Operations Research, Systems Engineering and Industrial Engineering Commons^™

Research On Dynamic Framed Binary Tree Anti-Collision Algorithm For Rfid System, Xiaohong Zhang, Weihui Zhou

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Based on dynamic frame-slotted ALOHA algorithm and binary search tree algorithm, a dynamic framed binary tree (DFBT) anti-collision algorithm is presented to solve the problem of multi-tag collision in radio frequency identification (RFID). Vogt algorithm is adopted to estimate tags number, then the dynamic frame-slotted ALOHA (DFSA) algorithm is used to identify tags, and the unidentified tags are extracted and the highest collision bit is judged by readers. The highest collision tags are grouped by the collision bit within the binary search tree (BST) algorithm. Simulation results show that the DFBT algorithm can improve the identification efficiency and stability …

Smooth Transition Method Over Entire Speed Range Of Switched Reluctance Motor, Diansheng Sun

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to smoothly switch different control modes of switched reluctance motor under the condition of low speed and high speed, a novel scheme using function fitting method to control turn-on angle, turn-off angle and phase current chopping is proposed. The active disturbance rejection speed control system is structured for switched reluctance motor in order to restrain all kinds of disturbance and improve the dynamic performance. Simulation results indicate that the principle of the method is correct and the turn-on angle, turn-off angle and phase current chopping is coordinated to realize the smooth switching of different control modes with …

Passivity-Based Control For Three-Phase Four-Bridge D-Statcom In Low-Voltage Distribution Network, Zheng Hong, Wencheng Xu, Jiawei Zhang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Three-phase four-bridge distribution static synchronous compensator (D-STATCOM) has the obvious superiority in solving the problems that brought by the three-phase unbalanced loads in the three-phase four-wire low-voltage power supply system. The Euler-Lagrange (EL) cycle average model is established based on the synchronous rotation d-q-0 coordinates. In the light of the nonlinear and strong coupling characteristics, the passivity-based control (PBC) and inverse cross coupling control strategy using the d-q axis nonlinear decoupling control. PBC controller is designed by energy shaping and damping injection (ESDI) based on the passivity of the system. The closed-loop system is demonstrating asymptotically stable according to …

Modified Fractional Order Sliding Model Control For Dc Speed Regulating System, Zhicheng Zhao, Zhitao Zhao, Jinggang Zhang, Xianjiao Zhao

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: An improved fractional order sliding model control (FOSMC) is proposed for DC speed regulating system to eliminate static error easily caused by disturbance in sliding model control. Second order mathematical model is established through taking the derivative of first-order mathematical model of DC speed regulating system. The theory of fractional calculus is introduced to the switching function of sliding mode, and fractional sliding model is designed combining exponential reaching law and second order mathematical model. The control signal of voltage can be obtained through taking output of the controller and integrator in series. Stability analysis of the system is …

Transformer Fault Diagnosis Based On Feature Extraction Of Relative Transformation Principal Component Analysis, Yongbo Tang, Yinguo Xiong

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to handle the problem that the feature extraction of dissolved gas analysis (DGA) data by principal component analysis (PCA) is not distinct, a new transformer fault diagnosis method based on relative transformation (RT) PCA is proposed. The original data space is converted to the relative data space by relative transformation which makes the transformed data more distinguishable. PCA is employed to reduce the dimension of relative space to make the features more representative in the relative space. Diagnosis model based on least squares support vector machine (LSSVM) is set up according to the fault characteristic of transformer. …

A Novel Algorithm For Improving Fairness Between Uplink And Downlink Flows In Heterogeneous Network, Peiyu Li, Zheqing Li, Wang Hui, Xia Qian

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to improve the fairness between uplink and downlink flows in AP optimization, a novel algorithm called FOUD(fairness over uplink and downlink) is proposed.Considering the influence of the attempt limit and the bit error rate of wireless, the FOUD algorithm modeling of AP and wireless stations is studied separately by using two-dimensional Markov chain, which derives the probability of data sending under the condition of different bit error rate and different number of uplink and downlink flows. Simulation results show that FOUD can improve the fairness of the uplink and downlink bandwidth as well as the …

