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Proceedings Volume Cover
ASME 2008 9th Biennial Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis
July 7–9, 2008
Haifa, Israel
Conference Sponsors:
  • International
ISBN:
978-0-7918-4838-8
Volume 4: Fatigue and Fracture; Fluids Engineering; Heat Transfer; Mechatronics; Micro and Nano Technology; Optical Engineering; Robotics; Systems Engineering; Industrial Applications

Fatigue and Fracture

Fatigue Life Prediction in Rapid Die Casting
Chuan Huat Ng, Karl-Heinrich Grote, Ru¨diger Ba¨hr
ESDA 2008; 1-10doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59123
View Articletitled, Fatigue Life Prediction in Rapid Die Casting
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Topics: Computer simulation , Die casting (Process) , Fatigue life , Stress
Improvement of Rolling Contact Fatigue Life by a Preliminary Loading in Elastic-Plastic Domain
Spiridon Cretu
ESDA 2008; 11-21doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59137
View Articletitled, Improvement of Rolling Contact Fatigue Life by a Preliminary Loading in Elastic-Plastic Domain
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Topics: Fatigue life , Rolling contact , Residual stresses , Stress , Fatigue , Ball bearings , Cycles , Hardening , Deformation , Fatigue testing
Three-Dimensional Stress Intensity Factors for Arrays of Radial Cracks Emanating From the Inner Surface of a Thick-Walled Spherical Pressure Vessel
M. Perl, V. Bernstein
ESDA 2008; 23-32doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59158
View Articletitled, Three-Dimensional Stress Intensity Factors for Arrays of Radial Cracks Emanating From the Inner Surface of a Thick-Walled Spherical Pressure Vessel
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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pressure vessels , Stress , Fracture (Process) , Vessels , Fatigue life , Geometry , Spherical shells , Wall thickness , Welded joints
Elevated Temperature Creep-Fatigue-Oxydation Interactions in 9–12 % Cr Steels: Effects of Tensile/Compressive Hold Times on Fatigue Life
B. Fournier, M. Sauzay, A. Pineau
ESDA 2008; 33-34doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59184
View Articletitled, Elevated Temperature Creep-Fatigue-Oxydation Interactions in 9–12 % Cr Steels: Effects of Tensile/Compressive Hold Times on Fatigue Life
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Topics: Creep , Fatigue , Fatigue life , Steel , Temperature , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Damage , Kinematics , Relaxation (Physics)
Fatigue Laws via Functional Equations
Navendu Patil, Pradeep Mahadevan, Anindya Chatterjee
ESDA 2008; 35-42doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59243
View Articletitled, Fatigue Laws via Functional Equations
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Topics: Fatigue , Damage , Fatigue life , Algorithms , Cycles , Industrial design , Metal fatigue , Modeling
Effect of Bi-Linear S-N Curve and Crack Growth Law on the Safety Analyses of Welded Joints of an Offshore Structure
Rizwan A. Khan, Suhail Ahmad
ESDA 2008; 43-51doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59442
View Articletitled, Effect of Bi-Linear S-N Curve and Crack Growth Law on the Safety Analyses of Welded Joints of an Offshore Structure
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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Offshore structures , Safety , Welded joints , Fatigue , Fatigue cracks , Design , Fatigue life , Fracture mechanics , Inspection
Rotating Shafts Affected by Transverse Cracks: A Sensitivity Analysis
Nicolo` Bachschmid, Ezio Tanzi, Paolo Pennacchi
ESDA 2008; 53-60doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59481
View Articletitled, Rotating Shafts Affected by Transverse Cracks: A Sensitivity Analysis
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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Sensitivity analysis , Vibration , Bearings , Finite element model , Modal analysis , Modeling , Turbogenerators , Vibration measurement
Locating Impact on Thick Plates by Acoustic Wave Analysis
Ho-Wuk Kim, Sang-Kwon Lee
ESDA 2008; 61-68doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59508
View Articletitled, Locating Impact on Thick Plates by Acoustic Wave Analysis
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Topics: Acoustics , Plates (structures) , Waves , Nuclear power stations , Boilers , Plate theory , Sensors , Stress , Damage , Generators
Improvement of Integrity Concepts for NPP Primary Circuit Piping
Alexey Arzhaev, Sergey Butorin
ESDA 2008; 69-72doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59586
View Articletitled, Improvement of Integrity Concepts for NPP Primary Circuit Piping
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Topics: Circuits , Nuclear power stations , Pipes , Safety , Carbon steel , Corrosion , Erosion , Feedwater , Heat , In-service inspection

