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Effect of surface roughness on the aerodynamic performance of an articulated truck-trailer assembly. (2019)
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ASIM, T., UBBI, K., MISHRA, R. and NSOM, B. 2019. Effect of surface roughness on the aerodynamic performance of an articulated truck-trailer assembly. Presented at the 24th Congrès Français de Mécanique (CFM 2019), 26-30 August 2019, Brest, France.

Aerodynamic drag is the most dominant resistive force to the motion of a vehicle, several methods of drag reduction have been applied over the years; these mainly include shape modification and add-on devices. A novel method to improve drag response... Read More about Effect of surface roughness on the aerodynamic performance of an articulated truck-trailer assembly..

Visualisation of turbulent structures in a centrifugal pump's volute using large eddy simulation. (2019)
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ASIM, T., MISHRA, R. and NSOM, B. 2019. Visualisation of turbulent structures in a centrifugal pump’s volute using large eddy simulation. Presented at the 24th Congrès Français de Mécanique (CFM 2019), 26-30 August 2019, Brest, France.

Centrifugal pumps are an integral part of process and chemical industries around the globe. The flow within vaneless volutes of centrifugal pumps is highly turbulent and three-dimensional. Conventional flow modelling techniques are usually incapable... Read More about Visualisation of turbulent structures in a centrifugal pump's volute using large eddy simulation..

Effects of a freely moving maintenance device on the hydrodynamic characteristics of pipe bends. (2019)
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ASIM, T., MISHRA, R. and UBBI, K. 2019. Effects of a freely moving maintenance device on the hydrodynamic characteristics of pipe bends. Presented at the 5th eMaintenance conference 2019, 14-15 May 2019, Stockholm, Sweden.

Regular inspection and maintenance of oil and gas pipelines is crucial for safe and cost effective operation of oil and gas industry. Various techniques are practised globally for this purpose. One such technique is to insert a maintenance device wit... Read More about Effects of a freely moving maintenance device on the hydrodynamic characteristics of pipe bends..

Comparison of operational effectiveness of a turbocharger volute. (2019)
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ZALA, K., ASIM, T., BAKER, P., UBBI, K. and MISHRA, R. 2019. Comparison of operational effectiveness of a turbocharger volute. Presented at the 5th eMaintenance conference 2019, 14-15 May 2019, Stockholm, Sweden.

Centrifugal compressors are commonly used across a wide range of applications such as in the automotive industry for engine turbocharging. A turbocharger has four main components i.e. inducer, impeller, diffuser and volute. Turbocharger volutes are c... Read More about Comparison of operational effectiveness of a turbocharger volute..

An Eulerian–Eulerian formulation for erosion modelling: an alternate approach. (2018)
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TANDON, M.P., MOHAN, S.J., KARNIK, A.U. and GADA, V.H. 2018. An Eulerian–Eulerian formulation for erosion modelling: an alternate approach. Presented at the 7th International and 45th National fluid mechanics and fluid power conference (FMFP 2018), 10-12 December 2018, Mumbai, India.

Sand is commonly produced besides petroleum fluids and it presents a major erosional hazard leading to pipe failures. Particle erosion is a complex process in which material is removed due to the repeated particle impacts. Conventionally, a CFD flow... Read More about An Eulerian–Eulerian formulation for erosion modelling: an alternate approach..

Multi-objective optimization of confidence-based localization in large-scale underwater robotic swarms. (2018)
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SABRA, A., FUNG, W.-K. and CHURN, P. 2018. Multi-objective optimization of confidence-based localization in large-scale underwater robotic swarms. Presented at the 14th International distributed autonomous robotic systems symposium 2018 (DARS 2018), 15-17 October 2018, Boulder, USA.

Ultra-Short Base Line (USBL) is the most commonly adopted localization method in industry due to its flexibility. However, the maximum number of underwater targets that can be simultaneously localized by USBL is very limited (up to 10 using the most... Read More about Multi-objective optimization of confidence-based localization in large-scale underwater robotic swarms..

