The response control of nonlinear random dynamical systems is an important but also difficult subject in scientific and industrial fields. This work merges the decomposition technique of feedback control and the data-...
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The response control of nonlinear random dynamical systems is an important but also difficult subject in scientific and industrial fields. This work merges the decomposition technique of feedback control and the data-driven identification method of stationary response probability density, converts the constrained functional extreme value problem associated with optimal control to an unconstrained optimization problem of multivariable function, and determines the optimal coefficients of preselected control terms by an optimization algorithm. This data-driven method avoids the difficulty of solving the stochastic dynamic programming equation or forward-backward stochastic differential equations encountered in classical control theories, the miss of the conservative mechanism in the nonlinear stochastic optimal control strategy, and the difficulty of judging the integrability and resonance of the controlled Hamiltonian systems encountered in the direct-control method. The application and efficacy of the data-driven method are illustrated by the random response control problems of the Duffing oscillator, van der Pol system, and a two degrees-of-freedom nonlinear system.
In this contribution, possibilities and methods for computer-assisted design of ultrasound transducers are described. These transducers are essential for an ultrasonic sensor design, e. g. for continuous non-invasive ...
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In this contribution, possibilities and methods for computer-assisted design of ultrasound transducers are described. These transducers are essential for an ultrasonic sensor design, e. g. for continuous non-invasive determination of quantities that are important in process technology. To achieve technical reliability and robustness, the precise determination of all acoustic properties of the used sensor materials is of great importance. Problem-oriented modeling, numerical simulation, special optimization algorithms and improved methods for the visualization of propagating waves offer new and promising possibilities for developing ultrasonic transducers with enhanced properties.
Carbon price forecasting is an important component of a sound carbon price market mechanism. The accurate prediction of carbon prices is an active topic of research. However, many previous studies have focused on the ...
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Carbon price forecasting is an important component of a sound carbon price market mechanism. The accurate prediction of carbon prices is an active topic of research. However, many previous studies have focused on the application of a single model, ignoring the application of combination strategies. In this study, a hybrid forecasting system that includes error correction strategy and divide-conquer strategy is designed to predict the carbon price series accurately. Specifically, the main framework of this article comprises four modules. Data preprocessing module of the divide and conquer strategy is proposed. Next, the optimization module uses a multi-objective grasshopper optimization algorithm to enhance the performance of the prediction module. Then, the error correction module predicts the error sequence and corrects the model results. To verify the performance of the established hybrid forecasting system, experiments were performed using two real carbon price series from China and European Union emissions trading schemes, and the results showed that the mean absolute percentage errors of the system were 2.7793% and 0.6720%, respectively, which are better than the other benchmark methods considered. Moreover, it was proved that the designed forecasting system provides a new, effective, and feasible solution for carbon price forecasting. (c) 2021 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
The decoy-state protocol enables quantum key distribution (QKD) systems to achieve high performance without using the single-photon source. In the dozen years since the decoy-state protocol has been proposed, a series...
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The decoy-state protocol enables quantum key distribution (QKD) systems to achieve high performance without using the single-photon source. In the dozen years since the decoy-state protocol has been proposed, a series of advances in scheme design, finite-size analysis, system modelling, and parameter estimation has developed. Unfortunately, most advances are based on different starting points and lack a synthesis to figure out the optimal protocol of decoy-state method. Here, the advances in decoy-state method are reviewed and they are synthesized to compare the key-rate performance of 38 decoy-state protocols using the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm. To form a guideline for practical QKD systems, the optimal decoy-state protocols are found with the change of five system parameters (the transmission loss, the block size of postprocessing, the misalignment-error probability, the dark-count probability, and the afterpulse rate). It is expected that this work can answer the questions of what the actual performance is for different decoy-state protocol in various scenarios and which decoy-state protocol is the optimal choice for various QKD systems.
The cloud is a widely used technology for inter-organizational data exchange and managing digital information. Even though it offers significant potential for user convenience it is subjected to different security as ...
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The cloud is a widely used technology for inter-organizational data exchange and managing digital information. Even though it offers significant potential for user convenience it is subjected to different security as well as privacy issues due to the refusal of the cloud peer to disclose their identity to others. This arise the need for an effective data exchange among different cloud peers by preserving the anonymity and data privacy of the users. Hence, an anonymous secure data exchange solution is presented in this article by employing authentication as well as key agreement (AKA) protocol. The Fuzzy Logic-Based Anonymous Identity Generation Module is used to improve the data security and user privacy of the AKA protocol by establishing mutual authentication for multiple users via the session keys. The use of the peer-to-peer (P2P) cloud system in this study offers secure and reliable storage since data is partitioned into small blocks and stored in multiple locations. The fuzzy logic model offers registration services and prevents the P2P cloud from various attacks and temporary key leakage issues using the session key. The proposed model is tested on the NIST Special Database 302, and it demonstrates superior performance compared to existing methods. Experimental results confirm the effectiveness of the proposed method in achieving better security and resilience against various cyber-attacks. Furthermore, it minimizes communication overhead during the authentication process and provides resistance against various cyber-attacks. In this manner, the proposed model withstands different attacks and preserves user privacy when compared to the baseline security protocols.
Model predictive control(MPC) achieves great performance in energy management of the building. However, identifying a suitable control-oriented model for MPC is a challenging task. To overcome this problem, we attempt...
