@article{LeeSchubertOoietal., author = {Lee, Wai-Kong and Schubert, Martin J. W. and Ooi, Boon Yaik and Ho, Stanley Jian-Qin}, title = {Multi-source energy harvesting and storage for floating wireless sensor network nodes with Long Range Communication Capability}, series = {IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications}, volume = {54}, journal = {IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications}, number = {3}, publisher = {IEEE}, doi = {10.1109/TIA.2018.2799}, pages = {2606 -- 2615}, abstract = {Wireless sensor networks are widely used for environmental monitoring in remote areas. They are mainly composed of wireless sensor nodes, usually powered by batteries with limited capacity, but are expected to communicate in long range and operate for extended time periods. To overcome these limitations, many energy harvesting techniques are proposed to power wireless nodes for prolonged operation, whereas multihop techniques are utilized to extend the communication range. In this paper, a novel floating device with multisource energy harvesting technology that can be used as a wireless sensor node is proposed. The long range communication between wireless sensor nodes and a gateway is established through LoRa technology. In addition to conventional solar panels, an energy harvesting technique based on thermoelectric generators exploiting thermal differences created between water surface and materials exposed to sunlight is proposed. Energy generated from photovoltaic and thermoelectric generators is combined to power the wireless sensor node. This floating device consumes 6.6216 Wh per day when used as a wireless sensor node for the collection and transmission of environmental data. The sensor node can operate on a water surface for at least 9.6 days when it is not exposed to sunlight. During a sunny day, the floating device can harvest 8.375 Wh from solar panels and 0.425 Wh from thermoelectric generation. In other words, the floating device harvests sufficient energy to be self-sustaining during sunny days.}, language = {en} } @article{HaugVetterWeber, author = {Haug, Sonja and Vetter, Miriam and Weber, Karsten}, title = {Geb{\"a}udesanierung zwischen Energieeffizienz und Sozialvertr{\"a}glichkeit}, series = {TATuP - Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Technikfolgenabsch{\"a}tzung in Theorie und Praxis}, volume = {29}, journal = {TATuP - Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Technikfolgenabsch{\"a}tzung in Theorie und Praxis}, number = {3}, publisher = {oekom-Verlag}, issn = {2567-8833}, doi = {10.14512/tatup.29.3.56}, pages = {56 -- 63}, abstract = {Die Akzeptanz unter Bewohnern und Bewohnerinnen gewinnt bei hoch komplexen, technisch anspruchsvollen energetischen Sanierungen als „Innovationsmotor" zunehmend an Relevanz. Der Beitrag basiert auf zwei Fallstudien zur partizipativen Nutzereinbindung bei energetischen Sanierungen im genossenschaftlichen Wohnbau historischer Stadtquartiere in Regensburg. Neben einer sozialvertr{\"a}glichen Sanierung wurde jeweils ein hohes Maß an Energieeffizienz bei den technischen L{\"o}sungen ange-strebt. Haushaltsbefragungen und qualitative Interviews zeigen die hohe Akzeptanz von Sanierungsmaßnahmen, sofern die Senkung der Energiekosten die erh{\"o}hte Miete kompensiert. Abschließend werden Akzeptanzfaktoren wie Partizipation, Vertrauen, Sozialvertr{\"a}glichkeit und Autarkie er{\"o}rtert.}, subject = {Altbaumodernisierung}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{WeberHaug, author = {Weber, Karsten and Haug, Sonja}, title = {Automatisiertes Fahren: Evolution{\"a}re Weiterentwicklung statt Disruption}, series = {Vierte Jahreskonferenz des Netzwerks INDIGO zum Thema "Mobilit{\"a}t", 23.11.2018, , TH Deggendorf}, booktitle = {Vierte Jahreskonferenz des Netzwerks INDIGO zum Thema "Mobilit{\"a}t", 23.11.2018, , TH Deggendorf}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{DeNiklasRooneyetal., author = {De, Sangita and Niklas, Michael and Rooney, Brian and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen and Brada, Premek}, title = {Towards Translation of Semantics of Automotive Interface Description Models from Franca to AUTOSAR Frameworks}, series = {2019 International Conference on Applied Electronics (AE), 10-11 Sept. 2019, Pilsen, Czech Republic}, booktitle = {2019 International Conference on Applied Electronics (AE), 10-11 Sept. 2019, Pilsen, Czech