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A Frontier Based Eco-Efficiency Assessment of Electric Vehicles: The Case of European Union Countries Using Mixed and Renewable Sources of Energy
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IEOM Society
, 2021 , Conference Paper)
Electric vehicles (EVs) are seen as a promising solution for creating more efficient and sustainable transportation systems. European Union (EU) members show a strong interest in implementing EVs, and the governments support ...
Characterization of tbm muck for construction applications
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
This paper investigates the potential utilization of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) muck generated from Doha's Metro Gold Line in different construction applications. The properties of the raw TBM muck were studied, and ...
A combined thermo-mechanical refrigeration system with isobaric expander-compressor unit powered by low grade heat – Design and analysis
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article)
Refrigeration and air conditioning systems consume about 17% of the world-wide electricity and their conventional refrigerants cause ozone depletion and global warming. In this study a novel thermo-mechanical refrigeration ...
Repair of Heat-Damaged RC Beams Using Micro-concrete Modified with Carbon Nanotubes
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Korean Society of Civil Engineers
, 2021 , Article)
This paper investigates the use of micro-concrete modified with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for the repair of heat-damaged reinforced concrete (RC) beams. Ten RC beams were cast and then subjected to elevated temperature of ...
The application of control algorithm for optimal performance of evaporatively-cooled façade system in hot dry and humid weathers
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
An evaporatively-cooled façade system, composed of a Photovoltaic thermal (PVT), evaporative cooler, and evaporatively-cooled façade, was previously developed. In this study, a control algorithm for the system parameters ...
Towards the development of novel hybrid composite steel pipes: Electrochemical evaluation of fiber-reinforced polymer layered steel against corrosion
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
Corrosion remains one of the major and most costly challenges faced by the steel industry. Various fiber-reinforced polymer coating systems have been proposed to protect metallic piping distribution networks against ...
Visible light communication for intelligent transportation systems: A review of the latest technologies
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article Review)
In seeking to improve traffic congestion and safety on roads and highways, there has been an increased interest in intelligent transportation systems (ITS). The emerging visible light communication (VLC) technology is a ...
Energy and exergy analysis of parallel flow double effect H2O-[mmim][DMP] absorption refrigeration system for solar powered district cooling
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
Solar thermal energy-driven double effect absorption refrigeration system (DE-ARS) for district
cooling in smart cities is an efficient, and sustainable alternative for centralized air conditioning
and concurrently ...
A hybrid piezoelectric-electromagnetic nonlinear vibration energy harvester excited by fluid flow
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Academie des sciences
, 2021 , Article)
Energy harvesting mechanisms can be used to extract energy from ambient surroundings to power small electronic devices, which has a significant advantage in realizing self-sustaining wireless devices. The proposed design ...
Public transport versus solo travel mode choices during the COVID-19 pandemic: Self-reported evidence from a developing country
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
A sharp decline in public transport use has been reported worldwide since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the virus spreads through close contacts, particularly in closed environments, public transport vehicles ...