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Acoustic Analysis Comparison and Model Optimization of Chinese Ancient and Modern Oboes

This study pioneers an integrated workflow combining 3D scanning, finite element simulation, and intelligent optimization to compare the acoustic characteristics of historical Qing Sunaiyi and modern Suona, ultimately quantifying the impact of bell geometry on radiation performance and optimizing the modern instrument's design for enhanced sound pressure levels.

Yuanyuan Niu, Peng Peng, Zhenghui Jia, Zilong Niu, Jiayun Wang2026-07-27
⚡ electrical engineering

Data-Driven Prediction and Process Control of Porous Fiber Matrix Pressure Drop Decay in Advanced Manufacturing

This study proposes a physics-informed Gaussian Process Regression framework that accurately predicts the pressure drop decay of porous fiber matrices and quantifies uncertainty to identify an optimal 2-to-61.1-hour production window, thereby enabling intelligent, data-driven scheduling and quality control in advanced manufacturing.

Tao Wu, Jinlong Liu, Xiang Liu, Shixian Liu, Dongdong Bao, Kaidong Wang2026-07-27
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Wavy-Flame Stabilization of Low-Concentration Coal Mine Methane in a Porous Media Burner with Non-Uniform Gas Intake

This study demonstrates that introducing spatially non-uniform gas intake in a porous media burner creates a stable wavy flame front with enhanced heat recirculation, significantly expanding the operating limits and minimizing emissions for low-concentration coal mine methane combustion.

Peihao Qian, Jieming Wang, Shuhua Wang, Pengtao Cai, Jianying Fu, Mingxiu Zhan, Jinqing Wang, Zuohe Chi2026-07-27
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Insulation-Structure Optimization for a Uniform Air Field and Optimal Gas-Mixture Selection for 500 kV Eco-Friendly Gas-Insulated Current Transformers

This paper presents a comprehensive optimization framework for 500 kV eco-friendly gas-insulated current transformers that integrates geometric structure refinement and multi-objective gas-mixture selection to achieve superior dielectric performance, environmental sustainability, and operational robustness compared to traditional SF6 and dry-air schemes.

Shengbao Zhang, Hong Shen, Shixiang Wang, Xing Wang, Xiao Bin, Yang Zhao, Shuo Tong, Ke He, Jun Jia2026-07-27
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Silver Interdigitated Electrodes on Polyethylene Terephthalate Fabricated Using an Office Inkjet Printer for Flexible Electronics

This study demonstrates that a commercial office inkjet printer can cost-effectively fabricate reliable silver interdigitated electrodes on PET substrates, which, when coated with cuprous oxide, function as flexible ethanol sensors with high adhesion and repeatable performance.

Rangan Madushan Manamendra, Gimhani Chathurika Wickramasinghe, Darshana Lakmal Weerawarne2026-07-27
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A Proposed IoT Enabled Vibration Monitoring Framework for Predictive Maintenance of Critical Cement Plant Equipment

This paper proposes an IoT-enabled framework integrating wireless sensors, edge computing, cloud infrastructure, and machine learning to enable continuous vibration monitoring and predictive maintenance for critical cement plant equipment, aiming to reduce downtime and transition from preventive to proactive reliability strategies.

Raymond Betuel Kamgba, Samuel Ejike Nwankwo2026-07-27
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Group Performance of Geosynthetic-Encased Stone Columns for Embankment Applications on Soft Clay: A Numerical Study

This numerical study demonstrates that geosynthetic-encased stone columns (GESCs) significantly enhance the bearing capacity and settlement performance of embankments on soft clay, with optimal results achieved through high-stiffness encasements, full-length installation, and group configurations that accelerate pore water pressure dissipation.

Pooja Bhatia, Murtaza Hasan, Shahbaz Ahmad, Abdullah H Alsabhan, Jibran Qadri, Shamshad Alam2026-07-27