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Influence Of Salts On The Photocatalytic Degradation Of Formic Acid In Wastewater, Azzah Nazihah Che Abdul Rahim, Shotaro Yamada, Haruki Bonkohara, Tsuyoshi Imai, Yung-Tse Hung, Izumi Kumakiri

Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Publications

Conventional wastewater treatment technologies have difficulties in feasibly removing persistent organics. The photocatalytic oxidation of these contaminants offers an economical and environmentally friendly solution. In this study, TiO2 membranes and Ag/TiO2 membranes were prepared and used for the decomposition of dissolved formic acid in wastewater. The photochemical deposition of silver on a TiO2 membrane improved the decomposition rate. The rate doubled by depositing ca. 2.5 mg of Ag per 1 g of TiO2. The influence of salinity on formic acid decomposition was studied. The presence of inorganic salts reduced the treatment performance of the TiO2 membranes to half. Ag/TiO2 membranes …

Impact Of Voids And Backfill On Seismic Wave Velocity-Preliminary Results, Zarina Mukhamedyarova, Fidelis Suorineni, Temirlan Aldubay, Gylym Sapinov

Journal of Sustainable Mining

In this study, laboratory experiments were conducted on discrete physical models that mimic mining effects to better understand the impact of continuous changes in mining environments on seismic wave velocities. The discrete physical models are represented by concrete and granite cubic samples of different sizes with holes of different diameters filled and unfilled with cemented sand backfill of different cement-sand content ratios. The hole diameters range from 0 to 150 mm in block sizes ranging from 150 mm to 450 mm in increments of 75 mm. The increasing hole size mimics increasing extraction in the mine with time. Cemented sand …

Contribution Rate Calculation Method To System-Of-Systems Based On Interval-Valued Intuitionistic Fuzzy Number Anp, Zejian Ding, Songtao Sun, Zhiwen He, Fei Liu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Contribution rate to system-of-systems (CRSoS) is mainly used to measure the contribution of an equipment to system of systems (SoS) in system construction. In order to solve some problems in the calculation of CRSoS, a multi-level equipment indicator architecture of "task-ability-indicator- equipment" is proposed. At the same time, considering the characteristics of the equipment indicator architecture, ANP (analytic network process) and IVIFN (interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy number), a IVIF-ANP calculation method is proposed to obtain more accurate CRSoS. Experiments show that this method can not only solve the problem of the calculation formula of CRSoS, but also obtain more …

Simulation And Effectiveness Evaluation System For Joint Delivery Mission Planning Of Airlift Fleets, Guochen Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Airlift fleet plays an important role in modern war. Compared with other countries such as the USA and Russia, China's airlift fleet still has obvious shortcomings and deficiencies. To analysis and optimize the future fleet alternatives, a software tool is established with the modules of model construction and management, scenarios editing, mission planning, simulation deduction, effectiveness analysis. This tool mainly focuses on the interactive relationship between the transport aircraft and cargo, airport and so on, as well as the cooperative relationship of different types of aircraft, which can realize the functions of automatic generation of loading schemes, automatic planning …

Research On Key Technology Of Uavs Autonomous Landing Based On Relative Precise Point Position, Guohua Kang, Teng Zhao, Yao Fu, Weizheng Xu, Jianyu Wei, Yuhuan Qiu, Junfeng Wu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In complex sea conditions with wind and waves, the relative motion between unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) requiring autonomous landing and ships is highly uncertain. In order to improve the accuracy of relative positioning and control during autonomous landing, and to ensure the safety and reliability of autonomous landing, a relative precise point positioning (RPPP) technique based on differential tropospheric error is proposed. The technology only relies on data link and carrier satellite positioning receiver to eliminate the same error of satellite positioning in the same environment and obtain accurate relative positioning. The combination of proportional navigation and linear quadratic …

Robust Optimal Configuration Of Pv-Energy Storage In Industrial Parks Considering The Uncertainty Of Photovoltaics, Guiting Xue, Boya Shan, Ti Wang, Xiao Wang, Wei Xing, Weiqing Sun

