Advances in Mechanical and Energy Engineering

This book includes high-quality articles within the framework of several projects and international collaborations, among them University of Applied Sciences Bremen and Gdansk University of Technology. Some of the research presented in these articles was presented on international symposia and conferences, e.g. the XXII International Symposium Research-Education-Technology and 4th International Conference Low Temperature and Waste Heat Use on 24th to 25th September 2015 in Bremen. The articles cover current research of material science, mechanical engineering, energy technologies and nanofluids to supplement literature in these fields.
Erscheinungsjahr 2016
ISBN: 978-3-03835-796-4
Verlag: Trans Tech Publications

Buch, Englisch, 350 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 580 g

This book includes high-quality articles within the framework of several projects and international collaborations, among them University of Applied Sciences Bremen and Gdansk University of Technology. Some of the research presented in these articles was presented on international symposia and conferences, e.g. the XXII International Symposium Research-Education-Technology and 4th International Conference Low Temperature and Waste Heat Use on 24th to 25th September 2015 in Bremen. The articles cover current research of material science, mechanical engineering, energy technologies and nanofluids to supplement literature in these fields.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Smolen, Slawomir

Cieslinski, Janusz T.

Kropiwnicki, Jacek

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Energietechnik & Elektrotechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Maschinenbau

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface
Chapter 1: Materials and Technologies in Mechanical Engineering
AQUASONIC – A Sounding Rocket Based on Hybrid Propulsion
New Kinematic Systems in Single-Sided Lapping and their Influence on Lap Wear
Microgrinding with Diamond Electroplated Tools and with Single-Disk Lapping Kinematics
Evaluation of Applying Heuristic Algorithm to Solve Inverse Heat Conduction Problem in Temperature Oscillation IR Thermography Method
Failure Modeling of Hybrid Transition Structures
Proportional-Derivative and Model-Based Controllers for Control of a Variable Mass Manipulator
Distribution of the Mechanical Properties of a Complexly Deformed Component of Low Carbon Steel Influenced by Post-Heat Treatment
Development and Testing of Air Foil Bearing System for an Automotive Exhaust Gas Turbocharger
Chapter 2: Heat Transfer and Flow Engineering
Effect of Periodic Imposed Heat Flux on Three-Dimensional Natural Convection in a Partially Heated Cubical Enclosure
Analysis of Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Two-Phase Thermosyphon Loop with Minichannels
Experimental Investigation on the Impact of Distorted Signal on Synthetic Jet
Development of an Aeroelastic Flap to Increase the Aerodynamic Efficiency of a Wind Turbine’s Rotor Blade
Experimental Investigations inside the Wind Tunnel at the University of Stralsund
Investigation of Coating Liquid Layer Behaviour at Curved Solid Edges
Gallium as a Metrology Substance for Measuring Thermal Conductivity of Metals
Calculation Methodology of Defrosting Room for Rail Cars
Chapter 3: Properties and Practical Using of Nanofluids
Turbulence Model Evaluation for Numerical Modelling of Turbulent Flow and Heat Transfer of Nanofluids
Performance of the Flat Plate Solar Collector Operated with Water-Al2O3 Nanofluid
Performance of a Plate Heat Exchanger Operated with Water-Al2O3 Nanofluid
Influence of Nanoparticle Concentration on Thermal Properties of Thermal Oil-MWCNT Nanofluid
Influence of Nanoparticle Concentration on Convective Heat Transfer of Water-Al2O3 Nanofluids inside Horizontal Tubes
Possibilities of the Use of the Electrolytic Technique for the Investigations of Mass/Heat Transfer in Nanofluid
Coil Heat Exchanger with the Nanofluid Filled Buffer Layer
Chapter 4: Machines and Technology of Conventional and Alternative Energy
The Experimental Investigation of the Biomass-Fired ORC System with a Radial Microturbine
The Experimental Investigation of Scroll Expanders Operating in the ORC System with HFE7100 as a Working Medium
The Possibility of Co-Combustion of Gaseous Fuel in Compression Ignition Engines
Stirling Engines Powered by Renewable Energy Sources
Management of Low-Temperature Heat Source by ORC Aided by Additional Heat Source
Numerical Method Approach to Calculate Earth-Energy of Earth-Pipe-Air Heat-Exchanger for Winter Heating
Numerical Modeling of the Combustion in a Lab-Scale Pulverized-Coal Fired Combustion Chamber
Experimental and Theoretical Investigation over the Wood Permeability to Air as a Function of Pyrolysis Temperature
Optimization of Overcritical Organic Rankine Cycle
Technology Development and Conceptual Design of a Test Stand for the Optimization of a Gasification Process
Selected Problems of Small Biogas Fueled CHP Unit Design

Über Autor(innen)

Eds. Slawomir Smolen, Janusz T. Cieslinski, Jacek Kropiwnicki