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Model predictive control(MPC) achieves great performance in energy management of the building. However, identifying a suitable control-oriented model for MPC is a challenging task. To overcome this problem, we attempt to apply the data-driven models which have universal approximation ability to the MPC task. In this paper, we propose a hybrid optimization algorithm, namely BSAS-LM algorithm, to solve the optimization problem with non-linear or non-convex data-driven models involved in data-driven predictive control(DDPC). To demonstrate the feasibility and scalability of the proposed hybrid optimization method, three case studies are implemented in three buildings with different geometries. The DDPC controllers are developed for each case study in three scenarios, namely constant temperature setpoint, lower temperature setpoint and pre-heating. EnergyPlus is employed to develop the building models and is then exported to Functional Mock-up Units(FMUs) for co-simulation. In the case study #1, the data-driven algorithms such as auto-regressive with external disturbance (ARX) and support vector regression(SVR) are used to develop models for a single-zone building. Those models are then applied in DDPC for climate control of the building. In the case study #2 and #3, the multilayer perceptron(MLP)-based DDPC is applied to two three-zones buildings. Results show that DDPC achieves comparable performance to the grey-box model based MPC. Besides, results also demonstrate the feasibility and scalability of the proposed method in DDPC integrated with various data-driven models.
The flour milling industry-a vital component of global food production-is undergoing a transformative phase driven by the integration of smart devices and advanced technologies. This transition promises improved effic...
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The flour milling industry-a vital component of global food production-is undergoing a transformative phase driven by the integration of smart devices and advanced technologies. This transition promises improved efficiency, quality and sustainability in flour production. The accurate estimation of protein, moisture and ash content in wheat grains and flour is of paramount importance due to their direct impact on product quality and compliance with industry standards. This paper explores the application of Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy as a non-destructive, efficient and cost-effective method for measuring the aforementioned essential parameters in wheat and flour by investigating the effectiveness of a low-cost handle NIR spectrometer. Furthermore, a novel approach using Fuzzy Cognitive Maps (FCMs) is proposed to estimate the protein, moisture and ash content in grain seeds and flour, marking the first known application of FCMs in this context. Our study includes an experimental setup that assesses different types of wheat seeds and flour samples and evaluates three NIR pre-processing techniques to enhance the parameter estimation accuracy. The results indicate that low-cost NIR equipment can contribute to the estimation of the studied parameters.
One of the key factors for flood modeling and control is the flood hydrograph, which is not always available due to lack of flood discharge observations. In reverse flow routing, hydraulic or hydrological calculations...
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One of the key factors for flood modeling and control is the flood hydrograph, which is not always available due to lack of flood discharge observations. In reverse flow routing, hydraulic or hydrological calculations are performed from the downstream end to the upstream end. In the present study, a reverse flood routing approach is developed based on the Muskingum model. The storage function is conceptualized as linear and five different nonlinear forms. The Euler and the fourth-order Runge-Kutta numerical methods are used for solving the storage models. The shuffled complex evolution (SCE) algorithm is used for optimization of the flood routing parameters. The models are calibrated and validated with theoretical and actual hydrographs. The results indicate that the proposed methodology could substantially (up to almost 82%) improve comparison with observed inflows. The practical applicability of the proposed methodology is also validated in real river systems.
A common probabilistic approach to perform uncertainty allocation is to assign acceptable variability in the sources of uncertainty, such that prespecified probabilities of meeting performance constraints are satisfie...
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A common probabilistic approach to perform uncertainty allocation is to assign acceptable variability in the sources of uncertainty, such that prespecified probabilities of meeting performance constraints are satisfied. However, the computational cost of obtaining the associated tradeoffs increases significantly when more sources of uncertainty and more outputs are considered. Consequently, visualizing and exploring the decision (trade) space becomes increasingly difficult, which, in turn, makes the decision-making process cumbersome for practicing designers. To address this problem, proposed is a parameterization of the input probability distribution functions, to account for several statistical moments. This, combined with efficient uncertainty propagation and inverse computation techniques, results in a computational system that performs order(s) of magnitude faster than a state-of-the-art optimization technique. The approach is demonstrated by means of an illustrative example and a representative aircraft thermal system integration example.
This paper addresses the doubts regarding the spatial characteristics of the commonly used rules for parallel reservoir system operation. The rules based on aggregation-decomposition determine the system total release...
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This paper addresses the doubts regarding the spatial characteristics of the commonly used rules for parallel reservoir system operation. The rules based on aggregation-decomposition determine the system total release first and then assign this release to individual reservoirs, without considering the water demand distribution in the river network. In this paper, a conceptual model for parallel reservoir systems with distributed water demands is proposed. Three specific optimality conditions are derived for determining the optimal analytical solution. A rigorous proof shows that the aggregation-decomposition-based rules are a special case of the derived rules. An efficient algorithm is then developed based on the optimality conditions and shortage allocation index (SAI), in which a larger SAI indicates taking a higher percentage of the system water shortage, as release or storage. Unlike traditional algorithms that modify the violated variables empirically, we propose a criterion in terms of relative deviation indicators to determine the crucial priority of variable modification. This criterion can effectively address constraint violations. The optimal rules along with the solution algorithm are then demonstrated by the operation of a parallel reservoir system in the Shiyang River Basin, China. The results show that the proposed rules and algorithm are more efficient and effective than traditional algorithms and aggregation-decomposition-based rules, especially in dry seasons with more binding constraints.
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