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Research on using rooftop resources in industrial parks to develop photovoltaic projects and reasonable configuration of energy storage will help improve the park's energy economy. To obtain the optimal PV-storage configuration scheme, an industrial park with three types of load demand, namely, cold, heat and electricity, is selected, and a robust optimization allocation model of park PV-storage is established with optimal operating profit as the objective function, considering the increased cost of power purchase caused by the PV uncertainty. The model uses the box uncertainty set in robust optimization for PV intensity, and linearizes the model using pairwise …

Evacuation Model Considering The Restricted View Of The Sign, Yinghua Song, Zheqian Zhang, Feizhou Huo, Danhui Fang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to study the influence of restricted vision on the process of pedestrian evacuation, a cellular automata model of pedestrian evacuation under restricted vision is established. In the model, the evacuation space is divided into three different areas according to the field of view radius, pedestrians have different ways of moving in different areas. Different income parameters are defined to calculate the pedestrian movement income matrix and determine the target position of the pedestrian in the next time step. An evacuation scene is established to simulate the initial density of different pedestrians, the change of the field of …

Simulation Of O2o Platform Transaction Considering The Constituted Information, Wen Zheng, Ke Shi, Jingyi Zhu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In the transactions concluded with the help of APP, the information intervenes into the transaction process in the form of constituted information. The constituted information is classified into three degrees in a two-sided market. By introducing the three degrees of the constituted information: information acceptance (IA), information diversity (ID) and information loss (IL), the Swarm Class Library and the interactive Agents are designed to construct a systematic O2O (online to offline)platform transaction model, which encapsulates the Consumer/Seller/PlatformAgents. The constituted information acts as the systematic conditions of invoking and judging, and the graphical user interface (GUI) outputs the …

Multi-Uav Trajectory Planning Based On Adaptive Segmented Potential Field Method, Guangjian Tian, Jiyang Dai, Jin Ying, Ning Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To solve the problems that the traditional artificial potential field method is prone to fall into the local extreme value, target unreachability and excessive curvature of the planned trajectory curvature in the application of UAV trajectory planning, on the basis of the layered potential field method, a method of adding a second local attractive field at the target point and an attractive set composed of the target attractive field is proposed. This method overcomes the defects of unreachable targets and easy falling into local extremes. In addition, a piecewise function is introduced into the original layered potential field method, …

Nonlinear System Identification Based On Combined Signal Sources, Tian Zheng, Feng Li, Naibao He, Ya Gu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the interference of noise in the nonlinear system, the identification modeling method of the neuro-fuzzy Hammerstein output error nonlinear system is considered. The combined signal sources are used to realize the parameter identification separation of the linear block and the nonlinear block. The correlation analysis method and the recursive least square identification method based on auxiliary model technique are derived to estimate the parameters of dynamic linear block and nonlinear block, which can effectively suppress the interference of system output noise. Compared with least square algorithm, polynomial model and multi-innovation method, the simulation results demonstrate that the …

A Real-Time Ultrasound Simulation Platform Using Ray Tracing And Its Integration With Virtual Reality, Bo Peng, Qiang Wang, Ruibing Qing, Lixue Yin, Jingfeng Jiang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to further improve the efficacy of ultrasound training and reduce the cost. An ultrasound training system that is integrated with a VR environment is developed. The main contribution of this study is to incorporate the Ray-tracing based ultrasound image simulation approach into a virtual reality environment, taking advantage of immersive VR experience for medical ultrasound training. The simulated ultrasound images obtained by the proposed method are then compared to images that are simulated using a generative adversarial network (GAN) technique and Field II ultrasound simulator. The data show that the ultrasound simulator can produce high-quality simulated …

A Two-Layer Network Propagation Model Of Awareness Diffusion And Seir Epidemic, Yurong Song, Yulin Bao, Ruqi Li

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to understand the transmission characteristics of epidemics similar to COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) with obvious expose period, a two-layer network transmission model considering time-varying factors is proposed to make corresponding predictions and measures. The UAU (unaware-aware-unaware) information transmission model is used to represent the diffusion process of conscious information about epidemic. In the underlying network, the susceptible-exposed-infected- recovered (SEIR) epidemic-like transmission model with latent state is used to describe the epidemic transmission process affected by conscious information. The MMCA (microscopic Markov chain approach) is used to deduce the transmission threshold of epidemics diseases. By analyzing the key …

