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...
To address the challenges of interdependent design parameters and reliance on empirical trial-and-error in ultrasonic cell levitation culture devices, this study proposes a top-down design framework integrating multi-physics modeling with complex net...
This paper investigated the mechanical response (including breakage and release of the internal liquid) of single core–shell capsules under compression by means of discrete multi-physics. The model combined Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics for modelli...
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...
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...
Theoretical models based on solutions of the conduction heat transfer equation have been widely proposed to calculate the thermal fields generated during laser welding, revealing simplification benefits and limitations in the accuracy of the results....
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...
In this paper, multi-physical models of bending characteristics, including the static, dynamic and microwave models, are firstly proposed for the double-clamped beam switch based on flexible substrate. Both simulated and experimental verification hav...
This paper presents a high-fidelity multi-physics dynamic model for electric vehicles, serving as a fundamental building block for intelligent vehicle-to-grid (V2G) integration systems. The model accurately captures complex vehicle dynamics of the po...
The piston pin operates under severe mechanical and thermal conditions, making accurate lubrication prediction essential for engine durability. This study presents a comprehensive digital engineering framework for piston pin bearings, built upon a fu...
As a core component of both the ship propulsion system and mission-critical equipment, shipboard motors are undergoing a technological transition from traditional fault diagnosis to multi-physical-field collaborative modeling and integrated intellige...
The performance degradation issue caused by carbon deposition has limited the commercial application of natural-gas-fueled solid oxide fuel cells. Most previous corresponding studies are based on thermodynamic equilibrium analyses, while long-term tr...
Although the performance and corresponding manufacturing technology of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) units have greatly improved and have met commercial requirements over the past decades, they are constructed such that they perform poorly and lack s...
Transient analyses of liquid-fueled molten salt reactors involve strong coupling among neutronics, delayed neutron precursor transport, thermal–hydraulics, and solid heat transfer, leading to high computational costs for repeated high-fidelity...
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...
This paper provides a review of current and upcoming innovations in development, validation, and uncertainty quantification of nuclear reactor multi-physics simulation methods. Multi-physics modelling and simulations (M&S) provide more accurate a...
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 study, based on the retrieval data from the Fengyun geostationary meteorological satellite and the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission satellite, a large-scale precipitation case in eastern China is selected to address the systematic deviatio...
Designing an electrical motor is a complex process that needs to deal with the non-linearity phenomena caused by the saturation of the iron at high magnetic field strength, the multi-physical nature of the investigated system and with requirements th...
The aim of our present study was to assess and compare the thermo-physical and energy behaviour of different integrated building façades, using a multi-physics simulation approach. Advanced integrated façades composed of opaque modules, one of them w...
The bearingless switched reluctance motor (BSRM) integrates the switched reluctance motor (SRM) with the magnetic bearings, which avoids mechanical bearings-loss and makes it promising in high-speed applications. In this paper, a comprehensive framew...
Non-destructive analysis of degradation mechanisms can be very beneficial for the prognostics and health management (PHM) study of lithium-ion batteries. In this paper, a type of graphite/LiCoO2 battery was cycle aged at high ambient temperature, the...
Currently, vibration has been one crucial factor hindering the application of switched reluctance motor (SRM). Hence, it is of crucial importance to predict and suppress this undesirable vibration. This paper proposes a multi-physics analysis-based v...
Data-driven formulations are currently developed to deal with the complexity of the multi-physics governing the response of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) to external stimuli and can be extremely helpful. Such devices are in fact characterized...
The start-up of a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) is investigated by means of numerical simulation with a view to material and operational constraints on a component and system level, as well as thermo-mechanical stresses. The applied multi-physics mode...
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...
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...
A linear mechanical oscillator is non-linearly coupled with an electromagnet and its driving circuit through a magnetic field. The resulting non-linear dynamics are investigated using magnetic circuit approximations without major loss of accuracy and...
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...
This study investigates the impact of rotor structure, material selection, and cooling methods on ultra-high-speed motor performance, revealing performance variation laws under multi-physical field coupling. Considering mechanical boundary constraint...
This paper presents a Markov chain random carrier frequency modulation (MRCFM) technique for suppressing sideband vibro-acoustic responses caused by discontinuous pulse-width modulation (DPWM) in permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) for new en...
To enhance the operational efficiency of energy storage converters in grid-connected systems with high renewable penetration, this study systematically investigates key technologies of active neutral-point clamped (ANPC) topology under “electri...
Solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs) have emerged as a promising technology for efficient energy storage and CO2 utilization via H2O–CO2 co-electrolysis. While most previous studies focused on planar or tubular configurations, this work inves...
Aerodynamic Drum Magnetic Separator (ADMS) uses an adjustable air flow to enhance the separation of magnetic particles from gangue. In order to explore the matching relationship between the magnetic field, the flow field, and the gravity field, as we...
In Proton Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis (PEMWE), the two-phase flow distribution in the anode field significantly affects overall electrolysis performance. Based on visualized experimental data, in this paper, the reaction kinetics equations w...
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...
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 this study, we present an innovative, fully automated, and digitalized methodology to optimize the energy efficiency and cost effectiveness of Li-ion battery modules. Advancing on from today’s optimization schemes that rely on user experienc...
The fast, convenient, and accurate determination of railroad cars’ load mass is critical to ensure safety and allow asset counting in railway infrastructure. In this paper, we propose a method for modeling the mechanical deformations that occur...
This study investigates the influence of planetary boundary layer (PBL) schemes and land surface models (LSMs) on the performance of the Weather Research & Forecasting model in simulating the development of downslope windstorms in the lee of the...
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...
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...
The reduction of noise and vibration is possible with passive, semi-active and active control strategies. Especially where self-adaptive control is required, it is necessary to evaluate the noise reduction potential before the control approach is app...
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...
Silicon carbide (SiC) is utilized in the automotive, semiconductor, and aerospace industries because of its desirable characteristics. Nevertheless, the traditional machining method induces surface microcracks, low geometrical precision, and severe t...
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...
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...
During service, conformal load-bearing antennas (CLBAs) are subjected to the coupled effects of aerodynamic and aerothermal loads. The resulting geometric distortion of the array surface, deflection of element pointing, and temperature drift of the m...
As a critical component of electric railways, catenary systems are prone to cracks, loosening, corrosion, and wear under long-term vibration, fatigue, and environmental erosion. However, ambiguous fault boundaries, large inter-component variations, a...
Electromagnetic stirring (M-EMS) has been extensively applied in continuous casting production to reduce the quality defects of casting billets. To investigate the effect of continuous casting electromagnetic stirring on billet segregation, a 3D mult...
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