Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Comparison of CRBR design-basis events with those of foreign LMFBR plants

As part of the Construction Permit (CP) review of the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Plant (CRBR), the Brookhaven National Laboratory was asked to compare the Design Basis Accidents that are considered in CRBR Preliminary Safety Analysis Report with those of the foreign contemporary plants (PHENIX, SUPER-PHENIX, SNR-300, PFR, and MONJU). A brief introductory review of any special or unusual characteristics of these plants is given. This is followed by discussions of the design basis accidents and their acceptance criteria. In spite of some discrepancies due either to semantics or to licensing decisions, there appears to be a considerable degree of unanimity in the selection (definition) of DBAs in all of these plants.
Does the organizational culture act as a moderator in Indian enterprise resource planning (ERP) projects

Purpose – There is significant evidence of increasing global implementation failures in enterprise resource planning (ERP) projects; and, for this reason, critical success factors (CSF) on implementation success (IS) are of notable concern to manufacturing organizations. This paper aims to focus on these factors and the role they played toward implementation success of ERP projects in India. Furthermore, this paper will also seek to explore whether the implementation success is moderated (i.e. influenced) by the organizational culture. This will help other manufacturing organizations take appropriate decisions about the ERP implementation. Design/methodology/approach – In the proposed model, the authors propose organizational culture as the moderator toward the implementation success of ERP projects in India. A survey methodology is used for the study, and a structured questionnaire was developed to get the information. Findings – Through this study, it has been found that the organizational culture acts .
A FUTURISTIC APPROACH ON EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES IN THE INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SMART HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

With the ubiquitous influence of IoT, hospital management system incorporates its various accomplishments for establishing Smart Health care Management System (SHCMS). These kinds of implementation help the society with expeditious support in the phenomenon of health care. For digitizing the health care service IoT plays major role in connecting the medical resources with IoT services. This paper proposes the novel approach to equip the hospital with the enabling IoT technologies and transfigure its applications and also addresses the significance and possible implementation of smart health care management system using the approach of the Internet of Things (IoT), that can be furnished in the hospitals for rendering expeditious service for their patients.
Arrays of SOI photonic wire biosensors for label-free molecular detection

We present an SOI biosensor microarray chip that allows multiple molecular binding reactions to be simultaneously monitored. The individual biosensors are formed using 0.26 × 0.45 μm2 silicon photonic wire waveguides, which are arranged in compact Mach-Zehnder interferometer geometries with near temperature independent response. The sharp bend radius permitted by the photonic wires is exploited to form dense spiral waveguide structures that provide several millimeters of path length in a compact 130 μm diameter circular area. This design provides the high sensitivity of a long waveguide, while maintaining compatibility with commercial microarray spotting tools. For low volume analyte delivery the sensor array chip contains a monolithically integrated microfluidic channel formed in an SU-8 overlayer. Multiple antibody-antigen reactions are observed in real-time by using an infrared camera to monitor the optical powers emerging from the sensor array output waveguides.
A diagonal active-area stacked capacitor DRAM cell with storage capacitor on bit line

A stacked-capacitor (STC) cell concept for 16-Mb DRAMs is introduced. The STC cell features a storage capacitor placed on a bit line and a diagonal active area. This enables a large storage capacitance, 35 fF/b, to be achieved on a 3.36- mu m/sup 2/ cell. By eliminating completely the structural interferences between bit line and plate electrode, the storage-node pattern is maximized. The STC cell also features low noise characteristics due to its shielded bit-line structure. This minimizes the interbit-line capacitance to below 1% of the bit-line capacitance in the memory array. The average charge retention time, measured using an experimental 2-kb array, is 30 s at 40 degrees C. The characteristics of the diagonal active memory cell transistor are comparable to those of a conventional transistor. >
Autonomous quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicle for culvert inspection

This document presents work done to lay the foundation for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) system for inspecting culverts. By expanding upon prior progress creating an autonomous indoor quadrotor, many basic hardware and software issues are solved. The main new functionality needed for the culvert inspection task was to utilize the Global Positioning System (GPS) available outdoors to make up for the relative scarcity of objects visible to the Light Detection And Ranging sensor (LIDAR). The GPS data is fused in a new state estimator, which also incorporates data from the scan matcher running on the LIDAR data, as well as the data from the quadrotor's Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). This data is combined into a single estimate of the current state (position, orientation, velocity, angular velocity, and acceleration) of the quadrotor by an Extended Kalman Filter (EKF). This new state estimate enables autonomous outdoor navigation and operation of this micro-UAV. Thesis Supervisor: Seth Teller Title: Professor Thesis Supervisor: Nicholas Roy Title: Associate Professor Thesis Supervisor: Jonathan Williams Title: Technical Staff, MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Bath Workshop on Power Transmission and Motion Control (PTMC 98)

