Application of multivariate statistical process control to fuel cell manufacturing

Univariate statistical control charts, such as the Shewhart chart, do not satisfy the requirements for process monitoring on a high volume automated fuel cell manufacturing line. This is because of the number of variables that require monitoring. The risk of elevated false alarms, due to the nature of the process being high volume, can present problems if univariate methods are used. Multivariate statistical methods are discussed as an alternative for process monitoring and control. The research presented is conducted on a manufacturing line which evaluates the performance of a fuel cell. It has three stages of production assembly that contribute to the final end product performance. The product performance is assessed by power and energy measurements, taken at various time points throughout the discharge testing of the fuel cell. The literature review performed on these multivariate techniques are evaluated using individual and batch observations. Modern techniques using multivariate control charts on Hotellings T2 are compared to other multivariate methods, such as Principal Components Analysis (PCA). The latter, PCA, was identified as the most suitable method. Control charts such as, scores, T2 and DModX charts, are constructed from the PCA model. Diagnostic procedures, using Contribution plots, for out of control points that are detected using these control charts, are also discussed. These plots enable the investigator to perform root cause analysis. Multivariate batch techniques are compared to individual observations typically seen on continuous processes. Recommendations, for the introduction of multivariate techniques that would be appropriate for most high volume processes, are also covered.

Statistical Characteristics of Flash Flood in Georgia

Results are presented from the analysis of observations data on flash flood in Georgia over a period of 45 years, from 1961 to 2005, provided of the of Hydro-meteorology Service of Georgia.

The Statistical Structure of Visibility in Tbilisi

შესწავლილია ხილვადობის სიშორის სტატისტიკური სტრუქტურა თბილისში 1980-დან 2008 წლამდე პერიოდისათვის. გამოყენებულია საქართველოს ჰიდრომეტეოროლოგიური დეპარტამენტის მონაცემები ხილვადობის სხვადასხვა ბალიანობის მქონე დღეების რიცხვის შესახებ წელიწადში 9, 12 და 15 საათზე დაკვირვებებისათვის.

New concepts for enantioselective crystallisation

Magdeburg, Univ., Fak. für Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik, Diss., 2011

Statistical analysis in multivariate sampling

Magdeburg, Univ., Fak. für Mathematik, Diss., 2011

Protection concepts in distribution networks with decentralised energy resources

Network protection, distribution networks, decentralised energy resources, communication links, IEC Communication and Substation Control Standards

Cardiac Remodeling: Concepts, Clinical Impact, Pathophysiological Mechanisms and Pharmacologic Treatment

Abstract Cardiac remodeling is defined as a group of molecular, cellular and interstitial changes that manifest clinically as changes in size, mass, geometry and function of the heart after injury. The process results in poor prognosis because of its association with ventricular dysfunction and malignant arrhythmias. Here, we discuss the concepts and clinical implications of cardiac remodeling, and the pathophysiological role of different factors, including cell death, energy metabolism, oxidative stress, inflammation, collagen, contractile proteins, calcium transport, geometry and neurohormonal activation. Finally, the article describes the pharmacological treatment of cardiac remodeling, which can be divided into three different stages of strategies: consolidated, promising and potential strategies.

Preparative chromatographic separation of ternary mixtures : analysis of fractionation times and novel concepts

Magdeburg, Univ., Fak. für Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik, Diss., 2010

Statistical pattern recognition for audio-forensics : empirical investigations on the application scenarios audio steganalysis and microphone forensics

Magdeburg, Univ., Fak. für Informatik, Diss., 2013

Statistical model identification : dynamical processes and large-scale networks in systems biology

Magdeburg, Univ., Fak. für Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik, Diss., 2014

Evaluation of process concepts for liquid-liquid systems exemplified for the indirect hydration of cyclohexene to cyclohexanol

Magdeburg, Univ., Fak. für Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik, Diss., 2014

Statistical model identification : dynamical processes and large-scale networks in systems biology

Magdeburg, Univ., Fak. für Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik, Diss., 2014

Tropical American Myrtaceae; notes on generic concepts and descriptions of previously unrecognized species.

v.29:no.3(1956)

Tropical American Myrtaceae, II ; notes on generic concepts and descriptions of previously unrecognized species / Rogers McVaugh.

v.29:no.8(1963)