A HybridManufacturing ProcessMonitoringMethod Using Stacked Gated Recurrent Unit and Random Forest

This study proposed a new real-time manufacturing process monitoring method to monitor and detect process shifts in manufacturing operations.Since real-time production process monitoring is critical in today’s smart manufacturing.The more robust the monitoring model,the more reliable a process is to be under control.In the past,many researchers have developed real-time monitoring methods to detect process shifts early.However,thesemethods have limitations in detecting process shifts as quickly as possible and handling various data volumes and varieties.In this paper,a robust monitoring model combining Gated Recurrent Unit(GRU)and Random Forest(RF)with Real-Time Contrast(RTC)called GRU-RF-RTC was proposed to detect process shifts rapidly.The effectiveness of the proposed GRU-RF-RTC model is first evaluated using multivariate normal and nonnormal distribution datasets.Then,to prove the applicability of the proposed model in a realmanufacturing setting,the model was evaluated using real-world normal and non-normal problems.The results demonstrate that the proposed GRU-RF-RTC outperforms other methods in detecting process shifts quickly with the lowest average out-of-control run length(ARL1)in all synthesis and real-world problems under normal and non-normal cases.The experiment results on real-world problems highlight the significance of the proposed GRU-RF-RTC model in modern manufacturing process monitoring applications.The result reveals that the proposed method improves the shift detection capability by 42.14%in normal and 43.64%in gamma distribution problems.

Effects of Beam Startup Characteristics on Dose Delivery Accuracy at Low Monitor Units in Step-and-Shoot Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy

Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is a highly accurate technique that is usually implemented in either dynamic or step-and-shoot fashion with many segments each having low monitor units (MUs). The present study evaluated the effects of beam startup characteristics on the dose delivery accuracy for each segment at low MUs for step-and-shoot IMRT with an Elekta Precise accelerator at the highest dose rates. We used a two-dimensional semi-conductor detector for the dose measurements. The field size of each segment was assumed to be 20 ×20 cm2 and each segment was set to deliver 1 - 10 MUs. Our results show a variation in dose delivery accuracy between segments for the same IMRT beam, which can be attributed to the beam startup characteristics. This variability is attributed to the changes in the transient changes in the temperatures of the electron gun filament and the magnetron. That is, the transient increase in the temperature of the filament leads to increasing doses with time and that of the magnetron leads to decreasing doses with time during the first few MUs.

Pros and cons of continuous glucose monitoring in the intensive care unit

Diabetes mellitus affects people worldwide,and management of its acute complications or treatment-related adverse events is particularly important in critically ill patients.Previous reports have confirmed that hyperglycemia can increase the risk of mortality in patients cared in the intensive care unit(ICU).In addition,severe and multiple hypoglycemia increases the risk of mortality when using insulin or intensive antidiabetic therapy.The innovation of continuous glucose monitoring(CGM)may help to alert medical caregivers with regard to the development of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia,which may decrease the potential complications in patients in the ICU.The major limitation of CGM is the measurement of interstitial glucose levels rather than real-time blood glucose levels;thus,there will be a delay in the treatment of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia in patients.Recently,the European Union approved a state-of-art artificial intelligence directed loop system coordinated by CGM and a continuous insulin pump for diabetes control,which may provide a practical way to prevent acute adverse glycemic events related to antidiabetic therapy in critically ill patients.In this mini-review paper,we describe the application of CGM to patients in the ICU and summarize the pros and cons of CGM.

Adaptive Signal Enhancement Unit for EEG Analysis in Remote Patient Care Monitoring Systems

In this paper we propose an efcient process of physiological artifact elimination methodology from brain waves(BW),which are also commonly known as electroencephalogram(EEG)signal.In a clinical environment during the acquisition of BW several artifacts contaminates the actual BW component.This leads to inaccurate and ambiguous diagnosis.As the statistical nature of the EEG signal is more non-stationery,adaptive ltering is the more promising method for the process of artifact elimination.In clinical conditions,the conventional adaptive techniques require many numbers of computational operations and leads to data samples overlapping and instability of the algorithm used.This causes delay in diagnosis and decision making.To overcome this problem in our work we propose to set a threshold value to diminish the problem of round off error.The resultant adaptive algorithm based on this strategy is Non-linear Least mean square(NL2MS)algorithm.Again,to improve this algorithm in terms of ltering capability we perform data normalization,using this algorithm several hybrid versions are developed to improve ltering and reduce computational operations.Using the method,a new signal enhancement unit(SEU)is realized and performance of various hybrid versions of algorithms examined using real EEG signals recorded from the subject.The ability of the proposed schemes is measured in terms of convergence,enhancement and multiplications required.Among various SEUs,the MCN2L 2MS algorithm achieves 14.6734,12.8732,10.9257,15.7790 dB during the artifact removal of RA,EMG,CSA and EBA components with only two multiplications.Hence,this algorithm seems to be better candidate for artifact elimination.

