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Artificial generation of partial discharge sources through an algorithm based on deep convolutional generative adversarial networks. (2020)
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ARDILA-REY, J.A., ORTIZ, J.E., CREIXELL, W., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F. and BANI, N.A. 2020. Artificial generation of partial discharge sources through an algorithm based on deep convolutional generative adversarial networks. IEEE access [online], 8, pages 24561-24575. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2020.2971319

The measurement of partial discharges (PD) in electrical equipment or machines subjected to high voltage can be considered as one of the most important indicators when assessing the state of an insulation system. One of the main challenges in monitor... Read More about Artificial generation of partial discharge sources through an algorithm based on deep convolutional generative adversarial networks..

Effects of roadside trees and road orientation on thermal environment in a tropical city. (2020)
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ZAKI, S.A., TOH, H.J., YAKUB, F., SAUDI, A.S.M., ARDILA-REY, J.A. and MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F. 2020. Effects of roadside trees and road orientation on thermal environment in a tropical city. Sustainability [online], 12(3), article 1053. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/su12031053

Emerging tropical cities are experiencing rapid population growth and development, which can greatly affect the thermal environments. The effects of roadside trees and road orientation on the outdoor thermal environment were investigated on four diff... Read More about Effects of roadside trees and road orientation on thermal environment in a tropical city..

Theoretical and experimental investigations on the combustion characteristics of three components mixed municipal solid waste. (2020)
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LIU, X., ASIM, T., ZHU, G. and MISHRA, R. 2020. Theoretical and experimental investigations on the combustion characteristics of three components mixed municipal solid waste. Fuel [online], 267, article ID 117183. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2020.117183

The combustion characteristics of Mixed Municipal Solid Waste (MMSW) play a vital role in dictating the efficiency of the incineration process. At present, few studies on combustion characteristics of three components MMSW and the establishment of co... Read More about Theoretical and experimental investigations on the combustion characteristics of three components mixed municipal solid waste..

Synthesis and characterization of CoFe2O4/MWCNTs nanocomposites and high-frequency analysis of their dielectric properties. (2020)
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KHAN, L.U., YOUNAS, M., KHAN, S.U. and REHMAN, M.Z.U. 2020. Synthesis and characterization of CoFe2O4/MWCNTs nanocomposites and high-frequency analysis of their dielectric properties. Journal of material engineering and performance [online], 29(1), pages 251-258. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-020-04572-9

Nanoparticles of CoFe2O4 were synthesized by chemical co-precipitation method. The CoFe2O4/MWCNT nanocomposites were synthesized with increasing contents of MWCNTs, i.e., 0.0, 2.0, 3.0, and 5.0% by weight via ultrasonication method in a dispersive me... Read More about Synthesis and characterization of CoFe2O4/MWCNTs nanocomposites and high-frequency analysis of their dielectric properties..

UHMWPE for biomedical applications: performance and functionalization. (2020)
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AVINASH PATIL, N., NJUGUNA, J. and KANDASUBRAMANIAN, B. 2020. UHMWPE for biomedical applications: performance and functionalization. European polymer journal [online], 125, article ID 109529. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2020.109529

According to a survey conducted by Grand View Research, the market demand for medical grade UHMWPE has raise remarkably from 60.9 kilotons up to 204.8 kilotons during 2015–2024 valued at $1.36 billion (USD) with a compound annual growth rate of 15%.... Read More about UHMWPE for biomedical applications: performance and functionalization..

Multi-objective optimization of turning titanium-based alloy Ti-6Al-4V under dry, wet, and cryogenic conditions using gray relational analysis (GRA). (2020)
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KHAN, M.A., JAFFERY, S.H.I., KHAN, M., YOUNAS, M., BUTT, S.I., AHMAD, R. and WARSI, S.S. 2020. Multi-objective optimization of turning titanium-based alloy Ti-6Al-4V under dry, wet, and cryogenic conditions using gray relational analysis (GRA). International journal of advanced manufacturing technology [online], 106(9-10), pages 3897-3911. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-019-04913-6

In modern manufacturing industries, the importance of multi-objective optimization cannot be overemphasized particularly when the desired responses are differing in nature towards each other. With the emergence of new technologies, the need to achiev... Read More about Multi-objective optimization of turning titanium-based alloy Ti-6Al-4V under dry, wet, and cryogenic conditions using gray relational analysis (GRA)..

Modelling photovoltaic soiling losses through optical characterization. (2020)
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SMESTAD G.P., GERMER, T.A., ALRASHIDI, H. FERNÁNDEZ, E.F., DEY, S., BRAHMA, H., SARMAH, N., GHOSH, A., SELLAMI, N., HASSAN, I.A.I., DESOUKY, M. KASRY, A., PESALA, B., SUNDARAM, S., ALMONACID, F., REDDY, K.S., MALLICK, T.K. and MICHELI, L. 2020. Modelling photovoltaic soiling losses through optical characterization. Scientific reports [online], 10, article ID 58. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-56868-z

The accumulation of soiling on photovoltaic (PV) modules affects PV systems worldwide. Soiling consists of mineral dust, soot particles, aerosols, pollen, fungi and/or other contaminants that deposit on the surface of PV modules. Soiling absorbs, sca... Read More about Modelling photovoltaic soiling losses through optical characterization..

