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Advanced Energy Systems

Energy Generators Driven by Nonlinear Transport Phenomena

Stanislaw Sieniutycz

ESDA 2004; 1-9https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58010

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View Articletitled, Energy Generators Driven by Nonlinear Transport Phenomena

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Topics: Energy / power systems , Transport phenomena , Flux (Metallurgy) , Chemical reactions , Engines , Generators , Heat , Heat pumps , Temperature , Thermal energy

Some CHP Options for Wood-Fired Fuel Cells

D. R. McIlveen-Wright, J. T. McMullan, D. J. Guiney

ESDA 2004; 11-26https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58023

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View Articletitled, Some CHP Options for Wood-Fired Fuel Cells

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Topics: Biomass , Combined heat and power , Fuel cells , Fuel gasification , Wood products

Thermal Design Analysis of a Space Solar Power System Module

Masao Furukawa

ESDA 2004; 27-39https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58026

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View Articletitled, Thermal Design Analysis of a Space Solar Power System Module

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Topics: Design , Fluids , Heat transfer , Solar space applications

Energetic, Exergetic and Exergetic Cost Analysis for a Cogeneration System Integrated by an Internal Combustion Engine, HRSG and an Absorption Refrigeration System

Raul Gonzalez Palomina, Silvia A. Nebra

ESDA 2004; 41-49https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58052

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View Articletitled, Energetic, Exergetic and Exergetic Cost Analysis for a Cogeneration System Integrated by an Internal Combustion Engine, HRSG and an Absorption Refrigeration System

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Topics: Absorption , Combined heat and power , Heat recovery steam generators , Internal combustion engines , Optimization , Refrigeration

Transient Operation Analysis of a Cogenerating Micro-Gas Turbine

Fabio Bozza, Raffaele Tuccillo

ESDA 2004; 51-63https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58079

Abstract

View Articletitled, Transient Operation Analysis of a Cogenerating Micro-Gas Turbine

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Topics: Transients (Dynamics) , Turbines , Fuels , Boilers , Cycles , Delays , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat recovery , Micro gas turbines , Stress

A One-Dimensional Numerical Model for Calculating the Efficiency of Pumps as Turbines for Implementation in Micro-Hydro Power Plants

Mario Amelio, Silvio Barbarelli

ESDA 2004; 65-72https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58080

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View Articletitled, A One-Dimensional Numerical Model for Calculating the Efficiency of Pumps as Turbines for Implementation in Micro-Hydro Power Plants

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Topics: Computer simulation , Power stations , Pumps , Turbines , Centrifugal pumps , Errors , Flow (Dynamics) , Machinery , Dimensions , Hydraulic turbines

Gas Turbine Power Augmentation Using Fog Inlet Air-Cooling System

Mohammad Ameri, Hamid Nabati, Alireza Keshtgar

ESDA 2004; 73-78https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58101

Abstract

View Articletitled, Gas Turbine Power Augmentation Using Fog Inlet Air-Cooling System

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Topics: Cooling , Gas turbines

Analysis and Statistic Evaluation of Distributed Generation in Italy

Umberto Desideri, Stefania Proietti, Livia Arcioni

ESDA 2004; 79-85https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58129

Abstract

View Articletitled, Analysis and Statistic Evaluation of Distributed Generation in Italy

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Topics: Distributed power generation , Databases , Power stations , Cogeneration plants , Design

Energy Analysis of CO₂ Removal in a CHP Plant Fired With Corex Export Gas

Krzysztof Lampert, Andrzej Ziebik, Giampaolo Manfrida

ESDA 2004; 87-96https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58133

Abstract

View Articletitled, Energy Analysis of CO2 Removal in a CHP Plant Fired With Corex Export Gas

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Cogeneration plants , Blast furnaces , Gaseous fuels , Separation (Technology) , Absorption , Cycles , Emissions , Energy consumption , Fuels

Optimized Cooling System for PEM Fuel Cell Stack Based on Entropy Generation Minimization

M. H. Saidi, A. A. Mozafari, L. Sharifian

ESDA 2004; 97-103https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58203

Abstract

View Articletitled, Optimized Cooling System for PEM Fuel Cell Stack Based on Entropy Generation Minimization

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Topics: Cooling systems , Entropy , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Centrifugal Water Pump Driven With a DC Motor Powered by an Emulator of MK5-E Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Stacks

Fabio Lo Mastro, Gandolfo Blando

ESDA 2004; 105-113https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58238

Abstract

View Articletitled, Centrifugal Water Pump Driven With a DC Motor Powered by an Emulator of MK5-E Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Stacks

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Topics: Motors , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Pumps , Water

Development and Experimental Validation of a Simulation Tool for a Fuel Cell Based Power System

Luca Andreassi, Stefano Cordiner, Massimo Feola, Fabio Romanelli

ESDA 2004; 115-122https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58276

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View Articletitled, Development and Experimental Validation of a Simulation Tool for a Fuel Cell Based Power System

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Topics: Fuel cells , Power systems (Machinery) , Simulation , Computer simulation , Pressure , Temperature , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Design , Emissions , Energy generation

Dimethylether From Coal: Performance Assessment of IGCC Power Plants Integrated With DME Synthesis Processes

Daniele Cocco, Alberto Pettinau, Vittorio Tola

ESDA 2004; 123-131https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58327

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View Articletitled, Dimethylether From Coal: Performance Assessment of IGCC Power Plants Integrated With DME Synthesis Processes

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Topics: Coal , Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations , Power stations , Fuel gasification , Fuels , Slurries , Chemical energy , Diesel engines , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel cells

Development of a Calorimeter for Evaluating Thermal Performance of Evaporators

Alexsander Cristo Piske, Lui´s Mauro Moura, Nathan Mendes

ESDA 2004; 133-140https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58344

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View Articletitled, Development of a Calorimeter for Evaluating Thermal Performance of Evaporators

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Topics: Cooling , Dehumidification , Engineering prototypes , Evaporation , Flow (Dynamics) , Flux (Metallurgy) , Geometry , Heat , Heat exchangers , Heat transfer coefficients

Compressor Driven Metal Hydride Cooling Systems: Simulation and System Dynamics

S. Mazumdar, S. Bhattacharyya, M. Ram Gopal

ESDA 2004; 141-150https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58418

