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ASME 2012 11th Biennial Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis

July 2–4, 2012

Nantes, France

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ISBN:

978-0-7918-4485-4

In This Volume

Applied Fluid Mechanics (25)
Electromechanical Systems and Mechatronics (24)
Advanced Energy Systems (17)
Thermal Engineering (15)
Human Factors and Cognitive Engineering (18)

Volume 2: Applied Fluid Mechanics; Electromechanical Systems and Mechatronics; Advanced Energy Systems; Thermal Engineering; Human Factors and Cognitive Engineering

Applied Fluid Mechanics

Fluid Pattern and Optimum Design of Sump Based on CFD

Li Cheng, Chao Liu

ESDA 2012; 1-10https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82022

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View Articletitled, Fluid Pattern and Optimum Design of Sump Based on CFD

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Fluids , Pumps , Algorithms , Finite volume methods , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Pumping stations , Shapes

A Numerical Simulation Approach for Atmospheric Pollution Evolution at Urban Scale to Help Traffic Control Decision Making

Davide Basso, Carlo Cravero

ESDA 2012; 11-19https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82028

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View Articletitled, A Numerical Simulation Approach for Atmospheric Pollution Evolution at Urban Scale to Help Traffic Control Decision Making

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Topics: Cities , Computer simulation , Decision making , Pollution , Traffic , Simulation , Computational fluid dynamics , Emissions , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat

Fractal Orifices for Flowmetering

Franck C. G. A. Nicolleau, Stephen B. M. Beck, Andrzej F. Nowakowski

ESDA 2012; 21-27https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82054

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View Articletitled, Fractal Orifices for Flowmetering

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Topics: Fractals , Orifices , Flow (Dynamics) , Plates (structures) , Design , Manufacturing , Wind tunnels

Numerical Simulation on the Flow Pattern in Forebay of Pumping Station

Chao Liu, Meining Lu

ESDA 2012; 29-36https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82059

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation on the Flow Pattern in Forebay of Pumping Station

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Topics: Computer simulation , Diffusion (Physics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Pumping stations , Turbulence

Injection Pump Analysis

William W. Schultz, Eric Johnsen, Bosuk Han, Sung Park

ESDA 2012; 37-41https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82093

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View Articletitled, Injection Pump Analysis

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Topics: Pumps , Computational fluid dynamics , Ejectors , Geometry , Optimization

Influence of Elevator Moving Pattern on the Contaminant Exclusion for an LCD Panel Delivery Facility

Sheam-Chyun Lin, Cheng-Ju Chang, Hsien-Chang Shih, You-Min Huang, Chao-Chang Chen, Yu-Shan Luo

ESDA 2012; 43-50https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82119

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View Articletitled, Influence of Elevator Moving Pattern on the Contaminant Exclusion for an LCD Panel Delivery Facility

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Topics: Elevators , Flow (Dynamics) , Air pollution , Air flow , Computational fluid dynamics , Vortices , Glass , Manufacturing , Manufacturing industry , Particulate matter

A Neural Network Approach to Analyse Cavitating Flow Regime in an Internal Orifice

M. G. De Giorgi, D. Bello, A. Ficarella

ESDA 2012; 51-62https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82205

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View Articletitled, A Neural Network Approach to Analyse Cavitating Flow Regime in an Internal Orifice

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Flow (Dynamics) , Cavitation , Pressure , Water , Bubbles , Signals , Temperature , Fluctuations (Physics) , Fluids

CFD Evaluation of the Pressure Losses in a Reciprocating Compressor: A Flexible Approach

Francesco Balduzzi, Giovanni Ferrara, Alberto Babbini, Guido Pratelli

ESDA 2012; 63-72https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82300

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View Articletitled, CFD Evaluation of the Pressure Losses in a Reciprocating Compressor: A Flexible Approach

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Topics: Compressors , Computational fluid dynamics , Pressure , Flow (Dynamics) , Suction , Valves , Simulation , Geometry , System efficiency

Experimental Study of Very Low Aspect Ratio Wings in Slender Bodies

M. A. Arevalo-Campillos, S. Tuling, L. Parras, C. del Pino, L. Dala

ESDA 2012; 73-82https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82332

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View Articletitled, Experimental Study of Very Low Aspect Ratio Wings in Slender Bodies

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Topics: Wings , Vortices , Computer simulation , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Missiles , Flow visualization , Reynolds number , Supersonic flow , Water

Effects of Microjets in Flow Over a Backward-Facing Step

H. Kanchi, F. Mashayek

ESDA 2012; 83-89https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82337

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View Articletitled, Effects of Microjets in Flow Over a Backward-Facing Step

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Scalars , Engineering simulation , Fluctuations (Physics) , Geometry , Large eddy simulation , Pipes , Simulation , Turbulence

Numerical Investigation of Natural Convection in a Mono-Span Greenhouse

Sunita Kruger, Leon Pretorius

ESDA 2012; 91-100https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82365

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View Articletitled, Numerical Investigation of Natural Convection in a Mono-Span Greenhouse

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Topics: Natural convection , Computational fluid dynamics , Roofs , Design , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Cavities , Climate , Rayleigh number , Finite volume methods

Simulations of Compressible Multiphase Flows Through a Tube of Varying Cross-Section

