Molten salt reactors (MSRs) are one type of GEN-IV advanced reactors that adopt melt mixtures of heavy metal elements and molten salt as both fuel and coolant. The liquid fuel allows MSRs to perform online refueling, reprocessing, and helium bubbling...
In recent years, the development of interface debonding defect detection methods for concrete-filled steel tubes (CFSTs) using stress wave measurement with piezoelectric-lead-zirconate-titanate (PZT) actuator and sensor has received significant atten...
In this study, a multi-physical and thermal–fluid–solid coupling model was developed to simulate the autoclave curing process of composite materials, aiming to explore the influence mechanism of the external flow field on the curing proce...
Between 19 and 22 January 2014, a baroclinic wave moving eastward from the Atlantic Ocean generated a cut-off low over the Strait of Gibraltar and was responsible for the subsequent intensification of an extra-tropical cyclone. This system exhibited...
The Fabry–Pérot (FP) cavity is the essential component of an ultra-stable laser (USL) for gravitational wave detection, which couples multiple physics fields (optical/thermal/mechanical) and requires ultra-high precision. Aiming at the d...
The present paper introduced a framework for multi-level coupling transient electromagnetic fields (EMF) and mechanical structural dynamics based on the finite element method (FEM). This framework was dedicated to predicting, with better accuracy, th...
In response to the limitations of traditional static reliability analysis methods in characterizing the reliability changes of the Integrated Power System, this paper proposes a time-varying reliability analysis framework based on a Dynamic Bayesian...
Hydrogen-based direct reduction (H-DR) represents an environmentally benign and energy-efficient alternative in ironmaking that has significant industrial potential. This study reviews the current status of H-DR shaft furnaces and accompanying hydrog...
The core excitation saturation and vibration caused by DC bias are one of the important considerations in the design of high-frequency transformer (HFT). This paper studies the electromagnetic vibration characteristics of DC biased HFT with different...
Aiming at the electrical safety problem of a high-voltage lithium-ion battery system caused by an arc, and based on the establishment of a battery arc fault experimental platform, the evolution law of safety caused by an arc in the negative terminal...
To tackle the challenges faced by traditional wheeled tractors, whose steering systems have low flexibility and a large turning radius, and thus make turning hard in small fields and greenhouses, this paper proposes a differential steering control te...
Mathematical modeling of unitized regenerative fuel cells (URFCs) faces significant challenges in reconciling parameter conflicts between fuel cell (FC) and electrolysis cell (EC) modes. This study establishes a COMSOL-based multi-physics framework c...
Wavelength separation coatings can effectively separate the fundamental frequency (1ω) and third harmonic (3ω) laser beams. However, the laser-induced damage threshold (LIDT) of the surface defect-free WS coatings for the 3ω laser i...
Aiming at the electromagnetic vibration and noise problem of an 8-pole 48-slot permanent magnet synchronous motor for a vehicle, the multi-physics coupling simulation model of the motor is introduced to optimize the rotor structure of the motor to re...
Due to its advantages of good surface quality and not being affected by material hardness, electrochemical machining (ECM) is suitable for the machining of blisk, which is known for its hard-to-machine materials and complex shapes. However, because o...
Electrostatic abrasive implantation technology is a classical process based on electrostatic field to implant abrasive particles into base material. However, there is still not a quantitative model to ensure the implantation performance due to the fa...
In this paper, heat injection and CO2 injection are combined, and the influence of coal seam parameters on CO2-ECBM is analyzed to improve the production of CH4 and CO2 reserves and the effective control of both greenhouse gases. A multi-physical fie...
There are two common ways of coupling first-principles modelling and machine learning. In one case, data are transferred from the machine-learning algorithm to the first-principles model; in the other, from the first-principles model to the machine-l...
Metallic zinc (Zn) presents a compelling alternative to conventional electrochemical energy storage systems due to its environmentally friendly nature, abundant availability, high water compatibility, low toxicity, low electrochemical potential (&min...
Generally, the manufacturing technology of fuel cell units is considered to satisfy the current commercialization requirements. However, achieving a high-performance and durable stack design is still an obstacle in its commercialization. The solid ox...
Low-dimensional nanostructures have many advantages when used in sensors compared to the traditional bulk materials, in particular in their sensitivity and specificity. In such nanostructures, the motion of carriers can be confined from one, two, or...
In modern engineering, electromagnetic induction quenching is usually adopted in improving the fatigue performance of steel engine parts such as crankshafts. In order to provide the theoretical basis for the design of the process, correct evaluation...
Coastal ocean flows are interconnected by a complex suite of processes. Examples are inlet jets, river mouth effluents, ocean currents, surface gravity waves, internal waves, wave overtopping, and wave slamming on coastal structures. It has become ne...
A protonic ceramic fuel cell (PCFC) has great potential for medium temperature power generation. Its working process, however, is complicated and quite different from the traditional oxygen ionic solid oxide fuel cell (O2−-SOFC) and proton exch...
