Dear Editor,This letter addresses the impulse game problem for a general scope of deterministic,multi-player,nonzero-sum differential games wherein all participants adopt impulse controls.Our objective is to formulate...Dear Editor,This letter addresses the impulse game problem for a general scope of deterministic,multi-player,nonzero-sum differential games wherein all participants adopt impulse controls.Our objective is to formulate this impulse game problem with the modified objective function including interaction costs among the players in a discontinuous fashion,and subsequently,to derive a verification theorem for identifying the feedback Nash equilibrium strategy.展开更多
We consider a single server constant retrial queue,in which a state-dependent service policy is used to control the service rate.Customer arrival follows Poisson process,while service time and retrial time are exponen...We consider a single server constant retrial queue,in which a state-dependent service policy is used to control the service rate.Customer arrival follows Poisson process,while service time and retrial time are exponential distributions.Whenever the server is available,it admits the retrial customers into service based on a first-come first-served rule.The service rate adjusts in real-time based on the retrial queue length.An iterative algorithm is proposed to numerically solve the personal optimal problem in the fully observable scenario.Furthermore,we investigate the impact of parameters on the social optimal threshold.The effectiveness of the results is illustrated by two examples.展开更多
Reaction of the non-substituted/substituted unsymmetric pinene-derived complex[Pt(N^C^N')Cl]with the aryl isocyanide 2,6-dimethylphenyl isocyanide(CNXyl)afforded a mixture of two isomeric species:the ionic complex...Reaction of the non-substituted/substituted unsymmetric pinene-derived complex[Pt(N^C^N')Cl]with the aryl isocyanide 2,6-dimethylphenyl isocyanide(CNXyl)afforded a mixture of two isomeric species:the ionic complex[Pt(κ^(3)-N^C^N')(CNXyl)]Cl([A]Cl)and the molecular complex[Pt(κ^(2)-N^C^N')(CNXyl)Cl](B).Isomer B was almost the dominating product.The structures of the isomer B derivatives bearing-CF_(3)and-Cl substituents on the pyridine ring of the pinene moiety(5B and 7B,respectively)have been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction,revealing a slightly distorted square planar geometry with trans-N_(N^C^N'),CNR configuration(The terminal N atom of theκ^(2)-N^C^N'ligand is trans to the isocyanide ligand CNXyl.).Isomer B is thermodynamically more stable,as confirmed by theoretical calculations.CCDC:2416415,5B;2416414,7B.展开更多
This paper, an addendum to “Dialectical Thermodynamics’ solution to the conceptual imbroglio that is the reversible path”, this journal, 10, 775-799, was written in response to the requests of several readers to pr...This paper, an addendum to “Dialectical Thermodynamics’ solution to the conceptual imbroglio that is the reversible path”, this journal, 10, 775-799, was written in response to the requests of several readers to provide further evidence of the said “imbroglio”. The evidence here presented relates to the incompatibility existing between the total-entropy and the Gibbs energy prescriptions for the reversible path. The previously published proof of the negentropic nature of the transformation of heat into work is here included to validate out conclusions about the Gibbs energy perspective.展开更多
While Metaheuristic optimization techniques are known to work well for clustering and large-scale numerical optimization,algorithms in this category suffer from issues like reinforcement stagnation and poor late-stage...While Metaheuristic optimization techniques are known to work well for clustering and large-scale numerical optimization,algorithms in this category suffer from issues like reinforcement stagnation and poor late-stage refinement.In this paper,we propose the Improved Geyser-Inspired Optimization Algorithm(IGIOA),an enhancement of the Geyser-Inspired Optimization Algorithm(GIOA),which integrates two primary components:the Adaptive Turbulence Operator(ATO)and the Dynamic Pressure Equilibrium Operator(DPEO).ATO allows IGIOA to periodically disrupt stagnation and explore different regions by using turbulence,while DPEO ensures refinement in later iterations by adaptively modulating convergence pressure.We implemented IGIOA on 23 benchmark functions with both unimodal and multimodal contours,in addition to eight problems pertaining to cluster analysis at the UCI.IGIOA,out of all the tested methods,was able to converge most accurately while also achieving a stable convergence rate.The mitigation of premature convergence and low-level exploitation was made possible by the turbulence and pressure-based refinements.The findings from the tests confirm that the adaptation of baseline strategies by IGIOA helps deal with complex data distributions more effectively.However,additional hyperparameters which add complexity are introduced,along with increased computational cost.These include automatic tuning of parameters,ensemble or parallel variations,and hybridization with dedicated local search strategies to extend the reach of IGIOA for general optimization while also specializing it for clustering focused tasks and applications.展开更多
Phase equilibrium modeling using internally consistent thermodynamic dataset and associated activity-composition(a-x)models are very helpful for quantifying P-T evolution for eclogite,which is the basis for decipherin...Phase equilibrium modeling using internally consistent thermodynamic dataset and associated activity-composition(a-x)models are very helpful for quantifying P-T evolution for eclogite,which is the basis for deciphering the geodynamic processes in subduction zones.In this study,we apply different versions of datasets(ds55 and ds62)and associated a-x relations to a wellestablished LT-HP eclogite at Huwan in the classic western Dabie orogen to constrain its P-T evolution.The eclogite comprises garnet+omphacite+amphibole+white mica+epidote+quartz+chlorite+rutile/ilmenite/sphene.Garnet porphyroblasts show mono-variation in the end members(spessartine from 17 mol%to 0,pyrope from 2 mol%to 18 mol%,almandine from 47 mol%to 64mol%and grossular from 35 mol%to 18 mol%)from core to rim.Phase diagrams combined with compositional isopleth thermobarometry show that dataset ds62 and associated a-x relations yield P_(max)of~33 kbar at~560℃,conflicting with our petrological observations and previous studies.On the other hand,phase equilibrium modeling using dataset ds62 and a revised symmetric garnet a-x model irrespective of Fe^(3+)(O)gives P_(max)of~27 kbar at~560℃,consistent with the results using dataset ds55 and associated a-x relations.Therefore,we recommend a symmetric model for garnet involving py,alm,gr and spss,without Fe~(3+)components,instead of the asymmetric garnet a-x relations involving py,alm,gr,spss and kho by White et al.(2014),for calculating phase diagrams for LT-(U)HP eclogite when using dataset ds62.In this study,the defined P-T path is characterized by a segment of the prograde evolution showing a first moderate slope,followed by gentle then steep slopes,representing the thermal structure evolution recorded by slab surface during continental subduction.Our work combined with previous studies conclude that in western Dabie,the Huwan HP eclogite belt to the north and the Hong'an HP eclogite belt to the south belong to the same HP slice overlying the Xinxian UHP slice.展开更多
