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Enabling Robots to Interpret Surroundings Quickly and Accurately

TBMG-5218212/01/2024

Imagine having to straighten up a messy kitchen, starting with a counter littered with sauce packets. If your goal is to wipe the counter clean, you might sweep up the packets as a group. If, however, you wanted to first pick out the mustard packets before throwing the rest away, you would sort more discriminately, by sauce type. MIT engineers have developed a method that enables robots to make similarly intuitive, task-relevant decisions.

Acoustic Evaluation of Fiber Based Materials for Engine Bay Applications

2025-01-011505/05/2023

A newly formulated fiber-based material was developed to offer a cleaner, recyclable alternative to foam-based vehicle acoustic products. The fiber-based material was designed to be used in multiple vehicle acoustic applications, with different blends of the material available depending on the application. It performs well as an engine bay sound absorber due to its high heat tolerance and good absorption performance. A study was conducted to evaluate the sound absorption performance of this fiber-based material, specifically the engine bay blends, in comparison to that of current foam-based products. The results from this study show that the sound absorption performance of this new fiber-based material can match that of current foam-based materials while providing a recyclable product unlike the foam.

Krugh, Jack

An Effective Design of Micro Tesla Valve as a Passive Mixer in Microfluidics Channels

2022-26-117805/26/2022

Mixing fluids is one of the major challenges in microfluidics. Normally, the mixing process is done by diffusion rather than turbulence, which makes it very slow due to low Reynolds number (Re) flow in the range of 0.1 to1. Owing to this behaviour, ineffective mixing occurs when two miscible liquids are mixed purely by diffusion which requires longer striation lengths and therefore longer microfluidic channels along with lengthy mixing time. Homogeneous mixing of solute and solvent is important for providing consistent chemical and biological reactions in µTAS.In this study, we develop a passive mixer that provides efficient mixing using micro tesla valves which allows the flow of liquids in the forward and reverse directions to analyse the formed vortices, turbulent intense areas, Reynolds number, and pressure using Ansys fluent workbench. An optimum design has been arrived by varying the number of cells from 1 to 5 in series and realization is done by excimer laser micromachining.

Singh, Deepak, Sankar PhD, Ravi

Self-Propelled Sweepers and Scrubbers Tank and Hopper Capacity Rating

J1793_202111 (Current)

11/09/2021

This SAE Standard applies to self-propelled sweepers and scrubbers as defined in SAE J2130-1 and J2130-2.

MTC2, Sweeper, Cleaner, and Machinery

Inexpensive Method Decontaminates Personal Protective Equipment

TBMG-3836201/01/2021

Supply-chain problems stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic caused limited supplies of filtering facepiece respirators such as N95 masks. Yet strategies to decontaminate personal protective equipment (PPE) remain unresolved in many hospitals with limited resources, both in the United States and abroad.

SAE TOMORROW TODAY: Discover How Deloitte is Approaching Mobility's Future and Impacting Daily Lives Through Innovation

1291611/19/2020

How can leading brands and innovative companies work together to move people and goods in a cleaner, safer, cheaper and faster way? Host Grayson Brulte spoke with Rasheq Zarif, Managing Director and Future Mobility Tech Leader at Deloitte Consulting LLP, to discuss Deloitte's approach to the future of mobility. Learn about the four no-regret moves companies are making to navigate the future in a post-pandemic world. Explore what's needed in mobility to make it accessible and scalable -- no matter where we are. Discover why Texas is the epicenter of autonomous freight. Imagine what the future holds as innovators and leaders discover new ways to seamlessly move people and things, so we don't have to think twice about it. Learn more about Deloitte Consulting at https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en.html

Hineman, Marcie

SAE, AEM collaborate on underground-equipment standard

SAE-MA-0449610/12/2020

The “first of its kind” standard was developed to provide essential safety requirements for vacuum excavation and sewer cleaning equipment.

