scholarly journals Towards numerical prediction of flow-induced fiber displacements during wet compression molding (WCM)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Poppe ◽  
Fabian Albrecht ◽  
Constantin Krauß ◽  
Luise Kärger
Keyword(s):  
Process Simulation ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Fluid Model ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Compression Molding ◽  
Scale Production ◽  
Process Effects ◽  
Wet Compression ◽  
Textile Forming ◽  
Fully Coupled

Wet compression molding (WCM) provides large-scale production potential for continuous fiber-reinforced structural components due to simultaneous infiltration and draping during molding. Due to thickness-dominated infiltration of the laminate, comparatively low cavity pressures are sufficient – a considerable economic advantage. Experimental and numerical investigations prove strong mutual dependencies between the physical mechanisms, especially between resin flow (mold filling) and textile forming (draping), similar to other liquid molding techniques (LCM). Although these dependencies provide significant benefits such as improved contact, draping and infiltration capabilities, they may also lead to adverse effects such as flow-induced fiber displacement. To support WCM process and part development, process simulation requires a fully coupled approach including the capability to predict critical process effects. This work aims to demonstrate the suitability of a macroscopic, fully coupled, three-dimensional process simulation approach, to predict the process behavior during WCM, including flow-induced fiber displacements. The developed fluid model is superimposed to a suitable 3D forming model, which accounts for the deformation mechanisms including non-linear transverse compaction behavior. A strong Fluid-Structure-Interaction (FSI) enforced by Terzaghi’s law is applied to assess flow-induced fiber displacements during WCM within a porous UD-NCF stack in a homogenized manner. Accordingly, resulting local deformations are considered within the pressure field. All constitutive equations are formulated with respect to fiber deformation under finite strains. Results of a parametric study underline the relevance of contact conditions within the dry and infiltrated stack. The numerically predicted results are benchmarked and verified using both own and available experimental results from literature.

scholarly journals A Review on Additive Manufacturing Possibilities for Electrical Machines

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. 1940
Author(s):  
Muhammad Usman Naseer ◽  
Ants Kallaste ◽  
Bilal Asad ◽  
Toomas Vaimann ◽  
Anton Rassõlkin
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Electrical Machines ◽  
Electromagnetic Properties ◽  
Scale Production ◽  
Performance Parameters ◽  
Large Scale Production ◽  
One Step ◽  
Manufacturing Techniques

This paper presents current research trends and prospects of utilizing additive manufacturing (AM) techniques to manufacture electrical machines. Modern-day machine applications require extraordinary performance parameters such as high power-density, integrated functionalities, improved thermal, mechanical & electromagnetic properties. AM offers a higher degree of design flexibility to achieve these performance parameters, which is impossible to realize through conventional manufacturing techniques. AM has a lot to offer in every aspect of machine fabrication, such that from size/weight reduction to the realization of complex geometric designs. However, some practical limitations of existing AM techniques restrict their utilization in large scale production industry. The introduction of three-dimensional asymmetry in machine design is an aspect that can be exploited most with the prevalent level of research in AM. In order to take one step further towards the enablement of large-scale production of AM-built electrical machines, this paper also discusses some machine types which can best utilize existing developments in the field of AM.

scholarly journals 3D DNA structural barcode copying and random access

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filip Bošković ◽  
Alexander Ohmann ◽  
Ulrich F. Keyser ◽  
Kaikai Chen
Keyword(s):  
Data Storage ◽  
Single Molecule ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Random Access ◽  
Scale Production ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
Dna Nanostructures ◽  
Large Scale Production