As the demand for advanced material design and performance prediction continues to grow,traditional phase-field models are increasingly challenged by limitations in computational efficiency and predictive accuracy,par...As the demand for advanced material design and performance prediction continues to grow,traditional phase-field models are increasingly challenged by limitations in computational efficiency and predictive accuracy,particularly when addressing high-dimensional and complex data in multicomponent systems.To overcome these challenges,this study proposes an innovative model,LSGWO-BP,which integrates an improved Grey Wolf Optimizer(GWO)with a backpropagation neural network(BP)to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of quasi-phase equilibrium predictions within the KKS phase-field framework.Three mapping enhancement strategies were investigated–Circle-Root,Tent-Cosine,and Logistic-Sine mappings-with the Logistic mapping further improved via Sine perturbation to boost global search capability and convergence speed in large-scale,complex data scenarios.Evaluation results demonstrate that the LSGWO-BP model significantly outperforms conventional machine learning approaches in predicting quasi-phase equilibrium,achieving a 14%–28%reduction in mean absolute error(MAE).Substantial improvements were also observed in mean squared error,root mean squared error,and mean absolute percentage error,alongside a 7%–33%increase in the coefficient of determination(R2).Furthermore,the model exhibits strong potential for microstructural simulation applications.Overall,the study confirms the effectiveness of the LSGWO-BP model in materials science,especially in enhancing phase-field modeling efficiency and enabling accurate,intelligent prediction for multicomponent alloy systems,thereby offering robust support for microstructure prediction and control.展开更多
The emergence of multi-access edge computing(MEC)aims at extending cloud computing capabilities to the edge of the radio access network.As the large-scale internet of things(IoT)services are rapidly growing,a single e...The emergence of multi-access edge computing(MEC)aims at extending cloud computing capabilities to the edge of the radio access network.As the large-scale internet of things(IoT)services are rapidly growing,a single edge infrastructure provider(EIP)may not be sufficient to handle the data traffic generated by these services.Most of the existing work addressed the computing resource shortage problem by optimizing tasks schedule,whereas others overcome such issue by placing computing resources on demand.However,when considering a multiple EIPs scenario,an urgent challenge is how to generate a coalition structure to maximize each EIP’s gain with a suitable price for computing resource block corresponding to a container.To this end,we design a scheme of EIPs collaboration with a market price for containers under a scenario that considers a collection of service providers(SPs)with different budgets and several EIPs distributed in geographical locations.First,we bring in the net profit market price model to generate a more reasonable equilibrium price and select the optimal EIPs for each SP by a convex program.Then we use a mathematical model to maximize EIP’s profits and form stable coalitions between EIPs by a distributed coalition formation algorithm.Numerical results demonstrate that our proposed collaborative scheme among EIPs enhances EIPs’gain and increases users’surplus.展开更多
Loess-mudstone landslides are common in the Loess Plateau.Investigations into the mechanical theory of loess-mudstone landslides have become a challenging undertaking due to the distinctive interfacial properties of l...Loess-mudstone landslides are common in the Loess Plateau.Investigations into the mechanical theory of loess-mudstone landslides have become a challenging undertaking due to the distinctive interfacial properties of loess-mudstone and the unique water sensitivity characteristics of mudstone.Hence,it is imperative to develop innovative mechanical models and mathematical equations specifically tailored to loess-mudstone landslides.In this study,we analyze the fracture mechanism of the loess-mudstone sliding zone using plastic fracture mechanics and develop a unique fracture yield model.To calculate the energy release rate during the expansion of the loess-mudstone interface tip region,the shear fracture energy G is applied,which reflects both the yield failure criterion and the fracture failure criterion.To better understand the instability mechanism of loess-mudstone landslides,equilibrium equations based on G are established for tractive,compressive,and tensile loess-mudstone landslides.Based on the equilibrium equation,the critical length Lc of the sliding zone can be used for the safety evaluation of loess-mudstone landslides.In this way,this study proposes a new method for determining the failure mechanism and equilibrium equation of loessmudstone landslides,which resolves their starting mechanism,mechanical equilibrium equations,and safety evaluation indicators,thus justifying the scientific significance and practical value of this research.展开更多
This paper designs distributed Nash equilibrium seeking strategies for heterogeneous dynamic cyber-physical systems.In particular, we are concerned with parametric uncertainties in the control channel of the players. ...This paper designs distributed Nash equilibrium seeking strategies for heterogeneous dynamic cyber-physical systems.In particular, we are concerned with parametric uncertainties in the control channel of the players. Moreover, the weights on communication links can be compromised by time-varying uncertainties, which can result from possibly malicious attacks,faults and disturbances. To deal with the unavailability of measurement of optimization errors, an output observer is constructed,based on which adaptive laws are designed to compensate for physical uncertainties. With adaptive laws, a new distributed Nash equilibrium seeking strategy is designed by further integrating consensus protocols and gradient search algorithms.Moreover, to further accommodate compromised communication weights resulting from cyber-uncertainties, the coupling strengths of the consensus module are designed to be adaptive. As a byproduct, the coupling strengths are independent of any global information. With theoretical investigations, it is proven that the proposed strategies are resilient to these uncertainties and players' actions are convergent to the Nash equilibrium. Simulation examples are given to numerically validate the effectiveness of the proposed strategies.展开更多
