To explore the distribution law of the temperature field in the motor pump and the influence of the fanshaped DC channel with spoiler in the pump housing on its heat dissipation performance.This study takes the arc-ge...To explore the distribution law of the temperature field in the motor pump and the influence of the fanshaped DC channel with spoiler in the pump housing on its heat dissipation performance.This study takes the arc-gear type hydraulicmotor pump as the research object.In COMSOL,a coupled heat transfer simulationmodel of themotor pump’s fluid-solid coupling is established,and the internal temperature field characteristics are analyzed.To improve the heat dissipation effect of the motor pump,it is proposed to arrange spoiler in the fan-shaped DC channel of the pump housing to enhance heat dissipation.Three types of spoilers,namely,wing-shaped,inclined rectangle-shaped,and wave-shaped,are designed.The simulation results show that when the motor pump operates under rated conditions,due to the poor heat dissipation environment inside the motor pump,the high-temperature areas of the motor pump are concentrated in the rotor and permanent magnet parts.After arranging the spoiler,the turbulent kinetic energy and vorticity in the fan-shaped DC channel of the pump housing are significantly enhanced.All three spoiler structures can reduce the maximum temperature of each component of the motor.According to the comprehensive performance evaluation criterion(PEC),the inclined rectangle-shaped structure has the best comprehensive heat transfer performance(PEC=1.114),while the wave-shaped structure has higher heat transfer efficiency but greater pressure loss.The wing-shaped structure has relatively limited enhancement effect on heat dissipation.This study systematically quantifies the influence of different spoiler structures on heat dissipation performance and flowresistance characteristics,providing a solution for enhancing the heat dissipation of the motor pump.展开更多
The study was carried out in the Tahoua region at the market gardening sites of the Taddis 1 and 2 valley. Small-scale pumping irrigation is one of the most interesting uses of solar energy. The objective of this stud...The study was carried out in the Tahoua region at the market gardening sites of the Taddis 1 and 2 valley. Small-scale pumping irrigation is one of the most interesting uses of solar energy. The objective of this study is to carry out a comparative analysis of two dewatering pumping systems (Solar Kit and GMP) for water mobilization on a certain number of criteria such as sustainable use, economic aspect and performance. To achieve this, the adapted methodology consisted first of all in the development of a data collection tool in the field. Then flow measurements, estimation of fuel consumption, pressure height, etc., were carried out. Thus, the data collection involved a sample of 120 irrigators who had to use the two (2) types of pumping systems. The collected data were analyzed and processed with appropriate software. The results of the study show that the two pumping systems studied have strengths and constraints. Thus, the solar pumping system has a significant investment cost, very low maintenance and a low operating cost. On the other hand, the system with a generator has a relatively low investment cost (25 to 30 times less than solar), but a relatively high operating, upkeep and maintenance cost. He adds that these assets and constraints must be taken into consideration when an investment is made. This study shows that 74% of producers use GMP compared to 26% who use the Solar Kit. But in practice, the Solar Kit is more reliable for producers from the point of view of planted area, environmental management and investment costs, supply of fuel and lubricant. These results indicate better performance of the solar pumping system compared to GMP at the study sites.展开更多
Adult-born oligodendrocytes are continuously produced in the brains of rodents.The functional role of these cells has been linked to the motor-related activities of healthy animals and is vital for acquiring new motor...Adult-born oligodendrocytes are continuously produced in the brains of rodents.The functional role of these cells has been linked to the motor-related activities of healthy animals and is vital for acquiring new motor skills.However,the relationship between these cells and the control of motor-related activities has not been investigated in pathological conditions.Therefore,the aim of this study is to investigate the role of oligodendrocytes in depression-related motor deficits and the effects of training.Psychomotor retardation is a key symptom of depression.Consistent with the impairments observed in rodent motor performance,the proliferation and activation of adult-born oligodendrocytes are altered in a corticosterone-induced stress paradigm.Therapeutic rotarod training can alleviate these symptoms by reversing the aforementioned changes.Notably,these alterations are particularly pronounced in layer I of the motor cortex.Thus,this study provides evidence of the potential functional involvement of adult-born oligodendrocytes in the motor impairments observed in the depressed animals.Additionally,it offers preliminary results for further investigation into layer I of the motor cortex in relation to these pathological conditions.展开更多
Motor neuron diseases are sporadic or inherited fatal neurodegenerative conditions.They selectively affect the upper and/or lower motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord and feature a slow onset and a subacute cour...Motor neuron diseases are sporadic or inherited fatal neurodegenerative conditions.They selectively affect the upper and/or lower motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord and feature a slow onset and a subacute course contingent upon the site of damage.The main types include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,progressive muscular atrophy,primary lateral sclerosis,and progressive bulbar palsy,the pathological processes of which are largely identical,with the main disparity lying in the location of the lesions.Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is the representative condition in this group of diseases,while other types are its variants.Hence,this article mainly focuses on the advancements and challenges in drug research for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis but also briefly addresses several other important degenerative motor neuron diseases.Although the precise pathogenesis remains elusive,recent advancements have shed light on various theories,including gene mutation,excitatory amino acid toxicity,autoimmunology,and neurotrophic factors.The US Food and Drug Administration has approved four drugs for use in delaying the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis:riluzole,edaravone,AMX0035,and tofersen,with the latter being the most recent to receive approval.However,following several phaseⅢtrials that failed to yield favorable outcomes,AMX0035 has been voluntarily withdrawn from both the US and Canadian markets.This article presents a comprehensive summary of drug trials primarily completed between January 1,2023,and June 30,2024,based on data sourced from clinicaltrials.gov.Among these trials,five are currently in phaseⅠ,seventeen are in phaseⅡ,and eleven are undergoing phaseⅢevaluation.Notably,24 clinical trials are now investigating potential disease-modifying therapy drugs,accounting for the majority of the drugs included in this review.Some promising drugs being investigated in preclinical studies,such as ATH-1105,are included in our analysis,and another review in frontiers in gene therapy and immunotherapy has demonstrated their therapeutic potential for motor neuron diseases.This article was written to be an overview of research trends and treatment prospects related to motor neuron disease drugs,with the aim of highlighting the latest potentialities for clinical therapy.展开更多
