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{"title":"Freight train air brake modelling with emergency valves","authors":"Fan Jiang, Kai Li, Honghua Wu, Shihui Luo","doi":"10.1177/16878132241242953","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/16878132241242953","url":null,"abstract":"The 120-type air brake system is unique around global rail industry and critical for Chinese freight train operation. Existing research about its simulations does not include detailed models for the emergency brake valves. This paper filled this research gap by developing a detailed fluid dynamic air brake system with a focus on the emergency brake valve. The working principle of the emergency brake vale was reviewed. The brake system model was based on gas flow governing equations (mass and momentum) and orifice flow equations. The model was validated by comparing with measured data from a 150-wagon train. Four braking scenarios were compared. The simulated maximum cylinder pressure was only 5 kPa out of the range of the measured data. The maximum difference regarding the time when cylinder pressure reaches maximum pressure was 4 s. The simulation results have also shown variable switch pressure points for the two-stage brake valve. This is agreed by the measured results and was not shown in previously published research.","PeriodicalId":7357,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Mechanical Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140581899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Design of constant-force mechanisms using origami","authors":"Junfeng Hu, Hao Pan","doi":"10.1177/16878132241241475","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/16878132241241475","url":null,"abstract":"The origami mechanisms possess numerous unique advantages, including folding, reconfigurability, and multi-stability. The presence of multi-stability introduces a novel concept for the design of constant force mechanisms (CFM). In this study, we present a CFM with multi-segment constant-force regions by leveraging the multi-stable characteristics of the origami mechanism. The design principle behind this CFM involves combining an accordion origami structure with positive stiffness and a Kresling origami structure with multi-segment negative stiffness regions. To achieve zero stiffness, the Kresling origami structure is aligned parallel to the accordion origami. To effectively utilize both the Kresling and accordion origamis, we have established a mechanical model that describes their respective stiffness characteristics to establish design rules for the constant-force mechanism. By carefully designing the parameters of these two origami structures, we evaluate how variations in the structural parameters of Kresling influence the constant force properties of our proposed multi-segment CFM. To illustrate its inherent property of providing constant force across multiple segments, we employ finite element analysis and experiments to obtain force-displacement curves for our mechanism. The results demonstrate the feasibility of our presented design method which paves the way for constructing a simple CFM.","PeriodicalId":7357,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Mechanical Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140581901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prediction and optimization of hobbing parameters for minimizing energy consumption and gear geometric deviations","authors":"Jun Wang, Jun Wang, Jianpeng Dong","doi":"10.1177/16878132241236374","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/16878132241236374","url":null,"abstract":"Improving gear precision and achieving green sustainability in gear machining are two important aspects of the gear manufacturing process. However, to achieve these two goals simultaneously, it may be necessary to make trade-offs when selecting the gear processing parameters. In this work, both energy consumption and gear geometric deviations were considered simultaneously to optimize the hobbing parameters. The relationships between the hobbing parameters, energy consumption, and gear geometric deviations were modeled using the response surface method (RSM). The statistical significance of the model was tested using analysis of variance (ANOVA). An improved multi-objective particle swarm optimization (IMOPSO) was then performed to solve optimization problems that involved multiple and conflicting objectives in the hobbing process. The results obtained indicate that both the energy consumption ( E) and the gear geometric deviations are parameter-dependent. The feed rate ( f) and the spindle speed ( n) have opposing effects on both energy consumption E and the gear geometric deviations. The optimum hobbing parameter sets obtained from the calculated Pareto frontier can provide a feasible solution for manufacturers to solve the trade-off problems that occur in the hobbing process, and the experimental results confirmed the effectiveness of the IMOPSO approach.","PeriodicalId":7357,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Mechanical Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140581836","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Insight into the peristaltic motion through a tapered channel with Newton’s cooling subject to viscous dissipation, Lorentz force, and velocity slip","authors":"Muhammad Yousuf Rafiq, Zaheer Abbas, Jafar Hasnain, Sabeeh Khaliq","doi":"10.1177/16878132241241436","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/16878132241241436","url":null,"abstract":"Peristalsis has gained significant attention due to its numerous applications in the medical field, engineering, and manufacturing industries. Therefore, the current work intends to look into the effects of variable liquid properties on the magnetohydrodynamics of peristaltic flow exhibited by viscous fluid through a tapered channel. The viscosity of the liquid differs over the thickness of the channel, and temperature-dependent thermal conductivity is considered. The constitutive relation for energy is formulated with the addition of viscous dissipation and heat generation/absorption. The assumption of velocity slip along with the convective boundary condition energizes the thermal system as well as the flow phenomena. The mathematical formulation is established on the grounds of low Reynolds number and long wavelength approximations. Perturbation solution were obtained for the resulting non-linear differential equations of momentum and energy