The EHL-2(ENN He-Long 2)spherical torus(ST)project focuses on advancing spherical torus technology to address the unique challenges of p-^(11)B fusion,which demands significantly higher ion temperature and heat flux t...The EHL-2(ENN He-Long 2)spherical torus(ST)project focuses on advancing spherical torus technology to address the unique challenges of p-^(11)B fusion,which demands significantly higher ion temperature and heat flux to the divertor plate compared to traditional deuterium-tritium fusion.With a major radius of 1.05 m and a plasma current of 3 MA,the project aims to evaluate and optimize advanced divertor configurations,specifically the Super-X and X-point target(XPT)divertors.The design incorporates an up-down double-null configuration featuring a conventional inner divertor and an XPT outer divertor to effectively reduce the heat flux.The poloidal field(PF)coil system is meticulously optimized to balance engineering constraints with the flexibility in equilibrium configurations.This design is expected to provide a reference equilibrium configuration for other physics design issues and offer critical insight into heat load management.展开更多
We developed a strategy involving an electroactive biofiltration dynamic membrane(EBDM)for wastewater treatment and membrane fouling mitigation.This approach utilizes a cathode potential within an anaerobic dynamic me...We developed a strategy involving an electroactive biofiltration dynamic membrane(EBDM)for wastewater treatment and membrane fouling mitigation.This approach utilizes a cathode potential within an anaerobic dynamic membrane bioreactor to establish a growth equilibrium electroactive fouling layer.Over a 240 day operation period,the EBDM exhibited outstanding performance,characterized by an ultralow fouling rate(transmembrane pressure<2.5 kPa),superior effluent quality(chemical oxygen demand(COD)removal>93%and turbidity 2 nephelometric turbidity units(NTU)),and a 7.2%increase in methane(CH4)productivity.Morphological analysis revealed that the EBDM acted as a biofilter consisting of a structured,interconnected,multilevel dynamic membrane system with orderly clogging.In the EBDM system,the balanced-growth fouling layers presented fewer biofoulants and looser secondary protein structures.Furthermore,the applied electric field modified the physicochemical properties of the biomass,leading to a decrease in fouling potential.Quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring analysis indicated that growth equilibrium promoted a looser fouling layer with a lower adsorption mass than did the denser,viscoelastic fouling layer observed in the control reactor.Metagenomic sequencing further demonstrated that continuous electrical stimulation encouraged the development of an electroactive fouling layer with enhanced microbial metabolic functionality on the EBDM.This approach selectively modifies metabolic pathways and increases the degradation of foulants.The EBDM strategy successfully established an ordered-clogging,step-filtered,and balanced-growth electroactive fouling layer,achieving a synergistic effect in reducing membrane fouling,enhancing effluent quality,and improving CH_(4)productivity.展开更多
Fractional discrete systems can enable the modeling and control of the complicated processes more adaptable through the concept of versatility by providing systemdynamics’descriptions withmore degrees of freedom.Nume...Fractional discrete systems can enable the modeling and control of the complicated processes more adaptable through the concept of versatility by providing systemdynamics’descriptions withmore degrees of freedom.Numerical approaches have become necessary and sufficient to be addressed and employed for benefiting from the adaptability of such systems for varied applications.A variety of fractional Layla and Majnun model(LMM)system kinds has been proposed in the current work where some of these systems’key behaviors are addressed.In addition,the necessary and sufficient conditions for the stability and asymptotic stability of the fractional dynamic systems are investigated,as a result of which,the necessary requirements of the LMM to achieve constant and asymptotically steady zero resolutions are provided.As a special case,when Layla and Majnun have equal feelings,we propose an analysis of the system in view of its equilibrium and fixed point sets.Considering that the system has marginal stability if its eigenvalues have both negative and zero real portions,it is demonstrated that the system neither converges nor diverges to a steady trajectory or equilibrium point.It,rather,continues to hover along the line separating stability and instability based on the fractional LMM system.展开更多
Using a modified subgradient extragradient algorithm, this paper proposed a novel approach to solving a supply chain network equilibrium model. The method extends the scope of optimisation and improves the accuracy at...Using a modified subgradient extragradient algorithm, this paper proposed a novel approach to solving a supply chain network equilibrium model. The method extends the scope of optimisation and improves the accuracy at each iteration by incorporating adaptive parameter selection and a more general subgradient projection operator. The advantages of the proposed method are highlighted by the proof of strong convergence presented in the paper. Several concrete examples are given to demonstrate the effectiveness of the algorithm, with comparisons illustrating its superior CPU running time compared to alternative techniques. The practical applicability of the algorithm is also demonstrated by applying it to a realistic supply chain network model.展开更多
Sudden and unforeseen seismic failures of coal mine overburden(OB)dump slopes interrupt mining operations,cause loss of lives and delay the production of coal.Consideration of the spatial heterogeneity of OB dump mate...Sudden and unforeseen seismic failures of coal mine overburden(OB)dump slopes interrupt mining operations,cause loss of lives and delay the production of coal.Consideration of the spatial heterogeneity of OB dump materials is imperative for an adequate evaluation of the seismic stability of OB dump slopes.In this study,pseudo-static seismic stability analyses are carried out for an OB dump slope by considering the material parameters obtained from an insitu field investigation.Spatial heterogeneity is simulated through use of the random finite element method(RFEM)and the random limit equilibrium method(RLEM)and a comparative study is presented.Combinations of horizontal and vertical spatial correlation lengths were considered for simulating isotropic and anisotropic random fields within the OB dump slope.Seismic performances of the slope have been reported through the probability of failure and reliability index.It was observed that the RLEM approach overestimates failure probability(P_(f))by considering seismic stability with spatial heterogeneity.The P_(f)was observed to increase with an increase in the coefficient of variation of friction angle of the dump materials.Further,it was inferred that the RLEM approach may not be adequately applicable for assessing the seismic stability of an OB dump slope for a horizontal seismic coefficient that is more than or equal to 0.1.展开更多