Republic}, publisher = {University of West Bohemia}, doi = {10.23919/AE.2019.8867018}, pages = {1 -- 6}, abstract = {The automotive industry is eventually evolving into a complex network of services. The heterogeneous and distributed nature of automotive software systems demands flexible software components which can operate in different environments. Because of heterogeneous automotive development environments, the domain experts, must cope with too many diversities, adaption layers, and incompatibilities to design applications for the current generation of autonomous driving vehicles. In this context, interface adaptation is a promising approach to achieve flexibility without directly changing the respective components. AUTOSAR, which is the de-facto standard for describing automotive system architecture and is a hugely comprehensive standard allowing designers full control from abstract system description to bare metal level deployment. However, the vehicle subsystems have still evolved to include multifarious high-level domains not covered by AUTOSAR e.g. Infotainment, Telematics etc. Therefore, it seems beneficial to bridge the semantic gaps between AUTOSAR applications and other standards of automotive application domains. The goal of this paper is to investigate interface semantic mapping and achieve transparent integration of domain-specific applications using the translation of semantics among the AUTOSAR platform software component models and other software components models of open source development platforms e.g. GENIVI. A key goal of such a modelling approach is the reuse of existing interface description languages and respective code generators. This will enhance future interoperability and decrease in incompatibility among these platforms.}, language = {en} } @article{SelmairMaurerLaietal., author = {Selmair, Maximilian and Maurer, Tobias and Lai, Chun-Han and Grant, David}, title = {Enhancing the efficiency of charging \& parking processes for Autonomous Mobile Robot fleets}, series = {Journal of Power Sources}, volume = {521}, journal = {Journal of Power Sources}, number = {3}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.jpowsour.2021.230894}, abstract = {The allocation of tasks to Autonomous Mobile Robots in a production setting in combination with the most efficient parking and charging processes are the focus of this paper. This study presents a simulative evaluation of the theoretical allocation methods developed in Selmair and Maurer (2020) combined with either hard or dynamic availability rules to ascertain the most efficient parameters of an Autonomous Mobile Robot System. In order to quantify this efficiency, the following Key Performance Indicator (KPI) were considered: number of delayed orders, driven fleet metres and the percentage of available Autonomous Mobile Robot as determined by their state of charge. Additionally, as an alternative energy source, a fast-charging battery developed by Battery Streak Inc. was included in this study. The results show that, in comparison to a conventional and commonly used trivial strategy, our developed strategies provide superior results in terms of the relevant KPI.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{JupkeReindlMeieretal., author = {Jupke, Michael and Reindl, Andrea and Meier, Hans and Niemetz, Michael}, title = {Bidirectional DC-DC Converter with Digital Droop Parameterization}, series = {26th 2021 International Conference on Applied Electronics (AE): 7-8 Sept. 2021 Pilsen, Czech Republic}, booktitle = {26th 2021 International Conference on Applied Electronics (AE): 7-8 Sept. 2021 Pilsen, Czech Republic}, editor = {Pinker, Jiř{\´i}}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers}, isbn = {978-80-261-0972-3}, doi = {10.23919/AE51540.2021.9542920}, pages = {1 -- 6}, abstract = {The key for decentralized battery systems is a robust and communication-less control strategy for autonomous power sharing of parallel-connected DC-DC converters. Battery systems improve the reliability and quality of power supply in renewable energy systems and enable power supply for off-grid, mobile applications, including islanded grids, home storage, and electric vehicles. In many cases, components with different electrical properties require different voltage levels. An adaptation is consequently essential and is normally implemented in DC grids for the batteries via bidirectional DC-DC