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View Articletitled, Compressor Driven Metal Hydride Cooling Systems: Simulation and System Dynamics

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Topics: Compressors , Cooling systems , Metals , Simulation , System dynamics , Transients (Dynamics)

Semi-Closed CCGT Cycle With High Temperature Reactants Combustion

S. M. Camporeale, F. Casalini, A. Saponaro

ESDA 2004; 151-160https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58472

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View Articletitled, Semi-Closed CCGT Cycle With High Temperature Reactants Combustion

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Topics: Combustion , Cycles , High temperature , Emissions , Temperature , Nitrogen oxides , Fuel oils , Power stations , Ceramics , Combustion chambers

Some Innovative Readily Applicable Proposals for Chemical Separation and Sequestration of CO₂ Emissions From Power Plants

Daniele Fiaschi, Giampaolo Manfrida, Michela Massini, Giacomo Pellegrini

ESDA 2004; 161-167https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58508

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View Articletitled, Some Innovative Readily Applicable Proposals for Chemical Separation and Sequestration of CO2 Emissions From Power Plants

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Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Emissions , Power stations , Separation (Technology) , Carbon dioxide , Water , Ions , Sorbents , Absorption , Diffusion (Physics)

Shiraz Solar Power Plant Simulation With Variable Heat Exchanger Performance

M. Yaghoubi, K. Azizian, M. Salim Shirazy, P. Kanan

ESDA 2004; 169-178https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58537

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View Articletitled, Shiraz Solar Power Plant Simulation With Variable Heat Exchanger Performance

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Simulation , Solar power stations

Advanced Heat Transfer in Engineering Systems

Flow Instabilities in a Czochralski Convective System

Samir Rahal, Hisao Azuma

ESDA 2004; 179-185https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58120

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View Articletitled, Flow Instabilities in a Czochralski Convective System

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Topics: Buoyancy , Convection , Crystals , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Flow instability , Rayleigh number , Reynolds number , Rotation , Spectra (Spectroscopy)

Influence of Non Uniform Boundary Conditions on Laminar Free Convection in Wavy Square Cavity With Partial Partitions

A. Sabeur-Bendehina, M. Aounallah, L. Adjlout, O. Imine, B. Imine

ESDA 2004; 187-198https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58228

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View Articletitled, Influence of Non Uniform Boundary Conditions on Laminar Free Convection in Wavy Square Cavity With Partial Partitions

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Cavities , Natural convection , Heat transfer , Flow (Dynamics) , Momentum , Partial differential equations , Prandtl number , Rayleigh number , Temperature

Free Convection in an Inclined Square Cavity With Partial Partitions on a Wavy Hot Wall

M. Belkadi, A. Azzi, O. Imine, L. Adjlout, M. Aounallah, A. Sabeur-Bendehina

ESDA 2004; 199-207https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58251

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View Articletitled, Free Convection in an Inclined Square Cavity With Partial Partitions on a Wavy Hot Wall

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Topics: Cavities , Natural convection , Heat transfer , Geometry , Momentum , Partial differential equations , Prandtl number , Rayleigh number

Numerical Study of Conduction and Convection Between Immersed Object and Gas Fluidized Bed

W. M. Gao, L. X. Kong, P. D. Hodgson, B. Wang

ESDA 2004; 209-215https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58264

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View Articletitled, Numerical Study of Conduction and Convection Between Immersed Object and Gas Fluidized Bed

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Topics: Convection , Fluidized beds , Heat conduction , Heat transfer

Two Dimensional Transient Analysis of Temperature Distribution in a Solid Irradiated by a Gaussian Laser Source

Nicola Bianco, Oronzio Manca, Sergio Nardini

ESDA 2004; 217-224https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58286

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View Articletitled, Two Dimensional Transient Analysis of Temperature Distribution in a Solid Irradiated by a Gaussian Laser Source

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Topics: Lasers , Temperature distribution , Transient analysis , Heat transfer coefficients , Computer simulation , Electron beams , Heat , Heat losses , Laser beams , Manufacturing

Analysis of Mixed Convection in Vertical Convergent Channels

Nicola Bianco, Oronzio Manca, Alfonso W. Mauro, Vincenzo Naso

ESDA 2004; 225-235https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58314

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View Articletitled, Analysis of Mixed Convection in Vertical Convergent Channels

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Topics: Mixed convection , Pressure drop , Flow (Dynamics) , Natural convection , Reynolds number , Turbulence , Flat plates , Heat flux , Wall temperature

Thermal Design of Uniformly Heated Vertical Convergent Channels in Natural Convection in Air

Nicola Bianco, Luigi Langellotto, Oronzio Manca, Sergio Nardini

ESDA 2004; 237-246https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58319

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View Articletitled, Thermal Design of Uniformly Heated Vertical Convergent Channels in Natural Convection in Air

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Topics: Design , Natural convection , Heat flux , Emissivity , Thermal analysis , Wall temperature

Thermal Performance Characteristics of a Nuclear Fuel Element Dissipating Heat in a Surrounding Medium

M. K. Ramis, G. Jilani

ESDA 2004; 247-252https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58370

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View Articletitled, Thermal Performance Characteristics of a Nuclear Fuel Element Dissipating Heat in a Surrounding Medium

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Topics: Heat , Nuclear fuels , Performance characterization

Computation of Nonlinear and Edge Effects in a Thermoacoustic Refrigerator

David Marx, Philippe Blanc-Benon

ESDA 2004; 253-262https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58412

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View Articletitled, Computation of Nonlinear and Edge Effects in a Thermoacoustic Refrigerator

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Topics: Computation , Thermoacoustic devices , Acoustics , Heat , Heat transfer , Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Navier-Stokes equations , Plates (structures)

Heat Transfer in a Rotating Square-Sectioned Channel Fitted With In-Line Ribs

A. W. Lees, J. M. J. Khamaj, W. D. Morris, S. W. Chang

ESDA 2004; 263-272https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58480

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View Articletitled, Heat Transfer in a Rotating Square-Sectioned Channel Fitted With In-Line Ribs

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Topics: Heat transfer , Ducts , Flow (Dynamics) , Blades , Buoyancy , Computational fluid dynamics , Convection , Coolants , Coriolis force , Rotors

