Wenjia Wang^{1, 2}, Xiuqing Qian^{1, 2}, Qi Li^{1, 2}, Gong Zhang^{1, 2}, Huangxuan Zhao^{1, 2}, Tan Li^{1, 2}, Yang Yu^{1, 2}, Hongfang Song^{1, 2, *}, Zhicheng Liu^{1, 2, *}

Molecular & Cellular Biomechanics, Vol.16, No.1, pp. 59-74, 2019, DOI:10.32604/mcb.2019.06393

Abstract Pupillary block is considered as an important cause of primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG). In order to investigate the effect of pupillary block on the hydrodynamics of aqueous humor (AH) in anterior chamber (AC) and potential risks, a 3D printed eye model was developed to mimic the AH flow driven by fluid generation, the differential pressure between AC and posterior chambers (PC) and pupillary block. Particle image velocimetry technology was applied to visualize flow distribution. The results demonstrated obvious differences in AH flow with and without pupillary block. Under the normal condition (without pupillary block), the… More >

Tahani Almutairi^1,*, Maha Al-yahya²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.59, No.3, pp. 741-751, 2019, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2019.06239

Abstract Text visualization is concerned with the representation of text in a graphical form to facilitate comprehension of large textual data. Its aim is to improve the ability to understand and utilize the wealth of text-based information available. An essential task in any scientific research is the study and review of previous works in the specified domain, a process that is referred to as the literature survey process. This process involves the identification of prior work and evaluating its relevance to the research question. With the enormous number of published studies available online in digital form,… More >

SangWook Han¹, JungYeon Seo¹, Dae-Young Kim², SeokHoon Kim³, HwaMin Lee^3,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.59, No.3, pp. 697-711, 2019, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2019.06071

Abstract Air pollution caused by fine dust is a big problem all over the world and fine dust has a fatal impact on human health. But there are too few fine dust measuring stations and the installation cost of fine dust measuring station is very expensive. In this paper, we propose Cloud-based air pollution information system using R. To measure fine dust, we have developed an inexpensive measuring device and studied the technique to accurately measure the concentration of fine dust at the user’s location. And we have developed the smartphone application to provide air pollution More >

Tao Shen^1,*, Yukari Nagai¹, Chan Gao²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.58, No.2, pp. 307-318, 2019, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2019.04876

Abstract Computer visualization has marvelous effects when it is applied in various fields, especially in architectural design. As an emerging force in the innovation industry, architects and design agencies have already demonstrated the value of architectural visual products in actual application projects. Based on the digital image technology, virtual presentation of future scenes simulates architecture design, architectural renderings and multimedia videos. Therefore, it can help design agencies transform the theoretical design concept into a lively and realistic visual which can provide the audience with a clearer understanding of the engineering and construction projects. However, it is More >

Amnart Boonloi^a, Withada Jedsadaratanachai^b,*

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.10, pp. 1-19, 2018, DOI:10.5098/hmt.10.6

Abstract Convective heat transfer, pressure loss and thermal performance in a heat exchanger tube inserted with the modified V-shaped baffle are investigated numerically. The influences of the flow attack angle (α = 20o , 30o and 45o ), baffle height in term of blockage ratio (b/D = BR = 0.05, 0.10, 0.15, 0.20 and 0.25) and arrangement (The V-tip pointing downstream is called “V-Downstream”, while the V-tip pointing upstream is named “V-Upstream”.) on heat transfer and friction loss are presented for the Reynolds number in range 100 – 1200 (laminar region). The numerical study (finite volume… More >

Rick D. Vavolizza^1,2, Pe’er Dar^3,4, Barrie Suskin^3,4, Robert M. Moore^4,5, Kenan W.D. Stern^1,4

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.13, No.3, pp. 407-412, 2018, DOI:10.1111/chd.12584

Abstract Objective: Suboptimal cardiac imaging on obstetric ultrasound is a frequent referral indication for fetal echocardiography, even in the absence of typical risk factors for fetal cardiac disease. The clinical profile of patients and findings of examinations performed for such an indication are not well defined. Given the increased cost, time and resource utilization of fetal echocardiography, we sought to determine the clinical findings of such referrals.
Study Design: We performed a single-center review of such referrals from January 2010 to June 2016. Patients with commonly accepted indications for fetal echocardiography were excluded. Demographic variables and echocardiogram findings… More >

M. Dandani^1,*, V. Lepiller², A. Ghezal³, P. Desevaux⁴

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.14, No.1, pp. 23-37, 2018, DOI:10.3970/fdmp.2018.014.023

Abstract The present study deals with the numerical visualization of the mixing process in a 2D supersonic ejector. The mixing process is visualized using two CFD flow visualization methods. The first method consists in introducing discrete particles in the secondary flow and computing their trajectories. The second method consists in modeling the diffusion of a passive scalar introduced in one of the two flows. The mixing process is investigated in the case of a conventional 2D supersonic ejector and a second case of an ejector equipped with transverse micro jets. Flow visualizations obtained show the existence More >

Patrick C. Doherty, Heather E. Dillon^† , Justin Roberts

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.9, pp. 1-6, 2017, DOI:10.5098/hmt.9.1

Abstract The onset of turbulence in natural convection systems is difficult to predict using traditional computational techniques. The flow patterns that occur before and after the onset of turbulence may be better understood with the help of visual techniques like Schlieren imaging. Schlieren imaging allows visualization of the density gradients of a fluid using collimated light and refractive properties. In this experiment, a device was designed to test the behavior of airflow with non-isothermal boundary conditions within a rectangular cavity. Previous computational fluid modeling suggested a period doubling route to chaos in a cavity with a… More >

Hoi Lam She^*, Arno A.W. Roest^†, Emmeline E. Calkoen^†, Pieter J. van den Boogaard^‡, Rob J. van der Geest^‡, Mark G. Hazekamp^§, Albert de Roos^‡, Jos J.M. Westenberg^‡

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.12, No.1, pp. 40-48, 2017

Abstract Purpose. To evaluate the inflow pattern and flow quantification in patients with functional univentricular heart after Fontan’s operation using 4D flow magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with streamline visualization when compared with the conventional 2D flow approach.
Method. Seven patients with functional univentricular heart after Fontan’s operation and twenty-three healthy controls underwent 4D flow MRI. In two orthogonal two-chamber planes, streamline visualization was applied, and inflow angles with peak inflow velocity (PIV) were measured. Transatrioventricular flow quantification was assessed using conventional 2D multiplanar reformation (MPR) and 4D MPR tracking the annulus and perpendicular to the streamline inflow at… More >

Zixin Zhang, Qinghua Lei, Yongchang Cai

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.17, No.2, pp. 63-64, 2011, DOI:10.3970/icces.2011.017.063

Abstract Realistic computer models of fracture-block systems have significant impacts on the performance of Block-group Model of fractured rock mass, especially for hydro-mechanical problems. In this paper, a reasonable and effective algorithm for block system construction and visualization is presented. The methodology is based on CAGD Computer Aided Geometric Design and employs object oriented programming (OOP) technique to organize project data, including input parameters, research objects, graphic information and analytical results.

The use of traditional key-block theory for the analysis of blocky rock mass structures in mining and civil engineering is well established. And such methods More >