Most batch processes generally exhibit the characteristics of nonlinear variation. In this paper, a nonlinear monitoring technique is proposed using a multiway kernel independent component analysis based on feature samples (FS-MKICA). This approach first unfolds the three-way dataset of a batch process into the two-way one and then chooses representative feature samples from the large two-way i...

Plant density was varied with P, Ca, Mg, and KNO3 in a multifactor experiment to improve Curcuma longa L. micropropagation, biomass and microrhizome development in fed-batch liquid culture. The experiment had two paired D-optimal designs, testing sucrose fed-batch and nutrient sucrose fed-batch techniques. When sucrose became depleted, volume was restored to 5% m/v sucrose in 200 ml of modified...

Batch Normalization (BN) is a milestone technique in the development of deep learning, enabling various networks to train. However, normalizing along the batch dimension introduces problems — BN’s error increases rapidly when the batch size becomes smaller, caused by inaccurate batch statistics estimation. This limits BN’s usage for training larger models and transferring features to computer v...

We present a distributed stochastic gradient descent algorithm for performing low-rank matrix factorization on streaming data. Low-rank matrix factorization is often used as a technique for collaborative filtering. As opposed to recent algorithms that perform matrix factorization in parallel on a batch of training examples [4], our algorithm operates on a stream of incoming examples. We experim...

In this paper we present the first investigation of a batch method for folding of threedimensional micrometer-sized silicon nitride structures by capillary forces. Silicon nitride tubes have been designed and fabricated using DRIE at the center of the planar origami patterns of the structures. Water is brought to the structures by pumping the liquid through the wafer via those tubes. Isolated m...

Discrete{time analysis (DTA) is a modelling technique that is mainly applied to the analysis of communication systems. In this paper, we show how DTA can be adopted to the numerical analysis of manufacturing systems. The modelling concepts of DTA are introduced and the advantages of DTA over other methods like discrete{event simulation are indicated. We apply DTA to two sample applications, nam...

We present a technique that enables existing middleware to fairly manage mixed workloads: batch jobs and transactional applications. The technique leverages a generic application placement controller, which dynamically allocates compute resources to application instances. The controller works towards a fairness goal while also trying to maximize individual workload performance. We use relative ...

We describe synchroton based X-ray diffraction techniques and issues related to in situ studies of intercalation processes in battery electrodes. We then demonstrate the utility of this technique, through a study of two batches of LiMn2O4 cathode materials. The structural evolution of these spinel materials was monitored in situ during the initial charge of these electrodes in actual battery ce...

The present work deals with the removal of Metribuzin from aqueous solutions in a batch and continuous mode using electrosorption technique. This technique is based on the combination of two processes: the adsorption of Metribuzin into activated granular carbon (GAC) column and the application of the electrochemical potential. The effects of various experimental parameters (electrochemical pote...