Shaban A. Jolgam, Ahmed R. Ballil, Andrzej F. Nowakowski, Franck C. G. A. Nicolleau

ESDA 2012; 101-110https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82370

Abstract

View Articletitled, Simulations of Compressible Multiphase Flows Through a Tube of Varying Cross-Section

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Topics: Multiphase flow , Simulation , Pressure , Algorithms , Relaxation (Physics) , Boundary-value problems , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Nozzles , Compressible flow

Validation of Turbulent Natural Convection in a Square Cavity for Application of CFD Modeling to Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in a Data Center

B. Durand-Estebe, C. Lebot, E. Arquis, Jn. Mancos

ESDA 2012; 111-127https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82418

Abstract

View Articletitled, Validation of Turbulent Natural Convection in a Square Cavity for Application of CFD Modeling to Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in a Data Center

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Topics: Cavities , Computational fluid dynamics , Data centers , Dimensionless numbers , Fluid dynamics , Heat transfer , Modeling , Natural convection , Turbulence

Stability Analysis of 2D Flows by Numerical Tools Based on the Asymptotic Numerical Method: Application to the One and Two Sides Lid Driven Cavity

Jean-Marc Cadou, Yann Guevel, Gregory Girault

ESDA 2012; 129-136https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82446

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View Articletitled, Stability Analysis of 2D Flows by Numerical Tools Based on the Asymptotic Numerical Method: Application to the One and Two Sides Lid Driven Cavity

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Topics: Cavities , Flow (Dynamics) , Numerical analysis , Stability , Bifurcation , Computation , Approximation , Fluid dynamics , Reliability , Resolution (Optics)

Numerical Study of Fluid-Structure Interactions in Tube Bundles With Multiphase-POD Reduced-Order Approach

Marie Pomadere, Erwan Liberge, Aziz Hamdouni, Elisabeth Longatte, Jean-François Sigrist

ESDA 2012; 137-146https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82462

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View Articletitled, Numerical Study of Fluid-Structure Interactions in Tube Bundles With Multiphase-POD Reduced-Order Approach

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Topics: Fluid structure interaction , Cross-flow , Fluids , Boilers , Circular cylinders , Cylinders , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid dynamics , Locks (Waterways) , Nuclear power stations

Anisothermal Flow Control by Using Reduced-Order Models

Alexandra Tallet, Cédric Leblond, Cyrille Allery

ESDA 2012; 147-156https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82529

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View Articletitled, Anisothermal Flow Control by Using Reduced-Order Models

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Topics: Flow control , Cavities , Fluid dynamics , Pollution , Temperature , Computers , Fluid mechanics , Numerical analysis , Optimal control , Poisson equation

Optimal Design and Experimental Validation of a Turgo Model Hydro Turbine

John S. Anagnostopoulos, Phoevos K. Koukouvinis, Fotis G. Stamatelos, Dimitris E. Papantonis

ESDA 2012; 157-166https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82565

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View Articletitled, Optimal Design and Experimental Validation of a Turgo Model Hydro Turbine

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Topics: Design , Hydraulic turbines , Impulse (Physics) , Optimization , Particulate matter , Simulation

Transfer Matrix Computation for Wave Action Simulation in an Internal Combustion Engine

Haitham Mezher, David Chalet, Pascal Chessé, Jérôme Migaud, Vincent Raimbault

ESDA 2012; 167-175https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82579

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View Articletitled, Transfer Matrix Computation for Wave Action Simulation in an Internal Combustion Engine

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Topics: Computation , Internal combustion engines , Simulation , Waves , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Engines , Excitation , Transfer functions , Acoustics

Analysis of the Oil Squeezing Power Losses of a Spur Gear Pair by Mean of CFD Simulations

Franco Concli, Carlo Gorla

ESDA 2012; 177-184https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82591

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View Articletitled, Analysis of the Oil Squeezing Power Losses of a Spur Gear Pair by Mean of CFD Simulations

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Engineering simulation , Gears , Simulation , Spur gears

A CFD Simulation of a Ducted Wind Turbine With Ejector Assist

Demos P. Georgiou, Kypros F. Milidonis, Nikolaos G. Theodoropoulos

ESDA 2012; 185-191https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82616

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View Articletitled, A CFD Simulation of a Ducted Wind Turbine With Ejector Assist

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Ejectors , Simulation , Wind turbines , Ducts , Exhaust systems , Turbines

Active Flow Control With an Oscillating Backward Facing Step

Sertac Cadirci, Hasan Gunes

ESDA 2012; 193-199https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82645

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View Articletitled, Active Flow Control With an Oscillating Backward Facing Step

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Topics: Flow control , Actuators , Reynolds number , Flow (Dynamics) , Boundary layers , Cavities , Flow separation , Jets , Suction , Vortices

Performance Improvement of a Centrifugal Compressor Using a Developed 3D Inverse Design Method

Mahdi Nili-Ahmadabadi, Farzad Poursadegh, Majid R. Shahhosseini

ESDA 2012; 201-210https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82658

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View Articletitled, Performance Improvement of a Centrifugal Compressor Using a Developed 3D Inverse Design Method

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Topics: Compressors , Design methodology , Design , Blades , Impellers , Algorithms , Pressure , Navier-Stokes equations