Research On Mobile Edge Computing Resource Allocation With Energy Harvesting Device, Changyun Li, Jianbo Li, Xi Xu, Tingli Li

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to solve the problem of computing resource allocation of mobile edge computing system with energy gathering ability, an algorithm based on Lyapunov greed optimization (LGO) is proposed. This paper presents a dynamic optimization problem to minimize the combined cost of time delay and energy consumption of mobile devices under the gradual convergence of equipment battery power. Using Lyapunov dynamic optimization theory, the optimization problem is decomposed into three sub-problems of optimal local execution, unloading execution and energy harvesting for each time slot, and the optimal solution of the sub-problems is obtained by linear programming. By selecting the …

Bilevel Distributed Optimal Dispatch Of Active Distribution Network With Multi-Microgrids, Yongjun Lin, Xin Chen, Kai Yang, Shanshan Zhou, Qingfei Bai

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: With continuous increase of the penetration proportion of renewable energy in the distribution network, the traditional centralized dispatching is facing problems such as high pressure of power flow calculation and difficulty in recycling renewable energy, which makes it difficult to guarantee the operation quality of the system. A distributed optimal two-layer scheduling method for active distribution networks with multiple micro-grids is proposed. The upper-level aims to minimize the loss of regional distribution network, the second-order conical relaxation method and synchronous ADMM (alternating direction method of multipliers) algorithm are used to solve the scheduling instructions of the micro-grid connection lines. …

Transmission Line Insulator Recognition Based On Artificial Images Data Expansion, Yaru Wang, Kai Yang, Yongjie Zhai, Congbin Guo, Wenqing Zhao, Jie Su

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Deep learning method has developed rapidly in the field of computer vision, but relies on a large quantities of training data. In the task of transmission line insulator automatic detection, problems such as insufficient number of aerial insulator images and poor diversity affect the accuracy of insulator recognition. An artificial insulator images data expansion method is proposed. Artificial insulator images are created by modeling software, and a compensation network is constructed. The artificial images are compensated and optimized by compensation network, and the aerial insulator image data set is expanded by the compensated artificial insulator images. The insulator recognition …

A Wind Turbine Fault Diagnosis Method Based On Siamese Deep Neural Network, Jiarui Liu, Guotian Yang, Xiaowei Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to effectively extract the fault features of time series data in supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), considering the advantages of one-dimensional convolutional neural network (1-D CNN) for extracting local time series features and the advantages of long-term memory (LSTM) which can extract long-term dependent features, a method for fault diagnosis of wind turbines based on 1-D CNN-LSTM is proposed. To solve the problem of the scarcity of fault samples of wind turbines based on the siamese network architecture, a wind fault diagnosis method based on siamese 1-D CNN-LSTM is proposed. The proposed siamese 1-D CNN-LSTM …

Research On Network Public Opinion Transmission Mechanism Of Inversion Event Based On Integrating Improved Sir Model, Jianrong Tang, Jiatong Bao

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to identify the spreading rules of rumors in vicious news reversal events and make more targeted guiding decisions, a short-term prediction model is proposed to simulate the spread of virus information. This paper improves the traditional susceptible infected removed (SIR) model and solves the problem that the conversion rate is fixed and single due to the limitation of Markov chain when it is combined with systems dynamics (SD) model. The data is validated with the example of "asthmatic girls" . The results show that the model not only effectively simulates the crisis of public opinion communication in …

Design And Simulation-Based Evaluation Of Taxiway Operation Scheme For Multi-Runway Airport Maneuvering Area, Xinping Zhu, Chuan Xu, Jingjing Qu, Tingwen Su

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The operational scheme of the taxiway system is very important to promote the efficient utilization of airfield resources in multi-runway airports. The design and simulation evaluation methods of the taxiway operation scheme for multi-runway airports are studied. The design principles of "fixed, unidirectional, compliant and circular" taxiway operation scheme and the design paradigm of the operation scheme are presented, and the concepts of taxiway space occupancy index and potential conflict index are proposed. Using Haikou Meilan International Airport as the application scenario, the corresponding optimization scheme of the taxiway system in the maneuvering area is given based on …

