scholarly journals Development of a Flame Shield for use in Domestic Gas Stoves

2021 ◽  
Vol 850 (1) ◽  
pp. 012003
Author(s):  
Naveen Raj Srinivasan ◽  
Akash Venkateshwaran ◽  
S Akash Menon ◽  
J Chamala Vaishnavi ◽  
D Srajaysikhar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Parametric Design ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Concept Generation ◽  
Efficient Operation ◽  
Physical Form ◽  
Decision Alternative ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Aided Design

Abstract Gas stove is one of the most common and basic domestic appliances found in any home in the subcontinent. It is the foremost article used for cooking at home, and thus necessitates interaction with it by the users in a significant way. Despite the advent of more advanced devices like the microwave oven or the induction cooktop, a traditional gas stove reigns supreme in the lives of homemakers. Therefore, an endeavor was undertaken to design a product that would improve the usage and performance of a gas stove, by way of alleviating the general problems faced by users in its operation. Design thinking strategies had been followed throughout the stages of the product development, beginning with a customer survey to understand the desirable needs, followed by translating them into tangible target specifications for the product to achieve, and finally using the ideation techniques to develop the concepts into feasible product. The morphological method of concept generation yielded possible concepts aimed towards a solution, which were evaluated by following the analysis techniques of Forced Decision (FD) and Decision Alternative Ratio Evaluation (DARE). The filtered concept was then subjected to product architecture design, where it was given an efficient physical form by using the Computer Aided Design (CAD) software SolidWorks, and lastly, the parametric design result was evaluated by means of various Design For Excellence (DFX) guidelines. The product turned out to be an appendage to the existing stove, that would shield the flame and provide efficient operation along with enhanced safety and ease of use, as validated by DFX principles and a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) study to gauge its performance in relation to that of a standalone gas stove. This paper comprises of expositions of all the aforementioned processes as carried out, along with the final result, and pertinent analyses.

Design and Fabrication of Stirling Engine for Solar Power Application

2021 ◽  
Vol 143 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Hassan ◽  
Hussain Ahmed Tariq ◽  
Muhammad Anwar ◽  
Talha Irfan Khan ◽  
Asif Israr
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Peak Power ◽  
Stirling Engine ◽  
Working Fluid ◽  
Cad Model ◽  
Stroke Length ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Power Application ◽  
Aided Design ◽  
Alpha Type

Abstract This paper showcases the designing, fabrication, and performance evaluation of 90-deg alpha-type Stirling engine. The diameters of the hot and cold cylinder are 50 mm and 44 mm, respectively, with a stroke length of 70 mm. The computer-aided design (CAD) model is developed by keeping in mind the ease of manufacturing, maintenance, bearing replacements, and lubrication. After fabrication, the engine is tested by heating the hot cylinder with air as a working fluid. The engine delivered peak power of 155 watts at the temperature of 1123 K and 968 K for hot and cold cylinders, respectively. This developed prototype can be commissioned with the solar parabolic concentrator in the future based on the smooth operation while delivering power.

Improving creative self-efficacy and performance through computer-aided design application

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 103-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-shan Chang ◽  
Mavis Yi-Ching Chen ◽  
Meng-Jung Chuang ◽  
Chia-hui Chou
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Creative Self ◽  
Aided Design

scholarly journals PARAMETRIC DESIGN OF DELTA ROBOT

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 803-806 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mert Gürgen ◽  
Cenk Eryılmaz ◽  
Vasfi Emre Ömürlü
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Parametric Design ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Theoretical Data ◽  
Technical Solution ◽  
3D Cad ◽  
3D Data ◽  
Kinematic Behavior ◽  
Delta Robot ◽  
Aided Design

This article describes a sophisticated determination and presentation of a workspace volume for a delta robot, with consideration of its kinematic behavior. With the help of theoretical equations, optimization is performed with the aid of the stiffness and dexterity analysis. Theoretical substructure is coded in Matlab and three-dimensional (3D) data for delta robot are developed in computer-aided design (CAD) environment. In later stages of the project, both 3D and theoretical data are linked together and thus, with the changing design parameter of the robot itself, the Solidworks CAD output adapts and regenerates output with a new set of parameters. To achieve an optimum workspace volume with predefined parameters, a different set of robot parameters are iterated through design optimization in Matlab, and the delta robot design is finalized and illustrated in the 3D CAD environment, Solidworks. This study provides a technical solution to accomplish a generic delta robot with optimized workspace volume.

VESPER: Visual Exploration of Similarity and Performance Metrics for Computer-Aided Design Repositories

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Devarajan Ramanujan ◽  
William Z. Bernstein
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analytics ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Performance Metrics ◽  
External Validation ◽  
Visual Exploration ◽  
Similarity Metrics ◽  
Report Generation ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Aided Design

VESPER (Visual Exploration of Similarity and PERformance) is a visual analytics system for exploring similarity metrics and performance metrics derived from computer-aided design (CAD) repositories. It consists of (1) a data processing module that allows analysts to input custom similarity metrics and performance metrics, (2) a visualization module that facilitates navigation of the design spaces through coordinated, interactive visualizations, and (3) a report generation module that allows analysts to export lifecycle data of selected repository items as well as the input metrics for further external validation. In this paper, we discuss the need, design rationale, and implementation details for VESPER. We then apply VESPER to (1) sustainability-focused exploration of parts, and (2) exploration of tool wear and surface roughness in machined parts.

