The 16th International Conference Interdisciplinarity in Engineering: Inter-Eng 2022 Conference Proceedings

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This proceedings book contains research papers that are accepted for presentation at the 16th International Conference on Interdisciplinarity in Engineering―INTER-ENG 2022, which is held on 6–7 October 2022, in the city of Târgu Mureș, Romania. The general scope of the conference "Innovative aspects of Industry 4.0" concepts aims at consolidating the digital future of manufacturing in companies" is propsing a new approach related to the development of a new generation of smart factories grounded on the manufacturing and assembly process digitalization. It is related to advance manufacturing technology, lean manufacturing, sustainable manufacturing, additive manufacturing, manufacturing tools and equipment. It is a leading international professional and scientific forum of great interest for engineers and scientists who can read in this book research works contributions and recent developments as well as current practices in advanced fields of engineering. Preface Contents Innovative Technologies, Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Dissimilar Joining of Aluminum and Steel 1 Introduction 2 Method and Experiments 2.1 Materials 2.2 MP + RSW: Mechanical Pressing + RSW 2.3 Joins Characterizations 3 Results and Discussions 3.1 Microstructure and Strength of Welds Welded by MP + RSW 3.2 Mechanical Properties 3.3 Optical Fractographies 4 Conclusion References The Influence of the Anti-roll Bar Stabilizing Moment Generation on Its Different Constructive Areas Through Modeling 1 Introduction 2 Material and Methods 2.1 Mathematical Modelling 2.2 Finite Element Modeling 3 Results Analysis 4 Conclusions References Flange-Type Joints Connected by Preloaded High Strength Bolts 1 Introduction 2 Joints with Flanges or End Plates and High-Strength Bolts 3 Relative Rigidity of the Joint Elements 3.1 Relative Stiffness of the Bolts 3.2 Relative Stiffness of the End Plates (Flanges) 4 Working Example 5 Practical Application of Joints with Flanges (Frontal Plates) 6 Conclusions, Comments and Design Recommendations References Impact of Non-structural Road Elements on Noise Pollution, a Case Study in Cluj-Napoca, Romania 1 Introduction 2 Case Study. City of Cluj-Napoca 3 Measurements 3.1 Steel Expansion Joints 3.2 Manholes 3.3 Polymer Speed Bumps 3.4 Asphalt Speed Bumps 4 Results and Conclusions References Impact of Soil Type Transition on Circular Tunnels Behavior 1 Introduction 2 Estimation of Rock Loads 2.1 Methods Used for Ground-Excavation Performance Analysis 2.2 Protodiakonov Method on the Excavation Vertical Pressure Estimation 3 Cases Analyzed 3.1 Loads on the Circular Lining 3.2 Calculus 3.3 Soil Type Transition 3.4 Bending Moments and Axial Forces 4 Summary and Conclusions References Mechanical Characterization of Hybrid Biocomposite Film Chitosan/Starch Reinforced by Fiber Raphia 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 2.1 Materials 2.2 Methods 3 Characterizations 3.1 Analysis of Morphological 3.2 Mechanical Properties 4 Results and Discussions 4.1 Tensile Strength 4.2 Young Modulus 4.3 Elongation at Break 4.4 Stress-Strain Curves of Biocomposite 5 Conclusion References Study of the Corrosion Resistance of Titanium Implants In Vitro According to Variations in Influencing Factors and Comparison with Cobalt-Chromium 1 Introduction 2 Experimental Section 3 Discussion of Results 3.1 Preliminary Steps: Validation of Chemical Compositions of Implants 3.2 Polarization Curves 4 Conclusion References Physical–Chemical and Morphological Characterization of Chitosan Extracted from Shrimp Shells 1 Introduction 2 Methods and Materials 2.1 Extraction of Chitosan from Shrimp Shells 2.2 Characterization of Chitosan Polymer 3 Discussions 3.1 Extraction of Chitosan 3.2 Physical–Chemical Proprieties 4 Conclusion References Non-destructive Testing Methods Employed in the Production Processes of Electronic Modules from the Automatic Gearboxes 1 Introduction 2 Material and Method 2.1 Visual Inspection 2.2 X-Ray Test Examination 2.3 Functional Testing 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References A Mathematical Method of Modeling Multi-wired Class of Flexibility 5 Copper Conductors 