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Characteristics of the combustion synthesis of TiC and Fe-TiC composites
Saidi, A.; Chrysanthou, A.; Wood, J.V.; Kellie, J.L.F. (1994-10-01)The combustion synthesis of TiC, using the thermal explosion mode, was investigated by varying some of the process parameters including the reactant particle size, the pre-compaction pressure, and the heating rate. Based ... -
Characterization and optimization of influence of MoS2 hybridization on tribological behaviours of Mg–B4C composites
Kailasanathan, C.; Rajkumar , P. R.; Rajini , N.; Sivakumar , G. D.; Ramesh , T.; Ismail, S. O.; Mohammad, Faruq; Al-Lohedan, Hamad A (2021-06-21)Aerospace and automobile industries are facing with challenges in developing lightweight materials with high corrosion and wear resistance. The magnesium (Mg) alloys are superior to their monolithics, as they have maximum ... -
Characterization of fretting fatigue in self-piercing riveted aluminium alloy sheets
Han, L.; Chrysanthou, A.; Young, K. W.; O'Sullivan, J. M. (2006)A study was conducted to characterize fretting fatigue in self-piercing riveted single-lap joints of aluminium alloy 5754 sheets. The experimental results showed that fretting occurred at three different positions in the ... -
Characterization of small ice crystals using frequency analysis of azimuthal scattering patterns
Ulanowski, Zbigniew; Stopford, Chris; Hesse, Evelyn; Kaye, Paul H.; Hirst, Edwin; Schnaiter, M. (2007)Azimuthal scattering patterns obtained from ice crystals using the Small Ice Detector 2 are examined. They are converted to frequency spectra using Fast Fourier Transform. To classify the shape of the crystals, the spectra ... -
Characterizing the Vibration Responses of Flexible Workpieces during the Turning Process for Quality Control
Li, Chun; Zou, Zhexiang; Duan, Wenbo; Liu, Jiajie; Gu, Fengshou; Ball, Andrew David (2023-11-23)Featured Application: This study represents a breakthrough in the engineering of turning processes for manufacturing. By examining dynamic properties and vibration response during turning, it provides key insights for ... -
A chemical kinetic study of low alcohol/iso-octane blends in both premixed and partially premixed combustion
Rahnama, Pourya; Bao, Hesheng; Somers, Bart; Paykani, Amin; Novella, Ricardo (2021-04-15)The use of alcoholic fuels in both compression ignition and spark ignition engines has received much attention in recent years. Using these fuels, either in pure form or in a blended form with gasoline, not only reduces ... -
Chemical warfare: the fungal quest to conquer oilseed rape
Fortune, James; Baker, Daniel; Stanley, James; Karandeni Dewage, Chinthani Shanika; Ritchie, Faye; Fitt, Bruce; Huang, Yongju (AFCP, 2021-06-16) -
CO interferometry of gas-rich spiral galaxies in the outskirts of an intermediate redshift cluster
Geach, J.E.; Smail, I.; Coppin, Kristen; Moran, S.M.; Edge, A.C.; Ellis, R.S. (2009-05-01)We present IRAM Plateau de Bure Interferometer 3-mm observations of CO j(1→ 0) emission in two 24-μm selected starburst galaxies in the outskirts (~2-3,R) of the rich cluster C1 0024+16 (z = 0.395). The galaxies' inferred ... -
Combustion and Exhaust Emission Characteristics of Low Swirl Injector
Deng, Y; Wu, Hongwei; Su, F (2017-01-05)The present experimental study aims to investigate the combustion and emission characteristics of the flow through a low swirl injector (LSI). An experimental study was carried out on the flame structure, the temperature ... -
Combustion synthesis and subsequent sintering of titanium-matrix composites
Chrysanthou, A.; Chen, Y.K.; Vijayan, A.; O'Sullivan, J. (2003-05-01)Titanium-matrix composites containing up to 50 wt% TiC particles were prepared by combustion synthesis using elemental powders. The products were subsequently sintered at 1160°C for various periods of time. SEM and X-ray ... -
Combustion synthesis in the Mo-Si-Al ternary system
Bhaduri, S.B.; Huang, J.G.; Bhaduri, S.; Chrysanthou, A. (1998)Combustion synthesis reactions were investigated in the Mo-Si-Al ternary system along the MoSi-MoAl tie line. The experimental data show that addition of Al helps the exothermicity of the reaction, presumably with the help ... -
