Browsing College of Engineering by Type "Book chapter"
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A framework for developing innovative problem-solving and creativity skills for engineering undergraduates
( Springer International Publishing , 2015 , Book chapter)Background and Purpose Problem-solving and creativity skills are a set of skills that are highly looked for in today's engineers. Globalization and the rapid pace of technology growth, including awareness on sustainability, ... -
A free-slack-based genetic algorithm for the robotic cell problem with controllable processing times
( Springer New York LLC , 2016 , Book chapter)We present a novel genetic algorithm for the Robotic Cell Problem with controllable processing times. This challenging problem arises in an automated production cell that consists of m consecutive machines as well as a ... -
A Neural Field Theory for Loss of Consciousness: Synaptic Drive Dynamics, System Stability, Attractors, Partial Synchronization, and Hopf Bifurcations Characterizing the Anesthetic Cascade
( Elsevier Inc. , 2016 , Book chapter)With the advances in biochemistry, molecular biology, and neurochemistry there has been impressive progress in understanding the molecular properties of anesthetic agents. However, there has been little focus on how the ... -
A Reconfigurable Connected Health Platform Using ZYNQ System on Chip
( Springer , 2018 , Book chapter)This paper presents a reconfigurable connected health platform for fall and cardiac disease detection to be used in smart home environments using Shimmer sensing device and ZYNQ System on Chip (SoC) platform. The system ... -
A reconfigurable supporting connected health environment for people with chronic diseases
( IGI Global , 2018 , Book chapter)Digital healthcare is becoming increasingly important as the ageing population and the number of people diagnosed with chronic diseases is increasing. The face of healthcare delivery has changed radically and at its core ... -
A Straightforward Optimization Approach for a Baseload Propane-Mixed Refrigerant Process
( Elsevier , 2020 , Book chapter)As the energy markets adjust to the increasing demand on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and growing global warming concerns, a compelling need arises to operate existing LNG plants as efficiently as possible. Cryogenic systems, ... -
A Systematic Visual Approach to Ionic Liquid Design for Carbon Dioxide Capture
( Elsevier , 2015 , Book chapter)Ionic liquids (ILs) have been introduced as potential replacement of conventional CO2 capturing solvents, for their negligible vapour pressure and high thermal stability. Besides, through matching cations and anions, ILs ... -
Active Power Filter
( John Wiley & Sons, Ltd , 2014 , Book chapter)The proliferation of power electronics-based devices and equipment has significantly affected the power quality of the grid, which changes its sinusoidal nature through adding harmonic distortion. Power electronics ... -
Adhesion Improvement Between Polyethylene and Aluminum Using Eco-Friendly Plasma Treatment
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Advanced design and specifications of TFDs
( Elsevier Inc. , 2016 , Book chapter)This chapter describes specific examples of design of time-frequency distributions (TFDs), as a complement to the material described in Chapters 2 and Section 3.1. This key time-frequency (t,f) topic is covered in 11 ... -
Advanced implementation and realization of TFDs
( Elsevier Inc. , 2016 , Book chapter)The design of efficient algorithms is the key to effective utilization of the properties of time-frequency distributions (TFDs) for real-life applications. This chapter presents the needed procedures, techniques, and ... -
Advanced time-frequency signal and system analysis
( Elsevier Inc. , 2016 , Book chapter)This chapter extends Part I by presenting additional advanced key principles underlying the use of time-frequency (t,f) methods. The topic is covered in 11 focused sections. Section 4.1 describes the relationships between ... -
Advances in 4D Printing of Shape-Memory Materials: Current Status and Developments
( Springer International Publishing , 2022 , Book chapter)The next generation 3D printing is now termed as four-dimensional (4D) printing technology that involves the printing of complex geometries with smart materials. The rise of 4D technological developments leads to finding ... -
AI-based techniques on edge devices to optimize energy efficiency in m-Health applications
( Elsevier , 2020 , Book chapter)The fast increase in the number of patients who need continuous monitoring by caregivers and the inequality between the number of patients compared with the number of doctors cause a burden for both doctors and patients. ... -
Algal bioremediation versus conventional wastewater treatment
( Elsevier , 2022 , Book chapter)Microalgae-based wastewater (Ww) treatment systems are gaining popularity in recent years and offer a simple and cost-effective tertiary biotreatment process combined with the production of valuable biomass that can be ... -
An automated robust segmentation method for intravascular ultrasound images
( World Scientific Publishing Co. , 2014 , Book chapter)It is widely known that the state of a patient's coronary heart disease can be better assessed using intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) than with more conventional angiography. Recent work has shown that segmentation and 3D ... -
An insight into the future of engineering education, recommendations for implementations, and conclusions
( Springer International Publishing , 2015 , Book chapter)The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in general, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region in particular, is a significantly dynamic and fast-changing part of the world, and when coupled with an ever-dynamic ... -
An integrated approach to the simultaneous design and operation of industrial facilities for abnormal situation management
( Elsevier B.V. , 2014 , Book chapter)Flaring is a common operation in industrial facilities and is usually intended for safety purposes, for disposal of waste gases with low heating values, or for management of abnormal situations. In addition to the economic ... -
Application of microalgae in wastewater treatment: simultaneous nutrient removal and carbon dioxide bio-fixation for biofuel feedstock production
( Elsevier , 2022 , Book chapter)The release of organic and inorganic pollutants generated from domestic, agricultural, and industrial water activities can have a serious impact on the environment. Conventional treatment processes (primary and secondary) ... -
Applying a Sustainability Metric in Energy, Water and Food Nexus Applications; A Biomass Utilization Case Study to Improve Investment Decisions
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Book chapter)The demand for energy, water and food (EWF) resources will continue to increase, especially as the population is expected to reach 9 billion by 2050. The consequences of this include resource exhaustion and environmental ...