Towards Sustainable Customization: Bridging Smart Products and Manufacturing Systems

Towards Sustainable Customization: Bridging Smart Products and Manufacturing Systems
Author: Ann-Louise Andersen
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 1054
Release: 2021-10-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030907007

This book features state-of-the-art contributions from two well-established conferences: Changeable, Agile, Reconfigurable and Virtual Production Conference (CARV2020) and Mass Customization and Personalization Conference (MCPC2020). Together, they focus on the joint design, development, and management of products, production systems, and business for sustainable customization and personalization. The book covers a large range of topics within this domain, ranging from industrial success factors to original contributions within the field.

Integrated Uncertainty in Knowledge Modelling and Decision Making

Integrated Uncertainty in Knowledge Modelling and Decision Making
Author: Van-Nam Huynh
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 740
Release: 2016-11-21
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 331949046X

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Integrated Uncertainty in Knowledge Modelling and Decision Making, IUKM 2016, held in Da Nang, Vietnam, in November/December 2016. The IUKM symposia aim to provide a forum for exchanges of research results and ideas, and experience of application among researchers and practitioners involved with all aspects of uncertainty modelling and management.

Nano-Net

Nano-Net
Author: Maggie Xiaoyan Cheng
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2009-07-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642024270

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Third International Conference on Nano-Networks, Nano-Net, held in Boston, MS, USA, in September 2008. The 17 revised full papers presented together with 5 invited presentations were carefully reviewed and selected. The papers address the whole spectrum of Nano-Networks and spans topis like modeling, simulation, statdards, architectural aspects, novel information and graph theory aspects, device physics and interconnects, nanorobotics as well as nano-biological systems.

RNA Structure Prediction

RNA Structure Prediction
Author: Risa Karakida Kawaguchi
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2023-01-27
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1071627686

This book explores recent progress in RNA secondary, tertiary structure prediction, and its application from an expansive point of view. Because of advancements in experimental protocols and devices, the integration of new types of data as well as new analysis techniques is necessary, and this volume discusses additional topics that are closely related to RNA structure prediction, such as the detection of structure-disrupting mutations, high-throughput structure analysis, and 3D structure design. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters feature the kind of detailed implementation advice that leads to quality research results. Authoritative and practical, RNA Structure Prediction serves as a valuable guide for both experimental and computational RNA researchers.

Optimisation Models and Methods in Energy Systems

Optimisation Models and Methods in Energy Systems
Author: Carlos Henggeler Antunes
Publisher: MDPI
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2019-08-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3039211188

This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue Optimisation Models and Methods in Energy Systems that was published in Energies

Long-term Modeled Projections of the Energy Sector

Long-term Modeled Projections of the Energy Sector
Author: Yuri D. Kononov
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2019-11-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030305333

This book covers available approaches to improving the performance and impact of long-term projections of the national energy sector development. In turn, it introduces an original multi-stage approach to narrowing down the uncertainty range of the input data and resulting projections. Its unique contribution is that it limits the scope for each of the projection timeframe segments step-by-step. This is done in the course of iterative calculations, which employ dedicated methods and other tools to elucidate and solve top-priority problems specific to each time segment. In closing, the book provides a detailed treatment of two essential research problems: 1) long-term forecasting for regional energy markets, and 2) the quantitative assessment of a) the barriers that are likely to hinder energy sector development and b) strategic-level energy security threats.

Discrete Choice Methods with Simulation

Discrete Choice Methods with Simulation
Author: Kenneth Train
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 399
Release: 2009-07-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0521766559

This book describes the new generation of discrete choice methods, focusing on the many advances that are made possible by simulation. Researchers use these statistical methods to examine the choices that consumers, households, firms, and other agents make. Each of the major models is covered: logit, generalized extreme value, or GEV (including nested and cross-nested logits), probit, and mixed logit, plus a variety of specifications that build on these basics. Simulation-assisted estimation procedures are investigated and compared, including maximum stimulated likelihood, method of simulated moments, and method of simulated scores. Procedures for drawing from densities are described, including variance reduction techniques such as anithetics and Halton draws. Recent advances in Bayesian procedures are explored, including the use of the Metropolis-Hastings algorithm and its variant Gibbs sampling. The second edition adds chapters on endogeneity and expectation-maximization (EM) algorithms. No other book incorporates all these fields, which have arisen in the past 25 years. The procedures are applicable in many fields, including energy, transportation, environmental studies, health, labor, and marketing.

Energy Forecasting and Control Methods for Energy Storage Systems in Distribution Networks

Energy Forecasting and Control Methods for Energy Storage Systems in Distribution Networks
Author: William Holderbaum
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2023-01-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030828484

This book describes the stochastic and predictive control modelling of electrical systems that can meet the challenge of forecasting energy requirements under volatile conditions. The global electrical grid is expected to face significant energy and environmental challenges such as greenhouse emissions and rising energy consumption due to the electrification of heating and transport. Today, the distribution network includes energy sources with volatile demand behaviour, and intermittent renewable generation. This has made it increasingly important to understand low voltage demand behaviour and requirements for optimal energy management systems to increase energy savings, reduce peak loads, and reduce gas emissions. Electrical load forecasting is a key tool for understanding and anticipating the highly stochastic behaviour of electricity demand, and for developing optimal energy management systems. Load forecasts, especially of the probabilistic variety, can support more informed planning and management decisions, which will be essential for future low carbon distribution networks. For storage devices, forecasts can optimise the appropriate state of control for the battery. There are limited books on load forecasts for low voltage distribution networks and even fewer demonstrations of how such forecasts can be integrated into the control of storage. This book presents material in load forecasting, control algorithms, and energy saving and provides practical guidance for practitioners using two real life examples: residential networks and cranes at a port terminal.

Model-Based Design of Adaptive Embedded Systems

Model-Based Design of Adaptive Embedded Systems
Author: Twan Basten
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2013-03-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1461448212

This book describes model-based development of adaptive embedded systems, which enable improved functionality using the same resources. The techniques presented facilitate design from a higher level of abstraction, focusing on the problem domain rather than on the solution domain, thereby increasing development efficiency. Models are used to capture system specifications and to implement (manually or automatically) system functionality. The authors demonstrate the real impact of adaptivity on engineering of embedded systems by providing several industrial examples of the models used in the development of adaptive embedded systems.

Planning and Operation of Multi-Carrier Energy Networks

Planning and Operation of Multi-Carrier Energy Networks
Author: Morteza Nazari-Heris
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2021-04-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030600866

This book discusses the optimal design and operation of multi-carrier energy systems, providing a comprehensive review of existing systems as well as proposing new models. Chapters cover the theoretical background and application examples of interconnecting energy technologies such as combined heat and power plants, natural gas-fired power plants, power to gas technology, hydropower plants, and water desalination systems, taking into account the operational and technical constraints of each interconnecting element and the network constraint of each energy system. This book will be a valuable reference for power network and mechanical system professionals and engineers, electrical power engineering researchers and developers, and professionals from affiliated power system planning communities. Provides insight on the design and operation of multi-carrier energy systems; Covers both theoretical aspects and technical applications; Includes case studies to help apply concepts to real engineering situations.