converters. The power flow in both directions can thus be ensured. To achieve a power distribution in parallel connected DC-DC converters, a droop control in the form of a virtual internal resistor can be used. This paper presents a novel approach of a DC-DC converter with a digitally parameterizable droop resistor, whose voltage regulation is based on an analog operational amplifier circuit to ensure low delays and robustness. The droop resistor is adjusted with a microcontroller, which offers the possibility to apply a higher-level control for load sharing via an interface. Mathematical correlations are used to clearly define the parameters of the control. Furthermore, the circuit was completely simulated and tested in the hardware setup. The shown results verify the functionality and indicate only minor deviations. Therefore, this circuit is important for future use in distributed battery systems.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BoccaraDiamantidisSykora, author = {Boccara, R. and Diamantidis, Dimitris and S{\´y}kora, Miroslav}, title = {Optimal design of ground-mounted solar systems}, series = {Safety and reliability : methodology and applications : proceedings of the European Safety and Reliability Conference, ESREL 2014, Wrocław, Poland, 14-18 September 2014}, booktitle = {Safety and reliability : methodology and applications : proceedings of the European Safety and Reliability Conference, ESREL 2014, Wrocław, Poland, 14-18 September 2014}, publisher = {CRC Press}, address = {Boca Raton}, isbn = {978-1-138-02681-0}, pages = {2175 -- 2181}, abstract = {Solar energy represents a clean, natural and sustainable source of energy. Solar photovoltaic panels can be installed on roofs of structures or in the ground. This contribution focusses on ground-mounted systems, which are presently widely implemented. At present limited guidelines on the design of solar ground-mounted structures are available. Usually standards for the design of normal buildings are applied. However, the design of ground-mounted structures significantly differs from common structural design by: (1) a lower design lifetime (20-25 years) is accepted; (2) failure is not associated with the loss of human life; (3) resistance uncertainties need due attention; (4) uplift wind forces dominating structural reliability are associated with a large scatter. That is why the reliability analysis and optimal design of ground-mounted solar systems is investigated herein. The failure costs and especially their ratio to the initial costs are analyzed considering the data provided from the industry. Probabilistic reliability analyses are carried out and optimum design levels are computed for representative cost ratios. The optimal target reliability depends on the ratio between failure and initial costs; reliability index of 3.5 corresponds to a reasonable cost ratio of 10.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KasparKleinerRabl, author = {Kaspar, Marcel and Kleiner, Florian and Rabl, Hans-Peter}, title = {Online-Analyse und Optimierung der Schmier{\"o}lverd{\"u}nnung bei direkteinspritzenden Ottomotoren}, series = {7. VDI-Fachtagung mit Fachausstellung Zylinderlaufbahn, Kolben, Pleuel : Baden-Baden, 03. und 04. Juni 2014}, booktitle = {7. VDI-Fachtagung mit Fachausstellung Zylinderlaufbahn, Kolben, Pleuel : Baden-Baden, 03. und 04. Juni 2014}, publisher = {VDI-Verlag}, address = {D{\"u}sseldorf}, isbn = {978-3-18-092230-0}, pages = {65 -- 77}, abstract = {Bei Ottomotoren mit Direkteinspritzung besteht beim Kaltstart, den Warmlaufphasen und auch durch den Einfluss anderer Parameter wie z. B. des Einspritzzeitpunkts oder des Einspritzdrucks die Problematik, dass Kraftstoff an die Zylinderlaufbahn aufgetragen wird und sich mit dem Motor{\"o}l vermischen kann. Eine Verst{\"a}rkung dieses Kraftstoffauftrags ist unter anderem der Verschiebung der Motorbetriebspunkte zu h{\"o}heren Mitteldr{\"u}cken und damit einem Wirkungsgrad optimaleren Betrieb geschuldet. Eine Ver{\"a}nderung der physikalischen und chemischen Eigenschaften des Motor{\"o}ls durch die Verd{\"u}nnung mit Kraftstoff ist die Folge. Durch die Verringerung der Viskosit{\"a}t des Motor{\"o}ls kann es zu einer verminderten Schmierwirkung des {\"O}ls kommen, die im schlimmsten Fall zur Sch{\"a}digung des Motors f{\"u}hrt. Existierende Offline-Analysemethoden die zeitintensive Laboranalysen nach sich ziehen, als auch Online-Messverfahren