School of Engineering of the University of Orléans
Student Projects Catalogue 2013-14
Student Projects Catalogue 2013/14
Polytech Orléans
Polytech Orléans
Ecole Polytechnique de l’université d’Orléans
Direction management des formations, prospective et innovation pédagogique
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 : 02 38 41 73 83
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Contents
Message from the Director7
Ecotechnologies9
2D+ image viewer
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Ablation of silicon and titanium oxide with picosecond and nanosecond pulsed laser in
air at atmospheric pressure and under vacuum
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Acquisition of analog signals on computer system
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Bluetooth data logger
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Broadband absorption spectroscopy in a tig arc plasma
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Capturing of ethernet flow
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Deep etching of silicon through SiO2 thin film by using cryogenic method
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Development of highly specific surfaces by cryo-etching process 17
Raspberry Pi print system
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Energy enhancement project: high-bay warehouse lighting
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Femtosecond and nanosecond laser micro-machining
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Informative website for a new student at Polytech designed for nomad devices
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Micro-thermoelectric generator
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3D printing
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Refurbishment of dye laser
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Studies of epoxy resins stability used for final packaging in industry
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Water curtain light
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Water treatment by plasma 27
Civil Engineering29
Study of the degradation of fluorescent tracers under natural conditions 30
Balance of operation of a methanation unit 31
Calculation of reinforced concrete structures (design the foundations of a building)
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Characterization of recent artificial lacustrian filling
33
Design and calculation of temporary piers on a metallic bridge 34
Design and drawing of the restoration of a county road crossed by high rail line 35
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Design of a three-dimensional modular construction in wood
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Design of a wooden bridge for pedestrians and cyclists over the Loire River
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Environmental impact assessment of a quarry on the quality of water
38
Establishment of a methodology of study using numerical modeling to comprehend
a phenomenon of Tuffeau alteration
39
Gypsum soil stabilization by a binary binder
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Hydrological and hydrogeochemical studies on Charlemagne Island 41
Life cycle analysis as a decision support tool
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Life cycle assessment applied to building
43
Parametrical study of the reservoir rock behavioral model used for oil basin modeling
44
Reinforced concrete design
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Report on arithmetic methods of risk accumulation in the environment
46
Response to a call for tender for the building of a nursing home for disabled adults 47
Response to a call for tender in the public works area
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Sizing and modeling of building with five floors and a basement
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Study of the ecosystem services due to urban green ways
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The evaluation of the calculation modules according to the Eurocode 2 and Eurocode 7 for the
foundations and the structural elements of a building
51
The renovation of a private outdoor area
52
The structural design of heavy-duty pavements for ports
53
Tuffeau vs Richemont’s stone in a case of a fire, using colorimetry
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Urban mobility plan in the pays forêt d’Orléans Val de Loire
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Urban sprawl in campinas: evaluation through orbital imagery
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Viscoelastic behavior and mechanical homogenization of masonry wall
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Mechanical Engineering59
Agglomeration study in a fluidized bed reactor
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Characterization and control of separation on a ramp by synthetic jets
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Characterization of diesel injection in cold conditions
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Characterization of the box brake on a manual window regulator of a car
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Conductivity parameters sensibility study and resizing
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Create a digital model of a cooperative fuel research engine
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Design, manufacture of a solar tracker demonstrator
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Designing a robot simulating a baby for testing diapers
67
Determination of laminar and turbulent flame speed in a sphere with pressure
signal and optical measure 68
Development of a flame-wall interaction model in the combustion system in spark ignition
engines via simulation tools
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Development of a test bench for a miniature turbojet
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Draft of an electric light aircraft
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Economic MPC for the reduction of energy consumption
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Enslavement of a couple of spoilers
73
Haptic remote control of six axis robot
74
Heat transfer in a gearbox
75
Improve the range of the spindle drive gearbox motor “Ram Hit” with an electric array
76
Improvement of a computer software for the aerodynamics of thick sails
77
Industrial robotics: handling flasks
78
Mechanical behavior modeling of composite materials by a homogenization approach
79
Modeling of a human femur fracture
80
Modification of a baby model’s water tightness during his re-conception
81
Optimization of centre sciences heat pump
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Optimization of the valve of an air balloon
83
Hybrid vehicle with energy management system 84
Potential of Superhydrophobic surface treatments in hydrodynamics
85
Robotic youth challenger
86
Simulation and performances testing for new position sensor bearing concepts for
electrical engines control
87
Simulation of what happens to a person’s femur during a fall, taking muscle
amortization into account 88
Study of the drapability of flax reinforcements
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Study of the thermomechanical behavior of a ladle
90
Study of yarn bending
91
The Canadian well as a solution for a natural supply of energy for air treatment 92
Thermal-mechanical research of refractory lining with joints 93
Thermo-mechanical modeling of a complex structure 94
Understanding the transformation phenomena of olivine phase 95
Upgrading an experimental tool sprayer
96
What is the energetic performance of my house?
97
Practical work of thermal regulation of a building
98
The Final Year Projects Forum 100
Our remarkable equipment101
Index of students102
Index of participants in the Final Year Projects Forum103
Index of participating enterprises103
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Message from the Director
One essential element of the activites of any engineering school is the maintenance of partnerships
with businesses and institutions in the local community and beyond. Thanks to its close ties to such
organizations, Polytech Orléans can guarantee the employability of its graduates (of which 90% find a first
job within three months of receiving their degree), accurately adapt its programmes to respond to the
changing needs of the business and scientific community, and acquire the most up-to-date equipment,
materials and software.
Our partners also benefit from these exchanges by receiving high-level scientific expertise as they
welcome hundreds of our students in internships each year and avail themselves of the educational
facilities and equipment we can provide.
To prepare for their entry into the professional world, fifth-year students at Polytech Orléans are required
to prepare and complete a project according to the specifications established by an engineer working
in the field. For Polytech, these projects validate the body of technical and managerial competencies
acquired by students during their years in our programme. For our industrial partners, the students’
projects permit them to test systems, confirm new ideas, and create prototypes, among other valuable
research outcomes.
Publishing a yearbook that brings together in one volume the overviews of all fifth-year industrial projects
is a concrete way of presenting the entirety of the fields of activity in which graduate engineers of Polytech
Orléans will work. It is also a way for our business partners to evaluate the assistance which Polytech can
bring to them. Our ambition is to highlight the achievements realized in collaboration with businesses and
institutions and to encourage development of new industrial partnerships.
Christophe Léger
Director, Polytech Orléans
For further information:
Direction des Relations Entreprises, Stages, Innovation, Formation continue
12 rue de Blois, BP 6744, 45067 Orléans cedex 2
02 38 49 48 48
relations.entreprises.polytech@univ-orleans.fr
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Ecotechnologies
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2D+ image viewer
Optoelectrical engineering
Alexandre CHAVANON / François GARNIER
Academic supervisor: Rodolphe WEBER
Industrial supervisor: Jean-Marie BOURVEN
Company: SARL The Cameroscope
Second Place
7th Annual Final Year Projects Forum
Objective/motivation
The 2D+ pictures viewer project proposed to project on an embedded screen anaglyph images
taken with only one camera to give them a rendering similar to 3D, with or without color
glasses. We have been working on this project since April, 2013.
There are two types of processes to create anaglyphs:
> The first one consists of taking a picture with a camera
> The second one consists of taking two different pictures with two different cameras. Our
system is innovative because it allows taking anaglyphic pictures with one camera but the
images taken with it contain more information than the classical one.
Results
From a technical point of view, this project is divided into two distinct parts (study and
implementation of the imager and programming interface of the display). The optical part
has been advanced; to date, the imager is functional and communicates via wi-fi network.
For the programming part, we validated a development platform which allows creating a
man/machine interface, which can be used on network.
To conclude, even if all the objectives of the project could not succeed, we validated the
milestones that we set with our client for the overall project, into which we have integrated
the final project study. Furthermore, we have validated the ability to implement an adaptive
man-machine interface, and we also validated the decision 2D + video streaming.
Keywords: 2D+, anaglyphs, innovation, embedded system
Contact: alexandre.chavanon@etu.univ-orleans.fr; françois.garnier@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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A. Chavanon
F. Garnier
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Ablation of silicon and titanium oxide with
picosecond and nanosecond pulsed laser in
air at atmospheric pressure and under vacuum
Materials
Abdelbassat EL MOURABIT / Christophe LE QUÉRÉ
Academic supervisors: Éric MILLON and Agnès PETIT
Company: GREMI Laboratory
Objective/motivation
Pulsed UV laser ablation as a universal tool for surface processing of materials such as organic polymers,
inorganic crystals and composite substrates. Because of this wide variety of materials, it is evident the
ablation behavior and the dynamics of the removal process depend strongly on the material’s properties
and the parameters of the laser pulse. The aim of this work is to present the effects produced by laser
pulses absorbed by a solid target (titanium oxide and silicon). The influence of laser pulse number, matter
properties and pulse energy and depth ablation were investigated, and all experiments were carried
out in air at an atmospheric pressure and under vacuum. The ablation characteristics of the two solid
targets were observed and analyzed with the optical microscope and profilometer in order to compare
the efficiencies ablation in picosecond and nanosecond regions.
Results
The ablation depth increases in function of the fluence, and the results indicated that differences
in surface morphology begin to occur at 1 mJ/cm² for the titanium oxide and also for the silicon. The
comparison of the ablation curves measured in ambient atmosphere and under vacuum demonstrates
that maximum rates were obtained in vacuum with the silicon in the picosecond laser (333% more than
ambient atmosphere). But with the titanium oxide we obtained the maximum in the air
under ambient atmosphere (33% more than under vacuum). Also, the impact area and
the depth of ablation increases in function of the pulse number for the two materials
studied, either with the picosecond or nanosecond laser, except that the impact area
is larger with all experiments which were carried out in air at an atmospheric pressure
than under vacuum.
Ablation of silicon
with optical microscope
Keywords: nanosecond laser, picosecond laser, thermal effects, ablation
Block diagram of experiment
Typical central crater profiles after ten KrF laser pulses
Accumulation curves of titanium dioxide - air and vacuum
Ablation curves of silicon - air and vacuum
Contact: abdelbassat.el-mourabiti@etu.univ-orleans.fr; christophe.le-quere@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Acquisition of analog signals
on computer system
Electrical engineering
Benjamin FINOT
Academic supervisor: Philippe RAVIER
Industrial supervisor: Stephane BELSOEUR
Company: Delphi
Objective/motivation
This project is in partnership with Delphi, an American multinational corporation that specializes in
design and manufacture of equipment for the automotive industry. It aims to acquire and display on
computers the voltages from sensors on a car engine. These sensors send variable analog voltage signals,
representative of physical quantities. They are converted into digital signals and processed by the car
computer. All this information allows for good engine management. This project will compare the results
with those provided by the VCI (Vehicle Communication Interface). For convenience, the signals are
synchronized and the information from the two systems will be visible on the same computer.
Results
The project was divided into four parts: adaptation signals, processing and digitization of signals, sending
and receiving data on the computer, and data mining. Board adaptation reduces the signal amplitude,
so it is proportional to adapt to the conversion board. The signals are then digitized by an Arduino. It
sends the result of conversions via USB to a computer. Small software was programmed to visualize in
real time the temporal evolution of signals. It is in the form of a window composed of six graphs, allowing
visualization of six inputs.
Keywords: automobile, embedded electronic, signal processing, human-machine interface, arduino
Arduino Mega
Contact: benjamin.finot@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Overall scheme
GUI
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Bluetooth data logger
Electrical engineering
Maxime AVRIL
Academic supervisor and Industrial supervisor: Jean-Yves CADOREL
Company: CRESITT
Objective/motivation
CRESITT’s main research is on communicating electronic systems and instrumentation. Customers want to
be able to communicate with all home devices through one of them. The equipment which almost all of
us have is a smartphone. To do that, either we add components or use included wireless features. For the
latter, we can use infra-red, but the devices must be face-to-face. Wi-fi is efficient although it consumes
a lot of energy, so Bluetooth is the most adapted solution. The aim of the project is to make a data logger
which allows a smartphone to display data from an analog signal. It consists in creating an Android app able
to get data sent by wireless. The project will be used to evaluate the transfer capacity of Bluetooth.
Results
The feasibility study indicated that there are two ways to send data by Bluetooth. A destructive way consists
of compressing data before sending them. The advantage of this first way is to send data in real time. The
second way allows sending the totality of signal data, but it’s impossible to do this in real time. It must
save data in memory components and then send it by Bluetooth. Because of the duration of the project,
the first method was chosen. The system is composed of an RN52 Bluetooth audio module including an
A2DP Bluetooth profile, used to stream high quality audio from one device to another. It was necessary to
add an analog-to-digital converter between the input signal and the RN52. To finish, there is an Android
smartphone with the app made. Signal frequency was reduced to be able to be sent in real time.
Keywords: data logger, bluetooth A2DP, smartphone, JAVA
Contact: maxime.avril@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Broadband absorption spectroscopy
in a tig arc plasma
Electrical engineering
Jérémy CAUDRON
Academic supervisor: Jean-Marc BAUCHIRE
Industrial supervisor: Hervé RABAT
Company: GREMI Laboratory
Objective/motivation
The aim of the project is the detection of absorption phenomena in a TIG arc plasma. The use of optical
absorption spectroscopy technique by testing two light sources broadband (a commercial one and
another called Z-pinch and developed by the GREMI Laboratory) has been suggested for this project. The
operating parameters will be determined for which the absorption spectroscopy is perceptible. In the
most favorable case, we shall determine a field of temperature of the plasma by the Boltzmann method
using several measurements all along the plasma.
Results
The system is composed of a light source (the one which will be absorbed), an optical path to collide light in
a very tiny focused point in the plasma of the TIG arc, a spectrometer and an ICCD camera to save spectra
and to treat results after experimentations. The technique employed needs a perfect optic alignment and
a good knowledge of the material used to avoid aberrations when spectrum will be saved. Once spectra
are acquired, a software created with MATLAB detects peaks and allows the fit with Gaussian or Lorentzian
functions. Then, the Boltzmann method is employed to calculate a field of temperature of the arc.
Keywords: optics, absorption, spectroscopy, plasma, electric arc
Absorption spectra
Optical schematic
Contact: jeremy.caudron@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Map of measurements
Boltzmann diagram
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Capturing of ethernet flow
Ecotechnologies
Romain DACLIN
Academic supervisor: Meryem JABLOUN
Industrial supervisor: David PARDESSUS
Objective/motivation
In an ideal world, all people would speak the same language. So in electronic and informatics, in an ideal
world, all systems use the same protocol and they can be connected together. Today in informatics we
use Ethernet to connect PCs together. Thales Air Systems also wants to use Ethernet to connect some
electronics systems together. We must develop our Ethernet application on Linux.
Results
The project consists of understanding an open-source library for packet capture named Libpcap. We need
to install it and check if it runs well. After, we want to capture Ethernet packets and visualize them on the
terminal. When we are able to capture all packets from Ethernet, we need to apply some filters to select
only the interesting packets. To finish, we should save the data on files.
Keywords: libpcap, ethernet, linux, packet, filter
Contact: romain.daclin@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Deep etching of silicon through SiO2
thin film by using cryogenic method
Electronic engineering
Xiao LIU
Academic supervisor: Thomas TILLOCHER
Company: GREMI Laboratory
Objective/motivation
Plasma etching could provide high integration level, high accuracy for dimension control and low chemical
costs. It is essential to the field of micro technologies. Silicon etching is used in microelectronics like CMOS
technologies, Integrated Circuits; MEMS (Micro Electromechanical Systems) and Optoelectronics like
LED, laser diodes and so on. The goal of this project is to etch silicon masked SiO2 as deep as 400um
while the width of holes change from 62um to 250um. The so used plasma should reach the following
requirements: a high etching rate, a best selectivity between the material and mask, a strong reduction
of lateral etching and little damage on profiles.
Results
The gas of SF6, SiF4 and O2 were used to etch silicon, volatile species (SiF4, SiFxOy) were formed and
exhausted by pomp system. During this project, 36 manipulations were realized in cryogenic condition
and analyzed by SEM (Scanning Electronic Microscopy), by changing different parameters like oxygen
flow, temperature, pressure in the plasma chamber and bias, a profile with a depth of 414um was reached
at the holes of 250um with a high aspect ratio. Furthermore, it serves for the miniaturization of individual
transistors, enhancement of device densities and computing speed, and decreasing energy consumption
and cost.
Keywords: nanosecond laser, femtosecond laser, micro-machining, drilling, cutting
Holes of width-250, 125, 62, 62um; depth- 416, 363, 306, 225um
Contact: xiao.liu@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Development of highly specific surfaces
by cryo-etching process
Production engineering
Ke ZHANG
Academic supervisor: Rémi DUSSART
Objective/motivation
First Part: Researched the variation of the speed of etching of silicon
by plasma of SF6 using a laser interferometer in different conditions
of pressure in the plasma reactor. The experiment will be realized in
different conditions (different supports of the samples, different
temperatures of the samples). The results of the experiment is to give
experimental evidence for the research of the process simulation.
Second Part: Researched the factors in a Micro-Structure Columnar
formation process. Realize the MSC by plasma cryo-etching process.
Obtain expectation results (certain height and diameter of the
micro columnar) by controlling the factors in the process. Test the
reproductivity of the experimental results.
Results
First Part: Realized experiments and obtained the expected results. The
approximate function of variation of the etching speed by pressure was
drawn in three different conditions. All the data in the experiments was
obtained by a Picometer and the results were processed by Matlab.
The reliability of the results was verified by using a Scanning Electron
Microscope.
The End point detection for plasma etching by interferometer
Plasma reactor and etching mechanism
Second part: Understood the factors in the process. The optimal
condition of fabrication was chosen and was put in experiment
production. The reproductivity was verified in repeated experiments
by a justifiable process control. An expected result was obtained.
Keywords: interferometer, plasma cryo-etching, silicon, microstructure
A picture of the black silicon taken by SEM in the GREMI lab
Contact: ke.zhang1@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Raspberry Pi print system
Electrical engineering
Yunlong FENG
Academic supervisor: Aladine CHETOUANI
Industrial supervisor: Christophe KLEY
Company: MAQUET
Objective/motivation
The aim of this project is a program for the protocol to connect between raspberry pi and a printer.
Actually we need to make Raspberry Pi work as a printer server so that it could receive the data from
Flow-I (anesthetic equipment). My client is MAQUET, an international company, a medical equipment
manufacturer. The printer type depends on Maquet’s client, and the type of printer might be quite
variable, so we should find a way to make it more compatible.
