R. D. Labati, A. Genovese, E. M. Ballester, V. Piuri, F. Scotti, Gianluca Sforza
{"title":"Improving OSB wood panel production by vision-based systems for granulometric estimation","authors":"R. D. Labati, A. Genovese, E. M. Ballester, V. Piuri, F. Scotti, Gianluca Sforza","doi":"10.1109/RTSI.2015.7325157","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RTSI.2015.7325157","url":null,"abstract":"Oriented Strand Board (OSB) is a kind of engineered wood particle board widely adopted in manufacturing, construction and logistics. The production of OSB panels requires rectangular-shaped wood strands of specific size, arranged in layers to form the so-called “mattress” (mat) and bonded together with glue. The structural properties of the panel rely directly on the layer forming. In particular, the size distribution - namely granulometry - of the strands should fulfill standard measures to reach the mechanical properties expected from the panel. Offline granulometry of particle materials is the most commonly procedure used to evaluate the production process, but it is prone to several drawbacks owing to the manual intervention of human operators. Vision-based systems, instead, allow for performing granulometric analyses in an automatic and contactless manner. We propose a computer vision approach to estimate the granulometry of wood strands. The designed framework analyzes images of a mat of strands placed over a moving conveyor belt, and provides useful information and measurements to enhance the production of OSB panels. Because of the very large amount of wood strands on the mat, particle-overlapping is frequent and represents a main issue for measurement algorithms. In order to overcome this problem, our framework joins image processing and computational intelligence methods, such as edge detection and fuzzy color clustering. We tested the framework with real and synthetic images, useful to variate the conditions of the material's shape. The obtained results demonstrate the ability of our approach to evaluate the granulometry of the strands in real conditions, and robustness against the simulated variations of the production process.","PeriodicalId":187166,"journal":{"name":"2015 IEEE 1st International Forum on Research and Technologies for Society and Industry Leveraging a better tomorrow (RTSI)","volume":"37 1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129533574","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ana M. Alexandru, Alice De Mauro, M. Fiasché, Francesco G. Sisca, M. Taisch, L. Fasanotti, Piergiorgio Grasseni
{"title":"A smart web-based maintenance system for a smart manufacturing environment","authors":"Ana M. Alexandru, Alice De Mauro, M. Fiasché, Francesco G. Sisca, M. Taisch, L. Fasanotti, Piergiorgio Grasseni","doi":"10.1109/RTSI.2015.7325160","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RTSI.2015.7325160","url":null,"abstract":"Maintenance is a practice in manufacturing that had never been available to remote control and management until the introduction of web-connected portable smart devices. In the last years several studies and applied research have been conducted for achieving this objective in an efficient way and with the aim to enhance the business activity related to. Remote access and role-specific data distribution can become the next level upgrade of maintenance, diagnostic and flow control management using smart sensors, actuators, and smart consumer devices (smartphone, tablet, etc.). In this project, a real case is presented, an Italian company, the end user of the project, tried to achieve this goal creating with the all consortium, a new web-services based server application in order to have remote access to the data stream, which permits to have the machine status available on the web, very strict time responses, a better user profiling and innovative control system based on smart devices monitoring real time machine data and sending notification sounds when needed. The result is a platform connecting, using the Internet of Things (IoT) paradigm, industrial machineries with a smart device android app and with a web application running on a normal browser.","PeriodicalId":187166,"journal":{"name":"2015 IEEE 1st International Forum on Research and Technologies for Society and Industry Leveraging a better tomorrow (RTSI)","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114866510","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"DBpedia Mobile Explorer","authors":"Iacopo Vagliano, Marco Marengo, M. Morisio","doi":"10.1109/RTSI.2015.7325095","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RTSI.2015.7325095","url":null,"abstract":"Although the amount of Linked Data published on the web is steady increasing, its consumption is still mainly limited to technical users and domain experts. Thus, it is necessary to foster intuitive visualizations of Linked Data, in order to support users without a technical background. We present DBpedia Mobile Explorer, a visualization framework to enable non-experts to visualize Linked Data on mobile devices relying on DBpedia (the Linked Data version of Wikipedia).","PeriodicalId":187166,"journal":{"name":"2015 IEEE 1st International Forum on Research