The PIV Measurements on the Flow Fields in an Unshrouded Centrifugal Pump

Chao Liu, Fangping Tang, Sun Sun, Li Cheng, Jiren Zhou

ESDA 2004; 273-277https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58565

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View Articletitled, The PIV Measurements on the Flow Fields in an Unshrouded Centrifugal Pump

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Topics: Centrifugal pumps , Flow (Dynamics) , Impellers

Effect of Flow Maldistribution and Viscosity Variations on Transient Response of Plate Heat Exchangers: A Comparison With Uniform Flow and Constant Viscosity Model

H. Shokouhmand, N. Khareghani

ESDA 2004; 279-288https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58594

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View Articletitled, Effect of Flow Maldistribution and Viscosity Variations on Transient Response of Plate Heat Exchangers: A Comparison With Uniform Flow and Constant Viscosity Model

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Heat exchangers , Transients (Dynamics) , Viscosity , Heat transfer , Convection , Finite difference methods , Frequency response , Temperature profiles

Advanced Material Systems

Mechanical Properties Measurement of Electroactive Polymers

L. H. Han, T. J. Lu

ESDA 2004; 289-292https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58115

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View Articletitled, Mechanical Properties Measurement of Electroactive Polymers

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Topics: Conducting polymers , Mechanical properties , Actuators , Displacement , Elastomers , Testing , Transducers , Constitutive equations , Finite element analysis , Instrumentation

Research on Nonlinear Damping Characteristics of Damping Alloy With Uniform Stress Field

Hongzhao Liu, Ziying Wu, Lilan Liu, Daning Yuan, Zhongming Zhang

ESDA 2004; 293-297https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58144

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View Articletitled, Research on Nonlinear Damping Characteristics of Damping Alloy With Uniform Stress Field

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Topics: Alloys , Damping , Stress

Computing of Nonlinear Damping Using the Moving Autoregressive Model Method

Ziying Wu, Hongzhao Liu, Lilan Liu, Daning Yuan, Zhongming Zhang

ESDA 2004; 299-304https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58146

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View Articletitled, Computing of Nonlinear Damping Using the Moving Autoregressive Model Method

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Topics: Damping

Interface in Hydroxylapatite Coated Ti6Al4V Alloys

Celalettin Ergun, Zafer Evis, Robert H. Doremus

ESDA 2004; 305-309https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58177

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View Articletitled, Interface in Hydroxylapatite Coated Ti6Al4V Alloys

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Topics: Alloys , Titanium , Composite materials , Sintering , Bonding , Coatings , Hot pressing , Thermal analysis , Vacuum , Water

Phase Interactions in Monoclinic Zirconia Reinforced Hydroxylapatite Bioceramics

Celaletdin Ergun, Zafer Evis, Robert H. Doremus

ESDA 2004; 311-316https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58178

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View Articletitled, Phase Interactions in Monoclinic Zirconia Reinforced Hydroxylapatite Bioceramics

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Topics: Composite materials , Diffusion (Physics) , Hot pressing , Sintering , Temperature , Thermal analysis

Magnetostatic Permeability Tomography in Material Inspection

Manuchehr Soleimani, William R. B. Lionheart

ESDA 2004; 317-322https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58282

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View Articletitled, Magnetostatic Permeability Tomography in Material Inspection

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Topics: Inspection , Magnetostatics , Permeability , Damage , Excitation , Finite element analysis , Inverse problems , Iron , Jacobian matrices , Monitoring systems

Modeling the Shape Control of Beam Structures by Shape Memory Alloy Actuators

Mehrdaad Ghorashi

ESDA 2004; 323-330https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58299

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View Articletitled, Modeling the Shape Control of Beam Structures by Shape Memory Alloy Actuators

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Topics: Actuators , Modeling , Shape memory alloys , Shapes , Cantilever beams , Wire , Constitutive equations , Deformation , Heat transfer , Phase transitions

Performance and Failure Analysis of Injection Molded Carbon Reinforced Nylon Gears

S. Senthilvelan, R. Gnanamoorthy

ESDA 2004; 331-335https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58303

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View Articletitled, Performance and Failure Analysis of Injection Molded Carbon Reinforced Nylon Gears

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Topics: Carbon , Failure analysis , Gears , Injection molding , Nylon fabrics

Elastic-Plastic Modeling of Kinematic Hardening Materials Based on F=F^eF^p Decomposition and the Logarithmic Strain Tensor

Kamyar Ghavam, Reza Naghdabadi

ESDA 2004; 337-342https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58310

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View Articletitled, Elastic-Plastic Modeling of Kinematic Hardening Materials Based on F=FeFp Decomposition and the Logarithmic Strain Tensor

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Topics: Deformation , Hardening , Kinematics , Modeling , Tensors , Shear (Mechanics) , Displacement , Flow (Dynamics) , Stress

Processing and Characterization of Particulate SiC Reinforced Copper Matrix Composites

V. V. Bhanu Prasad, V. Vasudeva Rao, Aditya Putrevu, A. S. Vijay, G. Harini

ESDA 2004; 343-351https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58355

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View Articletitled, Processing and Characterization of Particulate SiC Reinforced Copper Matrix Composites

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Topics: Composite materials , Copper , Hot pressing , Particulate matter , Vacuum

General Derivations for Conjugate Strains of Eshelby-Like Stress Tensors

K. Behfar, A. Sheshmani, R. Naghdabadi

ESDA 2004; 353-356https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58388

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View Articletitled, General Derivations for Conjugate Strains of Eshelby-Like Stress Tensors

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Topics: Stress tensors , Tensors , Stress

A Corotational Elastoplastic Formulation With Subloading Surface Model for Hardening Materials

Ali Reza Saidi, Koichi Hashiguchi

ESDA 2004; 357-363https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58401

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View Articletitled, A Corotational Elastoplastic Formulation With Subloading Surface Model for Hardening Materials

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Topics: Deformation , Hardening , Constitutive equations , Tensors , Elastoplasticity , Plasticity , Shear (Mechanics) , Stress

Development of Advanced Alloying Process Using Micro-EDM Deposition Process

Ricardo Itiro Ori, Fumihiro Itoigawa, Shinya Hayakawa, Takashi Nakamura, Shun-Ichiro Tanaka

ESDA 2004; 365-370https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58504

