All Outputs (1220)

Knudsen number sensitivity to pressure drop in a nanoscale membrane. (2022)
Conference Proceeding
RAMALAN, M.M., PRABHU, R., HASHM, I., OGUNLUDE, P., AISUENI, F., ABUNOMAH, O. and GOBINA, E. 2022. Knudsen number sensitivity to pressure drop in a nanoscale membrane. In Proceedings of the 2nd International congress on scientific advances 2022 (ICONSAD'22), 21-24 December 2022, [virtual conference]. Turkey: ICONSAD [online], pages 276-281. Available from: https://en.iconsad.org/_files/ugd/1dd905_c45aeddf416d497e93113f00f465739b.pdf

According to the kinetic theory of gases, gas molecules are in constant random motion and frequently collide with one another and with the walls of their container. They continuously experience changes in velocity and direction. Between collisions, m... Read More about Knudsen number sensitivity to pressure drop in a nanoscale membrane..

Characteristics of gas transport through inorganic ceramic membranes as porous media using air and nitrogen. (2022)
Conference Proceeding
IGBAGARA, W., HASHM, I.A., AISUENI, F., OGUNLUDE, P., RAMALAN, M., OGOUN, E., ASIM, T. and GOBINA, E. 2022. Characteristics of gas transport through inorganic ceramic membranes as porous media using air and nitrogen. In Proceedings of the 2nd International congress on scientific advances 2022 (ICONSAD'22), 21-24 December 2022, [virtual conference]. Turkey: ICONSAD [online], pages 417-425. Available from: https://en.iconsad.org/_files/ugd/1dd905_c45aeddf416d497e93113f00f465739b.pdf

Permeation experiments have been conducted using porous ceramic membranes having different pore sizes of 200nm and 6000nm respectively. Air and N2 gases were used as the characterizing fluids and experiments were carried out at temperatures of 20 C,... Read More about Characteristics of gas transport through inorganic ceramic membranes as porous media using air and nitrogen..

An evaluation of the morphological, microstructural and mechanical behaviour of the glass fibre/HDPE thermoplastic composite pipe. (2022)
Presentation / Conference
OKOLIE, O., NJUGUNA, J. and FAISAL, N. 2022. An evaluation of the morphological, microstructural and mechanical behaviour of the glass fibre/HDPE thermoplastic composite pipe. Presented at 2022 Scottish Research Partnership in Engineering 2022, 21 November 2022, Edinburgh, UK.

Composite pipes are increasingly being used as an alternative solution to conventional metal-based pipes. This development is in response to significant corrosion failures with the metallic pipes and enables better decision making especially for the... Read More about An evaluation of the morphological, microstructural and mechanical behaviour of the glass fibre/HDPE thermoplastic composite pipe..

Enhancing the appearance of building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) through the application of traditional symbols: a case study. (2022)
Journal Article
AWUKU, S.A., BENNADJI, A. MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F. and SELLAMI, N. 2022. Enhancing the appearance of building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) through the application of traditional symbols: a case study. AIP conference proceedings: proceedings of 3rd International conference on energy and power 2021 (ICEP 2021), 18-20 November 2021, Chiang Mai, Thailand [online], 2681, article 020050. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0114941

Over the past years, advanced renewable technologies such as Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) has transformed to become more efficient, reliable, less costly and attractive. A migration to Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) and push for Green B... Read More about Enhancing the appearance of building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) through the application of traditional symbols: a case study..

Manufacturing defects in thermoplastic composite pipes and their effect on the in-situ performance of thermoplastic composite pipes in oil and gas applications. (2022)
Journal Article
OKOLIE, O., LATTO, J., FAISAL, N., JAMIESON, H., MUKHERJI, A. and NJUGUNA, J. 2023. Manufacturing defects in thermoplastic composite pipes and their effect on the in-situ performance of thermoplastic composite pipes in oil and gas applications. Applied composite materials [online], 30(1), pages 231-306. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10443-022-10066-9

Thermoplastic composite pipes (TCP), which are a form of fibre reinforced thermoplastic pipes, have proven benefits such as being lightweight and non-corrosive. However, during manufacturing, certain defects are induced because of certain parameters,... Read More about Manufacturing defects in thermoplastic composite pipes and their effect on the in-situ performance of thermoplastic composite pipes in oil and gas applications..

