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Atomistic investigation on the structure-property relationship during thermal spray nanoparticle impact. (2013)
Journal Article
GOEL, S., FAISAL, N.H., RATIA, V., AGRAWAL, A. and STUKOWSKI, A. 2014. Atomistic investigation on the structure-property relationship during thermal spray nanoparticle impact. Computational materials science [online], 84, pages 163-174. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.commatsci.2013.12.011

During thermal spraying, hot particles impact on a colder substrate. This interaction of crystalline copper nanoparticles and copper substrate is modeled, using MD simulation. The quantitative results of the impacts at different velocities and temper... Read More about Atomistic investigation on the structure-property relationship during thermal spray nanoparticle impact..

Conceptual physicochemical models for scale inhibitor-formation rock interaction. (2013)
Journal Article
OLUYEMI, G.F. 2014. Conceptual physicochemical models for scale inhibitor-formation rock interaction. Petroleum science and technology [online], 32(3), pages 253-260. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/10916466.2011.580293

The current oil industry approach to geomechanical evaluation of reservoir formations invaded by chemical inhibitors does not in any way take into consideration any potential effects of these chemicals on the reservoir formation fabrics. It is more o... Read More about Conceptual physicochemical models for scale inhibitor-formation rock interaction..

Numerical analysis of atherosclerosis and aneurysm in carotid bifurcations using computational fluid dynamics. (2013)
Presentation / Conference
ASIM, T., SENDANAYAKE, I. and MISHRA, S. 2013. Numerical analysis of atherosclerosis and aneurysm in carotid bifurcations using computational fluid dynamics. Presented at 40th National conference on fluid mechanics and fluid power 2013 (NCFMFP 2013), 12-14 December 2013, Hamirpur, India.

Atherosclerosis and Aneurysm are some of the conditions in patients suffering from vascular diseases. These vascular defects can cause severe damage to cardiovascular system (CVS), if not properly diagnosed. The advent of advanced numerical and compu... Read More about Numerical analysis of atherosclerosis and aneurysm in carotid bifurcations using computational fluid dynamics..

Effects of a moving surface boundary layer control device (MSBC) on the drag reduction in heavy commercial vehicles. (2013)
Presentation / Conference
ASIM, T., SENDANAYAKE, I., MISHRA, R., ZALA, K. and UBBI, K. 2013. Effects of a moving surface boundary layer control devise (MSBC) on the drag reduction in heavy commercial vehicles. Presented at 40th National conference on fluid mechanics and fluid power 2013 (NCFMFP 2013), 12-14 December 2013, Hamirpur, India.

Rapid escalation in fuel prices has motivated the manufacturers of heavy commercial vehicles to focus their attention towards efficient aerodynamic design of surface transport systems such as trucks–trailers, railways etc. In order to reduce the drag... Read More about Effects of a moving surface boundary layer control device (MSBC) on the drag reduction in heavy commercial vehicles..

Numerical analysis of a closed thermo-syphon hot water solar system under steady and transient loading conditions. (2013)
Presentation / Conference
FREEGAH, B., ASIM, T., and MISHRA, R. 2013. Numerical analysis of a closed thermo-syphon hot water solar system under steady and transient loading conditions. Presented at 40th National conference on fluid mechanics and fluid power 2013 (NCFMFP 2013), 12-14 December 2013, Hamirpur, India.

Solar energy is one of the most important sources of alternative energy. This energy source is inexhaustible and the cleanest of all known energy sources. One of the most important systems which can be used to exploit energy stored in the solar rays... Read More about Numerical analysis of a closed thermo-syphon hot water solar system under steady and transient loading conditions..

A SMART software package for maintenance optimisation of offshore wind turbines. (2013)
Journal Article
SINHA, Y., STEEL, J.A., ANDRAWUS, J.A. and GIBSON, K. 2013. A SMART software package for maintenace optimisation of offshore wind turbines. Wind engineering [online], 37(6), pages 569-577. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1260/0309-524X.37.6.569

Offshore Wind Turbine (OWT) maintenance costs in between 20 - 35% of the lifetime power generation cost. Many techniques and tools that are being developed to curtail this cost are challenged by the stochastic climatic conditions of offshore location... Read More about A SMART software package for maintenance optimisation of offshore wind turbines..

Recent development of flax fibres and their reinforced composites based on different polymeric matrices. (2013)
Journal Article
ZHU, J., ZHU, H., NJUGUNA, J. and ABHYANKAR, H., 2013. Recent development of flax fibres and their reinforced composites based on different polymeric matrices. Materials [online], 6(11), pages 5171-5198. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/ma6115171

This work describes flax fibre reinforced polymeric composites with recent developments. The properties of flax fibres, as well as advanced fibre treatments such as mercerization, silane treatment, acylation, peroxide treatment and coatings for the e... Read More about Recent development of flax fibres and their reinforced composites based on different polymeric matrices..

Preparation, characterization and testing of inorganic ceramic membranes. (2013)
Thesis
OGBUKE, I. 2013. Preparation, characterization and testing of inorganic ceramic membranes. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

A novel approach to enhance the concentration of Carbon dioxide to economic scale using low efficient Inorganic Ceramic membranes has been proposed. This was achieved by the addition of second and third stage permeation trains to the existing low CO2... Read More about Preparation, characterization and testing of inorganic ceramic membranes..

Increasing the temperature stability of environmentally friendly drilling and completion fluids based on organic brine. (2013)
Thesis
KAMINSKI, L. 2013. Increasing the temperature stability of environmentally friendly drilling and completion fluids based on organic brine. Robert Gordon University, MRes thesis.

Formates provide an already superior system, designed to complement synthetic polymers and extend their temperature capabilities as drilling fluids. However, as HPHT drilling continues to move into more harsh environments with expected bottom-hole te... Read More about Increasing the temperature stability of environmentally friendly drilling and completion fluids based on organic brine..

Financial analysis on the proposed renewable heat incentive for residential houses in the United Kingdom: a case study on the solar thermal system. (2013)
Journal Article
ABU-BAKAR, S.H., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., RAMIREZ-INIGUEZ, R., MUNIR, A.B., YASIN, S.H.M., MALLICK, T.K., MCLENNAN, C. and RAHIM, R.A. 2014. Financial analysis on the proposed renewable heat incentive for residential houses in the United Kingdom: a case study on the solar thermal system. Energy policy [online], 65, pages 552-561. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2013.10.018

This short communication paper focuses on the renewable heat incentive (RHI) scheme in the United Kingdom (UK); and in particular, on its implication on domestic installations of solar thermal systems (STSs). First, a short review on the STS in the U... Read More about Financial analysis on the proposed renewable heat incentive for residential houses in the United Kingdom: a case study on the solar thermal system..