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I just attended the International Conference on IC Engine, Propulsion and Combustion hosted by Graphic Era Deemed to be University, presenting the paper "Comparative Study of Different Injector Configurations in a Hypergolic Bipropellant Thruster". This paper was part of my Master's thesis at TU Delft | Aerospace Engineering, which I worked on with Dr. B.V.S. Jyoti and Prakhar Jindal under the #Greenlam project funded by #HorizonEurope. In the paper we looked at three different injectors, their effect on the combustion characteristics in a HTP-kerosene thruster simulation and challenges attributed to the numerical modelling of droplet-droplet interaction. Graphic Era Hill University | The Combustion Institute - Indian Section | Delft University of Technology

Revolutionary Breakthrough: Scientists Develop Material 100x Stronger than Steel! Meet the latest innovation in materials science: a game-changing metal alloy that's 100 times stronger than steel! Researchers at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have created a nanocrystalline nickel alloy that's poised to transform industries. What makes it special? 1. Unprecedented strength-to-weight ratio 2. Enhanced corrosion resistance 3. Improved ductility Real-world applications: 1. Aerospace engineering: lighter, stronger aircraft and spacecraft 2. Automotive: advanced vehicle safety and efficiency 3. Energy: more durable, efficient turbines and pipelines Implications for Mechanical Physics: 1. Redefines material properties and behavior 2. Opens doors for novel engineering designs 3. Enables sustainable, efficient technologies Join the conversation! Share your thoughts: - How will this breakthrough impact your industry or research? - What potential applications do you envision? #Edutatva #MaterialsScience #MechanicalPhysics #Nanotechnology #Innovation #Sustainability #Aerospace #Automotive #Energy #UCLA #ResearchAndDevelopment #Engineering #Technology #Breakthrough #GameChanger #Edutatva

University of Michigan researchers, led by Michael Ullman, a graduate research assistant, and Professor Venkat Raman, both from the Aerospace Engineering Department, along with collaborators at Purdue University and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), have studied a new form factor for detonation-driven propulsion, allowing a linear array of injectors to sustain fast moving shock waves in a rectangular domain. This is the first time a linear combustor has been studied computationally at this level of detail, revealing the causal mechanism for detonation stabilization. Read more in the new article from the University of Michigan College of Engineering here: https://lnkd.in/ggxPK8jk

Traditional volumetric combustors are being challenged by detonation-based combustion, utilizing shock waves to enhance fuel-air oxidation. Originating from 1960s and ’70s research at the University of Michigan, this technology is making a comeback, finding applications from power generation to hypersonic flight. A research team led by Michael Ullman, a Graduate Student Research Assistant in the University of Michigan Aerospace Engineering Department, and Venkat Raman, a professor in the same department and their collaborators have studied a new form factor for such detonation-driven propulsion, allowing a linear array of injectors to sustain fast moving shock waves in a rectangular domain. Read more about their research here: https://lnkd.in/ggxPK8jk

Faculty and graduate students affiliated with the PEIK - Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky are scheduled to participate at the IEEE 2024 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo. PEIK is exhibiting and will be happy to discuss our latest research concepts and lab developments. Come see us at booth 12 in the exposition hall! Conference presentations by PEIK affiliated researchers include topics of wireless EV charging systems, optimization of EV traction motors, model predictive control of motor drives in electric aircraft propulsion systems, and optimal operation of EV and large appliances for virtual power plant controls, as well as a tutorial on design optimization of drive systems for aviation. The support of National Science Foundation (NSF), NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, QM Power, Inc., Ansys, A. O. Smith Corporation is gratefully acknowledged. University of Kentucky Stanley and Karen Pigman University of Kentucky College of Engineering UK Electrical and Computer Engineering Department IEEE Industry Applications Society IEEE Power Electronics Society IEEE Power & Energy Society #ieeeorg #itec #itec2024 #ansys #ansyselectronics #AxialFlux #VernierMachine #DualStator #SpokeRotor #PermanentMagnet #EVInWheel #TractionMotor #ElectricVehicle #Powertrain #Efficiency #MAGNUS #Optimization #TractionMotor #PMFluxIntensifying #ReluctanceRotor #ElectricVehicle #Powertrain #ElectricDrive #HighPerformance #WirelessCharging #pcbdesign #EVCharging #OptimalPower #ChargingSystems #PowerManagement #EnergyEfficiency #Optimization #ResidentialLoad #UtilityCost #Dispatchable #PMtechnology #reluctancemotors #magnets #sustainableenergy #electricmachines #innovation #engineeringresearch #electromagnetics #simulation #modeling #electricmotors #electricmotor #FiniteElementAnalysis #AFPM #axialfluxPM #matlab

