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Dynamic Control Of Twin-Workshop Model Of Circuit Breaker Considering Takt Time Constraints, Shu Liang, Zhang Jie, Yanfang Yang, Yang Miao, Ziran Wu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The production takt time greatly impact on the twin system modeling of assembly line. A dynamic control method of the twin workshop model is proposed, which considers the takt time constraints is proposed. Detecting the motion of the circuit breaker unit and the assembly line system, and the dynamic motion model of the circuit breaker twins are developed based on the takt time calculation. Through driving force loading, motion logic script controlling and switching, the twin mapping of the assembly line system is realized with fixed and flexible takt time as well. The circuit breaker’s directional bounding boxes and …

Prediction Method For Health Degree Of Front Bearing Of Wind Turbine Generator And Implementation, Yin Shi, Guolian Hou, Chi Yan, Linjuan Gong, Xiaodong Hu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the deterioration trend of front bearing of doubly-fed wind turbine generator, a new combined modeling method is proposed to predict health degree of front bearing of generator. The GMM is used to identify operating conditions of wind turbines. The temperature model of front bearing based on ELM is established respectively in each sub-condition. Combining with temperature residual characteristics and time-frequency characteristics of vibration signal, the health degree of front bearing is calculated. Based on attention mechanism, the Bi-LSTM neural network is proposed to model and predict health degree of front bearing. The result shows that the …

Development Of Semi-Physical Simulation Platform For Monitoring Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Process, Aijun Yan, Xia Heng, Xizhi Liu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to research and test the modeling, control and optimization of MSW (Municipal Solid Waste) incineration process, a semi-physical simulation platform with three-layer structure by combining the physical control system with the virtual object is developed. The physical control system of the platform is composed of an intelligent control optimization layer and basic control layer; and the virtual object layer includes simulated instrument, actuator and incineration process model. The software for man-machine interface with OPC (Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) for Process Control), equipment/parameter monitoring, and incineration process model are developed. The functions of intelligent control optimization layer …

Design Of Lvc Simulation Test Middleware For Saas, Du Nan, Yaxin Tan

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: LVC (Live-Virtual-Constructive) technology provides a new technical means for equipment test. In view of the large number of heterogeneous simulation resource objects and complex interaction in the LVC system test, which can not meet the test task requirements of quick response of the weapon system, the middleware and application model framework is reformed according to the remote method invocation based on TENA. The functional modules of LVC simulation middleware including model running component, publishing and ordering component, message processing component and real-time running component are designed to provide efficient real-time communication mechanism for LVC simulation and support the application …

Maximum Multiplicative Programming: Theory, Algorithms, And Applications, Payman Ghasemi Saghand

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation presents three different contributions to an important class of optimization problems known as Multiplicative Programs (MPs). The first group of contributions contains the development and analysis of several multi-objective optimization-based based algorithms designed to find the optimal solution of Mixed Integer Linear MPs. As for the second group, the application of a special class of MPs in radiotherapy planning is presented. Finally, in the last group, a new technique for conducting the multiplication process in the objectives of MPs is presented. Using this technique, we introduce a family of novel solution methods that are capable of solving both …

Research On Component-Based Modeling Of Simulation Entity For Logistics And Equipment Support, Cao Qi, Qun Xiang, Wenzheng Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: There has been a lack of efficient and advanced simulation training means and systems for logistics and equipment support. Aiming at the characteristics of non-antagonism, uncertainty, timeliness, parallelism and discontinuity in the simulation of support operation, the abstraction of three entities, three interaction relations and three organization relations is put forward. By using component-based modeling, the entity for logistics and equipment support is further decomposed into several attribute components and behavior components for modeling, which effectively solves the problem of entity modeling in simulation training of support operation. In this way, the conceptual modeling tool, simulation model …