Injection Pressures of a Bio-Oil Driven Non-Road Diesel Engine: Experiments and Simulations

Seppo Niemi, Jukka Kiijärvi, Mika Laurén, Erkki Hiltunen

ESDA 2012; 211-222https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82710

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View Articletitled, Injection Pressures of a Bio-Oil Driven Non-Road Diesel Engine: Experiments and Simulations

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Topics: Diesel engines , Engineering simulation , Roads , Simulation , Fuels , Crude oil , Oils , Petroleum , Pumps , Engines

Numerical Calculation of Two-Phase Flow Based on a Two-Fluid Model With Flow Regime Transitions

Moon-Sun Chung, Youn-Gyu Jung, Sung-Jae Yi

ESDA 2012; 223-230https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82781

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View Articletitled, Numerical Calculation of Two-Phase Flow Based on a Two-Fluid Model With Flow Regime Transitions

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Two-phase flow , Eigenvalues , Pressure , Channel flow , Density , Energy conversion , Fuel cells , Phase separation

Microthermocouples Sensors for Velocity and Temperature Measurements in Gas Flow

François Lanzetta, Eric Gavignet, Sofiane Amrane, Philippe Baucour

ESDA 2012; 231-240https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82817

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View Articletitled, Microthermocouples Sensors for Velocity and Temperature Measurements in Gas Flow

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Topics: Gas flow , Sensors , Temperature measurement

Electromechanical Systems and Mechatronics

Taguchi Methodology to Optimize the Design of a MR-Brake With Permanent Magnet

Ozan Erol, Hakan Gurocak

ESDA 2012; 241-249https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82024

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View Articletitled, Taguchi Methodology to Optimize the Design of a MR-Brake With Permanent Magnet

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Topics: Brakes , Design , Permanent magnets , Optimization , Torque , Actuators , Finite element analysis , Friction , Magnetic fluids , Stability

Non-Linear Observer-Based Control of Flexible-Joint Manipulators Used in Machine Processing

Jinna Qin, François Léonard, Gabriel Abba

ESDA 2012; 251-260https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82048

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View Articletitled, Non-Linear Observer-Based Control of Flexible-Joint Manipulators Used in Machine Processing

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Topics: Actuators , Composite materials , Deformation , Errors , Flexible manipulators , Friction , Machinery , Machining , Manipulators , Matlab

Electro-Magneto-Fluid-Structural Coupling Problem: The Vibrating Viscometer

Doudou Badiane, Alain Gasser, Eric Blond, Luc Bellière, Kevin Vancayzeele

ESDA 2012; 261-264https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82100

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View Articletitled, Electro-Magneto-Fluid-Structural Coupling Problem: The Vibrating Viscometer

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Topics: Fluids , Sensors , Design , Electric current , Magnetism , Needles , Resonance , Vibration , Viscosity

Control Strategies for a Linear MR-Brake With Serpentine Flux Path for Haptics

Mustafa Sait Alkan, Hakan Gurocak

ESDA 2012; 265-274https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82127

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View Articletitled, Control Strategies for a Linear MR-Brake With Serpentine Flux Path for Haptics

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Topics: Brakes , Haptics , Friction , Actuators , Cylinders , Design , Engineering prototypes , Pistons , Control systems , Dampers

Nonlinear Controller for a Modified Design of the Ball and Beam System

Oscar Salas, Samer Riachy, Jean-Pierre Barbot

ESDA 2012; 275-280https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82147

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View Articletitled, Nonlinear Controller for a Modified Design of the Ball and Beam System

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Topics: Control equipment , Design , Degrees of freedom , Actuators

Modeling and Simulation of an Electro-Hydraulic Servovalve in an Intelligent Programming Environment

Mait Harf, Gunnar Grossschmidt

ESDA 2012; 281-289https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82150

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View Articletitled, Modeling and Simulation of an Electro-Hydraulic Servovalve in an Intelligent Programming Environment

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Topics: Computer programming , Modeling , Poles (Building) , Simulation

Mathematical Modelling and Parameter Identification of an Electro-Magneto-Mechanical Actuator for Vibration Control

Radoslav Darula, George Juraj Stein, Carsten Skovmose Kallesøe, Sergey Sorokin

ESDA 2012; 291-299https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82167

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View Articletitled, Mathematical Modelling and Parameter Identification of an Electro-Magneto-Mechanical Actuator for Vibration Control

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Topics: Actuators , Circuits , Dynamic systems , Eddy current losses , Electricity (Physics) , Electromagnets , Energy dissipation , Iron , Magnetic fields , Magnetic flux

Computer-Aided Design of Mechatronic Systems Using Multiobjective Optimization and Object-Oriented Languages

Didier Casner, Jean Renaud, Dominique Knittel

ESDA 2012; 301-310https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82212

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View Articletitled, Computer-Aided Design of Mechatronic Systems Using Multiobjective Optimization and Object-Oriented Languages

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Topics: Complex systems , Computer programming languages , Computer software , Computer-aided design , Design , Modeling , Optimization , Pareto optimization

Needs for Tracing the Consequences of Decisions in Mechatronics Design

Mambaye Lo, Pierre Couturier

ESDA 2012; 311-321https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82230

