Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 6th International Conference on Advanced Concepts in Mechanical Engineering (ACME 2014), June 12-13, 2014, Iasi, Romania.
The 104 papers are grouped as follows:
Chapter 1: Science of Materials and Processing Technologies,
Chapter 2: Design of Vehicles and Combustion Engines,
Chapter 3: Applied Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, Renewable Energy, Engineering of Thermal Systems,
Chapter 4: Technologies and Machines in Agriculture and Food Processing,
Chapter 5: Applied Computational Methods in Design and Modeling,
Chapter 6: Engineering Management and Engineering Education
Selected, peer reviewed papers from a collection of papers from the 6th International Conference on Advanced Concepts in Mechanical Engineering (ACME 2014), June 12-13, 2014, Iasi, Romania
- Preface and Committees
- Chapter 1: Science of Materials and Processing Technologies
- Micro-Alloying Influence on Hot Work Tool Steel Properties
- Wear Resistance and XRD Analyses of CMoCuNiCrSiBO Coatings Obtained by Thermal Deposition on OLC45 Substrate
- Wear Resistance and XRD Analyses of CNiCrSiBO Coatings Obtained by Thermal Deposition on OLC45 Substrate
- Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Polyester Composite with Graphene and Graphite through Three-Point Bending Test
- Corrosion Behaviour of a Cermet Deposited Coating in Sulfuric Acid Solution
- A Study on Plastic Deformations due to Contact Fatigue Wear on a Cermet Coating Deposited by Thermal Spraying Methods
- Experimental Determination of the Yield Stress for Copper, Cu_99.75
- Silicon Influence on the Cast Iron Structure
- Influence of Cooling Rate on Metallographic Structure for Gray Iron, in the Case of Modification with a Mechanical Mixture of Al and FeSiCaMg
- FEM Simulation on Uniaxial Tension of Hyperelastic Elastomers
- Mathematical Modeling of the Relationship between the Surface Roughness and the Tool-Chip Interface Temperature in Turning
- Experimental Studies for Reducing Flux Consumptions in Atmospheric Controlled Brazing of Aluminum Alloys
- Comparative In Vitro Study on MgCa Si MgCaSi Alloys, as Biodegradable Implants
- White Cast Irons with Acoustic Properties
- Influence of the Degree of Cold Drawing over the Wear Test and XRD Analysis of Pipes Used for Dampers
- Considerations Concerning the Causes and Effects of the Occurrence of Residual Stresses in Metallic Materials: A Review
- Hybrid Particle/Fiber Polymer Based Composites Analysis Based on DMA Data vs. Material Property Predictions
- Some Considerations Concerning the Differential Scanning Calorimetry of Ultra Tough Plastic Materials
- Surface Generation by Material Removal in Manufacturing Processes from Machine Building
- Constitutive Parameters of Mechanical Behaviour Law for Poly (Ether-Ether-Ketone) Based Composites with Carbon Nanotubes and Carbon Fibres
- Chapter 2: Design of Vehicles and Combustion Engines
- Simulating the Torque and Angular Speed Distribution within a Heavy Vehicle’s Planetary Gearbox
- Using Neural Networks to Modeling Vehicle Dynamics
- A New Electric Drive System for a Disc Brake System Used in the Vehicle, Experimental Stand
- Experimental Study on the Influence of Certain Parameters over Vehicle’s Dynamic Behavior
- Vehicle Dynamics Study under Uncertainty
- Response Time to Sudden Changes in Speed and Load Regimes for Turbocharged Diesel Engine
- Aspects of Modeling and Optimizing Air Circulation Currents in a Car Cabin
- Simulation of the Free Piston’s Movement from the Single Regime Running Thermo-Hydraulic Generator
- Human Head-Neck System Behavior during Virtual Impact Automotive Simulations
- Theoretical and Experimental Researches Regarding the Use of Butanol at Diesel Engine
- Virtual High Speed Diesel Engine – A Simulated Experiment, Part I: Combustion Dynamics
- Virtual High Speed Diesel Engine – A Simulated Experiment, Part II: The Influence of Polytropic Exponent upon Combustion Product Formation
- Effects of Temperature Distribution on Operational Parameters of a Spark Ignition Engine
- Qualitative Estimation Criterion of Direct Injection Diesel Engines Performance Prediction for Stationary and Industrial Applications
- Experimental and Theoretical Aspects of Fuelling a Diesel Engine with Liquefied Petroleum Gases
- Researches Regarding the Use of Bioethanol at the Supercharged Spark Ignition Engine
- Safety against Derailment for Railway Vehicles
- COSRING-LUJET, Integrated New Concept in Automotive I.C. Engines for a Better Lubrication
- Researches on the Behavior of the Supporting Structure of Railway Traction Vehicles under the Effect of Shock Dynamic Forces
- Analyzing the Static Behavior of a Bogie Frame by Comparing Two Methods of Simulations
- A Theoretical Approach upon the Stiffness of Vehicle Resistance Structure Submitted to an Axial Impact
- Thermo-Chemical Recuperation as an Efficient Way of Engine's Waste Heat Recovery
- Experimental Determination of the Cinematic Misfit within the Transmission of a 4x4 Vehicle that Leads to Self-Generated Torque along the Vehicle’s Inter-Axle Driveline
- Self-Generated Torque Induced by the Lockable and Self-Locking Differentials within the 4WD Drivetrain
- Theoretical and Experimental Analysis on Use of Alternative Fuels for Internal Combustion Engines
- Chapter 3: Applied Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, Renewable Energy, Engineering of Thermal Systems
- Straight Section Influence on Thermal and Hydraulic Performances for a Wavy Air Fin in a Compact Heat Exchanger