The generation of human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived motor neurons overcomes limited access to human tissues and offers an unprecedented approach to modeling motor neuron diseases such as dystonia and amyotro...The generation of human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived motor neurons overcomes limited access to human tissues and offers an unprecedented approach to modeling motor neuron diseases such as dystonia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.Motor neurons generated through different strategies may exhibit substantial differences in purity,maturation,characterization,and even neuronal identity,leading to variable outcomes in disease modeling and drug screening.However,very few comparative studies have been conducted to determine the similarities and differences among motor neurons prepared via different protocols.In this study,we prepared human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived motor neurons via lentiviral delivery of transcription factors and chemical induction and performed a systematic comparative analysis.We found that motor neurons generated by both approaches showed typical motor neuron morphology and robustly expressed motor neuron-specific markers,such as nuclear homeobox transcription factor 9 and choline acetyltransferase.The chemical induction protocol utilizes a combination of small molecules to induce motor neuron differentiation,offering a significantly faster maturation time of 35 days compared to 46 days with lentiviral delivery of transcription factors.Additionally,while lentiviral delivery of transcription factors are suitable for downstream biochemical analysis,chemical induction are more applicable for therapeutic approaches as they avoid the use of lentiviruses.Both approaches produce motor neurons with high purity(>95%)and yield.No significant differences were found between chemical induction and lentiviral delivery of transcription factors in terms of motor neuron markers and maturation markers.These robust methodologies offer researchers powerful tools for investigating motor neuron diseases and potential therapeutic strategies.展开更多
Deep brain stimulation(DBS)is an established therapeutic intervention for people with Parkinson’s disease(PwPD)and is increasingly being utilized for other neurological disorders.Although effective in alleviating mot...Deep brain stimulation(DBS)is an established therapeutic intervention for people with Parkinson’s disease(PwPD)and is increasingly being utilized for other neurological disorders.Although effective in alleviating motor symptoms and reducing medication requirements,DBS has undergone minimal conceptual evolution and still relies on continuous high-frequency electrical stimulation.In Parkinson’s disease(PD),this persistent stimulation may cause adverse effects,including dysarthria,stimulation-induced dyskinesia,impulsivity,and mood alterations.Additionally,the continuous energy demand of current DBS systems accelerates battery depletion,necessitating more frequent battery charging or battery replacement surgeries,increasing risks,burden,and costs.Basic neuroscience research has long demonstrated that exogenous electrical stimulation can induce persistent changes to synaptic connections,known as long-term plasticity.展开更多
Purpose:This study examined potential differences in strength,muscle morphology,and motor unit(MU)behavior of the abductor digiti minimi(ADM)between normal-fat(NF)and over-fat(OF)males.Methods:Dual-energy X-ray absorp...Purpose:This study examined potential differences in strength,muscle morphology,and motor unit(MU)behavior of the abductor digiti minimi(ADM)between normal-fat(NF)and over-fat(OF)males.Methods:Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry assessed percent body fat(%BF).Ultrasonography determined muscle cross-sectional area(CSA),echo intensity(EI),and subcutaneous fat(s FAT).MU behavior was assessed during isometric muscle actions at 50%of maximal voluntary contraction(MVC)by analyzing the y-intercepts and slopes for the MU action potential amplitude(MUAPAMP)vs.recruitment threshold(RT)relationships,the A and B terms for the mean firing rate(MFR)vs.RT relationships,and normalized electromyographic amplitude(N-EMGRMS).MU firing times and waveforms were validated with reconstruct-and-test and spike trigger average procedures.Results:%BF was greater for OF(25.70%±5.40%)than NF(16.50%±2.20%;p<0.001).MVC was greater for NF(27.13±7.16)N than OF([19.89±4.96]N;p=0.014).CSA was greater for NF(2.48±0.39)cm^(2)than OF([1.95±0.47]cm^(2);p=0.011).The y-intercepts for the MUAPAMPvs.RT relationships were greater for NF(0.283±0.254)m V than OF([-0.221±0.659]m V;p=0.004).The B terms for the MFR vs.RT relationships were greater for NF(-0.024±0.003)pps/%MVC than OF([-0.031±0.009]pps/%MVC;p=0.038).N-EMGRMSwas similar between groups(p=0.463).Conclusion:Maximal strength,muscle size,and MU recruitment and firing rate patterns for a non-weight bearing muscle differed between normal-fat and over-fat males.展开更多
During high-speed operation,mixed-flow pumps are susceptible to cavitation,which destabilizes the internal flow,increases energy losses,and degrades hydraulic efficiency.To assess the effectiveness of blade perforatio...During high-speed operation,mixed-flow pumps are susceptible to cavitation,which destabilizes the internal flow,increases energy losses,and degrades hydraulic efficiency.To assess the effectiveness of blade perforation as a cavitation-mitigation strategy,in this study several mixed-flow pump models incorporating perforations were developed.Numerical simulations were performed for configurations with circular holes positioned at different locations along the blade leading edge,and the computational results were validated against experimental measurements.The findings indicate that the location of the perforations plays a decisive role in cavitation suppression.Moving from the blade rim toward the hub along the leading edge,the critical net positive suction head,NPSH_(cr),initially decreases and subsequently increases,while remaining consistently lower than that of the reference non-perforated configuration.The perforations promote the transfer of high-pressure fluid from the pressure side to the suction side of the blade,thereby alleviating local low-pressure regions.This pressure compensation significantly reduces the extent of low-pressure zones in the vicinity of the perforations,leading to a marked suppression of cavitation both locally and downstream of the perforated regions.展开更多
Decarbonising the building sector,particularly residential heating,represents a critical challenge for achieving carbon-neutral energy systems.Efficient solutions must integrate both technological performance and rene...Decarbonising the building sector,particularly residential heating,represents a critical challenge for achieving carbon-neutral energy systems.Efficient solutions must integrate both technological performance and renewable energy sources while considering operational constraints of existing systems.This study investigates a hybrid heating system combining a natural gas boiler(NGB)with an air-to-water heat pump(AWHP),evaluated through a combination of laboratory experiments and dynamic modelling.A prototype developed in the Electrical and Energy Engineering Laboratory enabled the characterization of both heat generators,the collection of experimental data,and the calibration of a MATLAB/Simulink model,including emissions and exhaust analyses.Sensitivity analyses were performed to identify optimal configurations for energy efficiency and system control,accounting for interactions between subsystems.Results highlight that hybridisation significantly improves primary energy efficiency and reduces fuel consumption compared to conventional NGB-only systems.Environmental performance,assessed through CO_(2) and NOx emissions and renewable energy integration,demonstrates the benefits of partial electrification in the residential sector.Economic assessment further quantifies decarbonization costs and fuel savings,illustrating tradeoffs between low-capital,moderate-performance systems and high-efficiency,high-renewable solutions requiring larger investments.The analysis shows that strategic decisions for residential decarbonisation cannot be separated from system-wide considerations,including control strategies,component integration,and economic feasibility.The study underlines the importance of hybrid and renewable-based solutions as pivotal pathways for energy transition in the residential building sector.展开更多
