Materials engineering topic list of research papers
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Optimization of Cutting Parameters for Surface Roughness in Machining of gfrp Composites with Graphite/fly Ash Filler
Abstract In the present work, an attempt has been made to assess the influencing parameters on the machining of GFRP composites. Using Taguchi method, an L9 orthogonal array has been used for experimentation. The experiments were conducted on all...
2014 / Arun kumar Parida, Ratnakar Das, A.K. Sahoo, B.C. Routara -
Low-capacity Reverse Osmosis Solar Desalination Plant
Abstract 28 suitable localities of Mexico were identified in order to install seawater desalination plants by means of reverse osmosis process. The proposed desalination plant was acquired by the IMPULSA IV program and it is powered by solar PV...
2014 / F. Muñoz, L.A. Becerril -
Multi-response optimization of surface integrity characteristics of EDM process using grey-fuzzy logic-based hybrid approach
Abstract Surface integrity remains one of the major areas of concern in electric discharge machining (EDM). During the current study, grey-fuzzy logic-based hybrid optimization technique is utilized to determine the optimal settings of EDM process...
2015 / Shailesh Dewangan, Soumya Gangopadhyay, Chandan Kumar Biswas -
Development of In-process Fuzzy Control System for T-shape Tube Hydroforming
Abstract To develop an in-process fuzzy control system for tube hydroforming, a new die-embedded sensing system was developed and fuzzy control was used to determine adaptively suitable loading path. T-shape tube hydroforming experiments were...
2014 / Ken-ichi Manabe, Xu Chen, Dai Kobayashi, Kazuo Tada -
A Finite Element Approach to Bending, Contact and Fatigue Stress Distribution in Helical Gear Systems
Abstract In the face of extensive research into the theoretical basis and performance characteristics of helical gear design, a complete mathematical description of the relationship between the design parameters and the performance matrices is still ...
2014 / S. Jyothirmai, R. Ramesh, T. Swarnalatha, D. Renuka -
Effect of Annealing Atmosphere on Structural and Optical Properties of Nd:ZnO Thin Films
Abstract Nd doped ZnO (Nd:ZnO) thin films were deposited on glass substrate using spray pyrolysis technique. All the samples were annealed in various annealing atmospheres. The structural properties, morphology, optical properties of Nd:ZnO thin...
2014 / T. Prasada Rao, S. Gokul Raj, M.C. Santhosh Kumar -
Effect of Tool Pin Thread Forms on Friction Stir Weldability of Different Aluminum Alloys
Abstract The primary objective of this study is to investigate parametric effects of pin features on material flow and friction stir weldability of two different aluminum alloys. A series of bead on plate friction stir welds were made on two...
2014 / Md. Reza-E-Rabby, Anthony P. Reynolds -
Optimization of Fuzzy Controller Parameters for the Temperature Control of Superheated Steam
Abstract This paper deals with improvement of superheated steam temperature fuzzy control of high-pressure part in once-through boiler. The improvement of fuzzy control quality is based on optimization of fuzzy controller parameters. The...
2015 / Tomas Nahlovsky -
Experimental Investigation on Laser Assisted Surface Tempering of AISI D2 Tool Steel
Abstract This paper deals with an experimental investigation of laser tempering of AISI D2 tool steel. The Nd: YAG laser was used for the tempering. The laser was delivered through a fiber optic cable from the source to the delivery head. The laser...
2014 / S. Jai Hindus, S. Hema Kumar, S. Xavier Arockiyaraj, M. Venkatesh Kannan, P. Kuppan -
Push-out bond strength of different root canal obturation systems to root canal dentin
Abstract Aim To evaluate and compare push-out bond strength of four obturation systems; Gutta-percha/AH Plus, GuttaFlow, RealSeal and EndoREZ system to root canal dentin. Materials...
2015 / H.M. Abada, A.M. Farag, H.A. Alhadainy, A.M. Darrag -
Enhanced thermoelectric power and electronic correlations in RuSe22015 / Kefeng Wang, Aifeng Wang, A. Tomic, Limin Wang, A. M. Milinda Abeykoon, et al.
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Laser Peening Process and Its Impact on Materials Properties in Comparison with Shot Peening and Ultrasonic Impact Peening2014 / Abdullahi Gujba, Mamoun Medraj
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Fabrication of scalable and structured tissue engineering scaffolds using water dissolvable sacrificial 3D printed moulds
Abstract One of the major challenges in producing large scale engineered tissue is the lack of ability to create large highly perfused scaffolds in which cells can grow at a high cell density and viability. Here, we explore 3D printed polyvinyl...
2015 / Soumyaranjan Mohanty, Layla Bashir Larsen, Jon Trifol, Peter Szabo, Harsha Vardhan Reddy Burri, et al. -
Mechatronic Design Process: A Survey of Product Data Model
Abstract The mechatronic system, as one of the most essential part of a modern product, plays a critical role when products become smarter and more complex. With the purpose of achieving an integrated design, the mechatronic system design process...
2014 / Chen Zheng, Matthieu Bricogne, Julien Le Duigou, Benoît Eynard -
Combining Real Time Classifiers for Fast and Reliable Electronic Nose Response Analysis for Aerospace NDTs
Abstract Fast response and reliability are a prerogative in non- destructive tests s p e c i f i c a l l y in aerospace industry for safety and efficiency reasons. Currently, composite panels bonding, in green aircraft concept, is lacking a...
2014 / Maria Salvato, Saverio De Vito, Ettore Massera, Antonio Buonanno, Mara Miglietta, et al. -
Effect of Natural Rubber Contents on Biodegradation and Water Absorption of Interpenetrating Polymer Network (IPN) Hydrogel from Natural Rubber and Cassava Starch
Abstract Interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) hydrogel based on crosslinked natural rubber (NR) latex and crosslink cassava starch (St) was successfully prepared by a solution blending technique. Crosslinked NR latex was firstly prepared in...
2014 / Chaiwute Vudjung, Umapon Chaisuwan, Uraiwan Pangan, Nattiya Chaipugdee, Saowaluk Boonyod, et al. -
Thermal error modelling of machine tools based on ANFIS with fuzzy c-means clustering using a thermal imaging camera
Abstract Thermal errors are often quoted as being the largest contributor to CNC machine tool errors, but they can be effectively reduced using error compensation. The performance of a thermal error compensation system depends on the accuracy and...
2014 / Ali M. Abdulshahed, Andrew P. Longstaff, Simon Fletcher, Alan Myers -
The Role of In-house Intermediaries in Innovation Management – Optimization of Technology Transfer Processes from Cross-industry
Abstract The transfer of technologies from other industries into a company's product development can significantly increase its innovative strength. In order to successfully identify new technology suppliers and include them into a technology...
2014 / Albert Albers, Nikola Bursac, Ludwig Maul, Marius Mair -
Impact of the organic halide salt on final perovskite composition for photovoltaic applications2014 / David T. Moore, Hiroaki Sai, Kwan Wee Tan, Lara A. Estroff, Ulrich Wiesner
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Why nuclear energy is sustainable and has to be part of the energy mix
Abstract Humanity must face the reality that it cannot depend indefinitely on combustion of coal, gas and oil for most of its energy needs. In the unavoidable process of gradually replacing fossil fuels, many energy technologies may be considered...
2014 / Barry W. Brook, Agustin Alonso, Daniel A. Meneley, Jozef Misak, Tom Blees, et al.