Materials engineering topic list of research papers
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Surface Alterations Produced in Grinding of Austempered Ductile Iron
Abstract The technological advances achieved in recent decades have allowed to obtain cast parts of ductile iron with no metallurgical defects and of complex shapes and dimensions very close to the final ones. Heat treatments have enabled to obtain...
2015 / A.D. Sosa, M.D. Echeverría -
The Electricity Power Potency Estimation from Hot Spring in Indonesia with Temperature 70-80°C Using Organic Rankine Cycle
Abstract This paper presents the electricity power potency estimation from hot spring in Indonesia with temperature 70-80°C using Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC). ORC is a system that able to generate electricity with a low heat source temperature,...
2015 / Ghalya Pikra, Nur Rohmah, Rakhmad Indra Pramana, Andri Joko Purwanto -
A Flexible Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting System for Broadband and Low-frequency Vibrations
Abstract A piezoelectric energy harvesting system, where elastomer pillars stand on a piezoelectric polymer layer is designed, fabricated and tested for low and broadband frequency vibrations. In this configuration, elastomer pillars behave like a...
2015 / Hasan Göksenin Çetin, Bilsay Sümer -
Temperature Distribution of the Plastics Pyrolysis Process to Produce Fuel at 450oC
Abstract This paper aims to investigate the temperature distribution in the reactor of a plastics pyrolysis process from waste bottles of beverage to produce fuel. This process is considered an alternative technology to replace fossil fuel. This...
2015 / Edy Hartulistiyoso, Febri A.P.A.G. Sigiro, Muhamad Yulianto -
Mechanisms and Reaction Pathways in MEA Degradation; A Computational Study
Abstract The mechanistic details on formation of HEGly and HEPO in MEA degradation are studied using the ab initio and density functional theory methods. The energetics of various pathways leading to formation of HEGly and HEPO are investigated. The ...
2014 / Mayuri Gupta, Solrun J. Vevelstad, Hallvard F. Svendsen -
The Equilibration of Neural Propositions
Abstract Jean Piaget explained equilibration as the process by which individuals create cognitive structures to compensate for disturbances encountered during their interactions with the world. Using Neural Propositions as its basic unit of...
2014 / Michael S P. Miller, Sheldon O. Linker, Ghassan Azar -
New Methods and Transducer Designs for Ultrasonic Diagnostics and Therapy
Abstract Recent advances in the field of physical acoustics, imaging technologies, piezoelectric materials, and ultrasonic transducer design have led to emerging of novel methods and apparatus for ultrasonic diagnostics, therapy and body aesthetics. ...
2015 / A.N. Rybyanets, A.A. Naumenko, O.A. Sapozhnikov, V.A. Khokhlova -
Innovative Phase Change Material (PCM) for Heat Storage for Industrial Applications
Abstract A new Phase Change Material (PCM) based on a salt hydrate which can be incorporated in latent heat storage systems for efficient handling of thermal energy around 100°C has been prepared. Compared with the pure salt hydrate, the results...
2014 / Flaurance Kenfack, Monika Bauer -
Development and Analysis of Microstructures for the Transplantation of Thermally Sprayed Coatings
Abstract Thermally sprayed coatings and tribological surfaces are a point of interest in many industrial sectors. They are used for better wear resistance of lightweight materials or for oil retention on surfaces. Lightweight materials are often...
2014 / D. Freiburg, D. Biermann, A. Peuker, P. Kersting, H. -J. Maier, et al. -
Weathering of Chinese Basaltic Fields
Abstract Here we present new data from Chinese basaltic catchments that experience monsoonal climate. The weathering rates of Chinese basaltic fields roughly agree with the previously established law of basalt weathering that includes the controls...
2014 / Gaojun Li, Xiaoyong Long -
Accurate Phase Equilibrium Measurements of CO2 Mixtures
Abstract A new setup for accurate measurement of phase behavior of CO2-rich mixtures relevant for CCS has been designed, covering a range between - 60 and 150°C in temperature and 0.4 and 20MPa in pressure. In order to design safe and efficient...
2014 / Snorre F. Westman, H.G. Jacob Stang, Sigmund Ø. Størset, Håvard Rekstad, Anders Austegard, et al. -
Workpiece Setup Simulation based on Machinable Space of Five-axis Machining Centers
Abstract An actual machining center specification, e.g. the axes travel, the workpiece size allowance, etc., needs to be considered for constructing a machining process plan. In this paper, a machinable space of a five-axis machining center is...
2014 / Mohammad Mi’radj Isnaini, Ryuta Sato, Keiichi Shirase -
Target preparation for research with charged projectiles2013 / Anna Stolarz
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Influence of Heat Treatment for Coating of Nickel Plating on Hollow Glass Beads
Abstract Ni-plated hollow glass beads (GBs) were firstly prepared by pd-activation and electroless plating, then Ni-plated GBs were heat treated at 450°C for 1h, Ni-plated GBs/PVC composite was fabricated by using polyvinyl chloride (PVC) adhesive....
2014 / Sijie Wang, Wei Zhang -
Finite element model of Cairo metro tunnel-Line 3 performance
Abstract The Greater Cairo metro-Line 3, the major project of underground structure in Cairo city, Egypt, is currently under constructed. Ground movement is expected during the construction with tunneling boring machine as Cairo metro tunnel passes...
2013 / S.A. Mazek, H.A. Almannaei -
Design and Optimization of Ultrasonic Vibration Mechanism using PZT for Precision Laser Machining
Abstract As the aged population grows around the world, many medical instruments and devices have been developed recently. Among the devices, a drug delivery stent is a medical device which requires precision machining. Conventional drug delivery...
2011 / Woo-Jin Kim, Fei Lu, Sung-Hak Cho, Jong-Kweon Park, Moon G. Lee -
Multi-Valued Logic Gates based on Ballistic Transport in Quantum Point Contacts2014 / M. Seo, C. Hong, S.-Y. Lee, H. K. Choi, N. Kim, et al.
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EPiK-a Workflow for Electron Tomography in Kepler1
Abstract Scientific workflows integrate data and computing interfacesas configurable, semi-automatic graphs to solve a scientific problem. Kepler is such a software system for designing, executing, reusing, evolving, archiving and sharing scientific ...
2014 / Ruijuan Chen, Xiaohua Wan, Ilkay Altintas, Jianwu Wang, Daniel Crawl, et al. -
Vibro-acoustic of Table Tennis Rackets. Influence of the Plywood Design Parameters. Experimental and Sensory Analyses.
Abstract The performances of a table tennis racket can be qualified with several adjectives like: fast, slow, stiff, adhesive, controllable, etc. These qualifications are subjective since they are relative to the sensory analysis made by each...
2014 / Lionel. Manin, Marc Poggi, Cyril Bertrand, Nicolas Havard -
Growth of sheets in 3D confinements — a model for the C–S–H meso structure
Abstract A numerical model for the growth of amorphous quasi-two-dimensional structures in three-dimensional confinements is presented. Application of this model to the formation of calcium–silicate–hydrates by reaction of anhydrous cement and...
2014 / Merlin A. Etzold, Peter J. McDonald, Alexander F. Routh