Zihan Qi^*

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.11, pp. 2547-2563, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.027045

Abstract A novel operation control method for relay protection in flexible DC distribution networks with distributed power supply is proposed to address the issue of inaccurate fault location during relay protection, leading to poor performance. The method combines a fault-tolerant fault location method based on long-term and short-term memory networks to accurately locate the fault section. Then, an operation control method for relay protection based on adaptive weight and whale optimization algorithm (WOA) is used to construct an objective function considering the shortest relay protection action time and the smallest impulse current. The adaptive weight and WOA are employed to obtain… More >

Shuiping Zhang^1,2, Xi Liang³, Lin Shi², Lei Yan⁴, Jun Tang^1,2,*

Sound & Vibration, Vol.57, pp. 29-44, 2023, DOI:10.32604/sv.2023.041350

Abstract The filter-x least mean square (FxLMS) algorithm is widely used in active noise control (ANC) systems. However, because the algorithm is a feedback control algorithm based on the minimization of the error signal variance to update the filter coefficients, it has a certain delay, usually has a slow convergence speed, and the system response time is long and easily affected by the learning rate leading to the lack of system stability, which often fails to achieve the desired control effect in practice. In this paper, we propose an active control algorithm with nearest-neighbor trap structure and neural network feedback mechanism… More > Graphic Abstract

Sajad Zare^1,2, Abdolrasoul Rahmani³, Javad Korouzhdeh⁴, Masoud Hajghani⁵, Rouhollah Rostami⁶, Reza Esmaeili^7,*

Sound & Vibration, Vol.56, No.3, pp. 275-291, 2022, DOI:10.32604/sv.2022.020207

Abstract Noise pollution is one of the most significant harmful physical factors in the industrial and occupational environments. Due to the high costs of exposure to excessive noise; continuous sound evaluation, propose and implement noise control plans in occupational environments is necessary. Thus, the present study aimed to review environmental sound measurements, drawing of noise maps, and prioritizing the engineering noise control methods using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). This study was a descriptive-analytical study that aimed to assess occupational noises and present a control plan in the City Gas Stations (CGSs) of Kerman, Iran in 2021. The present study was… More >

R. Sasikala^1,*, R. Seyezhai²

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.43, No.1, pp. 175-191, 2022, DOI:10.32604/csse.2022.022386

Abstract This paper presents an efficient supply current wave shaping technique for bridgeless interleaved Single Ended Primary Inductor Converter (SEPIC). The SEPIC converter converts an Alternating Current (AC) to Direct Current (DC) with the boost converter. Power Factor Correction (PFC) is progressively significant to achieve high energy efficiency. The overall system efficiency can be increased as the bridgeless topology has less conduction losses from rectifying bridges. Also, the bridgeless and interleaved techniques are incorporated in this study to achieve better performance. The performance of the system is analyzed on both current control and sensor-less techniques. Different controllers such as Proportional Integral… More >

Haojie Lian^1,2, Leilei Chen^2,3, Xiao Lin⁴, Wenchang Zhao^5,*, Stephane P. A. Bordas^6,7, Mingdong Zhou^8,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.131, No.1, pp. 1-18, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2022.019705

Abstract This paper proposes a novel optimization framework in passive control techniques to reduce noise pollution. The geometries of the structures are represented by Catmull-Clark subdivision surfaces, which are able to build gap-free Computer-Aided Design models and meanwhile tackle the extraordinary points that are commonly encountered in geometric modelling. The acoustic fields are simulated using the isogeometric boundary element method, and a density-based topology optimization is conducted to optimize distribution of sound-absorbing materials adhered to structural surfaces. The approach enables one to perform acoustic optimization from Computer-Aided Design models directly without needing meshing and volume parameterization, thereby avoiding the geometric errors… More >

R. Manikandan^1,*, G. Ranganathan², V. Bindhu³

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.33, No.1, pp. 173-189, 2022, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2022.023922

Abstract This paper presents development and analysis of different control strategies for smart automated system. The dynamic role of an electrical motor and sensor interfacing with wireless module becomes an essential element in a smart agriculture system to monitor various environmental parameters. The various key parameters such as temperature, humidity, air pressure, soil health and solar radiation are widely used to analyze the growth of plants and soil health based on different climate conditions. However, the smart development of an automatic system to measure these vital parameters provides a feasible approach and helps the farmers to monitor their crops productivity. In… More >

Yanzan Han^1,*, Hang Zhou¹, Zengfang Shi¹, Shuang Liang²

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.40, No.3, pp. 1099-1108, 2022, DOI:10.32604/csse.2022.017741

Abstract Urban rail trains have undergone rapid development in recent years due to their punctuality, high capacity and energy efficiency. Urban trains require frequent start/stop operations and are, therefore, prone to high energy losses. As trains have high inertia, the energy that can be recovered from braking comes in short bursts of high power. To effectively recover such braking energy, an onboard supercapacitor system based on a radial basis function neural network-based sliding mode control system is proposed, which provides robust adaptive performance. The supercapacitor energy storage system is connected to a bidirectional DC/DC converter to provide traction energy or absorb… More >

Jiayu Lu¹, Qijing Qin¹, Cao Tan^1,*, Bo Li¹, Xinyu Fan²

Energy Engineering, Vol.118, No.6, pp. 1741-1754, 2021, DOI:10.32604/EE.2021.014977

Abstract As an energy converter, electromagnetic linear actuators (EMLAs) have been widely used in industries. Multidisciplinary methodology is a preferred tool for the design and optimization of EMLA. In this paper, a multidisciplinary method was proposed for revealing the influence mechanism of load on EMLA’s loss. The motion trajectory of EMLA is planned through tracking differentiator, an adaptive robust control was adopted to compensate the influence of load on motion trajectory. A control-electromagnetic-mechanical coupling model was established and verified experimentally. The influence laws of load change on EMLA’s loss, loss composition and loss distribution were analyzed quantitatively. The results show that… More >

Lu Wang^1,2, Yulong Guo², Jianbin Liang^3,*, Haitao Tian⁴

Energy Engineering, Vol.117, No.6, pp. 471-480, 2020, DOI:10.32604/EE.2020.011131

Abstract The increasingly severe global energy crisis has brought great challenges to the energy field, and renewable energy power generation system has been widely concerned because of its characteristics of green and inexhaustible. However, renewable energy also has some limitations in its specific application, and affects the grid-connected power generation of new energy. In this paper, based on the background of photovoltaic power station, the intelligent energy storage control method for single inverter is put forward to assist a single inverter, and the DC component of fluctuating power is extracted by using the moving average function; furthermore, the intelligent energy storage… More >

Mohammad Reza Ghotbi-Ravandi¹, Davoud Hassanvand², Sajad Zare^3,*, Milad Beytollahi⁴

Sound & Vibration, Vol.54, No.3, pp. 201-213, 2020, DOI:10.32604/sv.2020.08651

Abstract Undoubtedly, noise has become a major hazardous issue in today’s industrial world, with a lot of people suffering from exposure to excessive noise in their work environments. This study was conducted to weigh and prioritize noise control methods in an Iranian tire manufacturing complex in Iran. The Delphi method and the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity and an Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) were utilized for this purpose. This cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted in the baking hall of an Iranian tire manufacturing factory in 2016. To weigh and prioritize noise control methods, Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and TOPSIS were applied.… More >