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Simulation Of The Performance Of Kevlar Impregnated Shear Thickening Fluid Ballistic Test Results, Ridwan Prasetya, Andoko Andoko, Suprayitno Suprayitno

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

This study explores the enhancement of Kevlar fabric’s ballistic performance through impregnation with Shear Thickening Fluid (STF) for potential application in soft body armor. The experimental approach often fails to elucidate mechanical phenomena critical for the development of lightweight and high-strength body armor designs. To address this limitation, the finite element method, specifically using ANSYS/LS-DYNA R.13, was employed for a comprehensive analysis. The simulation aimed to evaluate the impact of STF on Kevlar fabric by assessing projectile velocity, force exerted by the projectile onto the fabric, displacement, stress distribution, and fabric failure mechanisms. Kevlar yarn was modeled as a shell …

Analysis Of Avgas Fuel Spraying Schemes Using The Ansys Application Approach, Dimas Endrawan Putra, Nasrul Ilminnafik, M Fahrur Rozy Hentihu, Muh. Nurkoyim Kustanto, Danang Yudistiro, Skriptyan N.H. Syuhri

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

Avgas fuel consumption on Cessna trainer aircraft is very high. However, there has been little research regarding spray impacts in Cessna aircraft engines. The phenomenon of avgas spray colliding with the cylinder wall may occur during fuel injection, resulting in a changed spray radius and height, which will affect the mixing of fuel and air. In several aspects, this affects engine performance and exhaust emissions on Cessna aircraft. This research aims to determine and study the phenomenon of spray impact on avgasfueled aircraft engines. The fuel spray in the study occurred in the combustion chamber using pressure from a fuel …

Effect Of Addition Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticle On Properties Of Pineapple Leaf Fiber Mediated Tempo Oxidation, Rahmad Ikrom Ramadhan, Heru Suryanto, Ahmad Atif Fikri, Aminnudin Aminnudin, Jibril Maulana, Faqih Fadillah, Mohamed T. Mito, Kemal Masera

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

Indonesia is an agricultural country with the potential to grow many plants as natural fiber sources. In order to improve its properties, natural fiber needs to be treated by applying nanomaterial so that it can compete with the characteristics of synthetic fibers. The study aims to determine the influence of adding titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles on pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) characteristics. The PALF was collected from the Subang plantation (Indonesia). The chemical treatment was carried out with pre-treatment using an alkalization process for 3 hours, and the oxidation process was carried out with TEMPO. TiO2 nanoparticle grafting was carried out …

Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis Of Temperature Distribution In Solar Distillation Panel With Various Flat Plate Materials, Trismawati Trismawati, Hendry Y. Nanlohy, Helen Riupassa, Susi Marianingsih

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

As the world population continues to grow, the demand for clean water is increasing daily, making it a crucial resource to access. However, there are ways to harness abundant resources like solar energy and seawater to produce clean water. The present studies have conducted experimental investigations to convert seawater into freshwater using solar stills, where solar energy is utilized as the primary heat source for evaporation. The temperature distribution inside the solar stills was analyzed using a flat plate made of three different materials: copper, stainless steel, and aluminum. To examine the temperature distribution and performance of the solar stills, …

Comparative Analysis Of The Effect Dual Spark Ignition And Single Spark Ignition On Performance And Exhaust Emissions In Bioethanol-Fueled Engines, Avita Ayu Permanasari, Ahmad Faizal Wahidin, Hasan Ismail, Erwin Komara, Poppy Puspitasari, Gina A. Lorenzo

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

Bioethanol is an alternative fuel that has a high octane value of around 100 to 110, making it difficult to be applied to spark ignition engines directly. So, it is necessary to make adjustments, including increasing combustion efficiency and thermal efficiency of the combustion chamber by increasing the compression ratio and adjusting the ignition system, both in single spark ignition (SSI) and dual spark ignition (DSI) types. The study aims to determine the effect of SSI and DSI applications on engine performance, specific fuel consumption (SFC), and exhaust emissions using 96% and 99% levels of bioethanol fuel. The results showed …

Performance Enhancement Of Dye Sensitized Solar Cell (Dssc) Through Tio2/Rgo Hybrid: Comprehensive Study On Synthesis And Characterization, Rustan Hatib, Khairil Anwar, Ramang Magga, Muh Anjas Astak, Denny Widhiyanuriyawan, Wardoyo Wardoyo

