scholarly journals Benefits and Risks of Truck Platooning on Freeway Operations Near Entrance Ramp

2019 ◽  
Vol 2673 (8) ◽  
pp. 588-602 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meng Wang ◽  
Sander van Maarseveen ◽  
Riender Happee ◽  
Onno Tool ◽  
Bart van Arem
Keyword(s):  
Simulation Study ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Lane Change ◽  
Market Penetration ◽  
Alternative Strategies ◽  
Time Gap ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Consumption Benefits ◽  
Varying Demand ◽  
Saturated Traffic

Truck platooning attracts considerable attention thanks to the promising fuel consumption benefits and business model. Nevertheless, concerns over the influence of long truck platoons on other traffic are raised by road operators. It is intriguing to understand under what conditions truck platooning will influence other traffic and what are the magnitudes of the influence. To this end, this paper reports a simulation study on examining the effects of truck platooning on freeway operations near an on-ramp. Systematic experiments were conducted with varying demand, market penetration rates (MPRs), intra-platooning gap, and platoon size. Moreover, three alternative strategies for truck platooning to accommodate merging traffic were tested: allowing courtesy lane change of trucks, active yielding, and keeping a larger intra-platoon gap than the acceptable gap for human drivers to change lane. Simulation results show that at high MPRs of truck platooning, the system mitigates congestion and increases throughput, at the expense of merging failures. The merge location distributions shift toward the end of the acceleration lane at congested flow and high MPRs. The effect on average merging speed is insignificant, but the merging speed in saturated traffic with truck platooning shows larger variability. At free flow and low MPRs, the influence is insignificant. Evaluation of the three alternatives concludes that the yielding strategy is most effective in resolving the merging problem with truck platooning. Courtesy lane change is not always possible because of the high speed difference between lanes and keeping a larger time gap suppresses the benefits in congestion mitigation and throughput increase.

scholarly journals Verification of electric steel punching simulation results using microhardness

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sampsa Vili Antero Laakso ◽  
Ugur Aydin ◽  
Peter Krajnik
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Deformation ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Steel Sheet ◽  
Electrical Steel ◽  
High Speed Steel ◽  
Experimental Methods ◽  
Fem Simulations ◽  
Iron Losses ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Electrical Steel Sheet

AbstractOne of the most dominant manufacturing methods in the production of electromechanical devices from sheet metal is punching. In punching, the material undergoes plastic deformation and finally fracture. Punching of an electrical steel sheet causes plastic deformation on the edges of the part, which affects the magnetic properties of the material, i.e., increases iron losses in the material, which in turn has a negative effect on the performance of the electromagnetic devices in the final product. Therefore, punching-induced iron losses decrease the energy efficiency of the device. FEM simulations of punching have shown significantly increased plastic deformation on the workpiece edges with increasing tool wear. In order to identify the critical tool wear, after which the iron losses have increased beyond acceptable limits, the simulation results must be verified with experimental methods. The acceptable limits are pushed further in the standards by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The new standard (IEC TS 60034-30-2:2016) has much stricter limits regarding the energy efficiency of electromechanical machines, with an IE5 class efficiency that exceeds the previous IE4 class (IEC 60034-30-1:2014) requirements by 30%. The simulations are done using Scientific Forming Technologies Corporation Deform, a finite element software for material processing simulations. The electrical steel used is M400-50A, and the tool material is Vanadis 23, a powder-based high-speed steel. Vanadis 23 is a high alloyed powder metallurgical high-speed steel with a high abrasive wear resistance and a high compressive strength. It is suitable for cold work processing like punching. In the existing literature, FEM simulations and experimental methods have been incorporated for investigating the edge deformation properties of sheared surfaces, but there is a research gap in verifying the simulation results with the experimental methods. In this paper, FEM simulation of the punching process is verified using an electrical steel sheet from real production environment and measuring the deformation of the edges using microhardness measurements. The simulations show high plastic deformation 50 μm into the workpiece edge, a result that is shown to be in good agreement with the experimental results.