die nicht den technischen Anforderungen hinsichtlich Genauigkeit und einer kurzen Messdauer entsprechen, stellen aktuell die einzigen Messmethoden zur Bestimmung der Schmier{\"o}lverd{\"u}nnung dar. Durch neue Entwicklungstrends bei Ottomotoren ist es jedoch unbedingt notwendig, die Mechanismen des Kraftstoffein- und -austrags in das und aus dem Motor{\"o}l genauer zu untersuchen. Mit der an der OTH Regensburg neu entwickelten Messtechnik wurde eine Vorgehensweise erarbeitet, mit der die zeitlichen Verl{\"a}ufe des Kraftstoffein- und -austragsverhaltens bei Ottomotoren quantitativ in kurzer Zeit bestimmt und optimiert werden k{\"o}nnen. Especially at cold start and the warm-up operation GDI engines have an issue with oil dilution. Parameters such as injection timing and injection pressure impact the entry of fuel in the engine oil as well. With the adjustment of engine operating points to higher mean effective pressures resulting in downsizing concepts also an additional increase of fuel entry occurs. Fuel gets into the oil pan and is mixed with the engine oil so that the physical and chemical properties of the engine oil are changed. With the reduction of engine oil viscosity due to fuel entry a reduced lubricating effect can be caused. In the worst case damage to the engine occurs, To determine oil dilution online and offline measurement methods exist. A rather long analysis time in the laboratory is a disadvantage of the offline methods. Online methods are not correlating with technical requirements in terms of accuracy and a short measurement time. New trends in the development of gasoline engines require investigations of fuel in oil sorption and desorption processes. A new measurement technique which is developed at the OTH Regensburg enables to determine quantitative fuel in oil sorption and desorption processes. With this technique a procedure was generated to measure the oil dilution at gasoline engines and optimize them in a short time.}, language = {de} } @article{KeimMarxNonnetal., author = {Keim, Vincent and Marx, P. and Nonn, Aida and M{\"u}nstermann, Sebastian}, title = {Fluid-structure-interaction modeling of dynamic fracture propagation in pipelines transporting natural gases and CO2-mixtures}, series = {International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping}, volume = {175}, journal = {International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping}, number = {August}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.ijpvp.2019.103934}, abstract = {As part of current design standards, the Battelle Two-Curve Model (BTCM) is still widely used to predict and secure ductile crack arrest in gas transmission pipelines. For modern linepipe steels and rich natural gases or CO2 mixtures, the BTCM might lead to incorrect predictions. On the one hand, it suffers from the insufficient description of the individual physical processes in the pipe material and fluid itself. Furthermore, the model does not account for fluid-structure-interaction (FSI) effects during simultaneous running-ductile fracture (RDF) and mixture decompression. Numerical FSI models allow for a more sophisticated, coupled analysis of the driving forces for the failure of pipelines. This paper deals with the development of an FSI model for the coupled prediction of 3D pressure profiles acting on the inner pipe wall during crack propagation. The coupled Euler-Lagrange (CEL) method is used to link the fluid and structure models. In a Lagrange formulation, the modified Bai-Wierzbicki (MBW) model describes the plastic deformation and ductile fracture as a function of the underlying stress/strain conditions. The fluid behavior is calculated in a 3D model space by Euler equations and the GERG-2008 reference equation of state (EOS). The coupled CEL model is used to predict the RDF in small-diameter pipe sections for different fluid mixtures. The calculated 3D pressure distributions ahead and behind the running crack tip (CT) significantly differ in axial and circumferential directions depending on the mixture composition. The predicted FSI between the pipe wall and fluid decompression in 3D CEL/FSI model provides reliable knowledge about the pressure loading of the pipeline during RDF.