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

The TiO2 film is immersed in a graphite oxide solution, preparing it for thermal reduction, which converts the graphite oxide to reduced graphene oxide (rGO). This process produces rGO hybrid TiO2 photoanodes for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC). rGO in the TiO2 structure prevents electron recombination and improves overall efficiency. The main advantage of this method is its ability to prevent loss of rGO during the sintering process, which is a common problem with other methods. The study investigated heating temperatures ranging between 300˚C, 350˚C, 400˚C, 450˚C, and 500˚C to determine optimal conditions. The presence of rGO in the photoanode structure …

Pyrolysis Kinetics Of Spirulina Platensis And Non-Condensable Gas Product Distribution In A Fixed-Bed Reactor, Ahmad Yusril Aminullah, Sukarni Sukarni, Retno Wulandari, Muhammad Shahbaz

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

Energy is a fundamental factor for civilization development and sustainability. However, energy sources are dominated by non-renewable fractions, such as fossil fuels. Renewable biomass is projected to be a future fuel source. Spirulina platensis (SP) has numerous advantages compared to other biomass, and it is considered 3rd generation biomass that does not interfere with food and land usage and has a relatively low main decomposition temperature at 325.7℃. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) was conducted to observe SP kinetics parameters, especially activation energy. Kissinger-Akahira-Sunose (KAS), Ozawa-Flynn-Wall (OFW), and Starink iso-conversional methods reveal that SP has an activation energy of 152.33, 154.56, and …

Crashworthiness And Deformation Pattern Analysis Of Single And Double Wall With Addition Infill Structure, Redyarsa Dharma Bintara, Moch. Agus Choiron, Yahya Zakariya, M. Hasbi Ash Shiddieqy, Fajar Adi Pratama

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

Ship collisions are a phenomenon that often occurs in maritime transportation. One part of the ship that often experiences damage is the ship's wall (hull). This research aims to analyze and compare deformation patterns, stress distribution, and energy absorption in three wall models, single wall, double wall, and double wall, with the addition of infill structures. The infill structure used Polylactic Acid (PLA) polymer material because it provided convenience in the manufacturing process, while the walls of the test model used Aluminum 6063 material. The test model was developed by carrying out the design process using CAD software. Furthermore, a …

Durability Of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Round Belt Joint With Variations In Heating Methods And Cutting Shapes, Achmad Sabilarrosyad Prawiro Kusumo, Anggit Murdani

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

Thermoplastic polyurethane round belts are widely used for conveyors in various industries, particularly in the food and beverage industry, due to their flexible and abrasion-resistant characteristics. These belts are also popular in manufacturing industries because of their ease of joint. However, a common issue arises when the conveyor belt breaks during the production process. This problem can be attributed to the lack of parameters in the belt joining process at companies. Operators do not have a standard parameter for the joining process. When there is an improper joining operation of an operator, the conveyor belt could fail earlier than the …

Heuristic Approach To Comparing The Environmental Impacts Of Carbon Nanotube Production Methods, Ahmad Atif Fikri, Irham Fadlika, Albarrobi Nabila Saeful, Krisna Dwipa Muhdi, Daniel Febrian Pratama, Nasir Garba Bello

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) production so far has its own advantages and disadvantages. Some methods that can be used in producing CNTs are chemical vapor deposition (CVD), laser ablation, and arc discharge. The three methods have their own requirements, this causes different environmental impacts on each method. Studies into the environmental impact of the CNTs production process found that during thermal pretreatment of the reactant gas, more than 45 by-products were formed, including methane, volatile organic compounds, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Calculating the environmental impact of CNTs production method often has challenges in implementation, because each production process has different systems …

Mechanical Properties Of Corner Lap-45 Types Joined Using Friction Stir Welding, Widia Setiawan, Nugroho Santoso, Felixianus Eko Wismo Winarto, Radhian Krisnaputra, Wirawan Widya Mandala, Jibril Maulana

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

Solid welding has always been concerned with probe design, pins, and joint strength. Many researchers have conducted studies on joints, such as butt joints, lap joints, and T joints, but the results show low strength. This study analyzes the mechanical properties of a new design of a 90o angle joint joined by friction stir welding. This study connected aluminum 6061 using the friction stir welding method using a rectifying jig and a probe with EMS 45 material. The corner joint designs used corner-lap 45 with feed rate as independent variables in 6, 8, 10, 15, and 30 mm/min and dependent …

