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Running a Dynamic Model as Steady State with Time Varying Inputs
I am attempting to run a dynamic model of a waste heat recovery system (Brayton Cycle with intercooling) on IDAES but I keep getting errors on initilization seemingly no matter what I do. My work ...
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Superimposing a Vector Field onto a Toroid in Matlab
I am a systems and control PhD student in Aerospace Engineering. Currently, I am trying to create a wind shear model of a toroidal thermal "bubble" in Matlab similar to the one in this paper (shown ...
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linearizing a non linear state space equation
I have this 1-DOF helicopter simulator.
The motor's armature resistance is $R$, inductance $L$ and motor constant $K$ and reaction torque on the motor shaft is $τ$. $T$ is equal to $k_1w_2^2$ and $...
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Would a partial space elevator work? [closed]
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The normal space elevator (that reaches from the Earth's surface to a counterweight beyond geostationary) needs a material that's strength/weight ratio is better than any material we have ...
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Coupling in a twin engine, tandem rotor power train
Consider a transmission for a tandem rotor helicopter with two engines and two main rotors such as the one below.
Both engines are connected with sprag (one-way) clutches such that an engine's speed ...
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