In the absence of instabilities, the large deterministic scales of turbomachinery flows
resulting from the periodic rotation of blades can be considered periodic in time. Such flows …

The failure of photovoltaic connectors influences the performance of solar photovoltaic
power plants. Various studies have been carried out across the globe on its reliability …

Electrical contacts influence the reliability and performance of relays, electrical connectors,
high power connectors, and similar systems, and are therefore a key region which needs to …

In high complexity electrical systems such as those used in the automotive industries,
electric connectors play an important role. The automotive industry is gradually shifting its …

The electrical connector is an essential component of all kinds of electronic equipment. It is
important to conduct the remaining useful life (RUL) prediction of electrical connectors. The …

Connector fretting propensity is generally evaluated through an exhaustive series of
experimental tests, making the connector design and validation process time consuming …

In the past decade, the general public's means of transportation has begun to undergo a
radical transformation, moving away from only using gasoline and moving toward using a …

A review of recent developments in fretting studies in electrical contacts is presented,
focusing on developments in instrumentation methods, intermittency studies, wear …

Vibration induced fretting degradation is a widely recognized failure phenomenon; however,
the basic mechanisms that control the onset and progression of such fretting behavior are …

The harsh operating environment of automotive and aerospace applications causes printed
circuit board (PCB) connectors to be susceptible to intermittent high contact resistance …