The simplified perturbed hard chain theory (SPHCT) equation of state (EOS) possesses several attractive features. We have been exploring possible modifications to the equation to improve its performance for both equil...
详细信息
The simplified perturbed hard chain theory (SPHCT) equation of state (EOS) possesses several attractive features. We have been exploring possible modifications to the equation to improve its performance for both equilibrium and volumetric property calculations. (In a companion study, we have outlined our strategies for modifying the SPHCT EOS.) As a precursor to our study of modifications to the SPHCT EOS, we (a) developed a robust solution algorithm for the SPHCT, (b) established a novel approach to solving the critical-point constraint equations, and (c) performed a parameter sensitivity analysis study for the equation, each of which is described in the present work, These results provided valuable guidance to our efforts in modifying the SPHCT EOS, which are presented in a companion article. The robust algorithm developed for solution of the SPHCT EOS employs a solution equation written in terms of the compressibility factor. This algorithm exhibits better behavior near both the liquid and vapor roots than previous solution equations. However, this robust behavior requires increased computation time during parameter regressions. The SPHCT parameter sensitivity analysis shows that the characteristic temperature (T*) and the maximum coordination number (Z(M)) have very strong influences on calculated vapor pressures and phase densities. Further, application of the critical constraints yields more stable parameterization than is obtained by utilizing the SPHCT equation in its original form. Simple correlations are presented for solving the critical point constraints. The correlations (a) significantly reduce computational time and complexity and (b) facilitate application of the critical point constraints without the need to embed complicated numerical routines within existing EOS computer codes.
AbstractThe applicability and usefulness of several classical and other methods for solving the two‐point boundaryvalue problem which arises in non‐linear singularly perturbed optimal control are assessed. Specific ...
详细信息
AbstractThe applicability and usefulness of several classical and other methods for solving the two‐point boundaryvalue problem which arises in non‐linear singularly perturbed optimal control are assessed. Specific algorithms of the Picard, Newton and averaging types are formally developed for this class of problem. The computational requirements associated with each algorithm are analysed and compared with the computational requirement of the method of matched asymptotic expansions. Approximate solutions to a linear and a non‐linear problem are obtained by each method and com
This project integrates lecture material on computational methodology for viscous flows with hands-on exposure to code development, validation, and case running, all in a context suitable for varying programming skill...
详细信息
This project integrates lecture material on computational methodology for viscous flows with hands-on exposure to code development, validation, and case running, all in a context suitable for varying programming skills. Students are given a well-documented, partially completed code for solving the boundary-layer equations. They recreate the missing parts in accordance with material covered in lectures and then compute laminar and turbulent flows. Examples of results are given. (C) 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
This project integrates lecture material on computational methodology for viscous flows with hands-on exposure to code development, validation, and case running, all in a context suitable for varying programming skill...
详细信息
The use of an event-to-event solution scheme for pseudodynamic testing is investigated in this paper. A standard pseudodynamic solution procedure is extended to include an event-to-event scheme. An adaptive event pred...
详细信息
The use of an event-to-event solution scheme for pseudodynamic testing is investigated in this paper. A standard pseudodynamic solution procedure is extended to include an event-to-event scheme. An adaptive event prediction method is developed using the local equilibrium energy error. The accuracy and efficiency of the standard and modified schemes are examined for a variety of problems. The analysis results show that numerical errors are controlled while decreasing the number of experimental load steps. The event-to-event scheme is shown to be suitable for pseudodynamic testing. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Current simulation tools for multibody dynamics are not problem dependent, they use the same modeling process to all cases regardless of their characteristics. In addition, real-time simulation of small multibody syst...