Building a Design-Centered STEAM Course

2021 ◽  
pp. 416-427
Author(s):  
Antonios Karampelas
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Community Schools ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
Architectural Engineering ◽  
Online Setting ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Aided Design

This chapter presents the blended-learning, project-based high school STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) course that has been developed and delivered at the American Community Schools (ACS) Athens. The STEAM course fosters data literacy; critical, creative, and computational thinking; and problem-solving. The topics range from the internet of things, artificial intelligence, and data-based investigations to an introduction to aerospace, electrical, and architectural engineering, in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Computer-aided design software and the design thinking methodology are the major creative tools students use to experience immersive STEAM learning. The content of the course is described in terms of learning goals, instruction, and assessments, accompanied by instructional material. The transition of the STEAM course to an online setting is also discussed, and the author's reflections are shared.

Design and development of a novel 3D-printed non-metallic self-locking prosthetic arm for a forequarter amputation

2020 ◽  
pp. 030936462094829 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trevor Binedell ◽  
Eugene Meng ◽  
Karupppasamy Subburaj
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Prosthetic Design ◽  
Forequarter Amputation ◽  
Digital Scanning ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
And Function ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Aided Design

Background: Upper limb, in particular forequarter amputations, require highly customised devices that are often expensive and underutilised. Objectives: The objective of this study was to design and develop a comfortable 3D-printed cosmetic forequarter prosthetic device, which was lightweight, cool to wear, had an elbow that could lock, matched the appearance of the contralateral arm and was completely free of metal for a specific user’s needs. Study Design: Device design. Technique: An iterative user-centred design approach was used for digitising, designing and developing a functional 3D-printed prosthetic arm for an acquired forequarter amputation, while optimising the fit and function after each prototype. Results: The cost of the final arm was 20% less expensive than a traditionally-made forequarter prostheses in Singapore. The Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST) 2.0 survey was administered, with results indicating that the 3D-printed arm was preferred due to its overall effectiveness, accurate size, ease of use and suspension. However, durability had a lower score, and the weight of the arm was 100 g heavier than the user’s current prosthesis. The technique described resulted in a precise fitting and shaped forequarter prosthesis for the user. Using the user’s feedback in the iterations of the design resulted in improved QUEST survey results indicating the device was effective, easy to use, perceived as lighter and more secure than the user’s traditionally-made device. Conclusion: A fully customised cosmetic forequarter prosthesis was designed and developed using digital scanning, computer-aided design modelling and 3D printing for a specific user. These technologies enable new avenues for highly complex prosthetic design innovations.

A simulation of void variation in wood-strand composites during consolidation

Holzforschung ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Li ◽  
Chunping Dai ◽  
Sunguo Wang
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Computer Image Processing ◽  
Non Linear ◽  
Visual Approach ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Aided Design ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Prior Models ◽  
Wood Strand

Abstract The void variation in a wood-strand composite mat during consolidation was simulated using computer-aided design, finite element analysis, and computer image processing. Compared with prior models, this simulation provided a different and more visual approach to analyzing the mat structure, particularly the void variation during consolidation. The simulated results showed similar trends to the experimental data. The size of voids in the final panel decreased with the panel density and increased with the strand thickness, whereas the relationship between the void size and the strand length was non-linear. The wood-strand density and strand thickness had a much greater effect on the non-linear void variation than the wood strand width and length. The simulated results are beneficial to improve the fundamental understanding of composite processing and performance characteristics.

scholarly journals Ask the Supercomputer

2006 ◽  
Vol 128 (04) ◽  
pp. 36-38
Author(s):  
Jean Thilmany
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Associate Professor ◽  
Complex Flows ◽  
Heart Pump ◽  
Model Complex ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Rice University ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Aided Design

This paper analyzes research work on developing techniques to study complex fluids. Although several computational fluid dynamics (CFD) vendors now sell desktop software that mechanical engineers can buy to model complex flows, many problems are still simply too hard for those applications. According to engineers, CFD programs for these complex problems can take years to write, even with the supercomputer's aid. Moreover, some flows may never be modeled: they are just too complex for even the most advanced software. Behr and a colleague, Matteo Pasquali, an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University, are now at work writing a CFD application that will help a heart-pump manufacturer analyze how blood would move through different configurations of the pump. Pasquali and Behr spent two years trying to turn the pump geometry and performance data Baylor provided into usable data. They converted the pump's computer-aided design information and input it into their homegrown CFD program, then came up with software tools to rotate one part of the computationally meshed pump element with respect to another.

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