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A study and implementation analysis of an anti-sagging device for power transmission lines using shape memory alloys
(2010-08-31)Shape memory alloys (SMA’s) are a family of metals that exhibit properties of pseudo-elasticity -
Study of a solar-assisted air conditioning system for South Africa.
(2012)In South Africa, a significant amount of electrical energy is used for air conditioning in commercial buildings, on account of the high humidity experienced. Due to its geographical location, the levels of solar irradiation ... -
Thermal shock and CFD stress simulations for a turbine blade.
(2002)A 2-D CFD / FEM model to simulate thermal stresses in a turbine blade has been set up using the software FLUENT and FIDAP. The model was validated against the data of Bohn et. al. (1995) and was used to simulate 5 ... -
Thermal shock and thermal stress prediction on a highly loaded turbine nozzle guide vane based on an aerodynamic and thermal analysis.
(2005)A 2-D plain strain CFD/FEM model to simulate thermal shocks and stresses in a turbine blade has been set up using the commercially available software FLUENT and NASTRAN. The model was validated against the experimental ... -
Trip steels as smart sensor alloys.
(2013)Upon deformation, TRIP steels undergo progressive irreversible transformation from paramagnetic austenite to more thermodynamically stable, ferromagnetic αʹ-martensite. The change in magnetic permeability is readily ... -
The use of discrete event simulation techniques to optimize a proposed factory layout.
(1989)This project has proved conclusively that discrete event simulation techniques can be used to simulate, on computer, a complex stochastic materials handling system. The packing, automatic palletising and warehousing ... -
Variable sensor system for guidance and navigation of AGVs.
(2008)Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) depend on sensor systems to guide and navigate in manufacturing environments. The sensor system must ensure the correct path is followed and monitor the vehicle’s progress as it proceeds ... -
Virtual prototyping of an articulated dump truck.
(2003)In the modem automotive industry product times to market are being increasingly compressed. In the earthmoving and construction machine industry this is also true with the manufacturer having to respond to new customer ...