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A Simulation of the Myocardium Activation Process using the Discrete Event Cell Space Model (DEVCS 모델을 사용한 심근 활성화과정의 시뮬레이션)

  • Kim Gwang-Nyeon;Jung Dong-Keun;Kim Gi-Ryon;Choi Byeong-Cheol;Lee Jung-Tae;Jeon Gye-Rok
    • Journal of the Korea Society for Simulation
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    • v.13 no.4
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    • pp.1-16
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    • 2004
  • The modelling and simulation of the activation process for the heart system is meaningful to understand special excitatory and conductive system in the heart and to study cardiac functions because the heart activation conducts through this system. This thesis proposes two dimensional cellular automaton(CA) model for the activation process of the myocardium and conducted simulation by means of discrete time and discrete event algorithm. In the model, cells are classified into anatomically similar characteristic parts of the heart and each of cells has a set of cells with preassigned properties. Each cell in this model has state variables to represent the state of the cell and has some state transition rules to change values of state variables executed by state transition function. The state transition rule is simple as follows. First, the myocardium cell at rest stay in passive state. Second, if any one of neighborhood cell in the myocardium cell is active state then the state is change from passive to active state. Third, if cell's state is an active then automatically go to the refractory state after activation phase. Four, if cell's state is refractory then automatically go to the passive state after refractory phase. These state transition is processed repeatedly in all cells through the termination of simulation.

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Study on the Wake Evolution on the Non-Planar Ground Using a Discrete Vortex Method (이산와류법을 사용한 비평면 지면 와류전개 연구)

  • Han, Cheolheui
    • Journal of Institute of Convergence Technology
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.21-24
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    • 2016
  • Accurate simulation of wakeshapes behind a wing is important for the performance prediction of the aircraft and the wake hazard problem in the airport. In the present study, wakeshapes behind a wing inside tunnels are simulated in regard to the development of wing-in-ground effect vehicles. A discrete vortex method with a nonplanar ground modelling is used for the simulation. It was found that the wingtip vortices move toward outboard directions when the wing is in ground effect. When the wing is placed inside tunnels, the wingtip vortices move along the tunnel wall with counter clockwise direction. As the gap between the wingtip and the tunnel decreases, the wingtip vortices move further along the tunnel wall. Both vortices from bothsides of the wing will murge, which will be studied in future using a viscous computation.

Compaction of Aggregated Ceramic Powders, Discrete Element and Finite Element Simulations

  • Pizette, P.;Martin, C. L.;Delette, G.
    • Proceedings of the Korean Powder Metallurgy Institute Conference
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    • 2006.09a
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    • pp.187-188
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    • 2006
  • In contrast with the Finite Element Method, the Discrete Element Method (DEM) takes explicitly into account the particulate nature of powders. DEM exhibits some drawbacks and many advantages. Simulations can be computationally expensive and they are only able to represent a volume element. However, these simulations have the great advantage of providing a wealth of information at the microstructural level. Here we demonstrate that the method is well suited for modelling, in coordination with FEM, the compaction of ceramic $UO_2$ particles that have been aggregated. Aggregates of individual ceramic crystallites that are strongly bonded together are represented by porous spheres.

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Symbolic Simulation of Discrete Event Systems (이산 사건 시스템의 기호적 시뮬레이션)

  • 지승도
    • Proceedings of the Korea Society for Simulation Conference
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    • 1992.10a
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    • pp.7-7
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    • 1992
  • Extending discrete event modelling formalisms to facilitate greater symbol manipulation capabilities is important to further their use in intelligent control and design of high autonomy systems. This paper defines an extension to the DEVS formalism that facilitates symbolic expression of discrete event times by extending the time base from the real numbers to the field of linear polynomials over the reals. A simulation algorithm is developed to generate the branching trajectories resulting from the underlying non-determinism. To efficiently manage linear polynomial constraints based on feasibility checking algorithm borrowed from linear programming. The extended formalism offers a convenient means to conduct multiple, simultaneous explorations of model behaviors. Examples of application are given with consideration on fault model analysis.

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Fault Diagnosis with Adaptive Control for Discrete Event Systems

  • El Touati, Yamen;Ayari, Mohamed
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • v.21 no.11
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    • pp.165-170
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    • 2021
  • Discrete event systems interact with the external environment to decide which action plan is adequate. Some of these interactions are not predictable in the modelling phase and require consequently an adaptation of the system to the metamorphosed behavior of the environment. One of the challenging issues is to guarantee safety behavior when failures tend to derive the system from normal status. In this paper we propose a framework to combine diagnose technique with adaptive control to avoid unsafe sate an maintain the normal behavior as long as possible.

