Materials engineering topic list of research papers
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Advances in research on labyrinth membranous barriers
Abstract Integrity of the membranous labyrinth barrier system is of critical importance, which promotes inner ear homeostasis and maintains its features. The membranous labyrinth barrier system is divided into several subsets of barriers which,...
2015 / Wenfang Sun, Wuqing Wang -
Chemistry space–time
Abstract As Einstein identified so clearly, space and time are intimately related. We discuss the relationship between time and Euclidean space using spectroscopic and radioastronomical studies of interstellar chemistry as an example. Given the...
2015 / David A. Winkler -
The Influence of Single Zigzag Type Porous Groin in the Change of Beach Profile
Abstract Beach erosions have been faced as coastal problem and efforts to address the solution have been sought by the coastal researchers. One of the coastal protection structures that are commonly used are the system of groins. Various types of...
2015 / Eldina Fatimah, Zouhrawaty, A. Ariff, Teuku Budi Aulia -
Improvement of Crawl Stroke for the Swimming Humanoid Robot to Establish an Experimental Platform for Swimming Research
Abstract The objective of this study was to improve the stability of crawl swimming for the swimming humanoid robot. The swimming humanoid robot had 24 servo motors for the whole body and could perform basic human swimming motion. This robot can...
2015 / Motomu Nakashima, Yuto Tsunoda -
Preparation & Characterization of Sodium Sulfide Hydrates for Application in Thermochemical Storage Systems
Abstract Bottlenecks for realizing a commercial system for thermochemical heat storage (TCS) with hygroscopic salts are the chemical, physical and mechanical stability of the salt under operation conditions. Hence, improved knowledge of...
2015 / Mark Roelands, Ruud Cuypers, Katrina D. Kruit, Henk Oversloot, Ard-Jan de Jong, et al. -
A Theory of Interaction Mechanism between Laser Beam and Paper Material
Abstract Paper making and converting industry in Europe is suffering from transfer of basic manufacturing to fast-growing economies, such as China and Brazil. Pulp and paper production volume in Finland, Sweden and France was the same in 2011 as it...
2015 / Heidi Piili -
Adaptive Modeling of Non-rigid Assembly Orientation Processes in a Statistical CAT Simulation
Abstract One of the most common uses for Computer Aided Tolerancing (CAT) in the passenger car industry is body design, which universalized, consists of non-rigid assembly processes. There are a number of theoretical approaches to model the joining...
2015 / J.F. Klinger, M. Bohn, F. Litwa -
TRIZ and the Paradigms of Social Sustainability in Product Development Endeavors
Abstract The Business practices of an industrialized civilization are responsible for intensifying the dynamics of the interdependent environmental, social and economic domains of our ecosystem. The worldwide objective to accomplish Sustainability...
2015 / Shantesh Hede, Paula Verandas Ferreira, Manuel Nunes Lopes, Luis Alexandre Rocha -
Irradiation performance of rare earth and nanoparticle enhanced high temperature superconducting films based on YBCO
Abstract The new series of commercially produced high temperature superconducting (HTS) tapes based on the YBa2Cu3O7 (YBCO) structure have attracted renewed attention for their performance under applied magnetic fields without significant loss in...
2016 / K.J. Leonard, F.A. List III, T. Aytug, A.A. Gapud, J.W. Geringer -
Mesh Infrastructure for Coupled Multiprocess Geophysical Simulations
Abstract We have developed a sophisticated mesh infrastructure capability to support large scale multiphysics simulations such as subsurface flow and reactive contaminant transport at storage sites as well as the analysis of the effects of a warming ...
2014 / Rao V. Garimella, William A. Perkins, Mike W. Buksas, Markus Berndt, Konstantin Lipnikov, et al. -
Identification of Solar Coronal Mass Ejections in Cosmic Ray Flux Using Flicker Noise Spectroscopy
Abstract In this article, we examine the possibility of applying the method of flicker noise spectroscopy to identification of anomalies in flux of cosmic rays (CR). Typically, such anomalies appears after intense solar outbursts, when the Sun emits ...
