Effects of oxide scale on the mechanics of contacts in hot strip rolling. This project simulates the oxide scale of hot strip rolling by numerical method, and to obtain a robust and efficient solution technique for hot strip rolling. The innovation of this new research area is in the determination of the thermal coefficients of oxide scale and its modelling by elastic-plastic finite element method. The BHP Institute for Steel Processing and Products, UoW will collaborate with the School of Mater ....Effects of oxide scale on the mechanics of contacts in hot strip rolling. This project simulates the oxide scale of hot strip rolling by numerical method, and to obtain a robust and efficient solution technique for hot strip rolling. The innovation of this new research area is in the determination of the thermal coefficients of oxide scale and its modelling by elastic-plastic finite element method. The BHP Institute for Steel Processing and Products, UoW will collaborate with the School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, China on the development of sophisticated theory, coupled simulation model and experimental research of the rolling of strip covering oxide scale with cracks. Read moreRead less
Intelligent Modelling of Thin Strip Rolling. The main aim of this project is to develop an integrated model which incorporates asymmetric rolling, dynamics of strip-roll interface and intelligent control of strip gauge. The innovation of the project includes the intelligent modelling of thin strip rolling with high precision and strip-roll interface dynamics. The expected outcomes are technical recommendations on optimum speed differential between the top and bottom work rolls under different fr ....Intelligent Modelling of Thin Strip Rolling. The main aim of this project is to develop an integrated model which incorporates asymmetric rolling, dynamics of strip-roll interface and intelligent control of strip gauge. The innovation of the project includes the intelligent modelling of thin strip rolling with high precision and strip-roll interface dynamics. The expected outcomes are technical recommendations on optimum speed differential between the top and bottom work rolls under different friction and lubrication conditions, a model of neural networks/fuzzy logic to control accurately strip gauge and cross shear rolling and a verification of the developed model at the University of Wollongong and Tokyo Metropolitan University.Read moreRead less
Mechanics of Thin Strip Steering in Hot Rolling. The main aim of this project is to model the strip steering in hot rolling. The innovation of the project is the application of a meshless finite element method (FEM) to simulate the snaking of strip at high rolling speed between rolling mill stands, which has not been applied for this problem. The expected outcome is a comprehensive simulation model that can predict accurately the strip shape and the snaking of strip,identify the parameters that ....Mechanics of Thin Strip Steering in Hot Rolling. The main aim of this project is to model the strip steering in hot rolling. The innovation of the project is the application of a meshless finite element method (FEM) to simulate the snaking of strip at high rolling speed between rolling mill stands, which has not been applied for this problem. The expected outcome is a comprehensive simulation model that can predict accurately the strip shape and the snaking of strip,identify the parameters that cause snaking and to validate the effectiveness of the numerical model utilising the experimental rolling mills at UoW and NEU.Read moreRead less
Studies on the Weld Characterstics and Weldability of Welded Joints with Alternate Supply of Shileding Gases in Welding. In today's dynamic changing environment, for industries to remain internationally competitive, traditional manufacturing techniques used for welding have to become more flexible and intelligent to attain better adaptability and higher productivity. In industrial applications of MIG/MAG welding processes, various types of shielding gases are used based on type of work material ....Studies on the Weld Characterstics and Weldability of Welded Joints with Alternate Supply of Shileding Gases in Welding. In today's dynamic changing environment, for industries to remain internationally competitive, traditional manufacturing techniques used for welding have to become more flexible and intelligent to attain better adaptability and higher productivity. In industrial applications of MIG/MAG welding processes, various types of shielding gases are used based on type of work material and weld quality required. In this proposed research, experimental studies will be conducted on welding productivity by using different shielding gas combinations. The aim of this project is to conduct experimental analysis on weld arc phenomenon, weld pool behavior, and weld quality and to build an intelligent system for the selection of optimum combination shielding gas mixtures. In addition this study also aims to examine how the microstructure and mechanical properties of different welds are influenced by the use of different shielding gases combinations.Read moreRead less
Magneto-optical imaging of super-current flow in superconducting tapes and wires. This project is aimed at establishing the connections between local and global superconducting current-carrying abilities in magnesium diboride and high temperature superconducting tapes and wires. Local high-resolution magneto-optical imaging combined with transport current techniques will be employed. Super-current stream-lines and critical current density distributions will be quantitatively obtained from local ....Magneto-optical imaging of super-current flow in superconducting tapes and wires. This project is aimed at establishing the connections between local and global superconducting current-carrying abilities in magnesium diboride and high temperature superconducting tapes and wires. Local high-resolution magneto-optical imaging combined with transport current techniques will be employed. Super-current stream-lines and critical current density distributions will be quantitatively obtained from local magnetic flux behaviour. Pinpointing the connections is expected not only to promote production technology, but also to elucidate factors influencing the current-carrying ability in the tapes and wires.Read moreRead less