A Dicode Signaling Scheme for Capacitively Coupled Interface

2011 ◽  
Vol 497 ◽  
pp. 296-305
Author(s):  
Yasushi Yuminaka ◽  
Kyohei Kawano
Keyword(s):  
Partial Response ◽  
Data Transmission ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Circuit Simulation ◽  
Frequency Bandwidth ◽  
Capacitively Coupled ◽  
Limited Frequency ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Response Coding ◽  
The Impact

In this paper, we present a bandwidth-efficient partial-response signaling scheme for capacitivelycoupled chip-to-chip data transmission to increase data rate. Partial-response coding is knownas a technique that allows high-speed transmission while using a limited frequency bandwidth, by allowingcontrolled intersymbol interference (ISI). Analysis and circuit simulation results are presentedto show the impact of duobinary (1+D) and dicode (1-D) partial-response signaling for capacitivelycoupled interface.

Simulation on the Regulating Characteristics of the Pulse Modulation Hydraulic Hammer

2011 ◽  
Vol 422 ◽  
pp. 176-183
Author(s):  
Gang Wang ◽  
Yu Wan Cen
Keyword(s):  
Time Delay ◽  
Simulation Model ◽  
Impact Energy ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Impact Frequency ◽  
Pulse Modulation ◽  
Motion Equations ◽  
Hydraulic Hammer ◽  
Working Frequency ◽  
Simulation Results

To improve the regulating characteristics of impact energy, simplify structure of hydraulic hammer, a new pulse modulation hydraulic hammer is presented in the paper which can help regulate its impact frequency easily. The motion equations of the hydraulic hammer are established, its simulation model is obtained and the dynamic simulation is carried out on AMESim. The dynamics of high-speed ON/OFF valve is taken into account in the simulation model. The tendency of simulation results conforms to experimental results; it shows that the pulse modulation hydraulic hammer is feasible, and the hydraulic hammer model is reasonable. The time delay in high working frequency is also analyzed.

scholarly journals Broadband Power Line Communication for Integration of Energy Sensors within a Smart City Ecosystem

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (10) ◽  
pp. 3402
Author(s):  
Jan Slacik ◽  
Petr Mlynek ◽  
Martin Rusz ◽  
Petr Musil ◽  
Lukas Benesl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grids ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Power Line ◽  
Experimental Simulation ◽  
Power Line Communication ◽  
Experimental Measurements ◽  
Simulation Tool ◽  
Smart Metering ◽  
Complex Simulation ◽  
Simulation Results

The popularity of the Power Line Communication (PLC) system has decreased due to significant deficiencies in the technology itself, even though new wire installation is not required. In particular, regarding the request for high-speed throughput to fulfill smart-grid requirements, Broadband Power Line (BPLC) can be considered. This paper approaches PLC technology as an object of simulation experimentation in the Broadband Power Line Communication (BPLC) area. Several experimental measurements in a real environment are also given. This paper demonstrates these experimental simulation results as potential mechanisms for creating a complex simulation tool for various PLC technologies focusing on communication with end devices such as sensors and meters. The aim is to demonstrate the potential and limits of BPLC technology for implementation in Smart Grids or Smart Metering applications.

A LOW-POWER AND HIGH-SPEED D FLIP-FLOP USING A SINGLE LATCH

2002 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 51-55
Author(s):  
ROBERT C. CHANG ◽  
L.-C. HSU ◽  
M.-C. SUN
Keyword(s):  
Power Consumption ◽  
Low Power ◽  
Power Dissipation ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Operating Frequency ◽  
Flip Flop ◽  
Lower Power ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Hspice Simulation

A novel low-power and high-speed D flip-flop is presented in this letter. The flip-flop consists of a single low-power latch, which is controlled by a positive narrow pulse. Hence, fewer transistors are used and lower power consumption is achieved. HSPICE simulation results show that power dissipation of the proposed D flip-flop has been reduced up to 76%. The operating frequency of the flip-flop is also greatly increased.

