Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-17T14:53:10Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Bernardo Nogueira Neto.pdf: 936161 bytes, checksum: 8cae25f84e9e07f78244f10040d97213 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010-06-04 / In this dissertation, we explore the application of the Theory of System Identification to develop a mathematical model that represents the behavior of the electrical current rectifier used to power the traction motors of a locomotive diesel-electric, based on mathematical manipulation of its temperature data. It was developed an ARX model and, using the aid of the computational system identification toolbox of MATLAB ®, simulations were made for estimation and validation of the order of the model that best describes the dynamic response of the physical system. The input and output data of the rectifier are obtained from the direct measurement of the output current of main generator, which is the input, and from the measurement of the temperature on the rectifier, which corresponds to the output. These data are used in developing the mathematical model of the system under study. The goal is to obtain a model that best represents the behavior of the main engine rectifier, allowing control actions to optimize the relation between supplied and required power of locomotive, so that downtime events resulting from self-protection mechanisms against high temperatures during operation of the rectifier in severe operations are minimized. As a result, we have a more advanced and efficient model that allows a strategy to monitoring the equipment at the various points of operation, considering their variation and ensuring a stable and safety locomotive's operation. / Nesta dissertação, aborda-se a aplicação da Teoria de Identificação de Sistemas para escolha de um modelo polinomial, que represente o comportamento do retificador de corrente elétrica, utilizado para suprimento dos motores de tração de uma locomotiva dieselelétrica, a partir da manipulação matemática de seus dados de temperatura. Desenvolve-se um modelo ARX e, com auxílio da ferramenta computacional do toolbox de identificação do MATLAB®, são feitas simulações para estimação e validação da ordem do modelo que melhor descreva a resposta dinâmica do sistema físico. Os dados de entrada e saída do retificador são obtidos a partir da medição direta da corrente de saída do gerador principal, que corresponde à entrada, e da medição da temperatura na bancada retificadora, que corresponde à saída. Estes dados são utilizados na elaboração do modelo matemático do sistema em estudo. Busca-se obter um modelo matemático que represente o comportamento do retificador principal da locomotiva, possibilitando ações de controle para uma melhor otimização entre a potência fornecida e a requerida para tração, de tal forma que os eventos de downtime, decorrentes da atuação da proteção contra altas temperaturas do retificador durante operações em regimes severos, sejam minimizados. Como resultado, tem-se um método mais avançado, eficaz e que possibilita uma estratégia de monitoramento nos diversos pontos de operação do equipamento, considerando suas variações e garantindo uma operação estável e segura do sistema.

I samband med digitaliseringens intåg har nya förbättrade BIM-verktyg börjat användas för att effektivisera konstruktörens arbete. Med hjälp av implementering av grafiska tredjepartsprogram kan BIM verktygen bidra med ökat funktionalitet. Ett exempel på ett sådant program är tredjepartsprogrammet Grasshopper kopplat till BIM-verktygen Tekla Structures som skapar parameterstyrning, vilket innebär att modellens data styrs och nås av de externa programmen. På Rambolls Bro- och Tunnelavdelning vill man idag, som många andra konsultföretag bli mer BIMorienterade. Dock saknas en uppskattning av den totala tidsbesparingen och nyttjande av tredjepartsprogrammen. Syftet med detta examensarbete har varit att komma fram till en slutsats som ger stöd i beslutsfattande kring vilka typer av projekt som parameterstyrda modeller kan vara lämpliga för. Genom uppbyggnad av ett automatiserat skript för en stödmur har denna studie visat kopplingen mellan programvarorna Microsoft Excel, Rhinoceros-Grasshopper och Tekla Structures. Med denna tillämpning har man lyckats skapa ett lätthanterligt användargränssnitt. Vidare har man jämfört det färdiga skriptet i Grasshopper med en modellering i Civil 3D där man har kommit fram till att man kan vinna tid på att ha ett optimalt skript. Man har även kunnat dra slutsatser under vilka förhållanden det lämpar sig att använda parametrisk modellering och automatisering som pekar mot tidiga skeden i projektering och standardkonstruktioner. / In connection with the digitalization's entry, the companies has begun to apply new improved BIMtools to streamline the constructor's work. With the help of the implementation of graphical thirdparty applications, the BIM-tools can achieve increased functionality. An example of such a program is the third party applications Grasshopper linked to the Tekla Structure, which creates so called computational design, which means that the model's data is controlled and accessed by the external programs. The Bridge and Tunnel department at Ramboll wants to become, like many other consulting firms, more BIM oriented. However, there is no estimate of total timesaving and utilization of the implementation today. The purpose of this thesis project has been to come at a conclusion that provides support in decision-making regarding which types of projects that parameter-controlled models may be suitable for. By building an automated script for a retaining wall, this study has shown the connection between the software Microsoft Excel, Rhinoceros-Grasshopper and Tekla Structures. With this application, one has succeeded in creating an easy-to-use interface. Furthermore, one has compared the finished script in Grasshopper with a model in Civil 3D where the assumption that one can gain time by having a finished script. It has also been possible to draw conclusions under which conditions it is suitable to use parametric modeling and automation that points to early stages in design and standard constructions.

