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View article: Computational Modelling of Climate-Adaptive Building Envelopes for Energy Efficiency in Tropical Regions
Computational Modelling of Climate-Adaptive Building Envelopes for Energy Efficiency in Tropical Regions Open
Climate-adaptive building envelopes play a crucial role in improving energy performance and thermal comfort in tropical regions characterized by high temperatures, humidity, and intense solar radiation. This investigates the potential of c…
View article: Computational Modelling of Climate-Adaptive Building Envelopes for Energy Efficiency in Tropical Regions
Computational Modelling of Climate-Adaptive Building Envelopes for Energy Efficiency in Tropical Regions Open
Climate-adaptive building envelopes play a crucial role in improving energy performance and thermal comfort in tropical regions characterized by high temperatures, humidity, and intense solar radiation. This investigates the potential of c…
View article: Computational Modelling of Climate-Adaptive Building Envelopes for Energy Efficiency in Tropical Regions
Computational Modelling of Climate-Adaptive Building Envelopes for Energy Efficiency in Tropical Regions Open
Climate-adaptive building envelopes play a crucial role in improving energy performance and thermal comfort in tropical regions characterized by high temperatures, humidity, and intense solar radiation. This investigates the potential of c…
View article: Dual-Layer Optimization Control for Furnace Temperature Setting and Tracking in Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Process
Dual-Layer Optimization Control for Furnace Temperature Setting and Tracking in Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Process Open
In the global trend towards a sustainable circular economy, incineration technology is widely used for the treatment of municipal solid waste (MSW), as it effectively achieves waste harmlessness, reduction, and energy recovery. During the …
View article: dsanchez-garcia/accim: v0.7.5
dsanchez-garcia/accim: v0.7.5 Open
[0.7.5] Added New Parametric Simulation and Optimization module (parametric_and_optimisation). This is the main feature of this release, adding powerful new capabilities to the package. Allows running parametric simulations by varying a w…
View article: Real-Time Dynamic Control of Nitrification and Denitrification in an Intermittently Aerated Activated Sludge System for Enhanced Nitrogen Removal and Energy Efficiency: Toward Sustainable Operation
Real-Time Dynamic Control of Nitrification and Denitrification in an Intermittently Aerated Activated Sludge System for Enhanced Nitrogen Removal and Energy Efficiency: Toward Sustainable Operation Open
Advanced control systems have been recently implemented in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) to optimize activated sludge processes, reduce operational costs, and decrease energy consumption, with the aim of moving toward sustainable ope…
View article: Axiom of Biofunctional Convergence (ABC): A Minimal-Dynamics Framework for Human Metabolic Trajectories
Axiom of Biofunctional Convergence (ABC): A Minimal-Dynamics Framework for Human Metabolic Trajectories Open
Physiological regulation in humans is commonly described in terms of homeostasis,allostasis, and setpoint models. Across domains such as body-weight control, glycemicregulation, endocrine rhythms and affective dynamics, a recurring empiric…
View article: Integration of seeker filter, guidance and control for exact high-velocity target interception
Integration of seeker filter, guidance and control for exact high-velocity target interception Open
Successful engagement with high-speed ballistic targets is known as a drastically challenging task. In order to obtain a hit-to-kill performance at the terminal phase of engagement, it is required to combine the best hardware (e.g., sensor…
View article: Axiom of Biofunctional Convergence (ABC): A Minimal-Dynamics Framework for Human Metabolic Trajectories
Axiom of Biofunctional Convergence (ABC): A Minimal-Dynamics Framework for Human Metabolic Trajectories Open
Physiological regulation in humans is commonly described in terms of homeostasis,allostasis, and setpoint models. Across domains such as body-weight control, glycemicregulation, endocrine rhythms and affective dynamics, a recurring empiric…
View article: System Design of Reuleaux Venturi Cavitation Reactors for Process Intensification
System Design of Reuleaux Venturi Cavitation Reactors for Process Intensification Open
