Materials engineering topic list of research papers
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Design and optimization of coating structure for the thermal barrier coatings fabricated by atmospheric plasma spraying via finite element method
Abstract The first prerequisite for fabricating the thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) with excellent performance is to find an optimized coating structure with high thermal insulation effect and low residual stress. This paper discusses the design and ...
2014 / L. Wang, X.H. Zhong, Y.X. Zhao, S.Y. Tao, W. Zhang, et al. -
THIEF Model Evaluation for Cables used in Nuclear Plants in Japan
Abstract Many nuclear power plants in the U.S. and elsewhere are transitioning from a prescriptive to a risk-informed performance-based fire protection program. The acceptance of a proposed performance-based fire protection program is partly based...
2013 / Marc L. Janssens, Stephen L. Turner, Susumu Tsuchino -
Synthesis and characterization of new absorbents for CO2 capture
Abstract In the present paper we investigated seven synthetic and eleven commercial amine based absorbents with systematic modification of their chemical structures. A 30wt% of these aqueous amine solutions were used for performance evaluation....
2013 / Firoz Alam Chowdhury, Hidetaka Yamada, Takayuki Higashii, Yoichi Matsuzaki, Shingo Kazama -
A Computer Program for Evaluating the Risk of Lightning Impact and for Designing the Installation of Lightning Rod Protection for Photovoltaic System
Abstract Due to the fact that Photovoltaic (PV) systems must be practically installed in outdoor areas for converting solar radiation into electric power. For this reason, PV systems have to face the risk of damage from lightning. Mostly, PV Plants...
2013 / Songpol Ittarat, Somchai Hiranvarodom, Boonyang Plangklang -
In-service Science Teachers’ Ideas about the Phases of the Moon and Brightest Star
Abstract In this study, 32 science teachers’ ideas were studied to determine the phases of the moon and brightest star. Teachers’ ideas were grouped under ‘right answer’, ‘misconceptions’ and ‘no response’ categories. About the phases of the moon,...
2014 / Ayberk Bostan Sarıoğlan, Hüseyin Küçüközer -
A High-temperature, High-efficiency Solar Thermoelectric Generator Prototype
Abstract Solar thermoelectric generators (STEGs) have the potential to convert solar energy at greater than 15% efficiency. This project investigates the system design, the necessary thermoelectric and optical technologies, and the economic...
2014 / M.L. Olsen, E.L. Warren, P.A. Parilla, E.S. Toberer, C.E. Kennedy, et al. -
The Perspectives of the Boron Neutron Capture Therapy-Clinical Applications Research and Development in Saudi Arabia
Abstract Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) is a binary form of experimental radiotherapy which is based on the administration of a drug able to concentrate the isotopes in a tumor cell that later are irradiated with a neutron beam. Even though...
2015 / I. Badhrees, F. Alrumayan, F. Mahube -
Properties of Chemically Combusted Calcium Carbide Residue and Its Influence on Cement Properties2015 / Hongfang Sun, Zishanshan Li, Jing Bai, Shazim Memon, Biqin Dong, et al.
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A Model for Creep and Creep Damage in the γ-Titanium Aluminide Ti-45Al-2Mn-2Nb2014 / William Harrison, Zakaria Abdallah, Mark Whittaker
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In situ Neutron Diffraction during Casting: Determination of Rigidity Point in Grain Refined Al-Cu Alloys2014 / Jean-Marie Drezet, Bastien Mireux, Zoltan Szaraz, Thilo Pirling
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Al2O3/ZrO2/Y3Al5O12 Composites: A High-Temperature Mechanical Characterization2015 / Paola Palmero, Giovanni Pulci, Francesco Marra, Teodoro Valente, Laura Montanaro
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Second life of electric vehicle batteries: relation between materials degradation and environmental impact2015 / Lluc Canals Casals, Beatriz Amante García, Frédéric Aguesse, Amaia Iturrondobeitia
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Comparison of a Single-screw and a Scroll Expander under Part-load Conditions for Low-grade Heat Recovery ORC Systems
Abstract Increasing energy-demand and environmental concerns are leading to a growing interest in alternative and sustainable energy solutions. Low-grade waste heat recovery through ORC systems is considered to be one of the most feasible...
2015 / D. Ziviani, A. Suman, S. Lecompte, M. De Paepe, M. van den Broek, et al. -
Annealing Effects in Twin-Roll Cast AA8006 Aluminium Sheets Processed by Accumulative Roll-Bonding2014 / Miroslav Cieslar, Michaela Poková
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An Exergy Analysis of Recompression Supercritical CO2 Cycles with and without Reheating
Abstract Concentrated Solar Power using supercritical CO2 (S-CO2) recompression Brayton cycles offer advantages of similar and even higher overall thermal efficiencies compared to power cycles using superheated or supercritical steam. The high...
2015 / R. Vasquez Padilla, R.G. Benito, W. Stein -
Compressive deformation behavior modeling of AZ31 magnesium alloy at elevated temperature considering the strain effect2013 / Gh. A. Nourollahi, M. Farahani, A. Babakhani, S. S. Mirjavadi
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Induced self-cleaning properties towards Reactive Red 198 of the cement materials loaded with co-modified TiO2/N,C photocatalysts2014 / Magdalena Janus, Kamila Bubacz, Justyna Zatorska, Ewelina Kusiak-Nejman, Adam Czyżewski, et al.
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Effect of Sunflower Oil on the Mechanical Permanence and the Thermal Properties of Poly (Vinyl Chloride)
Abstract Hexyl phthalate Di-(-2-ethyl) (DEHP) is a conventional plasticizing for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) was partially replaced by organic plasticizer. Epoxidised sunflower oil (ESO) was epoxeded and characterized. The partial replacement of DEHP...
2014 / Azeddine. Rouane, Djamal Zerrouki, Mohamed. Tahar. Benaniba -
Discontinuous Phenomena of Holonic Design: Functional Completeness Versus Solution Completeness
Abstract Sustainable development should offer a holistic way of resolution of many sharp objective conflicting goals in design. In this context, the question about the stability of models can be raised. The design can be seen as a qualitative...
2014 / Homam Issa, Egon Ostrosi, Michel Lenczner, Rabie Habib -
Polyaspartic acid as a corrosion inhibitor for WE43 magnesium alloy
Abstract The inhibition behavior of polyaspartic acid (PASP) as an environment-friendly corrosion inhibitor for WE43 magnesium alloy was investigated in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution by means for EIS measurement, potentiodynamic polarization curve, and...
2015 / Lihui Yang, Yantao Li, Bei Qian, Baorong Hou