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View Articletitled, Development of Advanced Alloying Process Using Micro-EDM Deposition Process

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Topics: Electrical discharge machining

Comparing Fatigue Life Reliability of a Composite Leaf Spring With a Steel Leaf Spring

Nima Shamsaei, Davood Rezaei

ESDA 2004; 371-374https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58513

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View Articletitled, Comparing Fatigue Life Reliability of a Composite Leaf Spring With a Steel Leaf Spring

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Topics: Composite materials , Density , Fatigue , Fatigue life , Probability , Reliability , Springs , Steel

Structural, Electrical Transport and Magnetoresistive Studies of Pr and Nd Substituted on La_2/3Ba_1/3MnO₃ Perovskite

A. Huda, S. A. Halim, K. P. Lim, K. K. Kabashi, S. Elias, A. A. Sidek, Z. Hishamuddin

ESDA 2004; 375-382https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58535

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View Articletitled, Structural, Electrical Transport and Magnetoresistive Studies of Pr and Nd Substituted on La2/3Ba1/3MnO3 Perovskite

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Topics: Accelerometers , Atomic force microscopy , Ceramics , Computers , Disks , Electrical properties , Electrical resistivity , Magnetic fields , Magnetoresistance , Metals

Thermal Properties of Graphite Foam: Experiments and Modeling

N. Yu, C. C. Tee, H. Li

ESDA 2004; 383-386https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58555

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View Articletitled, Thermal Properties of Graphite Foam: Experiments and Modeling

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Topics: Graphite , Modeling , Thermal properties

Delamination Buckling of Composite Cylindrical Panels Under Axial Compressive Load

Tim Leigh, Azam Tafreshi

ESDA 2004; 387-396https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58578

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View Articletitled, Delamination Buckling of Composite Cylindrical Panels Under Axial Compressive Load

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Topics: Buckling , Composite materials , Delamination , Stress , Laminates , Finite element analysis , Aerospace industry , Compression , Compressive strength , Damage

Influence of Mechanical Properties of Adhesives on Stress Distributions in Lap Joints

Xiaocong He, S. Olutunde Oyadiji

ESDA 2004; 397-403https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58599

Abstract

View Articletitled, Influence of Mechanical Properties of Adhesives on Stress Distributions in Lap Joints

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Topics: Adhesives , Mechanical properties , Stress

Investigation of Critical Stresses of a Single Lap-Jointed Cantilevered Beam

Xiaocong He, S. Olutunde Oyadiji

ESDA 2004; 405-412https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58600

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View Articletitled, Investigation of Critical Stresses of a Single Lap-Jointed Cantilevered Beam

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Topics: Adhesives , Stress , Finite element analysis , Adhesive joints , Finite element methods , Shear stress , Stress concentration

Heat Affected Zone Induced by Laser Forming

L. Casamichele, A. Gisario, V. Tagliaferri

ESDA 2004; 413-418https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58613

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View Articletitled, Heat Affected Zone Induced by Laser Forming

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Topics: Heat , Lasers

Optimisation of Ceramic/Steel Composite Armour of a Constant Thickness

Tanju Cakir, R. Orhan Yildirim, Bilgehan Ogel

ESDA 2004; 419-425https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58627

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View Articletitled, Optimisation of Ceramic/Steel Composite Armour of a Constant Thickness

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Topics: Armor , Ceramics , Composite materials , Optimization , Steel

Advances in Flow Visualisation

Molten Metal Flow Visualization Using Mutual Induction Tomography (MIT)

Manuchehr Soleimani, William R. B. Lionheart, A. J. Peyton, X. Ma

ESDA 2004; 427-432https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58016

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View Articletitled, Molten Metal Flow Visualization Using Mutual Induction Tomography (MIT)

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Topics: Electromagnetic induction , Flow visualization , Metals , Flow (Dynamics) , Electrical conductivity , Finite element analysis , Image reconstruction , Shapes , Simulation , Steel

An Investigation on Velocity Triangle Applied to Fluid Particle at Rotating Flow Passage of Impeller Blade in Centrifugal Pump

Takaharu Tanaka, Chao Liu

ESDA 2004; 433-442https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58102

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View Articletitled, An Investigation on Velocity Triangle Applied to Fluid Particle at Rotating Flow Passage of Impeller Blade in Centrifugal Pump

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Topics: Blades , Centrifugal pumps , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Impellers , Particulate matter

ECT Visualization of Two Phase Flows

S. Liu, H. Wang, F. Jiang, R. Yan, X. Dong, W. Q. Yang

ESDA 2004; 443-449https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58186

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View Articletitled, ECT Visualization of Two Phase Flows

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Topics: Two-phase flow , Visualization , Algorithms , Calibration , Capacitance , Design , Image reconstruction , Sensors

Flow Pattern Evolution With Time Mixing of Non-Newtonian Fluid in a Stirred Tank Using Particle Image Velocimetry

E. Fransolet, P. Marchot, D. Toye, M. Crine

ESDA 2004; 451-458https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58215

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View Articletitled, Flow Pattern Evolution With Time Mixing of Non-Newtonian Fluid in a Stirred Tank Using Particle Image Velocimetry

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Non-Newtonian fluids , Particulate matter

A High Speed Current Pulse Electrical Resistance Tomography System for Dynamic Process Monitoring

E. W. Randall, A. J. Wilkinson, T. M. Long, A. Sutherland

ESDA 2004; 459-468https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58219

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View Articletitled, A High Speed Current Pulse Electrical Resistance Tomography System for Dynamic Process Monitoring

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Topics: Electrical resistance , Process monitoring , Electrodes , Design , Instrumentation , Manufacturing , Minerals , Pipelines , Slurries , Transients (Dynamics)

Performances of a High-Speed Impedance Camera for Flow Informatics

Y. Ma, M. Wang

ESDA 2004; 469-473https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58266

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View Articletitled, Performances of a High-Speed Impedance Camera for Flow Informatics

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Image reconstruction , Construction , Cross section (Physics) , Data acquisition , Errors , Flow measurement , Impedance (Electricity) , Pipelines , Signals

High-Pressure Gas-Oil Two-Phase Flow Visualisation Using Electrical Capacitance Tomography

Carlos Gamio, Juan Castro, Fabian Garcia-Nocetti, Luis Aguilar, Leonardo Rivera, Humberto E. Balleza

