Mechanical & Industrial Engineering: Recent submissions
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Predicting Fan Attendance at Mega Sports Events—A Machine Learning Approach: A Case Study of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Mega sports events generate significant media coverage and have a considerable economic impact on the host cities. Organizing such events is a complex task that requires extensive planning. The success of these events ... -
Optimization and assessment of solar-assisted cooling systems: A multicriteria framework and comparative study
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)In the current context of global warming, where district cooling systems are increasingly burdening power grids worldwide, it is important to design and operate alternative systems that are not only environmentally friendly, ... -
It is not the same green: A comparative LCA study of green hydrogen supply network pathways
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)Green hydrogen (H2), a promising clean energy source garnering increasing attention worldwide, can be derived through various pathways, resulting in differing levels of greenhouse gas emissions. Notably, Green H2 production ... -
It is not the same blue: A comparative LCA study of blue hydrogen supply network pathways
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)Blue hydrogen (H2) serves as a pivotal initial step towards emissions reduction and a seamless transition to green hydrogen by providing a cleaner alternative to grey hydrogen. Blue H2 can be obtained through diverse ... -
Value Engineering Factors with an Impact on Design Management Performance of Construction Projects
( American Society of Civil Engineers , 2022 , Article)Design management is one of the most important construction project stages. Identifying the factors that impact a project's performance is crucial for the overall success of construction projects. This research contributes ... -
Cost-effective microwave-assisted O3- type sodium-based layered oxide cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)In this work, phase pure and highly crystalline O3-type layered oxide material (Na1Ni0.33Mn0.33Fe0.33O2-NNMF) was developed using; (i) a conventional solid-state synthesis route and (ii) a facile microwave-assisted sol-gel ... -
Modified Ni-Al layer double hydroxides as nanoparticles for self-healing anti-corrosion composite coating
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Corrosion is a major concern for metallic structures, leading to significant economic losses and safety risks. Self-healing coatings have recently emerged as a promising solution to mitigate corrosion issues. This research ... -
Hybrid particle swarm optimization algorithm for solving the clustered vehicle routing problem
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)This paper considers a variant of the classical capacitated vehicle routing problem called clustered vehicle routing problem (CluVRP). In CluVRP, customers are grouped into different clusters. A vehicle visiting a cluster ... -
Bi-criteria appointment scheduling of patients with heterogeneous service sequences
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)This article addresses the challenges of scheduling patients with stochastic service times and heterogeneous service sequences in multi-stage facilities, while considering the availability and compatibility of resources ... -
Stochastic optimization of hybrid renewable energy systems using sampling average method
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article Review)The stochastic attribute of renewable energy sources and the variability of energy load is a preeminent barrier to design hybrid renewable energy systems. In this paper, a new methodology is advanced to incorporate the ... -
Distributed permutation flowshop scheduling problem with total completion time objective
( Springer , 2021 , Article)This paper considers the distributed permutation flowshop scheduling problem (DPFSP) which is an extension of permutation flowshop scheduling problem (PFSP). In DPFSP, there are multiple parallel factories instead of one ... -
Generic themes and roadmap of continuous improvement projects with a lean approach: The case of CancerCare Manitoba
( Institute of Industrial Engineers , 2014 , Conference)CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) is a specialized healthcare organization in Manitoba, Canada that is designated to provide diagnosis, remedial and palliative care services to cancer patients not only from Manitoba, but also ... -
Distribution-service network design: An agent-based approach
( Elsevier , 2014 , Conference)Decisions to locate facilities within product-service network should satisfy all stakeholders' objective in supply chains. To provide solutions for such strategic decisions, many method and approaches have been applied ... -
Robust metaheuristics for scheduling cellular flowshop with family sequence-dependent setup times
( Elsevier , 2014 , Conference)In manufacturing systems, minimization of the total flow time has a great impact on the production time, the productivity and the profitability of a firm. This paper considers a cellular flowshop scheduling problem with ... -
Stochastic optimization of the repair shops location problem using particle swarm optimization algorithm
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2015 , Conference)The optimization of facility location decisions is critical for the success of a supply chain in a market since it can contribute to long-Term performance of the supply chain. In the last two decades, the number of research ... -
Stochastic optimization of hybrid renewable energy systems
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2015 , Conference)The stochastic nature of energy demand and renewable energy (RE) resources make the design of hybrid renewable energy systems as a complex problem. In this paper, an innovative stochastic optimization approach is proposed ... -
Synergistic effect of concentration and annealing on structural, mechanical, and room-temperature thermoelectric properties of n-type Ga-doped ZnO films
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The development of Ga-doped Zinc Oxide (GZO) films from nontoxic, abundant elements using a cost-effective and scalable approach is crucial for the profitability and sustainability of thermoelectric applications. Challenges ... -
Effect of AlN on the Mechanical and Electrochemical Properties of Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)In the present investigation, aluminum metal matrix composites (AMMs) reinforced with aluminum nitride (AlN) nanoparticulates at different volumetric ratios of (0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2 vol.%) were manufactured via a ... -
The influence of different preparation methods on the erosion behavior of NiP-ZrO2 nanocomposite coating
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Three different deposition techniques were utilized to synthesize NiP-ZrO2 nanocomposite coatings. The structural and mechanical merits for the as-prepared coatings were compared through XRD, XRF, SEM, AFM, microhardness, ... -
A General Framework for Building Resilient Global Supply Chains
( IEEE , 2023 , Conference)With the rapid globalization and expansion of supply chains, the risk of disruptions has increased, leading to severe financial losses and operational shutdowns. The pursuit of global integration and efficiency has further ...