Fluids Engineering

A Finite Element Approach Derived From the Simplified Variational Principle
Asher Yahalom
ESDA 2008; 73-83doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59013
View Articletitled, A Finite Element Approach Derived From the Simplified Variational Principle
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Topics: Finite element analysis , Variational principles , Fluids , Algorithms , Computational fluid dynamics , Density , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid dynamics , Steady state
The Conquest of the Inner Space: Design and Analysis of Offshore Structures
Gu¨nther F. Clauss
ESDA 2008; 85-99doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59035
View Articletitled, The Conquest of the Inner Space: Design and Analysis of Offshore Structures
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Topics: Design , Offshore structures , Water , Ocean engineering , Manufacturing systems , Buoys , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Gulf of Mexico , Inventions , Manufacturing technology
Molten Metal Flow Visualization Using Dynamical Magnetic Induction Tomography
Manuchehr Soleimani
ESDA 2008; 101-104doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59047
View Articletitled, Molten Metal Flow Visualization Using Dynamical Magnetic Induction Tomography
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Topics: Flow visualization , Magnetic induction , Metals , Casting , Image reconstruction , Electrical conductivity , Excitation , Flow (Dynamics) , Imaging , Kalman filters
3D CFD Modeling and Experimental Validation for Slurry Flow Through Pipe Bend
Arvind Kumar, D. R. Kaushal, Umesh Kumar
ESDA 2008; 105-110doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59087
View Articletitled, 3D CFD Modeling and Experimental Validation for Slurry Flow Through Pipe Bend
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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling , Pipe bends , Slurries , Pressure drop , Wear , Fluids , Separation (Technology) , Computer software
Analysis of Goertler Instabilities in the IFMIF Li-Target Flow
Sergej Gordeev, Volker Heinzel
ESDA 2008; 111-126doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59205
View Articletitled, Analysis of Goertler Instabilities in the IFMIF Li-Target Flow
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Lithium , Vortices , Turbulence , Fluids , Nozzles , Simulation , Temperature , Boiling , Centrifugal force
Modeling of Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (BLEVE): Plane, Cylindrical and Spherical 1D Model
G. A. Pinhasi, Y. Dahan, A. Dayan, A. Ullmann
ESDA 2008; 127-132doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59333
View Articletitled, Modeling of Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (BLEVE): Plane, Cylindrical and Spherical 1D Model
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Topics: Boiling , Explosions , Modeling , Vapors , Shock waves , Computer simulation , Flashing , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Tunnels
Hydraulic Analysis of a District Heating Network
Daniela Popescu, Elena Serban, Carmen-Ema Panaite, Abel Herna´ndez-Guerrero
ESDA 2008; 133-137doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59352
View Articletitled, Hydraulic Analysis of a District Heating Network
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Topics: Central heating , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid dynamics , Pressure , Heating , Algebra , Computation , Engineers , Heat , Nonlinear systems
Active Control of an Incompressible Axisymmetric Jet
D. Greenblatt, Y. Singh, C. N. Nayeri, C. O. Paschereit, N. K. Depuru Mohan
ESDA 2008; 139-148doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59509
View Articletitled, Active Control of an Incompressible Axisymmetric Jet
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Topics: Flow control , Jets , Momentum , Noise control , Propulsion , Stress , Suction , Turbulence , Vortices , Vorticity
Seepage Regime in Canyon Mass With Influence of Water-Storage Reservoir Impoundment Speed
M. Kalabegishvili
ESDA 2008; 149-155doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59531
View Articletitled, Seepage Regime in Canyon Mass With Influence of Water-Storage Reservoir Impoundment Speed
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Topics: Reservoirs , Seepage (Hydrology) , Water storage , Rocks , Dams , Water , Fracture (Process) , Approximation , Arches , Deflection
Numerical Prediction of Efficiency, Cavitation and Unsteady Phenomena in Water Turbines
Dragica Josˇt, Andrej Lipej, Peter Mezˇnar
ESDA 2008; 157-166doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59563
View Articletitled, Numerical Prediction of Efficiency, Cavitation and Unsteady Phenomena in Water Turbines
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Topics: Cavitation , Hydraulic turbines , Flow (Dynamics) , Jets , Numerical analysis , Turbines , Computers , Piping systems , Steady state

