In this paper,a statistical cluster-based simulation channel model with a finite number of sinusoids is proposed for depicting the multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO)communications in vehicleto-everything(V2X)environ...In this paper,a statistical cluster-based simulation channel model with a finite number of sinusoids is proposed for depicting the multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO)communications in vehicleto-everything(V2X)environments.In the proposed sum-of-sinusoids(SoS)channel model,the waves that emerge from the transmitter undergo line-of-sight(LoS)and non-line-of-sight(NLoS)propagation to the receiver,which makes the model suitable for describing numerous V2X wireless communication scenarios for sixth-generation(6G).We derive expressions for the real and imaginary parts of the complex channel impulse response(CIR),which characterize the physical propagation characteristics of V2X wireless channels.The statistical properties of the real and imaginary parts of the complex CIRs,i.e.,autocorrelation functions(ACFs),Doppler power spectral densities(PSDs),cross-correlation functions(CCFs),and variances of ACFs and CCFs,are derived and discussed.Simulation results are generated and match those predicted by the underlying theory,demonstrating the accuracy of our derivation and analysis.The proposed framework and underlying theory arise as an efficient tool to investigate the statistical properties of 6G MIMO V2X communication systems.展开更多
Ultra-wideband(UWB)technology is a prospective technology for high-rate transmission and accurate localization in the future communication systems.State-of-art channel modeling approaches usually divide the UWB channe...Ultra-wideband(UWB)technology is a prospective technology for high-rate transmission and accurate localization in the future communication systems.State-of-art channel modeling approaches usually divide the UWB channel into several sub-band channels and model them independently.By considering frequency-dependent channel parameters,a novel analytical UWB channel model with continuous frequency response is proposed.The composite effect of all frequency components within the UWB channel on the channel impulse response(CIR)of delay domain is derived based on the continuous channel transfer function(CTF)of frequency domain.On this basis,a closed-form simulation model for UWB channels and geometry-based parameter calculation method are developed,which can guarantee the continuity of channel characteristics on the frequency domain and greatly reduce the simulation complexity.Finally,the proposed method is applied to generate UWB channel with 2 GHz bandwidth at sub-6GHz and millimeter wave(mmWave)bands,respectively.The channel measurements are also carried out to validate the proposed method.The simulated CIR and power gain are shown to be in good agreement with the measurement data.Moreover,the comparison results of power gain and Doppler power spectral density(DPSD)show that the proposed UWB channel model Received:Apr.23,2022 Revised:Jun.09,2022 Editor:Wei Fan achieves a good balance between the simulation accuracy and efficiency.展开更多
Accurate acid placement constitutes a major concern in matrix stimulation because the acid tends to penetrate the zones of least resistance while leaving the low-permeability regions of the formation untreated.Degrada...Accurate acid placement constitutes a major concern in matrix stimulation because the acid tends to penetrate the zones of least resistance while leaving the low-permeability regions of the formation untreated.Degradable materials(fibers and solid particles)have recently shown a good capability as fluid diversion to overcome the issues related to matrix stimulation.Despite the success achieved in the recent acid stimulation jobs stemming from the use of some products that rely on fiber flocculation as the main diverting mechanism,it was observed that the volume of the base fluid and the loading of the particles are not optimized.The current industry lacks a scientific design guideline because the used methodology is based on experience or empirical studies in a particular area with a particular product.It is important then to understand the fundamentals of how acid diversion works in carbonates with different diverting mechanisms and diverters.Mathematical modeling and computer simulations are effective tools to develop this understanding and are efficiently applied to new product development,new applications of existing products or usage optimization.In this work,we develop a numerical model to study fiber dynamics in fluid flow.We employ a discrete element method in which the fibers are represented by multi-rigid-body systems of interconnected spheres.The discrete fiber model is coupled with a fluid flow solver to account for the inherent simultaneous interactions.The focus of the study is on the tendency for fibers to flocculate and bridge when interacting with suspending fluids and encountering restrictions that can be representative of fractures or wormholes in carbonates.The trends of the dynamic fiber behavior under various operating conditions including fiber loading,flow rate and fluid viscosity obtained from the numerical model show consistency with experimental observations.The present numerical investigation reveals that the bridging capability of the fiber–fluid system can be enhanced by increasing the fiber loading,selecting fibers with higher stiffness,reducing the injection flow rate,reducing the suspending fluid viscosity or increasing the attractive cohesive forces among fibers by using sticky fibers.展开更多
A new method of virtual ship assembly modeling which integrates ship three-dimensional design and ship construction planning was described in this paper. A workflow model of simulation modeling based on the virtual sh...A new method of virtual ship assembly modeling which integrates ship three-dimensional design and ship construction planning was described in this paper. A workflow model of simulation modeling based on the virtual ship assembly process was also established; furthermore, a method of information transformation between the ship three-dimensional design and ship construction plan was formulated. To meet the requirements of information sharing between different systems in the ship virtual assembly, a simulation database was created by using the software engineering design method and the relational data model. With the application of this database, the information of ship three-dimensional design, construction planning, and virtual assembly can be integrated into one system. Subsequently, this new method was applied as a tool to simulate the virtual assembly of a ship, and the results guarantee its rationality and reliability.展开更多
