11. Influence of surface preparation of aluminum alloy AW-5754 and stainless steel X5CRNI18-10 on the properties of bonded jointsNataša Zdravković, Damjan Klobčar, Dragan Milčić, Matevž Zupančič, Borut Žužek, Miodrag Milčić, Aleksija Ðurić, 2024, original scientific article Abstract: Adhesive bonding has proven to be a reliable method of joining materials, and the development of new adhesives has made it possible to use bonding in a variety of applications. This article addresses the challenges of bonding metals such as the aluminum alloy EN AW-5754 and the stainless steel X5CrNi18-10. In this study, the effects of laser cleaning and texturing on the surface properties and strength of two bonded joints were investigated and compared with mechanical preparation (hand sanding with Scotch-Brite and P180 sandpaper). The bonded joints were tested with three different epoxy adhesives. During the tests, the adhesion properties of the bonded surface were determined by measuring the contact angle and assessing the wettability, the surface roughness parameters for the different surface preparations, and the mechanical properties (tensile lap-shear strength). Based on the strength test results, it was found that bonded joints made of stainless steel had 16% to 40% higher strength than aluminum alloys when using the same adhesive and surface preparation. Laser cleaning resulted in maximum shear strength of the aluminum alloy bond, while the most suitable surface preparation for both materials was preparation with P180 sandpaper for all adhesives. Keywords: adhesive bonding, surface preparation, aluminum alloy AW-5754, stainless steel X5CrNi18-10, epoxy adhesives Published in DiRROS: 20.12.2024; Views: 45; Downloads: 18 Full text (19,42 MB) This document has many files! More... |
12. On the thermal stability of multilayer optics for use with high X-ray intensitiesMargarita Zakharova, Zlatko Rek, Božidar Šarler, Saša Bajt, 2024, original scientific article Abstract: High-intensity X-ray free electron laser (XFEL) beams require optics made of materials with minimal radiation absorption, high diffraction efficiency, and high radiation hardness. Multilayer Laue lenses (MLLs) are diffraction-based X-ray optics that can focus XFEL beams, as already demonstrated with tungsten carbide/silicon carbide (WC/SiC)-based MLLs. However, high atomic number materials such as tungsten strongly absorb X-rays, resulting in high heat loads. Numerical simulations predict much lower heat loads in MLLs consisting of low atomic number Z materials, although such MLLs have narrower rocking curve widths. In this paper, we first screen various multilayer candidates and then focus on Mo2C/SiC multilayer due to its high diffraction efficiency. According to numerical simulations, the maximum temperature in this multilayer should remain below 300°C if the MLL made out of this multilayer is exposed to an XFEL beam of 17.5 keV photon energy, 1 mJ energy per pulse and 10 kHz pulse repetition rate. To understand the thermal stability of the Mo2C/SiC multilayer, we performed a study on the multilayers of three different periods (1.5, 5, and 12 nm) and different Mo2C to SiC ratios. We monitored their periods, crystallinity, and stress as a function of annealing temperature for two different heating rates. The results presented in this paper indicate that Mo2C/SiC-based MLLs are viable for focusing XFEL beams without being damaged under these conditions. Keywords: x-ray optics, multilayer Laue lens, thermal stability, numerical simulation Published in DiRROS: 20.12.2024; Views: 47; Downloads: 18 Full text (4,44 MB) This document has many files! More... |
13. Simulation of temperature field in steel billets during reheating in pusher-type furnace by meshless methodQingguo Liu, Umut Hanoglu, Zlatko Rek, Božidar Šarler, 2024, original scientific article Abstract: Using a meshless method, a simulation of steel billets in a pusher-type reheating furnace is carried out for the first time. The simulation represents an affordable way to replace the measurements. The heat transfer from the billets with convection and radiation is considered. Inside each of the billets, the heat diffusion equation is solved on a two-dimensional central slice of the billet. The diffusion equation is solved in a strong form by the Local Radial Basis Function Collocation Method (LRBFCM) with explicit time-stepping. The ray tracing procedure solves the radiation, where the view factors are computed with the Monte Carlo method. The changing number of billets in the furnace at the start and the end of the loading and unloading of the furnace is considered. A sensitivity