Performance Prediction and Geometry Optimization for Application of Pump as Turbine: A Review

Pump as Turbine (PAT) is a technically and economically effective technology to utilize small/mini/micro/pico hydropower, especially in rural areas. There are two main subjects that influence the selection and application of PAT. On the one hand, manufacturers of pumps will not provide their characteristics under the turbine mode, which requires performance prediction methods. On the other hand, PAT efficiency is always slightly lower than that of pump, which requires further geometry optimization. This literature review summarized published research studies related to performance prediction and geometry optimization, aimed at guiding for selection and optimization of PAT. Currently, there exist four categories of performance prediction methods, namely, using BEP (Best Efficiency Point), using specific speed, loss modeling, and polynomial fitting. The using BEP and loss modeling methods are based on theoretical analysis, while using specific speed and polynomial fitting methods require statistical fitting. The prediction errors of published methods are within ±10% mostly. For geometry optimization, investigations mainly focus on impeller diameter and blade geometry. The influence of impeller trimming, blade rounding, blade wrap angle, blade profile, blade number, blade trailing edge position, and guide vane number has been studied. Among published methods, the blade rounding and forward-curved impellers are the most effective and feasible techniques.

Performance Prediction for IMDB Movies

Filmmakers and other associated people in the fraternity are very much concerned about the performance of their movies on box office. They pay a lot of hard work and invest a big fat amount on their babies to present them in theatre. In return they want reviews from the users, houseful theaters, healthy nominations and award wins and good evaluation from critiques. We decided to predict the performance of the movies which can help producers and filmmakers in making their movies and invest on right place.

Performance Prediction of Listed Companies in Smart Healthcare Industry: Based on Machine Learning Algorithms

With the development of wireless network, communication technology, cloud platform, and Internet of Things (IOT), new technologies are gradually applied to the smart healthcare industry. The COVID-19 outbreak has brought more attention to the development of the emerging industry of smart healthcare. However, the development of this industry is restricted by factors such as long construction cycle, large investment in the early stage, and lagging return, and the listed companies also face the problem of financing difficulties. In this study, machine learning algorithm is used to predict performance, which can not only deal with a large amount of data and characteristic variables but also analyse different types of variables and predict their classification, increasing the stability and accuracy of the model and helping to solve the problem of poor performance prediction in the past. After analysing the sample data from 53 listed companies in smart healthcare industry, we argued that the conclusion of this study can not only provide reference for listed companies in smart healthcare industry to formulate their own strategies but also provide shareholders with strategies to avoid risks and help the development of this emerging industry.