AbstractThree-dimensional (3D) DNA nanostructures built via DNA self-assembly have established recent applications in multiplexed biosensing and storing digital information. However, a key challenge is that 3D DNA structures are not easily copied which is of vital importance for their large-scale production and for access to desired molecules by target-specific amplification. Here, we build 3D DNA structural barcodes and demonstrate the copying and random access of the barcodes from a library of molecules using a modified polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The 3D barcodes were assembled by annealing a single-stranded DNA scaffold with complementary short oligonucleotides containing 3D protrusions at defined locations. DNA nicks in these structures are ligated to facilitate barcode copying using PCR. To randomly access a target from a library of barcodes, we employ a non-complementary end in the DNA construct that serves as a barcode-specific primer template. Readout of the 3D DNA structural barcodes was performed with nanopore measurements. Our study provides a roadmap for convenient production of large quantities of self-assembled 3D DNA nanostructures. In addition, this strategy offers access to specific targets, a crucial capability for multiplexed single-molecule sensing and for DNA data storage.

scholarly journals Superior Pseudocapacitive Storage of a Novel Ni3Si2/NiOOH/Graphene Nanostructure for an All-Solid-State Supercapacitor

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Ning ◽  
Maoyang Xia ◽  
Dong Wang ◽  
Xin Feng ◽  
Hong Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Chemical Vapor ◽  
Specific Area ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Scale Production ◽  
Free Standing

Abstract Recent developments in the synthesis of graphene-based structures focus on continuous improvement of porous nanostructures, doping of thin films, and mechanisms for the construction of three-dimensional architectures. Herein, we synthesize creeper-like Ni3Si2/NiOOH/graphene nanostructures via low-pressure all-solid melting-reconstruction chemical vapor deposition. In a carbon-rich atmosphere, high-energy atoms bombard the Ni and Si surface, and reduce the free energy in the thermodynamic equilibrium of solid Ni–Si particles, considerably catalyzing the growth of Ni–Si nanocrystals. By controlling the carbon source content, a Ni3Si2 single crystal with high crystallinity and good homogeneity is stably synthesized. Electrochemical measurements indicate that the nanostructures exhibit an ultrahigh specific capacity of 835.3 C g−1 (1193.28 F g−1) at 1 A g−1; when integrated as an all-solid-state supercapacitor, it provides a remarkable energy density as high as 25.9 Wh kg−1 at 750 W kg−1, which can be attributed to the free-standing Ni3Si2/graphene skeleton providing a large specific area and NiOOH inhibits insulation on the electrode surface in an alkaline solution, thereby accelerating the electron exchange rate. The growth of the high-performance composite nanostructure is simple and controllable, enabling the large-scale production and application of microenergy storage devices.

A Benchmark Comparison of Coupled and Segregated Iterative SUPG Finite Element Formulation for Incompressible Flow

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianhui Xie ◽  
R. S. Amano
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Element Formulation ◽  
Application Problem ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Solution Efficiency ◽  
Fully Coupled

In fluid flow and heat transfer, the finite element based fully coupling solution for all conservation equations is cost effective for most of the two dimensional, isothermal problems, but suffers in the storage and solution efficiency for large three dimensional problems. The segregated solution algorithm has been designed to address large scale simulation with avoiding the direct formulation of a global matrix. There is trade-off between performing a large number of less expensive iterations by segregated solvers compared to less number of more expensive fully coupled solvers. In this paper, a Finite Element based scheme based on preconditioned GMRES coupled algorithm and SUPG (Streamline Upwind Petrov-Galerkin) pressure prediction/correction segregated formulations have been discussed to solve the steady Navier-Stokes equations. A systematic comparison and benchmark between the segregated and fully coupled formulation has been presented to evaluate the individual benefits and strengths of the coupling and segregated procedure by studying lid-driven cavity problem and large industry application problem with respect to the system storage and solution convergence.

Analysis of recombinant tagged equilibrative nucleoside transporter 1 (ENT1) expressed in E. coliThis paper is one of a selection of papers published in a Special Issue entitled CSBMCB 53rd Annual Meeting — Membrane Proteins in Health and Disease, and has undergone the Journal’s usual peer review process.

