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Comparison of various functionally graded femoral prostheses by finite element analysis
( Hindawi , 2014 , Article)This study is focused on finite element analysis of a model comprising femur into which a femoral component of a total hip replacement was implanted. The considered prosthesis is fabricated from a functionally graded ... -
Preface: When Robots Engage Humans
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Dry gas seal simulation with different spiral tapered grooves
( UiTM Press , 2014 , Article)The flow and performance analysis for a dry gas seal (DGS) with a standard and tapered spiral grooves is developed using a verified FLUENT CFD model. A comprehensive analysis is proposed to resolve the effect of modifying ... -
Crushing behavior of hybrid hexagonal/octagonal cellular composite system: All made of carbon fiber reinforced epoxy
( Elsevier, Ltd , 2014 , Article)Cellular carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) composites, either unfilled or filled with foam, may be of interest for energy absorption application due to their improved crashworthiness. In the current paper, new ... -
Multi-objective optimal design of hybrid renewable energy systems using PSO-simulation based approach
( Elsevier Ltd , 2014 , Article)Recently, the increasing energy demand has caused dramatic consumption of fossil fuels and unavoidable raising energy prices. Moreover, environmental effect of fossil fuel led to the need of using renewable energy (RE) to ... -
High temperature thermal stability of innovative nanostructured thin coatings for advanced tooling
( Trans Tech Publications Ltd , 2014 , Article)Tools for machining are made of hard steels and cemented carbide (WC-Co). For specialized applications, such as aluminium machining, diamond or polycrystalline cubic boron nitride are also used. The main problem with steel, ... -
Synthesis and characterization of electroactive novel poly-2-cynoaniline
( Indian Academy of Sciences , 2014 , Article)Uniform needle-like structures of poly-2-cynoaniline are formed without the use of any template by electrochemical oxidative polymerization method on copper electrode in acidic medium. The structural characterizations are ... -
The probabilistic nature of ignition of turbulent highly-strained lean premixed methane-air flames for low-emission engines
( Elsevier Ltd , 2014 , Article)The probabilistic nature of ignition of turbulent highly-strained lean premixed flames has been investigated. Two flow configurations have been considered in this study; counter-flow and bluff-body flames. Different ... -
Synthesis and characterization of electrically conducting copolymers of poly(aniline-co-o-iodoaniline)
( World Scientific Publishing Co. , 2014 , Article)Functionalized copolymers of poly(aniline-co-o-iodoaniline) have been synthesized by the chemical oxidative polymerization method by using o-iodoaniline (o-IA) and aniline (AN) as monomer units by changing their molar feed ... -
Geothermal energy extraction from decommissioned petroleum wells
( International Society for Rock Mechanics , 2014 , Conference Paper)Abandoned wells impose enduring liabilities to petroleum companies and/or governments. However, the depth and abundance of abandoned petroleum wells make them an economically attractive source of geothermal energy. Geothermal ... -
Combined effect of global warming and buildings envelope on the performance of ground source heat pump systems
( Springer Link , 2014 , Book chapter)Heating and cooling systems as well as domestic hot water account for over 50 % of the world’s energy consumption. Due to their high thermal performance, ground source heat pump systems (GSHP) have been increasingly used ... -
Comfort-based fuzzy control optimization for energy conservation in HVAC systems
( Elsevier Ltd , 2014 , Article)The work presented herein illustrates the use of computational intelligence and optimization approaches for improving the fuzzy controller's performance in architectural heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system ... -
Application of Ni and Cu nanoparticles in transient liquid phase (TLP) bonding of Ti-6Al-4V and Mg-AZ31 alloys
( Springer US , 2014 , Article)The transient liquid phase (TLP) bonding of Ti-6Al-4V alloy to a Mg-AZ31 alloy was performed using an electrodeposited Ni coating containing a dispersion of Ni and Cu nanoparticles. Bond formation was attributed to two ... -
Effect of Interlayer Thickness on Joint Formation Between Ti-6Al-4V and Mg-AZ31 Alloys
( Springer New York LLC , 2014 , Article)The joining of a Ti-6Al-4V alloy to a Mg-AZ31 alloy was performed using Ni electroplated coatings during the TLP bonding process. In this work, different coating thicknesses were used ranging from 1 to 20 μm. The effect ... -
Crushing behavior of hybrid hexagonal/octagonal cellular composite system: Aramid/carbon hybrid composite
( Elsevier, Ltd , 2014 , Article)In the current paper a series of experiments were conducted to assess the crashworthiness of cellular hexagonal/octagonal composite device. Each device composed of 6 cells of carbon fiber reinforced composite (CFRP). ... -
Numerical simulation of using combined active and passive stall control techniques in centrifugal compressors
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2014 , Conference Paper)This study presents a numerical simulation of stall control by using the casing treatment method which represents the passive control technique and also by using the air injection method which represents the active control ... -
A dynamic MOPSO algorithm for multiobjective optimal design of hybrid renewable energy systems
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2014 , Article)In this paper, a dynamic multiobjective particle swarm optimization (DMOPSO) method is presented for the optimal design of hybrid renewable energy systems (HRESs). The main goal of the design is to minimize simultaneously ... -
Optimal replacement last with continuous and discrete policies
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2014 , Article)This paper proposes age and periodic replacement last models with continuous, and discrete policies. That is, an operating unit is replaced preventively at time T of operation as a strategic policy, or at a number N of ... -
TLP bonding of Ti-6Al-4V and Mg-AZ31 alloys using pure Ni electro-deposited coats
( Elsevier B.V. , 2014 , Article)Transient liquid phase (TLP) bonding of Mg-AZ31 and Ti-6Al-4V alloys was performed using pure thin Ni electro-deposited coat interlayer (12 μm). The effect of bonding temperature, time and pressure on microstructural ... -
Comparison between different measures to reduce cooling requirements of residential building in cooling-dominated environment
( Elsevier , 2014 , Article)In hot climate region like Arabian Peninsula, air conditioning systems are the major energy consumer. Therefore, there are compelling reasons to study the energy requirements in buildings sector to reduce the energy ...