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INVESTIGATING FATIGUE LIFE IN BOLTED FLANGE CONNECTION IN WIND TURBINE TOWERS
(2023 , Master Thesis)A comprehensive assessment of fatigue was performed on an L-flanged bolted connection under four different wind speeds. The wind turbines were subjected to average wind speeds of 5, 10, 15, and 20 m/s. The primary objective ... -
INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF RECLAIMED RUBBER AND SAWDUST COMPOSITE
(2022 , Master Thesis)Reclaimed rubber composites can offer promising mechanical properties and a new way of incorporating waste materials for sustainable recycling. Sawdust is a good additive for producing reclaimed rubber composites due to ... -
Investigating The Potential Of Recycling Flared Hydrocarbon Gas In An Industrial Burner
(2018 , Master Thesis)Flare gas is considered a global environmental concern. Flaring contributes to wasting limited material and energy resources, economic loss and greenhouse gas emissions. Utilizing flared gas as fuel feed to industrial ... -
INVESTIGATION OF LAMINAR FLAME SPEED OF ALTERNATIVE LIQUID FUEL BLENDS
(2016 , Master Thesis)The rapid fluctuation in oil prices and increased demand of clean fuels to reduce emissions has forced the researchers to find alternative fuels that can give the same or better overall fuel characteristics. This thesis ... -
Investigation of the Suitability of the Vibration Acceptance Criteria for Process Pipework in Assessing the Vibration Levels of the Flow-Induced Fatigue Failure
(2021 , Master Thesis)Process pipework is essential to the oil and gas industries. Usually, pipework is designed to satisfy static requirements. Often, vibration problems in process pipework are treated on an Adhoc basis. Pipework vibration can ... -
MECHANICAL AND ENERGY ABSORPTION PROPERTIES OF 3D-PRINTED HONEYCOMB STRUCTURES WITH VORONOI TESSELLATIONS
(2022 , Master Thesis)3D printing is the new frontier in building construction. It is especially useful for building small houses within a short period of time. Complete construction including the interior partitions and exterior facade can be ... -
MECHANICAL RESPONSE OF APPLYING DIFFERENT PARAMETERS ON NEGATIVE STIFFNESS HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE
(2023 , Master Thesis)It has become apparent that negative stiffness behavior may have potential applications in vibration isolation mechanisms, vibro-acoustic dampening materials, and mechanical switches. Unlike traditional honeycombs, due to ... -
MODEL-BASED DIAGNOSTICS OF SIMULTANEOUS TOOTH CRACKS IN SPUR GEARS
(2017 , Master Thesis)This study aims at developing a numerical model that could be used to simulate the effect of tooth cracks on the vibration behavior of spur gears. Gears are a key component that is widely used in various rotating equipment ... -
MODELLING OF WHIPLASH TRAUMA; PARAMETRIC STUDY OF REAR-END COLLISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF HEAD-RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(2017 , Master Thesis)Whiplash is a common neck injury people usually suffer from after a rear car accident. Over the past decade, both engineers and physicians were trying to analyze the biomechanics of the injury to develop an effective ... -
NEW APPROACH OF PIPELINES JOINING USING FIBER REINFORCED PLASTICS COMPOSITES
(2018 , Master Thesis)It is well known that maintenance of pipelines failures due to leakage or rupture caused by either corrosion or lack of strength is a significant challenge for pipelines engineers. Pipelines joining is considered as a ... -
Novel Process for Designing Topology Optimized Femoral Stems Printable by Metal Additive Manufacturing
(2019 , Master Thesis)Total hip arthroplasty faces an issue of the high cost and risks of revision surgeries. Studies show that more than 50% of the revision surgeries are the consequence of the aseptic loosening of the implant. The cause ... -
Numerical Analysis of a Sacrificial Cladding Panel Subjected to Localized Near-Field Impulsive Load
(2019 , Master Thesis)Extensive research focus had been given to sacrificial sandwiched panels used to mitigate the effects of blast loads. This is due to their ability to distribute the load and absorbing significant portions of the blast ... -
NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE POTENTIAL OF USING HYDROGEN AS AN ALTERNATIVE FUEL FOR AN INDUSTRIAL BURNER
(2024 , Master Thesis)The impact of emissions resulting from burning many types of fuels is one of the biggest problems that affect the environment. Attention has recently been drawn to using some gases and mixing them with specific types of ... -
Numerical Simulation of Dynamic Response For Misalignment In Coupled Shafts
(2019 , Master Thesis)Preceded by unbalance, misalignment is the second most common fault in rotating machinery. The impact of misalignment fault on equipment can be severe and may considerably shorten the machine’s lifetime. This dissertation ... -
PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION OF PROPANE PRE-COOLED MIXED REFRIGERANT (C3MR) PROCESS FOR NATURAL GAS LIQUEFACTION
(2024 , Master Thesis)The global population surge and economic development project a substantial increase in energy demand. By 2030, NG is expected to contribute 25% of the global energy demand to meet this growth. LNG technology, particularly ... -
Prediction of Optimal Hexagonal Interior Angle for Energy Absorption: Ann to Predict In-Between Experimental Data
(2021 , Master Thesis)This thesis's proposed strategic procedure is to predict the interior angle of a hexagonal passive energy absorber structure based on specific properties using an ANN model, which has a great potential to be used as ... -
RECYCLING FLARE SOURCE HYDROCARBON GASES IN AN INDUSTRIAL BURNER FOR PETROCHEMICAL PLANTS
(2024 , Master Thesis)Flaring is an essential part of each industrial plant in the oil and gas industry, but excessive flaring during unplanned plant upsets will eventually pose significant challenges to the environment and operational costs. ... -
Reduced Graphene Oxide Incorporated GELMA Hydrogel Promotes Angiogenesis for Wound Healing Applications
(2019 , Master Thesis)Non-healing or slow healing of chronic wounds is among the serious complications of diabetes. The decrease in blood supply due to lack of angiogenesis leads to reduced supply of oxygen, nutrients and growth factors ... -
Safe and Adaptive Social Robots for Children with Autism
(2020 , Dissertation)Social robots are being considered to be a part of the therapy for children with autism due to the reported efficacy such technology in improving the outcomes. How ever, children diagnosed with autism exhibit challenging ... -
SELF-HEALING HYBRID SILICA NANOPARTICLES FOR ENHANCEMENT OF POLYURETHANE COATING ANTICORROSION PROPERTIES
(2024 , Master Thesis)Corrosion, a universal issue impacting steel's longevity, necessitates innovative protection methods. Traditional coatings offer limited resistance against physical damage and environmental factors, prompting the exploration ...