Shuttleworth, Jennifer

Bacteria-Based Hydrogel Beads Clean Up Contaminated Groundwater

TBMG-3745108/01/2020

Hydrogel beads with the consistency of gummy candy are made with an ingredient used in processed foods to clean up groundwater contaminated with dangerous and widely used volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Among the contaminants addressed by the method are 1,1,1-trichloroethane, cis-1,2-dichloroethene, and 1,4-dioxane — degreasers commonly used by industry and the military. The chemicals can infiltrate groundwater through leaky underground storage tanks or runoff, or by simply being dumped on the ground.

Smart Sponge for Environmental Remediation

TBMG-3744108/01/2020

Oil spill cleanup is an expensive and complicated process that often harms marine life and further damages the environment. Currently used solutions include burning the oil, using chemical dispersants to breakdown oil into very small droplets, skimming oil floating on top of water, and/or absorbing it with expensive, unrecyclable sorbents. Burning increases carbon emissions and dispersants are harmful for marine wildlife. Skimmers don’t work in rough waters or with thin layers of oil. Sorbents are not only expensive but generate a huge amount of physical waste.

EDITORIAL: ConExpo excels amid COVID-19

20TOFHP04_0504/01/2020

Las Vegas seemed to be in a bubble from March 10-13, the week of ConExpo-Con/Agg & IFPE 2020. Tens of thousands of attendees crowded the halls inside the Las Vegas Convention Center and outside on the new Festival Grounds lot. Business was being conducted and news was being made. Evidence of that is in SAE Truck & Off-Highway Engineering's extensive coverage of new machines and technology unveiled at the event that appears in these pages and online at www.sae.org. But a steady stream of news alerts and near-constant chatter about the quickly shifting Coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. and elsewhere reminded show-goers that not all was business as usual. An abundance of hand-sanitizing stations and red anti-handshaking buttons stating “No offense, just makes sense” also got the point across.

Gehm, Ryan

Evaluation of the Effects of Hydrogen Peroxide on Common Aircraft Electrical Materials

TBMG-3605802/01/2020

Among all of the large-scale disinfection and/or decontamination technologies available, vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP®) is of particular interest due to its rapid sterilization, easy usage, intrinsic environmental friendliness (i.e. simple by-products composed of only water and oxygen), and compatibility with many materials and systems.

Supergel System Cleans Radioactively Contaminated Structures

TBMG-3473207/01/2019

A system was developed that can remove radioactive cesium contamination from porous structures such as brick and concrete that are hard to clean, as well as contamination from metal surfaces. The Supergel system focuses on rapid response, capturing as much of the contamination as possible, as quickly as possible, and filling a technology gap immediately.

Cleaner for Exterior Aircraft Surfaces Gel-Type, Solvent-Base

AMS1533C (Current)01/08/2019

This specification covers a solvent-base cleaner in the form of a gel.

AMS J Aircraft Maintenance Chemicals and Materials Committee

Parameter Sensitivity and Process Time Reduction for Friction Element Welding of 6061-T6 Aluminum to 1500 MPa Press-Hardened Steel

05-12-01-000412/14/2018

Conventional fusion joining techniques pervasive in the automotive industry are unable to effectively join aluminum and steel. To solve this problem, a technique termed friction element welding (FEW) has been developed, which is able to join any nonferrous top sheet material to a base steel layer, independent of the base layer strength. FEW works on the same principles as friction welding, as a steel element is pushed and rotated against a nonferrous top sheet to create frictional energy which softens and flows the material around the fastener shaft and under the fastener head, exposing the steel below. The element then contacts the steel and bonds through traditional friction welding. FEW is a four-step process (penetration, cleaning, welding, compression), with two to four parameters (endload, spindle speed, displacement transition, time transition) controlling each step. This research examines the parameter sensitivity of the FEW process in the cleaning, welding, and compression

Absar, Saheem, Choi, Hongseok, Zhao, Xin

Cleaner, Carpet Water Extraction Type

AMS1631D (Current)11/27/2018

This specification covers one type of carpet cleaner in the form of a liquid.