The development of brain-computer interfaces(BCI)based on motor imagery(MI)has greatly improved patients’quality of life with movement disorders.The classification of upper limb MI has been widely studied and applied...The development of brain-computer interfaces(BCI)based on motor imagery(MI)has greatly improved patients’quality of life with movement disorders.The classification of upper limb MI has been widely studied and applied in many fields,including rehabilitation.However,the physiological representations of left and right lower limb movements are too close and activated deep in the cerebral cortex,making it difficult to distinguish their features.Therefore,classifying lower limbs motor imagery is more challenging.In this study,we propose a feature extraction method based on functional connectivity,which utilizes phase-locked values to construct a functional connectivity matrix as the features of the left and right legs,which can effectively avoid the problem of physiological representations of the left and right lower limbs being too close to each other during movement.In addition,considering the topology and the temporal characteristics of the electroencephalogram(EEG),we designed a temporal-spatial convolutional network(TSGCN)to capture the spatiotemporal information for classification.Experimental results show that the accuracy of the proposed method is higher than that of existing methods,achieving an average classification accuracy of 73.58%on the internal dataset.Finally,this study explains the network mechanism of left and right foot MI from the perspective of graph theoretic features and demonstrates the feasibility of decoding lower limb MI.展开更多
Nuclear reactor coolant pumps require frequent maintenance to ensure operational safety.One critical aspect of this maintenance is verifying the integrity of the mechanical sealing system.Due to the lack of an evaluat...Nuclear reactor coolant pumps require frequent maintenance to ensure operational safety.One critical aspect of this maintenance is verifying the integrity of the mechanical sealing system.Due to the lack of an evaluation criteria and an incomplete understanding of how end-face defects lead to failure,defective mechanical seals are often replaced empirically,which not only contributes to economic losses but also poses risks to reactor safety.To reveal the mechanism by which surface defects affect sealing performance,this study proposes a classification method for end-face defects based on the analysis of approximately one hundred used mechanical seals.A defect characterization model was established by extracting key features of the observed defects.The influence of these defects on sealing performance was analyzed using a liquid-thermal-solid coupling model.Changes in sealing gap,leakage rates,and film stiffness with respect to defect size,location,and other characteristics are discussed.This work contributes to a deeper understanding of defect failure mechanisms.These results can serve as a reference for evaluating defective seals.展开更多
A surface pyrolysis and gas-phase combustion of the Ammonium Perchlorate(AP)/Hydroxy Terminated Polybutadiene(HTPB)composite propellant reaction kinetic mechanism with five-step chemical reaction is adopted.The effect...A surface pyrolysis and gas-phase combustion of the Ammonium Perchlorate(AP)/Hydroxy Terminated Polybutadiene(HTPB)composite propellant reaction kinetic mechanism with five-step chemical reaction is adopted.The effects of helium injection on the burning rate and combustion of AP/HTPB propellant are analyzed in details,and the characteristics of motor performance are obtained.The numerical simulation results demonstrate that helium injection enhances the combustion chamber pressure,thereby increasing the burning rate of propellant.However,the primary combustion reaction of the AP/HTPB propellant takes place within a thin layer on the burning surface,so the low-temperature helium has minimal impact on the gasphase combustion.Ultimately,the helium not only elevates the nozzle exit velocity,resulting in specific impulse gain,but also reduces the exhaust plume temperature.With an increase of helium mass flow rate,the area of the velocity increase zone at the nozzle exit continuously decreases,but the average velocity in the motor exit continuously increases.Overall,when the helium flow rate is 2.5 kg/s,the specific impulse can reach 10.5%.Reducing the helium injection hole diameter enhances mixing of helium and combustion gas and expands the velocity increase zone,thereby maximizing the exit velocity gain in average velocity at the nozzle exit.When the injection hole diameter is reduced from 100 mm to 20 mm,the specific impulse gain increases from 3.1%to 10.6%.Furthermore,increasing helium injection temperature greatly boosts the velocity of the mixed gas with the same helium mass fraction ultimately improving specific impulse.展开更多
The increasing global prevalence of mild cognitive impairment(MCI)necessitates a paradigm shift in early detection strategies.Conventional neuropsychological assessment methods,predominantly paper-and-pencil tests suc...The increasing global prevalence of mild cognitive impairment(MCI)necessitates a paradigm shift in early detection strategies.Conventional neuropsychological assessment methods,predominantly paper-and-pencil tests such as the Mini-Mental State Examination and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment,exhibit inherent limitations with respect to accessibility,administration burden,and sensitivity to subtle cognitive decline,particularly among diverse populations.This commentary critically examines a recent study that champions a novel approach:The integration of gait and handwriting kinematic parameters analyzed via machine learning for MCI screening.The present study positions itself within the broader landscape of MCI detection,with a view to comparing its advantages against established neuropsychological batteries,advanced neuroimaging(e.g.,positron emission tomography,magnetic resonance imaging),and emerging fluid biomarkers(e.g.,cerebrospinal fluid,blood-based assays).While the study demonstrates promising accuracy(74.44%area under the curve 0.74 with gait and graphic handwriting)and addresses key unmet needs in accessibility and objectivity,we highlight its cross-sectional nature,limited sample diversity,and lack of dual-task assessment as areas for future refinement.This commentary posits that kinematic biomarkers offer a distinctive,scalable,and ecologically valid approach to widespread MCI screening,thereby complementing existing methods by providing real-world functional insights.Future research should prioritize longitudinal validation,expansion to diverse cohorts,integration with multimodal data including dual-tasking,and the development of highly portable,artificial intelligence-driven solutions to achieve the democratization of early MCI detection and enable timely interventions.展开更多