2011 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 246-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
German Reyes ◽  
Nicole M.I. Nivillac ◽  
Maria Chalsev ◽  
Imogen R. Coe
Keyword(s):  
Membrane Proteins ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Peer Review Process ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Drug Uptake ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Scale Production ◽  
Nucleoside Transporter ◽  
Intracellular Loop

Nucleoside transporters (NTs) are integral membrane proteins necessary for the cellular entry of nucleoside analog drugs used in chemotherapeutic treatment of conditions such as cancer and viral or parasitic infections. NTs are also the targets of certain drugs used in the treatment of various cardiovascular conditions. Because of the importance of NTs in drug uptake, determination of the three-dimensional structure of these proteins, particularly hENT1, has the potential to improve these treatments through structure-based design of more specifically targeted and transported drugs. In this paper, we use NMR spectroscopy to investigate the structure of the large intracellular loop between transmembrane domains 6 and 7 and we also describe a method for the successful overexpression of full-length hENT1 in a bacterial system. Recombinant tandem histidine-affinity (HAT) and 3×FLAG tagged hENT1 was overexpressed in E. coli, affinity purified, and functionally characterized by nitrobenzylthioinosine (NBTI) binding. Anti-3×FLAG immunodetection confirmed the expression of N-HAT-3×FLAG-hENT1, while increased NBTI binding (3.2-fold compared with controls) confirmed the conformational integrity of the recombinant hENT1 within the bacterial inner membrane. Yields of recombinant hENT1 using this approach were ∼15 µg/L of bacterial culture and this approach provides a basis for large-scale production of protein for a variety of purposes.

The effect of pressure and temperature on microthermoforming thermoplastic films integrated in the injection moulding process

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 597-605 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ariane Jungmeier
Keyword(s):  
Injection Moulding ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Scale Production ◽  
Moulding Process ◽  
Cycle Times ◽  
Large Scale Production ◽  
Flow Length ◽  
Injection Moulding Process ◽  
Fitting In

Abstract Injection moulding is a widespread large-scale production technology for the manufacturing of thermoplastic parts, with small wall thicknesses limiting the feasible flow length. Introducing microthermoforming into the injection moulding process with dynamic mould temperature control enables the production of film-based, plane microstructured parts with further three-dimensional functional structures (e.g. for handling or for fitting in devices/assembly groups). Investigations show that considerable forming is possible with pressures up to 140 bar and forming temperatures far below the glass transition temperature of 50-μm-thick polycarbonate films in cycle times of <3 min. Generally speaking, the novel technology is expected to allow for multifunctional, thin-walled microstructured parts at large scales with short cycle times.

scholarly journals Fluid simulations of three-dimensional reconnection that capture the lower-hybrid drift instability

2021 ◽  
Vol 87 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Allmann-Rahn ◽  
S. Lautenbach ◽  
R. Grauer ◽  
R. D. Sydora
Keyword(s):  
Current Sheet ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Fluid Model ◽  
Initial Perturbation ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Continuum Models ◽  
Lower Hybrid ◽  
Pressure Gradients ◽  
Kinetic Effects ◽  
Drift Instability

Fluid models that approximate kinetic effects have received attention recently in the modelling of large-scale plasmas such as planetary magnetospheres. In three-dimensional reconnection, both reconnection itself and current sheet instabilities need to be represented appropriately. We show that a heat flux closure based on pressure gradients enables a 10-moment fluid model to capture key properties of the lower-hybrid drift instability (LHDI) within a reconnection simulation. Characteristics of the instability are examined with kinetic and fluid continuum models, and its role in the three-dimensional reconnection simulation is analysed. The saturation level of the electromagnetic LHDI is higher than expected, which leads to strong kinking of the current sheet. Therefore, the magnitude of the initial perturbation has significant impact on the resulting turbulence.

scholarly journals Design for Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Development Methods Applied to an Innovative Multifunctional Fan