Commutation Angle Maps Evaluation for Magnet Arrangements of Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines in Electric Vehicles
Asef, Pedram; Denai, Mouloud; Ricardo Marques, Bruno; J. H. Paulides, Johannes; Lapthorn, Andrew (2021-09-27)The commutation angle, γ , of an interior permanent magnet synchronous motor's (IPMSM) vector diagram, plays an important role in compensating the back electromotive force; both under load phase current variations and/or ... -
Comparative experimental evaluation and thermodynamic analysis of the possibility of using degraded C15-C50 crankcase oil waste as thermal storage materials in solar drying systems
M, Ndukwu; Ben, Augustine; Lamrani, B; Wu, Hongwei; Bennamoun, L; Abam, F (2022-07-01)The study presents a comparative thermodynamic analysis of degraded C15-C50 grade crankcase oil (DCO) and paraffin thermal storage (PTS) as heat storage materials in solar drying. The goal is to convert DCO from waste to ... -
Comparative Study on Chemical Kinetics Mechanisms for Methane-Based Fuel Mixtures under Engine-Relevant Conditions
Paykani, Amin (2021-05-14)The use of natural gas in pure or in a blended form with hydrogen and syngas in spark ignition (SI) engines has received much attention in recent years. They have higher diffusion coefficient and laminar flame speed, a ... -
Comparative Study on High Strain Rate Fracture Modelling Using the Application of Explosively Driven Cylinder Rings
Becker, Marvin; De Vuyst, Tom; Seidl, Marina; Schulte, Miriam (2021-07-29)The effect of different constitutive modelling choices is crucial under a high strain rate as encountered in ballistic applications. Natural fragmentation of explosively driven cylinder rings is chosen as a simplified ... -
A Comparative Study on Machine Learning Algorithms for Assessing Energy Efficiency of Buildings
Egwim, Christian Nnaemeka; Egunjobi, Oluwapelumi Oluwaseun; Gomes, Alvaro; Alaka, Hafiz (Springer Nature, 2021-09-17)An increase in energy demand in buildings continues to give rise to air pollution with a consequent impact on human health. To curb this trend, energy efficiency assessment plays a crucial role in helping to understand the ... -
A Comparative Study on Machine Learning Algorithms for Predicting Construction Projects Delay
Egwim, Christian Nnaemeka; Alaka, Hafiz (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 2021-07-08)The perpetual occurrence of a global phenomenon – delay in construction industry despite considerable mitigation efforts remains a huge concern to its policy makers. Interestingly, this industry which produces massive ... -
Comparison of crown and root inoculation method for evaluating the reaction of sugar beet cultivars to Rhizoctonia solani AG 2-2 IIIB
Bhuiyan, Md Ziaur Rahman; Lakshman, Dilip K; Mendoza, Luis E. Del Río; Qi, Aiming; Khan, Mohamed F.R. (2023-01-30)Sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) is the second major economically important sugar-yielding crops in the world and the US ranked third in world sugar beet production. Sugar beet crown rot and root rot are caused by Rhizoctonia ... -
Comparison of mechanical properties in interference screw fixation technique and organic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction method: a biomechanical study
Borjali, Amirhossein; Nourani, Amir; Moeinnia, Hadi; Mohseni, Mahdi; Korani, Hossein; Ghias, Narges; Chizari, Mahmoud (2021-12-20)Background Bone and Site Hold Tendon Inside (BASHTI) technique is an organic implant-less technique for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with some clinical advantages, such as speeding up the healing process, ... -
A comparison of the drying kinetics, energy consumption and colour quality of drying medicinal 1 leaves in direct-solar dryer with different colours of collector cover
M. Chinenye, Ndukwu; Akpan, Godwin; N. Okeahialam, Azubuike; D. Umoh, John; A. Ubuoh, Emmanuel; G. Benjamine, Uchechukwu; Nwachukwu, Chris; A. Kalu, Confidence; Mbanasor, Jude; Wu, Hongwei (2023-11-30)In some countries, Neem and Bitter leaves are often offered as dried medicinal leaves and one of the appealing aspects to consumers is that they retain their original colour after drying. Hence, the purpose of this study ...