AMS J Aircraft Maintenance Chemicals and Materials Committee

Cleaner, Carpet Shampoo Type

AMS1630D (Current)11/26/2018

This specification covers a shampoo type carpet cleaner in the form of a liquid.

AMS J Aircraft Maintenance Chemicals and Materials Committee

Disinfectant, Aircraft For Use in Cargo Compartments

AMS1451C (Current)10/16/2018

This specification covers disinfectants or chemicals for use in disinfecting aircraft after carrying livestock.

AMS J Aircraft Maintenance Chemicals and Materials Committee

Cleaner, Transparent Plastic

AMS1535D-TEST-REC (Historical)09/28/2018

This specification covers a cleaner for plastics in the form of a liquid.

AMS J Aircraft Maintenance Chemicals and Materials Committee

Disinfectant (Insecticide), Aircraft

AMS1450B (Current)09/28/2018

This specification covers insecticides for use in disinsection of aircraft as required on international passenger flights.

AMS J Aircraft Maintenance Chemicals and Materials Committee

Cleaner, Transparent Plastic

AMS1535D (Current)

09/28/2018

This specification covers a cleaner for plastics in the form of a liquid.

AMS J Aircraft Maintenance Chemicals and Materials Committee

Cleaner for Aircraft Components Cold Tank Type, Solvent-Base

AMS1536C (Current)09/05/2018

This specification covers a tank-type cleaner in the form of a liquid.

AMS J Aircraft Maintenance Chemicals and Materials Committee

SOAP, LIQUID HAND Coconut-Oil Base

AMS1500C (Current)08/23/2018

This specification covers a coconut-oil-base hand soap in the form of a liquid.

AMS J Aircraft Maintenance Chemicals and Materials Committee

Robotic Paint Removal System

TBMG-2891205/01/2018

Air Force Research Laboratory Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH +1 937-255-0017

Cleaner, Thrust Reverser Water-Base

AMS1540D (Current)04/10/2018

This specification covers a water-base cleaner in the form of a liquid.

AMS J Aircraft Maintenance Chemicals and Materials Committee

Bioinspired Surface Treatments for Improved Decontamination: Commercial Products

TBMG-2795512/01/2017

In January 2015, the Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) began an effort to evaluate and develop top-coat type treatments suitable for application to painted surfaces that would reduce retention of chemical threat agents following standard decontamination approaches. Four commercially available surface treatments were evaluated: NANOskin Hydro Express, Rust-Oleum® NeverWet®, Eagle One Superior NanoWax™, and Rust-Oleum® Wipe New.

Fabrication of BSA 14-23 Superhydrophobic Sponges as Efficient Oil and Organic Liquid Absorbents

TBMG-2702706/01/2017

Oil spills have become an environmental problem due to the growth of offshore oil exploration, production, and transportation. There are several methods that have been used to clean up oil spills such as chemical dispersants, water skimming, and using absorbent materials. Although skimming is the most common method for cleaning large spills, this method is time-consuming, expensive, and poorly separates oil and water. Chemical dispersants can be used to break up oil slicks into droplets that can be easily dissipated in water, but the mixture of oil and dispersants can be toxic and damage marine ecosystems. Thus, the use of oil sorbents can be an effective method to ease oil collection, and sorbents have a high capacity for removing oil from a targeted site.

System for In-Situ Detection of Plant Exposure to Trichloroethylene (TCE)

TBMG-2618801/01/2017

In collaboration with the State University of New York and the Naval Research Laboratory, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center is developing a hyperspectral estimator to detect trichloroethylene (TCE) in plants. TCE has been a widely used industrial solvent known to be toxic to humans and animals. Although its use and disposal have become more restricted in recent years, TCE is one of the more prevalent groundwater contaminants in the United States. Current methods exist to identify the locations of TCE at contaminated sites; however, these methods typically require destructive sampling techniques as well as time-consuming and expensive laboratory analysis. In contrast, the hyperspectral estimator is being designed as a nondestructive, quick, and lower-cost way to screen for TCE across large areas. It works by using spectral signatures to determine the presence/absence of TCE in the leaves of plants that may have absorbed the contaminant from surrounding groundwater.