Results
We used Ethernet cable because the attenuation via RJ45 cable is less than with USB cable, and we also
were able to send the print job via wi-fi. For the tele-operation, we installed the Putty and VNCsever to
meet the client’s need to start up Raspberry pi without monitor, and tele-command by SSH protocol.
This protocol has a high level of security and a simple structure. For the moment, we have not finished the
automatic print but we have several ideas: program a scrip under C++ or python to reach monitoring USB
device and then send a command to find the target file in key USB, finally sending print job via CUPS. We
could continue this functionality in further works.
Keywords: Raspberry Pi, flow-i, printer, embedded system
Contact: yunlong.feng@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Energy enhancement project:
high-bay warehouse lighting
Energetics
Joel ROESSNER
Academic supervisor: Rodolphe WEBER
Industrial supervisor: Vincent LIESS
Company: Cosmeurop
Objective/motivation
The price of energy will soon increase and lighting costs will be more and more important. That is
why, today, it is necessary to think about how to save energy. Warehouses are usually very long and
high. Lighting costs are very significant compared to the activity’s added value. Today, a lot of lighting
solutions exist, but choosing the most efficient one requires analyzing all specifications in detail, and
high-bay warehouse in particular. In addition to cost saving, current lights are more ecological and
this contributes to enhancing the company’s image. Renewing its lighting installation contributes to
sustainable development.
Results
There are several possibilities for lighting, and among the different possibilities we must choose the most
efficient one rigorously. For high-bay lighting, LED lights are a solution, but choosing low-cost lights coming directly from China is not a good choice. Indeed, it is important to evaluate the lifetime running costs
and low-cost products are often badly designed and produced. The study revealed that it is sometimes
more attractive to buy more expensive products from main lighting manufacturers, as these products
carry a lifetime warranty and provide real efficiency. Return on investment is also a good indicator of the
product’s efficiency. An LED rail lighting system with motion management is the most efficient product
for Cosmeurop’s high-bay warehouse.
Keywords: lighting, energetics, LED, high-bay
Cosmeurop’s high-bay warehouse 3D view
False colours rendering
Contact: joel.roessner@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Femtosecond and nanosecond laser
micro-machining
Production engineering
Florian Pallavidino / Benjamin Seeli
Academic supervisors: Chantal Leborgne, Sostaine Kaya
Industrial supervisor: Nadjib Semmar
F. Pallavidino
Company: GREMI Laboratory, Lasoptic, Spectra-Physics
Objective/motivation
Industrial innovation project is the punch line of five years of engineering studies at Polytech Orleans.
The students are confronted to all the requirements of the engineering profession. In order to compare
the techniques of cutting, drilling, selective ablation, two types of laser machining have to be used:
nanosecond and femtosecond laser. Furthermore, routines have to be identified for each material to
select best parameters and provide them in summary documents. Each study is monitored between
tutors and students to validate all the elements to be transmitted, thereby to acquire rigor and expertise.
Presently, all sectors of the industry are or will be working with laser technology. More complex
applications have also been developed and have been the subject of our studies. We have been able to
treat the phenomena of contact angles to characterize the wettability of materials.
B. Seeli
Results
The results of this project can be qualified as mixed. Indeed, we encountered specific problems to the
industry. Laser failures, power problems, burnt lens etc. To solve these, a significant maintenance works
had been put in place in order to progress in the project. A comparison between both techniques has
been established in order to find the best parameters. Each process has strengths and weaknesses and
that’s why it was important to define search result expected with societies in partnership. The biggest
part of this project has been conducted on the contact angles and more precisely on the wettability.
We achieved to go from the hydrophilic to the hydrophobic state of PET. Research done could prove
the relation between the texturing surface and hydrophobicity on PET by laser nanosecond is not linear.
Presently, these results can’t be compared with studies on femtosecond laser due to its dysfunction.
Keywords: femtosecond laser, nanosecond laser, micro-machining
Non treated PET - Hydrophilic
Nanosecond laser
Femtosecond laser
Contact: pallavidino@yahoo.fr; benjamin.seeli@gmail.com
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Treated PET - Hydrophobic
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Informative website for a new student at
Polytech designed for nomad devices
Computer science
Antoine CHARVIN
Academic supervisor: Aladine CHETOUANI
Industrial supervisor: Rémy LECONGE
Institution: Polytech Orléans
Selected participant
7th Annual Final Year Projects Forum
Objective/motivation
This informative website is specially designed for nomad devices, which means that it adapts itself to
the size and/or the orientation of the device (smartphones or tablets). The design developed in order to
adapt the website itself is called “responsive web design”. As the website would be used by new Polytech
students, it contains some essential information about Polytech Orléans, the University of Orléans and
the city of Orléans (how to find an accommodation with the CROUS, the internships at Polytech, tram
maps, etc.).
Results
This website was conceived to make maintenance easier; indeed, all the textual information on the website
is separated from the design part (CSS files) and from the development part (PHP files). This information is
stocked in different XML files which are more readable for computer science beginners. This informative
website had to be intuitive and a little bit dynamic in order to be used by the students. For that, this
website is developed with PHP and JavaScript for the dynamism: smooth scrolling, link between XML and
PHP, interactive maps of the buildings. The website had also been tested by a small group of students for
the last modifications and for testing the website’s compatibility on multiple devices.
Keywords: computer science, website, responsive web design, new students, Polytech Orléans, Orléans,
University of Orléans
Contact: antoine.charvin@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Micro-thermoelectric generator
Electronics optics engineering
Khalid SNABI
Academic supervisor: Omar ABESS
Company: GREMI
Objective/motivation
Every time we talk about energy, we believe in the possibility of diminution loss, or the use of green energy
that does not pollute, and the use of inexhaustible sources such as wind, solar and thermal heat. The aim
is to create a micro-generator that will convert a temperature difference into electricity. To achieve this,
we had two ideas. The first is based on porous silicon that had approved thermoelectric characteristics,
and the second is based on the alignment of thermocouples (sequences of N-type and P materials) on the
front side of a sample and (interconnect to allow the passage of electrons) through conductive metals
such as aluminum. The first step is to perform the various depositions and etchings of the samples, and
make thermoelectric tests and microscopic viewings.
Results
The first idea is still in the process of development. We took a sample of porous silicon and made a
deposit of metal on all four sides (tungsten and aluminum), to improve electrical contact of our meter.
We considered making a deposit of a third metal, so that comparison could be made between the metals
used. The second idea took a lot of time to confirm because we had to think about designing a simple,
inexpensive mask. We began by drawing masks on paper, and after confirmation of the design, transferred
it to the computer. This mask was performed on the single material possible found in the lab ‘Mika’. The
design was done by a nanosecond laser. This last idea is almost finished but there remain two deposits to
make and tests to conduct.
Keywords: micro-generator, thermoelectricity, seebeck coefficient, porous silicon
Contact: khalid.snabi@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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3D printing
Production engineering
Gary HINAULT / Benjamin NOËL
Academic supervisors: M. CANALS, M. AUFRERE
Institution: Polytech Orléans
G. Hinault
Selected participant
7th Annual Final Year Projects Forum
Objective/motivation
The goals of the project are :
> Find innovations with the printer (replicate an object combining with 3D scanning)
> Functional checking (to get all finished pieces)
> Settings of the printer
> Ensure that the project is fully open to facilitate future improvements
> Technical improvements to have a demonstrator for Polytech (spool holder, setting systems)
> Print the Polytech logo to show several types of objects
B. Noël
Results
We built an open source printer which is working and fully customizable. We also made an amount of
calibrations and tests as well as parts to show the possibilities of the 3D printer. We also looked at the 3D
scan of an object in order to increase the possibilities of the printer.
Keywords: open source, costuming, rapid prototyping, replication
Contact: benjamin.noel@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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STUDENT PROJECTS CATALOGUE 2013/14
Refurbishment of dye laser
Photonics engineering
Mélanie URIEN / Nicolas VIOLET
Academic supervisor: Titaïna Gibert
M. Urien
Company: GREMI
Objective/motivation
The project aim is to renovate a dye laser which must be able to emit all wavelengths to be used to make
optical diagnostics of plasma with a UV beam. For that, the laser had to be cleaned and the operation of
the suppliers and the dye pump checked. Then, a few lasing tests and laser coupling with a Nd: YAG pump
laser were done. The laser which had to be renovated was the TDL50. It had not been maintained for a
time, which is why some components malfunctioned or were damaged. The PDL-2 was the second laser
which had to be renovated to replace the TDL50, which is very similar. Finally, the last experiment was
made with a device composed of a HeNe laser (red color) so as to emit an orange laser beam.
Results
For the first laser, the main problem was the pump sealing. Most of its components were defective and
leaky. In addition, the grating was damaged and was too expensive to replace. Consequently, we decided
to keep this laser only for its components. For the second laser, the entire device was renovated, all optics
were aligned and we made a dye from solid rhodamine which allows the beam to be amplified. The laser
was coupled with an Nd: YAG which brings energy to excite the dye which will finally emit a UV laser
beam at the output. But the average power was not sufficient because the power of Nd: YAG was three
times lower than required. For the third laser, even after following instructions, the orange beam was not
achieved.
Keywords: dye, laser, photonics
WEX-1 closeup
Contact: melanie.urien@free.fr; violet.nicolas@laposte.net
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PDL-2 closeup
Dye laser operation
N. Violet
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Studies of epoxy resins stability used for
final packaging in industry
Electrical engineering, materials
Clément Boutoille
Academic supervisor: Eva Kovacevic
Company: ST Microelectronics, GREMI
Objective/motivation
The environment has a big impact on the choice of which type of resin is best to encapsulate components
and optimize their life. For more than ten years, different types of laboratories have worked on this
subject by using measurement of the dielectric properties of resins to make the best choice of resin.
Today, ST Microelectronics is interested in this type of research and needs to know which resins are best
under which conditions. For nine weeks, I studied the resins to determine their comportment in different
climates. To test the resins, the GREMI Laboratory, in collaboration with the College of Science of the
University of Orléans, invested funds in a new impedance meter.
Results
This work was divided into three parts. In each study, the first part was the bibliography, study of the
subject and the theory about all the manipulation. In the second part, I worked on epoxy bulk resin
samples, which were provided from a carrot of epoxy resin. I took all the dielectric factors of the bulk,
with an old device which was calibrated, and created a reference for all my work. All the results of the
climate studies were forced, which means creating humidity on the resins, and immersing them in water
to absorb everything that they could. All my results were presented as Excel® columns and graphs, to
exploit them and create a model of which resins we used in which climate.
Keywords: epoxy resin, dielectric constant, aging process, research, detection
Example of dielectric component
Contact: clement.boutoille@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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STUDENT PROJECTS CATALOGUE 2013/14
Water curtain light
Electrical engineering
Quentin AILLOUD / Juliette TRIGOSSE
Academic supervisor: Titaina GIBERT
Selected participant
7th Annual Final Year Projects Forum
Institution: Polytech Orléans
Objective/motivation
The water curtain light is a resumption of a project started one year ago. The aim of the water curtain
project is to display messages and characters in an innovative way. The system will be used during the
Open House and exhibitions of Polytech Orleans to promote the engineering school. The principle of the
water curtain is to control 20 solenoid valves through an electronic card. Thereby, the solenoid valves
could or could not allow the fall of the water, according to the shape of the letters wanted. In addition, the
hydraulic system must be in a closed loop in order to avoid water waste. The water curtain is constantly
supplied by a water pump which brings back the fallen water and re-injects it into the solenoid valves. An
LED lighting system will guide the light through the water, as it would for an optic fiber.
Results
The first step was to increase the definition, by adding ten solenoid valves to the 10 already included in
the device. The entire electronic part had to be re-adapted to become a switch which can turn the 20
solenoid valves on or off. The electronic card was controlled by an Arduino card linked to software which
can program every desired shape. Another electronic card was developed to control the flow and the
power of the pump to avoid damaging the solenoid valves through excessive pressure. The next step
could be to create an Android application to allow people to choose the letter or character that the water
curtain would display.
Keywords: water curtain, electronics, arduino, pump, solenoid valves
Principle of the system
The water curtain
P of Polytech
The arduino system
The solenoid valves
Contact: quentin.ailloud@etu.univ-orleans.fr; juliette.trigosse@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Q. Ailloud
J. Trigosse
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Water treatment by plasma
Environmental engineering
Marine Boulanger / Marc-Edouard Rybinski
Academic supervisors: Olivier Aubry, Stanislas Sizaret
Institutions: Polytech Orléans, GREMI
M. Boulanger
Selected participant
7th Annual Final Year Projects Forum
Objective/motivation
The mining industry is one of the largest consumers of water. Mines can contain groundwater. This water
is pumped outside the mine but it cannot be used because of toxic acidity and heavy metals. The aim of
this project is to find the best settings on a DBD plasma reactor in order to reduce the iron concentration
in a water sample. When iron starts to make aggregates, it absorbs other hazardous elements like arsenic.
Our target is to make water clean enough to be used in agriculture. If it works, this technology will interest
countries with water shortage but also mining companies. Indeed, the annual capital expenditure on
managing this water is currently in the region of $7.7 billion, although it is expected to grow to $13.6 billion
by 2014.
M-E. Rybinski
Results
The first part is to install the plasma reactor and optimize parameters. The second part is to characterize
the plasma reactor with pure water, then find a treatment for water with 500mg/l of dissolved Iron which
is similar to water from mines. To get a result, we had to find a set of parameters. Settings are: discharge
voltage, interelectrode distance, gas composition, frequency, signal waveforms. Each sample is analyzed
with a pH meter, a conductivity meter and a spectrophotometer. After 25 tests with clean water and 25
tests with polluted water, some settings are seen to be significant in water treatment. For example, with
higher electric voltage, iron makes aggregates faster.
Keywords: plasma, water treatment, research, mine water, spectrophotometry
The plasma reactor
Streamers
Iron aggregates after plasma treatment
Contact: marine.boulanger@etu.univ-orleans.fr; rybinski.marcedouard@yahoo.fr
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Civil Engineering
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STUDENT PROJECTS CATALOGUE 2013/14
Study of the degradation of fluorescent
tracers under natural conditions
Environmental engineering
Olivier DESMETTRE / Virgile VACELET
Academic supervisor: Christian DEFARGE
O. Desmettre
Company: CETRAHE
Objective/motivation
This is a new project created by the CETRAHE at Polytech Orleans due to the need of some companies like
ANTEA or EDF. The final goal of this project is to find the effects of different parameters like temperature,
pH, and light, effect of chlorination or sorption on fluorescent tracers. Another goal of the study is to
improve the results made by previous researchers by quantifying the effect of the parameters previously
quoted.
Results
Due to some restrictions on time and means, the main parameters studied are luminosity and temperature.
These effects were studied on four common tracers which were fluorescein, eosin, sulfurhodamine
B and naphtionate. The first result shows that fluorescein and eosine are degraded very quickly by
luminosity. Indeed, less than a week at natural luminosity is sufficient to degrade all the tracers. However,
temperature has a very low impact on these tracers. Concerning sulfurhodamine B, the result shows
that luminosity has a much smaller impact on fluorescein and eosine. The main parameter which has an
influence on sulfurhodamin is temperature. Indeed, the activity of sulfurhodamin decreases significantly
at high temperature (40°C) compared to low temperature (4°C). The effect on naphtionate is quite the
same as the other tracers: a decrease when exposed to luminosity and high temperature. Nevertheless,
the kinetics is less important.
Keywords: degradation, tracers, natural condition
In the daylight
In the dark
Contact: olivier.desmettre@etu.univ-orleans.fr; virgile.vacelet@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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V. Vacelet
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Balance of operation of
a methanation unit
Environmental engineering
Mariana Reis / Margot Touron
Academic supervisor: Lydie Le Forestier
Industrial supervisors: Christian Coursier, M. Gardoni
Company: Gâtinais Biogaz
M. Reis
Selected participant
7th Annual Final Year Projects Forum
Objective/motivation
One of the objectives of this project is making methanation and its principle clearer. At the beginning we
had just a global vision of the management of waste, and methanation is a specific technical way which
treats and valorizes waste. With a view to making the project more concrete, we studied a real local unit
named Gâtinais Biogas. The particularity of this unit is that the owners are all farmers who would like to
treat and valorize the organic waste from their farms. Our objective is to provide a technical analysis
of the operation. One interesting point for us is that the unit just started last winter so there are still a
lot of aspects which can be improved. Moreover, the topic of methanation will become more and more
important every day because it is a source of green energy and also one way to treat a part of waste.
M. Touron
Results
In the first place, we tried to do the carbon balance of the exploitation thanks to a table of ADEME we
found. However, we did not have enough data and the table was too complex so we didn’t know how
to complete that. We decided to abandon the balance of carbon to focus on other tasks. After that, we
started the mass balance based on the data that Gâtinais provided us on the day of the visit.
We used the data of the year 2013, twenty nine weeks in all. The mass balance permitted us to
notice that the production of gas was not constant during the seven months analyzed but the
real production was always greater. We tried to find out the explanation for this discrepancy,
but could not find a concrete solution. We decided to look for other companies to supply
Gâtinais with solid organic waste and chart them on a map. We found more than 20 companies
which could be future clients.
Keywords: methanation, solid waste, valorization of waste
Comparison between the real production of
methane and the prediction
The global operation of a methanation unit
Map of companies which can be future clients
Contact: marireis08@gmail.com; margot.touron@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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STUDENT PROJECTS CATALOGUE 2013/14
Calculation of reinforced concrete structures
(design the foundations of a building)
Civil engineering
K. Bethi
Kamar BETHI / Fatou FALL
Academic supervisor: Marwen BOUASKER
Objective/motivation
Our project consists of dimensioning foundations of a five-floor building for residential use. This will require
first an estimation of loads that will be applied to the foundations via a pre-design (with a plan of work and
a descent of loads over the foundations). In this project we will first define the supporting structures and
their positions and the type of foundation. Then we will do a load descent on the foundations which will
enable us to dimension them respecting the allowable stress of the soil, thanks to the geotechnical report
(which enables us to know the allowable stress of the soil and the type of foundation recommended).
Results
To design the foundations of this building, we first defined the supporting structures of our building as well
as their positions. Next, we did a pre-dimensioning thanks to the calculation formulas given in Eurocode 2
rules. After that, we did a manual descent of loads. Then, we made a 3D model using the software Robot
structural Analysis that helped us verify the estimation of the burden that is applied to the foundations.
