Initial Investigations Into the Dynamics of Cutting Brushes for Sweeping

2002 ◽  
Vol 124 (4) ◽  
pp. 675-681 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. M. Peel ◽  
G. A. Parker
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Centrifugal Force ◽  
Transient Effects ◽  
Test Rig ◽  
Low Speeds ◽  
Discretized Model

Cutting brushes are used at relatively low speeds by various municipal vehicles and in particular road sweeping units. As the name suggests such brushes are designed to “cut” through debris, especially compacted sand or similar matter. The main deflection plane of a bristle (or tine) is along the mount radius, making the tines very stiff in the direction of rotation, hence the cutting action when the brush is rotated. Exploring the literature shows that very little is known, or understood, about the operation of brushes for mechanical sweeping. In this paper a pseudo-static discretized model is developed to investigate the deformations and forces acting on brushes during ideal operation of a horizontal brush on a flat plane. Due to the numerous different sweeper brushes on the market, one common configuration is used as the basis of the model and the paper will detail only the characteristics of this brush. The brush to be investigated is a “cutting brush,” introduced above, where the tines can only deflect along the mount radius. Having developed a model it is used to predict the forces and torques generated within a horizontally rotating brush. The influence of centrifugal force is analyzed although transient effects are neglected and steady state conditions assumed. The predictions of the model are compared to practical results taken from a test rig and the validity of the model is discussed. Agreement between the model and the practical results will be shown to be good, considering the complexities and practical realities involved in analyzing any system which is friction dependent.

Effects of slide-to-roll ratio and varying velocity on the lubrication performance of grease at low speed

2021 ◽  
pp. 135065012199336
Author(s):  
Yiming Han ◽  
Jing Wang ◽  
Xuyang Jin ◽  
Shanshan Wang ◽  
Rui Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Critical Speed ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Transient Effects ◽  
Disintegration Time ◽  
Low Speed ◽  
Existence Time ◽  
Pure Rolling ◽  
Lubrication Performance ◽  
Long Time

Under steady-state pure rolling conditions with low speed, the thickener fiber agglomerations can be maintained for a long time, generating a beneficial thicker film thickness. However, in industrial applications, motions with sliding or transient effects are very common for gears, rolling-element bearings or even chain drives, evaluation of the grease performance under such conditions is vital for determining the lubrication mechanism and designing new greases. In this project, optical interferometry experiments were carried out on a ball-disk test rig to study the disintegration time of the grease thickener agglomerations with the increase of the slide-to-roll ratio under steady-state and reciprocation motions. Under steady-state conditions, the thickener fiber agglomeration can exist for a while and the time becomes shorter with the increase of the slide-to-roll ratio above the critical speed. Below the critical speed, the thickener fiber can exist in the contact in the form of a quite thick film for a very long time under pure rolling conditions but that time is decreased with the increase of the slide-to-roll ratio. The introduction of the transient effect can further reduce the existence time of the thickener.

Investigation of the intake tumble flow in a prototype GDI engine using a steady-state test rig

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Auriemma ◽  
F. E. Corcione ◽  
S. Diana ◽  
G. Police ◽  
G. Valentino
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Test Rig ◽  
State Test ◽  
Gdi Engine ◽  
Steady State Test

Solution Branching and Dive Plane Reversal of Submarines at Low Speeds

1994 ◽  
Vol 38 (03) ◽  
pp. 203-212
Author(s):  
Fotis A. Papoulias ◽  
Jeffery S. Riedel
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Singularity Theory ◽  
Complete Characterization ◽  
Hydrodynamic Characteristics ◽  
Vehicle Speed ◽  
Depth Control ◽  
Organizing Center ◽  
Low Speeds ◽  
Metacentric Height ◽  
Solution Branching

The problem of multiple steady-state solutions in the dive plane of submarines under depth control at low speeds is analyzed. This phenomenon occurs regardless of the particular means used for depth control, manual or automatic, and linear or nonlinear. It is shown that the primary bifurcation parameter is a Froude-like number based on the vehicle speed and metacentric height. Generic solution branching is shown to occur below a critical Froude number. Singularity theory techniques are employed to quantify the effects that various vehicle geometric properties and hydrodynamic characteristics have on steady-state motion. It is demonstrated that a comprehensive bifurcation study provides a systematic and effective way of predicting the phenomenon of dive plane reversal at low speeds. A complete characterization of the parameters in the problem, both in deep water and at periscope depth, is achieved through the organizing center of the pitchfork singularity.

