In this paper, we propose a generalized diagnostic algorithm for the case where more than one fault (output a d o r transfer) may be present in the transitions of a system represented by a deterministic finite state machine (FSM). If existing faults are detected, this algorithm permits the generation of a minimal set of diagnoses, each of which is formed by a set of transitions (with specific t...

Due to the important role of the boiler-turbine units in industries and electricity generation, it is important to diagnose different types of faults in different parts of boiler-turbine system. Different parts of a boiler-turbine system like the sensor or actuator or plant can be affected by various types of faults. In this paper, the effects of the occurrence of faults on the actuators are in...

iran is one the most tectonically active parts of the world and regularly experiences earthquakes of both low and high magnitude. therefore, earthquake hazard assessment before any kind of building construction and for already built and populated area is essential. a vital first step in this type of study is to identify, map, and determine the activity of faults within a given region. investiga...

Iran is located in a seismically active region and exposed to seismic activity from many seismic sources and active faults. Probabilistic seismic hazard assessment is the basis for many pre and postearthquake risk management issues. Definition and parameterization of active faults and seismic sources are among the most important aspect for reliable PSHA studies. In this paper an effort in desig...

The logic behavior and performance of ECL gates under a set of defect models are examined. These are compared with equivalent set of BiCMOS and CMOS gates. It is found that logical fault testing is inadequate for obtaining a sufficiently high fault coverage, e.g., 79% for ECL versus 54% for BiCMOS and 69% for CMOS equivalent gates. Performance degradation faults such as delay, current and Volta...

That faults are of fundamental importance in petroleum systems cannot be stressed enough. The role the faults play, however, is complicated by their dual nature as fluid seals and conduits. Understanding a fault’s behavior demands extensive knowledge of its past geologic history, core samples, pressure measurements, and well logs. Further complicating matters, the sealing capacity of a fault us...

To determine factors controlling permeability variations within and adjacent to a fault-hosted geothermal reservoir at Dixie Valley, Nevada, we conducted borehole televiewer observations of wellbore failure (breakouts and cooling cracks) together with hydraulic fracturing stress measurements in six wells drilled into the Stillwater fault zone at depths of 2-3 km. Measurements in highly permeabl...

The Ethiopian Rift is a unique natural environment to study the different stages of evolution from initial continental rifting embryonic seafloor spreading. We used transdimensional hierarchical Bayesian seismic ambient noise tomography first construct group velocity maps across Afar, Main Rift, and adjoining plateaus, then inverted these for shear wave model. uppermost mantle ranges between 3....