This study proposes an alternative calculation mode for stresses on the slip surface(SS).The calculation of the normal stress(NS)on the SS involves examining its composition and expanding its unknown using the Taylor ...This study proposes an alternative calculation mode for stresses on the slip surface(SS).The calculation of the normal stress(NS)on the SS involves examining its composition and expanding its unknown using the Taylor series.This expansion enables the reasonable construction of a function describing the NS on the SS.Additionally,by directly incorporating the nonlinear Generalized Hoke-Brown(GHB)strength criterion and utilizing the slope factor of safety(FOS)definition,a function of the shear stress on the SS is derived.This function considers the mutual feedback mechanism between the NS and strength parameters of the SS.The stress constraints conditions are then introduced at both ends of the SS based on the spatial stress relation of one point.Determining the slope FOS and stress solution for the SS involves considering the mechanical equilibrium conditions and the stress constraint conditions satisfied by the sliding body.The proposed approach successfully simulates the tension-shear stress zone near the slope top and provides an intuitive description of the concentration effect of compression-shear stress of the SS near the slope toe.Furthermore,compared to other methods,the present method demonstrates superior processing capabilities for the embedded nonlinear GHB strength criterion.展开更多
Reconstruction of plasma equilibrium plays an important role in the analysis and simulation of plasma experiments. The kinetic equilibrium reconstruction with pressure and edge current constraints has been employed on...Reconstruction of plasma equilibrium plays an important role in the analysis and simulation of plasma experiments. The kinetic equilibrium reconstruction with pressure and edge current constraints has been employed on EAST tokamak. However, the internal safety factor(q) profile is not accurate. This paper proposes a new way of incorporating q profile constraints into kinetic equilibrium reconstruction. The q profile is yielded from the Polarimeter Interferometer(POINT)reconstruction. Virtual probes containing information on q profile constraints are added to inputs of the kinetic equilibrium reconstruction program to obtain the final equilibrium. The new equilibrium produces a more accurate internal q profile. This improved method would help analyze EAST experiments.展开更多
In recent decades, tokamak discharges with zero total toroidal current have been reported in tokamak experiments, and this is one of the key problems in alternating current(AC) operations.An efficient free-boundary eq...In recent decades, tokamak discharges with zero total toroidal current have been reported in tokamak experiments, and this is one of the key problems in alternating current(AC) operations.An efficient free-boundary equilibrium code is developed to investigate such advanced tokamak discharges with current reversal equilibrium configuration. The calculation results show that the reversal current equilibrium can maintain finite pressure and also has considerable effects on the position of the X-point and the magnetic separatrix shape, and hence also on the position of the strike point on the divertor plates, which is extremely useful for magnetic design, MHD stability analysis, and experimental data analysis etc. for the AC plasma current operation on tokamaks.展开更多
This paper is concerned with distributed Nash equi librium seeking strategies under quantized communication. In the proposed seeking strategy, a projection operator is synthesized with a gradient search method to achi...This paper is concerned with distributed Nash equi librium seeking strategies under quantized communication. In the proposed seeking strategy, a projection operator is synthesized with a gradient search method to achieve the optimization o players' objective functions while restricting their actions within required non-empty, convex and compact domains. In addition, a leader-following consensus protocol, in which quantized informa tion flows are utilized, is employed for information sharing among players. More specifically, logarithmic quantizers and uniform quantizers are investigated under both undirected and connected communication graphs and strongly connected digraphs, respec tively. Through Lyapunov stability analysis, it is shown that play ers' actions can be steered to a neighborhood of the Nash equilib rium with logarithmic and uniform quantizers, and the quanti fied convergence error depends on the parameter of the quan tizer for both undirected and directed cases. A numerical exam ple is given to verify the theoretical results.展开更多
This research study aims to enhance the optimization performance of a newly emerged Aquila Optimization algorithm by incorporating chaotic sequences rather than using uniformly generated Gaussian random numbers.This w...This research study aims to enhance the optimization performance of a newly emerged Aquila Optimization algorithm by incorporating chaotic sequences rather than using uniformly generated Gaussian random numbers.This work employs 25 different chaotic maps under the framework of Aquila Optimizer.It considers the ten best chaotic variants for performance evaluation on multidimensional test functions composed of unimodal and multimodal problems,which have yet to be studied in past literature works.It was found that Ikeda chaotic map enhanced Aquila Optimization algorithm yields the best predictions and becomes the leading method in most of the cases.To test the effectivity of this chaotic variant on real-world optimization problems,it is employed on two constrained engineering design problems,and its effectiveness has been verified.Finally,phase equilibrium and semi-empirical parameter estimation problems have been solved by the proposed method,and respective solutions have been compared with those obtained from state-of-art optimizers.It is observed that CH01 can successfully cope with the restrictive nonlinearities and nonconvexities of parameter estimation and phase equilibrium problems,showing the capabilities of yielding minimum prediction error values of no more than 0.05 compared to the remaining algorithms utilized in the performance benchmarking process.展开更多