Experimental Study On The Effect Of Micro Concentrations Of Hybrid Nanofluids Through Microchannel Heat Sinks, Mohamed Salaheldin Elsherbiny, Moustafa Ali, Moatsem Shahin, Mahmoud El-Kady

Renewable Mechanical Energy

The current study examines the convective heat transfer coefficient experimentally. It assesses the performance of Al2O3, CuO, ZnO, and Ag/ distilled water nanofluids up to a tetra level of hybridization utilized in microprocessor cooling systems equipped with MCHS. An equal ratio of 50%, 33.3%, and 25% for di-, tri-, and tetra-nanofluids, respectively, with a focus on micro-volume fraction 0.025% and comparing it with 0.05%. Operating conditions were as follows: heat loading from 136.4 up to 196.4 watts; and flow rate from 0.35 up to 0.5 LPM. The findings showed that all types of mono nanofluids showed an increase in Nu …

The Effect Of Tio2 On The Electrochemical Performance Of Sb2o3 Anodes For Li-Ion Batteries, Kithzia Gomez, Elizabeth M. Fletes, Jason Parsons, Mataz Alcoutlabi

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications

Antimony (Sb) and its composites have been recognized as potentially good anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to their relatively high theoretical capacity of 660 mAh g−1 and to their low cost. However, Sb-based anodes suffer from a high-volume change during the lithiation/delithiation process that results in capacity fading and anode degradation after prolonged charge/discharge cycles. To address this issue, Sb2O3/TiO2 nanocomposite electrodes can be synthesized and used as anodes for LIBs with high capacity and good electrochemical stability. In the present work, TiO2@Sb2O3 composites with different (TiO2:Sb2O3) ratios of 0:1, 1:1, 1:4 and 3:1 were synthesized and directly …

Improving Biomimetic Passive Dynamics Of A Quadruped Robot Hind Leg Hip Joint With A 3d Printed Torsion Spring, Haonan Zheng

Dissertations and Theses

The Agile and Adaptive Robotics Lab is interested in researching the neuromuscular control network of legged animal locomotion. To validate the lab's understanding of biological neural control, synthetic neural networks are developed and applied to biologically inspired legged robots. For a synthetic neural network to operate in the same manner as a biological neural network and produce the same locomotor behavior, the robot that the synthetic neural network is controlling must also mimic its biological counterpart. Previous research produced a quadruped robot hind leg designed with biomimetic passive dynamics by installing spring and damper pairs at each joint, however, an …

Rational Design Of Lignin-First Biorefineries Through Lignin Analysis And Deconstruction Modeling Tools, Aditya Ponukumati

McKelvey School of Engineering Graduate Student Theses & Dissertations

Lignocellulosic biomass is produced photosynthetically from atmospheric CO2 and is one of the few sources of renewable, reduced carbon that is generated on a scale comparable to demand for chemical commodities. For a sense of scale, the U.S. Energy Security and Independence Act targets the production of approximately 16 billion gallons per year of second-generation lignocellulosic biofuels by 2025. That production would generate approximately 62 million tons per year of dry lignin byproducts. The focus of this dissertation is on the valorization of these lignin components of biomass. Currently, lignin is either discarded or burned for local heat or electricity …

Enhancement Of Mechanical Properties Of Pcl/Pla/Dmso2 Composites For Bone Tissue Engineering, Kyung-Eun Min, Jae-Won Jang, Cheolhee Kim, Sung Yi

Mechanical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

Bone tissue engineering shows potential for regenerating or replacing damaged bone tissues by utilizing biomaterials renowned for their biocompatibility and structural support capabilities. Among these biomaterials, polycaprolactone (PCL) and polylactic acid (PLA) have gained attention due to their biodegradability and versatile applications. However, challenges such as low degradation rates and poor mechanical properties limit their effectiveness. Dimethyl sulfone (DMSO₂) has emerged as a potential additive to address these limitations, offering benefits such as reduced viscosity, increased degradation time, and enhanced surface tension. In this study, we investigate tailored composites comprising PLA, PCL, and DMSO₂ to enhance mechanical …

A Survey On Fused Filament Fabrication To Produce Functionally Gradient Materials, Arup Dey, Monsuru Ramoni, Nita Yodo

Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering Faculty Publications

Fused filament fabrication (FFF) is a key extrusion-based additive manufacturing (AM) process for fabricating components from polymers and their composites. Functionally gradient materials (FGMs) exhibit spatially varying properties by modulating chemical compositions, microstructures, and design attributes, offering enhanced performance over homogeneous materials and conventional composites. These materials are pivotal in aerospace, automotive, and medical applications, where the optimization of weight, cost, and functional properties is critical. Conventional FGM manufacturing techniques are hindered by complexity, high costs, and limited precision. AM, particularly FFF, presents a promising alternative for FGM production, though its application is predominantly confined to research settings. This paper …

Modeling Powder Spreadability In Powder-Based Processes Using The Discrete Element Method, Austin T. Sutton, M. Hossein Sehhat, Ming C. Leu, Joseph W. Newkirk

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Powder-bed fusion (PBF) processes refer to a subset of Additive Manufacturing (AM) techniques where powder is spread on the build-plate before melting (by a laser or electron beam). While PBF processes are attractive due to their ability for realizing complex structures that are either difficult or impossible to create through conventional means, the parts fabricated with these techniques can exhibit defects such as pores, inclusions, and excessive surface roughness. To minimize these defects, much research has been dedicated towards process maturation by optimizing laser or electron beam parameters. However, these developmental efforts typically do not address the recoating process where …

Me-Em Enewsbrief, June 2024, Department Of Mechanical Engineering- Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.

Sofast Cad Layout Tool, Felicia Brimigion

Mechanical Engineering ETDs

Concentrating solar mirrors need to have correct geometry to accurately focus sunlight onto a receiver. SOFAST is a tool created at Sandia National Laboratories which measures a mirror’s surface normal at a dense sampling of points, enabling evaluation of a given mirror’s expected performance. SOFAST supports general mirrors, including concentrating solar heliostats, troughs, and dishes. The examples presented in this report predominantly focus on heliostats.

There are generally four major components of a SOFAST system – the mirror, camera, projector, and screen. For SOFAST to properly measure a mirror, the following geometric constraints must be satisfied:

1. The reflection of …

Laser-Induced Electrochemical Biosensor Modified With Graphene-Based Ink For Label-Free Detection Of Alpha-Fetoprotein And 17Β-Estradiol, Ridma Tabassum, Pritu P. Sarkar, Ahmed Hasnain Jalal, Ali Ashraf, Nazmul Islam

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications

In this research, a novel electrochemical biosensor is proposed based on inducing graphene formation on polyimide substrate via laser engraving. Graphene polyaniline (G-PANI) conductive ink was synthesized by planetary mixing and applied to the working zone of the developed sensor to effectively enhance the electrical signals. The laser-induced graphene (LIG) sensor was used to detect alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and 17β-Estradiol (E2) in the phosphate buffer saline (PBS) buffer and human serum. The electrochemical performance of the biosensor in determining these biomarkers was investigated by differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) and chronoamperometry (CA). In a buffer environment, alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and 17β-Estradiol detection range …

Activity: Students Find Conceptual Errors In Ai Output, Janie Brennan

Generative AI Teaching Activities

Instructor asks ChatGPT questions related to a key concept to find one where ChatGPT has conceptual errors. Ask students to find the errors and explain them.

Corrigendum To “Evaluation Of Operational Performance Of Wusongkou Cruise Port Through Network Data Envelopment Analysis”

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

No abstract provided.

Developing And Testing Low-Cost Air Cleaners For Safer Spaces During Wildfires, Brett W. Stinson, Elliott T. Gall

Mechanical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

Air cleaning reduces indoor exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) during wildfire smoke events. However, resource and cost constraints may limit access to air cleaning during such an event, as both commercial devices and the higher-rated MERV filters that do-it-yourself (DIY) assemblies typically rely upon tend to be expensive and in short supply. With these constraints in mind, we developed and evaluated several configurations of a novel, DIY air cleaner that uses common household fabrics as filtration media. Clean air delivery rates (CADRs) of the devices were experimentally evaluated in two ways: first, with independent measurements of flowrates and single …

A Case Study On Optimizing Industrial Air Conditioning With Thermal Solar Energy In Egypt, Tamer Adel Mohamed, Hesham Safwat, Mohammed A. Ebaid