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View Articletitled, Needs for Tracing the Consequences of Decisions in Mechatronics Design

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Topics: Design , Mechatronics , Systems engineering

Characterization of a Four Discrete Positions Electromagnetic Actuator

Laurent Petit, Pengfei Huyan, Christine Prelle, Emmanuel Dore, Frédéric Lamarque

ESDA 2012; 323-331https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82312

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View Articletitled, Characterization of a Four Discrete Positions Electromagnetic Actuator

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Topics: Electromagnetic actuators , Actuators , Displacement , Corners (Structural elements) , Design , Errors , Magnets , Wire

An Unified Design Procedure for Flying Machining Operations

Roberto Strada, Bruno Zappa, Hermes Giberti

ESDA 2012; 333-342https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82392

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View Articletitled, An Unified Design Procedure for Flying Machining Operations

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Topics: Design , Machining , Sealing (Process) , Synchronization , Wrapping equipment (Packaging)

Fluid-Dynamic Analysis of Earthquake Shaking Table Hydraulic Circuit

Massimo Cardone, Salvatore Strano

ESDA 2012; 343-350https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82422

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View Articletitled, Fluid-Dynamic Analysis of Earthquake Shaking Table Hydraulic Circuit

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Topics: Earthquakes , Fluids , Hydraulic circuits , Valves , Computer simulation , Control systems , Design , Displacement , Fluid dynamics , Hydraulic cylinders

Robust Analysis of a Wireless Bistable Micro-Actuator

Syed Sajid Hussain Zaidi, Zohra Cherfi-Boulanger, Nassim Boudaoud, Philippe Pouille, Frédéric Lamarque

ESDA 2012; 351-357https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82454

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View Articletitled, Robust Analysis of a Wireless Bistable Micro-Actuator

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Topics: Microactuators , Stability , Transients (Dynamics) , Fatigue , Cycles , Experimental design , Lasers , Microelectromechanical systems , Robustness , Wire

Adapting Ant-Colony Optimization to Design Problems in Mechatronics

Ahmad Smaili, Nadim Diab, Samer Abdallah

ESDA 2012; 359-370https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82461

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View Articletitled, Adapting Ant-Colony Optimization to Design Problems in Mechatronics

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Topics: Design , Mechatronics , Optimization , Algorithms , Stress , Actuators , Compression , Control equipment , Machinery , Optimization algorithms

Vibration Suppression in Carbon Fiber Structures With Piezoelectric Actuators and Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors

Gabriele Cazzulani, Simone Cinquemani, Lorenzo Comolli, Andrea Gardella

ESDA 2012; 371-376https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82468

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View Articletitled, Vibration Suppression in Carbon Fiber Structures With Piezoelectric Actuators and Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors

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Topics: Carbon fibers , Fiber Bragg gratings , Piezoelectric actuators , Sensors , Vibration suppression , Actuators , Vibration , Adaptive structures , Damping , Excitation

Analysis of an Electromagnetically Actuated Pumping System

Somer M. Nacy, Montassar Aidi Sharif

ESDA 2012; 377-380https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82492

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View Articletitled, Analysis of an Electromagnetically Actuated Pumping System

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Topics: Computer software , Computers , Electromagnetic pulse , Electromagnets , Flow (Dynamics) , Manufacturing , Pressure , Pulsatile flow , Testing

Comparisons Between Dynamic Characteristics of Pneumatic, Magnetorheological, and Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

A. M. Salem, S. Olutunde Oyadiji

ESDA 2012; 381-390https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82498

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View Articletitled, Comparisons Between Dynamic Characteristics of Pneumatic, Magnetorheological, and Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

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Topics: Dampers , Shock absorbers , Suspension systems , Water hammer

Optimized Design for the Knee Structure of a Humanoid Robot

Thomas Howard, Laurent Berviller, Patrick Zattarin, Gabriel Abba

ESDA 2012; 391-397https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82528

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View Articletitled, Optimized Design for the Knee Structure of a Humanoid Robot

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Topics: Design , Humanoid robots , Knee , Actuators , Belts , Energy efficiency , Inertia (Mechanics) , Optimization , Weight (Mass) , Architecture

Static and Dynamic Analysis of Electrostatically Actuated Microcantilevers Using the Spectral Element Method

P. V. Dileesh, S. S. Kulkarni, D. N. Pawaskar

ESDA 2012; 399-408https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82536

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View Articletitled, Static and Dynamic Analysis of Electrostatically Actuated Microcantilevers Using the Spectral Element Method

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Topics: Dynamic analysis , Microcantilevers , Microelectromechanical systems , Engineering simulation , Finite element methods , Simulation , Cantilevers , Design , Eigenvalues , Computation

The Specific Accelerating Factor to Compare Brushless Motors

Hermes Giberti, Simone Cinquemani

ESDA 2012; 409-417https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82547

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View Articletitled, The Specific Accelerating Factor to Compare Brushless Motors

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Topics: Motors , Construction , Design , Mechanical drives

Workpiece Placement Optimization of Six-Revolute Industrial Serial Robots for Machining Operations

Claire Dumas, Stéphane Caro, Sébastien Garnier, Benoît Furet

ESDA 2012; 419-428https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82559

