Sculptured surface machining (SSM) is the end milling of sculptured surfaces with multi-axis machine tools. SSM consists of the tessellated model machining (TMM) and the parametric model machining (PMM). The former is gaining more and more attention over the past decade because it offers many advantages over the latter. New methods for various machining stages of TMM are proposed in this dissertation. First, in the 5-axis finish machining stage, a 3-dimension Configuration-space (3D C-space) machining method is presented. Next, in clean-up machining stage, an effective and creative approach is introduced. Finally, a complete TMM system is developed. The TMM system is developed with C++ on Windows platform. Benchmarks are used to test the methods proposed in this dissertation. The results show that methods are accurate and efficient.

Ce travail de thèse porte sur la modélisation et la simulation numérique de cellules solaires à base de kësterite (CZTSé, CZTS) dans le but d’étudier leurs mécanismes physiques et d’améliorer la conception de ces dispositifs. Les kësterites sont une classe de matériaux que l’on peut déposer en couches minces et qui sont constitués d’éléments abondants sur Terre et donc à faible coût. Deux modèles numériques pour les cellules solaires CZTSe et CZTS sont proposés. Des simulations 1D et 2D sont réalisées: le logiciel SCAPS est utilisé pour étudier l’impact des couches de molybdène et de MoSe2, présents au contact arrière des cellules solaires CZTSe. Nous étudions également les propriétés idéales de couches d’interface alternatives qui pourraient remplacer le MoSe2 pour améliorer les performances des cellules solaires. La méthode des matrices de transfert (TMM) et le logiciel SCAPS sont utilisés conjointement pour effectuer des simulations optoélectroniques dans le but d’optimiser l’épaisseur du buffer (CdS) et le TCO (Transparent Conductive Oxide) afin de maximiser le courant de court-circuit (JSC ) des cellules solaires. Enfin Silvaco est utilisé pour réaliser des simulations 2D des joints de grains (GBs) du CZTSe présents à l’intérieur des absorbeurs polycristallins de la kësterite. Pour ce faire, des caractérisations KPFM sont effectuées dans le but de trouver des corrélations possibles entre les pertes de rendement et l'activité électrique des GBs. / This thesis deals with modeling and simulations of kesterite solar cells with the aim of studying their physical mechanisms and improving the design of the devices. Synthetic kesterites are thin film materials made of cheap/earth-abundant elements. Two numerical models for a Cu2ZnSnSe4 (CZTSe) and a Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) solar cell are proposed. The provided values of the material parameters, for all the layers of the solar cell, are obtained either from comparisons/analysis of data found in literature or, in some cases, from direct measurements. 1D and 2D simulations are performed: the software SCAPS is used to study the impact of the Molybdenum and the MoSe2 layers, present at the back contact of CZTSe solar cells. We investigate also the ideal properties of alternative interfacial layers that could replace the MoSe2 layer to improve the device performances. The transfer matrix method (TMM) and SCAPS are employed together to perform optoelectronic simulations with the aim of optimizing the thickness of the buffer (CdS) and the window (ITO) layers in order to maximize the short circuit current (JSC ) of the device. Finally Silvaco is used to perform 2D simulations of the CZTSe grain boundaries (GBs) present inside the polycrystalline kesterite absorbers. For the latter work, experimental Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM) characterizations are performed in order to find possible correlations between the performance losses and the electrical activity of the GBs.

Thermal rearrangements of Berson TMMs have been investigated. For this purpose, the potential energy surface of the singlet S state has been explored to test Benson&rsquo / s Schemes 1-2 (Figure 1.10 and 1.11). It is verified that the enyne 9c plays a central role in connecting the two portions of the reaction path (Berson Schemes 1 and 2). Connectivity of successive minima on a given surface has been verified by intrinsic reaction coordinate (IRC) computations. Density functional theory (DFT) and multiconfiguration self consistent field (MCSCF) methods have been employed for these purposes. Further, single point coupled-cluster singles and doubles with perturbative triples (CCSD(T)) energy computations have been carried out at optimized DFT or MCSCF geometries. All transition states (TS) connecting each neighboring minimum have been located in the proposed mechanisms. It is concluded that the proposed mechanisms are confirmed by the theoretical calculations. The computed activation energy and enthalpy of reaction values are in good agreement with the available experimental values, only differing by a few kcal mol-1.

