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Optimal control of an advection-dominated catalytic fixed-bed reactor with catalyst deactivation
( Elsevier , 2013 , Article)The paper focuses on the linear-quadratic control problem for a time-varying partial differential equation model of a catalytic fixed-bed reactor. The classical Riccati equation approach, for time-varying infinite-dimensional ... -
Optimal control of coupled parabolic–hyperbolic non-autonomous PDEs: infinite-dimensional state-space approach
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2018 , Article)This paper deals with the design of an optimal state-feedback linear-quadratic (LQ) controller for a system of coupled parabolic–hypebolic non-autonomous partial differential equations (PDEs). The infinite-dimensional state ... -
Optimal control of midazolam infusion for post operative patients in intensive care units
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2015 , Article)The critical task of anesthesia administration demands optimal drug titration by considering patient-specific features and sedation requirements. Though there exist several sedation assessment monitors, physicians still ... -
Optimal control of midazolam infusion for post operative patients in intensive care units
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2013 , Conference Paper)The critical task of anesthesia administration demands minimal drug titration by considering patient specific features and sedation requirements. Though there exist several sedation assessment monitors, physicians still ... -
Optimal cooperation of a hydrogen storage system and fuel cell to supply electrical and thermal loads
( American Institute of Physics Inc. , 2019 , Article)A framework is planned to supply electrical and thermal loads by joint application of a hydrogen storage system (HSS) and a fuel cell. The system, including electrical and thermal loads, is connected to the upstream network. ... -
Optimal cooperative cognitive relaying and spectrum access for an energy harvesting cognitive radio: Reinforcement learning approach
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2015 , Conference Paper)In this paper, we consider a cognitive setting under the context of cooperative communications, where the cognitive radio (CR) user is assumed to be a self-organized relay for the network. The CR user and the primary user ... -
Optimal Cooperative Relaying and Power Control for IoUT Networks with Reinforcement Learning
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Article)Internet of Underwater Things (IoUT) consists of numerous sensor nodes distributed in an underwater area for sensing, collecting, processing information, and sending related messages to the data processing center. However, ... -
Optimal correlation of non-renewable and renewable generating systems for producing hydrogen and methane by power to gas process
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)This paper presents an efficient framework for converting renewable energy to gas and reducing Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) footprint at the same time. The problem is presented in two levels. The first level is a minimization ... -
Optimal DC voltage control in multi-terminal HVDC Network: Modeling and scenarios
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Conference Paper)Efficient and balanced power transfer with minimum transmission losses in Multi-Terminal High-Voltage DC (MTDC) network is managed by the hierarchical control layers. A combination of decentralized DC voltage droop control ... -
Optimal design and operation of conventional, solar electric, and solar thermal district cooling systems
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2022 , Article)This research investigates the integration of solar energy with traditional cooling technologies using solar electric cooling systems. A holistic optimization process is introduced to enable the cost-effective design of ... -
Optimal design of a district cooling grid: structure, technology integration, and operation
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2019 , Article)The concept of a district cooling grid that allows the integration of several cooling technologies with different availability and supply patterns is introduced. An integrated multi-period optimization model for a district ... -
Optimal Design of Cogeneration Systems Based on Flaring and Venting Streams and Accounting for the Involved Uncertainty
( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Book chapter)This work presents an optimization approach to design cogeneration systems able to use flare streams as supplementary fuel during normal and abnormal operation in oil complexes, while the problems associated with flaring ... -
Optimal Design of Cogeneration Systems to Use Uncertain Flare Streams
( American Chemical Society , 2017 , Article)An optimization approach is proposed for managing flares from multiple plants. The aim of the proposed approach is to utilize flared gas during an abnormal situation to produce combined heat and power while reducing the ... -
Optimal design of hybrid renewable energy systems in buildings with low to high renewable energy ratio
( Elsevier Ltd , 2015 , Article)We develop a simulation-based meta-heuristic approach that determines the optimal size of a hybrid renewable energy system for residential buildings. This multi-objective optimization problem requires the advancement of a ... -
Optimal Design of Multiplant Cogeneration Systems with Uncertain Flaring and Venting
( American Chemical Society , 2017 , Article)This paper presents an optimization approach for designing cogeneration systems using flares and vents under abnormal conditions from different industrial plants. The aim of the proposed approach is to enhance resource ... -
Optimal Determination of Respiratory Airflow Patterns for a General Multicompartment Lung Mechanics System with Nonlinear Resistance and Compliance Parameters
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2015 , Article)In this paper, we develop a framework for determining optimal respiratory airflow patterns for a multicompartment lung mechanics system with nonlinear resistance and compliance parameters. First, a nonlinear multicompartment ... -
Optimal dilation time for combined small endoscopic sphincterotomy and balloon dilation for common bile duct stones: a multicentre, single-blinded, randomised controlled trial
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)Background Endoscopic sphincterotomy is the established treatment for common bile duct stones. Balloon dilation offers an alternative. Prolonged dilation (300 s) with a 10 mm diameter balloon decreases the occurrence of ... -
Optimal Dispatch of Community Integrated Energy System Considering Comprehensive User Satisfaction Method
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2022 , Article)In this article, a community integrated energy system (CIES) coupled with electricity, gas and heat is investigated, which integrates with renewable energies such as photovoltaic and wind turbine. The main goal is to seek ... -
Optimal Energy Dispatch Engine for PV-DG-ESS Hybrid Power Plants Considering Battery Degradation and Carbon Emissions
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2023 , Article)Uncertainties in load and solar power forecasting, complex energy storage system (ESS) constraints, and feedback correction pose challenges for very short-term and short-term hybrid power plant scheduling. This paper ... -
Optimal energy exchange scheme for energy efficient hybrid-powered communication systems
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2016 , Conference Paper)The spread of the wireless communication devices resulted in a remarkable growth of power consumption for telecommunication systems to satisfy the users' demands. Thus, new revolutionary solutions are needed to enhance ...