CONTENTS &
ABSTRACTS
In
English. Summaries in Estonian
Proceedings of the Estonian Academy of Sciences.
Engineering
Volume 8 No. 4
December 2002
Solving
line balancing problems with model checking; 211–222
Jüri Vain, Ingmar Randvee, Tiit Riismaa, and Juhan Ernits
Abstract. A two-step technique for solving large-scale assembly line balancing problems is proposed. In the first step, an approximate global solution is found to the task assignment problem using the algorithmic branch-and-bound method. In the second step, the workstations with critical workload are selected and their load recalculated using local models of finer granularity. The workstation models in the second step are defined as parallel compositions of timed automata to which the parametric model checking procedure can be efficiently applied. An illustrative example is given.
Key words: flexible manufacturing, behavioural modelling, timed automata, line balancing, model checking.
Feed-forward
neural networks for smooth operation of the high voltage power transmission
network; 223–247
Taivo Kangilaski
Abstract. The article describes algorithms based on feed-forward neural networks for short-term forecast of high-voltage power consumption and fault prediction, implemented in the software “Event Navigator” of Eesti Energia AS.
Key words: high-voltage power transmission, fault prediction, short-term forecast.
Evaluation
of the Gurson–Tvergaard material model by using damage mechanics and
thermomechanics; 248–269
Kari Santaoja
Abstract. Gurson–Tvergaard material model has been evaluated by using
damage mechanics and thermomechanics. The evolution law of Tvergaard for the
void volume fraction is rigorously derived. It follows that the modification
for rate of the void volume fraction by Chu and Tvergaard and Tvergaard and
Needleman cannot be accepted since it violates the axiom of conservation of
mass. An extension of the Gurson–Tvergaard model has been derived. Using the
extended model it has been shown that under compression there are stress states
by which the Gurson–Tvergaard material model does not satisfy the Clausius–Duhem
inequality.
Key words: material model, Gurson–Tvergaard model, porous materials,
damage mechanics, thermodynamics, thermomechanics.
Simultaneity
of the wind power in Estonia; 270–275
Teolan Tomson
Abstract. Analysing
synchronous wind speed and power databases at six characteristic sites in West
and North Estonia, the simultaneous wind power on the Estonian coastal line is
studied. Estonia is big enough not to be covered by the calm totally, but about
33% of the time wind turbines over the whole Estonia would be performing at an
insignificant capacity. The wind energy resource in West Estonia is nearly
twice bigger than that in North Estonia due to favourable wind conditions on islands.
If wind on islands is not employed (due to environmental restrictions or lack
of electrical lines), no big effect can be expected from wind utilization in
the rest of the Estonian territory.
Key words: wind energy, geographical variation of wind.
Influence of wind speed gusts on power
generation; 276–285
Teolan Tomson and Maire Hansen
Abstract. Based on the analysis of the Estonian offshore and onshore wind database, the boundaries of the probability of wind speed gusts and lulls, which lead to disturbances in the electrical grid, are assessed. These boundaries are assigned to the probability distribution function (pdf) of wind speed gusts and lulls on one hand and to the pdf of power deflections on the other. The probability of electrical disturbances remains between these boundaries. For the evaluation of the pdf of gusts and lulls, standard deviation of the wind speed can be used.
Key words: wind speed gust (lull), wind power gust (lull), disturbances in the electrical grid.
CHRONICLE
Olav Aarna 60; 286–287
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