And finally, we started the calculations for the design of the foundations. We worked on many kinds of
foundations to find the foundation that would ensure the stability of the building. Therefore, adapting to
the mediocre quality of the soil, we recommended the use of a concrete sheet piling as an interface with
the soil that will surround the building and deep foundations to support the column load.
Keywords: design, loads, soil, stability
Project schematic
Contact: kamar.bethi@etu.univ-orleans.fr; fatou.fall1@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Characterization of recent artificial
lacustrian filling
Environmental engineering
Adeline RENTÉ / Nicolas SOUDAN
Academic supervisors: Emmanuel CHAPRON,
Claude LE MILBEAU, Mikaël MOTELICA
Objective/motivation
We are students in Geosciences and environment and in our fifth year at Polytech, we worked for one
week on the characterization of sediments in the Loiret. But one week was a very short time to understand
this whole activity so we decided to extend this experience with our final project. Moreover this research
is related to actual problems since the European Water Framework Directive (WFD) supposes for the
member states the establishment of an action plan in order to restore the ecologic continuity of aquatic
environments. This ecological continuity is highly impacted by the presence of dams or other rather
“small” transversal constructions on the rivers (around 60,000 in France). Moreover, French law, for this
directive, plans to destroy or reduce most of these structures. But before the national application of this
plan, studies must be done regarding the impact of the destruction of these constructions, for instance
on the resuspension of the sediments and their influence on water quality or ecosystems. It is in this
inspection part that our project takes place.
A. Renté
N. Soudan
Results
Our problem was to find a better way to characterize sediments in artificial lakes.
We did several complementary experiments to determine the age of sediments,
their composition and the effects of catchment basin inputs. We took part in several
experiments like ICPMS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry), grading,
etc. We created a new process, approved by our academic supervisors, for magnetic
susceptibility, improved the palinofacies analyses by using catchment samples, and
improved age approximation by the detection of drug residues.
Keywords: sediment, artificial lake
Contact: rente.adeline@gmail.com; nicolas.soudan@etu.univ_orleans.fr
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STUDENT PROJECTS CATALOGUE 2013/14
Design and calculation of temporary
piers on a metallic bridge
Civil engineering
Alexandre DE ALMEIDA / Yacine ETTAKHCHI
Industrial supervisor: Stéphane PAUVERT
A. De Almeida
Company: Baudin Chateauneuf
Objective/motivation
After taking into account all the external forces acting on a metallic bridge, and also taking into account
the components already used by the company Baudin Chateauneuf, we made a note of the calculation
following the Eurocodes standard of temporary piers. These piers are used for a metallic bridge launching.
This calculation note will be configurable. Then we will find a range of use (height, vertical and horizontal
loads, wind load, etc.). Finally, we will create a working curve for each pier created, and compare them to
those that already exist.
Results
We decided to create three diferent models: fifteen-, ten- and seven-meter high temporary piers.
Our three models were inspired by some models that have already been used in the past by Baudin
Chateauneuf on other worksites. We made a list of all the loads which are effective on each one. We
then did the wind and load calculations following the Eurocodes standard. After the calculation step, we
established a model of each pier on the Robobat software (CAD software); we put all the loads. Afterwards
we checked how the structure we established resisted the loads, and we optimized the structure in order
to be strong enough. Finally, we created an Excel® file which includes a chart with three curves. Each one
symbolizes the working curve of each pier.
Keywords: metallic bridge, pier, calculation, design
A Pier used in a worksite in Toulouse
Our three models of pier
Working curves for each pier
Contact: alexandre.de-almeida@etu.univ-orleans.fr; yacine.ettakhchi@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Design and drawing of the restoration of a
county road crossed by high rail line
Civil engineering
Nicolas DONEY / Cédric PLESSIS
Academic supervisor: Jean-Marie SHAFF
Industrial supervisor: Jeremy LUCY
Company: IRIS Conseil
N. Doney
Selected participant
7th Annual Final Year Projects Forum
Objective/motivation
We are currently in our fifth year of studies, majoring in public works, which is why we chose the project
with Jean-Marie Schaff to create the drawing of a departmental road which is crossed by the LGV SEA (Sud
Europe Atlantic) train. For this project, we used the software GeoMacao. We had already completed a
project on the GeoMacao software in our fourth year, which is why we chose to deepen our knowledge of
this useful software. Futhermore, we are motivated by the fact that this case is real and is in partnership
with a famous engineering office.
C. Plessis
Results
First, we studied the specifications for this project. We made choices about the connections of the rural
roads of the departmental road 97 and how we could perform these connections. Furthermore, we
decided where and how the departmental road was put under the high-speed train line. After having
traced the road on the software GeoMacao according to the rules of road alignment, we developed
hydraulic structures for the evacuation of water. In order to achieve this, we conducted a sizing calculation.
Finally, we created the structure of the ground with these different layers.
Keywords: LGV SEA, departmental road 97, Geomacao, road design, bridge
Contact: nicolas.doney@hotmail.fr; cedric.plessis@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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STUDENT PROJECTS CATALOGUE 2013/14
Design of a three-dimensional
modular construction in wood
Civil engineering
Quentin ABSOLONNE / Arnaud GILLOT
Industrial supervisor: Hartmut HERING
Q. Absolonne
Company: hhconseil
Objective/motivation
The aim of our project is to design a three-dimensional module in wood. Modules are completely
prefabricated and are adapted to different uses and different target populations such as students,
families or elderly persons (we can also think about emergency constructions in case of disaster). We
understand the many advantages that prefabrication provides in comparison with the classical “onsite
worksite” with the worker as part of a neighborhood point of view. Our project allowed us to learn about
and understand CLT technology, which is innovative and has a promising future in the construction field.
It is really competitive within the concrete industry, which is currently outdated and ecologically highly
questionable from an environmental point of view. We provided a thermal study of our module to ensure
a minimum use of fossil energy sources, using renewable ones instead.
Results
Prefabrication provides many advantages such as the increased speed and precision of production and
the care taken by the main workers. Offsite construction allows for work in a comfortable position in a
dry, organized and dust-free environment. Neighborhoods are less disturbed thanks to the speed and
the low profile of completion on the worksite (installation time, noise and truck traffic is reduced to a
minimum). A complete mechanical analysis of our structure has been carried out (dead-weight, loads,
earthquake, wind/snow resistance) using the Eurocodes. We have also shown that CLT elements are much
more resistant than concrete under an identical load. We have compared many insulation materials and
different configurations to optimize the installation of our structure in order to provide maximum free
solar energy flow inside the building and a minimum loss through thermal bridges.
Keywords: timber engineering, CLT, three-dimensional module
Contact: quentin.absolonne@etu.univ-orleans.fr; arnaud.gillot@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Design of a wooden bridge for pedestrians
and cyclists over the Loire River
Civil engineering
Alexia Miceli / Julie Repusseau
Academic and Industrial supervisor: Hartmut Hering
Company: hhconseil
A. Miceli
First Place
7th Annual Final Year Projects Forum
Objective/motivation
For our industrial project, we made the choice of an innovative topic to allow us to complete our
training. Our group was composed of two civil engineers in the sustainable construction option, with
a concentration in building construction. Even though ours was a virtual project, the design of a 510
meter span wooden bridge for pedestrians and cyclists over the Loire river, including its construction
system, required us to adapt to a building technology that we did not approach in our training and which
broadened our expertise. We took into account social, environmental and economical development
aspects, as well as safety, engineering, material choices and building techniques, in order to develop a
complete and responsible offer. In addition, our project tutor assumed the role of client, just as would be
an urban agglomeration. Our approach was designed to be as close as possible to reality.
J. Repusseau
Results
The development of soft modes of mobility within the city of Orleans is very important for its urban
development. That is why we decided to set our bridge in the city center, between the “Pont RenéeThinat” and the “Pont George V”. After much research, we decided to go for a cable-stayed
bridge. This type of bridge is relatively low-cost, adapts easily to all kinds of geological
conditions and its span can be very wide. With regard to regional economy, we selected two
types of wood widely available in France: douglas fir and black locust. These types of wood
can be used without treatment, and consequently they are environmentally friendly. Finally,
our decision to balance economy, utility and ecology in our project was successful. This
combination was significant on the construction market as environmental factors become
increasingly important.
Cohabitation dangerous between tramway, cars and cyclists
on the George V Bridge (Orléans)
3D modelling of the cable-stayed bridge
Tri-dimensional numerical simulation of the bridge
Contact: alexia.miceli@etu.univ-orleans.fr; julie.repusseau@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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STUDENT PROJECTS CATALOGUE 2013/14
Environmental impact assessment
of a quarry on the quality of water
Civil, environmental engineering
Elodie JUCHAT / Victoria RIGAUD
Academic supervisor: M. DEFARGE
Industrial supervisor: M. BAUDOUX
E. Juchat
Company: La Ligérienne
Objective/motivation
Our fifth year project is an environmental impact assessment of a quarry on the quality of water. Our
work is the extension of a study which has been carried out since 2001 in collaboration with a quarry,
in order to assess the environmental impact of this quarry on groundwater, surface water and water
resources. The quarry is an alluvial quarry. Our project is part of a campaign which will last eighteen
months, until June 2015. First, we had an extensive bibliography to read (reports, legislation), then we
did some sampling on site, analyzed the samples in the laboratory, interpreted them and compared them
to results from previous years. It is an important project for the quarry. Indeed, quarries have a serious
impact on environmental water quality, particularly on surface water, which is sensitive to suspended
particulate matter.
Results
We analyzed some samples of water from upstream and downstream of the quarry, to assess its
impact. After filtering the samples, we carried out several tests: the COD or Chemical Oxygen Demand
(quantification of all elements that consume oxygen in water), the BOD5 or Biological Oxygen
Demand over five days (organic pollution criterion based on the amount of oxygen consumed
in five days at 20°C by the microorganisms in the water), the suspension rate of the matter,
and the water color. We also carried out some ion chromatography in order to determine the
proportion of some anions and cations. We interpreted our results and created a file that we
submitted to the quarry. Legislation sets values which must not be exceeded and requires
that the quarry carry out this type of survey, in order to control its possible impact on the
environment.
Keywords: quarry, environmental impact, groundwater, surface water, legislation
Sampling with Mr. Almeida
Interactions
Geological context
Contact: elodie.juchat@etu.univ-orleans.fr; victoria.rigaud@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Establishment of a methodology of study
using numerical modeling to comprehend
a phenomenon of Tuffeau alteration
Materials
Melina BROSIER CALTABIANO / Thaisa de Fatima GONDEK
Academic supervisors: Dashnor HOXHA, Sarah JANVIER
M. Brosier Caltabiano
Company: PRISME Laboratory
Objective/motivation
White tuffeau is a limestone of Middle Touronian geological age characterized by its high permeability
and porosity, used in the construction of the castles of the Loire Valley. This project consists of
establishing a methodology to study the chemical-thermal-mechanical-hydric changes in tuffeau in order
to determine the main cause of spalling in Chambord castle. With numerical modeling, we can create
scenarios combining the factors of changes like variation in temperature, humidity, porosity and chemical
composition of tuffeau. The role of smectite clay, present in the tuffeau, is especially studied with respect
to its capacity to expand on contact with water. This leads to a fatigue-like process due to internal stress
generated by swelling. The objective is to research the parameters characterizing these processes in
order to perform a numerical modeling using adapted software.
T-F. Gondek
Results
The numerical modeling is performed using Hydrus-1D that combines on the one hand a geochemical
modeling through PHREEQC, that is a biochemical model, and on the other hand the HP1 software that
deals with water flow as well as heat and solutes transport in variably saturated soils. The geometry of the
problem is that of a typical block wall whose chemical and mineralogical composition is that of tuffeau.
The principal input parameters are chemical composition, permeability and porosity. The impact of
environmental variations is modeled through suited boundary conditions in temperature and humidity.
It is then possible to follow the evolution of chemical composition as well as the thermal and hydric
conditions of the evolution within the stone as a function of time, and deduce internal stress responsible
for spalling.
Keywords: stone, degradation, Tuffeau, clay, numerical modeling
Contact: melinabc@gmail.com; thagondek@yahoo.com
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STUDENT PROJECTS CATALOGUE 2013/14
Gypsum soil stabilization
by a binary binder
Civil engineering
Monsif MANSOURI / Hamza SAHLI
Academic supervisors: Marwen BOUASKER,
Mukhtar EL-MUZAHIM
Objective/motivation
Most civil engineering structures such as buildings, pavements, and bridges are found in different types
of soils. The stability of these structures depends on many soil parameters which are represented by the
bearing capacity of the soil, the settlement characteristics and the volume change behavior. In terms of
engineering, poor soil conditions decrease the structure’s stability and increase the cost of construction
by necessitating special foundation structures or using some soil treatments. Consequently, it is crucial
to study the nature of the soil that is being dealt with, and suggest the best solution economically
speaking. Starting from this concept, our objective is to study a problematic soil (gypseous soil) with
different proportions of gypsum in order to improve its capacity so it can be used in highway and road
constructions.
Results
Our gypseous soil is very sensitive to changes in the stress system and moisture content. The construction
of engineering structures on sulfate-bearing soils, without taking any protective measures, is highly risky.
So we improve it using a soil stabilization in place. We use chemical stabilization by adding different
percentages of cement and slag, and we took several series of samples. We did different pressure
tests at 7, 14 and 28 days, and studied the free swell of these samples, and we carried out some
microstructural tests with the scanning electron microscope, the X-ray diffraction, the mercury porosity
and thermogravimetric analysis.
Keywords: soils, stabilisation, gypseous
Soil samples
Compression test
Building damage due gypsum dissolution
Contact: monsif.mansouri@etu.univ-orleans.fr; hamza.sahli@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Hydrological and hydrogeochemical
studies on Charlemagne Island
Environmental engineering
Alice HILAIRE / Corentin PRIOUX
Academic supervisors: Mr DEFARGE, Mrs JOZJA
Industrial supervisor: Mr BRISFERT
A. Hilaire
Company: Town Council of Orléans, CETRAHE
Objective/motivation
The project is based on Charlemagne Island, a few miles southeast of Orléans, and deals with hydrological
and hydrogeochemical studies on the body of water near the swimming area. Indeed, there is one
identified resurgence and two others possible where chemical compositions are different
from the rest of the body of water but the sources of these waters are not known. Thus,
the purpose of the project is to bring new elements and to target the studies, which
may be carried out on zones with problems. Indeed, the town council wants to solve the
problem of bad water quality because it prevents them from authorizing swimming or
leisure activities in this area.
Results
As the phenomenon of reverse is not known, it has been necessary to compare the level of
the Loire with the body of water. A topographical survey revealed that in flood periods, the
Loire feeds the body of water. Moreover, as the town council will give its budget after the
elections, a tracing seems impossible to carry out. The campaign of sediment samplings to
map the presence of cyanobacteria (the problem for the water quality) and the readings of
the data of the temperature probes of the divers (which show low levels of the Loire and,
thus, when the resurgence works in loss) and the town council probe were carried out on
Wednesday, March 12, after first being postponed.
C. Prioux
"Bloom" of cyanobacteria (green film)
Keywords: hydrology, sediments, hydrogeochemistry, cyanobacteria, leveling
Topographical survey on Charlemagne Island
Follow-up of the level of the Loire (Source : vigicrue)
Follow-up of Orléans rainfall in 2014 (Source : infoclimat)
Contact: alice.hilaire@etu.univ-orleans.fr; corentin.prioux@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Life cycle analysis as a decision support tool
Environmental engineering
Quentin CALLERI / Hermann HEHOMEY
Academic and industrial supervisor: Chantal PROUST
Institution: The Engineering School
of the University of Orléans (Polytech Orléans)
Objective/motivation
We are students in Civil Engineering and we chose the subject on Life Cycle Analysis and its application
to road construction. The main idea is that it’s not always obvious to choose the components to build a
road in order to save and replace natural aggregates without damaging the environment. In our case, the
interesting building materials are the natural aggregates and recycled ones. The Public Procurement Code
requires that environmental criteria be taken into account in road construction projects in addition to
economical aspects. That’s why civil engineers and other competent bodies need a decision support tool
such as ECORCE, the one currently developed by C. Proust, A.Jullien, and different experts from IFSTTAR,
which helps to determine the environmental impact of a material. It is a great opportunity for us because
we have been working on one of the future’s most used softwares in road construction.
Results
We used two levels of comparisons: results of leaching tests for natural aggregates between them and
we made a comparison with recycled aggregates. GWP (“Global Warming Potential”) is the first impact
on the environment but it is not enough. We are interested in other indicators like EP (Ecotoxicity) and
TP (Human Toxicity). We studied the impact of each type of material on the three components of the
environment: fresh water, air and non-agricultural land. The results were consistent overall with our initial
intuitions. EP and TP indicators are moving in the same direction with a certain correlation. Moreover,
the values of these indicators were lower for natural materials than for recycled materials. In fact, the
maturation of aggregates reduces the release of chemical elements in time, so EP and TP indicators are
relevant for estimating the environmental impact and making a decision in a road construction project.
Keywords: life cycle analysis, environment, aggregates, ecotoxicity, human toxicity
Road construction
Aggregates leaching test
Contact: quentin.calleri@etu.univ-orleans.fr; hermann.hehomey@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Comparison of EP and TP for a material
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Life cycle assessment applied to building
Civil engineering
Pauline Le BILLER / Anouk MINON
Objective/motivation
The International Organization for Standardization defines Life Cycle Assessment as following: “the
compilation and the evaluation of the inputs, outputs and the potential environmental impacts of a
product system throughout its life cycle”. It is day-by-day more at the heart of construction projects.
In addition to its financial cost, it is necessary to see the impact of projects on the environment. Many
software products exist to compare building projects but the results are most often really different. In
fact, each software product being developed by companies may orient calculations and results to have
the best project according to their knowledge. So it is necessary to have a reference software product.
The software Ecorce has been developed for road projects by Ifsttar. The objective today is to complete
this software so that it also applies to building.
P. Le Biller
A. Minon
Results
We have been able to compare the two most-used software products in France according to precise
criteria: the computations and the type of chemicals that are taken into account to assess the
environmental impacts, the norms on which the assessment is based, the data base used to compute the
impact of each compound of a building and the units that the software uses. This comparison allowed us
to single out the most adapted unit for life cycle assessment as well as the advantages and drawbacks of
data bases used today. Additionally, this research has allowed us to highlight the limits of today’s software
products. All the gathered information and observations will be useful to produce an impartial software
product that can be used as a reference tool by the government to proceed to life cycle assessment
applied to buildings.