Heat Transfer

A Semi Empirical Methodology for Performance Estimation of a Double Pipe Finned Heat Exchanger
G. Arvind Rao, Yeshyahou Levy
ESDA 2008; 167-177doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59124
View Articletitled, A Semi Empirical Methodology for Performance Estimation of a Double Pipe Finned Heat Exchanger
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Topics: Heat exchangers , Heat transfer , Pipes
A Quasi-Normal Scale Elimination Theory of Turbulent Flows With Stable Stratification
Semion Sukoriansky, Boris Galperin
ESDA 2008; 179-183doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59149
View Articletitled, A Quasi-Normal Scale Elimination Theory of Turbulent Flows With Stable Stratification
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Topics: Turbulence , Waves , Temperature , Anisotropy , Heat transfer , Large eddy simulation , Momentum , Potential energy , Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations , Shells
Boiling of Water and Surfactants in Confined Space
G. Hetsroni
ESDA 2008; 185-192doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59216
View Articletitled, Boiling of Water and Surfactants in Confined Space
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Topics: Boiling , Surfactants , Water , Bubbles , Heat flux , Vapors , Cavities , Critical heat flux , Flow (Dynamics) , Heart failure
Experimental Investigation of Melting in Vertical Circular Tubes
L. Fraiman, E. Benisti, G. Ziskind, R. Letan
ESDA 2008; 193-198doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59224
View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation of Melting in Vertical Circular Tubes
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Topics: Melting , Melting point , Paraffin wax , Temperature , Water , Phase change materials , Rayleigh number , Transparency
Effect of Fin Pitch and Height on Pin-Fin Heat Sink Performance
D. Sahray, H. Shmueli, N. Segal, G. Ziskind, R. Letan
ESDA 2008; 199-205doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59225
View Articletitled, Effect of Fin Pitch and Height on Pin-Fin Heat Sink Performance
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Topics: Heat sinks , Fins , Aluminum , Computer software , Contact resistance , Dimensions , Heat , Heat transfer , Natural convection , Temperature
Experimental Parametric Study of Droplet Rapid Boiling in Immiscible Liquid
Herman D. Haustein, Alon Gany, Ezra Elias
ESDA 2008; 207-216doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59374
View Articletitled, Experimental Parametric Study of Droplet Rapid Boiling in Immiscible Liquid
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Topics: Boiling , Drops , Heat , Water , Bubbles , Design , Explosives , Flux (Metallurgy) , Heat conduction , Pressure
Forced Convection in a Uniformly Heated Enclosure With Different Aspect Ratios: Effect of the Inlet and Two Outlet Port Locations
A. I. Botello-Arredondo, A. Hernandez-Guerrero, C. Rubio-Arana, M. Pen˜a-Taveras
ESDA 2008; 217-228doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59407
View Articletitled, Forced Convection in a Uniformly Heated Enclosure With Different Aspect Ratios: Effect of the Inlet and Two Outlet Port Locations
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Topics: Forced convection , Cavities , Gates (Closures) , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Heat transfer , Reynolds number , Temperature , Vorticity
Core Ignition Prediction With Moving Two-Phase Zone Boundaries
Dov Hasan, Yuri Nekhamkin, Eitan Wacholder, Ezra Elias
ESDA 2008; 229-233doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59451
View Articletitled, Core Ignition Prediction With Moving Two-Phase Zone Boundaries
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Topics: Ignition , Flow (Dynamics) , Transients (Dynamics) , Accidents , Coolants , Metals , Nuclear reactors , Combustion , Density , Enthalpy
Heat Transfer and Temperature Distribution Outside the Borehole
Zygmunt Lipnicki, Rafeł Pa˛zik
ESDA 2008; 235-241doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59591
View Articletitled, Heat Transfer and Temperature Distribution Outside the Borehole
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Topics: Heat transfer , Temperature distribution , Cylinders , Heat , Cooling , Heating , Temperature , Theoretical analysis