A model was developed to simulate a vehicle diaphragm spring clutch with the evaluation indicators of jerk degree and friction work.First,the pressing load characteristic of the driven plate of the diaphragm spring cl...A model was developed to simulate a vehicle diaphragm spring clutch with the evaluation indicators of jerk degree and friction work.First,the pressing load characteristic of the driven plate of the diaphragm spring clutch was analyzed.Then,the clutch dynamic characteristic under each state was studied according to the basic principles of tribology.Finally,the mathematical model of the clutch was developed.Based on the model,the performance of a vehicle was simulated.The simulation results show that the model can predict the dynamic characteristic of the clutch correctly and evaluate the performance of the clutch engagement effectively.The model can be used for theoretical research of automatic clutch control and can be easily applied to simulate vehicle longitudinal dynamics.展开更多
In the Pearl River Delta (PRD), there is severe competition between container ports, particularly those in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou, for collecting international maritime container cargo. In addition, the se...In the Pearl River Delta (PRD), there is severe competition between container ports, particularly those in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou, for collecting international maritime container cargo. In addition, the second phase of the Nansha terminal in Guangzhou’s port and the first phase of the Da Chang Bay container terminal in Shenzhen opened last year. Under these circumstances, there is an increasing need to quantitatively measure the impact these infrastructure investments have on regional cargo flows. The analysis should include the effects of container terminal construction, berth deepening, and access road construction. The authors have been developing a model for international cargo simulation (MICS) which can simulate the movement of cargo. The volume of origin-destination (OD) container cargo in the East Asian region was used as an input, in order to evaluate the effects of international freight transportation policies. This paper focuses on the PRD area and, by incorporating a more detailed network, evaluates the impact of several infrastructure investment projects on freight movement.展开更多
Tungsten,a leading candidate for plasma-facing materials(PFM) in future fusion devices,will be exposed to high-flux low-energy helium plasma under the anticipated fusion operation conditions.In the past two decades,ex...Tungsten,a leading candidate for plasma-facing materials(PFM) in future fusion devices,will be exposed to high-flux low-energy helium plasma under the anticipated fusion operation conditions.In the past two decades,experiments have revealed that exposure to helium plasma strongly modifies the surface morphology and hence the sputtering,thermal and other properties of tungsten,posing a serious danger to the performance and lifetime of tungsten and the steadystate operation of plasma.In this article,we provide a review of modeling and simulation efforts on the long-term evolution of helium bubbles,surface morphology,and property changes of tungsten exposed to low-energy helium plasma.The current gap and outstanding challenges to establish a predictive modeling capability for dynamic evolution of PFM are discussed.展开更多
To provide a simulation system platform for designing and debugging a small autonomous underwater vehicle's (AUV) motion controller, a six-degree of freedom (6-DOF) dynamic model for AUV controlled by thruster an...To provide a simulation system platform for designing and debugging a small autonomous underwater vehicle's (AUV) motion controller, a six-degree of freedom (6-DOF) dynamic model for AUV controlled by thruster and fins with appendages is examined. Based on the dynamic model, a simulation system for the AUV's motion is established. The different kinds of typical motions are simulated to analyze the motion performance and the maneuverability of the AUV. In order to evaluate the influences of appendages on the motion performance of the AUV, simulations of the AUV with and without appendages are performed and compared. The results demonstrate the AUV has good maneuverability with and without appendages.展开更多
One of the key challenges in largescale network simulation is the huge computation demand in fine-grained traffic simulation.Apart from using high-performance computing facilities and parallelism techniques,an alterna...One of the key challenges in largescale network simulation is the huge computation demand in fine-grained traffic simulation.Apart from using high-performance computing facilities and parallelism techniques,an alternative is to replace the background traffic by simplified abstract models such as fluid flows.This paper suggests a hybrid modeling approach for background traffic,which combines ON/OFF model with TCP activities.The ON/OFF model is to characterize the application activities,and the ordinary differential equations(ODEs) based on fluid flows is to describe the TCP congestion avoidance functionality.The apparent merits of this approach are(1) to accurately capture the traffic self-similarity at source level,(2) properly reflect the network dynamics,and(3) efficiently decrease the computational complexity.The experimental results show that the approach perfectly makes a proper trade-off between accuracy and complexity in background traffic simulation.展开更多
Individual tree models(ITMs)are classified as growth and production models for projecting current and future forest stands.ITMs are more complex than other growth and production models,show a higher level of detail an...Individual tree models(ITMs)are classified as growth and production models for projecting current and future forest stands.ITMs are more complex than other growth and production models,show a higher level of detail and,consequently,produce a better modeling resolution.However,the accuracy and efficiency of ITMs have not been properly assessed to date.In this study,we estimated the growth in height,diameter,and individual tree volume of a Eucalyptus urophylla plantation by applying an ITM.We used a continuing forest inventory dataset in which 1554 individual trees within 29 permanent plots were measured in the field over a 6-year period(24 to 72 months).Each individual tree volume was estimated for future tree age.To achieve this,we adjusted the model to predict the height and diameter growth,and the probability of mortality as a function of the competition index.The ITM accuracy was assessed based on the analysis of variance results and,subsequently,the multiple mean comparison test at the 5%significance level.The tree volumes predicted by the ITM for the forest stand aged 72 months,beginning at ages 24,36,48,and 60 months,were compared to the field measured tree volume acquired from the 72-month forest inventory that was used as the reference age.Estimated and observed tree volumes were similar when the estimation was based on the 48-month forest plots.These results might help to reduce financial costs of forest inventory because the ITM produces accurate future predictions of forest stand stocks.Our estimated ITM for Eucalyptus plantations using measurement intervals up to 2 years is recommended because it significantly reduced the projected volume discrepancy compared to the field measurements.展开更多
