Materials engineering topic list of research papers
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Experimental Analysis of an Advanced Dynamic Glazing Prototype Integrating PCM and Thermotropic Layers
Abstract Glazing components are the most challenging element of the building envelope system. The insertion of a Phase Change Material coupled with a thermotropic layer is herewith proposed as an innovative solution aimed at improving the energy...
2014 / Francesco Goia, Lorenza Bianco, Ylenia Cascone, Marco Perino, Valentina Serra -
Identifying Screen Properties to Optimise Solar Cell Efficiency and Cost
Abstract With an increasing competition in the solar market, most cell manufacturers are moving towards aggressive reduction in direct material cost, while still committed to improve cell efficiency. Although front side silver metallisation has...
2013 / Z. Fortu, L.X. Song -
Strain path diagram simulation of AA 5182 Aluminum alloy
Abstract Aluminum alloys are most promising material in automotive applications due to its light weight and high strength to weight ratio. However, its formability is low when compared to automotive steels. The present paper deals with formability...
2013 / Marrapu Bhargava, Asim Tewari, Sushil Mishra -
Influence of residual stresses on failure pressure of cylindrical pressure vessels
Abstract The utilization of pressure vessels in aerospace applications is manifold. In this work, finite element analysis (FEA) has been carried out using ANSYS software package with 2D axisymmetric model to access the failure pressure of...
2013 / M. Jeyakumar, T. Christopher -
Modeling Broadband Wire Antennas with Complex Geometry
Abstract This paper is focused on the choice of an optimal model of broadband wire antenna with complex geometry for electromagnetic numerical simulators. Different models of antenna may be chosen and therefore different results may be obtained in...
2014 / Mikulas Bittera -
Basis Path Analysis for Testing Complex System of Systems
Abstract In Systems of Systems (SoS), a major challenge is to determine how to design a test suite that will check that the complete SoS mission and objectives are achieved. Combinatorial strategies that test for every interface in the SoS are not...
2013 / Francisco Zapata, Aditya Akundi, Ricardo Pineda, Eric Smith -
Characterization of Surfaces Obtained by Precision Hard Turning of AISI 52100 in Relation to RCF Life
Abstract Traditionally, components of hardened steels, such as bearings, gears, shafts and rails, are finished by grinding process. In this study, Precision Hard Turning (PHT) is proposed as an alternative finishing process to manufacture AISI 52100 ...
2014 / Nabil Jouini, Philippe Revel, Guillaume Thoquenne, Fabien Lefebvre -
Experimental Investigation and Finite Element Analysis of Filament Wound GRP Pipes for Underground Applications
Abstract The filament winding process involving the manufacturing of composite pipes has better mechanical properties. However a number of influencing parameters may affect its mechanical behavior, which arises mainly due to its inherent property of ...
2013 / V. Gunasegaran, R. Prashanth, M. Narayanan -
Optimization of Operating and Design Parameters on Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell by using Taguchi method
Abstract The performance of the Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) is greatly influenced by the various operating parameters and geometric properties. This paper deals with optimization of both operating and design parameters namely cell...
2013 / P. Karthikeyan, M. Muthukumar, S. Vignesh Shanmugam, P. Pravin Kumar, Suryanarayanan Murali, et al. -
Mathematical Modeling and Finite Element Analysis of Superplastic Forming of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy in a Stepped Rectangular Die
Abstract Superplastic forming has become a viable process in manufacturing of aircraft and automobile parts such as compressor blades, window frames and seat structures, turbine disc etc., which require relatively low tooling and assembly cost. In...
2013 / M. Balasubramanian, K. Ramanathan, V.S. Senthil kumar -
Operation of the Bois Plant Hydraulic Turbine in Bypass Operating Mode: Analysis of Fatigue Behaviour
Abstract During load tripping of the hydraulic turbine at the Bois power plant, the turbined flow is directly transferred and discharged into an external canal without releasing an alert flow. The operation of the turbine in bypass mode, which...
2014 / Philippe Bryla, Marc Pillou, Mohamed Bennebach -
Fabricating Ultrafine-Grained Materials through the Application of Severe Plastic Deformation: a Review of Developments in Brazil
Considerable attention is now being devoted to the fabrication and properties of ultrafine-grained materials processed through the application of severe plastic deformation. The two main processing techniques for SPD are equal-channel angular pressing and...
2013 / Roberto B. Figueiredo, Terence G. Langdon -
Effect of different surface treatments of luted fiber posts on push out bond strength to root dentin
Abstract Purpose The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the influence of different post surface treatments on the micro push out bond strength of a luting agent to a fiber post. ...
2014 / S.E. Sultan, A.M. Korsiel, M.S. Kamel, W.M. Etman -
Thermophysical Properties of the Novel 2D Materials Graphene and Silicene: Insights from Ab-initio Calculations
Abstract Graphene, a 2D layer of sp2 bonded carbon atoms in honeycomb arrangement, is a recently synthesized material, with exceptional mechanical, electronic, optical and thermal properties. Although theoretically studied since a long time, as it...
2014 / Paola Gori, Olivia Pulci, Roberto de Lieto Vollaro, Claudia Guattari -
The Natural Convection in Annular Space Located Between Two Horizontal Eccentric Cylinders: The Grashof Number Effect
Abstract The natural convection in an annular space, located between two horizontal eccentric cylinders is studied. This latter is oriented at an arbitrary angle α. The annular space is filled by a Newtonian and incompressible fluid. The number of...
2013 / Chahinez Ghernoug, Mahfoud Djezzar, Abdelkarim Bouras -
The Elusive Nature of Entropy and Its Physical Meaning2014 / Milivoje Kostic
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2DOF PID Controller Design for a Class of FOPTD Models–An Analysis with Heuristic Algorithms
Abstract In recent years, a number of controller design procedures are developed and implemented in process industries to enhance the performance of closed loop processes. In this paper, heuristic algorithm based Two Degrees Of Freedom (2DOF) PID...
2015 / K. Sundaravadivu, S. Sivakumar, N. Hariprasad -
Evaluation of antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic and antioxidant effects of Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaudich., Urticaceae, root extract in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats2011 / Shruti Sancheti, Sandesh Sancheti, Mayur Bafna, Hae-Ran Kim, Young-Han You, et al.
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Near Infrared Emission of Ag2S Quantum Dots and their Fluorescence Quenched by Gold Nanoparticles
Abstract The near-infrared emitting Ag2S quantum dots (QDs) coated with L-cysteine were prepared by one-pot aqueous synthesis at room temperature. Several characterization methods including X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy...
2015 / Xiulan Wu, Lei Liao, Weilin Du, Aimiao Qin -
Experimental investigation of the mechanical properties of dry microbraids and microbraid reinforced polymer composites
Abstract This paper presents a comprehensive series of mechanical tests performed on two high performance polymeric fibres, microbraids and microbraid reinforced polymer composites (mBRPC). Quasi-static tests were performed on the raw materials and...
2015 / Stefano Del Rosso, Lorenzo Iannucci, Paul T. Curtis