Mechanical engineering topic list of research papers
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Numerical study of finned type heat exchangers for ICEs exhaust waste heat recovery
Abstract In this paper, two cases of heat exchangers (HEXs) which previously were used in exhaust of internal combustion engines (ICEs) are modeled numerically to recover the exhaust waste heat. It is tried to find the best viscous model to obtain...
2014 / M. Hatami, D.D. Ganji, M. Gorji-Bandpy -
Simulation Models for Spark Ignition Engine: A Comparative Performance Study
Abstract A single-zone zero-dimensional model for any hydrocarbon fuel based on Wiebe heat release function has been implemented in Simulink to test the performance of spark ignition engine. Annand's model for convective heat losses is taken for...
2014 / Ashish J. Chaudhari, Niranjan Sahoo, Vinayak Kulkarni -
From Savonius to Bronzinus: A Comparison among Vertical Wind Turbines
Abstract In this paper the authors propose a novel vertical wind turbine named Bronzinus and obtained by comparisons and optimisations of classical Savonius rotors. We redesigned some proposed Savonius turbines using CAD software and simulated the...
2014 / Giovanni Gerardo Muscolo, Rezia Molfino -
Synthetic Error Modeling for NC Machine Tools based on Intelligent Technology
Abstract The precision of machine tools is greatly constrained by errors either built into the machine tools or occurring on a periodic basis on account of temperature changes or variation in cutting forces, so it is essential to obtain these...
2013 / Xinhua Yao, Jianzhong Fu, Yuetong Xu, Yong He -
Numerical Analysis of In-cylinder Tumble Flow Structures – Parametric 0D Model Development
Abstract Both in the automotive and in the motorcycle fields the requirement of step-by-step improvements for optimizing the engine cycle is still present. In particular the focus of the optimization process is to reduce the raw emissions and at the ...
2014 / Stefania Falfari, Federico Brusiani, Gian Marco Bianchi -
The Modification Design of Involute Straight Bevel Gear
Abstract Because of the impact of installation error, manufacturing error and elastic deformation and thermal deformation and other factors, the straight bevel gear pair will appear serious phenomenon of meshing interference and impact and uneven...
2012 / Fangyou Zhang, Xijie Tian, Huanyong Cui -
Identification of the Mechanical Joint Parameters with Model Uncertainty
Abstract Joint parameter identification is a key problem in the modeling of complex structures. The behavior of joint may be random due to the random properties of preload and joint geometries, contact surface and its finish, etc. A method is...
2011 / Qin-tao GUO, Ling-mi ZHANG -
Nominal Model-Based Sliding Mode Control with Backstepping for 3-Axis Flight Table
Abstract Based on nominal model, a novel global sliding mode controller (GSMC) with a new control scheme is proposal for a practical uncertain servo system. This control scheme consists of two combined controllers. One is the global sliding mode...
2011 / Jin-kun LIU, Fu-chun SUN -
Study on Merging Sign Installation in Work Zone of Expressway based on Changeable Critical Headway
Abstract The purpose of this research was to consider the vehicles’ changeable critical headway when driving along the upper work zone, and reducing conflicts and risks by merging in the end of the warning area, via installation of merging signage....
2013 / Xiao-huan Zhou, Guo-Feng Li, Zhong-yin Guo, He Jiang -
A Dual-driven Intelligent Combination Control of Heat Pipe Space Cooling System
Abstract Effective thermal control systems are essential for reliable operation of spacecraft. A dual-driven intelligent combination control strategy is proposed to improve the temperate control and heat flux tracking effects. Both temperature...
2012 / Yunze LI, Mingmin LI, Kok Meng LEE -
Control Strategy of Variable Speed Limits for Improving Traffic Efficiency at Merge Bottleneck on Freeway
Abstract Queue forms at merge bottleneck area on freeways if the mainline and on-ramp traffic demand exceeds the capacity of bottleneck. Then bottleneck discharge flow further drops below the capacity of bottleneck which is termed as the capacity...
2013 / Hang Zhang, Zhibin Li, Pan Liu, Chengcheng Xu, Hao Yu -
Assembly Variation Identification of High Pressure Spool by Response Surface Based Model Updating Using IV-optimal Designs
Abstract This article, in order to improve the assembly of the high-pressure spool, presents an assembly variation identification method achieved by response surface method (RSM)-based model updating using IV-optimal designs. The method involves...
2012 / Ziyang ZHANG, Shousheng XIE, Jinhai HU, Zhuoguang MIAO, Lei WANG -
Power Supply Concept for Mobile Robots in Bionic Assembly System
Abstract This paper presents a concept for autonomous energy supply for mobile robots in Bionic Assembly System (BAS). The main idea of this concept is battery swapping and charging station for mobile robots. Emphasis was placed on simplicity,...
2014 / Miroslav Puskaric, Ilya Kukushkin, Damir Haskovic -
Finite-time sliding mode attitude control for a reentry vehicle with blended aerodynamic surfaces and a reaction control system
Abstract This paper proposes a finite-time robust flight controller, targeting for a reentry vehicle with blended aerodynamic surfaces and a reaction control system (RCS). Firstly, a novel finite-time attitude controller is pointed out with the...
2014 / Jie Geng, Yongzhi Sheng, Xiangdong Liu -
Distributed Sensor Architecture for Intelligent Control that Supports Quality of Control and Quality of Service2015 / Jose-Luis Poza-Lujan, Juan-Luis Posadas-Yagüe, José-Enrique Simó-Ten, Raúl Simarro, Ginés Benet
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Mechanism of unconventional aerodynamic characteristics of an elliptic airfoil
Abstract The aerodynamic characteristics of elliptic airfoil are quite different from the case of conventional airfoil for Reynolds number varying from about 104 to 106. In order to reveal the fundamental mechanism, the unsteady flow around a...
2015 / Wei Sun, Zhenghong Gao, Yiming Du, Fang Xu -
Flywheel starter ring gear failures and hardness variation reduction in surface hardening process
Abstract In general technical applications, truck heavy duty engine flywheel starter ring gears teeth is conventionally induction hardened and tempered in order to meet metallurgical aspects on specification. Especially for large sectioned starter...
2015 / Levent Özenli, Selçuk Can Yücel, Türker Gençol, Ersoy Alanyalı -
A theoretical analysis of the free axial vibration of non-local rods with fractional continuum mechanics2015 / W. Sumelka, R. Zaera, J. Fernández-Sáez
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Investigation of the Aerodynamics of an Innovative Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine2015 / Krzysztof Tesch, Katarzyna Kludzinska, Piotr Doerffer
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Vector Graph Assisted Pedestrian Dead Reckoning Using an Unconstrained Smartphone2015 / Jiuchao Qian, Ling Pei, Jiabin Ma, Rendong Ying, Peilin Liu