Articles techniques et présentations

Since conventional silicon metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) is approaching its scaling limit, novel devices structures are being explored lately. The scaling of the technology to dimensions below ~45 nm, where short channel effects start to become significant, ... En savoir plus

Linear Induction Motor (LIM) has been identified as a key element for electromagnetic launching technology. The stator part of the motor when energized induces a linearly moving magnetic field which consequently produces a thrust force on the rotor part of the motor. Thus it accelerates ... En savoir plus

Transforming the energy sector worldwide towards renewable, climate-neutral energy sources requires innovative ideas and excellent engineering solutions. In particular, shallow geothermal energy utilization is currently showing a remarkable development. In highly urbanized regions, large ... En savoir plus

Packed bed microreactors (PBMR) and ferrofluids are independently enormously used in a broad range of applications in the healthcare sector. In a PBMR, one of the primary factors for controlling the reaction rate is the bed porosity which immediately affects the catalyst distribution and ... En savoir plus

The chemisorption and absorption of CO2 bubbles have been extensively studied and modeled in literature. CO2 gas is converted into aqueous CO2, which produces OH-, HCO3- and CO32- - ions in the solution. In this study, a 3D CO2 bubble column is simulated using COMSOL Multiphysics, ... En savoir plus

The increasing demand for energy and the need to reduce reliance on fossil fuels in response to climate change have spurred the exploration of renewable energy sources. Energy Geostructures address these issues by providing at the same time mechanical support to overlying structures and ... En savoir plus

Magnetic confinement fusion devices make use of very intense magnetic fields, typically of the order of several teslas. Extracting the heat to eventually produce electricity is provided by liquid metals flowing in ducts, sometimes with free surface. Interaction between the magnetic field ... En savoir plus

The motion of a fluid can be described by the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations (NSE). A single particle embedded in the fluid experience a resistance resulting from a friction force. The friction force depends typically on the velocity but is directed in the opposite direction to ... En savoir plus

Surface acoustic wave gas sensors use a chemically sensitive resistive layer to detect gas concentration. The resistivity of the sensing material, the sensing layer thickness, and the spacer layer thickness all affect the surface wave propagation velocity. Existing analytic theory ... En savoir plus

Impedance spectroscopy is an established sensing methodology used in microfluidic flow cytometry systems to electrically measure cell characteristics. The fluid transport method used in most flow cytometers is continuous flow driven by external syringe or pressure regulated pumps. An on ... En savoir plus