Forecasting of renewable energy balance on Medium Term.

International audienceThe general purpose of the paper is to explore the way of performing renewable energy balance predictions prognostics so that energy market actors can act consequently. Different aspects of forecasting are discussed to point out pragmatic challenges of this approach. An illustration, with real monitored data, based on a neuro-fuzzy predictor is given. The architecture of the artificial intelligence technique used for forecasting is modified in order to obtain accurate estimations for medium term

Medium term load forecasting using ANFIS predictor.

International audienceNowadays, there are huge ranges of energy market participants. Commercial success of this area actor depends on the ability to submit competitive predictions relative to energy balance trends Thus, it seems convenient to "anticipate" this parameter evolution in time in order to act consequently and resort to protective actions. In this context, this paper proposes a tool for energy balance prediction based on ANFIS (Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System). This neuro- fuzzy predictor is modified in order to obtain an accurate forecasting for medium term. The solutions are illustrated on a real application and take into account the known "future”: the programmed actions

Framework for a distributed and hybrid prognostic system.

International audienceThe purpose of this paper is to define a framework for the implantation of a distributed, adaptable and open prognostic system able to take into account, on one hand, the dynamic of the monitored equipment and, on the other hand, the evolution of performance criteria. In this way, the prognostic process is (re)defined : at the component level and at the global level of the system (whole equipment). In the distributed model proposed, the interest of neural networks as "prognostic tools" is pointed out. The work is in coherence with actual industrial maintenance developments like "e-maintenance systems" or "web-services applications"

A fuzzy approach of online reliability modeling and estimation.

International audienceIn maintenance field, traditional concepts like preventive and corrective strategies are progressively completed by new ones like predictive and proactive maintenance. For that purpose, a fundamental task is the estimation of the provisional reliability of equipment as well as its remaining useful life. However, traditional approach of reliability based on statistical analysis can be not suitable as very few knowledge can be available. Within this frame, the general purpose of the work is to explore the way of developing a fuzzy approach of on-line reliability modeling and estimation in order to take into account the uncertainty as welle as possible. A federative point of view of the reliability modeling process and of the prognostic of degradation activity is proposed. From that, two ways of considering uncertainty in reliability modeling are discussed (probabilistic, fuzzy/possibility approaches), and the inherent limits of both methods are pointed out

Pronostic industriel : étude de l'erreur de prédiction du système ANFIS.

International audienceLe travail porte globalement sur le développement d'un outil de pronostic de défaillances basé sur l'utilisation d'un système de prédiction neuro-flou. Plus particulièrement, cet article vise la proposition d'une architecture de prédiction basée sur l'utilisation du système ANFIS (système d'inférence floue paramétré par apprentissage neuronal), et pour laquelle différents axes d'améliorations des prédictions sont proposés. La stabilité des erreurs de prédictions en fonction de l'horizon de prédiction est étudiée expérimentalement et une solution visant à intégrer les sollicitations "futures" connues dans le modèle prédictif est proposée. L'ensemble est illustré sur un benchmark de prédiction : la série de données dite de Box-Jenkins

Review of prognostic problem in condition-based maintenance.

International audienceprognostic is nowadays recognized as a key feature in maintenance strategies as it should allow avoiding inopportune maintenance spending. Real prognostic systems are however scarce in industry. That can be explained from different aspects, on of them being the difficulty of choosing an efficient technology ; many approaches to support the prognostic process exist, whose applicability is highly dependent on industrial constraints. Thus, the general purpose of the paper is to explore the way of performing failure prognostics so that manager can act consequently. Diffent aspects of prognostic are discussed. The prognostic process is (re)defined and an overview of prognostic metrics is given. Following that, the "prognostic approaches" are described. The whole aims at giving an overview of the prognostic area, both from the academic and industrial points of views

Penilaian Kinerja Keuangan Koperasi di Kabupaten Pelalawan

This paper describe development and financial performance of cooperative in District Pelalawan among 2007 - 2008. Studies on primary and secondary cooperative in 12 sub-districts. Method in this stady use performance measuring of productivity, efficiency, growth, liquidity, and solvability of cooperative. Productivity of cooperative in Pelalawan was highly but efficiency still low. Profit and income were highly, even liquidity of cooperative very high, and solvability was good

Severe early onset preeclampsia: short and long term clinical, psychosocial and biochemical aspects

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy specific disorder commonly defined as de novo hypertension and proteinuria after 20 weeks gestational age. It occurs in approximately 3-5% of pregnancies and it is still a major cause of both foetal and maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide1. As extensive research has not yet elucidated the aetiology of preeclampsia, there are no rational preventive or therapeutic interventions available. The only rational treatment is delivery, which benefits the mother but is not in the interest of the foetus, if remote from term. Early onset preeclampsia (<32 weeks’ gestational age) occurs in less than 1% of pregnancies. It is, however often associated with maternal morbidity as the risk of progression to severe maternal disease is inversely related with gestational age at onset2. Resulting prematurity is therefore the main cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity in patients with severe preeclampsia3. Although the discussion is ongoing, perinatal survival is suggested to be increased in patients with preterm preeclampsia by expectant, non-interventional management. This temporising treatment option to lengthen pregnancy includes the use of antihypertensive medication to control hypertension, magnesium sulphate to prevent eclampsia and corticosteroids to enhance foetal lung maturity4. With optimal maternal haemodynamic status and reassuring foetal condition this results on average in an extension of 2 weeks. Prolongation of these pregnancies is a great challenge for clinicians to balance between potential maternal risks on one the eve hand and possible foetal benefits on the other. Clinical controversies regarding prolongation of preterm preeclamptic pregnancies still exist – also taking into account that preeclampsia is the leading cause of maternal mortality in the Netherlands5 - a debate which is even more pronounced in very preterm pregnancies with questionable foetal viability6-9. Do maternal risks of prolongation of these very early pregnancies outweigh the chances of neonatal survival? Counselling of women with very early onset preeclampsia not only comprises of knowledge of the outcome of those particular pregnancies, but also knowledge of outcomes of future pregnancies of these women is of major clinical importance. This thesis opens with a review of the literature on identifiable risk factors of preeclampsia

Measurement of associated W plus charm production in pp collisions at √s=7 TeV

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