College of Engineering: Recent submissions
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Hybrid particle swarm optimization algorithm for solving the clustered vehicle routing problem
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)This paper considers a variant of the classical capacitated vehicle routing problem called clustered vehicle routing problem (CluVRP). In CluVRP, customers are grouped into different clusters. A vehicle visiting a cluster ... -
Bi-criteria appointment scheduling of patients with heterogeneous service sequences
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)This article addresses the challenges of scheduling patients with stochastic service times and heterogeneous service sequences in multi-stage facilities, while considering the availability and compatibility of resources ... -
Stochastic optimization of hybrid renewable energy systems using sampling average method
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article Review)The stochastic attribute of renewable energy sources and the variability of energy load is a preeminent barrier to design hybrid renewable energy systems. In this paper, a new methodology is advanced to incorporate the ... -
Distributed permutation flowshop scheduling problem with total completion time objective
( Springer , 2021 , Article)This paper considers the distributed permutation flowshop scheduling problem (DPFSP) which is an extension of permutation flowshop scheduling problem (PFSP). In DPFSP, there are multiple parallel factories instead of one ... -
Distribution-service network design: An agent-based approach
( Elsevier , 2014 , Conference Paper)Decisions to locate facilities within product-service network should satisfy all stakeholders' objective in supply chains. To provide solutions for such strategic decisions, many method and approaches have been applied ... -
Robust metaheuristics for scheduling cellular flowshop with family sequence-dependent setup times
( Elsevier , 2014 , Conference Paper)In manufacturing systems, minimization of the total flow time has a great impact on the production time, the productivity and the profitability of a firm. This paper considers a cellular flowshop scheduling problem with ... -
Stochastic optimization of the repair shops location problem using particle swarm optimization algorithm
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2015 , Conference Paper)The optimization of facility location decisions is critical for the success of a supply chain in a market since it can contribute to long-Term performance of the supply chain. In the last two decades, the number of research ... -
Stochastic optimization of hybrid renewable energy systems
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2015 , Conference Paper)The stochastic nature of energy demand and renewable energy (RE) resources make the design of hybrid renewable energy systems as a complex problem. In this paper, an innovative stochastic optimization approach is proposed ... -
Generic themes and roadmap of continuous improvement projects with a lean approach: The case of CancerCare Manitoba
( Institute of Industrial Engineers , 2014 , Conference Paper)CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) is a specialized healthcare organization in Manitoba, Canada that is designated to provide diagnosis, remedial and palliative care services to cancer patients not only from Manitoba, but also ... -
Synthesis of tapioca starch/palm oil encapsulated urea-impregnated biochar derived from peppercorn waste as a sustainable controlled-release fertilizer
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)Nutrient leaching and volatilization cause environmental pollution, thus the pursuit of developing controlled-release fertilizer formulation is necessary. Biochar-based fertilizer exhibits slow-release characteristic, ... -
Co-hydrothermal carbonization of styrofoam and sawdust: fuel properties evaluation and effect of water recirculation on hydrochar properties
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)The goal of this research was to create a co-hydrochar (Co-HC) from styrofoam (SF) and sawdust (SD) using a co-hydrothermal carbonization (co-HTC) method and to investigate the physicochemical features of co-hydrochar. At ... -
Co-pyrolysis characteristic of sugarcane waste with polyethylene terephthalate: thermal decomposition, product distribution, synergistic effect, and kinetics analysis
( Springer , 2024 , Article)This work has focused on the co-pyrolysis of sugarcane waste (SW) with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to gain insight on its thermal decomposition, product distribution, kinetics, and synergistic effect. SW and PET were ... -
A REVIEW OF THE CURRENT TREND IN THE SYNTHESIS OF NITROGEN-RICH FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS FOR CARBON DIOXIDE ADSORPTION
( Malaysian Society of Analytical Sciences , 2024 , Article)The consumption of fossil fuels (oil, coal, and natural gas) has increased due to the increasing demand for energy from various industries. The International Energy Agency, in its World Energy Outlook 2022, has noted a ... -
Recent progress on tobacco wastes–derived adsorbents for the remediation of aquatic pollutants: A review
( Academic Press Inc. , 2024 , Article)Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) is a significant crop widely planted worldwide. Its leaves have a special economical value as raw materials for the cigarette industry. During tobacco harvesting and cigarette production, a ... -
A review on recent developments and future prospects in the treatment of oily petroleum refinery wastewater by adsorption
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)A vital by-product of the petroleum industry, oily wastewater, presents a serious environmental problem owing to its complex composition and considerable volume. This includes a wide range of contaminants, such as oil, ... -
Editorial notes for the ESPR special issue on Green technology and Industrial Revolution 4.0 for a greener future
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Dynamic simulation of lead(II) metal adsorption from water on activated carbons in a packed-bed column
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)In this work, lead(II) adsorption on activated carbons, tire-derived activated carbon (TAC), and commercial activated carbon (CAC), in a packed-bed column, was simulated using the Aspen Adsorption® V11 flowsheet simulator. ... -
Adsorption–photocatalysis synergy of reusable mesoporous TiO2–ZnO for photocatalytic degradation of doxycycline antibiotic
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)The potentials of mesoporous TiO2–ZnO (3TiZn) were explored on photocatalytic degradation of doxycycline (DOX) antibiotic, likewise the influence of adsorption on the photocatalytic process. The 3TiZn was characterized for ... -
Effect of AlN on the Mechanical and Electrochemical Properties of Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)In the present investigation, aluminum metal matrix composites (AMMs) reinforced with aluminum nitride (AlN) nanoparticulates at different volumetric ratios of (0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2 vol.%) were manufactured via a ... -
Synergistic effect of concentration and annealing on structural, mechanical, and room-temperature thermoelectric properties of n-type Ga-doped ZnO films
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The development of Ga-doped Zinc Oxide (GZO) films from nontoxic, abundant elements using a cost-effective and scalable approach is crucial for the profitability and sustainability of thermoelectric applications. Challenges ...