Based on a simulation model of a semiconductor manufacturer, operator-machine ratio (OMR) analysis is made using work study and time study. Through sensitivity analysis, it is found that labor utilization decreases ...Based on a simulation model of a semiconductor manufacturer, operator-machine ratio (OMR) analysis is made using work study and time study. Through sensitivity analysis, it is found that labor utilization decreases with the increase of lot size. Meanwhile, it is able to identify that the OMR for this company should be improved from 1 : 3 to 1 : 5. An application result shows that the proposed model can effectively improve the OMR by 33%.展开更多
As the proportion of renewable energy infiltrating the power grid increases,suppressing its randomness and volatility,reducing its impact on the safe operation of the power grid,and improving the level of new energy c...As the proportion of renewable energy infiltrating the power grid increases,suppressing its randomness and volatility,reducing its impact on the safe operation of the power grid,and improving the level of new energy consumption are increasingly important.For these purposes,energy storage stations(ESS)are receiving increasing attention.This article discusses the structure,working principle,and control methods of grid-following and grid-forming energy-storage converters,which are currently commonly used.A simulation analysis was conducted to investigate their dynamic response characteristics.The advantages and disadvantages of two types of energy storage power stations are discussed,and a configuration strategy for hybrid ESS is proposed.This paper presents research on and a simulation analysis of grid-forming and grid-following hybrid energy storage systems considering two types of energy storage according to different capacity scenarios.Finally,a comparative analysis between the systems is presented.A simulation model was established using PSD-BPA(Power System Department-Bonneville Power Administration)to analyze the impact of the capacity ratio of grid-following and grid-forming ESS on their dynamic response characteristics in a hybrid ESS.In addition,a development direction for future ESSs is indicated.展开更多
In addition to the tens of millions of medical doses consumed annually around the world,a vast number of nuclear magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)contrast agents are being deployed in MRI research and development,offeri...In addition to the tens of millions of medical doses consumed annually around the world,a vast number of nuclear magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)contrast agents are being deployed in MRI research and development,offering precise diagnostic information,targeting capabilities,and analyte sensing.Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles(SPIONs)are notable among these agents,providing effective and versatile MRI applications while also being heavy-metal-free,bioconjugatable,and theranostic.We designed and implemented a novel two-pronged computational and experimental strategy to meet the demand for the efficient and rigorous development of SPION-based MRI agents.Our MATLAB-based modeling simulation and magnetic characterization revealed that extremely small maghemite SPIONs in the 1-3 nm range possess significantly reduced transversal relaxation rates(R_(2))and are therefore preferred for positive(T_(1)-weighted)MRI.Moreover,X-ray diffraction and X-ray absorption fine structure analyses demonstrated that the diffraction pattern and radial distribution function of our SPIONs matched those of the targeted maghemite crystals.In addition,simulations of the X-ray near-edge structure spectra indicated that our synthesized SPIONs,even at 1 nm,maintained a spherical structure.Furthermore,in vitro and in vivo MRI investigations showed that our 1-nm SPIONs effectively highlighted whole-body blood vessels and major organs in mice and could be cleared through the kidney route to minimize potential post-imaging side effects.Overall,our innovative approach enabled a swift discovery of the desired SPION structure,followed by targeted synthesis,synchrotron radiation spectroscopic studies,and MRI evaluations.The efficient and rigorous development of our high-performance SPIONs can set the stage for a computational and experimental platform for the development of future MRI agents.展开更多
Validating simulation model is one of the important aspects for modeling and simulation. Some methods of validating model are compared and analyzed. Several typical methods, such as TIC’s inequality coefficient, gray...Validating simulation model is one of the important aspects for modeling and simulation. Some methods of validating model are compared and analyzed. Several typical methods, such as TIC’s inequality coefficient, gray interconnected analysis, direct spectrum estimation, maximum entropy spectral estimation based on Burg or Marple, are chosen and programmed in C language. Some examples by using the program are given. The results show that the program is available and it is best to adopt multi methods for validating models.展开更多
The simulation model of the E car HS2000 including the permanent magnetic direct current motor with the augment magnet winding is constructed based on tests in order to simulate the synthetic performance of the elec...The simulation model of the E car HS2000 including the permanent magnetic direct current motor with the augment magnet winding is constructed based on tests in order to simulate the synthetic performance of the electric car. The performance of E car HS2000 is analyzed by means of modeling and programming according to data acquired during tests. The simulation results show that the performance of E car HS2000 is successfully predicted and the model and the corresponding simulation software are feasible for simulating E cars. They can be used as effective tools for analyzing the performance parameters as well as specifications of E cars during prototype stage.展开更多
