Tag Archives: thermophysical properties

Figure 13. Surface of the SA-sample analyzed with the confocal laser scanning microscope. The top images show the sample’s surface before coming into contact with molten salt and the bottom two images show the surface after molten salt contact. Next to the laser images (a,c), the corresponding optical images are displayed (b,d). No significant change in the surface can be seen. The results of the confocal laser scanning microscopy for the other two droplets do not differ qualitatively.

Influence of Salt Support Structures on Material Jetted Aluminum Parts

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Influence of Salt Support Structures on Material Jetted Aluminum Parts” published by “Materials (MDPI)”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Like most additive manufacturing processes for metals, material jetting processes require support structures in order to attain full 3D capability. The support structures have to be removed in subsequent

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Fig. 1 Microstructure of H (a), L (b), T (c) alloys in as-cast state.

DESIGN OF A NEW CASTING ALLOYS CONTAINING LI OR TI+ZR AND OPTIMIZATION OF ITS HEAT TREATMENT

This introduction paper is based on the paper “DESIGN OF A NEW CASTING ALLOYS CONTAINING LI OR TI+ZR AND OPTIMIZATION OF ITS HEAT TREATMENT” published by “METAL 2014”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In this paper was proposed to design new casting alloys on the base of the Al-Mg-Si system using Li addition to achieve precipitation

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Figure 7.4: Manufacturing of the demo prototype. Pictures courtesy of Leichtmetallkompetenzzentrum Ranshofen.

Design and Computational Analysis of Compound Castings and other Multi-Material Structures

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Design and Computational Analysis of Compound Castings and other Multi-Material Structures”] published by [‘Technische Universität Wien’]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction The multi-material lightweight design concept strives to use the “best” material and manufacturing process for each part of a structure in order to

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Fig. 1. Mold thermal evolution during pre-heating cycles simulation

Simplified models for high pressure die casting simulation

This article introduces the paper [‘Simplified models for high pressure die casting simulation’] presented at the [‘Procedia Engineering, The Manufacturing Engineering Society International Conference, MESIC 2015’] 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Background of the Research Topic: The numerical simulation of metal casting processes is inherently complex. High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) simulation presents additional challenges

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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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Fig. 1. Mg alloy in the development of automotive parts of the historical process.

Development and application of magnesium alloy parts for automotive OEMs: A review

This article introduces the paper “Development and application of magnesium alloy parts for automotive OEMs: A review”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This material was summarized based on the above

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Fig. 14. An open-ended integrally-stiffened prepreg panel (a) NT Core in position and (b) after NT Core removal, showing blind hole.

A Water-Soluble Core Material for Manufacturing Hollow Composite Sections

This article introduces the paper “A water-soluble core material for manufacturing hollow composite sections presented in Composite Structures”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Social/Academic Context of the Research Topic Core materials play a crucial role in composite structures by enhancing the second moment of area and improving bending stiffness. While foam materials are commonly used

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Figure 5 Aluminum wiring in automotive vehicles: a time line of application of aluminum in automotive wiring, reproduced from [53]; b high-strength aluminum alloy wire installed in the engine harness, reproduced from [57]; c die-cast aluminum coil for motor winding with seven turns and a conductor height of approx. 1.5 mm along with d coil arrangement, reproduced from [264]; e hairpin motor using aluminum V-cat windings, reproduced from [59]; f insulated and bare AA1350 aluminum of 7 AWG square tested for hairpin winding of electric motors and copper wire for comparison along with stress vs strain elongation curves, reproduced from [11].

Aluminum alloys for electrical engineering: a review

This article introduces the paper “Aluminum alloys for electrical engineering: a review”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: High-performance conductors are essential for economically and environmentally sustainable electricity transfer in modern infrastructure, manufacturing, and transportation, including electric vehicles. While copper has been the traditional conductor of choice, aluminum offers significant advantages in terms of cost and

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Figure 59: HX Prototype 10-E2: (Top) Tube bundle; (Middle) Header after casting; (Bottom) Cut header with tube ends showing.

Design and Manufacturing of High Performance, Reduced Charge Heat Exchangers

This article introduces the paper “Design and Manufacturing of High Performance, Reduced Charge Heat Exchangers”. 1. Overview: 2. Background: Heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems consume a significant portion of residential and commercial building energy. Reducing refrigerant charge to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions is a crucial objective. Traditional heat exchangers (HXs) using round tubes

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Fig. 6. Pit-tail test result of HPDC MRI 260D tensile bar (as-cast).

Recent developments in high-pressure die-cast magnesium alloys for automotive and future applications

This article introduces the paper “Recent developments in high-pressure die-cast magnesium alloys for automotive and future applications”. Gerry GangWangJ.P.WeilerMeridian Lightweight Technologies, Strathroy, Ontario N7G 4H6, Canada Abstract The use of magnesium alloy high pressure die cast (HPDC) components for structural applications, especially in the automotive and transportation industries, where weight reduction is of a great concern, is

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