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ENERGY ABSORPTION CAPABILITIES OF THIN-WALLED MULTI-CELL CORRUGATED TAPERED TUBES UNDER AXIAL AND OBLIQUE IMPACT LOADING CONDITIONS
(2023 , Master Thesis)Progressive collapse behavior, high energy absorption, low manufacturing cost, and lightweight made the thin-walled structures a great safety device in the automotive industry for crash energy absorption. In this thesis, ... -
Evaluation of 316L Stainless Steel Part Fabrication Using Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing: A Guideline for Process Selection
(2019 , Master Thesis)Due to its favorable mechanical properties and high corrosion resistance and high carbon content, Stainless steel 316L is widely used in many applications including marine, biomedical and aerospace industries. With additive ... -
EXPERIMENTAL AND CFD INVESTIGATION OF SOLAR CENTRAL RECEIVER TUBES
(2018 , Master Thesis)Lower electricity cost corresponds to high efficiency, which in turn corresponds to high operating temperatures in Concentrated Solar Power technology. Central receiver of such system constitutes 15% of the cost and plays ... -
EXPERIMENTAL DETECTION OF LOCALIZED SURFACE DEFECTS IN BALL BEARINGS USING VIBRATION ANALYSIS
(2018 , Master Thesis)Experimental Detection of Localized Surface Defects in Ball Bearings Using Vibration Analysis Bearings play a crucial role in the functioning of rotating machinery. Any failure of this critical component may cause severe ... -
EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS AND COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMIC PREDICTIONS OF PRESSURE DROP CHARACTERISTICS IN MULTIPHASE FLOW FOR CONCENTRIC INCLINED ANNULI IN NEAR HORIZONTAL WELLS
(06-2 , Master Thesis)In oil and gas sectors, the accuracy of pressure drop predictions plays significant role in designing multiphase flow systems. In recent decades, there is a considerable amount of theoretical and experimental studies dealing ... -
EXPERIMENTAL MEASUREMENTS AND TRANSIENT 3D SIMULATIONS OF TURBULENT PREMIXED FLAMES OF GAS-TO-LIQUIDS (GTL) FUEL IN A FAN-STIRRED COMBUSTION BOMB
(2022 , Dissertation)The rapid fluctuation in oil prices and the increased demand for alternative fuels to replace conventional fuels are challenging contemporary issues. One such alternative fuel that has gained significant interest recently ... -
A Finite Element Investigation of Existing Pipework Vibration Acceptance Criteria
(2020 , Master Thesis)In this thesis, a literature review was conducted to cover the assessment techniques for Oil and Gas (O&G) pipework that includes Small Bore Pipes (SBP). The various methods that were studied are the most commonly found ... -
Generative Adversarial Networks as a Method to Predict Stresses in Structures
(2021 , Master Thesis)There have been continuous advances in the field of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) allowing designers, architects, engineers and the public at large increasing ease and access. The methods of implementation however, have ... -
IGNITION DELAY TIME INVESTIGATION OF GTL FUEL BLENDS
(06-2 , Dissertation)Ignition delay is a vital combustion characteristic of any fuel that directly affects the development of internal combustion engines (ICEs) and exhaust emissions, especially in diesel engines. Considering the global interest ... -
Integrated Machine Learning Approaches for Comprehensive Bearing Health Monitoring and Fault Classification Using Multi-Sensory Data
(2024 , Master Thesis)Modern industries heavily rely on machines equipped with rolling-element (RE) bearings. However, these machines face substantial risks due to potential bearing faults, where even minor defects can lead to catastrophic ... -
Integrated supercritical co2 power cycle with concentrated solar power tower with 50mw power capacity
(2021 , Master Thesis)As a part of the world's efforts to mitigate the impact of global warming via carbon neutrality plan by 2050, a novel supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) power cycle is presented that is integrated with concentrated solar ... -
Internal Pressure Capacity and Bending Behavior of Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite Overwrapping PVC Plastic Pipes.
(2020 , Master Thesis)The challenge associated with the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipelines is to improve their structural integrity without increasing their cost. Currently, PVC pipelines are the most cost-effective method ... -
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 ...