ESDA 2004; 475-479https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58379

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View Articletitled, High-Pressure Gas-Oil Two-Phase Flow Visualisation Using Electrical Capacitance Tomography

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Topics: Capacitance , Flow (Dynamics) , High pressure (Physics) , Two-phase flow , Visualization

Generalization of the RANS Equations Using Mean Modal Decomposition of the Navier Stokes Equations

Fereydoun Sabetghadam

ESDA 2004; 481-490https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58395

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View Articletitled, Generalization of the RANS Equations Using Mean Modal Decomposition of the Navier Stokes Equations

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Topics: Navier-Stokes equations , Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations , Construction , Partial differential equations , Principal component analysis , Simulation , Vortices

Visualisation of Two-Phase Gas-Liquid Pipe Flows Using Electrical Capacitance Tomography

Andy Hunt, John Pendleton, Yves Ladam

ESDA 2004; 491-495https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58396

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View Articletitled, Visualisation of Two-Phase Gas-Liquid Pipe Flows Using Electrical Capacitance Tomography

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Topics: Capacitance , Pipe flow , Slug flows , Visualization

Adaptive Calibration of a Capacitance Tomography System for Imaging Water Droplets Distribution

W. Q. Yang, A. Chondronasios, S. Nattrass, V. T. Nguyen, M. Betting, I. Ismail, H. McCann

ESDA 2004; 497-503https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58538

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View Articletitled, Adaptive Calibration of a Capacitance Tomography System for Imaging Water Droplets Distribution

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Topics: Calibration , Capacitance , Drops , Imaging , Sensors , Water

Study of Turbulent Variable Density Jets With Different Asymmetric Geometries

Bachir Imine, Miloud Abidat, Omar Imine, Hichem Gazzah, Iskender Go¨kalp

ESDA 2004; 505-511https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58571

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View Articletitled, Study of Turbulent Variable Density Jets With Different Asymmetric Geometries

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Topics: Density , Jets , Turbulence , Geometry , Carbon dioxide , Kinetic energy , Methane , Stress

The Response of Fuel Injector Sprays to Acoustic Forcing

Douglas A. Greenhalgh, Mark C. Jermy, William G. Doherty, Mazhur Hussain

ESDA 2004; 513-520https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58617

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Response of Fuel Injector Sprays to Acoustic Forcing

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Topics: Acoustics , Combustion , Fuel injectors , Gas turbines , Sprays

Applied Mechanics

Vibro-Acoustics

Analytical Determination of Shock Response Spectra for an Impulse-Loaded Proportionally Damped System

R. David Hampton, Nathan S. Wiedenman, Ting H. Li

ESDA 2004; 521-527https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58024

Abstract

View Articletitled, Analytical Determination of Shock Response Spectra for an Impulse-Loaded Proportionally Damped System

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Topics: Impulse (Physics) , Shock (Mechanics) , Spectra (Spectroscopy) , Dampers , Springs , Transients (Dynamics) , Algebra , Army , Damping , Flexible structures

A Simplified Model of the Base-Excited Coulomb Friction Oscillator With Contact Compliance and Inertia

Jin-Wei Liang

ESDA 2004; 529-535https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58036

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Simplified Model of the Base-Excited Coulomb Friction Oscillator With Contact Compliance and Inertia

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Topics: Coulombs , Friction , Inertia (Mechanics) , Contact dynamics , Degrees of freedom , Phase space , Reduced order systems , Stick-slip

An Optimum Bending Groove Design of Panel to Minimize Noise Power

Jin-Young Jeon, Masaaki Okuma, Yusuke Nakura

ESDA 2004; 537-544https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58106

Abstract

View Articletitled, An Optimum Bending Groove Design of Panel to Minimize Noise Power

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Topics: Design , Noise (Sound) , Optimization , Particle swarm optimization

Analytical and Experimental Free Vibration Analysis of Uniform Cracked Thick Beam on Two-Parameter Elastic Partial Foundation

Ali Bahc¸ıvan, Vedat Karadag˘

ESDA 2004; 545-552https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58150

Abstract

View Articletitled, Analytical and Experimental Free Vibration Analysis of Uniform Cracked Thick Beam on Two-Parameter Elastic Partial Foundation

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Topics: Free vibrations , Fracture (Materials) , Springs , Degrees of freedom , Displacement , Stiffness , Computer software , Design , Elastic constants , Experimental analysis

Active Predictive Control Applied to Suppress Dynamic Vibration Responses of Elastic Linkage Mechanisms With Piezoelectric Actuators and Sensors

Pengfei Li, Hongzhao Liu

ESDA 2004; 553-557https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58156

Abstract

View Articletitled, Active Predictive Control Applied to Suppress Dynamic Vibration Responses of Elastic Linkage Mechanisms With Piezoelectric Actuators and Sensors

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Topics: Errors , Linkages , Piezoelectric actuators , Predictive control , Sensors , Vibration

Measurement Signal Effects on the Normal-Incidence Absorption Coefficient

Kuang-Yih Tsuei, Wen-Wang Jiang, Shu-Fen Kuo

ESDA 2004; 559-564https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58381

Abstract

View Articletitled, Measurement Signal Effects on the Normal-Incidence Absorption Coefficient

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Topics: Absorption , Signals , Microphones , Frequency response , Loudspeakers , Sound pressure , Waves

Numerical Evaluation of a Band-Limited Green’s Function Using the Finite Element Method for Acoustic Emission Analysis

Ramez-Robert Naber, Hamid Bahai, Barry E. Jones

ESDA 2004; 565-572https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58540

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Evaluation of a Band-Limited Green’s Function Using the Finite Element Method for Acoustic Emission Analysis

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Topics: Acoustic emissions , Finite element analysis , Finite element methods , Wave propagation

Combined Deterministic-Stochastic Frequency-Domain Subspace Identification for Experimental and Operational Modal Analysis

Bart Cauberghe, Patrick Guillaume, Peter Verboven, Eli Parloo, Steve Vanlanduit

ESDA 2004; 573-583https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58542

Abstract

View Articletitled, Combined Deterministic-Stochastic Frequency-Domain Subspace Identification for Experimental and Operational Modal Analysis