Motor imbalance is a critical failure mode in rotating machinery,potentially causing severe equipment damage if undetected.Traditional vibration-based diagnostic methods rely on direct sensor contact,leading to instal...Motor imbalance is a critical failure mode in rotating machinery,potentially causing severe equipment damage if undetected.Traditional vibration-based diagnostic methods rely on direct sensor contact,leading to installation challenges and measurement artifacts that can compromise accuracy.This study presents a novel radar-based framework for non-contact motor imbalance detection using 24 GHz continuous-wave radar.A dataset of 1802 experimental trials was sourced,covering four imbalance levels(0,10,20,30 g)across varying motor speeds(500–1500 rpm)and load torques(0–3 Nm).Dual-channel in-phase and quadrature radar signals were captured at 10,000 samples per second for 30-s intervals,preserving both amplitude and phase information for analysis.A multi-domain feature extraction methodology captured imbalance signatures in time,frequency,and complex signal domains.From 65 initial features,statistical analysis using Kruskal–Wallis tests identified significant descriptors,and recursive feature elimination with Random Forest reduced the feature set to 20 dimensions,achieving 69%dimensionality reduction without loss of performance.Six machine learning algorithms,Random Forest,Extra Trees Classifier,Extreme Gradient Boosting,Categorical Boosting,Support Vector Machine with radial basis function kernel,and k-Nearest Neighbors were evaluated with grid-search hyperparameter optimization and five-fold cross-validation.The Extra Trees Classifier achieved the best performance with 98.52%test accuracy,98%cross-validation accuracy,and minimal variance,maintaining per-class precision and recall above 97%.Its superior performance is attributed to its randomized split selection and full bootstrapping strategy,which reduce variance and overfitting while effectively capturing the nonlinear feature interactions and non-normal distributions present in the dataset.The model’s average inference time of 70 ms enables near real-time deployment.Comparative analysis demonstrates that the radar-based framework matches or exceeds traditional contact-based methods while eliminating their inherent limitations,providing a robust,scalable,and noninvasive solution for industrial motor condition monitoring,particularly in hazardous or space-constrained environments.展开更多
Spinal cord injury(SCI)interrupts the flow of information between the brain and the spinal cord,thus leading to a loss of sensory information and motor paralysis of the body below the lesion.Surprisingly,most SCIs are...Spinal cord injury(SCI)interrupts the flow of information between the brain and the spinal cord,thus leading to a loss of sensory information and motor paralysis of the body below the lesion.Surprisingly,most SCIs are incomplete and spare supraspinal pathways,especially those located within the peripheral white matter of the spinal cord,which includes reticulospinal pathways originating from the medullary reticular formation.Whereas there is abundant literature about the motor cortex,its corticospinal pathway,and its capacity to modulate functional recovery after SCI,less is known about the medullary reticular formation and its reticulospinal pathway.展开更多
Nonhuman primates are increasingly being used as animal models in neuroscience research.However,efficient neuronal tracing techniques for labeling motor neurons and primary sensory afferents in the monkey spinal cord ...Nonhuman primates are increasingly being used as animal models in neuroscience research.However,efficient neuronal tracing techniques for labeling motor neurons and primary sensory afferents in the monkey spinal cord are lacking.Here,by injecting the cholera toxin B subunit into the sciatic nerve of a rhesus monkey,we successfully labeled the motor neurons and primary sensory afferents in the lumbar and sacralspinal cord.Labeled alpha motor neurons were located in lamina IX of the L6–S1 segments,which innervate both flexors and extensors.The labeled primary sensory afferents were mainly myelinated Aβfibers that terminated mostly in laminae I and II of the L4–L7 segments.Together with the labeled proprioceptive afferents,the primary sensory afferents formed excitatory synapses with multiple types of spinal neurons.In summary,our methods successfully traced neuronal connections in the monkey spinal cord and can be used in spinal cord studies when nonhuman primates are used.展开更多
Automated detection of Motor Imagery(MI)tasks is extremely useful for prosthetic arms and legs of stroke patients for their rehabilitation.Prediction of MI tasks can be performed with the help of Electroencephalogram(...Automated detection of Motor Imagery(MI)tasks is extremely useful for prosthetic arms and legs of stroke patients for their rehabilitation.Prediction of MI tasks can be performed with the help of Electroencephalogram(EEG)signals recorded by placing electrodes on the scalp of subjects;however,accurate prediction of MI tasks remains a challenge due to noise that is incurred during the EEG signal recording process,the extraction of a feature vector with high interclass variance,and accurate classification.The proposed method consists of preprocessing,feature extraction,and classification.First,EEG signals are denoised using a bandpass filter followed by Independent Component Analysis(ICA).Multiple channels are combined to form a single surrogate channel.Short Time Fourier Transform(STFT)is then applied to convert time domain EEG signals into the frequency domain.Handcrafted and automated features are extracted from EEG signals and then concatenated to form a single feature vector.We propose a customized two-dimensional Convolutional Neural Network(CNN)for automated feature extraction with high interclass variance.Feature selection is performed using Particle Swarm Optimization(PSO)to obtain optimal features.The final feature vector is passed to three different classifiers:Support Vector Machine(SVM),Random Forest(RF),and Long Short-Term Memory(LSTM).The final decision is made using the Model-Agnostic Meta Learning(MAML).The Proposed method has been tested on two datasets,including PhysioNet and BCI Competition IV-2a,and it achieved better results in terms of accuracy and F1 score than existing state-of-the-art methods.The proposed framework achieved an accuracy and F1 score of 96%on the PhysioNet dataset and 95.5%on the BCI Competition IV,dataset 2a.We also present SHapley Additive exPlanations(SHAP)and Gradient-weighted Class Activation Mapping(Grad-CAM)explainable techniques to enhance model interpretability in a clinical setting.展开更多
In order to restrain the high pumping voltage of braking procedure which is harmful to the system of electric armored vehicle. Based on the analysis of pumping voltage of the braking procedure, the relation between pu...In order to restrain the high pumping voltage of braking procedure which is harmful to the system of electric armored vehicle. Based on the analysis of pumping voltage of the braking procedure, the relation between pumping voltage and PWM ratio is derived and a new digital control method to restrain the pumping voltage by changing PWM ratio is put forward. Because the capacitance is decreased effectively, the volume of controller is reduced and the performance to price ratio is improved. The results of computer simulation and experiment proved that this method is feasible and valid.展开更多
The primary focus of this study was to investigate a series of novel motors and pumps,based on a new type of structure called double-stator.The double-stator structure can be used as pump or motor just based on the ap...The primary focus of this study was to investigate a series of novel motors and pumps,based on a new type of structure called double-stator.The double-stator structure can be used as pump or motor just based on the application requirements.A certain amount of pumps or motors can be formed in one shell,and these sub-pumps or sub-motors can work alone or be combined without influence on each other.So this kind of double-stator pump(motor) is called a multi-pump(multi-motor).Through the analysis of multifarious connection modes of the double-acting double-stator multi-pumps and multi-motors,the mathematical expressions of the output flow rate and the rotational speed are acquired.The results indicate that a quantity of different flow rates can be provided by one fixed-displacement multi-pump under the condition of unalterable driven speed by electromotor.Likewise,when supplied by settled input flow,without complex variable mechanism,the functions of double-speed,multiple-speed,and even differential connection can be obtained by employing the use of a double-stator multi-motor.The novel hydraulic transmission is made of such a double-stator multi-pump and multi-motor,and has broad application prospects.展开更多
基金supported by the Henan Provincial Key Research and Development Special Project(251111220200)Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province Project(252300420446).