基于Unity3D的油田抽油机三维可视化监控系统设计

针对抽油机监测形式单一、三维可视化程度低和联动性差的缺陷,引入信息―物理实时映射思想,开发了油田抽油机三维可视化监控系统。设计了抽油机数字空间,搭建虚实交互层设计架构;搭建三维可视化系统数据组成及关系框架;结合逆运动学,构建数学模型,基于五维模型和Unity 3D平台设计抽油机三维可视化系统总体架构;以游梁式抽油机为对象进行实验验证,实现了实时动态监测、虚实混合控制、运动轨迹追踪和在线预警等服务功能。为三维可视化监控在石油机械领域的落地应用和数字孪生系统的开发提供借鉴。

PMU Based Monitoring and Estimation of Inter-area Power Oscillation for Singapore-Malaysia Interconnection Power System

This paper proposes a PMU （phasor measurement unit） based monitoring and estimation scheme of power system small-signal stability in Singapore-Malaysia interconnection power system through a 50-Hz and 500 kV transmission line. Two PMUs are installed in the power system interconnection network of Singapore-Malaysia. One PMU is located in Singapore and the other one in Malaysia （Penang）. Both PMUs measure the single-phase voltage phasor. The data filtering technique based on FFT （Fast Fourier Transform） is employed to extract oscillation data for single mode. Finally, some analysis results of monitoring and estimation of Singapore-Malaysia interconnected power system based on application practice of the CampusWAMS are presented and analyzed.

Beam Characteristics at Low Dose Monitor Unit Settings for Vero4DRT

The stability of delivery of low monitor unit (MU) setting is important especially for step-and-shoot intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), because the nature of the technique is inherent to repeat beam on/off according to the number of the segments. This study evaluates the dose linearity and profile flatness/symmetry under low MU settings for Vero4DRT, a new linear-accelerator based irradiation system that currently implements step-and-shoot IMRT. To evaluate the dose linearity and flatness/symmetry, the point doses and beam profiles were measured as functions of MU and dose rates. The accuracy of dose delivery depended on the dose rate. Under all dose rates, the dose was linear within 1% above 5 MU and within 2% above 3 MU. The beam symmetry was degraded in-line compared with crossline, although both profiles were symmetric within 2% at all dose settings. The profile flatness was also within 2% above 5 MU at any dose rate and showed no significant variation among the low MU settings. To ensure stable beam delivery without increasing the treatment time of Vero4DRT, we recommend a delivery of 5 MU per segment at a dose rate of 500 MU/min.

Assessment of Monitor Units and Gamma Pass Rate for 6 MV and Flattening Filter Free (FFF) Beams in Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)

Background: In linear accelerators, the treatment field’s uniform intensity is achieved by including a flattening filter in the beam. However, to produce more conformal dose distributions, contemporary radiotherapy practice now frequently uses fluence and aperture modifying techniques, such as volumetric modulated arc therapy. In these circumstances, the flattening filter in the beam manufacturing process is no longer required. It is therefore necessary to compare the monitor units of 6 MV and flattening filter free plans and how it influences the gamma pass rates to determine which is best for treating cervical cancer with pelvic lymph node metastasis. Methods: VMAT plans for fifteen patients with cervical cancer with pathological pelvic lymph node metastasis were included in this study. Each patient had two VMAT plans using conventional 6 MV beam with flattening filter and one with flattening filter free beam (FFF). The VMAT plans were made using two arcs, and then recalculated to give the planned dose distribution to the detectors in a Delta4 phantom. The VMAT plans were irradiated on the Delta4 phantom using an Elekta linear accelerator (6 MV). Results: The mean monitor unit for the 6 MV plans was 506.3 MU and a standard deviation of 48.6 while that of the FFF plans had a mean MU of 701.5 with a standard deviation of 87.6. The total monitor units (MUs) for the FFF plans were significantly greater than the 6 MV plans (p = 6.1 × 10-5). Conclusion: Flattening filter free (FFF) plans require more numbers of monitor units in comparison to conventional 6 MV filtered beams for external radiation of cervical cancer with pelvic lymph nodes involvement.