[pt] Materiais feitos com microestruturas arquitetadas possuem propriedades mecânicas ajustáveis e podem ser usados na obtenção de estruturas leves e, ao mesmo tempo, com máxima rigidez. Em estruturas celulares formadas por rede de treliças, por exemplo, pode-se variar o tipo de topologia e porosidade de modo que o material seja eficientemente distribuído no domínio de projeto. Devido às geometrias complexas destas estruturas, projetá-las usando ferramentas de desenho assistido por computador é uma tarefa desafiadora. Neste trabalho, foi desenvolvida uma modelagem paramétrica no programa Rhinoceros usando a extensão Grasshopper para auxiliar na construção de modelos de sólidos celulares com estrutura interna treliçada de densidade variável. A modelagem paramétrica desenvolvida permite definir a topologia e o diâmetro das barras das treliças que simplificam em muito a geração de modelos de sólidos porosos. Modelos de microestrutura foram gerados e fabricados em poliamida 12 por meio de sinterização seletiva a laser para avaliar se é viável imprimir as treliças a partir dos parâmetros estabelecidos. O problema de uma viga biapoiada com carga concentrada no centro foi resolvido utilizando-se o método de otimização topológica e o campo de densidades foi usado para geração do modelo de densidade variável. Considerando a mesma massa final dos modelos otimizados, modelos com densidade constante foram gerados e fabricados juntamente com os modelos de densidade variável. Foram realizadas análises experimentais por meio de ensaios de flexão em três pontos e os resultados mostram que a solução usando densidade variável tem um grande aumento da rigidez quando comparadas com as soluções com densidade uniforme. / [en] Materials made with architected microstructures present tunable mechanical properties and can be used to obtain light structures and, at the same time, with maximum stiffness. In lattice structures, for example, the type of topology and porosity can be varied so that the material is efficiently distributed in the design domain. Due to the complex geometries of these structures, designing them using computer-aided design tools is a challenging task. In this work, a parametric modeling was developed in the Rhinoceros program using the Grasshopper extension to assist in the construction of models of lattice structures with varying truss diameters. The developed parametric modeling allows defining the topology and the diameter of the truss bars, which greatly simplifies the generation of models of porous solids. Microstructure models were generated and manufactured in polyamide 12 through selective laser sintering to assess whether it is feasible to print the trusses from the established parameters. The problem of a simply supported beam with a concentrated load at the center was solved using the topology optimization method and the density field was used to generate the variable density model. Considering the same final mass of the optimized models, models with constant density were generated and manufactured together with the models with variable density. Experimental analyzes were carried out using three-point bending tests and the results show that the solution using variable density has a large increase in stiffness when compared to solutions with uniform density.

