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Fluid mechanics spans many fields of science and engineering and plays an integral role in many broader societal issues including energy, health, and the environment. The breadth is reflected in research topics that range over eight orders of magnitude in Reynolds numbers: from cells to submarines. Theoretical, experimental, and numerical tools are used to reveal the underlying physics. Current research topics include: aerodynamic shape optimization, biofilms, drag reduction, dynamics of bubbles and droplets, fire whirls, fish locomotion, flow control, flow sensors, hypersonic flows, microfluidics, physicochemical/colloidal hydrodynamics, reacting flows, turbulent mixing and heat transfer, turbulent wall bounded flows, and wind energy.

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Since Sir James Lighthill wrote the above essay “What is Mechanics?” for the first edition of this book, fluid mechanics, like solid mechanics, has seen remarkably rapid growth and evolution. In part this stems from the needs of industry and government and from the needs of other sciences such as biology, physics and earth sciences (for example). Whatever the application, every new problem requires the development of new fluid mechanics, on account of the nonlinearity and intrinsic complexity of the governing Navier-Stokes equations. However, the principal change over the last thirty years has been the totally unpredicted explosion in the computing power available. Theoreticians have been able to simulate larger and larger fluid systems, with ever-increasing resolution and accuracy, using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to explore and supplement mathematical models in regions of parameter space for which mathematical analysis is impractical. At the same time the enhancement of computer power has permitted new, non-invasive imaging technology and the ability to visualise complete flow fields (at least in the laboratory) from massive quantities of data. Examples of newly developed methods include Ultra-sound Doppler Velocimetry, Laser Doppler Velocimetry, Particle Image Velocimetry and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. A little more detail on some areas is given below.

Multiphase Flows . This topic includes bubbles (of gases in liquids), drops (of liquids in gases), flow of liquids and/or gases in porous media, flow of gases and liquids together in pipes, suspensions of small solid or fluid particles in liquids, flow of granular media, and the mechanics of foams. Surface tension forces are often dominant, and the Marangoni stresses generated by thermal or solutal gradients in surface tension may also be important. The break-up into drops of a cylindrical jet, whose instability has been known since Lord Rayleigh in the 19th century, can now be both visualised and simulated with unprecedented resolution in both time and space. The flow and instability of thin liquid films, as on the inside of pipes (in a chemical plant or the lungs, say) or between rollers in the manufacture of steel sheets, plastic films or paper, has become a recognised subject in its own right. It is both practically important and attractive to applied mathematicians because the governing equations can be reduced in order by use of the lubrication approximation. The flow of granular media, in which the contact forces between the grains dominate the fluid dynamical forces, has also become a lively subject in its own right.

Non-Newtonian Fluid Dynamics . In classical fluid dynamics the fluid is in general Newtonian, the deviatoric stress tensor being directly proportional to the strain rate tensor; the constant of proportionality (twice the viscosity) may depend on temperature or solute concentration, but not on strain rate. However, many everyday fluids are non-Newtonian, being shear-thinning, shear-thickening or viscoelastic. This is typically because the fluid is a solution of large molecules (e.g. a polymer) or a suspension of colloid particles, and the scientific concern is twofold: what is the constitutive relation between stress and strain rate that should replace the Newtonian relation, and what are the consequences for the flow patterns and the forces exerted on solid boundaries? As in many fields, understanding the macroscopic properties of the fluid from a mechanistic description of its microstructure (molecules or particles and their interaction) is a problem of fundamental importance and great difficulty. Continuum modelling of granular media is particularly difficult when the grains are irregular, and the gap between experimental data and theoretical or computational prediction remains wide.

Microhydrodynamics . When the Reynolds number is small, so that inertia is negligible, the Navier-Stokes equations reduce to the Stokes equations. These equations are linear, but nevertheless the field of microhydrodynamics has continued to be a rich source of both interesting problems and physical understanding. There are perhaps three principal sources of interest: the need for microscopic understanding of concentrated colloidal suspensions, as discussed above; the many microfluidic devices currently being developed under the somewhat misleading title of ‘nanotechnology’; and the desire to understand the locomotion and interaction of swimming micro-organisms. The study of internal flows, in cells or vesicles, driven by active molecules or external stresses, is another subfield.