Risk management framework for handling and storage of cargo at major ports in Malaysia towards port sustainability. (2020)
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KADIR, Z.A., MOHAMMAD, R., OTHMAN, N., AMRIN, A., MUHTAZARUDDIN, M.N., ABU-BAKAR, S.H. and MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F. 2020. Risk management framework for handling and storage of cargo at major ports in Malaysia towards port sustainability. Sustainability [online], 12(2), article ID 516. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/su12020516

Risk management provides an effective method for ensuring safety and preventing accidents towards achieving port sustainability. This article describes a study of the implementation of a risk management framework for handling of cargo at ports. To ac... Read More about Risk management framework for handling and storage of cargo at major ports in Malaysia towards port sustainability..

Using illustrations to make decisions on the most appropriate qualitative research methodology: the industry 4.0 scenario. (2020)
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JANIS, I., ALIAS, M., ZULKIPLI, M. and MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F. 2020. Using illustrations to make decisions on the most appropriate qualitative research methodology: the industry 4.0 scenario. International journal of qualitative methods [online], 19, pages 1-16. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1609406920907247

Industry 4.0 is viewed as a complex scenario. This complex scenario could be interpreted using illustrations such as sketches or drawings. Ideally, sketches and drawings are useful in illustrating complexity and multiple abstracts from observed socia... Read More about Using illustrations to make decisions on the most appropriate qualitative research methodology: the industry 4.0 scenario..

The uncharacteristic occurrence of the June 2013 biomass-burning haze event in Southeast Asia: effects of the Madden-Julian oscillation and tropical cyclone activity. (2020)
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OOZEER, Y., CHAN, A., WANG, J., REID, J.S., SALINAS, S.V., OOI, M.C.G. and MORRIS, K.I. 2020. The uncharacteristic occurrence of the June 2013 biomass-burning haze event in Southeast Asia: effects of the Madden-Julian oscillation and tropical cyclone activity. Atmosphere [online], 11(1), article 55. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos11010055

One of the worst haze events to ever hit Peninsular Malaysia occurred in June 2013 due to smoke from Riau, Central Sumatra. While biomass-burning in the region is common, the early occurrence of a haze episode of this magnitude was uncharacteristic o... Read More about The uncharacteristic occurrence of the June 2013 biomass-burning haze event in Southeast Asia: effects of the Madden-Julian oscillation and tropical cyclone activity..

The processing of epoxy/multi-layer graphene nanocomposites: effects of acetone on properties. (2019)
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SAHARUDIN, M.S., HASBI, S., OKOLO, C., WEI, J. and JUSOH, A.R. 2019. The processing of epoxy/multi-layer graphene nanocomposites: effects of acetone on properties. Journal of engineering science and technology [online], 14(6), pages 3131-3142. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/57nrhehp

Epoxy/multi-layer graphene nanocomposites prepared with different acetone dosages (0 ml, 25 ml and 50 ml) were successfully produced. This study investigates the effectiveness of short-term dispersion and small dosages of acetone on the properties of... Read More about The processing of epoxy/multi-layer graphene nanocomposites: effects of acetone on properties..

Harvesting sustainable energy from saltwater, part II: effect of electrode geometry. (2019)
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BANI, N.A., MAD KAIDI, H., MUHTAZARUDDIN, M.N., MOHAMED RASHIDI, A.H., HASSAN, M.Z., SARIP, S., SALEH, S., MUHAMMAD SUKKI, F., ABU BAKAR, S.H., MAS'UD, A.A. and ARDILLA-REY, J. 2019. Harvesting sustainable energy from saltwater, part II: effect of electrode geometry. Test engineering and management [online], 81 (11-12), pages 5709-5717. Available from: http://testmagzine.biz/index.php/testmagzine/article/view/810/731

Green energy or renewable energy is a widely and commonly used terminology when depicting the energy generated from natural resources such as solar, wind, geothermal, biomass and hydropower. One energy resource, in particular, has yet to unleash its... Read More about Harvesting sustainable energy from saltwater, part II: effect of electrode geometry..

Elektrikli sürme sistemlerinin gerçek zamanlı döngüde donanımsal benzetimi ve kalıcı mıknatıslı bir senkron motor sürücü uygulaması. (2019)
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ERDOGAN, N. 2019. Elektrikli sürme sistemlerinin gerçek zamanlı döngüde donanımsal benzetimi ve kalıcı mıknatıslı bir senkron motor sürücü uygulaması. Gazi Üniversitesi fen bilimleri dergisi Part C: tasarım ve teknoloji [online], 7(4), pages 802-817. Available from: https://doi.org/10.29109/gujsc.581524

In this study, the hardware used in real-time HIL simulation of electric drive systems are comparatively examined, and suitable platforms are suggested with respect to applications of electric drive systems. In the case study, a real-time simulation... Read More about Elektrikli sürme sistemlerinin gerçek zamanlı döngüde donanımsal benzetimi ve kalıcı mıknatıslı bir senkron motor sürücü uygulaması..

