Neural Fourier Energy Disaggregation

Deploying energy disaggregation models in the real-world is a challenging task. These models are usually deep neural networks and can be costly when running on a server or prohibitive when the target device has limited resources. Deep learning models are usually computationally expensive and they have large storage requirements. Reducing the computational cost and the size of a neural network, without trading off any performance is not a trivial task. This paper suggests a novel neural architecture that has less learning parameters, smaller size and fast inference time without trading off performance. The proposed architecture performs on par with two popular strong baseline models. The key characteristic is the Fourier transformation which has no learning parameters and it can be computed efficiently.

Smart Cutting Tools Used in the Processing of Aluminum Alloys

The processing of aluminum alloys in optimal conditions is a problem that has not yet been fully resolved. The research carried out so far has proposed various intelligent tools, but which cannot be used in the presence of cooling-lubricating fluids. The objective of the research carried out in the paper was to design intelligent tools that would allow a control of the vibrations of the tool tip and to determine a better roughness of the processed surfaces. The designed intelligent tools can be used successfully in the processing of aluminum alloys, not being sensitive to coolants-lubricants. In the research, the processing by longitudinal turning of a semi-finished product with a diameter Ø = 55 mm of aluminum alloy A2024-T3510 was considered. Two constructive variants of smart tools were designed, realized, and used, and the obtained results were compared with those registered for the tools in the classic constructive variant. The analysis of vibrations that occur during the cutting process was performed using the following methods: Fast Fourier Transform (FFT); Short-Time Fourier-Transformation (STFT); the analysis of signal of vibrations. A vibration analysis was also performed by modeling using the Finite Element Method (FEM). In the last part of the research, an analysis of the roughness of the processed surfaces, was carried out and a series of diagrams were drawn regarding curved profiles; filtered profiles; Abbott–Firestone curve. Research has shown that the use of smart tools in the proposed construction variants is a solution that can be used in very good conditions for processing aluminum alloys, in the presence of cooling-lubrication fluids.

APPLICATION OF TWO-BIT DITHERED DISCRETE FOURIER BASIS FUNCTIONS IN ELECTRICITY MEASUREMENT

Paper defines an algorithm for generating two - bit dithered discrete Fourier basis functions (2BDDFBF) used in a Stochastic Digital Discret Fourier Transformation (SDDFT) processor. Based on the theoretical criterion of marginal precision, and norm and orthogonality, the orthonormality of DFT with 32 harmonics was confirmed by simulation and experimentally. The experiment was detailed and comprehensive, both for standardization and for both types of orthogonality. It was performed in 236800000 points in each of the three variants of orthonormalization. The matching of theoretical and experimental precision is very acceptable and it can be said with great reliability that the proposed algorithm for generating DDFBF is correct. 2BDDFBF play key role in electricity measurement what is emphasized in the paper. .

ANALYTICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION ON THE FREE VIBRATION OF SUBMERGED STIFFENED STEEL PLATE

The approach developed in this paper applies to vibration analysis of rectangular stiffened plate coupled with fluid. It is obvious that the natural frequencies of a submerged structure are less than those of in vacuum and these are due to the effect of added mass of water to the structure. This paper focuses on the experimental, analytical and numerical solution of natural frequencies of submerged stiffened plate. The analytical solution based on the deflection equation of submerged orthotropic plate, Laplace’s equation and Rayleigh's method in vibration analysis. By used the FEM software the numerical results for natural frequencies are derived. The natural frequencies of the stiffened plate are obtained practically by using Fast Fourier Transformation functions (FFT) in experimental analysis. Experimental results demonstrate the validity of analytical and numerical solution and results.

Fourier Transformation method for solving integral equation in the 2.5D problem of electric sounding

The paper discusses a method for solving an integral equation for calculating a three-dimensional electric field in a medium with a two-dimensional geometry based on the Fourier transform. The results of the numerical solution of the transformed integral equation and the original integral equation for the medium with the surface relief are compared. The original equation was solved using parallelization technologies on a system with shared memory. A significant performance improvement based on the transformed equations, including in comparison with the parallel version of the program for the original integral equation, is shown.

A Comparative Study of Signal Processing Methods for Contactless Geodetic Monitoring

Building structures are subject to various deformations caused by external and internal factors. Deformations are determined by various methods in the form of monitoring. It is very important to monitor the dynamic vibration response on bridge structures since these measurements allow us to identify any possible damage over time and take appropriate action. Our experiment, described in this article, is based on the use of non-contact methods, among which we used a geodetic instrument RTS (Robotic Total Station) and a seismograph to measure vibrations. The purpose and novelty of our work are reflected in the use of geodetic instruments to determine the dynamic response and synchronization of the obtained results. When using RTS technology, we increased data acquisition from 9 to 26 measurements per second. Comparative analysis of the measured signals was performed using FFT (Fast Fourier Transformation) and LSP (Lomb–Scargle Periodogram), based on LSSA (Least-Squares Spectral Analysis). The results showed us that when using the RTS geodetic instrument, it is possible to achieve frequency spectra comparable to those measured with a seismograph instrument. By increasing the number of measurements, the RTS method can be used to obtain more continuous data, which are essential for dynamic analyses.

Mathematical modeling of signals, linear links and responses of telecommunications and radioelectronics systems in time domain

A single mathematical model of time characteristics of signals, links and responses of telecommunications and radioelectronics systems is suggested. It embodies Dirac- and Heaviside responses of all types of linear links, as well as their responses to the input in the form of periodic signals, no periodic finite and no periodic eternal signals. On the basis of the suggested model the algorithm for calculation of time characteristics was developed, which allows creation of effective automated simulations procedure of signals, links and responses in time-domain. The comparative quantitative analysis of accuracy of the suggested algorithm and discrete Fourier transformation (DFT) algorithm was carried out.