Biological Fluid Dynamics . As Lighthill has pointed out, this subject can be subdivided into external fluid dynamics—the interaction between living organisms and their fluid environment—and internal, physiological fluid dynamics. In the former category comes both low-Reynolds-number locomotion of micro-organisms and high-Reynolds-number swimming of fish and cetaceans, flying of birds, bats and insects, filter feeding, deformation of plants by ambient flow, etc. In physiology the interest remains primarily in the circulation of the blood, airflow in the lungs, and the flow of other ‘biofluids’. Large computational and experimental programmes have been developed to compute the flow and wall shear stress in the complex 3D geometries of arteries and airways, obtained by imaging of individual subjects, as aids to diagnosis and treatment, and with a view to optimising prosthetic devices such as artificial heart valve and stents.

Like other fields, biological fluid dynamics has changed its focus over the years, from being a source of nice problems that lead to new physical understanding of fluid dynamical processes, to being an essential component in developing new biological understanding of how plants and animals work. This can only be done in close association with biological experiments, and these too require totally novel quantitative experimental techniques, often at the cellular or subcellular level.

Flow-Structure Interactions ( FSI ). The study of blood flow in elastic vessels is just one area in which dynamic interaction between the fluid flow and solid deformation is important. Biology yields numerous examples of FSI in which the structures are soft. The more traditional fields of aeronautical or mechanical engineering continue to yield a rich diversity of FSI problems with stiff structures—structural stability, flutter, aeroacoustics—that need to be solved in the relevant industries.

Geophysical and Environmental Fluid Dynamics ( GEFD ). Laboratory experiments on rotating and stratified fluids have been successfully performed and understood theoretically. The problem with extending that understanding to the terrestrial scale—oceans and atmosphere—or larger lies in the difficulty of achieving enough observational data. Satellite imaging using radiation of various wavelengths (not just visible light) means that coverage of the atmosphere, especially where it contains particles or water droplets, and of the surface layer of the ocean, is now extensive, so that the spatial resolution is just about adequate for four or five day computed weather forecasts. However, data at depth in the ocean are still sparse, and prediction of ocean behaviour remains an uncertain science.

A major interest in GEFD is in stirring and mixing, from the point of view both of controlling pollution and of understanding the supply of nutrients to biological organisms in the ocean. Regions of high solute and particle concentration are advected with the ambient flow, but are sheared by velocity gradients, so high concentration gradients develop laterally, permitting diffusive mixing. This, together with the desire to understand turbulence, is one motivation behind the development of vortex dynamics and topological fluid dynamics as a separate subfield of fluid mechanics.

Hydrodynamic Instability and Transition to Turbulence are topics that have interested fluid dynamicists for over 150 years, and continue to occupy many of us. Every topic referred to above gives rise to stability problems, which are treated using traditional linear and weakly nonlinear methods as well as Direct Numerical Simulation. One exciting development in particular concerns the transition to turbulence in unidirectional (or nearly so) flows in pipes and boundary layers. Stimulated by remarkably precise experiments on pipe flow, there has been an extremely fruitful symbiosis between CFD and dynamical systems theory, in which exact travelling-wave solutions of the Navier-Stokes equations are regarded as unstable fixed points in the space of all solutions, around which the trajectory of the actual solution can be understood. Research on turbulence itself continues to occupy many researchers, but even with modern computer power DNS still cannot simulate turbulence at Reynolds numbers of practical importance!

The above omits all mention of many central and long-standing areas of fluid mechanics, such as the effects of compressibility, or chemical reactions (e.g. in combustion), or heat transfer, or water waves, or magnetohydrodynamics, for example, but it is hoped that the limited survey may be seen as a representative snapshot of current research in fluid mechanics.

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Dynamic contact angle and their effect on the spreading of a finite volume of fluid on a solid surface are the subjects of this title. The findings may provide a macroscopic method for evaluating mathematical models of dynamic wetting in various regimes. The rivulet formation and some stability problems are also potential research topics.

• Oscillating liquid jet

The surface tension of a newly developed free surface is measured using the method of jet vibration proposed by Bohr in 1909. It has the highest time resolution of any method currently in use, and it has become a necessary tool in colloid science. However, it has a major mathematical flaw that is currently being “patched” by ad hoc “calibration.”

• Topological transitions in bubble dynamics

A critical problem in the dynamics of bubbly liquids and other multiphase flows in the capillary breakup of a bubble (e.g. bubble boiling). The title is labelled ‘regular’ here due to recent developments in the general problem of coalescence/breakup, which provide the basis – and thus the ‘starting point’ – for the analysis of bubble dynamics, though it would be equally justifiable to classify this topic as ‘advanced’.

