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A New Triangular Composite Shell Element With Damping Capability
(Elsevier, 2014) Körük, Hasan; Şanlıtürk, Kenan Yüce
This paper presents a new triangular composite shell element with damping capability. Formulation of the composite triangular shell element is based on stacking individual homogeneous triangular shell ele- ments on top of each other. The homogeneous shell element is an assembly of a triangular membrane element with drilling degrees of freedoms and a plate element. Damping capability is provided by means of complex element stiffness matrix of individual flat layers of the composite element. These elements with damping capability allow modelling general structures with damping treatments. A few test cases are modelled using triangular finite element developed here and the results of the complex eigenvalue analyses are compared with those of the quadrilateral shell elements proposed recently. The results obtained using the presented triangular and previous quadrilateral composite elements are also com- pared with those based on modal strain energy method and experimental results. Comparisons of the experimental and the theoretical results confirm that the modal properties including modal damping lev- els of structures with damping treatments can be predicted with high accuracy using the proposed finite element.
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Application of Ultrasonic Vibrations for Minimization of the Accumulation of Limescale in Steam Irons
(Elsevier, 2018) Körük, Hasan; Şanlıtürk, Kenan Yüce; Serenli, Muzaffer
The accumulation of limescale in steam irons can significantly reduce the ironing efficiency. It is this problem that inspired us to introduce ultrasonic vibrations to irons in order to minimize limescale accumulation. This study describes a methodology for designing, modelling and optimizing an iron fitted with an ultrasonic exciter in an attempt to minimize limescale accumulation. In our methodology, first, an experimental demonstration of the potential benefits of ultrasonic vibrations in steam irons was conducted, using two existing irons, one of which was equipped with an ultrasonic exciter. Having confirmed the benefits, an experimental iron was designed and then optimized to maximise ultrasonic vibrations using finite element analyses within a predefined frequency range. To validate the results of the finite element analyses, a prototype iron base was built, and forced vibrations of this prototype, at ultrasonic frequencies ranging from 35 to 40 kHz, were measured using a laser vibrometer. The results of the theoretical and experimental vibration analyses as well as the physical experiments on the steam irons indicate that it is possible for ultrasonic vibrations to be utilized in irons to minimize the accumulation of limescale.
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Assessment of the Measurement and Prediction Methods for the Acoustic Properties of Natural Fiber Samples and Evaluation of Their Properties
(Taylor & Francis, 2021) Körük, Hasan
Although some studies have been conducted to show how natural fibers canreplace synthetic materials, the use of many natural fibers is still limited. Onthe other hand, the use of natural fibers can become very common in manyapplications once their performance is fully understood. This paper aims topresent a critical assessment of the acoustic properties of natural fibersamples. First, the methods commonly used for the measurement and prediction of the acoustic properties of natural fiber samples are determined.Second, the common techniques for measuring sound absorption coefficients (SACs) and sound transmission losses (STLs) are presented, and theiradvantages and limitations are evaluated. After that, the models commonlyused for the prediction of acoustic properties are presented. Then, the SACsof many natural fiber samples are presented along with the thickness, bulkdensity and flow resistivity of the samples. Furthermore, the SACs of thesamples are normalized using sample thickness and bulk density, and thesound absorption performance of the fiber samples is evaluated. Based onthe results of many natural fiber samples, an empirical model for estimatingthe SACs of natural fiber samples is presented. Finally, the STLs of someporous natural fiber samples are presented.
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Computational Alloy Design, Synthesis, and Characterization of Wmonbvcrx Refractory High Entropy Alloy Prepared by Vacuum Arc Melting
(Elsevier Ltd, 2024) Alkraidi, A.B.N.; Mansoor, M.; Boztemur, B.; Gökçe, H.; Kaya, F.; Yıldırım, C.; Öveçoğlu, M.L.
