RESEARCHES REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MATHEMATICAL MODEL TO OPTIMIZE THE OPERATION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM

This paper presents a simplified model of a passenger-car’s ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System). For simplicity purpose, a “quarter-car” planar model was considered: a wheel in rotation movement and a mass in translational movement (the vehicle mass supported by that wheel). In these conditions, a very simple dynamic model was obtained, having only two degrees of freedom (DOFs): the wheel rotation and the translation of the “quarter-car” mass. The mathematical model consists in the motion equations of the wheel and “quarter-car” mass and in the equations describing the comportment of the driver, controller, hydraulic module and brake. The model was transposed in a Matlab-Simulink model, offering the possibility to simulate many times how the ABS works if the constructive parameters, road conditions or driver inputs are changed

RESEARCHES REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MATHEMATICAL MODEL TO OPTIMIZE THE OPERATION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM

This paper presents a simplified model of a passenger-car’s ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System). For simplicity purpose, a “quarter-car” planar model was considered: a wheel in rotation movement and a mass in translational movement (the vehicle mass supported by that wheel). In these conditions, a very simple dynamic model was obtained, having only two degrees of freedom (DOFs): the wheel rotation and the translation of the “quarter-car” mass. The mathematical model consists in the motion equations of the wheel and “quarter-car” mass and in the equations describing the comportment of the driver, controller, hydraulic module and brake. The model was transposed in a Matlab-Simulink model, offering the possibility to simulate many times how the ABS works if the constructive parameters, road conditions or driver inputs are changed

A THERMAL-HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR THE CONVERSION AND THE STORAGE OF ENERGY

The paper proposes the concept design of a thermal-hydraulic system that converts the thermal energy (from the geothermal water, from the cooling water of power equipment, from exhaust gasses, and so.) in hydrostatic energy, that is stored in a hydraulic accumulator. The hydraulic energy can be converted into electrical energy when needed

THE CALCULUS OF THE FUEL CONSUMPTION AND OF THE INJECTION DURATION FOR A SPARK IGNITION ENGINE

In this paper is presented the calculus, designed by the authors, of the fuel supply scheme for a multipoint injection system. The calculated outputs are the fuel consumption and the injection duration depending on the rotational speed and on the environmental temperature. A a computer program was developed to determine the parameters of an SI engine in two cases: 1. the calculation of the injection parameters depending on the rotational speed (n) and on the air fuel ratio () for environmental temperatures t0=-35...+45 0C and environmental pressures p0=1·105 Pa; 2. the calculation of the injection parameters depending on the rotational speed (n) and on the environmental temperature t0 for an air-fuel ratio =1 and environmental pressures p0=1·105 Pa

RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS REGARDING THE BURNING OF LEAN MIXTURES WITH ADDED ON BOARD PRODUCED HYDROGEN

The paper presents the results of an experimental research in which a comparison is made between the combustion phases of a gasoline engine operating with a lean mixture and addition of hydrogen and a standard operating one

A Retrospective Analysis from Western Romania Comparing the Treatment and Survivability of p16-Positive versus p16-Negative Oropharyngeal Cancer

Background: Oropharyngeal cancer is a global health concern due to its multifaceted nature. Recent molecular studies have linked p16 overexpression, associated with the human papillomavirus, to oropharyngeal cancer and its prognostic implications. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study in Western Romania examined 60 patients, categorizing them based on p16 biomarker status: 28 were p16 positive, and 32 were p16 negative. Statistical tests, including Fisher’s exact and chi2, were used for analysis. Results: Patients with p16-positive oropharyngeal cancer exhibited a better prognosis (3-year survival, p = 0.0477; midtreatment, p = 0.0349) and reported lower alcohol (p = 0.0046) and tobacco (p < 0.0001) use. Conclusions: The study highlights the importance of p16 testing in oropharyngeal carcinoma diagnosis. It suggests modifying treatment approaches based on p16 status and underscores the differing prognoses associated with p16-positive and p16-negative cases