objective: in this study, psychometric qualities of multidimensional perfectionism scale (mps) were evaluated. methods: persian version of perfectionism inventory was completed by 48 adults (24 females and 24 males). the sample was selected by cluster random sampling from sarcheshmeh adult inhabitants. reliability of the scale was assessed by calculating cronbach's alpha coefficient. then ...

This paper describes results from a demonstration study utilising an integrated approach (SAMREL) for reliability of electricity supply analysis. The SAMREL methodology is based on a power market simulator (EMPS), a power system simulator (PSSE) and the OPAL methodology for reliability and interruption cost assessment. The integrated methodology is used for short and long term planning, such as...

This paper is concerned with the development of methods that can be used to augment human performance in three degree of freedom (DOF) motion planning tasks. Previous experimental studies have shown that human performance in such motion planning tasks is inadequate, especially when complex objects and/or environments are involved. Our approach is based on the use of Con guration Space (C-Space)...

This paper draws on the “human reliability” concept as a structure for gaining insight into the maintenance workforce assessment in a process industry. Human reliability hinges on developing the reliability of humans to a threshold that guides the maintenance workforce to execute accurate decisions within the limits of resources and time allocations. This concept offers a worthwhile point of de...

The utilization of the wind to generate electrical energy is increasing rapidly throughout the world. By the end of 2009, the worldwide installed wind capacity reached 159,213 MW (World Wind Energy Report 2009). Wind turbine generators can be added and are being added in large grid connected electric power systems. Wind power, however, behaves quite differently than conventional electric power ...

Distribution utilities aim to operate and plan their network in a secure economical way. The prime focus of this work is assist by developing new integrated approach which considers the impacts system reliability distribution planning (DSP). This merges different problems together solves them two-stage process, as follows: 1. cable routing optimal location number switching devices (circuit brea...

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