for small values of variable viscosity and variable thermal conductivity. The effects of various relevant parameters on flow properties were investigated through graphical analysis. The results show that the maximum velocity does not occur in the middle of the tapered channel, but moves toward the upper wall with the increase in the variable viscosity difference between the walls. The application of viscosity is essential in many engineering and industrial processes.","PeriodicalId":7357,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Mechanical Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140581843","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Feasibility study on the active structural attenuation of multiple band vibrations from two dimensional continuous structures in automotive vehicles","authors":"Dongwoo Hong, Hojoon Moon, Byeongil Kim","doi":"10.1177/16878132241243170","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/16878132241243170","url":null,"abstract":"Automotive engine mounts have recently begun using active elements, while prior studies did not account for the actual engine mounting position. The placement and orientation of real automobile engine mounts are considered when modeling, analyzing, and controlling a source structure with an active mounting system. A piezoelectric stack actuator connected in series with an elastomeric mount composes an active mount. When harmonic excitation forces are used, the secondary force required for each active mount is mathematically determined, and the control signal may reduce the vibration by interfering with the input signal. Additionally, the dynamic relationship of the source structure with a variable parameter may be used to reduce horizontal vibrations. Several simulation findings show that these multidirectional (vertical and horizontal) active mounts may minimize excitation vibrations. Additionally, a simulation was performed to reduce vibrations when a complex signal and noise were present. This was achieved by monitoring the system response using the normalized least mean squares (NLMS) algorithm, an adaptive filter. The control performance degrades as noisy and complicated signals are generated; however, the mitigation trend is the same according to simulations utilizing adaptive filters.","PeriodicalId":7357,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Mechanical Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140581756","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Numerical simulation and experimental study on seafloor sampling of an anchor-type mud collector based on SPH-FEM coupling method","authors":"Jiaqi Zhang, Bin Xue, Jun Liang, Yuanming Guo, Tiejun Li, Detang Li, Yonghe Xie, Jun Wang, Yongqiang Hong","doi":"10.1177/16878132241241428","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/16878132241241428","url":null,"abstract":"Marine sediments are important for research in scientific fields such as marine geology, environmental testing of waters, marine biology and seabed resource exploration. Among them, mud miner is an important way to obtain sediments. However, due to the complexity of the marine environment, the seabed sampling operation is a relatively difficult and complicated project. The structural design of the sampler, the operation mode, and the interaction between the sampler and the sediment affect the sampling effect, which leads to the low efficiency of the sampler operation. In order to investigate the main factors affecting the drag force of the sampler during seafloor sampling, this paper takes a simple and portable anchor-type mud collector surface sediment sampler as a study. This paper introduces the mechanical structure and working principle of an anchor-type mud collector, establishes a mechanical model of the mud collector seafloor sampling process and derives the main factors affecting the dragging force: internal friction angle; the horizontal angle of the bi-directional shaft rod; undercut angle [Formula: see text] of bottom cover and dragging speed. A FEM-SPH method based on the coupling of the finite element method (FEM) and the smooth particle hydrodynamics method (SPH) was proposed to simulate the dynamic process of mud collector subsea sampling, and the mechanical data of fine sand and clay were obtained through land-based experiments. Based on the comparison between experimental data and numerical simulation data, the simulation validity of the FEM-SPH method was verified. The results show that the drag force of the clay was greater than that of the fine sand in the experiment of cutting the lower cover of the mud collector into the fine sand and clay, the internal friction angle of the clay is greater than that of the fine sand; with the increase in horizontal inclination angle and the decrease in undercut angle, the dragging force gradually increased; The dragging speed ranged from 0.2 to 0.6 m/s, with an increase in the mass of clay and fine sand collected with increasing speed, resulting in a gradual increase in dragging force. This paper provides a new method to study the force of the mud collector, provides a theoretical method to reduce the intensity and difficulty of manual work in the sampling process and increase the efficiency of sampling.","PeriodicalId":7357,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Mechanical Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140581897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Load sensitive control characteristics of a novel two-dimensional pulse width modulated variable mechanism","authors":"Wu Jian, Ruan Jian, Ren Yan","doi":"10.1177/16878132241241437","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/16878132241241437","url":null,"abstract":"Load sensing technology is a typical hydraulic technology that automatically meets load requirements by adjusting the pressure and flow at the pump outlet. Traditional load sensitive pump control systems rely on variable mechanisms to achieve such flow control characteristics. However, general variable mechanisms have complex structures and poor dynamic performance if frequently adjusted. Therefore, a new variable mechanism, named two-dimensional pulse width modulation rotary valve, is proposed. Different from the pulse width modulation control method of the electronic technology, the two-dimensional pulse width modulation rotary valve conducts secondary distribution of the quantitative pump output in the way of fluid pulse width modulation: the valve core rotates to generate discrete