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Process metallurgy simulation for metal drawing process optimization by using two-scale finite element method

We developed two-scale FE analysis procedure based on the crystallographic homogenization method by considering the hierarchical structure of poly-crystal aluminium alloy metal. It can be characterized as the combination of two-scale structure, such as the microscopic polycrystal structure and the macroscopic elastic plastic continuum. Micro polycrystal structure can be modeled as a three dimensional representative volume element (RVE). RVE is featured as by 3×3×3 eight-nodes solid finite elements, which has 216 crystal orientations. This FE analysis code can predict the deformation, strain and stress evolutions in the wire drawing processes in the macro- scales, and further the crystal texture and hardening evolutions in the micro-scale. In this study, we analyzed the texture evolution in the wire drawing processes by our two-scale FE analysis code under conditions of various drawing angles of dice. We evaluates the texture evolution in the surface and center regions of the wire cross section, and to clarify the effects of processing conditions on the texture evolution.

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Community Geothermal: Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Design Report and Drawings - Wallingford, CT

Included here are the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design report and drawings for the proposed community geothermal system at an affordable housing complex in Wallingford, Connecticut. The report and drawings were developed by LN Consulting, in partnership with the University of Connecticut, which completed the energy modeling that formed the basis of the design work. The drawings can be used as a basis for a Request for Proposals to procure entities to complete construction-ready design documents.

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Line-drawing algorithms for parallel machines

The fact that conventional line-drawing algorithms, when applied directly on parallel machines, can lead to very inefficient codes is addressed. It is suggested that instead of modifying an existing algorithm for a parallel machine, a more efficient implementation can be produced by going back to the invariants in the definition. Popular line-drawing algorithms are compared with two alternatives; distance to a line (a point is on the line if sufficiently close to it) and intersection with a line (a point on the line if an intersection point). For massively parallel single-instruction-multiple-data (SIMD) machines (with thousands of processors and up), the alternatives provide viable line-drawing algorithms. Because of the pixel-per-processor mapping, their performance is independent of the line length and orientation.

Pang, Alex T.↗

Airborne Laboratory Apparatus Draws Glass Fibers

Glass-fiber-drawing apparatus designed for studies of effect of gravitation on drawing process. Clear plastic housing surrounds fiber-drawing equipment and some of associated electronic instrumentation. External rack holds video monitor, personal computer, keyboard, videotape recorder, and power switch panel. Mounted in research aircraft, apparatus makes continuous video recordings of formation of fiber at effective gravitational accelerations ranging from 0.001 to 2 times normal Earth gravitational acceleration as aircraft dives, then pulls out of dives. Also records pertinent process data on video image.

Tucker, Dennis S.↗

Auto Draw from Excel Input Files

The design process often involves the use of Excel files during project development. To facilitate communications of the information in the Excel files, drawings are often generated. During the design process, the Excel files are updated often to reflect new input. The problem is that the drawings often lag the updates, often leading to confusion of the current state of the design. The use of this program allows visualization of complex data in a format that is more easily understandable than pages of numbers. Because the graphical output can be updated automatically, the manual labor of diagram drawing can be eliminated. The more frequent update of system diagrams can reduce confusion and reduce errors and is likely to uncover symmetric problems earlier in the design cycle, thus reducing rework and redesign.

Strauss, Karl F.↗

Vacuum arc behavior and its voltage characteristics in drawing process controlled by composite magnetic fields along axial and transverse directions

In this research, drawing vacuum arc (VA) experiments were conducted using composite contacts under currents ranging from 5 kA to 20 kA root mean square (rms). The new type of contact comprised an axial magnetic field (AMF) configuration and a transverse magnetic field (TMF) configuration. The TMF plate was in the center, surrounded by the AMF plate. The contact generated both AMFs and TMFs simultaneously. VA appearances and arc voltages were recorded, and the VA was modeled as a conductor for electromagnetic force analysis in ANSYS software. The results showed that the coaxiality of operating mechanisms significantly influenced arc behavior just as the arc was ignited. When arc brightness did not increase after ignition, there was a voltage drop accompanied with diffusion of the VA. As to VA development, when an arc was ignited on an AMF plate, it spread on the plate and rotated. Over time the arc current increased, the constricting arc forms, and the arc column rotated on the TMF plate under the action of Ampere's force. With regard to the influence of a magnetic field on a VA at different stages, in the initial drawing arc stage the TMF was dominant, and the arc started to rotate under the action of Ampere's force. Afterwards, the AMF was dominant, with a steadily burning arc. As for contact melting, in the initial arcing period, a contracted short arc caused severe melting and erosion of the contact plate. When the ignition spot or root was close to the slot of plate, the electromagnetic force pushed the arc toward slot and contact edge, resulting in local erosion of the slot region.

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Drawing of Hardening Materials with Radial-Matrix Clamping

A mathematical model is developed for the drawing of an anisotropic hardening material without wall thinning, in the case of radial-matrix clamping. For sheets of various materials, the forces required and the associated damage are investigated as a function of the drawing coefficient, the rounding radius of the matrix, the frictional conditions at tool–workpiece contact, and the clamping materials.

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ATD-3 Dynamic Routes for Arrivals in Weather (DRAW) Operational Concept, V2.0

NASA's Airspace Technology Demonstration-3 (ATD-3) is the applied traffic flow management activity, and third in the series of ATD projects. ATD-3 provides a suite of en route automation tools, both ground and flight-deck based, that focus on improving the efficiency of en route operation from initial cruise to arrival into the Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON). Dynamic Routes for Arrivals in Weather (DRAW) is a technology in the ATD-3 suite that is designed to provide Traffic Managers with a capability to efficiently manage arrival traffic flow and help sustain metering operations when weather is impacting arrivals into major airports. DRAW mitigates convective weather impact on arrival metering operations by providing tools to Traffic Managers that enable efficient reroutes free of convective weather conflicts, and integrated with the arrival metering schedule(s).

