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The Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME) International Congress promotes the communication and transfer of technology among industry, government agencies, universities and R&D laboratories. The CSME Congress offers a platform for national and international Mechanical Engineering experts to meet, exchange information, discuss recent research challenges, and explore problems of practical importance to the profession and its related fields.
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Development of Absorbents with High Contact Area for Applications in Desiccant Coated Heat Exchanger
(CSME-SCGM, May-18)Desiccant coated heat exchanger (DCHE) is developed from the combination of desiccant absorbents and the conventional fin-tube heat exchanger. The performance of the DCHE is mainly due to the adsorption properties of the ... -
Analytical heat conduction model of annular composite fins
(May-18)A two-dimensional analytical heat conduction model of an annular composite fin has been carried out. The composite fins composed of a porous polyethylene core, a square aluminum insert, and metallic zinc coating layers, ... -
Microfluidic method of viscosity measurement in propane-saturated bitumen
(CSME-SCGM, May-18)In this paper, the viscosity propane-saturated bitumen was measured through a microfluidic chip. Property measurement of propane-saturated bitumen has been traditionally done on a heavy-duty PVT cell, and the application ... -
Effects Of Unit-Cell Boundary Type On The Electromechanical Properties Of Randomly Distributed Multifunctional Composite Structures
(CSME-SCGM, May-18)The unit-cell composition of three-dimensional finite element models for 3-0 and 3-1 type polymer (PVDF) - ceramic (BaTiO3) and ceramic (PZT-7A) - ceramic (BaTiO3) structures are compared to determine the effects of fiber ... -
High Strain-Rate Behavior Of Mechanoluminescent Material Dispersed In A Soft Polymer Matrix
(CSME-SCGM, May-18)Mechanoluminescence (ML) is the emission of light from a solid material in response to mechanical stimuli [1]. Mechanoluminescent materials are classified based on the types of stress activation required for luminescence ... -
On Microstructure And Corrosion Properties Of Selective Laser Melted 316L Stainless Steel
(CSME-SCGM, May-18)In this study, a laser additive manufacturing method, known as selective laser melting (SLM), was applied to produce cube blocks of 316L stainless steel. The microstructure and corrosion properties of the produced samples ... -
Preparation And Characterization Of Graphene Oxide Cross-Linked Composites
(CSME-SCGM, May-18)Graphene oxide (GO)-based materials have been studied for applications in adsorption and water treatment. Experimental results revealed that GO is a promising adsorbent due to its low-cost production, large surface area, ... -
Influence Of Flow Velocity On Erosion-Corrosion Performance Of 90º Carbon Steel Elbows In Potash Brine
(CSME-SCGM, May-18)In this study, the effects of flow velocity and solid concentration on erosion-corrosion behavior of AISI 1018 long-radius steel elbows (Schedule 40) in saturated potash brine were investigated. Potash brine containing 10 ... -
A Hybrid Manufacturing Approach For Low Volume High Temperature Thermoplastic / Thermoset Material Molds
(CSME-SCGM, May-18)The mold costs for low volume production molds can be expensive due to the mold material, the process planning time, and the fabrication costs. The focus of this research is to develop a methodology to fabricate molds for ... -
Strategies For Improving Electrospinability Of Polysulfone
(CSME-SCGM, May-18)The overall objective of this study is the fabrication of defect-free electrospun mats of polysulfone (PSU) for applications as a porous support for proton exchange membranes. Electrospinning of PSU from dimethylformamide ... -
Modeling Viscoelastomers With Nonlinear Viscosity
(CSME-SCGM, Jun-18)Consisting of highly mobile and flexible polymer chains, elastomers are known to exhibit viscoelastic behavior. Adopting concepts from the theory of polymer dynamics and finite-deformation viscoelasticity, this work presents ... -
Investigation Of Fraying In Textile Reinforcements For Composites
(CSME-SCGM, May-18)This paper discusses the fraying of textile reinforcements upon preforming. The paper also introduces a method for quantifying the fraying characteristics of fabrics. Six different fabrics including three carbon fabrics ... -
Effect Of The Interlacing Pattern On The Compaction Behaviour Of 3D Carbon Fibre Textile Reinforcements
(CSME-SCGM, May-18)3D reinforcements were introduced to mitigate and overcome limitations arising from the use of traditional textile reinforcements in the construction of polymer matrix composites (PMC), in terms of their resistance to ... -
Influence Of Porosity And Alloy Addition On The Wear Behaviour Of A Sinter-Forged C45 Steel Using Taguchi Method
(CSME-SCGM, May-18)Elemental powders of Atomized Iron (Fe), Carbon (C) and Molybdenum (Mo) were weighed and mixed in a pot mill to yield the composition of C45, C45-1%Mo and C45-2%Mo Steels, then compacted and sintered. The Sintered preforms ... -
Corrosion Performances Of Micro-Arc Oxidation Coatings On Az31B, Az80 And Zk60 Cast Mg Alloys
(CSME-SCGM, May-18)Micro-arc oxidation (MAO) technology is attractive for the surface treatment of Mg alloys for diverse applications because it can be used to form adherent coatings with superior wear and corrosion resistance. In the present ... -
Low-Velocity Impact Response And Experimental Optimization Of Modified Fiber Metal Laminates With Integrated Mechanical Interlock Bonding System
(CSME-SCGM, May-18)This paper presents a modified version of fiber metal laminates with integrated mechanical interlock bonding system for aerospace applications. Sheet metals of Al 2024-T3 with surface machined infinitesimal hooks are used ... -
Evaluation Of Anti-Icing Polymer Coatings
(CSME-SCGM, May-18)Ice accumulation on aircraft, wind turbines and power lines can have detrimental effects, including efficiency reduction, mechanical failures and the creation of safety hazards. The aim of this study is to investigate the ... -
A Finite Element Model To Predict The Effect Of Porosity On Elastic Modulus In Low Porosity Materials
(CSME-SCGM, May-18)The effect of porosity on elastic modulus in low porosity materials is investigated. First, several models used to predict the reduction in elastic modulus due to porosity are compared with a compilation of experimental ... -
Development Of Raw And Treated Flax Straw For Oil Spill Cleanup
(CSME-SCGM, May-18)An oil spill is a critical problem and appears to have increased in the number of incidence over the past decade. There are several methods for oil spill cleanups. One method is called sorption using either synthetic or ... -
The Spanwise Variation Of Roof-Level Turbulence In A Street Canyon Flow
(CSME-SCGM, May-18)The effect of upstream roughness on turbulent street canyon flow is presented. Horizontal measurements were conducted at near roof level of a street canyon using particle image velocimetry in a wind tunnel. Three upstream ...
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