A residual performance methodology to evaluate multifunctional systems

Abstract

The development of multifunctional materials and structures is receiving increasing interest for many applications and industries; it is a promising way to increase system-wide efficiency and improve the ability to meet environmental targets. However, quantifying the advantages of a multifunctional solution over monofunctional systems can be challenging. One approach is to calculate a reduction in mass, volume or other penalty function. Another approach is to use a multifunctional efficiency metric. However, either approach can lead to results that are unfamiliar or difficult to interpret and implement for an audience without a multifunctional materials or structures background.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
May 28, 2020
Source ID
10.1088/2399-7532/ab8e95

Entities

People

  • Anthony Kucernak
  • Dan Zenkert
  • Emile S Greenhalgh
  • Göran Lindbergh
  • Milo S. P. Shaffer
  • Sang Nguyen
  • Wilhelm Johannisson

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
  • Formas
  • Swedish Energy Agency
  • Swedish Governmental Agency for Innovation Systems
  • Swedish Research Council

Tags

Readers

  • Distributed Systems and Data Platform Development
  • Nanoscale Plasmonic Nanotechnology
  • Systems Analysis and Design