An effective sensitivity analysis methodology for the reliability-based structural optimization design to high temperature components

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 1211-1220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mianbin Zheng ◽  
Guohua Chen
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Structural Optimization ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Analysis Methodology ◽  
High Temperature Components ◽  
Effective Sensitivity

Temperature Field in Electric Control Unit of Diesel Engine and its Optimization Design

2011 ◽  
Vol 340 ◽  
pp. 76-80
Author(s):  
Zhen Jie Liu ◽  
Yu Long Lei ◽  
Yong Jun Li
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Analysis ◽  
Temperature Field ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Structural Optimization ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Control Unit ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Electric Control

In order to satisfy the requirements of the high reliability of electric control unit (ECU) of the Diesel Engine, the thermal analysis of ECU was performed by using the software FLOTHERM based on the finite volume method. The temperature field of ECU was obtained under different operating conditions. The structural optimization of ECU was completed to solve the problem of local high temperature. As a result, the operational temperature of ECU is reduced under the allowable limit, and its reliability is improved. The physical experiment shows that the thermal analysis and structural optimization are valid. The local high temperature could be reduced effectively and the operational reliability is improved.

Structure Sensitivity Analysis and Dynamic Performance Optimization of Marine Gearbox

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tengjiao Lin ◽  
Daokun Xie ◽  
Ziran Tan ◽  
Bo Liu
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Performance Optimization ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Structure Sensitivity ◽  
Superposition Method ◽  
Structure Parameters ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Vibration Acceleration ◽  
Response Optimization

The aim of this paper is to investigate the influence of structure parameters on the vibration characteristics and improve the dynamic performance of marine gearbox. A finite element model was established to solve the dynamic response by using modal superposition method. Based on the theory of multi-objective optimization design, the structure sensitivity analysis model of marine gearbox was established, which takes the structure parameters of the housing as design variables. The modal and response sensitivity was obtained by using the optimal gradient method. According to the results of sensitivity analysis, a modal and response optimization model of marine gearbox was established. The objective was to avoid natural frequencies from the excitation frequencies and minimize the root mean square of vibration acceleration of the evaluating points on the surface of housing. Then the modal optimization and response optimization of gearbox were carried out by using zero-order and first-order optimization method. The results indicate that the dynamic optimization of the gearbox can be achieved. After optimization, the amplitude of vibration acceleration of the evaluating points on the housing surface has been reduced and the resonance of marine gearbox can be avoided.

scholarly journals Technology Pathways and Economic Analysis for Transforming High Temperature to Low Temperature District Heating Systems

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 3218
Author(s):  
Pedro Durán ◽  
Herena Torio ◽  
Patrik Schönfeldt ◽  
Peter Klement ◽  
Benedikt Hanke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Economic Analysis ◽  
District Heating ◽  
Heating System ◽  
District Heating System ◽  
Heating Systems ◽  
District Heating Systems

There are 1454 district heating systems in Germany. Most of them are fossil based and with high temperature levels, which is neither efficient nor sustainable and needs to be changed for reaching the 2050 climate goals. In this paper, we present a case study for transforming a high to low temperature district heating system which is more suitable for renewable energy supply. With the Carnot Toolbox, a dynamic model of a potential district heating system is simulated and then transformed to a low temperature supply. A sensitivity analysis is carried out to see the system performance in case space constrains restrict the transformation. Finally, an economic comparison is performed. Results show that it is technically possible to perform the transformation until a very low temperature system. The use of decentralized renewable sources, decentralized heat storage tanks and the placement of a heat pump on each building are the key points to achieve the transformation. Regarding the sensitivity analysis, the transformation is worth doing until the seasonal storage and solar collector field sizes are reduced to 60% and 80% of their values in the reference case, respectively. The economic analysis shows, however, that it is hard for highly efficient low temperature renewable based heat networks to compete with district heating systems based on a centralized fossile CHP solution. Thus, though the presented transformation is technically possible, there is a strong need to change existing economic schemes and policies for fostering a stronger promotion of renewable energy policies in the heat sector.

Analysis of the Permanent Magnet Guideway of High Temperature Superconducting Maglev

2013 ◽  
Vol 745-746 ◽  
pp. 197-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang Qing Ye ◽  
Zi Gang Deng ◽  
Jia Su Wang
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Permanent Magnet ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Optimization Methods ◽  
High Temperature Superconducting ◽  
Practical Engineering ◽  
Hts Maglev ◽  
Ndfeb Permanent Magnet ◽  
The Cost

t was theoretically and experimentally proved that High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) Maglev had huge potential employment in rail transportation and high speed launch system. This had attracted great research interests in practical engineering. The optimization design was one of the most important works in the application of the HTS Maglev. As the NdFeB permanent magnet and HTS materials prices increased constantly, the design optimization of the permanent guideway (PMG) of HTS maglev became one of the indispensable works to decrease the cost of the application. This paper first reviewed four types of PMGs used by the HTS Maglev, then disucssed their structures and magnetic fields. Finally, the optimization methods of these four PMGs were compared. It was suggested that with better optimization methods, the levitation performance within a limit cost got better. That would be helpful to the future numerical optimization of the PMG of the HTS maglev.

Assessing the Condition and Estimating the Remaining Lives of Pressure Components in a Methanol Plant Reformer: Part 1 — NDE

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian E. Shannon ◽  
Carl E. Jaske ◽  
Gustavo Miranda
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Creep Damage ◽  
Sensor Technology ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Laser Measurements ◽  
Typical Data ◽  
Multiple Sensor ◽  
High Temperature Components ◽  
Inspection Techniques ◽  
Non Destructive

Statoil Tjelbergodden operates a 2,400 ton/day methanol plant in Norway. In order to assess the condition and reliability of high temperature components within the reformer, a series of advanced non-destructive examination (NDE) technologies were applied to radiant catalyst tubes, outlet pigtails, and outlet collection headers. The inspection techniques were selected and developed to provide data that could easily be used in the engineering assessment of the high-temperature components. Special focus was given to detecting and quantifying high-temperature creep damage. This paper describes the NDE techniques that were employed and provides examples of typical data obtained by using the techniques. Catalyst tubes were inspected using the H SCAN® (Figure 1) multiple sensor technology. This technique utilizes two types of ultrasonic sensors, eddy current sensors, laser measurements, and elevation location sensors in scanning each catalyst tube. The H SCAN® P-CAT™ (Figure 2) technique is applied to outlet pigtails, while the H SCAN® H-CAT™ (Figure 3) technique is applied to outlet headers.

scholarly journals Structural optimization using sensitivity analysis and a level-set method

2004 ◽  
Vol 194 (1) ◽  
pp. 363-393 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grégoire Allaire ◽  
François Jouve ◽  
Anca-Maria Toader
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Structural Optimization ◽  
Level Set Method ◽  
Level Set
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