Mechanical engineering topic list of research papers
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Supporting Decision on Energy vs. Asset Cost Optimization in Drinking Water Distribution Networks
Abstract One of the challenges for water utilities is the optimal asset design (i.e. maximum power of pump systems, tank volumes and pipe diameters) of water distribution networks (WDN) while optimizing operational efficiency (i.e. energy...
2014 / O. Giustolisi, L. Berardi, D. Laucelli -
A practical nonlinear robust control approach of electro-hydraulic load simulator
Abstract This paper studies a nonlinear robust control algorithm of the electro-hydraulic load simulator (EHLS). The tracking performance of the EHLS is mainly limited by the actuator’s motion disturbance, flow nonlinearity, and friction, etc. The...
2014 / Chengwen Wang, Zongxia Jiao, Shuai Wu, Yaoxing Shang -
Reasons For The Experimental Research Of Gas Outflows Based On The Signals Of Weak Interactions Between The Tested Model Of The Gas Pipeline, And Tested Equalizer2015 / Grądzki Rafał, Golak Karol, Lindstedt Paweł, Bartoszewicz Błażej
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Optimization Method for Last Train Coordination Plan of Urban Rail Transit Based on Network Operation
Abstract With the generation of urban rail transit network operation mode, the coordination of network operation plan becomes a key factor for improving the overall level of service, in which the last train coordination plan is the most important....
2013 / Zhou Feng, Shi Jungang, Pan Hanchuan -
Finite element simulation of barge impact into a rigid wall
Abstract The forces and locations of inland barge impacts currently control the design specifications for lock walls. This has resulted in a significant increase in the final construction costs of these walls. Thus, the loads from barge impacts on...
2014 / H.W. Leheta, A.M. Elhewy, W. El Sayed Mohamed -
Experimental and Numerical Analysis of the Valve Timing Effects on the Performances of a Small Volumetric Rotary Expansion Device
Abstract Single stage expansion devices are currently studied for small scale size power plant, often in combination with Organic Rankine Cycles for the employment of solar, geothermal, biomass or waste heat energies. A volumetric...
2014 / M. Antonelli, A. Baccioli, M. Francesconi, L. Martorano -
A Phase-by-phase Traffic Control Policy at Isolated Intersection Based on Cooperative Vehicle-infrastructure System
Abstract The recently developed Cooperative Vehicle Infrastructure System (CVIS) enables the monitoring of high resolution vehicle probe data. In this paper, a phase-by-phase control policy was developed, which can optimize split and cycle under the ...
2013 / Yinsong Wang, Xiaoguang Yang, Luoyi Huang, Lun Zhang -
Study on the Collision Avoidance Strategy at Unsignalized Intersection based on PreScan Simulation
Abstract Considering the actual safety situation of unsignalized intersections and powerful support of high technology, the necessities for collision avoidance strategies at unsignalized intersections are presented in this study. A number of...
2013 / Zhizhou Wu, Jie Yang, Luoyi Huang -
A Multi-Point Measurement Method for Thermal Characterization of Foil Bearings Using Customized Thermocouples2015 / Michał Lubieniecki, Jakub Roemer, Adam Martowicz, Krzysztof Wojciechowski, Tadeusz Uhl
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Modeling Errors Influencing Active Structural Methods for Chatter Mitigation in Milling Process
Abstract A concept of active structural method dedicated to the mitigation of regenerative chatter in milling process is presented. This concept proposes an adaptronic high performance motor spindle integrating piezoelectric actuators and...
2014 / Jérémie Monnin, Fredy Kuster, Konrad Wegener -
On Development of an Optimal Control System for Real-time Process Optimization on Milling Machine Tools
Abstract Developing an intelligent machine tool means to augment its level of automation. This augmentation, in turn, requires a machine controller able to perform actions and to implement attributes that are currently demanded to, and hold by,...
2013 / P. Bosetti, M. Leonesio, P. Parenti -
Comparison of Different Wall Boundary Treatments for Preconditioning Method Coupled with Building-cube Method
Abstract Preconditioning method developed by the authors was coupled with Building-Cube Method (BCM). Wall boundary treatment is a critical issue for Building-Cube Method as a Cartesian mesh method. In the paper, the classical case, flow past a...
2013 / Shibo Qi, Takashi Furusawa, Satoru Yamamoto, Kazuhiro Nakahashi -
A Wafer Level Vacuum Encapsulated Capacitive Accelerometer Fabricated in an Unmodified Commercial MEMS Process2015 / Adel Merdassi, Peng Yang, Vamsy Chodavarapu
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Operational Safety Assessment of Turbo Generators with Wavelet Rényi Entropy from Sensor-Dependent Vibration Signals2015 / Xiaoli Zhang, Baojian Wang, Xuefeng Chen
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Analysis of thermodynamics of two-fuel power unit integrated with a carbon dioxide separation plant2015 / Janusz Kotowicz, Łukasz Bartela, Dorota Mikosz
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Performance Evaluation of an Anti-Lock Braking System for Electric Vehicles with a Fuzzy Sliding Mode Controller2014 / Jingang Guo, Xiaoping Jian, Guangyu Lin
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Sensor Integration for a Hydraulic Clamping System
Abstract Failures in workpiece positioning influence the machining conditions and outcome of machine tools directly. Hence, the monitoring by a sensor integrated clamping system to avoid rejects is subject of the presented work. The overall aim is...
2014 / Berend Denkena, Dominik Dahlmann, Johann Kiesner -
A transient tribodynamic approach for the calculation of internal combustion engine piston slap noise
Abstract An analytical/numerical methodology is presented to calculate the radiated noise due to internal combustion engine piston impacts on the cylinder liner through a film of lubricant. Both quasi-static and transient dynamic analyses coupled...
2015 / N. Dolatabadi, B. Littlefair, M. De la Cruz, S. Theodossiades, S.J. Rothberg, et al. -
Research on the Influence of Reflected Shock Wave on Continuously Rotating Detonation Engine
Abstract The Continuously Rotating Detonation Engine (CRDE) is a new concept of aerospace propulsion. The detonation wave propagatescircumferentiallyaround the annular combustor with only one ignition. Compared with conventional engines with...
2015 / Liu Yu-Si, Li Yang, Wang Yu-hui, Wang Jian-ping -
Study of ignition characteristics of microemulsion of coconut oil under off diesel engine conditions
Abstract The increasing awareness of the depletion of fossil fuel resources and the environmental benefits motivates the use of vegetable oils, however there is little known information about ignition and combustion characteristics of vegetable oil...
2015 / Mahir H. Salmani, S. Rehman, K. Zaidi, Ahmad K. Hasan