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View Articletitled, Workpiece Placement Optimization of Six-Revolute Industrial Serial Robots for Machining Operations

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Topics: Machining , Optimization , Robots , Manufacturing , Cutting , Finishing , Robotics , Stiffness , Computer numerical control machine tools

Analysis and Design of a Robust RF MEMS Switch

Ibrahim Chamseddine, Hadi Kasab, Maya Antoun, Tawfiq Dahdah, Mohammed Mirhi, Issam Lakkis

ESDA 2012; 429-435https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82567

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View Articletitled, Analysis and Design of a Robust RF MEMS Switch

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Topics: Design , Microelectromechanical systems , Switches , Adhesion , Breakdown (Electricity) , Cycles , Damping , Electrons , Failure , Failure mechanisms

Modal Modeling of Micro-Machining Center

Marcin Chodźko, Krzysztof Marchelek

ESDA 2012; 437-444https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-83005

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View Articletitled, Modal Modeling of Micro-Machining Center

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Topics: Micromachining , Modal analysis , Modeling

Silencer With Tunable Resonators for Active Noise Control

Olivier Cherrier, V. Pommier-Budinger

ESDA 2012; 445-450https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-83011

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View Articletitled, Silencer With Tunable Resonators for Active Noise Control

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Topics: Acoustics , Noise control , Silencers

Advanced Energy Systems

Experimental Analysis of Emulsified Palm Oil Methyl Ester Towards Alternative Diesel Fuel

Biplab K. Debnath, Niranjan Sahoo, Ujjwal K. Saha

ESDA 2012; 451-458https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82033

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View Articletitled, Experimental Analysis of Emulsified Palm Oil Methyl Ester Towards Alternative Diesel Fuel

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Topics: Compression , Diesel , Emissions , Emulsions , Ester , Experimental analysis

Developing a Parallel Kinematic Solar Tracker for HCPV

Alessandro Battezzato, Stefano Mauro, Cristina Scarzella

ESDA 2012; 459-464https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82193

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View Articletitled, Developing a Parallel Kinematic Solar Tracker for HCPV

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Topics: Kinematics , Solar energy , Chain , Control algorithms , Photovoltaic power systems , Sensors

Setup of Virtual Experiments and Critical Analysis of Conventional Thermoeconomic Diagnosis of Multiple Faults in Air-Condensed Rooftop Systems

Antonio Piacentino, Miriam Talamo

ESDA 2012; 465-476https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82285

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View Articletitled, Setup of Virtual Experiments and Critical Analysis of Conventional Thermoeconomic Diagnosis of Multiple Faults in Air-Condensed Rooftop Systems

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Topics: Refrigeration , Thermoeconomics

Energy Recovery From the Turbocharging System of Internal Combustion Engines

Roberto Cipollone, Davide Di Battista, Angelo Gualtieri

ESDA 2012; 477-487https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82302

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View Articletitled, Energy Recovery From the Turbocharging System of Internal Combustion Engines

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Topics: Energy recovery , Internal combustion engines , Engines , Turbines , Carbon dioxide , Emissions , Fluids , Vehicles , Compressors , Condensers (steam plant)

Analysis of a Reciprocate Engine–Based Cogeneration Plant With High Temperature Heat Recovery for Industrial Uses

Fabio Cardona, Domenico Panno, Antonio Piacentino

ESDA 2012; 489-496https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82306

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View Articletitled, Analysis of a Reciprocate Engine–Based Cogeneration Plant With High Temperature Heat Recovery for Industrial Uses

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Topics: Cogeneration plants , Combined heat and power , Engines , Heat recovery , High temperature

Numerical Investigation on Nanofluid Mixed Convection in Triangular Ducts Heated by a Uniform Heat Flux

O. Manca, S. Nardini, D. Ricci, S. Tamburrino

ESDA 2012; 497-506https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82323

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View Articletitled, Numerical Investigation on Nanofluid Mixed Convection in Triangular Ducts Heated by a Uniform Heat Flux

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Topics: Ducts , Heat flux , Mixed convection , Nanofluids , Convection , Fluids , Nanoparticles , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer simulation , Design

Dynamic Response of Piezoelectric Material Strips at High Frequencies

N. Ikenna-Agbeze, S. O. Oyadiji, E. Siores, T. Shah

ESDA 2012; 507-512https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82427

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View Articletitled, Dynamic Response of Piezoelectric Material Strips at High Frequencies

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Topics: Dynamic response , Piezoelectric materials , Strips , Composite materials , Fibers , Sports , Textiles , Ceramics , Excitation , Excitation systems

Combined Flow Fields (Serpentine-Interdigitated) for Improvement of a PEMFC Performance

I. Perez-Raya, A. Hernandez-Guerrero, F. Elizalde-Blancas, B. Ramos-Alvarado, D. Lorenzini-Gutierrez

ESDA 2012; 513-523https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82442

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View Articletitled, Combined Flow Fields (Serpentine-Interdigitated) for Improvement of a PEMFC Performance

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Geometry , Fuel cells , Anodes , Catalysts , Current density , Electrochemical reactions , Electrons , Energy generation

Optimal Plant Configuration for the Nearly Ideal Processes of an OTEC Concept Driven by the Sea–Air Temperature Difference

