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A Precision Measuring System using Laser Sensor for Axial Fans of Cooling Towers (레이저 센서를 이용한 냉각탑용 축류팬 형상 정밀도 측정 시스템)

  • 이광일;강재관
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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    • 2003.06a
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    • pp.925-928
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    • 2003
  • In this paper, a precision measuring machine for large sized axial fans of cooling towers are developed. A laser sensor is used as a measuring device and aluminum profiles and stepping motors are engaged into the system as frame structure and driving devices respectively. 3-dimensional measuring data are compared to the design data to compute the distortion of the axial fans. Two distortions such as the axis of the fan and the airfoils along the axis are introduced to define the shape precision of axial fans. Genetic algorithm is used to solve the optimization problem during computing the distortion. Results of distortion are displayed 3 dimensionally in a solid-modeler as well as 2-D drawings to help users find it with case.

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An investigation of non-linear optimization methods on composite structures under vibration and buckling loads

  • Akbulut, Mustafa;Sarac, Abdulhamit;Ertas, Ahmet H.
    • Advances in Computational Design
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    • v.5 no.3
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    • pp.209-231
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    • 2020
  • In order to evaluate the performance of three heuristic optimization algorithms, namely, simulated annealing (SA), genetic algorithm (GA) and particle swarm optimization (PSO) for optimal stacking sequence of laminated composite plates with respect to critical buckling load and non-dimensional natural frequencies, a multi-objective optimization procedure is developed using the weighted summation method. Classical lamination theory and first order shear deformation theory are employed for critical buckling load and natural frequency computations respectively. The analytical critical buckling load and finite element calculation schemes for natural frequencies are validated through the results obtained from literature. The comparative study takes into consideration solution and computational time parameters of the three algorithms in the statistical evaluation scheme. The results indicate that particle swarm optimization (PSO) considerably outperforms the remaining two methods for the special problem considered in the study.

Is it Possible to Predict the ADI of Pesticides using the QSAR Approach?

  • Kim, Jae Hyoun
    • Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
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    • v.38 no.6
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    • pp.550-560
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    • 2012
  • Objectives: QSAR methodology was applied to explain two different sets of acceptable daily intake (ADI) data of 74 pesticides proposed by both the USEPA and WHO in terms of setting guidelines for food and drinking water. Methods: A subset of calculated descriptors was selected from Dragon$^{(R)}$ software. QSARs were then developed utilizing a statistical technique, genetic algorithm-multiple linear regression (GA-MLR). The differences in each specific model in the prediction of the ADI of the pesticides were discussed. Results: The stepwise multiple linear regression analysis resulted in a statistically significant QSAR model with five descriptors. Resultant QSAR models were robust, showing good utility across multiple classes of pesticide compounds. The applicability domain was also defined. The proposed models were robust and satisfactory. Conclusions: The QSAR model could be a feasible and effective tool for predicting ADI and for the comparison of logADIEPA to logADIWHO. The statistical results agree with the fact that USEPA focuses on more subtle endpoints than does WHO.

Measurements of the Cylinder Wake with a Volume PTV (High-Density 3D-PTV) (고밀도 3D-PTV (Volume PTV)에 의한 원주후류 측정 해석)

  • Hwang, T.G.;Cho, K.R.;Pyeon, Y.B.;Cho, Y.B.;Moon, K.R.;Jo, H.J.;Doh, D.H.
    • 한국전산유체공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2008.03b
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    • pp.88-91
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    • 2008
  • A Hybrid-Genetic-Algorithm based 3D-PTV has been constructed by introducing the conventional GA-3D-PTV. The measurement system consists of two-high-definition-cameras(1k ${\times}$ 1k), a Nd-Yag laser and a host computer. The system has been used to measure the wake of a cylinder. The Reynolds number is 1120. The structures of the wake have been quantified in detail than the results obtained ever before.

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Autonomous Guided Vehicle Using Self-Organizing Fuzzy Controller (자기 조직화 퍼지 제어기를 적용한 자율 운송 장치)

  • Na, Yeong-Nam;Lee, Yun-Bae
    • The Transactions of the Korea Information Processing Society
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    • v.7 no.4
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    • pp.1160-1168
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    • 2000
  • Due to the increase in importance of factory-automation (FA) in the field of production, the importance of he autonomous guided vehicle's (AGV) role has also increased. This paper is about an active and effective controller which can flexibly prepare for changeable circumstances. For this study, research about an behavior-based system evolving by itself is also being considered. In this paper, constructed an active and effective AGV fuzzy controller to be able to carry out self-organization. To construct it, we tuned suboptimally membership function using a genetic algorithm (GA) and improved the control efficiency by self-correction and the generation of control rules.

