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Novel dual-mixed refrigerant precooling process for high capacity hydrogen liquefaction plants with superior performance
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Liquid hydrogen is a superior alternative for the current energy storage methods and energy carriers as it has higher energy density and cleanliness. However, hydrogen liquefaction is an energy-intensive process. In ... -
Novel electrodeposited Ni-B/Y 2 O 3 composite coatings with improved properties
( MDPI AG , 2017 , Article)Ni-B/Y 2 O 3 composite coatings were developed through an electrodeposition process to study the effect of addition of Y 2 O 3 particles on structure, surface, thermal, mechanical, and anticorrosion properties of Ni-B ... -
Novel electrospun chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol/zinc oxide nanofibrous mats with antibacterial and antioxidant properties for diabetic wound healing
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)Non-healing wound is a serious complication of diabetes, associated with extremely slow wound closure, and a high rate of infection, resulting in amputation or losses of limbs, high health care cost and poor quality of ... -
A novel hybrid and interactive solar system consists of Stirling engine ̸vacuum evaporator ̸thermoelectric cooler for electricity generation and water distillation
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)This paper introduces a novel hybrid and interactive solar system to generate electricity and produce desalinated water. The system consists of a Stirling engine driven by concentrated solar radiation and cooled by saline ... -
A novel hydrogen liquefaction process using dual mixed cryogenic refrigeration system: Energy, exergy, and economic analysis
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)In conventional hydrogen liquefaction plants, the liquefaction process consumes high portion of about 30 % of the liquid hydrogen (LH2) energy content. In addition, existing LH2 technology uses pure or single mixed ... -
A novel in ovo model to study cancer metastasis using chicken embryos and GFP expressing cancer cells.
( Association of Basic Medical Sciences of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina , 2019 , Article)Cancer metastasis is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. To date, several in vitro methodologies have been developed to understand the mechanisms of cancer metastasis and to screen various therapeutic ... -
Novel integration between propane pre-cooled mixed refrigerant LNG process and concentrated solar power system based on supercritical CO2 power cycle
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Liquefaction of natural gas (LNG) is an energy-intensive process with large CO2 emissions. This study addresses these problems by introducing a novel hybrid integration between the propane pre-cooled mixed-refrigerant ... -
Novel Ni-B/AlN nanocomposite coatings for oil and gas industry
( National Assoc. of Corrosion Engineers International , 2018 , Conference Paper)Corrosion is a major cause of materials and equipment failure in the oil and gas industry, and its prevention is crucial to ensure reliability of the assets. Towards, this goal, Ni-B/AlN nanocomposite coatings were synthesized ... -
A novel solar integrated distillation and cooling system – Design and analysis
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)To meet the high cooling and fresh water demands in hot and arid regions, a novel integrated solar cooling and solar distillation system is introduced. The system consists of a solar ejector cooling system integrated with ... -
Novel structural design of wearable thermoelectric generator with vertically oriented thermoelements
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Energy harvesting technology has become important for wearable electronics, where a continuous power supply is essential. Although a wearable thermoelectric generator (TEG) is a promising option in this context, maintaining ... -
A novel technique for extraction of geothermal energy from abandoned oil wells
(2012 , Conference Paper)This paper investigates the possibility of design and construction of a geothermal heat exchanger suitable for installation in abandoned oil wells. Based on the in-situ data collected, an amenable heat transfer numerical ... -
Numerical and experimental investigation of corrugated tubes under lateral compression
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2018 , Article)As a common type of energy absorbers, thin-walled structures have been extensively used in crashworthiness application in many industries. The goal of this research is the optimisation of the crushing parameters of corrugated ... -
Numerical and experimental investigation on corrugation geometry for metallic tubes under lateral loading
( Trans Tech Publications Ltd , 2018 , Conference Paper)Energy absorption devices are being used to protect structures from severe damages and reduce injury to occupants during accidents. The integrated characteristics of crash absorption devices can be classified as high energy ... -
Numerical and wind tunnel investigation of Hot Air Recirculation across Liquefied Natural Gas Air Cooled Heat Exchangers
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)Air Cooled Heat Exchangers (ACHE)s are used for heat rejection in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants. Their thermal performance decreases under elevated ambient temperatures and windy conditions as exhaust air recirculates ... -
Numerical evaluation of the thermal performance of a near-surface earth-to-air heat exchanger with short-grass ground cover: A parametric study
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)High energy consumption and increasing energy cost have encouraged investment in energy efficiency. In hot areas, like the Middle East, the share of space cooling accounts for most of the total energy use in buildings. ... -
Numerical investigation of rotating stall characteristics and active stall control in centrifugal compressors
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2014 , Conference Paper)This paper focuses on providing better view for the understanding of rotating stall phenomenon in centrifugal compressors by using numerical simulations and presents a study of the role of air injection method in delaying ... -
Numerical investigation of rotating stall in centrifugal compressor with vaned and vaneless diffuser
( Science Press , 2015 , Article)This study presents a numerical simulation of the stall and surge in a centrifugal compressor and presents a descriptionof the stall development in two different cases. The first case is for a compressor with vaneless ... -
Numerical investigation of steady air injection flow to control rotating stall in centrifugal compressors
( Web Portal ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) , 2014 , Conference Paper)This paper concerns the role of air injection method in stabilization and stall control in centrifugal compressors. The main aim is to find the best arrangement of air injection parameters such as injection angle and ... -
Numerical simulation and control of rotating stall in a transonic centrifugal compressor
( Web Portal ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) , 2014 , Conference Paper)This study presents a numerical simulation of precursors and characteristics of rotating stall in a centrifugal compressor with vaned diffuser. The aim is to further understand the causes of stall inception, characteristics ... -
Numerical simulation of a novel expanded metal tubular structure for crashworthiness application
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2015 , Conference Paper)Search for new geometries and materials that would serve in crashworthiness applications is a cumulative process. Recent studies investigated the performance of expanded metal tubes and the possible ways to enhance its ...