Evaluation method and reduction measures for the flicker effect in road lighting using fixed Low Mounting Height Luminaires

2019 ◽  
Vol 93 ◽  
pp. 103101
Author(s):  
Shenfei Chen ◽  
Weisheng Li ◽  
Songbai Yang ◽  
Bing Zhang ◽  
Tianyin Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Road Lighting ◽  
Flicker Effect

BASAL STUDY ON SIMPLE THICKNESS EVALUATION FOR ROAD-LIGHTING POLES WITH LOCAL CORROSION NEAR THE BASEPLATE

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomohiro Mitsunaga ◽  
Tatsumasa Kaita ◽  
Katashi Fujii
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Circular Cross Section ◽  
Thickness Measurement ◽  
Thickness Gauge ◽  
Average Thickness ◽  
Road Lighting ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Smoothing Process ◽  
Thickness Evaluation

In this study, a simple thickness evaluation method was proposed for corroded road-lighting poles based on thickness measurement results of a dismantled road-lighting pole which had been used for about 40 years. The remaining thickness in cross-section of this specimen was measured by using both of Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge (UTG) and 3D portable laser scanner in order to investigate the accuracy of average thickness which could be obtained from only 4 measuring points at intervals of 90 degrees in circular cross-section. In this UTG measurement, the smoothing process, which will be carried out ordinarily by using electric grinder around measuring points, was abbreviated from the considering of labor-saving and additional thickness loss. From the measurement results, UTG measurement under the condition of no smoothing process will overestimate the actual remaining average thickness depending on surface roughness due to corrosion. Finally, an example of simple thickness evaluation, which uses average thickness and standard deviation based on only four measuring points, was shown for more reasonable UTG inspection of corroded road-lighting poles.

Evaluation method for imaging plate resolution by means of phase contrast transfer function

1995 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 662-663 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Oikawa ◽  
H. Kosugi ◽  
F. Hosokawa ◽  
D. Shindo ◽  
M. Kersker
Keyword(s):  
Transfer Function ◽  
Phase Contrast ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Amorphous Film ◽  
Imaging Plate ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Special Shape ◽  
Contrast Transfer Function ◽  
Contrast Image ◽  
Specimen Shape

Evaluation of the resolution of the Imaging Plate (IP) has been attempted by some methods. An evaluation method for IP resolution, which is not influenced by hard X-rays at higher accelerating voltages, was proposed previously by the present authors. This method, however, requires truoblesome experimental preperations partly because specially synthesized hematite was used as a specimen, and partly because a special shape of the specimen was used as a standard image. In this paper, a convenient evaluation method which is not infuenced by the specimen shape and image direction, is newly proposed. In this method, phase contrast images of thin amorphous film are used.Several diffraction rings are obtained by the Fourier transformation of a phase contrast image of thin amorphous film, taken at a large under focus. The rings show the spatial-frequency spectrum corresponding to the phase contrast transfer function (PCTF). The envelope function is obtained by connecting the peak intensities of the rings. The evelope function is offten used for evaluation of the instrument, because the function shows the performance of the electron microscope (EM).

Combining Values

2002 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-4, 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher R. Brigham
Keyword(s):  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Proximal Phalanx ◽  
Common Error ◽  
The Third ◽  
Whole Person ◽  
Impairment Ratings ◽  
Upper Extremity Impairment ◽  
The Individual

Abstract To account for the effects of multiple impairments, evaluating physicians must provide a summary value that combines multiple impairments so the whole person impairment is equal to or less than the sum of all the individual impairment values. A common error is to add values that should be combined and typically results in an inflated rating. The Combined Values Chart in the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fifth Edition, includes instructions that guide physicians about combining impairment ratings. For example, impairment values within a region generally are combined and converted to a whole person permanent impairment before combination with the results from other regions (exceptions include certain impairments of the spine and extremities). When they combine three or more values, physicians should select and combine the two lowest values; this value is combined with the third value to yield the total value. Upper extremity impairment ratings are combined based on the principle that a second and each succeeding impairment applies not to the whole unit (eg, whole finger) but only to the part that remains (eg, proximal phalanx). Physicians who combine lower extremity impairments usually use only one evaluation method, but, if more than one method is used, the physician should use the Combined Values Chart.

