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Atomistic investigation on the structure-property relationship during thermal spray nanoparticle impact. (2013)
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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)
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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..

A SMART software package for maintenance optimisation of offshore wind turbines. (2013)
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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)
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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..

Financial analysis on the proposed renewable heat incentive for residential houses in the United Kingdom: a case study on the solar thermal system. (2013)
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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..

From ideal reactor concepts to reality: the novel drum reactor for photocatalytic wastewater treatment. (2013)
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ADAMS, M., CAMPBELL, I., MCCULLAGH, C., RUSSELL, D., BAHNEMANN, D.W. and ROBERTSON, P.K.J. 2013. From ideal reactor concepts to reality: the novel drum reactor for photocatalytic wastewater treatment. International journal of chemical reactor engineering [online], 11(2), pages 621-632. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1515/ijcre-2012-0012

This article reports the development of a novel drum photocatalytic reactor for treating dye effluent streams. The parameters for operation including drum rotation speed, light source distance, catalyst loading and H2O2 doping have been investigated... Read More about From ideal reactor concepts to reality: the novel drum reactor for photocatalytic wastewater treatment..

Effect of fibre configurations on mechanical properties of flax/tannin composites. (2013)
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ZHU, J., NJUGUNA, J., ABHYANKAR, H., ZHU, H., PERREUX, D., THIEBAUD, F., CHAPELLE, D., PIZZI, A., SAUGET, A., DE LARMINAT, A. and NICOLLIN, A. 2013. Effect of fibre configurations on mechanical properties of flax/tannin composites. Industrial crops and products [online], 50, pages 68-76. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2013.06.033

Flax reinforced tannin-based composites have a potential to be used in vehicle applications due to the environmental advantages and good mechanical properties. In this paper, the effects of fibre configuration on mechanical properties of flax/tannin... Read More about Effect of fibre configurations on mechanical properties of flax/tannin composites..

Mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator for building integrated photovoltaic systems. (2013)
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MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., ABU-BAKAR, S.H., RAMIREZ-INIGUEZ, R., MCMEEKIN, S.G., STEWART, B.G., SARMAH, N., MALLICK, T.K., MUNIR, A.B., YASIN, S.H.M. and RAHIM, R.A. 2014. Mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator for building integrated photovoltaic systems. Applied energy [online], 113, pages 32-40. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.07.010

This paper describes a novel type of solar concentrator - a mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator (MSDTIRC). This new concentrator type has been designed to satisfy the following objectives: (i) to provide optimum g... Read More about Mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator for building integrated photovoltaic systems..

Innovative approaches to fuel-air mixing and combustion in airbreathing hypersonic engines. (2013)
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MACLEOD, C. 2013. Innovative approaches to fuel-air mixing and combustion in airbreathing hypersonic engines. Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 66(5/6), pages 178-189.

This paper describes some innovative methods for achieving enhanced fuel-air mixing and combustion in Scramjet-like spaceplane engines. A multimodal approach to the problem is discussed; this involves using several concurrent methods of forced mixing... Read More about Innovative approaches to fuel-air mixing and combustion in airbreathing hypersonic engines..

Chemical inhibitor adsorption and desorption characteristics of common gravel pack sands under static and dynamic conditions. (2013)
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OLUYEMI, G.F. 2013. Chemical inhibitor adsorption and desorption characteristics of common gravel pack sands under static and dynamic conditions. Special topics and reviews in porous media: an international journal [online], 4(2), pages 159-169. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1615/specialtopicsrevporousmedia.v4.i2.50

In fields or wells with active programmes of scale and corrosion management via chemical inhibitor injection, the performance of the injected chemical inhibitor species in terms of their adsorption and desorption characteristics is very crucial to th... Read More about Chemical inhibitor adsorption and desorption characteristics of common gravel pack sands under static and dynamic conditions..