Structure Optimization Analysis Of Multi-Span Antisymmetric Arch Tower Cable-Stayed Bridge, Xijun Liu, Yuan Bo, Tianyi Liu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to analyze its force under different sections and arch span ratio of the Antisymmetric arch tower cable-stayed bridge, the paper takes an anti-symmetric arch tower cable-stayed bridge as an engineering example. Considering the effect of dead load and temperature, finite software is used to calculate the stress of the arch tower and deflection of the deck and its corresponding dynamic characteristics under different types of arch sections and different rise-span ratio of the arch. The results show that the circular cross-section has better mechanical performance compared with other types of arches tower section with the same …

Integrated Berth And Quay Crane Allocation Multi-Objective Algorithm For Container Terminal, Wang Xu, Shixin Liu, Ruiyou Zhang, Wang Jia

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: This paper researches on a continuous berth and quay crane allocation problem for low carbon container terminal. Considering the constraints of stochastic arrival time and limited truck transportation ability, a multi-objective nonlinear mixed integer programming model is established to minimize carbon emissions and average delay time. An efficient non-dominate sorting genetic algorithm II (ENSGA-II) is designed to deal with this problem. According to the characteristics of the problem, encoding rule and decoding rule based on rolling-horizon simulation, PPX crossover operator with elite selection, multi constraints mutation operator and repair operator are adopted. The results of several simulation experiments …

Fuzzy Sliding Backstepping Mode Control For Flight Simulator Servo Based On Friction And Disturbance Compensation, Huibo Liu, Shanglei Liu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Considering friction, modeling errors and other uncertainties of flight simulator servo system, a compensation strategy which combines model-based friction compensation with nonlinear disturbance observer compensation was proposed. First, the friction is modeled , whose parameters are identified by using genetic algorithm, and using the identified model to compensate. Second, using a nonlinear disturbance observer to estimate the modeling errors, friction less-compensation or over-compensation and other uncertainties, and using this observed value to compensate. The system adopted sliding backstepping controller to ensure the stabilization of the system. Finally, the fuzzy algorithm is adopted to adjust the switching gain of sliding …

Moving Toward Prevention: Rural Water Maintenance And Sustained Service Delivery, Caleb Cord, Jeffrey P. Walters, Harold Lockwood, Pranav Chintalapati, Amy Javernick-Will, Karl Linden

Faculty Publications - Biomedical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering

This paper outlines a research plan to be conducted across the Sustainable WASH Systems (SWS) Learning consortium to learn from maintenance approaches both internal and external to the partnership. It follows a study commissioned by IRC WASH and SWS which gathered information on prominent existing approaches from key informants.

System Dynamics Modelling As A Tool For Assessing Rural Water Sustainability, Pranav Chintalapati, Jeffrey P. Walters, Amy Javernick-Will, Karl Linden

Faculty Publications - Biomedical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering

System dynamics modelling is a tool that has been used for decades in business management and economics applications, but little focus has been applied to the WASH sector.

Specifically, this paper discusses the use of causal loop diagrams and stock flow diagrams as methods to better understand the systemic drivers affecting sustainability of rural water service delivery.

Biologically Inspired Design Of Context-Aware Smart Products, Ang Liu, Ivan Teo, Diandi Chen, Stephen Lu, Thorsten Wuest, Zhinan Zhang, Fei Tao

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

The rapid development of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and cyber–physical sys-tems (CPSs) has paved the way for the increasing popularity of smart products. Context-awareness isan important facet of product smartness. Unlike artifacts, various bio-systems are naturally characterizedby their extraordinary context-awareness. Biologically inspired design (BID) is one of the most commonlyemployed design strategies. However, few studies have examined the BID of context-aware smart prod-ucts to date. This paper presents a structured design framework to support the BID of context-awaresmart products. The meaning of context-awareness is defined from the perspective of product design.The framework is developed based on the theoretical foundations …

Engineering Of Bio-Mimetic Substratum Topographies For Enhanced Early Colonization Of Filamentous Algae, Ali Khoshkhoo, Andres L. Carrano, David M. Blersch

Systems Science and Industrial Engineering Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Investigating A Cyber-Human System For Millennial Caregivers, Ashley Lofton

Theses

Research indicates that most caregiving of persons with dementia (PwD) is done by adults 49 years of age and older. However, millennials make up 25% of the estimated 44 million caregivers in the United States. Although the definition varies, “millennials” for this research is defined by those born between 1984 - 2000, which aligns with the research by Strauss and Howe (2003). Millennial caregivers are taking on this task as their parents or grandparents get older and diagnosed with dementia. Taking on the task of caring for a loved one with dementia can present itself as difficult because of competing …

Ua66/16/2 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Publications, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Publications created by and about Industrial & Engineering Technology.