文摘To explore the distribution law of the temperature field in the motor pump and the influence of the fanshaped DC channel with spoiler in the pump housing on its heat dissipation performance.This study takes the arc-gear type hydraulicmotor pump as the research object.In COMSOL,a coupled heat transfer simulationmodel of themotor pump’s fluid-solid coupling is established,and the internal temperature field characteristics are analyzed.To improve the heat dissipation effect of the motor pump,it is proposed to arrange spoiler in the fan-shaped DC channel of the pump housing to enhance heat dissipation.Three types of spoilers,namely,wing-shaped,inclined rectangle-shaped,and wave-shaped,are designed.The simulation results show that when the motor pump operates under rated conditions,due to the poor heat dissipation environment inside the motor pump,the high-temperature areas of the motor pump are concentrated in the rotor and permanent magnet parts.After arranging the spoiler,the turbulent kinetic energy and vorticity in the fan-shaped DC channel of the pump housing are significantly enhanced.All three spoiler structures can reduce the maximum temperature of each component of the motor.According to the comprehensive performance evaluation criterion(PEC),the inclined rectangle-shaped structure has the best comprehensive heat transfer performance(PEC=1.114),while the wave-shaped structure has higher heat transfer efficiency but greater pressure loss.The wing-shaped structure has relatively limited enhancement effect on heat dissipation.This study systematically quantifies the influence of different spoiler structures on heat dissipation performance and flowresistance characteristics,providing a solution for enhancing the heat dissipation of the motor pump.
文摘The study was carried out in the Tahoua region at the market gardening sites of the Taddis 1 and 2 valley. Small-scale pumping irrigation is one of the most interesting uses of solar energy. The objective of this study is to carry out a comparative analysis of two dewatering pumping systems (Solar Kit and GMP) for water mobilization on a certain number of criteria such as sustainable use, economic aspect and performance. To achieve this, the adapted methodology consisted first of all in the development of a data collection tool in the field. Then flow measurements, estimation of fuel consumption, pressure height, etc., were carried out. Thus, the data collection involved a sample of 120 irrigators who had to use the two (2) types of pumping systems. The collected data were analyzed and processed with appropriate software. The results of the study show that the two pumping systems studied have strengths and constraints. Thus, the solar pumping system has a significant investment cost, very low maintenance and a low operating cost. On the other hand, the system with a generator has a relatively low investment cost (25 to 30 times less than solar), but a relatively high operating, upkeep and maintenance cost. He adds that these assets and constraints must be taken into consideration when an investment is made. This study shows that 74% of producers use GMP compared to 26% who use the Solar Kit. But in practice, the Solar Kit is more reliable for producers from the point of view of planted area, environmental management and investment costs, supply of fuel and lubricant. These results indicate better performance of the solar pumping system compared to GMP at the study sites.
基金supported by Hong Kong Health and Medical Research Fund,No.02133206(to KFS).
文摘Adult-born oligodendrocytes are continuously produced in the brains of rodents.The functional role of these cells has been linked to the motor-related activities of healthy animals and is vital for acquiring new motor skills.However,the relationship between these cells and the control of motor-related activities has not been investigated in pathological conditions.Therefore,the aim of this study is to investigate the role of oligodendrocytes in depression-related motor deficits and the effects of training.Psychomotor retardation is a key symptom of depression.Consistent with the impairments observed in rodent motor performance,the proliferation and activation of adult-born oligodendrocytes are altered in a corticosterone-induced stress paradigm.Therapeutic rotarod training can alleviate these symptoms by reversing the aforementioned changes.Notably,these alterations are particularly pronounced in layer I of the motor cortex.Thus,this study provides evidence of the potential functional involvement of adult-born oligodendrocytes in the motor impairments observed in the depressed animals.Additionally,it offers preliminary results for further investigation into layer I of the motor cortex in relation to these pathological conditions.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China,No.2022YFC2703101(to YC)the National Natural Science Fundation of China,No.82371422(to YC)+1 种基金the National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program for College Students,No.202310611408(to XW)the 1·3·5 Project for Disciplines of Excellence Clinical Research Fund,West China Hospital,Sichuan University,No.2023HXFH032(to YC)。
文摘Motor neuron diseases are sporadic or inherited fatal neurodegenerative conditions.They selectively affect the upper and/or lower motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord and feature a slow onset and a subacute course contingent upon the site of damage.The main types include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,progressive muscular atrophy,primary lateral sclerosis,and progressive bulbar palsy,the pathological processes of which are largely identical,with the main disparity lying in the location of the lesions.Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is the representative condition in this group of diseases,while other types are its variants.Hence,this article mainly focuses on the advancements and challenges in drug research for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis but also briefly addresses several other important degenerative motor neuron diseases.Although the precise pathogenesis remains elusive,recent advancements have shed light on various theories,including gene mutation,excitatory amino acid toxicity,autoimmunology,and neurotrophic factors.The US Food and Drug Administration has approved four drugs for use in delaying the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis:riluzole,edaravone,AMX0035,and tofersen,with the latter being the most recent to receive approval.However,following several phaseⅢtrials that failed to yield favorable outcomes,AMX0035 has been voluntarily withdrawn from both the US and Canadian markets.This article presents a comprehensive summary of drug trials primarily completed between January 1,2023,and June 30,2024,based on data sourced from clinicaltrials.gov.Among these trials,five are currently in phaseⅠ,seventeen are in phaseⅡ,and eleven are undergoing phaseⅢevaluation.Notably,24 clinical trials are now investigating potential disease-modifying therapy drugs,accounting for the majority of the drugs included in this review.Some promising drugs being investigated in preclinical studies,such as ATH-1105,are included in our analysis,and another review in frontiers in gene therapy and immunotherapy has demonstrated their therapeutic potential for motor neuron diseases.This article was written to be an overview of research trends and treatment prospects related to motor neuron disease drugs,with the aim of highlighting the latest potentialities for clinical therapy.