This work develops a design framework for hydrodynamic cavitation reactors featuring Venturi throats with a Reuleaux-triangle cross-section (VRA) and a twisted, controlled-swirl variant (VRAt). The framework links internal geometry and flo…
View article: Bridging the Gap: Insights into Backtracking-Angle Related Discrepancies between Estimates and Actual Performance in Large-Scale Photovoltaic Plants
Bridging the Gap: Insights into Backtracking-Angle Related Discrepancies between Estimates and Actual Performance in Large-Scale Photovoltaic Plants Open
Energy yield overestimation in large-scale photovoltaic (PV) simulations is a recurring issue that affects the accuracy of performance predictions. Analysis of SCADA data from four single-axis PV plants in different regions revealed system…
View article: Improvement of Energy Performance of Glass Furnaces Using Modelling and Optimization Techniques
Improvement of Energy Performance of Glass Furnaces Using Modelling and Optimization Techniques Open
Glass furnaces are a key component of the energy-intensive glass industry. Therefore, optimization of their energy performance is crucial for both economic and environmental sustainability. This study focused on optimizing the performance …
View article: Adaptive PI Control Using Recursive Least Squares for Centrifugal Pump Pipeline Systems
Adaptive PI Control Using Recursive Least Squares for Centrifugal Pump Pipeline Systems Open
Pipeline transportation of petroleum products remains one of the safest and most efficient methods of bulk energy delivery, yet overpressure events continue to pose serious operational and regulatory challenges. Traditional fixed-gain PI c…
View article: Data-driven modelling of grid-connected virtual synchronous machine dynamics using optimized dynamic mode decomposition and SINDy
Data-driven modelling of grid-connected virtual synchronous machine dynamics using optimized dynamic mode decomposition and SINDy Open
In recent years, power grids have undergone rapid integration of converter-based power sources. Modern switching converters are replacing conventional synchronous machines. Owing to their inherent inertial property, virtual inertial (VI)-b…
View article: Semi-outdoor workspace in the tropics: Exploring thermal comfort through field measurements and surveys
Semi-outdoor workspace in the tropics: Exploring thermal comfort through field measurements and surveys Open
This study explores the viability of a semi-outdoor workspace in Singapore designed to promote natural ventilation as a sustainable alternative to traditional air-conditioned offices. Continuous physical measurements and voluntary occupant…
View article: Second-Life Electric Vehicle Batteries for Stationary Energy Storage Applications
Second-Life Electric Vehicle Batteries for Stationary Energy Storage Applications Open
The rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) is accelerating the retirement of lithium-ion batteries, which typically exit mobility use at 70–80% state of health. Although no longer suitable for traction, these packs retain significant capa…
View article: Second-Life Electric Vehicle Batteries for Stationary Energy Storage Applications
Second-Life Electric Vehicle Batteries for Stationary Energy Storage Applications Open
The rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) is accelerating the retirement of lithium-ion batteries, which typically exit mobility use at 70–80% state of health. Although no longer suitable for traction, these packs retain significan…
View article: Plasma Pharmacology: A Mathematical Framework for Functional Material Agents in High-Energy Plasmas
Plasma Pharmacology: A Mathematical Framework for Functional Material Agents in High-Energy Plasmas Open
This preprint develops a complete quantitative formulation of Plasma Pharmacology, a conceptual framework in which functional material agents are dynamically injected into high-energy plasmas to directly modulate their rad…
View article: Plasma Pharmacology: A Mathematical Framework for Functional Material Agents in High-Energy Plasmas
Plasma Pharmacology: A Mathematical Framework for Functional Material Agents in High-Energy Plasmas Open
This preprint develops a complete quantitative formulation of Plasma Pharmacology, a conceptual framework in which functional material agents are dynamically injected into high-energy plasmas to directly modulate their radiative, conductiv…
View article: Model predictive control of an experimental protonic membrane steam methane reforming system
Model predictive control of an experimental protonic membrane steam methane reforming system Open
