Ruoxin Li^1,*, Shaoxiong Wu¹, Fengping Deng¹, Zhongli Tian¹, Hua Cai¹, Xiang Li¹, Xu Xu¹, Qi Liu^2,3

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.82, No.2, pp. 2969-2984, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.060230 - 17 February 2025

Abstract Studies to enhance the management of electrical energy have gained considerable momentum in recent years. The question of how much energy will be needed in households is a pressing issue as it allows the management plan of the available resources at the power grids and consumer levels. A non-intrusive inference process can be adopted to predict the amount of energy required by appliances. In this study, an inference process of appliance consumption based on temporal and environmental factors used as a soft sensor is proposed. First, a study of the correlation between the electrical and… More >

Mingguan Zhao^1,2,*, Xinsheng Dong^1,2, Yang Yang^1,2, Meng Li^1,2, Hongxia Wang^1,2, Shuyang Ma^1,2, Rui Zhu³, Xiaojing Zhu³

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.142, No.2, pp. 2091-2109, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.059169 - 27 January 2025

Abstract Ice cover on transmission lines is a significant issue that affects the safe operation of the power system. Accurate calculation of the thickness of wire icing can effectively prevent economic losses caused by ice disasters and reduce the impact of power outages on residents. However, under extreme weather conditions, strong instantaneous wind can cause tension sensors to fail, resulting in significant errors in the calculation of icing thickness in traditional mechanics-based models. In this paper, we propose a dynamic prediction model of wire icing thickness that can adapt to extreme weather environments. The model expands… More >

Zhe Li, Yun Liang, Jinyu Wang, Yang Gao^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.82, No.1, pp. 1171-1192, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.057225 - 03 January 2025

Abstract Iced transmission line galloping poses a significant threat to the safety and reliability of power systems, leading directly to line tripping, disconnections, and power outages. Existing early warning methods of iced transmission line galloping suffer from issues such as reliance on a single data source, neglect of irregular time series, and lack of attention-based closed-loop feedback, resulting in high rates of missed and false alarms. To address these challenges, we propose an Internet of Things (IoT) empowered early warning method of transmission line galloping that integrates time series data from optical fiber sensing and weather… More >

Parthasarathi Manivannan¹, Palaniyappan Sathyaprakash¹, Vaithiyashankar Jayakumar², Jayakumar Chandrasekaran³, Bragadeesh Srinivasan Ananthanarayanan⁴, Md Shohel Sayeed^5,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.3, pp. 4327-4347, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.055628 - 19 December 2024

Abstract Achieving reliable and efficient weather classification for autonomous vehicles is crucial for ensuring safety and operational effectiveness. However, accurately classifying diverse and complex weather conditions remains a significant challenge. While advanced techniques such as Vision Transformers have been developed, they face key limitations, including high computational costs and limited generalization across varying weather conditions. These challenges present a critical research gap, particularly in applications where scalable and efficient solutions are needed to handle weather phenomena’ intricate and dynamic nature in real-time. To address this gap, we propose a Multi-level Knowledge Distillation (MLKD) framework, which leverages… More >

Yuxuan Zhao^1,2,*, Bo Wang¹, Shu Wang¹, Wenjun Xu², Gang Ma²

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.12, pp. 3711-3733, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.054032 - 22 November 2024

Abstract The output of photovoltaic power stations is significantly affected by environmental factors, leading to intermittent and fluctuating power generation. With the increasing frequency of extreme weather events due to global warming, photovoltaic power stations may experience drastic reductions in power generation or even complete shutdowns during such conditions. The integration of these stations on a large scale into the power grid could potentially pose challenges to system stability. To address this issue, in this study, we propose a network architecture based on VMD-KELM for predicting the power output of photovoltaic power plants during severe weather… More >

Mohammed A. Alhartomi^1,*, Mohammad F. L. Abdullah², Wafi A. B. Mabrouk², Mohammed S. M. Gismalla³, Ahmed Alzahmi¹, Saeed Alzahrani¹, Mohammad R. Altimania¹, Mohammed S. Alsawat⁴