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Topics: Modal analysis

Tribology

State of the Art in Laser Surface Texturing

Izhak Etsion

ESDA 2004; 585-593https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58058

Abstract

View Articletitled, State of the Art in Laser Surface Texturing

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Topics: Lasers , Surface engineering

Numerical Prediction of Erosion of Mild Steel Surfaces by Boiler Fly Ash Particles

John G. Mbabazi, Thomas J. Sheer

ESDA 2004; 595-604https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58074

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Prediction of Erosion of Mild Steel Surfaces by Boiler Fly Ash Particles

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Topics: Boilers , Erosion , Fly ash , Particulate matter , Steel

Lubrication Modelling of Artificial Hip Joints: From Fluid Film to Boundary Lubrication Regimes

Fengcai Wang, Zhongmin Jin

ESDA 2004; 605-611https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58077

Abstract

View Articletitled, Lubrication Modelling of Artificial Hip Joints: From Fluid Film to Boundary Lubrication Regimes

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Topics: Boundary lubrication , Fluid films , Lubrication , Modeling

A Means of Generating Polyethylene Wear Particles With Desired Size and Shape for Biological Studies of Osteolysis

Mohsen Mosleh, Vijay T. John

ESDA 2004; 613-621https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58240

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Means of Generating Polyethylene Wear Particles With Desired Size and Shape for Biological Studies of Osteolysis

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Topics: Particulate matter , Shapes , Wear , Wedges , Cutting , Disks , Surface texture , Arthroplasty , Ceramics , Microfabrication

A Comparison of Homogenization and Direct Techniques for the Treatment of Roughness in Non-Newtonian-Modified Reynolds Equation: Numerical Results

Malal Kane, Benyebka Bousaid

ESDA 2004; 623-635https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58492

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Comparison of Homogenization and Direct Techniques for the Treatment of Roughness in Non-Newtonian-Modified Reynolds Equation: Numerical Results

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Topics: Surface roughness

Abrasive Wear of Piston Grooves of Highly Loaded Diesel Engines

Nagaraj Nayak, P. A. Lakshminarayanan, M. K. Gajendra Babu, A. D. Dani

ESDA 2004; 637-643https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58520

Abstract

View Articletitled, Abrasive Wear of Piston Grooves of Highly Loaded Diesel Engines

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Topics: Diesel engines , Pistons , Wear , Particulate matter , Air filters , Combustion , Cylinders , Delamination , Engines , Friction

Bore Polishing Wear in Diesel Engine Cylinders

Nagaraj Nayak, P. A. Lakshminarayanan, M. K. Gajendra Babu, A. D. Dani

ESDA 2004; 645-653https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58526

Abstract

View Articletitled, Bore Polishing Wear in Diesel Engine Cylinders

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Topics: Cylinders , Diesel engines , Polishing , Wear , Engines , Pistons , Stress , Carbon , Delamination , Friction

Elastic Analysis of Journal Bearings

M. M. Villar, M. M. Pe´rez

ESDA 2004; 655-661https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58533

Abstract

View Articletitled, Elastic Analysis of Journal Bearings

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Topics: Bearings , Computer simulation , Displacement , Elastic analysis , Elasticity , Fatigue failure , Finite element analysis , Hoop stress , Journal bearings , Linings (Textiles)

Harmonic Analysis to Determine Contact Characteristics of Concentrated Counterformal Contacts

M. Teodorescu, H. Rahnejat, R. Gohar

ESDA 2004; 663-668https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58544

Abstract

View Articletitled, Harmonic Analysis to Determine Contact Characteristics of Concentrated Counterformal Contacts

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Topics: Approximation , Bearings , Contact mechanics , Deformation , Elastic moduli , Elasticity , Elastohydrodynamic lubrication , Fatigue , Friction , Geometry

Molecular-Level Tribology Under Transient Conditions

M. F. Al-Samieh, H. Rahnejat, D. Dowson

ESDA 2004; 669-678https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58568

Abstract

View Articletitled, Molecular-Level Tribology Under Transient Conditions

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Topics: Fluids , Lubricants , Physics , Transients (Dynamics) , Tribology

Control

Designing Fuzzy Controller in Compressive Chillers and Study of the Performance of Air Conditioning System With Fuzzy Versus Digital Controllers

Hassan Yousefi, Heikki Handroos, Reza Dovali, Azita Soleymani

ESDA 2004; 679-683https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58004

Abstract

View Articletitled, Designing Fuzzy Controller in Compressive Chillers and Study of the Performance of Air Conditioning System With Fuzzy Versus Digital Controllers

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Topics: Air conditioning , Control equipment , Design , Circuits , Energy consumption , Fuzzy control , Performance evaluation , Turbulence

Object Identification and Tracking via Noise Updated Iterative Extended Kalman Filter

A. Bondarenko, Y. Halevi, M. Shpitalni

ESDA 2004; 685-691https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58025

Abstract

View Articletitled, Object Identification and Tracking via Noise Updated Iterative Extended Kalman Filter

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Topics: Kalman filters , Noise (Sound) , Algebra , Algorithms , Approximation , Sensors , Trajectories (Physics)

Advances in the Production of Seamless Rolled Rings With an Outer Profile

A. Pentleit, J. Golz, H. Meier

ESDA 2004; 693-700https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58050

Abstract

View Articletitled, Advances in the Production of Seamless Rolled Rings With an Outer Profile

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Topics: Control equipment , Deformation , Displacement , Flow (Dynamics) , Machinery , Manufacturing systems , Mechanical properties

Control of Two-Link Flexible Structures

Clarice Wagner-Nachshoni, Yoram Halevi

ESDA 2004; 701-707https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58118

Abstract

View Articletitled, Control of Two-Link Flexible Structures

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Topics: Flexible structures , Delays , Design , Control equipment , Transfer functions , Boundary-value problems , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Modeling , System dynamics , Wave equations

Discontinuous Mobility of a Folding Square-Block Toy: A Class of Single Loop Spatial 8-Bar Mechanism

Chung-Ching Lee

ESDA 2004; 709-715https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58123

Abstract

View Articletitled, Discontinuous Mobility of a Folding Square-Block Toy: A Class of Single Loop Spatial 8-Bar Mechanism

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Topics: Mechanical admittance , Manifolds , Bifurcation , Chain , Shapes , Algebra , Displacement , Kinematic chains