Keywords: life cycle assessment, software products, building
Schema LCA
Comparison hangar on the ELODIE software
Comparison hangar on EQUER software
Contact: pauline.le.biller@gmail.com; anoukminon@gmail.com
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Parametrical study of the
reservoir rock behavioral model
used for oil basin modeling
Civil engineering
Maxime DELAGE / Arnaud LANCON
Academic supervisor: Dashnor HOXHA
Objective/motivation
Recently it has become increasingly difficult to make new discoveries and to predict the location of
petroleum accumulations, their volumes and their composition due to the fact that many of the world’s
new interesting exploration areas are characterized by structurally complex geologic settings. The rapid
advances in computer hardware and the associated reduction in cost have resulted in a marked increase
in the use of numerical methods to analyze geotechnical problems. This project provides an overview of
two main models used for geologic studies: the Modified Cam-Clay (MCC) and the Critical State Model
(SR3). An introduction to the oil and gas global context, numerical analyses and model programming
are presented to demonstrate the importance of those techniques for the petroleum industry and their
differences.
Results
Our project has been divided into three parts. The first one was the study of the context. We learned
about the oil industry through specialized books and research papers in order to improve our engineering
knowledge (in geology, geophysics, and drilling) but also to better understand the economic aspect
of oil exploration and the need for structural modeling. During the second part we worked on the
computational software Mathematica. We wrote the code of the two structural models CamClay and SR3
following the definitions found on our own in the scientific database ScienceDirect® and with the help of
our supervisor. In the last part of our project we eventually compared the two models. Thanks to stressing
simulation and 2D/3D representations we were able to visualize the tiny differences between these two
complex methods.
Keywords: geotechnics, structural modeling, oil and gas industry, SR3 model, CAM-CLAY model
CamClay imagery
SR3 imagery
Oil system
Contact: maxime.delage@etu.univ-orleans.fr; arnaud.lancon@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Reinforced concrete design
Civil engineering
Nicolas Fougeron / Yasmine Yamani
Academic supervisor: Naima Belayachi
Industrial supervisor: Sylvain Dupuis
N. Fougeron
Company: EBI
Objective/motivation
We chose to do this project because we both want to work in a design office after our studies.
Our objectives are to discover how engineers work, and to design some elements in reinforced
concrete, going farther than during our lessons. Also, this project gives us the occasion to
learn another norm (older than the norm we learnt at school) to calculate the iron framework.
The industrial project allows us to do a real project. First we will discover how a design office
works and how a study is led between the different people who intervene (the engineers,
the designers, the companies...). Then we will be able to optimize our choices with the help
of experienced people. Last, we will have the opportunity to learn how to choose the least
expensive solutions, and the easiest one for the workers on the construction site.
Results
This project allowed us to work with structural engineers in a reinforced concrete design office.
We were able to assist them in their work in order to have them save time. We also learnt
as much as possible with qualified engineers. Using different design standards, our project
enabled us to gain skills (particularly concerning earthquakes and fire behavior) and acquire
experience in the field of structural analysis. We learned how to design with some calculation
software widely used in design offices. Those software products allowed us to save time by
not making all the calculation by hand and also to compare the various norms. At the end of
the project, we were able to give pertinent information to the design draftsmen to allow them
to write up a reinforcement scheme which will be sent to the construction site.
Y. Yamani
Beam iron framework
Project global view
Keywords: reinforced concrete, design office, building
Building model drawn with the computer
Bending moment diagram
Contact: nicolas.fougeron@etu.univ-orleans.fr; yasmine.yamani@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Report on arithmetic methods of risk
accumulation in the environment
Environmental engineering
Quentin CHEVALLIER / Charlotte FRIARD
Academic supervisor: Lydie LEFORESTIER
Industrial supervisors: Florence COUTURIER, Jacques THORETTE
Q. Chevalier
Company: DREAL Centre
Objective/motivation
Our project consists of a summary report of arithmetic methods of risk accumulation in the Centre
region. We will have to make a bibliography on different arithmetic methods of risk accumulation in the
environment and also to specify the idea of risk accumulation in the environment and make a list of the
different risks here in the Centre region. At the moment, an accumulation of that size has never been
carried out. Another part of the project consists of meeting the different departments of the DREAL.
Results
As we expected, the accumulation of the whole risk here in the Centre region is really difficult. After trying
to focus on only three risks, we admitted that the accumulation wasn’t possible within the allocated time.
Indeed, all the data characterizing the risks are available on different scales, and it is hard to put them in
the same reference source. The probability of occurrence and the impact of the different risks are also
hard to number. Finally, the advantages of risk accumulation aren’t clearly established. Indeed, gathering
together all the chances in one risk to hide them, and it might stir up a lot of fear.
Keywords: risk, issue, accumulation, hazard
Map of municipalities with a PPRI in the Region Centre
Map of sensitive municipality to air quality in Region Centre
Contact: chevalier.quentin@etu.univ-orleans.fr; friard.charlotte@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Map of ICPE location in Region Centre
C. Friard
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Response to a call for tender for
the building of a nursing home for
disabled adults
Civil engineering
Guillaume Jarry / Kevin Passot
Academic supervisor: Jean-Marie Schaff
G. Jarry
Objective/motivation
Our project consists of meeting a demand made by LogemLoiret whose object is the construction of a
nursing home for disabled adults. In this project, TPVL was in charge of the roads, earthwork structures,
building platform and excavation of trenches for communication, water, electricity and gas networks. Our
job is to submit the bid of the company for this project. We specialize in public works
and this project suits our academic education. The first step is to fully understand
the technical specifications written in the CCTP. The next and biggest step consists
of analyzing our solution through different software like Alizé (Design of Pavement
Structure Software) and Mensura (Computer Aided Design Software for Road and
Utilities Infrastructure). The last objective is to estimate each material, labor and
equipment for a task to get to the final price and schedule.
Results
We have different results to explain with this project because of the extent of the
project. After working on several Mensura files with different parameters (such
as taking into account the green spaces, the platforms of the buildings) we found
the water flow for the holding pond. Also one of the major results of the project is
to estimate the quantity of materials for the site, finding the right balance between
excavating and refilling and re-used materials on site. Another main result is the
choice made for the road structure, the different technical characteristics and freeze
resistance of the pavement tested with Alizé software and respecting the guide for
road platform building (GTR). Finally, our result is the final price and detail of the work
to meet the bid and respect every specification required by the client, this is followed
by the simulation of the building stage with the schedule.
Keywords: earthwork, sanitation network, road structure, estimating, scheduling
K. Passot
Overview of the hydraulic project
Two parking lots in asphalt
Sectional view of the sanitation network
Contact: guillaume.jarry@etu.univ-orleans.fr; kevin.passot@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Response to a call for tender
in the public works area
Civil engineering
Gaëtan Le Feuvre / Paul-Emmanuel Le Grand
Academic supervisor: Jean-Marie Schaff
G. Le Feuvre
Selected participant
7th Annual Final Year Projects Forum
Objective/motivation
The purpose of this project is to respond to a call for tender. This call for tender includes: works of road
and utilities, layouts and the reorganisation of the public space for the creation of the new neighbourhood
"La Cerisaille" in Saint-Jean-le-Blanc. In this context, we need to study the documents included in the
constituent parts of the main contract (Special Technical Specifications, Special Conditions of Contract,
plans and notes of calculations). The objectives of the projects are to be able to use a frequently used
software in this area of work: Mensura Genius, to optimize roads structure, to calculate sanitation
networks, to plan work and finally to cost work. It will permit us to end our training with a very practical
project, that is to say a project that calls for what we have learnt, and that can be asked to an engineer.
P-A. Le Grand
Results
As a result, after having done some lab tests of the ground, we first found other technical solutions for
the road structures to reduce the cost and to make the construction easier. Then we were able to show
a complete digital model of the project. We used this model to verify that the sanitation is well designed,
and we can say it is. This model was very useful for seeing the small incoherences of the paper plans that
we were able to correct. We measured all the elements of the project in order to list the materials that will
be needed to be ordered. After this we planned the construction machines and the labour required to put
in place those materials. Considering this, we finally gave the price and the carbon balance of the work.
Keywords: housing estate, roads, sanitation, main networks, call for tender
Real view of the work at the end of the construction 3D driver view of the work at the end of the construction
3D overview of the work at the end of the construction
Contact: gaetan.le-feuvre@etu.univ-orleans.fr; paul-emmanuel.le-grand@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Sizing and modeling of building
with five floors and a basement
Civil engineering
Marie PODWOJEWSKI / Sébastien SINET
Academic supervisor: Mr. Bouasker
Company: Deshyplus
Objective/motivation
The topic we chose deals exclusively with building. Thus, we could apply the skills we learned during
our years of study either at school or on our work placement. In addition, one of us did research in her
previous work placement and did not have the chance to see this part of the design and the other had only
worked on construction sites and wanted to see how the planning side worked. We were asked to place
columns and beams on the five floors of the building, the ground floor and the basement. Then we had to
check if the sizing and the structure met the different standard requirements.
Results
Once the positioning of the columns and beams had been done, we drew up several plans to check
which were better for our project. The columns had to be continuous from one floor to another. Once
done, we had plans and we need to transfer them to Robobat or Arch software. However we did not
manage to acquire the Arch software so we tried modeling our plans on Robobat. However, the software
encountered problems linking up certain points which prevented us from doing the calculations to check
our results.
Ground floor columns and beams
Overhanging beam
Ground floor plan
Position of columns and beams in basement
Contact: Marie.podwojewski@etu.univ-orleans.fr; sebastien.sinet@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Study of the ecosystem services
due to urban green ways
Environmental engineering
L. Tavares
Luísa Tavares / Chloé Thivolle
Academic supervisor: Mikael Motelica
Objective/motivation
The SERVEUR project started two years ago. During this time, the researchers chose the different green
ways to study. They classified them by groups and chose one type in each city studied. There are six
cities in the study: Blois, Bourges, Chateauroux, Orléans, Tours and Chartres. This project aims, in an
urban context, to identify the benefits of the green ways both for the population and communities. For
our project, we will focus on the Pasteur Park in Orléans. The objective of our project is to improve the
knowledge of the urban green ways. We focused on the soils with a pedological, a landscape and an
agronomical study.
C. Thivolle
Results
We took soil samples from Pasteur park and made a penetration test on the park. We made a few tests
with the samples collected. For the pedological study we described the soil horizons and determined
the porosity and the granulometry of each sample. For the landscape study, we made a map of the park
with the occupation of the vegetation. For the agronomical study, we made the pH and salinity tests,
and determined the levels of nitrate, ammonium, phosphorus, iron, manganese, cooper, boron, zinc,
molybdenum, carbon and nitrogen. We find that the level of nitrate in the soil is null. This result shows
that there is no pollutant in the soil. Next, the porosity test shows that the soil regulates the air and the
water circulation. Finally, the pH level is included between 7 and 8. This result shows that the soil is neutral
which is good for the growth of plants.
Keywords: ground composition, green ways, natural resources
The Pasteur Park - Orléans
Soil texture test
Contact: luisa.tavares-sangiorgi@etu.univ-orleans.fr; chloe.thivolle@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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The Smart 3 machine for the agronomical study
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The evaluation of the calculation
modules according to the Eurocode 2
and Eurocode 7 for the foundations and
the structural elements of a building
Civil engineering
Y. Li
Yunpeng LI / Christophe TANGUY
Academic supervisor: Dashnor HOXHA
Objective/motivation
The objective of our project is to put into practice the European norms for the structural design of
construction works named « Eurocodes ». In all, there are 10 norms from Eurocode 0 to Eurocode 9.
For our project, we used principally the norms « Eurocode 2 and Eurocode 7 ». The Eurocode 2 norm is
necessary for the design of concrete elements and the Eurocode 7 norm is necessary for the design of
foundation buildings. In our work, we used the calculations by software and the classic design by hand.
We tried to compare them. The purpose of the application of Eurocode 2 is to find the best dimensions of
the columns, continuous beams and concrete slabs of a building depending on the loads.
C. Tanguy
Results
Using of Eurocode 7 on design of a shallow foundation consists to calculate the capacity of the soil to
support loads transmitted by the building (ELU design) and to calculate the settlement of the soil (ELS
deign). Our result by hand of the 1st calculation is in the same rough size as the software calculation. For
the second, the software uses another method less precise than our method by hand. Concerning the
dimensions of the building, we fixed at the beginning the dimension of the different structural elements.
Then we attempted to find the vertical load distribution for each element. After that we calculated their
best dimensions and their best armature sections. We also use the software to design the size of these
three structural elements. At last, we need to compare the results from the software with the results by
hand. We did some Excel documents that permitted us to automate a part by hand calculation.
From the left to the right, the top to the bottom, these photos present the global view of the building; the
general information of the building; the simplification of the 1st floor for the vertical load distribution; the
explanation of the foundation and the simplification of the calculation model for the foundation.
Keywords: foundation, structural element, reinforcement, optimization, comparison
Contact: yunpeng.li@etu.univ-orleans.fr; christophe.tanguy@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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The renovation of a private
outdoor area
Civil engineering
Anthony Leleu / Gatien Sigmund
Academic supervisor: Xavier Brunetaud
Objective/motivation
We chose this project because it was complete and contains all the different steps of an civil engineering
project. The objective is to renovate a private outdoor area. That includes two different parts: the study
and the site construction. During the first part, we needed to pinpoint the client’s needs in order to
propose different solutions. First, we had to analyse the topography and the geology to determine what
kind of structure we have to put in place to ensure the sustainability of the parking structure. Second,
we had to define the cost of every solution. In order to do this, we contacted some suppliers to obtain
the best price. Then we proposed the cost of our different solutions to the client. The final step was the
construction phase of the solution defined by the client.
Results
We created a DTM (Digital Terrain Model) in order to suggest some space layout possibilities. Our sounding
of the ground studied in the laboratory allowed us to determine a road structure with good mechanical
characteristics. Using the DTM, we could make a list (in terms of quantities) of what we needed to achieve
the solution chosen and the construction site. We opted for a structure composed of 25cm of limestone
under 5cm of semi-coarse asphaltic concrete. This represented around 45 metric tons of materials. We
started the major part of the construction site on February 18 and finished it in one week. We had to
deal with problems such as weather conditions, efficiency estimation, soil liquefaction, and provider
management. This showed us the sort of problems which can appear during a construction site.
Keywords: study, renovation, budget, efficiency, soil characteristics
First check out of the construction site
Levelling works step
Preparation of the limestone road structure In front of the house
Implementation of concrete borders
A view from the first floor
Contact: anthony.leleu@etu.univ-orleans.fr; gatien.sigmund@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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G. Sigmund
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The structural design of heavy-duty
pavements for ports
Civil engineering
Abdelkrim BARGHACHI / Zakaria ZAHAYER
Academic supervisor: Naima BELAYACH
A. Barghachi
Company: ADM Projets
Objective/motivation
We were very interested by the new port of Tangier because of its popularity to be the biggest port in the
whole Mediterranean and its success that is being confirmed by the government statistics. Therefore, we
thought it would be great to have the design subject of the extension of this port: TANGER MED II from the
company. Hopefully, we did success to have the subject and thanks to Mrs Naima BELAYACHI who agreed
to supervise us, we did start to tackle the project. The objective was to design this extension (of the port)
by comparing different methods namely the French method and the British method, then choose one
of them according to different factors (cost, ease of maintenance, delay of construction…) and use its
technique to design (give the thickness of the principal base and the one of each ground’s layer.
Z. Zahayer
Results
We did a big comparison between the different methods of port design. In the end of our comparison, we
came out with a conclusion that is to keep only the two appropriate methods the French and the British
one, which we used to design this part of the port. With Alizé software, which uses the French method,
we entered a specific amount of loads calculated beforehand (according to the number of vehicles and
containers present in this zone), then we have as a result the base thickness. The same thing using Visual
basic and Excel Worksheets, with the British method, we entered the same amount of loads to have in
the end of the program the base thickness. Consequently, the British method was adopted for the design
of this port extension because of its economical aspect, fast construction, ease and cost of maintenance.
Keywords: port design, heavy-duty pavements, visual basic - excel, Alisé LCPC, containers
Contact: abdelkrim.barghachi@etu.univ-orleans.fr; zakaria.zahayer@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Tuffeau vs Richemont’s stone in a case
of a fire, using colorimetry
Civil engineering
Melissa BARBAULT / Timothée DUFOUR
Academic supervisors: Sarah JANVIER, Kevin Beck
Company: CRMD
(Research Center on Matter Divided)
M. Barbault
Selected participant
7th Annual Final Year Projects Forum
Objective/motivation
In the first semester, we had two courses taught by Dr Kevin Beck on the sustainability of building stones.
These courses were very basic and just introduced some concepts about the Richemont stone and the
Tuffeau. Having had only concrete and steel courses throughout our studies at Polytech, we found it very
interesting to choose a project that would teach us a lot about these two different stones frequently used
in construction especially in the Loire Valley. Furthermore, this project is original in that it uses colorimetry
in order to make a comparison between the wear of the stone and its color change, which has never been
done before on stones. Finally, this project enabled us to go to the beautiful castle of Chambord, made of
Tuffeau and Richemont stones.
T. Dufour
Results
In this project we did a lot of experiments on these two different stones at different levels of temperatures
(from 100°C to 800°C). We had to do approximately 10 different tests: The tensile and compression tests
(with wet and dry stones), colorimetry, imbibition, electronic scanning microscope, porosity, permeability
and x-ray diffraction. For each test, we prepared numerous samples in order to have some results and
then to establish an average of these results. Before doing all these tests, we observed a color change for
each stone when we pulled the samples from the oven. In figure 4, we can observe an example of the
destruction of the Tuffeau depending on the heating temperature. We can see that micro-cracks appear
from 700°C and at 900 °C, all the samples are destroyed. We observe approximately the same thing for
the Richemont stone even if this stone is more resistant.
Keywords: Tuffeau, Richemont, colorimetry
Coring machine
Colorimeter
Compression and tension test
Contact: melissa.barbault@gmail.com; timothee.dufour@hotmail.fr
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Evolution of the Tuffeau structure
at different heating temperature
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Urban mobility plan in the pays
forêt d’Orléans Val de Loire
Civil engineering
Chahid BOUKHRISS / Adrien MARTIN
Academic supervisors: Sarah Janvier, Xavier Brunetaud
C. Boukhriss
Objective/motivation
We chose to deal with this project because of its originality. We didn’t have to do experiments but had
face to a new very interesting problem not dealt with a lot in class. The main goal was to help a structure
to create a mobility plan on its territory. This kind of project is very long and we were unable to find many
results in two months. However, we were able to give the structure some information to enlighten them.