Prior investigations have demonstrated enhanced mechanical properties, such as hardness and wear resistance, through high-entropy alloy designs that contain refractory metals. We propose the WMoNbVCrx alloy phase space as a single-phase BCC-structured, hard, and refractory high-entropy alloy for the first time. The WMoNbVCrx alloy (x = 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, and 1) system is investigated computationally through CALPHAD and DFT for the equimolar and non-equimolar compositional phase spaces and synthesized through vacuum arc melting. The DFT calculations demonstrated the excellence of specific non-equimolar compositional spaces. It was found that stoichiometries rich in W and poor in V are exceptionally hard, while those rich in V and poor in W demonstrate unprecedented toughness, as determined by the ductility descriptor (Pugh's Ratio). The computational analysis shows the significance of microstructures that contain both (W-rich and W-poor) solid solution, where a synergy between hardness and toughness is created. Our experimental synthesis using vacuum arc melting demonstrated the possibility of successfully producing these alloys with W-rich (dendritic) and W-poor (interdendritic) solid solution regions, starting from elemental powders. The introduction of chromium (Cr) resulted in enhanced microhardness and wear resistance. The peak microhardness was attained when 0.5 moles of Cr were added, reaching 7.03 ±0.24 GPa, accompanied by the least wear volume loss. The produced alloys were found to align with the computationally predicted-designed alloys in terms of the hardness and Young's modulus trends that they follow. This comprehensive investigation underscores the synergistic application of CALPHAD and DFT techniques in the tailored design of novel high-entropy alloys, explaining their synthesis, structural correspondence, and the pivotal role of Cr in enhancing the mechanical properties of these alloys. © 2024 Elsevier B.V.
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Detection of Air Leakage Into Vacuum Packages Using Acoustic Measurements and Estimation of Defect Size
(Elsevier, 2019) Körük, Hasan; Şanlıtürk, Kenan Yüce
Air leakages in food and ingredient packages which are sealed in vacuum environments may cause a marked deterioration of the product, leading to a loss of functionality. Manufacturers of such products have very stringent but rather costly quality control procedures and there is a pressing need for developing more economical ways of automated quality control techniques to test the vacuum packages reliably. However, due to the fact that the defect size of a typical package with a leakage problem could be micro- or nano-scale, such faults are not detectable using conventional techniques. In this paper, the performance of a proposed acoustic method is assessed for the detection of air leakage in instant dry yeast packages sealed in a vacuum environment, which are typical of food and ingredients packaged under vacuum conditions. The investigation is carried out in both laboratory and in-situ environments. The acoustic pressure created by leaking air into the faulty packages is measured using a low-noise microphone in an acoustic chamber. Faulty packages are then identified using the changes in measured sound pressure levels within a certain frequency band. A mathematical model is also proposed to predict the pressure inside a yeast package with certain defect size as a function of time. The mathematical model is then used to determine the size of a defect causing the leakage, using the time required for the pressure inside a faulty yeast package to reach to a threshold level. The results of this investigation show that, using the state of the art measurement techniques, it is possible to detect packages with leakage problem if the diameter of the defect is greater than a few tens of micrometres.