Submitted by Maria Aparecida (cidazen@gmail.com) on 2017-09-06T13:31:47Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Antonio_José_da_Silva2.pdf: 2564341 bytes, checksum: ff7454362aecf3bf6afd177edfd5c821 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-09-06T13:31:47Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Antonio_José_da_Silva2.pdf: 2564341 bytes, checksum: ff7454362aecf3bf6afd177edfd5c821 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2009-06-05 / FAPEMA / The Anode effect that occurs in electrolytic smelter pot is responsible for gases such as PFC s. These gases contribute to the greenhouse effect, and in addition jeopardizes its productive capacity. From the voltage (output) and current (input) are estimate ARX and OE models of the electrolytic smelter pot using the Systems Identification Theory, the ARX and OE models of the electrolytic smelter pot are built to represent the steady state operation and the anode effect occurrence. After the simulation are chosen the models with better adjustment to the measure exit. For the selection are used established criteria along the research, the ARX and OE models of electrolytic smelter pot, are built to represent the full state operation of the electrolytic smelter pot. Based on real data and via algebraic properties, the models generate the functions of specific transfer of each model that are validated with real data obtained in the industry, the answer in time, in the convergence frequency and speed are analyzed. From the transfer function is made the representation of the normal stage of operation of the electrolytic smelter pot, and by the properties of the estimate model is made the prediction the anode effect identifying the increase of the voltage in the validation stage. Therefore, this work introduces the investigation of ARX and OE parametric models how better represent the operation of the electrolytic smelter pot to can enable the prediction of the anode effect in the productive process of the aluminum. In this dissertation, we propose the models development in the domain of the continuous and discreet time with a study of her transitory answers and of steady state as well as your answer in frequency of your normal operation and in the phase that precedes the anode effect. / O efeito anódico que ocorre nas cubas eletrolíticas é responsável pela emissão de gases como os PFC s, gases esses, que contribuem para o efeito estufa, além de comprometer sua capacidade produtiva. A partir dos sinais de tensão (saída) e corrente (entrada) são estimados modelos ARX e OE da cuba eletrolítica utilizando a Teoria de Identificação de Sistemas. Após a simulação são escolhidos os modelos com melhor ajuste à saída medida. Para a seleção são utilizados critérios estabelecidos ao longo da pesquisa. Os modelos ARX e OE das cubas eletrolítica, são construídos para representar o pleno estado de funcionamento da cuba. Baseados em dados reais e via propriedades algébricas, os modelos geram as funções de transferência específicas de cada modelo que são validadas com dados reais obtidos na indústria, a resposta no tempo, na freqüência e velocidade de convergência são analisadas. A partir da função de transferência é feita a representação da fase normal de funcionamento da cuba eletrolítica, e pelas propriedades do modelo é feita a predição do efeito anódico identificando o aumento da tensão na fase de validação. Portanto, este trabalho apresenta a investigação de modelos paramétricos ARX e OE que melhor representam o funcionamento da cuba eletrolítica para possibilitar a predição do efeito anódico no processo produtivo do alumínio. Nesta dissertação propomos o desenvolvimento de modelos no domínio do tempo contínuo e discreto com um estudo das suas respostas transitória e de regime permanente assim como sua resposta em freqüência de seu funcionamento normal e na fase que antecede o efeito anódico.

Elements of continuous variation such as tremolo, vibrato and portamento enable dimensions of their own in expressive melodic music in styles such as in Indian Classical Music. There is published work on parametrically modeling some of these elements individually, and to apply the modeled parameters to automatically generated musical notes in the context of machine musicianship, using simple rule-based mappings. There have also been many systems developed for generative musical accompaniment using probabilistic models of discrete musical elements such as MIDI notes and durations, many of them inspired by computational research in linguistics. There however doesn't seem to have been a combined approach of parametrically modeling expressive elements in a probabilistic framework. This documents presents a real-time computational framework that uses a multi-attribute trie / n-gram structure to model parameters like frequency, depth and/or lag of the expressive variations such as vibrato and portamento, along with conventionally modeled elements such as musical notes, their durations and metric positions in melodic audio input. This work proposes storing the parameters of expressive elements as metadata in the individual nodes of the traditional trie structure, along with the distribution of their probabilities of occurrence. During automatic generation of music, the expressive parameters as learned in the above training phase are applied to the associated re-synthesized musical notes. The model is aimed at being used to provide automatic melodic accompaniment in a performance scenario. The parametric modeling of the continuous expressive elements in this form is hypothesized to be able to capture deeper temporal relationships among musical elements and thereby is expected to bring about a more expressive and more musical outcome in such a performance than what has been possible using other works of machine musicianship using only static mappings or randomized choice. A system was developed on Max/MSP software platform with this framework, which takes in a pitched audio input such as human singing voice, and produces a pitch track which may be applied to synthesized sound of a continuous timbre. The system was trained and tested with several vocal recordings of North Indian Classical Music, and a subjective evaluation of the resulting audio was made using an anonymous online survey. The results of the survey show the output tracks generated from the system to be as musical and expressive, if not more, than the case where the pitch track generated from the original audio was directly rendered as output, and also show the output with expressive elements to be perceivably more expressive than the version of the output without expressive parameters. The results further suggest that more experimentation may be required to conclude the efficacy of the framework employed in relation to using randomly selected parameter values for the expressive elements. This thesis presents the scope, context, implementation details and results of the work, suggesting future improvements.