scholarly journals Experimental Development of Fuzzy Controllers for Thermal and Pneumatic Processes

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (33) ◽  
pp. 97-120
Author(s):  
Richard S Hernandez-Mesa ◽  
Francisco E Moreno-García ◽  
Sergio A Castro-Casadiego ◽  
Byron Medina-Delgado
Keyword(s):  
Control Algorithm ◽  
Type System ◽  
Industrial Process ◽  
The Other ◽  
Raspberry Pi ◽  
Training Module ◽  
Experimental Development ◽  
Python Language ◽  
Acceptable Range ◽  
Temperature And Pressure

In this project, a Fuzzy control system is proposed in an industrial process training module with two independent systems between them, one thermal and the other pneumatic. The control algorithm is developed in Python language v3.6 executed by a Raspberry Pi B+, both controllers depend on the error and change in error that are updated in times of 2 s and 1 s, for temperature and pressure respectively, communication with the plants uses A/D and D/A converters, the thermal Fuzzy was analyzed with three temperature references [50,100 and 150]°C, with a rise time of 191 s, 360 s and 505 s; steady state error of 5.5%, 0.7% y 0.7%, in the pneumatic system the speed of change between references is evaluated from 10 psi to 15 psi varying the activation of the compressor at the beginning of the experiments, the settling times obtained are 111 s and 106 s, with the compressor off the result is 116 s and 88 s, besides a maximum excess of 13% with inherent oscillations to the type system that are in an acceptable range.

Comparative Surface Imaging Study of Multifocal Diffractive Intraocular Lenses

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyeck Soo Son ◽  
Jung Min Lee ◽  
Ramin Khoramnia ◽  
Chul Young Choi
Keyword(s):  
Imaging Study ◽  
The Other ◽  
Intraocular Lenses ◽  
Optical Surface ◽  
Diffractive Optic ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Acceptable Range ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Concentric Pattern

Abstract Purpose To analyse and compare the surface topography and roughness of three different types of diffractive multifocal IOLs. Methods Using scanning electron microscope (SEM, Inspect F, 5.0 KV, maximum magnification up to 20,000) and atomic force microscope (AFM, Park Systems, XE-100, non-contact, area profile comparison, 10 × 10 µm, 40 × 40 µm), the surface quality of the following diffractive IOLs was studied: the AcrySof IQ PanOptix (Alcon, USA), the AT LARA 829MP (Carl Zeiss Meditec, Germany), and Tecnis Symfony (Johnson&Johnson Vision, USA). The measurements were made over three representative areas (central non-diffractive optic, central diffractive optic, and diffractive step) of each IOL. Roughness profile in terms of mean arithmetic roughness (Ra) and root-mean-squared roughness (Rq) values were obtained and compared statistically. Results In SEM examination, all IOLs showed a smooth optical surface without any irregularities at low magnification. At higher magnification, Tecnis Symfony showed unique highly regular, concentric, and lineate structures in the diffractive optic area which could not be seen in the other studied diffractive IOLs. The differences in the measured Ra and Rq values of the Tecnis Symfony were statistically significant compared to the other models (p < 0.05). Conclusion Various different topographical traits were observed in three diffractive multifocal IOLs. The Ra values of all studied IOLs were within an acceptable range. Tecnis Symfony showed statistically significant higher surface Ra values at both central diffractive optic and diffractive step areas. Furthermore, compared to its counterparts, Tecnis Symfony demonstrated highly ordered, concentric pattern in its diffractive surfaces.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF THERMO-MECHANICAL TREATMENT ON PROPERTIES OF PARICA PLYWOODS (Schizolobium amazonicum Huber ex Ducke)

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mírian de Almeida Costa ◽  
Cláudio Henrique Soares Del Menezzi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mechanical Treatment ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
The Other ◽  
Modulus Of Rupture ◽  
Thermal Treatments ◽  
Mechanical Compression ◽  
Specific Mass ◽  
Thermo Mechanical Treatment ◽  
Temperature And Pressure

ABSTRACT Thermo-mechanical treatment is a technique for wood modification in which samples are densified by means of heat and mechanical compression, applied perpendicularly to fibers, which under different combinations of time, temperature, and pressure increases wood density and thus improve some of its properties. This study aimed to treat thermo-mechanically parica plywood and observe the effects on its physical and mechanical properties. Specimens were submitted to two treatments, 120 and 150 ºC, remaining under pressure for seven minutes and, subsequently, under zero pressure for 15 minutes. Results showed a significant increase in specific mass from 0.48 g cm-3 to an average of 0.56 g cm-3, and a compression ratio of about 31.7% on average. Physical properties also varied significantly and results showed that treated samples swelled and absorbed more water than those untreated, leading to a greater thickness non-return rate. This indicates the proposed thermal treatments did not release the internal compressive stress generated during panel pressing, not improving its dimensional stability as a result. On the other hand, mechanical properties were positively affected, leading to an increase of 27.5% and 51.8% in modulus of rupture after treatments at 120 and 150 ºC, respectively. Modulus of elasticity and glue-line shear strength did not vary statistically and Janka hardness was 29.7% higher after treatment at 150 ºC.