}, subject = {Fluid-Struktur-Wechselwirkung}, language = {en} } @article{KeimNonnMuenstermann, author = {Keim, Vincent and Nonn, Aida and M{\"u}nstermann, Sebastian}, title = {Application of the modified Bai-Wierzbicki model for the prediction of ductile fracture in pipelines}, series = {International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping}, volume = {171}, journal = {International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping}, number = {March}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.ijpvp.2019.02.010}, pages = {104 -- 116}, abstract = {The complex mechanical and corrosive loads of modern pipeline systems transporting oil, natural gas and CO2 impose steadily increasing requirements on material properties. The majority of current design standards still limit the application of modern high toughness linepipe steels due to the simple specification of material requirements in terms of energy levels from Charpy impact or Battelle Drop-Weight-Tear (BDWT) tests. In consequence, research activities have been conducted recently aiming at developing modified or novel experimental methods for the characterization of the ductile fracture behavior. To quantify the effects of various parameters on fracture behavior and derive suitable correlations, it is necessary to accompany these activities by numerical simulations with appropriate ductile damage models. In this paper, the MBW model is applied to study the structural behavior of pipelines in ductile fracture regime. Due to its precise incorporation of the underlying load conditions, the damage model is successfully used to simulate the slant fracture behavior in Battelle Drop weight tear test specimens and pipe sections. In comparison to ductile damage models applied in former studies, namely the Gurson-Tvergaard-Needleman and Cohesive Zone model, the presented numerical methodology allows for a more detailed investigation of loading, material and geometry effects on fracture and crack arrest behavior of pipelines.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ReindlMeierNiemetz, author = {Reindl, Andrea and Meier, Hans and Niemetz, Michael}, title = {Scalable, Decentralized Battery Management System Based on Self-organizing Nodes}, series = {Architecture of computing systems - ARCS 2020: 33rd international conference, Aachen, Germany, May 25-28, 2020, proceedings}, volume = {12155}, booktitle = {Architecture of computing systems - ARCS 2020: 33rd international conference, Aachen, Germany, May 25-28, 2020, proceedings}, editor = {Brinkmann, Andr{\´e} and Karl, Wolfgang and Lankes, Stefan and Tomforde, Sven and Pionteck, Thilo and Trinitis, Carsten}, publisher = {Springer International Publishing}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-030-52793-8}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-030-52794-5_13}, pages = {171 -- 184}, abstract = {Due to the transition to renewable energy sources and the increasing share of electric vehicles and smart grids, batteries are gaining in importance. Battery management systems (BMSs) are required for optimal, reliable operation. In this paper, existing BMS topologies are presented and evaluated in terms of reliability, scalability and flexibility. The decentralisation of BMSs and associated advantages are shown. A scalable, reconfigurable BMS based on a distributed architecture of self-organized, locally controlled nodes is proposed. For distributed system control, producers, batteries and consumers each are equipped with a local microcontroller based control unit, which monitors and controls the local parameters with its own computing and communication resources. Features, advantages and challenges to overcome of the proposed approach are described.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{VoellingNonnSchneider, author = {V{\"o}lling, Alexander and Nonn, Aida and Schneider, Ingo}, title = {Anwendung des Koh{\"a}sivzonenmodells zur Abbildung von duktilem dynamischen Rissfortschritt in Gasfernleitungen}, series = {45. Tagung des AK Bruch, Berlin, Germany}, booktitle = {45. Tagung des AK Bruch, Berlin, Germany}, pages = {253 -- 262}, subject = {Ferngasleitung}, language = {de} } @article{MikhaeilGadererDawoud, author = {Mikhaeil, Makram and Gaderer, Matthias and Dawoud, Belal}, title = {Experimental Investigation of the Adsorption and Desorption Kinetics on an Open-Structured Asymmetric Plate Heat Exchanger; Matching Between Small-Scale and Full-Scale Results}, series = {Frontiers in Energy Research}, volume = {10}, journal = {Frontiers in Energy Research}, publisher = {Frontiers}, doi = {10.3389/fenrg.2022.818486}, pages = {1 -- 15}, abstract = {This paper introduces the results of an experimental study on the adsorption and desorption kinetics of a commercially available, open-structured asymmetric plate heat exchanger adapted to act as an adsorber/desorber for the application in adsorption heat transformation processes. In addition, a volumetric large temperature jump (V-LTJ) kinetic setup was applied to measure the adsorption and desorption kinetics of a small-scale adsorbent sample prepared dedicatedly to be representative for the adsorbent domain inside the investigated adsorber plate heat exchanger (APHE). All kinetic results of the small-scale adsorbent sample and the APHE were fitted into exponential forms with a single characteristic time constant (τ) with a coefficient of determination (R2) better than 0.9531. A very good matching between the small-scale and full-scale adsorption kinetic measurements was obtained, with an average relative deviation of 12.3\% in the obtained τ-values. In addition, the kinetic data of the small-scale adsorbent sample were utilized for estimating the expected specific instantaneous and moving average powers of the evaporator/condenser heat exchanger. The average relative deviation (ARD) between the moving average specific evaporator powers obtained from the small-scale and the full-scale measurements amounts between 5.4 and 15.1\%.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ArrietaCastroWeberRill, author = {Arrieta Castro, Abel and Weber, Hans Ingo and Rill, Georg}, title = {Design an integrate vehicle control based-on hierarchical architecture for improve the performance of ground vehicles}, series = {COBEM2015 : 23rd ABCM International Congress of Mechanical Engineering, December 6-11, 2015, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazi}, booktitle = {COBEM2015 : 23rd ABCM International Congress of Mechanical Engineering, December 6-11, 2015, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazi}, organization = {Associa{\c{c}}{\~a}o Brasileira de Engenharia e Ci{\^e}ncias Mec{\^a}nicas}, doi = {10.20906/cps/cob-2015-1970}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{AndersBriemNovaketal., author = {Anders, M. and Briem, Ulrich and Novak, G. and Steinbach, G.}, title = {Neue VDI-Richtlinie f{\"u}r die Seiltriebauslegung}, series = {28. Internationale Kranfachtagung 2020 "Kran 4.0: Potenziale der Digitalisierung", 4. und 5. M{\"a}rz 2020, Magdeburg}, booktitle = {28. Internationale Kranfachtagung 2020 "Kran 4.0: Potenziale der Digitalisierung", 4. und 5. M{\"a}rz 2020, Magdeburg}, editor = {Katterfeld, Andr{\´e} and Krause, Friedrich and Pfeiffer, Dagmar and Richter, Klaus}, publisher = {LOGiSCH GmbH}, address = {Magdeburg}, isbn = {978-3-947068-08-1}, pages = {59 -- 72}, language = {de} } @article{MonkmanSindersbergerPremetal., author = {Monkman, Gareth J. and Sindersberger, Dirk and Prem, Nina and Diermeier, Andreas and Szecsey, Tamara}, title = {Dielectric behaviour of magnetic hybrid materials}, series = {Physical Sciences Reviews}, volume = {7}, journal = {Physical Sciences Reviews}, number = {10}, publisher = {de Gruyter}, doi = {10.1515/psr-2019-0121}, pages = {1169 -- 1185}, abstract = {The objectives of this work include the analysis of electrical and magnetic properties of magneto-elastic hybrid materials with the intention of developing new techniques for sensor and actuator applications. This includes the investigation of dielectric properties at both low and high frequencies. The behaviour of capacitors whose dielectrics comprise magnetic hybrid materials is well known. Such interfacial magnetocapacitance can be varied according to magnetic content, magnetic flux density and the relative permittivity of the polymer matrix together with other dielectric content. The basic function of trapping electrical charges in polymers (electrets) is also established technology. However, the combination of magnetoactive polymers and electrets has led to the first electromagnetic device capable of adhering to almost any material, whether magnetically susceptible or not. During the course of this research, in addition to dielectrics, electrically conductive polymers based on (PDMS) matrices were developed in order to vary the electrical properties of the material in a targeted manner. In order to ensure repeatable results, this demanded new fabrication techniques hitherto unavailable. The 