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IEEE Best paper award and student experimental demo award at the 2024 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress & Expo (ECCE). Thank you very much to the committees and organizers! We were very happy to participate and would also like to thank very much the many colleagues and friends, who attended our 11 student presentations and 2 demonstrations. It has been great to meet and discuss topics of electric machines and power electronic drives, including for EVs and aircraft propulsion, wireless power transfer, power system controls, smart homes and grids. More details will be available from the posts of my Ph.D. students: Rosemary Alden, Badewa Oluwaseun A., Yaser Chulaee, Donovin Lewis, Ali Mohammadi, Matin Vatani, Steven Poore and from our SPARK Lab website https://lnkd.in/d94ZXDu   The support of National Science Foundation (NSF), NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, QM Power, Inc., Ansys, Ansys Electronics, is gratefully acknowledged.   University of Kentucky, University of Kentucky College of Engineering, PEIK - Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky, UK Electrical and Computer Engineering Department   IEEE Industry Applications Society, IEEE Power Electronics Society, IEEE Power & Energy Society, IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES)   #ieeeorg #ecce2024 #ecce #ansys #ansyselectronics #DER #GES #BESS #Renewable #ElectricVehicle #ElectricVehicles #Optimization #TractionMotor #PMFluxIntensifying #DualExcitation #ReluctanceRotor #AxialFlux #VernierMachine #DualStator #SpokeRotor #PermanentMagnet #EVInWheel #Powertrain #Efficiency #MAGNUS #Coreless #DifferentialEvolution #PCBStator #HardwareInTheLoop #SoftwareInTheLoop #ElectromagneticTransients #PowerSystems #SmartGrid #WirelessCharging #EVCharging #OptimalPower #ChargingSystems #PowerManagement #EnergyEfficiency #V2G #ResidentialLoad #UtilityCost #Dispatchable #PMtechnology #reluctancemotors #magnets #sustainableenergy #electricmachines #innovation #engineeringresearch #greenengineering #energyefficiency #electromagnetics #simulation #modeling #electricmotors #electricmotor #FiniteElementAnalysis #AFPM #axialfluxPM #matlab  

IEEE 2024 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress & Expo (ECCE) – We very much look forward to attending and meeting with colleagues and friends. Our SPARK Lab will present 11 papers and make 2 student demonstrations on topics of special electric machines and power electronic drives, including for EVs and aircraft propulsion, wireless power transfer, power system controls, smart homes and grids. The list of papers is provided on our SPARK Lab website https://lnkd.in/d94ZXDu and more details will be available from the posts of my Ph.D. students: Rosemary Alden, Badewa Oluwaseun A., Yaser Chulaee, Donovin Lewis, Ali Mohammadi, matin vatani, Steven Poore.   The support of National Science Foundation (NSF), NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, QM Power, Inc., Ansys, Ansys Electronics, is gratefully acknowledged.   University of Kentucky, University of Kentucky College of Engineering, PEIK - Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky, UK Electrical and Computer Engineering Department   IEEE Industry Applications Society, IEEE Power Electronics Society, IEEE Power & Energy Society, IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES)   #ieeeorg #ecce2024 #ecce #ansys #ansyselectronics #DER #GES #BESS #Renewable #ElectricVehicle #ElectricVehicles #Optimization #TractionMotor #PMFluxIntensifying #DualExcitation #ReluctanceRotor #AxialFlux #VernierMachine #DualStator #SpokeRotor #PermanentMagnet #EVInWheel #Powertrain #Efficiency #MAGNUS #Coreless #DifferentialEvolution #PCBStator #HardwareInTheLoop #SoftwareInTheLoop #ElectromagneticTransients #PowerSystems #SmartGrid #WirelessCharging #EVCharging #OptimalPower #ChargingSystems #PowerManagement #EnergyEfficiency #V2G #ResidentialLoad #UtilityCost #Dispatchable #PMtechnology #reluctancemotors #magnets #sustainableenergy #electricmachines #innovation #engineeringresearch #greenengineering #energyefficiency #electromagnetics #simulation #modeling #electricmotors #electricmotor #FiniteElementAnalysis #AFPM #axialfluxPM #matlab

Discovery. That’s one thing that keeps Research Assistant Professor Nathan Webb inspired. Along with others in the Gas Dynamics and Turbulence Lab, he is examining the ability of plasma actuators to vector the thrust from a fixed-geometry jet. Read more about the project – plus insightful advice for prospective graduate students – in this edition of our faculty spotlight (link in comments). #aerospace #AerospaceResearch #GasDynamics #GraduateSchool #GraduateStudent #GraduateStudentAdvice #GraduateStudentLife #GraduateStudents #JetResearch #PlasmaActuator #PlasmaActuators #ResearchLife Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at The Ohio State University

By harnessing the power of plasma, a special type of energy created by adding electricity to gases, Texas Engineer Thomas Underwood is confronting challenges in space travel, manufacturing and clean energy 🤘 Underwood's research focuses on spacecraft that don't need to carry fuel and can instead run on molecules they pluck out of the atmosphere, making space missions more efficient. But it doesn't stop there! Underwood's research also aims to reduce harmful emissions from semiconductor manufacturing, which is crucial for making electronic devices. The goal is to capture and neutralize these emissions before they reach the atmosphere. Find out what else The University of Texas at Austin / Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, The University of Texas at Austin engineer plans to work on with the power of plasma (by the way, this photo is very real and not altered, just some light edits on Photoshop 😉).