scholarly journals Visual Assistant for Blind People using Raspberry Pi

2021 ◽  
pp. 671-675
Author(s):  
Tejal Adep ◽  
Rutuja Nikam ◽  
Sayali Wanewe ◽  
Dr. Ketaki B. Naik
Keyword(s):  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Artificial Vision ◽  
Raspberry Pi ◽  
Blind People ◽  
Python Language ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
Impaired People ◽  
Visual Aid ◽  
Impaired Person

Blind people face the problem in daily life. They can't even walk without any aid. Many times they rely on others for help. Several technologies for the assistance of visually impaired people have been developed. Among the various technologies being utilized to assist the blind, Computer Vision-based solutions are emerging as one of the most promising options due to their affordability and accessibility. This paper proposes a system for visually impaired people. The proposed system aims to create a wearable visual aid for visually impaired people in which speech commands are accepted by the user. Its functionality addresses the identification of objects and signboards. This will help the visually impaired person to manage day-to-day activities and navigate through his/her surroundings. Raspberry Pi is used to implement artificial vision using python language on the Open CV platform.

scholarly journals PEMBERI MAKAN OTOMATIS PADA KUCING MENGGUNAKAN RASPBERRY PI BERBASIS ANDROID

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 298-308
Author(s):  
Uci Rahmalisa ◽  
Mardeni Mardeni ◽  
Rialtra Helmi ◽  
Arie Linarta
Keyword(s):  
Programming Language ◽  
Raspberry Pi ◽  
Feeding Schedule ◽  
Servo Motor ◽  
Food Container ◽  
Python Language ◽  
Food Stock ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Automatic Scheduling ◽  
Predetermined Time

Keep a pet at home takes time and effort. For people who have very dense flurry of activity certainly keep a pet such as a cat would be very hard to do. A Raspberry Pi microcontroller is designed for the purpose of automatic feeding so it is easy to use. The workings of the tool are automatic scheduling using an Android-based smartphone so that the servo motor will open and close so that the cat food is taken out into the food container that has been provided. By using an Android-based smartphone, the feeding schedule can be set by the hour for each funnel. Equipped with a buzzer as a reminder of cat owners if the available food stock is low and must be immediately refilled. The programming language used is Python language. Based on testing and performance of "Automatic Cat Feeding Using Raspberry Pi Android Based" has shown results in accordance with the design that is able to open and close the funnel that fills the cat food container with a servo motor automatically by setting a predetermined time.

System for Detecting Driver Alertness while Driving

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (VI) ◽  
pp. 2095-2099
Author(s):  
Prajwal Chandrakant Sapkal
Keyword(s):  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Raspberry Pi ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Facial Landmarks ◽  
Remote Location ◽  
Python Language ◽  
Falling Asleep ◽  
Time Basis ◽  
Main Component

In this project, we are going to present a system for sleep detection alarm to monitor the driver, based on the real time surveillance and alert him as well as post it at remote location whenever it’s necessary using cloud platform. This device is to be developed using the Raspberry Pi, Open CV library and camera module. The required coding part of the project will be done using Python language. The main component of the project will be pretrained landmark detector as a software part. It identifies 68 points on the human face. The Dlib’s landmark will detect 68 facial landmarks which enables us to extract the various facial structures using simple Python array slices. The facial landmarks of fully closed eye and a fully opened eye will be first plotted. This data is further processed and tested with some results which will give the information about driver’s alertness. Once the facial landmarks associated with an eye are determined, we can apply the Eye Aspect Ratio (EAR) algorithm. In our case, we’ll be monitoring the eye aspect ratio to see if the values of the facial landmarks, thus implying that the driver/user has closed their eyes or distracted from driving or yawn. Once implemented, our algorithm will start by localising the facial landmarks on real time basis. We can then will be able to monitor the eye aspect ratio to determine if the eyes are close or nearly close which will be the indicator for driver is falling asleep. And then finally raising an alarm if the eye aspect ratio is below a pre-defined threshold for a sufficiently long amount of time. The alarm will be loud enough to wake up the driver and bring back his attention. At the same time data is passed to remote location using cloud whenever it’s necessary.

