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(2018-12)In this thesis, an explicit time integration code which integrates multibody dynamics (MBD) and the discrete element method (DEM) is validated using three previously published steady-state physical experiments for non-cohesive ...
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(2018-12)Ion mobility spectrometry is a powerful technique for the study related to molecule. The work of tow major applications are introduced in this paper. The first application is the optimization of parameters in CCS. The ...
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(2018-12)Combining rooftop solar with energy storage for off-grid residential operation is restrictively expensive. Historically, operating off-grid requires an 'isolated self-consumption' operating strategy where any excess ...
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(2018-12)The purpose of this research is to analyze the overall energy consumption of an industrial compressed air system, and identify the impact of various energy saving of individual subsystem on the overall system. Two parameters ...
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(2018-12)Metal 3D printing typically requires high energy laser or electron sources. Recently, 3D printing using metal filled filaments becomes available which uses PLA filaments filled with metal powders (such as copper, bronze, ...
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(2018-12)Computer Numerical Control (CNC) is widely used in many industries that needs high speed machining of the parts with high precision, accuracy and good surface finish. In order to avail this the generation of the CNC part ...
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(2018-12)The compressed air system is widely used throughout the industry. Air compressors are one of the most costly systems to operate in industrial plants in terms of energy consumption. Therefore, it becomes one of the primary ...
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(2018-10)Fused deposition modeling (FDM) represents one of the most common techniques for rapid proto-typing in additive manufacturing (AM). This work applies image based thermography to monitor the FDM process in-situ. The nozzle ...
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(2018-07-16)Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing enables the fabrication of metal parts with complex geometry and elaborates internal features, the simplification of the assembly process, and the reduction of development time. ...
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(2018)Hydraulic Wind Power Transfer System is a promising alternative to conventional wind turbines, and an increased research in this field indicates the ability of this technology to replace conventional wind turbines. This ...
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(2018-07)Transparent polymers with low-loss and high refractive index are critical components of integrated optical devices including filters, lenses, and polarizers. Current conventional mid infrared (MIR) polarizers are fabricated ...
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(2018)Articular cartilage (AC) is a strong but flexible connective tissue that covers and protects the end of the long bones. Although cartilage has excellent friction and wear properties that allow smooth joint function during ...
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(2018-07-25)A chemically reactive turbulent traversing hot-jet issued from a pre-chamber to a relatively long combustion chamber is experimentally investigated. The long combustion chamber represents a single channel of a wave rotor ...
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(2018-08)Requirements determine the expectations for a new or modified product. Requirements engineering involves defining, documentation and maintenance of requirements. The rapid improving of technologies and changing of market ...
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(2018-04-24)Since the conception of three dimensional (3D) printing circa 40 years ago, there has been the proliferation of several additive manufacturing (AM) technologies that enable its use in everyday applications such as aerospace, ...
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(2018-04-27)Recent innovations in portable electronics, electric vehicles and power generation by wind and solar have expanded the need for effcient battery storage. Lithium-ion batteries have been the frontline contender of battery ...
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(2018-04-27)Biological cells are constantly subjected to mechanical forces such as tension, compression and shear. The importance of these forces in mediating cell signals, maintenance of lineages, promoting embryonic cell differentiation ...
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(2018-04-09)Extrusion-based 3D printing is one of the emerging additive manufacturing technologies used for printing a range of materials from metal to ceramics. In this process, the required material is extruded from the extruder in ...
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(2017-12)Suspension has been the most important subsystem of the vehicle viewed as a system. The ride comfort and vehicle handling performance are affected by the suspension design. Automotive technology has been continuously ...