Oleg Gaidai , Jinlu Sheng , Alia Ashraf , Yan Zhu , Zirui Liu , Hongchen Li , Yu Cao
{"title":"Experimental-based Gaidai multidimensional reliability assessment approach for wind energy harvesters","authors":"Oleg Gaidai , Jinlu Sheng , Alia Ashraf , Yan Zhu , Zirui Liu , Hongchen Li , Yu Cao","doi":"10.1016/j.apples.2025.100209","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apples.2025.100209","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Dynamic Energy Harvesters (EH) playing nowadays significant role within green/renewable energy engineering, thus, in addition to numerical modelling, thorough lab/experimental research, as well as multimodal structural design and reliability approaches being required for operational longevity and safety. Performance of a particular EH device had been examined in this investigation, utilizing extensive lab wind tunnel tests, provided realistic range of windspeeds. Presented study offers state-of-the-art multidimensional structural risk assessment methodology, particularly suitable for multimodal nonlinear dynamic EH systems. Multidimensional dynamic system reliability can be analyzed via direct Monte Carlo Simulations (MCS) or via physical measurements, conducted across a representative period, resulting in jointly quasi-ergodic timeseries, representing EH multidimensional system's dynamics. Presented study demonstrated that the proposed multimodal risk assessment methodology was able to accurately forecast EH system's damage and failure risks, based on lab measured dynamics.</div><div>High dimensionality along with complex inters-correlations between structural EH system's components may present challenge for existing reliability assessment methodologies, as those are mostly limited to univariate or at most bivariate reliability analyses. Presented study's main objective was to establish a novel multidimensional structural reliability assessment methodology, enabling relevant excessive dynamics information to be extracted from experimentally recorded/measured time-histories. Advocated multimodal, multidimensional reliability methodology enables efficient, yet accurate prognostics of structural damage (failure) risks for a variety of nonlinear dynamic systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72251,"journal":{"name":"Applications in engineering science","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100209"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143547136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Matthias J. Bosch , Markus Nitzlader , Matthias Bachmann , Hansgeorg Binz , Lucio Blandini , Matthias Kreimeyer
{"title":"Integrated fluidic actuators for two-way concrete slabs","authors":"Matthias J. Bosch , Markus Nitzlader , Matthias Bachmann , Hansgeorg Binz , Lucio Blandini , Matthias Kreimeyer","doi":"10.1016/j.apples.2025.100208","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apples.2025.100208","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) field influences the anthropogenic CO<sub>2</sub> footprint. Concrete is one of the most widely used materials, with cement production alone being responsible for 6–10 % of worldwide anthropogenic CO<sub>2</sub> emissions. To reduce structural mass and related emissions, it is necessary to use materials more efficiently. This can be achieved by means of adaptive structure design in which actuators are an essential component. These actuators must be specifically designed to address the particular requirements of adaptive structures, in order to maximize the reduction of global warming potential (GWP) in comparison to conventional structures. For floor slabs utilizing a specific actuation concept, one key requirement for the actuators is the ability to generate constant moment curves over defined areas. This approach enables local manipulation of the slab's load-bearing behavior while reducing the number of actuators required per slab, resulting in a more efficient and resource-saving design. This contribution presents a new approach for designing actuators that meet the requirements of adaptive two-way slabs. The steps involved in the design process are outlined here, from conceptual considerations to pre-investigations and the creation of the first prototype. The prototype is then investigated in experiments and a specific numerical setup is verified. The designed integrated fluidic actuators enable precise moment generation over defined distances within the slab, directly supporting the desired actuation concept. This enhances structural performance and offers the potential for reduced material usage and associated CO₂ emissions. Overall, experimental and numerical investigation serve to validate the design approaches and concepts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72251,"journal":{"name":"Applications in engineering science","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100208"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143529704","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tasnuva Tabashhum Choudhury , Nahid Imtiaz Masuk , Pranoy Deb , Md. Nurul Islam , Md Ashraful Islam