Stacking Approach Creates New 2D Materials

TBMG-2252207/22/2015

Researchers from Penn State University have worked with University of Texas at Dallas engineers to induce different two-dimensional materials to form directly on top of one another. The stacking approach achieves clean interfaces between layers — an important factor for novel nanoelectronic circuits.

Laser Profilometry For Non-Contact Automated Countersink Diameter Measurement

2014-01-225509/16/2014

Automated countersink measurement methods which require contact with the workpiece are susceptible to a loss of accuracy due to cutting debris and lube build-up. This paper demonstrates a non-contact method for countersink diameter measurement on CFRP which eliminates the need for periodic cleaning. Holes are scanned in process using a laser profilometer. Coordinates for points along the countersink edge are processed with a unique filtering algorithm providing a highly repeatable estimate for major and minor diameter.

Malcomb, Joseph R.

Improved Cyclic Performances of Li-Sulfur Batteries with Sulfone-Based Electrolyte

2014-01-184404/01/2014

The effects of electrolyte on the cyclability of Li/S battery were investigated in this work. The electrochemical properties of single component ether solvents and a binary mixture of ether solvents were studied. These ether-based electrolytes have polysulfide shuttle problems which result in severe low Coulombic efficiency. To overcome these issues, sulfone-based solvent which forms a stable passivation film at the anode surface were used. As a result, the proper composition of sulfone-based electrolyte were obtained. Its capacity and reversible capacity retention were improved to 715 mAh/g and 72.6% which were increased by 52.1% and 63.1%, respectively, compared to those of ether-based electrolyte.

Shin, Nary, Ryu, Kyoung Han, Kim, Yong-Gu, Lee, Ho-Taek

Solvents, Cleaning, Cleaning Prior to Application of Sealing Compounds

AMS3166C (Current)01/10/2014

This specification covers cleaning solvents. These solvents are used typically for cleaning aircraft primary and secondary structural surfaces prior to application of adhesion promoters and/or sealing materials, but usage is not limited to such applications.

AMS G9 Aerospace Sealing Committee

A Need for Processes that Future Proof the Fiber Optic Installation

2013-01-218109/17/2013

The tenets of IEC 61300-3-35 have influenced and contributed to numerous standards. These include: a.) the importance of cleaning the fiber optic connection, b.) the concept of diameter of debris or contamination, and, c.) the area of the end face to be cleaned, d.) methods of cleaning. As capacity and bandwidth expand, deployments updated, and new technicians trained, a clear understanding of several other tenets of precision cleaning the connection may also be considered. There are many types of debris and contamination. Some are dry Figure-1 and others are fluidic Figure-2. Debris on an end face may also be present in combination Figure-3. The cleaning procedure should strive to be a first time event. A best practice procedure can be identified that does not require multiple techniques and numerous attempts. Dry, fluidic, or combinations of contaminants also have height Figure-4.(12) Commonly used cleaning techniques can create fluidic contamination outside the field of view of most

Forrest, Edward John

Emerging Technologies for Use in Aerospace Bonded Assemblies

2013-01-213409/17/2013

Several new technologies are now emerging to improve adhesive supply and formulation along with surface treatments that have the potential to offer significant improvements to both surface energy and cleanliness [3]. Additionally, the miniaturisation of laboratory techniques into portable equipment offers potential for online surface energy and chemical analysis measurement for use as quality control measures in a production environment. An overview of newly available technology is given here with several devices studied in further detail. Technologies assessed further in this paper are; portable surface contact angle measurement, ambient pressure plasma cleaning, portable FTIR measurement and adhesive mixing equipment. A number of potential applications are outlined for each device based on the operational technique. The practical aspects of implementation and the perceived technology readiness levels for operation, implementation and results are also given. Some initial studies have

Crossley, Richard J., Ratchev, Svetan, Smith, Anthony

Self-Propelled Sweepers and Scrubbers Tank and Hopper Capacity Rating

J1793_201305 (Historical)

05/23/2013

This SAE Standard applies to self-propelled sweepers and scrubbers as defined in SAE J2130-1 and J2130-2.