Robust QFT Control of a Piezo-Based Vibration Isolation System With Consideration of Hysteresis Effect

Meng-Shiun Tsai, Feng-Ching Chiang, Yan-Shuo Sun, Jen-Hua Wu

ESDA 2004; 717-723https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58165

Abstract

View Articletitled, Robust QFT Control of a Piezo-Based Vibration Isolation System With Consideration of Hysteresis Effect

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Topics: Quantum field theory , Vibration isolation , Control equipment , Delays , Feedback , Uncertainty

Design and Implementation of a Control System for a Flexible Planar Manipulator

Adriano Biason, Alessandro Gasparetto, Marco Giovagnoni, Alberto Trevisani, Vanni Zanotto

ESDA 2004; 725-732https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58191

Abstract

View Articletitled, Design and Implementation of a Control System for a Flexible Planar Manipulator

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Topics: Control equipment , Control systems , Design , Manipulators , Dynamic models , Chain , Electric motors , Flexible manipulators , Industrial engineering , Robots

A Combined Genetic Algorithm-Fuzzy Logic Method (GA-FL) to Design a 6 Bars Planar Mechanism

M. A. Laribi, L. Romdhane, A. Mlika, S. Zeghloul

ESDA 2004; 733-738https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58193

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Combined Genetic Algorithm-Fuzzy Logic Method (GA-FL) to Design a 6 Bars Planar Mechanism

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Topics: Algorithms , Design , Genetic algorithms , Control equipment , Fuzzy logic

Non-Linear System Identification of Flexible Plate Structures Using Neural Networks

I. Z. Mat Darus, M. O. Tokhi, S. Z. Mohd. Hashim

ESDA 2004; 739-745https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58200

Abstract

View Articletitled, Non-Linear System Identification of Flexible Plate Structures Using Neural Networks

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Modeling , Multilayer perceptron , Nonlinear systems , Plates (structures)

ANFIS Active Vibration Control of Flexible Beam Structures

S. Z. Mohd. Hashim, M. O. Tokhi

ESDA 2004; 747-752https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58204

Abstract

View Articletitled, ANFIS Active Vibration Control of Flexible Beam Structures

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Topics: Vibration control

Adaptive IIR Filtering Techniques for Dynamic Modeling of a Twin Rotor System

M. O. Tokhi, M. S. Alam, F. M. Aldebrez

ESDA 2004; 753-761https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58237

Abstract

View Articletitled, Adaptive IIR Filtering Techniques for Dynamic Modeling of a Twin Rotor System

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Topics: Dynamic modeling , Filters , Filtration , Modeling , Rotors

Hybrid Learning Control With Input Shaping for Input Tracking and Vibration Suppression of a Flexible Manipulator

M. Z. Md Zain, M. O. Tokhi, Z. Mohamed

ESDA 2004; 763-772https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58239

Abstract

View Articletitled, Hybrid Learning Control With Input Shaping for Input Tracking and Vibration Suppression of a Flexible Manipulator

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Topics: Flexible manipulators , Iterative learning control , Vibration suppression

Vibration Control Under Fast Motion of a Golf Swing Robot

Yohei Hoshino, Yukinori Kobayashi

ESDA 2004; 773-780https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58245

Abstract

View Articletitled, Vibration Control Under Fast Motion of a Golf Swing Robot

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Topics: Robots , Vibration control

Stability Theory in the Sense of Lyapunov — Basic Approach: Discrete Singular Time Delayed System

D. Lj. Debeljkovic, S. A. Milinkovic, S. B. Stojanovic, M. B. Jovanovic

ESDA 2004; 781-786https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58283

Abstract

View Articletitled, Stability Theory in the Sense of Lyapunov — Basic Approach: Discrete Singular Time Delayed System

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Topics: Stability

Control of Shaft Vibrations on Magnetic Bearings Using Neural Network and Sliding Mode Controller

Mohammad Durali, Hassan Salarieh

ESDA 2004; 787-793https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58284

Abstract

View Articletitled, Control of Shaft Vibrations on Magnetic Bearings Using Neural Network and Sliding Mode Controller

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Control equipment , Magnetic bearings , Vibration

Performance Enhancement of a Friction Damper System Using Bond Graphs

Roger F. Ngwompo, Emanuele Guglielmino, Kevin A. Edge

ESDA 2004; 795-803https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58288

Abstract

View Articletitled, Performance Enhancement of a Friction Damper System Using Bond Graphs

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Topics: Dampers , Friction , Hydraulic drive systems

On the Asymptotic Stability of Linear Discrete Time Delay Systems

S. B. Stojanovic, D. Lj. Debeljkovic

ESDA 2004; 805-811https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58291

Abstract

View Articletitled, On the Asymptotic Stability of Linear Discrete Time Delay Systems

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Topics: Stability , Time delay systems

Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for Delay-Dependent Asymptotic Stability of Linear Discrete Large Scale Time Delay Autonomous Systems

S. B. Stojanovic, D. Lj. Debeljkovic

ESDA 2004; 813-821https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58292

Abstract

View Articletitled, Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for Delay-Dependent Asymptotic Stability of Linear Discrete Large Scale Time Delay Autonomous Systems

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Topics: Delays , Stability

Direct Adaptive Control for a Certain Class of Nonlinear Systems Using Modified Radial Basis Function Neural Network

Hsuan-Ju Chen, Rongshun Chen

ESDA 2004; 823-832https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58336

Abstract

View Articletitled, Direct Adaptive Control for a Certain Class of Nonlinear Systems Using Modified Radial Basis Function Neural Network

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Topics: Adaptive control , Nonlinear systems , Radial basis function networks , Control equipment , Artificial neural networks , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Pendulums , Robustness , Simulation

A Novel Optimization Algorithm for the Estimation of ARMAX Models

Dimitris Koulocheris, Vasilis Dertimanis, Constantinos Spentzas

ESDA 2004; 833-842https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58413

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Novel Optimization Algorithm for the Estimation of ARMAX Models

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Topics: Optimization algorithms , Algorithms , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Errors , Motor vehicles , Noise (Sound) , Optimization , Parameter estimation , Reliability , Suspension systems

Sliding Mode Control of Electromagnetic System Based on Fuzzy Clustering Estimation: An Experimental Study

