1997 Research and Publications Report table of contents faculty of Engineering 4

Mechanical Engineering

Journal article in scholarly refereed journal

Peric C, Watkins S, & Linqvist E, 1997, 'Wind Turbulence Effects on Aerodynamic Noise with Relevance to Road Vehicle Interior Noise', Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, vol. 71, Elsevier Science, Amsterdam, pp. 423-435

Wu X P, Johnson P, & Akbarzadeh A, 1997, 'Application of Heat Pipe Heat Exchangers to Humidity Controlin Air-Conditioning Systems.', Applied Thermal Engineering., vol. 16, no.6, Elsevier Science Ltd, Oxford, pp. 561-568

Conference publication, Full written paper - refereed proceedings

Dube V, Sauciuc I, Akbarzadeh A, & Davis A, 1997, 'Design Construction and Testing of a ThermosyphonHeat Exchanger for Medium Temperature Heat Recovery', 5th International Heat Pipe Symposium, Andrews J, Akbarzadeh A, & Sauciuc I (eds.), Elsevier Science Ltd, Oxford, pp. 273-279

Gradinscak Z, 1997, 'A Study on Computer Based Geometric Modeling in Engineering Graphics', Edugraphics '97 Third International Conference on Graphics Education, GRASP - Graphic Science Promotions and Publications, Massama, pp. 49-56

Johnson P, Akbarzadeh A, Theurer F, Nguyen T, & Mochizuki M, 1997, 'Heat pipe Turbine Becoming a Reality', 5th International Heat Pipe Symposium, Andrews J, Akbarzadeh A, & Sauciuc I (eds.), Elsevier Science Ltd, Oxford, pp. 338-343

Johnson P, 1997, 'The Inverted Heat Pipe', 5th International Heat Pipe Symposium, Andrews J, Akbarzadeh A, & Sauciuc I (eds.), Elsevier Science Ltd, Oxford, pp. 164-167

Lin C, Saunders J W, & Watkins S, 1997, 'Effect of Cross-Winds on Motor Car Engine Cooling.', International Congress of the Society of Automotive Engineers America., Detroit, pp. 67-80

Lin C, Saunders J W, Watkins S, & Mole L, 1997, 'Increased productivity - Use of Specific Dissipation to Evaluate Vehicle Engine Cooling.', International Congress of the Society of Automotive Engineers America., Detroit, pp. 51-66

Nguyen T M, Saunders J W, & Watkins S, 1997, 'The Sideways Dynamic Force on Passenger Cars in Turbulent Winds', International Congress of the Society of Automotive Engineers America, Detroit, pp. 157-172

Peric C, Watkins S, Lindqvist E, & Saunders J, 1997, 'Effects of On-Road Turbulence on Automotive Wind Noise: Comparing Wind-Tunnel and On-Road Tests', International Congress of the Society of Automotive Engineers Amnica, Detroit, pp. 173-180

Qadeer E, & Johnson P, 1997, 'A System Perspective Approach for Techno-Economic Evaluation of Recovery Devices such as Heat Pipe Heat Exchangers', 5th International Heat Pipe Symposium, Andrews J, Akbarzadeh A, & Sauciuc I (eds.), Elsevier Science Ltd, Oxford, pp. 323-332

Sauciuc I, Akbarzadeh A, Johnson P, & McGuinness M, 1997, 'Heat Pipe Research in Australia and New Zealand', 5th International Heat Pipe Symposium, Andrews J, Akbarzadeh A, & Sauciuc I (eds.), Elsevier Science Ltd, Oxford, pp. 93-103

Wu X P, Johnson P, & Akbarzadeh A, 1997, 'A Study of Heat Pipe Heat Exchanger Effectivenessin an Air Conditioning Application', 5th International Heat Pipe Symposium, Andrews J, Akbarzadeh A, & Sauciuc I (eds.), Elsevier Science Ltd, Oxford, pp. 280-286

Conference publication, Full written paper - non refereed proceedings

Akbarzadeh A, Johnson P, Mochizuki M, Nguyen T, & Mashiko K, 1997, 'Advancement of the Heat Pipe Turbine for Production of Electrical Powerfrom Renewable Sources', 10th International Heat Pipe Conference, Stuttgart, pp. 1-5

Lin C, Saunders J, Watkins S, & Mole L, 1997, 'Application of Specific Dissipation to Evaluating Automotive Engine Cooling System Performance', The Ninth International Pacific Conference on Automotive Engineering, Indonesia, pp. 487-492

Mousley P D, Watkins S, & Sayer K, 1997, 'Video-Based Measurement and Analysis of Truck-Induced Spray', The Ninth International Pacific Conference on Automotive Engineering, Indonesia, pp. 67-72