A three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method coupled with multi-physics phenomena is developed and applied for a 10-cell full-scale SOEC stack in this study. Effects of gas flow patterns, operating temperature, and manifold configura...
The evaporation of sessile droplets is not only a common occurrence in daily life, but it also plays a vital role in many scientific and industrial fields. However, most of the current research is focused on the evaporation of droplets in the air env...
To address thermal management challenges in CR400BF high-speed EMU electrical cabinets—stemming from heterogeneous component integration, multi-condition dynamic thermal loads, and topological configuration variations—a dual-metric-driven...
Coalbed methane (CBM) development involves multiple interacting physical fields, and different coupling schemes can lead to distinctly different production behaviors. A thermo-hydro-mechanical model accounting for gas–water two-phase flow and m...
Capacitor discharge welding (CDW) for projection welding provides very high current pulses in extremely short welding times. This requires a quick follow up behaviour of the electrodes during the softening of the projection. The possibilities of expe...
Mathematical models of the human heart are evolving to become a cornerstone of precision medicine and support clinical decision making by providing a powerful tool to understand the mechanisms underlying pathophysiological conditions. In this study,...
The in situ conversion process (ICP) is a retorting method pyrolyzing the kerogen in shale into oil and gas products, which shows great potential to promote the recovery of oil shale resources. In this work, a thermo-hydro-chemical-coupled model for...
Tunnel oxide passivating contact cells have become the mainstream form of high-performance photovoltaic cells; however, the key factor restricting the further improvement of tunnel oxide passivating contact cell performance lies in the deposition pro...
The operational stability and performance of dual active bridge (DAB) converters are dictated by an intricate coupling of electrical, magnetic, and thermal dynamics. Conventional modeling paradigms fail to capture these interactions, creating a criti...
Mechanical failures in the operating stacks of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are frequently related to thermal stresses generated by a temperature gradient and its variation. In this study, a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model is developed and...
The coordinate mining of stack resources in the Ordos Basin, which involves the coupling effects of stress fracture, seepage, and reactive solute transport, plays an important role in resource exploration and environment protection. A coupled multiph...
As in any other industry, nuclear energy results in the accumulation of some waste, which needs to be managed safely and responsibly due to its radiotoxicity. In the case of highly radioactive waste, geological disposal in stable rock is considered a...
Understanding the electrochemical and mechanical degradations inside the electrodes of lithium-ion battery is crucial for the design of robust electrodes. A typical lithium-ion battery electrode consists of active particles enclosed with conductive b...
Parallel seam welding (PSW) is the most commonly employed encapsulation technology to ensure hermetic sealing and to safeguard sensitive electronic components. However, the PSW process is complicated by the presence of multiphysical phenomena and non...
Beer fermentation is a critical process that directly influences product quality and flavor. However, traditional fermentation practices often rely on empirical methods, leading to prolonged production cycles and inconsistent product quality. This st...
The geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste is the final step in the nuclear fuel cycle. It is realized via isolating the high-level radioactive waste in the geological environment with an appropriate system of engineered barriers. Radion...
In this paper, the reliability of capacitive shunt RF MEMS switches have been investigated using three dimensional (3D) coupled multiphysics finite element (FE) analysis. The coupled field analysis involved three consecutive multiphysics interactions...
Electrochemical machining (ECM) is an essential method for machining miniature bearing outer rings on the high-temperature-resistant nickel-based alloy GH4169. However, the influence of electrolyte temperature distribution and bubble rate distributio...
This paper describes a coupling framework for parallel execution of different solvers for multi-physics and multi-domain simulations with an arbitrary number of adjacent zones connected by different physical or overlapping interfaces. The coupling ar...
Chloride ions (Cl−)-induced corrosion is one of the main degradation mechanisms in reinforced concrete (RC) structures. In most situations, the degradation initiates with the transport of Cl− from the surface of the concrete towards the reinforcing s...
Abstract: In this paper, the endothermic methanol decomposition reaction is used to obtain syngas by transforming middle and low temperature solar energy into chemical energy. A two-dimensional multiphysics coupling model of a middle and low temperat...
A magnetorheological (MR) damper is an intelligent semi-active control device characterized by its output damping force and adjustable coefficient that vary in response to changes in the internal magnetic field. This study proposes a multiphysics cou...
Ultra-precision piezoelectric inchworm motor (PIM) is widely used in the optical equipment, microelectronics semiconductor industry and precision manufacturing for motion and positioning, but the multi-physics field simulation model for estimating PI...
A new reactor core multi-physics system addresses the pellet-to-cladding heat transfer modeling to improve full-core operational transient and accident simulation used for assessment of reactor core nuclear safety. The rigorous modeling of the heat t...
Gas injection displacement technology plays a critical role in enhancing coalbed methane (CBM) and mine gas extraction efficiency. Numerical simulation is essential for revealing multi-field coupling mechanisms and optimizing process parameters, effe...
This paper is concerned with calculating the phase stability of a phase stable cable with multi-physics coupling simulations. A three-dimensional electromagnetic-thermal-flow-mechanics multi-physics coupling model is established to simulate the phase...
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