Mechanical & Industrial Engineering: Recent submissions
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Cross-training policies for repair shops with spare part inventories
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)We study a spare part supply system for repairable spare parts where parallel repair servers may have multiple skills (can repair different failed parts). Demands for the spares occur according to Poisson processes with ... -
Strain gradient based dynamic response analysis of heterogeneous cylindrical microshells with porosities under a moving load
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2019 , Article)Forced vibration of a porous functionally graded (FG) cylindrical microshell due to a moving point load with constant velocity is studied for the first time. Through the thickness of microshell, there are even-type or ... -
On the minimum ignition energy and its transition in the localised forced ignition of turbulent homogeneous mixtures
( Elsevier Inc. , 2019 , Article)The minimum energy requirements for ensuring (i) just successful ignition and (ii) successful self-sustained flame propagation without the assistance of an external energy source following a successful ignition event have ... -
Investigation of the temperature-relatedwear performance of hard nanostructured coatings deposited on a s600 high speed steel
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)Thin hard coatings are widely known as key elements in many industrial fields, from equipment for metal machining to dental implants and orthopedic prosthesis. When it comes to machining and cutting tools, thin hard coatings ... -
Comparison of 1D and 3D heat and mass transfer models of a counter flow dew point evaporative cooling system: Numerical and experimental studyÉtude comparative numérique et expérimentale de modèles de transfert de chaleur et de masse 1D et 3D d’un système de refroidissement évaporatif à point de rosée à contre-courant
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)In this study, the performance of a counter flow dew point evaporative cooling system has been examined, numerically and experimentally. A one-dimensional (1D) model of the heat and mass transfer in the cooling system is ... -
Developing Polyaniline Filled Isoprene Composite Fibers by Electrospinning: Effect of Filler Concentration on the Morphology and Glass Transition
( Pleiades Publishing , 2019 , Article)Abstract: Sub micron and nano level fibers are produced from the polymer melts by applying an external electric field during electrospinning; however very few studies are reported on elastomer scaffolds formed by this ... -
Highly improved AC conductivity of poly(aniline-o-fluoroaniline)
( Institute for Ionics , 2019 , Article)An improved frequency dependent AC-conductivity ng of poly(aniline-co-o-fluoroaniline)s (PA-co-o-FAs) has been recorded which are synthesized by in-situ copolymerization of aniline with o-fluoroaniline by oxidation of the ... -
Stochastic analysis of interphase effects on elastic modulus and yield strength of nylon 6/clay nanocomposites
( Springer Netherlands , 2019 , Article)The multifunctional properties of polymer clay nanocomposites (PCNs) can be related to the interaction of clays, polymer and interphase region. Several experimental, analytical and numerical studies have been conducted to ... -
Evaluation of a novel greenhouse design for reduced cooling loads during the hot season in subtropical regions
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)Greenhouses provide an optimized growth environment for plants. However, providing this environment is energy intensive. In subtropical regions, most of this energy is to cater for the required cooling. The cooling demand ... -
Silver nanoparticle impregnated chitosan-PEG hydrogel enhances wound healing in diabetes induced rabbits
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)Non-healing wounds are among the serious complications of type-2-diabetes around the globe, associated with high incidence of bacterial infection, chronic nerve and blood vessel damage, and eventually repeated amputation ... -
Effect of fiber loading directions on the low cycle fatigue of intraply carbon-Kevlar reinforced epoxy hybrid composites
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)Effect of fiber orientation on tensile and low cycle fatigue of intraply hybrid composites was investigated. In this work, intraply carbon/Kevlar fabric/epoxy hybrid composites were tested for static and cyclic loadings ... -
Synthesis and properties of polyelectrolyte multilayered microcapsules reinforced smart coatings
( Springer New York LLC , 2019 , Article)The present research work focuses on the synthesis, characterization and properties of novel polyelectrolyte multilayered microcapsules used as smart additives in organic coatings for corrosion protection of steel parts. ... -
Airflow assessment in a naturally ventilated greenhouse equipped with wind towers: numerical simulation and wind tunnel experiments
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)In this study, the air change rate and airflow distribution inside a greenhouse equipped with wind towers were analyzed using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations, considering different wind speeds (1–5 m/s) and ... -
Plasmonic gold nanoparticles: Optical manipulation, imaging, drug delivery and therapy
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article Review)Over the past two decades, the development of plasmonic nanoparticle (NPs), especially gold (Au) NPs, is being pursued more seriously in the medical fields such as imaging, drug delivery, and theranostic systems. However, ... -
The effect of aluminum oxide on red blood cell integrity and hemoglobin structure at nanoscale
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)Herein, we explored the interaction of Al2O3 NPs with RBCs and Hb to determine the effect of Al2O3 NPs on hemolytic activity and Hb denaturation. The percentage of hemolysis of extracts and direct contact assays triggered ... -
Yttrium oxide nanoparticle loaded scaffolds with enhanced cell adhesion and vascularization for tissue engineering applications
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)In situ tissue engineering is emerging as a novel approach in tissue engineering to repair damaged tissues by boosting the natural ability of the body to heal itself. This can be achieved by providing suitable signals and ... -
Significance of alumina in nanofluid technology: An overview
( Springer Netherlands , 2019 , Article Review)Nanotechnology has emerged to be an essential aspect of science and technology. The growth of this field has been enormous specifically in the development of nanomaterials. Till date, numerous nanomaterials have been ... -
Investigation of effects of temperature cycles on soil-concrete interface behavior using direct shear tests
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)This publication was made possible by NPRP Grant NPRP-9-080-2-039 from Qatar National Research Fund (a member of the Qatar Foundation). L. M. Calado acknowledges Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia ( FCT ) for Ph.D. grant ... -
Regional Well-to-Wheel Carbon, Energy, and Water Footprint Analysis of Electric Vehicles
( Atlantis Press , 2018 , Conference Paper)Adoption of alternative vehicle technologies such as electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have the potential of reducing some of the environmental impacts ... -
Carbon Footprints of Construction Industries: A Global, Supply Chain-linked Analysis
( IEEE , 2019 , Conference Paper)The global construction industry is predicted to grow rapidly over the next decades by developing globalization, urbanization, and infrastructure renewal. Global Construction 2020 forecasts that China, USA, India, Japan, ...