详细信息
Current simulation tools for multibody dynamics are not problem dependent, they use the same modeling process to all cases regardless of their characteristics. In addition, real-time simulation of small multibody systems is achievable by existing simulation tools, however, real-time simulation of large and complex systems is not possible with existing methods. This is a challenge that needs to be addressed before further advances in mechanical simulation with hardware-in-the-loop and man-in-the-loop, as well as virtual prototyping are made possible. This paper addresses the issue of how the modeling process - dependent versus independent co-ordinates, and descriptor form versus state-space form of the equations of motion - affects the dynamic simulation of multibody systems and how it could be taken into account to define the concept of intelligent simulation. With this new concept all the factors involved in the simulation process modeling, equations, solution, etc. - are chosen and combined depending upon the characteristics of the system to be simulated. It is envisioned that this concept will lead to faster and more robust real-time simulators.
Higher levels of renewable electricity generation increase uncertainty in power system operation. To ensure secure system operation, new tools that account for this uncertainty are required. In this paper, we adopt a ...
详细信息
Higher levels of renewable electricity generation increase uncertainty in power system operation. To ensure secure system operation, new tools that account for this uncertainty are required. In this paper, we adopt a chance-constrained AC optimal power flow formulation, which guarantees that generation, power flows, and voltages remain within their bounds with a predefined probability. We then discuss different chance-constraint reformulations and solution approaches for the problem. We first describe an analytical reformulation based on partial linearization, which enables us to obtain a tractable representation of the optimization problem. We then provide an efficient algorithm based on an iterative solution scheme which alternates between solving a deterministic AC optimal power flow problem and assessing the impact of uncertainty. The flexibility of the iterative scheme enables not only scalable implementations, but also alternative chance-constraint reformulations. In particular, we suggest two sample-based reformulations that do not require any approximation or relaxation of the AC power flow equations. In a case study based on four different IEEE systems, we assess the performance of the method, and demonstrate scalability of the iterative scheme. We further show that the analytical reformulation accurately and efficiently enforces chance constraints in both in-and out-of-sample tests, and that the analytical reformulations outperforms the two alternative, sample-based chance constraint reformulations.
Influence diagrams and decision trees represent the two most common frameworks for specifying and solving decision problems. As modeling languages, both of these frameworks require that the decision analyst specifies ...
详细信息
Influence diagrams and decision trees represent the two most common frameworks for specifying and solving decision problems. As modeling languages, both of these frameworks require that the decision analyst specifies all possible sequences of observations and decisions (in influence diagrams, this requirement corresponds to the constraint that the decisions should be temporarily linearly ordered). Recently, the unconstrained influence diagram was proposed to address this drawback. In this framework, we may have a partial ordering of the decisions. and a solution to the decision problem therefore consists not only of a decision policy for the various decisions, but also of a conditional specification of what to do next. Relative to the complexity of solving an influence diagram, finding a solution to an unconstrained influence diagram may be computationally very demanding w.r.t. both time and space. Hence, there is a need for efficient algorithms that can deal with (and take advantage of) the idiosyncrasies of the language. In this paper we propose two such solution algorithms. One resembles the variable elimination technique from influence diagrams, whereas the other is based on conditioning and supports any-space inference. Finally, we present an empirical comparison of the proposed methods. (c) 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Real-time dynamic simulation of large, realistic and complex multibody systems is essential in developing modern technologies such as virtual prototyping, man-in-the-loop simulators and intelligent vehicle control sys...
详细信息
Real-time dynamic simulation of large, realistic and complex multibody systems is essential in developing modern technologies such as virtual prototyping, man-in-the-loop simulators and intelligent vehicle control systems. In order to achieve real-time performance, current commercial codes require the use of large costly computers, thus limiting the number of potential users. This paper shows that real-time can be achieved on medium-size workstations if, on the one hand, an adequate combination of modeling, dynamic formulation, and numerical integration scheme is selected and, on the other hand, advantage is taken of sparse matrix technology and parallel computing. A study of space-state and descriptor methods involving the dynamics of a whole vehicle model is carried out and in conclusion, two methods are proposed as the best candidates for real-time simulation.
暂无评论