• Flows with topological transitions of flow domains

Rupture of free liquid sheets, the breakup of liquid jets, Coalescence of drops and bubbles, other fluid motions and solid substrate films are all included in this broad category. The problem is that the topological transformation treated in the context of traditional fluid mechanics is synonymous with singularities in the corresponding solutions, making these solutions physically undesirable and resulting in inconsistencies between theoretical and experimental results.

• Formation of free-surface cusps in unsteady flows

Singularity resolution is basically a problem of integrating physics that were not present in the initial formulation. The question of how singularities develop infinite time and how this extra physics can be turned on is of general interest, and the proposed subject considers a specific case in which this question is likely to be answered.

• Dynamic wetting of rough/inhomogeneous surfaces

The key challenge is describing a randomly rough/inhomogeneous solid surface from the perspective of dynamic wetting and creating a self-consistent macroscopically consistent way of modelling this method. The problem is very similar to the averaging problem in multiphase systems mechanics. The subject is extremely important in a variety of industrial applications.

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Investigation of a Counter-Current Solar Particle Receiver

An alternative solar particle receiver (SPR) configuration is proposed, in which particles are falling inside a duct against a counter-current air flow. The aim of this work is to investigate the thermal performance of the receiver and to gain a better understanding of the physical phenomena taking place. Show details add remove

concentrated solar power, solar particle receiver, radiative heat transfer, particle-laden flow

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Published since: 2024-04-25 , Earliest start: 2024-09-01

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Physics-based model for aerodynamic performance of wind turbine blades

Wind turbines operate in the first few hundred metres above ground level. In this area, the wind is turbulent and gusty, generating unsteady aerodynamic forces that cause premature structural damage and reduced performance. A better understanding of unsteady turbulent flows over aerofoils would help to improve the estimation of the dynamic forces. The MISTERY project involves an interdisciplinary team of researchers in aerodynamics, machine learning and electronics, from ETHZ and OST in Switzerland, and CentraleSupélec and Centrale Nantes in France. The team investigates the impact of turbulence on aerodynamic performance of wind turbine blades. To achieve this, we study the aerodynamics of a 1:1 scale of a section of a wind turbine blade in a large wind tunnel (4m x 5m with wind speeds up to 50m/s) in Nantes (figure 1). The blade is instrumented with over 300 pressure sensors and the flow is visualised with PIV. These measurements will create a large open database that will be used to develop models for flow control of for structural health monitoring. Show details add remove

aerodynamics, potential flow, pressure measurements, PIV, wind energy

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Fluid-Dynamic Modelling of Silt-Laden Cooling Water in Ultra-Deep Drilling Operations

Geothermal energy will be one of the most important assets to solve the world’s energy problems in the future. High Speed Rock Drilling (HSRD), a Swiss company, has been developing and testing an efficient process for deep drilling down to 10 km. Show details add remove

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Ultrasound waveform optimization for Acoustic Droplet Vaporization

Acoustic Droplet Vaporization is the phase-change process of superheated droplets (usually micrometric or nanometric in size) triggered by the exposure to an ultrasound wave. This phenomenon can be greatly exploited in the biomedical field for application like drug delivery and embolotherapy. Ultrasound imaging is an effective way to study and characterize it, with the final goal to improve the safety and efficacy of this treatment. Show details add remove

acoustic droplet vaporization, ultrasound, ultrasound imaging.

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Hosts Fiorini Samuele

Designing capillary-scale hydrogel microchannel networks with semi-automated systems

The goal of this project is to design and build an Arduino-controlled system to fabricate microchannel networks in hydrogels. The overall idea is to mimic vascular networks in tissues to be able to study the transport of particles and substances within the human body. Show details add remove

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Ultrasound and microbubble-mediated blood brain barrier opening for targeted drug delivery

The blood-brain barrier (BBB) poses a substantial challenge for effectively treating brain diseases with drugs. Utilising focused ultrasound in conjunction with microbubbles offers a promising approach to selectively and temporarily breach the BBB. This presents a potential avenue for enhancing drug delivery from the bloodstream into the brain. The proposed project seeks to explore the opening of the BBB using ultrasound and microbubble mediation with unprecedented precision. Show details add remove

Blood brain barrier opening, microbubbles, targeted drug delivery, organ-on-a-chip, high-speed imaging, ultrasound, cell culture,

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Latest Mechanical Engineering Research Topics

Topic 1: an investigation into the applications of iot in autonomous and connected vehicles.