An Architectural Framework for Facebook Messenger Chatbot Enabled Home Appliance Control System

2022 ◽  
pp. 842-858
Author(s):  
Segun Aina ◽  
Samuel Dayo Okegbile ◽  
Perfect Makanju ◽  
Adeniran Ishola Oluwaranti
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Raspberry Pi ◽  
Home Automation ◽  
Correct Classification ◽  
Home Appliances ◽  
Python Language ◽  
Control Precision ◽  
Development Level ◽  
Architectural Framework ◽  
Home Appliance

The need to remotely control home appliances is an important aspect of home automation and is now receiving lot of attentions in the literature. The works so far are still at a development level making further research necessary. This article presents a framework for chatbot-controlled home appliance control system and was implemented by programming a Raspberry Pi using the Python language while the chatbot server was also implemented using a Node.js on JavaScript. The Raspberry Pi was connected to the chatbot server via Wi-Fi using a websockets protocol. The chatbot server is linked to Facebook Messenger using the Messenger Application Protocol Interface. Messages received at the chatbot server are analyzed with RasaNLU to classify the user's intention and extract necessary information which are sent over websocket to the connected Raspberry pi. The system was evaluated using control precision and percentage correct classification with both producing a significant level of acceptance. This work produced a Facebook Messenger chatbot-based framework capable of controlling Home Appliances remotely.

scholarly journals Thermodynamic modeling of solid solubility in supercritical carbon dioxide: Comparison between mixing rules

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 389-398 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hadi Baseri ◽  
Ali Haghighi-Asl ◽  
Nader Lotfollahi
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Supercritical Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Thermodynamic Modeling ◽  
Pressure Range ◽  
The Other ◽  
Mixing Rules ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
Temperature And Pressure ◽  
Robinson Equation ◽  
Supercritical Carbon

In this paper, Peng Robinson equation of state is used for thermodynamic modeling of the solubility of various solid components in the supercritical carbon dioxide. Moreover, the effects of three mixing rules of Van der Waals mixing rules, Panagiotopoulos and Reid mixing rules and modified Kwak and Mansoori mixing rules on the accuracy of calculation results were studied. Good correlations between calculated and experimental data were obtained in the wide temperature and pressure range. A comparison between used models shows that modified Kwak and Mansoori mixing rules give better correlations in comparison with the other mixing rules.

THE KINETICS OF THE DECOMPOSITION REACTIONS OF THE LOWER PARAFFINS: I. n-BUTANE

1938 ◽  
Vol 16b (5) ◽  
pp. 176-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. W. R. Steacie ◽  
I. E. Puddington
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Rate ◽  
High Pressures ◽  
The Other ◽  
First Order ◽  
Decomposition Reactions ◽  
Temperature And Pressure ◽  
Products Of Reaction ◽  
Kinetics Of ◽  
Good Agreement ◽  
Mechanism Of The Reaction

The kinetics of the thermal decomposition of n-butane has been investigated at pressures from 5 to 60 cm. and temperatures from 513 to 572 °C. The initial first order rate constants at high pressures are given by[Formula: see text]The results are in good agreement with the work of Frey and Hepp, but differ greatly from that of Paul and Marek. The reaction rate falls off strongly with diminishing pressure; this is rather surprising for a molecule as complex as butane. The first order constants in a given run fall rapidly as the reaction progresses. The last two facts suggest that chain processes may be involved.A large number of analyses of the products of reaction have been made at various pressures, temperatures, and stages of the reaction, the method being that of low-temperature fractional distillation. The products are virtually independent of temperature and pressure over the range investigated. The initial products, obtained by extrapolation to zero decomposition, are:—H2, 2.9; CH4, 33.9; C3H6, 33.9; C2H4, 15.2; C2H6, 14.1%. The mechanism of the reaction is discussed, and the results are compared with those of the other paraffin decompositions.

Chemical Transport Deposition of Purified Poly-Si Films from Metallurgical-grade Si Using Subatmospheric-pressure H2 Plasma

2010 ◽  
Vol 1245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiyoshi Yasutake ◽  
Hiromasa Ohmi ◽  
Hiroaki Kakiuchi
Keyword(s):  
Infrared Absorption ◽  
Transport Process ◽  
Chemical Transport ◽  
The Other ◽  
Determination Limit ◽  
Subatmospheric Pressure ◽  
Metal Impurities ◽  
Acceptable Range ◽  
Si Films ◽  
Absorption Measurements

AbstractPurified Si film is prepared directly from metallurgical-grade Si (MG-Si) by chemical transport using subatmospheric-pressure H2 plasma. The purification mechanism is based on the selective etching of Si by atomic H. Since most metals are not etched by H, this process is efficient to reduce metal impurities in Si films. It is demonstrated that the concentrations of most metal impurities (Fe, Mn, Ti, Co, Cr, Ni, etc.) in the prepared Si film are in the acceptable range for applying it to solar-grade Si (SOG-Si) material, or below the determination limit of the present measurements. On the other hand B and P atoms, which make volatile hydrogen compounds such as B2H6 and PH3, are difficult to eliminate by the present principle. From the infrared absorption measurements of the etching product produced by the reaction between H2 plasma and MG-Si, it is found that the main etching product is SiH4. Therefore, a remote-type chemical transport process is possible to produce SiH4 gas directly from MG-Si. Combining other purifying principle (such as a pyrolysis filter), this process may have an advantage to eliminate B2H6 and PH3 from the produced SiH4 gas.

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