1 Introduction 2 Material and Method 2.1 Methods for Cables Calculation 2.2 Determination of the Range of Values for the Diameter of the Wire in the Composition of the Copper Conductor with Several Wires 2.3 Conductor Analysis in Terms of Diameter and Number of Wires 2.4 Conductor Analysis in Terms of Electrical Resistance and Number of Wires 3 Results 4 Conclusion References 3D Modelling of Shoe Lasts’ Fitting Components to Reduce Waste in Footwear Manufacturing 1 Introduction 2 Experimental 2.1 Materials and Methods 3 Results and Discussions 4 Conclusions References Computer-Generated Shoe Lasts Using 3D Scanned Data and Anthropometric Measurements 1 Introduction 2 Recording and Analysis of Anthropometric Parameters 2.1 Equipment 2.2 Subjects 2.3 Obtaining the 3D Shape of the Foot 2.4 Positioning Anatomical Points and Obtaining Anthropometric Parameters 2.5 Testing the Statistical Significance of Differences Between Left and Right Foot Anthropometric Parameters Using the STUDent's Test and FISHer's Test 2.6 Statistical Indicators of Characterisation and Variation of Biomechanical Parameters 2.7 One-Dimensional Distribution 3 Interactive Modelling of Lasts 4 Conclusions References Study on the Behavior of a Beam Prototype for a Van Rear Drive Axle 1 Introduction 2 The Virtual Model Presentation 3 Material and Methods 3.1 Mathematical Modeling 3.2 Finite Element Modeling 3.3 Manufacturing the Model with 3d Printing Technology 4 Conclusions References Study of the Properties of Some Composite Materials Used in the Automotive Industry 1 Introduction 2 Materials Studied and Results Obtained 3 Breaking Test of the Specimens 4 Results and Discussion 5 Conclusions References Experimental Study of the Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity for MAT Composite Materials Used in Automotive Engineering 1 Introduction 2 Experimental Tests 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Initial Evaluation of the Performances of a Sled-Type Forest Cableway 1 Introduction 1.1 Legislative Context 1.2 Description of Forest Cableway 2 Design Data Establishment 3 Simulink Modelling 4 Simulation Results 5 Conclusions References Contribution Regarding the Production of PLA Products Through 3D Printing, FDM Technology, Used in the Automotive Industry 1 Introduction 2 The Design of the Assembly and Its Behavior Over Time 2.1 Designing the Parts of the Assembly 2.2 Analysis of the Resulting Dimensions 2.3 Support Redesign and Behavior Over Time 3 Conclusions References Comparison Between Acoustic Spectral Evolutions of Violins Before and After Varnishing 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Method 2.1 Types of Investigated Violins 2.2 The Methods 3 Results and Discussions 4 Conclusion References Identifying the Constructive Features of Historical Violins Using Computer Tomography 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Method 2.1 Types of Investigated Violins 2.2 The Methods 3 Results and Discussions 4 Conclusions References Determination of the Optimal Thickness of the Floors of Multi-storey Concrete Structures with Modal Analysis 1 Introduction 2 Modeling and Simulation of Slabs with Main Beams 3 Modelling and Simulation of Boxed Floors 4 Results and Conclusions References Concernig Aspects for Analysis and Ergonomic Design Looking at for the Medical Problems of the Violin Chin Rest Support 1 Introduction 2 General Aspects 2.1 Identified Medical Conditions 2.2 Types of Chin Rest for the Violin 3 Working Method 4 Concept Design, 3D Model Manufacturare 5 Conclusions References Assessment of the Safety Level for a Structural Wall Belonging to a Building with an ACC Masonry Structure Confined by Dispersed Reinforced Concrete Columns 1 Introduction 2 Numerical Testing Using the Finite Element Method 2.1 Case Study for a Building P + 2E with a Structure of Concrete and Autoclaved Cellular Concrete (Without Mortar) 2.2 Loads Proposed for Evaluation of the Structure 3 Results 3.1 Evolution of Basic Cutting Force 4 Conclusions References The Assessment of the Leaching Behavior of Metallurgical Wastes for a Sustainable Circular Economy 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results and Discussions 4 Conclusions References Reducing Scraps by Analyzing and Optimizing the Precision Investment Casting Technological Flow