Xi'an University of Technology

Predicting Engineering-Defined Failure Risk Levels of Metal-Loss-Related Pipeline Girth Weld Defects Under Incomplete Engineering Data

Predicting engineering-defined failure risk levels for pipeline girth welds …is challenging because engineering records may be incomplete Conventional models often struggle with incomplete engineering inputs, as standard imputation pipelines tend to treat estimated values as equa...

Laser beams target-based monocular vision measurement system self-calibration and localization method for boom-type roadheader in large-scale underground complex scene

The monocular vision measurement system is an effective approach to obtain accuracy and reliable pose estimation for underground tunneling, especially with a specially designed laser beams targets for the far-distance and large-scale scene localization in the tunneling face. Howe...

A MPRF Residual Fusion Model for Short-Term Electric Load Forecasting

Short-term electric load forecasting is crucial for the daily scheduling and market trading of power systems, ensuring their stable operation. However, the randomness and uncertainty of load series make accurate forecasting exceptionally challenging. To enhance the forecasting ac...

An optimal demodulation frequency band selection method based on Holo-Hilbert spectral analysis for propeller modulation feature recognition

The modulation spectrum of underwater propellers typically contains information on propeller structural characteristics, such as the shaft frequency and blade number. Detection of Envelope Modulation on Noise (DEMON) analysis is an effective method for underwater propeller modula...

A consistency-oriented adaptive power allocation method for battery energy storage systems under seasonal wind–photovoltaic scenarios

Abstract With the continuous increase in wind and photovoltaic penetration, battery energy storage systems (BESSs) have become an important supporting resource for power balancing and flexible regulation in renewable energy stations. However, during the long-term operation of mul...

A post-fault island partitioning method for distribution networks considering overall frequency security and spatial nodal RoCoF constraints

For distribution networks with distributed generators, post-fault island partitioning can restore local power supply, whereas limited island inertia and frequency support may cause frequency security violations during load restoration. To address the limitations of conventional m...

Effects of Relative Rigidities of Backbone and Arms on Conformational and Dynamical Characteristics of Branched Ring Polymer in Shear Flow

Abstract We investigate how the relative rigidities of the backbone and arms influence the conformational and dynamical properties of branched ring polymers (BRPs) under steady shear flow, using a hybrid mesoscale simulation approach that combines multiparticle collision dynamics...

Deep Learning Assisted‐Axial Resolution Improvement for Probe‐Based Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy

ABSTRACT Probe‐based confocal laser endomicroscopy (pCLE), as a powerful medical device for detecting digestive tract diseases, can directly conduct real‐time and high‐resolution histological diagnosis of gastric mucosal epithelium and subcutaneous tissues. It can achieve optical...

Electropulsing-driven rapid reversible phase transformations in Al-Mg-Si-Cu alloys

The electrical free-energy term, ΔGe, has been widely used to rationalize electropulsing-driven ultrafast precipitation and homogenization in age-hardenable alloys. However, its quantitative contribution relative to enhanced kinetics to phase transformation remains unclear. Here,...

Exploratory EEG Feature Profiles During Viewing of Six Combined Indoor Spatial-Color Conditions

Indoor visual environments combine room function, spatial composition, materials, and color, but these factors are often examined with subjective ratings alone. This study developed an exploratory electroencephalography (EEG) workflow for describing neural feature profiles during...

γ‐PGA Enhances Wheat Productivity Through Coordinated Improvements in Root‐Zone Water Availability, Salinity Alleviation and Nitrogen Retention

ABSTRACT Despite growing interest in γ‐PGA as a soil amendment for salt‐affected soils, its integrated effects on root‐zone water and salt conditions, nitrogen retention and crop productivity remain insufficiently understood. A soil box experiment was conducted to evaluate the ef...

Physics-guided CNN surrogate model of viscoelastic dampers and its application in structural seismic control

Accurate characterization of the time-domain nonlinear mechanical behavior of viscoelastic dampers (VEDs) remains challenging. Traditional frequency-domain models cannot simultaneously consider loading history, strain amplitude, and ambient temperature, whereas high-fidelity time...

Vibration model test and seismic performance evaluation of polypropylene fiber reinforced concrete lining of mountainside tunnels in Loess Plateau

Abstract Currently, tunnels are key infrastructure projects for traversing the Loess Plateau and ensuring rail connectivity. However, seismic damage surveys indicate that tunnels built along mountainsides in the Loess region suffer severe damage during earthquakes due to their lo...

Co-Adding Biochar and Zeolite to Chicken Manure Compost: Nutrient Retention, Humification, and Bacterial Community Responses

Compost instability and low nutrient content remain the primary constraints on the resource utilization of livestock manure compost. Although biochar and zeolite have individually demonstrated ameliorative effects, their combined application and the associated microbial mechanism...

How interannual hydrological variability governs thermal stratification and selective withdrawal efficacy: Insights from the lower Lancang River cascade reservoirs

Study region The cascade reservoirs in the lower Lancang River, southwestern China. Study focus Natural river ecosystems rely on specific thermal regimes, which are frequently disrupted by deep reservoirs releasing cold hypolimnetic water. This study investigated how interannual...

Optimization design of texture parameters for spherical plain bearings based on finite element simulation and GRNN-NSGA-II algorithm

Purpose This study aims to investigate the effect of bionic crescent-shaped directional micro-textures on bearing surfaces to mitigate premature wear and catastrophic failure under starved lubrication conditions. Design/methodology/approach A coupled thermo-mechanical finite elem...

Potential distribution study of Caragana microphylla in China based on MaxEnt modeling

Climate, soil factors, and topography play a decisive role in the spatial distribution of species. Predicting the potential distribution of Caragana microphylla Lam. over time is of great significance for maintaining ecological balance, soil and water conservation, and evaluating...

A Reinforcement-Learning-Based Fuzzy PID Control Strategy for the Unwinding Tension System of a Lithium-Ion Battery Coating Machine

Stable tension is critical for the coating quality of lithium-ion battery electrodes. As the origin of tension control, the unwinding system’s control accuracy governs the stability of downstream processes and the final yield. To achieve the required precision, we propose a contr...

RAD-MRM: A Multi-Source Data-Integrated Methodology for Mining User Requirements in Industrial-Heritage Tourism

To address limited sample coverage, fragmented requirement expressions, and weak strategy translation in industrial-heritage tourism, this study proposes the Real–Agent–Designer Multi-Source Requirements Mining methodology (RAD-MRM). It integrates 26 real-user semi-structured int...

Research on the Impact of Schumpeterian Competition and Product Innovativeness on Innovation Incentives

Building on the consensus that residual claim is the core of innovation incentives, this study extends the conceptual framework by incorporating contract duration and organizational form as key strategic variables. Drawing on data from 521 firms, we examine how Schumpeterian comp...