101 research outputs found
A Dimension-Adaptive Multi-Index Monte Carlo Method Applied to a Model of a Heat Exchanger
We present an adaptive version of the Multi-Index Monte Carlo method,
introduced by Haji-Ali, Nobile and Tempone (2016), for simulating PDEs with
coefficients that are random fields. A classical technique for sampling from
these random fields is the Karhunen-Lo\`eve expansion. Our adaptive algorithm
is based on the adaptive algorithm used in sparse grid cubature as introduced
by Gerstner and Griebel (2003), and automatically chooses the number of terms
needed in this expansion, as well as the required spatial discretizations of
the PDE model. We apply the method to a simplified model of a heat exchanger
with random insulator material, where the stochastic characteristics are
modeled as a lognormal random field, and we show consistent computational
savings
Smolyak's algorithm: A powerful black box for the acceleration of scientific computations
We provide a general discussion of Smolyak's algorithm for the acceleration
of scientific computations. The algorithm first appeared in Smolyak's work on
multidimensional integration and interpolation. Since then, it has been
generalized in multiple directions and has been associated with the keywords:
sparse grids, hyperbolic cross approximation, combination technique, and
multilevel methods. Variants of Smolyak's algorithm have been employed in the
computation of high-dimensional integrals in finance, chemistry, and physics,
in the numerical solution of partial and stochastic differential equations, and
in uncertainty quantification. Motivated by this broad and ever-increasing
range of applications, we describe a general framework that summarizes
fundamental results and assumptions in a concise application-independent
manner
The potential of metering roundabouts: influence in transportation externalities
Roundabouts are increasingly being used on busy arterial streets for traffic calming purposes. However, if one roundabout leg is near a distribution hub, e.g. parking areas of shopping centers, the entry traffic volumes will be particularly high in peak hours.
This paper investigated a partial-metering based strategy to reduce traffic-related costs in a corridor. Specifically, the resulting traffic performance, energy, environmental and exposure impacts associated with access roundabouts were studied in an urban commercial area, namely: a) to characterize corridor operations in terms of link-specific travel time, fuel consumption, carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides emissions, and noise costs; b) to propose an optimization model to minimize above outputs; and c) to demonstrate the model applicability under different traffic demand and directional splits combinations.
Traffic, noise and vehicle dynamics data were collected from a corridor with roundabouts and signalized intersections near a commercial area of Guimarães, Portugal. Microscopic traffic and emission modeling platforms were used to model traffic operations and estimate pollutant emissions, respectively. Traffic noise was estimated with a semi-dynamical model. Link-based cost functions were developed based on the integrated modeling structure. Lastly, a Sequential quadratic programming type approach was applied to find optimal timing settings.
The benefit of the partial-metering system, in terms of costs, could be up to 13% with observed traffic volumes. The efficiency of the proposed system increased as entering traffic at the metered approaches increased (~7% less costs). The findings let one to quantify metering benefits near shopping areas
Coupling of ORL1 (NOP) receptor to G proteins differs in the nucleus accumbens of anxious and non anxious mice.
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