A Review of Methods for the Geometric Post-Processing of Topology Optimized Models

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Subodh C. Subedi ◽  
Chaman Singh Verma ◽  
Krishnan Suresh
Keyword(s):  
Design Space ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Post Processing ◽  
Design Validation ◽  
Element Mesh ◽  
Parametric Control ◽  
Software Packages ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Testing Design

Abstract Topology optimization (TO) has rapidly evolved from an academic exercise into an exciting discipline with numerous industrial applications. Various TO algorithms have been established, and several commercial TO software packages are now available. However, a major challenge in TO is the post-processing of the optimized models for downstream applications. Typically, optimal topologies generated by TO are faceted (triangulated) models, extracted from an underlying finite element mesh. These triangulated models are dense, poor quality, and lack feature/parametric control. This poses serious challenges to downstream applications such as prototyping/testing, design validation, and design exploration. One strategy to address this issue is to directly impose downstream requirements as constraints in the TO algorithm. However, this not only restricts the design space, it may even lead to TO failure. Separation of post-processing from TO is more robust and flexible. The objective of this paper is to provide a critical review of various post-processing methods and categorize them based both on targeted applications and underlying strategies. The paper concludes with unresolved challenges and future work.

The Study and Development of Factor Affecting the Smoothness in 3D Printed Part Surface Treatment via Acetone Vapor

2019 ◽  
Vol 821 ◽  
pp. 174-180
Author(s):  
Ramil Kesvarakul ◽  
Khompee Limpadapun
Keyword(s):  
Surface Finish ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
Dramatic Improvement ◽  
Acetone Vapor ◽  
Post Processing ◽  
Fused Deposition

Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) has been extensively used in low-cost printers. However, the fundamental working principle (layered manufacturing) is resulted in the poor quality of the surface texture, the dimensional inaccuracy of fabricated parts, the limits its domain all issues often take place in precision industrial applications. In this paper, initially FDM based acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) model have been fabricated. In the post-processing stage, the vapor of acetone has been applied to the specimen. Then the changes in the surface finish and surface roughness have been investigated. The study highlighted that the post-processing of ABS specimen with acetone vapor treatment resulted in dramatic improvement of surface finish. Finally, parameter setting that gave the acceptable results while considering all the responses simultaneously.

scholarly journals A highly thermotolerant laccase produced by Cerrena unicolor strain CGMCC 5.1011 for complete and stable malachite green decolorization

AMB Express ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanhua Yao ◽  
Guimei Zhou ◽  
Yonghui Lin ◽  
Xinqi Xu ◽  
Jie Yang
Keyword(s):  
Malachite Green ◽  
Fermentation Broth ◽  
Nitrogen Sources ◽  
Life Time ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Carbon And Nitrogen ◽  
Cdna Sequences ◽  
Cerrena Unicolor ◽  
Future Work

Abstract Laccases are a class of multi-copper oxidases with important industrial values. A thermotolerant laccase produced by a basidiomycete fungal strain Cerrena unicolor CGMCC 5.1011 was studied. With glycerin and peptone as the carbon and nitrogen sources, respectively, a maximal laccase activity of 121.7 U/mL was attained after cultivation in the shaking flask for 15 days. Transcriptomics analysis revealed an expressed laccase gene family of 12 members in C. unicolor strain CGMCC 5.1011, and the gene and cDNA sequences were cloned. A glycosylated laccase was purified from the fermentation broth of Cerrena unicolor CGMCC 5.1011 and corresponded to Lac2 based on MALDI-TOF MS/MS identification. Lac2 was stable at pH 5.0 and above, and was resistant to organic solvents. Lac2 displayed remarkable thermostability, with half-life time of 1.67 h at 70 ºC. Consistently, Lac2 was able to completely decolorize malachite green (MG) at high temperatures, whereas Lac7 from Cerrena sp. HYB07 resulted in accumulation of colored MG transformation intermediates. Molecular dynamics simulation of Lac2 was conducted, and possible mechanisms underlying Lac2 thermostability were discussed. The robustness of C. unicolor CGMCC 5.1011 laccase would not only be useful for industrial applications, but also provide a template for future work to develop thermostable laccases.

scholarly journals Kokum Butter: Potential Source of in Confectionary Industry

2021 ◽  
pp. 120-128
Author(s):  
S. B. Kalse ◽  
A. A. Sawant ◽  
S. B. Swami
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid Composition ◽  
Cocoa Butter ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Extraction Techniques ◽  
Important Ingredient ◽  
Processing Industry ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
Increasing Demand

