In this paper, we establish a second-order sufficient condition for constrained optimization problems of a class of so called t-stable functions in terms of the first-order and the second-order Dini type directional d...In this paper, we establish a second-order sufficient condition for constrained optimization problems of a class of so called t-stable functions in terms of the first-order and the second-order Dini type directional derivatives. The result extends the corresponding result of [D. Bednarik and K. Pastor, Math. Program. Ser. A, 113(2008), 283-298] to constrained optimization problems.展开更多
In this paper, the effects of the minimum lengths () to the efficiency of a quantum heat engine are considered. A particle in infinite one-dimensional potential well is used as the “working substance”. We obtain qua...In this paper, the effects of the minimum lengths () to the efficiency of a quantum heat engine are considered. A particle in infinite one-dimensional potential well is used as the “working substance”. We obtain quantized energy of particle in the presence of minimal length, and then we do the isoenergetic cycle. We calculate heat exchanged between the system and reservoir, and then we get the efficiency of the engine. We observe that the minimum length increases efficiency of the engine at the small width of the potential well.展开更多
This paper presents methods for computing a second-order sensitivity matrix and the Hessian matrix of eigenvalues and eigenvectors of multiple parameter structures. Second-order perturbations of eigenvalues and eigenv...This paper presents methods for computing a second-order sensitivity matrix and the Hessian matrix of eigenvalues and eigenvectors of multiple parameter structures. Second-order perturbations of eigenvalues and eigenvectors are transformed into multiple parameter forms,and the second-order perturbation sensitivity matrices of eigenvalues and eigenvectors are developed.With these formulations,the efficient methods based on the second-order Taylor expansion and second-order perturbation are obtained to estimate changes of eigenvalues and eigenvectors when the design parameters are changed. The presented method avoids direct differential operation,and thus reduces difficulty for computing the second-order sensitivity matrices of eigenpairs.A numerical example is given to demonstrate application and accuracy of the proposed method.展开更多
The Stirling engine,as a closed-cycle power machine,exhibits excellent emission characteristics and broad energy adaptability.Second-order analysis methods are extensively used during the foundational design and therm...The Stirling engine,as a closed-cycle power machine,exhibits excellent emission characteristics and broad energy adaptability.Second-order analysis methods are extensively used during the foundational design and thermodynamic examination of Stirling engines,owing to their commendable model precision and remarkable efficiency.To scrutinize the effect of Stirling engine design parameters on the cyclical work output and efficiency,this study formulates a series of differential equations for the Stirling cycle by employing second-order analysis methods,subsequently augmenting the predictive accuracy by integrating considerations of loss mechanisms.In addition,an iterative method for the convergence of the average pressure was introduced.The predictive capability of the established model was validated using GPU-3 and RE-1000 experimental data.According to the model,parameters such as the operational fluid,porosity of the regenerator,and diameter of the wire mesh and their influence on the resulting work output and cyclic efficiency of the Stirling engine were analyzed,thereby facilitating a broader understanding of the engine's functional characteristics.These findings suggest that hydrogen,owing to its lower dynamic viscosity coefficient,can provide superior output power.The loss due to flow resistance tends to increase with the rotational speed.Additionally,under conditions of elevated rotational speed,the loss from flow resistance declines in cases of increased porosity,and the enhancement of the porosity to diminish flow resistance losses can boost both the output work and the cyclic efficiency of the engine.As the porosity increased further,the hydraulic diameter and dead volume in the regenerator continued to expand,causing the pressure drop within the engine to become the dominant factor in the gradual reduction of output power.Furthermore,extending the length of the regenerator results in a decrease in the output work,although the thermal cycle efficiency initially increases before eventually decreasing.Based on these insights,this study pursues the optimal designs for Stirling engines.展开更多
Cost effectiveness has been demonstrated for traditional lumbar discectomy, lumbar laminectomy as well as for instrumented and noninstrumented arthrodesis. While emerging evidence suggests that minimally invasive spin...Cost effectiveness has been demonstrated for traditional lumbar discectomy, lumbar laminectomy as well as for instrumented and noninstrumented arthrodesis. While emerging evidence suggests that minimally invasive spine surgery reduces morbidity, duration of hospitalization, and accelerates return to activites of daily living, data regarding cost effectiveness of these novel techniques is limited. The current study analyzes all available data on minimally invasive techniques for lumbar discectomy, decompression, short-segment fusion and deformity surgery. In general, minimallyinvasive spine procedures appear to hold promise in quicker patient recovery times and earlier return to work. Thus, minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery appears to have the potential to be a cost-effective intervention. Moreover, novel less invasive procedures are less destabilizing and may therefore be utilized in certain indications that traditionally required arthrodesis procedures. However, there is a lack of studies analyzing the economic impact of minimally invasive spine surgery. Future studies are necessary to confirm the durability and further define indications for minimally invasive lumbar spine procedures.展开更多
