-
Article
Effect of the windshield perforation patterns on the cooling performance in centrifugal separators
The cooling performance of a centrifuge was enhanced using a perforated windshield. The windshield spatially separates the rotor and the chamber, reducing turbulence and air resistance. On the other hand, duri...
-
Article
Temperature control-based design of variable dam** and lightweight gear bodies
The sustainability of today’s industry turned into a critical requirement on account of energy cost increases, environmental pollution, and carbon emissions. As an important segment in mechanical drive, the vi...
-
Article
Design of personal mobility system for assisted agricultural work with self-adjusting center of gravity
A personal mobility system with a self-adjusting center of gravity is designed to aid agricultural work. This personal mobility system can assist elderly and disabled people with mobility problems to perform s...
-
Article
Experimental investigation on a static rollover angle model for commercial vehicle: new measurement method and theoretical model for double rear axle vehicle
An experimental validation of a theoretical model was performed to simulate the static rollover angle of a commercial vehicle. The theoretical model was derived based on the center of gravity model and the sta...
-
Article
Multi-parameter optimization-based design of lightweight vibration-reduction gear bodies
Due to increasing energy costs, related environmental impacts, and carbon emissions, sustainable development has become an important task for industry. As one of the important links in mechanical transmission,...
-
Article
Numerical study on mixing performance of separate-type HVAC system for industrial vehicles
Industrial vehicles have no vehicle-induced wind in operation mode, so they require more than one fan to secure enough air. Thus, a separate-type HVAC system with two fans is proposed in this study. Thanks to ...
-
Article
Design optimization of a knee joint for an active transfemoral prosthesis for weight reduction
This paper describes the optimized design of a knee joint for an active transfemoral prosthesis with a fully active knee joint. The active transfemoral prosthesis which can help amputees to walk naturally with...
-
Article
Design and optimization of prosthetic foot by using polylactic acid 3D printing
This paper describes the complete design process of a passive prosthetic foot manufactured of Polylactic acid (PLA). It focuses on the reduction in the weight of prosthetic feet. Most of the prosthetic feet ar...
-
Article
Effect of pad’s surface deformation and oscillation on monocrystalline silicon wafer surface quality
The silicon wafer polishing process has sensitive machining requirements owing to the interaction between various complex process factors, which can include the pad, slurry, applied pressure, polishing speed, ...
-
Article
Design of generated axial force measurement tester for tripod constant velocity joints under shudder condition
Generated axial force (GAF) induced by internal friction in a tripod constant velocity (CV) joint causes shudder, which is related to lateral vibration in a vehicle. GAF is produced by tripod dynamics in the C...