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 I am thrilled to announce the successful completion of our groundbreaking project addressing two critical challenges in aerospace engineering: mitigating outgassing issues and tackling aerodynamic heating in reentry heat shielding vehicles. Our team has worked tirelessly to overcome these obstacles, and I am proud to share a detailed report outlining our innovative solutions. 🚀 Project Overview: The project aimed to develop advanced techniques to address the outgassing problem prevalent in spacecraft components and to enhance the aerodynamic heating performance of reentry heat shielding vehicles. By leveraging cutting-edge research and practical applications, we have made significant strides in advancing the field of aerospace engineering. 🔍 Technical Insights: Our approach involved a comprehensive analysis of material properties, thermal dynamics, and aerodynamic principles. Through meticulous experimentation and simulation, we identified novel materials with low outgassing properties and optimized heat shielding designs to withstand extreme temperatures during reentry. 💡 Special Thanks: I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Elaya Perumal and Dr. Amit Thakur sir for their invaluable guidance and mentorship throughout this project. Their expertise has been instrumental in shaping our research direction and achieving remarkable results. Additionally, I express my sincere appreciation to LPU School of Mechanical Engineering for fostering an environment of innovation and providing resources essential for our success. 🌟 Quote of Inspiration: As we celebrate this milestone, let us remember the words of Albert Einstein: "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." This project exemplifies our ability to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and advancement in aerospace technology. 📝 Detailed Report: For those interested in delving deeper into the technical intricacies of our project, I invite you to explore our comprehensive report, which outlines step-by-step methodologies, experimental results, and future prospects. Feel free to reach out for access to the full document. 🌐 Stay Connected: I am excited about the possibilities that lie ahead as we continue to push the boundaries of aerospace engineering. Let's stay connected and explore more avenues for innovation and collaboration. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this project. Together, we are propelling the future of space exploration! #AerospaceEngineering #Innovation #Research #Gratitude #Success #SpaceTechnology

That his Show, not mine Some words may describe what #ElonMusk has achieved on October 13th, 2024: Top Engineering, Physics, Materials, Aerodynamics, Aeroacoustics. There's more, for sure. As a mechanical and materials engineer, who took some aerospace engineering classes at MIT, I could try to answer some (minor) questions. But the stage doesn't belong to me. That's ##ElonMusk 's. This time I have to seat on the couch and just admire! A space rocket is a complex vehicle designed for space travel and typically consists of several main components: Propulsion System: This includes engines or motors that generate thrust, typically using liquid or solid propellants. Fuel Tanks: These store the propellant used by the engines. The design may include separate tanks for fuel and oxidizer in the case of liquid rockets. Until September 23th, we got used to see the biggest part of propulsion system coming back to earth, falling somewhere on the sea. Now the whole component returned in a controlled manner that allowed it to perfectly land at the lauching platform. We know that is not physically impossible. But how he did that? Through the use of avionics used for navigation, control, and communication, that includes computers and sensors that guide the rocket? Which kind of materials was used on the airframe that holds all the components together, and must withstand extreme temperatures and pressures during launch? In the past, recovery systems in reusable rockets, allowed parts of the rocket to return safely to Earth, such as parachutes or landing gear. Now they park as a car. That's one of the main points. Thermal Protection System that shields the rocket from the intense heat generated during ascent and re-entry. Which materials were used, and how many times they can be used again? Each component played a critical role in ensuring the success of the mission and the safety of the payload. What a great achievement!

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

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

I am excited to share that the second journal article of my PhD has been published in the Journal of Aerospace Engineering This paper investigates the hydrodynamic near-field and radiated acoustic far-field of a NACA 16-506 aerofoil, both before and after stall. Using a Kevlar-walled test section enabled measurements of the aerofoil's self-noise across all flow regimes, and the findings were applied to propose a simple modification to the BPM model to account for the aerofoil's differing stalling behaviour. The measurements were performed in the Aeroacoustic Wind Tunnel at the University of Bristol, part of the Wind Tunnel Facility - Bristol in collaboration with colleagues in the Aeroacoustics research group at the University of Bristol. Special thanks to my PhD supervisors Mahdi Azarpeyvand, Bin (Nick) Zang, and Dorian Jones, as well as to Embraer and Dowty, a GE Aerospace company for funding this PhD under EPSRC Grant No. EP/R010846/1. DOI: https://lnkd.in/ea92MPNp Open-access accepted version: https://lnkd.in/ezQjvzZ7 The data used in this paper is part of a larger dataset which includes three other aerofoils: https://lnkd.in/eyJumwmi

Plasma Stream Technologies has developed a cutting-edge technology using active aerodynamics generated by plasma actuators, Plasma Stream’s technology can significantly reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency of a semi trucks without bulky and heavy additions to the vehicles. Plasma Streams patented technology is an outcome of over 15 years of academic research completed at University of Notre Dame. In fact, the American institute of aeronautics and astronautics has termed this technological breakthrough as one of the top 10 emerging aerodynamics technologies. The plasma actuators will not only streamline the aerodynamics to improve fuel economy, but also help to overcome the disadvantages of the bulky, passive aerodynamic solutions currently available in the market. Plasma Stream’s technology can be installed at various strategic locations around a semi truck to streamline the aerodynamics. Plasma Stream believes that a reduction of fuel consumption of over 15% may be possible, which would lead to staggering savings for fleets and owner operators around the world. #plasma , #DBD , #Drag ,#Fuel #Aerodynamic , #Machinery #Mechanical ,#Engineering #Optimization ,#Technology , #Electronics , ,#Design ,