Research On Intrusion Detection Based On Stacked Autoencoder And Long-Short Memory, Lin Shuo, An Lei, Zhijun Gao, Shan Dan, Wenli Shang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: As network attacks increasingly hidden, intelligent and complex. Simple machine learning cannot deal with attacks timely. A deep learning method based on the combination of SDAE and LSTM is proposed. Firstly, the distribution rules of network data are extracted intelligently layer by layer by SDAE, and the diverse anomaly features of high-dimensional data ate extracted by using coefficient penalty and reconstruction error of each coding layer. Then, LSTM’ s memory function and the powerful learning ability of sequence data are used to classify learning depth. Finally, the experiments are carried out with the UNSW-NB15 data set, which is analyzed …

Technical Characteristics Of Digital Twins And Application Prospects In The Field Of Flight Testing, Liu Yu, Xie Qiang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: For the application of digital twins in flight tests, the connotation and technical characteristics of digital twins were studied and analyzed. Six flight test digital twins typical application scenarios, such as the requirements development and overall planning of flight test, the flight test mission designing, the integrated testing and modification of flight test, the flight test organization and implementation, the fast maintenance and support and the training of flight test engineers have been designed by mapping the behavior and performance of flight test objects. The synchronize updates, parallel validation and spiral evolution were achieved between the digital models …

Simulation On The Development Of Residential Distributed Photovoltaic Power Generation Under The Declining Trend Of Feed-In-Tariff, Libo Zhang, Lulu Ge, Changqi Chen, Mingduan Tang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Residential Distributed Photovoltaic Generation (R-DPVG) has become the important developing force of PV generation in China. As the declining of Feed-in-Tariff (FIT), system dynamics method is used to construct a causal loop model for R-DPVG’s development, and relevant factors and their feedback mechanism are qualitatively analyzed. Then a stock-flow model is build, and the ROI, installed capacity, and policy subsidy costs of R-DPVG are simulated under some combined scenarios based on declining FIT. The simulation proves R-DPVG’s FIT will be reduced to 0.05 ~ 0.1 yuan/(kW?h) in the next three years till cancelled. FIT cutting amplitude, capacity and targets …

Energy Management Of Marine Current Power Generation System Based On Fuzzy Logical Control, Jingang Han, Li Xu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The fluctuation of marine current velocity leads to the fluctuation of power generation. The hybrid energy storage system composed of vanadium redox flow battery and super capacitor is used to improve the power quality and smooth the marine current power generation. With the research and commercialization of large scale power marine current power generation system, the capacity of energy storage system has been increasing. To reduce the rated capacity of super capacitor banks in energy storage system, an energy management strategy based on low-pass filter optimization algorithm of fuzzy control is proposed and the simulation model of 3 MW …

Approximate Method Of Spares Demand Prediction For Weibull Distribution Items Based On Piecewise Function, Songshi Shao, Zhihua Zhang, Xiaojie Mo

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Demand prediction model for spare parts with Weibull distribution involves multiple infinite series, therefore, spares demand calculation is a difficult issue. The approximate calculation method generally used is often subject to large errors. According to the principle of renewal function, the approximated demand calculation method for spares of Weibull distribution using piecewise function to approximate the renewal function is proposed. It effectively avoids the issue of computational complexity for spares demand prediction. Theoretical analysis shows that the proposed approximated algorithm ensures the calculation result of spares demand is less than that of engineering approximation algorithm. According to the given …

Development Paths Of New Energy Vehicles Incorporating Co2 Emissions Trading Scheme, Wenxiang Li, Li Ye, Jieshuang Dong, Yiming Li

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: New energy vehicles in China have entered the “post-subsidy era”, and it is urgent to explore and establish a long-term mechanism for market-oriented development. The CO₂ emission trading scheme for road transport (ETS-RT) is introduced to replace financial subsidies, forming a market-oriented incentive and punishment mechanism. Therefore, a market mechanism is established where internal combustion engine vehicles feed new energy vehicles. A causal loop diagram of system dynamics was used to analyze the key policy parameters of the ETS-RT that affect the development of new energy vehicles. Then a multi-agents-based model of ETS-RT is established to simulate the …