Demos P. Georgiou, Kypros F. Milidonis, Nikolaos G. Theodoropoulos

ESDA 2012; 525-533https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82618

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View Articletitled, Optimal Plant Configuration for the Nearly Ideal Processes of an OTEC Concept Driven by the Sea–Air Temperature Difference

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Topics: Ocean thermal energy conversion , Seas , Temperature , Seawater , Cycles , Heat , Heat engines , Heat sinks , Oceans , Reservoirs

Control Strategy for the Optimal Operation of a Solar Cooling Installation

Vittorio Verda, Giorgia Baccino, Stefano Pizzuti

ESDA 2012; 535-542https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82718

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View Articletitled, Control Strategy for the Optimal Operation of a Solar Cooling Installation

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Topics: Cooling , Solar energy , Absorption , Energy consumption , Hot water , Solar radiation , Artificial neural networks , Boilers , Compression , Fossil fuels

Numerical Investigation on the Thermal Performance Enhancement in a Latent Heat Thermal Storage Unit

Adriano Sciacovelli, Vittorio Verda, Francesco Colella

ESDA 2012; 543-551https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82720

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View Articletitled, Numerical Investigation on the Thermal Performance Enhancement in a Latent Heat Thermal Storage Unit

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Topics: Computation , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Enthalpy , Fins , Fluid dynamics , Heat exchangers , Heat transfer , Latent heat , Melting

Enhancing the Performance of Photovoltaic Solar Modules by Active Thermal Management

Peter Rodgers, Valerie Eveloy, Shrinivas Bojanampati

ESDA 2012; 553-563https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82792

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View Articletitled, Enhancing the Performance of Photovoltaic Solar Modules by Active Thermal Management

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Topics: Solar energy , Thermal management , Cooling , Water , Temperature , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Water temperature , Design , Electrical efficiency , Electricity (Physics)

Thermodynamic Analysis and Performance Investigation of an Alpha-Type Stirling Engine

E. D. Rogdakis, I. P. Koronaki, G. D. Antonakos

ESDA 2012; 565-574https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82828

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View Articletitled, Thermodynamic Analysis and Performance Investigation of an Alpha-Type Stirling Engine

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Topics: Stirling engines , Engines , Stress , Energy / power systems , Heat engines , Biomedicine , Combined heat and power , Combustion , Design , Emissions

Eco-Driving Assistance System: A New Way of How to Save Energy

Lydie Nouveliere, Hong-Tu Luu, Saïd Mammar, Qi Cheng, Olivier Orfila

ESDA 2012; 575-581https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82846

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View Articletitled, Eco-Driving Assistance System: A New Way of How to Save Energy

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Topics: Carbon , Carbon dioxide , Emissions , Energy consumption , Machinery , Modeling , Optimization , Safety , Vehicles

Structure Design of Energy Harvester for Supporting Paroxysmal Energy Collection

Zhenhuan Zhu, S. Olutunde Oyadiji

ESDA 2012; 583-588https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82851

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View Articletitled, Structure Design of Energy Harvester for Supporting Paroxysmal Energy Collection

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Topics: Design , Energy harvesting , Power conditioning circuits , Sensors , Circuits , Energy conversion , Transducers , Vibration , Bridges (Structures) , Energy resources

The Effect of Gas Channels-Electrode Interface Area on SOFCs Performance

Julio C. Moreno-Blanco, Francisco Elizalde-Blancas, Abel Hernandez-Guerrero, Cuauhtemoc Rubio-Arana

ESDA 2012; 589-597https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82917

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View Articletitled, The Effect of Gas Channels-Electrode Interface Area on SOFCs Performance

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Topics: Electrodes , Solid oxide fuel cells , Design , Fuel cells , Chemical energy , Computer simulation , Current density , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Gases

Sources and Potential Utilization of Waste Heat at a Natural Gas Processing Facility in the Middle East

Valerie Eveloy, Peter Rodgers

ESDA 2012; 599-609https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82986

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View Articletitled, Sources and Potential Utilization of Waste Heat at a Natural Gas Processing Facility in the Middle East

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Topics: Natural gas processing , Waste heat , Cooling , Gases , Steam , Exhaust systems , Heating , Safety , Absorption , Design

Thermal Engineering

Determination of Pressure in the Mold Cavity of Injected Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastics

Xavier Tardif, Vincent Sobotka, Nicolas Boyard, Philippe Le Bot, Didier Delaunay

ESDA 2012; 611-618https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82134

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View Articletitled, Determination of Pressure in the Mold Cavity of Injected Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastics

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Topics: Cavities , Pressure , Crystallization , Polymers , Packing (Shipments) , Packings (Cushioning) , Cooling , Shrinkage (Materials) , Atmospheric pressure , Flow (Dynamics)

Methodology for the Design of Cooling Channels in Thermoplastic Injection Moulding Process

Alban Agazzi, Vincent Sobotka, Ronan Le Goff, Yvon Jarny

ESDA 2012; 619-625https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82203

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View Articletitled, Methodology for the Design of Cooling Channels in Thermoplastic Injection Moulding Process

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Topics: Cooling , Design , Injection molding , Fluids , Temperature , Temperature distribution , Coolants , Gradient methods , Shapes , Steady state

