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An efficient coupled GA and load flow algorithm for optimal placement and sizing of distributed generators (2010)
Journal Article
Makhol, N., Alamuti, M. M., & Nouri, H. (2010). An efficient coupled GA and load flow algorithm for optimal placement and sizing of distributed generators. International Journal of Power and Energy Conversion, 2(1), 59-77. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPEC.2010.030861

A genetic algorithm is used in conjunction with an efficient load flow programme to determine the optimal locations and sizing of the predefined DGs within MATLAB software. The best location for the DGs and the sizing of the DGs are determined using... Read More about An efficient coupled GA and load flow algorithm for optimal placement and sizing of distributed generators.

Investigation into the compatibility and effectiveness of a new mathematical online voltage sag index (2010)
Journal Article
Nouri, H., & Polycarpou, A. (2010). Investigation into the compatibility and effectiveness of a new mathematical online voltage sag index. International Journal of Power and Energy Conversion, 2(1), 46-58. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPEC.2010.030860

A new mathematical index is investigated in this paper which improves the power quality of a system through providing a tool for online voltage sag mitigation. The index is developed mathematically and applied on transmission and distribution network... Read More about Investigation into the compatibility and effectiveness of a new mathematical online voltage sag index.

A laser induced fluorescence technique for quantifying transient liquid fuel films utilising total internal reflection (2010)
Journal Article
Alonso, M., Kay, P. J., Bowen, P. J., Gilchrist, R., & Sapsford, S. (2010). A laser induced fluorescence technique for quantifying transient liquid fuel films utilising total internal reflection. Experiments in Fluids, 48(1), 133-142. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00348-009-0720-8

This paper describes the development of a laser induced fluorescence (LIF) technique to quantify the thickness and spatial distribution of transient liquid fuel films formed as a result of spray-wall interaction. The LIF technique relies on the princ... Read More about A laser induced fluorescence technique for quantifying transient liquid fuel films utilising total internal reflection.

One-dimensional performance modelling of the ram accelerator in sub-detonative regime (2010)
Journal Article
Bengherbia, T., Bauer, P., Yao, Y., & Knowlen, C. (2010). One-dimensional performance modelling of the ram accelerator in sub-detonative regime

A one-dimensional performance analysis code has been developed at the ”Laboratoire de Combustion et de D´etonique” to predict the thrust in the thermally choked ram accelerator propulsive mode. This research code incorporates the following equations... Read More about One-dimensional performance modelling of the ram accelerator in sub-detonative regime.

Equations of state for 1-D modelling of ram accelerator thrust in sub-detonative propulsion mode (2010)
Journal Article
Bengherbia, T., Yao, Y., Bauer, P., & Knowlen, C. (2010). Equations of state for 1-D modelling of ram accelerator thrust in sub-detonative propulsion mode. International Journal of Engineering Systems Modelling and Simulation, 2(3), 154-161. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJESMS.2010.035110

A one-dimentional performance analysis code has been developed at eh Laboratoire de Combustion et de Detonique to predict the thrust in the thermally choked ram accelerator propulsion mode. This code includes the real gas effect in steady calculation... Read More about Equations of state for 1-D modelling of ram accelerator thrust in sub-detonative propulsion mode.

Modeling and simulation of inverse agonism dynamics (2010)
Book Chapter
Bridge, L. (2010). Modeling and simulation of inverse agonism dynamics. In Constitutive Activity in Receptors and Other Proteins, Part B (559-582). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-381296-4.00029-4

With the recent discovery and increased recognition of constitutive activity of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) and inverse agonists have come a number of important questions. The signaling mechanisms underlying inverse agonist effects on constit... Read More about Modeling and simulation of inverse agonism dynamics.

Production setup-sequencing and lot-sizing at an animal nutrition plant through ATSP subtour elimination and patching (2010)
Journal Article
Toso, E. A., Clark, A., & Morabito, R. (2010). Production setup-sequencing and lot-sizing at an animal nutrition plant through ATSP subtour elimination and patching. Journal of Scheduling, 13(2), 111-121. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10951-009-0135-7

This paper considers the usefulness of a production lot sizing and scheduling model at an animal nutrition plant with sequence-dependent setup times. The model covers multiple periods and is based on the asymmetric travelling salesman problem (ATSP).... Read More about Production setup-sequencing and lot-sizing at an animal nutrition plant through ATSP subtour elimination and patching.

Accumulative drift model of inertial platform under high frequency linear vibration (2010)
Journal Article
Min Zhu, Q., Fu, Z. X., Zhu, Q., & Nouri, H. (2010). Accumulative drift model of inertial platform under high frequency linear vibration. International Journal of Advanced Mechatronic Systems, 2(1-2), 117-123. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJAMechS.2010.030855

In this study a simplified accumulative drift model is developed to describe the operation of inertial platform under high frequency linear vibration. By featuring the accumulative, rather than instant effect of vibration on the drift of the inertial... Read More about Accumulative drift model of inertial platform under high frequency linear vibration.

Late customisation: Issues of mass customisation in the food industry (2010)
Journal Article
McIntosh, R. I., Matthews, J., Mullineux, G., & Medland, A. J. (2010). Late customisation: Issues of mass customisation in the food industry. International Journal of Production Research, 48(6), 1557-1574. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207540802577938

The strategy of mass customisation is being increasingly adopted as companies seek to exploit market trends for greater product variety and individualisation. The implications of changing to mass customisation practice are considerable, where traditi... Read More about Late customisation: Issues of mass customisation in the food industry.

Towards accelerated distributed evolution for adaptive behaviours in swarm robotics (2010)
Book Chapter
O'Dowd, P., Winfield, A. F., & Studley, M. (2010). Towards accelerated distributed evolution for adaptive behaviours in swarm robotics. In T. Belpaeme, G. Bugmann, C. Melhuish, & M. Witkowski (Eds.), Proceedings of Towards Autonomous Robotic Systems 2010 (169-175). University of Plymouth

The major problem facing swarm robotics is that of design. A recent promising approach is the application of evolutionary algorithms to solve the problem of decomposing group behaviour to that of interacting individual behaviours. This paper presents... Read More about Towards accelerated distributed evolution for adaptive behaviours in swarm robotics.