Review On Key Technologies Of Industrial Control System Security Simulation, Bailing Wang, Hongri Liu, Yaofang Zhang, Sicai Lü, Zibo Wang, Qimeng Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to cope with the increasingly serious industrial internet security problems, simulation is viewed as a critical backboned technology for drilling of network attack and defense, tracking back and analyzing of security incidents, as well as validating of pre-research technology. On the basis of summarizing the studies of three types of typical industrial control system security simulation platform, the key technologies used in industrial control cyber range and industrial control honeynets are highlighted. Technologies are summarized, such as the virtualization technology of industrial control network and industrial control components, the construction technology of industrial control target field dominated …

Preventing Transmission Of Covid 19 In Hvac Duct Systems: Implementations Of Hvac System Design Upgrade, Jacob S. Lopez, Adama Barro

Publications and Research

The recent pandemic outbreak has triggered a global alarm to increase efforts on finding the best methods to mitigate contagious viral pathogens. This project is a continuation of our mission to study engineering guidelines needed to implement upgrades to HVAC Systems in order to deter airborne pathogens such as the covid-19 virus. In our previous projects we researched how covid-19 can possibly flow through the ambient air inside of restaurants, office spaces, and locomotive train cabins. As we continued our research, we were able to find some solutions that will be best used to deactivate and prevent the virus from …

Research On Description Specification Of Extensible Simulation Scenario, Xiangzhong Xu, Xiong Jun, Fengwei Shen

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Simulation scenario description specification is of great significance to speed the Simulation Scenario Data (SSD) preparation, to improve the quality and to promote the reuse of the SSD. An in-depth comparison between simulation scenario and military scenario is made. The composition and application process of military scenario based on the description specification are designed, above which, the design scheme of the description specification is discussed. The extensible military scenario description specification is proposed from the following two aspects, that is, the basic elements including time and coordinate system, and the data interchange format. Series of scenario instances are produced. …

Research On The Overall Design And Key Technology Of “Human In The Loop” Synthetic Training Simulation, Zhiming Dong, Guangchao Zhu, Xiangzhong Xu, Yaxin Tan, Fan Rui

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the difficulties of "human-in-the-loop" synthetic training simulation such as large scale, many entities, decentralized deployment and many heterogeneous systems. After study the construction of US Army synthetic training environment, a sustainable evolution cloud service architecture of distributed synthetic training simulation based on TISA middleware is designed, and a composable multi-level synthetic training simulation application model is put forward. It solves the technical problems of distributed training simulation, which are real-time interconnection and interoperability, consistency of battlefield environment, model composition and reuse, simulation as a service, etc. It provides technical supports for large-scale "human-in-the-loop" tactical confrontation exercises and …

Research On Chemical Simulation Environment Modeling Based On Complex Terrain, Shunhua Liu, Fang Min

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Environment simulation is an important part of the construction of simulation training system. Without considering terrain factors in current chemical simulation environment, there are many problems in directing and controlling, simulation interacting, estimating and evaluating of simulation training. Based on the classical Gaussian diffusion model, the new model is suitable for the complex terrain chemical simulation environment through terrain elevation correction, diffusion parameter correction and mass conservation correction. The simulated chemical hazard area is in line with the atmospheric diffusion law of complex terrain. The model presents a realistic environment and fast computing ability, which solves the problem of …

Creating Synthetic Satellite Cloud Data Based On Gan Method, Wencong Cheng, Xiaokang Shi, Zhigang Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To create the synthetic satellite cloud data in the domain of Meteorology, a method based on Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN) is proposed. Depending on ability of the nonlinear mapping and the information extraction of raster data with the deep learning network, a deep generative adversarial network model is proposed to extract the corresponding information between the numerical weather prediction(NWP) products and the satellite cloud data, and then the appropriate elements of the NWP product are chosen as the input to synthesize the corresponding satellite cloud data. The experiments are conducted on the re-analysis products of the European Centre …

Trajectory Tracking Control Of Robotic Manipulators Based On Smooth Second-Order Sliding Mode, Ruimin Zhang, Qiaoyu Chen

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The robotic manipulators have characteristics of strong nonlinearity, strong coupling, multiple input and output, uncertainties, and so on. It is necessary to proposed a multivariable smooth second-order sliding mode trajectory tracking control method. The method can eliminate the chattering in the conventional sliding mode control and increase convergence speed. The property of finite time convergency is proved by the Lyapunov stability theory. Furthermore, the method is applied for the tracking control of two-joint robotic manipulators with model uncertainty and external disturbances. The simulation results show that the proposed method is effective and has high control precision and strong robustness.

