In an open channel, a hydraulic jump is a sudden transition from a high-velocity to slower, fluvial flow motion. The impinging flow forms a turbulent roller with a highly fluctuating free-surface, while a large amount of air bubbles is entrapped at the jump toe. The present work presents some physical investigations of hydraulic jumps based upon a wide range of inflow Froude numbers (3.8 < Fr1 ...

Abstract: Rotating bending fatigue tests have been performed using smooth specimens of a rolled AZ31 magnesium alloy in laboratory air at ambient temperature. Fatigue strength and characteristic was evaluated and fracture mechanism was discussed on the basis fracture surface analysis. Electrical polishing (EP) as well as deep rolling (ball burnishing (BB)) U-notched specimens were performed on ...

The internal leakage has a great effect on the performance of a rotary compressor. In this paper a leakage model as a part of a complete simulation model is developed. The leakage model analyzes the oil/refrigerant mixture leakage flow through the roller radial clearance caused by the motion of roller relative to cylinder wall and the pressure difference and considers the effect of the motion o...

With 300,000,000 riders annually, roller coasters are a popular recreational activity. Although the number of roller coaster injuries is relatively low, the precise effect of roller coaster rides on our brains remains unknown. Here we present the quantitative characterization of brain displacements and deformations during roller coaster rides. For two healthy adult male subjects, we recorded he...

Tubing circuits primed with water were constructed on two roller pumps to characterize and compare two static methods of setting the occlusion on roller pumps (fluid drop rate and pressure drop rate). Twelve separate experiments were performed in which PVC boot tubing diameters (1/2 in, 3/8 in and 1/4 in), roller position (each roller alone on a two roller pump) and roller occlusion (total occl...

Introduction The Rodale Institute (Kutztown, PA) began experimenting with an Organic No–Till Plus system in 2004, where commercial crops (corn, soybean, pumpkin) were no-till drilled or planted into cover crops that were rolled with a roller/crimper. The roller consists of a large steel cylinder (10.5 ft. wide x 16 in. diameter) filled with water to provide 2,000 lb. of weight. The Rodale Insti...

• Fused Deposition Modeling has the potential to create customized embedded sensor systems if hybridized with InkJet methods. The as-printed surface finish of printed components results in poor conductivity or continuity breaks tracks. Three finishing methods are investigated: nozzle ironing, subtractive machining and burnishing. Burnishing yielded most desirable results, increasing reducing is...