Despite the numerous advantages reconfigurable computing adds to a system, it is only advantageous if the execution time exceeds the configuration time. As a result of the long configuration time, reconfiguration is only ...

In this paper, the authors distinguish between three real-time fault detection, correction and identification schemes for vibration forces on the rotor of a rotational active magnetic bearing (AMB) system. Historical fault ...

The thermal behaviour of permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSMs) is important since overheating of the permanent magnets can lead to demagnetization. This article gives an overview of a hybrid thermal model for a ...

Progressive sulphation of the negative electrode in a lead-acid battery under high-rate operation remains a serious problem. This study investigates how healthier end-of-discharge conditions, in a valve-regulated lead-acid ...

A linear model of a closed three-shaft Brayton cycle is developed. The model is intended to give an understanding of the dominant dynamic behavior in a nuclear power system that utilizes a closed three-shaft Brayton cycle. ...

This work presents the development of a data acquisition (DAQ) system to be used in conjunction with fuzzy modelling to derive a dynamic mathematical model of a control valve. Characterising the behaviour of a control valve ...

This paper introduces an alternative method of reinforcement learning for intelligent agents. The aim with this method is to closer emulate the natural thought processes of problem solving. This paper only provides a ...

The need for fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) is becoming increasingly important for industrial processes as the complexity of processes increases. A state space model of a counter-flow heat exchanger is used study to ...

Reconfigurable computing is a paradigm in computing architecture that refers to the practice of using interchangeable hardware modules to enhance the performance of conventional Von-Neumann style computing. Despite the ...

In a renewable energy system, lead-acid batteries are required to last as long as possible whilst providing deep discharges and are usually charged in an intermittent manner. This type of operation is severely detrimental ...