{"title":"Thermo-mechanical stress analysis and critical condition estimation in lithium lanthanum niobate (LiLaNbO) thin electrolyte plate of all-solid-state battery","authors":"Tasnuva Tabashhum Choudhury , Nahid Imtiaz Masuk , Pranoy Deb , Md. Nurul Islam , Md Ashraful Islam","doi":"10.1016/j.apples.2025.100206","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apples.2025.100206","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study analyzes the thermo-mechanical stress fields within a LiLaNbO electrolyte in all-solid-state batteries, considering various temperature gradients, boundary conditions, and material properties. Using advanced plate theory, an infinitesimally thin electrolyte plate integrated into a planar battery system was modeled. The stress distributions were computed analytically and verified with simulations using ANSYS Workbench under four distinct boundary conditions: FR (Free to expand and bend), NB (No bending, free to expand), NE (No expansion, free to bend), and NBE (No bending or expansion). For uniform temperature conditions (T1 = T2 = 350 K), compressive stresses of up to 70 MPa were observed for NBE, while FR and NB conditions yielded negligible stresses. Under temperature gradients (e.g., T1 = 300 K, T2 = 250 K to 350 K), stress profiles varied linearly along the z-axis for theoretical predictions, while simulated results showed slight deviations, with maximum stresses of approximately -60 MPa. Material properties such as Young's modulus (97–106 GPa) and thermal expansion coefficients (6 × 10⁻⁶ K⁻¹) were considered temperature-dependent, revealing their limited impact on stress distributions within 200–400 K. A novel estimation method for identifying critical operational conditions is proposed, ensuring mechanical stability by limiting stress to below 150 MPa. The findings provide actionable insights for enhancing the safety and reliability of all-solid-state batteries.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72251,"journal":{"name":"Applications in engineering science","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100206"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143488211","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Rheology of waxy oils: A critical review","authors":"Diogo E.V. Andrade , Cezar O.R. Negrão","doi":"10.1016/j.apples.2024.100202","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apples.2024.100202","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Waxy oil is a rheologically complex material presenting shear-rate-dependent viscosity, static and dynamic yield stresses, gel elasto-viscoplasticity, time/deformation-dependent gel structure, and irreversibility. All these properties depend not only on oil composition and temperature, as with many materials, but also on other parameters, such as shear and thermal histories. In addition, the composition can change completely the effect of a specific parameter on the rheological properties of the waxy oil. Differences in material composition or experimental procedures may explain some contradictory results in the literature. Despite this intricating behavior, the literature provides important findings regarding the rheological behavior of waxy oils. This work presents a comprehensive discussion of how the rheological properties of waxy oils are affected by composition, sample preparation, pre-test, thermal, and shear histories. We also discuss the relation between material microscopy and macroscopic behavior, focusing on the complex rheological behavior and emphasizing possible artifacts commonly encountered in measurements.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72251,"journal":{"name":"Applications in engineering science","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100202"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143144373","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Finn Renken , Matthias Jung , Sören Ehlers , Moritz Braun
{"title":"A filter calibration method for laser-scanned weld toe geometries","authors":"Finn Renken , Matthias Jung , Sören Ehlers , Moritz Braun","doi":"10.1016/j.apples.2024.100200","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apples.2024.100200","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The scanning of weld seams can be used to evaluate the local weld toe geometry for fatigue assessments. Laser scanned weld seam profiles often contain noise which complicates the accurate measurement of the weld toe geometry. For that reason, filtering of the scanned data is necessary. The issue at hand is that a filtering method can significantly affect the measurement results. Therefore, a calibration of the filter input parameters is needed. In this study, a calibration method for filtered laser-scanned weld profiles is presented by using artificial weld toe geometries. The adjustment of different filter functions is achieved by using an optimization method on predefined weld toes with an artificial noise. The resulting input data for the filter functions is tested on a real specimen to verify the method. Through the calibration method it is possible to achieve satisfactory measurement results with precisely set input parameters for the filter functions. The most suitable filter functions for the measurement of the weld toe are the Gaussian and the Lowpass filter. Both functions are adequate as a universally applicable filter. For the evaluation of the measurement results of the radii and angles, a tolerance range is introduced, which is defined by the theoretically minimum measurable radii and angles. Using an adjusted Lowpass filter and a point distance of 0.07 mm set by the laser scanner, a measurement within the tolerance range of 0.2 mm is achievable for the weld toe radius. For the weld toe angle, the tolerance range of 1.5° is achieved for the majority of measurements.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72251,"journal":{"name":"Applications in engineering science","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100200"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142663677","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dale R. Cusack , David K. Muchiri , James N. Hewett , Mathieu Sellier , Ben Kennedy , Miguel Moyers-Gonzalez
