scholarly journals Rapid Prototyping of a Customized Cooling System for a Novel Crank Rocker Engine

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.17) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Khurram Altaf ◽  
Masri Baharom ◽  
A Rashid A. Aziz ◽  
Junaid A. Qayyum ◽  
Mirza Jahanzaib
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Forced Convection ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Cooling Water ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Engine Cylinder ◽  
Overall Performance ◽  
Manufacturing Technologies

A novel internal combustion engine termed as Crank Rocker Engine has been developed at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) Malaysia. In the existing design, the engine cylinder is cooled through forced convection which is not efficient and malfunctioning of cooling system could lead to engine overheating. The objective of the current study is to develop a concept of an integrated and customized cooling system for the Crank-Rocker engine and to develop through rapid prototyping (RP). The proposed cooling system comprises of an integrated cooling water jacket around the engine cylinder, which works on the principle of forced convection. The forced convection is energy intensive and not suitable for stationary engines. Therefore, an enhanced design of the cooling system is required to improve the overall performance of the engine. Since the engine cylinder is curved, the conventional manufacturing technologies could be difficult to apply for the development of cooling system. For swift, precise and economic development as well as performance analysis of the cooling system, RP technique could be promising. In the present study, a customized and modified cooling system has been designed and developed through fused deposition modelling (FDM), an efficient RP technology. Design for additive manufacturing (DFAM) is applied to mitigate development time and support structures of the cooling system. The design is proposed by keeping in view the cooling performance and manufacturability. 

Temperature Field Analysis of High-Speed Gasoline Engine Cylinder Head Based on Fluid-Solid Coupling

2013 ◽  
Vol 680 ◽  
pp. 327-332
Author(s):  
Yong Shuai Wang ◽  
Jing Yang ◽  
Xiang Jun Yu ◽  
Ke Li
Keyword(s):  
Cylinder Head ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Gasoline Engine ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Cooling Water ◽  
Field Analysis ◽  
Temperature Fields ◽  
Water Jacket ◽  
Engine Cylinder

As the important part of the internal-combustion engine, cylinder head bears high thermal loads and mechanical loads. In order to analyse the merits or defects of cylinder head cooling system , built the 3-D model of cylinder head, and analysed the heat transfer processes between cylinder head and cooling water by fluid-solid coupled simulation in STAR-CCM+. The pressure nephograms and velocity vector of cooling water in the water jacket, and the whole temperature distributions of cylinder head were acquired. And analysed separately the temperature fields of fire power faces and exhaust passages which were under high heat loads .According to the analysis results , the structrue of cylinder head water jacket was evaluated and corresponding suggestions was put forward.

scholarly journals Rapid prototyping of replica knee implants for in vitro testing

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 553-556 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Verjans ◽  
Malte Asseln ◽  
Klaus Radermacher
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Implant Design ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
In Vitro Testing ◽  
Knee Biomechanics ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Kinematic Behaviour ◽  
Long Lifetime ◽  
Manufacturing Technologies

AbstractThe understanding of the complex biomechanics of the knee is a key for an optimal implant design. To easily investigate the influence of prosthetic designs on knee biomechanics a rapid prototyping workflow for knee implants has been developed and evaluated. Therefore, different manufacturing technologies and post-treatment methods have been examined and overall seven different replica knee implants were manufactured. For evaluation, the manufacturing properties such as surface accuracy and roughness were determined and kinematic behaviour was investigated in a novel knee testing rig. It was carried out that PolyJet-Modelling with a sanded surface resulted in changed kinematic patterns compared to a usual CoCr-UHMWPE implant. However, fused deposition modelling using ABS and subsequent surface smoothening with acetone vapor showed the lowest roughness of the manufactured implants and only minor kinematic differences. For this reason this method constitutes a promising approach towards an optimal implant design for improved patient-satisfaction and long lifetime of the implant. Finally the workflow is not only limited to the knee.

scholarly journals Rapid prototyping model for the manufacturing by thermoforming of occlusal splints

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Jiménez ◽  
L. Romero ◽  
M. Domínguez ◽  
M.M. Espinosa
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Physical Models ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Occlusal Splints ◽  
Manufacturing Technologies ◽  
The Cost