In this paper, we propose a novel space efficient secret sharing scheme on the basis of minimal linear codes, which satisfies the definition of a computationally efficient secret sharing scheme. In the scheme, we part...In this paper, we propose a novel space efficient secret sharing scheme on the basis of minimal linear codes, which satisfies the definition of a computationally efficient secret sharing scheme. In the scheme, we partition the underlying minimal linear code into disjoint classes, establishing a one-to-one correspondence between the minimal authorized subsets of participants and the representative codewords of all different classes. Each participant, with only one short share transmitted through a public channel, can share a large secret. Therefore, the proposed scheme can distribute a large secret in practical applications such as secure information dispersal in sensor networks and secure multiparty computation.展开更多
Solving the absent assignment problem of the shortest time limit in a weighted bipartite graph with the minimal weighted k-matching algorithm is unsuitable for situations in which large numbers of problems need to be ...Solving the absent assignment problem of the shortest time limit in a weighted bipartite graph with the minimal weighted k-matching algorithm is unsuitable for situations in which large numbers of problems need to be addressed by large numbers of parties. This paper simplifies the algorithm of searching for the even alternating path that contains a maximal element using the minimal weighted k-matching theorem and intercept graph. A program for solving the maximal efficiency assignment problem was compiled. As a case study, the program was used to solve the assignment problem of water piping repair in the case of a large number of companies and broken pipes, and the validity of the program was verified.展开更多
Efficient Air Conditioning (A/C) system is the key to reducing energy consumption in building operation. In order to decrease the energy consumption in an A/C system, a method to calculate the optimal tube row number ...Efficient Air Conditioning (A/C) system is the key to reducing energy consumption in building operation. In order to decrease the energy consumption in an A/C system, a method to calculate the optimal tube row number of a direct expansion (DX) cooling coil for minimizing the entropy generation in the DX cooling which functioned as evaporator in the A/C system was developed. The optimal tube row numbers were determined based on the entropy generation minimization (EGM) approach. Parametric studies were conducted to demonstrate the application of the analytical calculation method. Optimal tube row number for different air mass flow rates, inlet air temperatures and sensible cooling loads were investigated. It was found that the optimal tube row number of a DX cooling coil was in the range of 5 - 9 under normal operating conditions. The optimal tube row number was less when the mass flow rate and inlet air temperature were increased. The tube row number increased when the sensible cooling load was increased. The exergy loss when using a non-optimal and optimal tube row numbers was compared to show the advantage of using the optimal tube row number. The decrease of exery loss ranged from around 24% to 70%. Therefore the new analytical method developed in this paper offers a good practice guide for the design of DX cooling coils for energy conservation.展开更多
基金The Graduate Students Innovate Scientific Research Program (YJSCX2008-158HLJ) of Heilongjiang Provincesupported by the Distinguished Young Scholar Foundation (JC200707) of Heilongjiang Province of China
文摘In this paper, we establish a second-order sufficient condition for constrained optimization problems of a class of so called t-stable functions in terms of the first-order and the second-order Dini type directional derivatives. The result extends the corresponding result of [D. Bednarik and K. Pastor, Math. Program. Ser. A, 113(2008), 283-298] to constrained optimization problems.
文摘In this paper, the effects of the minimum lengths () to the efficiency of a quantum heat engine are considered. A particle in infinite one-dimensional potential well is used as the “working substance”. We obtain quantized energy of particle in the presence of minimal length, and then we do the isoenergetic cycle. We calculate heat exchanged between the system and reservoir, and then we get the efficiency of the engine. We observe that the minimum length increases efficiency of the engine at the small width of the potential well.
基金Project supported by the 985-Engineering Innovation of Graduate Students of Jilin Universitythe Science and Technology Development Foundation of Jilin Province(20070541)
文摘This paper presents methods for computing a second-order sensitivity matrix and the Hessian matrix of eigenvalues and eigenvectors of multiple parameter structures. Second-order perturbations of eigenvalues and eigenvectors are transformed into multiple parameter forms,and the second-order perturbation sensitivity matrices of eigenvalues and eigenvectors are developed.With these formulations,the efficient methods based on the second-order Taylor expansion and second-order perturbation are obtained to estimate changes of eigenvalues and eigenvectors when the design parameters are changed. The presented method avoids direct differential operation,and thus reduces difficulty for computing the second-order sensitivity matrices of eigenpairs.A numerical example is given to demonstrate application and accuracy of the proposed method.
基金supported by Sichuan Science and Technology Program(No.24NSFSC4579)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12305193)+2 种基金Sichuan Science and Technology Program(No.23NSFSC6149)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12305194)Technology on Reactor System Design Technology Laboratory Stable support Funding(No.2023_JCJQ_LB_003).