Multi-Market Coupling Trading Simulation Of Electricity Green Certificate And Excess Consumption Under New Renewable Portfolio Standard, Peng Wang, Xiaohua Song, Haowen Yang, Xiaoying Zhai, Jingjing Han, Liwei Ju

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to clarify the multi-scale market coupling interaction relationship of electricity, green certificate, excess consumption under the renewable portfolio standards (RPS), the system dynamics is introduced, and the interactive trading model is constructed and simulated. Taking the logistics transformation of three market transaction targets as the clue, this paper designs a multi-scale market coupling transaction framework, constructs the complex causality of coupling transaction based on system dynamics method, and analyzes the impact of RPS on the revenue or cost of market participants. Simulation results show that under the new RPS, the electricity price will gradually decline, the …

Simulation And Experiment Of An Intelligent Control Model For The Cleaning Of A Rice-Wheat Combine Harvester, Qing Jiang, Rujing Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Modeling and simulation of cleaning intelligent control according to the changes of cleaning loss rate and trash content rate is the focus of research and hot issues of intelligent control of rice-wheat combine harvester. A method for acquiring knowledge of the experts' experience and knowledge is constructed based on the flow chart of cleaning control, and a cleaning intelligent control knowledge base for the intelligent control of the field operation environment based on the production rule is proposed. Based on the principle of human-simulating intelligent control, a knowledge inference algorithm for adaptive selection of cleaning regulation strategy is …

Recombinant Human Plasma Gelsolin Reverses Increased Permeability Of The Blood-Brain Barrier Induced By The Spike Protein Of The Sars-Cov-2 Virus., Łukasz Suprewicz, Kiet A Tran, Ewelina Piktel, Krzysztof Fiedoruk, Paul A Janmey, Peter Galie, Robert Bucki

Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering Departmental Research

BACKGROUND: Plasma gelsolin (pGSN) is an important part of the blood actin buffer that prevents negative consequences of possible F-actin deposition in the microcirculation and has various functions during host immune response. Recent reports reveal that severe COVID-19 correlates with reduced levels of pGSN. Therefore, using an in vitro system, we investigated whether pGSN could attenuate increased permeability of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) during its exposure to the portion of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein containing the receptor binding domain (S1 subunit).

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two- and three-dimensional models of the human BBB were constructed using the human cerebral microvascular endothelial …

Transcriptomic Analysis Of A 3d Blood-Brain Barrier Model Exposed To Disturbed Fluid Flow., Nesrine Bouhrira, Brandon J Deore, Kiet A Tran, Peter Galie

Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering Departmental Research

Cerebral aneurysms are more likely to form at bifurcations in the vasculature, where disturbed fluid is prevalent due to flow separation at sufficiently high Reynolds numbers. While previous studies have demonstrated that altered shear stress exerted by disturbed flow disrupts endothelial tight junctions, less is known about how these flow regimes alter gene expression in endothelial cells lining the blood-brain barrier. Specifically, the effect of disturbed flow on expression of genes associated with cell-cell and cell-matrix interaction, which likely mediate aneurysm formation, remains unclear. RNA sequencing of immortalized cerebral endothelial cells isolated from the lumen of a 3D blood-brain barrier …

Modeling, Control, And Operation Of A Grid-Tied Solar Photovoltaic Inverter In Unbalanced Conditions, Abdulhakim Alsaif

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

With the increasing penetration of inverter-based resources (IBRs) integrated into powersystem grids as well as in microgrids (MGs), operational challenges and stability issues have been identified by the industry. In the last few years, solar Photovoltaic (PV) farm plants were allowed to be disconnected (isolated from the grid) during abnormal operation conditions to not only avoid stability issues but also to protect any damage to the solar PV inverter from such overcurrent or overvoltage. Most solar PV inverters operate in a conventional grid-following (GFL) control, where unbalanced operation becomes a critical issue. This control scheme regulates only positive sequence currents. …

Aviation Supply And Demand In The São Paulo And Rio De Janeiro Systems Evolution: An Exploratory Study, Leila Halawi, Bruno De Paula Balan, Renan Cipriano Da Cunha, Maria Claudia Ferreira Da Cunha

Publications

Aim/purpose – Multiple factors affect a passenger’s origin and destination airport choice. This study explores some of the leading indicators associated with performance in cities with more than one airport. Two important Multi-Airport Systems (MAS) in Brazil were the object of this study: São Paulo (Congonhas and Guarulhos) and Rio de Janeiro (Santos Dumont and Galeão), the most significant demand-generating centers in the country and the most critical distribution centers of flights from South America.

