scholarly journals Current Knowledge and Future Directions for Improving Subsoiling Quality and Reducing Energy Consumption in Conservation Fields

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 575
Author(s):  
Shangyi Lou ◽  
Jin He ◽  
Hongwen Li ◽  
Qingjie Wang ◽  
Caiyun Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Cover Crops ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Field Application ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Tillage Depth ◽  
And Control

Subsoiling has been acknowledged worldwide to break compacted hardpan, improve soil permeability and water storage capacity, and promote topsoil deepening and root growth. However, there exist certain factors which limit the wide in-field application of subsoiling machines. Of these factors, the main two are poor subsoiling quality and high energy consumption, especially the undesired tillage depth obtained in the field with cover crops. Based on the analysis of global adoption and benefits of subsoiling technology, and application status of subsoiling machines, this article reviewed the research methods, technical characteristics, and developing trends in five key aspects, including subsoiling shovel design, anti-drag technologies, technologies of tillage depth detection and control, and research on soil mechanical interaction. Combined with the research progress and application requirements of subsoiling machines across the globe, current problems and technical difficulties were analyzed and summarized. Aiming to solve these problems, improve subsoiling quality, and reduce energy consumption, this article proposed future directions for the development of subsoiling machines, including optimizing the soil model in computer simulation, strengthening research on the subsoiling mechanism and comprehensive effect, developing new tillage depth monitoring and control systems, and improving wear-resisting properties of subsoiling shovels.

Plant mitochondrial protein import: mechanisms and control

1999 ◽  
Vol 26 (8) ◽  
pp. 725 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Whelan
Keyword(s):  
Protein Import ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Mitochondrial Protein ◽  
Mitochondrial Proteins ◽  
Mitochondrial Protein Import ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Receptor Structure ◽  
Processing Peptidase ◽  
Targeting Signals ◽  
And Control

The characterisation of components of the plant mitochondrial import apparatus along with the availability of over one hundred nuclear-encoded mitochondrial proteins allows the study of plant mitochondrial protein import in homologous systems. From these studies it has emerged that although similarities in the import process exist with other organisms, significance differences exist, such as receptor structure, location of processing peptidase and targeting signals. These differences mean that previous studies carried out in heterologous systems must be re-evaluated. Further studies into protein import in plants need to be directed at understanding the mechanism of import and how this process may be controlled. In this review the latter points will be dealt with in terms of summarising our current knowledge and possible future directions.

Design of a Compliant Industrial Gripper Driven by a Bistable Shape Memory Alloy Actuator

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominik Scholtes ◽  
Stefan Seelecke ◽  
Gianluca Rizzello ◽  
Paul Motzki
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Actuation System ◽  
First Results ◽  
Functional Prototype ◽  
And Control

Abstract Within industrial manufacturing most processing steps are accompanied by transporting and positioning of workpieces. The active interfaces between handling system and workpiece are industrial grippers, which often are driven by pneumatics, especially in small scale areas. On the way to higher energy efficiency and digital factories, companies are looking for new actuation technologies with more sensor integration and better efficiencies. Commonly used actuators like solenoids and electric engines are in many cases too heavy and large for direct integration into the gripping system. Due to their high energy density shape memory alloys (SMA) are suited to overcome those drawbacks of conventional actuators. Additionally, they feature self-sensing abilities that lead to sensor-less monitoring and control of the actuation system. Another drawback of conventional grippers is their design, which is based on moving parts with linear guides and bearings. These parts are prone to wear, especially in abrasive environments. This can be overcome by a compliant gripper design that is based on flexure hinges and thus dispenses with joints, bearings and guides. In the presented work, the development process of a functional prototype for a compliant gripper driven by a bistable SMA actuation unit for industrial applications is outlined. The focus lies on the development of the SMA actuator, while the first design approach for the compliant gripper mechanism with solid state joints is proposed. The result is a working gripper-prototype which is mainly made of 3D-printed parts. First results of validation experiments are discussed.

Research Progress on Rapid Curing of Cement-Bonded Particleboard

2011 ◽  
Vol 148-149 ◽  
pp. 188-191
Author(s):  
Wei Min Chen ◽  
Xin Gong Li ◽  
Qi Fei Ling
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Research Direction ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Production Cycle ◽  
Curing Process ◽  
Cold Pressing ◽  
Research Status ◽  
Great Progress ◽  
High Energy Consumption

With lots of maintenance equipments needed and high energy consumption, the traditional cold pressing process for cement-bonded particleboard has long production cycle. For the recent years, Scholars at home and abroad have made great progress in the research on fast curing process for cement-bonded particleboard, this paper summarizes the process and research status of fast curing technology for cement-bonded particleboard and propose research direction in order to provide reference for fast curing process of cement-bonded particleboard.

scholarly journals Energy Monitoring in a Heating and Cooling System in a Building Based on the Example of the Turówka Hotel

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1968 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marek Borowski ◽  
Piotr Mazur ◽  
Sławosz Kleszcz ◽  
Klaudia Zwolińska
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Management ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Building Envelope ◽  
Large Variability ◽  
Heating And Cooling ◽  
And Control

