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Fig. 20 Waveforms obtained in RQTS for various rotor faults

Design and Development of Rotor Quality Test System for Die-Cast Copper Rotors

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Design and Development of Rotor Quality Test System for Die-Cast Copper Rotors”] published by [IEEE]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction In this paper, common faults in copper die-cast processing are identified and sufficient monitoring methods are suggested in a three stage inspection. The final

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Fig.4 Grain orientation and grain boundary distribution at position A under different cooling rates

Effects of Cooling Rate on Solidification Structure and Performance of ADC12 Alloy

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Effects of Cooling Rate on Solidification Structure and Performance of ADC12 Alloy”] published by [Special Casting & Nonferrous Alloys]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Abstract: Effects of cooling rate on solidification structure evolution and mechanical properties of ADC12 aluminum alloy were investigated through directional

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FIGURE 3: HIGH EFFICIENCY INDUCTION MOTOR IMPROVEMENTS (SOURCE ISR-UC)

Motor System Efficiency Trends

This article introduces the paper [“D 4.1. MOTOR SYSTEM EFFICIENCY TRENDS”] published by [EU-MORE]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The paper “D 4.1. MOTOR SYSTEM EFFICIENCY TRENDS” provides an overview of the trends in motor system efficiency, driven by increasing global awareness of energy efficiency and the implementation of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS).

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CAE modelling of cast aluminium in automotive structures

CAE Modelling of Cast Aluminium in Automotive Structures

This article introduces the paper “CAE modelling of cast aluminium in automotive structures” published by Linköping University. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction In the automotive industry, the adoption of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) solutions is increasingly crucial for engineering decision-making, aiming to replace costly iterative prototyping with a streamlined verification and validation process. However,

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Figure 19. Injected HPDC with core foam at standard parameters

Aluminium Foam and Magnesium Compound Casting Produced by High-Pressure Die Casting

This article introduces the paper ‘Aluminium Foam and Magnesium Compound Casting Produced by High-Pressure Die Casting’ published by ‘MDPI’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction This research investigates the production of lightweight composite components using High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC). The study aims to evaluate the influence of different aluminium foams as cores and HPDC injection

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Figure 3: Effect of Zn content on the yield strength of crossover alloys. Plots in (a) after stabilization (250°C/1 h) [109]; (b) after solutionizing and natural aging for 60 days, where onset of serrated flow is shifted to higher strain levels [114]; (c) engineering stress-strain curves after solution annealing (430°C/10 min) and quenching; (d) engineering stress-strain curves after aging for 24 h at 120°C [117]. (Reprinted from [109,114,117] with permission from Elsevier and Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.)

On the potential of aluminum crossover alloys

This article introduces the paper [‘On the potential of aluminum crossover alloys’] published by [‘Elsevier’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The abstract of the paper states: “For almost a century commercial aluminum alloys were developed and optimized for high performance in a specific and narrow range of application, which commonly coincides with their industrial

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Figure 1. Ashby diagrams used for material selection: ferrous metal alloys are represented in green, non-ferrous metal alloys in purple and red, plastics in blue, and composite materials with both plastic and metal matrices in brown and orange. The black lines are the maximum deterioration of parameters [53].

Optimizing Lightweight Material Selection in Automotive Engineering: A Hybrid Methodology Incorporating Ashby’s Method and VIKOR Analysis

This article introduces the paper ‘Optimizing Lightweight Material Selection in Automotive Engineering: A Hybrid Methodology Incorporating Ashby’s Method and VIKOR Analysis’ published by Preprints.org. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction The automotive industry is facing increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Lightweighting is a key strategy, and material selection plays a crucial role

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Fig 2.4 Relationship between die temperamre, cycle time and die coohng

COMPUTER AIDED COOLING DESIGN FOR DIE CASTING PROCESS

This article introduces the paper [‘COMPUTER AIDED COOLING DESIGN FOR DIE CASTING PROCESS’] presented at the [‘The Ohio State University’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: Die casting is defined as a “net shape manufacturing process” (Street, 1977) where molten metal is injected into a metallic die under high pressure. However,

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DESIGNING AN INNOVATIVE MODULAR PLATFORM FOR SPORTS CARS USING THE GENERATIVE DESIGN METHOD

DESIGNING AN INNOVATIVE MODULAR PLATFORM FOR SPORTS CARS USING THE GENERATIVE DESIGN METHOD

This article introduces the paper ‘DESIGNING AN INNOVATIVE MODULAR PLATFORM FOR SPORTS CARS USING THE GENERATIVE DESIGN METHOD’ published by ‘Università di Bologna’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts Traditional methods, where chassis components are tailored for each vehicle type, lack flexibility and efficiency. The concept of current modular platforms, allows the reuse of components across different

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Fig. 5. Double silica cooling structure with copper meshes (Ref. [186]).

A Review of Air-Cooling Battery Thermal Management Systems for Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles

This article introduces the paper “A review of air-cooling battery thermal management systems for electric and hybrid electric vehicles”. 1. Overview: 2. Background: The paper begins by highlighting the increasing concentration of greenhouse gases (GHGs) since the 1900s, primarily due to the combustion of fossil fuels in internal combustion engines (ICEs). Transportation is a significant

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