Algorithms linked to form focused chains of algorithms are needed to fill gaps between often measured or available data resources and the parameters requested by many solar applications. This paper describes the formulation of a chain of algorithms for shortwave radiation. The basic inputs into the chain are monthly mean values of the Linke turbidity factor and global radiation. The outputs of ...

Ali Khounsary Advanced Photon Source Argonne National Laboratory Argonne,IL60649 The high heat load associated with the powerful and concentrated x-ray beams generated by insertion devices (IDs) at a number of present and many of the future (planned or under construction) synchrotron radiation facilities poses a formidable engineering challenge for the design of monochromators and other optical...

This paper introduces a multi-factory scheduling problem with heterogeneous factories and parallel machines. problem, as major part of supply chain planning, includes the finding suitable factory for each job assigned jobs at factory, simultaneously. For first time, this studies multi-objective in production network which has its customers demands can be satisfied by itself or other factories. ...

the present paper aims to investigate the effects of modularity and the layout of subsystems and parts of a complex system on its maintainability. for this purpose, four objective functions have been considered simultaneously: i) maximizing the level of accordance between system design and optimum modularity design,ii) maximizing the level of accessibility and the maintenance space required,iii...

This paper describes an experimental study of a novel methodology for the positioning of a multi‐ articulated wheeled mobile manipulator with 12 degrees of freedom used for handling tasks with explosive devices. The approach is based on an extension of a homogenous transformation graph (HTG), which is adapted to be used in the kinematic modelling of manipulat...

Hovering is normally achieved using a horizontal wing path to create lift; bees, wasps and helicopters use this technique. Dragonflies hover using a unique method, by flapping along an inclined stroke plane. This seems to create a higher efficiency than is possible for normal hovering. The aim of this project is to build a mechanical model to mimic the aerodynamic properties and hovering motion...

this paper explores the capabilities of multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithmin a simulation-optimization model for solving waste load allocation problems. the main goals are totaltreatment costs, violation of the water quality standards and equity. in this research, the water qualitysimulation model is coupled with a multi-objective optimization model, mopso. in order to derive...