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Full-Text Articles in Mechanical Engineering
Constrained Dynamics Approach For Motion Synchronization And Consensus, Divya Bhatia
Constrained Dynamics Approach For Motion Synchronization And Consensus, Divya Bhatia
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In this research we propose to develop constrained dynamical systems based stable attitude synchronization, consensus and tracking (SCT) control laws for the formation of rigid bodies. The generalized constrained dynamics Equations of Motion (EOM) are developed utilizing constraint potential energy functions that enforce communication constraints. Euler-Lagrange equations are employed to develop the non-linear constrained dynamics of multiple vehicle systems. The constraint potential energy is synthesized based on a graph theoretic formulation of the vehicle-vehicle communication. Constraint stabilization is achieved via Baumgarte's method. The performance of these constrained dynamics based formations is evaluated for bounded control authority.The above method has been …
Stress Analysis Of Laminated Composite Beam With I-Section, Jitesh Cherukkadu Parambil
Stress Analysis Of Laminated Composite Beam With I-Section, Jitesh Cherukkadu Parambil
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The advantage of material properties and flexibility of choosing material have made composite materials a primary preference for structural application. Unlike isotropic materials, the parametric study of composite beams for optimized design is complicated due to high number of parameters involved in designing like lay-up sequence, and layer configuration. Moreover, the limitations of FEA techniques in designing have created a need for an analytical closed-form solution for stress analysis of laminated composite beams. The objective of this study focuses on the development of an analytical method for stress analysis of composite I-beam. This method includes the structural response due to …
Solution To Multi Term Boltzmann Equation For Plasma Assisted Combustion, Antriksh Luthra
Solution To Multi Term Boltzmann Equation For Plasma Assisted Combustion, Antriksh Luthra
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Plasma assisted ignition and combustion (PAIC) is a technology where plasma is generated by high voltage, nano second pulse duration and high repetitive rate pulses. The high reduced electric field during the pulse allows efficient electronic excitation and molecular dissociation, thereby generating a pool of chemically active radical species. This speeds up the reaction process needed to generate a high speed flame a very high energy is liberated though the mode of excited electrons to the neutral molecules of the fuel in such a way that the energy sent should not go in momentum transfer but it should be so …
Kinematic Analysis Of A Quadruped Robot Capable Of Working As A Machining Tool, Raghu Mandayam Anand
Kinematic Analysis Of A Quadruped Robot Capable Of Working As A Machining Tool, Raghu Mandayam Anand
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Parallel robots have been proposed for some time now due to their potential advantages over serial robots in high load bearing, acceleration, stiffness and with lower moving mass. Mobile parallel configurations, i.e. multi-legged walking vehicles have been and are the focus of a great deal of current research. This thesis attempts to provide insights into the kinematic analysis of a quadruped robot capable of both walking and more importantly functioning as a machining tool. The gait analysis of quadruped robots has been extensively investigated and is not the focus of this research; however the gait ability is considered in the …
Effects Of Freezing On The Mechanical Properties Of Engineered Tissues, Lacey Mlcak
Effects Of Freezing On The Mechanical Properties Of Engineered Tissues, Lacey Mlcak
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Cryopreservation is used to preserve cells and tissues at low temperatures for short and long term uses. Some examples of where cryopreservation is used include the storage of organs, blood, embryos, and artificial tissues. A current challenge of cryopreservation is being able to understand and quantify the effects of freezing/thawing on the functional properties of tissues such as mechanical properties. This study investigated the changes in viscoelastic parameters of engineered tissues before and after freezing by performing creep-relaxation tests using a dynamic mechanical analyzer. Three types of engineered tissues were studied with varying cell and collagen concentrations for two different …
Experimental Study Of The Effects Of Thermally Conductive Microporous Coatings On Low Heat Flux Pool And Flow Boiling, Matthew Mlcak
Experimental Study Of The Effects Of Thermally Conductive Microporous Coatings On Low Heat Flux Pool And Flow Boiling, Matthew Mlcak