基金National Institute of Health(NIH)National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke(NINDS),Nos.NS112910,NS133252(to BD)Department of Defense(DoD)Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program(PRMRP)Discovery Award,No.W81XWH2010186(to BD).
文摘The generation of human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived motor neurons overcomes limited access to human tissues and offers an unprecedented approach to modeling motor neuron diseases such as dystonia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.Motor neurons generated through different strategies may exhibit substantial differences in purity,maturation,characterization,and even neuronal identity,leading to variable outcomes in disease modeling and drug screening.However,very few comparative studies have been conducted to determine the similarities and differences among motor neurons prepared via different protocols.In this study,we prepared human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived motor neurons via lentiviral delivery of transcription factors and chemical induction and performed a systematic comparative analysis.We found that motor neurons generated by both approaches showed typical motor neuron morphology and robustly expressed motor neuron-specific markers,such as nuclear homeobox transcription factor 9 and choline acetyltransferase.The chemical induction protocol utilizes a combination of small molecules to induce motor neuron differentiation,offering a significantly faster maturation time of 35 days compared to 46 days with lentiviral delivery of transcription factors.Additionally,while lentiviral delivery of transcription factors are suitable for downstream biochemical analysis,chemical induction are more applicable for therapeutic approaches as they avoid the use of lentiviruses.Both approaches produce motor neurons with high purity(>95%)and yield.No significant differences were found between chemical induction and lentiviral delivery of transcription factors in terms of motor neuron markers and maturation markers.These robust methodologies offer researchers powerful tools for investigating motor neuron diseases and potential therapeutic strategies.
文摘Deep brain stimulation(DBS)is an established therapeutic intervention for people with Parkinson’s disease(PwPD)and is increasingly being utilized for other neurological disorders.Although effective in alleviating motor symptoms and reducing medication requirements,DBS has undergone minimal conceptual evolution and still relies on continuous high-frequency electrical stimulation.In Parkinson’s disease(PD),this persistent stimulation may cause adverse effects,including dysarthria,stimulation-induced dyskinesia,impulsivity,and mood alterations.Additionally,the continuous energy demand of current DBS systems accelerates battery depletion,necessitating more frequent battery charging or battery replacement surgeries,increasing risks,burden,and costs.Basic neuroscience research has long demonstrated that exogenous electrical stimulation can induce persistent changes to synaptic connections,known as long-term plasticity.
文摘Purpose:This study examined potential differences in strength,muscle morphology,and motor unit(MU)behavior of the abductor digiti minimi(ADM)between normal-fat(NF)and over-fat(OF)males.Methods:Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry assessed percent body fat(%BF).Ultrasonography determined muscle cross-sectional area(CSA),echo intensity(EI),and subcutaneous fat(s FAT).MU behavior was assessed during isometric muscle actions at 50%of maximal voluntary contraction(MVC)by analyzing the y-intercepts and slopes for the MU action potential amplitude(MUAPAMP)vs.recruitment threshold(RT)relationships,the A and B terms for the mean firing rate(MFR)vs.RT relationships,and normalized electromyographic amplitude(N-EMGRMS).MU firing times and waveforms were validated with reconstruct-and-test and spike trigger average procedures.Results:%BF was greater for OF(25.70%±5.40%)than NF(16.50%±2.20%;p<0.001).MVC was greater for NF(27.13±7.16)N than OF([19.89±4.96]N;p=0.014).CSA was greater for NF(2.48±0.39)cm^(2)than OF([1.95±0.47]cm^(2);p=0.011).The y-intercepts for the MUAPAMPvs.RT relationships were greater for NF(0.283±0.254)m V than OF([-0.221±0.659]m V;p=0.004).The B terms for the MFR vs.RT relationships were greater for NF(-0.024±0.003)pps/%MVC than OF([-0.031±0.009]pps/%MVC;p=0.038).N-EMGRMSwas similar between groups(p=0.463).Conclusion:Maximal strength,muscle size,and MU recruitment and firing rate patterns for a non-weight bearing muscle differed between normal-fat and over-fat males.
基金the National Key Research and Development Project of China(No.2019YFB 2005300)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20220609)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52109106,52409122,and 12272187).
文摘During high-speed operation,mixed-flow pumps are susceptible to cavitation,which destabilizes the internal flow,increases energy losses,and degrades hydraulic efficiency.To assess the effectiveness of blade perforation as a cavitation-mitigation strategy,in this study several mixed-flow pump models incorporating perforations were developed.Numerical simulations were performed for configurations with circular holes positioned at different locations along the blade leading edge,and the computational results were validated against experimental measurements.The findings indicate that the location of the perforations plays a decisive role in cavitation suppression.Moving from the blade rim toward the hub along the leading edge,the critical net positive suction head,NPSH_(cr),initially decreases and subsequently increases,while remaining consistently lower than that of the reference non-perforated configuration.The perforations promote the transfer of high-pressure fluid from the pressure side to the suction side of the blade,thereby alleviating local low-pressure regions.This pressure compensation significantly reduces the extent of low-pressure zones in the vicinity of the perforations,leading to a marked suppression of cavitation both locally and downstream of the perforated regions.
基金supported by European Commission and is a part of the HORIZON2020 project RES Heatfunding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 program in the field of research and innovation on the basis of grant agreement No.956255.
