Application of Markov renewal theory and semi-Markov decision processes in maintenance modeling and optimization of multi-unit systems

In this paper, a condition-based maintenance model for a multi-unit production system is proposed and analyzed using Markov renewal theory. The units of the system are subject to gradual deterioration, and the gradual deterioration process of each unit is described by a three-state continuous time homogeneous Markov chain with two working states and a failure state. The production rate of the system is influenced by the deterioration process and the demand is constant. The states of the units are observable through regular inspections and the decision to perform maintenance depends on the number of units in each state. The objective is to obtain the steady-state characteristics and the formula for the long-run average cost for the controlled system. The optimal policy is obtained using a dynamic programming algorithm. The result is validated using a semi-Markov decision process formulation and the policy iteration algorithm. Moreover, an analytical expression is obtained for the calculation of the mean time to initiate maintenance using the first passage time theory.     

On efficient algorithms for finding efficient salvo policies

We consider the salvo policy problem, in which there are k moments, called salvos, at which we can fire multiple missiles simultaneously at an incoming object. Each salvo is characterized by a probability p_i: the hit probability of a single missile. After each salvo, we can assess whether the incoming object is still active. If it is, we fire the missiles assigned to the next salvo. In the salvo policy problem, the goal is to assign at most n missiles to salvos in order to minimize the expected number of missiles used. We consider three problem versions. In Gould's version, we have to assign all n missiles to salvos. In the Big Bomb version, a cost of B is incurred when all salvo's are unsuccessful. Finally, we consider the Quota version in which the kill probability should exceed some quota Q. We discuss the computational complexity and the approximability of these problem versions. In particular, we show that Gould's version and the Big Bomb version admit pseudopolynomial time exact algorithms and fully polynomial time approximation schemes. We also present an iterative approximation algorithm for the Quota version, and show that a related problem is NP-complete.     

关于独立学院教学体制的构建

独立学院作为一种新型的办学模式，是高教改革的战略抉择，对我国高等教育向“大众化教育”转变具有重要的意义。构建合理的独立学院教学体制是实现人才培养的关键。对此，独立学院必须以培养应用型专门人才为目标，以市场为导向，科学确定学生的知识结构和能力体系，构建合理的人才培养模式；应根据独立学院的特点，以教学运行管理为重点，加强教学管理的规范化建设，构建合理的教学管理机制；以提高教学质量为目标，构建合理的教学质量监控与保障体系；充分运用独立学院灵活的办学机制，构建一支由母体高校教师、专任教师和兼职教师三部分组成的，适应独立学院教学工作需要的教师队伍。     

数字中频接收机中的数字AGC的设计与实现

介绍了数字自动增益控制(AGC)技术在数字中频接收机中的实现方法’,提出了利用 DSP Builder模型库设计的一种实用的数字自动增益控制电路,所设计的电路在数字中频接收机系统内工作良好。该数字 AGC具有快速收敛、结构简单、性能稳定和成本低等特点。占用 Altera StratixⅡ FPGA 片上163个自适应逻辑单元(ALUTs)。     

车辆悬挂系统的主动优化控制器设计及仿真

基于特征结构配置参数化结果,提出了车辆悬挂系统的主动优化控制器设计方法。该方法直接基于车辆悬挂系统的参数矩阵,便于工程应用。车辆悬挂系统的仿真实例表明所提主动优化控制器设计方法简单且有效。     

关于奥运临时用房消防设计问题的技术探讨

由于奥运临时用房项目建设的临时性、特殊性、紧迫性，导致了部分项目的消防设计存在难以满足现行规范的问题。笔者作为消防设计审核人员，以“为建筑内人员提供安全保障；为消防人员提供消防条件，保障其生命安全；尽量减少财产损失；保护结构安全；尽量减少对正常营运的干扰。”为安全目标，利用消防性能化设计，完善了消防设计中的火灾防控技术措施。     

The building evacuation problem with shared information

In this article, the Building Evacuation Problem with Shared Information (BEPSI) is formulated as a mixed integer linear program, where the objective is to determine the set of routes along which to send evacuees (supply) from multiple locations throughout a building (sources) to the exits (sinks) such that the total time until all evacuees reach the exits is minimized. The formulation explicitly incorporates the constraints of shared information in providing online instructions to evacuees, ensuring that evacuees departing from an intermediate or source location at a mutual point in time receive common instructions. Arc travel time and capacity, as well as supply at the nodes, are permitted to vary with time and capacity is assumed to be recaptured over time. The BEPSI is shown to be NP‐hard. An exact technique based on Benders decomposition is proposed for its solution. Computational results from numerical experiments on a real‐world network representing a four‐story building are given. Results of experiments employing Benders cuts generated in solving a given problem instance as initial cuts in addressing an updated problem instance are also provided. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Naval Research Logistics, 2008     

动态飞行模拟器相似性分析

动态飞行模拟器的相似性是评价动态飞行仿真的重要指标。应用控制论方法,结合动态飞行特点,给出了动态飞行模拟器的相似性准则。通过对动态飞行模拟器运动分析,结果表明动态飞行模拟器相似性准则可以评价仿真的相似性。     

柴油机PID、F并联调速控制研究

为了提高柴油机动态和稳态控制性能,提出了PID、F并联调速控制的方法,并利用Matlab/Simulink工具箱对PID、F交替调速控制和并联调速控制进行了仿真研究,表明Fuzzy-PID并联控制的性能优于常规PID控制和单纯的模糊调速控制以及PID、F交替调速控制的调速性能.     

满足大动压模拟要求的试验弹道优化设计

为了解决弹道导弹在高海拔发射场进行飞行试验时的大动压检验问题,提出一种模拟大动压条件的试验弹道设计方法。针对发射场的实际特点,建立残骸再入的动力学模型与落区边界模型;将大动压模拟条件转化为过程约束,提出一种主动段联合优化策略。基于自适应模拟退火算法,分别设计了三组满足不同大动压模拟条件和各项约束的试验弹道,并给出了对应的落区调整方案,验证了该方法的可行性。设计结果表明,最大动压主要出现在一级,一级最大负攻角增加,则最大动压也明显提高;同时调整发射方位角和二、三级程序角可以保证试验弹道满足弹头落点约束条件。