and Technologies for Society and Industry Leveraging a better tomorrow (RTSI)","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116765036","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Short-term load demand forecasting in Smart Grids using support vector regression","authors":"M. Pellegrini","doi":"10.1109/RTSI.2015.7325108","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RTSI.2015.7325108","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, we propose a method based on support vector regression (SVR) to model the nonlinear dynamics of customer load demand given a limited set of previous measurements. Such methodology is used for short-term load forecasting (STLF). SVR model is trained and tested using real-world data from both residential and business load profile types. An important issue in SVR model is addressed: determining a single set of kernel and model parameters suitable for the whole year, regardless of the load profile type. Main advantages of using the proposed methodology are that SVR makes no prior assumptions about the stationarity of the data, the computational complexity of the model does not depend on the dimensionality of the input space and the provided solution is global and unique. Prediction performances of the proposed method are analyzed and compared with those of different modeling approaches recently presented in the literature such as artificial neural networks and time series analysis techniques.","PeriodicalId":187166,"journal":{"name":"2015 IEEE 1st International Forum on Research and Technologies for Society and Industry Leveraging a better tomorrow (RTSI)","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126082973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
U. Abronzini, C. Attaianese, M. D’Arpino, M. Monaco, A. Genovese, G. Pede, G. Tomasso
{"title":"Multi-source power converter system for EV charging station with integrated ESS","authors":"U. Abronzini, C. Attaianese, M. D’Arpino, M. Monaco, A. Genovese, G. Pede, G. Tomasso","doi":"10.1109/RTSI.2015.7325135","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RTSI.2015.7325135","url":null,"abstract":"This paper deals with the optimal sizing and power flow control for grid-connected multi-source power converter system for EV charging infrastructure with integrated energy storage system. The sizing of the power conversion system is based on cost-benefit analysis which takes into account several factors to define the e-mobility scenario and different topologies of power conversion units. The proposed solution allows minimizing the impact of EV charging processes on the electric grid as well as their cost by means of suitable use of a renewable source and an energy storage system.","PeriodicalId":187166,"journal":{"name":"2015 IEEE 1st International Forum on Research and Technologies for Society and Industry Leveraging a better tomorrow (RTSI)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122894163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
F. Adinolfi, F. Conte, S. Massucco, A. Pitto, F. Silvestro
{"title":"Dynamic models for Distributed Energy Resources in a Microgrid environment","authors":"F. Adinolfi, F. Conte, S. Massucco, A. Pitto, F. Silvestro","doi":"10.1109/RTSI.2015.7325111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RTSI.2015.7325111","url":null,"abstract":"Security assessment issues on modern power systems become more and more important also because of the growing penetration of DG (Distributed Generation) sources on the electric power systems. Today their penetration is still marginal with respect to the overall system load, but in the future they can cover a significant part of the consumptions, which means that research on power system security assessment has to investigate the possible impacts of such a phenomenon on security issues. Moreover, these models are essential for Microgrid studies and evaluation of their performances. In order to assess the actual impacts of DG sources on operational security it is necessary to have adequate dynamic models of the sources themselves. This paper presents the dynamic models of several renewable and fossil fuel based Distributed Energy Resources (DER) implemented in a well-known time domain simulator for power systems. Some simulation results are discussed.","PeriodicalId":187166,"journal":{"name":"2015 IEEE 1st International Forum on Research and Technologies for Society and Industry Leveraging a better tomorrow (RTSI)","volume":"46 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124862113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
F. Marignetti, D. D'Aguanno, Riccardo Arcese, Salvatore Ivagnes