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This study examines the effect of the Thermally Conductive Micro-porous Coating (TCMC) developed at the University of Texas at Arlington, on an extended length heater in flow boiling. The study was performed with application to heat transfer in a tankless hot water heater in mind. The coating is composed of copper particles of micron size soldered to each other and to the substrate. The optimal TCMC (75µm particles with a thickness of 425µm±25µm) was first determined from pool boiling tests. The coating was then tested in flow boiling utilizing tap water as the working fluid at two different levels of …
Thermo-Mechanical Analysis Of A 3d Package In Microelectronics And Cooling Technologies For An Igbt Thermal Tester In Power Electronics, Abhilash Ramachandran Menon
Thermo-Mechanical Analysis Of A 3d Package In Microelectronics And Cooling Technologies For An Igbt Thermal Tester In Power Electronics, Abhilash Ramachandran Menon
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In the past, compact components such as chip scale packages and flip chip packages were the work horses of miniaturization. However emerging applications are now demanding even higher packaging density which has led to the evolution of 3D packaging, some of the advantages being minimal conductor length, reduce speed limiting inter chip interconnects. This has resulted in the emergence of 3D packaging technologies like stacked package, through silicon vias (TSV), package on package (PoP) etc. In order to address the various challenging requirements, PoP is seen as the leading 3D packaging platform by the system designers and semiconductor suppliers. PoP …
Buckling And Post Buckling Of Structural Components, Shruti Deshpande
Buckling And Post Buckling Of Structural Components, Shruti Deshpande
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Structural members and components, such as shells and trusses of different geometries, form the intricate and deep seated parts in the manufacturing of missiles submarines, rockets, airplanes, automobiles etc and find applications in civil structures such as bridges. These members are comprised of components like conical frusta, cylindrical panels and shallow trusses. In many cases, the sole purpose of such shell structures is to absorb the energy generated due to impact which means, that these structures are subjected to heavy loads and can experience failure due to buckling. The objective of this work is to study the buckling and post …
Aerodynamic Shape Optimization Of 3d Gas Turbine Blade Using Differerential Evolution Method, Darshak Joshi
Aerodynamic Shape Optimization Of 3d Gas Turbine Blade Using Differerential Evolution Method, Darshak Joshi
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This paper outlines the aerodynamics shape optimization process of a 3D VKI gas turbine blade using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and differential evolution optimization method. The main objective of this work is to improve outlet total pressure for better aerodynamic performance. This benefit is achieved by optimizing the stacking line path of the turbine blade in 3D annular cascade for which higher exit total pressure is achieved. The optimization process starts with generating a 3D annular cascade with a boundary domain and meshing it using GAMBIT and is then solved in FLUENT using viscous flow analysis. The original stacking line …
Simulation Of Indeterminate Multi-Point Impact And Contact With Friction, Adrian Rodriguez
Simulation Of Indeterminate Multi-Point Impact And Contact With Friction, Adrian Rodriguez
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This work presents a method for determining the post-impact behavior of a rigid-body undergoing simultaneous, multiple impacts with friction. A discrete algebraic model is used with an event-driven function which finds impact events. In this work, the indeterminate nature of the equations of motion encountered at impact are examined. A velocity constraint is developed based on the rigid-body assumption to address the equations and an impact law is used to determine the impulsive forces. The slip-state of each contact point is then determined and appropriate methods are used to resolve the post-impact velocities. Friction is treated as a complementarity problem …
Reanalysis For Static And Steady State Structure Response, Kunal Rohit Parikh
Reanalysis For Static And Steady State Structure Response, Kunal Rohit Parikh
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Reanalysis of a structure has become very important in structural analysis, as it reduces the cost and the computational time required to measure the response of the structure after it has been modified. As the importance of reanalysis has become clear, more and more research has been carried out in the field of reanalysis, which has lead to many different methods to carry out reanalysis. There are various methods which can be used for any single structural reanalysis problem and it would give us different results depending upon the method selected. Due to lot of methods which are available to …
Richtmyer-Meshkov Instability In Reactive Mixtures., Madhuri Ungarala
Richtmyer-Meshkov Instability In Reactive Mixtures., Madhuri Ungarala