Research On Digital Protection System Of Intangible Cultural Heritage Based On Mobile Augmented Reality Technology, Shouming Hou, Ge Qian, Yanyan Liu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the problem of the single form and poor interaction of intangible cultural heritage protection, a non-heritage digital online display system is designed and implemented based on mobile augmented reality technology. Taking clay sculpture non-heritage protection as an example, the main functional modules of the system cloud and mobile terminal are designed. Based on a combination of 3D scanning and iterative mesh simplification, a fast modeling method is proposed. ORB-FV and optical flow tracking algorithm are used for online recognition and tracking registration of images. The system is developed based on Unity3D. The test results show that, …

Fault Diagnosis Of Mechanical Equipment Based On Ga-Svr With Missing Data In Small Samples, Jingjing Wei, Qinming Liu, Chunming Ye, Guanlin Li

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In view of the equipment fault diagnosis with small and missing sample data, a method of missing data filling based on support vector regression optimized by genetic algorithm is proposed to improve the accuracy of equipment fault diagnosis. The support vector regression optimized by genetic algorithm was trained by other data values of missing data, and univariate prediction results were obtained. The training set was reconstructed through correlation analysis, so as to obtain the multivariate prediction results. Dynamic weights were established to combine univariate prediction results and multivariate prediction results to fill in the missing data. The …

Active Learning Intelligent Soft Sensor Based On Probability Selection, Xuezhi Dai, Weili Xiong

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at lack of tag samples and high cost of sampling tags in complex industrial processes, an active learning algorithm based on probability selection is proposed. Firstly, unlabeled samples are performed subspace integration by using the principal component analysis. Then, the information of unlabeled samples is evaluated by the uncertainty, which is calculated based on the out put of all sub learners. And the most valuable samples are selected to mark manually. Finally, the function of unlabeled samples and labeled samples are analyzed, and the termination conditions are designed by introducing the performance index of training set. Through simulations …

Research On The Offset Of Elliptical Quiet Zone In Catr Of Multiple Feed, Liu Yong, Liwei Guo, Wangyang Song, Jiang Xing, Simin Li, Peng Lin

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Electromagnetic target simulator based on CATR of the quiet zone movement,which adopt the multi-feed source CATR RF signal feeding by reflecting to get the quiet zone movement of simulated far field. It can be used in simulation of seekers in a multi-target mobile environment. The phase of the feeds of the 1×4 horn array is changed to realize the movement of the quiet zone in the CATR. The phase consistency of the millimeter wave quiet zone of the target simulation system determines the target simulation accuracy. The amplitude and phase characteristics of the array feeding with different beam …

Pathfinder Algorithm For Green Pipeline Scheduling With Limited Buffers, Hu Rong, Yuming Dong, Bin Qian

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: A Hybrid Pathfinder Algorithm (HPFA) is proposed for solving the green flow shop scheduling problem with limited buffers and energy threshold constraints (GFSSP_LBET). The optimization criteria are to minimize the total energy consumption and the makespan. In order to enhance the global search ability of HPFA, a distance-based selection scheme is designed to determine each pathfinder's followers to ensure that the near regions of any pathfinder can get a certain search. A self-learning search strategy integrating multiple operations is designed to perform multi-neighborhood search on the updated pathfinders, which can improve the local exploitation ability of HPFA. Simulation experiments …

