Topics: Modeling , Simulation , Artificial neural networks , Computer software , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Errors , Feedforward control , Matlab , Nonlinear differential equations , Transfer functions

Integration of a Reliability Model Within a Virtual Analysis System for Printed Circuit Boards

Benjamin B. Goerdt, Amer Dababneh, Timothy Marler, Ibrahim Ozbolat, Benjamin Weibtraub, Ross Johnson

IMECE 2013; V011T06A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65668

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Topics: Printed circuit boards , Reliability , Simulation , Computer software , Electrical components , Electromechanical systems , Event history analysis , Maintenance , Modeling , Statistics

Modeling and Control of a Network of Cooperative Satellites Using Neural Networks

Atefeh Einafshar, Farrokh Sassani

IMECE 2013; V011T06A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65962

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Control modeling , Satellites , Control systems , Control equipment , Simulation results , Space vehicles

Emerging Technologies in Energy Sector

Quantifying the Effect of Plug-In Electric Vehicles on Future Grid Operations and Ancillary Service Procurement Requirements

Chioke B. Harris, Michael E. Webber

IMECE 2013; V011T06A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63335

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Topics: Electric vehicles , Stress , Vehicles , Simulation , Public utilities , Uncertainty , Electric load , Monte Carlo methods , Peak load , Reliability

Rotary Multimodal Energy Harvesting Device

Miles Larkin, Yonas Tadesse

IMECE 2013; V011T06A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65189

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Topics: Energy harvesting

Condition Monitoring of a Single Cylinder Engine Running on Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Blend Using Wear Particle Analysis Technique

Sayed Y. Akl, Ahmed A. Abdel-Rehim

IMECE 2013; V011T06A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65910

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Topics: Condition monitoring , Ethanol , Gasoline , Particulate matter , Single-cylinder engines , Wear , Engines , Lubricants , Machinery , Maintenance

On the Computations of Flow Regimes and Thermal Patterns in Large Scale High Compute Density Data Centers

Essam E. Khalil, Mena H. Aziz

IMECE 2013; V011T06A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66642

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Topics: Computation , Data centers , Density , Flow (Dynamics) , Computational fluid dynamics , Computers , Design , Energy dissipation , Air flow , Modeling

Effect of Catalyst Used in the Sol-Gel Process on the Microstructure and Adsorption/Desorption Performance of Silica Aerogels

Kashif Nawaz, Shelly J. Schmidt, Anthony M. Jacobi

IMECE 2013; V011T06A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66768

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Topics: Catalysts , Desorption , Sol-gel processing , Dehumidification , Air conditioning , Density , Enthalpy , Methanol , Sorption , Vapors

Emerging Technologies in Transportation Industry

Comparative Studies on Performance and Emissions of Two Stroke and Four Stroke Copper Coated Spark Ignition Engines With Methanol Blended Gasoline

M. V. S. Murali Krishna, Ch. Indira Priyadarsini, P. Ushasri, P. V. K. Murthy, D. Baswaraju

IMECE 2013; V011T06A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62264

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Topics: Copper , Emissions , Gasoline , Methanol , Spark-ignition engine , Engines , Catalytic converters , Exhaust systems , Brakes , Catalysts

Non-Contact Ultrasonic Guided Wave Inspection of Rails

Thompson V. Nguyen, Stefano Mariani, Robert R. Phillips, Piotr Kijanka, Francesco Lanza di Scalea, Wieslaw J. Staszewski

IMECE 2013; V011T06A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63029

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Topics: Guided wave ultrasonic testing , Rails , Engineering prototypes , Algorithms , Lasers , Signals , Simulation , Filtration , Flaw detection , Industrial research

Active Road Rumble Energy Harvesting Panels

M. Salim Azzouz, Abhishek Chatterjee, Robert Rorabaugh, Christopher Venegas, Krista Duke, John Mark Weller, Chris Smith

IMECE 2013; V011T06A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64483

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Roads , Flywheels , Engineering prototypes , Equations of motion , Automobiles , Design , Seawater , Braking , Computer software

Advanced Metallic Solution for Toe Cap Component

Sérgio L. Costa, Joel V. Silva, Nuno Peixinho, João P. Mendonça

IMECE 2013; V011T06A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65221

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Topics: Absorption , Compression , Computer simulation , Damage , Deformation , Engineering prototypes , Finite element analysis , High strength steel , Materials properties , Potential energy

Innovations in Processing, Characterization and Applications of Bioengineered, Composite, Genome, and Nano-Materials

Post-Consumer Plastic Sortation With the Use of Electromagnetic Separation Methods for Recycling

C. Kress, M. Franchetti

IMECE 2013; V011T06A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62396

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Topics: Recycling , Separation (Technology) , Ferrofluids , Particulate matter , Plastic scrap , Waves , Raw materials , Experimental design , Model development , Plastics

An Innovative Micro Actuator Using Electro Rheological Fluid Technology for Visually Impaired Tactile Display Information Technology Access Applications

M. Shafik, B. Mills

IMECE 2013; V011T06A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62924

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Topics: Electrorheological fluids , Microactuators

Effect of Build Orientation on Mechanical Properties of Rapid Prototyping (Fused Deposition Modelling) Made Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Parts

K. M. Ashtankar, A. M. Kuthe, Bechu Singh Rathour

IMECE 2013; V011T06A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63146

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Topics: Mechanical properties , Modeling , Rapid prototyping

Wear and Corrosion Resistance of High-Velocity Oxygen-Fuel Sprayed Iron-Based Composite Coatings

A. Milanti, H. Koivuluoto, P. Vuoristo, G. Bolelli, F. Bozza, L. Lusvarghi

IMECE 2013; V011T06A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63397

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Topics: Cavitation erosion , Coatings , Composite materials , Corrosion , Corrosion resistance , Fuels , Iron , Oxygen , Wear

Enhanced Electrical and Mechanical Properties of Nanotube Reinforced Composites

Kaushik Pal, Jin Kuk Kim

IMECE 2013; V011T06A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64249

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Topics: Composite materials , Mechanical properties , Nanotubes , Multi-walled nanotubes , Mechanical behavior

Quality of Reamed Surface Using Serrated Blades as Compared to a Conventional Acetabular Reamer

Annie Levasseur, Jérémie Ménard, Victor Songmené, Julio Fernandes, Yvan Petit

IMECE 2013; V011T06A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64930

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Topics: Blades , Cavities , Stability , Arthroplasty , Bone , Cutting , Lasers , Machinery , Resolution (Optics) , Surface quality

Symposium in Integrated/Sustainable Buildings Equipment and Systems

Using the Bootstrap Method to Determine Uncertainty Bounds for Change Point Utility Bill Energy Models

James Clay Tyler, T. Agami Reddy

IMECE 2013; V011T06A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62209

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Topics: Uncertainty , Energy consumption , Modeling , Risk , Structures , Temperature

An International Outlook of Innovative Energy Efficient Designs of Low Carbon Buildings

Essam E. Khalil

IMECE 2013; V011T06A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62842

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Topics: Carbon , Structures , Energy resources , Ore dressing , Energy consumption , Energy efficiency , Energy generation , Engineering standards , Industrial research