{"title":"Design of a drivetrain for a light urban electric vehicle powered by fuel cells","authors":"F. Marignetti, D. D'Aguanno, Riccardo Arcese, Salvatore Ivagnes","doi":"10.1109/RTSI.2015.7325136","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RTSI.2015.7325136","url":null,"abstract":"The paper illustrates the design guidelines for a drivetrain of a fuel cell light urban vehicle. The procedure starts from the mechanical and dynamic constraints and includes the sizing of the battery pack, the choice of the traction motors and the speed reduction gears. The design is validated by simulations, comparing two motor types. Although the induction motor has lower dynamical performances and higher losses, both drivetrains allow the use of a very limited battery pack ensuring at the same time a low state of discharge after one driving cycle. The energy consumptions and DC link voltage trends are compared for two driving cycles.","PeriodicalId":187166,"journal":{"name":"2015 IEEE 1st International Forum on Research and Technologies for Society and Industry Leveraging a better tomorrow (RTSI)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128911068","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dynamic Line Rating monitoring in WAMS: Challenges and practical solutions","authors":"E. Carlini, C. Pisani, A. Vaccaro, D. Villacci","doi":"10.1109/RTSI.2015.7325124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RTSI.2015.7325124","url":null,"abstract":"The paper addresses the problem of Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) estimation for OverHead transmission Lines (OHLs) in the context of Wide Area Monitoring Systems (WAMSs). DLR is universally recognized by experts from academia and industry as one of the most viable solution for a reliable exploitation of the real power systems thermal loadability margins. In this domain, the large quantity of synchronized data acquired by WAMSs allows to design effective solution frameworks for DLR assessment. To address this issue, various technical challenges, and many open problems, mainly deriving by the non-idealities characterizing the real working domain, should be fixed. Armed with such a vision, this paper, starting from a comprehensive analysis of the role of synchronized data in OHL DLR estimation, proposes practical and viable solutions aimed at addressing some of the open problems in WAMS based DLR. Experimental findings obtained from in-field investigations on a real life OHL, are presented and discussed in order to prove the effectiveness of the proposed techniques.","PeriodicalId":187166,"journal":{"name":"2015 IEEE 1st International Forum on Research and Technologies for Society and Industry Leveraging a better tomorrow (RTSI)","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129118296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elisa Bertolucci, A. R. Galletti, Claudia Antonetti, M. Marracci, B. Tellini
{"title":"Measuring the magnetic properties of Fe3O4 nanopowders","authors":"Elisa Bertolucci, A. R. Galletti, Claudia Antonetti, M. Marracci, B. Tellini","doi":"10.1109/RTSI.2015.7325128","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RTSI.2015.7325128","url":null,"abstract":"An inductive measurement method was adopted to analyze the magnetic properties of magnetite nanopowders and the possibility to prepare samples having the same geometry is discussed from a macroscopic point of view. The influence of the chemical composition on magnetic and morphological characteristics of the samples was investigated by several measurement techniques with the aim to better investigate the observed magnetic effects. An innovative green Micro-Wave (MW)-assisted approach was used for the synthesis of magnetite (Fe3O4) nanopowder and of magnetic bimetallic systems M@Fe3O4 (M: Ru or Pd) and the effect of noble metals was observed. The structure and chemical identification of the synthesized materials were analyzed and correlated to the measured magnetic properties.","PeriodicalId":187166,"journal":{"name":"2015 IEEE 1st International Forum on Research and Technologies for Society and Industry Leveraging a better tomorrow (RTSI)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128281031","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A unified clock synchronization protocol for infrastructure wireless LANs","authors":"G. Cena, S. Scanzio, A. Valenzano, C. Zunino","doi":"10.1109/RTSI.2015.7325149","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RTSI.2015.7325149","url":null,"abstract":"In the past decade, a number of solutions have appeared for industrial communication systems, which include both a wired backbone and a number of wireless extensions. Ethernet and Wi-Fi are two popular technologies that can be profitably adopted to set up this kind of networks. Although both of them feature very high throughput, the inability of Wi-Fi to tackle real-time constraints properly has undermined their joint adoption at the shop-floor in real-world plants. Clock synchronization protocols are able to decouple, to a good extent, timing accuracy-as measured at the application level- from the intrinsic determinism of the underlying communication network. In this paper, a number of practical solutions are first described that achieve synchronized operation in infrastructure wireless LANs, and their features are compared. Then, a proposal is introduced that shows how they can be combined into a single, comprehensive solution.","PeriodicalId":187166,"journal":{"name":"2015 IEEE 1st International Forum on Research and Technologies for Society and Industry Leveraging a better tomorrow (RTSI)","volume":"41 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132294575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}