scholarly journals Towards the development of a cyber-physical measurement system (CPMS): case study of a bioinspired soft growing robot for remote measurement and monitoring applications

ACTA IMEKO ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 104
Author(s):  
Stanislao Grazioso ◽  
Annarita Tedesco ◽  
Mario Selvaggio ◽  
Stefano Debei ◽  
Sebastiano Chiodini
Keyword(s):  
Measurement System ◽  
Remote Measurement ◽  
Physical Measurement ◽  
Measurement Systems ◽  
Monitoring Applications ◽  
Constrained Environments ◽  
Innovative System ◽  
Controllable Growth ◽  
Robot Body

The most effective expression of the 4.0 Era is represented by cyber-physical systems (CPSs). Historically, measurement and monitoring systems (MMSs) have been an essential part of CPSs; however, by introducing the 4.0 enabling technologies into MMSs, a MMS can evolve into a cyber-physical measurement system (CPMS). Starting from this consideration, this work reports a preliminary case study of a CPMS, namely an innovative robotic platform to be used for measurement systems in confined and constrained remote environments. The innovative system is a soft growing robot composed of a robot base, to be placed outside the remote environments and a robot body that accesses the site through growth. A pneumatic actuation mechanism enables the controllable growth of the system through lengthening at its tip, as well as its controllable steering. The system can be endowed with sensors to enable remote measurement and monitoring tasks, or can be used to transport sensors in remote locations. A digital twin of the system is developed for simulation of a practical measurement scenario. The ultimate goal is to achieve a self-adapting, fully autonomous system for remote monitoring operations to be used reliably and safely for the inspection of unknown and/or constrained environments.

Implantação da Ferramenta Gage R&R em uma Indústria de Embalagens

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Jéssica Naihara Nunes Bueno
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Measurement System ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Measurement Systems ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The Subject

A proposta deste artigo é avaliar o sistema de medição em um estudo de caso utilizando a ferramenta Gage R&R, com o objetivo de descobrir a variação das medições, podendo ser por Repetibilidade e/ou Reprodutibilidade. Na ferramenta DMAIC utilizada no Seis Sigma, a etapa Medir é usualmente a mais complicada e demorada pela baixa qualidade dos sistemas de medições da maioria das empresas. Pretende-se uma revisão literária para melhor conhecimento do assunto, assim, a primeira etapa foi a criação de um procedimento para a empresa em estudo. Após a elaboração do procedimento, os colaboradores foram treinados e a gerência definiu as principais inspeções que afetam o produto para a realização do estudo. Em seguida, a ferramenta foi aplicada e cada saída foi analisada comprovando a presença de variações que poderiam não ser consideradas. Palavras-chave: Sistema de medição. DMAIC. Gage R&R. Abstract The proposal is to evaluate the measurement system in a case study using the tool Gage R & R in order to find the variation of the measurements may be for repeatability and / or reproducibility. The tool used in Six Sigma DMAIC, the Measure step is usually the most complicated and delayed by the poor quality of measurement systems of most companies. We performed a literature review to better knowledge of the subject, so the first step was to create a procedure for the company under study. Following completion of the procedure were trained employees and management identified key inspections that affect the product for the study. Then the tool was applied and each output was analyzed demonstrating the presence of variations that could not be considered. Keywords: Measurement System. DMAIC. Gage R&R.

scholarly journals From DCOM interfaces to domain-specific modeling language: A case study on the sequencer

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 361-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomaz Kos ◽  
Tomaz Kosar ◽  
Jure Knez ◽  
Marjan Mernik
Keyword(s):  
Software Development ◽  
Measurement System ◽  
Modeling Language ◽  
Domain Experts ◽  
Measurement Systems ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Programming Library ◽  
Domain Specific Modeling ◽  
Specific Modeling