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This research analyzes the effect of reactivity on the Richtmyer-Meshkov instability with particular emphasis on the velocity and wave number scaling and on the effect of free detonation instability modes on the interface corrugation rate. This analysis is performed by solving numerically for the first order perturbation generated by the shock-induced acceleration of an initially corrugated interface. The objective of this research is to analyze the effect of mixture reactivity on the process supported by a shock sweeping across a corrugated interface from high density to low density fluid. This scenario is antithetical to the classical Richtmyer analysis where transmitted …
Analysis Of Thrust Development In A Pulse Detonaton Engine, Kishore Nekkanti
Analysis Of Thrust Development In A Pulse Detonaton Engine, Kishore Nekkanti
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Pulse detonation engines (PDE) employ detonation waves to compress and burn the fuel and oxidizer mixture which results in the release of high pressure and temperature. The objective of the present study is to analytically model the PDE cycle and to study the pressure, temperature, velocity and density distributions during the Taylor rarefaction wave, reflected rarefaction wave and the blow down process. A two-dimensional supersonic nozzle is designed analytically by using the method of characteristics. The average values of nozzle thrust for one PDE cycle are calculated analytically using the impulse function and thrust coefficient. The variation of PDE thrust …
Multiscale Modeling Of Targeted Drug Delivery And Diep Flap Perfusion, Manohara Mariyappa
Multiscale Modeling Of Targeted Drug Delivery And Diep Flap Perfusion, Manohara Mariyappa
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Advances in computational techniques have changed diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases. This thesis work is composed of developing computational models in two application areas: nanomedicine and determining DIEP flap perfusion for reconstructive surgery. Nanomedicine poses a new frontier in medical technology with the advantages of targeted delivery and patient specific medicine. Current advances in nanomedicine are aiding the discovery and rationale design of many new classes of nanoparticles as drug delivery vectors for cancer treatment and image enhancing. An important advantage of targeted drug delivery is reduced drug dosage that enables the minimization of adverse effects associated with elevated …
Thermal Management Of Outside Plant Telecommunication Cabinets: Design And Cfd Modeling Methodology, Feroz Ahamed Iqbal Mariam
Thermal Management Of Outside Plant Telecommunication Cabinets: Design And Cfd Modeling Methodology, Feroz Ahamed Iqbal Mariam
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Over the years there has been a steady increase in the number of transistors being packed into the same footprint of a die, which has led to an increase in the power densities of electronics. The thermal management of electronic equipment therefore is becoming an integral part of packaging design. Access networks provide the last mile of connectivity for the telecommunication network users. In the access network, the outside plant telecommunication cabinets houses electronic components and switching devices. These cabinets are standalone outdoor cabinets and many a times they are located in hostile environments. Therefore, it is necessary that these …
A Low Cost Micro Scale Cyclone Seperator- Design And Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis, Deval Pandya
A Low Cost Micro Scale Cyclone Seperator- Design And Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis, Deval Pandya
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Microparticle separation process has a variety of application varying from application in biological and biomedical industries for analysis and diagnosis, in biogas manufacturing to separate phases as well as in defense sector for detection of biological weapons like anthrax. Available electrical, magnetic, acoustic and various other methods are either very costly or not portable. The proposed design of micro scale cyclone separator is low cost as well as portable and easy to manufacture. Huge cyclone separators are widely used in various industries since decades but due to lack of research in micro scale cyclones no direct and sufficient data is …
Effect Of Friction On The Zel'dovich Von Neumann Doring To Chapman Jouguet Transition, Sushma Rao
Effect Of Friction On The Zel'dovich Von Neumann Doring To Chapman Jouguet Transition, Sushma Rao
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Detonation theory proposes Chapman-Jouguet state of equilibrium due to the sonic speed of the products relative to the wave. Experimental observations however indicated the existence of a sub-Chapman-Jouguet state. The dissertation proposes that friction plays a role in defining such a sub-optimal state in detonation wave propagation in ducts. The problem is addressed analytically by decoupling the friction losses from the chemical reactions. The non-equilibrium conditions associated with detonation is modeled by detailed chemistry.
