Mechanical & Industrial Engineering: Recent submissions
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A clustering-based repair shop design for repairable spare part supply systems
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)In this study, we address the design problem of a single repair shop in a repairable multi-item spare part supply system. We propose a sequential solution heuristic to solve the joint problem of resource pooling, inventory ... -
Optical characterization of tip bended Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotubes array
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotube arrays (also termed as VACNTs or CNT forest) have recently found to be transformable to a reflective mirror from a naturally black absorber. The feature of improved reflectance can be ... -
Evaluation of specific heat capacity and density for Cellulose Nanocrystal-based nanofluid
( Penerbit Akademia Baru , 2018 , Article)In this present study, the experimental results for density and specific heat capacity for CNC based nanofluid are reported. The nanofluid used in this investigation was prepared by adopting two-step preparation method. ... -
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 ... -
A Real Case-Based Study Exploring Influence of Human Age and Gender on Drivers’ Behavior and Traffic Safety
( Springer Verlag , 2018 , Conference)The demand for understanding the functional relationship between changes in traffic safety level and human-related factors has increased remarkably due to a steady increase in population and traffic volume. Motor vehicle ... -
Collapse behavior of thin-walled corrugated tapered tubes under oblique impact
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)Thin-walled structures are used in safety applications such as automotive vehicles and locomotives because of their efficient energy absorption, light weight, and reduced manufacturing cost. The performance of these ... -
Investigating Determinants of Student Satisfaction in the First Year of College in a Public University in the State of Qatar
( Hindawi Limited , 2018 , Article)Purpose. A first-year student's life is a web of interrelated academic and social experiences. Most universities have rigorous processes to achieve excellence or reach high-quality standards, with "Student Satisfaction" ... -
Modelling and simulation of active noise control in a small room
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2018 , Article)This paper presents the modeling and simulation results of active noise control (ANC) in a small room using the wave-based approach defined by particle velocities and sound pressure within the defined boundary conditions. ... -
Study of ethanol decomposition mechanism over combustion synthesized bimetallic Cu-Co nanoparticles
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Model-Based Analysis of Spur Gears' Dynamic Behavior in the Presence of Multiple Cracks
( Hindawi Limited , 2018 , Article)Early detection of tooth cracks is crucial for effective condition-based monitoring and decision making. The scope of this work was to bring more insight into the vibration behavior of spur gears in the presence of single ... -
Analyzing the impact of human characteristics on the comprehensibility of road traffic signs
( IEOM Society , 2018 , Conference)Traffic safety is one of major challenges facing most communities worldwide. To improve traffic safety, regulating traffic movement through markings, signs, channelization, and others is essential. Traffic signs are used ... -
Optimizing national resource usage through the integration of University shuttle service with the public rail: The case study in Qatar University
( IEOM Society , 2018 , Conference)Qatar University is the largest public educational institution in the State of Qatar. The university community has diverse committed faculty who not only teaching but also conducting research studies contributing actively ... -
Ridge penalization-based generalized linear model (GzLM) for predicting risky-driving index
( IEOM Society , 2018 , Conference)Road traffic crashes remain one of the major causes of preventable death and injury worldwide. Human behavior is considered one of the main factors leading to such tragic losses. In this paper, we analyze the responses of ... -
Combustion synthesis of bifunctional LaMO3 (M = Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni) perovskites for oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reaction in alkaline media
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)Lanthanum based electrocatalytically active LaMO3 (M = Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni) perovskites were synthesized using a single step solution combustion technique. The structural and morphological properties of the catalysts were ... -
Towards a sustainable management of end-of-life vehicles in Qatar: A closed-loop circular economy model
( IEOM Society , 2018 , Conference)The end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) are potentially harmful for the environment if they are not processed or recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. In Qatar, the municipality removed almost 13,878 ELVs from different ... -
The performance assessment for the dMEWMA in capturing changes in simple linear profiles
( IEOM Society , 2018 , Conference)In traditional quality control, the quality of product is typically modeled as the univariate or multivariate distribution of the quality parameters. In more recent applications, the quality is modeled using the relationship ... -
Electrodeposited Ni–Co layered double hydroxides on titanium carbide as a binder-free electrode for supercapacitors
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)We report the synthesized mixture of MXene and Ni–Co LDH on nickel foam by an electrodeposition technique. The specific capacitance of the mixture attained 983.6 F g−1 at a discharge current of 2 A g−1, which is greater ... -
Studies on the Electrical Properties of Graphene Oxide-Reinforced Poly (4-Styrene Sulfonic Acid) and Polyvinyl Alcohol Blend Composites
( World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd , 2018 , Article)In the present study, graphene oxide (GO)-reinforced poly (4-styrenesulfonic acid) (PSSA)/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) blend composite films were prepared using colloidal blending technique at various concentrations of GO ... -
Current status of tissue engineering in the management of severe hypospadias
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2018 , Article Review)Hypospadias, characterized by misplacement of the urinary meatus in the lower side of the penis, is a frequent birth defect in male children. Because of the huge variation in the anatomic presentation of hypospadias, no ... -
Copper (II) oxide nanoparticles as additve in engine oil to increase the durability of piston-liner contact
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)In the current decade, the development of recyclable, renewable, and sustainable products to replace fossil products is an essential and important matter for industrial and environmental purposes. In the present study ...