Saunders J W, Watkins S, & Melbourne W H, 1997, 'Monash/RMIT Vehicle Aero-acoustic Wind Tunnel: Turbulence for Car Aerodynamics Testing', The Ninth International Pacific Conference on Automotive Engineering, Indonesia, pp. 223-226

Watkins S, Oswald G, Czydel R, & Saunders J, 1997, 'Aerodynamically-Induced Noise and Vibration of Automobile Add-Ons -External Mirrors, Aerials and Roofracks', The Ninth International Pacific Conference on Automotive Engineering, Indonesia, pp. 391-396

Conference publication, Extract of paper

Watkins S, Oswald G, Czydel R, & Saunders J W, 1997, 'Noise and Vibration of Automotive Add-Ons', The Fourth Asia-Pacific Symposium of Wind Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, pp. 331-333

Doctorate

Burston I, 1997, Conservation of Water from Open Storages by Minimising Evaporation, PhD, (InProgress), RMIT

Dixon C, 1997, The Application of Heat Pumps to Product Drying, PhD, (InProgress), RMIT

Dube V, 1997, Thermodynamic Characteristics of Separate Heat Pipe Heat ExchangersContaining Non Condensable Gases, PhD, (InProgress), RMIT

Gradinscak Z, 1997, Application of Computer Based Geometric Methods to Engineering Graphics, PhD, (InProgress), RMIT

Innes P J, 1997, Numerical and Experimental Investigation of the Effect of Geometric and Material Propertieson the Behaviour of Bolted Joints During Tightening, PhD, (InProgress), RMIT

Oanca I, 1997, Theory and Development of a Closed Cycle Thermosiphon Rankine Engine, PhD, (InProgress), RMIT

Qadeer E, 1997, Waste Heat Recovery in Australian Industries and the Developmentof Energy System Offering Environmental Sustainability, PhD, (InProgress), RMIT

Wu X P, 1997, Energy Recovery in Air Conditioning Systems using Heat PipeTechnology, PhD, (Submitted), RMIT

Masters by Research Thesis

Bakalov M, 1997, Development of Optimised Material, Tooling and Process for ColdForging of Bolts, Utilising Advanced Non-linear Finite ElementApproaches, MEng, (InProgress), RMIT

Cheng K, 1997, Numerical Investigation of the Instability of CircularCylinders, MEng, (InProgress), RMIT

Dumitru E, 1997, Optimisation of Nut and Related Component Forming TechnologyUsing Finite Element Methods, MEng, (InProgress), RMIT

Duo M M, 1997, Finite Element Analysis of Generic Nut and Bolt Connection, MEng, (InProgress), RMIT

Ghantous N, 1997, Development of One Stage Flat Die Thread RollingFastener using Numerical Techniques, MEng, (InProgress), RMIT

Mu X M, 1997, Wrinkling and Tearing Analysis of SheetMetal Blanks during the Metal Forming Process, MEng, (InProgress), RMIT

Papadopoulos A, 1997, Design of Robust I1 Control systems for Automotive Active suspension, MEng, (InProgress), RMIT

Papadopoulos M, 1997, Finite Element Analysis of Sheet Metal Forming, MEng, (InProgress), RMIT

Slater M, 1997, Testing and Modelling of a Gas Engine Driven Heat Pump, MEng, (Submitted), RMIT

Zhang Q W, 1997, Parametric Study of the Transformer Tank, MEng, (InProgress), RMIT

Research topics

Bakalov M, 1997, Development of Optimised Material, Tooling and Process for ColdForging of Bolts, Utilising Advanced Non-linear Finite ElementApproaches, (Continuing), The proposed research project aims at investigating the possibility of minimising or completely eliminating pre and post forging processes and to explore the feasibility of using enhanced metals in the production of fasteners.

Burston I, 1997, Conservation of Water from Open Storages by Minimising Evaporation, (Continuing), This research will provide an understanding of the effectiveness of floatingmodules for reducing evaporation from large bodies of water and has the objective of developing a viable evaporation reduction method based on theresearched concept.

Chengf K, 1997, Numerical Investigation of the Instability of CircularCylinders, (Continuing), This research program deals with the necking and buckling instabilities of thin and thick walled circular cylinders under combined loading. A number of numerical models will be preparedand analysed using the finite element methods.

Dixon C, 1997, The Application of Heat Pumps to Product Drying, (Continuing), A prototype system has been designed, constructed and developed, and incorporates two refrigeration cycles. The program is concerned with evaluating experimentally and theoretically, the capability of this combined drying concept and will develop techniques for modelling and optimisation ofthe thermodynamic processes.

