Materials engineering topic list of research papers
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Process-based Information Systems: Technological Infrastructure and Development Issues
Abstract Now, more than ever, organizations need information systems which may be quickly developed, rapidly reconfigured, and easily maintained. In this paper, we describe a specific IT infrastructure, inspired in the concept of business process,...
2016 / José Luís Pereira, Jorge Oliveira e Sá -
Flexible Attachment Designs for Rapid Tooling: A Contribution to Greater Design Freedom within Pin-type Moulding, Spatially Curved CFRP Panels
Abstract Form flexible moulding by pin-type tooling enables the mass-customised production of spatially curved panels. As the design freedom of such panels is limited to the arrangement density of pins, more compactly arranged pins come to mind....
2016 / Mario Lušić, Simon Hausleider, Rüdiger Hornfeck -
Hot tensile properties and strain hardening behaviour of Super 304HCu stainless steel
Abstract Super 304HCu austenitic stainless steel containing 2.3–3 (wt.%) of Cu is mainly used in superheaters and reheaters tubing of ultra super critical boilers which operates over 600°C of steam temperature. Tensile tests were carried out on...
2016 / M. Vinoth Kumar, V. Balasubramanian, A. Gourav Rao -
Mathematical Modeling of the Stirling Engine
Abstract The paper presents mathematical models which have been developed by the authors, and the results of which may be used to design an experimental refrigeration unit operating in the Stirling cycle. The systems engineered and based on Stirling ...
2016 / Wrona Jan, Prymon Marek -
Depth resolved lattice-charge coupling in epitaxial BiFeO3 thin film2016 / Hyeon Jun Lee, Sung Su Lee, Jeong Hun Kwak, Young-Min Kim, Hu Young Jeong, et al.
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Visual representation and characterization of three-dimensional hydrofracturing cracks within heterogeneous rock through 3D printing and transparent models2016 / Peng Liu, Yang Ju, Pathegama G. Ranjith, Zemin Zheng, Li Wang, et al.
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Performance Analysis of a Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage System for Solar Energy Applications
Abstract In every solar thermal energy applications, the storage of solar energy is the most critical section of the system. To store the available solar energy at its maximum is a big challenge for the storage system. This challenge can be competed ...
2016 / Dinu G. Thomas, C. Sajith Babu, Sajith Gopi -
A novel intelligent adaptive control of laser-based ground thermal test
Abstract Laser heating technology is a type of potential and attractive space heat flux simulation technology, which is characterized by high heating rate, controlled spatial intensity distribution and rapid response. However, the controlled plant...
2016 / Zhengtao Gan, Gang Yu, Shaoxia Li, Xiuli He, Ru Chen, et al. -
Towards Part Lifetime Traceability Using Machined Quick Response Codes
Abstract In recent years, the manufacturing industry has made several efforts aimed at better monitoring of products life-cycle through special markings added during their manufacturing. Such monitoring is becoming increasingly relevant, especially...
2016 / C.E.H. Ventura, R.V. Aroca, A.Í.S. Antonialli, A.M. Abrão, J.C. Campos Rubio, et al. -
Correlation and Numerical Study of Heat Transfer for Single Row Cross-flow Heat Exchangers with Different Fin Thickness
Abstract Efficiency of heat exchanger and its dimensions are ones of the most important parameters to consider in engineering design activity. The size of heat exchanger can be more compact by introducing the fins to increase the heat transfer rate...
2016 / Piotr Wais -
An Axiomatic Design Interpretation for the Synthesis of Dimensional Tolerances
Abstract Synthesizing dimensional tolerances of mechanical systems involves finding the values of the allowable variation of the functional dimensions. According to Axiomatic Design, the synthesis of mechanical tolerances can be described as a...
2016 / João Fradinho, António Mourão, António Gabriel-Santos, António Gonçalves-Coelho -
High strain rate behavior of aluminum die cast components
Abstract Research results of static and dynamic mechanical tests (ɛ = 1 * 10-3 s -1 and ɛ ~ 5 * 102 s -1 conducted on samples obtained from three different die...
2016 / G. Ubertalli, F. D’Aiuto, S. Plano, D. De Caro -
Microstructure and Magnetic Properties of Cobalt and Zinc Containing Magnesium Alloys
Abstract The magnetic properties of lightweight alloys based on magnesium and cobalt offer a novel way to measure mechanical loads throughout the entire structural component using the magnetoelastic effect. Since the solubility of cobalt in the...
2016 / Christian Demminger, Christian Klose, Hans Jürgen Maier -
Thermal Finite-difference Modeling of Machining Operations in Polymers
Abstract Polymer materials are known to be easily damaged by temperature reached during machining operations. A two-dimensional finite-difference model is established to predict the temperature in orthogonal cutting. Calculations are validated with...
2016 / Frédéric Rossi, Thomas Baizeau, Carole Moureaux -
Embedded Electronic System Based on Dedicated Hardware DSPs for Electronic Skin Implementation
Abstract The effort to develop an electronic skin is highly motivated by many application domains namely robotics, biomedical instrumentations, and replacement prosthetic devices. Several e-skin systems have been proposed recently and have...
2016 / Ali Ibrahim, Luca Noli, Paolo Gastaldo, Hussein Chible, Maurizio Valle -
Simulation and Calculation of Temperature Distribution in Roll Fittings’ Guides in Contact with the Rolled Strip
Abstract The article deals with the heat exchange model of roll fittings’ guides, the rolled strip and cooling water. The heat model allows determination of the guides’ temperature both in their volume and on the working surfaces...
2016 / N.Sh. Tyuteryakov, R.R. Dema, S.P. Nefed’ev -
Impact of Ag Pads on the Series Resistance of PERC Solar Cells
Abstract Screen-printed passivated emitter and rear cells (PERC) require Ag pads on the rear side to enable solderable connections for module integration. These Ag pads are separated from the silicon by a dielectric layer to avoid recombination of...
2016 / Henning Schulte-Huxel, Robert Witteck, Paula van Laak, Till Brendemühl, David Hinken, et al. -
Extended Exergy Accounting For Energy Consumption and CO2 Emissions of Cement Industry—A Basic Framework
Abstract Owing to the intensive energy consumption and CO2 emissions of cement production process, attention has been focused on exploring an integrated metric for mitigation potential. Exergy is thereby raised to analyze the system operation...
2016 / Dan Song, Bin Chen -
Analysis on Conservation of Energy in Microwave Power Synthesizer
Abstract Instead of using the traditional method of scattering matrix analysis, this paper uses a method similar to optical waveguide propagation. The basic theory of electromagnetic waves is used to analyze the amplitude and power of microwaves....
2016 / Mao-hua Jiang, Di-sheng Lai, Mi Li, Yu Liu, Yao Yao, et al. -
Rational Upscaling of a Semi-submersible Floating Platform Supporting a Wind Turbine
Abstract This work examines the procedure of upscaling of a semi-submersible platform in order to support a predefined wind turbine. As a result of technological progress and design changes, basic scaling based on the turbine rating cannot be used...
2016 / Mareike Leimeister, Erin E. Bachynski, Michael Muskulus, Philipp Thomas