Research Aim: The research aims to investigate the applications of IoT in autonomous and connected vehicles

Objectives:

• To analyse the applications of IoT in mechanical engineering
• To evaluate the communication technologies in autonomous and connected vehicles.
• To investigate how IoT facilitates the interaction of smart devices in autonomous and connected vehicles

Topic 2: Evaluation of the impact of combustion of alternative liquid fuels on the internal combustion engines of automobiles

Research Aim: The research aims to evaluate the impact of the combustion of alternative liquid fuels on the internal combustion engines of automobiles

• To analyse the types of alternative liquid fuels for vehicles and their implications
• To investigate the benchmarking of alternative liquid fuels based on the principles of combustion performance.
• To evaluate the impact of combustion of alternative liquid fuels on the internal combustion engines of automobiles with conventional engines

Topic 3: An evaluation of the design and control effectiveness of production engineering on rapid prototyping and intelligent manufacturing

Research Aim: The research aims to evaluate the design and control effectiveness of production engineering on rapid prototyping and intelligent manufacturing

• To analyse the principles of design and control effectiveness of production engineering.
• To determine the principles of rapid prototyping and intelligent manufacturing for ensuring quality and performance effectiveness
• To evaluate the impact of production engineering on the design and control effectiveness of rapid prototyping and intelligent manufacturing.

Topic 4: Investigating the impact of industrial quality control on the quality, reliability and maintenance in industrial manufacturing

Research Aim: The research aims to investigate the impact of industrial quality control on the quality, reliability and maintenance in industrial manufacturing

• To analyse the concept and international standards associated with industrial quality control.
• To determine the strategies for maintaining quality, reliability and maintenance in manufacturing.
• To investigate the impact of industrial quality control on the quality, reliability and maintenance in industrial manufacturing.

Topic 5: Analysis of the impact of AI on intelligent control and precision of mechanical manufacturing

Research Aim: The research aims to analyse the impact of AI on intelligent control and precision of mechanical manufacturing

• To analyse the applications of AI in mechanical manufacturing
• To evaluate the methods of intelligent control and precision of the manufacturing
• To investigate the impact of AI on intelligent control and precision of mechanical manufacturing for ensuring quality and reliability

COVID-19 Mechanical Engineering Research Topics

Investigate the impacts of coronavirus on mechanical engineering and mechanical engineers..

Research Aim: This research will focus on identifying the impacts of Coronavirus on mechanical engineering and mechanical engineers, along with its possible solutions.

Research to study the contribution of mechanical engineers to combat a COVID-19 pandemic

Research Aim: This study will identify the contributions of mechanical engineers to combat the COVID-19 pandemic highlighting the challenges faced by them and their outcomes. How far did their contributions help combat the Coronavirus pandemic?

Research to know about the transformation of industries after the pandemic.

Research Aim: The study aims to investigate the transformation of industries after the pandemic. The study will answer questions such as, how manufacturing industries will transform after COVID-19. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.

Damage caused by Coronavirus to supply chain of manufacturing industries

Research Aim: The focus of the study will be on identifying the damage caused to the supply chain of manufacturing industries due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What measures are taken to recover the loss and to ensure the continuity of business?

Research to identify the contribution of mechanical engineers in running the business through remote working.

Research Aim: This study will identify whether remote working is an effective way to recover the loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic? What are its advantages and disadvantages? What steps should be taken to overcome the challenges faced by remote workers?

Dissertation Topics in Mechanical Engineering Design and Systems Optimization

Topic 1: mini powdered metal design and fabrication for mini development of waste aluminium cannes and fabrication.

Research Aim: The research will focus on producing and manufacturing copula furnaces and aluminium atomisers with available materials to manufacture aluminium powder metal.0.4 kg of refined coke will be chosen to measure content and energy balance and calculate the design values used to produce the drawings.

Topic 2: Interaction between the Fluid, Acoustic, and vibrations

Research Aim: This research aims to focus on the interaction between the Fluid, Acoustic, and vibrations

Topic 3: Combustion and Energy Systems.

