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Adaptive Model Predictive Control for SI Engines Fuel Injection System

  • Gu, Qichen;Zhai, Yujia
    • Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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    • v.4 no.3
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    • pp.43-50
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    • 2013
  • This paper presents a model predictive control (MPC) based on a neural network (NN) model for air/fuel ration (AFR) control of automotive engines. The novelty of the paper is that the severe nonlinearity of the engine dynamics are modelled by a NN to a high precision, and adaptation of the NN model can cope with system uncertainty and time varying effects. A single dimensional optimization algorithm is used in the paper to speed up the optimization so that it can be implemented to the engine fast dynamics. Simulations on a widely used mean value engine model (MVEM) demonstrate effectiveness of the developed method.

Observer design with Gershgorin's disc

  • Si, Chen;Zhai, Yujia
    • Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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    • v.4 no.4
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    • pp.41-48
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    • 2013
  • Observer design for system with unknown input was carried out. First, Kalman filter was considered to estimate system state with White noise. With the results of Kalman filter design, state observer, controller properties, including controllability and observability, and the Kalman filter structure and algorithm were also studied. Kalman filter algorithm was applied to Position and velocity measurement based on Kalman filter with white noise, and it was constructed and achieved by programming based on Matlab programming. Finally, observer for system with unknown input was constructed with the help of Gershgorin's disc theorem. With the designed observer, system states was constructed and applied to system with unknown input. By simulation results, estimation performance was verified. In this project, state feedback control theory, observer theory and relevant design procedure, as well as Kalman filter design were understood and used in practical application.

Metallothioneins and Oxidative Stress

  • Beattie, John H.;Trayhurn, Paul
    • Nutritional Sciences
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    • v.5 no.4
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    • pp.228-233
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    • 2002
  • The low molecular weight zinc-binding protein metallothionein(MT) contains 32% cysteine and has been shown to efficiently scavenge hydroxyl radicals in vitro. MT expression is induced by oxidative stress and an antioxidant role for this protein has therefore been proposed. This review mainly focuses on the evidence for this role arising from studies using genetically modified animals and cells which either over- or under-express MT. Despite some considerable disparity of results in the literature, reported studies do generally support an antioxidant role. Nevertheless, oxidant stress at non-physiological treatment levels has been the preferred experimental model and there is little information about the role of MT in physiological oxidative stress. Although it is presumed that the mechanism by which MT has an antioxidant effect involves oxidation of cysteinal thiols, it is possible that zinc release from MT is in itself an important signalling factor.

Optimal Maintenance Policy for Fishing Vessel Equipment Using Delay Time Analysis

  • Jung, Gi-Mun;Kwon, Young-Sub;Anand Pillay;Jin Wang
    • Proceedings of the Korean Reliability Society Conference
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    • 2000.11a
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    • pp.329-333
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    • 2000
  • Delay time analysis is a pragmatic mathematical concept readily embraced by engineers which has been developed as a means to model maintenance decision problem. This paper considers an inspection period using delay time analysis for fishing vessel equipment. We assume that delay time distribution is Weibull and inspections are perfect. In this paper, we determine the optimal inspection period which minimize the expected downtime per unit time.

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Metallothioneins and Oxidative Stress

  • Beattie, John H.;Trayhurn, Paul
    • Proceedings of the Korean Nutrition Society Conference
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    • 2002.11b
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    • pp.1171-1177
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    • 2002
  • The low molecular weight zinc-binding protein metallothionein (MT) contains 32% cysteine and has been shown to efficiently scavenge hydroxyl radicals in vitro. MT expression is induced by oxidative stress and an antioxidant role for this protein has therefore been proposed. This review mainly focuses on the evidence for this role arising from studies using genetically modified animals and cells which either over-or under-express MT. Despite some considerable disparity of results in the literature, reported studies do generally support an antioxidant role. Nevertheless, oxidant stress at non-physiological treatment levels has been the preferred experimental model and there is little information about the role of MT in physiological oxidative stress Although it is presumed that the mechanism by which MT has an antioxidant effect involves oxidation of cysteinal thiols, it is possible that zinc release from MT is in itself an important signalling factor.

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Metallothioneins and oxidative stress

  • Beattie, John H.;Trayhurn, Paul
    • Proceedings of the Korean Nutrition Society Conference
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    • 2002.11a
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    • pp.73-82
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    • 2002
  • The low molecular weight zinc-binding protein metallothionein (U) contains 32% cysteine and has been shown to efficiently scavenge hydroxyl radicals in vitro. MT expression is induced by oxidative stress and an antioxidant role for this protein has therefore been proposed. This review mainly focuses on the evidence for this role arising from studies using genetically modified animals and cells which either over- or under-express MT. Despite some considerable disparity of results in the literature, reported studies do generally support an antioxidant role. Nevertheless, oxidant stress at non-physiological treatment levels has been the preferred experimental model and there is little information about the role of MT in physiological oxidative stress. Although it is presumed that the mechanism by which MT has an antioxidant effect involves oxidation of cysteinal thiols, it is possible that zinc release from MT is in itself an important signalling factor.

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Modelling and Development of Control Algorithm of Endoscopy

  • Ma, Weichao;Lee, Sanghyuk
    • Journal of Convergence Society for SMB
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.33-39
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    • 2014
  • In this paper, basic backgrounds about capsule endoscopy are introduced, and the aims and objectives are also illustrated. Methodology and mathematical model for LuGre model were investigated to analyse system characteristics. A nonlinear friction model, the stick-slip motion system based on LuGre friction model was used to simulate the motion of capsule endoscopy inside human body. Under the different situation, LuGre friction model was simulated by Matlab Simulink software. The entire cycle of motion and the influence of parameters towards to velocity are fully simulated.

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Towards a "better" University: the Use of the EFQM Model in a UK Higher Education Institution

  • Blackmore, Jacqueline;Douglas, Alex
    • International Journal of Quality Innovation
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.1-15
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    • 2003
  • This paper examines the use of the EFQM Model in H.E. Institutions in the UK and offers a case study of how one University used the Excellence Model as a means to change the way it operated. It identifies and discusses the critical success factors for a university utilizing the Model, in particular Leadership (criteria 1), People Management, particularly with regard to performance evaluation (criteria 3), having key processes in place (criteria 5) and the identification of the correct key performance results for its various stakeholders (criteria 9).

Chemical composition, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of seed oil plants of North-East India: A review

  • Saha, Priyanka;Talukdar, Anupam Das;Ningthoujam, Sanjoy Singh;Choudhury, Manabendra Dutta;Nath, Deepa;Nahar, Lutfun;Sarker, Satyajit Dey;Basar, Norazah
    • CELLMED
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    • v.5 no.3
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    • pp.17.1-17.22
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    • 2015
  • Apart from being used as food, seed oils have also been used traditionally as medicinal products by several communities. However, the full medicinal potential of many seed oil plants is yet to be properly reviewed, particularly for their antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. North-East India has rich resources of seed oil plants. The availability of detailed information on these plants is quite limited. This review aims to explore and evaluate these seed oil plants of the North-East India with particular emphasis on their antimicrobial and antioxidant activities as well as chemical compositions. A comprehensive literature search on seed oil plants of this region has been performed. Seed oil yielding plants of this region can be categorized into two categories: plants that are used traditionally as sources of edible or medicinal oils and plants that are used for purposes other than as sources of oils. Many seed oil plants of this region have been reported to possess antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, and to produce various types of compounds. This review also highlights the importance of these plants in contributing to the local as well as the national economy of India.