Finite-Difference Time-Domain method (FDTD) is based on numerical solution of Maxwell's equations, nowadays widely used for simulating optical response of photonic structures. This paper provides brief introduction to the FDTD method and several important extensions which make the basic code much more versatile. In order to broaden analysis of photonic structures, transfer matrix method (TMM) is also involved. The code is firstly tested using simple model structures which optical response might be compared with different numerical or even analytical approaches. Debugged code is used to improve photonic crystals for enhanced sensitivity of biosensing devices based on refractive index changes of sensed medium. Last but not the least, properties (sensitivity and Q-factor of resonant peak) of holey waveguide are investigated in one-, two- and three-dimensional simulation. It is shown here, that even this simple structure may compete with complex photonic crystals in the field of biosensors. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)

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I nuläget utförs acceptanstester på Trafikverket utan att veta testprocessens styrkor och svagheter. Denna fallstudie tar genom Test Maturity Model (TMM) fram en mognadsgrad för testprocessen inom acceptanstester. Mognadsgraden visar hur processen ligger till i nuläget och visar testprocessens svagheter och styrkor. Den mognadsgrad som påträffades vid en utvärdering av acceptanstester inom ProjectWise var mognadsgrad tre. Förbättringsförslagen som presenterades var att utföra kontinuerliga workshops i utbildningssyfte så att inte kunskaperna inom testområdet stagnerar och att kvantifiera kvalitetsfaktorer för mätning av tester. Dock är ingen modell fullkomlig. Genom metodanalysen MA/SIMM (Metod Analys och SIMM står för Samverkan & Situationsanpassning, Ifrågasättande & Idéutveckling, Meningsskapande & Målstyrning och Metodisk & Metod) så visar vi modellens styrkor och svagheter. Några svagheter i TMM modellen är att det inte krävs en erfaren utvärderare av kriterierna. Kriterierna besvaras med frågor och enkäter som kan misstolkas. Svaren i frågeformulären är fördefinierade vilket kan begränsa respondenten, eller göra den osäker på vilket alternativ som passar bäst. Dessa svagheter kan i slutändan påverka mognadsgraden. Några fördelar är att det finns väl dokumenterade riktlinjer när utvärderingen pågår, så att det går att komma in som student och ändå kunna utöva denna modell godtyckligt. Den största styrkan är att TMM baseras på en vetenskaplig grund. Den har även baserats på 40 år av erfarenhet av test i från verksamheten, vilket gör den till en välgrundad modell som kan ge väl motiverade förbättringsförslag. / Currently at Trafikverket acceptance testing is done without knowing the test process strengths and weaknesses. This case-study uses Test Maturity Model (TMM) to identify a maturity level for the test process in acceptance testing. The maturity level show how the current process operate and present the test process current weaknesses and strengths. Acceptance testing within ProjectWise reached a maturity level of three. The improvement proposals were to perform continuous workshops for education purposes, so the knowledge within the testing area does not stagnate, and to quantify quality factors for measurement of test. Though no model is perfect this study will attempt to do a method analysis based on MA/SIMM, to show the strengths and weaknesses. Some of the weaknesses are the lack of experience within the use of the criterias of the TMM model. The criterias are fulfilled by interviews and questionnaires and can be misinterpreted. The answers in the questionnaires are predefined and may confuse the respondent. These weaknesses may eventually cause the wrong maturity level being set. There are well documented guidelines when the TMM process has begun so even a inexperienced student may perform a TMM evaluation. The greatest strength in TMM is that it has a scientific background, combined with 40 years of experience within the testing industry, makes it a well-founded model with trustworthy improvement proposals.

Cette thèse traite de la modélisation numérique de la réponse vibro-acoustique de structures sandwiches-composites avec matériaux viscoélastiques intégrés soumises à différents types d’excitations mécaniques et acoustiques. Dans une première phase, nous avons utilisé une approche de synthèse modale pour calculer les principaux indicateurs vibro-acoustiques de la structure : la vitesse quadratique, la puissance rayonnée, la perte par transmission…Ensuite, l’intégrale de Rayleigh a été exploitée pour calculer la puissance rayonnée de chaque structure. L’obstacle majeur que nous avons alors surmonté, était de gérer efficacement la dépendance en fréquence des propriétés de la couche viscoélastique dans l’approche de synthèse modale. Dans une second phase, en partant du champ vibratoire calculé dans la première étape, nous avons développé une méthode hybride FEM-TMM (méthode des éléments finis – méthode de matrices de transfert) pour prédire avec précision et en un temps de calcul acceptable, et jusqu’en hautes fréquences, les principaux paramètres de conception vibro-acoustique de ces structures, notamment l’amortissement équivalent et les nombres d’ondes suivant les deux directions spatiales x et y de propagation de l’onde acoustique. Les validations numériques que nous avons effectuées, montrent bien la robustesse de l'algorithme que nous avons développé. Ce dernier reste toutefois limité à des structures planes. Dans une troisième phase de ce travail, une étude paramétrique sur l’effet de l’emplacement et de la forme de la couche viscoélastique a été réalisée. Cette étude a été faite en se servant de la méthode hybride FEM-TMM pour calculer la réponse acoustique (puissance transmise et perte par transmission).