Preface ix Drives and Actuators Extended functionality with an integrated position sensor H-H Harms, T Fedde, and T Lang 3 Engineering around a hydraulic controlled gearbox T Heeringa 11 Investigation of friction of piston rod sealing systems M Goerres and H Murrenhoff 37 Modelling and Simulation Application for a direct optimization procedure for drive line control J-C Ossyra and M Ivantysynova 53 Ageing simulation of biodegradable fluids by means of neural networks O-C Gohler, H Murrenhoff, and M Schmidt 71 Modelling and experimental validation of a pneumatic servo-solenoid valve G Figliolini, A Almondo, and M Sorli 85 Passivity of fluid transmission line models B Manhartsgruber 99 Pumps and Noise Duality applied to experimental modal analysis G Mikota 111 Reducing flow pulsation with the floating cup pump - theoretical analysis G E M Vael, I Lopez, and P A J Achten 123 Systems and Control Digital hydraulic control of a mobile machine joint actuator mockup M Linjama and M Vilenius 145 Wireless servo control for electro-hydraulic positioning P A Kawka and A G Alleyne 159 Feed force based constant torque control of hydraulic motor in chainsaw application T Virvalo and J Inberg 173 Simulation and selection schemes in machine self-awareness, a position control case study A Zachrison and M Sethson 187 New control strategies for electrohydraulic load-sensing M Djurovic and S Helduser 201 Theoretical and numerical study on the PD controlling of a simple hydraulic system C S Hos and L Kullmann 211 Design optimization for parallel servohydraulic mechanisms A R Plummer 223 Pneumatics Development of new test method for flow-rate characteristics of pneumatic components K Kuroshita, Y Sekiguchi, K Oshiki, and N Oneyama 243 Time-domain models for pneumatic transmission lines W Franco and M Sorli 257 Extended representation of flow-rate characteristics for pneumatic components and its measurement using isothermal discharge method T Kagawa, M Cai, K Kawashima, T Wang, T Nagaki, T Hasegawa, and N Oneyama 271 Components Ageing-dependent characteristic changes of a pressure control valve for model-based condition monitoring in fluid power L Laitinen, H Kauranne, and M Pietola 285 Digital flow control unit - an alternative for a proportional valve? A Laamanen, L Siivonen, M Linjama, and M Vilenius 297 A model-based method for condition monitoring of a proportional valve V Jouppila, J Kuusisto, and A Ellman 309 Authors' Index 319
Temperatureinfluss auf Dachschneelasten von Gewächshäusern – Abtauen von Schnee über wärmedurchlässigen Dacheindeckungen

Schneelasten sind für Leichtbauten oftmals bemessungsrelevant. Deshalb wird bei beheizten Gewächshäusern über transparenten, wärmedurchlässigen Bedachungen traditionell das Abtauen von Schnee in Ansatz gebracht. Die somit reduzierten Schneelasten ermöglichen große Scheibenabmessungen für optimales Pflanzenwachstum. Die pauschalen Lastansätze von 0,25 kN/m2 oder 0,75 kN/m2 Dachschnee in der deutschen Gewächshausnorm DIN 11535 haben sich über viele Jahre bewährt. Die Gewächshausnorm musste jedoch an das europäische Bemessungskonzept angepasst werden. Im März 2014 sind zwei neue Fachberichte erschienen: DIN SPEC 18071 für Produktionsgewächshäuser und DIN SPEC 18072 für Verkaufsgewächshäuser, die eine für die deutsche Normung neue Möglichkeit der rechnerischen Erfassung des Abtauens von Schnee enthalten – den Temperaturbeiwert. Dieses Vorgehen wird durch einen Verweis im Eurocode DIN EN 1991‐1‐3 auf die internationale Schneelastnorm ISO 4355 möglich. Hintergrund und Anwendung des Temperaturbeiwerts im Gewächshausbau werden in diesem Beitrag vorgestellt.
Role of Behavioral Intervention in Developing Non-Verbal Communication Skills in a Boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case Study

1. Ph. D Scholar, Department of Special Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan 2. Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan PAPER INFO ABSTRACT Received: September 24, 2019 Accepted: December 25, 2019 Online: December 31, 2019 The current study focused to investigate the efficacy of discrete trial training program under multiple contexts for developing social communication skills in a boy with autism spectrum disorder in Pakistani society. Single subject experimental design was employed to investigate the phenomenon of the study. This research design was consistent with specific reversal design (Seah, 1997) such as A-B-C-D-E-A and two follow up periods. Enrolled children at Govt. Special Education Centers across the Punjab province of Pakistan were taken as the population of the study. The researchers completed the procedure into seven steps. Descriptive statistics supported the researchers to describe the features of the obtained data of the study. Task objective 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 was developed at higher percentage during phase E, phase C, phase E, phase E, and phase E respectively.
INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL HAIR-DRESSING ROOM

