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Off-design performance analysis of combined CSP power and direct oxy-combustion supercritical carbon dioxide cycles
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)The solar power tower (SPT) has the potential to achieve high efficiency and large-scale power production due to its high achievable temperatures. However, thermal energy storage (TES) is required to solve the intermittency ... -
Oleic acid-grafted chitosan/graphene oxide composite coating for corrosion protection of carbon steel
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)An anticorrosion coating film based on the formation of nanocomposite coating is reported in this study. The composite consisted of chitosan (green matrix), oleic acid, and graphene oxide (nano filler). The nanocomposite ... -
On nonlinear vibration behavior of piezo-magnetic doubly-curved nanoshells
( Techno-Press , 2020 , Article)In this paper, nonlinear vibration behaviors of multi-phase Magneto-Electro-Elastic (MEE) doubly-curved nanoshells have been studied employing Jacobi elliptic function method. The doubly-curved nanoshell has been modeled ... -
On the aero acoustic and internal flows structure in a centrifugal compressor with hub side cavity operating at off design condition
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)This paper covers the characterization of the acoustic noise and the unsteady flow field of a high speed centrifugal compressor NASA CC3. In order to accurately predict the noise, all analyses are carried out through the ... -
On the effectiveness of emission penalties in decentralized supply chains
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)In recent years, the emission of harmful pollutants, such as greenhouse gases, due to industrial activities have received considerable interest from both business and scientific communities. As a result, an increasing ... -
On the minimum ignition energy and its transition in the localised forced ignition of turbulent homogeneous mixtures
( Elsevier Inc. , 2019 , Article)The minimum energy requirements for ensuring (i) just successful ignition and (ii) successful self-sustained flame propagation without the assistance of an external energy source following a successful ignition event have ... -
On the optimal computing budget allocation problem for large scale simulation optimization
( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Article)Selecting a set that contains the best simulated systems is an important area of research. When the number of alternative systems is large, then it becomes impossible to simulate all alternatives, so one needs to relax the ... -
On the Prediction of the Flow Behavior of Metals and Alloys at a Wide Range of Temperatures and Strain Rates Using Johnson-Cook and Modified Johnson-Cook-Based Models: A Review
( MDPI , 2023 , Article Review)This paper reviews the flow behavior and mathematical modeling of various metals and alloys at a wide range of temperatures and strain rates. Furthermore, it discusses the effects of strain rate and temperature on flow ... -
On the Suitability of Vibration Acceptance Criteria of Process Pipework
( Hindawi , 2022 , Article)The risk of vibration-induced fatigue in process pipework is usually assessed through vibration measurements. For small-bore pipework, integrity personnel would measure the vibration of the pipework and refer to widely ... -
One-Dimensional Convolutional Neural Networks for Real-Time Damage Detection of Rotating Machinery
( Springer , 2022 , Conference Paper)This paper presents a novel real-time rotating machinery damage monitoring system. The system detects, quantifies, and localizes damage in ball bearings in a fast and accurate way using one-dimensional convolutional neural ... -
Optical characterization of tip bended Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotubes array
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotube arrays (also termed as VACNTs or CNT forest) have recently found to be transformable to a reflective mirror from a naturally black absorber. The feature of improved reflectance can be ... -
Optical investigation of a long throated Venturi conveying inert spherical particulate with size range similar to pulverised coal
( Elsevier B.V. , 2011 , Article)This experimental and numerical calculation work demonstrates the behaviour of a two-phase gas-solid Venturi. The type of two-phase flow studied is that encountered in conveying coal to the furnaces in power stations - a ... -
Optical Non-invasive Technique for Cholesterol Detection in Blood
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)The aim of this research is to design and develop a non-invasive cholesterol sensor based on the principle of light absorption. The current existing invasive methods can be replaced with non-invasive techniques. The ... -
Optimal design and operation of conventional, solar electric, and solar thermal district cooling systems
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2022 , Article)This research investigates the integration of solar energy with traditional cooling technologies using solar electric cooling systems. A holistic optimization process is introduced to enable the cost-effective design of ... -
Optimal design of a district cooling grid: structure, technology integration, and operation
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2019 , Article)The concept of a district cooling grid that allows the integration of several cooling technologies with different availability and supply patterns is introduced. An integrated multi-period optimization model for a district ... -
Optimal design of hybrid renewable energy systems in buildings with low to high renewable energy ratio
( Elsevier Ltd , 2015 , Article)We develop a simulation-based meta-heuristic approach that determines the optimal size of a hybrid renewable energy system for residential buildings. This multi-objective optimization problem requires the advancement of a ... -
Optimal piezoelectric shunt dampers for non-deterministic substructure vibration control: estimation and parametric investigation
( Nature Research , 2021 , Article)Piezoelectric (PZT) shunt damping is an effective method to dissipate energy from a vibrating structure; however, most of the applications focus on targeting specific modes for structures vibrating at low-frequency range, ... -
Optimal planning of liquefied natural gas deliveries
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)We investigate the problem of designing an optimal annual delivery plan for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). This problem requires determining the long-term cargo delivery dates and the assignment of vessels to the cargoes ... -
Optimal replacement last with continuous and discrete policies
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2014 , Article)This paper proposes age and periodic replacement last models with continuous, and discrete policies. That is, an operating unit is replaced preventively at time T of operation as a strategic policy, or at a number N of ... -
Optimal skill assignment with modular architecture in spare parts supply systems
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2017 , Conference Paper)We study a single location supply system for repairable spare parts. The system consists of a multi-server repairshop and inventory of ready-to-use spare parts. When a failed part is received, a new (or as-good-as-new) ...