Multi Objective Thermal And Energy Based Design Optimization Of Telecommunication Cabinets/Shelters, Bharathkrishnan Muralidharan
Multi Objective Thermal And Energy Based Design Optimization Of Telecommunication Cabinets/Shelters, Bharathkrishnan Muralidharan
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The miniaturization and convergence of the consumer electronic products such as cell phones and digital cameras has necessitated an increase in the number of transistors on a die, board and systems. This has resulted in a requirement for a more robust thermal management of such electronics to increase the reliability of the system. Access networks provide the last mile of connectivity for the telecommunication network users. In the access network, the outside plant telecommunication cabinets houses electronic components and switching devices. These cabinets are standalone outdoor enclosures, and many a times they are located in hostile environments. With the current …
Experimental Study Of Micro-Vortex Generators At Mach 2.5, Adam J. Pierce
Experimental Study Of Micro-Vortex Generators At Mach 2.5, Adam J. Pierce
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Vortex generators are geometrical shapes that produce trailing vortices and are widely used for their ability to improve the flow quality over areas where flow separation may occur. Current topics involve utilizing the performance capabilities of vortex generators to influence the boundary layer under supersonic conditions. Such influence may provide an alternative means of reducing boundary layer flow separation and improving the overall quality of the flow in the boundary layer. This influence would maintain low drag in supersonic inlets and reduce the need for mechanical equipment used for boundary layer bleed leading to a reduction in aircraft weight and …
Experimental Investigation Of Thermal Behaviour Of Air Foil Bearings, Ramesh Pandeshwara Sadashiva
Experimental Investigation Of Thermal Behaviour Of Air Foil Bearings, Ramesh Pandeshwara Sadashiva
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Micro-turbo machinery demands gas bearings to ensure compactness, lightweight and extreme temperature operation. Gas bearings with large stiffness and damping, and preferably of low cost, will enable successful commercial applications. One of the gas bearing which is used for experimental investigation is the Air foil bearing. Previously developed test rig has been modified and further developed for investigating this bearing at various temperatures and speeds. These gas bearings are self acting hydrodynamic air bearings which have been successfully applied to a variety of turbo machinery applications. This new modified test rig also has the capability to measure bearing torque during …
Analysis And Design Of A Two-Wheeled Robot With Multiple User Interface Inputs And Vision Feedback Control, Eric Stephen Olson
Analysis And Design Of A Two-Wheeled Robot With Multiple User Interface Inputs And Vision Feedback Control, Eric Stephen Olson
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This thesis describes the development of a small, inexpensive, controllable mobile two-wheeled robot. It also describes the development of a software interface which allows several open- and closed-loop control methods to be easily implemented. The developed hardware and software modules provide for an open and modular system for research purposes. This is demonstrated through the Bluetooth wireless control of the robot using LabVIEW based software modules. The open-loop control inputs implemented are sliders in a LabVIEW GUI, joystick, and voice commands. The closed-loop control methods included a PD control algorithm that guides the robot to go directly to a user …
Applications Of Sensitivity Data To Eigensolution Reanalysis Of Modified Structures, Chandrashekhar Sureshchandra Patadia
Applications Of Sensitivity Data To Eigensolution Reanalysis Of Modified Structures, Chandrashekhar Sureshchandra Patadia
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Methods of computing eigensolution sensitivity have been known for a long time. Both exact and approximate methods are available in the literature. While eigenvalue sensitivity is used routinely in structural optimization with eigenvalue constraints, few application of eigenvector derivatives are reported in the literature. The objective of this thesis is to present an effective eigensolution reanalysis approach using first and second order eigenvector sensitivity data. In the proposed new approach, modes shapes and their derivatives are used as basis vector for eigensolution of the modified system. Comparison of numerical results with several existing eigensolution reanalysis methods shows the proposed algorithms …
Inverse Design Of Airfoils Using A Flexible Membrane Method, Kamon Thinsurat
Inverse Design Of Airfoils Using A Flexible Membrane Method, Kamon Thinsurat
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The Modified Garabedian Mc-Fadden (MGM) method is used to inversely design airfoils. The Finite Difference Method (FDM) for Non-Uniform Grids was developed to discretize the MGM equation for numerical solving. The Finite Difference Method (FDM) for Non-Uniform Grids has the advantage of being used flexibly with an unstructured grids airfoil. The commercial software FLUENT is being used as the flow solver. Several conditions are set in FLUENT such as subsonic inviscid flow, subsonic viscous flow, transonic inviscid flow, and transonic viscous flow to test the inverse design code for each condition. A moving grid program is used to create a …
Trajectory Uncertainty Analysis For The Development Of A Queuing Model For The National Airspace System, Manju Nag
