Abstract: Skimming flows in stepped channels are systematically investigated under a wide range of channel slopes (5.7°⩽θ⩽55°). The flow conditions of skimming flows are classified into two flow regimes, and the hydraulic conditions ...

Abstract: The development of turbine components for the automotive 100 kW ceramic gas turbine has entered the final stage of the seven-year project and is making satisfactory progress toward the goals. ...

Abstract: To minimize surgical stresses including blood loss and operation time to the patients during hepatic resection, we studied the feasibility of a combination of a partial liver freezing technique ...