Research and Development of a Communication Monitor to a Distribution Management System

Based on the existed equipment (the power line carrier, optic fiber, twisted pair and wireless apparatus) being used to the same route in the current communication net of distribution management system (DMS), this paper presents a new kind of communication monitor DMS, which provides a communication monitoring interface and then by DMS, data transfer problem from field terminal unit to junction center station can be solved and the communication channels can also be supervised. At the same time, synthetically using computer communication, internet technology and database technology, this system can realize the real time monitoring and fault locating in the communication network.

Advancement in Wide Area Monitoring Protection and Control Using PMU’s Model in MATLAB/SIMULINK

A big step forward to improve power system monitoring and performance, continued load growth without a corresponding increase in transmission resources has resulted in reduced operational margins for many power systems worldwide and has led to operation of power systems closer to their stability limits and to power exchange in new patterns. These issues, as well as the on-going worldwide trend towards deregulation of the entire industry on the one hand and the increased need for accurate and better network monitoring on the other hand, force power utilities exposed to this pressure to demand new solutions for wide area monitoring, protection and control. Wide-area monitoring, protection, and control require communicating the specific-node information to a remote station but all information should be time synchronized so that to neutralize the time difference between information. It gives a complete simultaneous snap shot of the power system. The conventional system is not able to satisfy the time-synchronized requirement of power system. Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) is enabler of time-synchronized measurement, it communicate the synchronized local information to remote station.

Research on Network-based Integrated Condition Monitoring Unit for Rotating Machinery

In this paper, a network-based monitoring unit for condition monitoring andfault diagnosis of rotating machinery is designed and implemented. With the technology of DSP(Digital signal processing) , TCP/IP, and simultaneous acquisition, a mechanism of multi-process andinter-process communication, the integrating problem of signal acquisition, the data dynamicmanagement and network-based configuration in the embedded condition monitoring system is solved. Itoffers the input function of monitoring information for network-based condition monitoring and afault diagnosis system.

ZIZ-2 Vibration monitoring and diagnosing system for turbine generator units

ZJZ-2 system has the following functions: (1) Real-time on-line sampling and FFT analysis (32 channel); (2) Data aquisition, analysis and storage during start-up and shut-down; (3) Alarming, emergency recognition and fault retrieval; (4) Data aquisition, analysis and storage during daily operation; (5) Recall of historic data; (6) Output of routine reports and tables; (7) Analysis of vibration behaviour: Bode plot, polar plot, spectrum, cascade, waveform, shaft orbit, trend, etc;

Optic nerve sheath diameters in nontraumatic brain injury:A scoping review and role in the intensive care unit

BACKGROUND Neuromonitoring in medical intensive care units is challenging as most patients are unfit for invasive intracranial pressure(ICP)modalities or unstable to transport for imaging.Ultrasonography-based optic nerve sheath diameter(ONSD)is an attractive option as it is reliable,repeatable and easily performed at the bedside.It has been sufficiently validated in traumatic brain injury(TBI)to be incorporated into the guidelines.However,currently the data for non-TBI patients is inconsistent for a scientific recommendation to be made.AIM To compile the existing evidence for understanding the scope of ONSD in measuring ICP in adult non-traumatic neuro-critical patients.METHODS PubMed,Google Scholar and research citation analysis databases were searched for studies in adult patients with non-traumatic causes of raised ICP.Studies from 2010 to 2024 in English languages were included.RESULTS We found 37 articles relevant to our search.The cutoff for ONSD in predicting ICP varied from 4.1 to 6.3 mm.Most of the articles used cerebrospinal fluid opening pressure followed by raised ICP on computed tomography/magnetic resonance imaging as the comparator parameter.ONSD was also found to be a reliable outcome measure in cases of acute ischaemic stroke,intracerebral bleeding and intracranial infection.However,ONSD is of doubtful utility in septic metabolic encephalopathy,dysnatremias and aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage.CONCLUSION ONSD is a useful tool for the diagnosis of raised ICP in non-traumatic neuro-critically ill patients and may also have a role in the prognostication of a subset of patients.