An improved model on forecasting temperature rise of high-speed angular contact ball bearings considering structural constraints

2018 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
De-xing Zheng ◽  
Weifang Chen ◽  
Miaomiao Li
Keyword(s):  
Heat Generation ◽  
Temperature Rise ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Structural Constraints ◽  
Ball Bearings ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Grid Model ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Operation Parameters ◽  
Improved Model

Purpose Thermal performances are key factors impacting the operation of angular contact ball bearings. Heat generation and transfer about angular contact ball bearings, however, have not been addressed thoroughly. So far, most researchers only considered the convection effect between bearing housings and air, whereas the cooling/lubrication operation parameters and configuration effect were not taken into account when analyzing the thermal behaviors of bearings. This paper aims to analyze the structural constraints of high-speed spindle, structural features of bearing, heat conduction and convection to study the heat generation and transfer of high-speed angular contact ball bearings. Design/methodology/approach Based on the generalized Ohm’s law, the thermal grid model of angular contact ball bearing of high-speed spindle was first established. Next Gauss–Seidel method was used to solve the equations group by Matlab, and the nodes temperature was calculated. Finally, the bearing temperature rise was tested, and the comparative analysis was made with the simulation results. Findings The results indicate that the simulation results of bearing temperature rise for the proposed model are in better agreement with the test values. So, the thermal grid model established is verified. Originality/value This paper shows an improved model on forecasting temperature rise of high-speed angular contact ball bearings. In modeling, the cooling/lubrication operation parameters and structural constraints are integrated. As a result, the bearing temperature variation can be forecasted more accurately, which may be beneficial to improve bearing operating accuracy and bearing service life.

H∞Control for PMLSM Suspension Platform Based on PDFF

2011 ◽  
Vol 383-390 ◽  
pp. 6886-6892
Author(s):  
Jia Kuan Xia ◽  
Yi Na Wang ◽  
Yi Biao Sun
Keyword(s):  
Feedback Linearization ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Normal Force ◽  
Dynamic Stiffness ◽  
Linearization Method ◽  
Dynamic Decoupling ◽  
Fast Tracking ◽  
Speed Controller ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Proportional Controller

Permanent magnet linear synchronous motor (PMLSM) suspension system has the merits of no friction, high-speed, high response and so on, using the normal force achieve the mover suspension. The servo performance is affected by the nonlinear coupling between the horizontal trust and vertical normal force, parameters uncertainties and load disturbances. The feedback linearization method is used to achieve the dynamic decoupling of the PMLSM suspicion system and decoupling it Into two linear subsystems; to solve the conflict between disturbance restraint and fast tracking performance, increase the robustness and dynamic stiffness for system, H∞ speed controller based on PDFF and position proportional controller are designed. Simulation results show that the proposed control strategy guarantees the high speed and high precision positioning performance for horizontal axis; the good rigidity and stability for normal suspension length and the strong robustness against load disturbances and parameters variations for the two axes.

An adaptive sliding mode controller for the lateral control of articulated long vehicles

2018 ◽  
Vol 233 (3) ◽  
pp. 487-515 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naser Esmaeili ◽  
Reza Kazemi ◽  
S Hamed Tabatabaei Oreh
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Sliding Mode ◽  
Sliding Mode Controller ◽  
Lane Change ◽  
Lateral Velocity ◽  
Low Speed ◽  
Adaptive Sliding Mode ◽  
Adaptive Sliding Mode Controller ◽  
Articulated Vehicle ◽  
The Stability

Today, use of articulated long vehicles is surging. The advantages of using large articulated vehicles are that fewer drivers are used and fuel consumption decreases significantly. The major problem of these vehicles is inappropriate lateral performance at high speed. The articulated long vehicle discussed in this article consists of tractor and two semi-trailer units that widely used to carry goods. The main purpose of this article is to design an adaptive sliding mode controller that is resistant to changing the load of trailers and measuring the noise of the sensors. Control variables are considered as yaw rate and lateral velocity of tractor and also first and second articulation angles. These four variables are regulated by steering the axles of the articulated vehicle. In this article after developing and verifying the dynamic model, a new adaptive sliding mode controller is designed on the basis of a nonlinear model. This new adaptive sliding mode controller steers the axles of the tractor and trailers through estimation of mass and moment of inertia of the trailers to maintain the stability of the vehicle. An articulated vehicle has been exposed to a lane change maneuver based on the trailer load in three different modes (low, medium and high load) and on a dry and wet road. Simulation results demonstrate the efficiency of this controller to maintain the stability of this articulated vehicle in a low-speed steep steer and high-speed lane change maneuvers. Finally, the robustness of this controller has been shown in the presence of measurement noise of the sensors. In fact, the main innovation of this article is in the designing of an adaptive sliding mode controller, which by changing the load of the trailers, in high-speed and low-speed maneuvers and in dry and wet roads, has the best performance compared to conventional sliding mode and linear controllers.

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