文摘The Stirling engine,as a closed-cycle power machine,exhibits excellent emission characteristics and broad energy adaptability.Second-order analysis methods are extensively used during the foundational design and thermodynamic examination of Stirling engines,owing to their commendable model precision and remarkable efficiency.To scrutinize the effect of Stirling engine design parameters on the cyclical work output and efficiency,this study formulates a series of differential equations for the Stirling cycle by employing second-order analysis methods,subsequently augmenting the predictive accuracy by integrating considerations of loss mechanisms.In addition,an iterative method for the convergence of the average pressure was introduced.The predictive capability of the established model was validated using GPU-3 and RE-1000 experimental data.According to the model,parameters such as the operational fluid,porosity of the regenerator,and diameter of the wire mesh and their influence on the resulting work output and cyclic efficiency of the Stirling engine were analyzed,thereby facilitating a broader understanding of the engine's functional characteristics.These findings suggest that hydrogen,owing to its lower dynamic viscosity coefficient,can provide superior output power.The loss due to flow resistance tends to increase with the rotational speed.Additionally,under conditions of elevated rotational speed,the loss from flow resistance declines in cases of increased porosity,and the enhancement of the porosity to diminish flow resistance losses can boost both the output work and the cyclic efficiency of the engine.As the porosity increased further,the hydraulic diameter and dead volume in the regenerator continued to expand,causing the pressure drop within the engine to become the dominant factor in the gradual reduction of output power.Furthermore,extending the length of the regenerator results in a decrease in the output work,although the thermal cycle efficiency initially increases before eventually decreasing.Based on these insights,this study pursues the optimal designs for Stirling engines.
文摘Cost effectiveness has been demonstrated for traditional lumbar discectomy, lumbar laminectomy as well as for instrumented and noninstrumented arthrodesis. While emerging evidence suggests that minimally invasive spine surgery reduces morbidity, duration of hospitalization, and accelerates return to activites of daily living, data regarding cost effectiveness of these novel techniques is limited. The current study analyzes all available data on minimally invasive techniques for lumbar discectomy, decompression, short-segment fusion and deformity surgery. In general, minimallyinvasive spine procedures appear to hold promise in quicker patient recovery times and earlier return to work. Thus, minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery appears to have the potential to be a cost-effective intervention. Moreover, novel less invasive procedures are less destabilizing and may therefore be utilized in certain indications that traditionally required arthrodesis procedures. However, there is a lack of studies analyzing the economic impact of minimally invasive spine surgery. Future studies are necessary to confirm the durability and further define indications for minimally invasive lumbar spine procedures.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (11271237)
文摘In this paper, we propose a novel space efficient secret sharing scheme on the basis of minimal linear codes, which satisfies the definition of a computationally efficient secret sharing scheme. In the scheme, we partition the underlying minimal linear code into disjoint classes, establishing a one-to-one correspondence between the minimal authorized subsets of participants and the representative codewords of all different classes. Each participant, with only one short share transmitted through a public channel, can share a large secret. Therefore, the proposed scheme can distribute a large secret in practical applications such as secure information dispersal in sensor networks and secure multiparty computation.
文摘Solving the absent assignment problem of the shortest time limit in a weighted bipartite graph with the minimal weighted k-matching algorithm is unsuitable for situations in which large numbers of problems need to be addressed by large numbers of parties. This paper simplifies the algorithm of searching for the even alternating path that contains a maximal element using the minimal weighted k-matching theorem and intercept graph. A program for solving the maximal efficiency assignment problem was compiled. As a case study, the program was used to solve the assignment problem of water piping repair in the case of a large number of companies and broken pipes, and the validity of the program was verified.
文摘Efficient Air Conditioning (A/C) system is the key to reducing energy consumption in building operation. In order to decrease the energy consumption in an A/C system, a method to calculate the optimal tube row number of a direct expansion (DX) cooling coil for minimizing the entropy generation in the DX cooling which functioned as evaporator in the A/C system was developed. The optimal tube row numbers were determined based on the entropy generation minimization (EGM) approach. Parametric studies were conducted to demonstrate the application of the analytical calculation method. Optimal tube row number for different air mass flow rates, inlet air temperatures and sensible cooling loads were investigated. It was found that the optimal tube row number of a DX cooling coil was in the range of 5 - 9 under normal operating conditions. The optimal tube row number was less when the mass flow rate and inlet air temperature were increased. The tube row number increased when the sensible cooling load was increased. The exergy loss when using a non-optimal and optimal tube row numbers was compared to show the advantage of using the optimal tube row number. The decrease of exery loss ranged from around 24% to 70%. Therefore the new analytical method developed in this paper offers a good practice guide for the design of DX cooling coils for energy conservation.