fluid, and the axial sliding of the valve core controls the duty ratio of the discrete fluid. The dynamic balancing of the axial displacement is controlled by feedback pressure to provide a fixed differential pressure for the control valve, achieving that the flow through the control valve is uniquely controlled by the valve opening of the control valve. The principle of the fluid pulse width modulation is first introduced, and then the mathematical model of the proposed variable mechanism and the corresponding system is established. Simulation analysis is implemented. Finally, the effectiveness of the load sensing system controlled by a two-dimensional pulse width modulation rotary valve is verified by the experiment.","PeriodicalId":7357,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Mechanical Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140581812","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A comparative analysis of CAD modeling approaches for design solution space exploration","authors":"Haibing Li, Yaoliang Ye, Zhongbo Zhang, Wei Yu, Wenbo Zhu","doi":"10.1177/16878132241238089","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/16878132241238089","url":null,"abstract":"Design solution space (DSS) exploration is a pivotal process for comprehending design challenges and identifying diverse solution alternatives based on varying requirements. Computer-aided design (CAD) approaches, such as parametric design, knowledge-based design, and generative design, have proven successful in DSS exploration. However, a comparative study evaluating their performance is lacking in the technical literature. This paper addresses this gap by conducting a comparative analysis of these approaches regarding their performance in exploring DSS. The research begins by providing an overview of parametric design, knowledge-based design, and generative design, establishing the foundation for the study. Six evaluation criteria are identified based on the DSS exploration process. A qualitative analysis is then conducted, considering these criteria, to objectively assess the performance of each modeling approach. The results highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each approach, revealing that DSS exploration success is directly tied to the quantity of implemented knowledge. The results also emphasize the complementarity of those approaches, as their strengths and weaknesses are based on different problem-solving logics, demonstrating the synergy that can be achieved through strategic combinations of them. Additionally, the paper discusses open issues related to DSS exploration, contributing valuable insights for future developments in this field.","PeriodicalId":7357,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Mechanical Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140325929","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Design and test of walk-type rice potted seedling transplanting machine","authors":"Maile Zhou, Guibin Wang, Yan Zhang, Jiajia Yang, Zhaoxiang Wei, Hao Sun, Jianjun Yin","doi":"10.1177/16878132241237710","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/16878132241237710","url":null,"abstract":"At present, rice potted seedling transplanting machine is mostly suitable for high-speed, large seedlings and large plant distance rice transplanting. In order to adapt to the transplanting of different types of rice potted seedlings, this study carried out theoretical research and institutional design for transplanting rice potted seedlings suitable for small seedlings and small plant spacing. A 2R open-chain rice potted seedling transplanting mechanism with two non-circular gears meshing to achieve the ideal transplanting posture was developed, and an optimization software for potted seedling transplanting was developed by establishing the kinematic model of the transplanting mechanism, which simulated the motion trajectory and attitude of the transplanting arm during the transplanting process. Through the optimization of the optimization design software parameters, a set of parameters that meet the requirements of transplanting rice potted seedlings in the rear insert rice potted are obtained, a transplanting mechanism suitable for walking rice potted seedling transplanting machine is designed and developed, and the experiments of rice potted seedling picking, conveying and planting are completed. The success rate of the designed walk-type rice potted seedling transplanting mechanism on the bench was 96.7%, and the qualification rate of the whole machine transplanting test was 89.1%.","PeriodicalId":7357,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Mechanical Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140299459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Numerical simulation and experimental study of dip angle spray film thickness under elliptical double Gaussian sum model","authors":"Chengdong Li, Weihao Sun, Jianying Jin, Shuang Liu, Xu Tian","doi":"10.1177/16878132241234185","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/16878132241234185","url":null,"abstract":"To address the problem of modeling the growth rate of coating film thickness when spraying at inclination angle, based on Gaussian sum model, it is proposed to use the elliptic double Gaussian sum model to establish the cumulative model of coating film thickness when spraying at static inclination angle of the spray gun. The differential geometry amplification theorem is used to establish the coating growth rate model with the spraying inclination angle as the variable; after that, the static inclination spraying experiments are carried out, and the coating thickness data of the sampling points are recorded through the spraying experiments, and the Levenberg-Maquart algorithm is used for the least-squares fitting of the model, which results in the static spraying film thickness distribution model. Finally, compared with the elliptic double β model, the fitting accuracy of the elliptic double Gaussian sum model is 6.3% higher than that of the elliptic double β model when spraying at inclination angle by comparing the R-square values, and the elliptic double Gaussian sum model is more capable of obtaining a better fitting accuracy, which further confirms the validity and practicability of the model.","PeriodicalId":7357,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Mechanical Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140299460","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}