Vulnerability assessment is a systematic process to identify security gaps in the design and evaluation of physical protection systems.Adversarial path planning is a widely used method for identifying potential vulner...Vulnerability assessment is a systematic process to identify security gaps in the design and evaluation of physical protection systems.Adversarial path planning is a widely used method for identifying potential vulnerabilities and threats to the security and resilience of critical infrastructures.However,achieving efficient path optimization in complex large-scale three-dimensional(3D)scenes remains a significant challenge for vulnerability assessment.This paper introduces a novel A^(*)-algorithmic framework for 3D security modeling and vulnerability assessment.Within this framework,the 3D facility models were first developed in 3ds Max and then incorporated into Unity for A^(*)heuristic pathfinding.The A^(*)-heuristic pathfinding algorithm was implemented with a geometric probability model to refine the detection and distance fields and achieve a rational approximation of the cost to reach the goal.An admissible heuristic is ensured by incorporating the minimum probability of detection(P_(D)^(min))and diagonal distance to estimate the heuristic function.The 3D A^(*)heuristic search was demonstrated using a hypothetical laboratory facility,where a comparison was also carried out between the A^(*)and Dijkstra algorithms for optimal path identification.Comparative results indicate that the proposed A^(*)-heuristic algorithm effectively identifies the most vulnerable adversarial pathfinding with high efficiency.Finally,the paper discusses hidden phenomena and open issues in efficient 3D pathfinding for security applications.展开更多
Gel treatment has been widely applied in mature oilfields to improve sweep efficiency and control water production.Correct numerical simulation is of major importance to the optimization design and prediction of a suc...Gel treatment has been widely applied in mature oilfields to improve sweep efficiency and control water production.Correct numerical simulation is of major importance to the optimization design and prediction of a successful gel treatment.However,there exist many problems in current simulation studies in published literature.This paper first presents a comprehensive review on the major factors that have been considered at different gelation stages during gel treatment,the models used in the commercial/inhouse simulators,and current numerical simulation studies on both laboratory and field scales.Then we classify the current in-situ gel numerical simulation problems as 1,deficient model problem that has published numerical model but has not been applied in simulator and application studies;2,missing model problem that does not have published quantitative model;and 3,inaccurate application problem that does not consider the major factors of gel performance,based on the reasons from some questionable results of current simulation studies.Finally,we point out the major research efforts that should be made in the future to better simulate in-situ gel treatment process.The review indicates that numerous simulation studies using commercial software packages intend to predigest the gel treatment,many of which,however,ignore important mechanisms and mislead the operation of gel treatment.In fact,a full assessment of simulating in-situ gels cannot be achieved unless the quantitative models can be qualified in terms of transport and plugging mechanisms based on the experimental results.展开更多
A three-phase reactor mathematical model was set up to simulate and design a three-phase bubble column reactor for direct synthesis of dimethyl ether (DME) from syngas, considering both the influence of part inert c...A three-phase reactor mathematical model was set up to simulate and design a three-phase bubble column reactor for direct synthesis of dimethyl ether (DME) from syngas, considering both the influence of part inert carrier backmixing on transfer and the influence of catalyst grain sedimentation on reaction. On the basis of this model, the influences of the size and reaction conditions of a 100000 t/a DME reactor on capacity were investigated. The optimized size of the 10000 t/a DME synthesis reactor was proposed as follows: diameter 3.2 m, height 20 m, built-in 400 tube heat exchanger (Ф 38×2 mm), and inert heat carrier paraffin oil 68 t and catalyst 34.46 t. Reaction temperature and pressure were important factors influencing the reaction conversion for different size reactors. Under the condition of uniform catalyst concentration distribution, higher pressure and temperature were proposed to achieve a higher production capacity of DME. The best ratio of fresh syngas for DME synthesis was 2.04.展开更多
In this paper, we consider a novel two-dimensional(2D) geometry-based stochastic model(GBSM) for multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO) vehicle-to-vehicle(V2V) wideband fading channels. The proposed model employs the co...In this paper, we consider a novel two-dimensional(2D) geometry-based stochastic model(GBSM) for multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO) vehicle-to-vehicle(V2V) wideband fading channels. The proposed model employs the combination of a two-ring model and a multiple confocal ellipses model, where the signal is sum of the line-of-sight(Lo S) component, single-bounced(SB) rays, and double-bounced(DB) rays. Based on the reference model, we derive some expressions of channel statistical properties, including space-time correlation function(STCF), Doppler spectral power density(DPSD), envelope level crossing rate(LCR) and average fade duration(AFD). In addition, corresponding deterministic and stochastic simulation models are developed based on the reference model. Moreover, we compare the statistical properties of the reference model and the two simulation models in different scenarios and investigate the impact of different vehicular traffic densities(VTDs) on the channel statistical properties of the proposed model. Finally, the great agreement between simulation models and the reference model demonstrates not only the utility of simulation models, but also the correctness of theoretical derivations and simulations.展开更多