Parameters 1 Introduction 2 Corrective Methods 3 Virtual Casting Simulations 4 Real Test Casting According to the Fourth Simulation Results 4.1 Cast Test Results 5 Conclusions References Management and Education for Sustainable Manufacturing Business 4.0 Trends and Students’ Learning Outlook in the Business Engineering Education 1 Introduction 2 Research Problem 3 Results and Findings 4 Conclusions References Dispersion of Infectious Aerosols Through Different Mechanical System in a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit 1 Introduction 2 Method 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusions References Preventing Failure in the Implementation of ERP Systems Through an Operational Reorganization of ERP Software Companies 1 Introduction 2 Review of Literature 3 Operational Reorganization of ERP Software Companies 3.1 Advantages of Greater Operational Specialization 3.2 Existing Operational Organization and the Proposed Reorganization 3.3 Limitations and Challenges of the Presented Reorganization 3.4 From Specialization to the Creation of Multidisciplinary and Autonomous Teams 3.5 Training - Pillar of Sustainability of ERP Software Companies 3.6 Support Request Management and Performance Indicators 4 Conclusions References Continuous Improvement in the Logistics of the Automotive After-Sales Area 1 Introduction 2 Methodology and Objectives 3 Case Study Development 3.1 Analysis, Mapping and Problems Identification 4 Processes Improvement 4.1 Optimizing the Order Status Report Using Python Language Structure 4.2 Warehousing and Picking 4.3 Dashboard to Support the Daily Kaizen of the After-Sales Team 5 Conclusions References A Study on the Sustainability of the Online/Hybrid Education System Within the Faculty of Civil Engineering (Technical University of Cluj-Napoca) 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 3.1 Results Obtained from the Teachers’ Questionnaires 3.2 The Results Obtained from the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Students’ Questionnaires: 4 Discussions and Conclusions References Automotive Comfort: State of the Art and Challenges 1 Introduction. Comfort Approach 2 Thermal Comfort 3 Vibrational Comfort 4 Acoustic Comfort 5 Automotive Vibration and Noise Control Using Materials 6 Summary References Challenges in Building an Ecosystem for Inclusive Innovation as a Prerequisite for Scaling up Inclusive and Grassroots Innovation 1 Introduction 2 Matherial and Method 3 Results 3.1 Challenge: Limited Access to Knowledge and Skills 3.2 Challenge: Lack of Access to Adequate Financing 3.3 Challenge: Lack of Market Information 3.4 Regulatory and Policy Challenges 4 Conclusion References Role of Technology, Business and Policy in Supporting Inclusive and Grassroots Innovation 1 Introduction 2 Material and Method 3 Results 3.1 Inclusive Innovation and Business 3.2 Large National Companies 3.3 Multinational Companies 3.4 Social Business 3.5 Non-profit Organizations 3.6 Enablers of Inclusive Innovation 3.7 Multinational Companies Technology 3.8 Policy 3.9 Drawbacks of Policies Supporting Inclusive Innovation 4 Conclusion References Teachers’ Digital Skills in Tourism Sector to Tackle the Challenges of Tourism Enterprises 1 Introduction 2 Material and Method 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Evaluation of Patient Satisfaction at the Orthopedics Traumatology Department 1 Introduction 2 Material and Method 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Assuring the Quality of Medical Services at a Medical Center in Romania 1 Introduction 2 Material and Method 2.1 Targu Mures County Emergency Clinical Hospital 2.2 Analysis of the Hospital Addressability in the Central Region 2.3 Human Resources Analysis 2.4 Analysis of Adverse Events Associated with Healthcare 2.5 Accreditation of the Hospital by the National Health Quality Management Authority 3 Results 4 Discussions 5 Conclusion References Supply Chains and Their Associated Risks in Romanian Companies 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Methodology 4 Results 5 Discussion and Conclusion References Is Technology Taking Over the EFL Classroom? 