Swelling performance of sodium polyacrylate and poly(acrylamide-co-acrylic acid) potassium salt. (2019)
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MAHON, R., BALOGUN, Y., OLUYEMI, G. and NJUGUNA, J. 2020. Swelling performance of sodium polyacrylate and poly (acrylamide-co-acrylic acid) potassium salt. SN applied sciences [online], 2(1), article ID 117. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-019-1874-5

The application of superabsorbent polymer hydrogels in the oil and gas industry for reservoir and well management is gaining more traction. In this study, the swelling performance and adsorption kinetics of two commercial superabsorbent polymer hydro... Read More about Swelling performance of sodium polyacrylate and poly(acrylamide-co-acrylic acid) potassium salt..

Statistical analysis of energy consumption, tool wear and surface roughness in machining of Titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) under dry, wet and cryogenic conditions. (2019)
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KHAN, M.A., JAFFERY, S.H.I., KHAN, M., YOUNAS, M., BUTT, S.I., AHMAD, R. and WARSI, S.S. 2019. Statistical analysis of energy consumption, tool wear and surface roughness in machining of Titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) under dry, wet and cryogenic conditions. Mechanical sciences [online], 10(2), pages 561-573. Available from: https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-10-561-2019

Productivity and economy are key elements of any sustainable manufacturing system. While productivity is associated to quantity and quality, economy focuses on energy efficient processes achieving an overall high output to input ratio. Machining of h... Read More about Statistical analysis of energy consumption, tool wear and surface roughness in machining of Titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) under dry, wet and cryogenic conditions..

Thermal performance of semitransparent CdTe BIPV window at temperate climate. (2019)
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ALRASHIDI, H., GHOSH, A., ISSA, W., SELLAMI, N., MALLICK, T.K. and SUNDARAM, S. 2020. Thermal performance of semitransparent CdTe BIPV window at temperate climate. Solar energy [online], 195, pages 536-543. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2019.11.084

Semi-transparent photovoltaic (PV) technology is attractive for building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) due to its ability to lower the admitted solar heat gain, to control the penetrating daylight and to generate onsite benevolent direct current po... Read More about Thermal performance of semitransparent CdTe BIPV window at temperate climate..

Geospatial modelling of watershed peak flood discharge in Selangor, Malaysia. (2019)
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CHEAH, R., BILLA, L., CHAN, A., TEO, F.Y., PRADHAN, B. and ALAMRI, A.M. 2019. Geospatial modelling of watershed peak flood discharge in Selangor, Malaysia. Water [online], 11(12), article 2490. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/w11122490

Conservative peak flood discharge estimation methods such as the rational method do not take into account the soil infiltration of the precipitation, thus leading to inaccurate estimations of peak discharges during storm events. The accuracy of estim... Read More about Geospatial modelling of watershed peak flood discharge in Selangor, Malaysia..

Applications of numerical simulations in built environment. (2019)
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ASIM, T., MISHRA, R., RODRIGUES, S. and NSOM, B. 2019. Applications of numerical simulations in built environment. International journal of condition monitoring and diagnostic engineering management [online], 22(4), pages 9-14. Available from: https://apscience.org/comadem/index.php/comadem/article/view/172

Different types of numerical simulations have been in use for the design and performance analysis of built environment for some time. Most of these simulations are based on simplistic models and methods, such as steady-state approach, which strictly... Read More about Applications of numerical simulations in built environment..

Performance improvement of a circulating fluidized bed boiler through flow modifications in primary air supply system. (2019)
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LIU, X., ZHU, G., ZHANG, Y., ASIM, T. and MISHRA, R. 2019. Performance improvement of a circulating fluidized bed boiler through flow modifications in primary air supply system. International journal of condition monitoring and diagnostic engineering management [online], 22(4), pages 29-43. Available from: https://apscience.org/comadem/index.php/comadem/article/view/175

The primary air supply system is a key component of a Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) boiler. The uniformity of air flow through the primary air supply system is important for highly efficient operation of the CFB boiler. Non-uniform air flow distrib... Read More about Performance improvement of a circulating fluidized bed boiler through flow modifications in primary air supply system..

Prediction of casing critical buckling during shale gas hydraulic fracturing. (2019)
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MOHAMMED, A.I., OYENEYIN, B., BARTLETT, M. and NJUGUNA, J. 2020. Prediction of casing critical buckling during shale gas hydraulic fracturing. Journal of petroleum science and engineering [online], 185, article ID 106655. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2019.106655

Casing deformation during volume fracturing in shale gas horizontal wells is caused by both existing and induced stresses. These stresses jointly alter and compound the stress field around the casing leading to inefficient well stimulation as planned... Read More about Prediction of casing critical buckling during shale gas hydraulic fracturing..