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62173051)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2024CDJCGJ012,2023CDJXY-010)+1 种基金the Chongqing Technology Innovation and Application Development Special Key Project(CSTB2022TIADCUX0015,CSTB2022TIAD-KPX0162)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2024M763865)
文摘Dear Editor,This letter addresses the impulse game problem for a general scope of deterministic,multi-player,nonzero-sum differential games wherein all participants adopt impulse controls.Our objective is to formulate this impulse game problem with the modified objective function including interaction costs among the players in a discontinuous fashion,and subsequently,to derive a verification theorem for identifying the feedback Nash equilibrium strategy.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11971486)。
文摘We consider a single server constant retrial queue,in which a state-dependent service policy is used to control the service rate.Customer arrival follows Poisson process,while service time and retrial time are exponential distributions.Whenever the server is available,it admits the retrial customers into service based on a first-come first-served rule.The service rate adjusts in real-time based on the retrial queue length.An iterative algorithm is proposed to numerically solve the personal optimal problem in the fully observable scenario.Furthermore,we investigate the impact of parameters on the social optimal threshold.The effectiveness of the results is illustrated by two examples.
文摘Reaction of the non-substituted/substituted unsymmetric pinene-derived complex[Pt(N^C^N')Cl]with the aryl isocyanide 2,6-dimethylphenyl isocyanide(CNXyl)afforded a mixture of two isomeric species:the ionic complex[Pt(κ^(3)-N^C^N')(CNXyl)]Cl([A]Cl)and the molecular complex[Pt(κ^(2)-N^C^N')(CNXyl)Cl](B).Isomer B was almost the dominating product.The structures of the isomer B derivatives bearing-CF_(3)and-Cl substituents on the pyridine ring of the pinene moiety(5B and 7B,respectively)have been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction,revealing a slightly distorted square planar geometry with trans-N_(N^C^N'),CNR configuration(The terminal N atom of theκ^(2)-N^C^N'ligand is trans to the isocyanide ligand CNXyl.).Isomer B is thermodynamically more stable,as confirmed by theoretical calculations.CCDC:2416415,5B;2416414,7B.
文摘This paper, an addendum to “Dialectical Thermodynamics’ solution to the conceptual imbroglio that is the reversible path”, this journal, 10, 775-799, was written in response to the requests of several readers to provide further evidence of the said “imbroglio”. The evidence here presented relates to the incompatibility existing between the total-entropy and the Gibbs energy prescriptions for the reversible path. The previously published proof of the negentropic nature of the transformation of heat into work is here included to validate out conclusions about the Gibbs energy perspective.
基金King Saud University for funding this work through Researchers Supporting Project number(RSPD2024R697),King Saud University,Riyadh,Saudi Arabiafinancial support European Union under the REFRESH-Research Excellence For REgion Sustainability and High-tech Industries project number CZ.10.03.01/00/22_/0000048 via the Operational Programme Just Transition.
文摘While Metaheuristic optimization techniques are known to work well for clustering and large-scale numerical optimization,algorithms in this category suffer from issues like reinforcement stagnation and poor late-stage refinement.In this paper,we propose the Improved Geyser-Inspired Optimization Algorithm(IGIOA),an enhancement of the Geyser-Inspired Optimization Algorithm(GIOA),which integrates two primary components:the Adaptive Turbulence Operator(ATO)and the Dynamic Pressure Equilibrium Operator(DPEO).ATO allows IGIOA to periodically disrupt stagnation and explore different regions by using turbulence,while DPEO ensures refinement in later iterations by adaptively modulating convergence pressure.We implemented IGIOA on 23 benchmark functions with both unimodal and multimodal contours,in addition to eight problems pertaining to cluster analysis at the UCI.IGIOA,out of all the tested methods,was able to converge most accurately while also achieving a stable convergence rate.The mitigation of premature convergence and low-level exploitation was made possible by the turbulence and pressure-based refinements.The findings from the tests confirm that the adaptation of baseline strategies by IGIOA helps deal with complex data distributions more effectively.However,additional hyperparameters which add complexity are introduced,along with increased computational cost.These include automatic tuning of parameters,ensemble or parallel variations,and hybridization with dedicated local search strategies to extend the reach of IGIOA for general optimization while also specializing it for clustering focused tasks and applications.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41930215)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China University of Geosciences(Wuhan)。
文摘Phase equilibrium modeling using internally consistent thermodynamic dataset and associated activity-composition(a-x)models are very helpful for quantifying P-T evolution for eclogite,which is the basis for deciphering the geodynamic processes in subduction zones.In this study,we apply different versions of datasets(ds55 and ds62)and associated a-x relations to a wellestablished LT-HP eclogite at Huwan in the classic western Dabie orogen to constrain its P-T evolution.The eclogite comprises garnet+omphacite+amphibole+white mica+epidote+quartz+chlorite+rutile/ilmenite/sphene.Garnet porphyroblasts show mono-variation in the end members(spessartine from 17 mol%to 0,pyrope from 2 mol%to 18 mol%,almandine from 47 mol%to 64mol%and grossular from 35 mol%to 18 mol%)from core to rim.Phase diagrams combined with compositional isopleth thermobarometry show that dataset ds62 and associated a-x relations yield P_(max)of~33 kbar at~560℃,conflicting with our petrological observations and previous studies.On the other hand,phase equilibrium modeling using dataset ds62 and a revised symmetric garnet a-x model irrespective of Fe^(3+)(O)gives P_(max)of~27 kbar at~560℃,consistent with the results using dataset ds55 and associated a-x relations.Therefore,we recommend a symmetric model for garnet involving py,alm,gr and spss,without Fe~(3+)components,instead of the asymmetric garnet a-x relations involving py,alm,gr,spss and kho by White et al.(2014),for calculating phase diagrams for LT-(U)HP eclogite when using dataset ds62.In this study,the defined P-T path is characterized by a segment of the prograde evolution showing a first moderate slope,followed by gentle then steep slopes,representing the thermal structure evolution recorded by slab surface during continental subduction.Our work combined with previous studies conclude that in western Dabie,the Huwan HP eclogite belt to the north and the Hong'an HP eclogite belt to the south belong to the same HP slice overlying the Xinxian UHP slice.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52161002,51661020 and 11364024)。