Dynamic analysis of closed die electromagnetic sheet metal forming to predict deformation and failure of AA6061-T6 alloy using a fully coupled finite element model. (2022)
Journal Article
KHAN, Z., KHAN, M., YOOK, S.-J., KHAN, A., YOUNAS, M., ZAHIR, M.Z. and ASAD, M. 2022. Dynamic analysis of closed die electromagnetic sheet metal forming to predict deformation and failure of AA6061-T6 alloy using a fully coupled finite element model. Materials [online], 15(22), article 7997. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15227997

This research presents a fully coupled 3D numerical model to analyse the dynamics of high-speed electromagnetic forming process for aluminium alloy AA6061-T6. The effect of Lorentz force distribution, velocity and kinetic energy on deformation, the b... Read More about Dynamic analysis of closed die electromagnetic sheet metal forming to predict deformation and failure of AA6061-T6 alloy using a fully coupled finite element model..

Numerical prediction of the effect of thermal plume of a standing human on the airborne aerosol flow in a room: assessment of the social distancing rule. (2022)
Journal Article
HOSSAIN, M., CHINENYE-KANU, N., FAISAL, N.H., PRATHURU, A., ASIM, T. and BANIK, S. 2023. Numerical prediction of the effect of thermal plume of a standing human on the airborne aerosol flow in a room: assessment of the social distancing rule. Aerosol science and engineering [online], 7(1), pages 96-106. Available from: https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/s41810-022-00165-2

The purpose of the study is to investigate the dispersion of droplet nuclei/aerosol which are produced during coughing and continuous talking to quantify the risk of infection due to airborne disease transmission. A three-dimensional modelling of aer... Read More about Numerical prediction of the effect of thermal plume of a standing human on the airborne aerosol flow in a room: assessment of the social distancing rule..

Use of membrane technology to enhance the integration of hydrogen into processing and manufacturing. (2022)
Journal Article
GOBINA, E., GIWA, A. and BEN-ARON, A. 2022. Use of membrane technology to enhance the integration of hydrogen into processing and manufacturing. Membrane technology [online], 22(8), article 70088-2. Available from: https://doi.org/10.12968/S0958-2118(22)70088-2

Membranes are at the heart of the green hydrogen economy and are used at every stage along the infrastructure highway – from production of the gas to its end use. This article looks at the role membranes play in electrolysers, and carbon capture and... Read More about Use of membrane technology to enhance the integration of hydrogen into processing and manufacturing..

A multi-objective decision framework for the selection of feasible and viable hybrid renewable energy systems in energy-constrain communities. (2022)
Journal Article
JOHNSON, Z.S., ABAKAR, Y.A., SHANMUGAM, S.A. and CHAN, A. 2023. A multi-objective decision framework for the selection of feasible and viable hybrid renewable energy systems in energy-constrain communities. International journal of renewable energy technology [online], 14(1), pages 92-113. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJRET.2023.127569

Choosing the appropriate system configuration that meets the multi-objectives of profit-making and environmental protection is always a critical decision for both entrepreneurs and the government. The choice is complicated primarily if several possib... Read More about A multi-objective decision framework for the selection of feasible and viable hybrid renewable energy systems in energy-constrain communities..

Effect of stator blades on the startup dynamics of a vertical axis wind turbine. (2022)
Journal Article
ASIM, T., SINGH, D., SIDDIQUI, M.S. and MCGLINCHEY, D. 2022. Effect of stator blades on the startup dynamics of a vertical axis wind turbine. Energies [online], 15(21), 8135. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/en15218135

Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs) are omni-directional, low-cost, low-efficiency wind power extractors. A conventional drag-based VAWT consists of multiple thin rotor blades with a typical peak Tip Speed Ratio (λ) of less than 1. Their lower cut-in... Read More about Effect of stator blades on the startup dynamics of a vertical axis wind turbine..

Combustion characterization of hybrid methane-hydrogen gas in domestic swirl stoves. (2022)
Journal Article
LIU, X., ZHU, G., ASIM, T. and MISHRA, R. 2022. Combustion characterization of hybrid methane-hydrogen gas in domestic swirl stoves. Fuel [online], 333(Part 2), article 126413. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.126413

Combustion of hybrid natural gas (methane) and hydrogen mixture in domestic swirl stoves has been characterized using hot-state experiments and numerical analysis. The detailed combustion mechanism of methane and hydrogen (GRI-Mech 3.0) has been simp... Read More about Combustion characterization of hybrid methane-hydrogen gas in domestic swirl stoves..

RGU ECHO work in progress. (2022)
Presentation / Conference
HOSSAIN, M. and MCGOWAN, J. 2022. RGU ECHO work in progress. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

The mental health (MH) and wellbeing (MW) of higher education students is a subject that has increased in visibility in recent years. The evidence available for students as a population indicates: higher risk of poor mental wellbeing; the challenging... Read More about RGU ECHO work in progress..