In the best case, we were able to propose a strategy and some ideas of how to organize travelling the
area: a train line between Chateauneuf sur Loire and Orléans or a bicycle path linked with Loire à vélo for
example.
A. Martin
Results
We produced some technical cards about the mobility plan (definition, making strategy) and about three
different travel surveys. Moreover, we provided some maps of the sites we chose: a train line between
Chateauneuf sur Loire and Orléans. On this map, we highlighted the important towns, development
sectors, the train line, the regions with a dense population, etc. In fact, we established a picture of the
present set up to improve the future. The result of our project is not an urban mobility plan but a strategy
and a useful list of data.
Keywords: layout, mobility, transport, environment
Links between several urban documents
Different steps of a mobility plan
Contact: chahid.boukhriss@etu.univ-orleans.fr; adrien.martin@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Urban sprawl in campinas: evaluation
through orbital imagery
Environmental engineering
Fernando Ribeiro
Academic supervisor: Stanislas SIZARET
Objective/motivation
The Brazilian city of Campinas is the head county of a metropolitan region which includes eighteen other
counties. As the city grows, the need to occupy new areas increases. With the housing speculation of the
central areas came the increase of cities fragmentation, which implies the definition of peripheral areas
that attend various population segments. The implementation of measures depends on proper planning
to maintain the quality of life. Otherwise, housing and road infrastructure become overloaded and
obsolete. This project proposes to assess the urban expansion in Campinas - as an important municipal
planning aspect and consequent achievement of quality of life - through temporal analysis of satellite
images, by which it is possible to determine the regions of urban sprawl. Besides this, it is proposed to
validate the geoprocessing tools as a powerful tool in drawing up urban plans.
Results
The classification process generated two maps showing the urbanized areas between 1991 and 2011.
There was an increase of 49,65% (from 143km² to 214km²). The process was based on low-resolution
images, which limited some initial goals. The impossibility of characterizing the areas visually prevents its
linkage to census data, allowing only an overview of the urban expansion in Campinas. However, given
the working conditions - based on low-resolution images and the use of free software -, the results were
very satisfactory in proving the efficiency of geoprocessing tools for remote sensing through analysis of
satellite images. Compared to official data, the current urbanized area is 238km², a difference of only
11,21% compared to the measured one. This demonstrates that investments in equipment and workforce
are sufficient to obtain better results, creating mechanisms that guide the decisions-making by the
government.
Keywords: planning, temporal analysis, geoprocessing, remote sensing
Contact: fernando_hsr@hotmail.com
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Viscoelastic behavior and mechanical
homogenization of masonry wall
Civil engineering
Adolphe Constantine / Benoit Huret
Academic supervisor: Amna Rekik
A. Constantine
Institution: The Engineering School
of the University of Orléans (Polytech Orléans)
Objective/motivation
This project is related to brick and mortar which is a material used in the field of building construction.
However, this project is composed of two parts: The first is about studying the creep behavior of masonry
(which means the viscoelastic behavior of masonry walls) and the second part consists in analyzing the
fracture behavior of masonry. Different rheological models need to be studied such as: The Maxwell model,
the Kelvin-Voigt and the Zener model. Once the idea of these models is clear, it is necessary to predict the
global behavior of masonry (both brick and mortar) assuming that brick has a linear elastic behavior.
B. Huret
Results
To describe the creep and mechanical behavior of this large-sized masonry, it is necessary to use an
equivalent material instead of a model that comprises all the bricks and joints involved. The properties
of the equivalent material depend on the opening and closure mechanism of joints. According to the
project work, the joint is regarded as a deformable medium; which is not meaningful in the absence of
mortar. It is easier to derive a homogeneous material whose mechanical characteristics depend on the
joint state. For each joint state, the equivalent mechanical properties are determined by homogenization
using the finite element method “FEM”. The studies are focused on a small part of this masonry wall by
using CAST3M as software, which is a computer code for analysis of structures by FEM. It is a flexible
analysis and optimization program for nonlinear problems.
Keywords: masonry wall, viscoelastic behavior, creep behavior, homogenization
Project schematic - CAST3M logo
Project schematic - CAST3M 3D cell
Project schematic - CAST3M 2D cell
Contact: adolpheconstantine@hotmail.com; b.huret@gmail.com
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Mechanical Engineering
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Agglomeration study in a
fluidized bed reactor
Materials
Laury Suzin
Academic supervisor: Jean Luc Daniel
Industrial supervisor: Judit Kaknics
Company: CEMTHI CNRS
Objective/motivation
Biomass is becoming a huge concern thanks to its use in the gasification process where we use a fluidized
bed reactor technology to produce clean syngas. There are two main products used in gasification in this
project , miscanthus X giganteus which is a particular type of biomass with tremendous adaptability to
different soils and olivine used as the bed materiel. Although fluidized beds have advantages, the industry
still has to face issues, such as slagging , fouling and agglomeration. This is due to the reaction between
miscanthus ‘ashes and the bed material. Thanks to previous researches we know that one of the main
factors of the agglomeration is the alkalis from the ashes. Therefore the objective of the project is to study
the influence of different types of ashes and bed materials on the rate of agglomeration.
Results
We used two types of ashes. First ,the miscanthus burned to obtain the ashes had not undergone any
previous treatment whereas the other type was obtained after a leaching using water to get ashes with
a low rate of alkalis. We used two types of bed material : natural olivine and a calcined olivine with a
higher iron rate. We clearly see a huge difference between the agglomeration with the normal ashes
and the treated one , when the alkalis is not there , the rate of agglomeration represents a drop of
9%. Nevertheless by using calcined olivine, the rate of agglomeration represents a growth of 33 % of
agglomeration because of the iron in the bed materials contributing to the phenomenon. To decrease
drastically the rate, we used an anti-agglomerate called kaolin. We get to drop the rate and also weaken
the interaction between the materials.
Keywords: miscanthus x giganteus, ash, olivine, agglomeration
Scanning electron microscope ( SEM ) image of molten ash ( grey ) and olivine (black ) ,
obtained at 900 degrees with the fluidized bed reactor
Contact: laury.suzin@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Characterization and control of separation
on a ramp by synthetic jets
Energetics
Asmae EL MEKKAOUI / Guendiya GNALI
Academic supervisor: Azeddine KOURTA
A. El Mekkaoui
Institution: PRISME Laboratory, GDR 2502
Objective/motivation
Flows we deal with in industrial applications, for instance the rear part of a vehicle, have usually an
unsteady three-dimensional character. Generally, those flows are turbulent and are coupled with other
physical phenomena like separation. In fact, the flow is characterized by a boundary layer that might leave
the surface at some point. This phenomenon is responsible for the decrease in aerodynamic efficiency.
Our project is about the active control of flows by synthetic jets, in order to optimize aerodynamic
performances. A reduction in the drag force and the degree of friction as well as the increase or creation
of the lift force and the heat transfer are results of decreased efficiency. Thanks to the loud speaker, our
actuator, we have to control an external flow on the ramp by the synthetic jets that flow out from a slot
positioned on it.
G. Gnali
Results
The measurements are made thanks to the hot – wire anemometry. The project is divided into two
parts: the first part is to characterize the synthetic jet. The formation frequency found is 50 Hz. We also
observed a velocity varying between 15 m/s and 18 m/s, after placing a thin layer of polystyrene
above the diaphragm of the loudspeaker. The spectral analysis performed with Matlab, showed
that vortices are generated by the formation frequency and also the presence of counter – rotating
vortices. The second part of our project is about the active control by synthetic jets on the ramp.
The external flow is simulated on the ramp with a blower. We observed a gradual drop in velocity
flow on the step of the ramp, in many positions. This drop in velocity is an effect of the separation.
Now, we have to find the formation frequency which will enable us to suppress this phenomenon.
Keywords: separation, boundary layer, synthetic jets, control
Model of studying
Experimental devices
Numerical simulation of the separation of a flow along an airfoil
Experimental configuration
Cavity with a 90 degrees inclined slot
Contact: asmae.el-mekkaoui@etu.univ-orleans.fr; guendiya.gnali-njomachoua@etu.univ-orlean.fr
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STUDENT PROJECTS CATALOGUE 2013/14
Characterization of diesel injection
in cold conditions
Mechanical engineering
Yahia ABERDIN / Ali ZEMMIT
Academic supervisor: Camille HESPEL
Y. Aberdin
Company: PRISME Laboratory, Delphi
Objective/motivation
Each winter, the climate is getting colder, which has lead us to study the physical properties of fuels
such as the BioDiesel fuel to improve the combustion in engines. The aim of this project is to decrease
the polluting emissions in order to respect the next European pollution standards and improve driving
comfort while starting the car. This project concerns the experimental study of the injection behavior of
some fuels such as Diesel, BioDiesel or Winter Diesel in non-vaporizing and cold conditions. It is divided
into two parts. The first step of this project is to determine the evolution of the introduction rate for
different temperatures and to understand the influence of very low temperatures on the various types
of fuel and on injection behavior. The second step consists in determining the temporal evolution of the
fuel spray and to visualize it.
Results
The data process allowed us to find relevant results. When the temperature decreases, the viscosity
increases and the properties of fuels such as atomization change. The Winter Diesel and the B20 fuel have
the same evolution of their viscosity depending on the temperature. Normally, no distinction can be made
between the two fuels concerning injection behavior. However, it was observed that the Winter Diesel
has a better behavior in cold conditions compared to the others. Fuels composed of a mixture between
Diesel and BioDiesel have the same behavior in cold conditions. But the B100 fuel did not handle the cold
temperatures well. Indeed, it has the worst behavior. This project has shown us that it is not
only the viscosity that controls the injection behavior, but that other parameters such as
homogeneity and chemical compounds in the fuel can affect the results.
Keywords: fuel property, injection rate, pollution emissions, discharge coefficient
Viscosity
Evolution spray
Contact: yahia.aberdin@etu.univ-orleans.fr; ali.zemmit@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Characterization of the box brake on
a manual window regulator of a car
Mechanical engineering
Amine DAOUDI / Souleymane SOMBIE
Academic supervisor: Gilles HIVET
Industrial supervisor: Constantin GUILLAUME
Company: INTEVA Products
Objective/motivation
The box brake system is a system that allows the driving of the manual window regulator with the crank
having a low impact on the operating torque and lock mechanism if it leads through the window. It assures
maintaining in position of the window and the anti-intrusion protection of the system. This system has
been used for many years and has been working properly. The goal of the project is to check whether the
system is optimal and if there is a possibility of redesigning it. A mathematical model must be defined to
characterize the system, and highlight the important influencing factors. Then, an optimal choice will be
made on these parameters in order to realize a new design of the system.
Results
> Functional analysis of the system.
> Definition of a mathematical model of the system.
> Validation of the mathematical model by numerical simulations.
> Determination of parameters that influence the behavior of the system.
Keywords: mathematical modeling, finite element, experimentation
Contact: amine.daoudi.2014@gmail.com; s.sombie@hotmail.fr
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STUDENT PROJECTS CATALOGUE 2013/14
Conductivity parameters sensibility
study and resizing
Energetics
David DURAND / Kevin HELION
Academic supervisor: Jean-Michel Favie
Objective/motivation
The final goal of our study is to show if there are differences between non homogeneous environmental
heat transfers and homogeneous environmental conduction model. We intend to make a numerical
model (thanks to a programming language named php) which will be able to calculate heat transfers in
a room concerning the way in which the furniture is positioned. Indeed, the different states (air is a gas
and furniture are solids) and the different thermal characteristics (heat conduction coefficients) work
together to create a heterogeneous environment. As such, it has an impact on heat conduction and air
circulation in a room and it affects heat exchanges between the room and outside. This phenomenon is
worth studying for new low energy consumption houses.
D. Durand
K. Helion
Results
We looked for previous studies on this subject as it is state of the art. We focused on thesis and
scientific publications but we did not find exactly what we wanted, we only found some studies about
similar problems in the geology sector. The major part of our job was to learn a programming language
(php) to build the numerical model. We made this model which works for every general case of a nonhomogeneous environment. It represents heat conduction and convection in and between the different
phases and it works for boundary conditions. Therefore, it will work for many applications and not only
for furniture in a room. We can take the example of green roofs by the company “Plus nature”. They are
interested in using it to simulate heat transfers in grass more or less compacted for roof applications.
Keywords: numerical, heat transfers, non homogeneous, 3D
3D model of the studied volume with the different phases
(in different colors) and the calculation points
Mesh’ representation that could be automatically created by our numerical program
Contact: david.durand@etu.univ-orleans.fr; kevin.helion@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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The final application of our project is to better understand and simulate
heat transfers through and into housings, very useful for energy saving
in particular
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Create a digital model of a cooperative
fuel research engine
Mechanical engineering
Kévin Champion / Florian Desenfans
Academic supervisors: Pascal Bréjaud, Fabrice Foucher
Industrial supervisor: IUT Orléans
K. Champion
Institution: IUT Orléans
Objective/motivation
Our project is about an old engine (1938), which is used to define the properties of all fuels (about the
octane number). We have to create a numeric model of this engine, check if it is working, and then develop
it. In this aim, we have to take some measures, and carry out experimentations on the engine. It involves
the fact that we have to equip the engine with sensors, and check all technical dimensions. We have been
motivated to choose this project because it deals with an engine unknown for us first. Also, we had the
opportunity to work on it, on the test bench ; and to confront simulation and experiments.
F. Desenfans
Results
After equipping the bench, we took some measures, and finally analyzed our results. We discovered all the
problems linked to engine test on a test bench (irregularity of the pressure in the cylinder over 50 cycles
for example) ; and the methods which are applied to solve them. Then, we have worked on our simulation
model, based on heat transfer (Woschni) and combustion (Vibé) models. We fitted it to the experiments,
then imported it in our model, and made some arrangements to fit all the results. Finally, we have
concluded that it is hard to build a simulation model, and harder to fit it to the reality.
Keywords: engine, simulation, test bench, combustion, engine filling
The Clapeyron’s Diagram of the CFR engine
The CFR engine
Pumping Loop of the CFR engine
Contact: kevin.champion@etu.univ-orleans.fr; florian.desenfans@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Design, manufacture of a solar
tracker demonstrator
Electrical, mechanical engineering
Julien Gragy / Flavien Gru
Academic supervisors: Bruno Bonheur, Jean-Marc Aufrere
J. Gragy
Institution: The Engineering School
of the University of Orléans (Polytech Orléans)
Objective/motivation
The objective is to make a small scale solar tracker from previous studies in 5A MCS. The photovoltaic
panels having a poor performance, a solar tracker to increase performance is required. The tracker allows
the tracking of the sun’s path with 2 joints: azimuth (rotation of the mast) and elevation (inclination of
the panels) with a stamped strategy allowing the system to follow this path without manual assistance.
In addition, this project will permit us to make a contribution to the specialty ICM / MCS in the context of
internal and external communication.
Results
The first step was to conduct a functional analysis of the project. Then, study
sourcing for the automation strategy and both engines to vary the angles of
azimuth and elevation. For the azimuthal variation, a planetary gear system +
geared-motor (asynchronous) was chosen and for the variation of elevation,
an asynchronous electric actuator was chosen. The next step was, without a
doubt, the longest and most difficult: getting the rates from manufacturers.
Then, the last step was placing the orders. Machining and assembling parts
will be handled by our 4A colleagues who we have to manage during this
project.
Keywords: sustainable development, photovoltaic, sun path
Solar path
Tracker architecture
Solar axis
Contact: julien.gragy@etu.univ-orleans.fr; flavien.gru@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Designing a robot simulating
a baby for testing diapers
Mechanical, materials engineering
Elie KLINGEMANN / Etienne MAYOUX / Fatima Zahra SAADAOUI
Academic supervisors: Samir ALLAOUI, Benoit LE ROUX, Mohammed MALKI
Industrial supervisor: Franck DEBRUYCKER
E. Klingemann
Company: Eurofins Ats
Objective/motivation
The laboratory Hygiène Papier Bazar proposed that we improve its automatons for testing diapers.
The aim of this project is to develop a prototype proposing a new feature and answer to productivity
constraint. It will be completed through a master 2 training to build and validate the proposed solution.
Within the timeframe granted, we limited our study to the detailed design of the Power transmission
system. Our aim is to complete the 3D CA0 model and the report of the study that led us to our design.
This project has several aspects: The market for baby diapers is expanding. The laboratory will have to test
more and more layer diapers. Currently there are 3 devices, three sizes of diapers for babies, the customer
need to improve them and increase their robustness and make them more flexible in order to meet the
market demand. With 3 functional and flexible devices, the laboratory access to new markets for testing
absorption diapers.
E. Mayoux
F-Z. Saadaoui
Results
As this project is a confidential one, we will avoid going into too much detail.
At the beginning, EUROFINS ATS gave us a baby robot to improve. The task was great. We organized
the project around 4 goals. The first was to validate the needs of the project. Therefore, we made an
appointment with Mr De Bruycker at EUROFINS ATS. Then we drew up the Specifications, validated by
the customer during the second step. When the first study was over we began the preliminary design
stage. The goal here was to define the overall architecture of the baby robot. It comprising the research
and selection of solutions to design the robot. That led us to the third step; the validation of a preliminary
solution by the industrial head. We proposed three solutions along with a study of their feasibility. And the
customer chose the most original adapted solution to his needs. Now we are working on a CAO detailed
design. That we will present our solution at the end of the timescale of the project.
Keywords: robot, diapers, failures, baby
Choice of materials
Gears
Parallel transmission
Contact: elie.klingemann@etu.univ-orleans.fr; etienne.mayoux@etu.univ-orleans.fr; fatima-zahra.saadaoui@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Determination of laminar and turbulent
flame speed in a sphere with pressure
signal and optical measure
Mechanical engineering
Kevin Charmes
Industrial supervisor: Julien Molet
Institution: PRISME Laboratory
Objective/motivation
The aim of this project is to make the correlation between two methods of flame speed
measurement. We want to determine the flame speed of fuel combustion into a sphere vessel.
The first method, which is mastered, is the optical method. It consists in a measurement of
the flame ray propagation during combustion with a high frequency camera. But this method
is very costly and limited for turbulent combustion. Another method is wide used with the
determination of flame speed with the evolution of the pressure signal into the vessel.
According to this, we have to determine the flame speed with the pressure signal. In that
case, we have to use the literature to find the best expression that will give the flame speed
depending on the pressure signal.
