Soft actuator technology is extensively utilized in robotic manipulation applications. However, several existing designs of soft actuators suffer from drawbacks such as a complex casting process, a multi-air chamber configuration, and insufficient gr...
The accurate analysis of key components of a spherical hinge structure directly affects bridge quality and safety during construction. Considering the key components of a spherical joint structure as the research object, a refined calculation model f...
Since centrifugal pumps consume a mammoth amount of energy in various industrial applications, their design and optimization are highly relevant to saving maximum energy and increasing the system’s efficiency. In the current investigation, a centrifu...
The development of a carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) part is carried out by utilizing many experimental results in deciding the design. For this reason, the development period of a CFRP structure is long and an obstacle for commercialization....
CMK-3 mesoporous carbon was nanocast from SBA-15 silica. The obtained carbon was characterized by nitrogen sorption isotherms, X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The batch adsorption tests were done at constant pH taking in...
In this paper, the fabrication and optimization of a spiral-tube heat exchanger (STHE) were considered for improving the heat transfer rate and efficiency of traditional instantaneous water heaters. The large number of instantaneous water heaters exp...
This paper presents a robust optimal design method using a hybrid response surface method (H-RSM) which directly finds an optimal point satisfying a target Z-value or a probability of failure. Through three steps, this paper achieves the goal that is...
Within the framework of blade aerodynamic design, the maximum aerodynamic efficiency, power production, and minimum thrust force are the targets to obtain. This paper describes an improved optimization framework for blade aerodynamic design under rea...
This research investigates enhancing the performance of an Archimedes screw-type hydrokinetic turbine (ASHT). A 3D transient computational model employing the six degrees of freedom (6-DOF) methodology within the ANSYS Fluent software 2022 R1, was se...
From a life-cycle perspective, the design stage is the key to controlling the environmental impacts of a product because at this stage, all the different parameters can be optimized to realize the required functions while ensuring that the product is...
In this paper, in view of the low efficiency of the traditional finite element method (FEM), which has been widely used in the insulation design of power transformers, the response surface methodology (RSM) is proposed to optimize the insulation stru...
The removal of boron by Donnan dialysis from aqueous solutions has been studied according to response surface methodology (RSM). First, a preliminary study was performed with two membranes (AFN and ACS) in order to determine the experimental field ba...
Response surface methodology (RSM) has been widely recognized as an essential estimation tool in many robust design studies investigating the second-order polynomial functional relationship between the responses of interest and their associated input...
Response surface methodology (RSM) and central composite design (CCD) were used to improve the preparation of carbon nanotube and graphene (CNT-GN)-sensing unit composite materials in this study. Four independent variable factors (CNT content, GN con...
This study addresses the high-precision requirements for liquid-level detection of propellants in aerospace rockets and optimizes the design parameters of an ultrasonic liquid-level measurement system based on the response surface method (RSM). Meanw...
To ameliorate the inflow state of the joint hub of a pump station and sluice, a γ-shaped settlement training wall was designed with its state adjusted automatically in line with the actual working condition of the project. The central composite...
This study aimed to explore the influence of material design parameters on the physical and mechanical properties of recycled asphalt. A Box–Behnken design was employed to determine the optimal preparation scheme for 17 groups of recycled aspha...
With the rise of global industrialization, the requirements for the operating speed and carrying capacity of high-speed trains are increasingly higher. Because the wear and tear of rails gradually increases during the running of high-speed trains, st...
The dual-permanent-magnet-excited (DPME) machine employs permanent magnets (PMs) both on the stator and the rotor. It relies on the bi-directional field modulation effect (BFME) to achieve stable electromechanical energy conversion. Therefore, this n...
Tailing storage facilities are very complex structures whose failure generally leads to catastrophic consequences in terms of casualties, serious environmental impacts on local biodiversity, and disruptions in the mineral supply. For this reason, str...
In soft robotics, the most used actuators are soft pneumatic actuators because of their simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and safety. However, pneumatic actuation is also disadvantageous because of the strong non-linearities associated with using a com...
To investigate the impact of parameters of diversion wall holes on the flow state in the forebay of a combined sluice-pumping station project and optimize the relevant parameters, a total of 50 numerical simulations based on the CFD technique were pe...
In this study, iron oxide (Fe3O4) was coated with ZrO2, and doped with three rare earth elements((Y/La/Ce), and a multi-staged rare earth doped zirconia adsorbent was prepared by using uniform design U14, Response Surface methodology, and orthogonal...
This paper investigates the effects of basalt fiber content, length and asphalt-aggregate ratio on the volumetric and strength properties of styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS)-modified asphalt mixture reinforced with eco-friendly basalt fiber. An experi...
A vast quantity of untreated wastewater is discharged into the environment, resulting in contamination of receiving waters. A microbial electrolysis cell (MEC) is a promising bioelectrochemical system (BES) for wastewater treatment and energy product...
