The development of solution algorithms for power system problems is based on hypothetical test systems and test cases. These systems are very scarce, and the degree of variability is relatively low. The constant development of the economic analysis i...
The emergence and development of systems of systems (SoSs) have expanded the complexity and adaptability of systems engineering. Due to the heterogeneity of its constituent systems, designing and analyzing an SoS faces enormous challenges. Therefore,...
As an essential part for the development of autonomous agricultural robotics, the functional safety of autonomous agricultural machines is largely based on the functionality and robustness of non-contact sensor systems for human protection. This arti...
Smart energy solutions aim to modify and optimise the operation of existing energy infrastructure. Such cyber-physical technology must be mature before deployment to the actual infrastructure, and competitive solutions will have to be compliant to st...
The publication presents methods and pre-test results of a stand for testing CHSS in terms of resistance to open fire. The basis for the conducted research is the applicable provisions contained in the UN/ECE Regulation R134. The study includes an ov...
Software testing and debugging is a crucial part of the software development process since defective software not only incurs customer dissatisfaction but also might incur legal issues. However, the managers of a software development company cannot a...
An artificial intelligence system, designed for operations in a real-world environment faces a nearly infinite set of possible performance scenarios. Designers and developers, thus, face the challenge of validating proper performance across both fore...
In operational flood defense, it is common practice to use sandbag systems. However, their installation is time-consuming as well as material- and labor-intensive. Sandbag replacement systems (SBRSs) can be installed in significantly shorter time and...
Finite-state machines (FSMs) and the W method have been widely used in software testing. However, the W method fails to detect post-processing errors in the implementation under test (IUT) because it ends testing when it encounters a previously visit...
We present a statistical test for the long-term calibration in rating systems that can deal with overlapping time windows as required by the guidelines of the European Banking Authority (EBA), which apply to major financial institutions in the Europe...
The quality of air intake significantly impacts the overall performance of gas turbines. A new high-precision testing method for the air intake quality assurance system of gas turbines has been proposed, and the influence of typical intake conditions...
Today, online partial discharge (PD) measurements are common practice to assess the condition status of dielectrics in high-voltage (HV) electrical grids. However, when online PD measurements are carried out in electrical facilities, several disadvan...
In this paper, a system identification methodology based on vehicle response and test track prioritization is presented. The proposed method can be used to perform time-domain parameter estimation by simply driving the vehicle on different road profi...
To solve the modeling problem of altitude ground test facility (AGTF) exhaust systems, which is caused by nonlinearity along the gas path and the difficulty of ejection factor calculation, a multi-cavity iterative modeling method is presented. The co...
This study establishes a standardized framework for thermal propagation test in nickel-7 lithium-ion battery systems through a high-frequency electromagnetic induction heating method. The non-intrusive triggering mechanism enables precise thermal run...
Bulgarian Rosa damascena Mill. is has been known since ancient times for its high-quality oil, hydrosol, and other aromatic products. Rose hydrosol has various biological activities, but no research on its anticytotoxic/antigenotoxic effects exists....
Inertial navigation systems (INSs) use the temperature control system to ensure the stability of the temperature of the inertial sensors for improving the navigation accuracy of the INSs. That is, the temperature control accuracy affects the performa...
X-in-the-loop is a new vehicle development and validation method for increasingly complex vehicle systems, which integrates the driver and the environment. In view of recent developments in fuel cell electric vehicle powertrain systems, Tongji Univer...
Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) has been recommended by ISO 26262 as an essential test bench for determining the safety and reliability characteristics of automotive software systems (ASSs). However, due to the complexity and the huge amount of data recor...
In response to the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s greenhouse gas reduction targets and the growing demand for decarbonization in the maritime sector, the development of hydrogen-fueled ship technologies has gained increasing attent...
The installation and operation of geothermal systems increased due to the expectation of good cooling and heating performance due to stable heat source temperatures. In actual geothermal system operations, heat source temperature rises or falls due t...
Active disturbance rejection control (ADRC) emerges as a promising control approach due to its partial model-based characteristics and strong disturbance rejection capabilities. Nevertheless, it is a difficult problem to tune various parameters of AD...
In this paper, the previously proposed shaft-loaded blister test technique for the synchronous characterization of the surface and interface mechanical properties of a thin-film/substrate system is further studied theoretically. The large deflection...
This paper presents an innovative testing framework, testFAILS, designed for the rigorous evaluation of AI Linguistic Systems (AILS), with particular emphasis on the various iterations of ChatGPT. Leveraging orthogonal array coverage, this framework...
In this study, based on the pressure blister test technique, a theoretical study on the synchronous characterization of surface and interfacial mechanical properties of thin-film/substrate systems with residual stress was presented, where the problem...
