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Holographic analysis of the deformation of a diesel engine piston

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Holography has been used to measure the deformation of a diesel-engine piston heated through a low temperature rise in order to confirm the finite-element modeling of an isoformic piston being developed by Wellworthy Ltd. Previous work relating to the study indicated that a body movement had occurred on the piston and one of the main features of the current study was to measure the absolute movement at diametrically opposite positions on the piston. A single holographic plate was used for this purpose and produced the required results which, when averaged, compare favorably with finite-element results.

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  1. Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, The Polytechnic of Wales, CF37 1DL, Pontypridd, Treforest, Mid Glamorgan, UK

    W. T. Evans (Principal Lecturer)

  2. Plessey Naval Systems PLC, Templecomb, Somerset, UK

    G. C. Premier (Development Engineer)

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Evans, W.T., Premier, G.C. Holographic analysis of the deformation of a diesel engine piston. Experimental Mechanics 29, 455–459 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02323867

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