The energy consumption of buildings is very important for both economic and environmental reasons. Newly built buildings are characterized by higher insulation and airtightness of the building envelope, and are additionally equipped with technologies that minimize energy consumption in order to meet legal requirements. In existing buildings, the modernization process should be properly planned, taking into account available technologies and implementation possibilities. Hotel buildings are characterized by a large variability of energy demand, both on a daily and a yearly basis. Monitoring systems, therefore, provide the necessary information needed for proper energy management in the building. This article presents an energy analysis of the Turówka hotel located in Wieliczka (southern Poland). The historical hotel facility is being modernized as part of the project to adapt the building to the requirements of a sustainable building. The modernization proposal includes a trigeneration system with a multifunctional reverse regenerator and control module using neural algorithms. The main purpose is to improve the energy efficiency of the building and adapt it to the requirements of low-energy buildings. The implementation of a monitoring system enables energy consumption to be reduced and improves the energy performance of the building, especially through using energy management systems and control modules. The proposed retrofit solution considers the high energy consumption, structure of the energy demand, and limits of retrofit intervention on façades.

scholarly journals Monitoring and control of energy consumption in buildings using WoT: A novel approach for smart retrofit

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 ◽  
pp. 102637
Author(s):  
Daniel Ibaseta ◽  
Andrés García ◽  
Martín Álvarez ◽  
Belén Garzón ◽  
Fidel Díez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
And Control

scholarly journals Development and Application of a ZigBee-Based Building Energy Monitoring and Control System

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Changhai Peng ◽  
Kun Qian
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Conservation ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Base Station ◽  
Main Function ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Energy Monitoring ◽  
Monitoring And Control System ◽  
And Control

Increasing in energy consumption, particularly with the ever-increasing growth and development of urban systems, has become a major concern in most countries. In this paper, the authors propose a cost-effective ZigBee-based building energy monitoring and control system (ZBEMCS), which is composed of a gateway, a base station, and sensors. Specifically, a new hardware platform for power sensor nodes is developed to perform both local/remote power parameter measurement and power on/off switching for electric appliances. The experimental results show that the ZBEMCS can easily monitor energy usage with a high level of accuracy. Two typical applications of ZBEMCS such as subentry metering and household metering of building energy are presented. The former includes lighting socket electricity, HVAC electricity, power electricity and special electricity. The latter includes household metering according to the campus’s main function zone and each college or department. Therefore, this system can be used for energy consumption monitoring, long-term energy conservation planning, and the development of automated energy conservation for building applications.

Electrospinning: a facile technique for fabricating functional nanofibers for environmental applications

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Su-Xi Wang ◽  
Chin Chong Yap ◽  
Jiating He ◽  
Chao Chen ◽  
Siew Yee Wong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Composite Nanofibers ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Environmental Applications ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Electrospinning Technique ◽  
Research And Innovation ◽  
Functional Nanofibers ◽  
And Control

AbstractOver the last few decades, the excess exploitation of our planet and degradation of environment have gone up at an alarming rate. Environmental problems, especially air and water pollution, which takes a huge number of years to recover, have become the major concern affecting the progress of human society. The overwhelming threats have driven global research and innovation in the development of advanced technology and devices toward a cleaner environment. In this context, the generation of functional one-dimensional (1-D) nanomaterials has become an area of intense interest from both academia and industry due to their unique advantages for environmental applications. Electrospinning is recognized as the most powerful technique for producing 1-D composite nanofibers via facile incorporation of active ingredients in the solutions for electrospinning or by some posttreatment process. In this review, we give an overview on the latest research progress in the fabrication and utilization of functional polymer/ceramic/carbon nanofibers generated by electrospinning for air and water purification, as well as their applications as sensors for pollutant monitoring and control. We also present the perspectives and challenges of the current electrospinning technique for environmental applications.

The Interaction and Monitoring System for Energy Saving in Building

2012 ◽  
Vol 253-255 ◽  
pp. 724-730
Author(s):  
Ming Zhong ◽  
Song Song Chen ◽  
He Wang ◽  
Hua Guang Yan
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Monitoring System ◽  
Layer Structure ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Consumption System ◽  
Technology Control ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Coordinator

The continuous advance of the policy about ‘Energy saving and emission reduction’, along with the continuous development of information technology, control technology, which bring profitable conditions for the monitoring and control over the building (here mainly refers to the large building of government, commercial or industrial user). In particular, a interaction and monitoring system is proposed, which is used to monitor the parameters about energy consumption of energy consumption system or equipment inside the building, in addition the information about the running of the energy consumption system or equipment. At the same time, the relevant units of the energy consumption system or equipment is controlled by the interaction and monitoring system. The interaction and monitoring system for energy saving in building consists of the node for energy saving and monitoring, wireless sensor network (hereinafter referred to as WSN), the platform for energy saving and monitoring, making up the three-layer structure of the interaction and monitoring system inside the building. The node for energy saving and monitoring is a wireless sensor actually, which plays the role as collecting data and controlling. Along with the other nodes for energy saving and monitoring, as well as the nodes acting as repeater, router, coordinator, all nodes inside the building compose the WSN. The node acting as the repeater is of great significance for the transmission of data, especially when some nodes for energy saving and monitoring is located in underground building and some other places where the signal of WSN is blocked, as well as the places far away from the neighbor nodes of WSN. The coordinator is located on the platform for energy saving and monitoring, meanwhile the function of gateway is integrated in the node acting as the coordinator. This node converge the data of the WSN, and transfers the data to the server of the platform for energy saving and monitoring.

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