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Development of a Multigenerational Energy System for Clean Hydrogen Generation
(Elsevier Ltd, 2021) Dinçer, İbrahim; Karapekmez, Aras
The existing fueling options for many power plants are still dependent primarily on fossil fuel resources, which in return cause serious local and global environmental problems. Therefore, in order to reduce the detrimental effects of greenhouse gas emissions, the use of cleaner production methods has been accelerated to develop and implement environmentally- friendly energy systems. In this regard, the combination of renewable energy systems and hydrogen production methods will definitely play a crucial role in the energy sector’s transition to a carbon-free production. In order to make the use of geothermal energy cleaner and more sustainable, some obstacles need to be eliminated. Most importantly, the hydrogen sulfide emissions may cause serious concerns in public acceptance of geothermal power plants. In the current study, solar, wind and geothermal energy resources are integrated to develop an integrated renewable-based energy system with a key objective of higher environmental and system performance. The underlying motivation is to propose a model which consists of a hydrogen sulfide abatement unit and an electrolyzer to produce hydrogen from hydrogen sulfide and hence eliminites the hydrogen sulfide emissions. A detailed thermodynamic analysis is carried out using Engineering Equation solver (EES) software. In addition, the effects of key design parameters and operating conditions (such as wind inlet speed and average hourly solar radiation) are analyzed, and their effects on the system overall performance are investigated. When 60 kg/s of geothermal fluid is supplied to the designed system, assuming that the NCG composition is equal to 15%, 0.7388 kg hydrogen sulfide will be emitted and 0.0433 kg hydrogen will be produced per second. The first-law (energy) and second-law (exergy) efficiencies are found to be 52.97% and 55.69% respectively.
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Development of a New Integrated Energy System With Compressed Air and Heat Storage Options
(Elsevier, 2020) Javania, Nader; Dinçer, İbrahim; Karapekmez, Aras
The present study investigates a biomass driven power plant integrated with compressed air and thermal energy storage subsystems. Compressed air energy storage system exploits the pressurized air at non-peak periods to be used in peak times when there is a need for extra energy. Thermal energy storage systems including phase change material, allow the solar subsystem to operate independently in order to produce hot air when solar irradiation is insufficient. The energy stored in the present system is then supplied to both the gasifier and combustion chamber in order to achieve a higher combustion efficiency. Three different phase change materials (PCMs) are investigated and their efficiencies are comparatively evaluated. Among the considered PCMs, LiNO3 is the most suitable material for the considered system with 82% energy efficiency and 84% exergy efficiency. The current study also aims at designing a renewable energy based power plant which operates continuously through using storage subsystems and is more environmental benign compared to fossil fuel based conventional systems. In this regard, wet wood (CH1.46O0.64N0.002) with 15% moisture content is selected as a fuel instead of fossil-based fuels in order to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions and eliminate the dep endency on fossil fuels. A comprehensive thermodynamic analysis is conducted to evaluate the entropy generations, exergy destructions, and energy and exergy efficiencies. The highest overall energy and exergy efficiencies are obtained as 28.58% and 24.08% in the discharging period, respectively.
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Development of a New Solar, Gasification and Fuel Cell Based Integrated Plant
(Elsevier, 2021) Dinçer, İbrahim; Karapekmez, Aras
Despite its shortcomings, fossil-based fuels are still utilized as the main energy source, accounting for about 80% of the world's total energy supply with about one-third of which comes from coal. However, conventional coal-fired power plants emit relatively higher amounts of greenhouse gases, and the derivatives of air pollutants, which necessitates the integration of environmentally benign technologies into the conventional power plants. In the current study, a H2–CO synthesis gas fueled solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) is integrated to the coal-fired combined cycle along with a concentrated solar energy system for the purpose of promoting the cleaner energy applications in the fossil fuel-based power plants. The underlying motivation of the present study is to propose a novel design for a conventional coal-fired combined cycle without altering its main infrastructure to make its environmentally hazardous nature more ecofriendly. The proposed SOFC integrated coal-fired combined cycle is modeled thermodynamically for different types of coals, namely pet coke, Powder River Basin (PRB) coal, lignite and anthracite using the Engineering Equation Solver (EES) and the Ebsilon software packages. The current results show that the designed hybrid energy system provide higher performance with higher energy and exergy efficiencies ranging from 70.6% to 72.7% energetically and from 35.5% to 43.8% exergetically. In addition, carbon dioxide emissions are reduced varying between 18.31 kg/s and 30.09 kg/s depending on the selected coal type, under the assumption of 10 kg per second fuel inlet.