Mechatronics

H-Infinity Controlled Actuators in Automotive Active Suspension System
Alesˇ Kruczek, Antoni´n Strˇi´brsky´, Katerˇina Hyniova´, Martin Hlinovsky´
ESDA 2008; 243-247doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59030
View Articletitled, H-Infinity Controlled Actuators in Automotive Active Suspension System
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Topics: Actuators , Suspension systems , Control equipment , Linear motors , Energy consumption , Engines , Motors , Stability
Mechatronics as a Learning Platform
Uri Ben-Hanan, Oded Reichsfeld
ESDA 2008; 249-253doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59233
View Articletitled, Mechatronics as a Learning Platform
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Topics: Mechatronics , Students , Design , Reverse engineering , Blocks (Building materials) , Bricks , Career development , Engineering instruments , Natural, scientific and engineering processes and practices
Vibration Reduction of Laminated Plates With Various Piezoelectric Functionally Graded Actuators
Marek Pietrzakowski
ESDA 2008; 255-261doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59271
View Articletitled, Vibration Reduction of Laminated Plates With Various Piezoelectric Functionally Graded Actuators
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Topics: Actuators , Plates (structures) , Vibration , Piezoelectric ceramics , Computer simulation , Active damping , Algorithms , Control systems , Dynamic analysis , Dynamic response
Experimental Validation of a Special Locking Drum Brake for Robotic Applications
Demetrio Moschella, Gianluca Gatti, Emiliano Vitelli, Albenzio Lecce, Michele Perrelli, Calogero Pace, Guido A. Danieli
ESDA 2008; 263-267doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59305
View Articletitled, Experimental Validation of a Special Locking Drum Brake for Robotic Applications
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Topics: Automotive brakes , Robotics , Brakes , Engines , Motors , Solenoids , Wear , Excitation , Rotation , Theoretical analysis
Coupled Structural-Electromagnetic Optimization and Analysis of Space Intelligent Antenna Structural Systems
C. S. Wang, H. Bao, W. Wang
ESDA 2008; 269-273doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59306
View Articletitled, Coupled Structural-Electromagnetic Optimization and Analysis of Space Intelligent Antenna Structural Systems
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Topics: Optimization , Actuators , Energy consumption , Optical mirrors , Shapes , Strength (Materials) , Stress , Trusses (Building)
Design, Modeling and Functionality Allocation in Mechatronic Production Systems
Reimund Neugebauer, Welf-Guntram Drossel, Steffen Ihlenfeldt, Markus Wabner
ESDA 2008; 275-280doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59571
View Articletitled, Design, Modeling and Functionality Allocation in Mechatronic Production Systems
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Topics: Design , Manufacturing systems , Modeling , Machine tools , Actuators , Computer numerical control machine tools , Computer software , Errors , Forming equipment (Packaging) , Machinery

