Materials engineering topic list of research papers
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A Long-term Analysis of the GPS Broadcast Orbit and Clock Error Variations
Abstract The computation of a navigation satellite position and clockis a general task in GPS positioning, and the data needed for this task can be obtained from navigation messagesand IGS precise ephemerides.This study analyzesbroadcast orbit and...
2015 / Mingyu Kim, Jeongrae Kim -
Finite Element Modelling of Electro-hydraulic Forming of Sheets
Abstract High velocity sheet metal forming methods, such as electromagnetic forming and electro hydraulic forming (EHF), are based on high voltage electrical energy. This paper gives theoretical details about high strain rate forming in the...
2014 / Tushar Mane, Vasu Goel, Sachin D. Kore -
Dependence of Grain Size on Mechanical Properties and Microstructures of High Manganese Austenitic Steel
Abstract A high manganese austenitic steel Fe-25Mn-3Cr-3Al-0.3C-0.01N (in wt. pct) with grain sizes 2.2∼28.7μm was obtained by annealing the cold rolled sheet at temperature ranging from 700°C to 1000°C. Dependence of grain size on the mechanical...
2014 / Xiaoyun Yuan, Liqing Chen, Yang Zhao, Hongshuang Di, Fuxian Zhu -
First-principles investigation of the vacancy effect on the electronic properties in M2AlC(M = V and Nb)2014 / Liu Kun, Qi Yuan, Duan Ji-Zheng
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Correlations of Melt Pool Geometry and Process Parameters During Laser Metal Deposition by Coaxial Process Monitoring
Abstract One major demand of today's laser metal deposition (LMD) processes is to achieve a fail-save build-up regarding changing conditions like heat accumulations. Especially for the repair of thin parts like turbine blades is the knowledge about...
2014 / Sörn Ocylok, Eugen Alexeev, Stefan Mann, Andreas Weisheit, Konrad Wissenbach, et al. -
Design and Fabrication of Spot Welded Corrugated Panel Under Three Point Bending by FEM
Abstract Basic property of fabricated structures is stiffness and flexural modulus. Now a day's composite structures are replacing the solid structures due to their improved properties. Use of composites is more challenging, since the materials are...
2014 / G. Nirupama, V. Diwakar Reddy, G. Krishnaiah -
Virtual Instrumentation for Visual Inspection in Mechatronic Applications
Abstract Visual inspection becomes very important part of mechatronic and industry applications. The methods which replace human eye and human factor increase speed and reliability of many processes. Virtual instrumentation (LabVIEW from National...
2014 / Dusan Koniar, Libor Hargas, Anna Simonova, Miroslav Hrianka, Zuzana Loncova -
Hydrogen desorption kinetics of MgH2 synthesized from modified waste magnesium2014 / Aysel Kantürk Figen, Bilge Coşkuner, Sabriye Pişkin
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Information Technology for the Factory of the Future – State of the Art and Need for Action
Abstract Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a key factor for the factory of the future – acting as an ‘enabling technology’, as it were. For production, ICT is a tool, not an end in itself. In the future, the shop floor will be...
2014 / Olaf Sauer -
Creep Behavior of Polyethylene Modified Bituminous Mixture
Abstract This paper present a part of research conducted to investigate the deformation behaviour of the well graded bituminous concrete mixture using dynamic creep test for the unmodified control mix and Polyethylene modified bituminous mix....
2014 / Madzlan Napiah, Noor Zainab Habib, Ibrahim Kamaruddin -
Gas Production from Methane Hydrate in Cubic Hydrate Simulator Using Depressurization Method by Experimental and Numerical Studies
Abstract Dissociation processes of methane hydrate in porous media using the depressurization method were investigated by a combination of experimental observations and numerical simulations. In situ methane hydrate was synthesized in the Cubic...
2015 / Gang Li, Xiao-Sen Li, Yi Wang -
Numerical Evaluation of Multi-layered Solid-PCM Thermocline-like Tanks as Thermal Energy Storage Systems for CSP Applications
Abstract The two-tank system is the technology used for thermal energy storage (TES) in current concentrating solar power (CSP) plants. Thermocline storage concept has been considered for more than a decade as a possible solution to reduce the high...
2015 / P. Galione, C. Pérez-Segarra, I. Rodríguez, S. Torras, J. Rigola -
Performance Analysis on Hybrid System of Thermosyphon free Cooling and Vapor Compression Refrigeration for Data Centers in Different Climate Zones of China
Abstract Free cooling is one of the most potential ways of reducing the energy consumption of data centers. Thermosyphon has superior heat transferability thus it is suitable for application in free cooling. However, a separate thermosyphon free...
2015 / Hainan Zhang, Shuangquan Shao, Huiming Zou, Changqing Tian -
Phase Transitions in Lead-free Piezoelectric Ceramics Monitored by the Resonance Method
Abstract Ferroelectrics, like batio3 (bt) or binatio3 (bnt), were studied in the 1950s and are now revisited, due to the need for lead-free piezoceramics, according to worldwide directives for environmental protection. Poling some of these materials ...
2015 / L. Pardo, A. García, K. Brebøl, E. Mercadelli, C. Galassi -
Ignition and Combustion Characterization of Nano-Al-AP and Nano-Al-CuO-AP Micro-sized Composites Produced by Electrospray Technique
Abstract Metal powders such as aluminum nanoparticles (Al NPs) have been found huge potential as reactive additives to highly increase energy density in various energetic systems such as propellants, explosives and pyrotechnics. However, it is...
2015 / Haiyang Wang, Michael R. Zachariah, Lifeng Xie, Guoning Rao -
Resonant Steel Tuning Forks for Precise Inline Viscosity and Mass Density Measurements in Harsh Environments
Abstract The principle of using steel tuning forks for viscosity and mass density measurements is investigated. From recorded frequency responses of fully immersed tuning forks, resonance frequencies and quality factors are evaluated and related to...
2014 / Martin Heinisch, Ali Abdallah, Isabelle Dufour, Bernhard Jakoby -
Codiffused Bifacial n-type Solar Cells (CoBiN)
Abstract We present codiffused bifacial n-type (CoBiN) solar cells on 156 mm Czochralski grown (Cz) Si wafers with peak efficiencies of 19.6 % fabricated using a lean industrial process. Simultaneous diffusion of phosphorus back surface field (BSF)...
2014 / Philip Rothhardt, Sebastian Meier, Carsten Demberger, Andreas Wolf, Daniel Biro -
Solar Energy: Review of Potential Green & Clean Energy for Coastal and Offshore Applications
Abstract World appetite for energy and mineral resources seems insatiable. The study reveals that the natural reserve of fossil fuels represent 150 years (coal), 58 years (natural gas) and almost 46 years (oil) of consumption at current rates. The...
2015 / Vinod Kumar, R.L. Shrivastava, S.P. Untawale -
On Consideration the Mode I Fracture Response of CFRP Composite Interleaved by Composite Nanofibers
Abstract Inherent brittleness of epoxy in composite laminates restricted their application in many industries. Therefore, researchers are trying to decrease this shortage by interleaving electrospun nanofibers for toughening the matrix. In this...
2014 / F. Bovicelli, H. Saghafi, T.M. Brugo, J. Belcari, A. Zucchelli, et al. -
Finite Element Model for Laser Welding of Titanium
Abstract This paper presents a finite element numerical analysis of the heat transfer in the laser welding process of Ti6Al4V titanium alloy. For sake of validation, 1.5 mm thick butt joints were made using a fiber laser. The finite element...
2015 / G. Casalino, M. Mortello, N. Contuzzi, F.M.C. Minutolo