文摘Decarbonising the building sector,particularly residential heating,represents a critical challenge for achieving carbon-neutral energy systems.Efficient solutions must integrate both technological performance and renewable energy sources while considering operational constraints of existing systems.This study investigates a hybrid heating system combining a natural gas boiler(NGB)with an air-to-water heat pump(AWHP),evaluated through a combination of laboratory experiments and dynamic modelling.A prototype developed in the Electrical and Energy Engineering Laboratory enabled the characterization of both heat generators,the collection of experimental data,and the calibration of a MATLAB/Simulink model,including emissions and exhaust analyses.Sensitivity analyses were performed to identify optimal configurations for energy efficiency and system control,accounting for interactions between subsystems.Results highlight that hybridisation significantly improves primary energy efficiency and reduces fuel consumption compared to conventional NGB-only systems.Environmental performance,assessed through CO_(2) and NOx emissions and renewable energy integration,demonstrates the benefits of partial electrification in the residential sector.Economic assessment further quantifies decarbonization costs and fuel savings,illustrating tradeoffs between low-capital,moderate-performance systems and high-efficiency,high-renewable solutions requiring larger investments.The analysis shows that strategic decisions for residential decarbonisation cannot be separated from system-wide considerations,including control strategies,component integration,and economic feasibility.The study underlines the importance of hybrid and renewable-based solutions as pivotal pathways for energy transition in the residential building sector.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 62172368the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province under Grant LR22F020003.
文摘The development of brain-computer interfaces(BCI)based on motor imagery(MI)has greatly improved patients’quality of life with movement disorders.The classification of upper limb MI has been widely studied and applied in many fields,including rehabilitation.However,the physiological representations of left and right lower limb movements are too close and activated deep in the cerebral cortex,making it difficult to distinguish their features.Therefore,classifying lower limbs motor imagery is more challenging.In this study,we propose a feature extraction method based on functional connectivity,which utilizes phase-locked values to construct a functional connectivity matrix as the features of the left and right legs,which can effectively avoid the problem of physiological representations of the left and right lower limbs being too close to each other during movement.In addition,considering the topology and the temporal characteristics of the electroencephalogram(EEG),we designed a temporal-spatial convolutional network(TSGCN)to capture the spatiotemporal information for classification.Experimental results show that the accuracy of the proposed method is higher than that of existing methods,achieving an average classification accuracy of 73.58%on the internal dataset.Finally,this study explains the network mechanism of left and right foot MI from the perspective of graph theoretic features and demonstrates the feasibility of decoding lower limb MI.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51975315)National Science and Technology Major Project of China(Grant No.2019-IV-0020-0088).
文摘Nuclear reactor coolant pumps require frequent maintenance to ensure operational safety.One critical aspect of this maintenance is verifying the integrity of the mechanical sealing system.Due to the lack of an evaluation criteria and an incomplete understanding of how end-face defects lead to failure,defective mechanical seals are often replaced empirically,which not only contributes to economic losses but also poses risks to reactor safety.To reveal the mechanism by which surface defects affect sealing performance,this study proposes a classification method for end-face defects based on the analysis of approximately one hundred used mechanical seals.A defect characterization model was established by extracting key features of the observed defects.The influence of these defects on sealing performance was analyzed using a liquid-thermal-solid coupling model.Changes in sealing gap,leakage rates,and film stiffness with respect to defect size,location,and other characteristics are discussed.This work contributes to a deeper understanding of defect failure mechanisms.These results can serve as a reference for evaluating defective seals.
基金co-supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities,China(No.3072024XX0206)the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province,China(No.LH2024E069)。
文摘A surface pyrolysis and gas-phase combustion of the Ammonium Perchlorate(AP)/Hydroxy Terminated Polybutadiene(HTPB)composite propellant reaction kinetic mechanism with five-step chemical reaction is adopted.The effects of helium injection on the burning rate and combustion of AP/HTPB propellant are analyzed in details,and the characteristics of motor performance are obtained.The numerical simulation results demonstrate that helium injection enhances the combustion chamber pressure,thereby increasing the burning rate of propellant.However,the primary combustion reaction of the AP/HTPB propellant takes place within a thin layer on the burning surface,so the low-temperature helium has minimal impact on the gasphase combustion.Ultimately,the helium not only elevates the nozzle exit velocity,resulting in specific impulse gain,but also reduces the exhaust plume temperature.With an increase of helium mass flow rate,the area of the velocity increase zone at the nozzle exit continuously decreases,but the average velocity in the motor exit continuously increases.Overall,when the helium flow rate is 2.5 kg/s,the specific impulse can reach 10.5%.Reducing the helium injection hole diameter enhances mixing of helium and combustion gas and expands the velocity increase zone,thereby maximizing the exit velocity gain in average velocity at the nozzle exit.When the injection hole diameter is reduced from 100 mm to 20 mm,the specific impulse gain increases from 3.1%to 10.6%.Furthermore,increasing helium injection temperature greatly boosts the velocity of the mixed gas with the same helium mass fraction ultimately improving specific impulse.
文摘The increasing global prevalence of mild cognitive impairment(MCI)necessitates a paradigm shift in early detection strategies.Conventional neuropsychological assessment methods,predominantly paper-and-pencil tests such as the Mini-Mental State Examination and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment,exhibit inherent limitations with respect to accessibility,administration burden,and sensitivity to subtle cognitive decline,particularly among diverse populations.This commentary critically examines a recent study that champions a novel approach:The integration of gait and handwriting kinematic parameters analyzed via machine learning for MCI screening.The present study positions itself within the broader landscape of MCI detection,with a view to comparing its advantages against established neuropsychological batteries,advanced neuroimaging(e.g.,positron emission tomography,magnetic resonance imaging),and emerging fluid biomarkers(e.g.,cerebrospinal fluid,blood-based assays).While the study demonstrates promising accuracy(74.44%area under the curve 0.74 with gait and graphic handwriting)and addresses key unmet needs in accessibility and objectivity,we highlight its cross-sectional nature,limited sample diversity,and lack of dual-task assessment as areas for future refinement.This commentary posits that kinematic biomarkers offer a distinctive,scalable,and ecologically valid approach to widespread MCI screening,thereby complementing existing methods by providing real-world functional insights.Future research should prioritize longitudinal validation,expansion to diverse cohorts,integration with multimodal data including dual-tasking,and the development of highly portable,artificial intelligence-driven solutions to achieve the democratization of early MCI detection and enable timely interventions.
基金funded by Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Researchers Support-ing Project number(PNURSP2026R346)Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University,Riyadh,Saudi Arabia.