Micro and Nano Technology

An Assembly Microfactory for Hybrid Microproducts
Marco Santochi, Marcello Porta, Gualtiero Fantoni
ESDA 2008; 281-288doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59058
View Articletitled, An Assembly Microfactory for Hybrid Microproducts
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Topics: Manufacturing , Shapes , Adhesives , Clearances (Engineering) , Dimensions , Engineering prototypes , Grasping , Grippers , Joining , Microassembling
Large Angle Parametrically Excited Tilting Micro Actuator
Assaf Ya’akobovitz, Slava Krylov
ESDA 2008; 289-293doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59104
View Articletitled, Large Angle Parametrically Excited Tilting Micro Actuator
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Topics: Biomedicine , Excitation , Manufacturing , Microactuators , Microelectromechanical systems , Piezoelectric transducers , Semiconductor wafers , Sensors , Silicon-on-insulator , Simulation
Flow Morphologies and Bubble Dynamics in Microchannels With Entrenched Micro-Pin Fins
Santosh Krishnamurthy, Yoav Peles
ESDA 2008; 295-302doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59133
View Articletitled, Flow Morphologies and Bubble Dynamics in Microchannels With Entrenched Micro-Pin Fins
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Topics: Bubbles , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Fins , Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Boiling , Flux (Metallurgy) , Heat , Nucleate boiling
Direct Wire-Bonding to Silicon Devices Without the Use of Metallic Layers
Arnon Hirshberg, David Elata
ESDA 2008; 303-306doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59151
View Articletitled, Direct Wire-Bonding to Silicon Devices Without the Use of Metallic Layers
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Topics: Silicon , Wire bonding , Metals , Electrical conductivity , High temperature , Microelectromechanical systems , Micromachining , Thermal conductivity , Wire
Optimal Electrode Shaping for Precise Modal Electromechanical Filtering
Arie Elka, Izhak Bucher
ESDA 2008; 307-317doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59279
View Articletitled, Optimal Electrode Shaping for Precise Modal Electromechanical Filtering
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Topics: Electrodes , Filtration , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Optimization , Actuators , Filters , Microelectromechanical systems , Mode shapes , Modeling , Sensors
Electromagnetic Microactuators With On-Chip Resin-Bonded Permanent Magnets
David Schreiber, Slava Krylov, Yosi Shacham-Diamand, Timur Sibgatullin
ESDA 2008; 319-325doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59304
View Articletitled, Electromagnetic Microactuators With On-Chip Resin-Bonded Permanent Magnets
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Topics: Microactuators , Permanent magnets , Resins , Magnets , Silicon-on-insulator , Semiconductor wafers , Resonance , Crystals , Heating , Joules
Pull-In Dynamics of Variable-Width Electrostatic Microactuators
Manish M. Joglekar, Dnyanesh N. Pawaskar
ESDA 2008; 327-335doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59328
View Articletitled, Pull-In Dynamics of Variable-Width Electrostatic Microactuators
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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Microactuators , Microbeams , Displacement , Design , Engineering design processes , Geometry
Comparison Between Traditional Microchannels Heat Sinks and Microchannels Heat Sinks Based on Biomimical Tendencies
Carlos A. Rubio-Jimenez, Abel Hernandez-Guerrero, Cuauhtemoc Rubio-Arana, Daniela Popescu
ESDA 2008; 337-344doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59436
View Articletitled, Comparison Between Traditional Microchannels Heat Sinks and Microchannels Heat Sinks Based on Biomimical Tendencies
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Topics: Heat sinks , Microchannels , Cooling , Fluids , Water , Heat , Cross section (Physics) , Dimensions , Ducts , Energy dissipation
Freedom of Micro Manufacturing Tool-Free Series Production in Industrial Applications of Micro- and Nanotechnology
Reiner Go¨tzen
ESDA 2008; 345-347doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59501
View Articletitled, Freedom of Micro Manufacturing Tool-Free Series Production in Industrial Applications of Micro- and Nanotechnology
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Topics: Manufacturing , Mass production , Microelectromechanical systems , Micromanufacturing , Microoptoelectromechanical systems , Nanotechnology , Packaging , Packing (Shipments) , Packings (Cushioning) , Product development
The Effect of Thermal Waves on Heat Transfer Enhancement in Nanofluid Suspensions
Johnathan J. Vadasz
ESDA 2008; 349-356doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59570
View Articletitled, The Effect of Thermal Waves on Heat Transfer Enhancement in Nanofluid Suspensions
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Topics: Heat transfer , Nanofluids , Waves , Heat conduction , Thermal conductivity
Cluster Formation and Growth in Flow of Dilute Particle Suspension in Microchannels
Tarun Gudipaty, Luthur S. L. Cheung, Linan Jiang, Yitshak Zohar
ESDA 2008; 357-362doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59602
View Articletitled, Cluster Formation and Growth in Flow of Dilute Particle Suspension in Microchannels
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Particulate matter , Microfluidics , Particle size , Porosity