Based on the safety coefficient method,which assigns rock failure criteria to calculate the rock mass unit,the safety coefficient contour of surrounding rock is plotted to judge the distribution form of the fractured ...Based on the safety coefficient method,which assigns rock failure criteria to calculate the rock mass unit,the safety coefficient contour of surrounding rock is plotted to judge the distribution form of the fractured zone in the roadway.This will provide the basis numerical simulation to calculate the surrounding rock fractured zone in a roadway.Using the single factor and multi-factor orthogonal test method,the evolution law of roadway surrounding rock displacements,plastic zone and stress distribution under different conditions is studied.It reveals the roadway surrounding rock burst evolution process,and obtains five kinds of failure modes in deep soft rock roadway.Using the fuzzy mathematics clustering analysis method,the deep soft surrounding rock failure model in Zhujixi mine can be classified and patterns recognized.Compared to the identification results and the results detected by geological radar of surrounding rock loose circle,the reliability of the results of the pattern recognition is verified and lays the foundations for the support design of deep soft rock roadways.展开更多
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(No.62101274 and 62101275)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20210640)Open Research Fund of National Mobile Communications Research Laboratory Southeast University under Grant 2021D03。
文摘In this paper,a statistical cluster-based simulation channel model with a finite number of sinusoids is proposed for depicting the multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO)communications in vehicleto-everything(V2X)environments.In the proposed sum-of-sinusoids(SoS)channel model,the waves that emerge from the transmitter undergo line-of-sight(LoS)and non-line-of-sight(NLoS)propagation to the receiver,which makes the model suitable for describing numerous V2X wireless communication scenarios for sixth-generation(6G).We derive expressions for the real and imaginary parts of the complex channel impulse response(CIR),which characterize the physical propagation characteristics of V2X wireless channels.The statistical properties of the real and imaginary parts of the complex CIRs,i.e.,autocorrelation functions(ACFs),Doppler power spectral densities(PSDs),cross-correlation functions(CCFs),and variances of ACFs and CCFs,are derived and discussed.Simulation results are generated and match those predicted by the underlying theory,demonstrating the accuracy of our derivation and analysis.The proposed framework and underlying theory arise as an efficient tool to investigate the statistical properties of 6G MIMO V2X communication systems.
基金supported in part by the National Key Scientific Instrument and Equipment Development Project(No.61827801)in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62271250)+2 种基金in part by Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20211182)in part by the Key Technologies R&D Program of Jiangsu(Prospective and Key Technologies for Industry)under Grants BE2022067 and BE2022067-3in part by China Scholarship Council,and in part by Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province,No.KYCX220360.
文摘Ultra-wideband(UWB)technology is a prospective technology for high-rate transmission and accurate localization in the future communication systems.State-of-art channel modeling approaches usually divide the UWB channel into several sub-band channels and model them independently.By considering frequency-dependent channel parameters,a novel analytical UWB channel model with continuous frequency response is proposed.The composite effect of all frequency components within the UWB channel on the channel impulse response(CIR)of delay domain is derived based on the continuous channel transfer function(CTF)of frequency domain.On this basis,a closed-form simulation model for UWB channels and geometry-based parameter calculation method are developed,which can guarantee the continuity of channel characteristics on the frequency domain and greatly reduce the simulation complexity.Finally,the proposed method is applied to generate UWB channel with 2 GHz bandwidth at sub-6GHz and millimeter wave(mmWave)bands,respectively.The channel measurements are also carried out to validate the proposed method.The simulated CIR and power gain are shown to be in good agreement with the measurement data.Moreover,the comparison results of power gain and Doppler power spectral density(DPSD)show that the proposed UWB channel model Received:Apr.23,2022 Revised:Jun.09,2022 Editor:Wei Fan achieves a good balance between the simulation accuracy and efficiency.
文摘Accurate acid placement constitutes a major concern in matrix stimulation because the acid tends to penetrate the zones of least resistance while leaving the low-permeability regions of the formation untreated.Degradable materials(fibers and solid particles)have recently shown a good capability as fluid diversion to overcome the issues related to matrix stimulation.Despite the success achieved in the recent acid stimulation jobs stemming from the use of some products that rely on fiber flocculation as the main diverting mechanism,it was observed that the volume of the base fluid and the loading of the particles are not optimized.The current industry lacks a scientific design guideline because the used methodology is based on experience or empirical studies in a particular area with a particular product.It is important then to understand the fundamentals of how acid diversion works in carbonates with different diverting mechanisms and diverters.Mathematical modeling and computer simulations are effective tools to develop this understanding and are efficiently applied to new product development,new applications of existing products or usage optimization.In this work,we develop a numerical model to study fiber dynamics in fluid flow.We employ a discrete element method in which the fibers are represented by multi-rigid-body systems of interconnected spheres.The discrete fiber model is coupled with a fluid flow solver to account for the inherent simultaneous interactions.The focus of the study is on the tendency for fibers to flocculate and bridge when interacting with suspending fluids and encountering restrictions that can be representative of fractures or wormholes in carbonates.The trends of the dynamic fiber behavior under various operating conditions including fiber loading,flow rate and fluid viscosity obtained from the numerical model show consistency with experimental observations.The present numerical investigation reveals that the bridging capability of the fiber–fluid system can be enhanced by increasing the fiber loading,selecting fibers with higher stiffness,reducing the injection flow rate,reducing the suspending fluid viscosity or increasing the attractive cohesive forces among fibers by using sticky fibers.