Results
I have found my documentation in publications like: « Mathematical Solutions for Explosions
in Spherical Vessels » by
DEREK BRADLEY and ALAN MITCHESON and « Modified Analysis for
the determination of the burning velocity of a gas mixture in a spherical constant volume
combustion Vessel » by K.H. O’DONOVAN & C.J. Rallis. Finally, I demonstrated that the final
expression is:
> Su is the laminar speed combustion [m/s]
> Pmax is the final pressure in the cylinder [bar]
> Pi is the initial pressure in the cylinder [bar]
> P is the static pressure [bar]
> R is the Sphere ray [m]
> Y is the gaz constant
> dP/dt is the static pressure gradient
Speed flame evolution
Repeatability test
To validate this formula, we have started some test of combustion with methane (CH4)
with different air/fuel ratio. For each ratio, we have looked at the repeatability of our test
to be sure that the results will converge (fig “repeatability test”). A difficult part of our work
was to establishing a model of pressure evolution to correct the instability of the pressure
gradient (fig “pressure gradient”). The results reveal that this expression overestimates the
flame speed. (fig “Speed flame evolution”). However, the trend is maintained, consequently
a hypothesis can be wrong. More tests are necessary in order to fit correctly the flame speed
evolution and the influences of the turbulent combustion have to be established.
Keywords: masonry, brick/mortar sandwich, interface characterization, high temperature,
ultimate tensile stress
Contact: kevin.charmes@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Development of a flame-wall interaction model
in the combustion system in spark ignition
engines via simulation tools
Mechanical engineering
Jiangbo Chen / Zhengliang Chen
Academic supervisor: Christian Caillol
Industrial supervisor: Sokratis Demesoukas
J. Chen
Company: Renault
Objective/motivation
Future standards of pollution will limit the imposed emission to develop new generations of spark ignition
engines. Thus, in the context of optimization of processes in the development of internal combustion
engines, modeling 0D-1D currently occupies a privileged place. The Renault Company has initiated an
approach to improve its predictive simulation tools of combustion. And as part of a thesis, a combustion
model was developed. This model has been implemented in the 1D code in GT-Power, software for
simulation. But the evaluation of the model that compared with the experimental results showed that
it must include a sub-model of flame-wall interaction in order to faithfully represent the heat release for
the purposes of combustion.
Z. Chen
Results
The work we have done was organized as follows:
> Reading technical documents provided by our professor.
> Define a method to calculate the burned gas volume in the engine cylinder. We decided to integrate
the surface of the section on its normal direction to calculate the volume.
> Programming the code with Matlab in a simplified model by neglecting the shape of the piston.
> Developing the code in a complex model in which there is a hole in the piston.
> Validation and comparison with the CATIA data.
Finally, we have traced the curve of the burned gas volume depending on the crank angle. And we
compared the curve with the experimental data. The errors are small and acceptable. So for the
moment we think our program is basically correct and could be used in the global combustion model.
Flame cylinder model
Keywords: pollution, combustion, modeling 0D, matlab
Result of simple model
Result of complex model
Contact: jiangbochen45@gmail.com; zhengliang.chen@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Development of a test bench
for a miniature turbojet
Mechanical engineering
Mikael Chevrel / Yi Sui
Academic and Indutrial supervisor: Fabien Halter
M. Chevrel
Institution: The Engineering School
of the University of Orléans (Polytech Orléans)
Objective/motivation
The objective of our project is to develop a test bench for a miniature turbojet for testing its thrust force,
temperature of the burned gas, the fuel consumption and the RPM (rotation per minute). The turbojet
is used by air crafts which is the most important technique in the field of propulsion. We are going to
focus on developing a suitable and reasonable mechanical structure which is able to obtain all the data
correctly during the experiment. The entire system is combined with electrical elements that provide the
power for starting the turbojet and control all testing sensors, and the mechanical structure. We will use
the software PRO-ENGINEERING to design and visualize the conception of mechanical structure. According to that, we are going to build the structure and test the performance of our system in real.
Results
After 1 month of working on the mechanical design of a structure that can accommodate
the turbojet. We have managed to develop a structure that meets our expectations.
This structure consists of three parts. First the main frame for fixing the turbojet to
where we added a strain gauge for measuring thrust. Secondly, the mechanical and
electrical circuit, it is a steel plate on which various essential parts are arranged for the
proper functioning of the engine (valve, pump ...). Finally, the man-machine interface
which is computer software will control the throttle. With this software we can extract
data such as consumption, exhaust gas temperature and engine speed in rpm. The
ultimate goal being the creation of a test bench for students, we have designed our
system so that students can extract key results in the field of combustion and energy:
Power, performance equivalence ratio.
Keywords: test bench, turbojet, mechanical structure, combustion
System in CAO
Electric and mechanic loop
Strain gauge
Complete test bench
Contact: m_chevrel@hotmail.fr; suiyi33@hotmail.com;
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Draft of an electric light aircraft
Energetics
Hakim AMRAOUI / Alexandre GOBLET / Christophe MATHEDARRE
Academic supervisors: Philippe DEVINANT, Alain BUGEAU
Objective/motivation
Based on the preliminary research done last year, the draft of an all-electric light aircraft has been refined
during the 2013/2014 project period. The aerodynamic performances and stability calculations were
computed in order to highlight the hypothetic aircraft viability. The results were cross-checked using
various approaches, from theorical to 3D Computational Fluid Dynamics calculations. The outlook for
developments in the electric light aircraft sector promises new significant economic and ecological
perspectives. Finalizing the draft would therefore be a rich opportunity for students to come.
Results
By the end of the project, the current electric light aircraft configuration seen on schematic 2 was
retained. The wing, vertical and horizontal stabilizer surfaces were optimized for design and drag
reduction purposes. The propulsion system has also been defined by two electric motors (Max. Power
= 32 kW), each combined with a gear reduction system (gear reduction ratio = 0.5). Lithium-ion polymer
batteries located in the wings power the system. Finally, the final electric light aircraft configuration was
demonstrated as being stable. The airplane gravity center has been determined at 21.5 % of the mean
aerodynamic chord, whereas the aerodynamic center is at 42 % of the same mean chord. The 20.5 %
static margin was therefore considered as sufficient for flight comfort and safety.
H. Amraoui
A. Goblet
C. Mathedarre
Keywords: draft, electric, light, aircraft, environment
Velocity magnitude on the wing profile at an incidence angle of 10˚
General view of the electric light aircraft designed
Skin friction coefficient repartition on the aircraft body
Contact: hakim.amraoui@etu.univ-orleans.fr; alexander.goblet@etu.univ-orleans.fr; christophe.mathedarre@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Economic MPC for the reduction
of energy consumption
Environmental engineering
Adrien DUBOIS / Dan SUN
Academic supervisor: Estelle COURTIAL
A. Dubois
Company: PRISME Laboratory
Objective/motivation
This project deals with a control technology named EMPC, which means Economic Model Predictive
Control, and its application in terms of energy saving. The control objective is to track an environmental
temperature with the least amount of energy consumption. The NMPC strategy is based on a dynamic
model of the system which describes the relationship between the input and the output environmental
temperature. This model is obtained with the help of the step response of the thermal system. Compared
with the conventional PID control, the Model Predictive Control has a better performance in energy saving
because it can avoid over-heating of HVAC process .The EMPC takes the cost only into account instead of
tracking, so the reference trajectory may not be strictly followed but the cost will definitely be minimized.
Then simulation results show the efficiency of EMPC which will be applied to an operating room.
Results
This project is launched in several steps. The first step is the identification of the dynamic model. It
requires some temperature measures and the energy consumption situation in the operating room. The
model can be established with several different methods. The dynamic model will be the one that accords
the best with the original measures. After the model is built, the control is calculated by the criteria
which are the main difference between the classic MPC and EMPC. The criteria are chosen according to
different industrial needs like the tracking or the cost. In the last step, a simulation of temperature and
energy consumption is made with matlab and a comparison between classic MPC and EMPC shows their
different performances in the economic aspect.
Keywords: predictive control, EMPC, classic MPC, energy-saving building, thermal model
Contact: adrien.dubois@etu.univ-orleans.fr; dan.sun@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Enslavement of a couple of spoilers
Electrical, mechanical engineering
Abderrahmane KESSAISSIA / Antonin MUESSER
Academic supervisors: Raphael CANALS, Nicolas MAZELLIER
A. Kessaissia
Company: PRISME Laboratory
Objective/motivation
The main idea of this project is to develop a system composed of two spoilers to reduce the aerodynamic
drag. In fact, some research showed us that putting a couple of spoilers on both sides of a truck allows a
better circulation of flow in many circumstances, which means to make the spoilers move together. Our
participation in this adventure was focused on proving that it is possible to create such a device. Actually,
industrial leaders are interested, but they do not want to invest in it before we can prove that the project
is feasible.
A. Muesser
Results
To enslave the two spoilers, we needed to measure the rotation of one of them and transfer the
information to the other one thanks to a motor. The original request was to be able to do it on a small
existing device. Due to unforeseen events, our supervisor decided to reduce the objectives. The first step
was to find the right sensor. It could be difficult to choose a sensor because there are a lot of technologies
and specifications you need to take into consideration. Then we built a system to check and characterize
the sensor thanks to the mechanical workshop. And finally we checked if the real position corresponded
to the information given by the sensor. To conclude, we think that this project taught us to deal with the
unpredictable.
Keywords: aerodynamics, sensors, spoilers, enslavement
We had to find the right
We built a system to check the sensor
We programmed an electronic card
Contact: abderrahmane.kessaissia@etu.univ-orleans.fr; antonin.muesser@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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STUDENT PROJECTS CATALOGUE 2013/14
Haptic remote control of six axis robot
Electrical engineering
Anthony DENIAU / Vincent LELOUP
Academic supervisors: Aïcha FONTE, Pierre VIEYRES
A. Deniau
Institutions: Polytech Orleans, PRISME Lab
Objective/motivation
The objective of this project is to control remotely a 6-axis robot using a controller with force feedback
such as the “Phantom”. The purpose is to allow the relocated students (from other universities) to
achieve the remote practical class. The teleoperation is a combination of traditional technology regarding
robot control and an advanced communication network. It can be applied to several applications such
as teleworking, telemedicine, e-learning, and tele-manufacturing in rigid environments. The greatest
advantage of the Phantom device is to allow the user feeling to be present in the distant environment.
This feature enables the user to be more accurate which is primordial in some applications allowing the
user to avoid damaging the robots, or in the case of telemedicine, to avoid hurting the patient.
Results
This project is divided into 3 parts:
> First part: Control remotely the robot. Write a program which creating a connection following the
protocol server/client.
> Second part: Modify the teach control by another controller. Adapt the in/out of the new controller.
> Third part: Create an application GHOST SDK, for the “PHANTOM” device. Generate the virtual
environment and connect the PHANTOM to the robot.
Keywords: teleoperation, haptic control, remote control
Contact: anthony.deniau@etu.univ-orleans.fr; vincent.leloup@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Heat transfer in a gearbox
Energetics
Mohamed Hafedh BOUGHATTAS
Academic supervisors: Eric Blond, Mohamed Malki
Industrial supervisor: Jean Philippe Mozziconacci
Company: Redex
Objective/motivation
The aim of this project is to achieve a thermal study on different ranges of gearboxes manufactured by
Redex. There are two modes of cooling system; the first is done by water, there is a pump which injects
the water in the gearbox. A regulation system is activated when the temperature of water exceeded 25°C.
The second mode is done by oil. The purpose of this study is to determine the thermal limits respecting
imposed security measures: 80°C inside the gearbox.
Results
Both oil and water temperature at the inlet and the outlet of the gearbox are provided by Redex.
Attempts are made at different frequencies of rotation in both clockwise and counterclockwise
directions. The idea is to calculate the heat power evacuated by oil and water; and deduce the
full thermal power discharged from the RAM over time. For this we use:
Pth h=ρh Dh Cpoil (Te-Ts) (Oil)
Pth e=ρe De Cpwater (Te-Ts) (Water)
With :
ρh : oil density [kg/m3] - ρe : water density [kg/m3] -Dh : oil Flow [m3/h]
De : water flow [m3/h] - Cp : specific heat [J/(Kg.K)] - Te : In temperature [°C]
Ts : out temperature [°C]
Lubrification
To achieve our goals, study with and without external torque were done. The study without external
torque will help us to seek for the frictional torque (C_f), which will be useful to determine the Beta
coefficient (β) related to the load torque given by the second study. We use the following formulas:
Pth=Cf ω (Vacuum study)
Pth=Cf ω + βCch ω (Study with load)
With:
Cf : friction coefficient in N.m -Pth: evacuated thermal power W
- «ω:» rotation frequency in rad s-1
Keywords: gearbox, thermal transfer, water, oil
Gearbox RAM HIT
Testbed of gearbox
Contact: m.h.boughattas@gmail.com
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Improve the range of the spindle drive gearbox
motor “Ram Hit” with an electric array
Mechanical engineering
Romain TABARANT
Academic supervisor: Samir ALLAOUI
Industrial supervisor: Jean-Philippe MOZZICONACCI
Company: Redex
Objective/motivation
For the final year project, we worked on an industrial subject for the company, Redex ANDANTEX. The
item is based on the enhancement of a spindle drive gearbox motor that is used principally in the machine
tool for the processing of mechanical parts. The gearbox is equipped with a hydraulic system which
commands directly the sliding gear. The company wants a range of gearboxes with an electric system
command to offer a wider choice to their customers. So the principal functions we must work on are the
changes of the device which command the sliding gear and the suppression of the ball bearing situated
between the sliding gear and the output bearing. This ball bearing prevents the gearbox from reaching a
speed rotation of 15,000 rpm required by the industry.
Results
First of all, we had to realize the specifications to target the needs and the obligations for this project.
This milestone is really important because it defines whether the project will be viable or not. We have
two principal functions which will be the red line to follow for the research of the principles. Then, we did
some brainstorming to find ideas of principles complying with the specifications.. Then, we used a table
with criteria and levels to target the right choice for our system. Of course, this process has to be done
for the two functions described in the previous paragraph. Finally, we came up with two principles which
respect the requirements of the project.
Keywords: electric command, spindle gearbox, sliding gear
Gearbox Ram Hit
Inside view of the gearbox
Size of the gearbox in the machine tool
Contact: romain.tabarant@free.fr; romain.tabarant@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Improvement of a computer software
for the aerodynamics of thick sails
Mechanical engineering
Clément PEIGNIEUX / Qichang SUN
Academic supervisor: Ivan FEDIOUN
Industrial supervisor: Julien Valette
C. Peignieux
Selected participant
7th Annual Final Year Projects Forum
Company: TENSYL
Objective/motivation
In recent years, in the world of water sports, some categories of sailing permit the use of thick sail profile.
The company has an aero-elastic calculation code, which computes the flow around thin profiles by the
singularity method ( inviscid flow theory). The firm wants to improve this code by including thick profiles
simulations, as required by the new kind of sailing. So, our goal is to develop and improve the existing code
to extend it to thick profiles. The work was organized as follows:
> Short recall of the method of singularities.
> Implementation of the method for a single thick profile.
>Validation and comparison with RANS calculations or results of two-dimensional experimental tests.
The RANS approach is a technique for quite realistic calculation of aerodynamic flows in industrial
configurations. The RANS method takes into account the more physical parameters, so it is more “precise”.
> Extending the code to take into account two thick profiles.
> Validation and comparison with RANS calculations.
Q. Sun
Results
After we have done the comparison, we find some differences. At small angle of attack, the
results of our program are close to those of RANS, but at higher angle of attack the difference
between our program and the simulation increase. This is inherent to the underlying, inviscid
theory, hence we are very confident in our coding. The advantage of the program is its computational efficiency. If we want to make the whole RANS simulations of all the profiles on a boat,
it will take much more time and numerical efforts. Our program can provide the results in a few
seconds. The program will help the firm to save money, by fast (although approximate) simulations in the pre-design stage of race sails boats.
Keywords: aerodynamics, sailboat, thick sails, numerical simulation, computational fluid
dynamics
Sailing boat with thick profile
Flow 1 Profile
Singularities Comparison 1 profile
Flow 2 Profiles
Singularities Comparison 2 profiles
Contact: clement.peignieux@etu.univ-orleans.fr; qichang.sun@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Industrial robotics: handling flasks
Electrical, mechanical engineering
Vincent CLAUDE / Jorick MARTORELL
Academic supervisors: Aicha FONTE, Benoit LE ROUX
Industrial supervisor: Jean Philippe LAMBERT
Company: CIMI (Centre International
de Maintenance Industrielle)
Selected participant
7th Annual Final Year Projects Forum
Objective/motivation
The CIMI has been training companies for over 30 years, proposing services such as production
organization, industrial maintenance. The CIMI has recently set a goal in response to growing customer
demands, proposing training in the robotics field regarding the “demystification” to the operation and
maintenance of robots. The creation of the robotic field responds to a request from the industry which
would allow investigating a new market. Consequently, the main challenge of this training center is to
make robotic training available to persons.
Results
To reach this goal, the project consists in designing a robot cell which will support the training specifications.
Indeed, a robotic cell already exists which is why our work consists in integrating a new robot in this cell in
order to improve training performance. Consequently, our project can be divided into 3 parts:
> Design the gripper
> Integrate the new robot
> Program the robotic cell.
Keywords: handling, robotic, programming
Contact: vincent.claude@etu.univ-orleans.fr; jorick.martorell@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Mechanical behavior modeling of composite
materials by a homogenization approach
Materials
Georges Battestini
Academic supervisor: Amna Rekik
Objective/motivation
The main objective is to use homogenization to predict the effective mechanical behavior of Heterogeneous
materials, such as composites that show different mechanical and physical material properties. Thanks to
homogenization, the behavior of a heterogeneous material can be determined without expensive testing.
Results
A step in the process of homogenization is localization which consists in evaluating the local (stress
and strain) fields in the material for a given load and phase properties. Such knowledge is important to
understand material damage and failure. The methods of homogenization are based on the concept of the
representative volume equivalent (RVE). An RVE is understood to be a sub-volume of an inhomogeneous
medium that is of sufficient size for providing all geometrical information,necessary for obtaining an
appropriate homogenized behavior.
Keywords: homogenization, heterogeneous, materials
Contact: georges.battestini@gmail.com
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Modeling of a human femur fracture
Mechanical engineering
Yueting QIAN
Academic supervisors: Ridha Hambli, Jean-Luc DANIEL
Company: PRISME Laboratory
Objective/motivation
According to a survey, there are 3 million women and 1 million men suffering from osteoporosis in France.
