ASME Open Journal of Engineering: Recent submissions
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Effects of Fused Deposition Modeling Parameters on the Acoustic Black Hole Termination Efficiency of 3D-Printed Polylactic Acid Tapered Beams
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The present study investigates the vibration attenuation characteristics of acoustic black hole (ABH) terminations fabricated entirely from polylactic acid (PLA) using fused deposition modeling (FDM). The ABH ... -
Effects of Cold Exposure on Functionality of Fresh Whole Blood Transfusion Equipment in Austere Environments
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Clinical observations from austere environments reveal operational failures in field whole blood transfusion equipment. These failures compromise patient care by impeding blood product delivery due to flow ... -
Hybrid Supervised Learning and Constrained Optimization for Task-Space Trajectory Generation in Tendon-Driven Continuum Robots
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Tendon-driven continuum robots (TDCRs) offer exceptional dexterity and compliance, making them suitable for manipulation in constrained and complex environments. However, solving the inverse-kinematics (IK) problem ... -
A Remotely Controlled Robotic Vehicle System for Fire Extinction With Liquid Nitrogen
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Liquid nitrogen (LN2) has been proposed as an effective and environmentally benign fire extinguishing agent. Upon application of a fire, LN2 undergoes rapid evaporation and expansion that displaces oxygen and ... -
Engineering Informatics for Aviation Safety: Machine Learning-Based Prediction of Bird Strikes Using a Model-Based CPSS Design
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Bird strikes on aircraft present a growing concern to wildlife preservation efforts and pose safety and economic challenges in aviation and urban design that amalgamate a sociotechnical system. Recent evidence ... -
Integration of Smart Components in Poultry Farming: A Critical Review on Lighting, Sensing, and Automation Technologies
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. While the world population is increasing faster than ever, food consumption and demand are also increasing. To meet this fast-growing food demand, poultry and livestock industries, as well as the food processing ... -
An Experimental Study on Wave Propagation in an Additively Manufactured Monoatomic Chain
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Abstract. The objective of this study is to establish a reproducible experimental framework for investigation of wave propagation in monoatomic chains. The platform introduces suspension of the masses, self-centering ... -
Waste Animal Bone-Derived Calcium Phosphate Particles With High Solar Reflectance
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Abstract. Highly reflective calcium phosphate (CAP) nanoparticles have been obtained from waste chicken and porcine bones. Chicken and pork bones have been processed and calcined at temperatures between 600 °C and 1200 °C ... -
Thermal Energy Removal From a Human Eye for Different Environmental Conditions—A Computational Fluid Dynamics Study Using a Full-Scale Mannequin
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Abstract. The eye is a critical organ of the human body, and its physiology can be influenced by ambient air temperature and airflow velocity. In this study, a three-dimensional computational model of airflow around a ... -
Surface Morphology and Cavitation Analysis of Selected Oilfield Elastomers Under Simulated Underground Hydrogen Storage Conditions
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Abstract. This study continues earlier work on the mechanical degradation of general-purpose elastomers exposed to hydrogen-rich environments relevant to underground hydrogen storage. While the previous phase examined ... -
Application of a Fuzzy Decision Support System for Project Risk Management in Rail Transportation Infrastructure
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Abstract. This article presents a fuzzy decision support system (FDSS) to enhance project risk assessment and decision-making in rail transportation infrastructure. Grounded in fuzzy logic theory, the FDSS evaluates risks ... -
Propyl Oxymethylene Ether–Ignited Natural Gas Dual Fuel Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition—A Low Carbon Pathway for High Efficiencies and Low Emissions
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Abstract. Climate change concerns persisting with petroleum-based fuels and their propensity to produce high NOx and soot emissions have led researchers to investigate renewable low-carbon fuels to power medium- and ... -
Performance of a Novel, Flapping Vertical Axis Wind Turbine of the Savonius Derivative
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Abstract. Savonius turbines have attracted attention due to their simple construction and versatility in wind energy conversion. In contrast to their horizontal axis counters, these turbines can harness wind energy from ... -
Inclusion of Concentrated Solar Thermal Power in Northeastern University's Mechanical Engineering Curriculum
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Abstract. Global energy consumption continues to surge, demanding a transition from fossil fuels to cleaner and more sustainable alternatives. A variety of renewable energy sources—solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal—are ... -
Parametric Model-Based Design of Moldable Active Cargo Blankets Using Internally Tiled Pneumatic Surfaces
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Abstract. Securing and transporting cargo is common in vehicles of all types; however, the current cargo retention approaches (e.g., cargo nets, storage bins, and elastic cords) do not always provide adequate constraint ... -
Influence of Lobe Pitch on the Supersonic Jet Dynamics From a Corrugated Convergent–Divergent Nozzle With Triangular Lobes
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Abstract. The application of corrugated nozzles has gained significant global interest due to their potential advantages in jet propulsion applications for reducing jet noise, mixing enhancement, and weakening shock waves. ... -
Design of a New Power Cycle Employing Geothermal Energy and Solar-Driven Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Plant
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Abstract. In recent years, renewable energy such as solar energy and geothermal energy has been extensively investigated. In this article, a new power cycle employing geothermal energy and a solar-driven supercritical ... -
Co-pyrolysis of Rice Straw With Polystyrene, Polyethylene Terephthalate, and LDPE With Focus on Product Distribution and Synergistic Effects
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Abstract. Co-pyrolysis of biomass and plastics offers synergistic effects, improves the distribution of pyrolysis products, and also enhances their quality. In this study, rice straw (RS) was co-pyrolyzed with polystyrene ... -
NOx and N2O Formation During the Combustion of CH4–NH3 Blends: A Numerical Study Validated by Experimental Data
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Abstract. Ammonia (NH3) combustion introduces new pathways for nitrogen oxides (NOx) and nitrous oxide (N2O) production. This study used the spark ignition (SI) Engine Zonal Simulator in ansys chemkin pro to investigate ... -
Design and Evaluation of a Multitubular Catalytic Membrane Reactor for Onboard Ammonia Cracking in Commercial Aviation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Abstract. Ammonia is a promising zero-carbon fuel for aviation, but its low flame speed and high ignition temperature hinder direct use in gas turbines. While a blend of ammonia and hydrogen can enable stable combustion, ...