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Ant colony optimisation for community pharmacy dispensing process based on infield observations (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Naybour, M., Remenyte-Prescott, R., & Boyd, M. (2019). Ant colony optimisation for community pharmacy dispensing process based on infield observations. In Proceedings of the 29th European Safety and Reliability Conference (ESREL) (4249-4256). https://doi.org/10.3850/978-981-11-2724-3_0465-cd

he community pharmacy dispensing process is an integral part of delivering effective primary care to patients around the world. However, dispensing error rates and related patient safety issues are always a concern in the sector, where studies have f... Read More about Ant colony optimisation for community pharmacy dispensing process based on infield observations.

Switchable ETFE cushion: designing and building a model for experimental testing (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Flor, J., Sun, Y., Beccarelli, P., Wu, Y., & Chilton, J. (2019). Switchable ETFE cushion: designing and building a model for experimental testing. In C. Lázaro, K. Bletzinger, & E. Oñate (Eds.), Proceedings of the IASS Annual Symposium 2019 – Structural Membranes 2019

Adaptive façade systems have the potential for saving energy and enhancing comfort conditions in buildings. Creating working models with materials, components and functions which embody the design idea of a responsive building envelope is an importan... Read More about Switchable ETFE cushion: designing and building a model for experimental testing.

Petri Nets and Pseudo-Bond Graphs for a Nuclear Reactor Primary Coolant System (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Wootton, M. J., Andrews, J., Lloyd, A. L., Smith, R., Arul, A. J., Vinod, G., …Garg, V. (2019). Petri Nets and Pseudo-Bond Graphs for a Nuclear Reactor Primary Coolant System. In M. Beer, & E. Zio (Eds.), Proceedings of the 29th European Safety and Reliability Conference (ESREL 2019) (3831-3838). https://doi.org/10.3850/978-981-11-2724-3_0536-cd

In this paper we demonstrate the application of timed Petri Net methodology to the frequency of initiating faults in the coolant circulation system of a fictional nuclear reactor design. A second model is presented where the Petri Net is coupled with... Read More about Petri Nets and Pseudo-Bond Graphs for a Nuclear Reactor Primary Coolant System.

Aerospace Assembly Gap Measurement Using Low Cost Smart Tools with Machine Vision (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Crossley, R., & Ratchev, S. (2019). Aerospace Assembly Gap Measurement Using Low Cost Smart Tools with Machine Vision. In S. Ratchev (Ed.), Precision Assembly in the Digital Age: 8th IFIP WG 5.5 International Precision Assembly Seminar, IPAS 2018, Chamonix, France, January 14—16, 2018, Revised Selected Papers (158-168). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-05931-6_15

This paper details the conversion of mature machine vision technology from a fixed position automation line based device to a handheld technology and addresses the problems associated with maintaining a consistent camera distance and light source by... Read More about Aerospace Assembly Gap Measurement Using Low Cost Smart Tools with Machine Vision.

The use of free-space microwave non-destructive techniques: simulation of damage detection in carbon fibre reinforced composites (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Munalli, D., Dimitrakis, G., Chronopoulos, D., Greedy, S., & Long, A. (2019). The use of free-space microwave non-destructive techniques: simulation of damage detection in carbon fibre reinforced composites

Microwave non-destructive testing (MNDT) methods represent an effective solution in detecting defects within composite structures with relatively low electrical conductivity. They offer the advantage to overcome the problems of traditional NDT techni... Read More about The use of free-space microwave non-destructive techniques: simulation of damage detection in carbon fibre reinforced composites.

Surface Wave Development during Impact Pile Driving (2019)
Conference Proceeding
GKRIZI, A., Athanasopoulos-Zekkos, A., & Woods, R. (2019). Surface Wave Development during Impact Pile Driving. In Proceedings of the XVII ECSMGE-2019 Geotechnical Engineering foundation of the future. https://doi.org/10.32075/17ECSMGE-2019-0464

Pile installation by applying an impact to the top of a pile appears to be a simple construction process but analysis of that process is complicated as it involves a source of energy, the structural member (pile), and the ground into which the pile i... Read More about Surface Wave Development during Impact Pile Driving.

