There is a growing interest in applying robust techniques for profiling complex processes in industry. In this work, we present an approach for analyzing fractional-factorial data by building distribution-free models suitable for dealing with replicated trials in search of non-linear effects....

Profiling engineered data with robust mining methods continues attracting attention in knowledge engineering systems. The purpose of this article is to propose a simple technique that deals with non-linear multi-factorial multi-characteristic screening suitable for knowledge discovery studies....

The optimal configuration of the proton exchange membrane fuel-cell (PEMFC) stack has received attention recently because of its potential use as an isolated energy distributor for household needs. In this work, the original complex problem for generating an optimal PEMFC stack based on the...