Jet Engine Gas Path Analysis Based on Takeoff Performance Snapshots

2017 ◽  
Vol 139 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Putz ◽  
S. Staudacher ◽  
C. Koch ◽  
T. Brandes
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Steady State ◽  
Performance Model ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Jet Engines ◽  
Transient Effects ◽  
Steady State Analysis ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
State Analysis

Current engine condition monitoring (ECM) systems for jet engines include the analysis of on-wing gas path data using steady-state performance models. Such data, which are also referred to as performance snapshots, usually are taken during cruise flight and during takeoff. Using steady-state analysis, it is assumed that these snapshots have been taken under stabilized operating conditions. However, this assumption is reasonable only for cruise snapshots. During takeoff, jet engines operate in highly transient conditions with significant heat transfer occurring between the fluid and the engine structure. Hence, steady-state analysis of takeoff snapshots is subject to high uncertainty. Because of this, takeoff snapshots are not used for performance analysis in current ECM systems. We quantify the analysis uncertainty by transient simulation of a generic takeoff maneuver using a performance model of a medium size two-shaft turbofan engine with high bypass ratio. Taking into account the influence of the preceding operating regimes on the transient heat transfer effects, this takeoff maneuver is extended backward in time to cover the aircraft turnaround as well as the end of the last flight mission. We present a hybrid approach for thermal calculation of both the fired engine and the shutdown engine. The simulation results show that takeoff derate, ambient temperature, taxi-out (XO) duration and the duration of the preceding aircraft turnaround have a major influence on the transient effects occurring during takeoff. The analysis uncertainty caused by the transient effects is significant. Based on the simulation results, we propose a method for correction of takeoff snapshots to steady-state operating conditions. Furthermore, we show that the simultaneous analysis of cruise and corrected takeoff snapshots leads to significant improvements in observability.

The Elastic-Plastic Analysis of Tubes—IV: Thermal Ratchetting

1992 ◽  
Vol 114 (2) ◽  
pp. 236-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Plastic Strain ◽  
Centrifugal Force ◽  
Kinematic Hardening ◽  
Elastic Plastic ◽  
External Pressures ◽  
Plastic Analysis ◽  
Steady Solutions ◽  
Number Of Cycles

This paper continues the investigation of the shakedown behavior of tubes subjected to cyclic centrifugal force and temperature, and sustained internal and external pressures. It is found that when ratchetting occurs, the plastic strain builds up with each cycle, but finally reaches a steady state after a large number of cycles for kinematic hardening materials. The steady solutions for three kinds of ratchetting behavior are found and given in this paper.

EHL Film Thickness Computations at Low Speeds: Risk of Artificial Trends as a Result of Poor Accuracy and Implications for Mixed Lubrication Modelling

2005 ◽  
Vol 219 (4) ◽  
pp. 285-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. H. Venner
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Film Thickness ◽  
Reynolds Equation ◽  
Hydrodynamic Lubrication ◽  
Mixed Lubrication ◽  
Validity Of Results ◽  
Erroneous Conclusion ◽  
Low Speeds ◽  
Lubrication Models ◽  
Circular Contact

When numerical and experimental results are compared to validate elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) models, it is of utmost importance that grid-converged results are used. In particular at low speeds and high loads, solutions obtained using grids that are not sufficiently dense will exhibit an artificial trend that does not represent the behaviour of the continuous modelling equations. As it coincides with a trend observed in experiments this may lead to the erroneous conclusion that the theoretical model on which the numerical simulations are based is accurate. This risk is illustrated in detail. It is further shown that EHL models based on the Reynolds equation in a steady state circular contact predicts a positive film thickness as long as the grid used in the calculations is sufficiently dense. This has significant implications for the validity of results obtained using mixed lubrication models based on a Reynolds model and a film thickness threshold.

A Simple Thermal Model of Bearings With Transient Effects

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karleine M. Justice ◽  
Ian Halliwell ◽  
Jeffrey S. Dalton
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Thermal Management ◽  
Heat Load ◽  
Transient Behavior ◽  
Gas Turbine Engine ◽  
System Level ◽  
Lubrication System ◽  
Transient Effects ◽  
Turbine Engine