Comparison of transmission loss prediction using condensed equivalent plate models (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Uthayasuriyan, A., Chevillotte, F., Luc, J., Chronopoulos, D., & Gourdon, E. (2019). Comparison of transmission loss prediction using condensed equivalent plate models. In Proceedings of the ICA 2019 and EAA Euroregio 23rd International Congress on Acoustics, integrating 4th EAA Euroregio 2019, 9 - 13 September 2019, Aachen, Germany, 273-280

Equivalent plate models are commonly used in order to simulate multilayer system as one single layer. This kind of approach enables for instance to reduce the mesh size and thus the number of degrees of freedom in finite element models. Usual condens... Read More about Comparison of transmission loss prediction using condensed equivalent plate models.

The AIR model (Activities, Internal world, Relationships): a pragmatic framework for evaluating co-design (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Gosling, J., Craven, M. P., Dening, T., Coleston-Shields, D., Aberturas, A. G., Martín, S. G., …Abrilahij, A. (2019). The AIR model (Activities, Internal world, Relationships): a pragmatic framework for evaluating co-design. In K. Niedderrer, G. Ludden, R. Cain, & C. Wölfel (Eds.),

A pragmatic model, AIR (Activities; Internal world; Relationships), is presented for co-design of technologies and products to support well-being of people living with dementia. This model, co-developed with people with lived experience, is aimed at... Read More about The AIR model (Activities, Internal world, Relationships): a pragmatic framework for evaluating co-design.

Technique for Processing of Continuous Carbon Fibre Reinforced PEEK for Fused Filament Fabrication (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Pu, J., Saleh, E., Ashcroft, I., & Jones, A. (2019). Technique for Processing of Continuous Carbon Fibre Reinforced PEEK for Fused Filament Fabrication

3D printing of light-weight and mechanically-strong structures facilitates several applications. 3D printing of continuous carbon fibre reinforced polyetheretherketone (PEEK) presents exciting possibilities as the high stiffness and strength of the h... Read More about Technique for Processing of Continuous Carbon Fibre Reinforced PEEK for Fused Filament Fabrication.

Active and Reactive Power Control based on an Inner Predictive Voltage Control Loop for AC generation systems with Direct Matrix Converter (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Toledo, S., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., Dragicevic, T., Caballero, D., Gregor, R., …Gavilan, F. (2019). Active and Reactive Power Control based on an Inner Predictive Voltage Control Loop for AC generation systems with Direct Matrix Converter. In 2019 IEEE International Autumn Meeting on Power, Electronics and Computing (ROPEC) (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/ROPEC48299.2019.9057037

In order to satisfied the growing electrical energy demand around the world, renewable energy generation systems under distributed generation frame emerges as a plausible solution. In this context wind and micro-hydro generation systems consist of re... Read More about Active and Reactive Power Control based on an Inner Predictive Voltage Control Loop for AC generation systems with Direct Matrix Converter.

The Voltage Source Inverter (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Gutierrez, R., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2019). The Voltage Source Inverter. In IEEE Chilean Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies (1-4). https://doi.org/10.1109/CHILECON47746.2019.8988056

This paper presents the Voltage Source Inverter. On this paper it will be discussed its topology, mathematical model, switching states and the characteristic curves of the inverter. Moreover, the authors will analyze the concept of “dead time”, aimin... Read More about The Voltage Source Inverter.

Implementation of Predictive Control in a Three-Phase Neutral Point Clamped Inverter (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Perez-Guzman, R. E., Herrera, F., Rivera, M., Riveros, J., & Wheeler, P. W. (2019). Implementation of Predictive Control in a Three-Phase Neutral Point Clamped Inverter. In IEEE Chilean Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/CHILECON47746.2019.8987536

In recent years, multilevel converters have established themselves as an efficient technology for the conversion of medium and high power. This research presents a NPC multilevel inverter topology, using two new control strategies: classical predicti... Read More about Implementation of Predictive Control in a Three-Phase Neutral Point Clamped Inverter.