- Combined Cycle Units – An Alternative to Reciprocating Engines in Terrestrial Propulsion Field - Estimation of Performances
- Combined Cycle Units for Terrestrial Propulsion - Dimensional Approach
- Solid Fuels Behavior Revealed by Thermo-Gravimetric Analysis
- Research on the Processes of Gas-Air Mixtures Formation
- Experimental Study for Data Validation Regarding the Flow Movement in Natural Convection in an Asymmetrical Heated Vertical Channel
- Numerical Study Regarding the Flow Movement in Natural Convection in an Asymmetrical Heated Vertical Channel
- Theoretical and Experimental Research Regarding Operating Conditions of the Refrigeration Absorption/Adsorption Machines Using Solar Energy
- The Analysis of the Temperature Influence on the Processing Precision in Centerless Grinding Machines
- Wind Potential Analysis in Brasov Built Environment
- Analysis of the Efficiency of Ventilation Systems in Underground Garages
- Study Regarding the Wind Action on the Functioning of Chimneys
- A Study Regarding the Unsteady Heat Transfer and Phase Change
- The Advanced System for Conducting the Electric Furnaces for Heat Treatments
- Considerations about the Role and Efficiency of the Transceiver's Heat Sink during Critical Situations
- Active Pulse Thermography Applied to Defect Detection in Bioceramic Materials
- Gamma-Type Stirling Motor-Driven Compressor
- Physico-Mathematical Model of the Theoretical Gamma-Type Stirling Motor-Driven Compressor
- Finite Difference Approaches for One-Dimension Solid-Liquid Phase Change in Plane and Cylindrical Geometries
- Rapid Control Prototyping in the Development of Home Energy Management Systems
- Study of the Heat Transfer in a Heat Exchanger with Latent Heat Storage
- Numerical Study of Corrugation Amplitude Influence of a Wavy Fin in Overall Performance of a Compact Heat Exchanger
- Estimating Heating and Cooling Degree Days through an Urban Environment Using Publicly Available Sensors
- Improved Heat Transfer Using Micro-Structures in Trifold Solar Energy Conversion Systems
- Self-Sustained, Independent Trifold Solar Energy Conversion System for Isolated Locations in Hot Climate Areas
- Integrated System for Producing, Transporting and Consuming the Unconventional Energy for a Residential Building
- Production of Electricity in Photovoltaic Systems for Administrative Buildings in Romania, Technical and Economic Analysis
- Numerical Study of the Efficiency of Flat Plate Solar Collectors in Different External Conditions
- Experimental Investigation of Waste Heat Available for a Hybrid Micro-Cogeneration Group Involving a Diesel Engine Electric Generator and Organic Rankine Cycle
- Study of Height Influence of Heat Exchanger Tanks on Overall Pressure Drop
- Pressure Injection Influence on the Combustion Process
- Soot and NOx Modeling
- Considerations on Economic Optimization of the Relationship Insulation - Thermal Energy Sources Insurance for Civil Building
- Methodology for Analysis of Energy Efficiency for Residential Buildings Based on the Optimal Cost
- Hydrogen Production by Anaerobic Digestion of Biomass with High Lignocellulose Content - References Selection Procedure
- Ground Temperature Variation around the Horizontal Collectors of a Heat Pump
- Study of Ground – Water Heat Pump Parameters during 3 Years of Operation
- Results of the Numerical Simulation of the Entropy Flow Generated at the Fluid Flow with Friction and Heat Exchange
- Theoretical Analysis of the Entropy Flow Generated by the Fluid Flow with Friction and Heat Exchange
- Experimental Determination of the Heat Recovery Boiler Effectiveness of a Gas Turbine Plant
- Chapter 4: Technologies and Machines in Agriculture and Food Processing
- Influence of Hydrothermal Treatment on Wheat for Milling
- Study on the Dynamic Interaction between Agricultural Tractor and Trailer during Braking Using Lagrange Equation
- Studies and Research Concerning the Displacement of Solid Particle on an Oscillatory Flat Surface
- Researches Concerning the Cutting of Strains Plant with Cutting Devices from Romanian Combine Harvesters
- Losses Analysis of Materials Resulted from Shredding of Food Materials with Soft Texture by Means of Metal Wire Cutting
- Researches Regarding the Improvement of the Design for Vineyard Spraying Equipment
- Researches Regarding the Reliability of the Spraying Nozzles Used for Vineyard and Orchard Sprayers
- Chapter 5: Applied Computational Methods in Design and Modeling
- Numerical Methods and Descriptive Geometry Methods for Unfoldings Determination
- Generalization of Multispeed Gear Pitch Curves Design
- Technical Applications of the Descriptive Geometry and the Numerical Methods
- Nonlinear Oscillations of a Mass with Cubic Stiffness, Harmonic Excitation and Dry Friction
- The Generation of Conical Gears by a CAD Soft
- Chapter 6: Engineering Management and Engineering Education
- An Overview on Assistive Technology Training Courses for Salespersons
- New Applications for Mechatronic Platforms in Trans and Interdisciplinary Education
- Aspects Concerning New Trend in Management Control Systems Design and Implementation Strategy
- Modular Student Learning Kit for Internet of Things
- Cultural Influence in Engineering Education, Business and Economics in Terms of Multinational Approach
- Success Elements Analysis of International Engineering and Educational Projects
- Predict Air Pollution in Brasov City with Regression Models