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  • Design optimisation of separate-jet exhausts for the next generation of civil aero-engines 
    Goulos, Ioannis; Otter, John J.; Stankowski, Tomasz; MacManus, David G.; Grech, Nicholas; Sheaf, Christopher T. (ISABE, 2017-09-08)
    This paper presents the development and application of a computational framework for the aerodynamic design of separate-jet exhaust systems for Very-High-Bypass-Ratio (VHBR) gas-turbine aero-engines. An analytical approach ...
  • Design optimisation of separate-jet exhausts with CFD in-the-loop and dimensionality reduction techniques 
    Hueso-Rebassa, Josep; MacManus, David G.; Tejero, Fernando; Goulos, Ioannis; Abdessemed, Chawki; Sheaf, Christopher (AIAA, 2024-01-04)
    For Ultra-High Bypass Ratio aero-engines, the exhaust system is likely to play a significant role on the aerodynamics and performance of the aircraft. For this reason, relatively rapid methods for the aerodynamic design ...
  • Design optimisation of the feeding system of a novel counter-gravity casting process 
    Papanikolaou, Michail; Pagone, Emanuele; Georgarakis, Konstantinos; Rogers, Keith; Jolly, Mark R.; Salonitis, Konstantinos (MDPI, 2018-10-11)
    The appropriate design of feeders in a rigging system is critical for ensuring efficient compensation for solidification shrinkage, thus eliminating (shrinkage-related) porosity and contributing to the production of superior ...
  • Design optimization of laminated composite structures using artificial neural network and genetic algorithm 
    Liu, Xiaoyang; Qin, Jian; Zhao, Kai; Featherson, Carol A.; Kennedy, David; Jing, Yucai; Yang, Guotao (Elsevier, 2022-11-26)
    In this paper, an efficient method for performing minimum weight optimization of composite laminates using artificial neural network (ANN) based surrogate models is proposed. By predicting the buckling loads of the laminates ...
  • Design optimization of supercritical carbon dioxide (s-CO2) cycles for waste heat recovery from marine engines 
    Hossain, Md. J.; Chowdhury, Jahedul Islam; Balta-Ozkan, Nazmiye; Asfand, Faisal; Saadon, Syamimi; Imran, Mohammad (American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2021-01-29)
    The global climate change challenge and the international commitment to reduce carbon emission can be addressed by improving energy conversion efficiency and adopting efficient waste heat recovery technologies. Supercritical ...
  • Design overview of high pressure dense phase CO2 pipeline transport in flow mode 
    Patchigolla, Kumar; Oakey, John E. (Elsevier, 2013-08-05)
    In open literature, there is little information available with regards to the engineering and technological issues for material corrosion, in relation to high pressure supercritical CO2 pipeline transport from single point ...
  • Design point performance and optimization of humid air turbine power plants 
    Brighenti, Giovanni D.; Orts-Gonzalez, Pau Lluis; Sanchez-de-Leon, Luis; Zachos, Pavlos K. (2017-04-20)
    With the recent drive towards higher thermal efficiencies and lower emission levels in the power generation market, advanced cycle power plants have become an increasingly appealing option. Among these systems, humid air ...
  • Design practices used in the development of microfluidic devices: a services-based view 
    Tiwari, Ashutosh; Alcock, Jeffrey R.; Turner, Christopher J. (Inderscience, 2016-12-01)
    This paper presents the current state of microfluidic design from a practitioner’s perspective. The capture of microfluidic design practice was facilitated through a combination of industry survey and expert interviews, ...
  • Design Principles for FES Concept Development 
    Dakin, Samuel (Cranfield University, 2013-10)
    A variety of pathologies can cause injury to the spinal cord and hinder movement. A range of equipment is available to help spinal injury sufferers move their affected limbs. One method of rehabilitation is functional ...
  • The design principles of flight deck automation and the occurrence of active failures in aviation 
    Brennan, Martin; Li, Wen-Chin (Aviation Safety Council, Taiwan, 2017-04)
    The evolution of advanced technology systems in aviation has seen radically increased capabilities of aircraft, and equally radical changes in how aircraft are flown. Relieving flight crews of much of the manual workloads ...
  • Design process knowledge reuse challenges and issues 
    Baxter, David; Gao, X.; Roy, Rajkumar (Cad Solutions, 2008-01-01)
    Product knowledge support needs are compared in two companies with different production volumes and product complexity. Knowledge support requirements identified include: function, performance data, requirements data, ...
  • Design project 1967/8: report of control systems committee 
    Melsom, A. (College of Aeronautics, 1968)
    Starting from the initial concept of a small Numerically Controlled lathe, a measurement and actuation system has been developed. An 'absolute" fluidic control system with rotary and linear encoders has been chosen and ...
  • Design project 1967/8: the design of a numerically controlled precision turning / milling machine 
    Powell, N. (College of Aeronautics, 1968)
    This report outlines the design of a precision turning machine with a limited milling facility which incorporates a fluidic numerical control system. It contains an introduction to the project together with summaries ...
  • Design project 1968/9: management report 
    College of Aeronautics, (Cranfield) (College of Aeronautics, 1969)
    1. INTRODUCTION The design of an automatic assembly machine with versatility in application was undertaken as a group project by post-graduate students attending a course in production technology. This report summarises ...
  • Design project 1968/9: report of assembly process committee 
    College of Aeronautics, (Cranfield) (College of Aeronautics, 19)
    This report describes the approach to the design of an automatic versatile assembly machine of modular construction. Details of the design of the conveyor module, the platen upon which the assembly is mounted and the ...
  • Design project 1968: final report of Technical Survey Committee 
    Scarffe, M. F. (College of Aeronautics, 1968-06)
    A survey has been made to determine the factors influencing the design of a precision turning machine with limited milling facilities. Seventy six replies were received, have been analysed and histograms plotted and ...
  • Design project 1968: report of the design committee 
    Jones, R. V. (College of Aeronautics, 1968)
    This report outlines the design of a versatile low cost 'Precision Turning Machine with a Limited Milling Facility' which automatically produces work accurately to the required fora at a high production rate. The moving ...
  • Design rationale for the regulatory approval of medical devices 
    Sagoo, Jeevan (Cranfield University, 2012-09)
    Design rationale is a methodology aimed at capturing and representing design decisions according to a designated structure. Additionally, these design decisions and their underlying arguments can be made available for ...
  • a design research study of customised management development. 
    Shepherd, Wendy (2017-11)
    This Design Research study of customised management development (CMD) develops an explanatory model of how CMD generates organisational level impact. The model makes a contribution to the management development literature ...
  • Design review of the Pounder Rig, following field trials of the prototype 
    Ball, Peter D. (1999-11-01)
    Field trials of the prototype Pounder Rig were undertaken in Mpigi District, Uganda in the second half of 1999. The first phase of these trials gave rise to an initial evaluation of the equipment, which is included here ...