This study considers zone-based registration (ZBR) and distance-based registration (DBR). A mobile station performs location registration whenever the MS reaches a new zone or the specified distance. These two schemes seem to be similar but, in DBR, the mobile station (MS) is in the center of the location area right after location registration differently from in ZBR. In this study, we point out some problems of the previous analysis method and propose an improved analysis method of ZBR and DBR. Using the improved analysis method, we show that the previous analysis includes some problems, and that the performances of two registration methods in our study are enhanced more than in the previous study. This results of this study should be useful to analyze the performance of various location registration schemes.

The aim of this study was to evaluate various methods for producing high-quality fuel pellets using rape stalk (RS), which is an agricultural waste. RS was used as a raw material for pellets production after three treatments [distilled water (DW), sulfuric acid (AC), sodium hydroxide (AK) solutions]. Then, fabricated pellets with two binder additions [ rapeseed flour (RF), coffee waste (CW)] were examined to evaluate their fuel qualities. Results showed that binder additions (RF, CW) improve the durability and higher heating value for RS-based pellets. The addition of CW greatly decreased ash content for fabricated pellets. Also, all immersion treatments improved all fuel qualities compared to non-immersed treatment. Particularly, DW-immersion had favorable influences on the increases of higher heating value and durability. Two immersion treatments (AC, AK solution) positively influenced the improvements of bulk density and ash content for fabricated pellets. However, they were required to rinse the residue existed on the RS, and consequently the use of DW-immersion might be the most beneficial way to improve the qualities of RS-based pellets. All qualities of the pellets were acceptable for the European agropellet standards (A- or B-grade). Hence, RS can be used as a raw material for the production of agropellets while outdoor exposure of RS or mixing RS with CW or wood sawdust might be help to better agropellets qualities.