Today, among emerging materials, metal matrix composites, due to their excellent properties, have an increasing demand in the field of aerospace and automotive industries. However, the difficulties associated with the processing of these composites h...
Several compounds with different physical properties are present in foods, biological components, and environmental samples, and there are cases in which these must be analyzed simultaneously. However, it is difficult to extract compounds with differ...
Trichosporon oleaginosus is an unconventional oleaginous yeast distinguished by its remarkable capacity to accumulate lipids in excess of 70% of its dry weight, particularly when cultivated in nitrogen-restricted conditions with ample carbon sources....
The optimal process conditions for fabricating carbon nanotube (CNT)/polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) fibers with varying properties using a wet spinning process were experimentally determined. A dope solution was prepared using multi-walled nanotubes,...
Tolmetin sodium (TLM) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs). TLM is used to treat inflammation, skeletal muscle injuries, and discomfort associated with bone disorders. Because of the delayed absorption from the gastro intestinal tract (...
This research focuses on optimizing fermentation modification and papain enzymes. In manufacturing virgin coconut oil using the response surface methodology (RSM), the experiment was carried out based on the Central Composite Design (CCD). Coconut oi...
This research presents a comprehensive methodology for calibrating Discrete Element Method (DEM) parameters governing rice grain interactions with biodegradable Polylactic Acid (PLA) components in agricultural bucket elevator systems. Rice grains, a...
Styrene, a chemical widely used in various industries, undergoes metabolic breakdown in the human body, resulting in the production of phenylglyoxylic acid (PGA). A novel molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) was synthesised for selective extraction an...
Catalytic dry reforming of ethanol offers a sustainable pathway for syngas and hydrogen production through CO2 utilization, though its efficiency depends heavily on the strategic synthesis of catalysts and the optimization of reaction parameters. Thi...
Cement-based cementitious materials occupy a central position in the construction industry, but the problem of high carbon dioxide(CO2) emissions from cement production has attracted global attention. To meet this challenge, finding low-carbon altern...
In recent years, the increasing demand and rising prices of rare earth elements (REEs), along with their attendant supply risk (about 95% of these elements are supplied by China), have led the European Commission to consider REEs as critical raw mate...
An epoxy compound’s polymer structure can be characterized by the glass transition temperature (Tg) which is often seen as the primary morphological characteristic. Determining the Tg after manufacturing thermoset-molded parts is an important o...
This study aimed to establish the optimal mix proportions for eco-friendly lightweight boards based on Ground Granulated Blast-furnace Slag (GGBFS) and waste rock wool using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). The investigation focused on optimizing...
This study focuses on the development of sustainable construction materials via geopolymers synthesized from metakaolin and slag, aiming to identify environmentally friendly alternatives for construction material systems. A metakaolin–slag geop...
G-optimal designs are those which minimize the worst-case prediction variance. Thus, such designs are of interest if prediction is a primary component of the post-experiment analysis and decision making. G-optimal designs have not attained widespread...
Due to the complexity of aerodynamic coupling between the duct and propeller, the overall design and optimization of ducted fans often require extensive experience and time. Meanwhile, traditional design methods based on Blade Element Momentum Theory...
The sensitivity analysis for the design of an automotive push-rod suspension is discussed. Conventional iterative design cycles rely heavily on repeated CAD and Finite Element Method (FEM) analyses. Here, the initial design is based on an alternative...
Gardens not only provide people with a place for leisure and relaxation, they also contribute to improving urban ecological environments and promoting social interactions and cohesion. Additionally, from a psychological perspective, gardens play a ro...
Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) is a joining process that is controlled by several inputs or welding parameters. However, speed, current and voltage are the parameters that are most frequently used in setting this process. Cord area, yield stress, tensi...
This study describes a novel heat sink design approach employs the field synergy concept and multitarget response surface methodology (RSM). The multiobjective response surface methodology can be used to determine the simulation equations that will m...
Existing optimization research on the crankshaft heat treatment process is mostly based on one-sided considerations, and less consideration is given to the matching of multiple process parameters, leading to irrational designs of heat treatment. To a...
This work emphasizes the efficiency of the response surface design to optimize the parameters affecting the removal of a textile dye—Direct Red 81 (DR-81)—by biosorption on seafood waste, namely, cockleshells (CS). The adsorbent was chara...
The floating platform is a critical component of the floating offshore wind turbine (FOWT), and its internal structure design plays a key role in ensuring the safe operation of the FOWT. In this study, the local model of the floating platform was fir...
The present work is undertaken to determine the effect of operational variables, namely: feed rate, centrifugal force and fluidization water flow rate on the efficiency of Knelson concentrator for chromite ore beneficiation. A full factorial design w...
The aim of this study was to find the best design that is suitable for optimizing the recovery of the representatives of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation of fluoroquinolones. The following designs were applied: Central Composite Design, Box–Behn...
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