基金Supported by Key National Science & Technology Specific Projects under Grant No. 2008ZX05027-005-002
文摘A new method of virtual ship assembly modeling which integrates ship three-dimensional design and ship construction planning was described in this paper. A workflow model of simulation modeling based on the virtual ship assembly process was also established; furthermore, a method of information transformation between the ship three-dimensional design and ship construction plan was formulated. To meet the requirements of information sharing between different systems in the ship virtual assembly, a simulation database was created by using the software engineering design method and the relational data model. With the application of this database, the information of ship three-dimensional design, construction planning, and virtual assembly can be integrated into one system. Subsequently, this new method was applied as a tool to simulate the virtual assembly of a ship, and the results guarantee its rationality and reliability.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51375053)
文摘A model was developed to simulate a vehicle diaphragm spring clutch with the evaluation indicators of jerk degree and friction work.First,the pressing load characteristic of the driven plate of the diaphragm spring clutch was analyzed.Then,the clutch dynamic characteristic under each state was studied according to the basic principles of tribology.Finally,the mathematical model of the clutch was developed.Based on the model,the performance of a vehicle was simulated.The simulation results show that the model can predict the dynamic characteristic of the clutch correctly and evaluate the performance of the clutch engagement effectively.The model can be used for theoretical research of automatic clutch control and can be easily applied to simulate vehicle longitudinal dynamics.
文摘In the Pearl River Delta (PRD), there is severe competition between container ports, particularly those in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou, for collecting international maritime container cargo. In addition, the second phase of the Nansha terminal in Guangzhou’s port and the first phase of the Da Chang Bay container terminal in Shenzhen opened last year. Under these circumstances, there is an increasing need to quantitatively measure the impact these infrastructure investments have on regional cargo flows. The analysis should include the effects of container terminal construction, berth deepening, and access road construction. The authors have been developing a model for international cargo simulation (MICS) which can simulate the movement of cargo. The volume of origin-destination (OD) container cargo in the East Asian region was used as an input, in order to evaluate the effects of international freight transportation policies. This paper focuses on the PRD area and, by incorporating a more detailed network, evaluates the impact of several infrastructure investment projects on freight movement.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11905071)the National MCF Energy R&D Program(No.2018YFE0308103)
文摘Tungsten,a leading candidate for plasma-facing materials(PFM) in future fusion devices,will be exposed to high-flux low-energy helium plasma under the anticipated fusion operation conditions.In the past two decades,experiments have revealed that exposure to helium plasma strongly modifies the surface morphology and hence the sputtering,thermal and other properties of tungsten,posing a serious danger to the performance and lifetime of tungsten and the steadystate operation of plasma.In this article,we provide a review of modeling and simulation efforts on the long-term evolution of helium bubbles,surface morphology,and property changes of tungsten exposed to low-energy helium plasma.The current gap and outstanding challenges to establish a predictive modeling capability for dynamic evolution of PFM are discussed.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.50909025
文摘To provide a simulation system platform for designing and debugging a small autonomous underwater vehicle's (AUV) motion controller, a six-degree of freedom (6-DOF) dynamic model for AUV controlled by thruster and fins with appendages is examined. Based on the dynamic model, a simulation system for the AUV's motion is established. The different kinds of typical motions are simulated to analyze the motion performance and the maneuverability of the AUV. In order to evaluate the influences of appendages on the motion performance of the AUV, simulations of the AUV with and without appendages are performed and compared. The results demonstrate the AUV has good maneuverability with and without appendages.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Project of Zhejiang Province(No. 2014C01051)the National High Technology Development 863 Program of China( No.2015AA011901)
文摘One of the key challenges in largescale network simulation is the huge computation demand in fine-grained traffic simulation.Apart from using high-performance computing facilities and parallelism techniques,an alternative is to replace the background traffic by simplified abstract models such as fluid flows.This paper suggests a hybrid modeling approach for background traffic,which combines ON/OFF model with TCP activities.The ON/OFF model is to characterize the application activities,and the ordinary differential equations(ODEs) based on fluid flows is to describe the TCP congestion avoidance functionality.The apparent merits of this approach are(1) to accurately capture the traffic self-similarity at source level,(2) properly reflect the network dynamics,and(3) efficiently decrease the computational complexity.The experimental results show that the approach perfectly makes a proper trade-off between accuracy and complexity in background traffic simulation.
基金supported by the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel(CAPES)the Brazilian National Council of Science and Technology(CNPQ)。
文摘Individual tree models(ITMs)are classified as growth and production models for projecting current and future forest stands.ITMs are more complex than other growth and production models,show a higher level of detail and,consequently,produce a better modeling resolution.However,the accuracy and efficiency of ITMs have not been properly assessed to date.In this study,we estimated the growth in height,diameter,and individual tree volume of a Eucalyptus urophylla plantation by applying an ITM.We used a continuing forest inventory dataset in which 1554 individual trees within 29 permanent plots were measured in the field over a 6-year period(24 to 72 months).Each individual tree volume was estimated for future tree age.To achieve this,we adjusted the model to predict the height and diameter growth,and the probability of mortality as a function of the competition index.The ITM accuracy was assessed based on the analysis of variance results and,subsequently,the multiple mean comparison test at the 5%significance level.The tree volumes predicted by the ITM for the forest stand aged 72 months,beginning at ages 24,36,48,and 60 months,were compared to the field measured tree volume acquired from the 72-month forest inventory that was used as the reference age.Estimated and observed tree volumes were similar when the estimation was based on the 48-month forest plots.These results might help to reduce financial costs of forest inventory because the ITM produces accurate future predictions of forest stand stocks.Our estimated ITM for Eucalyptus plantations using measurement intervals up to 2 years is recommended because it significantly reduced the projected volume discrepancy compared to the field measurements.