Optical Engineering

Enhanced Coherency of Thermal Emission From SiC by Coupled Resonant Cavity Structure
Nir Dahan, Avi Niv, Yuri Gorodetski, Vladimir Kleiner, Erez Hasman
ESDA 2008; 363-367doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59026
View Articletitled, Enhanced Coherency of Thermal Emission From SiC by Coupled Resonant Cavity Structure
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Topics: Cavities , Emissions , Resonance , Surface waves (Fluid) , Diffraction gratings , Phonons , Polaritons , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves)
High-Resolution Neutron Diffraction Employing Bragg Diffraction Optics: A Tool for Advanced Nondestructive Testing of Materials
Pavol Mikula, Miroslav Vra´na, Lubos Mra´z, Leif Karlsson
ESDA 2008; 369-372doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59174
View Articletitled, High-Resolution Neutron Diffraction Employing Bragg Diffraction Optics: A Tool for Advanced Nondestructive Testing of Materials
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Topics: Diffraction , Neutron diffraction , Nondestructive evaluation , Optics , Resolution (Optics) , Neutrons , Stress , Materials research , Neutron sources , Structural mechanics
Digital Imaging Exposure-Time Optimisation of Tripod-Camera Vibrating Systems Based on MTF
Giulio Fanti, Roberto Basso
ESDA 2008; 373-380doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59196
View Articletitled, Digital Imaging Exposure-Time Optimisation of Tripod-Camera Vibrating Systems Based on MTF
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Topics: Imaging , Optimization , Noise (Sound) , Sensors , Vibration

