Performance analysis of the generalised projection identification for time-varying systems (2016)
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Ding, F., Xu, L., & Zhu, Q. (2016). Performance analysis of the generalised projection identification for time-varying systems. IET Control Theory and Applications, 10(18), 2506-2514. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-cta.2016.0202

© The Institution of Engineering and Technology 2016. The least mean square methods include two typical parameter estimation algorithms, which are the projection algorithm and the stochastic gradient algorithm, the former is sensitive to noise and th... Read More about Performance analysis of the generalised projection identification for time-varying systems.

Eliminating micro-porous layer from gas diffusion electrode for use in high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (2016)
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Su, H., Xu, Q., Chong, J., Li, H., Sita, C., & Pasupathi, S. (2017). Eliminating micro-porous layer from gas diffusion electrode for use in high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell. Journal of Power Sources, 341, 302-308. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2016.12.029

© 2016 Elsevier B.V. In this work, we report a simple strategy to improve the performance of high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (HT-PEMFC) by eliminating the micro-porous layer (MPL) from its gas diffusion electrodes (GDEs). Due... Read More about Eliminating micro-porous layer from gas diffusion electrode for use in high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell.

Design of sliding-mode observer for a class of uncertain neutral stochastic systems (2016)
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Liu, Z., Zhao, L., Zhu, Q., & Gao, C. (2017). Design of sliding-mode observer for a class of uncertain neutral stochastic systems. International Journal of Systems Science, 48(7), 1380-1394. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207721.2016.1258597

© 2016 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. The problem of robust H∞ control for a class of uncertain neutral stochastic systems (NSS) is investigated by utilising the sliding-mode observer (SMO) technique. This paper presents a n... Read More about Design of sliding-mode observer for a class of uncertain neutral stochastic systems.

Numerical investigation on shock train control and applications in a scramjet engine (2016)
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Xing, F., Ruan, C., Huang, Y., Fang, X., & Yao, Y. (2017). Numerical investigation on shock train control and applications in a scramjet engine. Aerospace Science and Technology, 60, 162-171. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ast.2016.11.007

© 2016 Elsevier Masson SAS Different factors which help to control the shock train in the scramjet isolator and combustor were analyzed via numerical investigations, and were applied to a whole scramjet engine in the working environment. A streamline... Read More about Numerical investigation on shock train control and applications in a scramjet engine.

Modelling and simulations of a narrow track tilting vehicle (2016)
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Chong, J., Marco, J., & Greenwood, D. (2016). Modelling and simulations of a narrow track tilting vehicle. Exchanges, 4(1), 86-105

Narrow track tilting vehicle is a new category of vehicle that combines the dynamical abilities of a passenger car with a motorcycle. In the presence of overturning moments during cornering, an accurate assessment of the lateral dynamics plays an imp... Read More about Modelling and simulations of a narrow track tilting vehicle.

In-flight wing deformation measurements on a glider (2016)
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Meyer, R., Bakunowicz, J., Bakunowicz, J., & Meyer, R. (2016). In-flight wing deformation measurements on a glider. Aeronautical Journal, 120(1234), 1917-1931. https://doi.org/10.1017/aer.2016.98

© 2016 Royal Aeronautical Society. Flight testing is both vital for collecting data for aeronautic research and at the same time fascinating for its contributors. Taking a glider as a versatile test bed example, this paper presents a transnational me... Read More about In-flight wing deformation measurements on a glider.

Investigation of three-dimensional shock wave/turbulent-boundary-layer interaction initiated by a single fin (2016)
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Fang, J., Yao, Y., Zheltovodov, A. A., & Lu, L. (2017). Investigation of three-dimensional shock wave/turbulent-boundary-layer interaction initiated by a single fin. AIAA Journal, 55(2), 509-523. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.J055283

Three-dimensional shock wave/turbulent-boundary-layer interaction of a hypersonic flow passing a single fin mounted on a flat plate at a Mach number of five and unit Reynolds number 3.7×10^7 was conducted by a large-eddy simulation approach. The perf... Read More about Investigation of three-dimensional shock wave/turbulent-boundary-layer interaction initiated by a single fin.