3D printing of silicones is far from being a mature technology and much pioneering work was necessary before extending the usual 3 d.o.f. to include orientation about and diffusion of particles in these three axes, thus leading to the concept of 6D printing. In 6D printing, the application of a magnetic field can be used during the curing process to control the particulate distribution and thus the spatial filler particle density as desired. Most of the devices (sensors and actuators) produced by such methods contain levels of carbonyl iron powder (CIP) embedded magnetic filler of up to 70 wt\%. Contrary to this, a hitherto neglected research area, namely magnetoactive polymers (MAPs) having significantly lower magnetic particle concentrations (1 to 3 wt\% CIP) were also investigated. With filler concentrations lower than 3 wt\%, structures are formed which are completely absent at higher filler levels. CIP concentrations in the range of 1wt\% demonstrate the formation of toroidal structures. Further development of coherent rings with a compact order results as filler concentrations increase towards 2 wt\%. Above 3 wt\% the structure eventually disintegrates to the usual random order found in traditional MAP with higher CIP content. Structured samples containing 1\%-3 wt\% CIP were investigated with the aid of X-ray tomography where solitary ring structures can be observed and eventually the formation of capillary doubles. Over wavelengths ranging from 1 to 25 µm, spectroscopic analysis of thin film MAP samples containing 2 wt\% CIP revealed measurable magnetic-field-dependent changes in IR absorption at a wavenumber 2350 (λ = 4.255 µm). This was found to be due to the diamagnetic susceptibility of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2). Consequently, the first potential application for sparse matrix MAPs was found.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GrimmHaumer, author = {Grimm, Alexander and Haumer, Anton}, title = {EMOTH The EMobility Library of OTH Regensburg}, series = {Proceedings of the 12th International Modelica Conference, Prague, Czech Republic, May 15-17, 2017}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 12th International Modelica Conference, Prague, Czech Republic, May 15-17, 2017}, publisher = {Link{\"o}ping University Electronic Press}, doi = {10.3384/ecp17132285}, pages = {285 -- 290}, abstract = {The importance of E-Mobility is rapidly increasing, not only for private vehicle traffic but also for public transport. In and around Regensburg, Germany there are a lot of automotive companies. Therefore E-Mobility is an important topic in the curriculum of several courses of study at the East-Bavarian Technical University of Applied Sciences Regensburg (OTH). One Master of Applied Research student at OTH has chosen the topic to develop an open-source simulation tool for electric vehicles - the EMOTH Library - based on Modelica and to refine several aspects of the library during the one and a half year of the master course. After one semester, the basic version of the library is available and will be presented in this paper.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{DiamantidisSykora, author = {Diamantidis, Dimitris and S{\´y}kora, Miroslav}, title = {Implementing Information Gained through Structural Health Monitoring - Proposal for Standards}, series = {13th International Conference on Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering, Mai 2019, Seoul, Korea}, booktitle = {13th International Conference on Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering, Mai 2019, Seoul, Korea}, abstract = {With exception of a few issues such as design by testing, current standards do not include guidelines on the use and the quantification of value of additional information gained through Structural Health Monitoring (SHM). This contribution summarizes a recently developed draft of the guideline for practicing engineers in the framework of the EU-COST project 1402 and illustrates its application in engineering decision-making. Besides continuous and periodic monitoring, visual inspection, non-destructive evaluation and proof loading are included herein as a simple form of SHM. The guideline is independent of a type of structure, construction materials, loading, and of environmental conditions. It aims at a wide field of application including design of new structures, assessment of existing structures and type specific monitoring of a population of structures. The decision process related to the use of SHM is presented first together with relevant decision objectives and variables. Performance indicators are summarized and discussed with respect to the performance objectives. The evaluation of monitoring strategies based on life cycle costs is exposed and the selection of optimal intervention actions including safety measures is shown in representative case studies. The results demonstrate the potential of the use of monitoring to support engineering decisions and reflect though the practical benefits from the application of the guideline.