Mechanical Engineering

This study investigates the feasibility of implementing a solar-assisted adsorption chiller in an industrial building at the Oriental Weavers International factory located in 10th of Ramadan City, Cairo, Egypt. The objective is to replace an inefficient split air conditioning system currently used to cool the Jacquard units during carpet manufacturing. The research begins by analyzing the performance of the existing cooling system to establish a baseline. It then explores the potential energy savings achievable by replacing the current system with a solar-assisted adsorption chiller. The existing oversized boiler will serve as an auxiliary heater for the new system. TRNSYS simulation …

Synthesis, Characterization, And Antibacterial Activity Of Graphene Oxide/Zinc Hydroxide Nanocomposites, Jo Ann Sanchez, Luis A. Materon, Jason Parsons, Mataz Alcoutlabi

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications

Graphene and graphene oxide have shown good antibacterial activity against different bacterial species due to their unique physicochemical properties. Graphene oxide (GO) has been widely used to load metallic and metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) to minimize their surface energy during processing and preparation, hence reducing their aggregation. In this work, GO was effectively synthesized and coated with different concentrations of zinc hydroxide Zn (OH)x using the precipitation method to prepare a GO/Zn (OH)x hybrid composite. The Zn (OH)x NPs and GO/Zn (OH)x nanocomposites were synthesized and characterized using various methods such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and …

Direct Evaporative Cooling For Sustainability And Environmental Conservation, Hesham Safwat, Iman El-Mahallawi

Mechanical Engineering

This work presents the results of experimental work on cellulose cooling pads with honeycomb structure to study their evaporative cooling effect which is one of the partial solutions for achieving the SDG goals 2030. The paper outlines vari ous types of evaporative cooling materials, highlighting their distinctions and potential applications. Furthermore, it offers a comparative analysis of the cooling effects between wide hole and narrow hole cellulose cooling pads, both individually and in combination. The experimental setup results are thoroughly examined to provide insights into the performance of the cooling pads. Results showed up that direct evaporative cooling have a …

Analysis Of The Potential For Enhancing The Efficiency Of A Floating Photovoltaic (Fpv) System, How-Ping Wu, Ching-Yi Tseng, Chuan-Chung Jen, Yuan-Ching Chiang, Sih-Li Chen

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

This study examined the power generation capabilities of FPV systems and the advantages of employing active cooling on floating solar panels. Floating solar panels exhibit improved efficiency due to operating at lower temperatures facilitated by the cooling effect of water evaporation. Additionally, the high availability of water renders the application of the active cooling technique economically viable. This study developed a comprehensive simulation of a floating solar system, integrating a mathematical model to validate experimental findings and a temperature model derived from an energy equation specific to floating solar panels. This model calculates the heat transfer among the three different …

Caring: Cannula For Alleviation Of Retinal Injury Caused By Needle Fluidic Gashing, Kaersti L. Rickels, Anthony L. Gunderman, Mattie S. Mclellan, Muhhamad M. Shamim, Joseph A. Sanford, Sami H. Uwaydat

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

Infusion-related iatrogenic retinal breaks (IRBs) are a significant complication in vitrectomies, particularly when smaller-gauge cannulas are used during fluid infusion. Using two-dimensional finite element analysis (FEA), we analyzed forces exerted on the retina from different cannulas: traditional 25-gauge, 20-gauge, 23-gauge, and 27-gauge, then investigated four alternative new cannula designs: (A) oblique orifices, (B) external obstruction, (C) side ports, and (D) perpendicular orifices. The analysis revealed that the standard 25-gauge cannula had a force of 0.546 milli-Newtons (mN). Optimized cannulas demonstrated decreased forces: 0.072 mN (A), 0.266 mN (B), 0.417 mN (C), and 0.117 mN (D). While all the designs decrease …

Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Method, Henry Allen

2024 Symposium

The vacuum assisted resin transfer method (VARTM) is a process used to make composite materials. This process is done using a mold or plate as a base and then building up the rest of the set up from there. On the base is the vacuum seal tape, spiral or percolated tubing, a connector for the tubing, the fiber plies in the center, separation layer, vacuum mesh, and the vacuum bag layer. This setup is then connected to the resin container. The other end is connected to a catch pot and vacuum pump. The purpose of the VARTM guided study was …