{"title":"Numerical simulation of open channel basaltic lava flow through topographical bends","authors":"Dale R. Cusack , David K. Muchiri , James N. Hewett , Mathieu Sellier , Ben Kennedy , Miguel Moyers-Gonzalez","doi":"10.1016/j.apples.2024.100196","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apples.2024.100196","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, we utilised computational fluid dynamics to investigate the behaviour of open-channel basaltic lava flows navigating bends on shield volcanoes. Our focus was on understanding the relationship between flow velocity, rheology, and bend geometry. Employing a simple Force Balance Model (FBM), which considers the equilibrium between hydrostatic pressure and centrifugal force, we accurately approximated the changes in the height of the lava’s free surface through various bend geometries. Our analysis includes examining the influence of channel depth, width, and bend radius on the flow, revealing that variations in these parameters significantly affect the flow’s vertical displacement. Additionally, the bend sector angle emerged as a critical factor, indicating a minimum angle necessary for the flow to fully develop before exiting the bend.</div><div>Further, we assessed the applicability of the Shallow Water Equations (SWE) for modelling the inertial displacement of the lava flow in bends, finding a good fit. The study extended to comparing the FBM’s predictions of the tilt angle of the flow’s free surface with the SWE results, showing notable agreement under specific conditions, particularly at a bend angle of 90 degrees. The impact of fluid density was also considered, revealing that density is a contributing factor to the development of the wetted line in the bend, a factor that is not captured by the simple FBM model. Finally, we explored different rheologies akin to natural lava flows, such as viscoplastic flow, and determined that factors like yield stress, consistency index, and power law index have a small impact on the flow behaviour in a steady-state condition within a bend.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72251,"journal":{"name":"Applications in engineering science","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100196"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142445773","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An experimental study on heat transfer using electrohydrodynamics (EHD) over a heated vertical plate.","authors":"Weerachai Chaiworapuek , Phantisa Limleamthong , Teerapat Thungthong , Jetsadaporn Priyadumkol","doi":"10.1016/j.apples.2024.100198","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apples.2024.100198","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Corona effect offers significant potential for improving heat transfer efficiency in air. This study thoroughly examined how a single corona discharge affects heat transfer on a heated vertical flat plate. Key parameters tested included corona voltage, the aspect ratio of the vertical plate (<em>y/L</em>), and the inter-electrode discharge gap ratio (<em>x/d</em>). The findings revealed that increasing the corona voltage and decreasing the discharge gap enhanced heat transfer efficiency along the vertical surface. A predictive formula for the local Nusselt number was developed to characterize heat transfer on the plate. Additionally, Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) was used to analyze the corona wind generated by the discharge. The study observed that the corona wind formed a vortex in the upstream region, which resulted in lower heat transfer rates upstream compared to the downstream region.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72251,"journal":{"name":"Applications in engineering science","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100198"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142416776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alan Lugarini, Marco A. Ferrari, Admilson T. Franco