Modelling framework for flight dynamics of flexible aircraft (2016)
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Portapas, V., Cooke, A., & Lone, M. (2016). Modelling framework for flight dynamics of flexible aircraft. Aviation, 20(4), 173-182. https://doi.org/10.3846/16487788.2016.1264719

© 2016 Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) Press. The flight dynamics and handling qualities of any flexible aircraft can be analysed within the Cranfield Aircraft Accelerated Loads Model (CA2LM) framework. The modelling techniques and meth... Read More about Modelling framework for flight dynamics of flexible aircraft.

Benchmark 2 - Springback of a Jaguar Land Rover Aluminium (2016)
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Allen, M., Oliveira, M., Hazra, S., Adetoro, O., Das, A., & Cardoso, R. (2016). Benchmark 2 - Springback of a Jaguar Land Rover Aluminium. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 734(2), https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/734/2/022002

The aim of this benchmark is the numerical prediction of the springback of an aluminium panel used in the production of a Jaguar car. The numerical simulation of springback has been very important for the reduction of die try outs through the design... Read More about Benchmark 2 - Springback of a Jaguar Land Rover Aluminium.

Design of U-PPC-Type II for Nonlinear Systems (2016)
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Narayan, P., Zhu, G., Qiu, J., Zhu, Q., Narayan, P. P., & Wright, S. (2016). Design of U-PPC-Type II for Nonlinear Systems. https://doi.org/10.1109/ChiCC.2016.7555008

© 2016 TCCT. In this study, a new U-PPC-Type II (U-model Pole Placement Control Type II) control system design procedure is proposed based on the U-model principle. The objective of a U-PPC-Type II design is to determine a linear controller Gc from a... Read More about Design of U-PPC-Type II for Nonlinear Systems.

Comparative study on pole placement controller design with U-Model approach & classical approach (2016)
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Mokhtar, N., Qiu, J., Zhu, G., Zhu, Q., Nibouche, M., & Yao, Y. (2016). Comparative study on pole placement controller design with U-Model approach & classical approach. https://doi.org/10.1109/ChiCC.2016.7555009

© 2016 TCCT. As a universal framework, U-model has established an enabling design prototype for the control of non-linear dynamic plants with concise and applicable linear approaches. This study is devoted to a remaining fundamental research question... Read More about Comparative study on pole placement controller design with U-Model approach & classical approach.

Trimming simulation of forming metal sheets isogeometric models by using NURBS surfaces (2016)
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Herrero-Adan, D., Cardoso, R., & Adetoro, O. B. (2016). Trimming simulation of forming metal sheets isogeometric models by using NURBS surfaces. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 734(B), https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/734/3/032144

Some metal sheets forming processes need trimming in a final stage for achieving the net-shape specification and for removing micro-cracks and irregularities. In numerical simulation, since the exact final edge location is a priori unknown in the ori... Read More about Trimming simulation of forming metal sheets isogeometric models by using NURBS surfaces.

Modelling air and water two-phase annular flow in small horizontal pipe (2016)
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Yao, J., Yao, Y., Arini, A., McIlwain, S., & Gordon, T. (2016). Modelling air and water two-phase annular flow in small horizontal pipe. International Journal of Modern Physics: Conference Series, 42, https://doi.org/10.1142/S2010194516601587

Numerical study using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) has been carried out to investigate flow behaviours and underlying physical phenomena associated with air/water two-phase flow inside a small horizontal tube of an inner diameter 8.8mm. The bas... Read More about Modelling air and water two-phase annular flow in small horizontal pipe.

Large-eddy simulation of shock-wave/turbulent boundary-layer interactions and its control using Sparkjet (2016)
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Yang, G., Yao, Y., Fang, J., Tian, G., & Lu, L. (2016). Large-eddy simulation of shock-wave/turbulent boundary-layer interactions and its control using Sparkjet. International Journal of Modern Physics: Conference Series, 42, https://doi.org/10.1142/S2010194516601861

Large-eddy simulations (LES) of the oblique impinging shock-wave/flat plate boundary layer interactions at Mach=2.3 and Reδ=20000 were carried out to investigate the underlying flow physics associated with flow separation and shock unsteadiness. The... Read More about Large-eddy simulation of shock-wave/turbulent boundary-layer interactions and its control using Sparkjet.