This paper proposes a version of the deep-sea environment simulated test system for subsea control modules to solve the problem of incomplete testing systems for electro-hydraulic subsea control modules. Based on the subsea control module test requir...
Background: Understanding balance ability and assessing the risk of possible falls are very important for elderly rehabilitation. The Mini-Balanced Evaluation System Test (Mini-BESTest) is an important survey for older adults to evaluate subject bala...
With the rapid development of material science, more and more workpieces, especially workpieces with complex curved surfaces, are being made of composite materials. Robotic non-destructive testing (NDT) systems for complex curved surface composite ma...
Field robotics is a very important sub-field of robotic systems, focusing on systems which need to navigate in open, unpredictable terrain and perform non-repetitive missions while monitoring and reacting to their surroundings. General testing and va...
Based on the technology of conventional engine dynamic test system, using high dynamic AC frequency conversion dynamometer, developing of the simulators of road load, vehicle inertia, driver etc., a heavy duty hybrid power train dynamic test stand is...
As long as road accidents happen, passive safety systems like the airbag control unit are an essential part of the whole automotive safety system. Within the airbag control unit, the event data recorder (EDR) is an integrated function. Recent develop...
This paper introduces a 17-bus 500 kV test system intended for transmission expansion planning (TEP) studies. The overhead lines used in the system are based on an actual 500 kV transmission line geometry. Although several test systems have been deve...
In reliability, sequential order statistics serve as a model for the component lifetimes of k-out-of-n systems, which are operating as long as k out of n components are operating. In contrast to modelling with order statistics, load-sharing effects a...
In this work, we use statistical concepts to evaluate the joint probability distribution of manufacturing and test parameters and estimate the future trend of wafer test yield. Owing to the difference between the development speeds of testing technol...
The SHS-Multirisk Project proposes a residence model that is simultaneously resistant to earthquakes and hurricanes within a specific range of magnitude to be defined in the project. It uses simple, low-cost, and environmentally friendly construction...
The AI-in-the-loop system (AIS) has been widely used in various autonomous decision and control systems, such as computing vision, autonomous vehicle, and collision avoidance systems. AIS generates and updates control strategies through learning algo...
Due to the high spread of photovoltaic (PV) systems in the low voltage distribution grids there is a substantial number of requirements for the connection of these systems. Therefore, several tests should be performed before the integration of the PV...
The increasing need for precise testing in battery and electronic component development has driven the demand for modular and scalable laboratory systems. This paper presents the design and initial implementation of a LabVIEW-based measurement system...
Electro-hydraulic suspension systems are one of the key working systems of tractors. Due to the complex and changeable working conditions in the field, it is of great significance to shorten the development cycle of the control strategy and reduce th...
This paper presents an intelligent AI test modeling framework for computer vision systems, focused on image-based systems. A three-dimensional (3D) model using decision tables enables model-based function testing, automated test data generation, and...
The lack of a testing framework for various indoor positioning technologies brings huge challenges to the systematic and fair evaluation of positioning systems, which greatly hinders the development and industrialization of indoor positioning technol...
In the context of global sustainability goals and the integration of renewable energy sources, the efficient and reliable performance of medium- and high-voltage power equipment is critical. This paper presents a high-capacity testing system based on...
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The resilience of health systems has received considerable attention as of late, yet little is known about what a resilience test might look like. We develop a resilience test concept and methodology. We describe key components of a toolkit and a 5-p...
Software is present in any modern device and is one of the most important components of a new product. IoT systems for smart homes have become more popular in recent years, and testing these systems using advanced methods is very important because it...
This paper proposes a comprehensive 26-bus microgrid (MG) test system designed to validate or propose new protection coordination schemes. The proposed MG test system comprises various components facilitating the simulation of diverse configurations...
Functional exploratory testing is often considered a time- and resource-consuming activity, especially within embedded systems testing. The purpose of this paper is to present a case study of functional exploratory testing that demonstrates it to be...
Test coverage is a critical aspect of the software development process, aiming for overall confidence in the product. When considering cloud-native systems, testing becomes complex, as it becomes necessary to deal with multiple distributed microservi...
A comprehensive test system for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) is designed and developed for monitoring and controlling the inlet and outlet parameters and safety issues of fuel cells. The data acquisition and output instruction rely on...
Unmanned platforms are becoming more and more widely used in both civilian and military applications. The flight safety of such aircraft is crucial. Therefore, it becomes necessary to formally model and rigorously test their software. Commencement of...
Researchers have proposed different methods for testing digital systems and circuits in the last couple of decades. The need for testing digital logic circuits has become more important than ever due to the growing complexity of such systems. During...
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