We present simultaneous pseudo-timestepping as an efficient method for aerodynamic shape optimization. In this method, instead of solving the necessary optimality conditions by iterative techniques, pseudo-time embedded nonstationary system is integrated in time until a steady state is reached. The main advantages of this method are that it requires no additional globalization techniques and th...

The cement-less wastepaper-based lightweight block (CWLB) is a newly developed eco-friendly non-load bearing block manufactured from majorly cellulosic wastes without the use of cement. The main constituents of CWLB includes; wastepaper aggregate (WPA) produced from post-consumer wastepaper, waste additive and sand. This study was conducted to determine its optimum mix composition and the corre...

For the efficient transmission of power from power plants to consumer loads, the power losses are reduced in modern power system. In order to reduce such losses, a recently evolved FACTS technology is used. In this paper, Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor (TCSC) is selected to enhance the loadability in the transmission line. To improve the maximum power transfer capability by this device a...

It is well known that for Doppler radars transmitting uniformly spaced pulses there is a coupling between the maximum unambiguous range and velocity. That is, one can only be increased at the expense of a proportional decrease of the other. Because this fundamental limitation hinders observation of severe weather phenomena, the Radar Operations Center of the US National Weather Service has unde...

Auditory resolution of moving sound sources was determined in a simulated motion paradigm for sources traveling along horizontal, vertical, or oblique orientations in the subjects's frontal plane. With motion restricted to the horizontal orientation, minimum audible movement angles (MAMA) ranged from about 1.7 degrees at the lowest velocity (1.8 degrees/s) to roughly 10 degrees at the highest v...

Adaptation in sensory and neuronal systems usually leads to reduced responses to persistent or frequently presented stimuli. In contrast to simple fatigue, adapted neurons often retain their ability to encode changes in stimulus intensity and to respond when novel stimuli appear. We investigated how the level of adaptation of a fly visual motion-sensitive neuron affects its responses to discont...

the effect of finite cuff length on the signals recorded by electrodes at different positions along the nerve was analysed in a model study. Relations were derived using a one-dimensional model. These were evaluated in a more realistic axially symmetric 3D model. This evaluation indicated that the cuff appeared shorter because of edge effects at the beginning and end of the cuff. The method for...

The dynamic velocity range of particle image velocimetry (PIV) is determined by the maximum and minimum resolvable particle displacement. Various techniques have extended the dynamic range, however flows with a wide velocity range (e.g., impinging jets) still challenge PIV algorithms. A new technique is presented to increase the dynamic velocity range by over an order of magnitude. The multiple...

A comprehensive work has been accomplished for the observation of flow details from a centrifugal fan inside an indoor unit of air conditioners. The present study is finding optimum flow paths in the system that supplies temperature-controlled air into the space human being. Fig. 1 shows the outlet grill of the system (left) and the flow details by PIV system (right) over the grill are objectiv...

The optimum thickness of a silicon solar cell base is determined using phenomelogic parameters, which are the minority carriers diffusion coefficient and recombination velocity at back side, influenced by Lorentzs law Umklapp process.The results obtained consistent with generation charge deep in monochromatic light long wavelength.