study on billets' temperature evolution is performed as a function of a different number of rays used in the Monte Carlo method, different stopping times of the billets in the furnace, and different spacing between the billets. The temperature field simulation is also essential for automatically optimizing the furnace’s productivity, energy consumption, and the billet’s quality. For the first time, the LRBFCM is successfully demonstrated for solving such a complex industrial problem. Keywords: pusher-type reheating furnace, steel, temperature field, radiation, convection, diffusion, strong form meshless method, radial basis functions Published in DiRROS: 20.12.2024; Views: 48; Downloads: 18 Full text (4,35 MB) This document has many files! More... |
14. Anthocyanin and proanthocyanidin evolution during ripening of the Refošk grapevine is modulated by deficit irrigationPaolo Sivilotti, Alberto Calderan, Riccardo Braidotti, Antonio Filippi, Marco Vuerich, Enrico Peterlunger, Alessia Cogato, Dejan Bavčar, Klemen Lisjak, Andreja Vanzo, 2024, original scientific article Keywords: vine water stress, polyphenol biosynthesis, proanthocyanidin polymerization, galloylation, anthocynin Published in DiRROS: 20.12.2024; Views: 48; Downloads: 9 Full text (1,27 MB) |
15. The potential of complementary sex-determiner gene allelic diversity for studying the number of patrilines within honeybee coloniesRobert Mroczek, Joanna Niedbalska-Tarnowska, Ajda Moškrič, Kinga Adamczyk-Wẹglarzy, Agnieszka Łaszkiewicz, Małgorzata Cebrat, 2024, original scientific article Keywords: groundwater, WTP (water treatment plant), parameters, drinking water quality, water quality index, CCME (Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment) Published in DiRROS: 19.12.2024; Views: 57; Downloads: 19 Link to file |
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17. Report on the consolidated GES definition(s) for the pelagic habitat (D1C6) based on MSs assessments : deliverable no D 2.3Janja Francé, Cecilia Totti, Sanda Skejić, Tanya Zervoudaki, Klara Jarni, Katja Klančnik Židan, Špela Koren Bačovnik, Ivano Vascotto, Martin Vodopivec, 2023, final research report Published in DiRROS: 19.12.2024; Views: 58; Downloads: 11 Full text (17,20 MB) |
18. The truncated univariate rational moment problemRajkamal Nailwal, Aljaž Zalar, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: Given a closed subset $K$ in ${\mathbb R}$, the rational $K$-truncated moment problem ($K$-RTMP) asks to characterize the existence of a positive Borel measure $\mu$, supported on $K$, such that a linear functional ${\mathcal L}$, defined on all rational functions of the form ${f \over q}$, where $q$ is a fixed polynomial with all real zeros of even order and $f$ is any real polynomial of degree at most $2k$, is an integration with respect to ▫$\mu$▫. The case of a compact set ▫$K$▫ was solved by Chandler in 1994, but there is no argument that ensures that $\mu$ vanishes on all real zeros of $q$. An obvious necessary condition for the solvability of the $K$-RTMP is that ${\mathcal L}$ is nonnegative on every $f$ satisfying $f|_K \ge 0$. If ${\mathcal L}$ is strictly positive on every $0 \ne f|_K \ge 0$, we add the missing argument in Chadler's solution and also bound the number of atoms in a minimal representing measure. We show by an example that nonnegativity of ${\mathcal L}$ is not sufficient and add the missing conditions to the solution. We also solve the $K$-RTMP for unbounded $K$ and derive the solutions to the strong truncated Hamburger moment problem and the truncated moment problem on the unit circle as special cases. Keywords: truncated moment problem, rational truncated moment problem, representing measure, moment matrix, localizing moment matrix, preordering Published in DiRROS: 19.12.2024; Views: 43; Downloads: 15 Full text (927,53 KB) This document has many files! More... |
19. Criteria for the definition of relevant assessment scales for the pelagic habitat : deliverable D2.1bJanja Francé, Martin Vodopivec, Matjaž Ličer, Sanda Skejić, Cecilia Totti, Erika Magaletti, Antonella Penna, Roberta Congestri, Ivano Vascotto, 2023, final research report Published in DiRROS: 19.12.2024; Views: 66; Downloads: 12 Full text (2,52 MB) |
20. A list of selected phytoplankton indicators, their strengths and weaknesses, and specific criteria used by each MS in determining GES for criterion D1C6 : deliverable D2.1aJanja Francé, Sanda Skejić, Georgia Assimakopoulou, Jasna Arapov, Jordi Camp, Roberta Congestri, Ivano Vascotto, 2023, final research report Published in DiRROS: 19.12.2024; Views: 48; Downloads: 9 Full text (938,34 KB) |