Abstract: Videographic flux mapping has been used to characterise the focal flux distribution of the 400 m2 solar concentrator located at the Australian National University. Peak fluxes in the focal ...

Abstract: The distribution of surface normal deviations from an ideal shape on concentrating solar surfaces is used to define the optical quality of a reflector. These distributions can be modeled by ...

Abstract: A computational tool, called a Unified Integral Method (UIM) is reviewed. The method is used for preliminary design and performance analysis of simple diffusers with thin inlet boundary layers ...

Abstract: The current era of e-science and big data calls on researchers to ensure the security and management of their research data. In this case study, researchers from the University of Minnesota Libraries interviewed a graduate ...

Abstract: An improved method for simulating frequency-dependent friction in laminar pipe flow using the method of characteristics is proposed. It has a higher computational efficiency than previous methods ...

Abstract: Historic highlights and milestones are presented to cover the development and application of the Euler formula for buckling strength of a geometrically perfect column together with modifications for inelastic behavior. The ...

Abstract: Stabilization of turbulent boundary layer type flows by the action of Coriolis forces engendered by system rotation is studied. Experiments on fully developed, two-dimensional flow in a long, ...

Abstract: In a previous paper, the results of photogrammetric measurements of a number of paraboloidal reflecting surfaces were presented. These results showed that photogrammetry can provide three-dimensional ...