An engineering grade, glass fibre reinforced (GFR) polymer – Noryl™ Resin GFN2 - and an aluminum magnesium silicon alloy AA6082-T6 were joined by Friction Stir Welding (FSW) in overlap configuration. A systematic analysis was conducted on the effects of different process parameters, namely, vertical force, rotating speed transverse speed, processing temperature mechanical performance, how they relate with failure mechanisms joints. The encompassed morphology joints' interfaces generated...

Wire and arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) has been attracting industrial attention due to its high productivity flexibility. However, fatigue life data of WAAM HSLA steel is scarce. In this study, the mechanical properties thin-walled parts fabricated by were assessed via non-destructive destructive testing, providing a comprehensive analysis on material's behaviour. The conditions have more pronounced effect than part's height, which seems not influence steels.

Combining dissimilar parts has become imperative for developing the structures based on lightweight materials, such as metal alloys, polymers or polymer matrix composites, and this one of solutions to reverse current trend CO2 emissions in transport sector. However, given usual property disparities, joining materials multi-material multi-purpose raises new engineering challenges. Advanced processes, friction stir welding (FSW), have emerged been applied across several sectors a promising...

The present work constitutes the initial experimental effort to characterise dynamic tensile performance of basalt fibre grids employed in TRM systems. behaviour a bi-directional grid was explored using high-speed servo-hydraulic testing machine with specialised grips. Deformation and failure modes were captured camera. Tensile strain values extracted from recorded images MATLAB computer vision tool, ‘vision.PointTracker’. specimens, consisting one four rovings, tested at intermediate...

Abstract This paper provides an update on the implementation and results of a closed-loop drilling automation system (SPE-217693-MS) after 100 wells in Bakken, Delaware, Eagle Ford basins. technology, developed through integrated collaboration between rig contractor Software as Service (SaaS) provider, primarily aims to minimize cost per foot drilled by utilizing Machine Learning (ML) models optimize autodriller setpoints remotely. The ML based ROP optimizer processes real-time WITSML data...

Abstract The need for weight reduction and leaner manufacturing assembly processes in aircraft construction has led to the pursuit of welding technologies. One such technology that been considered this application is friction stir (FSW). Since it a solid‐state joining method, creates high performing joints wide range materials while avoiding overlap lengths added from fasteners, crack stoppers, doublers, etc. However, adoption large fuselage shell components challenging, due geometric...

With the increasing demand for lighter, more environmentally friendly, and affordable solutions in mobility sector, designers engineers are actively promoting use of innovative integral dissimilar structures. In this field, friction stir-based technologies offer unique advantages compared with conventional joining technologies, such as mechanical fastening adhesive bonding, which recently demonstrated promising results. study, an aluminum alloy a glass fiber-reinforced polymer were stir...

A push towards more energy-efficient transport solutions has led to an increasing lightweight trend in structural design, requiring new materials, manufacturing, and assembly processes. The development of solid-state welding techniques, such as friction-stir (FSW), the continuous improvement adhesive technology, created opportunities for design concepts. Although FSW is capable producing sound defect-free welds with high tensile strength efficiency butt joint configuration, case lap joints,...

The contamination of indoor areas is a global health problem that can cause the dispersion infectious diseases. In sense, it urgent to find new strategies applying lower concentration traditional chemicals used for cleaning and disinfection. Ultraviolet radiation (UV), in particular far-UV-C (200–225 nm), has emerged as successful, powerful, easy-to-apply, inexpensive approach bacterial eradication still requires scientific assessment. This study investigated disinfection based on (222 nm)...

Abstract Optimizing structural designs is crucial today, with additive manufacturing, particularly selective laser melting, gaining prominence. Thorough mechanical characterization of new materials remains vital. This paper investigates fatigue crack growth behavior in SLM 316L specimens under cyclic loading conditions. The study addresses result uncertainties by using CT aligned along three building directions per ASTM E647 standards and a constant ratio ( R = 0.1), necessitating mean value...

Abstract This paper presents a multi-dimensional optimization engine for optimizing real-time drilling operations by increasing Rate of Penetration (ROP) while reducing Non-Productive Time (NPT) events such as vibration, stick slip, and directional divergence. A key breakthrough here is the development vibration health monitoring tool that tracks filters out recent parameters responsible high monitors overall BHA health. Measurement While Drilling (MWD) or Rotary Steerable (RSS) providers...

Aircraft have been manufactured for decades using a wide variety of welding and joining techniques. There significant developments in techniques over the last 15–20 years. In civil aeronautical industry main materials used fuselage structural parts are aluminium alloys. order to reduce weight, leading better fuel economic efficiency, there is need find innovative solutions join components single lap joint (SLJ) configuration with higher strength weight ratio than riveting fastening. this...

Friction Stir Welding is a process that has led to increasing usage of aluminum and its alloys in different industries, since it an autogenous solid-state welding process. The work developed this paper was focused on the analysis mechanical behavior AA7075-T651 friction stir butt welded joints, 4 mm thickness, under loading temperature conditions. A selection applied assure appropriate parameters. welds from which investigated specimens were manufactured submitted nondestructive testing...

Mechanical testing holds a decisive role in structural components design. It supports and validates computer simulation models, spots design failures or critical sections reveals the structure real behavior under static dynamic loads. In order to reduce weight and/or improve durability of train passenger car underframe, an alternative was proposed based on aluminium alloy modular joined by laser beam welding. A section this prototype tested, according three-point bending flexural test...

Abstract A case study for a real-time field test of machine learning (ML) ROP prediction and optimization algorithm vendor-neutral vibration monitoring system is presented ten wells in Northeastern British Columbia, Canada. novel auto-calibration feature adjusts the ML model to account bias. The paper interest operators service companies seeking accelerate uptake Artificial Intelligence (AI) by rig personnel. ten-well campaign three target formations was drilled from one lateral sections...