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A Lab-Scale Experimental Framework For Studying The Phenomenon Of Autorotation, Sigitas Rimkus Jan 2014

A Lab-Scale Experimental Framework For Studying The Phenomenon Of Autorotation, Sigitas Rimkus

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While wind energy has emerged as a popular source of renewable energy, the traditional wind turbine has an inherent limitation, namely that it only generates power in the presence of sufficiently high and consistent wind speeds. As a result, wind farms are typically built in areas with a high probability of the required wind speeds, which are geographically sparse. One way of overcoming this drawback is to tap into the energy available in winds at high altitudes which are not only consistent and of high magnitude, but also globally pervasive. An airborne wind energy device based upon the phenomenon of …


Process Optimization Towards The Development Of An Automated Cnc Monitoring System For A Simultaneous Turning And Boring Operation, Manuel Hernandez Jan 2012

Process Optimization Towards The Development Of An Automated Cnc Monitoring System For A Simultaneous Turning And Boring Operation, Manuel Hernandez

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Manufacturing operations generate revenue by adding value to material through machine work and the cost associated with part production hinders the maximum profit available. In order to remain competitive, companies invest in research to maximize profit and reduce waste of manufacturing operations. This results in cheaper products for the customer without sacrificing quality. The purpose of this research was to identify machine settings of an Okuma LC 40 Turning Center and optimize the cost of machining in terms of tool cost and energy consumption while maintaining part quality at a productive cycle time. Studying the relationship between energy consumption, tool …