Zeyu Deng¹, Yuan Liang^1,*, Gengdong Cheng¹

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.30, No.4, pp. 1-1, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.012504

Abstract Compared to single-material optimization, topology optimization of multi-material structures offers a larger design space. It also requires efficient material selection methods to provide guidance for designers. The predominant methods are based on interpolation schemes, which introduce order-dependence issues during the optimization process. This means the sequence in which materials are arranged can significantly impact the optimization outcomes and may lead to notable issues with material gradation. This paper identifies the mathematical essence of multi-material topology optimization as a nonlinear multi-valued integer programming problem. In this paper, we propose a novel stochastic discrete steepest descent multi-valued More >

Yubo Jiao¹, Wei Wang^1,*

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.29, No.3, pp. 1-1, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.011157

Abstract The source-sink matching optimization problem is one of the more important aspects of carbon capture and storage (CCS) system planning studies, and a large number of studies have been conducted using mathematical modeling to assess the feasibility of deployment in the planning region, thus providing important decision support. A framework of optimization system applicable to source-sink matching analysis was constructed based on the structural relationship between directly connected sources and sinks, taking into account multiple factors (transport characteristics, CO₂ injection rate and connection period, etc.), which can ensure the feasibility of CO₂ pipeline transportation operation and… More >

Amal Al-Rasheed¹, Rahim Khan^2,3,*, Tahani Alsaed⁴, Mahwish Kundi^2,5, Mohamad Hanif Md. Saad⁶, Mahidur R. Sarker^7,8

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.1, pp. 1305-1323, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.049215 - 18 July 2024

Abstract Due to the overwhelming characteristics of the Internet of Things (IoT) and its adoption in approximately every aspect of our lives, the concept of individual devices’ privacy has gained prominent attention from both customers, i.e., people, and industries as wearable devices collect sensitive information about patients (both admitted and outdoor) in smart healthcare infrastructures. In addition to privacy, outliers or noise are among the crucial issues, which are directly correlated with IoT infrastructures, as most member devices are resource-limited and could generate or transmit false data that is required to be refined before processing, i.e.,… More >

M. Navya Pratyusha, Ranjan Kumar^*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.140, No.3, pp. 2957-2976, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.051581 - 08 July 2024

Abstract In the real world, one of the most common problems in project management is the unpredictability of resources and timelines. An efficient way to resolve uncertainty problems and overcome such obstacles is through an extended fuzzy approach, often known as neutrosophic logic. Our rigorous proposed model has led to the creation of an advanced technique for computing the triangular single-valued neutrosophic number. This innovative approach evaluates the inherent uncertainty in project durations of the planning phase, which enhances the potential significance of the decision-making process in the project. Our proposed method, for the first time… More >

Yuping Bian^*, Xiu Wan, Xiaoyu Zhou

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.6, pp. 1637-1656, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.047678 - 21 May 2024

Abstract To address uncertainty as well as transient stability constraints simultaneously in the preventive control of wind farm systems, a novel three-stage optimization strategy is established in this paper. In the first stage, the probabilistic multi-objective particle swarm optimization based on the point estimate method is employed to cope with the stochastic factors. The transient security region of the system is accurately ensured by the interior point method in the second stage. Finally, the verification of the final optimal objectives and satisfied constraints are enforced in the last stage. Furthermore, the proposed strategy is a general More >

Zhang Zhi¹, Haiyu Huang², Wei Xiong², Yijia Zhou³, Mingyu Yan^3,*, Shaolian Xia², Baofeng Jiang², Renbin Su², Xichen Tian⁴

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.6, pp. 1557-1576, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.047401 - 21 May 2024

Abstract Stochastic unit commitment is one of the most powerful methods to address uncertainty. However, the existing scenario clustering technique for stochastic unit commitment cannot accurately select representative scenarios, which threatens the robustness of stochastic unit commitment and hinders its application. This paper provides a stochastic unit commitment with dynamic scenario clustering based on multi-parametric programming and Benders decomposition. The stochastic unit commitment is solved via the Benders decomposition, which decouples the primal problem into the master problem and two types of subproblems. In the master problem, the committed generator is determined, while the feasibility and… More >

Danyang Zheng, Jinchen Xv, Feng Yue, Qiming Du, Zhiheng Wang, Zheng Shan^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.79, No.2, pp. 1957-1974, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.048956 - 15 May 2024

Abstract As cloud quantum computing gains broader acceptance, a growing quantity of researchers are directing their focus towards this domain. Nevertheless, the rapid surge in demand for cloud-based quantum computing resources has led to a scarcity, which in turn hampers users from achieving optimal satisfaction. Therefore, cloud quantum computing service providers require a unified analysis and scheduling framework for their quantum resources and user jobs to meet the ever-growing usage demands. This paper introduces a new multi-programming scheduling framework for quantum computing in a cloud environment. The framework addresses the issue of limited quantum computing resources More >

Ran Wang¹, Aimin Gong^1,*, Shanqing Shao¹, Baoli Qu², Jing Xu³, Fulai Wang¹, Feipeng Liu^3,*

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.4, pp. 749-769, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2023.042566 - 28 March 2024

Abstract The mechanical properties of cementitious sand and gravel damming material have been experimentally determined by means of microscopic SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) image analysis. The results show that the combination of fly ash and water can fill the voids in cemented sand and gravel test blocks because of the presence of hydrated calcium silicate and other substances; thereby, the compactness and mechanical properties of these materials can be greatly improved. For every 10 kg/m³ increase in the amount of cementitious material, the density increases by about 2%, and the water content decreases by 0.2%. The amount More > Graphic Abstract

Xuemin Wang, Qiaochen Li, Xuguang Bao^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.78, No.3, pp. 3619-3643, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.047586 - 26 March 2024

Abstract Humans are experiencing the inclusion of artificial agents in their lives, such as unmanned vehicles, service robots, voice assistants, and intelligent medical care. If the artificial agents cannot align with social values or make ethical decisions, they may not meet the expectations of humans. Traditionally, an ethical decision-making framework is constructed by rule-based or statistical approaches. In this paper, we propose an ethical decision-making framework based on incremental ILP (Inductive Logic Programming), which can overcome the brittleness of rule-based approaches and little interpretability of statistical approaches. As the current incremental ILP makes it difficult to… More >

Murugan Palanikumar¹, Nasreen Kausar^2,*, Dragan Pamucar^3,4, Seifedine Kadry^5,6,7,*, Chomyong Kim⁸, Yunyoung Nam⁹

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.3, pp. 3353-3385, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.031439 - 11 March 2024

Abstract In this article, multiple attribute decision-making problems are solved using the vague normal set (VNS). It is possible to generalize the vague set (VS) and q-rung fuzzy set (FS) into the q-rung vague set (VS). A log q-rung normal vague weighted averaging (log q-rung NVWA), a log q-rung normal vague weighted geometric (log q-rung NVWG), a log generalized q-rung normal vague weighted averaging (log Gq-rung NVWA), and a log generalized q-rung normal vague weighted geometric (log Gq-rung NVWG) operator are discussed in this article. A description is provided of the scoring function, accuracy function and operational laws of the log q-rung… More >