Essays about: "penalty"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 182 essays containing the word penalty.

  1. 1. Robust Portfolio Optimization with Correlation Penalties

    University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Pelle Nydahl; [2023]
    Keywords : Portfolio Optimization; Portfolio Allocation; Robust Optimization; Correlation; Risk Factor Model; EMA Filtering; Weighted Linear Regression; Portföljoptimering; Portföljallokering; Robust optimering; Korrelation; Riskfaktor-modell; EMA-filtrering; Viktad linjär regression;

    Abstract : Robust portfolio optimization models attempt to address the standard optimization method's high sensitivity to noise in the parameter estimates, by taking an investor's uncertainty about the estimates into account when finding an optimal portfolio. In this thesis, we study robust variations of an extension of the mean-variance problem, where an additional term penalizing the portfolio's correlation with an exogenous return sequence is included in the objective. READ MORE

  3. 2. Control of carbon dioxide capture from biomass CHP plants : Designing a suitable control system to realize the flexible operation of the CO2 capture system

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Tanmmay Rout; [2023]
    Keywords : Carbon capture; biomass fired combined heat and power plant; MEA based chemical absorption; flue gas; dynamic operation; PI controllers;

    Abstract : This degree project studies the integration of carbon capture system into biomass fired combined heat and power (bio-CHP) plants. The key disturbances from bio-CHP plants include flue gas flow rate, carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration and available heat for the reboiler because the use of versatile biomass and the dynamic operation of CHP plants results in large fluctuations in the properties of flue gas and the heat input for CO2 capture. READ MORE

  4. 3. Protecting software in embedded IoT units : The impact of code obfuscation

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Fredrik Karlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Embedded; Obfuscation; Software protection; Internet of Things; Inbyggd; Obfuskering; Mjukvaruskydd; Internet of Things;

    Abstract : Embedded Internet of Things (IoT) products are taking up a larger part of the market thanks to smaller, cheaper and more advanced components. For companies that spend time and resources on developing software for these products, it is important to keep that software secure to maintain the advantage gained. READ MORE

  5. 4. Mentally ill offenders and accountability in Sweden

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Karlsson Bok Michelle; [2023]
    Keywords : insanity defense; legal insanity; accountability; mental illness; forensic psychiatry;

    Abstract : Introduction In Sweden all offenders are convicted of their crime, regardless if suffering from mental illness. The penalty can however be forensic psychiatric care instead of prison if the offender suffers from a severe mental disturbance (allvarlig psykisk störning). READ MORE

  6. 5. An analysis of fansubbing in Zettai ni Waratte wa Ikenai: airport 24 ji

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och lärande

    Author : Markus Ryuken; [2023]
    Keywords : Japanese; translation; subtitling; gaki no tsukai; owarai; fansub;

    Abstract : Looking at Japanese media online, one often finds comments such as "crazy Japan" from international viewers in the comment section. A quick search on YouTube forJapanese comedy would give an understanding of the origin of this statement. Japanese humour contains many unconventional concepts, and Japanese stand-up comedy is no exception. READ MORE