2015 / V.V. Borog, I.O. Ivanov, A.V. Kryanev, S.F. Timashev -
Application of optical fibres with reduced normalized frequency for SPR-based refractometry
Abstract We present a numerical analysis of surface plasmon resonance (SPR) excitation in a bent metal-coated single mode optical fibre with a low normalized frequency. It is shown that by choosing a proper combination of fibre parameters, such as...
2016 / Anton V. Dyshlyuk, Oleg B. Vitrik, Yuri N. Kulchin -
LEMEDES-CO2: A Lab for Studying Degradation of Solvents used for CO2 Capture Post-combustion Amine Based Systems
Abstract One key criterion of CO2 capture solvents is their resistance to ageing – a set of thermal and chemical mechanisms - leading to a degradation of the process optimal operation and possible emissions. From literature, many lab-scale studies...
2014 / D. Bontemps, F. Chopin, Y. Le Moullec, T. Morand, Y. Zanella, et al. -
Improving Persistent Scatterers Interferometry (PSI) analysis in highly vegetal / agricultural areas for long term CO2 storage monitoring
Abstract In the present study, we applied two strategies for improving the use of InSAR/PSI techniques for long-term monitoring ground surface deformation induced by CO2 injection areas presenting a large cover of vegetation (agricultural fields,...
2014 / J. Rohmer, A. Loschetter, D. Raucoules, M. de Michele, Y. Le Gallo, et al. -
Study of Cyclic Ni3Al Catalyst Pretreatment Process for Uniform Carbon Nanotubes Formation and Improved Hydrogen Yield in Methanol Decomposition
Abstract The 50μm thick Ni3Al thin foils were investigated as the solid-state catalyst. In this study, a cyclic Ni3Al catalysts pretreatment process was performed to obtain more uniform carbon nanotubes and gradual fragmentation of Ni nanoparticles. ...
2016 / Marta Michalska-Domańska, P. Jóźwik, B.J. Jankiewicz, B. Bartosewicz, D. Siemiaszko, et al. -
Numerical Study of Flow Structure Developing Around Double Suction Pipe of a Pumping System
Abstract The vortex formation at pump intake is a common problem encountered by practicing engineers of pumps. The vortex formation due to low submergence and high intake velocity leads to mechanical damage to impeller and loss of pump performance....
2015 / M.S. Tawade, R.S. Maurya -
Swash Seepage Velocity Estimation using Image Analysis
Abstract In the swash zone, the vertical flow of water into and out of the bed is one of the factors that may affect the surface sediment transport. To understand swash zone hydrodynamics, detailed measurements of swash front velocity were obtained...
2015 / Xiaohu Deng, Haijiang Liu, Zhixuan Cheng, Kungpeng Wang -
Manufacturing and Characterization of Interpenetrating SiC Lightweight Composites
Abstract The current work deals with the gas pressure infiltration of SiC - preforms of selected porosities with an aluminum alloy in order to manufacture an interpenetrating composite with higher ductility in comparison to SiC bulk material and a...
2014 / M. Merzkirch, Ch. Blümel, R. Rössler, K.G. Schell, E.C. Bucharsky, et al. -
Trajectory Path Planning of EEG Controlled Robotic Arm Using GA
Abstract Brain- Computer Interface (BCI) is used to control a system through which people with motor disabilities could achieve a better quality of life by improving their interaction ability with the surrounding environment. Using BCI, patients...
2016 / Rinku Roy, M. Mahadevappa, C.S. Kumar -
Smart Adaptable Assembly Systems
Abstract In today's manufacturing environment, change has become a constant. Modern assembly systems must adapt to products, markets, technologies and regulatory requirements. The assembly industry is undergoing vast changes with the rapid...
2016 / H. ElMaraghy, W. ElMaraghy