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In this research, we propose to support the development of a queuing model for the National Airspace System (NAS) by providing distributions for the various phases of flight, accounting for the uncertainties in flight trajectory which includes factors such as weight, power factor, lift co-efficient. In addition to this, a detailed study is done on the impact of weather on flight routes and two days in 2006 are compared to show the effect of weather on flight times. The research develops from a good understanding of the NAS and its requirements to implement a system capable of dealing with issues …
Aerodynamic Shape Optimization Of A Vertical Axis Wind Turbine, Travis Justin Carrigan
Aerodynamic Shape Optimization Of A Vertical Axis Wind Turbine, Travis Justin Carrigan
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The purpose of this study is to introduce and demonstrate a fully automated process for optimizing the airfoil cross-section of a vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT). The objective is to maximize the torque while enforcing typical wind turbine design constraints such as tip speed ratio, solidity, and blade profile. By fixing the tip speed ratio and solidity of the wind turbine, there exists an airfoil cross-section for which the torque can be maximized, requiring the development of an iterative design system.The design system required to maximize torque incorporates rapid geometry generation and automated hybrid mesh generation tools with viscous, unsteady …
Solution To Incompressible Navier Stokes Equations By Using Finite Element Method, Wanchai Jiajan
Solution To Incompressible Navier Stokes Equations By Using Finite Element Method, Wanchai Jiajan
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The finite element method has become a popular method for the solution of the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations. High Reynolds number cases require fine meshes so computational efficiency becomes an important factor in algorithm and code development. In this work, a Galerkin finite element method is proposed to solve the two dimensional incompressible Navier-Stokes equations. This approach typically leads to a sparse and indefinite matrix that is difficult to solve efficiently. The formation of an indefinite matrix is avoided in the present work by introducing an artificial compressibility term in the continuity equation. The concept of this method is to transform …
Finite Element Analysis Of Stresses In Involute Spur & Helical Gear, Shreyash D. Patel
Finite Element Analysis Of Stresses In Involute Spur & Helical Gear, Shreyash D. Patel
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Developing an analytical approach and modeling procedure to evaluate stress distribution under velocity and moment would provide a useful tool to improve spur gear design with high efficiency & low cost. The purpose of this work is to analyze and validate the stress distribution in spur & helical gears using contemporary commercial FEM program ANSYS coupled with the Pro/E solid modeler. Gear profiles are created in Pro Engineer using the Relation and Equation modeling procedure so as to make it a general model, dependant on certain key features like number of teeth, diametral pitch, and pressure and helix angle. These …
Effects Of Curvature On The Stresses Of A Curved Laminated Beams Subjected To Bending, Thien Nguyen
Effects Of Curvature On The Stresses Of A Curved Laminated Beams Subjected To Bending, Thien Nguyen
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In aircraft structural applications, curved laminated beam structures are often used as part of the internal structure. If the curved composite structure is subjected to bending that tends to flatten or compress the composite structure, interlaminar stresses can be generated in the thickness direction of the composites. These interlaminar stresses are the major factor of delamination failure. Besides these stresses, the in-plane stresses can be also affected by the pre-existence of the beam curvature. This research has studied the variation of both tangential and radial stresses with respect to the changing in curvature, stacking sequence, and fiber orientation in a …
A Micromechanics Model Of Thermal Expansion Coefficient In Fiber Reinforced Composites, Nittapon Srisuk
A Micromechanics Model Of Thermal Expansion Coefficient In Fiber Reinforced Composites, Nittapon Srisuk
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Fiber reinforced composites are widely used for the various applications in the aerospace, automotive, infrastructures and sporting goods industries. The evaluations of its mechanical and thermal properties are needed for accurate estimation of their structural response. In this study, a mathematical closed-form expression of unit cell model was developed to estimate the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) along longitudinal and transverse directions of unidirectional lamina. Unlike the previous models, the present model takes into consideration of the fiber configuration and volume fraction of each constituent in the unit cell. In addition, the model is also able to obtain the stresses …
Dynamic Thermal Management Of Multi Core Processors Using Core Hopping, Avinash Raghu
Dynamic Thermal Management Of Multi Core Processors Using Core Hopping, Avinash Raghu
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Multi core processors are the order of the day today. The demand for greater levels of performance and the consequent increase in design complexity have rendered the single core processor obsolete and resulted in more cores being put onto a single chip. Processors incorporating more than 4 cores on a chip are dubbed many core processors. This, while improving performance, has lead to increased power densities. Also, the power distribution across the die surface is not uniform. These factors together, result in heat being concentrated at specific points on the die surface, called `hot spots'.The increase in die temperature results …