MTC2, Sweeper, Cleaner, and Machinery

Automotive Engineering International 2013-05-07

13AEID050705/07/2013

Instilling confidence in composites To move forward the integration of CFRP materials in primary structures, the same high level of confidence in passive safety design simulations for metallic structures needs to be achieved with composite designs. Bike engineering highlights 2013 Motorcycle development and automotive technologies increasingly share the path toward cleaner, quieter, faster, and more diverse two-wheelers.

Transportable LED High Bay Luminaire

TBMG-1575402/01/2013

Delivering up to 12,500 lumens, the new Dialight (Newmarket, UK) SafeSite® transportable LED high bay luminaire is designed for temporary lighting applications and for maintenance tasks that require a robust light source, such as tank cleaning and sandblasting. With an operating voltage range of 110-277 VAC this LED fitting is highly suited for use with remote generators. Weighing 13.6 kg, the 170W luminaire is fitted with a stainless steel bracketed base and wire guard and is a compact replacement for bulkier transportable HID lamps up to 400W. The unit carries ATEX/IECEx certification suitable for use both in Zone 1, 21 and Zone 2, 22, and has a 5-year full performance warranty.

California - Department of Motor Vehicles/Clean Air Vehicle Decals

RS-BNA-OCT_12_0110/05/2012

Final rule of the Department of Motor Vehicles amends regulations under 13 CCR 156.00 and 156.01 regarding clean air vehicle decals. The rule requires the affixing of clean air vehicle decals in a consistent manner so that they are clearly visible. The rule also updates the form to request a decal (Form REG 1000). The rule is effective Oct. 25, 2012. Contact: Debbie Cockrill; DMV, Legal Affairs Division; (916-657-6469)

Time Manager Software for a Flight Processor

TBMG-1486710/01/2012

Data analysis is a process of inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data to highlight useful information and suggest conclusions. Accurate timestamps and a timeline of vehicle events are needed to analyze flight data. When data is gathered onboard a rocket, precise time stamping is even more important due to the rocket’s high speeds and the requirement to integrate data over time for inertial navigation calculations.

Major Breakthrough in Multi Material Drilling, Using Low Frequency Axial Vibration Assistance

2012-01-186609/10/2012

Aircraft design has mainly changed in the past years, introducing new materials such as CFRP at a large scale. Even if this great change brought many advantages: weight, sustainability, reliability… it upset the way to produce basic parts and to assembly. A special difficulty lies in drilling multiple stacks made of different materials, i.e. metal (aluminum, titanium, stainless steel) + CFPR. Indeed, as the process has to drill through those stacks during a unique operation, cutting conditions and tool technologies are a compromise. As a consequence, tool life cycle, productivity and above all, hole quality are no longer optimum. Some materials, such as titanium requires low cutting speed and high feed rate whereas CFRP requires opposite trends. Moreover, heat generated by cutting metal (especially titanium) can damage CFRP when overheated metallic chips pass through. Finally, the compromise for cutting conditions and tool technology can generate long metallic chips that may congest

Laporte, Sylvain, De Castelbajac, Côme

France - Addition of 13 Substances to the Candidate List of SVHC under REACH

RS-BNA-AUG_12_1707/14/2012

The Ministry of the Environment has issued notice announcing the addition of 13 substances to the candidate list of substances of very high concern (SVHC) under REACH. Companies that produce or import articles containing one of the substances in a concentration above 0.1 percent weight by weight (w/w) must provide information to consumers. Companies that produce or import such articles in quantities above 1 metric ton per year must also notify the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) before Dec. 18, 2012. The candidate list includes EGDME (CAS 110-71-4), use as an electrolyte solvent in lithium batteries. The notice was issued July 14, 2012.