The automation and control of protonic membrane reformers can facilitate the commercialization of this emerging hydrogen‐producing technology. To this end, a decentralized and offset‐free model predictive control (MPC) approach is develope…
View article: A Conceptual Framework for an Innovative Hybrid Ocean Energy Harvesting Technology: Harnessing Waves, Tides, Thermal Gradients, and Salinity for Sustainable, Stable, and Cost-Effective Electricity Generation
A Conceptual Framework for an Innovative Hybrid Ocean Energy Harvesting Technology: Harnessing Waves, Tides, Thermal Gradients, and Salinity for Sustainable, Stable, and Cost-Effective Electricity Generation Open
This paper presents a rigorous conceptual framework for a hybrid ocean energy harvesting system (HOEHS) that integrates wave, tidal, closed-cycle ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC), and salinity gradient (blue) energy technologies, int…
View article: Bus Type Switching to Reduce Bound Violations in AC Power Flow
Bus Type Switching to Reduce Bound Violations in AC Power Flow Open
Wholesale power markets often use linear approximations of power system constraints. Because it does not consider inequality constraints, using AC power flow for feasibility post-processing can violate bounds on reactive power, voltage mag…
View article: Bus Type Switching to Reduce Bound Violations in AC Power Flow
Bus Type Switching to Reduce Bound Violations in AC Power Flow Open
Wholesale power markets often use linear approximations of power system constraints. Because it does not consider inequality constraints, using AC power flow for feasibility post-processing can violate bounds on reactive power, voltage mag…
View article: Flux organizations and control modes in antagonistically combined negative feedback loops
Flux organizations and control modes in antagonistically combined negative feedback loops Open
This paper presents an analysis of compensatory flux organizations in integral controllers, which are combined at the level of the controlled variable. Dependent on the controllers’ relative setpoints two types of compensatory flux regulat…
View article: Around the ThermoClock: A precision automated temperature control system for Ex Vivo circadian studies
Around the ThermoClock: A precision automated temperature control system for Ex Vivo circadian studies Open
Temperature treatment is commonly used to manipulate circadian rhythms in cells and tissue cultures. However, it is often laborious and error-prone in prolonged studies. We present the ThermoClock, an Arduino-based temperature regulation s…
View article: Performance Assessments of an Advanced Control System in an Iron Ore Industrial Grinding Circuit
Performance Assessments of an Advanced Control System in an Iron Ore Industrial Grinding Circuit Open
Optimizing beneficiation processes in the iron ore industry is essential to meet increasing demand while dealing with declining ore grade. Since grinding has a major impact on product quality and production costs, the implementation of Adv…
View article: Calorimeter Shower Dataset and Diffusion Model Checkpoints for Gradient-Based Detector Optimization
Calorimeter Shower Dataset and Diffusion Model Checkpoints for Gradient-Based Detector Optimization Open
This dataset contains preprocessed photon shower simulation data generated from Geant4-based calorimeter simulations, used for training and evaluating conditional diffusion models in gradient-based detector optimization. Each event represe…
View article: Calorimeter Shower Dataset and Diffusion Model Checkpoints for Gradient-Based Detector Optimization
Calorimeter Shower Dataset and Diffusion Model Checkpoints for Gradient-Based Detector Optimization Open
This dataset contains preprocessed photon shower simulation data generated from Geant4-based calorimeter simulations, used for training and evaluating conditional diffusion models in gradient-based detector optimization. Each event represe…
View article: The impact of global warming on UK convenience stores and their challenges and opportunities to adapt
The impact of global warming on UK convenience stores and their challenges and opportunities to adapt Open
As global temperatures rise due to climate change, convenience stores face increasing challenges inmaintaining optimal refrigeration and store temperatures. This study evaluates the impact of extreme heaton a small independent UK convenien…
View article: Optimal temperature setpoint control for a complete greenhouse crop cycle under growth uncertainty
Optimal temperature setpoint control for a complete greenhouse crop cycle under growth uncertainty Open