Aria Alasti, Hassan Salarieh, Rasool Shabani

ESDA 2004; 843-850https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58442

Abstract

View Articletitled, Sliding Mode Control of Electromagnetic System Based on Fuzzy Clustering Estimation: An Experimental Study

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Topics: Fuzzy clustering , Magnetic levitation , Sliding mode control

Impedance Control of a Two Degree-of-Freedom Flexible Link Manipulator Using Singular Perturbation and Sliding Mode Control Theory

A. Karimzadeh, G. R. Vossoughi

ESDA 2004; 851-859https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58443

Abstract

View Articletitled, Impedance Control of a Two Degree-of-Freedom Flexible Link Manipulator Using Singular Perturbation and Sliding Mode Control Theory

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Topics: Degrees of freedom , Manipulators , Robots , Sliding mode control , Control equipment , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Vibration , Composite materials , Deformation , Equations

Active Suspension of Output Feedback Robust Control Based on LMI Approach

Zhiqiang Gu, S. Olutunde Oyadiji

ESDA 2004; 861-868https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58446

Abstract

View Articletitled, Active Suspension of Output Feedback Robust Control Based on LMI Approach

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Topics: Feedback , Robust control

Performance Evaluation of the Optimal Control of a Gantry Crane

Zhonghua Wang, Brian Surgenor

ESDA 2004; 869-878https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58476

Abstract

View Articletitled, Performance Evaluation of the Optimal Control of a Gantry Crane

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Topics: Gantry cranes , Optimal control , Performance evaluation , Control equipment , Cranes , Design , Errors , Optimization , Robustness , Simulation

Experimental Assessment of a Semi-Active Suspension With Magnetorheological Damper

Tudor Sireteanu, Danut Stancioiu, C. W. Stammers

ESDA 2004; 879-884https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58484

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental Assessment of a Semi-Active Suspension With Magnetorheological Damper

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Topics: Dampers , Frequency response , Vibration , Vibration control , White noise

Chaos Control in Bonhoeffer-van der Pol System Using Fuzzy Estimation

Aria Alasty, Hassan Salarieh

ESDA 2004; 885-893https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58532

Abstract

View Articletitled, Chaos Control in Bonhoeffer-van der Pol System Using Fuzzy Estimation

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Topics: Chaos

Applied Thermofluids

Numerical Analysis of Performance of DF Chemical Laser With a Radial-Expansion Nozzle Array According to D₂ Injection Angles

Jun Sung Park, Seung Wook Baek

ESDA 2004; 895-902https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58089

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Analysis of Performance of DF Chemical Laser With a Radial-Expansion Nozzle Array According to D2 Injection Angles

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Topics: Chemical lasers , Nozzles , Numerical analysis

Shock Event Analysis, Characteristic Considerations and Conservativeness Influence in High Pressure Injection System Cavitating Flow Simulations

Alessandro Ferrari, Michele Manno, Antonio Mittica

ESDA 2004; 903-914https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58090

Abstract

View Articletitled, Shock Event Analysis, Characteristic Considerations and Conservativeness Influence in High Pressure Injection System Cavitating Flow Simulations

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Topics: Event history analysis , Flow simulation , High pressure (Physics) , Shock (Mechanics) , Cavitation , Waves , Compression , Pressure , Algorithms , Errors

The Study of the Effects of Gas Turbine Inlet Air Cooling on the Heat Recovery Boiler Performance

Mohammad Ameri, Hamidreza Shahbaziyan, Hadi Hosseinzadeh

ESDA 2004; 915-920https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58124

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Study of the Effects of Gas Turbine Inlet Air Cooling on the Heat Recovery Boiler Performance

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Topics: Boilers , Combined cycles , Cooling , Gas turbines , Heat recovery , Heat recovery steam generators

Numerical Solution of Transient Flow in Wind Tunnels

A. Nouri-Borujerdi, M. Ziaei-Rad

ESDA 2004; 921-928https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58194

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Solution of Transient Flow in Wind Tunnels

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Topics: Unsteady flow , Wind tunnels

Reactor Safety Analysis Based on a Developed Two-Phase Compressible Flow Simulation

A. F. Nowakowski, B. V. Librovich, L. Lue

ESDA 2004; 929-936https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58351

Abstract

View Articletitled, Reactor Safety Analysis Based on a Developed Two-Phase Compressible Flow Simulation

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Topics: Compressible flow , Safety , Simulation , Fluids , Pressure , Relaxation (Physics) , Multiphase flow , Relief valves , Accidents , Boundary-value problems

Prediction of Developing Turbulent Flow in a 90° Curved Duct Using Linear and Nonlinear Low-Re k-ε Models

M. Raisee, H. Alemi, H. Iacovides

ESDA 2004; 937-944https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58466

Abstract

View Articletitled, Prediction of Developing Turbulent Flow in a 90° Curved Duct Using Linear and Nonlinear Low-Re k-ε Models

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Topics: Ducts , Modeling , Turbulence

Modeling of Pressure Pulsations for LDPE Reciprocating Compressors and Interaction With Mechanical System

Enzo Giacomelli, Marco Passeri, Stefano Giusti, Fabrizio Zagli, Stefano Generosi

ESDA 2004; 945-952https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58522

Abstract

View Articletitled, Modeling of Pressure Pulsations for LDPE Reciprocating Compressors and Interaction With Mechanical System

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Topics: Compressors , Modeling , Pressure , Pipes , Vibration , Acoustics , Failure , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluctuations (Physics) , Fluids

Studies on Noise and Flow Fields in a Squirrel Cage Fan

Nader Montazerin, Abraham Damangir, Mohammad H. Hessami Azizi

ESDA 2004; 953-958https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58525

Abstract

View Articletitled, Studies on Noise and Flow Fields in a Squirrel Cage Fan

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Noise (Sound)

The Application of Synthetic Jet Actuators for the Modification of the Characteristics of Separated Shear Layers

Mark Watson, Artur J. Jaworski, Norman J. Wood

ESDA 2004; 959-968https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58561

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Application of Synthetic Jet Actuators for the Modification of the Characteristics of Separated Shear Layers

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Topics: Actuators , Shear (Mechanics) , Wings , Vortices , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Boundary layers , Delays , Dynamic testing (Materials) , Excitation