1 Background 2 Brief Literature Review 3 Advantages of Using Technology in the Classroom 4 Assessment 5 Disadvantages of Technology in the Classroom 6 Conclusion References The Importance of Mentoring for the Profession of an Engineer 1 Introduction 2 Material and Method 3 Results 3.1 Sheet 1 3.2 Sheet 2 3.3 The Standard of the Teacher-Mentor (Elements) 3.4 Specific Tasks of the Mentor-Trainer 3.5 Pro Formative Mentoring Skills 3.6 Performance and Fulfillment 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References The Role of Production Indicators in Optimizing the Production Activity of a Company 1 Introduction 2 Analysis of Production Activity 2.1 Analysis of the Production Program, in Total and by Product Types 2.2 Analysis of the Production Structure 3 Conclusions and Proposals References The Impact of Industry 4.0 on Business Models 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Results of the Literature Review 3.1 Business Model Concepts 3.2 High Technologies as a Determinant of the Business Model 3.3 Analysis of the Dimensions of the Impact of Industry 4.0 Based on the Four-Box Business Model Framework 3.4 Characteristics of the Industry 4.0-based Business Models 4 Conclusions References New Requirements for the Development of Quality Standards of Medical Exoskeletons as a Result of the Unexpected Near Miss Events 1 Introduction 2 Material and Method 2.1 Quality Assurance of Medical Devices and Quality Accredited Organizations 2.2 Rehabilitation Supported by Exoskeletons and Near Miss Events Occurrence 3 Discussion 4 Conclusion References Streamlining Production by Implementing a Control Center System 1 Introduction. Control Center Department Within the Automotive Company 2 Industry 4.0 3 Implementation of the Control Center System 3.1 The System Used Prior to the Implementation of Control Center 3.2 Implementation of the New System 3.3 Evaluation of the Control Center System 3.4 The Challenges of Implementing the New System 4 Conclusions and Results References Translating Technical Discourse in an Interdisciplinary Approach 1 Introduction 2 Practical Study 2.1 Hypothesis and Objectives of the Study 2.2 Instruments and Methodology 3 Results and Interpretations 4 Conclusions References Quality Control Basic Tools in Automotive Industry 1 Introduction 2 Automotive Industry in the World 3 Quality Control 3.1 Quality Control vs Quality Assurance 3.2 Quality Control Tools 3.3 Quality Control in Automotive Industry 4 Quality Control Basic Tools Used in Hirschmann Automotive 4.1 Quality Control Tools day-By-Day 4.2 Quality Improvement of Sorting Hours 5 Conclusion 6 Discussion References A Perspective on the Romanian National System of Vocational Training: Factors, Challenges and Solutions 1 Introduction 2 Factors and Challenges of Romanian National System of Vocational Training 2.1 Educational Policies 2.2 Financial and Economic Factors 2.3 Social Factors 2.4 Teachers’ Training Level & Level of IT Training of Human Capital 2.5 Structural Programs and Funds 2.6 Strategic Targets Assumed at EU Level 2.7 International Evaluation Programs 3 Sustainability of Romanian National System of Vocational Training 4 Solutions and Conclusions References Power Systems, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies Forecast of Photovoltaic Plant Output Using Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) Network: North Morocco Case Study 1 Introduction 2 Background 3 Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) 4 Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) 5 Evaluation Metrics 6 Simulation Results and Discussions 6.1 Simulation #1: Division of Dataset 6.2 Simulation #1: Number of Hidden Neurons 6.3 Simulation #1: Activation Function 6.4 Simulation #1: Forecast Based on Previous Data of a “DELAY Time” Interval 7 Conclusion References A Comparative Analysis of the Electric Light Sources for the DC or AC Microgrid Use 1 Introduction 2 Electric Microgrids Consumers Analysis 2.1 Electric Light Sources 2.2 Electric Light Sources Compatibility with the DC Microgrid 3 The Comparative Analysis of Electric Light Sources in DC or AC Microgrid 4 Conclusions References DC Power Microgrid with Renewable Sources Design Case Study 1 Introduction 2 DC Hybrid Microgrid Analysis and Design 2.1 Selection of the Research Laboratory Lighting Solution 2.2 Selection of the Equipment for Computing Technology 3 Adapting the Consumers to a DC Microgrids 4 Conclusions References Mathematical Modelling and Design of