Architectures for Microgrids Interconnection (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Diaz, F., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Architectures for Microgrids Interconnection. In IEEE Chilean Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/CHILECON47746.2019.8988091

Progress requires greater global energy interconnection. This paper presents an overview of the topologies and control techniques applied to microgrids, by means of an updated bibliographic research and the most relevant articles on the use of power... Read More about Architectures for Microgrids Interconnection.

Weighting Factor Design in Model Predictive Control for Power Converters (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Perez-Guzman, R. E., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. W. (2019). Weighting Factor Design in Model Predictive Control for Power Converters. In IEEE Chilean Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies. https://doi.org/10.1109/CHILECON47746.2019.8988109

Model-based predictive control is an important multi-objective control strategy in power converters, but it must be properly designed. This research shows different alternatives to improve the cost function in model-based predictive control. For this... Read More about Weighting Factor Design in Model Predictive Control for Power Converters.

Model Predictive Control in Three-Phase Inverters (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Perez-Guzman, R. E., Rivera, M., Vicencio, N., & Wheeler, P. W. (2019). Model Predictive Control in Three-Phase Inverters. In IEEE Chilean Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/CHILECON47746.2019.8987470

Model-based predictive control is a recent alternative to improve the quality of the output in power converters. In this research, predictive current control is implemented in a voltage source inverter, operating at a variable switching frequency and... Read More about Model Predictive Control in Three-Phase Inverters.

Wind Energy Development and Technology in the World: A Brief Overview (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Elizondo, J. L., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Wind Energy Development and Technology in the World: A Brief Overview. In IEEE Chilean Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies (1-5). https://doi.org/10.1109/CHILECON47746.2019.8987714

A brief overview of wind energy 2018 market status with short- and long-term projections will be presented, as well as the wind turbine technologies and market share. Furthermore, clean energy goals from the governments of Denmark, Mexico and Chile w... Read More about Wind Energy Development and Technology in the World: A Brief Overview.

Present and Future of the Chilean Electrical Grid (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Diaz, F., Rivera, M., Chavez, H., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Present and Future of the Chilean Electrical Grid. In IEEE Chilean Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/CHILECON47746.2019.8987663

This paper presents a description of the current reality of the Chilean electricity sector and its future. The vision and its advancements in Chile are matter of observation to develop a clearer picture for maintaining and increasing the penetration... Read More about Present and Future of the Chilean Electrical Grid.

Exploring Machine Learning Approaches for Classifying Mental Workload using fNIRS Data from HCI Tasks (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Benerradi, J., Maior, H. A., Marinescu, A., Clos, J., & Wilson, M. L. (2019). Exploring Machine Learning Approaches for Classifying Mental Workload using fNIRS Data from HCI Tasks. In Proceedings of the Halfway to the Future Symposium 2019. https://doi.org/10.1145/3363384.3363392

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) has shown promise for being potentially more suitable (than e.g. EEG) for brain-based Human Computer Interaction (HCI). While some machine learning approaches have been used in prior HCI work, this paper... Read More about Exploring Machine Learning Approaches for Classifying Mental Workload using fNIRS Data from HCI Tasks.

A Framework for Optimization of Hybrid Aircraft (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Zhao, X., Sahoo, S., Kyprianidis, K., Sumsurooah, S., Valente, G., Rashed, M., …Ekstedt, E. (2019). A Framework for Optimization of Hybrid Aircraft. In Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo : Turbomachinery Technical Conference and Exposition--2019-- : presented at The ASME Turbo Expo 2019 : Turbiomachinery Technical Conference and Exposition, June 17-21, 2019, Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Book 3. https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2019-91335

To achieve the goals of substantial improvements in efficiency and emissions set by Flightpath 2050, fundamentally different concepts are required. As one of the most promising solutions, electrification of the aircraft primary propulsion is currentl... Read More about A Framework for Optimization of Hybrid Aircraft.