Critical care nurses and their clinical reasoning for customizing monitor alarms:a mixed-method study

Objective:To explore the clinical rationale of critical care nurses for personalizing monitor alarms.One of the most crucial jobs assigned to critical care nurses is monitoring patients'physiological indicators and carrying out the necessary associated interventions.Successful use of equipment in the nursing practice environment will be improved by a thorough understanding of the nurse's approach to alarm configuration.Methods:A mixed-method design integrating quantitative and qualitative components was used.The sample of this study recruited a convenience sample of 60 nurses who have worked in critical care areas.This study took place at Lebanese American University Medical Center Rizk Hospital,utilizing a semi-structured interview with participants.Results:The study demonstrated the high incidence of nuisance alarms and the desensitization of critical care nurses to vital ones.According to the nurses,frequent false alarms and a shortage of staff are the 2 main causes of alarm desensitization.Age was significantly associated with the perception of Smart alarms,according to the data(P=0.03).Four interconnected themes and subcategories that reflect the clinical reasoning process for alarm customization were developed as a result of the study's qualitative component:(1)unit alarm environment;(2)nursing style;(3)motivation to customize;and(4)clinical and technological customization.Conclusions:According to this study,nurses believe that alarms are valuable.However,a qualitative analysis of the experiences revealed that customization has been severely limited since the healthcare team depends on nurses to complete these tasks independently.Additionally,a staffing shortage and lack of technical training at the start of placement have also hindered customization.

食管癌IMRT计划设计降低子野数及MU数方法研究

目的:研究降低食管癌调强计划子野数及MU数的可行性方法。方法:(1)射野方向:IMRT计划由物理师按照经验非均匀共面布野。(2)优化强度级数:分别设计为12、10、8、6优化强度级数。(3)围绕PTV连续定义六个和PTV同心的空心环并限制每个环剂量的计划(4)直接子野优化方法:使用DMPO模式设计,该模式允许预先设定最多子野数。结果:(1)选择的共面非均匀布野与均匀布野调强计划相比,肿瘤靶区的适形度、均匀性较好,总子野数和MU数无差异。(2)优化强度级数为12、10和8的计划质量基本相当,都满足食管癌临床要求,但优化强度级数为8的计划总子野数减少17%,MU数基本不变。(3)设定同心环并限制每个环剂量的计划,肿瘤受照剂量的适形度和正常组织受量均明显好于没有设定椭圆环的调强计划,同时该计划总子野数减少23%、总MU数减少9%。(4)与两步法调强计划相比,DMPO模式PTV的适形度更好,总子野数比原计划减少37%,总MU数减少16%。结论:通过优化强度级数选择、定义治疗靶区同心空心环、直接子野优化等方法,在不改变甚至提高原计划质量的前提下,可以减少食管癌IMRT计划总子野数和MU数。

基于PMU和改进戴维南等值模型的电压稳定在线监视

相量测量单元(PMU)量测和戴维南等值模型的结合,为电压稳定在线监视提供了新思路。文中利用电路原理的相关理论,对传统戴维南等值模型的不足进行了定性分析,并在此基础上提出了一种改进的戴维南等值模型。对改进模型的量测方程、可解性条件、求解方法和误差分析等方面进行了研究,以负荷裕度为电压稳定性指标,将改进模型用于电压稳定在线监视,并对数据窗的选取、改进模型的退化、应用环境等相关问题进行了分析。对IEEE 39节点系统进行了仿真,仿真结果表明改进模型比传统模型具有更好的精度和适用性。