Design/methodology/approach – Using public databases presenting the evolution of supply and demand from 2013 to 2018, the evolution of flights, and the sales by airlines …

Securing The Nation’S Critical Infrastructures 1st Edition - Chapter 8, Stanley Mierzwa, Lauren Spath

Center for Cybersecurity

When you consider industries that were reinvented in recent history, you will find companies that continued to morph and remain relevant and viable and those who started off valid and in favor, but alas, perhaps didn’t make the sustainable cut. Consider, for example, Blockbuster Video, they were at the forefront of providing the legal rental of movies using physical media, such as a tape or DVD. They had the opportunity to transition from physical movie rentals to online—they had a customer base and name recognition. Do you see any Blockbuster Video stores around? Chances are you do not, and this …

Bringing Science Into The Classroom With Lora Radiotechnology, Robert J. Twiggs

Robert "Bob" Twiggs STEM Education Collection

A PowerPoint Presentation created by Professor Bob Twiggs titled "Bringing Science Into the Classroom With LoRa Radiotechnology" from November 24, 2022.

Structural Health Assessment Of Pavement Sections In The Southern Central United States Using Fwd Parameters, Nitish R. Bastola, Mena Souliman, Samer Dessouky, Raja Daoud

Civil Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

Various Departments of Transportation in the South-Central States and elsewhere have made extensive use of the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) surface deflection bowl data. The falling weight deflectometer (FWD) test is a popular NDT-based test used by transportation authorities to evaluate the performance of flexible pavement. Nevertheless, it is rare to develop a method for evaluating pavement sections using FWD data from all sensors. There is a constant demand for DOTs and highway agencies to have a streamlined approach that can be applied directly to their databases. This research focuses on extending and verifying the concept of previously published area ratio …

Instructional Systems Design And The Diffusion And Adoption Of Technology: (Volume 1), Miguel Ramlatchan (Author & Editor), Mark Parsons (Author), Meghan Soldani (Author), Josie Joswick Mendoza (Author), Maria Satre (Author), Brittany Spitz (Author), Jasmine Bundy (Author), Amanda Kline (Author)

Distance Learning Faculty & Staff Books

Instructional designers, instructional systems designers, and other educational technologists are, by their nature, innovators. These professionals apply and extend the applied science of learning, systems, communication, and instructional design theory to help students learn. Technology in some capacity is used to make the connections between subject matter experts, teachers, instructors, and their learners. It is common for instructional designers to seek new tools, techniques, and innovations for the improvement of learning, access, quality, and student satisfaction. However, the adoption and diffusion of new educational technology and innovation is a complex process that depends on many variables. Understanding these processes and …

In Vitro Models For The Study Of Liver Biology And Diseases: Advances And Limitations, Savneet Kaur, Srivatsan Kidambi, Martí Ortega-Ribera, Le Thi Thanh Thuy, Natalia Nieto, Victoria C. Cogger, Wei-Fen Xie, Frank Tacke, Jordi Gracia-Sancho

Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering: Faculty Publications

In vitro models of liver (patho)physiology, new technologies, and experimental approaches are progressing rapidly. Based on cell lines, induced pluripotent stem cells or primary cells derived from mouse or human liver as well as whole tissue (slices), such in vitro single- and multicellular models, including complex microfluidic organ-on-a-chip systems, provide tools to functionally understand mechanisms of liver health and disease. The International Society of Hepatic Sinusoidal Research (ISHSR) commissioned this working group to review the currently available in vitro liver models and describe the advantages and disadvantages of each in the context of evaluating their use for the study of …

Gen. Thomas P. Stafford Looks At The Display In The Hallway At Stafford Elementary, Weatherford Daily News

Articles

Gen. Thomas P. Stafford looks at the display in the hallway at Stafford Elementary, which is named in his honor. His two sons, Stas, right, and Michael look on.

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