Abstract: This paper presents an experimental investigation of the use of an optical fiber laser phased array to measure solidified weld pool penetration depth in butt and v-groove joints. The purpose ...

Abstract: A contractor prequalification process is a typical multiple criteria decision-making problem that embraces both quantitative and qualitative criteria. When facing such problems, a decision maker may need to provide uncertain, ...

Abstract: In the continuing quest for increased turbine efficiency, the part played by blade profile shape remains crucial. Three turbine vanes with successively increased aerodynamic loading were tested ...

Abstract: Instantaneous planar laser induced fluorescence (PLIF) images of OH, simultaneous axial/radial and axial/tangential velocity measurements with an LDA (laser Doppler anemometer), and instantaneous gas ...