Hair designing is one of crucial components of the hair simulation tasks. The efficiency of hair modeling is very much determined by the interactivity and the ease-to-use the designing tools within an application. This paper presents a unified framework that uses the various key techniques developed for specific tasks in hair simulation and to realize the ultimate goal of ‘virtual hair-dressing room’ that is simple to use but quite effective for generating fast hairstyles. Successful attempts have been made to handle the different challenging issues involved in simulation of hair at interactive rates. Effort has been put in developing methodologies for hair shape modeling, hair dynamics and hair rendering. A user friendly interface controlled by a haptic device facilitates designer’s interactivity with the hairstyles. Furthermore, designer’s visualization is enhanced by using real time animation and interactive rendering. Animation is done using a modified Free Form Deformation (FFD) technique that has been effectively adapted to various hairstyles. Hair Rendering is performed using an efficient scattering based technique, displaying hair with its various optical effects.
Experimental study of immersion cooling for power components

In railway traction, the conversion of electrical current has to be realised to ensure a correct supply of motor and other auxiliaries (fans, air conditioning, lighting.). These conversions are achieved with power electronic components. Because of the high heat flux and in spite of a good efficiency, the components have to be cooled to keep their electrical characteristics. Moreover, the electronic device reliability is strongly influenced by the temperature. One answer to these problems is the use of immersion cooling in a dielectric fluid. Pollution problems are solved because there is no contact between components and external surroundings. Pool boiling has a great efficiency and reliability because no auxiliary equipments are needed. This two-phase cooling is actually used by GEC-ALSTHOM to ensure power electronic component cooling on the TGV (High Speed Train).
Modeling and simulation of filters and devices for conformal radiotherapy

This doctoral thesis addresses dynamic intensity modulation by means of physical beam modifiers. The principles of gravity-oriented devices were generalized and extended, preserving principles of a beam shaping, but introducing motor-driven “patient-oriented” beam modifying devices. Beam modifying devices were divided in two categories: protectors and shapers. The protectors are diminished copies of the Organs At Risk (OARs) and stay parallel to them during gantry rotation, keeping them in the attenuated field for every gantry angle. Shapers are placed at the both sides of the protector to ensure uniform dose in the Planning Target Volume (PTV). Mathematical formalism for calculations of the dimensions and the initial coordinates of the beam modifying devices was developed as well as the laws of their motion during gantry rotation were derived. A software tool, incorporating the mathematical background, with user interface to facilitate the introduction of the input parameters was created. The software module was subsequently integrated into a Monte Carlo Radiation Therapy Simulator (MCRTS), used to simulate particle transport through the designed system. Simulation studies of field shaping in rotational therapy by means of beam modifying devices were carried out. Dose distributions in solid-geometry and voxel-based neck models were evaluated. Furthermore, the effectiveness of the shapers to modify the dose distribution outside the protected area was studied. The results of simulation studies showed that rotational therapy with beam modifying devices offers adequate protection of the OAR and a uniform dose distribution outside the protected region. Studies using shapers of different materials were also carried out and resulted in similar dose distributions. Additionally, the effect of protector’s parameters on the dose distribution in rotational therapy was studied in the thesis. A range of materials, consisting of commonly used for protection in radiotherapy, as well as by some new metal-polymer composites was under investigation. The metal-polymer composites can rival the lead in the protection of vital organs if the density provided is high. The presented technique has showed promising results in terms of conformal dose delivery and can be a preferred choice in radiotherapy departments due to comprehensive and adequate protection of the OAR and uniform dose in PTV ensured as well as of its cost effectiveness.
Utility of Social Modeling in Assessment of a State’s Propensity for Nuclear Proliferation

This report is the third and final report out of a set of three reports documenting research for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Security Administration (NASA) Office of Nonproliferation Research and Development NA-22 Simulations, Algorithms, and Modeling program that investigates how social modeling can be used to improve proliferation assessment for informing nuclear security, policy, safeguards, design of nuclear systems and research decisions. Social modeling has not to have been used to any significant extent in a proliferation studies. This report focuses on the utility of social modeling as applied to the assessment of a State's propensity to develop a nuclear weapons program.
Inside Network Perimeter Security: The Definitive Guide to Firewalls, VPNs, Routers, and Intrusion Detection Systems