文摘Based on a simulation model of a semiconductor manufacturer, operator-machine ratio (OMR) analysis is made using work study and time study. Through sensitivity analysis, it is found that labor utilization decreases with the increase of lot size. Meanwhile, it is able to identify that the OMR for this company should be improved from 1 : 3 to 1 : 5. An application result shows that the proposed model can effectively improve the OMR by 33%.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Gigawatt Hour Level Lithiumion Battery Energy Storage System Technology,NO.2021YFB2400100Integrated and Intelligent Management and Demonstration Application of Gigawatt Hour Level energy storage station,NO.2021YFB2400105).
文摘As the proportion of renewable energy infiltrating the power grid increases,suppressing its randomness and volatility,reducing its impact on the safe operation of the power grid,and improving the level of new energy consumption are increasingly important.For these purposes,energy storage stations(ESS)are receiving increasing attention.This article discusses the structure,working principle,and control methods of grid-following and grid-forming energy-storage converters,which are currently commonly used.A simulation analysis was conducted to investigate their dynamic response characteristics.The advantages and disadvantages of two types of energy storage power stations are discussed,and a configuration strategy for hybrid ESS is proposed.This paper presents research on and a simulation analysis of grid-forming and grid-following hybrid energy storage systems considering two types of energy storage according to different capacity scenarios.Finally,a comparative analysis between the systems is presented.A simulation model was established using PSD-BPA(Power System Department-Bonneville Power Administration)to analyze the impact of the capacity ratio of grid-following and grid-forming ESS on their dynamic response characteristics in a hybrid ESS.In addition,a development direction for future ESSs is indicated.
基金supported by start-up funds from the laboratory of H.WFaculty Sponsored Student Research Awards(FSSRA)from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Science and Mathematics at California State University,Fresno。
文摘In addition to the tens of millions of medical doses consumed annually around the world,a vast number of nuclear magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)contrast agents are being deployed in MRI research and development,offering precise diagnostic information,targeting capabilities,and analyte sensing.Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles(SPIONs)are notable among these agents,providing effective and versatile MRI applications while also being heavy-metal-free,bioconjugatable,and theranostic.We designed and implemented a novel two-pronged computational and experimental strategy to meet the demand for the efficient and rigorous development of SPION-based MRI agents.Our MATLAB-based modeling simulation and magnetic characterization revealed that extremely small maghemite SPIONs in the 1-3 nm range possess significantly reduced transversal relaxation rates(R_(2))and are therefore preferred for positive(T_(1)-weighted)MRI.Moreover,X-ray diffraction and X-ray absorption fine structure analyses demonstrated that the diffraction pattern and radial distribution function of our SPIONs matched those of the targeted maghemite crystals.In addition,simulations of the X-ray near-edge structure spectra indicated that our synthesized SPIONs,even at 1 nm,maintained a spherical structure.Furthermore,in vitro and in vivo MRI investigations showed that our 1-nm SPIONs effectively highlighted whole-body blood vessels and major organs in mice and could be cleared through the kidney route to minimize potential post-imaging side effects.Overall,our innovative approach enabled a swift discovery of the desired SPION structure,followed by targeted synthesis,synchrotron radiation spectroscopic studies,and MRI evaluations.The efficient and rigorous development of our high-performance SPIONs can set the stage for a computational and experimental platform for the development of future MRI agents.
文摘Validating simulation model is one of the important aspects for modeling and simulation. Some methods of validating model are compared and analyzed. Several typical methods, such as TIC’s inequality coefficient, gray interconnected analysis, direct spectrum estimation, maximum entropy spectral estimation based on Burg or Marple, are chosen and programmed in C language. Some examples by using the program are given. The results show that the program is available and it is best to adopt multi methods for validating models.
文摘The simulation model of the E car HS2000 including the permanent magnetic direct current motor with the augment magnet winding is constructed based on tests in order to simulate the synthetic performance of the electric car. The performance of E car HS2000 is analyzed by means of modeling and programming according to data acquired during tests. The simulation results show that the performance of E car HS2000 is successfully predicted and the model and the corresponding simulation software are feasible for simulating E cars. They can be used as effective tools for analyzing the performance parameters as well as specifications of E cars during prototype stage.
基金supported by the fundings from 2024 Young Talents Program for Science and Technology Thinking Tanks(No.XMSB20240711041)2024 Student Research Program on Dynamic Simulation and Force-on-Force Exercise of Nuclear Security in 3D Interactive Environment Using Reinforcement Learning,Natural Science Foundation of Top Talent of SZTU(No.GDRC202407)+2 种基金Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(No.KCXFZ20240903092603005)Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(No.JCYJ20241202124703004)Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(No.KJZD20230923114117032)。
文摘Vulnerability assessment is a systematic process to identify security gaps in the design and evaluation of physical protection systems.Adversarial path planning is a widely used method for identifying potential vulnerabilities and threats to the security and resilience of critical infrastructures.However,achieving efficient path optimization in complex large-scale three-dimensional(3D)scenes remains a significant challenge for vulnerability assessment.This paper introduces a novel A^(*)-algorithmic framework for 3D security modeling and vulnerability assessment.Within this framework,the 3D facility models were first developed in 3ds Max and then incorporated into Unity for A^(*)heuristic pathfinding.The A^(*)-heuristic pathfinding algorithm was implemented with a geometric probability model to refine the detection and distance fields and achieve a rational approximation of the cost to reach the goal.An admissible heuristic is ensured by incorporating the minimum probability of detection(P_(D)^(min))and diagonal distance to estimate the heuristic function.The 3D A^(*)heuristic search was demonstrated using a hypothetical laboratory facility,where a comparison was also carried out between the A^(*)and Dijkstra algorithms for optimal path identification.Comparative results indicate that the proposed A^(*)-heuristic algorithm effectively identifies the most vulnerable adversarial pathfinding with high efficiency.Finally,the paper discusses hidden phenomena and open issues in efficient 3D pathfinding for security applications.