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.141, No.3, pp. 2087-2105, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.055679 - 31 October 2024

Abstract The demand for broadband data services on high-speed trains is rapidly growing as more people commute between their homes and workplaces. However, current radio frequency (RF) technology cannot adequately meet this demand. In order to address the bandwidth constraint, a technique known as free space optics (FSO) has been proposed. This paper presents a mathematical derivation and formulation of curve track G2T-FSO (Ground-to-train Free Space Optical) model, where the track radius characteristics is 2667 m, divergence angle track is 1.5° for train velocity at V = 250 km/h. Multiple transmitter configurations are proposed to maximize More >

Naeem Raza¹, Muhammad Asif Habib¹, Mudassar Ahmad¹, Qaisar Abbas^2,*, Mutlaq B. Aldajani², Muhammad Ahsan Latif³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.1, pp. 911-931, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.055049 - 15 October 2024

Abstract Vision-based vehicle detection in adverse weather conditions such as fog, haze, and mist is a challenging research area in the fields of autonomous vehicles, collision avoidance, and Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled edge/fog computing traffic surveillance and monitoring systems. Efficient and cost-effective vehicle detection at high accuracy and speed in foggy weather is essential to avoiding road traffic collisions in real-time. To evaluate vision-based vehicle detection performance in foggy weather conditions, state-of-the-art Vehicle Detection in Adverse Weather Nature (DAWN) and Foggy Driving (FD) datasets are self-annotated using the YOLO LABEL tool and customized to four vehicle… More >

Razieh Keshavarzi, Mehdi Jahangiri^*

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.6, pp. 1381-1401, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.050029 - 21 May 2024

Abstract Nowadays, the use of renewable energies, especially wind, solar, and biomass, is essential as an effective solution to address global environmental and economic challenges. Therefore, the current study examines the energy-economic-environmental analysis of off-grid electricity generation systems using solar panels, wind turbines, and biomass generators in various weather conditions in Iran. Simulations over 25 years were conducted using HOMER v2.81 software, aiming to determine the potential of each region and find the lowest cost of electricity production per kWh. In the end, to identify the most suitable location, the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity… More > Graphic Abstract

Chenglian Ma¹, Rui Han¹, Zhao An^2,*, Tianyu Hu², Meizhu Jin²

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.5, pp. 1245-1261, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.046644 - 30 April 2024

Abstract Precise forecasting of solar power is crucial for the development of sustainable energy systems. Contemporary forecasting approaches often fail to adequately consider the crucial role of weather factors in photovoltaic (PV) power generation and encounter issues such as gradient explosion or disappearance when dealing with extensive time-series data. To overcome these challenges, this research presents a cutting-edge, multi-stage forecasting method called D-Informer. This method skillfully merges the differential transformation algorithm with the Informer model, leveraging a detailed array of meteorological variables and historical PV power generation records. The D-Informer model exhibits remarkable superiority over competing… More > Graphic Abstract

Fatemeh Hassani Khorshidi¹, Saeed Kazemi Najafi¹, Farhood Najafi^2,*, Antonio Pizzi^3,*, Dick Sandberg⁴, Rabi Behrooz¹

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.2, pp. 305-323, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2023.043953 - 11 March 2024

Abstract The purpose of this research study was to investigate the properties of polyurethane coatings based on lignin nano-particles. For this purpose, the prepared coatings were applied to pine wood surfaces and weathered artificially. Subsequently, color and gloss of the coatings were measured before and after the weathering test. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) micrographs prepared from the coatings showed that the average size of nano-particles in the polyurethane substrate was approximately 500 nm. Nuclear magnetic resonance (¹³C-NMR) spectroscopy showed that strong urethane bonds were formed in the nano-lignin-based polyurethane. Differential calorimetric analysis (DSC) test revealed… More > Graphic Abstract