Optimization method for the layout of IMUs in deformation detection system of warship based on genetic algorithm
The deformation of warship will influence the accuracy of angular position about the equipment in the deck. IMUs(Inertial Measurement Unit, laser gyros and accelerometers) are installed on various points of the warship to estimate the deformations. Genetic algorithm is utilized for the optimization of the layout of the IMUs, the fitness function of the genetic algorithm is built by the ship's Modal Assurance Criterion (MAC) matrix. Results show that the Genetic algorithm based method presented in this paper can give an optimal layout of the IMUs for detecting the deformation of the warship.
Layout optimization of shipborne IMU based on genetic algorithm
IMU is used to provide shipborne weapon systems with accurate attitudes and to monitor deck deformation real time. It is worth researching further to optimize the location and number of IMU. The paper presented the principle of multi-IMU layout optimization and created its mathematical model. The IMU layout optimization was solved using Genetic Algorithm. The simulation results show that the number of IMU for shipborne weapon systems is decreased. The layout of shipborne IMU is an important factor that impacts the estimation accuracy of deck deformation, and the estimation accuracy is improved greatly by IMU layout optimization.
Preparation of hydrophilic poly(vinyl butyral) hollow fiber membrane via thermally induced phase separation
Abstract Hydrophilic microporous hollow fiber membranes were prepared via thermally induced phase separation (TIPS). Poly(vinyl butyral) (PVB) and three kinds of polyethylene glycols (PEG) with the molecular weight of 200, 400 and 600 were used as polymer and diluents. In all cases, liquid–liquid (L–L) phase separation occurred and asymmetric cellular structures with the smaller pores at the outer surface were obtained. The properties of membranes such as pore size, water permeability, solute rejection and intensity were investigated by changing molecular weight of PEG, concentration of PVB, composition of the bath and air gap distance. The smaller molecular weight of PEG, the more PEG in the bath and the shorter air gap distance resulted in the higher water permeability, the lower solute rejection property and the lower mechanical strength.