Successfull Implementation Of The Baldrige Performance Excellence Program In Small Businesses, Valentina Parra

Honors Undergraduate Theses

In recent years, companies have been focused on improving organizational performance and the loyalty of customers to improve sustainability in increasingly complex markets. The Baldrige Performance Excellence framework, generally referred to as the Baldrige criteria, was created to guide professionals in achieving these goals including defining a set of excellence criteria and offering an award program to recognize high-performing organizations. The principles of excellence focus on understanding and working for the stakeholders, improving performance and quality management, and strategically driving continuous improvement. The framework can be used for organizational self-assessments; however, many organizations find it challenging to interpret and apply …

Ua66/16/1 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Administration, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Administrative records created by Industrial & Engineering Technology.

Ce 5500: Stochastic Hydrology, University Of Virginia, Julianne Quinn

All ECSTATIC Materials

This document is the syllabus for CE 5500: Stochastic Hydrology by instructor Julianne D. Quinn at the University of Virginia. The course is an elective class, open to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students.

Understanding The Relationship Of Innovation And Quality In A Fast-Changing Market: An Automotive Industry Perspective, Donna Leanne Bell

Wayne State University Dissertations

In a time when the consumer electronics industry is getting new products to market at a rapid rate, automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEM) must identify ways of getting new products and features to customers faster and with high quality to maintain or increase market share. This accelerated product development process requires a positive relationship between conceptual design and quality in order for a firm to have high performance in strategic areas innovation and quality. The purpose of this dissertation is to research the impact that quality practices have on the advanced product development process. Specifically, this research is focused on …

Understanding The Impact Of Virtual-Mirroring Based Learning On Collaboration In A Data And Analytics Function: A Resilience Perspective, Nabil Raad

Wayne State University Dissertations

Large multinational organizations are struggling to adapt and innovate in the face of increasing turbulence, uncertainty, and complexity. The lack of adaptive capacity is one of the major risks facing such organizations as the rapid change in technology, urbanization, socio-economic trends, and regulations continues to accelerate and outpace their ability to adapt. This is a resilience problem that organizations are addressing by investing in Data and Analytics to improve their innovation and competitive capabilities. However, Data and Analytics projects are more likely to fail than to succeed. Competing on data and analytics is not only a technical challenge but also …

Autonomous Drone Monitoring System, Reed Horton, Garcy Garcia Donis, Ryan M. Hall, Craig L. Calhoun, Sean K. Weinstein, Gregory E. Hunter

ENGS 89/90 Reports

This paper lays out the design of a system which would house a drone and allow for automated launching and landing. It consists of a base, electronics system, and software which controls the drone. This paper outlines a first prototype of the system and allows for continued development.

The Resilient City: A Platform For Informed Decision-Making Process, Paul Niculescu-Mizil Gheorghe, Jarutpong Vasuthanasub, Adrian Gheorghe

Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Faculty Publications

As over half of the world’s inhabitants lives in metropolises, the rapid growth in urbanization has made cities becoming more and more exposed and vulnerable to a broad spectrum of threats and hazards. In order to respond to such difficulties, a concept of resilience is considered a significant component for the long-term planning and sustainable development of the cities. “Resilient City” is a new paradigm that challenges the idealistic principle of stability and resistance to change implicitly in sustainable development and success. However, building a resilient city requires a holistic approach, as well as the appropriate adoption of knowledge and …

History And Current Status Of Human Readiness Levels, Judi E. See, Holly Handley

Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Faculty Publications

[First slide]

• HRLs have been proposed as an analogue to TRLs to provide similar benefits.
• TRLs are routinely used throughout the DOD, DOE, Industry, and academia
• Value of TRLs is widely recognized.

Benefits of TRLs

Demonstrating high maturity for new technologies increases changes of program success.

• Use a common terminology across diverse organizations
• Promote testing and verification to asses maturity
• Gauge progress to plan future level of effort needed to achieve maturity
• Help manage schedule and cost risks
• Provide assurance that technologies will function as intended.