Robotics

Notes on the Kinematics of an Octopus’s Arm
Y. Levinson, R. Segev, A. Shapiro
ESDA 2008; 381-387doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59053
View Articletitled, Notes on the Kinematics of an Octopus’s Arm
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Topics: Kinematics , Cross section (Physics) , Deformation , Dimensions , Muscle , Parallel mechanisms , Robotics , Suction
Motion Planning of an Innovative Serial Robot for Energy Consumption Reduction With “On Fly” Pieces Grasping
Andrea Menegolo, Roberto Bussola, Diego Tosi
ESDA 2008; 389-403doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59057
View Articletitled, Motion Planning of an Innovative Serial Robot for Energy Consumption Reduction With “On Fly” Pieces Grasping
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Topics: Energy consumption , Grasping , Path planning , Robots , Algorithms , Computer software , Cycles , Conveyor systems , Robotics , Rotation
Dynamic Analysis of a Parallel Pick-and-Place Robot With Flexible Links
Haihong Li, Zhiyong Yang
ESDA 2008; 405-411doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59067
View Articletitled, Dynamic Analysis of a Parallel Pick-and-Place Robot With Flexible Links
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Topics: Dynamic analysis , Robots , Simulation , Computer software , Diamonds , Dynamic modeling , Dynamic models , Equations of motion , Finishes , Finite element methods
Kinematic and Dynamic Simulations for the Design of iCub Upper-Body Structure
Nestor E. Nava R., Giorgio Metta, Giulio Sandini, Vadim Tikhanoff
ESDA 2008; 413-421doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59082
View Articletitled, Kinematic and Dynamic Simulations for the Design of iCub Upper-Body Structure
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Topics: Design , Engineering simulation , Kinematics , Simulation , Humanoid robots
Optimal Linear State Feedback Time-Varying Regulator for a Unicycle Mobile Robot
Elvira Rafikova, Paulo R. G. Kurka, Marat Rafikov
ESDA 2008; 423-429doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59167
View Articletitled, Optimal Linear State Feedback Time-Varying Regulator for a Unicycle Mobile Robot
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Topics: Mobile robots , State feedback , Robots , Computer simulation , Design , Trajectories (Physics)
A Robotic Prototype for Spraying and Pollinating Date Palm Trees
Amir Shapiro, Eran Korkidi, Amit Rotenberg, Gilad Furst, Harel Namdar, Barak Sapir, Maor Mishkin, Ohad Ben-Shahar, Yael Edan
ESDA 2008; 431-436doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59208
View Articletitled, A Robotic Prototype for Spraying and Pollinating Date Palm Trees
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Topics: Engineering prototypes , Plasma spraying , Robotics , Spraying (Coating processes) , Computers , Sprays , Teams , Accidents , Risk , Stability
The Error Modeling and Accuracy Synthesis of a 3-DOF Parallel Robot Delta-S
Jiangping Mei, Yi Li, Ce Zhang
ESDA 2008; 437-443doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59331
View Articletitled, The Error Modeling and Accuracy Synthesis of a 3-DOF Parallel Robot Delta-S
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Topics: Errors , Modeling , Robots , Finishes
MBARS2: A New Design for a 3- Degrees of Freedom Parallel Structure for Joint Arthroplasty
A. Wolf, S. Amir, A. B. Mor
ESDA 2008; 445-451doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59364
View Articletitled, MBARS2: A New Design for a 3- Degrees of Freedom Parallel Structure for Joint Arthroplasty
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Topics: Arthroplasty , Degrees of freedom , Design , Robots , Bone , Engineering prototypes , Cavities , Kinematics , Mechanical structures , Robotics
Robot Remote Control and Mine Sweeping
Vittorio Belotti, Manjula U. Hemapala, Rinaldo C. Michelini, Roberto P. Razzoli
ESDA 2008; 453-462doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59397
View Articletitled, Robot Remote Control and Mine Sweeping
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Topics: Robots , Robotics , Developing nations , Workflow , Agricultural machinery , Cycles , Disasters , Emergencies , Emergency management , Failure
The Layout of Manipulation Effector
Maria´n Tolnay, Viktor Olsˇavsky´, Milan Brody
ESDA 2008; 463-467doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59575
View Articletitled, The Layout of Manipulation Effector
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Topics: Computation , Computer-aided engineering , Deflection , Design , End effectors , Grippers , Manipulators , Robots , Shapes , Suction

Systems Engineering

Modeling and Optimization of Integration Processes Under Severe Uncertainties
Meir Tahan, Joseph Z. Ben-Asher
ESDA 2008; 469-485doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59032
View Articletitled, Modeling and Optimization of Integration Processes Under Severe Uncertainties
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Topics: Modeling , Optimization , Uncertainty , Dynamic programming , Engineering systems and industry applications , Missiles , Statistical analysis , Testing
Training Teams in Managing Projects in a Matrix Structure
Lior Davidovitch, Avi Parush, Tom Hewett, Avy Shtub
ESDA 2008; 487-490doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59045
View Articletitled, Training Teams in Managing Projects in a Matrix Structure
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Topics: Project management , Teams , Chain , Simulation , Students , Graduate students , Systems engineering , Undergraduate students
Build Sequence Scheduling to Minimize Complexity in Mixed-Model Assembly Lines
Xiaowei Zhu, Hui Wang, S. Jack Hu, Yoram Koren
ESDA 2008; 491-499doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59061
View Articletitled, Build Sequence Scheduling to Minimize Complexity in Mixed-Model Assembly Lines
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Topics: Assembly lines , Manufacturing , Chain , Entropy , Manufacturing systems , Modeling
Complexity Analysis of Assembly Supply Chain Configurations
Hui Wang, Xiaowei Zhu, S. Jack Hu, Yoram Koren
ESDA 2008; 501-510doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59170
View Articletitled, Complexity Analysis of Assembly Supply Chain Configurations
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Topics: Manufacturing , Supply chains , Algorithms , Decision making , Entropy
The Theoretical Views on Innovation Systems and the Application in China
Xin-Li Zhao, Wen-Fei Gao
ESDA 2008; 511-517doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59294
View Articletitled, The Theoretical Views on Innovation Systems and the Application in China
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Topics: China , Innovation
A New Tool to Improve Enterprise Modelling Utilisation and Development
Bilal Wahid, Chenghua Ding, Richard Weston
ESDA 2008; 519-527doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59297
View Articletitled, A New Tool to Improve Enterprise Modelling Utilisation and Development
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Topics: Modeling , Computer-integrated manufacturing , Decision making , Innovation , Manufacturing , Model development , System architecture
Computer Aided Modelling and Simulation of Lathe Centre Spindle Assembly Process
Olaf Ciszak
ESDA 2008; 529-537doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59336
View Articletitled, Computer Aided Modelling and Simulation of Lathe Centre Spindle Assembly Process
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Topics: Computer-aided engineering , Manufacturing , Modeling , Simulation , Algorithms , Assembly-line balancing , Computer software
Ship Monitoring and Control by Multisensor Data Fusion
Antonio Tiano
ESDA 2008; 539-545doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59429
View Articletitled, Ship Monitoring and Control by Multisensor Data Fusion
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Topics: Data fusion , Ships , Design , Hardware , Motion control , Simulation
Systems Modeling for Virtual Enterprise Configuration
Branislav Fidler, Sˇtefan Valcˇuha, Adria´n Gunisˇ
ESDA 2008; 547-554doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59576
View Articletitled, Systems Modeling for Virtual Enterprise Configuration
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Topics: Modeling , Design , Manufacturing , Manufacturing systems , Computer software , Construction