The treatment costs up to one billion dollars. In order to better help people to predict the risk of fall or
to develop a device to protect the femur, and either give advice of medication based on the detection
(strengthen the bone density), many studies are in progress. Therefore the simulation of a human
proximal femur behavior has been carried out by the hospital of Orleans in cooperation with laboratory
PRISME. The long-term goal is to develop an artificial control diagnostic system. We use the FE model of
femur to study its behavior and to predict the fracture when it endures daily loads.
Results
During the entire project, we have used the software called ABAQUS, which is suited for finite element
analysis. For better simulating the fracture, we chose an innovative method XFEM (eXtended Finite
Element Method). By the simulation of simple 2D/3D models, we have a preliminary understanding of the
new approach and study certain relationship between the crack length and the number of crack. In the
simulation of bone model made of iron, the new approach is proved practical by comparing to the actual
test results. Since this is a new field which combines clinic and numerical simulation, we need to improve
the application constantly and the fracture simulation results show us the way.
Keywords: XFEM (extended finite element method), bone fracture, crack propagation
One curve of 2D simple model (1 crack)
Process of fracture prediction
Contact: qianyueting7@gmail.com
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One result of 3D
simple model (5 cracks)
One result of femur fracture prediction
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Modification of a baby model’s water
tightness during his re-conception
Mechanical, materials engineering
Etienne MAYOUX
Academic supervisor: Mohammed MALKI
Industrial supervisor: Franck DEBRUYCKER
Company: Eurofins Ats
Objective/motivation
The absorption of diapers is tested in laboratories with a robot composed of a model reproducing the
body of the baby and a system miming their physiology. During the test, the diaper is subjected to the
movement of the model representing various positions of a baby. The diaper is also subjected to a cycle of
urination. A leak of synthetic urine at the level of the model will distort the test of absorption of the diaper.
The problems of the sealing of the model are owed to the removing of the synthetic latex skin normally
applied onto the model and the conception of his mechanism. Leaks of urine will cause the wearing of the
steel linking parts. A modification of the positioning of the synthetic skin will be one objective of the study.
The re-conception of the automaton will allow optimizing the parts relative to the aggression by the liquid
and of the mechanical requests of the test.
Results
The presence of salt in the test liquid favors two types of corrosion: one by stings and another one under
constraints. To mitigate these problems, we have to direct the choice to the parts of the automaton to
the use of austenitic stainless steels with strong rate of chromium, nickel and nitrogen. The incorporation
of plastic parts such as Teflon in spite of their difficulty of manufacturing was also taken into account
because of his weak adhesion and his insensibility to most parts of the liquid. Sticking the skin onto the
model is only is only partly meeting our expectations. The choice of a skin to connect the legs and the
trunk was a better compromise between a complete skin and an incorporation of the skin in latex into
the shell of the model.
Keywords: robot, diapers, failures, baby
Contact: etienne.mayoux@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Optimization of centre
sciences heat pump
Energetics
Robin CLERMONT / Clément GRAMUSSET
Academic supervisor: Jean-Michel FAVIE
Industrial supervisor: Guy-Antoine DUFOURD
R. Clermont
Company: Centre Sciences
Objective/motivation
The goal of this project is to optimize the Centre Sciences heat pump. This project is carried out in the
context of 4 chapters (or chapter 4 of Action 21. Action 21-is a non-binding, voluntarily implemented
action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development. After some calculating we
notice that the heat pump is oversized. So we decided to improve the heat pump utilization with an
inertial storage. We have done some numerical simulations to accurately calculate the energy available,
the time of availability and the utilization of to conclude our project, we would like to design a practical
work to bring out the importance of inertial storage.
Results
The approach we used to make our project is as follows. First, we determined the available power of
the heat pump which could produce 20 kW Centre Sciences in the worst case. The use of the heat pump
by Centre Sciences is utilization sinusoidal on one day. The minimum is 3 kW and the maximum is 10
kW. The available power is the difference between the power of the pump and the use of it by Centre
Sciences. Then we have a daily sized inertial storage. We had to determine the heat loss of bank. Thanks
to this information and the storage temperature we can calculate the power available in storage. With
this power available, we could add energy on some flat. These inputs are renewable energy and permit
the residents to save on electricity.
Contact: robin.clermont@yahoo.fr; clementgramusset@live.fr
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C. Gramusset
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Optimization of the valve
of an air balloon
Mechanical engineering
Thibault BAGOT
Academic supervisor: Gilles HIVET
Industrial supervisor: M. WAYMEL
Company: Private individual
Selected participant
7th Annual Final Year Projects Forum
Objective/motivation
The objective of the project is to improve the valve of a gas balloon which permits freeing the gas out of
the balloon. Indeed, when it is pulled, the balloon goes down. The project aims to reduce the weight and
improve the gas tightness. Moreover, it is a security issue, indeed, the balloon will collapse if it stays open.
The client participates to global competitions and the weight of his wood valve is not competitive. It is 7kg,
the goal is therefore to obtain a 2kg valve and make easier its opening.
Results
Currently, the preliminary design is done and the detailed design has been partially completed. All technical specifications have been determined and two architecture emerged. The project will be continued
by another 4th year student who will work on the optimization of the weight and will manufacture both
prototypes in order to choose the best.
Keywords: valve, air, balloon, optimization
Contact: thibault.bagot@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Hybrid vehicle with energy
management system
Electrical, thermal engineering
Maxime Lienhart / Guannan Liu / Maxime Texier
Academic supervisors: Guillaume Colin, Yann Chamaillard
Industrial supervisor: Thomas Miro Padovani
Institution: Renault
M. Lienhart
Selected participant
7th Annual Final Year Projects Forum
Objective/motivation
Our purpose is to create and develop an energy management program with Matlab/Simulink software.
Indeed, the goal is to reduce the fuel consumption of the previous Scénic engine version and thus to get
the same or less than new Scénic engine fuel consumption. To achieve this purpose we have decided to
design a hybrid model vehicle with a motor associated to an engine. Besides, we could create a generator
random driving cycle application to see the robustness of energy management strategy, and therefore
to get a better estimation of the fuel consumption to reduce the difference between theoretical
consumption and real consumption. Last but not least, we could model the different dispersions due to
the characteristics of the engine, to know whether these dispersions have an important impact on the
vehicle consumption or not.
G. Liu
M. Texier
Results
First of all, we have got interesting results with the energy management program that we
have inserted in our model vehicle; in fact the previous Scénic engine had a fuel consumption
of 8.3l/100km on NEDC cycle against 6.0l/100km with our energy management strategy.
We have respected the purpose because the new Scénic engine consumes 6.4l/100km
therefore we are below this fuel consumption. Then, we have created the generator
random driving cycle application which will be available on Orleans’s University website.
Finally, with a dispersion module we have obtained a variable fuel consumption compared
to the dispersions model from engine estimated between 3% and 20%. At last we have
added the driver module to allow regulating the vehicle speed and to simulate the actual
driving process.
Hybrid poster for the “Forum des projets”
Keywords: hybrid, consumption, energy management, simulation
ECMS hybrid model
ECMS hybrid dispersion model
ECMS hybrid dispersion driver model
Contact: maxime.lienhart.etu@gmail.com; lgn880425@gmail.com; maximetexier.polytech@gmail.com
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Potential of Superhydrophobic surface
treatments in hydrodynamics
Mechanical engineering
Mathieu BERNARD-LALANNE / Brian CHANTOMAUD
Academic supervisor: Nicolas MAZELLIER
Third Place
7th Annual Final Year Projects Forum
M. Bernard-Lalanne
Innovation Prize ,
“Les Cordées de la Réussite” Prize
Objective/motivation
Drag is a side effect phenomenon that every nautical surface needs to cope with. In some cases, it can be
seen as the energy loss that needs to be wasted in order to keep the boat from sailing forward. Friction
drag is its water/structure interface component. Our study was focused on reducing this friction drag
in order to increase the overall performance of different materials used in water-friendly appliances.
However the durability of the treatment has also been an important issue, providing relevant information
concerning a potential industrialisation for specific uses.
B. Chantomaud
Results
Our study has brought evidence of a strong increase in velocity through the boundary layer zone, thanks
to the surface treatment chosen. Durable Water Repellent (DWR) properties have also enlightened
extended lifetime resistance for surfaces regarding weather and environmental aggression. Extending
lifetime resistance is a key factor to allow a global expansion of this technology. Although different
testing methods were specially developed in order to determine the friction drag gain regarding Stokes’
Hypothesis, a more accurate and long-term experimental process should give more valuable results that
would indeed help in decision making for large industrial scale projects.
Keywords: superhydrophobic, nautism, friction, drag, fuel saving
VBO : Clean plain glass
without any treatment
VBT : Glass with a Teflonbased surface coating
VBE : Glass with a Ultra
Ever-Dry surface coating
ABO : Clean plain Aluminum
without any treatment
ABT : Aluminum with a
ABE : Aluminum with an Ultra
Teflon-based surface coating Ever-Dry surface coating
Contact: mathieu.bernard-lalanne@etu.univ-orleans.fr; brian.chantomaud@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Robotic youth challenger
Electrical engineering
Benoit Le Grumelec
Academic supervisors: Aïcha FONTE,
Nicolas MORETTE, Cyril NOVALES
Institutions : Polytech Orleans, PRISME Lab
Objective/motivation
This robotic project was proposed by the ANR (National French) Research Agency) PROTEUS as
a student challenge. The challenge was to implement the autonomous navigation of a robot.
To have such autonomy, the challengers had to work on obstacle detection and avoiding them,
mapping, visual recognition, localization, and navigation. For this project we had worked on the
Wibot, a robot composed of a variety of sensors (a laser scanner, an inertial measurement unit,
a GPS, a magnetic compass, a camera HR and proximeter infrared, Kinect). We were also able
to work on a virtual simulation platform composed of several software programs dealing with
Ubuntu 12.04. The robot and simulation were programmed by a real time Middleware named,
RTMaps.
Wifibot modeling
Results
The first stages of the project were the integration of the mobile robot mechatronics Wifibot
(Changing the motherboard, the inertial unit, adding a kinect sensor). These changes resulted
in the need of a long software integration stage. The expected result is a control program for
the Wifibot scenarios challenge, a document for the handling of the various programs, and a
procedure for changing some components.
Keywords: robotics mobile, C programming
Wifibot
Contact: benoit.le-grumelec@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Simulation and performances testing for
new position sensor bearing concepts for
electrical engines control
Mechanical engineering
Omar AKOUM / Rabih TALEB
Academic supervisors: Bruno BONHEUR, Jacques FANTINI, Jean GILLIBERT
Industrial supervisors: Bénédicte LAROCHE, Pierrick MAZÉ
O. Akoum
Company : SKF France S.A
Objective/motivation
A bearing is a mechanical product destined to reduce friction cause by an object rotating inside another
one. A sensor bearing adds another function that is to allow communication of speed or position of the
internal ring (the moving ring). Such function is enabled by magnetism. The sensing part is composed
of two rings linked each to one of the bearing rings. The internal ring is composed of magnet(s). The
magnetic field, generated by the internal ring, is detected by the sensors integrated in the external
ring. The information is transmitted to an electronic circuit that creates an appropriate output signal
depending on the customer interface. Our task is to compare the different sensing, output methods and
Top-Z solutions in order to have a competitive product.
R. Taleb
Results
Multiple methods exist for sensing resulting in multiple types of sensor bearings with different sensing
technologies: Hall Effect, GMR, AMR and TMR. These cells are to deliver an electrical response according
to the magnetic field facing them. Treating this electrical response allows, through different output
methods correspond: PWM, A B (Z), sin/cos, communication of speed. An additional option that is to
be integrated in the sensor bearing is a Top-Z (Mechanical or magnetic) that allows an absolute motion
sensing. Most of these need the integration of another sensor and even a second magnetic ring. This
allows counting of turns. We are also to design the necessary tooling for testing the chosen solutions as
well as implementing a “Design of Experiment” protocol associated to the testing procedure.
Keywords: bearing, sensor, top-Z, magnetic, speed
Contact: omar.akoum@etu.univ-orleans.fr; rabih.taleb@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Simulation of what happens to a person’s
femur during a fall, taking muscle
amortization into account
Mechanical engineering
Sylvain Girard
Academic and Industrial supervisor: Ridha Hambli
Company: CHR Orléans
Objective/motivation
I chose this project because I want to work in the health field. Indeed, since birth my mother has suffered
from hip problems called Brittany hips. This means that the person who has it has a congenital dislocation
of the hip. It could be due to a small diameter of the head of the femur or because it reduces with time.
The risk of fracture is high. In addition, this project is cross-disciplinary grouping the electrical, mechanical
and materials fields. And for an engineer it is important to have knowledge in these sectors. I am working
on this project alone which is a new experience for me. There were six of us in my last project in which I
was the manager. In order to improve my technical skills, I decided to work on this project.
Results
The test bench simulating free fall of human femurs with consideration of muscle amortization already
exists thanks to an engineering team from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada. The CHR d’Orléans desires to have the same kind of machine to study hip fractures. The bench
has to simulate the fall of an elderly person. The design and instrumentation are finished. Much iteration
for the finite element method on CATIA V5 was done to determine the best design for the whole bench.
The sourcing of components is done as well as the materials in order to complete the project. The only
thing which is missing is the price of all the components due to suppliers taking too much time to respond.
Keywords: impact, femur, fracture, prevention, elderly
Schematic of the test bench achieved by Columbia
Contact: sylvain_girard@live.fr
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Photography of the test bench showing components
(achieved by Columbia)
Representation of a femur
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Study of the drapability
of flax reinforcements
Materials
Alice GOMBAULT
Academic supervisor: Pierre OUAGNE
Institution: PRISME Laboratory
Selected participant
7th Annual Final Year Projects Forum
Objective/motivation
The goal of this project is to test and characterize the ability to shape forming of flax woven
fabrics, as well as their ability to deform without causing defects like unweaving, buckles,
wrinkles or gaps for example. To determine which the best conditions for the forming are,
we will test the different machine parameters (holding-down pressure, the orientation
of the tissues, etc.) as well as other conditions such as humidification of the tows. We
will also consider the application of a casting mold (lid) during our test to consider the
real terms of stamping. We will use a stamping device provided with devices measuring
deformation without contact (such as the method of tracking markers with a camera, the
aim of imaging analysis).
Results
The main result of this study is that the orientation influences the deformations in the
main wick. In fact, the elongation is less important in the main warps (0°) than in the
main weft (90°). Then, at the opposite we thought, the deformations decreased with the
humidity. The application of a casting mold is important to improve the quality of the
shape and shade the defects.
Keywords: fabric, flax, preforming, stamping, natural fibers
Contact: alice.gombault@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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STUDENT PROJECTS CATALOGUE 2013/14
Study of the thermomechanical
behavior of a ladle
Mechanical engineering
Fazati Bourahima
Academic supervisor: Alain Gasser
Industrial supervisor: Pablo Galliano
Company: Tenaris Siderca, PRISME lab
Selected participant
7th Annual Final Year Projects Forum
Objective/motivation
This project is a collaboration between the laboratory PRISME in Polytech’Orleans and a
company based in Campana, a province of Buenos Aires. The company’s name is Tenaris Siderca,
working on refractory materials. This company is part of a federation called FIRE (Federation
for international Refractory’s Research and Education). FIRE is a university and private-sector;
non-profit organization specialized in the development and use of refractory materials. This
project consists in the study of a ladle. A ladle is, in a foundry, a vessel used to transport and
pour out molten metal. This ladle is composed of Al2O3 (refractory), brick (refractory) and
steel. The aim of this project is to define a gap between the two refractory materials composing
the ladle. This study will allow us to observe the influence of this action.
Ladle in activity
Results
The procedure is to define a reference model and then modify the gap (constant gap and non
constant gap…). For the moment we have obtained a thermal result with the reference model.
We have noticed that the temperature is higher when we analyze the refractory in contact with
the molten metal and the temperature for the other materials which are not in contact with the
molten metal. The heat flux is conveyed between all the materials composing the ladle.
Ladle in activity
The linings of a ladle
The linings of a ladle
Contact: fazati.bourahima@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Study of yarn bending
Materials
Théo LE PALEC
Academic supervisors: A.Wendling, J.Gillibert
Institution: PRISME Laboratory
Objective/motivation
Nowadays, manufacturers are increasingly interested in integrating composite parts into their products
because of the high strength to weight ratio. This type of materials are composed of two parts : the resin,
which ensures the cohesion of the material and a dry fabric. In order to build numerical simulations, it is
necessary to have precise models of the mechanical behavior of dry fabrics. These models are obtained
from experimental tests on yarns, which compose the dry fabric, in order to define parameters of the
behavior law. The bending is one of the privileged sollicitation because it appears as soon as the fabric
is solicited. At the end the perspective is to be able to create predictive models representing a complex
shape of composite and avoiding the experimental work slow and expensive.
Results
Currently the simulation models is created with the good boundary conditions, and a satisfying meshing.
It has to be improved in order to give accurate results as quickly as possible. results are essential to be
sure to have accurate results. Experimental work is in process. Results are quite dispersed but we are
working on other ways to determine the bending of a yarn by adding mass.
Keywords: composite, bending, yarn, simulation
Image from experimental bending test
Result of displacement obtained with the numerical model
Coil of glass yarn
Contact: theo.le-palec@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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The Canadian well as a solution for a natural
supply of energy for air treatment
Energetics
Sara AABID / Hind El Ghali
Academic supervisor: Jean Michel Favie
Objective/motivation
The goal of our project is the study of the relevance of the Canadian well as a natural energy input solution
for air treatment. Air renewal may represent about 30% of energy loss in a building. So is it desirable to pretreat the air or to use a renewable heating solution? In order to answer this question, we had to analyze
the energetic balance of the Canadian well according to geographical and meteorological conditions and
to create a tool to determine the energy gains generated by the well depending on its dimensions.
Results
> Definition of the characteristics of the building studied
> Calculation of the energy loss with and without the Canadian well
> Finding the appropriate material for the pipes
> Sizing the pipe system by developing Excel worksheets that had to be flexible to allow for the variation
of a large number of parameters: One parameter was used to calculate the pipe length, by varying the
diameter and thickness as well as the time period for air renewal , the other was used to calculate the air
speed inside the pipes with the diameter, the ventilation rate and the number of buried ducts.