Photovoltaic System for Free-Standing Application 1 Introduction 2 Working Principles and System Description 3 Modelling and Simulation 4 Design and Data Analysis 5 References References Comparative Study of Three Methods for the Estimation of the Weibull (k,c) Parameters for Wind Speed: Case Study in Tangier-Med Port 1 Introduction 2 Theoretical Part Materials and Methods 3 Results 3.1 Wind Data Analysis 3.2 Estimation of Weibull Variables (k,c) by the Methods of Least Square, Maximum of Likelihood, Method of Moments 3.3 Evaluation of the Average Available and Recoverable Power Density at an Altitude of 10 m 4 Conclusion References Assessing the Modernization Process of a Transformer Fleet in the Electric Distribution Networks. Case Study in Romania 1 Introduction 2 European Eco-design Directive Implemented in the Electric Distribution Networks 3 Status of the Romanian DO'S Transformer Fleet 4 Regression Model-Based Methodology to Simulate the Modernization Process 5 Case Study 6 Conclusions References Modelling of Neutral-Stratified Atmospheric Boundary Layer with Commercial CFD Software for the Horizontal Homogeneity Thermo-Fluid Problem 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 2.1 Governing Equations 3 Boundary Conditions 3.1 Near Wall Treatment 3.2 Fluid Flow Problem: Non-isothermal Flow for the Thermo-fluid Coupled Interface 3.3 Heat Transfer in Fluid Flow: Thermal Conditions 4 Simulation Settings and Parameters 4.1 Computational Airflow Domain and Mesh 4.2 Solving Setting and Computational Parameters 5 Results 6 Discussions and Conclusion References Overhead Transmission Lines Capacity Management Based on Different Weather Conditions 1 Introduction 2 Overhead Conductors Thermal Rating Computation 2.1 IEEE Model 2.2 CIGRÉ Model 3 Case Study. IEEE vs. CIGRÉ Analysis for ACSR Conductor 3.1 Influence of Parameters in the Calculation Methods 3.2 ACSR 180 Conductor Simulation 4 Conclusions References A Study of Four Types of Neural Networks with an Error Correction Approach Applied to Predict Wind Speed 1 Introduction 2 Prediction of Wind Speed Importance 3 Proposed Model for Predicting Wind Speed Using Neural Networks 3.1 Problem Description 3.2 Wind Speed Prediction Model 3.3 Data Collection 3.4 Data Normalization 3.5 Developing Neural Network Based on the Wind Speed Prediction Model 3.6 Neural Network Performance on Training and Testing 3.7 Error Correction (EC) Approach 3.8 Denormalization 4 Performance Metrics 5 Discussion and Experimental Results 6 Conclusion References Modeling and Analysis of the Effect of Current-Voltage in the Solar Cell Dynamic Parameters 1 Introduction 2 Dynamic Solar Cell Modeling 2.1 Transition Capacitance 2.2 Diffusion Capacitance 2.3 Dynamic Resistance 3 Complex Impedance of Solar Cell 4 Results and Discussion 5 Conclusion References Forecasting Solar Radiation Using Machine Learning Method: New Optimization Algorithm 1 Introduction 2 Data and Machine Learning Models for Short-Term Forecasting 2.1 Case Study and Datasets 2.2 Machine Learning Algorithms 3 Methodology 3.1 Forecasting Model 3.2 Verification Metrics 4 Result and Discussion 5 Conclusion References Optimal Restoration of a Microgrid 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Case Study 4 Conclusions References Optimization of Power Cost for a Community with Distributed Sources and Electric Vehicles 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Overview of Mathematical Model and Microgrid Data 4 Results and Discussion 4.1 Power Cost on the Power Markets Before 2022 4.2 Power Cost on the Power Markets in 2022 5 Conclusions References Employment of Blockchain Technology in the Field of Renewable Energy 1 Introduction 2 What is Blockchain 3 Blockchain and Energy Development 4 Application Areas of Blockchain in the Renewable Energy Sector 5 Challenges and Limitations 6 Conclusion References New Methods of Tracking Compressed Air Leaks Used in the Production Processes of an Industrial Hall to Improve Energy Performance 1 Introduction 2 Material and Method 2.1 Detection of Compressed Air Leaks 2.2 Description and Components 2.3 Commissioning and Use of Measuring Instrument 3 Results 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Intelligent Solar Photovoltaic Development Model for University Campus Buildings 1 Introduction 2 Integration