Detection of Unwanted Odors using Unmasking Odor Algorithm (UOA)

A new approach to detection of the existence of unwanted odors after spraying the smart home and vehicular environment with perfumes is considered in the work. The approach is based on registering the response curve of an array of sensors to perfumes and to odors such as herbs, then using the proposed intersection algorithm to uncover the ability of the perfume to mask specific odors. Three odors (herbs) and three perfumes are tried and resulted in the ability of perfumes to mask two of the herbs, one deeper than the other. The response curve intersection technique (RCIT) provides the ability to unmask unwanted odor existence, thus forms the heart of the unmasking odor algorithms (UOA). Mathematical equations are used to prove the concept with digital logic is further used to support the presented algorithm. The research found that using the proposed technique, an odor masked by spraying of perfumes can be unmasked using the RCIT as the case in herb 3 presented in the work. The work also showed the unique curve shape for both perfumes and herbs and the fact that some herbs can be easily masked and hidden within the response of perfumes. In addition, it is shown that the perfumes response is much more complex compared to herbs

Complex-forming properties of diacylhydrazines of non-pentane acid with Cu(II) and Ni(II) ions in ammonia media

The complexation processes of Cu (II), Co (II) and Ni (II) ions in ammonia solutions with diacylhydrazines of non-pentane acid (DAH): 1,2-dineopentanoyl- (DNH) and 1-neopentanoyl-2-benzoylhydrazine (NBH) were studied. Using saturation, equilibrium shift, curve intersection, and conductometric titration, the formation of complex compounds with the ratios [M (II)]:[DAH] = 1:1 and 1:2 was established. The DNH complex with Cu (II) (1:1) was preparatively isolated, the composition of which was confirmed by the data of IR spectroscopy, elemental and thermal analyzes. The SP precipitate of the complex and the complexation reaction constant are calculated

A Study of Eliminating the Protective Coordination Curve Intersection of Electromechanical Overcurrent Relays in Subtransmission Systems

This paper presents a practical new method to quickly and effectively eliminate coordination curve intersection problems in subtransmission systems resulting from improper protective coordination settings in electromechanical overcurrent relays. Firstly, a database representing the relay operating characteristics was constructed based on the electromechanical overcurrent relay characteristic curves published by the manufacturer. Then, combining with this database, a fixed-point coordination curve adjustment procedure dedicated to electromechanical overcurrent relays was proposed to tackle the curve intersection situation of the coordinated upstream and downstream relay pair appearing in the original design. In addition to correcting manmade errors that could cause unexpected widespread power outages when fault occurs, the proposed technique can also enhance the effectiveness and accuracy of coordination. This study also simulated an actual case in Taiwan Power Company to verify the feasibility and practicality of the proposed method.

Circulating Water Resistance Characteristics of the Thermal Power Plant

The measurement method of the power plant circulating water flow was investigated. When the characteristics of the circulating water system was calculated through characteristic curve intersection, circulating water pumps were generally assumed to be in parallel and the resistance of main pipes was ignored. In addition, the circulating water flow of each unit was considered equivalent. This method was accurate only when the distance of main pipe and circulating water pump is shorter. Therefore, the hydraulic computation method combining with pipe network has been proposed with the long distance condition. This method calculates accurately the circulating water flow of each unit. This research lays the foundation for the optimum vacuum calculation of the whole plant.