Purpose – This paper aims to present an optimal prototyping technology for the manufacture of occlusal splints. Design/methodology/approach – To carry out this study, a comparative technique was used to analyze models obtained by different prototyping techniques. Subsequently, further tests were carried out with respect to the manufacturing of splints by means of thermoforming in a vacuum. This involved an analysis of the most important variables such as prototype material, geometric accuracy, surface finish and costs. Findings – It was found that there is a group of prototyping technologies that are suitable for the manufacture of the models used in the thermoforming of correction splints, the most appropriate technologies being based on ink jet printing (IJP-Objet), ultraviolet photo polymerization and fused deposition modelling due to the fact that they offer an optimal relationship between the cost and the quality of the model required for thermoforming. Practical implications – The application of rapid prototyping techniques in medicine makes the production of physical models from three-dimensional medical image processing and their subsequent use in different specialties possible. It also makes preoperative planning processes, the production of prostheses and the preparation of surgical templates possible, thereby offering a higher quality of diagnosis, safer surgery and cost and time savings compared to conventional manufacturing technologies. Originality/value – This paper suggests that there exists a group of prototyping technologies for the manufacture of splints that offer advantages over existing technologies. The results also suggest that, in many cases, the most expensive technology is not the most appropriate: there are other options that provide an optimal model in terms of the cost and the quality needed for thermoforming.

scholarly journals Designing a delta tripod based robot fused deposition modelling 3 dimensional printer using an open-source Arduino development platform

2018 ◽  
Vol 184 ◽  
pp. 02013
Author(s):  
Tamás Templom ◽  
Timotei István Erdei ◽  
Zsolt Molnár ◽  
Edwin Shaw ◽  
Géza Husi
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
3 Dimensional ◽  
Development Platform ◽  
Fused Deposition

The pinnacle of 3D printing is its effect on the field of rapid prototyping. The major advantage comes from the fact that designers can quickly materialize a part or object, which then could be tested in practice, and can be effortlessly modified if needed. This obviously cuts the development expenses and time by a significant percent. Moreover, it’s possible to create complex and precise shapes with the technology, which would take more time and would be resource intensive if done by older methods, for example manual or automatic machining.

Generating Porous Ceramic Scaffolds: Processing and Properties

2010 ◽  
Vol 441 ◽  
pp. 155-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulrike Deisinger
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Porous Ceramic ◽  
Selective Laser Sintering ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Pore Geometry ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Ink Jet ◽  
Jet Printing

For tissue regeneration in medicine three-dimensional scaffolds with specific characteristics are required. A very important property is a high, interconnecting porosity to enable tissue ingrowth into the scaffold. Pore size distribution and pore geometry should be adapted to the respective tissue. Additionally, the scaffolds should have a basic stability for handling during implantation, which is provided by ceramic scaffolds. Various methods to produce such ceramic 3D scaffolds exist. In this paper conventional and new fabrication techniques are reviewed. Conventional methods cover the replica of synthetic and natural templates, the use of sacrificial templates and direct foaming. Rapid prototyping techniques are the new methods listed in this work. They include fused deposition modelling, robocasting and dispense-plotting, ink jet printing, stereolithography, 3D-printing, selective laser sintering/melting and a negative mould technique also involving rapid prototyping. The various fabrication methods are described and the characteristics of the resulting scaffolds are pointed out. Finally, the techniques are compared to find out their disadvantages and advantages.

Selected Testing for Rapid Prototyping Technology Operation

2013 ◽  
Vol 308 ◽  
pp. 25-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ludmila Novakova-Marcincinova ◽  
Jozef Novak-Marcincin
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Material Testing ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
Software System ◽  
Operation Optimization ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Operation Process ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Part Production

This paper deals with basic knowledge and problems in area of Rapid Prototyping (RP) technology operation focused on used material testing and operation optimization from economical aspects of view. It belongs to progressive methods of model creation based on geometry obtained from CAD environment with application possibilities in different industrial spheres. Chapters are focused on optimization of Rapid Prototyping preparation and operation process. There also is algorithm that leads to selection of suitable RP operation settings. Utilization of algorithm is presented on case of part production with use of UPrint device and Catalyst software, system created for utilization of Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) technology.

Rapid Prototyping in Developing Process with CA Systems Application

2013 ◽  
Vol 464 ◽  
pp. 399-405 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ludmila Novakova-Marcincinova ◽  
Jozef Novak-Marcincin
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Product Development ◽  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Production Quality ◽  
Consumer Products ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
Automatic Production ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Additive Manufacturing Technology ◽  
Aerospace Medical

Rapid Prototyping (RP) presents the automatic production of physical parts using by additive manufacturing technology. The start techniques for Rapid Prototyping became available in the late 1980s and were used to produce models and prototype parts. Today they are used for a much wider range of applications and are even used to manufacture production-quality parts in relatively small numbers. Rapid Prototyping is widely used in the automotive, aerospace, medical, and consumer products industries. In paper is presented process of design product development, product production and testing of products produced by Fused Deposition Modelling rapid prototyping technology.

