54 research outputs found
Robust estimators of ar-models : a comparison
Many regression-estimation techniques have been extended to cover the case of dependent
observations. The majority of such techniques are developed from the classical least
squares, M and GM approaches and their properties have been investigated both on theoretical
and empirical grounds. However, the behavior of some alternative methods- with
satisfactory performance in the regression case- has not received equal attention in the context
of time series. A simulation study of four robust estimators for autoregressive models containing
innovation or additive outliers is presented. The robustness and efficiency properties
of the methods are exhibited, some finite-sample results are discussed in combination with
theoretical properties and the relative merits of the estimators are viewed in connection with
the outlier-generating scheme.peer-reviewe
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An Innovative Control Framework for District Heating Systems: Conceptualisation and Preliminary Results
This paper presents a holistic innovative solution for the transformation of the current district heating and cooling systems to automated more efficient systems. A variety of technological advancements have been developed and integrated to support the effective energy management of future district heating and cooling sector. First, we identify and discuss the main challenges and needs that are in line with the EU objectives and policy expectations. We give an overview of the main parts that our solution consists of, with emphasis on the forecasting tools and an advanced control system that addresses unit commitment and economic load dispatch problems. The proposed control approach employs distributed and scalable optimisation algorithms for optimising the short-term operations of a district heating and cooling plant subject to technical constraints and uncertainties in the energy demand. To test the performance and validate the proposed control system, a district heating plant with multiple energy generation units and real-life heat load data were used. Simulation experiments were also used to evaluate the benefits of using thermal storage units in district heating systems. The results show that the proposed method could achieve significant cost savings when energy storage is employed. The proposed control strategy can be applied for both operating optimally district heating plants with storage and supporting investment planning for new storage units
Goodness--of--Fit Tests Based on the Min--Characteristic Function
We propose tests of fit for classes of distributions that include the
Weibull, the Pareto and the Fr\'echet, distributions. The new tests employ the
novel tool of the min--characteristic function and are based on an L2--type
weighted distance between this function and its empirical counterpart applied
on suitably standardized data. If data--standardization is performed using the
MLE of the distributional parameters then the method reduces to testing for the
standard member of the family, with parameter values known and set equal to
one. We investigate asymptotic properties of the tests, while a Monte Carlo
study is presented that includes the new procedure as well as competitors for
the purpose of specification testing with three extreme value distributions.
The new tests are also applied on a few real--data sets
Invariant tests for symmetry about an unspecified point based on the empirical characteristic function
Abstract. This paper considers a flexible class of omnibus affine invariant tests for the hypothesis that a multivariate distribution is symmetric about an unspecified point. The test statistics are weighted integrals involving the imaginary part of the empirical characteristic function of suitably standardized given data, and they have an alternative representation in terms of an L 2 -distance of nonparametric kernel density estimators. Moreover, there is a connection with two measures of multivariate skewness. The tests are performed via a permutational procedure that conditions on the data. Keywords. Test for symmetry, affine invariance, Mardia's measure of multivariate skewness, skewness in the sense of Móri, Rohatgi and Székely, empirical characteristic function, permutational limit theorem
Goodness-of-Fit Tests for Symmetric Stable Distributions -- Empirical Characteristic Function Approach
We consider goodness-of-fit tests of symmetric stable distributions based on
weighted integrals of the squared distance between the empirical characteristic
function of the standardized data and the characteristic function of the
standard symmetric stable distribution with the characteristic exponent
estimated from the data. We treat as an unknown parameter,
but for theoretical simplicity we also consider the case that is
fixed. For estimation of parameters and the standardization of data we use
maximum likelihood estimator (MLE) and an equivariant integrated squared error
estimator (EISE) which minimizes the weighted integral. We derive the
asymptotic covariance function of the characteristic function process with
parameters estimated by MLE and EISE. For the case of MLE, the eigenvalues of
the covariance function are numerically evaluated and asymptotic distribution
of the test statistic is obtained using complex integration. Simulation studies
show that the asymptotic distribution of the test statistics is very accurate.
We also present a formula of the asymptotic covariance function of the
characteristic function process with parameters estimated by an efficient
estimator for general distributions
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Development of Future EU District Heating and Cooling Network Solutions, Sharing Experiences and Fostering Collaborations
Heating and cooling consume half of the EU’s energy and much of it is wasted. The lion’s share of heating and cooling is still generated from fossil fuels, mainly natural gas, while only 18% is generated from renewable energy. In order to fulfil the EU’s climate and energy goals, the heating and cooling sector must therefore sharply reduce its energy consumption and cut its use of fossil fuels. To this end the European Commission adopted a heating and cooling strategy in February 2016 as part of the wider Energy Union Package. A number of activities and projects funded by the programmes of European Union are supporting this new EU heating and cooling strategy
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Innovative Technologies for District Heating and Cooling: InDeal Project
The paper discusses the outcomes of the conference organized by the InDeal project. The conference took place on 12 December 2018 in Montpellier as part of the EnerGaia energy forum 2018. A holistic interdisciplinary approach for district heating and cooling (DHC) networks is presented that integrates heterogeneous innovative technologies from various scientific sectors. The solution is based on a multi-layer control and modelling framework that has been designed to minimize the total plant production costs and optimize heating/cooling distribution. Artificial intelligence tools are employed to model uncertainties associated with weather and energy demand forecasts, as well as quantify the energy storage capacity. Smart metering devices are utilized to collect information about all the crucial heat substations’ parameters, whereas a web-based platform offers a unique user environment for network operators. Three new technologies have been further developed to improve the efficiency of pipe design of DHC systems: (i) A new sustainable insulation material for reducing heat losses, (ii) a new quick-fit joint for an easy installation, and (iii) a new coating for reducing pressure head losses. The results of a study on the development and optimization of two energy harvesting systems are also provided. The assessment of the environmental, economic and social impact of the proposed holistic approach is performed through a life cycle analysis. The validation methodology of the integrated solution is also described, whereas conclusions and future work are finally given
A comparative study of some robust methods for coefficient-estimation in linear regression
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