Yard Layout Optimization For General Cargo Terminal, Zhixiong Liu, Dong Yu, Chunjun Zhang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Yard layout is an important component of the port yard allocation decision which affects the cargo storage capacity and through capacity for the port yard. As to the general cargo yard, combined with the cargo type and the yard storage strategy, the yard layout optimization model for the general cargo terminal is presented based on the statistical analysis for the production data when the optimization aim is minimizing the total horizontal transport distance of the trailer. The yard layout optimization results are employed by the mathematical tool Gurobi for different storage strategies, and the yard layout optimization results are …

Research On Time Performance Simulation And Analysis Technology Of Aviation Complex Embedded System, Lingsha Zheng, Jiang Bing, Zhe Zhao, Zhaoxu Yang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: As a core member of an embedded system, the embedded computer's time performance plays a key role in the comprehensive performance of the system's functional performance. However, as the complexity of aviation products continues to increase, traditional system development methods are facing the challenge for verification. In order to improve the accuracy of time performance analysis for the complex embedded system, find the potential hazards in the design of scheduling early, and avoid the system comprehensive stage design iteration caused by the time system defects, the methodology of the construction of the model and the analysis method of the …

Data-Informed Decision Support To Improve Pediatric And Maternal Care Quality Under Medicaid Managed Care Settings, Hasan Symum

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Over the last two decades, the United States has spent almost twice as much per person in healthcare compared to most other wealthy countries. However, this higher spending has not necessarily transformed into improved quality of care; According to World Health Organization reports, the US now ranks 39th for child health and wellbeing and worst in maternal care among developed nations. In terms of proportion of preventable hospital visits, low-risk cesarean sections, and avoidable maternal morbidity/death, the U.S. is among the highest compared with the peer nations. The prevalence of these adverse outcomes in pediatric and obstetric care is particularly …

Agile And Lean Six Sigma Integration: A Leadership Framework, Alessandro Laureani

International Conference on Lean Six Sigma

Submitting final version of the paper attached.

Agile and Lean Six Sigma integration: a Leadership framework

Author: Alessandro Laureani, Independent Lean Six Sigma Scholar, Ireland

E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +353 87 914 4532

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to illustrate how Agile methodologies and Lean Six Sigma can coexist and propose a Leadership framework to successfully merge Agile methodologies with Lean Six Sigma practice.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper builds on the author’s doctoral thesis on Leadership for Lean Six Sigma, and integrate Agile practices based on the author’s experience in the software development industry.

Findings

Agile methodologies, that came to …

Lss Implementation In Micro Enterprises: Adoption Of Tools To Support Competitiveness, Seamus O'Reilly, Dermot Freeman, Lawrence Dooley

International Conference on Lean Six Sigma

LSS Implementation in Micro Enterprises:

Adoption of tools to support competitiveness

Seamus O’Reilly^a ([email protected]), Dermot Freeman^b ([email protected])

and Lawrence Dooley^a ([email protected])

^aCork University Business School, Ireland. ^bDermot Freeman & Associates, Ireland

Purpose

This study seeks to contribute to an emerging literature addressing Lean Six Sigma (LSS) implementation in the micro enterprise context. Specifically, it explores what LSS tools address business opportunities and challenges identified by micro enterprises.

Methodology

This study adopts a purposive sampling approach. Thirty micro enterprise who had availed of a lean start programme launched by a …

Replicating Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Education, Martinus J. Buijvoets, Bob Walrave, Jukka-Matti Turtiainen, Gregory H. Watson

International Conference on Lean Six Sigma

Purpose – This paper describes the intricates and possibilities of replicating a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) education model from a pilot program to other universities—employing ‘replication as strategy’—based on a validated ‘business model.’

Study design/methodology/approach – This work is grounded in a case study on the ESTIEM LSSGB educational method and draws on the replication literature. Specifically: (1) replication as strategy (Winter and Szulanski, 2001) to replicate stimulating learning environments, and (2) replicating sets of teaching practices (Baden-Fuller and Winter, 2007). These theories are practiced using data obtained from various sources: Participant-observer data, interview data, and secondary case …