scholarly journals Study on the Effect of Diaphragm Booster on the Pulsed Heat Transfer of Cooling System

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 214-222
Author(s):  
Y. Zhou ◽  
Z. Liu ◽  
A. Golyanin
Keyword(s):  
Heat Exchange ◽  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Cooling Water ◽  
Check Valve ◽  
Cylinder Liner ◽  
Circulation System ◽  
Engine Cylinder ◽  
Hydraulic Accumulator ◽  
Engine Cylinder Liner

This paper has developed a diesel engine cylinder liner and cooling water heat exchange enhancement device, including diesel engine cylinder liner, cylinder liner water cooler, hydraulic accumulator, check valve, diaphragm booster, centrifugal water pump, pulse valve and Conical tube. As well as the pulsating circulation system and booster system composed of equipment. The device heats the heat generated by the diesel engine cylinder liner in a pulsating circulation system through a cylinder circulator in a pulsating circulation system to exchange heat with the external low-temperature seawater. By controlling the opening and closing of the pulsating valve in the pulsating circulation system, fluid is generated in the pipe. Pulsing and hydraulically impacting the diaphragm booster connected near the pulsation valve pipeline, the fluid at the outlet of the diaphragm booster is subjected to hydraulic shock and circulates in a closed booster circuit connected to the diaphragm booster and passes through the cone during the flow. The shaped tube accelerates the fluid to return to the diaphragm supercharger, and the kinetic energy of the fluid is converted into the pressure in the pulsating heat exchange system by impacting the elastic diaphragm of the diaphragm supercharger, so that the pulsating speed is increased. The present invention is to increase the pulsating velocity of the diaphragm. Based on the design of the compressor drive, it improves energy efficiency, avoids the use of high-power water pumps, and saves equipment construction and daily operation.

scholarly journals Additive Manufacturing Applications on Flexible Actuators for Active Orthoses and Medical Devices

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Michele Gabrio Antonelli ◽  
Pierluigi Beomonte Zobel ◽  
Francesco Durante ◽  
Terenziano Raparelli
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ◽  
Variable Stiffness ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Pneumatic Actuators ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Manufacturing Applications ◽  
Manufacturing Technologies

This paper describes the results of research projects developed at the University of L’Aquila by the research group of the authors in the field of biomedical engineering, which have seen an important use of additive manufacturing technologies in the prototyping step and, in some cases, also for the realization of preindustrialization prototypes. For these projects, commercial 3D printers and technologies such as fused deposition modelling (FDM) were used; the most commonly used polymers in these technologies are acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and polylactic acid (PLA). The research projects concern the development of innovative actuators, such as pneumatic muscles and soft pneumatic actuators (SPAs), the development of active orthoses, such as a lower limb orthosis and, finally, the development of a variable-stiffness grasper to be used in natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES). The main aspects of these research projects are described in the paper, highlighting the technologies used such as the finite element analysis and additive manufacturing.

Precision investment casting: A state of art review and future trends

2016 ◽  
Vol 230 (12) ◽  
pp. 2143-2164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunpreet Singh ◽  
Rupinder Singh
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Investment Casting ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Cast Specimen ◽  
State Of Art

Investment casting process is known to its capability of producing clear net shape, high-dimensional accuracy and intricate design. Consistent research effort has been made by various researchers with an objective to explore the world of investment casting. Literature review revealed the effect of processing parameters on output parameters of cast specimen. This article highlights the advancements made and proposed at each step of investment casting and its hybridization with other process. Besides, investment casting has always been known to manufacture parts such as weapons, jewellery item, idols and statues of god and goddess since 3000 BC; this article reviews the present applications and trends in combination of rapid prototyping technique as integrated investment casting to serve in medical science. Advancements in shell moulding with incorporation of fibre and polymer, development of alternative feedstock filament to fused deposition modelling are duly discussed. The aim of this review article is to present state of art review of investment casting since 3200 BC. This article is organized as follows: in section ‘Introduction’, introduction to investment casting steps is given along with researches undertaken at each step; in section ‘Rapid prototyping technique’, background is given on the concept of rapid prototyping technique by examining the various approaches taken in the literature for defining rapid prototyping technique; section ‘Biomedical applications of RPT’ presents the medicine or biomedical applications of investment casting and rapid prototyping technique; section ‘Future trends’ provides some perspectives on future research and section ‘Conclusion’ closes the article by offering conclusions.

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