Dube V, 1997, Thermodynamic Characteristics of Separate Heat Pipe Heat ExchangersContaining Non Condensable Gases, (Continuing), This study will focus on the effects of non-condensable gases on the performance of gravity assisted Separate Heat Pipe Heat Exchangers(SHPHE)for medium temperature applications. Based on the findings,guidelines will be developed to design heat recovery systemswith the provision for dictating onset of heat recovery (startingpoint temperature) and the capability of maintaining the operational temperature of the heat recovery system constant.

Dumitru E, 1997, Optimisation of Nut and Related Component Forming TechnologyUsing Finite Element Methods, (Continuing), The global goal of the research program is analysis and developmentof nut and related component forming technology using an advancedFinite Element Analysis (FEA) approach. The aim of the programis to improve the present technology in order to achieve a better quality at a lower cost.

Duo M M, 1997, Finite Element Analysis of Generic Nut and Bolt Connection, (Continuing), This research program investigates the problems associatedwith bolted joints and connections used in commonmachines and structures. The bolted joints will be modelled and the associated problems will be analysed numerically using the Finite ElementMethod.

Ghantous N, 1997, Development of One Stage Flat Die Thread RollingFastener using Numerical Techniques, (Continuing), This project will analyse the One Stage Flat Die Thread Rolling process of metallic fasteners. This process will be simulated, using numerical techiques with the objective of improving production techniques with stronger, lighter and more durable fasteners.

Innes P J, 1997, Numerical and Experimental Investigation of the Effectof Geometric and Material Properties on the Behaviourof Bolted Joints Durint Tightening, (Continuing), The main emphasis of this research program is to investigate and quantify the linear and non-linear influence of the geometric andmaterial properties on the tightening and behaviour ofbolted joints.

Mu X M, 1997, Wrinkling and Tearing Analysis of Sheet MetalBlanks During the Metal Forming Process, (Continuing), This research program aims at identifying the root causes of the high percentage of scrap in sheeet metal forming as well as developing general guidelines for future development of thestamping process using the Finite ElementMethod. The research aims also at demonstrating the potentialfor implementing numerical modelling as a systematic tool in thedesign of sheet metal forming processes.

Oanca I, 1997, Theory and Development of a Closed Cycle Thermosiphon Rankine Engine, (Continuing), The objective of the research is to investigate and analyse the potential of a closed cycle Thermosiphon Rankine Engine to be used for power productionusing low grade heat, and to explore the possibilities of improving its performance in relation to the generation of a DC current.

Papadopoulos M, 1997, Finite Element Analysis of Sheet Metal Forming, (Continuing), This project is aimed at improving the manufacture of sheet-metal-formed automotive parts by supplementing rudimentary metal forming techniques with finite element analysis.

Papdopoulos A, 1997, Design of Robust I1 Control systems for Automotive Active Suspension, (Continuing), This project proposes the use of I1 optimal control theory which permits the inclusion of hard-constraints and other realistic engineering design constraints.This can potentially improve the feasibility of obtaining more realistic design solutions.

Qadeer E, 1997, Waste Heat Recovery in Australian Industries and the Development of an Energy System Offering Environmental Sustainability, (Continuing), The study will determine the potential for waste heat recoveryin the Australian industries and advantages of that recovery interms of capital and environmental protection. The study will lead towards the development of a computer based system, and the aim is to develop a method of considering technologies in terms of overall perspective rather than by individual performance.

Slater M, 1997, Testing and Modelling of a Gas Engine Driven Heat Pump, (Continuing), A programme of laboratory and field testing of a domestic spaceheating and cooling version of a heat pump was undertaken in conjunction with what was the Gas and Fuel Corporation, and similarand similar gas utilities in other states. A computer model of the system was also developed.

Thomas V O, & Huq F, 1997, Fatigue Mechanisms for AdvancedCeramic Materials Under Cyclic Load, (New), The project involves the study of crack propagation and the degradation ofmaterial toughening mechanisms. This study will be used to develop lifeprediction models for these materials.

Thomas V O, & Kokotos S, 1997, A Simple Kinematic Model and Exoskeleton Apparatus for Computer VirtualInteraction Utilising Human Upper Appendage Joint Parameters, (Continuing), The project involves the generation of a functional kinematic model of theHuman Upper Appendage, through a process of axis approximation andconstraint determination

Wu X P, 1997, Energy Recovery in Air Conditioning Systems using Heat Pipe Technology, (Continuing), Air conditioning systems often include dehumidification by cooling, followed by reheating. The project includes the development and testing of prototype systems and theoretical modelling with emphasis on exergyanalysis as a technique for optimisation of thisand other related thermodynamic sytems.

Zhang Q W, 1997, Parametric Study of the Transformer Tank, (Continuing), This project aims to develop a mathematically defined design system for one model of standard transformer tank. This design system will be developed so that it closely relates to the Concurrent Engineeringphilosophy, that is, the simultaneous consideration of all aspects of a product's life-cycle at the design stage.