scholarly journals Finite Element Analysis of Machining Thin-Wall Parts: Error Prediction and Stability Analysis

10.5772/50374 ◽  
2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
YongAn Huang ◽  
Xiaoming Zhang ◽  
Youlun Xiong
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stability Analysis ◽  
Error Prediction ◽  
Thin Wall ◽  
Element Analysis

Static Finite Element Analysis on Cast Shell of a 100 kW Single Screw Expander

2014 ◽  
Vol 694 ◽  
pp. 279-282
Author(s):  
Qi Liu ◽  
Hang Guo ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Yu Ting Wu ◽  
Fang Ye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Thick Wall ◽  
Thin Wall ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Single Screw ◽  
Shell Design ◽  
Fundamental Research ◽  
Assembly Problem ◽  
Design Pressure

In the process of shell design of a 100kW single screw expander, the fundamental research on the screw chamber walls thickness is still lacking. Thin wall may cause deformation and the damage possibility of the inlet passage. Thick wall will increase the weight of the expander and led to assembly problem and transportation inconvenience. In this paper, static finite element analysis on cast shell of the 100 kW single screw expander was carried out. By calculating stress distribution and deformation of the expander shell under 1.5 times of the design pressure, the authors find the thickness of gate rotor chamber walls and inlet passage walls as 15 mm is acceptable, but the thickness of screw chamber walls should be at least 35 mm.

Finite Element Analysis for the Stiffness and the Buckling of Corrugated Tubes in Heat Exchanger

2012 ◽  
Vol 468-471 ◽  
pp. 1675-1680 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Jing Wang ◽  
Zhi Min Wang ◽  
Nian Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stability Analysis ◽  
Heat Exchanger ◽  
Heat Exchangers ◽  
External Pressure ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Value Analysis ◽  
Compressive Pressure ◽  
The Stability

Corrugated tubes in a heat exchanger are analyzed by using the FEA methods. And the formula how to compute single wave’s rigidity is obtained. Besides, methods of analyzing the stability of corrugated tubes under internal compressive pressure and external pressure are proposed which include characteristic value analysis and non-linear stability analysis, thus providing theory basis for the stability research of heat exchangers.

scholarly journals Study on Multi-DOF Actuator for Improving Power Density

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (21) ◽  
pp. 4204
Author(s):  
Sooyoung Cho ◽  
Ho Joon Lee ◽  
Ju Lee
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stability Analysis ◽  
Low Power ◽  
Power Density ◽  
Eddy Current ◽  
Pitch Angle ◽  
Eddy Current Loss ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Output Characteristics

This study focuses on improving the power density of a spherical multi-degree-of-freedom (multi-DOF) actuator. A spherical multi-DOF actuator that can operate in three DOFs is designed. The actuator features a double air gap to reduce eddy current loss. However, a multi-DOF actuator driven by a single actuator exhibits low power density. Therefore, a Halbach magnet array is applied to improve the power density of a spherical multi-DOF actuator, and its output characteristics are compared with those of an existing spherical multi-DOF actuator via finite element analysis. Additionally, the output characteristics are analyzed based on changes in the coil pitch angle and magneto-motive force of the rotating winding. Furthermore, it is necessary for a spherical multi-DOF actuator to move to the command position. Hence, a stability analysis is performed to ensure that the spherical multi-DOF actuator is stably driven based on the command position.

Finite Element Analysis of Cold Expanding of Hollow Thin-Wall Tube

2011 ◽  
Vol 460-461 ◽  
pp. 44-47
Author(s):  
Wei Hua Kuang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Equivalent Stress ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Thin Wall ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Simulation Step ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis

The cold expanding diameter process was simulated by the software of DEFORM. The finite element model of tube and dies were built. The object position definition, the inter object setting, movement definition and simulation step were correctly set. The deformation, total velocity distribution and equivalent stress distribution were predicted. The numerical simulation results showed that the finite element analysis could exactly describe the plastic deformation and stress distribution during the forming process.