> Elaboration of a preliminary estimate for the Canadian well installation
Keywords: dimensioning, heat loss, pressure drop, piping, energy consumption
Building plan
House BBC
Sizing well
Contact: sara.aabid@etu.univ-orleans.fr; hind.el-ghali@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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S. Aabid
H. El Ghali
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Thermal-mechanical research of
refractory lining with joints
Mechanical engineering
Xiaolu HA
Academic supervisors: Jean-Luc DANIELIN, Alain GASSER
Company: Tata Steel
Objective/motivation
Refractory bricks are wildly used in industries dealing with high temperature. Because the refractory
bricks are part of the masonry structure, not only the brick material properties should be considered, but
also the properties of the joints. This research aims to model the refractory structure from a steel ladle in
two different methods: the Finite Element Modeling and Discrete Element Modeling.
Results
For the FEM, a homogeneous material was considered taking into account the behavior of joints. A subroutine in FORTRAN language was used to approach the reality. For the DEM, a basic research was performed to be more familiar with this method. Different software was compared. The movements of joint
state from three different masonry designs were obtained. There are Parallel, Radial and Fish Bone masonry designs. Stress of the steel plate was computed. The simulation result would bring great convenience to the design of the steel ladle.
Keywords: refractory lining, joint, masonry, FEM, DEM
Movement of the state of joints
Contact: xiaolu.ha@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Thermo-mechanical modeling
of a complex structure
Mechanical engineering
Yassire HASSOINE
Academic supervisors: Eric BLOND, Alain GASSER
Industrial supervisor: Nicolas RICHET
Company: Air Liquide
Objective/motivation
A heat exchanger is a piece of equipment built for efficient heat transfer from one medium to another.
The media may be separated by a solid wall to prevent mixing or they may be in direct contact.It is
composed of parting sheets, fins, cap sheets and headers. Due to the complex structure, the evaluation
of the structure integrity under high pressure, temperature gradient, is very difficult. Mechanical design
of heat exchanger is very complicated but critical for high pressure heat exchangers. Homogenization of
structures is a methodology to simplify the modeling of complex structures that could not be simulated.
The properties of a heterogeneous orthotropic material equivalent to the complex structure are calculated
and substituted for the thermo-mechanical calculation. The homogenization is based on a Representative
Volume Element (RVE). The definition of the RVE is the first and important step. To be representative of
their distribution in this material, RVE must be of sufficiently size compared to the size of the material
heterogeneities. However, RVE must be small enough to reduce the model to a size that can be calculated.
After this step, three calculation steps must be done taking into account conditions at the limits:
periodicity, which supposes that the elementary volume considered in the study is connected to a
repetition of similar volumes:
> Calculate the strain energy of the heterogeneous RVE.
> Calculate the strain energy of the homogeneous RVE.
> Determine the parameters of the stiffness tensor of the homogeneous RVE.
Results
After having determined the equivalent material that will replace the fins, we must ensure that its
mechanical behavior is similar to the initial structure. For this reason, we have performed thermomechanical simulations (taking into account operating conditions of the exchanger) on the real model
and the model built from the homogenization. There after, solutions are compared. If it turns out that
the results are similar, the model is accepted and used to design the heat exchanger. Otherwise, some
adjustments are made in the choice of the RVE and level calculations.
Keywords: heat exchanger, model-homogenization of structures, loads, thermo, mechanical
Structure of heat exchangers
Strain energy calculation
Contact: yassire.hassoine@gmail.com
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Principle of homogenization of structures
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Understanding the transformation
phenomena of olivine phase
Materials
Charlotte Pessereau
Academic supervisors: Mohamed-Ramzi AMMAR, Rudy MICHEL
Company: CEMHTI CNRS
Objective/motivation
Olivine is an abundant raw material widely used in various domains, owing to its chemical
and physical properties. However, when subjected to high temperature, olivine undergoes
several transformations phases which are not completely understood. The basic idea of
the present work is to study two phenomena that occur inside the material. The first is the
transformation of hematite into magnetite. The second is the understanding the two kinds
of magnetite structures, inverse spinel, direct spinel and their transformations. This work is
divided into two parts. A theoretical work which consists of bibliographic research and an
experimental work consisting of sampling preparations and their characterization by Raman
microspectroscopy.
Results
Several trials were conducted, we could highlight the transformation from magnetite into
hematite and this trial confirmed the literature. This transformation operates between
500°C and 650°C. It’s more complicatedfor the two kinds of magnetite structure, , since
the literature contradicts oneself. Basically, this transformation depends on pressure
and temperature but the mechanism involved in this change appears to be complex and
not clearly explained by the scientific community up to now. Our experiments showed a
dependence of the resulting Raman signal on the excitation laser wavelength used and
therefore additional characterizations are needed to elucidate this behavior.
Keywords: magnetite, hematite, raman, normal and inverse spinel
Contact: charlotte.pessereau@etu.univ-orleans.fr; charlottepessereau@ymail.com
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Upgrading an experimental
tool sprayer
Electrical, mechanical engineering
Alexandre LEBEGUE
Academic supervisor: Jean-Marc Aufrère
Industrial supervisor: Benjamin Perriot
Company: Arvalis
Objective/motivation
Arvalis Institute, sponsor of this project, conducts research on the techniques of spraying pesticides
on behalf of farmers. The aim is to achieve spraying with different concentrations of mixture, speeds
and varying pressures (which define the volume applied per hectare). These sprays are used to verify
the effectiveness of pesticides on crops in different concentrations. Up to now, the company has been
directing the sprays from planes using a bench spray. The current bench spray does not have enough
speed to get closer to current technics. The spraying rate cannot go low enough. The width of the bench
is also too small. Therefore, for this project, I must fully redesign a bench that corresponds to the technics
used by farmers.
Results
The new bench is designed to apply phytosanitary mixture over a width of 3 meters. Currently, the farmer
sprays the porridge up to speeds of 35 km / h. The main challenge of this project is to attain a high speed.
It is therefore necessary to accelerate the ramp to treat plants at a constant speed with a ramp 10 meters.
The current solution guides the ramp using a ball socket. It is no longer possible because of the low speed.
The chosen solution is the guide rail sliding. This reduces the inertia of the ramp due to the lightness of
the guide. An electric motor with an associated timing belt transmits the power required to move the
boom sprayer.
Keywords: fixed bench, arvalis, tool sprays, sprayer, experimental bench
An overview of the bench spray
Contact: alexandre.lebegue@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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What is the energetic performance
of my house?
Energetics
Nadir BOUZAR / Thomas MELOT
Academic supervisor: Jean Michel FAVIÉ
N. Bouzar
Selected participant
7th Annual Final Year Projects Forum
Objective/motivation
The thermal policy RT 2012 set new energetics consumption and forces energetic diagnosis for
construction. The project is in line with this context. Indeed, the aim is to realize an energetic diagnosis
(called DPE) with a thermal camera in order to estimate the energetic consumption of a habitation.
Nowadays, the current energetic diagnosis is long and complicated because the process leads to a lot of
assumptions about the house. The project proposes to develop a new method using thermal cameras
which rapidly determine the consumption with an error rate set by the camera and the
weather conditions. The goal is to assist people to quickly estimate their consumption
and to encourage energetics renovations.
T. Melot
Results
First we have determined a new measuring protocol with the thermal camera in
order to minimize error rate on the consumption estimation. This protocol has been
obtained thanks to several measurements executed at different times of the day. The
best estimation of the consumption can be evaluated with a 20 % error rate which is
interesting because much time was gained. Compared to a DPE, this method is easy,
quick and gives a great estimation of the consumption.
Energy classification
Keywords: diagnosis, energy, performance, quick, termography
Thermal picture of a house
Measure protocol
Contact: nadir.bouzar@etu.univ-orleans.fr; thomas.melot@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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Practical work of thermal
regulation of a building
Smart buildings
Erkan KESKIN / Sylvain PEREZ /
Anthony RENAUDIE / Yanne VERMONT
Academic supervisors : Christian CAILLOL, Guillaume COLIN
M.Keskin
Bendriss-Amraoui
E.
Institution: The Engineering School
of the University of Orléans (Polytech Orléans)
Objective/motivation
Due to the reform of the TEAM speciality, the ME professors have decided to create a simulated trial (ST)
dealing with the thermal regulation of buildings. It will involve two fields: automatism and the thermal
performance of buildings. To reach this objective, a house model representing a real one was built. To
simulate reality, the model underwent different disturbances for a ST duration, such as the sun, wind...
For example, sunshine is a disruption which impacts the thermal state of a house and must be simulated
in the ST.
Results
Concerning the thermal aspect, the thermal inertia and the heat transfers have to be respected to keep the
same thermal dynamic effects as in a real house when it is exposed to disturbances during a typical day.
Several types of insulation can be treated by changing the model’s walls. A thermal numerical simulation
was created and allowed us to choose the different materials which constitute the house model. The next
step consisted in working on the automatisms. Electronic components (halogen spotlight, fans, heating
resistors...) were chosen to simulate the sunshine, wind and exterior temperatures (in summer and winter
cases). All those disruptions had to be controlled by a computer, thanks to an automatism program.
Finally, a 3D-model was created to facilitate the future building.
Keywords: regulation, automatism, thermal performance of buildings, smart buildings
Model of the project
Contact: erkan.keskin@etu.univ-orleans.fr; sylvain.perez@etu.univ-orleans.fr;
anthony.renaudie@etu.univ-orleans.fr; yanne.vermont@etu.univ-orleans.fr
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S. Perez
A. Renaudie
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The Final Year Projects Forum
Each year, students who are completing their final year of studies at Polytech Orléans compete to
participate in the Final Year Projects Forum under the direction of Jean-Jacques Yvernault. Students may
present their projects individually or in groups, after which a selection is made by each department head
of those projects which will compete before a jury of knowledgeable professionals from businesses and
institutions in the wider community. During the Forum, each student or group of students presents the
project over the course of an entire day, beginning with a general assembly during which a brief oral
description and PowerPoint® presentation is made. This is followed by in-depth discussions with each jury
member at individual stands constructed by the students, where they are able to give a more detailed
explanation of their work. The jury selects and makes an award to each of the three best projects of the
Forum.
The Final Year Projects Forum promotes the relationship between the school, its students and the
business community and allows students to make direct contact with those companies who might wish
to recruit graduates in their field.
For a list of all participants in the Final Year Projects Forum of 2014, please see page 103.
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Our remarkable equipment
Wind Tunnel
The Lucien Malavard wind tunnel of the PRISME laboratory is used by Polytech Orléans students for
aerodynamic systems studies typical of the automobile, aeronautics and environmental industries.
Those who specialise in these fields have the opportunity to do their practical work and projects in this
exceptional environment.
Clean Room
A class 10,000 clean room of 100m2 is in service at the GREMI laboratory of Polytech Orléans. Students
working in the Ecotechnologies, Electronics and Optics specialty carry out their practical work study
projects in micro/nano-technologies and plasma processes in this facility.
Engine Test Benches
The engine test benches of the PRISME laboratory are used by Polytech engineering students and by
students of the international Master’s degree “Automotive Engineering for Sustainable Mobility” for
projects and practical work in the fields of combustion, energy efficiency, pollutant formation and engine
control.
Computer science labs and WiFi network
Polytech Orléans provides twelve self-service computer science labs with 300 computers and all
necessary software for the use of its engineering students for lessons, projects, and personal work. WiFi
access points are available in Polytech facilities and on campus for internet connection using laptop or
tablet computers and smartphones.
Robots
Polytech Orléans has both industrial and domestic robots for use as part of the robotics coursework.
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Index of students
AABID Sara92
ABERDIN, Yahia62
ABSOLONNE, Quentin36
Ailloud, Quentin 27
AKOUM, Omar
87
AMRAOUI, Hakim
71
Avril, Maxime
13
BAGOT Thibault
83
BARBAULT, Melissa
54
BARGHACHI, Abdelkrim
53
BATTESTINI, Georges
79
BERNARD-LALANNE, Mathieu 85
Bethi Kamar
32
Bosquet Mathieu
21
BOUGHATTAS, Mohamed 75
BOULANGER, Marie
28
BOUKRISS, Chahid
55
BOURAHIMA, Fazati
90
Boutoille, Clément
26
BOUZAR, Nadir
97
BROSLER CALTABIANO, Melina 39
CALLERI, Quentin
42
CLAUDE, Vincent
78
Charvin, Antoine22
Chavanon, Alexandre
10
CHAMPION, Kévin
65
CHANTOMAUD, Brian
85
CHARMES, Kévin
68
Caudron, Jérémy
14
CHEN, Jiangbo
69
CHEN, Zhengliang
69
CHEVALLIER, Quentin
46
CHEVREL, Mickael
70
CLERMONT, Robin
82
CONSTANTINE, Adolphe
57
Daclin, Romain
15
DAOUDI, Amine
63
DE ALMEIDA, Alexandre
34
DELAGE, Maxime
44
DENIAU, Anthony
74
DESENFANS, Florian
65
DESMETTRE, Olivier
30
DONEY, Nicolas
35
DUBOIS, Adrien
72
DUFOUR, Timothée
54
DURAND, David
64
EL GHALI, Hind
92
El Mourabit, Abdelbassat
11
El Mekkaoui, Asmae
61
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ETTAKHCHI, Yacine 34
Fall, Fatou
32
Feng, Yunlong
18
Finot, Benjamin
12
FOUGERON, Nicolas
45
FRIARD, Charlotte 46
Garnier, François
10
GILLOT, Arnaud
36
GIRARD, Sylvain
88
Gondek, Thaisa de Fatima 39
Gnali, Guendiya
61
GOBLET, Alexandre
71
GOMBAULT, Alice
89
GRAGY, Julien
66
GRAMUSSET, Clément
82
GRU, Flavien 66
Guannan, Liu
84
HA, Xiaolu
93
HASSOINE, Yassire
94
HEHOMEY, Hermane 42
HELION, Kévin
64
HILAIRE, Alice
41
HINAULT, Gary
24
HURET, Benoît
57
JARRY, Guillaume
47
JUCHAT, Elodie
38
KESKIN, Erkan
98
KESSAISSIA, Abderrahmane
73
KLINGEMANN, Elie
67
LANCON, Arnaud 44
LEBEGUE, Alexandre
96
LE BILLER, Pauline
43
LE FEUVRE, Gaetan 48
LE GRAND, Paul-Emmanuel
48
LE GRUMELEC, Benoit 86
LELEU, Anthony
52
LELOUP, Vincent 74
LE PALEC, Théo
91
Le Quere, Christophe 11
Li, Yunpeng
51
Lienhart, Maxime
84
LIU, Xiao
16
MANSOURI, Monsif
40
MARTIN, Adrien
55
MARTORELL, Jorick 78
MATHEDARRE, Christophe
71
Mayoux, Etienne
67, 81
MELOT, Thomas
97
MICELI, Alexia
37
MINON, Anouk
43
MUESSER, Antonin
73
Noel, Benjamin 24
Pallavidino, Florian20
PASSOT, Kevin 47
PEIGNEUX, Clément
77
PEREZ, Sylvain
98
PESSEREAU, Charlotte
95
PLESSIS, Cédric
35
PODWOJEWSKI, Marie
49
PRIOUX, Corentin
41
QIAN, Yueting
80
REIS, Mariana
31
RENAUDIE, Anthony
98
RENTE, Adeline
33
REPUSSEAU, Julie 37
RIBEIRO, Fernando
56
RIGAUD, Victoria
38
Roessner, Joel
19
Rybinski, Marc-Edouard 28
SAADAOUI, Fatima Zahra 67
SAHLI, Hamza
40
Seeli, Benjamin
20
SIGMUND, Gatien 52
SINET, Sébastien 49
Snabi, Khalid
23
SOMBIE, Souleymane
63
SOUDAN, Nicolas
33
SUI, Yi
70
SUN, Dan
72
SUN, Qichang
77
SUZIN, Laury
60
TABARANT, Romain
76
TALEB, Rabih
87
TANGUY, Christophe
51
TAVARES, Luisa
50
Texier, Maxime
84
THIVOLLE, Chloé 50
TOURON, Margot
31
Trigosse, Juliette27
Urien, Mélanie 25
VACELET, Virgile
30
VERMONT, Yann
98
Violet, Nicolas
25
YAMANI, Yasmine
45
ZAHAYER, Zakaria 53
ZEMMIT, Ali
62
Zhang, Ke
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Index of participants
in the Final Year
Projects Forum
Index of
participating
enterprises
AILLOUD, Quentin27
BAGOT, Thibault83
BARBAULT, Mélissa54
BERNARD-LALANNE, Mathieu 85
BOSQUET, Mathieu
21
BOULANGER, Marine
28
BOURAHIMA, Fazati90
BOUZAR, Nadir
97
CHANTOMAUD, Brian 85
CHARVIN, Antoine
22
CHAVANON, Alexandre 10
CLAUDE, Vincent
78
DONEY, Nicolas35
DUFOUR, Timothée54
GARNIER, François
10
GOMBAULT, Alice
8
HINAULT, Gary
24
LE FEUVRE, Gaëtan
48
LE GRAND, Paul-Emmanuel48
LIENHART, Maxime
84
LIU, Guannan
84
MARTORELL, Jorick
78
MELOT, Thomas
97
MICELI, Alexia 37
NOEL, Benjamin24
PEIGNEUX, Clément
77
PLESSIS, Cédric
35
REIS, Mariana
31
REPUSSEAU, Julie37
RYBINSKI, Marc-Edouard
28
SUN, Qichang
77
TEXIER, Maxime
84
TOURON, Margot
31
TRIGOSSE, Juliette
27
ADM Projets53
Air Liquide94
Arvalis96
Baudin Chateauneuf34
CEMTHI 60, 95
Centre Sciences 82
CETRAHE
30, 41
CHR Orléans
88
CIMI 78
CNRS 60, 95
Cosmeurop
19
CRESITT13
CRMD 54
Delphi
12, 62
Deshyplus
49
DREAL Centre
46
EBI
45
Eurofins Ats
67, 81
Gâtinais Biogaz31
GDR 2502
61
GREMI Laboratory 11, 14, 16, 20
23, 25, 26, 28
Hhconseil
36, 37
INTEVA Products
63
IRIS Conseil35
IUT Orléans65
Lasoptic
20
La Ligérienne
38
MAQUET
Polytech Orléans 22, 24, 27, 28, 42
47, 66, 70, 74, 86, 98
PRISME Laboratory 39, 61, 62, 68
72, 73, 74, 80
86, 89, 90, 91
Redex
75, 76
Renault
69, 84
SARL The Cameroscope
10
SKF France S.A
87
Spectra-Physics
20
ST Microelectronics
26
Tata Steel93
Tenaris Siderca
90
TENSYL
77
Town Council of Orléans
41
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
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