文摘Gel treatment has been widely applied in mature oilfields to improve sweep efficiency and control water production.Correct numerical simulation is of major importance to the optimization design and prediction of a successful gel treatment.However,there exist many problems in current simulation studies in published literature.This paper first presents a comprehensive review on the major factors that have been considered at different gelation stages during gel treatment,the models used in the commercial/inhouse simulators,and current numerical simulation studies on both laboratory and field scales.Then we classify the current in-situ gel numerical simulation problems as 1,deficient model problem that has published numerical model but has not been applied in simulator and application studies;2,missing model problem that does not have published quantitative model;and 3,inaccurate application problem that does not consider the major factors of gel performance,based on the reasons from some questionable results of current simulation studies.Finally,we point out the major research efforts that should be made in the future to better simulate in-situ gel treatment process.The review indicates that numerous simulation studies using commercial software packages intend to predigest the gel treatment,many of which,however,ignore important mechanisms and mislead the operation of gel treatment.In fact,a full assessment of simulating in-situ gels cannot be achieved unless the quantitative models can be qualified in terms of transport and plugging mechanisms based on the experimental results.
基金This work was supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (2005CB221205)
文摘A three-phase reactor mathematical model was set up to simulate and design a three-phase bubble column reactor for direct synthesis of dimethyl ether (DME) from syngas, considering both the influence of part inert carrier backmixing on transfer and the influence of catalyst grain sedimentation on reaction. On the basis of this model, the influences of the size and reaction conditions of a 100000 t/a DME reactor on capacity were investigated. The optimized size of the 10000 t/a DME synthesis reactor was proposed as follows: diameter 3.2 m, height 20 m, built-in 400 tube heat exchanger (Ф 38×2 mm), and inert heat carrier paraffin oil 68 t and catalyst 34.46 t. Reaction temperature and pressure were important factors influencing the reaction conversion for different size reactors. Under the condition of uniform catalyst concentration distribution, higher pressure and temperature were proposed to achieve a higher production capacity of DME. The best ratio of fresh syngas for DME synthesis was 2.04.
基金supported in part by the project from the ZTEthe National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 61622101 and Grant 61571020National Science and Technology Major Project under Grant 2018ZX03001031
文摘In this paper, we consider a novel two-dimensional(2D) geometry-based stochastic model(GBSM) for multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO) vehicle-to-vehicle(V2V) wideband fading channels. The proposed model employs the combination of a two-ring model and a multiple confocal ellipses model, where the signal is sum of the line-of-sight(Lo S) component, single-bounced(SB) rays, and double-bounced(DB) rays. Based on the reference model, we derive some expressions of channel statistical properties, including space-time correlation function(STCF), Doppler spectral power density(DPSD), envelope level crossing rate(LCR) and average fade duration(AFD). In addition, corresponding deterministic and stochastic simulation models are developed based on the reference model. Moreover, we compare the statistical properties of the reference model and the two simulation models in different scenarios and investigate the impact of different vehicular traffic densities(VTDs) on the channel statistical properties of the proposed model. Finally, the great agreement between simulation models and the reference model demonstrates not only the utility of simulation models, but also the correctness of theoretical derivations and simulations.
基金provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51322401,51309222,51323004,51579239 and 51574223)the Opening Project Fund of Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Civil Engineering Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(No.CDPM2014KF03)+2 种基金the State Key Laboratory for GeoMechanics Opening Project Fund of Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Civil Engineering Disaster Prevention and MitigationDeep Underground Engineering,China University of Mining&Technology(No.SKLGDUEK1305)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Nos.2014M551700and 2013M531424)
文摘Based on the safety coefficient method,which assigns rock failure criteria to calculate the rock mass unit,the safety coefficient contour of surrounding rock is plotted to judge the distribution form of the fractured zone in the roadway.This will provide the basis numerical simulation to calculate the surrounding rock fractured zone in a roadway.Using the single factor and multi-factor orthogonal test method,the evolution law of roadway surrounding rock displacements,plastic zone and stress distribution under different conditions is studied.It reveals the roadway surrounding rock burst evolution process,and obtains five kinds of failure modes in deep soft rock roadway.Using the fuzzy mathematics clustering analysis method,the deep soft surrounding rock failure model in Zhujixi mine can be classified and patterns recognized.Compared to the identification results and the results detected by geological radar of surrounding rock loose circle,the reliability of the results of the pattern recognition is verified and lays the foundations for the support design of deep soft rock roadways.