A new hybrid energy absorption mechanism subjected to axial loading
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DOI: 10.1007/s11771-020-4279-0
Abstract: This study aims to introduce a novel hybrid design with a combination of two more common mechanisms for improving the capacity of systems in absorbing the kinetic energy of moving vehicles or devices. This new… read more here.
Keywords: mechanism; tube; energy; new hybrid ... See more keywords
Transient model of a refrigerant-to-water helically coiled tube-in-tube heat exchanger with corrugated inner tube
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.10.045
Abstract: Abstract A transient model of a refrigerant-to-water helically coiled double tube with corrugations in the inner tube is developed. The refrigerant flows in the annulus, and a secondary fluid (water, glycol/water solution, etc.) flows in… read more here.
Keywords: tube; water; heat; model ... See more keywords
Numerical investigation of heat transfer and melting process in a PCM capsule: Effects of inner tube position and Stefan number
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DOI: 10.1016/j.csite.2021.101306
Abstract: Abstract The present paper presents a 2D-symmetric numerical study within a new-suggested configuration of a PCM's capsule aimed to investigate the heat distribution and the melting time under the effect of different factors including the… read more here.
Keywords: pcm; heat transfer; inner tube; position ... See more keywords
Crashworthiness optimisation of a step-like bi-tubular energy absorber for subway vehicles
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DOI: 10.1080/13588265.2019.1577522
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents the crashworthiness optimisation of a step-like energy absorber which is composed of nested thin-walled rectangular tubes. The impact experiment and numerical simulation were carried out. The results had a good agreement… read more here.
Keywords: crashworthiness optimisation; energy; step like; optimisation step ... See more keywords