Software development is a demanding process, since it involves different parties to perform a desired task. The same case applies to the development of measurement systems - measurement system producers often provide interfaces to their products, after which the customers? programming engineers use them to build software according to the instructions and requirements of domain experts from the field of data acquisition. Until recently, the customers of the measurement system DEWESoft were building measuring applications, using prefabricated DCOM objects. However, a significant amount of interaction between customers? programming engineers and measurement system producers is necessary to use DCOM objects. Therefore, a domain-specific modeling language has been developed to enable domain experts to program or model their own measurement procedures without interacting with programming engineers. In this paper, experiences gained during the shift from using the DEWESoft product as a programming library to domain-specific modeling language are provided together with the details of a Sequencer, a domain-specific modeling language for the construction of measurement procedures.

scholarly journals Development of Thermal Performance Metrics for Direct Gas-Fired Circulating Heaters

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 588
Author(s):  
Benjamin C. Smith ◽  
Brett C. Ramirez ◽  
Steven J. Hoff
Keyword(s):  
Mass Flow ◽  
Measurement System ◽  
Thermal Efficiency ◽  
Performance Metrics ◽  
Standardized Test ◽  
Flow System ◽  
Standard Test ◽  
Testing System ◽  
Measurement Systems ◽  
Selection Of

Many climate-controlled agricultural buildings use direct gas-fired circulating heaters (DGFCH) for supplement heat. There is no standardized test to calculate thermal efficiency for these heaters. This study aimed to develop a measurement system and analytical analysis for thermal efficiency, quantify the measurement uncertainty, and assess economics of DGFCH efficiency. The measurement system developed was similar to the ASHRAE 103 standard test stand with adaptations to connect the apparatus to the DGFCH. Two different propane measurement systems were used: input ratings < 30 kW used a mass flow system and input ratings > 30 kW used a volumetric gas meter. Three DGFCHs (21.9, 29.3, 73.3 kW) were tested to evaluate the system. Thermal efficiencies ranged from 92.4% to 100.9%. The resulting uncertainty (coverage factor of 2; ~95% Confidence Interval) ranged from 13.1% to 30.7% for input ratings of 56.3 to 11.4 kW. Key sources of uncertainty were propane and mass flow of air measurement. The economic impact of 1% difference in thermal efficiency ranged from USD $61.3 to $72.0 per heating season. Refinement of the testing system and procedures are needed to reduce the uncertainty. The application of this system will aid building designers in selection of DGFCHs for various applications.

scholarly journals Film forming PVA-based cleaning systems for the removal of corrosion products from historical bronzes

2018 ◽  
Vol 90 (3) ◽  
pp. 507-522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erica I. Parisi ◽  
Nicole Bonelli ◽  
Emiliano Carretti ◽  
Rodorico Giorgi ◽  
Gabriel M. Ingo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Film Formation ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Complexing Agent ◽  
Film Forming ◽  
Innovative System ◽  
Mechanical Procedure ◽  
Cleaning Procedures ◽  
Film Formation Mechanism

AbstractThis paper presents an innovative poly(vinyl)alcohol-based film forming system, specifically devised for the controllable and selective cleaning of copper-based artifacts. Traditional cleaning procedures are commonly performed using mechanical and/or chemical methods. Unfortunately, both these methods present some limitations related to both the poor selectivity and invasiveness in case of the mechanical procedure, and to the scarce control over the involved reactions when dealing with a chemical approach. The innovative system proposed in this work allows combining the advantages of chemical and mechanical treatments thanks to the confinement of a complexing agent (EDTA) within a fluid, polymeric matrix, that is able to form a solid thin film upon drying. After treatment, the polymeric film can be completely removed from the artwork through a gentle peeling action. In this contribution, the film formation mechanism was investigated by means of thermal analysis and rheology; the role of plasticizers, volatile solvent fraction, and quantity of loaded EDTA is also discussed. Finally, the results of cleaning tests performed on artificially aged samples, and on a real case study, the “Fontana dei Mostri Marini” by Pietro Tacca in Florence, are presented.

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