Mechanical engineering topic list of research papers
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Methods and advances in the study of aeroelasticity with uncertainties
Abstract Uncertainties denote the operators which describe data error, numerical error and model error in the mathematical methods. The study of aeroelasticity with uncertainty embedded in the subsystems, such as the uncertainty in the modeling of...
2014 / Yuting Dai, Chao Yang -
A Generic Method for the Worst Case and Statistical Tridimensional Tolerancing Analysis
Abstract This paper describes a general method for tolerances analysis of mechanical systems assembled with parallel links. The novelty in this paper is in the use of mathematical tools that allow a generic analysis of the problem. Thanks to the...
2013 / M. Mansuy, M. Giordano, P. Hernandez -
Characterization of Piperazine/2-Aminomethylpropanol for Carbon Dioxide Capture
Abstract In this work, two blends of piperazine (PZ) and 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol (AMP) (5 m PZ/2.3 m AMP and 2 m PZ/4 m AMP) were characterized for use in CO2 capture by amine scrubbing. Experimental results on solid solubility, CO2 solubility,...
2013 / Han Li, Le Li, Thu Nguyen, Gary T. Rochelle, Jian Chen -
Design of Mechanical Actuator in 3D CAD Software
Abstract This paper presents 3D model of a mechanical actuator which is designed in SolidWorks and manufactured in the workshop in order to apply it in the long-hole measurement system. During measurement of mechanical parts or components in...
2013 / M.D. Hazrat Ali, Akio Katsuki, Syuhei Kurokawa, Takao Sajima -
Service Level as Performance Index for Reconfigurable Manufacturing System Involving Multiple Part Families
Abstract In this global manufacturing era, one of the important challenges faced by manufacturer is how to deal with stochastic demand and ever changing customer needs and requirements. Reconfigurable manufacturing systems are recognized as next...
2014 / Faisal Hasan, Pramod Kumar Jain, Dinesh Kumar -
A Transient Thermohydrodynamics Study of Plain Journal Bearings Using Newton–Raphson Method Analysis
Abstract The present paper proposes three-dimensional model necessary to calculate the transient temperature field in a journal bearing submitted to a sudden change in speed and load and analyzes the bearing performance numerically. Thermal...
2011 / Yan-li FU, Xi-zhi MA, Jun ZHU -
The influence of vapor superheating on the level of heat regeneration in a subcritical ORC coupled with gas power plant2010 / Sławomir Wiśniewski, Aleksandra Borsukiewicz-Gozdur
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Stability Characteristics of a Tri-taper Journal Bearing: a Linearized Perturbation Approach
In this paper, the stability characteristics of a tri-taper journal bearing are analyzed theoretically. The time dependent form of Reynolds equation in two dimensions for incompressible fluid is solved numerically by finite difference method, satisfying the...
2013 / Raghuvir Pai, Dasapaiyya Srikanth Rao, Baloor Satish Shenoy, Rammohan Surendra Pai -
Effusion Cooling Plates for Combustor Liners: Experimental and Numerical Investigations on the Effect of Density Ratio
Abstract Effusion cooling represents the state-of-the-art of liner cooling technology for modern combustors. The present paper describes experimental tests aiming at evaluating the cooling performance of a multi-perforated plate in real engine...
2014 / Luca Andrei, Antonio Andreini, Cosimo Bianchini, Gianluca Caciolli, Bruno Facchini, et al. -
Capacity Model for Signalized Intersection under the Impact of Upstream Short Lane
Abstract In Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) 2010, various factors were considered to adjust the base saturation flow rate for capacity analysis of signalized intersections. However, impacts of short lane were only addressed by the adjustment for lane...
2013 / Jing Zhao, Meiping Yun, Xiaoguang Yang -
Estimation of a Speed Hump Profile Using Quarter Car Model
Abstract In the past few years, the topics concerning vehicular communications have been in conducting researches. One research topic is to acquire important information (e.g., traffic conditions, weather conditions) necessary to disseminate to car...
2013 / Apichan Kanjanavapastit, Aphirak Thitinaruemit -
Approximate Nonlinear Modeling of Aircraft Engine Surge Margin Based on Equilibrium Manifold Expansion
Abstract Stable operation of aircraft engine compressions is constrained by rotating surge. In this paper, an approximate nonlinear surge margin model of aircraft engine compression system by using equilibrium manifold is presented. Firstly, this...
2012 / Xiaofeng LIU, Lei ZHAO -
A Numerical Investigation of the Sparkjet Actuator in Multiple-shot Mode
Abstract Computational simulations were performed in multiple-shot mode to investigate the effects of the boundary conditions and the deposition energy on the performance of the Sparkjet actuator. The user define function (UDF) was applied in the...
2015 / Lv Yuanwei, Shan Yong, Zhang Jingzhou, Tan Xiaoming -
Simulation Framework for Vehicle Platooning and Car-following Behaviors Under Connected-vehicle Environment
Abstract This paper studies the traffic assistance system consisting of different kinds of vehicles (manual, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control (CACC) vehicle). By using the application programming interface in...
2013 / Li Zhao, Jian Sun -
Computational Aerodynamics and Flight Stability of Wing-In-Ground (WIG) Craft
Abstract A Wing-In-Ground (WIG) craft is a marine craft equipped with wings which enables it to remain airborne just above the water surface. A WIG-craft utilizes ground proximity effects to improve aerodynamic loading and efficiency. It fills the...
2014 / H. Wang, C.J. Teo, B.C. Khoo, C.J. Goh -
A Numerical Model for Wet-adhesive Line Contact
Abstract Typical rough surface contact models are meant for dry conditions. They often assume hemispherical shaped asperities when predicting load carrying capacity between the opposing surfaces (e.g. isotropic surfaces). However, modern engineering ...
2014 / W.W.F. Chong -
A Hybrid Positioning Strategy for Vehicles in a Tunnel Based on RFID and In-Vehicle Sensors2014 / Xiang Song, Xu Li, Wencheng Tang, Weigong Zhang, Bin Li
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Development of a Micro-Step Voltage-Fed Actuator with a Novel Stepper Motor for Automobile AGS Systems2014 / Se-Hyun Rhyu, Jeong-Jong Lee, Bon-Gwan Gu, Byung-Dae Choi, Jung-Hyuk Lim
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Additive Manufacturing of Co-Cr-Mo Alloy: Influence of Heat Treatment on Microstructure, Tribological, and Electrochemical Properties2015 / Kedar Mallik Mantrala, Mitun Das, Vamsi Krishna Balla, Ch. Srinivasa Rao, V. V. S. Kesava Rao
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Exergetic and Thermoeconomic Analyses of Solar Air Heating Processes Using a Parabolic Trough Collector2014 / Miguel Hernández-Román, Alejandro Manzano-Ramírez, Jorge Pineda-Piñón, Jorge Ortega-Moody