Mechanical engineering topic list of research papers
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Potential of Indirect Evaporative Cooling to Reduce the Energy Consumption in Fresh Air Conditioning Applications
Abstract The study presents a complex evaluation of the indirect evaporation cooling technology potential to reduce the energy consumption of the fresh air conditioning system, of an office building in the climatic conditions of Cluj-Napoca,...
2016 / Bogdan Porumb, Mugur Bălan, Raluca Porumb -
Effects of charge temperature and fuel injection pressure on HCCI engine
Abstract This work investigates the effect of both inlet air temperature and fuel injection pressure on performance and emission behaviour of homogeneous charge compression ignition engine (HCCI) fuelled with diesel fuel. In this investigation, HCCI ...
2016 / S. Gowthaman, A.P. Sathiyagnanam -
Process-based tolerance assessment of connecting rod machining process2016 / G. V. S. S. Sharma, P. Srinivasa Rao, B. Surendra Babu
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Driver aggressiveness detection via multisensory data fusion2016 / Omurcan Kumtepe, Gozde Bozdagi Akar, Enes Yuncu
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Extended state observer-based fractional order proportional-integral-derivative controller for a novel electro-hydraulic servo system with iso-actuation balancing and positioning2015 / Q. Gao, Y. Hou, T. Deng, C. Wang, R. Hou
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Breakup, instabilities, and dynamics of high-speed droplet under transcritical conditions2015 / Y. Gao, S. Yang, C. Deng, B. Xu, F. Ji, et al.
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Optimized Aerodynamic Design of Axial Turbines for Waste Energy Recovery
Abstract Industrial processes experience waste of energy when throttling valves are used for flow control. In such cases, the overall process efficiency can be improved by means of inline installations of well suited turbines in place of throttling...
2015 / Gaetano Morgese, Marco Torresi, Bernardo Fortunato, Sergio Mario Camporeale -
A precise non-destructive damage identification technique of long and slender structures based on modal data
Abstract This paper presents numerical and experimental studies on modal behavior of cylindrical, lightly damped beam structures containing a notch-like crack with variable position and geometry. The numerical investigation utilizes the...
2015 / Martin Stache, Marcus Guettler, Steffen Marburg -
Study on Simulation Performance of Solar Energy and Gas Heat Pump for Heating Supply
Abstract This paper introduces a new system named solar energy and gas heat pump, based on the solar heat pump system driven by electricity. The study established the models of the system according to the using of TRNSYS and SIMULINK. This paper...
2015 / Hong Hao, Ligong Mao, Guohui Feng, Huating Wen -
Simulation-based efficiency analysis of an in-plant milk-run operator under disturbances2015 / Przemysław Korytkowski, Rafał Karkoszka
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A Review on the development of lattice Boltzmann computation of macro fluid flows and heat transfer
Abstract The Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM) is introduced in the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) field as a tool for research and development, but its ultimate importance lies in various industrial and academic applications. Owing to its...
2015 / D. Arumuga Perumal, Anoop K. Dass -
Entropy generation analysis for variable viscous couple stress fluid flow through a channel with non-uniform wall temperature
Abstract This article addresses the influence of couple stresses in minimizing of entropy generation rate associated with heat transfer irreversibility in the steady flow of a variable viscous fluid through a channel with a non-uniform wall...
2016 / J.A. Falade, S.O. Adesanya, J.C. Ukaegbu, M.O. Osinowo -
Entropy generation due to micropolar fluid flow between concentric cylinders with slip and convective boundary conditions
Abstract In this study, the entropy generation of micropolar fluid flow through concentric cylindrical annulus associated with slip and convective boundary conditions is performed numerically. The fluid flow in an annulus is due to the rotation of...
2016 / D. Srinivasacharya, K. Hima Bindu -
Numerical Analysis of Methane Direct Injection in a Single-cylinder 250 cm3 Spark Ignition Engine
Abstract The paper shows the results of the numerical tasks of a study aimed to evaluate the potential of low-pressure (< 20bar) direct injection systems for internal combustion engines fed with gaseous fuels. Starting from the geometry of a...
2015 / Stefania Zanforlin, Alberto Boretti -
Numerical Investigation on the Effects of Bore Reduction in a High Performance Turbocharged GDI Engine. 3D Investigation of Knock Tendency
Abstract Downsizing is a must for current high performance turbocharged SI engines. This is often achieved through the reduction of cylinder number, while keeping constant unit displacement and increasing boost pressure. However, the ensuing higher...
2015 / Elena Severi, Alessandro d’Adamo, Fabio Berni, Sebastiano Breda, Mattia Lugli, et al. -
Optimization of Roughness and Residual Stresses in Path Controlled Grinding of Crankpin
Abstract Crankpin is generally subjected to high thermal and cyclic loads when working. Surface roughness and residual stresses greatly influences the final running characteristics of crankpin. Path controlled grinding process has been used in...
2015 / Manchao Zhang, Zhenqiang Yao, Sheng Xu -
The Effect of Workpiece Cooling on the Machining of Biomedical Grade Polymers
Abstract Biomedical grade polymers are commonly used in applications where surface finish and dimensional accuracy are key, such as in total joint replacement and intraocular lenses, yet relatively little research has been conducted into the...
2015 / Barry Aldwell, Jimmy O’Mahony, Garret E. O’Donnell -
The Pseudo Local Flexibility Method for Hyper-static Beams: An Experimental Study
Abstract The local flexibility method (LFM), which can determine local stiffness variations of beam structures using measured modal parameters, is a promising approach for damage detection of structures using vibration signals. The LFM method is...
2014 / Ting-Yu Hsu, Shen-Yuan Shiao, Wen-I Liao, Chin-Hsiung Loh -
Flow Characteristics and Turbulence Simulation for an Aircraft Cabin Environment
Abstract In the paper it is theoretically proven that the topological structure of the airflow field in an airliner cabin is absolutely unstable. These are typical flow characteristics in the cabin. This also explains why in previous numerical...
2015 / Zhaohui Yao, Xiwen Zhang, Changwei Yang, Feng He -
Simulation and Stability Study of the Flow Around a Cylinder in Infinite Domain
Abstract The flows around a cylinder in infinite domain are simulated using CFD method. The simulation results are found to be in agreement with the data in literatures. The flow stability is investigated with the energy gradient theory. It is found ...
2015 / An-Qing Ben, Hua-Shu Dou