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A trimethylamine–carbon dioxide draw solution for osmotic engines

This study evaluates the pressure retarded osmosis performance of TMA–CO 2 for potential use in osmotic heat engines. Power densities up to 18.6 W m −2 were achievable at relatively low pressure (10 bar) using 5 M TMA–CO 2 draw solutions. Compared to NaCl control tests, the TMA–CO 2 exhibited 20% lower water flux due in large part to its larger molecular size and associated higher solution viscosity and lower diffusion coefficient. Compared to the ammonia‐carbon dioxide draw solution, water flux was comparable but reverse solute flux of TMA–CO 2 was nearly one order of magnitude lower. Larger solute size was found to create a performance tradeoff as reduced reverse solute flux improved water flux while higher viscosity and lower diffusion coefficient worsened water flux. © 2018 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J , 64: 3369–3375, 2018

Xia, Lingling↗

Characterization of microtexture of 316L stainless steel fiber after multi-pass drawing by electron backscatter diffraction

Highlights: • Three crystalline phases, γ, α′, and σ, in 316L stainless steel fibers are observed by XRD. • Strain-induced martensite and two types of twin boundaries are formed in drawn fibers. • The twin boundary generation is nucleate at high angle grain boundaries and then bulge into the {112}<111> grain. • A route of the formation mechanism of deformation twins was analyzed by EBSD. - Abstract: The microstructure and microtexture of 316L stainless steel fibers (SSFs) after multi-pass cold drawing with intermediate heat treatment were investigated in this study. The crystalline phases of SSFs were identified and quantified using X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. Grain orientation and boundary characterization in the mantle and core regions of drawing direction (DD) were analyzed through electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD). The coincident site lattice approach provides beneficial information for defining twin boundary and analyzing the orientation relationship between neighboring grains on the Σ3 segment. Three crystalline phases, γ, α, and σ, could be seen in XRD profiles. The formation mechanism of deformation twins was found, and two types of twin boundaries were observed in the drawn fibers by EBSD. The twin boundary generated between a {112}<111> grain and a <100>//DD grain is believed to nucleate at a high-angle grain boundary and then bulge into the copper grain.

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Self-Organization of Multiscale Structural Groups in a Low-Carbon Wire Subjected to Severe Drawing

The peculiarities of the mechanical parameters and atomic structure of wires made of 08G2S steel subjected to severe drawing with a combination of shear and classical circular drawing of different diameters. The split form of interference maximums (211) in X-ray diagrams of samples is evidence for delamination in families of the mentioned planes into contracted and extended groups, which is accompanied by the partial order–disorder phase transition with formation of the amorphized fraction from fragments of nanosized atomic groups of these planes (clusters). The dependence on steel deformation revealed the nature of the change in the symmetry of the distribution of structural groups relative to the angular position of the diffraction maximum from the planes (211). It is established that with increased deformation (ε > 30%) the intensities of coherent and incoherent X-ray CrK{sub α}-emissions vary quantitatively, which proves the development of self-organizing processes contributing to the increase in the volume fraction of the order relative to the disorder in 08G2S steel, even subject to severe mechanical loading.

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CalWave - Open Water Demonstration - System and Component Overview Content Models and Drawings

Data for the CalWave - Open Water Demonstration, a submerged pressure differential Wave Energy Converter (WEC) Device. Device is moored to the seabed, and the motion of the waves causes the sea level to rise and fall above the device, inducing a pressure differential in the device. The alternating pressure pumps fluid through a system to generate electricity, which is transmitted to shore via bidirectional cables. Documentation and data here includes: System Overview Content Model and Drawings as well as Component Overview Content Model and Drawings.

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XL Magnet (Top level drawing SA-700-897-10)

This drawing package is for the focusing electromagnet for the SLAC XL4 and XL5 klystrons. For access to the drawings, contact the SLAC Office of Research Partnerships & Technology Commercialization (IPRP@slac.stanford.edu).

Tremaine, Aaron↗

Calculating Average Hot Water Mixes of Residential Plumbing Fittings Using the ANSI 301-2019 Hot Water Draw Model and National Residential Data to Estimate Hot Water Use in Showerheads and Lavatory Faucets

Available studies of hot water use percentages may not necessarily be generalized to a national level given regional differences, varying methodological approaches, and limited sample sizes. While some publicly available usage data, reports, and surveys estimate actual household usage, a lack of water use data specific to end uses make more precise savings calculations difficult. Additionally, most hot water draw models tend to focus on overall household use and may not readily estimate lavatory fixture use. However, reviewing more recent studies and standards enables the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program to update its estimates for hot water use and consumers’ corresponding energy and monetary savings to better reflect realworld conditions. This report specifically focuses on improving hot water use and savings estimates of lavatory faucets and showerheads. To estimate the hot water use of lavatory faucets and showerheads, we employed the 2015 Residential Energy Consumption Surveys (RECS) microdata alongside the ANSI 301-2019 Hot Water Draw Model. These estimates account for regional differences in hot water use, including regional cold water inlet temperatures. As a result, the refinements presented in this report are more robust, more recent, and better describe the geographic variation than previous inputs used by the WaterSense program. In addition, the approach described in this paper can be updated over time or tailored to regionally specific needs given available inputs. We conclude that hot water percentages for showers and faucets calculated using publicly available national data are close to the percentages found by regional studies and are consistent with household-level models of water use.

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