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonardo Frizziero ◽  
Giampiero Donnici ◽  
Alfredo Liverani ◽  
Karim Dhaimini
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Quality Function Deployment ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Product Development Process ◽  
Business Success ◽  
Scale Production ◽  
Business World ◽  
Key Factor

In an increasingly competitive business world, the “time to market” of products has become a key factor for business success. There are different techniques that anticipate design mistakes and launch products on the market in less time. Among the most used methodologies in the design and definition of the requirements, quality function deployment (QFD) and design for Six Sigma (DFSS) can be used. In the prototyping phase, it is possible to address the emerging technology of additive manufacturing. Today, three-dimensional printing is already used as a rapid prototyping technique. However, the real challenge that industry is facing is the use of these machineries for large-scale production of parts, now possible with new HP multi-fusion. The aim of this article is to study the entire product development process taking advantage of the most modern models and technologies for the final realization of a case study that involves the design and prototyping of an innovative multifunctional fan (lamp, aroma diffuser and fan) through the Multi Jet Fusion of HP. To begin with, issues related to the DFSS, the QFD and their application to identify the fan requirements are explored. Once the requirements have been defined, the modern CAD design systems and the CAE systems for the validation of the case study will be analyzed and applied. Finally, HP's Multi Jet Fusion methodology and design rules for additive manufacturing will be analyzed in detail, trying to exploit all the positive aspects it offers.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Electrochemical Performance of a Homogenously Dispersed LiaMn2-x-y- ZFexCoyNizO4-dCld Lithium Ion Battery Cathode Material

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Limpert ◽  
Terrill B. Atwater ◽  
Ashley L. Ruth
Keyword(s):  
Lithium Ion Battery ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Cobalt Content ◽  
Electrochemical Cells ◽  
Scale Production ◽  
Capacity Fading ◽  
Large Scale Production ◽  
Oxide Spinels

Lithium manganese oxide spinels are attractive materials for lithium-ion battery cathodes due to their capability for high voltage application paired with a three-dimensional conductive pathway that can allow for improved lithium insertion and deinsertion kinetics. However, this material suffers from limited cyclability as a result of the energy barriers for removing lithium from the octahedral sites and capacity fading as a result of manganese dissociation. This work incorporates a multiple doping strategy for selecting capacity distribution across various voltage regimes. The resulting electrochemical cells are able to produce useful capacity at 5.2 V, 4.7 V, 4.1 V, and 2.75 V. Additionally, materials synthesized in a laboratory setting and via large scale production via licensing with no cobalt content has resulted in capacities exceeding 200 mAh/g. These materials achieve 75% capacity retention at 3C vs. C/10 discharge down to 2.75 V.

scholarly journals Crack engineering for the construction of arbitrary hierarchical architectures

2019 ◽  
Vol 116 (48) ◽  
pp. 23909-23914 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wanbo Li ◽  
Miao Yu ◽  
Jing Sun ◽  
Kentaro Mochizuki ◽  
Siyu Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Signal Transmission ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Hierarchical Structures ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Scale Production ◽  
Biomimetic Materials ◽  
Large Scale Production ◽  
Elastic Crack ◽  
The Cost

Three-dimensional hierarchical morphologies widely exist in natural and biomimetic materials, which impart preferential functions including liquid and mass transport, energy conversion, and signal transmission for various applications. While notable progress has been made in the design and manufacturing of various hierarchical materials, the state-of-the-art approaches suffer from limited materials selection, high costs, as well as low processing throughput. Herein, by harnessing the configurable elastic crack engineering—controlled formation and configuration of cracks in elastic materials—an effect normally avoided in various industrial processes, we report the development of a facile and powerful technique that enables the faithful transfer of arbitrary hierarchical structures with broad material compatibility and structural and functional integrity. Our work paves the way for the cost-effective, large-scale production of a variety of flexible, inexpensive, and transparent 3D hierarchical and biomimetic materials.

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