Cocoa butter is an important ingredient in the confectionery industry because of its unique physicochemical properties which are given by its peculiar fatty acid composition. Increasing demand and shortage of supply for cocoa butter, poor quality of individual harvests, economic advantages, and some technological benefits have induced for the development of its alternative or replacer. Kokum kernel is a byproduct of the agro-processing industry in India containing about 40–50 % fat which has the potential as a worthy cocoa butter alternative (CBA). However, inefficient extraction techniques that are practiced at the cottage level restrict its industrial applications.

scholarly journals Industrial Automation using Zigbee Communication Protocol

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 7240-7243
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Communication ◽  
Ieee 802.11 ◽  
Industrial Application ◽  
Lower Cost ◽  
Communication Protocol ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Video Content ◽  
Industrial Automation ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Wired Communication

If we compare wireless communication over wired communication, wireless communication offer more advantages when compared to wired communication such as lower cost, fast deployment, higher flexibility & scalability and mobile nature of system communicated wirelessly. In Industrial automation, industrial communication has very challenging requirements like packet deadline, low transmission jitter, etc. In some places wired communication is only accepted and it cannot be replaced by wireless communication. Industrial applications also run more flexible requirements applications such as email, Video content or any other application. Those services are known as Best Effort (BE) services. In order to do both the industrial application and BE services we have proposed Zigbee communication together with the IEEE 802.11 standard in this article along with comparison between the two standards using physical layer solutions. This Zigbee communication is performed using a industrial automation design and it leads to less power consumption. Result and analysis in terms of real time services is left as a future work in this paper. It is proposed that through Zigbee solution it is possible to obtain better result in certain cases than those achieved using IEEE 802.11 standards.

scholarly journals Heat Transfer Augmentation through Different Jet Impingement Techniques: A State-of-the-Art Review

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (20) ◽  
pp. 6458
Author(s):  
Liaqat Hussain ◽  
Muhammad Mahabat Khan ◽  
Manzar Masud ◽  
Fawad Ahmed ◽  
Zabdur Rehman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Phase Change Materials ◽  
Jet Impingement ◽  
Target Surface ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Heat Transfer Augmentation ◽  
Numerical Studies ◽  
Single Jet ◽  
Jet Nozzle ◽  
Future Work

Jet impingement is considered to be an effective technique to enhance the heat transfer rate, and it finds many applications in the scientific and industrial horizons. The objective of this paper is to summarize heat transfer enhancement through different jet impingement methods and provide a platform for identifying the scope for future work. This study reviews various experimental and numerical studies of jet impingement methods for thermal-hydraulic improvement of heat transfer surfaces. The jet impingement methods considered in the present work include shapes of the target surface, the jet/nozzle–target surface distance, extended jet holes, nanofluids, and the use of phase change materials (PCMs). The present work also includes both single-jet and multiple-jet impingement studies for different industrial applications.

scholarly journals Metrological Challenges in Collaborative Sensing: Applicability of Digital Calibration Certificates

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (17) ◽  
pp. 4730
Author(s):  
Tuukka Mustapää ◽  
Pekka Nikander ◽  
Daniel Hutzschenreuter ◽  
Raine Viitala
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Digital Calibration ◽  
Self Calibration ◽  
Chain Link ◽  
Calibration Methods ◽  
Collaborative Sensing ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Metrology Infrastructure

IoT systems based on collaborative sensor networks are becoming increasingly common in various industries owing to the increased availability of low-cost sensors. The quality of the data provided by these sensors may be unknown. For these reasons, advanced data processing and sensor network self-calibration methods have become popular research topics. In terms of metrology, the self-calibration methods lack the traceability to the established measurement standards of National Metrology Institutes (NMIs) through an unbroken chain-link of calibration. This problem can be solved by the ongoing digitalization of the metrology infrastructure. We propose a conceptual solution based on Digital Calibration Certificates (DCCs), Digital SI (D-SI), and cryptographic digital identifiers, for validation of data quality and trustworthiness. The data that enable validation and traceability can be used to improve analytics, decision-making, and security in industrial applications. We discuss the applicability and benefits of our solutions in a selection of industrial use cases, where collaborative sensing has already been introduced. We present the remaining challenges in the digitization and standardization processes regarding digital metrology and the future work required to address them.

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