A fuzzy evaluation method of road vehicle automatic weighing instrument in dynamic force metrological performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 1365-1372
Author(s):  
Xiaohui Mao ◽  
Liping Fei ◽  
Xianping Shang ◽  
Jie Chen ◽  
Zhihao Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Dynamic Force ◽  
Fuzzy Evaluation ◽  
Road Vehicle ◽  
Evaluation Standard ◽  
The Road ◽  
Metrological Performance

The measurement performance of road vehicle automatic weighing instrument installed on highways is directly related to the safety of roads and bridges. The fuzzy number indicates that the uncertain quantization problem has obvious advantages. By analyzing the factors affecting the metrological performance of the road vehicle automatic weighing instrument, combined with the fuzzy mathematics theory, the weight evaluation model of the dynamic performance evaluation of the road vehicle automatic weighing instrument is proposed. The factors of measurement performance are summarized and calculated, and the comprehensive evaluation standard of the metering performance of the weighing equipment is obtained, so as to realize the quantifiable analysis and evaluation of the metering performance of the dynamic road vehicle automatic weighing instrument in use, and provide data reference for adopting a more scientific measurement supervision method.

Simply supported FPEDs connected by springs for broadband energy harvesting

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 201-210
Author(s):  
Yoshikazu Tanaka ◽  
Satoru Odake ◽  
Jun Miyake ◽  
Hidemi Mutsuda ◽  
Atanas A. Popov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Energy Harvester ◽  
Vibrational Energy ◽  
Functional Materials ◽  
Vibration Energy ◽  
Theoretical Evaluation ◽  
Vibration Energy Harvester ◽  
Polyvinylidene Difluoride ◽  
Simply Supported

Energy harvesting methods that use functional materials have attracted interest because they can take advantage of an abundant but underutilized energy source. Most vibration energy harvester designs operate most effectively around their resonant frequency. However, in practice, the frequency band for ambient vibrational energy is typically broad. The development of technologies for broadband energy harvesting is therefore desirable. The authors previously proposed an energy harvester, called a flexible piezoelectric device (FPED), that consists of a piezoelectric film (polyvinylidene difluoride) and a soft material, such as silicon rubber or polyethylene terephthalate. The authors also proposed a system based on FPEDs for broadband energy harvesting. The system consisted of cantilevered FPEDs, with each FPED connected via a spring. Simply supported FPEDs also have potential for broadband energy harvesting, and here, a theoretical evaluation method is proposed for such a system. Experiments are conducted to validate the derived model.

MODERN EVALUATION METHOD FOR TRAINING OF MONGOLIAN HORSES

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khorolmaa Chimedtseren ◽  
Oyuntsetseg Chuluunbat ◽  
Tsevegmid Khaliunaa ◽  
Тetsuro Hada
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation Method

Design of Solar-Powered LED Road Lighting System

2019 ◽  
pp. 75-85
Author(s):  
Canan Perdahci ◽  
Hamdi Ozkan
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Junction Temperature ◽  
Mercury Vapour ◽  
Light Sources ◽  
Street Lighting ◽  
Led Light ◽  
Road Lighting ◽  
Lighting Systems ◽  
High Pressure Sodium Lamp

Turkey is rich in terms of renewable energy sources and, therefore, is now encouraging the use of sustainable clean lighting systems in road applications. High pressure sodium lamp is the most widely used type in main roads, but other types of lamps such as mercury vapour lamps or metal halide lamps can be utilized for street lighting. Since it enables energy and money saving, LED light technology has replaced high pressure sodium lamps nowadays. Once solar power system (PV) is integrated with LED lamp for street lighting, the amount of saving and local impact might be enriched. LEDs used as light sources in road lighting luminaires with rising lumen values, decreasing junction temperature, higher colour rendering efficiency, longer lifetime have become more efficient than many light sources with the latest developments. Since the structure of the luminaires in which the LED light sources are used differs from that of the conventional light sources, the optical, thermal and electrical design of the LED luminaires must be considered differently. Thus, this study concentrates upon design considerations and the operating principle of solarpowered LED road lighting luminaire in details. Also, a simple solar panel system was designed and the economical values obtained at the end of 20 years were compared when using the ongrid system and the off-grid system.

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