Research Aim: This research aims to identify the relationship between Combustion and Energy Systems

Topic 4: Study on the Design and Manufacturing

Research Aim: This research will focus on the importance of design and manufacturing

Topic 5: Revolution in the Design Engineering

Research Aim: This research aims to highlight the advances in design engineering

Topic 6: Optimising HVAC Systems for Energy Efficiency

Research Aim: The study investigates different design configurations and operational strategies to optimise heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for energy efficiency while maintaining indoor comfort levels.

Topic 7: Impact of Building Design Parameters on Indoor Thermal Comfort

Research Aim: The research explores the impact of building design parameters, such as insulation, glazing, shading, and ventilation, on indoor thermal comfort and energy consumption.

Topic 8: An Empirical Analysis of Enhanced Security and Privacy Measures for Call Taxi Metres

Research Aim: The research explores the methods to enhance the security and privacy of call taxi meter systems. It explores encryption techniques for sensitive data transmission and authentication protocols for driver and passenger verification.

Topic 9: An Investigation of Optimising Manifold Design

Research Aim: The study investigates various designs for manifolds used in HBr/HCl charging systems. It focuses on factors such as material compatibility, pressure control, flow rates, and safety protocols. 

Topic 10: Implementation of a Plant Lean Transformation

Research Aim: The research examines the implementation process and outcomes of a Lean Transformation in a plant environment. It focuses on identifying the key factors contributing to successful adoption and sustained improvement in operational efficiency. 

Topic 11: Exploring Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of Torque Limiters

Research Aim: Exploring the use of FEA techniques to simulate the behaviour of torque limiters under various loading conditions. The research provides insights into stress distribution and deformation.

Dissertation Topics in Mechanical Engineering Innovations and Materials Analysis

Topic 1: an overview of the different research trends in the field of mechanical engineering..

Research Aim: This research aims to analyse the main topics of mechanical engineering explored by other researchers in the last decade and the research methods. The data used is accumulated from 2009 to 2019. The data used for this research is used from the “Applied Mechanics Review” magazine.

Topic 2: The Engineering Applications of Mechanical Metamaterials.

Research Aim: This research aims to analyse the different properties of various mechanical metamaterials and how they can be used in mechanical engineering. This research will also discuss the potential uses of these materials in other industries and future developments in this field.

Topic 3: The Mechanical Behaviour of Materials.

Research Aim: This research will look into the properties of selected materials for the formation of a product. The study will take the results of tests that have already been carried out on the materials. The materials will be categorised into two classes from the already prepared results, namely destructive and non-destructive. The further uses of the non-destructive materials will be discussed briefly.

Topic 4: Evaluating and Assessment of the Flammable and Mechanical Properties of Magnesium Oxide as a Material for SLS Process.

Research Aim: The research will evaluate the different properties of magnesium oxide (MgO) and its potential use as a raw material for the SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) process. The flammability and other mechanical properties will be analysed.

Topic 5: Analysing the Mechanical Characteristics of 3-D Printed Composites.

Research Aim: This research will study the various materials used in 3-D printing and their composition. This research will discuss the properties of different printing materials and compare the harms and benefits of using each material.

Topic 6: Evaluation of a Master Cylinder and Its Use.

Research Aim: This research will take an in-depth analysis of a master cylinder. The material used to create the cylinder, along with its properties, will be discussed. The use of the master cylinder in mechanical engineering will also be explained.

Topic 7: Manufacturing Pearlitic Rail Steel After Re-Modelling Its Mechanical Properties.

Research Aim: This research will look into the use of modified Pearlitic rail steel in railway transportation. Modifications of tensile strength, the supported weight, and impact toughness will be analysed. Results of previously applied tests will be used.

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Electro-Mechanical Dissertation Topics

Topic 8: studying the electro-mechanical properties of multi-functional glass fibre/epoxy reinforced composites..

Research Aim: This research will study the properties of epoxy-reinforced glass fibres and their use in modern times. Features such as tensile strength and tensile resistance will be analysed using Topic 13: Studying the Mechanical and Durability different current strengths. Results from previous tests will be used to explain their properties.

Topic 9: Comparing The Elastic Modules of Different Materials at Different Strain Rates and Temperatures.

Research Aim: This research will compare and contrast a selected group of materials and look into their elastic modules. The modules used are the results taken from previously carried out experiments. This will explain why a particular material is used for a specific purpose.