Optimal design of a four-sensor probe system to measure the flow properties of the dispersed phase in bubbly air–water multiphase flows. (2013)
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PRADHAN, S.R., MISHRA, R., UBBI, K. and ASIM, T. 2013. Optimal design of a four-sensor probe system to measure the flow properties of the dispersed phase in bubbly air-water multiphase flows. Sensors and actuators A: physical [online], 201, pages 10-22. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2013.06.014

This paper presents a systematic investigation on the design and development of a four-sensor probe system to be used for air-water multiphase flow measurements. A mathematical model is presented which can be used to determine the optimum axial separ... Read More about Optimal design of a four-sensor probe system to measure the flow properties of the dispersed phase in bubbly air–water multiphase flows..

Is renewable heat incentive the future? (2013)
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ABU-BAKAR, S.H., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., RAMIREZ-INIGUEZ, R., MALLICK, T.K., MCLENNAN, C., MUNIR, A.B., YASIN, S.H.M. and RAHIM, R.A. 2013. Is renewable heat incentive the future? Renewable and sustainable energy reviews [online], 26, pages 365-378. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2013.05.044

This paper focuses on the renewable heat incentive (RHI) scheme in the United Kingdom (UK); and in particular, on its implications in relation to solar thermal systems (STSs). First, a short review on the UK's energy demand is provided. Then, an over... Read More about Is renewable heat incentive the future?.

Performance analysis of a mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator for building integrated photovoltaic systems. (2013)
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MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., ABU-BAKAR, S.H., RAMIREZ-INIGUEZ, R., MCMEEKIN, S.G., STEWART, B.G., MUNIR, A.B., YASIN, S.H.M. and RAHIM, R.A. 2013. Performance analysis of a mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator for building integrated photovoltaic systems. Applied energy [online], 111, pages 288-299. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.05.006

This paper presents a mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator (MSDTIRC). Here, its electrical and optical performances are investigated for building integrated photovoltaic applications. This concentrator is designed... Read More about Performance analysis of a mirror symmetrical dielectric totally internally reflecting concentrator for building integrated photovoltaic systems..

Investigation of CO2 sequestration during cold heavy oil production. (2013)
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TCHAMBAK, E., OYENEYIN, B. and OLUYEMI, G. 2013. Investigation of CO2 sequestration during cold heavy oil production. Energy sources, part A: recovery, utilization and environmental effects [online], 35(12), pages 1174-1184. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2010.520068

CO2 sequestration during cold heavy oil production using captured carbon dioxide was investigated using REVEAL of Petroleum Experts. The results indicated that the CO2 release was influenced by the production phases. The prediction showed high CO2 re... Read More about Investigation of CO2 sequestration during cold heavy oil production..

An experimental investigation into localised low-velocity impact loading on glass fibre-reinforced polyamide automotive product. (2013)
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MOUTI, Z., WESTWOOD, K., LONG, D. and NJUGUNA, J. 2013. An experimental investigation into localised low-velocity impact loading on glass fibre-reinforced polyamide automotive product. Composite structures [online], 104, pages 43-53. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2013.03.014

In the automotive industry, more and more engineered parts are shifting from metals to engineering plastics. However localised impact loading and long term ageing effects of under-the-hood plastic components is not well understood. In this paper, loc... Read More about An experimental investigation into localised low-velocity impact loading on glass fibre-reinforced polyamide automotive product..

Linearized large signal modeling, analysis and control design of phase-controlled series-parallel resonant converters using state feedback. (2013)
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ABOUSHADY, A.A., AHMED, K.H., FINNEY, S.J. and WILLIAMS, B.W. 2013. Linearized large signal modeling, analysis and control design of phase-controlled series-parallel resonant converters using state feedback. IEEE transactions on power electronics [online], 28(8), pages 3896-3911. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2012.2231700

This paper proposes a linearized large signal state-space model for the fixed-frequency phase-controlled series-parallel resonant converter. The proposed model utilizes state feedback of the output filter inductor current to perform linearization. Th... Read More about Linearized large signal modeling, analysis and control design of phase-controlled series-parallel resonant converters using state feedback..