Mechanical Engineering: Recent submissions
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CONVERSION OF FLARE GAS TO POWER USING SUPERCRITICAL CO2 POWER CYCLE – ENERGY, EXERGY, AND THERMOECONOMIC ANALYSES
(06-2 , Master Thesis)An increase in oil and gas production is associated with the increase in energy demand around the world. This increase in producing fuels is correlated with an increase in flaring process, which is a wasted energy unless ... -
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 ... -
AN EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE COMBINATION OF DIFFERENT DAMPER TYPES FOR IMPROVED CONTROL OF VIBRATION
(2022 , Master Thesis)Eliminating and reducing unwanted vibrations required a good knowledge of the dynamic systems fundamental components; mass, spring, and damper. Meanwhile, dampers are responsible for reducing the vibrations amplitudes and ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Development of Internally Pressurized Composite/Metallic/Composite Hybrid Pipes
(2021 , Dissertation)The challenge to the pipeline industry is to meet the increased worldwide demand while reducing the cost. Currently, metallic and composite pipelines are the most cost-effective way of transporting water, oil, and gas. ... -
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 ... -
Development of air-jet spun PHBV/PCL composite scaffolds for wound healing applications
(Jun- , Master Thesis)Delay in the healing of chronic wounds is one of the major problems causing individuals to lose their lives and which also becomes a severe burden on the nation's healthcare. Nanotechnology has allowed the development of ... -
Development and characterization of nickel phosphorus based nanocomposite coatings for corrosion protection of steel
(2021 , Master Thesis)Corrosion is the major challenge faced by many industries like marine, automobile, oil and gas industry, etc. Nickel Phosphorus (Ni-P) based coatings are extensively studied to mitigate corrosion due to their improved ... -
A hybrid piezoelectric-electromagnetic energy harvesting at stabilization cycles excited confined water in pipeline
(2021 , Master Thesis)Research on green energy has been increasing tremendously in the past few years. Energy harvesting from an industrial pipeline conveying fluid using a hybrid harvester consisting of a piezoelectric beam and electromagnetic ... -
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 ... -
CRASHWORTHINESS CHARACTERISTICS OF GFRP OVERWRAPPED PVC COMPOSITE TUBES
(2021 , Master Thesis)This thesis investigates the effect of various factors on the crashworthiness characteristics of GFRP overwrapped PVC tubes. PVC tubes overwrapped in GFRP at four different fiber orientations, 45°, 55°, 65°, and 90°, ... -
DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF A PARAMETRIC 3D-PRINTED PASSIVE PROSTHETIC HAND BASED ON ANTHROPOMETRIC FEATURES
(2021 , Master Thesis)People with upper-limb reductions or amputations need prosthetic replacements throughout their lives as they grow and change. The standard method of prosthetic development takes a lot of time for fabrication by technicians ... -
Turbuelence Modeling and Valication to Predict Velocity Profiles in Close-Coupled Five-Gore Elbows
(2021 , Dissertation)This research work aims to validate advanced turbulence modeling techniques used to predict complex flows in close-coupled five-gore elbows and similar complex geometries using data from 2016 ASHRAE RP-1682 (Study to ... -
Design of Embedded 3D Printed Sensors on a Robot for Monitoring and Capturing Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
(2021 , Master Thesis)Gas detection is a critical task in dangerous environments that involve hazardous or contaminant gases. Quick detection of gas leaks and their rectification ensure the protection of lives and safeguards equipment installed ... -
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 ... -
Assessment Of Turbulence Models For Hydrofracturing Slurry Transport Simulation In Horizontal Perforated Pipe
(2020 , Master Thesis)Hydraulic fracture is a well stimulation process that involves injecting pressurized liquid at high velocity to initiate and propagate a fracture in the deep rock formations through which hydrocarbons are extracted ... -
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 ... -
Semi-Active Vibration Isolator Using Magnetorheological Elastomer (MRE)
(2020 , Master Thesis)Smart materials are materials by which their properties are able to be altered due to external stimuli such as temperature, pressure and magnetic field. Magnetorheological Elastomer (MRE) is a type of smart composite ...