Topic 10: Analysing The Change in The Porosity and Mechanical Properties of Concrete When Mixed With Coconut Sawdust.

Research Aim: This research will analyse the properties of concrete that are altered when mixed with coconut sawdust. Porosity and other mechanical properties will be evaluated using the results of previous experiments. The use of this type of concrete in the construction industry will also be discussed.

Topic 11: Evaluation of The Thermal Resistance of Select Materials in Mechanical Contact at Sub-Ambient Temperatures.

Research Aim: In this research, a close evaluation of the difference in thermal resistance of certain materials when they come in contact with a surface at sub-ambient temperature. The properties of the materials at the temperature will be noted. Results from previously carried out experiments will be used. The use of these materials will be discussed and explained, as well.

Topic 12: Analysing The Mechanical Properties of a Composite Sandwich by Using The Bending Test.

Research Aim: In this research, we will analyse the mechanical properties of the components of a composite sandwich through the use of the bending test. The results of the tests previously carried out will be used. The research will take an in-depth evaluation of the mechanical properties of the sandwich and explain the means that it is used in modern industries.

Mechanical Properties Dissertation Topics

Topic 13: studying the mechanical and durability properties of magnesium silicate hydrate binders in concrete..

Research Aim: In this research, we will evaluate the difference in durability and mechanical properties between regular concrete binders and magnesium silicate hydrate binders. The difference between the properties of both binders will indicate which binder is better for concrete. Features such as tensile strength and weight it can support are compared.

Topic 14: The Use of Submersible Pumping Systems.

Research Aim: This research will aim to analyse the use of a submersible pumping system in machine systems. The materials used to make the system, as well as the mechanical properties it possesses, will be discussed.

Topic 15: The Function of a Breather Device for Internal Combustion Engines.

Research Aim: In this research, the primary function of a breather device for an internal combustion engine is discussed. The placement of this device in the system, along with its importance, is explained. The effects on the internal combustion engine if the breather device is removed will also be observed.

Topic 16: To Study The Compression and Tension Behaviour of Hollow Polyester Monofilaments.

Research Aim: This research will focus on the study of selected mechanical properties of hollow polyester monofilaments. In this case, the compression and tension behaviour of the filaments is studied. These properties are considered in order to explore the future use of these filaments in the textile industry and other related industries.

Topic 17: Evaluating the Mechanical Properties of Carbon-Nanotube-Reinforced Cementous Materials.

Research Aim: This research will focus on selecting the proper carbon nanotube type, which will be able to improve the mechanical properties of cementitious materials. Changes in the length, diameter, and weight-based concentration of the nanotubes will be noted when analysing the difference in the mechanical properties. One character of the nanotubes will be of optimal value while the other two will be altered. Results of previous experiments will be used.

Topic 18: To Evaluate the Process of Parallel Compression in LNG Plants Using a Positive Displacement Compressor

Research Aim: This research aims to evaluate a system and method in which the capacity and efficiency of the process of liquefaction of natural gas can avoid bottlenecking in its refrigerant compressing system. The Advantages of the parallel compression system in the oil and gas industry will be discussed.

Topic 19: Applying Particulate Palm Kernel Shell Reinforced Epoxy Composites for Automobiles.

Research Aim: In this research, the differences made in applying palm kernel shell particulate to reinforced epoxy composites for the manufacturing of automobile parts will be examined. Properties such as impact toughness, wear resistance, flexural, tensile, and water resistance will be analysed carefully. The results of the previous tests will be used. The potential use of this material will also be discussed.

Topic 20: Changes Observed in The Mechanical Properties of Kevlar KM2-600 Due to Abrasions.

Research Aim: This research will focus on observing the changes in the mechanical properties of Kevlar KM2-600 in comparison to two different types of S glass tows (AGY S2 and Owens Corning Shield Strand S). Surface damage, along with fibre breakage, will be noted in all three fibres. The effects of the abrasions on all three fibres will be emphasised. The use of Kevlar KM2 and the other S glass tows will also be discussed, along with other potential applications.

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Topic 1: the function of a fuel injector device..

Research Aim: This research focuses on the function of a fuel injector device and why this component is necessary for the system of an internal combustion engine. The importance of this device will be explained. The adverse effects on the entire system if the equipment is either faulty or completely removed will also be discussed.

Topic 2: To Solve Optimization Problems in a Mechanical Design by The Principles of Uncertainty.

