Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
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THERMAL COMFORT CONDITIONS OF AN INDOOR SWIMMING POOL
(2023 , Master Thesis)In this thesis, the thermal comfort and indoor conditions for an indoor swimming pool located in desert climate are investigated numerically. Such climate is characterized by very mild winters, and very hot and sunny summers ... -
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, ... -
DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A WIRELESS ACTIVE NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM IN AN ENCLOSED ENVIRONMENT
(2023 , Master Thesis)Active noise control (ANC) is a method used to reduce acoustical vibrations mainly within the low-frequency range. This thesis aims to implement a wireless active noise control system in an enclosed environment, evaluate ... -
TOWARDS AN EFFICIENT HEALTH CONDITION MONITORING STRATEGY APPLIED FOR GEARING MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
(2023 , Master Thesis)Cracked teeth are a common phenomenon for gears. The dynamic behavior of gears in the presence of cracks and poor lubrication conditions that lead to rubbing between teeth are not well understood, which limits the development ... -
A HYBRID NONLINEAR VIBRATION ENERGY HARVESTER FOR REMOTE SENSING APPLICATIONS
(2023 , Master Thesis)Energy harvesting mechanisms can be used to extract energy from ambient surroundings to power small electronic devices which has a significant advantage in realizing self-sustaining wireless devices. The piezoelectric ... -
SUPPLY CHAIN MODELING OF ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED VERSUS CNC-PRODUCED SPARE PARTS
(2023 , Master Thesis)This research proposes a generic BLOC-ICE-based framework that considers multiple aspects of the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) in the spare part supply chain. It proposes also a multi-period multiple parts ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
THE EFFECT OF GROOVING, EXTERNAL, AND INTERNAL GFRP OVERWRAPPED PVC TUBES ON CRASHWORTHINESS CHARACTERISTICS
(06-2 , Master Thesis)Several factors that affect the crashworthiness characteristics were investigated using GFRP overwrapped PVC composite tubes. Composite tubes studied alongside the PVC were non-grooved tubes wrapped externally or internally, ... -
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 ...
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