Industrial Applications

Sensitivity Testing Revisited: The Case of Sol-Gel Transition
Federica Omegna, Gianfranco Genta, Emanuele M. Barini, Daniele L. Marchisio, Raffaello Levi
ESDA 2008; 555-561doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59091
View Articletitled, Sensitivity Testing Revisited: The Case of Sol-Gel Transition
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Topics: Sensitivity analysis , Sol-gel processing , Particulate matter , Water , Building materials , Ceramics , Chemical engineering , Concretes , Paints , Response surface methodology
Challenges in Implementing Digital Aircraft Technologies
Avner Klunover
ESDA 2008; 563-564doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59524
View Articletitled, Challenges in Implementing Digital Aircraft Technologies
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Topics: Aircraft , Automobiles , Databases , Design , Maintenance , Manufacturing , Three-dimensional models
Verification and Validation Method in Complex Systems: Case Study
Regina Alperin, Eyal Manor, Moti Leibowitz
ESDA 2008; 565-572doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59561
View Articletitled, Verification and Validation Method in Complex Systems: Case Study
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Topics: Complex systems , Cycles , Reliability , Design , Blocks (Building materials) , Electronics , Engineering standards , Failure , Hardware , Product development
An Analysis of Design and Digital Manufacturing Processes in a PLM Environment for the Aerospace Industry
Y. Zipori
ESDA 2008; 573-574doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59588
View Articletitled, An Analysis of Design and Digital Manufacturing Processes in a PLM Environment for the Aerospace Industry
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Topics: Aerospace industry , Design , Manufacturing , Computer-aided design , Aircraft , Chain , Databases , Delays , Simulation , Supply chains
New Laser Technology in Turbine Blade Measurements
Danny Shacham
ESDA 2008; 575-578doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59598
View Articletitled, New Laser Technology in Turbine Blade Measurements
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Topics: Blades , Computer programming , Computer software , Coordinate measuring machines , Data collection , Errors , Geometry , Hardware , Inspection , Jigs and fixtures
Integral PLM Solution to Product Development Challenges and Supporting Technologies
Michael A. Reitman
ESDA 2008; 579doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2008-59604
View Articletitled, Integral PLM Solution to Product Development Challenges and Supporting Technologies
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Topics: Product development , Flow (Dynamics) , Manufacturing , Collaboration , Teams , Bills of materials , Computer software , Databases , Life cycle management , Mechanical computer-aided design
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