combined along with three different mineral precursors corresponding to magnesium acetate, calcium lactate, and sodium lactate. All these three precursors were evaluated at two concentrations (67.76 mM/l and 75 mM/l). For each …

Protocol For An Ehub As An Systemic Intervention For Homeless Shelter Staff And Resident Psychosocial And Behavioral Needs, Celeste Sangiorgio, Cory Crane, Cassandra Berbery, Caroline Easton

Frameless

Homeless shelter performance is presently operationalized as shelter success in linking homeless individuals to housing; however, there is a cluster of individuals with co-occurring serious mental health issues who engage in chronic and episodic re-entry into homeless shelters. Persistent and chronically mentally ill individuals who re-enter shelters increase demands on staff, who are inadequately trained to de- escalate, manage their internal distress, and connect these homeless residents to appropriate services. This protocol outlines an alternative intervention mechanism for shelters that targets a key, untreated pathway where staff and resident symptoms and skills are linked to shelter performance. We propose that …

Real-Time Illumination Capture And Rendering On Mobile Devices, Snehal Padhye, James A. Ferwerda

Frameless

We present our efforts to develop methods for rendering 3D objects on mobile devices using real-world dynamic illumination from the user’s environment. To achieve this, we use the front and back cameras on the mobile device to estimate the light distribution in the environment in real time. We then create a dynamic illumination map and render the object at interactive rates in a browser on the device using a web-based graphics API. This project achieves one of the goals of our related work on realistic visualization of virtual objects: to make virtual objects appear to be situated within the scene …

Mixed Reality Prototype Device Showcase: Using Smart Glasses To Enhance Language Access, Aaron Parker, Connor Switenky, Roshan Mathew, Wendy Dannels

Frameless

While the use of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters and real-time captioning significantly increases deaf individuals’ ability to participate in a wide variety of functions, there are some limitations. The major problem is that current ways of providing communication and information access to deaf people require them to split their attention between the visual focus of the specific content and the interpreter/captioning display. At any given point in time, deaf people are forced to decide what explanation to miss with subsequent effects on topic comprehension and perceptions of the interaction and environments.

Novel 360-Degree Camera, Ian Gauger, Andrew Kurtz, Zakariya Niazi

Frameless

Circle Optics is developing novel technology for low-parallax, real time, panoramic image capture using an integrated array of multiple adjacent polygonal-edged cameras. This technology can be optimized and deployed for a variety of markets, including cinematic VR. Circle Optics’ existing prototype, Hydra Alpha, will be demonstrated.

Warehouse And Logistics: Smart Picking With Vuzix Smart Glasses, Elise Hemink

Frameless

Vuzix is an industry leader in augmented reality (AR) technology. We provide innovative products to an array of industries, a few being defense, security, enterprise, and consumers. Our AR technology provides a perfect balance of engagement in the digital and real worlds thanks to their innovative optics, AI apps and 5G capability.

Creating A Virtual Reality Experience In Service To A Non-Profit Agency, Frank Deese, Susan Lakin, Isabelle Anderson

Frameless

In the summer of 2018, RIT Professors Susan Lakin and Frank Deese discussed with the principal officers of the Society for the Protection and Care of Children (SPCC) in Rochester how the new technology of Virtual Reality might be used to not only impart information to viewers, but generate empathy for those receiving services from the organization as well as those performing those services. Their ultimate goal was to create an experience that could be viewed with VR headsets at fundraising events and on a website using low-cost Google Cardboard.

Exploring The Psychological Consequences Of Distances In Virtual Reality, Gary D. Jacobs

Frameless

This presentation will examine common concepts of traveling between formalized spaces inside virtual reality (VR) experiences.

The common method for traveling in virtual reality is to click on an area or trigger and be transported to that location. These “teleportations”, however, remove the notion of distances from our virtual worlds. This is akin to a magic wand that eliminates the consequences of travel in VR. Often heralded as a boon for the virtual worlds we can create, wherein we can travel to far away lands without lag in time and without effort on the part of the participant. We posit …