Modeling & Simulation of Microsystems – Page 9

In-situ MEMS Testing

Dommann A., Neels A., Schifferle A., Mazza E., CSEM, CH

In microsystems technology, new methods in testing and qualification are needed related to the dramatically smaller volume of microelectromecanical systems (MEMS). In single crystal silicon (SCSi) based devices, stress and loading in operation introduces defects [...]

Advanced Virtual Qualification Methods to Reduce the Time-to-Market of Microelectronic Assemblies

Shirangi M.H., Koyuncu M., Keller J., Michel B., Bosch Mahle TS GmbH, DE

This work presents some recent progresses in reliability assessment of electronic assemblies in automotive industry and shows how coupled numerical-experimental techniques can help saving time and reducing the cost of IC package qualification. In order [...]

Micro & Nano Reliability

World’s First Hybrid Tug

Hayman S., Foss Maritime Company, US

The world’s first and only hybrid tugboat was constructed by Foss Maritime and was delivered in December 2008. It will be operated by Foss in San Pedro Harbor starting January 2009. This tug uses a [...]

Technical Analysis of a Dual-Fuel (Hydrogen and Gasoline) Extended Range Electric Vehicle for Component Selection and Design

Van Wieringen M., Pop-Iliev R., University of Ontario Institute of Technology, CA

Hydrogen is an ideal vehicle fuel for use not only in fuel cells, but also in spark-ignition internal combustion engines. The combustion of Hydrogen fuel offers vastly superior tail-pipe emissions when compared with gasoline and [...]

microGreen Extended Performance Oil Filter

Assion N., Sahoo D., Flamenbaum M., SOMS Technologies LLC, US

By significantly improving the filtration efficiency of a vehicle engine oil filter the use of the engine oil can be greatly extended, reducing motor oil consumption and generation of hazardous waste. This was demonstrated by [...]

IR imaging of soot regeneration on a planar diesel particulate filter

Chen K., Martirosyan K.S., Luss D., University of Houston, US

IR imaging technique was used to identify the dynamic features of the particulate matter regeneration in diesel particulate filter (DPF) that used for reduction of diesel engine exhaust. We report here the results of extensive [...]

Environmentally Friendly Production of Unconventional Natural Gas Resources

Haut R.C., Burnett D., Williams T., Houston Advanced Research Center, US

Clean burning natural gas begins with producing the gas in an environmentally friendly manner. Industry has made great strides in protecting the environment while increasing natural gas production in the U.S. Producers, however, still face [...]

Small Power Cells Based on Low Energy Nuclear Reactions (LENRS) – a New Type of “Green” Nuclear Energy

Miley X. Yang G.H., Leon H., Hora H., University of Illinois, US

Research at the University of Illinois (UIUC) has helped pioneer a new form of cold fusion termed “Low Energy Nuclear Reactions” (LENR) where proton or deuteron reactions with a hydrated solid lattice (e.g. Pd) result [...]

SynCoal Technology Economically Reduces Emissions While Optimizing Existing Generating Capacity

Mintzer I., Sheldon R., SynCoal Partners LLC, US

SynCoal Partners LLC has developed the second generation of its patented, advanced coal-cleaning technology, (SynCoal Gen2 System). This promising new technology, called the Gen2 System, is typically located at the coal user’s site, takes low-grade [...]