Head and Flow Observations on a High- Efficiency Free Centrifugal-Pump Impeller [PDF]
A series of studies of the flow through the various components of hydrodynamic machinery is in progress in the Hydraulic Machinery Laboratory of the California Institute of Technology.
Morelli, D. A., Osborne, W. C.
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A multimaterial robotic gripper fabricated via multimaterial 3D printing integrates conductive thermopolymer joints with flexible elastomeric components. Joule heating enables precise joint‐level stiffness modulation, enhanced by embedded temperature sensors, passive shape restoration, and active cooling, enabling versatile manipulation capabilities ...
Daniel Jee Seng Goh+4 more
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The influence of evaporation and rainfall on the reservoir water balance equation [PDF]
Evaporation has a major significance in the water balance of a reservoir. Usually, recorded data for the evaporation on the free surface of a reservoir are not available.
Neagoe Angela+4 more
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Justification of the Kinematic Diagrams for the Distribution System of a Planetary Hydraulic Motor [PDF]
The output characteristics of a planetary (orbital) hydraulic motor could be significantly improved if the kinematic diagrams for its working fluid distribution system are chosen correctly and substantiated.
Boltianskyi, Oleh+15 more
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This review systematically examines robotic systems for robot‐assisted transoral surgical procedures, classifying them based on transoral access depth, and evaluates their fundamental design principles, mechanical innovations, algorithmic advancements, and clinical implementation status.
Yuhao Shi+5 more
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Numerical and experimental investigations on a hybrid vertical axis wind turbine [PDF]
Wind energy represents one of the main sources of renewable energies. Innovation in wind turbine technology tends to focus on increasing energy production, especially at low wind velocities.
Budea Sanda+2 more
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Effect of seed-beds on the cultivation of Radicchio (Cichorium intybus L., Rubifolium group) [PDF]
The use of raised beds (i.e., ridged soil layers) to cultivate vegetables can improve soil quality, crop performance, water use and even reduce soil erosion.
Bietresato, Marco, Bortolini, Lucia
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3D Printing of Soft Robotic Systems: Advances in Fabrication Strategies and Future Trends
Collectively, this review systematically examines 3D‐printed soft robotics, encompassing material selections, function integration, and manufacturing methodologies. Meanwhile, fabrication strategies are analyzed in order of increasing complexity, highlighting persistent challenges with proposed solutions.
Changjiang Liu+5 more
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Numerical Calculation of the Three-Dimensional Swirling Flow Inside the Centrifugal Pump Volutes
The flow inside the volute of a centrifugal pump is threedimensional and, depending upon the position of the inlet relative to the cross-section center line, a single or double swirling flow occurs.
E. Cezmi Nursen, Erkan Ayder
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Electromechanical Simulation of Actively Controlled Rotordynamic Systems with Piezoelectric Actuators [PDF]
Theories and tests for incorporating piezoelectric pushers as actuator devices for active vibration control are discussed. It started from a simple model with the assumption of ideal pusher characteristics and progressed to electromechanical models with ...
Kascak, A. F.+3 more
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