Performance Analysis on the Internally Cooled Dehumidifier Using Two Liquid Desiccant Solutions

I. P. Koronaki, R. I. Christodoulaki, V. D. Papaefthimiou, E. D. Rogdakis

ESDA 2012; 627-638https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82336

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View Articletitled, Performance Analysis on the Internally Cooled Dehumidifier Using Two Liquid Desiccant Solutions

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Topics: Dehumidification , Dehumidifiers , Heat exchangers , Flow (Dynamics) , Cooling , Temperature , Heat , Air conditioning , Mass transfer , Water

Use of Inverse Method for Bonding Quality Assessment Between Bitumen and Aggregates Under Asphalt Mixes Manufacturing Conditions

Sâannibè-Ciryle Somé, Vincent Gaudefroy, Didier Delaunay

ESDA 2012; 639-647https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82361

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View Articletitled, Use of Inverse Method for Bonding Quality Assessment Between Bitumen and Aggregates Under Asphalt Mixes Manufacturing Conditions

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Topics: Asphalt , Bonding , Manufacturing , Temperature , Heating , Carbon , Contact resistance , Drying , Heat conduction , Heat flux

Non-Dimensional Finite Element Formulation for Thermal Problems

Sulaman Pashah, Abul Fazal M. Arif, Syed M. Zubair

ESDA 2012; 649-657https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82421

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View Articletitled, Non-Dimensional Finite Element Formulation for Thermal Problems

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Fins , Composite materials , Design , Coating processes , Coatings , Dimensional analysis , Finite element methods , Geometry , Heat transfer

EHD-Induced Flow in a Square Channel With Two-Stage Electrodes

A. K. M. Monayem H. Mazumder, F. C. Lai, Y.-T. Chou

ESDA 2012; 659-667https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82428

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View Articletitled, EHD-Induced Flow in a Square Channel With Two-Stage Electrodes

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Topics: Electrodes , Flow (Dynamics) , Pumps , Computer simulation , Computers , Cooling , Electrohydrodynamics , Fans , Gas flow , Heat transfer

Thermal Properties of Sintered Diamond Composites Used in Grinding

Tala Moussa, Bertrand Garnier, Hassan Peerhossaini

ESDA 2012; 669-675https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82479

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View Articletitled, Thermal Properties of Sintered Diamond Composites Used in Grinding

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Topics: Composite materials , Diamonds , Grinding , Thermal conductivity , Thermal properties

Experimental Study of Heat Transfer in Pulsation Flow in a Rectangular Duct

H. Shokouhmand, M. Safarifard, S. M. Emami

ESDA 2012; 677-681https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82485

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View Articletitled, Experimental Study of Heat Transfer in Pulsation Flow in a Rectangular Duct

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Topics: Ducts , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer

Modelling IR-Heating in Stretch-Blow Moulding and Thermoforming

S. Rasche, M. Begemann, Ch. Hopmann

ESDA 2012; 683-692https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82590

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View Articletitled, Modelling IR-Heating in Stretch-Blow Moulding and Thermoforming

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Heating , Modeling , Molding

Implementations of Deflectors to Improve the Performance of Heat Sinks

J. P. Ramirez-Vazquez, A. Hernandez-Guerrero, J. L. Zuñiga-Cerroblanco, J. C. Rubio-Arana

ESDA 2012; 693-698https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82599

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View Articletitled, Implementations of Deflectors to Improve the Performance of Heat Sinks

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Topics: Heat sinks , Air flow , Fins , Coolants , Dimensions , Flow (Dynamics) , Flux (Metallurgy) , Geometry , Heat , Heat flux

Modeling and Optimization of Heat Exchangers Within Gas Turbine Systems

Georgiana Tirca-Dragomirescu, Monica Costea, Michel Feidt, Jim McGovern, Alexandru Dobrovicescu, Diana Tutica, Abdelhamid Kheiri

ESDA 2012; 699-708https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82672

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View Articletitled, Modeling and Optimization of Heat Exchangers Within Gas Turbine Systems

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Topics: Gas turbines , Heat exchangers , Modeling , Optimization , Combined heat and power , Combustion chambers , Compressors , Fuels , Water , Cycles

Comparison Between Numerical and Experimental Gas Side Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop of a Tube Bank With Solid and Segmented Circular I-Fins

Rene Hofmann, Heimo Walter

ESDA 2012; 709-720https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82713

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View Articletitled, Comparison Between Numerical and Experimental Gas Side Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop of a Tube Bank With Solid and Segmented Circular I-Fins

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Topics: Computer simulation , Fins , Heat transfer , Pressure drop

Modelling the Heat During the Injection Stretch Blowing Moulding: Infrared Heating and Blowing Modelling

Yun Mei Luo, Luc Chevalier, Françoise Utheza

ESDA 2012; 721-727https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82725

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View Articletitled, Modelling the Heat During the Injection Stretch Blowing Moulding: Infrared Heating and Blowing Modelling

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Topics: Heat , Heating , Modeling , Molding , Thermal properties

Effect of Changing Atmospheric and Operating Conditions on the Thermal Stresses in PV Modules

M. U. Siddiqui, A. F. M. Arif

ESDA 2012; 729-739https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82740

