Materials engineering topic list of research papers
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Seismic Response Analysis of Isolated Nuclear Power Plants with Friction Damper Isolation System
Abstract In this paper, a new friction damper isolation system (FDIS) is suggested for isolated nuclear power plants (NPPs). Seismic responses of NPPs are accomplished by means of the finite element approach and setting up a representative...
2014 / Chuan Qin, Wenguang Liu, Wenfu He -
The Heat-affected Zone in EDM and its Influence on a Following PECM Process
Abstract EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) and PECM (Pulse Electrochemical Machining) provide unique possibilities for the machining of many different materials. Whereas EDM is able to machine any material above a minimal electrical conductivity, ...
2014 / Philipp Steuer, Andreas Rebschläger, Olivier Weber, Dirk Bähre -
Application of wavelet transform modulus maxima in raman distributed temperature sensors2014 / Zongliang Wang, Jun Chang, Sasa Zhang, Sha Luo, Cuanwu Jia, et al.
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Defining the effect of sweep tillage tool cutting edge geometry on tillage forces using 3D discrete element modelling
Abstract The energy required for tillage processes accounts for a significant proportion of total energy used in crop production. In many tillage processes decreasing the draft and upward vertical forces is often desired for reduced fuel use and...
2015 / Mustafa Ucgul, John M. Fielke, Chris Saunders -
Machinability Studies of Low Alloy Steels by Face Turning Method: An Experimental Investigation
Abstract The present study is an experimental investigation on machinability of two low alloy steels, AISI 9320 and AISI 4340, by face turning method. The face turning method makes use of cylindrical steel specimen as a test piece and a triangular...
2013 / Rajshekhar Lalbondre, Prasad Krishna, G.C. Mohankumar -
Mechanism and Experiment Study on Surfactant Solution to Block Methane
Abstract Combined with the surfactant solution on the nature and conditions of use, the feasibility that the surfactant solution blocks methane gas was analyzed theoretically and the mechanism that the surfactant solution blocks methane gas was...
2012 / Kai Zhu, Bin Li -
3D X-ray Micro Computed Tomography on Multiphase Drop Interfaces: From Biomimetic to Functional Applications
Abstract The investigation of multiphase interfaces and contact lines is a challenging research topic for comprehension of countless physical problems, both natural and imitated from nature, at the microscale (nearly 1μm). In...
2014 / M. Santini, M. Guilizzoni -
Study on calculation of rock pressure for ultra-shallow tunnel in poor surrounding rock and its tunneling procedure2013 / Xiaojun Zhou, Jinghe Wang, Bentao Lin
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High-efficiency Fresnel zone plates for hard X-rays by 100 keV e-beam lithography and electroplating2011 / Sergey Gorelick, Joan Vila-Comamala, Vitaliy A. Guzenko, Ray Barrett, Murielle Salomé, et al.
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X-ray Analysis of the Structure-phase States of the Tantalum Coating on NiTi Substrate Treated by Electron Beams
Abstract The evolution of the structural phase states in the Tantalum coatings formed on the NiTi substrate and their change before and after low energy high current pulsed electron beam treatment has been investigated by using X-ray diffraction...
2015 / M.G. Ostapenko, L.L. Meisner, M.A. Zakharova, E. Yu. Gudimova -
Dynamic analysis of a guided projectile during engraving process
Abstract The reliability of the electronic components inside a guided projectile is highly affected by the launch dynamics of guided projectile. The engraving process plays a crucial role on determining the ballistic performance and projectile...
2014 / Tao Xue, Xiao-bing Zhang, Dong-hua Cui -
Study of the Postcombustion CO2 Capture by Absorption into Amine(s) Based Solvents: Application to Cement Flue Gases
Abstract The purpose of this work was to evaluate the absorption-regeneration performances of different types of amine(s) based solvents (primary, secondary and tertiary alkanolamines, sterically hindered amines, non-cyclical tetramine and cyclical...
2013 / Lionel Dubois, Diane Thomas -
Diagnosis of OLTC via Duval Triangle Method and Dynamic Current Measurement
Abstract Power transformers studies have shown that the main cause of power transformers failures is the On Load Tap Changer (OLTC). OLTC failure occurs due to the insulation degradation and contacts failure inside it. Other than that, contacts wear ...
2014 / Mohd Shahril Ahmad Khiar, Yasmin Hanum Md Thayoob, Young Zaidey Yang Ghazali, Sharin Ab Ghani, Imran Sutan Chairul -
Simulation of unconstrained solidification of A356 aluminum alloy on distribution of micro/macro shrinkage
Abstract In the condition of Newtonian heat transfer, A356 aluminum alloy is solidified with randomly distributed equiaxed dendrites. Ability of interdendritic liquid flow is described by permeability parameter using Darcy's law and this parameter...
2014 / Hossein Bayani, Seyed Mohammad Hossein Mirbagheri, Mojtaba Barzegari, Sadegh Firoozi -
Modelling Single File Pedestrian Motion Across Cultures
Abstract Experiments on single file pedestrian motion conducted in India and in Germany conclusively show that despite similarities in the shape of the fundamental diagram of pedestrian flow there also exist dissimilarities possibly due to cultural...
2013 / Ujjal Chattaraj, Armin Seyfried, Partha Chakroborty, Manoj Kumar Biswal -
Characterization of Powder Metal Jet and Penetration Calculation
Abstract Comprehensive measurements of powder metal jet characteristics, namely the jet density and velocity profiles, have been obtained for a small size shaped charge widely used in the oilfield industry. The results are needed to examine existing ...
2013 / Hongfa Huang -
Microstructural Arrangement and Densification of 10GDC-xTZP Solid Solutions
Abstract Solid solutions between tetragonal zirconia polycrystals (TZP) and gadolinia doped ceria with a norminal composition Ce0.9G0.1O1.95(10GDC) powders were studied. The selected composition was 5-15 wt% TZP. The XRD results showed that a...
2013 / Suthee Wattanasiriwech, Tanongsak Jindapetch, Darunee Wattanasiriwech -
Research Assistants’ Suggestions on the Improvement of Graduate Programs Regarding Science Perception
Abstract The purpose of this study was to explore research assistants’ opinions to improve science perception at graduate programs. The research questions include the research assistants’ suggestions on the improvement of the graduate program...
2014 / Nehir Yasan, Soner Yıldırım, Tunç Medeni -
Exploring a Framework for Innovation from the Perspective of Complexity Science
Abstract In the economy of the twenty-first century, innovative organizations will play a major role in shaping a society that is more committed to the needs of a milieu subjected to forces of a diverse nature. This paper proposes an initial...
2014 / Arturo Serrano-Santoyo -
Classification of Different Roasting Processes by MOX Nanowire
Abstract In the industry of coffee, to obtain a cup of coffee with a balanced aroma, every step in the coffee production chain is crucial; one of the most important steps is the roasting process. The roasted coffee is one of the...
2014 / V. Sberveglieri, E. Núñez, D. Zappa, E. Comini, A. Pulvirenti