Browsing College of Engineering by Publisher "Elsevier Ltd"
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A low-cost test rig for impact experiments on a dummy head
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)Anthropomorphic test dummies are commonly used to evaluate the potential harm to humans due to dangerous scenarios, such as that due to car accidents. Furthermore, they have been used in sports to evaluate the efficacy of ... -
A model and optimization-based heuristic for the operational aircraft maintenance routing problem
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)This paper investigates the Operational Aircraft Maintenance Routing Problem (OAMRP). Given a set of flights for a specific homogeneous fleet type, this short-term planning problem requires building feasible aircraft routes ... -
A model for capacitated green vehicle routing problem with the time-varying vehicle speed and soft time windows
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)This paper investigates the capacitated green vehicle routing problem (GVRP) with time-varying vehicle speed and soft time windows. The GVRP is developed as a multi-objective mixed integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) ... -
A non-communication based protection algorithm for multi-terminal HVDC grids
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)This paper introduces a non-communication based protection algorithm for Multi-Terminal High Voltage Direct Current (MTHVDC) transmission lines. The algorithm relies on using electrical current data at one end for ... -
A nonovershooting tracking controller for simultaneous infusion of anesthetics and analgesics
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)In this paper, a nonovershooting tracking controller is proposed for the continuous infusion of multiple drugs that have interactive effects. The proposed controller design method exploits the freedom of eigenstructure ... -
A novel approach for developing composite eco-efficiency indicators: The case for US food consumption
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Eco-efficiency analysis can provide useful information for sustainability benchmarking of products and sectors while assessing and monitoring their economic and environmental performances. The eco-efficiency is defined as ... -
A novel axially half corrugated thin-walled tube for energy absorption under Axial loading
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)In this paper, tubes with different axial corrugations were studied under axial loading. Accordingly, a new axially half-corrugated thin-walled tube was developed to improve the energy absorption characteristics. The forming ... -
A novel DSTATCOM with 5-level CHB architecture and selective harmonic mitigation algorithm
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)This paper proposes a five level cascaded converter for Distribution Static Compensator (DSTATCOM) implementing a novel modulation algorithm with harmonic mitigation and a PI controller with phase shift modulation for ... -
A novel technique of paper mill sludge conversion to bioethanol toward sustainable energy production: Effect of fiber recovery on the saccharification hydrolysis and fermentation
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)A new process for the production of bioethanol from paper mill sludge (PMS) is described in this work. PMS biomass feedstock was processed via the simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF) with and without ... -
A power control strategy for flywheel doubly-fed induction machine storage system using artificial neural network
( Elsevier Ltd , 2013 , Article)A large-capacity low-speed flywheel energy storage system (FESS) based on a doubly-fed induction machine (DFIM) consists of a wound-rotor induction machine and a back-to-back converter rated at 30-35% of the machine power ... -
A practical solution approach for the green vehicle routing problem
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)Green vehicle routing (GVRP) is an active research area that is concerned with the development and analysis of distribution activities with eco-friendly vehicles. We propose a practical solution approach for the GVRP that ... -
A process design approach to manage the uncertainty of industrial flaring during abnormal operations
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)Flare management challenges are related to the flaring uncertainty during abnormal situations. In this work, a multi-objective optimization framework is upgraded with multi-period optimization and Monte Carlo simulation ... -
A proportional power sharing method through a local control for a low-voltage islanded microgrid
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)In this paper, the proportional power sharing is focused through proposing a modified reverse droop control (RDC) scheme in a low-voltage (LV) islanded microgrid. The power is shared proportionally among parallel ... -
A PV powered DC shunt motor: Study of dynamic analysis using maximum power Point-Based fuzzy logic controller
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)Solar cells absorb sun light and convert it into electricity. However, the infrastructure of solar cells, their initial cost, energy conversion and efficiency could raise some challenges and concerns. This is because of ... -
A reliable and cost-effective planning framework of rural area hybrid system considering intelligent weather forecasting
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)The use of hybrid systems for electrification of remote areas has been increased dramatically in recent years, and the optimal sizing of these systems is a significant challenge for cost-effectiveness and reliability. This ... -
A review of deep learning-based detection methods for COVID-19
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)COVID-19 is a fast-spreading pandemic, and early detection is crucial for stopping the spread of infection. Lung images are used in the detection of coronavirus infection. Chest X-ray (CXR) and computed tomography (CT) ... -
A review of g-C3N4 based catalysts for direct methanol fuel cells
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC) possess numerous advantages for powering portable mobile devices. However, there are still major challenges in their development and commercialization that originates from the anode catalyst ... -
A review of membrane-based dewatering technology for the concentration of liquid foods
( Elsevier Ltd , 2023 , Article)The imperative to establish environmentally friendly and sustainable food processing techniques has compelled the food industry to explore alternative approaches that uphold food quality, ensure nutritional integrity, and ... -
A review of safety indices for process design
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article Review)Several indices have been developed as a measure of safety for different pieces of equipment, use of chemicals and operating conditions in transformation processes. Current efforts are being observed on the application of ... -
A review of thermal management for Li-ion batteries: Prospects, challenges, and issues
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article Review)Li-ion batteries are essential component in the current generation of electric vehicles. However, further pushing electric vehicles are concerned with battery life. Since the temperature dictates battery lifetime, it is ...