Weathering the storm. (2022)
Presentation / Conference
WORK, F. and the RGU INSTITUTIONAL RESILIENCE PROJECT GROUP. 2022. Weathering the storm. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

Resilient Learning Communities is the 2020-2023 sector-wide QAA Enhancement theme (QAA 2020), with a specific aim to improve the student learning experience. QAA Enhancement themes involve institutions, staff and students working together to share pr... Read More about Weathering the storm..

Developing a technology to design a collaborative online project-based learning model. (2022)
Presentation / Conference
AMISH, M. 2022. Developing a technology to design a collaborative online project-based learning model. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

This poster describes a project that aimed to develop technology that would support the design of collaborative online project-based learning within the RGU School of Engineering. Project-based learning is reported to help students develop soft skill... Read More about Developing a technology to design a collaborative online project-based learning model..

University-employer partnerships: petroleum engineering work-based learning models using adopted Merrill's first principles of instruction. (2022)
Presentation / Conference
AMISH, M. 2022. University-employer partnerships: petroleum engineering work-based learning models using adopted Merrill's first principles of instruction. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

This poster describes models for work-based learning used by the petroleum engineering industry, in partnership with the RGU School of Engineering. The reasoning and impact of such models are evaluated, and reflections made on their benefits.

Developing a virtual engineering lab using ADDIE model. [Poster] (2022)
Presentation / Conference
AMISH, M. 2022. Developing a virtual engineering lab using ADDIE model. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

This poster describes a project in RGU's School of Engineering that aims to develop a complete learning management product that will aim to address the limitations of hands-on laboratories and meet students' growing expectation for seamless integrati... Read More about Developing a virtual engineering lab using ADDIE model. [Poster].

The role of video aids in online teaching: engineering design as a case study. (2022)
Presentation / Conference
ABOLLE, J. and IYALLA, I. 2022. The role of video aids in online teaching: engineering design as a case study. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

The use of video aids has long been the subject of argument in pedagogic research (Hamel et al. 2019). With the recent shift from face-to-face to a more blended mode of teaching due to COVID, it is clear that video aids should be an inevitable part o... Read More about The role of video aids in online teaching: engineering design as a case study..

Application of thermal spray coatings in electrolysers for hydrogen production: advances, challenges, and opportunities. (2022)
Journal Article
FAISAL, N.H., PRATHURU, A., AHMED, R. et al. 2022. Application of thermal spray coatings in electrolysers for hydrogen production: advances, challenges, and opportunities. ChemNanoMat [online], 8(12), article number e202200384. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202200384

Thermal spray coatings have the advantage of providing thick and functional coatings from a range of engineering materials. The associated coating processes provide good control of coating thickness, morphology, microstructure, pore size and porosity... Read More about Application of thermal spray coatings in electrolysers for hydrogen production: advances, challenges, and opportunities..

Numerical analysis of a horizontal pressure differential wave energy converter. (2022)
Journal Article
RENGANATHAN, M. and HOSSAIN, M. 2022. Numerical analysis of a horizontal pressure differential wave energy converter. Energies [online], 15(20), articles 7513. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/en15207513

CFD modeling of an innovative wave energy device has been carried out in this study. OpenFoam wave modeling solver interFoam has been employed in order to investigate the energy extraction capability of the wave energy device. The innovative concept... Read More about Numerical analysis of a horizontal pressure differential wave energy converter..

Numerical simulation of flow-induced forces on subsea structures in a group under uniform and sheared flow. (2022)
Conference Proceeding
ANNAPEH, H.F. and KURUSHINA, V. 2022. Numerical simulation of flow-induced forces on subsea structures in a group under uniform and sheared flow. In Dimitrovová, Z., Biswas, P., Gonçalves, R. and Silva, T. (eds.) Recent trends in wave mechanics and vibrations: proceedings of the 10th International conference on wave mechanics and vibrations (WMVC 2022), 4-6 July 2022, Lisbon, Portugal. Mechanisms and machine science, 125. Cham: Springer [online], pages 512-522. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15758-5_52

Subsea production systems design requires estimates of hydrodynamic loads related to characteristics of structures and the external flow. The current work investigates flow-induced forces for a group of stationary rigid structures modelled in 2D incl... Read More about Numerical simulation of flow-induced forces on subsea structures in a group under uniform and sheared flow..