From the Publisher: This book is the most practical, comprehensive solution to defending your network perimeter. Get expert insight from the industry's leading voices: Stephen Northcutt and the expertise of the SANS team. Inside Network Perimeter Security is a practical guide to designing, deploying, and maintaining network defenses. It discusses perimeter components, such as firewalls, VPNs, routers, and intrusion detection systems, and it explains how to integrate them into a unified whole to meet real-world business requirements. Learn the best practices of perimeter defense from 17 information security professionals working together as a team of writers and reviewers. Because this book was developed in close coordination with the SANS Institute, it is also a valuable supplementary resource for those pursuing the GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst (GCFW) certification.
Smart power devices in soft switching applications

A smart power device, having a monolithic cascode structure with a high-voltage bipolar junction transistor and a low voltage power MOSFET, is presented and investigated in soft switching applications. The basic characteristics of this device are described both in terms of its structure and electrical performances. In particular, the device behavior is investigated in a zero-voltage quasi-resonant boost converter switching at a frequency of 100 kHz in order to show the high performances of this switch in the field of high voltage, and high-frequency applications. The experimental tests are carried out in several working conditions, and emphasis is given to a comparison with alternative switches as power MOSFETs, and IGBTs in order to understand better the main advantages and drawbacks of this switch. Finally, some figures relative to the power losses versus the switching frequency and the limit on the working frequency of the devices are given with reference to the actual converter used as a benchmark. The experimental results show the superiority of the cascode in the field of the considered switching frequency.
Real power regulation design for multi-terminal VSC-HVDC systems

A multi-terminal voltage-source-converter (VSC) based high voltage direct current (HVDC) system is concerned for its flexibility and reliability. In this study, a control strategy for multiple VSCs is proposed to auto-share the real power variation without changing control mode, which is based on “dc voltage droop” power regulation functions. With the proposed power regulation design, the multiple VSCs automatically share the real power change and the VSC-HVDC system is stable even under loss of any one converter while there is no overloading for any individual converter. Simulation results show that it is effective to balance real power for power disturbance and thus improves operation reliability for the multi-terminal VSC-HVDC system by the proposed control strategy.
Production and Inventory Control; Principles and Techniques

1. Perspective. 2. Fundamentals of Inventory Management. 3. The Economic Lot-Size. 4. Demand Management. 5. Materials Control: Independent Demand. 6. Materials Control: Dependent Demand. 7. Master Planning. 8. Aggregate Inventory Management. 9. Capacity Requirements Planning. 10. Controlling Input. 11. Controlling Output. 12. Feedback and Corrective Action. Problems. Case Studies. Bibliography. Appendices.
A hybrid electrostatic micro-harvester incorporating in-plane overlap and gap closing mechanisms

This paper presents a novel design, fabrication and characterization of an electrostatic micro-energy scavenger, converting the environmental vibration. The design incorporates MEMS comb-drive in-plane overlap as well as in-plane gap closing topologies into one hybrid structure. The device geometry and dimensions are optimized to maximize the energy harvesting efficiency. UV-LIGA process combined with nickel electroplating is utilized to fabricate the devices. A shaker platform in conjunction with a calibrated accelerometer is used to measure the harvested ac voltage with varying acceleration. Peak to peak value of 0.800 V is generated under external acceleration magnitude of 78.4 m s−2 at a vibration frequency of 1.90 kHz. Power predictions based on electromechanical and finite element method (FEM) simulations agree with the measured data.
Evaluation of red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera; Tenebrionidae) preference to different colour cues in storage

The experiment on preference of Rust red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) to different color cues were conducted in the laboratory of All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Post-Harvest Engineering & Technology (AICRP on PHET), Department of Agricultural Engineering, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, during the year 2015-2017. The preference of adults Tribolium castaneum to different colour cues were evaluated with multi choice and single choice test at 24, 48 and 72 hours after insect release. In multi-choice test, seventy two hours after release highest preference of T. castaneum was recorded in Violet (13.80%), followed by Indigo (12.20%) and green color cues (2.13%) were the least preferred whereas, single-choice experimental highest preference of T. castaneum was noticed in violet (25.80%) followed by Indigo (25.27%) and green color cues (15.87%) were found to be the least preferred.
Third sound detectors in accelerated motion

An accelerated observer moving through empty space sees particles appearing and disappearing, while an observer with a constant velocity does not register any particles. This phenomenon, generally known as the Unruh effect, relies on an initial vacuum state, thereby unifying the experience of all inertial observers. We propose an experiment to probe this observer-dependent detector response, using a laser beam in circular motion as a local detector of superfluid helium-4 surface modes or third sound waves. To assess experimental feasibility, we develop a theoretical framework to include a non-zero temperature initial state. We find that an acceleration-dependent signal persists, independent of the initial temperature. By introducing a signal-to-noise measure we show that observing this signal is within experimental reach.