In this contribution we present an online scheduling algorithm for a real world multiproduct batch plant. The overall mixed integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) problem is hierarchically structured into a mixed integ...In this contribution we present an online scheduling algorithm for a real world multiproduct batch plant. The overall mixed integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) problem is hierarchically structured into a mixed integer linear programming (MILP) problem first and then a reduced dimensional MINLP problem, which are optimized by mathematical programming (MP) and genetic algorithm (GA) respectively. The basis idea relies on combining MP with GA to exploit their complementary capacity. The key features of the hierarchical model are explained and illustrated with some real world cases from the multiproduct batch plants.展开更多
Due to the interrelationship between the base placement of the manipulator and its operation object,it is significant to analyze the accessibility and workspace of manipulators for the optimization of their base locat...Due to the interrelationship between the base placement of the manipulator and its operation object,it is significant to analyze the accessibility and workspace of manipulators for the optimization of their base location.A new method is presented to optimize the base placement of manipulators through motion planning optimization and location optimization in the feasible area for manipulators.Firstly,research problems and contents are outlined.And then the feasible area for the manipulator base installation is discussed.Next,index depended on the joint movements and used to evaluate the kinematic performance of manipulators is defined.Although the mentioned indices in last section are regarded as the cost function of the latter,rapidly-exploring random tree(RRT) and rapidly-exploring random tree*(RRT*) algorithms are analyzed.And then,the proposed optimization method of manipulator base placement is studied by means of simulation research based on kinematic performance criteria.Finally,the conclusions could be proved effective from the simulation results.展开更多
In cutting areas, soil preparation is occasionally necessary before reforestation. The aim of this action is a spatial planning that enables to perform further operations without problems. The removal, collection and ...In cutting areas, soil preparation is occasionally necessary before reforestation. The aim of this action is a spatial planning that enables to perform further operations without problems. The removal, collection and transportation of stumps from the soil are part of this action. Issues related to climate change and the shortcoming of fossil energy sources call attention to increase the rate of renewable energy sources. Using the stumps removed from the soil as fuel is a significant resource within the biomass potential. For lifting a stump together with its roots, a grab mounted on a shovel is generally used. The utilisation of the lifted stumps for energy purposes increased worldwide, especially in the Scandinavian countries. In order to rationalise this operation, analyses of stump lifting time have been carried out. Results of some Hungarian experiments are presented below. The authors tested a machine mounting one grab for stump lifting on three tree types （Scots pine, robinia and poplar） and found functions correlating stump extraction force and stump diameter, which can be used in order to choose the right machine and determine the cost of the operation.展开更多
基金Supported by the National 973 Program of China (No. G2000263).
文摘In this contribution we present an online scheduling algorithm for a real world multiproduct batch plant. The overall mixed integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) problem is hierarchically structured into a mixed integer linear programming (MILP) problem first and then a reduced dimensional MINLP problem, which are optimized by mathematical programming (MP) and genetic algorithm (GA) respectively. The basis idea relies on combining MP with GA to exploit their complementary capacity. The key features of the hierarchical model are explained and illustrated with some real world cases from the multiproduct batch plants.
基金Supported by the National Science and Technology Support Program of China(No.2013BAK03B01)
文摘Due to the interrelationship between the base placement of the manipulator and its operation object,it is significant to analyze the accessibility and workspace of manipulators for the optimization of their base location.A new method is presented to optimize the base placement of manipulators through motion planning optimization and location optimization in the feasible area for manipulators.Firstly,research problems and contents are outlined.And then the feasible area for the manipulator base installation is discussed.Next,index depended on the joint movements and used to evaluate the kinematic performance of manipulators is defined.Although the mentioned indices in last section are regarded as the cost function of the latter,rapidly-exploring random tree(RRT) and rapidly-exploring random tree*(RRT*) algorithms are analyzed.And then,the proposed optimization method of manipulator base placement is studied by means of simulation research based on kinematic performance criteria.Finally,the conclusions could be proved effective from the simulation results.
文摘In cutting areas, soil preparation is occasionally necessary before reforestation. The aim of this action is a spatial planning that enables to perform further operations without problems. The removal, collection and transportation of stumps from the soil are part of this action. Issues related to climate change and the shortcoming of fossil energy sources call attention to increase the rate of renewable energy sources. Using the stumps removed from the soil as fuel is a significant resource within the biomass potential. For lifting a stump together with its roots, a grab mounted on a shovel is generally used. The utilisation of the lifted stumps for energy purposes increased worldwide, especially in the Scandinavian countries. In order to rationalise this operation, analyses of stump lifting time have been carried out. Results of some Hungarian experiments are presented below. The authors tested a machine mounting one grab for stump lifting on three tree types （Scots pine, robinia and poplar） and found functions correlating stump extraction force and stump diameter, which can be used in order to choose the right machine and determine the cost of the operation.