of Solar Photovoltaic Technologies in Smart Buildings 2.1 Smart Buildings Requirements 2.2 Nowadays Challenges in PV Integration 3 Mathematical Optimization Algorithm 3.1 Chosen Mathematical Model 3.2 Diagram of the Proposed Optimization Mathematical Model 4 Case Study 5 Conclusions and Discussions References Automation, Robotics, Biomedical Technologies and Intelligent Systems Extension of the Chord Method to the Space Rn 1 Introduction 2 Main Part 3 Discussion and Conclusion References Comparative Study of Three Types of Controllers for Variable Speed Wind Turbine 1 Introduction 2 Modeling of Wind Turbine 3 Wind Speed Modeling 4 Wind Turbine Control Strategy 4.1 Power Control Principle 4.2 Maximum Power Point Tracking Technique 4.3 MPPT with Control of the Wind Turbine Speed 5 Simulations Result and Discussion 6 Conclusion References Simulation of a Multivariable Control Solution for a Fractional Distillation Column Process Affected by Uncertainties 1 Introduction 2 Operation of the Fractional Column 3 Simulation Results 4 Conclusions References Numerical Modeling of a Desalination Process Through the Ion-Exchange Membranes of a Electrodialysis Cell 1 Introduction 2 Theory 2.1 Electrodialysis Cell Description 2.2 Model Equations 2.3 Meshing 3 Results and Discussions 4 Conclusions References PAPR Reduction of Multi-antenna Systems (MIMO-OFDM) Using Probabilistic Algorithms 1 Introduction 2 MIMO-OFDM System 2.1 PAPR in OFDM Signal 2.2 MIMO-OFDM System 3 PAPR Reduction Techniques 3.1 Probabilistic Techniques 3.2 Partial Transmit Sequence (PTS) 4 PAPR Reduction Based Swarm Optimization Algorithms 4.1 Fireworks Algorithm (FWA) 4.2 Dynamic Fireworks Algorithm (DynFWA) 4.3 PAPR Reduction Based Adaptive Fireworks Algorithm (AFWA) 5 Conclusion References Design and Performance of a Compact Two Inset-Fed Patch MIMO Antenna for 5G Networks 1 Introduction 2 Antenna Configuration 3 Simulation Results and Discussion 3.1 Envelope Correlation Coefficient and Diversity Gain 3.2 Efficiency 3.3 Total Active Reflection Coefficient 4 Performance Comparison 5 Conclusion References A Brain-Computer Interface-Based Simulation of Vending Machine by the Integration Between Gtec Unicorn EEG Headset and LabVIEW Programming Environment Using P300 Speller and UDP Communication 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Methodology 3.1 Hardware System 3.2 Software System 4 Results 5 Conclusion References Dynamic Utility-Improving Time Series Data Perturbation Framework 1 Introduction 2 Related Work 2.1 Background of Time Series Data Privacy Techniques 2.2 Differential Privacy for Time Series Data 2.3 Quantifying Privacy and Utility 3 Dynamic Utility-Improving Time Series Data Perturbation Framework 3.1 Time Series Data Privacy Using Differential Privacy 3.2 Dynamically Improving Data Utility 4 Experimental Results 5 Conclusion and Future Work References MIMO Antenna Design Through Genetic Algorithm 1 Introduction 2 Optimization Method for Designing MIMO Antenna 3 Simulation Results 4 Conclusion References Entropy Metrics in HRV Signal Analysis 1 Introduction 2 HRV Analysis Methods 2.1 The HRV Signal 2.2 The Multiscale Composite Entropy 2.3 The Permutation Entropy 3 The Proposed Procedure 4 Experimental Results 5 Concluding Remarks References Web Based PLC Integrated Process Simulator 1 Introduction 2 Related Work 3 Proposed System 3.1 The Systems Architecture 3.2 The Simulated Process 3.3 Operation Diagram 3.4 The Node-RED Interface 4 Implementation Details 5 Conclusions References Software Implementation and Benchmarking of TinyJAMBU on Programmable Logic Controllers 1 Introduction 2 Related Work 3 Overview of TinyJAMBU 4 Implementation of TinyJAMBU on Siemens S7–1200 4.1 Hardware 4.2 Software Implementation Details 5 Results 6 Conclusion References Process Mining of Parallel Sequences with Neural Network Technologies 1 Introduction 2 Tools for Process Mining 2.1 Commercial Process Mining Softwares 2.2 Open Source Solutions 3 Neural Networks for Process Mining 4 Mining Parallel Processes with Neural Networks 5 Conclusions References A Sorting Solution Based on an Industrial Robotic Arm with Image Processing 1 Introduction 2 Related Work 3 Proposed System 3.1 Architecture 3.2 Experimental Setup 3.3 Implementation Details 4 Results and Conclusions References Author Index