Study on 3-D Finite Element Analysis of Earth Dam

2012 ◽  
Vol 433-440 ◽  
pp. 3489-3494
Author(s):  
Ying Bin Kang ◽  
Ying Bin Kang ◽  
Hui Xia Bian ◽  
Jian Wei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stability Analysis ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Earth Dam ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Practical Project

In this paper, the characteristics of the two software ANSYS and FLAC are analyzed. Using the powerful preprocessing capabilities of ANSYS, the earth dam is analyzed by finite element method. And then, the analysis model by the FISH language is imported into FLAC, with the constitutive model and the completed finite element model, the model analysis and processing are studied. Practical project is dam seepage and stability analysis to verify the reliability of the method.

Finite Element Analysis of Machining Thin-Wall Parts

2010 ◽  
Vol 458 ◽  
pp. 283-288 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Izamshah R.A. ◽  
John Mo ◽  
Song Lin Ding
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
End Milling ◽  
Operating Cost ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Milling Process ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Thin Wall ◽  
Structural Components ◽  
Element Analysis

In an attempt to decrease weight, new commercial and military aircraft are designs with unitised monolithic metal structural components which contains of thinner ribs (i.e., walls) and webs (i.e., floors). Most of the unitised monolithic metal structural components are machined from solid plate or forgings with the start-to-finish weight ratio of 20:1. The resulting thin-walled structure often suffers a deformation which causes a dimensional surface error due to the action of the cutting force generated during the machining process. To alleviate the resulting surface errors, current practices rely on machining through repetitive feeding several times and manual calibration which resulting in long cycle times, low productivity and high operating cost. A finite element analysis (FEA) machining model is developed in this project to specifically predict the distortion or deflection of the part during end milling process. The model aims to provide an input for downstream decision making on error compensation strategy when machining a thin-wall unitised monolithic metal structural components. A set of machining tests have been done in order to validate the accuracy of the model and the results between simulation and experiment are found in a good agreement.

Determining track-induced lateral thermal expansion forces on a curved railway track

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440972199531
Author(s):  
Jubair A Musazay ◽  
Allan M Zarembski ◽  
Joseph W Palese
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Thermal Expansion ◽  
Stress Analysis ◽  
Railway Track ◽  
Thin Wall ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Thermally Induced ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Research Studies

This research studies the development of lateral thermal expansion forces on a curved railway track. The geometric alignment of a railway right of way often requires railway tracks to be curved. This curvature which is usually defined by the radius of curvature or degree of curvature represents a higher level of complexity in the track’s analysis and design process. Particularly, presence of curvature on the track introduces multiple sources of force in the lateral (radial) direction, including, but not limited to, lateral thermal expansion, lateral wheel/rail forces due to centrifugal action, lateral components of vertical loads, bogie hunting and nosing effects of locomotives, and vehicle curving dynamics. Some of these forces are well understood such as centrifugal forces while some are not as well understood, such as lateral thermal expansion forces. To bridge this gap, this research studies the development of track-induced lateral thermal expansion forces on a curved railway track. In this research, the curved track is assumed to be an arbitrary arc section of a circular track and is modeled as an equivalent idealized circular ring for analysis. Owing to its importance, three analytical methods are used to include: 1) Timoshenko thermoelastic stress analysis in cylindrical coordinate system, 2) mechanics of thin wall cylinders and 3) adaptation of a variational calculus formulation method from a previous comparable study. A fourth analysis approach is also introduced using a commercially available finite element analysis package. The results of these analyses are compared through a wide range of parametric studies and are then validated by the finite element analysis. The results of this study showed that the several methods presented in this paper, could be used to approximate thermally induced expansion behavior (pre-buckling) on a curved railway track. While all three techniques are effective, the Timoshenko stress analysis method appears to be the most suitable as it is a direct method that examines the stress build up from the element level and takes into account additional material properties, such as the Poisson effect. The research resulted in a methodology for determining load transfer from thermally induced forces in curved railroad track to the fastener and supporting structure.

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