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Researchers have proposed an electromagnetic dynamic vibration absorber (EMDVA) to reduce seismic vibrations of equipment in nuclear power plants. The effectiveness of the EMDVA was validated through shaking table tests of the integrated equipment-EMDVA system, with excitations generated by a thorium molten salt reactor (TMSR) model, considering the interaction with
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Recent research published in Computers & Mathematics with Applications has shed light on a novel approach to improving pseudo-time stepping convergence for computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. The study, led by Alexander Heinlein from the Delft University of Technology, employed a neural network model to predict a local pseudo-time step,
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Researchers at National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology in Taiwan have developed a revolutionary new Focused Solar Chimney Generator (FSCG), a compact and efficient solar energy system that surpasses conventional designs in several key areas. The innovative FSCG addresses fundamental limitations of traditional solar chimney power plants, offering improved
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Researchers at the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) have developed a new method to quantify time in Monte Carlo simulations of magnetic nanoparticles. The study, published in the Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, aims to improve our understanding of the behavior of magnetic nanoparticles in response to external
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Researchers from Sichuan University have developed a novel approach for assessing seismic losses of regional buildings using physics-based broadband ground-motion simulations. This study aims to improve seismic resilience in densely populated regions by providing more accurate and reliable loss assessments. The proposed methodology combines frequency-wavenumber domain Green's function
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A team of researchers at China Jiliang University has developed a new method for simulating salt film surface inspection in solar heat-absorbing tubes. The study, published in the MATEC Web of Conferences, aimed to address the challenges of ultrasonic guided wave (UGW)-based inspection in solar thermal energy storage systems.
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Researchers from the Clausthal University of Technology in Germany have made significant findings on the emerging technology of underground bio-methanation, which enables the production of renewable natural gas, large-scale renewable energy storage, and carbon utilization and sequestration. However, the study reveals that microbial competition during the UBM process can affect
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Researchers at the Technical University Chemnitz (TU Chemnitz) have developed a numerical approach to predict corrosion rates of austenitic stainless steel 316L after cold rolling. The study, published in JOM, found that forming processes significantly affect the material's microstructure, influencing its corrosion behavior. The research team used x-ray
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Research conducted by the Petroleum Engineering Technology Research Institute has shown that casing deformation is a significant restriction on the development and utilization of shale gas in the Baima block. The study, which used a combination of field investigation and numerical simulation, found that 83% of casing deformation occurs during
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Researchers at Taiyuan University of Technology in the People's Republic of China have made significant strides in developing a new gas burner technology for radiant heating. Through computational fluid dynamics and numerical simulation, the team led by Jinyu Lv investigated the impact of various factors on combustion characteristics
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Researchers from Bells University of Technology in Nigeria have developed a new approach to predict cutting force and surface roughness during the turning operation of aluminum alloy 6065 T6. By utilizing a combined approach of response surface methodology (RSM), machine learning (ML), and computer-aided simulation-based approach, the team successfully predicted
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Researchers from the Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology have designed and simulated a high-efficiency tandem solar cell using SCAPS-1D, exploiting tandem perovskite technology to enhance performance. The study aims to minimize losses associated with single-junction solar cells by absorbing a broader spectrum of sunlight using CsGeI/CIGS tandem solar cell