{"title":"Lattice Boltzmann simulations of unsteady Bingham fluid flows","authors":"Alan Lugarini, Marco A. Ferrari, Admilson T. Franco","doi":"10.1016/j.apples.2024.100199","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apples.2024.100199","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Transient flows of viscoplastic fluids have very peculiar characteristics. The startup and cessation flows of viscoplastic materials have been subject to many theoretical and numerical investigations. The most challenging aspect of numerical solutions of viscoplastic fluids is the viscosity singularity during the transition from yielded to unyielded material. Hence, the proper representation of yield surfaces is the most critical aspect of numerical methods in viscoplastic fluid flow. In the present work, we use a lattice Boltzmann scheme to solve an ideal Bingham fluid’s startup and cessation flows. This numerical scheme advantage is that can represent infinite viscosity without noticeable numerical instabilities, producing yield surfaces with more accuracy and quality. Theoretical solutions for the startup flow are available in the literature. However, it is unclear which is more accurate and what their validity ranges are. Nonetheless, these solutions served as a reference for the present simulations. The overall aspect of the numerical solutions agreed with the theoretical models. The cessation flow of the Bingham fluid was also simulated. Unlike a Newtonian fluid, this type of flow is known to have a finite period until cessation. The simulations correctly reproduced this behavior. The transient yield surfaces matched very well with augmented Lagrangian solutions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72251,"journal":{"name":"Applications in engineering science","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100199"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142416774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Thermo-fluid performance of axially perforated multiple rectangular flow deflector-type baffle plate in an tubular heat exchanger","authors":"Md Atiqur Rahman","doi":"10.1016/j.apples.2024.100197","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apples.2024.100197","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The study investigated an unconventional heat exchanger design that utilizes swirling airflow to enhance heat transfer over heated tubes. This innovative system incorporates a perforated round baffle plate, accompanied by multiple rectangular air deflectors oriented in opposite directions at varying inclination angles. These deflectors are symmetrically arranged at different pitch ratios alongside consistently spaced tubes forming a circular configuration, all subject to a uniform heat flux. Enclosed within a circular duct with longitudinal airflow, the combined baffle plate and tube assembly bring forth efficient heat transfer. The air-side turbulence intensified by the deflectors induces a chaotic motion, contributing to enhanced surface heat transfer. Each baffle plate has twelve opposite-oriented deflectors, resulting in opposing swirl flows that further promote flow recirculation and augment surface heat transfer. The performance of this heat exchanger was evaluated by considering different pitch ratios and inclination angles across a Reynolds number range of 16000-30000. The findings demonstrate that the heat exchanger with rectangular flow deflectors on the baffle plate exhibits significant improvements in thermo-fluid performance. Notably, an average enhancement of 1.88 was observed at an inclination angle of 50 degrees and a pitch ratio of 1.2 when compared to an exchanger without baffle plates, emphasizing the considerable impact of these design aspects.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72251,"journal":{"name":"Applications in engineering science","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100197"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142416775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alexandre Hastenreiter Assumpção , Felipe Bastos de Freitas Rachid , Maria Laura Martins-Costa , Rogério Martins Saldanha da Gama
{"title":"Equations of state and hysteresis loops in isothermal cavitation","authors":"Alexandre Hastenreiter Assumpção , Felipe Bastos de Freitas Rachid , Maria Laura Martins-Costa , Rogério Martins Saldanha da Gama","doi":"10.1016/j.apples.2024.100195","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apples.2024.100195","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This paper investigates the influence of the use of the cubic equation of state (EOS) in the isothermal cavitation of compressible fluids. To do so, a thermodynamic consistent cavitation model that was recently proposed has been used. This model is derived under the Thermodynamics of Irreversible Processes and considers the irreversible dissipative character of the phase change transformation. Numerical simulations carried out using linear and cubic EOS are presented and compared. Neglecting surface tension effects, the results obtained demonstrate that there is no significant difference between the responses of these two types of EOS for water up to saturation pressures up to about 200 kPa. Hysteresis loops observed in the simulations with both types of EOS are virtually the same. It suggests that linear EOSs can provide good approximations for metastable behaviors (intrinsically present in cubic EOS) as well as for the Gibbs free energy difference (the thermodynamic force associated with irreversible phase change transformation), rendering a great simplification in the analysis.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":72251,"journal":{"name":"Applications in engineering science","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100195"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666496824000219/pdfft?md5=e5daf3c8c37531805cf3d906562cdb3b&pid=1-s2.0-S2666496824000219-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142099562","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}