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Representation of simulation errors in single step methods using state dependent noise 00001

Edward Boje

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700001

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Optimisation of the rotary friction welding process of titanium alloy rods 00002

Mthobisi Zulu and Madindwa Mashinini

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700002

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The off-design modelling of a combined-cycle power plant 00003

Rushavya Naidu and Wim Fuls

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700003

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Validation of a thermal non-equilibrium Eulerian-Eulerian multiphase model of a 620 MWe pulverized fuel power boiler 00004

Brad Rawlins, Ryno Laubscher and Pieter Rousseau

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700004

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Characteristics of the asymmetric Stockbridge damper 00005

Zakhele Zondi, Modify Kaunda and Tiyamike Ngonda

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700005

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Steady-state heat transfer analysis in a spherical domain revisited 00006

Jat du Toit and Christiaan Pretorius

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700006

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An accurate lumped convective plus radiative heat exchanger model for performance-based modelling 00007

Wim Fuls

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700007

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Aerodynamic Effect of Wheel Fairings on the Wake of a Formula One Car 00008

Liam Davkin and Craig Law

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700008

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Train Wheels Eigenmodes on Effects of Vibration and Track Deterioration in the Belfast to Steelpoort Railway Line 00009

Bingo Balekwa and Daramy Vandi Von Kallon

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700009

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High frequency guided wave ultrasound measurements using low-cost equipment 00010

Philip Loveday

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700010

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Development and validation of a robust integrated thermal power plant model for load loss analysis and identification 00011

Alton Marx, Pieter Rousseau and Ryno Laubscher

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700011

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Analytical first derivatives of the direct Hermite-Simpson collocation formulation of optimal control problems 00012

Aravind Arunakirinathar, Jean-Francois de la Beaujardiere and Michael Brooks

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700012

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A Ffowcs Williams-Hawkings numerical aeroacoustic study of varied and fixed-pitch blades of an H-Rotor vertical axis wind turbine 00013

Errol Molatudi, Thokozani Justin Kunene and Lagouge Kwanda Tartibu

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700013

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Neural Network for Modeling the Mechanical Properties of Gelatin-Cellulose Nanocrystals Hydrogel Membrane for Heavy Metal ions Removal from Wastewater 00014

John Kabuba

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700014

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A tri-phasic continuum model for the numerical analysis of biological tissue proliferation using the Theory of Porous Media: Application to cardiac remodelling in rheumatic heart disease 00015

Adam Mosam, Sebastian Skatulla and Ntobeko Ntusi

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700015

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Modeling a Large Air-Cooled Condenser 00016

D.L. Louw, C.J. Meyer and S.J. van der Spuy

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700016

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Surface Response to Mechanics of Hardness and Wear Characteristics of Nanoscale Hydrophobic Film 00017

Akinsanya D. Baruwa, Elizabeth M. Makhatha and Esther T. Akinlabi

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700017

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Model-free Intelligent Control for Antilock Braking Systems on Rough Terrain 00018

Ricardo de Abreu, Theunis R. Botha and Herman A. Hamersma

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700018

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Prediction of boiler gas side effective heat transfer coefficients using mixture density networks and historic plant data 00019

Renita Raidoo and Ryno Laubscher

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700019

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Modelling of dew point operating conditions in a rotary regenerative air heater 00020

Warren Brandt, Walter Schmitz, Thomas John Sheer and Mike Lander

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700020

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Computational Investigation of Multiple Oscillating Hydrofoils and its Effect on Thrust Augmentation 00021

Uma Krige, Kim Boon Lua and Wei Hua Ho

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700021

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Experimental Testing on an Air-Cooled Condenser Motor, Gearbox and Fan 00022

C.J. van Rensburg, M.P. Venter and D.N.J. Els

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700022

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Performance analysis of a two-stage travelling-wave thermo-acoustic engine using Artificial Neural Network 00023

Miniyenkosi Ngcukayitobi, Sphumelele Sibutha, Lagouge K Tartibu and Flavio C Bannwart

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700023

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Optimization of the Pumping Capacity of Centrifugal Pumps Based on System Analysis 00024

Motsi Ephrey Matlakala and Daramy Vandi Von Kallon

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700024

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An extension of the multiple marker algorithm for study of phase separation problems at the mesoscale 00025

Quinn G. Reynolds, Oliver F. Oxtoby, Markus W. Erwee and Pieter J.A. Bezuidenhout

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700025

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An Experimental Approach to the Application of Digital Image Correlation to Small Punch Creep Testing 00026

Melody van Rooyen, Thorsten Becker and Mahmoud Mostafavi

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700026

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Identifiability of Tyre Force Contact Prediction from Deformation Measurements 00027

R.G. Gast, P.S. Els, S. Kok, D.N. Wilke and T.R. Botha

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700027

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Statistical Design of Experiments: An introductory case study for polymer composites manufacturing applications 00028

Natasha Botha, Helen M. Inglis, Roelof Coetzer and F. Johan W.J. Labuschagne

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700028

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Using Full Field Data to Produce a Single Indentation Test for Fully Characterising the Mooney Rivlin Material Model 00029

John D. Van Tonder, Martin P. Venter and Gerhard Venter

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700029

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Development and validation of a dynamic model for a two-stage speed-reducer 00030

Nicholas J. Tutt, Martin P. Venter and Daniel N.J. Els

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700030

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A review of composite leaf springs for automotive vehicles 00031

Brighton Manaba and Vuyo T Hashe

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700031

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Collision Prediction and Optimal Trajectory Generation for Collision Avoidance Systems in Trackless Mobile Machines 00032

Jesse Declercq, Theunis Botha and Herman A. Hamersma

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700032

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A Quadratic Elasticity Formulation for Dynamic Interacting Structures in Flow 00033

Ridhwaan Suliman and Oliver Oxtoby

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700033

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Modelling and simulation of ultrasonic inspections in welded rails subjected to practical environmental conditions 00034

Dineo Ramatlo, Philip Loveday, Craig Long and Daniel Wilke

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700034

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Modelling fluid and particulate flow through a ventriculoperitoneal shunt in a variable temperature environment 00035

Tshiamo Ramokoka and Muaaz Bhamjee

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700035

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Discrete element model calibration for industrial raw material simulations 00036

Johan Bester, Philip Venter and Martin van Eldik

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700036

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The prediction of the turned machining induced residual stresses in Ti6Al4V: A Critical Surface Integrity Descriptor 00037

Gary Styger and Rudolph F Laubscher

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700037

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Numerical Simulation of Blast Loaded CFRP Retrofitted Steel Plates 00038

Mujtaba M. Shuaib, Steeve Chung Kim Yuen and Gerald N. Nurick

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700038

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Numerical investigation of the hydrocyclone vortex finder depth on separation efficiency 00039

Lesiba Mokonyama, Thokozani Justin Kunene and Lagouge Kwanda Tartibu

Published online: 23 November 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202134700039

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