}, language = {en} } @article{GamischGadererDawoud, author = {Gamisch, Bernd and Gaderer, Matthias and Dawoud, Belal}, title = {On the Development of Thermochemical Hydrogen Storage: An Experimental Study of the Kinetics of the Redox Reactions under Different Operating Conditions}, series = {Applied Sciences}, volume = {11}, journal = {Applied Sciences}, number = {4}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, doi = {10.3390/app11041623}, pages = {1 -- 15}, abstract = {This work aims at investigating the reduction/oxidation (redox) reaction kinetics on iron oxide pellets under different operating conditions of thermochemical hydrogen storage. In order to reduce the iron oxide pellets (90\% Fe2O3, 10\% stabilizing cement), hydrogen (H2) is applied in different concentrations with nitrogen (N2), as a carrier gas, at temperatures between between 700 ∘C and 900 ∘C, thus simulating the charging phase. The discharge phase is triggered by the flow of a mixture out of steam (H2O) and N2 at different concentrations in the same temperature range, resulting in the oxidizing of the previously reduced pellets. All investigations were carried out in a thermo-gravimetric analyzer (TGA) with a flow rate of 250mL/min. To describe the obtained kinetic results, a simplified analytical model, based on the linear driving force model, was developed. The investigated iron oxide pellets showed a stable redox performance of 23.8\% weight reduction/gain, which corresponds to a volumetric storage density of 2.8kWh/(L bulk), also after the 29 performed redox cycles. Recalling that there is no H2 stored during the storage phase but iron, the introduced hydrogen storage technology is deemed very promising for applications in urban areas as day-night or seasonal storage for green hydrogen.}, language = {en} } @article{DechantFedulovFetisovetal., author = {Dechant, Eduard and Fedulov, Feodor and Fetisov, Leonid Y. and Shamonin (Chamonine), Mikhail}, title = {Bandwidth Widening of Piezoelectric Cantilever Beam Arrays by Mass-Tip Tuning for Low-Frequency Vibration Energy Harvesting}, series = {Applied Science}, volume = {7}, journal = {Applied Science}, number = {12}, publisher = {MDPI}, organization = {MDPI AG}, doi = {10.3390/app7121324}, abstract = {Wireless sensor networks usually rely on internal permanent or rechargeable batteries as a power supply, causing high maintenance efforts. An alternative solution is to supply the entire system by harvesting the ambient energy, for example, by transducing ambient vibrations into electric energy by virtue of the piezoelectric effect. The purpose of this paper is to present a simple engineering approach for the bandwidth optimization of vibration energy harvesting systems comprising multiple piezoelectric cantilevers (PECs). The frequency tuning of a particular cantilever is achieved by changing the tip mass. It is shown that the bandwidth enhancement by mass tuning is limited and requires several PECs with close resonance frequencies. At a fixed frequency detuning between subsequent PECs, the achievable bandwidth shows a saturation behavior as a function of the number of cantilevers used. Since the resonance frequency of each PEC is different, the output voltages at a particular excitation frequency have different amplitudes and phases. A simple power-transfer circuit where several PECs with an individual full wave bridge rectifier are connected in parallel allows one to extract the electrical power close to the theoretical maximum excluding the diode losses. The experiments performed on two- and three-PEC arrays show reasonable agreement with simulations and demonstrate that this power-transfer circuit additionally influences the frequency dependence of the harvested electrical power.}, language = {en} }