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Development of an Equivalent Shell Finite Element for Modelling Damped Multi-Layered Composite Structures
(Elsevier, 2020) Şanlıtürk, Kenan Y.; Özer, Mehmet Sait; Körük, Hasan
A new equivalent shell finite element (FE) for modelling damped multi-layered structures is presented in this study. The method used for developing the new FE for such structures is based on the idea that the strain energy of the equivalent single-layer FE must be equal to the sum of the strain energies of individual layers. The so-called energy coefficients are defined for this purpose for the extensional, bending and shear deformations of the composite structure. These coefficients are then determined and used as correction multipliers during stacking the elemental matrices of individual layers. Two approaches, based on second-order strain or stress distribution assumption through the composite thickness, are investigated for deriving the shear energy coefficients. The damping capability of the FE developed here originates from using complex Young's modulus to define the material properties of individual layers. The resulting equivalent single-layer shell element with four nodes has six degrees-of-freedom per node. The accuracy, advantages and limitations of the composite FE developed in this work are investigated using experimental as well as theoretical results. In the light of the finding of these investigations, further enhancement in the formulation is made by also utilising a new shear correction factor for the individual layers in the equivalent shell element. Final results for free- and constrained-layered structures confirm that the equivalent shell FE developed here can be used effectively for the prediction of the modal properties of damped multi-layered structures.
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Identification of Crack Noises in Household Refrigerators
(Elsevier, 2015) Körük, Hasan; Arısoy, Ahmet
The crack noises propagating from a refrigerator disturb residents in a household; however, the reasons behind the mechanisms of such noises have not been identified yet. In this study, the crack noises in modern household refrigerators are identified and their root causes are explored. The appropriate parameters for overall and Fourier analyses are first determined and the noise characteristics of typical household refrigerators under various conditions are presented. Then, a special test rig providing remote control of the subcomponents including the compressor, fan and heater is designed and structural acceleration and sound pressure measurements inside and outside the test rig in a quiet room are performed. The acoustic and vibration measurements are conducted under various conditions by separately controlling each subcomponent. The crack noises in typical household refrigerators are identified and their root causes are explored by using the results of the overall and Fourier analyses. Some solutions to minimize the crack noises in household refrigerators are also summarized.
Nbmovta Refractory High-Entropy Alloy Incorporated Wni Matrix Composite as a Future Plasma-Facing Material: Evaluation of Mechanical Properties and Helium Ion Irradiation Behavior
(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2025) Boztemur, Burcak; Filiz, Kaan; Karaguney, Zahide; Gokaydin, Eyupcan; Bozkurt, Yasin; Ozbasmaci, Ceren; Ovecoglu, M. Lutfi
Refractory high-entropy alloys (RHEAs) have gained attention in the last decades with their high mechanical strength, self-healing mechanism, and high irradiation resistance. These materials are evaluated to have a high potential as plasma-facing materials for fusion reactors. In this study, helium ion irradiation and mechanical behaviors of the RHEA-reinforced WNi matrix composites were investigated based on this perspective. Equimolar molybdenum, niobium, tantalum and vanadium powders were mechanically alloyed for 6 h to produce NbMoVTa RHEA with a single BCC phase. Then, different amounts (10, 20, 30, and 40 wt%) of RHEA were added into the W1Ni (containing 99 wt% W and 1 wt% Ni) matrix by planetary ball milling for 72 h. Consolidation was conducted by spark plasma sintering technique (1410 degrees C, 1 min). X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersion spectroscopy, and Archimedes' density analyses were performed on the composites. Moreover, wear and hardness properties of the composites were examined, and the lowest specific wear rate (0.59 mm3/N.m x 10- 5) and the highest hardness value (10.10 GPa) were found for the W1Ni-40RHEA composite. Helium irradiation was exposed to the composites to observe their irradiation resistance. It was observed that the lowest increment and the least deformation were obtained with the SPS'ed W1Ni-40RHEA composite. With the analysis of He+ irradiation, it was determined that the effect of radiation on mechanical properties is irrelevant. Also, it was observed that the addition of RHEA into the W matrix can create a high potential for using plasma-facing material. Moreover, it decreased the problems of tungsten against He+ irradiation.