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Attenuation of low frequency turbofan engine noise has been a challenging task in an industry that requires low weight and tightly-packed solutions. Without innovative advancements, the technology currently used will not be able to keep up with the increasingly stringent requirements on aircraft noise reduction. A need exists for novel technologies that will pave the way for the future of quiet aircraft. This thesis investigates acoustic metamaterials and their ability to achieve superior transmission loss characteristics not found in traditional honeycomb liners. The acoustic metamaterials investigated are an array of Helmholtz resonators with and without coupled cavities periodically-spaced along a duct wall. Analytical, numerical, and experimental developments of these acoustic metamaterial systems are used herein to study the effects of this technology on the transmission loss. Particularly focusing on analytical modeling will aid in understanding the underlying physics that governs their interesting transmission loss behavior. A deeper understanding of the physics will be used to aid in future acoustic metamaterial liner design. A parameter study is performed to understand the effects of the geometry, spacing, and number of resonators, as well as resonator cavity coupling on performance. Increased broadband transmission loss, particularly in low frequencies, is achieved through intelligent manipulation of these parameters. Acoustic metamaterials are shown to have appealing noise cancellation characteristics that prove to be effective for aircraft engine liner applications. / Master of Science / Aircraft noise reduction is an ongoing challenge for the aerospace industry. Without innovative advancements, the next generation of aircraft will not be able to keep up with increasingly stringent noise regulations; novel acoustic technology is needed to pave the way for a future of quieter aircraft. This thesis investigates acoustic metamaterials and their ability to achieve superior noise reduction over traditional methods. Modeling techniques were developed, and experimental tests were conducted to quantitatively evaluate the effectiveness of a new acoustic metamaterial system. The acoustic metamaterial design explored herein was proven to reduce noise effectively and shows promise for a world of quieter aircraft.

Parmi les filières de cellules photovoltaïques, les cellules solaires organiques suscitent un intérêt industriel par leur faible coût financier et de production énergétique et leur application possible sur des substrats flexibles de type plastique. L'ITO (Indium Tin Oxide) est l'électrode transparente conductrice (ETC) la plus utilisée pour ces cellules ainsi que pour d'autres dispositifs optoélectroniques. Cependant, ce matériau n'est pas sans présenter certains inconvénients (rareté de l'indium, structure non adaptée à des substrats flexibles,…), et la recherche d'alternatives à l'ITO est une préoccupation actuelle de la communauté scientifique internationale. Une possibilité est alors offerte par des structures multicouches de type Oxyde|Métal|Oxyde. Le rôle des deux couches d’oxydes est d’accorder, en ajustant les épaisseurs, la position, l’intensité et la largeur de la fenêtre spectrale de transmission. Des travaux numériques et expérimentaux couplés ont été effectués en particulier sur les structures SnOx|Ag|SnOx, TiOx|Ag|TiOx et ZnS|Ag|ZnS. Par microstructuration de telles électrodes ou bien par incorporation d’un bicouche Cu|Ag comme feuillet métallique au coeur de la structure, il est possible d’améliorer leurs performances optiques en amplifiant et en élargissant la fenêtre spectrale de transmission, sans dégrader leur haute conductivité. L’intégration d’électrodes SnOx|Ag|SnOx et TiOx|Ag|TiOx au sein de cellules solaires organiques inverses a été entrepris. Des résultats photoélectriques très prometteurs ont été obtenus avec la structure TiOx|Ag|TiOx qui permet d’atteindre des performances de niveau quasi-équivalent aux cellules de référence à base d’ITO. / Among all variants of photovoltaic thins films, organic solar cells generate a major industrial interest due to low manufacturing costs, reasonable levels of energy production and suitability to flexible substrates like plastic. ITO (Indium Tin Oxide) is the most used Transparent Conductive Electrode (TCE) for organic solar cells as well as other optoelectronic devices. However, this material is not without drawbacks (scarcity of indium, non-suitability to flexible substrates...), and the search for alternatives to ITO is actively pursued by the international scientific community. One possibility is offered by Oxide|Metal|Oxide multilayer structures. By reaching the thin metal layer percolation threshold and by varying its thickness, it is possible to obtain very high conductivity and transparency of this multilayer in the visible spectral range. The role of both oxide layers is to tune the position, intensity and width of the spectral transmission window by adjusting the oxides’ thicknesses. Coupled experimental and numerical works were lead in particularly on SnOx|Ag|SnOx, TiOx|Ag|TiOx and ZnS|Ag|ZnS structures. By microstructuring such electrodes, or by incorporating a Cu|Ag bilayer as metal sheet at the core of the structure, it is possible to increase the optical performances by amplifying and expanding the spectral transmission window without degrading the high conductivity. The integration of SnOx|Ag|SnOx and TiOx|Ag|TiOx electrodes in inversed organic solar cells was undertaken. Very promising photoelectric results were obtained with the TiOx|Ag|TiOx structure which allows to reach performances close to that obtained with ITO-based reference cells.