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At Severn, we have seen firsthand the effect of cavitation on trims, significantly reducing valve lifetime from years to weeks and therefore jeopardizing production and leading to increasing losses for end users. Cavitation occurs when the fluid in a valve reduces in pressure to a point at which the pressure is below the vapour pressure of the fluid. But what does this mean? Find out by reading our latest article that discusses the issues of cavitation and how the OCT TOV Butterfly Valve combats these issues to ensure safe operations and minimum downtime. https://lnkd.in/e_m83c4s #Innovation #EngineeringHeritage #EngineeringExcellence #Engineering #Cavitation #SevereService #ButterflyValve #Valves #Research #Design #Itallflowsfromexpertise

Sintering plays a significant role in the design and function of Metal Binder Jet parts, including enhancing part strength, density and overall performance. What sintering considerations should you examine when designing a Metal Binder Jet part? Watch our on-demand webinar to explore designing for sintering, accounting for shrinkage, and the usage of support structure: https://hubs.li/Q02pG0670

A great paper from Karoly Peter Juhasz, Peter Schaul and Boglárka Veres on the design optimisation of cast-in-situ railway #manholes with BarChip48 macro synthetic fibre. From laboratory testing to FEA modelling in ATENA to full-scale tests on site, the authors showed that a design using #BarChip fibre reinforced concrete would simplify the design, improve durability and reduce carbon footprint of the structure. It was also another great example of ATENA Software for Reinforced Concrete Analysis providing an accurate assessment of the real-world performance of BarChip fibre reinforced concrete. #engineering #concrete #concreteresearch #fibreconcrete #reinforcedconcrete #civilengineering #concretedesign #FEAconcrete

Intralaminar and Interlaminar failure modes play a crucial role in the structural integrity of composite materials, and understanding its behaviour is essential for designing reliable and durable composite structures.

Fun Fact Friday: Why Two Types of Aluminum? 🤔 It’s all about using the right material for the right job! Here’s the scoop. 🌟Panels: We use 5052-H32 aluminum—a material prized for its formability. This versatile alloy is commonly used in boat hulls, medical devices, and applications where shaping the metal is key. It’s great for creating smooth, durable panels that perform under pressure. 💪Bases: For the structural foundation, we rely on 6061-T6 aluminum, known for its strength and reliability. This powerhouse alloy is a favorite in aerospace, bridges, and other heavy-duty projects when durability is non-negotiable. By combining these solutions, we can design a lightweight, robust air handling solution built to last in tough environments. 🔧 At ClimateCraft, every material decision is made with performance and longevity in mind—because your HVAC systems deserve nothing less. #HVACInnovation #FunFact #AluminumEngineering #ClimateCraft Kevin Stockton James (Jim) Thornton Scott Sandberg, LEED AP Gary Johnson Michael Priller Don Webber

This is an example of modeling the flow of highly sticky material through a conveyor transfer point. The simulation aims to demonstrate the capability of incorporating the effect of a highly sticky clay material into the simulation to ensure that the chute transfer point design is compatible with the actual materials. #design #maintenance #miningsafety

SYLEX provides assemblies featuring Expanded Beam (HMA) connectors, designed for a wide range of applications in harsh environments 🚀 🔑 Why Choose These Assemblies? - Hermaphroditic design eliminates the need for adapters, allowing easy connection of multiple cables in one optical path. - Expanded beam technology ensures resistance to dirt and debris, boosting reliability even in challenging conditions. - Available in both single-mode and multi-mode, supporting 1 to 4 fibers. - Fully compatible with MIL-DTL-83526 connectors. - Choose between aluminium or stainless steel shells for durability. - Different drum types and sizes are available to suit your needs. Built for resilience, these connectors are perfect for critical applications in defense, industrial and broadcast systems. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_d9_ktq 👈 #MILDTL83526 #ExpandedBeam #FiberOptics #HarshEnviroment #Connectivity #SYLEX

When rear mold part of product has an inward buckle, mold needs to be designed with an inclined ejector mechanism or an internal extraction mechanism before it can be ejected, but internal extraction mechanism is relatively complicated. So, what are design points of rear mold internal extraction mechanism? 1. Design position of inner slider is not very wide. When designing, it is necessary to avoid slider interfering with rear mold when pulling core, which will cause mechanism to be unable to move. S stroke ≧ inner slider stroke X+2mm, as shown in figure below: #molddesign #incluedejectormechanism

"When designing Reinforcement, it is essential to consider the following factors: 1.Maximum coverage for reinforcement 2.Unit weights of various bar sizes 3.Precise calculation of cutting lengths"

If you're interested in #continuous #fiber reinforced composites, please check out our recent paper, "Design Optimization of Advanced Tow-Steered Composites with Manufacturing Constraints". We present a method to integrate key #manufacturing requirements into the design #optimization of tow-steered composites. This includes imposing fiber continuity, constraining maximum tow curvature, and controlling gap/overlap densities within VSL composites. Our approach, tested on maximum stiffness (minimum compliance) design problems of 2D plates and 3D cylindrical shells, and for both single-ply and multi-ply #laminates, demonstrates successful local enforcement of constraints, ensuring precise control over #tow #path manufacturability. Furthermore, the whole approach is shown to be algorithmically simple, and to provide qualitatively and quantitatively better designs compared to those achieved with conventional orientation filtering methods. Many thanks to my co-author Federico Ferrari for his patience and invaluable feedback, and to my PhD advisor, James Guest, for his consistent support. Future work will focus on coupling topology optimization and path planning in continuous fiber reinforced composites. Stay tuned for updates. https://lnkd.in/eKa2fAF3 #CompositeLaminates #TowSteering #DesignOptimization #Manufacturing #ContinuousFibers