A successive approximation linear quadratic regulator (SALQR)method is applied to solve estuarine management problems to determine the optimal amount of freshwater inflows into baysand estuaries to maximize fishery harvests. Fishery harvests areexpressed in regression equations as functions of...

The proposed tape transport mechanism consists of three servos: the capstan servo which controls the speed required by the tape transport system, the take-up reel servo and supply reel servo, which will rotate at a slightly different speed from the capstan servo to provide the necessary tape...

The gas industry relies on indirect heating to prevent gas from freezing when it is transferred from high-pressure networks to lower pressure distribution systems. The main challenge in preheating natural gas is designing an indirect heating system capable of consistently maintaining a target...

The gas industry relies on indirect heating to prevent gas from freezing when it is transferred from high-pressure networks to lower pressure distribution systems. The main challenge in preheating natural gas is designing an indirect heating system capable of consistently maintaining a target...

This paper covers thermal modeling of a cabin in an automobile to find and control the air temperature by the means of fuzzy controller. Therefore, in first step, the thermal and ventilation loads were estimated then the equations of dry air mass and energy conservation as well as internal...

Integrated control by controlling both natural ventilation and HVAC systems based on human thermal comfort requirement can result in significant energy savings. The concept of this paper differs from conventional methods of energy saving in HVAC systems by integrating the control of both these...

The paper clarified the effect of humidity adjustment of Trombe wall on indoor environment by the experimental comparison between a passive solar cell and a reference cell. Theoretical analysis on indoor humidity adjustment of Trombe wall in the passive solar cell is also performed based on...

The control of the use of fossil fuels, major cause of greenhouse gas emissions and climate changes, in present days represents one of Governments' main challenges; particularly, a significant energy consumption is observed in buildings and might be significantly reduced through sustainable...

This study aims to highlight the importance of thermal inertia in buildings. Nowadays, it is possible to use energy analysis software to simulate the building energy performance. Considering Italian standards, these analyses are based on the UNI TS 11300 that defines the procedures for the...

A temperature and humidity independent control (THIC) system is a way to regulate indoor temperature and humidity separately through different approaches. Because of this distinction, THIC air-conditioning systems can satisfy the adjustment requirements of indoor temperature and humidity better...