Exciting Advances in High-Temperature Superconducting Coils for Aerospace Applications 🔗 Yue Wu et al. (2024), "Experimental AC loss study on REBCO coil assemblies coupled with an iron cylinder," *Supercond. Sci. Technol.* [Read the full article](https://lnkd.in/eXkMtFch) --- In a significant leap forward for superconducting technologies in aerospace, a new study by Yue Wu and colleagues, soon to be published in *Superconductor Science and Technology*, presents groundbreaking findings on the AC loss characteristics of REBCO (Rare Earth Barium Copper Oxide) coil assemblies. This research is crucial for advancing the efficiency of superconducting materials in high-performance aerospace applications. 🛫 Key Findings: - Enhanced Understanding of Iron Core Impact: The study illustrates how the presence of iron cores alters the magnetic field around high-temperature superconducting (#HTS) coil windings, affecting their AC loss characteristics. - Innovative Measurement Techniques: By using a simulation-guided measurement approach, researchers managed to accurately determine #AClosses in these assemblies, mitigating previous issues with indirect loss estimations through traditional methods. 🔬 Methodology Insight: Employing a dual pancake coil setup, the team observed a significant increase in coil losses when coupled with an iron cylinder, shedding light on frequency-dependent loss behaviors. These insights are invaluable for designing more efficient superconducting systems in aviation power devices. 💡 Implications for #Aerospace Engineering: The research underpins the potential for #REBCO coils in reducing energy losses in aerospace applications, making superconducting technologies more feasible for integration into next-generation aircraft designs. 🚀 As we continue to push the boundaries of aerospace technology, studies like these are instrumental in harnessing the power of #superconductivity to enhance the sustainability and performance of aircraft systems. Stay tuned for more updates on how these advancements will shape the future of air travel. Prof Zhenan Jiang

So glad to share that my first paper was published yesterday! You can find the full version here: https://lnkd.in/e_EQqvFw Aerospace Engineering and Geodesy | University of Stuttgart, Universität Stuttgart

Hybrid Rocket System Presentation Mechanical Engineering Senior Steven Dipani and Professor Dustin Birch recently represented Weber State at the University Consortium for Applied Hypersonics Forum 2024 in Alexandria, Virginia. Steven presented at the student poster section on behalf of Dr. Birch’s research team currently working to develop a hybrid rocket system used to evaluate high-temperature materials. The high-temperature materials testbed is sponsored by the WSU College of Engineering, Applied Science, and Technology as well as the Miller Advanced Research & Solutions (MARS) center. Aerospace vehicles that fly at hypersonic velocities (Mach Numbers greater than 5) experience very hot air temperatures around the vehicle due to atmospheric friction. These high temperatures require advanced materials to allow the vehicle to survive in that extreme environment. This important research is working to bring these advanced material systems to operational maturity.

Join the next Colloquium in Thermo- and Fluid Dynamics tomorrow with Prof. Dr. Andreas Schröder on dense 3D particle tracking. The 3D Lagrangian Particle Tracking (LPT) method “Shake-The-Box” (STB) has been continuously developed during the past couple of years and is able to reliably and efficiently extract particle trajectories from volumetric flow measurements at unprecedented numbers. STB delivers accurate data on particles position, velocity and acceleration (material derivative) along densely distributed tracks. The STB method can be applied as well to short recording sequences, acquired with a multi- or two-pulse technique, allowing investigating high-speed flows at Reynolds numbers relevant for research in aerospace engineering.

🚀 Excited to Share My Research on Rocket Engine Combustion! 🔥 I’m thrilled to announce the publication of my research paper, "Simulation of Liquid Fuel Combustion in a Rocket Engine." in MAFTREE, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VEHICLE STRUCTURES & SYSTEMS. This study explores advanced simulation techniques to enhance our understanding of liquid fuel combustion processes, which are critical for the development of efficient rocket engines. Key highlights include: * Innovative modeling approaches to simulate combustion dynamics. * Insights into optimizing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. * Implications for future space missions and rocket technology advancements. In this study, I explored ""CFD modeling shows that varying the inlet angle of kinetic affects combustion dynamics; a 5° angle enhances performance by improving pressure and velocity, while higher angles increase turbulence and impact ignition timing"". This work not only contributes to Aerospace industry but also offers insights into practical applications. I want to thank Dr. Seralathan S, Sandeep Kalavakollu, Zakir Hussain Ejaz for their support throughout this journey. I invite you to read the full paper [ https://lnkd.in/gAq6PRsV ] and share your thoughts! Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. #RocketScience #Combustion #AerospaceEngineering #Research #Innovation