Perceptions of Zika Virus Prevention Among College Students in Florida
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DOI: 10.1007/s10900-018-0468-2
Abstract: Zika virus in Florida prompted a strong public health response, due to its causal association with birth defects. While primarily spread by mosquitos, Zika can be transmitted sexually. The spread of Zika may influence reproductive… read more here.
Keywords: birth; birth control; zika virus; change birth ... See more keywords
A review of flow control methods
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DOI: 10.1007/s40435-020-00730-y
Abstract: Flow control is a very common objective in fluid power systems. Usually, controlling the force, velocity, position, etc. of hydraulic actuator is achieved by adjusting the flow rate of the hydraulic fluid. There are various… read more here.
Keywords: flow control; fluid; control; review flow ... See more keywords
Modular multilevel converter based multi-terminal hybrid AC/DC microgrid with improved energy control method
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.116154
Abstract: Abstract With the large-scale integration of the distribution generations (DGs) and the increasing medium-voltage and low-voltage DC power demands, multi-terminal hybrid AC/DC microgrid has drawn great attention from researchers around the world. In order to… read more here.
Keywords: voltage; hybrid microgrid; control; converter ... See more keywords
Subzone control method of stratum ventilation for thermal comfort improvement
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.11.041
Abstract: Abstract The conventional control method of a collective ventilation (e.g., stratum ventilation) controls the averaged thermal environment in the occupied zone to satisfy the averaged thermal preference of a group of occupants. However, the averaged… read more here.
Keywords: ventilation; method; control method; stratum ventilation ... See more keywords
Formation mechanism and control method of the silicate minerals-based coating (SMC) in blank roasting process of vanadium-bearing shale
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DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.124535
Abstract: Abstract High temperature roasting is very important for vanadium (V) extraction from shale, and blank roasting (roasting without additives) followed by acid-leaching is widely used for its high efficiency and environmental friendliness. However, the silicate… read more here.
Keywords: blank roasting; stage; silicate minerals; control method ... See more keywords
New control method for VSC-MTDC stations in the abnormal conditions of power system
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conengprac.2020.104316
Abstract: Abstract Low complexity, insensitivity on the system parameters, lesser number of electrical sensors, fast and accurate dynamic response, the ability of connection to weak AC system and high power quality are some of the major… read more here.
Keywords: system; control; power; new control ... See more keywords
Multi-mode control method for the existing domestic hot water storage tanks with district heating supply
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2019.116517
Abstract: Abstract The hot water tank is widely used for domestic hot water (DHW) preparation. When supplied by district heating (DH), the operation of DHW tanks directly influences the DH return temperature, thereby affecting the DH… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; method; hot water; district heating ... See more keywords
An online optimum control method for magnetic cooling systems under variable load operation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2018.09.033
Abstract: Abstract Magnetic cooling system has a significant energy saving benefit, if the part load operations can be properly leveraged. In this study, an online optimum control method is proposed that not only automatically maintains the… read more here.
Keywords: optimum control; control; magnetic cooling; online optimum ... See more keywords
Prescribed performance model-free adaptive sliding mode control of a shape memory alloy actuated system.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.isatra.2021.05.021
Abstract: This paper concentrates on a simple and robust control method for the discrete time nonlinear systems to fulfill the requirement of predefined accuracy. A sliding mode control method is designed by introducing equivalent dynamic linearization… read more here.
Keywords: model free; sliding mode; control; method ... See more keywords
An extremum-seeking control method driven by input–output correlation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jprocont.2017.06.015
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a new extremum-seeking controller (ESC) derived from a statistical interpretation of conventional ESC. The proposed ESC replaces the gradient feedback variable with a normalized correlation coefficient. The algorithm, as presented, can… read more here.
Keywords: correlation; seeking control; extremum seeking; control method ... See more keywords
The pointing and vibration isolation integrated control method for optical payload
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsv.2018.09.038
Abstract: Abstract A pointing and vibration isolation integrated control method for optical payload in the satellite system with a Pointing and Vibration Control Platform (PVCP) is developed and verified. Firstly, the dynamic model of the satellite… read more here.
Keywords: integrated control; control method; pointing vibration; control ... See more keywords