文摘As the demand for advanced material design and performance prediction continues to grow,traditional phase-field models are increasingly challenged by limitations in computational efficiency and predictive accuracy,particularly when addressing high-dimensional and complex data in multicomponent systems.To overcome these challenges,this study proposes an innovative model,LSGWO-BP,which integrates an improved Grey Wolf Optimizer(GWO)with a backpropagation neural network(BP)to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of quasi-phase equilibrium predictions within the KKS phase-field framework.Three mapping enhancement strategies were investigated–Circle-Root,Tent-Cosine,and Logistic-Sine mappings-with the Logistic mapping further improved via Sine perturbation to boost global search capability and convergence speed in large-scale,complex data scenarios.Evaluation results demonstrate that the LSGWO-BP model significantly outperforms conventional machine learning approaches in predicting quasi-phase equilibrium,achieving a 14%–28%reduction in mean absolute error(MAE).Substantial improvements were also observed in mean squared error,root mean squared error,and mean absolute percentage error,alongside a 7%–33%increase in the coefficient of determination(R2).Furthermore,the model exhibits strong potential for microstructural simulation applications.Overall,the study confirms the effectiveness of the LSGWO-BP model in materials science,especially in enhancing phase-field modeling efficiency and enabling accurate,intelligent prediction for multicomponent alloy systems,thereby offering robust support for microstructure prediction and control.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.6206020135)Key Research and Development Program of Gansu Province(No.20YF8GA123)+1 种基金Gansu Provincial Department of Education University Faculty Innovation Fund Project(No.2024B-059)Youth Science Fund Project of Lanzhou Jiaotong University(No.1200061307).
文摘The emergence of multi-access edge computing(MEC)aims at extending cloud computing capabilities to the edge of the radio access network.As the large-scale internet of things(IoT)services are rapidly growing,a single edge infrastructure provider(EIP)may not be sufficient to handle the data traffic generated by these services.Most of the existing work addressed the computing resource shortage problem by optimizing tasks schedule,whereas others overcome such issue by placing computing resources on demand.However,when considering a multiple EIPs scenario,an urgent challenge is how to generate a coalition structure to maximize each EIP’s gain with a suitable price for computing resource block corresponding to a container.To this end,we design a scheme of EIPs collaboration with a market price for containers under a scenario that considers a collection of service providers(SPs)with different budgets and several EIPs distributed in geographical locations.First,we bring in the net profit market price model to generate a more reasonable equilibrium price and select the optimal EIPs for each SP by a convex program.Then we use a mathematical model to maximize EIP’s profits and form stable coalitions between EIPs by a distributed coalition formation algorithm.Numerical results demonstrate that our proposed collaborative scheme among EIPs enhances EIPs’gain and increases users’surplus.
基金supported by The National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12362034)The Scientific Research Project of Inner Mongolia University of Technology(Grant Nos.DC2200000913+1 种基金DC2300001439)The Science and Technology Plan Project of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(Grant No.2022YFSH0047)。
文摘Loess-mudstone landslides are common in the Loess Plateau.Investigations into the mechanical theory of loess-mudstone landslides have become a challenging undertaking due to the distinctive interfacial properties of loess-mudstone and the unique water sensitivity characteristics of mudstone.Hence,it is imperative to develop innovative mechanical models and mathematical equations specifically tailored to loess-mudstone landslides.In this study,we analyze the fracture mechanism of the loess-mudstone sliding zone using plastic fracture mechanics and develop a unique fracture yield model.To calculate the energy release rate during the expansion of the loess-mudstone interface tip region,the shear fracture energy G is applied,which reflects both the yield failure criterion and the fracture failure criterion.To better understand the instability mechanism of loess-mudstone landslides,equilibrium equations based on G are established for tractive,compressive,and tensile loess-mudstone landslides.Based on the equilibrium equation,the critical length Lc of the sliding zone can be used for the safety evaluation of loess-mudstone landslides.In this way,this study proposes a new method for determining the failure mechanism and equilibrium equation of loessmudstone landslides,which resolves their starting mechanism,mechanical equilibrium equations,and safety evaluation indicators,thus justifying the scientific significance and practical value of this research.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2022ZD0119604)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(62173181,62222308,62221004)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20220139)
文摘This paper designs distributed Nash equilibrium seeking strategies for heterogeneous dynamic cyber-physical systems.In particular, we are concerned with parametric uncertainties in the control channel of the players. Moreover, the weights on communication links can be compromised by time-varying uncertainties, which can result from possibly malicious attacks,faults and disturbances. To deal with the unavailability of measurement of optimization errors, an output observer is constructed,based on which adaptive laws are designed to compensate for physical uncertainties. With adaptive laws, a new distributed Nash equilibrium seeking strategy is designed by further integrating consensus protocols and gradient search algorithms.Moreover, to further accommodate compromised communication weights resulting from cyber-uncertainties, the coupling strengths of the consensus module are designed to be adaptive. As a byproduct, the coupling strengths are independent of any global information. With theoretical investigations, it is proven that the proposed strategies are resilient to these uncertainties and players' actions are convergent to the Nash equilibrium. Simulation examples are given to numerically validate the effectiveness of the proposed strategies.