Varian 23EX加速器低MU对X射线剂量学影响的研究

目的:探讨Varian 23EX加速器低MU对X射线剂量学的影响。方法:对Varian 23EX加速器X射线,输出剂量率设置为300 MU/min,首先是刻度为6、15 MV X射线;然后测量低MU(1～10 MU)的吸收剂量并与对应的吸收剂量比较,分析6、15 MV对加速器启动特性的影响;测量低MU的辐射质(D20/D10)并与常规测量的D20/D10比较;测量低MU的百分深度剂量(PDD)并与常规测量的PDD比较。结果:低MU对X射线吸收剂量的影响较大,最大误差为-11.00%;低MU对X射线D20/D10和PDD影响较小,最大误差分别为0.340%、0.483%。结论:定期检查不同厂家、不同型号、不同输出剂量率的加速器低MU对其不同能量X射线吸收剂量的影响,作为临床应用时的参考依据。

基于BMU/LVDS总线的闭环总检查测试技术研究

为了更好地满足控制系统总检查测试的有效性和覆盖性要求,本文提出了火箭控制系统总检查的闭环测试方案。同时,新一代运载火箭所采用的总线监控单元BMU和箭地高速串行总线LVDS等新技术使方案的实现成为了可能。本文先介绍和论述了方案提出的必要性、原理以及实现的技术支持;接着提出了几点闭环实现的设计思路;最后在某型号火箭控制系统综合实验的基础上搭建了闭环测试平台,对惯组的有效性以及迭代制导算法的适应性进行了系统级的验证,实验表明方案能够很好地满足地面测试的有效性和覆盖性。

Eclipse计划系统MU Objective工具在鼻咽癌容积调强放射治疗计划中的应用研究

目的:探讨Varian Eclipse计划系统MU Objective工具在鼻咽癌容积调强放射治疗(VMAT)计划中的应用,旨在保证治疗计划质量的同时降低治疗计划的机器跳数(MU)。方法:选取已接受容积调强放射治疗技术的21例鼻咽癌患者,在未使用MU Objective工具的情况下给每例患者设计治疗参考计划(MU_(ref));将使用MU Objective工具对MU_(ref)进行重新优化,分别设置MU_(ref)的MU的30%、50%、70%、90%和120%,分别命名为MU_(30%)、MU_(50%)、MU_(70%)、MU_(90%)和MU_(120%)。将治疗计划MU_(30%)、MU_(50%)、MU_(70%)、MU_(90%)和MU_(120%)分别与MU_(ref)进行配对t检验统计分析,比较两种治疗计划的靶区、危及器官(OAR)剂量分布和计划的MU。结果:使用MU Objective工具对参考计划优化MU后,与参考计划相比部分靶区和OAR剂量体积参数差异虽有统计学意义,但无临床意义。治疗计划参数为MU_(30%)、MU_(50%)、MU_(70%)和MU_(90%)时,与MU_(ref)比较计划MU平均分别减少21.5%、19.5%、16.6%和8%,差异有统计学意义(t=9.652,t=8.843,t=8.963,t=11.323;P<0.05)。在MU_(120%)时,治疗计划MU平均增加1.7%,但未显著提高靶区剂量覆盖。结论:对于鼻咽癌VMAT计划,使用Eclipse计划系统的MU Objective工具在减少计划MU的同时可获得与参考计划相似的剂量分布。MU Objective工具可作为鼻咽癌或其他部位VMAT计划的常规使用工具,以保证计划质量同时减少放射治疗计划的MU。

直线加速器低MU照射对高能X线剂量学的影响

目的直线加速器机器跳数MU设置的减少可能导致射线束特性发生变化,探讨直线加速器低MU照射对高能X线剂量学的影响。方法对Siemens Mevatron MD7745直线加速器6 MV-X线辐射源,机器跳数设置1～100MU范围,先测量辐射质指数TPR_(10)^(20);然后在最大剂量深度1.5 cm处测量相应MU数时的吸收剂量D_(MU),并计算每MU对应的cGy;最后测量10cm×10cm射野百分深度剂量(percent depth dose,PDD)以及边长3～20 cm范围方野的总散射因子Sc,P,然后分析数据。结果不同大小MU设置,MU与cGy的对应关系有很大的差别,偏差最大达10.6%,低MU设置对辐射质指数TPR_(10)^(20)、百分深度剂量PDD和总散射因子Sc,P影响很小,<1%。结论为保证体模中剂量计算精度达到WHO规定的精度要求,当MU<8时,必须修正MU与cGy的对应关系,而低MU照射对辐射质指数、百分深度剂量和总散射因子的影响可忽略不计。