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On the Gas Pressure Inside Cavitation Bubbles
(Aip Publishing, 2023) Pasinlioğlu, Şenay; Delale, Can F. F.
The validity of the reduced order [Delale and Pasinlioglu, Acoustic cavitation model based on a novel reduced order gas pressure law, AIP Adv. 11, 115309 (2021)] and of classical polytropic gas pressure laws during the response of a bubble to variations in the pressure of the surrounding liquid is investigated. In particular, from the exact expression of the gas pressure coupled to the thermal behavior of gas bubbles, we identify the conditions where the reduced order gas pressure law and the classical polytropic law hold. We then distinguish three regimes for the change of state of the bubble during its nonlinear oscillations as the nearly isothermal, transition, and nearly adiabatic regimes, depending on the value of the polytropic index, and we determine the mean value of the polytropic index in each regime by averaging over a parameter, which is a function of the Peclet number based on the characteristic thermal diffusion time. The results of the temporal evolution of the bubble radius, the bubble wall temperature, and the partial gas pressure inside the bubble are presented using an acoustic cavitation model based on the reduced order gas pressure law for both constant and variable interface properties.
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Propulsive Performance of Plunging Airfoils in Biplane Configuration
(American Institute of Physics Inc., 2022) Yücel, S. Banu; Şahin, Mehmet; Ünal, Mehmet Fevzi
Biplane configuration of pure plunging airfoils is investigated in terms of vortex dynamics both experimentally and numerically by utilizing particle image velocimetry and unstructured finite volume solver of incompressible unsteady Navier-Stokes equations. Experiments are carried out to disclose the vortex shedding and interaction mechanisms for various values of frequency and amplitude of the plunging motion. For the non-dimensional plunge amplitude with respect to the chord of airfoil h = 0.2, the effect of the reduced circular frequency based on chord length and the free stream velocity k = 1 and 10 are considered, whereas for h = 0.3, k = 2, 4, 8, and 10 cases are examined. Influence of the plunge amplitude is studied for h = 0.25 at k = 2.5 and for h = 0.0875, 0.15, and 0.3 at k = 4. Numerical simulations are performed to investigate the effect of phase difference on vortex structures and propulsive characteristics, such as thrust and Froude efficiency. Two cases having the highest thrust and efficiency values k = 2.5, h = 0.25, and k = 4, h = 0.15 value couples are selected for the phase angle of φ = 0 °, φ = 90 °, φ = 180 °, and φ = 270 °. Opposed plunge, φ = 180 °, was found as the most efficient amongst all phase angles that were investigated, where φ = 90 ° is beneficial in lift production. Additionally, three-dimensional simulations indicate no significant three dimensionalities for the parameters used herein.
Room-Temperature Synthesis of Refractory Borides: a Case Study on Mechanochemistry and Characterization of Mo-Borides and W-Borides
(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2025) Süzer, İlayda; Akbari, Amir; Kaya, Faruk; Mertdinç Ülküseven, Sıddıka; Derin, Bora; Öveçoğlu, M. Lütfi; Ağaoğulları, Duygu
Mo-boride and W-boride powders were produced from native boron oxide, magnesium, and related metal oxide starting materials by mechanochemical synthesis (MCS) followed by an purification treatment. The reaction formation mechanisms and the products were predicted with the FactSageTM thermochemical simulation program. Different conditions were tested to determine the optimum synthesis parameters. MCS was conducted at stoichiometric ratios and different milling durations, using excess reactant amounts over the determined optimum time. After MCS, unwanted phases were removed by HCl acid leaching. Detailed phase analyses of the final powders were obtained by X-ray diffractometer (XRD), whereas detailed microstructure characterization was conducted by scanning electron microscope/energy dispersion spectrometer (SEM/EDS), transmission electron microscope (TEM) and particle size analyzer. Among the utilized parameters, the ideal composition chosen for Mo boride synthesis was 6 h milled and leached MoO3-100 wt% B2O3-50 wt% Mg (1.41 mu m), including alpha-MoB, beta-MoB, MoB2, Mo2B, Mo2B5, and Mo phases. For the synthesis of W boride, the proper composition was found as WO3-100 wt% B2O3-50 wt% Mg (0.37 mu m) containing W2B5, WB, beta-WB, WB4, W2B, and W phases after milling for 20 h and leaching. Besides, as a result of the oxidation resistance measurements at 700 and 800 degrees C, phases belonging to MoO2 and WO2 were found along with boride phases.