Funding Opportunities for Clean Vehicle Initiatives

12VSBP3000204/10/2012

Understanding the different types of alternative fuel and advanced vehicle technologies that are available, and deciding which would be the best fit for your fleet, is only half the battle. Limited budgets, now more than ever, create a need to find funding assistance to pursue these new technologies. This presentation will provide insight into making sure you know what assistance is available by providing information not only on the funding programs themselves, but also who to know and where to go to make sure you always have access to the best available information. Presenter Lori Clark, North Central Texas Council of Gov

Clark, Lori

Keynote Presentation: "Clean Cities - No Longer the Best Kept Secret"

12VSBP1000004/05/2012

Learn how the U.S. Department of Energy's Clean Cities Program can help with the deployment of alternative fuel and advanced technology school buses. Presenter Mark S. Smith, US Department of Energy

S., Mark

Carbon Nanotube Bonding Strength Enhancement Using Metal “Wicking” Process

TBMG-1304103/01/2012

Carbon nanotubes grown from a surface typically have poor bonding strength at the interface. A process has been developed for adding a metal coat to the surface of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) through a “wicking” process, which could lead to an enhanced bonding strength at the interface. This process involves merging CNTs with indium as a bump-bonding enhancement.

Carbon Nanotube Bonding Strength Enhancement Using Metal “Wicking” Process

TBMG-TB-01304103/01/2012

SAE Off-Highway Engineering 2012-01-12

12OFHD011201/12/2012

Cummins digs in with high-speed diesel Cummins started with a clean sheet, and some legacy technology, for what it describes at the most powerful highspeed diesel ever built.

Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization Validations: Considerations in Reusable Device Design

TBMG-1266501/01/2012

Reusable devices face significant design challenges that single-use devices do not. A design engineer must think about how the device will perform not only during the first use, but for every subsequent use. Many medical devices need to be able to function safely after hundreds of cleaning and disinfection or sterilization cycles; these devices must therefore be designed to comfortably withstand the stresses of the reuse procedure. Additionally, reusable devices need to be designed so that they may effectively be rendered safe for reuse by either health-care staff or patients at home. If the process is too difficult or complex, there is a possibility that the device will not be fully rendered safe for reuse.

Large-Area Vacuum Ultraviolet Sensors

TBMG-1261501/01/2012

Pt/(n-doped GaN) Schottky-barrier diodes having active areas as large as 1 cm square have been designed and fabricated as prototypes of photodetectors for the vacuum ultraviolet portion (wavelengths ≈200 nm) of the solar spectrum. In addition to having adequate sensitivity to photons in this wavelength range, these photodetectors are required to be insensitive to visible and infrared components of sunlight and to have relatively low levels of dark current.

Self-Retaining LED Mounting Spacers

TBMG-1433405/01/2011

Self-retaining, T-1 LED mounting spacers designed to assure uniform and perpendicular LED positioning while reducing assembly costs are available from Keystone Electronics Corp. (Astoria, NY). The spacers feature internal retention “teeth” which secure spacers onto LED leads, prior to assembly on PCBs. The design eliminates the possibility of LED lead shorting by separating and retaining component leads while inserting into a PCB. The spacers feature 0.5mm legs incorporated into the molded Nylon 6/6 structure to serve the dual purpose of heat dissipation and easy post-solder cleaning. Overall height of the spacers range from 3.0mm to 23.5mm.

Promotion of Clean and Energy Efficient Road Vehicles - Reference EC Directive 2009/33/EC (Extracts).

INT-REG-3002/09/2011

Promotion of Clean and Energy Efficient Road Vehicles - Reference EC Directive 2009/33/EC (Extracts).

Projection Exposure System

TBMG-1435402/01/2011

The UX4-LEDs projection exposure system from USHIO America, Inc. (Cypress, CA) is for manufacturing LED chips. The system allows full-field exposure of 6-inch wafers while preventing wafer warpage or distortion — achieving a throughput enhancement of 300% compared with conventional stepper systems. It requires neither mask replacement nor cleaning that would cause system downtime, and allows enhancement of detection accuracy of alignment marks with low visibility, such as those for transparent electrodes, to achieve high overlay accuracy. A modular structure for major system components allows easy specification changes or upgrading and easy maintenance.

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