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DNA Coding Method for Time Series Prediction (시계열 예측을 위한 DNA 코딩 방법)

  • 이기열;선상준;이동욱;심귀보
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2000.10a
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    • pp.280-280
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    • 2000
  • In this paper, we propose a method of constructing equation using bio-inspired emergent and evolutionary concepts. This method is algorithm that is based on the characteristics of the biological DNA and growth of plants. Here is. we propose a constructing method to make a DNA coding method for production rule of L-system. L-system is based on so-called the parallel rewriting mechanism. The DNA coding method has no limitation in expressing the production rule of L-system. Evolutionary algorithms motivated by Darwinian natural selection are population based searching methods and the high performance of which is highly dependent on the representation of solution space. In order to verify the effectiveness of our scheme, we apply it to one step ahead prediction of Mackey-Glass time series.

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Topology Optimization of Muffler Hole of Rotary Compressor using GA (유전자 알고리즘을 이용한 회전식 압축기 머플러 토출구의 위상 최적설계)

  • ;Altay Dikec
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering Conference
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    • 2002.05a
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    • pp.790-795
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    • 2002
  • The object of this research is limited to the reduction of compression process noise only among the main sources of compressor noise such as motor noise, compression process noise, and valve port flow noise. Thus the research is focused on the wave motion rather than the particle motion of sound wave travels. A muffler is a commonly used device to reduce the compression process noise, generated by the pressure pulsations caused by the cyclic compression process. In this research, the acoustic characteristics of the muffler are analyzed by using the normal gradient integral equation proposed by Wu and Wan. Moreover, a commercial code SYSNOISE developed by indirect variational boundary integral equation is also used to validate the results. For the noise reduction, the topology optimization technique using a genetic algorithm is used. The number, size and position of the muffler holes are considered as design variables. Compared with original design, the optimized design has very improved acoustic characteristics. Both numerical and experimental analyses are used to evaluate new design.

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Facial Expression Explorer for Realistic Character Animation

  • Ko, Hee-Dong;Park, Moon-Ho
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Broadcast Engineers Conference
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    • 1998.06b
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    • pp.16.1-164
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    • 1998
  • This paper describes Facial Expression Explorer to search for the components of a facial expression and to map the expression to other expressionless figures like a robot, frog, teapot, rabbit and others. In general, it is a time-consuming and laborious job to create a facial expression manually, especially when the facial expression must personify a well-known public figure or an actor. In order to extract a blending ratio from facial images automatically, the Facial Expression Explorer uses Networked Genetic Algorithm(NGA) which is a fast method for the convergence by GA. The blending ratio is often used to create facial expressions through shape blending methods by animators. With the Facial Expression Explorer a realistic facial expression can be modeled more efficiently.

Warping thermal deformation constraint for optimization of a blade stiffened composite panel using GA

  • Todoroki, Akira;Ozawa, Takumi
    • International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences
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    • v.14 no.4
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    • pp.334-340
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    • 2013
  • This paper deals with the optimization of blade stiffened composite panels. The main objective of the research is to make response surfaces for the constraints. The response surface for warping thermal deformation was previously made for a fixed dimension composite structure. In this study, the dimensions of the blade stiffener were treated as design variables. This meant that a new response surface technique was required for the constraints. For the response surfaces, the lamination parameters, linear thermal expansions and dimensions of the structures were used as variables. A genetic algorithm was adopted as an optimizer, and an optimal result, which satisfied two constraints, was obtained. As a result, a new response surface was obtained, for predicting warping thermal deformation.

A Study on Fuzzy Neural Network Modeling Using Genetic Algorithm (유전 알고리듬을 이용한 퍼지신경망 모델링에 관한 연구)

  • Kwon, Ok-Kook;Chang, Wook;Joo, Young-Hoon;Choi, Yoon-Ho;Park, Jin-Bae
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 1997.07b
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    • pp.390-393
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    • 1997
  • Fuzzy logic and neural networks are complemetary technologies in the design of intelligent system. Fuzzy neural network(FNN) as an auto-tuning method is actually known to an excellent method for the adjustment of the fuzzy rule. However, this has a weak point, because the convergence to the optimum depends on the initial condition. In this paper we develop a coding format to determine a FNN model by chromosome in GA and present systematic approach to identify the parameters and structure of FNN. The proposed hybrid tuning method realizes to construct minimal and optimal structure of the fuzzy mode simultaneously and automatically. This paper shows effectiveness of the tuning system by simulations compared with conventional methods.

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