Development of micro abrasive water jetting technology for micro machining and polishing on small complex curved surfaces. The fabrication of micro-parts such as those used in integrated sensors and micro-actuators is a new challenge for the rapid development of this industry. Many existing technologies either find limitations or result in defects on the machined surfaces. This project will develop an innovative abrasive water-jetting technology for micro machining and polishing. It will deve ....Development of micro abrasive water jetting technology for micro machining and polishing on small complex curved surfaces. The fabrication of micro-parts such as those used in integrated sensors and micro-actuators is a new challenge for the rapid development of this industry. Many existing technologies either find limitations or result in defects on the machined surfaces. This project will develop an innovative abrasive water-jetting technology for micro machining and polishing. It will develop the fundamentals and prototype for further development by industry. New nozzle designs will be analyzed and optimized by computational fluid dynamics studies and experimental investigations using a Particle Image Velocimeter. Mathematical models for the processing performance will also be developed for use in process control.Read moreRead less
An investigation into the development of super steel. The proposed fellow demonstrates outstanding achievements in the development of both new materials and numerical modelling for steel rolling. This research project will further enhance collaboration between the State Key Laboratory of Rolling and Automation in China and the Faculty of Engineering at UoW, and will provide an opportunity for postgraduates and postdoctoral fellows in the Faculty to work with an expert of high international stand ....An investigation into the development of super steel. The proposed fellow demonstrates outstanding achievements in the development of both new materials and numerical modelling for steel rolling. This research project will further enhance collaboration between the State Key Laboratory of Rolling and Automation in China and the Faculty of Engineering at UoW, and will provide an opportunity for postgraduates and postdoctoral fellows in the Faculty to work with an expert of high international standing. The project will significantly benefit Australian manufacturing industry and generate a number of joint journal and conference publications which will improve Australia's reputation in, and knowledge of, the area of super steel strip development.Read moreRead less
New hybrid fibres incorporating nano protein materials. This project aims to develop new cellulose fibres incorporating nano protein materials extracted from animal fibres such as wool. The structure and property of the new hybrid fibres will be studied. Combining cellulose and protein materials within a single fibre is a new and original concept. This will lead to the production of new fibres with enhanced attributes and add significant value to the multi-billion dollar animal fibre industry in ....New hybrid fibres incorporating nano protein materials. This project aims to develop new cellulose fibres incorporating nano protein materials extracted from animal fibres such as wool. The structure and property of the new hybrid fibres will be studied. Combining cellulose and protein materials within a single fibre is a new and original concept. This will lead to the production of new fibres with enhanced attributes and add significant value to the multi-billion dollar animal fibre industry in Australia. It will also benefit the collaborating country as the major consumer of animal fibres imported from AustraliaRead moreRead less
Electrorheological Fluid-based Actuators. The proposed project will make significant contribution towards both fundamental understanding of nanoparticle materials and the development of novel nanomaterial based devices. It is expected that new technology obtained from this research will be transferred to the automotive industry in Australia. It will also strengthen the collaboration between Australia and other countries, such as Hong Kong where research is also at the forefront in this field. Au ....Electrorheological Fluid-based Actuators. The proposed project will make significant contribution towards both fundamental understanding of nanoparticle materials and the development of novel nanomaterial based devices. It is expected that new technology obtained from this research will be transferred to the automotive industry in Australia. It will also strengthen the collaboration between Australia and other countries, such as Hong Kong where research is also at the forefront in this field. Australian research students and engineers will also gain training opportunities from this project.Read moreRead less
Nanostructured materials for development of advanced lithium energy storage systems. This project is expected to bring several national benefits. Novel nanostructured electro-active materials and high energy density rechargeable lithium batteries will be developed. The application of advanced lithium batteries as power sources for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) will realise nearly zero emission transportation. The widespread usage of EVs and HEVs could significantly ....Nanostructured materials for development of advanced lithium energy storage systems. This project is expected to bring several national benefits. Novel nanostructured electro-active materials and high energy density rechargeable lithium batteries will be developed. The application of advanced lithium batteries as power sources for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) will realise nearly zero emission transportation. The widespread usage of EVs and HEVs could significantly reduce air pollution, improve urban environment and increase national energy security and energy independence.Read moreRead less