In thermal management, system-level models provide an understanding of interactions between components and integration constraints — issues which are exacerbated by tighter coupling in both real life and simulation. A simple model of the steady-state thermal characteristics of the bearings in a two-spool turbofan engine has been described in previous work [1], where it was compared with a more comprehensive tribology-based simulation. Since failure is more likely to occur during transient rather than steady-state operating conditions, it is important that transient behavior is also studied. Therefore, development of models capable of capturing transient system-level performance in air vehicles is critical. In the current paper, the former simple model is used for the generation of a method to replicate the transient effects of heat loads within the lubrication system of a gas turbine engine. The simple engine model that defined the lubrication system is representative of a twin-spool, mid-size, high bypass ratio turbofan used in commercial transport. In order to demonstrate the range and versatility of the parametric heat load model, the model is now applied to the transient operation of a low-thrust unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) engine, similar to that found on the Global Hawk. There are five separate bearings in the oil loop model and four separate oil sump locations. Contributions to the heat load calculations are heat transfer through the bearing housings and friction caused by station temperatures and shaft speeds, respectively. The lubrication system has been simplified by applying general assumptions for a proof-of-concept of the new transient parametric model. The fuel flow rate for the fuel-cooled oil cooler (FCOC) is set via the full authority digital electronic control (FADEC) in the transient engine model which is coupled to the parametric heat load model. Initially, it is assumed that total heat transfer from the bearings to the oil correspond to oil temperature changes of 150–250°F (83–139°C). The results show that successful modeling of the transient behavior on the thermal effects in the bearings of a gas turbine engine using the MATLAB/Simulink environment have been achieved. This is a valuable addition to the previous steady-state simulation, and the combined tools may be used as part of a more sophisticated thermal management system. Because it is so simple and scalable, the tool enables thermal management issues to be addressed in the preliminary design phase of a gas turbine engine development program.

scholarly journals Central masking: Some steady-state and transient effects

1967 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. J. Zimslocki ◽  
E. N. Oamianopoulos ◽  
E. Buining ◽  
J. Glantz
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Transient Effects

The Importance of Transient Nucleation and Non-Equilibrium Viscosity for Glass Formation

1985 ◽  
Vol 57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth F. Kelton
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Metallic Glasses ◽  
Glass Formation ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Molecular Cluster ◽  
Transient Effects ◽  
Glass Forming ◽  
Model Glass ◽  
Transient Nucleation ◽  
Non Equilibrium

AbstractThe process of nucleation and growth in glasses and undercooled liquids is modeled by directly simulating the evolution of the molecular cluster distribution under both isothermal and non-isothermal conditions. Results of that simulation for the nucleation rate during the quench, and for the number of nuclei produced and the volume fraction transformed at the end of the quench are presented. The following three points are discussed: (1) The importance of transient, or non-steady state, nucleation rates on glass formation is assessed by considering three model glass forming systems: lithium disilicate, a relatively good glass former, and two metallic glasses, (Au85Cu15)77Si9Gd14 and Au81Si19. (2) Using experimentally determined values for the steady state nucleation rates and growth velocities for Pd40Ni40P20, it is demonstrated that, in agreement with recent experimental results, this alloy may be cycled at rates on the order of 1 K/sec between the melting and glass transition temperatures without crystallization. Transient effects are shown to be unimportant under these conditions in this system. (3) The effect on glass formation of a non-equilibrium viscosity during the quench due to configurational freezing is evaluated by assuming a phenomenological model for the changing viscosity.

scholarly journals Transient evolution of basal drag during glacier slip

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Lucas K. Zoet ◽  
Neal R. Iverson ◽  
Lauren Andrews ◽  
Christian Helanow
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Greenland Ice Sheet ◽  
Surface Velocity ◽  
Transient Effects ◽  
Steady State Condition ◽  
Drag Model ◽  
Lab Experiments ◽  
Transient Data ◽  
Bed Separation ◽  
Cavity Evolution

Abstract Glacier slip is usually described using steady-state sliding laws that relate drag, slip velocity and effective pressure, but where subglacial conditions vary rapidly transient effects may influence slip dynamics. Here we use results from a set of laboratory experiments to examine the transient response of glacier slip over a hard bed to velocity perturbations. The drag and cavity evolution from lab experiments are used to parameterize a rate-and-state drag model that is applied to observations of surface velocity and ice-bed separation from the Greenland ice sheet. The drag model successfully predicts observed lags between changes in ice-bed separation and sliding speed. These lags result from the time (or displacement) required for cavities to evolve from one steady-state condition to another. In comparing drag estimates resulting from applying rate-and-state and steady-state slip laws to transient data, we find the peaks in drag are out of phase. This suggests that in locations where subglacial conditions vary on timescales shorter than those needed for cavity adjustment transient slip processes control basal drag.

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