基金supported by the ENN Group and the ENN Energy Research Institute.
文摘The EHL-2(ENN He-Long 2)spherical torus(ST)project focuses on advancing spherical torus technology to address the unique challenges of p-^(11)B fusion,which demands significantly higher ion temperature and heat flux to the divertor plate compared to traditional deuterium-tritium fusion.With a major radius of 1.05 m and a plasma current of 3 MA,the project aims to evaluate and optimize advanced divertor configurations,specifically the Super-X and X-point target(XPT)divertors.The design incorporates an up-down double-null configuration featuring a conventional inner divertor and an XPT outer divertor to effectively reduce the heat flux.The poloidal field(PF)coil system is meticulously optimized to balance engineering constraints with the flexibility in equilibrium configurations.This design is expected to provide a reference equilibrium configuration for other physics design issues and offer critical insight into heat load management.
基金Financial support by Natural Science Foundation of China(52430001)is acknowledged.
文摘We developed a strategy involving an electroactive biofiltration dynamic membrane(EBDM)for wastewater treatment and membrane fouling mitigation.This approach utilizes a cathode potential within an anaerobic dynamic membrane bioreactor to establish a growth equilibrium electroactive fouling layer.Over a 240 day operation period,the EBDM exhibited outstanding performance,characterized by an ultralow fouling rate(transmembrane pressure<2.5 kPa),superior effluent quality(chemical oxygen demand(COD)removal>93%and turbidity 2 nephelometric turbidity units(NTU)),and a 7.2%increase in methane(CH4)productivity.Morphological analysis revealed that the EBDM acted as a biofilter consisting of a structured,interconnected,multilevel dynamic membrane system with orderly clogging.In the EBDM system,the balanced-growth fouling layers presented fewer biofoulants and looser secondary protein structures.Furthermore,the applied electric field modified the physicochemical properties of the biomass,leading to a decrease in fouling potential.Quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring analysis indicated that growth equilibrium promoted a looser fouling layer with a lower adsorption mass than did the denser,viscoelastic fouling layer observed in the control reactor.Metagenomic sequencing further demonstrated that continuous electrical stimulation encouraged the development of an electroactive fouling layer with enhanced microbial metabolic functionality on the EBDM.This approach selectively modifies metabolic pathways and increases the degradation of foulants.The EBDM strategy successfully established an ordered-clogging,step-filtered,and balanced-growth electroactive fouling layer,achieving a synergistic effect in reducing membrane fouling,enhancing effluent quality,and improving CH_(4)productivity.
基金supported by Ajman University Internal Research Grant No.(DRGS Ref.2024-IRGHBS-3).
文摘Fractional discrete systems can enable the modeling and control of the complicated processes more adaptable through the concept of versatility by providing systemdynamics’descriptions withmore degrees of freedom.Numerical approaches have become necessary and sufficient to be addressed and employed for benefiting from the adaptability of such systems for varied applications.A variety of fractional Layla and Majnun model(LMM)system kinds has been proposed in the current work where some of these systems’key behaviors are addressed.In addition,the necessary and sufficient conditions for the stability and asymptotic stability of the fractional dynamic systems are investigated,as a result of which,the necessary requirements of the LMM to achieve constant and asymptotically steady zero resolutions are provided.As a special case,when Layla and Majnun have equal feelings,we propose an analysis of the system in view of its equilibrium and fixed point sets.Considering that the system has marginal stability if its eigenvalues have both negative and zero real portions,it is demonstrated that the system neither converges nor diverges to a steady trajectory or equilibrium point.It,rather,continues to hover along the line separating stability and instability based on the fractional LMM system.
文摘Using a modified subgradient extragradient algorithm, this paper proposed a novel approach to solving a supply chain network equilibrium model. The method extends the scope of optimisation and improves the accuracy at each iteration by incorporating adaptive parameter selection and a more general subgradient projection operator. The advantages of the proposed method are highlighted by the proof of strong convergence presented in the paper. Several concrete examples are given to demonstrate the effectiveness of the algorithm, with comparisons illustrating its superior CPU running time compared to alternative techniques. The practical applicability of the algorithm is also demonstrated by applying it to a realistic supply chain network model.