Research Aim: This research will aim to formulate an optimization in a mechanical design under the influence of uncertainty. This will create an efficient tool that is based on the conditions of each optimisation under the risk. This will save time and allow the designer to obtain new information in regard to the stability of the performance of his design under uncertainties.

Topic 3: Analysing The Applications of Recycled Polycarbonate Particle Materials and Their Mechanical Properties.

Research Aim: This research will evaluate the mechanical properties of different polycarbonate materials and their potential to be recycled. The materials that can be recycled are then further examined for potential use as 3-dimensional printing materials. The temperature of the printer’s nozzle, along with the nozzle velocity matrix from previous experiments, is used to evaluate the tensile strength of the printed material. Other potential uses of these materials are also discussed.

Topic 4: The Process of Locating a Lightning Strike on a Wind Turbine.

Research Aim: This research will provide a detailed explanation of the process of detecting a lightning strike on a wind turbine. The measurement of the magnitude of the lightning strike, along with recognising the affected area will be explained. The proper method employed to rectify the damage that occurred by the strike will also be discussed.

Topic 5: Importance of a Heat Recovery Component in an Internal Combustion Engine for an Exhaust Gas System.

Research Aim: The research will take an in-depth evaluation of the different mechanics of a heat recovery component in an exhaust gas system. The functions of the different parts of the heat recovery component will be explained along with the importance of the entire element itself. The adverse effect of a faulty defective heat recovery component will also be explained.

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As a student of mechanical engineering looking to get good grades, it is essential to develop new ideas and experiment on existing mechanical engineering theories – i.e., to add value and interest to the topic of your research.

The field of mechanical engineering is vast and interrelated to so many other academic disciplines like  civil engineering ,  construction ,  law , and even  healthcare . That is why it is imperative to create a mechanical engineering dissertation topic that is particular, sound and actually solves a practical problem that may be rampant in the field.

We can’t stress how important it is to develop a logical research topic; it is the basis of your entire research. There are several significant downfalls to getting your topic wrong: your supervisor may not be interested in working on it, the topic has no academic creditability, the research may not make logical sense, and there is a possibility that the study is not viable.

This impacts your time and efforts in  writing your dissertation as you may end up in a cycle of rejection at the very initial stage of the dissertation. That is why we recommend reviewing existing research to develop a topic, taking advice from your supervisor, and even asking for help in this particular stage of your dissertation.

Keeping our advice in mind while developing a research topic will allow you to pick one of the best mechanical engineering dissertation topics that not only fulfill your requirement of writing a research paper but also add to the body of knowledge.

Therefore, it is recommended that when finalizing your dissertation topic, you read recently published literature in order to identify gaps in the research that you may help fill.

Remember- dissertation topics need to be unique, solve an identified problem, be logical, and can also be practically implemented. Take a look at some of our sample mechanical engineering dissertation topics to get an idea for your own dissertation.

How to Structure Your Mechanical Engineering Dissertation

A well-structured   dissertation can help students   to achieve a high overall academic grade.

• A Title Page
• Acknowledgments
• Declaration
• Abstract: A summary of the research completed
• Table of Contents
• Introduction : This chapter includes the project rationale, research background, key research aims and objectives, and the research problems to be addressed. An outline of the structure of a dissertation can also be added to this chapter.
• Literature Review :  This chapter presents relevant theories and frameworks by analysing published and unpublished literature available on the chosen research topic in light of research questions to be addressed. The purpose is to highlight and discuss the relative weaknesses and strengths of the selected research area whilst identifying any research gaps. Break down of the topic and key terms can have a positive impact on your dissertation and your tutor.
• Methodology: The  data collection  and  analysis methods and techniques employed by the researcher are presented in the Methodology chapter, which usually includes  research design, research philosophy, research limitations, code of conduct, ethical consideration, data collection methods, and  data analysis strategy .
• Findings and Analysis: The findings of the research are analysed in detail under the Findings and Analysis chapter. All key findings/results are outlined in this chapter without interpreting the data or drawing any conclusions. It can be useful to include  graphs , charts, and   tables in this chapter to identify meaningful trends and relationships.
• Discussion and  Conclusion: The researcher presents his interpretation of results in this chapter and states whether the research hypothesis has been verified or not. An essential aspect of this section of the paper is to draw a linkage between the results and evidence from the literature. Recommendations with regard to the implications of the findings and directions for the future may also be provided. Finally, a summary of the overall research, along with final judgments, opinions, and comments, must be included in the form of suggestions for improvement.
• References:  This should be completed in accordance with your University’s requirements
• Bibliography
• Appendices: Any additional information, diagrams, graphs that were used to  complete the  dissertation  but not part of the dissertation should be included in the Appendices chapter. Essentially, the purpose is to expand the information/data.