文摘Motor imbalance is a critical failure mode in rotating machinery,potentially causing severe equipment damage if undetected.Traditional vibration-based diagnostic methods rely on direct sensor contact,leading to installation challenges and measurement artifacts that can compromise accuracy.This study presents a novel radar-based framework for non-contact motor imbalance detection using 24 GHz continuous-wave radar.A dataset of 1802 experimental trials was sourced,covering four imbalance levels(0,10,20,30 g)across varying motor speeds(500–1500 rpm)and load torques(0–3 Nm).Dual-channel in-phase and quadrature radar signals were captured at 10,000 samples per second for 30-s intervals,preserving both amplitude and phase information for analysis.A multi-domain feature extraction methodology captured imbalance signatures in time,frequency,and complex signal domains.From 65 initial features,statistical analysis using Kruskal–Wallis tests identified significant descriptors,and recursive feature elimination with Random Forest reduced the feature set to 20 dimensions,achieving 69%dimensionality reduction without loss of performance.Six machine learning algorithms,Random Forest,Extra Trees Classifier,Extreme Gradient Boosting,Categorical Boosting,Support Vector Machine with radial basis function kernel,and k-Nearest Neighbors were evaluated with grid-search hyperparameter optimization and five-fold cross-validation.The Extra Trees Classifier achieved the best performance with 98.52%test accuracy,98%cross-validation accuracy,and minimal variance,maintaining per-class precision and recall above 97%.Its superior performance is attributed to its randomized split selection and full bootstrapping strategy,which reduce variance and overfitting while effectively capturing the nonlinear feature interactions and non-normal distributions present in the dataset.The model’s average inference time of 70 ms enables near real-time deployment.Comparative analysis demonstrates that the radar-based framework matches or exceeds traditional contact-based methods while eliminating their inherent limitations,providing a robust,scalable,and noninvasive solution for industrial motor condition monitoring,particularly in hazardous or space-constrained environments.
基金supported by Craig H.Neilsen Foundation,Wings for Life Foundation,Canadian Institutes of Health Research,and Fonds de Recherche Québec-Santé(to FB).
文摘Spinal cord injury(SCI)interrupts the flow of information between the brain and the spinal cord,thus leading to a loss of sensory information and motor paralysis of the body below the lesion.Surprisingly,most SCIs are incomplete and spare supraspinal pathways,especially those located within the peripheral white matter of the spinal cord,which includes reticulospinal pathways originating from the medullary reticular formation.Whereas there is abundant literature about the motor cortex,its corticospinal pathway,and its capacity to modulate functional recovery after SCI,less is known about the medullary reticular formation and its reticulospinal pathway.
基金supported by a grant from Ministry of Science and Technology China,No.2022ZD0204704(to WW)the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82301572(to XZ)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation,No.2023M731202(to XZ)。
文摘Nonhuman primates are increasingly being used as animal models in neuroscience research.However,efficient neuronal tracing techniques for labeling motor neurons and primary sensory afferents in the monkey spinal cord are lacking.Here,by injecting the cholera toxin B subunit into the sciatic nerve of a rhesus monkey,we successfully labeled the motor neurons and primary sensory afferents in the lumbar and sacralspinal cord.Labeled alpha motor neurons were located in lamina IX of the L6–S1 segments,which innervate both flexors and extensors.The labeled primary sensory afferents were mainly myelinated Aβfibers that terminated mostly in laminae I and II of the L4–L7 segments.Together with the labeled proprioceptive afferents,the primary sensory afferents formed excitatory synapses with multiple types of spinal neurons.In summary,our methods successfully traced neuronal connections in the monkey spinal cord and can be used in spinal cord studies when nonhuman primates are used.
基金supported and funded by the Deanship of Scientific Research at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University(IMSIU)(grant number IMSIU-DDRSP2601).
文摘Automated detection of Motor Imagery(MI)tasks is extremely useful for prosthetic arms and legs of stroke patients for their rehabilitation.Prediction of MI tasks can be performed with the help of Electroencephalogram(EEG)signals recorded by placing electrodes on the scalp of subjects;however,accurate prediction of MI tasks remains a challenge due to noise that is incurred during the EEG signal recording process,the extraction of a feature vector with high interclass variance,and accurate classification.The proposed method consists of preprocessing,feature extraction,and classification.First,EEG signals are denoised using a bandpass filter followed by Independent Component Analysis(ICA).Multiple channels are combined to form a single surrogate channel.Short Time Fourier Transform(STFT)is then applied to convert time domain EEG signals into the frequency domain.Handcrafted and automated features are extracted from EEG signals and then concatenated to form a single feature vector.We propose a customized two-dimensional Convolutional Neural Network(CNN)for automated feature extraction with high interclass variance.Feature selection is performed using Particle Swarm Optimization(PSO)to obtain optimal features.The final feature vector is passed to three different classifiers:Support Vector Machine(SVM),Random Forest(RF),and Long Short-Term Memory(LSTM).The final decision is made using the Model-Agnostic Meta Learning(MAML).The Proposed method has been tested on two datasets,including PhysioNet and BCI Competition IV-2a,and it achieved better results in terms of accuracy and F1 score than existing state-of-the-art methods.The proposed framework achieved an accuracy and F1 score of 96%on the PhysioNet dataset and 95.5%on the BCI Competition IV,dataset 2a.We also present SHapley Additive exPlanations(SHAP)and Gradient-weighted Class Activation Mapping(Grad-CAM)explainable techniques to enhance model interpretability in a clinical setting.
文摘In order to restrain the high pumping voltage of braking procedure which is harmful to the system of electric armored vehicle. Based on the analysis of pumping voltage of the braking procedure, the relation between pumping voltage and PWM ratio is derived and a new digital control method to restrain the pumping voltage by changing PWM ratio is put forward. Because the capacitance is decreased effectively, the volume of controller is reduced and the performance to price ratio is improved. The results of computer simulation and experiment proved that this method is feasible and valid.
基金Project(No.50975246)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The primary focus of this study was to investigate a series of novel motors and pumps,based on a new type of structure called double-stator.The double-stator structure can be used as pump or motor just based on the application requirements.A certain amount of pumps or motors can be formed in one shell,and these sub-pumps or sub-motors can work alone or be combined without influence on each other.So this kind of double-stator pump(motor) is called a multi-pump(multi-motor).Through the analysis of multifarious connection modes of the double-acting double-stator multi-pumps and multi-motors,the mathematical expressions of the output flow rate and the rotational speed are acquired.The results indicate that a quantity of different flow rates can be provided by one fixed-displacement multi-pump under the condition of unalterable driven speed by electromotor.Likewise,when supplied by settled input flow,without complex variable mechanism,the functions of double-speed,multiple-speed,and even differential connection can be obtained by employing the use of a double-stator multi-motor.The novel hydraulic transmission is made of such a double-stator multi-pump and multi-motor,and has broad application prospects.