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View Articletitled, Effect of Changing Atmospheric and Operating Conditions on the Thermal Stresses in PV Modules

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Topics: Thermal stresses , Cooling , Temperature , Batteries , Cycles , Electric power generation , Failure , Heat exchangers , Photovoltaic power systems , Power systems (Machinery)

Latent Heat Estimation of the Martensite Transformation Through Inverse Methods During the Hot Stamping Process

Alexandre Blaise, Brahim Bourouga, Bakri Abdulhay, Christine Dessain

ESDA 2012; 741-747https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82969

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View Articletitled, Latent Heat Estimation of the Martensite Transformation Through Inverse Methods During the Hot Stamping Process

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Topics: Latent heat , Metal stamping , Heat , Temperature , Blanks , Computer simulation , Heat conduction , Metallurgy , Quenching (Metalworking) , Steel

Human Factors and Cognitive Engineering

Identification of Pick Up Noise for Laser Printers Based on Psychoacoustic Parameters

Young-Jun Lee, Sang-Kwon Lee, Tae-Jin Shin, Jin You, Sang-Hyun Seo

ESDA 2012; 749-753https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82265

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View Articletitled, Identification of Pick Up Noise for Laser Printers Based on Psychoacoustic Parameters

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Topics: Lasers , Noise (Sound) , Friction , Design , Elastic constants , Engines , Gears , Motors , Printing , Springs

Emblematic Gestures Recognition

Ryad Chellali, Ilaria Renna

ESDA 2012; 755-761https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82481

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View Articletitled, Emblematic Gestures Recognition

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Topics: Image segmentation , Kinematics , Robots , Shapes

Toward an Affective Design of Products

Weihua Lu, Jean-François Petiot

ESDA 2012; 763-772https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82486

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View Articletitled, Toward an Affective Design of Products

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Topics: Design , Glass

Predicting the Subjective Evaluation of Drivers in a Driving Simulator During Loss of Adherence

Thomas Denoual, Jean-François Petiot, Franck Mars, Andras Kemeny

ESDA 2012; 773-780https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82511

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View Articletitled, Predicting the Subjective Evaluation of Drivers in a Driving Simulator During Loss of Adherence

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Topics: Electronic stability control , Regression analysis , Rendering , Vehicles , Yaw

Human Perceptions of Nonverbal Behavior Presented Using Synthetic Humans

Jennie J. Gallimore, Blake Ward, Adrian Johnson, Bobbie Leard, Jeremy Lewis, Kyle Preuss, Julie Skipper

ESDA 2012; 781-790https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82641

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View Articletitled, Human Perceptions of Nonverbal Behavior Presented Using Synthetic Humans

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Topics: Army , Computers , Imaging , Lenses (Optics) , Skin , Texture (Materials) , Trains , Video cameras

Ecological Interface Design for a Water Monitoring Decision Aid

Kevin C. Kan, Greg A. Jamieson

ESDA 2012; 791-802https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82648

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View Articletitled, Ecological Interface Design for a Water Monitoring Decision Aid

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Topics: Design , Water

Evaluation of Drivers Authority in a Structured Set of Driving Tasks and Decisions: Preliminary Results on Vehicle Simulator Study

Pınar Uluer, Can Göçmenoğlu, Tankut Acarman

ESDA 2012; 803-811https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82675

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Drivers Authority in a Structured Set of Driving Tasks and Decisions: Preliminary Results on Vehicle Simulator Study

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Topics: Vehicles , Traffic , Safety , Decision making , Hazard analysis , Hazards , Modeling , Roads

A Tentative Model for Analysis of Human-Automation Interaction in Control Rooms

Jonas Andersson

ESDA 2012; 813-820https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82696

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View Articletitled, A Tentative Model for Analysis of Human-Automation Interaction in Control Rooms

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Topics: Control rooms , Design , Ergonomics , Nuclear power , Turbines

Modeling Patients for Optimized Port Placement in Robot-Assisted Surgery

Jose Bañez, Stéphane Caro, Steven Schwaitzberg, Jean-Marc Classe, Caroline G. L. Cao

ESDA 2012; 821-826https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82754

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View Articletitled, Modeling Patients for Optimized Port Placement in Robot-Assisted Surgery

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Topics: Modeling , Robots , Surgery , Collisions (Physics) , Robotics , Design , Design methodology , Errors , Gates (Closures) , Instrumentation

Design of a Recommender System Based on Customer Preferences: A Comparison Between Two Approaches

Inès Jomaa, Emilie Poirson, Catherine Da Cunha, Jean-François Petiot

ESDA 2012; 827-836https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82771

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View Articletitled, Design of a Recommender System Based on Customer Preferences: A Comparison Between Two Approaches

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Topics: Design , Preferences , Filtration , Algorithms , E-commerce

Towards Delayed Teleoperation With Pneumatic Master and Slave for MRI

Arnaud Leleve, Minh Tu Pham, Mahdi Tavakoli, Richard Moreau

ESDA 2012; 837-846https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82782

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View Articletitled, Towards Delayed Teleoperation With Pneumatic Master and Slave for MRI

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Topics: Magnetic resonance imaging , Actuators , Robots , Delays , Design , Electrical components , Electrical wires , Engineering disciplines , Feedback , Ferromagnetic materials