Abdulelah Alwabel^1,*, Chinmaya Kumar Swain²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.79, No.3, pp. 4127-4148, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.048833

Abstract Fog computing has recently developed as a new paradigm with the aim of addressing time-sensitive applications better than with cloud computing by placing and processing tasks in close proximity to the data sources. However, the majority of the fog nodes in this environment are geographically scattered with resources that are limited in terms of capabilities compared to cloud nodes, thus making the application placement problem more complex than that in cloud computing. An approach for cost-efficient application placement in fog-cloud computing environments that combines the benefits of both fog and cloud computing to optimize the… More >

Tengfei Li¹, Wenhui Zhang¹, Ke Mi¹, Qingming Lin¹, Shuangwei Zhao^2,*, Jiayi Song²

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.7, pp. 1991-2007, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.049460

Abstract Aiming at the problem of energy storage unit failure in the spring operating mechanism of low voltage circuit breakers (LVCBs). A fault diagnosis algorithm based on an improved Sparrow Search Algorithm (ISSA) optimized Backpropagation Neural Network (BPNN) is proposed to improve the operational safety of LVCB. Taking the 1.5kV/4000A/75kA LVCB as an example. According to the current operating characteristics of the energy storage motor, fault characteristics are extracted based on Empirical Wavelet Transform (EWT). Traditional BPNN has problems such as difficulty adjusting network weights and thresholds, being sensitive to initial weights, and quickly falling into More >

Nguyen Huu Loc Khuu^1,2,3, Thuy Duy Truong^1,2,3, Quoc Dien Le^1,2,3, Tran Thanh Cong Vu^1,2,3, Hoa Binh Tran^1,2,3, Tuong Quan Vo^1,2,3,*

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.39, No.2, pp. 255-279, 2024, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2024.043854

Abstract Optimizing Flow Path Design (FPD) is a popular research area in transportation system design, but its application to Overhead Transportation Systems (OTSs) has been limited. This study focuses on optimizing a double-spine flow path design for OTSs with 10 stations by minimizing the total travel distance for both loaded and empty flows. We employ transportation methods, specifically the North-West Corner and Stepping-Stone methods, to determine empty vehicle travel flows. Additionally, the Tabu Search (TS) algorithm is applied to branch the 10 stations into two main layout branches. The results obtained from our proposed method demonstrate More >

Rafi Ullah^1,*, Mohd Hilmi bin Hasan¹, Sultan Daud Khan², Mussadiq Abdul Rahim³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.78, No.3, pp. 3283-3301, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.046305

Abstract Medical imaging plays a key role within modern hospital management systems for diagnostic purposes. Compression methodologies are extensively employed to mitigate storage demands and enhance transmission speed, all while upholding image quality. Moreover, an increasing number of hospitals are embracing cloud computing for patient data storage, necessitating meticulous scrutiny of server security and privacy protocols. Nevertheless, considering the widespread availability of multimedia tools, the preservation of digital data integrity surpasses the significance of compression alone. In response to this concern, we propose a secure storage and transmission solution for compressed medical image sequences, such as… More >

Zhuo Chen^1,*, Ningning Wang², Wenbo Jin³, Dui Li¹

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.4, pp. 1007-1026, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.045270

Abstract A hard problem that hinders the movement of waxy crude oil is wax deposition in oil pipelines. To ensure the safe operation of crude oil pipelines, an accurate model must be developed to predict the rate of wax deposition in crude oil pipelines. Aiming at the shortcomings of the ENN prediction model, which easily falls into the local minimum value and weak generalization ability in the implementation process, an optimized ENN prediction model based on the IRSA is proposed. The validity of the new model was confirmed by the accurate prediction of two sets of… More > Graphic Abstract

Yingchao Li^1,*, Jianbin Wang¹, Haibin Wang²

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.4, pp. 1049-1065, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.045228

Abstract With the increasing demand for electrical services, wind farm layout optimization has been one of the biggest challenges that we have to deal with. Despite the promising performance of the heuristic algorithm on the route network design problem, the expressive capability and search performance of the algorithm on multi-objective problems remain unexplored. In this paper, the wind farm layout optimization problem is defined. Then, a multi-objective algorithm based on Graph Neural Network (GNN) and Variable Neighborhood Search (VNS) algorithm is proposed. GNN provides the basis representations for the following search algorithm so that the expressiveness… More >

Qi Zhuang^1,*, Dong Liu², Zhuo Chen³

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.3, pp. 821-834, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.044054

Abstract Oil and gas pipelines are affected by many factors, such as pipe wall thinning and pipeline rupture. Accurate prediction of failure pressure of oil and gas pipelines can provide technical support for pipeline safety management. Aiming at the shortcomings of the BP Neural Network (BPNN) model, such as low learning efficiency, sensitivity to initial weights, and easy falling into a local optimal state, an Improved Sparrow Search Algorithm (ISSA) is adopted to optimize the initial weights and thresholds of BPNN, and an ISSA-BPNN failure pressure prediction model for corroded pipelines is established. Taking 61 sets More >

Xiaoge Wei^1,2,*, Yuming Zhang^1,2, Huaitao Song^1,2, Hengjie Qin^1,2, Guanjun Zhao³

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.2, pp. 1295-1316, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.045096

Abstract Reducing casualties and property losses through effective evacuation route planning has been a key focus for researchers in recent years. As part of this effort, an enhanced sparrow search algorithm (MSSA) was proposed. Firstly, the Golden Sine algorithm and a nonlinear weight factor optimization strategy were added in the discoverer position update stage of the SSA algorithm. Secondly, the Cauchy-Gaussian perturbation was applied to the optimal position of the SSA algorithm to improve its ability to jump out of local optima. Finally, the local search mechanism based on the mountain climbing method was incorporated into… More >

Chein-Shan Liu¹, Jian-Hung Shen², Chung-Lun Kuo¹, Yung-Wei Chen^2,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.2, pp. 1317-1335, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.030618

Abstract This study sets up two new merit functions, which are minimized for the detection of real eigenvalue and complex eigenvalue to address nonlinear eigenvalue problems. For each eigen-parameter the vector variable is solved from a nonhomogeneous linear system obtained by reducing the number of eigen-equation one less, where one of the nonzero components of the eigenvector is normalized to the unit and moves the column containing that component to the right-hand side as a nonzero input vector. 1D and 2D golden section search algorithms are employed to minimize the merit functions to locate real and… More >

Shazia Shamas¹, Surya Narayan Panda^1,*, Ishu Sharma^1,*, Kalpna Guleria¹, Aman Singh^2,3,4, Ahmad Ali AlZubi⁵, Mallak Ahmad AlZubi⁶

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.138, No.2, pp. 1051-1075, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.030712

Abstract The distinction and precise identification of tumor nodules are crucial for timely lung cancer diagnosis and planning intervention. This research work addresses the major issues pertaining to the field of medical image processing while focusing on lung cancer Computed Tomography (CT) images. In this context, the paper proposes an improved lung cancer segmentation technique based on the strengths of nature-inspired approaches. The better resolution of CT is exploited to distinguish healthy subjects from those who have lung cancer. In this process, the visual challenges of the K-means are addressed with the integration of four nature-inspired… More >