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Showing result 1 - 5 of 50 swedish dissertations containing the words thesis topics in fluid engineering .

1. Flow over rough surfaces, and conjugate heat transfer, in engineering applications

Author : Bercelay Niebles Atencio ; Chalmers tekniska högskola ; [] Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER ; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER ; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER ; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER ; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ; Naphthalene Sublimation Tecnhique ; Antifouling paint ; convective heat transfer ; Roughness Function ; correlation ; CFD ; RANS ; stator channel ; electric generator ; Impinging Jet ; Skin-Friction Drag ; Rotating Disk ; Ship Hull ;

Abstract : This thesis focuses on two important topics in the field of fluid mechanics and heat transfer that were treated separately. On the one hand, the flow over rough surfaces, which is not yet completely understood, despite of the fact that it has an important implication in many engineering applications, especially in the naval industry for ships and boats because the friction drag caused by fouling, antifouling coatings and roughness in general impacts the fuel consumption and toxic emissions to the atmosphere. READ MORE

2. Reduced Order Models For Exhaust AfterTreatment Systems - Coupling Modeling, Simulations and Chemometrics

Author : Pratheeba Chanda Nagarajan ; Chalmers tekniska högskola ; [] Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER ; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER ; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ; NATURVETENSKAP ; NATURAL SCIENCES ; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER ; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ; Flow maldistribution ; D-Optimal design ; CFD Simulations ; Weighted least squares ; Exhaust AfterTreatment Systems ; Nonlinear least squares optimization ; Catalyst ; Single channel model ; Uniformity index ; Principal component Analysis ; Transient ; Reactive flows ; Multi-channel model ;

Abstract : The use of hydrocarbon based fuels and the high temperatures generated during combustion processes are major sources of gaseous pollutants that are detrimental to human health and the environment. Emission legislation is increasingly becoming stringent to mitigate the harmful effects of emissions. READ MORE

3. Numerical analysis of coalescence-induced jumping droplets on superhydrophobic surfaces

Author : Konstantinos Konstantinidis ; Chalmers tekniska högskola ; [] Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER ; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER ; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER ; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ; NATURVETENSKAP ; NATURAL SCIENCES ; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER ; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ; jumping droplets ; immersed boundary ; CFD ; surfaces ; superhydrophobic ; contact angle ; VOF ; coalescence ; self-cleaning ; wetting ; hysteresis ;

Abstract : Bio-inspired superhydrophobic surfaces are used in numerous technological applications due to their self-cleaning ability. One of the several mechanisms reported in literature and responsible for self-cleaning is the phenomenon of coalescence-induced jumping of droplets from such surfaces. READ MORE

4. Development of an efficient solver for detailed kinetics in reactive flows

Author : Andrea Matrisciano ; Chalmers tekniska högskola ; [] Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP ; NATURAL SCIENCES ; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER ; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER ; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ; NATURVETENSKAP ; NATURAL SCIENCES ; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER ; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ; NATURVETENSKAP ; NATURAL SCIENCES ; Tabulated chemistry ; Detailed chemistry ; Stochastic Reactor Model ; Progress Variable ; Chemical lumping ;

Abstract : The use of chemical kinetic mechanisms in CAE tools for reactive flow simulations is of high importance for studying and predicting pollutant formation. However, usage of complex reaction schemes is accompanied by high computational cost in both 1D and 3-D CFD frameworks. READ MORE

5. Development of an efficient solver for detailed kinetics in reactive flows

Author : Andrea Matrisciano ; Chalmers tekniska högskola ; [] Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER ; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ; NATURVETENSKAP ; NATURAL SCIENCES ; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER ; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER ; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ; Tabulated chemistry ; Progress Variable ; Stochastic Reactor Model ; Detailed chemistry ;

Abstract : The use of chemical kinetic mechanisms in CAE tools for reactive flow simulations is of high importance for studying and predicting pollutant formation. However, usage of complex reaction schemes is accompanied by high computational cost in both 1D and 3D-CFD frameworks. READ MORE

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