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Simulation Study and Guidelines To Generate Laser-Induced Surface Acoustic Waves for Human Skin Feature Detection
(Elsevier, 2015) Chen, Kun; Wu, Sen; Li, Yanning; Li, Tingting; Fu, Xing; Dorantes-Gonzalez, Dante Jorge
Despite the seriously increasing number of people contracting skin cancer every year, limited attention has been given to the investigation of human skin tissues. To this regard, Laser-induced Surface Acoustic Wave (LSAW) technology, with its accurate, non-invasive and rapid testing characteristics, has recently shown promising results in biological and biomedical tissues. In order to improve the measurement accuracy and efficiency of detecting important features in highly opaque and soft surfaces such as human skin, this paper identifies the most important parameters of a pulse laser source, as well as provides practical guidelines to recommended proper ranges to generate Surface Acoustic Waves (SAWS) for characterization purposes. Considering that melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer, we conducted a finite element simulation-based research on the generation and propagation of surface waves in human skin containing a melanoma-like feature, determine best pulse laser parameter ranges of variation, simulation mesh size and time step, working bandwidth, and minimal size of detectable melanoma.
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Testing Non-Magnetic Materials Using Oberst Beam Method Utilising Electromagnetic Excitation
(Elsevier, 2019) Özer, Mehmet Sait; Körük, Hasan; Şanlıtürk, Kenan Yüce
The use of a non-contact electromagnetic excitation system is highly recommended in the literature to identify the mechanical properties of materials using the Oberst Beam Method. However, it is not possible to test a specimen made of non-magnetic material using the Oberst beam test rig, comprising of an electromagnetic exciter, unless the specimen is modified using some magnetic particles or small discs made of a ferromagnetic material. Although doing so makes it possible to perform the test, this results in an undesirable modification to the test specimen, leading to unquantified levels of errors in the estimated material properties. This study proposes an approach for eliminating the adverse effects of such mass modification to the test specimen, and also allows subsequent removal of the electromagnetic stiffening effects produced by the electromagnetic exciter. The proposed method is validated using both finite element (FE) simulations and experimental data. Results confirm that the proposed method for the removal of the adverse effects of mass modification, combined with the subsequent removal of the electromagnetic stiffening effects, is very effective, making it possible to determine the material properties of non-magnetic materials with a very good accuracy.
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Vibration of Locally Cracked Pre-Loaded Parabolic Arches
(Academic Press, 2022) Tüfekci, Ekrem; Eroğlu, Uğurcan; Giuseppe, Ruta
We study linear dynamics of an initially parabolic arch deformed by a uniform ‘dead’ load. The arch is seen as a fully deformable one-dimensional continuum with rigid cross-sections, one of which suffers from a small local crack at its boundary. The crack is simulated by springs, the stiffnesses of which are evaluated via stress intensity factors. By two first-order perturbations we investigate a non-trivial equilibrium adjacent to the reference configuration and small vibration superposed on it. The modulation of the initial load on the natural angular frequencies and its consequences on damage detection is described and commented. It turns out that neglecting the initial load, recalling for actual ‘dead’ structural actions, can be misleading in damage identification, while its inclusion leads to better results.

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