基金the financial support provided by MHRD,Govt.of IndiaCoal India Limited for providing financial assistance for the research(Project No.CIL/R&D/01/73/2021)the partial financial support provided by the Ministry of Education,Government of India,under SPARC project(Project No.P1207)。
文摘Sudden and unforeseen seismic failures of coal mine overburden(OB)dump slopes interrupt mining operations,cause loss of lives and delay the production of coal.Consideration of the spatial heterogeneity of OB dump materials is imperative for an adequate evaluation of the seismic stability of OB dump slopes.In this study,pseudo-static seismic stability analyses are carried out for an OB dump slope by considering the material parameters obtained from an insitu field investigation.Spatial heterogeneity is simulated through use of the random finite element method(RFEM)and the random limit equilibrium method(RLEM)and a comparative study is presented.Combinations of horizontal and vertical spatial correlation lengths were considered for simulating isotropic and anisotropic random fields within the OB dump slope.Seismic performances of the slope have been reported through the probability of failure and reliability index.It was observed that the RLEM approach overestimates failure probability(P_(f))by considering seismic stability with spatial heterogeneity.The P_(f)was observed to increase with an increase in the coefficient of variation of friction angle of the dump materials.Further,it was inferred that the RLEM approach may not be adequately applicable for assessing the seismic stability of an OB dump slope for a horizontal seismic coefficient that is more than or equal to 0.1.
基金Project(52278380)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2023JJ30670)supported by the National Science Foundation of and Technology Major Project of Hunan Province,China。
文摘This study proposes an alternative calculation mode for stresses on the slip surface(SS).The calculation of the normal stress(NS)on the SS involves examining its composition and expanding its unknown using the Taylor series.This expansion enables the reasonable construction of a function describing the NS on the SS.Additionally,by directly incorporating the nonlinear Generalized Hoke-Brown(GHB)strength criterion and utilizing the slope factor of safety(FOS)definition,a function of the shear stress on the SS is derived.This function considers the mutual feedback mechanism between the NS and strength parameters of the SS.The stress constraints conditions are then introduced at both ends of the SS based on the spatial stress relation of one point.Determining the slope FOS and stress solution for the SS involves considering the mechanical equilibrium conditions and the stress constraint conditions satisfied by the sliding body.The proposed approach successfully simulates the tension-shear stress zone near the slope top and provides an intuitive description of the concentration effect of compression-shear stress of the SS near the slope toe.Furthermore,compared to other methods,the present method demonstrates superior processing capabilities for the embedded nonlinear GHB strength criterion.
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2019YFE03040004 and 2017YFE0300404)supported by Comprehensive Research Facility for Fusion Technology Program of China(No.2018000052-73-01-001228)。
文摘Reconstruction of plasma equilibrium plays an important role in the analysis and simulation of plasma experiments. The kinetic equilibrium reconstruction with pressure and edge current constraints has been employed on EAST tokamak. However, the internal safety factor(q) profile is not accurate. This paper proposes a new way of incorporating q profile constraints into kinetic equilibrium reconstruction. The q profile is yielded from the Polarimeter Interferometer(POINT)reconstruction. Virtual probes containing information on q profile constraints are added to inputs of the kinetic equilibrium reconstruction program to obtain the final equilibrium. The new equilibrium produces a more accurate internal q profile. This improved method would help analyze EAST experiments.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 12075276)partly by the Comprehensive Research Facility for Fusion Technology Program of China (No. 2018000052-73-01-001228)。
文摘In recent decades, tokamak discharges with zero total toroidal current have been reported in tokamak experiments, and this is one of the key problems in alternating current(AC) operations.An efficient free-boundary equilibrium code is developed to investigate such advanced tokamak discharges with current reversal equilibrium configuration. The calculation results show that the reversal current equilibrium can maintain finite pressure and also has considerable effects on the position of the X-point and the magnetic separatrix shape, and hence also on the position of the strike point on the divertor plates, which is extremely useful for magnetic design, MHD stability analysis, and experimental data analysis etc. for the AC plasma current operation on tokamaks.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)(62222308, 62173181, 62073171, 62221004)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (BK20200744, BK20220139)+3 种基金Jiangsu Specially-Appointed Professor (RK043STP19001)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST (2021QNRC001)1311 Talent Plan of Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunicationsthe Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (30920032203)。
文摘This paper is concerned with distributed Nash equi librium seeking strategies under quantized communication. In the proposed seeking strategy, a projection operator is synthesized with a gradient search method to achieve the optimization o players' objective functions while restricting their actions within required non-empty, convex and compact domains. In addition, a leader-following consensus protocol, in which quantized informa tion flows are utilized, is employed for information sharing among players. More specifically, logarithmic quantizers and uniform quantizers are investigated under both undirected and connected communication graphs and strongly connected digraphs, respec tively. Through Lyapunov stability analysis, it is shown that play ers' actions can be steered to a neighborhood of the Nash equilib rium with logarithmic and uniform quantizers, and the quanti fied convergence error depends on the parameter of the quan tizer for both undirected and directed cases. A numerical exam ple is given to verify the theoretical results.
文摘This research study aims to enhance the optimization performance of a newly emerged Aquila Optimization algorithm by incorporating chaotic sequences rather than using uniformly generated Gaussian random numbers.This work employs 25 different chaotic maps under the framework of Aquila Optimizer.It considers the ten best chaotic variants for performance evaluation on multidimensional test functions composed of unimodal and multimodal problems,which have yet to be studied in past literature works.It was found that Ikeda chaotic map enhanced Aquila Optimization algorithm yields the best predictions and becomes the leading method in most of the cases.To test the effectivity of this chaotic variant on real-world optimization problems,it is employed on two constrained engineering design problems,and its effectiveness has been verified.Finally,phase equilibrium and semi-empirical parameter estimation problems have been solved by the proposed method,and respective solutions have been compared with those obtained from state-of-art optimizers.It is observed that CH01 can successfully cope with the restrictive nonlinearities and nonconvexities of parameter estimation and phase equilibrium problems,showing the capabilities of yielding minimum prediction error values of no more than 0.05 compared to the remaining algorithms utilized in the performance benchmarking process.