• HRLs are designed to complement TRLs during technology development.
• Mirror simple nine-level TRL scale …

Stochastic Optimization And Applications With Endogenous Uncertainties Via Discrete Choice Models, Mengnan Chen

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Stochastic optimization is an optimization method that solves stochastic problems for minimizing or maximizing an objective function when there is randomness in the optimization process. In this dissertation, various stochastic optimization problems from the areas of Manufacturing, Health care, and Information Cascade are investigated in networks systems. These stochastic optimization problems aim to make plan for using existing resources to improve production efficiency, customer satisfaction, and information influence within limitation. Since the strategies are made for future planning, there are environmental uncertainties in the network systems. Sometimes, the environment may be changed due to the action of the decision maker. …

A Study Of Perceptions On Incident Response Exercises, Information Sharing, Situational Awareness, And Incident Response Planning In Power Grid Utilities, Joseph Garmon

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The power grid is facing increasing risks from a cybersecurity attack. Attacks that shut off electricity in Ukraine have already occurred, and successful compromises of the power grid that did not shut off electricity to customers have been privately disclosed in North America. The objective of this study is to identify how perceptions of various factors emphasized in the electric sector affect incident response planning. Methods used include a survey of 229 power grid personnel and the use of partial least squares structural equation modeling to identify causal relationships. This study reveals the relationships between perceptions by personnel responsible for …

Framework For Improving Complex System Performance, Charles B. Keating, Polinpapilinho F. Katina, Ra'ed Jaradat, Joseph M. Bradley, Richard Hodge

Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Faculty Publications

This paper introduces a framework for improvement of complex system performance. Complex systems are besieged with conditions marked by increasing uncertainty, emergence, and ambiguity. Additionally, demands for increased productivity, resource efficiencies, and performance improvement make new approaches paramount for modern systems engineers. In response, a framework to improve complex system performance is developed. Following an introduction, the paper pursues four objectives: (1) introduction of Complex System Governance (CSG) as a foundation to describe essential system functions, (2) suggest system `pathologies' as an explanation for deep system performance issues, (3) exploration of system performance improvement as a function of `requisite variety' …

Development Of A New Instrument To Assess The Performance Of Systems Engineers, Niamat Ullah Ibne Hossain, Morteza Nagahi, Raed Jaradat, Charles Keating

Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Faculty Publications

Complex systems continue to confound the capabilities of systems engineers to deal with and navigate a new generation of problems. Thus, there is an emerging need to develop a cadre of effective systems engineers capable of efficiently addressing complex systems problems. This paper introduces a new system engineering instrument that assesses the performance of systems engineers. The instrument is based on the set of performance indicators examining six fundamental system engineering attributes. This instrument would provide a baseline to understand the current state of the systems engineering skills for a systems engineer and indicate developmental areas to enhance those skills. …

Healthcare Robotics: Key Factors That Impact Robot Adoption In Healthcare, Sujatha Alla, Pilar Pazos

Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Faculty Publications

In the current dynamic business environment, healthcare organizations are focused on improving patient satisfaction, performance, and efficiency. The healthcare industry is considered a complex system that is highly reliant of new technologies to support clinical as well as business processes. Robotics is one of such technologies that is considered to have the potential to increase efficiency in a wide range of clinical services. Although the use of robotics in healthcare is at the early stages of adoption, some studies have shown the capacity of this technology to improve precision, accessibility through less invasive procedures, and reduction of human error during …

Retail Facility Layout Considering Shopper Path And Door Placement, Sagarkumar D. Hirpara

Browse all Theses and Dissertations

The physical design of a retail store is known to influence the attitude and behavior of shoppers, in turn affecting the store’s performance. While literature in retail design has alluded to the impact of changes in department placements on impulse revenue, it has not accounted for the changes in the path of a shopper due to such modifications. Shopper path changes can alter a department’s visibility to the shoppers as they pass by, and such visibility eventually impacts that department’s impulse revenue. To address this gap, we study the retail facility layout problem by accounting for changes in the shopper …

Applications Of A New Genetic Algorithm To Solve The Centralized Carrier Collaboration And Multihub Location Problem Considering Environmental Impacts, Eduardo Jose Castillo Fatule

Open Access Theses & Dissertations

The Centralized Carrier Collaboration and Multi-hub Location Problem (CCCMLP) represents a strategy that small-to-medium sized less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier companies can use in order to improve their profit margins. It is a strategy that is being explored in order to make these companies more sustainable as they are forced to reinvent their processes and supply chains. In this work, I will present a metaheuristic approach to optimizing their hub establishment and routing policies in order to better their expected profit margins and reduce their environmental impacts. The study considers the costs of transportation, loading and unloading, maintenance, operations, and inventory holding …