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This paper presents an analysis of the design of the bogie pivot of an electric multiple unit, which is cast in cast steel to replace the forged pivot used to date. The change in pivot manufacturing technology is justified for economic reasons, but may affect the reliability and operational safety of multiple units. The authors analysed to what extent the change in pivot manufacturing technology from...
Pin fins have the potential to improve the thermal performance of various engineering devices. Modified pin fins could further increase their thermal performance in a passive way at lower cost. This study is aimed to numerically investigate the thermal performance of trenched hemispherical pin fins heat sink (THPFHS) and the influence of parameters including the trench number (N=1, 3 and 5) and thickness...
A method of trajectory planning with regards to joint velocity and acceleration constraints for industrial 6 DOF manipulator is presented. The task of the robot is to move to specified location in the workspace passing through intermediate waypoints. The proposed algorithm can be used to plan the task of the robot by autonomous systems in smart factories eliminating human participation in the robot...
The paper presents the design of a two-stage subcritical compressor heat pump operating in an air-to-water system and running on environmentally friendly refrigerants. The pump is dedicated to buildings where there is a high-temperature central heating system and wall-mounted radiators are used as heat receivers. The first stage of the unit was supplied with R290 refrigerant and the second stage with...
This study optimized the integrated die-casting of an aluminum alloy longitudinal beam and tower component using no heat-treated aluminum alloy. Leveraging material properties and part geometry, a pouring system was designed and refined through mold flow analysis. This optimized the velocity, temperature distribution, and air entrapment to reduce defects like shrinkage porosity. The optimized pouring...
The bottleneck in the widespread use of carbon multiwall nanotube polymer composites is the lack of manufacturing technology that can be used on an industrial scale. In this article, we describe a two-step composite manufacturing technology based on screw extrusion that produces composites characterizing with good dispersion of carbon nanotube filler in polylactide matrix. The first stage involved...
This paper aimed to determine the susceptibility of polycarbonate and polymethylmethacrylate to corrosion cracking under specific operating conditions. The tests included static tensile and flexure, impact strength, and microscopic examination. Due to the synergistic effect of tensile stresses and seawater environment, numerous cracks are observed. Moreover, aging conditions did not significantly...
This research paper explains in detail how well regular concrete works and how well concrete with fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) as a substitute for cement. Through a series of experiments, the objective of the study is to perform an experimental approach that promote the usage of partial replacement-based concrete that can replace the conventional concrete and to promote...
Hot storage tanks (HST) are known for their high energy consumption, attributed to variations in usage, heat dissipation within the tank, and heat losses to the surroundings. This study proposes a chimney-type electrically heated HST, which is investigated under static mode to enhance its thermal performance. Different natural circulation areas (chimney areas) with large (9.5 cm diameter), medium...
One of the most attractive β-Ti alloys is Ti–35Nb–7Zr–5Ta wt% (TNZT) alloy, which has one of the minimal Young’s moduli among the β-Ti family (about 55 GPa) and contains no cytotoxic elements. On the other hand, β-type Ti alloys are susceptible to bacterial infection because they lack an antibacterial function and can get contaminated quickly after implantation, making surface modification a keyway...
This paper presents a machine learning and image segmentation based advanced quality assessment technique for thin Refill Friction Stir Spot Welded (RFSSW) joints. In particular, the research focuses on developing a predictive support vector machines (SVM) model. The purpose of this model is to facilitate the selection of RFSSW process parameters in order to increase the shear load capacity of joints...
The emerging trend of employing 4 or more axes multi-purpose and gantry industrial robots in large format additive manufacturing presents numerous opportunities as well as challenges. The capacity to handle substantial material quantities and rapidly produce prototypes, jigs, and final products of considerable dimensions necessitates the formulation of a well-suited production strategy. This involves...
This study combined simulation and experimental tests to analyse the cutting performance of three solid carbide end mills with distinct geometries during the milling of the 7075 aluminium alloy. For the tests, three uncoated end mills were employed, which differed in rake angle, clearance angle, and helical pitch. Simulation tests revealed temperature distributions and the resultant cutting forces...
Energy harvesting from human body kinetics is a crucial issue. The primary challenge lies in designing and optimizing the energy converter. This paper presents an analysis of energy harvesting using three variants of electromagnetic harvesters designed for backpack integration. The first harvester comprises a single levitating magnet within a coil. The second concept involves a specially designed...
The article presents the concepts of control systems that use methods of automatic analysis and interpretation of signals. These issues are presented through the description of three control strategies: simple closed-loop control, control using a process of classification, and using a signal understanding technique. The systems based on the discussed concepts are illustrated with examples of controlling...
Data files, photos, and videos on the internet are vast sources of information about the person who posted them. These files contain content about appearance, behaviour, views, and material status. Analyzing these files helps verify the accuracy of the content and helps verify the creation method. Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram often post this information. Public databases...
The paper presents the results of research into the influence of low-frequency sound and magnetic fields on the change in the properties of water and its purification in a vibrating machine with an eccentric drive, which allows obtaining a constant amplitude of oscillation when the frequency of oscillations of the drive is changed. A method and construction of a vibrating machine for changing the...
There have been investigated potential evaluation of equilibrium adsorption isotherm for the removal of nitrates from water solutions using two types of char produced in commercial-scale pyrolysis based on recycled waste rubber tires. Liquid phase adsorption studies were performed under batch conditions and maximum adsorption capacity was determined. Equilibrium data were mathematically modelled using...
The examinations of concrete involved partial substitution of cement with Cement Kiln Dust (CKD - 0, 5, 10, 20 and 30%). The water/cement (w/c) ratio amounted to 0.36. The obtained findings pertaining to open porosity, density, and volumetric density were found to correlate with the capillary action and absorptivity of the analyzed types of concrete. With the maximum addition of CKD, i.e. 30%, open...
One of the most straightforward and affordable ways to produce hydrogen is by alkaline water electrolysis. In order to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen, an electrolyser is often subjected to current levels of 1.23V. The electrodes in an electrolytic cell are the primary structural component. The cathode electrode type is the one where hydrogen is created via the reduction reaction between...
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