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Untrained and Unmatched: Fast and Accurate Zero-Training Classification for Tabular Engineering Data

Cyril Picard, Faez Ahmed
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 2024, 146(9): 091705.
Paper No: MD-23-1678
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064811
Published Online: March 5, 2024
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Topics: Design, Engineering design, Machine learning, Trains, Algorithms, Tradeoffs, Solar energy, Optimization, Uncertainty
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Quantifying the Importance of Solar Soft Costs: A New Method to Apply Sensitivity Analysis to a Value Function

Sita M. Syal, Erin F. MacDonald
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. December 2020, 142(12): 121405.
Paper No: MD-20-1140
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048456
Published Online: October 9, 2020
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Topics: Sensitivity analysis, Solar energy
Journal Articles

Investigating a Mixed-Initiative Workflow for Digital Mind-Mapping

Ting-Ju Chen, Vinayak R. Krishnamurthy
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2020, 142(10): 101404.
Paper No: MD-19-1780
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046808
Published Online: June 15, 2020
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Topics: Algorithms, Design, Workflow, Computers, Creativity, Feedback, Solar energy, Space travel, Collaboration
Journal Articles

Examining the Influence of Solar Panel Installers on Design Innovation and Market Penetration

Ekaterina Sinitskaya, Kelley J. Gomez, Qifang Bao, Maria C. Yang, Erin F. MacDonald
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. April 2019, 141(4): 041702.
Paper No: MD-18-1303
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042343
Published Online: January 11, 2019
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Topics: Design, Dynamics (Mechanics), Photovoltaic power systems, Reliability, Solar energy, Maintenance, Modeling, Simulation
Journal Articles

Optimal Design of Compound Parabolic Concentrator Solar Collector System

Singiresu S. Rao, Hoe-Gil Lee, Yi Hu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. September 2014, 136(9): 091402.
Paper No: MD-13-1335
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027874
Published Online: July 11, 2014
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Pareto optimization, Solar collectors, Solar energy
Journal Articles

Market Simulation Based Sensitivity Analysis as a Means to Inform Design Effort as Applied to Photovoltaic Panels

Bart D. Frischknecht, Kate S. Whitefoot
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. May 2014, 136(5): 054501.
Paper No: MD-12-1492
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026991
Published Online: March 19, 2014
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Topics: Design, Governments, Sensitivity analysis, Simulation, Solar energy, Tariffs, Electric power generation
Journal Articles

Approaches for Identifying Consumer Preferences for the Design of Technology Products: A Case Study of Residential Solar Panels

Heidi Q. Chen, Tomonori Honda, Maria C. Yang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. June 2013, 135(6): 061007.
Paper No: MD-12-1419
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024232
Published Online: May 9, 2013
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Topics: Preferences, Solar energy, Design, Machine learning, Artificial neural networks
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Design and Development of a Sun Tracking Mechanism Using the Direct SMA Actuation

N. Jeya Ganesh, S. Maniprakash, L. Chandrasekaran, S. M. Srinivasan, A. R. Srinivasa
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovations
J. Mech. Des. July 2011, 133(7): 075001.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004380
Published Online: July 18, 2011
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Topics: Actuators, Design, Springs, Solar energy, Construction
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Effect of Cameralike Aperture in Quest for Maintaining Quasi-Constant Radiation Inside a Solar Reactor

Nesrin Ozalp, Anthony Toyama, Jayakrishna Devanuri, Reza Rowshan, Yasser Al-Hamidi
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. February 2011, 133(2): 021002.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003179
Published Online: January 24, 2011
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Topics: Radiation (Physics), Simulation, Solar energy, Temperature, Solar radiation, Cavities, Gaussian distribution, Computational fluid dynamics, Heat transfer, Steady state
Journal Articles

Multi-Objective Optimal Design of Stationary Flat-Plate Solar Collectors Under Probabilistic Uncertainty

Singiresu S. Rao, Yi Hu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. September 2010, 132(9): 094501.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002133
Published Online: September 3, 2010
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Solar collectors, Solar energy, Uncertainty, Probability, Flat plates, Pareto optimization
Journal Articles

Concurrent Mechanism and Control Design for the Slewing of Flexible Space Structures

Li-Farn Yang, Meng-Sang Chew, Jer-Nan Juang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 1994, 116(3): 944–951.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919474
Published Online: September 1, 1994
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Topics: Design, Space frame structures, Control equipment, Gears, Vibration, Complex systems, Computer simulation, Electromechanical actuators, Feedback, Flexible structures
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On the Kinematics of the Closed Epicyclic Differential Gears

R. J. Willis, Jr.
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 1982, 104(4): 712–719.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256415
Published Online: October 1, 1982
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Topics: Differential gears, Kinematics, Planetary gears, Kinematic analysis, Clocks, Computer software, Design, Gears, Solar energy
Journal Articles

Optimum Design of Air-Conditioned Buildings

B. D. Gupta, S. S. Rao
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 476–480.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254771
Published Online: July 1, 1980
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Topics: Design, Structures, Insulation, Roofs, Computation, Cooling, Energy resources, Heat, Heating, Meteorology
Journal Articles

Automated Optimum Design of Refrigerated Warehouses

B. D. Gupta, S. S. Rao
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 1979, 101(4): 633–639.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3454113
Published Online: October 1, 1979
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Topics: Design, Refrigerated warehouses, Insulation, Computation, Computer software, Economics , Energy resources, Heat, Meteorology, Optimization