A Fault Detection Method for Uncertain Continuous and Discrete-Time Systems (불확실한 연속형 및 이산형 시스템에서의 이상검출법)

  • Hwang, In-Koo;Kwon, Oh-Kyu
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Telematics and Electronics
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    • v.27 no.10
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    • pp.60-67
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    • 1990
  • This paper proposes a model-based fault detection method for linear/nonlinear system having modelling errors, nonlinearities and measurement noise. The system model is represented by the unified operator [5] in order to apply to both the continuous-time and discrete-time problems. The fault detection method suggested here accounts for the effects of noise, model mismatch and nonlinearities. Modelling errors are depicted by additive forms and the nominal model denominator is fixed via prior experiments in order to quantify the nucertainty bound on the parameter estima-tion. The least square method is used to estimate the numerator parameters of the nominal model. performance than traditional methods.

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A study on modelling and simulation of computer communication protocols (컴퓨터 통신 프로토콜의 모델링과 시뮬레이션에 관한 연구)

  • 손진곤;백두권
    • Proceedings of the Korean Operations and Management Science Society Conference
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    • 1990.04a
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    • pp.22-31
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    • 1990
  • In this paper, we have studied modelling and simulation of computer communication protocols theoretically. After describing a definition and functions of communication protocols, we have classified models for protocol design. And, in those protocol models, by endowing Timed Petri Net (TPN) models with a time function .tau., we have proposed a structural definition of TPN models. Furthermore, in order to complement Petri Net Based models with some problems, we have introduced the Discrete EVent system Specification (DEVS) concept in system simulation field. As an important result of our study, we have presented a theorem, which says that a TPN model becomes a DEVS model, and proved it. According to the theorem, we can perform efficient simulation by using the DEVS model transformed from a TPN model when we intend the TPN model to be simulated, otherwise we design another simulation model for it.

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Experimental and numerical analysis of the global behaviour of the 1:9 scale model of the Old Bridge in Mostar

  • Kustura, Mladen;Smoljanovic, Hrvoje;Nikolic, Zeljana;Krstevska, Lidija
    • Coupled systems mechanics
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.1-19
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    • 2021
  • Composite nature of the masonry structures in general causes complex and non-linear behaviour, especially in intense vibration conditions. The presence of different types and forms of structural elements and different materials is a major problem for the analysis of these type of structures. For this reason, the analysis of the behaviour of masonry structures requires a combination of experimental tests and non-linear mathematical modelling. The famous UNESCO Heritage Old Bridge in Mostar was selected as an example for the analysis of the global behaviour of reinforced stone arch masonry bridges. As part of the experimental research, a model of the Old Bridge was constructed in a scale of 1:9 and tested on a shaking table platform for different levels of seismic excitation. Non-linear mathematical modelling was performed using a combined finite-discrete element method (FDEM), including the effect of connection elements. The paper presents the horizontal displacement of the top of the arch and the failure mechanism of the Old Bridge model for the experimental and the numerical phase, as well as the comparison of the results. This research provided a clearer insight into the global behaviour of stone arch masonry structures reinforced with steel clamps and steel dowels, which is significant for the structures classified as world cultural heritage.

Ammonia flow control for NOx reduction in SCR system of refuse incineration plant (소각로의 NOx 제어용 SCR 시스템의 암모니아 공급량제어)

  • Kim, In-Gyu;Yeo, Tae-Gyeong;Kim, Hwan-Seong;Kim, Sang-Bong
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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    • v.22 no.2
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    • pp.451-457
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    • 1998
  • This paper describes a modelling method for SCR(selective catalystic reduction) system in refuse incineration plant. We consider the SCR system as a single input and single output system. For modelling the SCR system, an auto regressive exogeneous(ARX) modelling method is used. In this case, we should design the white noise input for modelling and put it on the system as an input$(NH_3)$, and take an outlet NOx as an output. From these two relations, we design the ARX model with 45 second delay time and transform to a discrete system with sampling time of 0.5 second. Using the obtained SCR model, we verify that the outlet NOx is deeply related with stoker`s moving in boiler of refuse incineration plant.

Modelling of Large Triaxial Test with Rockfill Materials by Distinct Element Method (개별요소법에 의한 락필재료의 대형삼축압축시험 모델링)

  • Jeon, Je-Sung;Kim, Ki-Young;Shin, Dong-Hoon
    • Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society
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    • v.22 no.10
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    • pp.111-120
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    • 2006
  • In this research, numerical simulations by PFC considering discrete element method are conducted to predict experimental results of large triaxial compression test with rockfill material for dam construction. For generation of compacted assembly with specific grain size distribution and initial material porosity, the clump logic method and expansion of generated particles are adapted. To predict stress-stain behavior of large triaxial test, discrete particle modelling is applied with micro parameters which are chosen by calibration process. It is expected that distinct particle modelling method could be used as a useful tool to investigate micro and macro behavior associated with geotechnical problems and develop a numerical laboratory.