Investigation of zeolite supported platinum electrocatalyst for electrochemical oxidation of small organic species (2016)
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Yao, J., & Yao, Y. (2016). Investigation of zeolite supported platinum electrocatalyst for electrochemical oxidation of small organic species. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 41(33), 14747-14757. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2016.06.121

© 2016 Hydrogen Energy Publications LLC Zeolite supported Pt electrocatalysts, made by ion exchange method using Pt/Y type zeolite, have been investigated to determine Pt electrochemical activity of HCOOH and CH3OH oxidation using the cyclic voltamme... Read More about Investigation of zeolite supported platinum electrocatalyst for electrochemical oxidation of small organic species.

A new stepwise and piecewise optimization approach for CO2 pipeline (2016)
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Zhao, D., Tian, Q., Li, Z., & Zhu, Q. (2016). A new stepwise and piecewise optimization approach for CO2 pipeline. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, 49, 192-200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijggc.2016.03.005

© 2016 . The process of CO2 capture, transportation, enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and storage is one of the best ways for CO2 emission reduction, which is also named as Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS). It has been noted that CO2 transpo... Read More about A new stepwise and piecewise optimization approach for CO2 pipeline.

Large-eddy simulation of shock-wave/turbulent boundary layer interaction with and without SparkJet control (2016)
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Yang, G., Yao, Y., Fang, J., Gan, T., Li, Q., & Lu, L. (2016). Large-eddy simulation of shock-wave/turbulent boundary layer interaction with and without SparkJet control. Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 29(3), 617-629. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cja.2016.04.001

© 2016 Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Production and hosting by Elsevier Ltd. The efficiency and mechanism of an active control device "SparkJet" and its application in shock-induced separation control are studied using large-eddy s... Read More about Large-eddy simulation of shock-wave/turbulent boundary layer interaction with and without SparkJet control.

An enhanced linear Kalman filter (EnLKF) algorithm for parameter estimation of nonlinear rational models (2016)
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Zhu, Q., Yu, D., & Zhao, D. (2017). An enhanced linear Kalman filter (EnLKF) algorithm for parameter estimation of nonlinear rational models. International Journal of Systems Science, 48(3), 451-461. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207721.2016.1186243

© 2016 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. In this study, an enhanced Kalman Filter formulation for linear in the parameters models with inherent correlated errors is proposed to build up a new framework for nonlinear rational mo... Read More about An enhanced linear Kalman filter (EnLKF) algorithm for parameter estimation of nonlinear rational models.

Effect of PVDF nanofibers on the fracture behavior of composite laminates for high-speed woodworking machines (2016)
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Fotouhi, M., Saghafi, H., Brugo, T., Minak, G., Fragassa, C., Zucchelli, A., & Ahmadi, M. (2017). Effect of PVDF nanofibers on the fracture behavior of composite laminates for high-speed woodworking machines. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 231(1), 31-43. https://doi.org/10.1177/0954406216650711

© 2016 Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The use of light composites when designing fast moving parts for machine tools is emerging as a very efficient solution for improving productivity. Nevertheless, several aspects of these materials have to b... Read More about Effect of PVDF nanofibers on the fracture behavior of composite laminates for high-speed woodworking machines.

DES study of blade trailing edge cutback cooling performance with various lip thicknesses (2016)
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Effendy, M., Yao, Y. F., Yao, J., & Marchant, D. R. (2016). DES study of blade trailing edge cutback cooling performance with various lip thicknesses. Applied Thermal Engineering, 99, 434-445. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2015.11.103

© 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Three-dimensional detached-eddy simulation (DES) study has been carried out to evaluate the cooling performance of a trailing-edge cutback turbine blade with various lip thickness to slot height ratios (t/H).... Read More about DES study of blade trailing edge cutback cooling performance with various lip thicknesses.