Modal acoustic emission analysis of mode-I and mode-II fracture of adhesively-bonded joints. (2018)
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CRAWFORD, A.R., DROUBI, M.G. and FAISAL, N.H. 2018. Modal acoustic emission analysis of mode-I and mode-II fracture of adhesively-bonded joints. Presented at the 33rd European Working Group on Acoustic Emission (EWGAE) European acoustic emission testing conference (EWGAE 2018), 12-14 September 2018, Senlis, France [online], pages 218-228. Available from: http://www.ewgae2018.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/EWGAE-Conference-Proceedings_2018-1.pdf

Acoustic emission (AE) testing has previously been demonstrated to be well suited to detecting failure in adhesively-bonded joints. In this work, the relationship between the fracture-mode of adhesively-bonded specimens and the acoustic wave-modes ex... Read More about Modal acoustic emission analysis of mode-I and mode-II fracture of adhesively-bonded joints..

Characterisation of oil based mud waste to explore the possibility in transforming waste into a value added product. (2018)
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SIDDIQUE, S., YATES, K. and NJUGUNA, J. 2018. Characterisation of oil based mud waste to explore the possibility in transforming waste into a value added product. Presented at the 6th International conference on sustainable solid waste management (NAXOS 2018), 13-16 June 2018, Naxos, Greece. Athens: National Technical University of Athens [online], paper number 45. Available from: http://uest.ntua.gr/naxos2018/proceedings/pdf/45_NAXOS2018_Siddique_etal.pdf

Waste characterisation is an essential factor in designing sustainable waste management plan. However, waste composition profile is underestimated in oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) industries in the United Kingdom. A three years long in... Read More about Characterisation of oil based mud waste to explore the possibility in transforming waste into a value added product..

Dynamic adsorption of residual hydrocarbon oil from treated produced water on chitosan. (2018)
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OLUYEMI, G.F. and ARAB, H. 2018. Dynamic adsorption of residual hydrocarbon oil from treated produced water on chitosan. Presented at the 16th TUV SUD NEL produced water workshop 2018, 5-6 June 2018, Aberdeen, UK.

In this work Chitosan was investigated as an adsorbent for residual oil using real produced water stream from Kuwait oilfields. A laboratory bench-top glass tube column integrated with a dynamic flow loop was used in this investigation. Chitosan grai... Read More about Dynamic adsorption of residual hydrocarbon oil from treated produced water on chitosan..

A supervisory system for partial discharge monitoring. (2018)
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SAEED, B.I., UPTON, D.W., VIEIRA, M.F.Q., TORRES, F., MOHAMED, H., MISTRY, K., MATHER, P.J., LAZARIDIS, P., KHAN, U., TACHTATZIS, C., ATKINSON, R., JUDD, M. and GLOVER, I.A. 2018. A supervisory system for partial discharge monitoring. In Proceedings of the 2nd Union radio-scientifique internationale (URSI) Atlantic radio science conference (AT-RASC) (URSI AT-RASC 2018)[online], 28 May - 1 June 2018, Gran Canaria, Spain. Gran Canaria: URSI [online}, paper ID CO2-01. Available from: http://www.ursi.org/proceedings/procAT18/papers/KPDWSNProjectProjectPapersandPresentationsPendingPublicationPID5208027.pdf

Continuous measurement of partial discharge plays a vital role in monitoring the status of high voltage equipment in electricity substations. This requires a comprehensive supervisory system to detect, monitor, collect and locate partial discharge ac... Read More about A supervisory system for partial discharge monitoring..

Localization of partial discharge by using received signal strength. (2018)
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KHAN, U., LAZARIDIS, P., MOHAMED, H., UPTON, D., MISTRY, K., SAEED, B., MATHER, P., VIEIRA, F.Q., ATKINSON, R.C., TACHTATZIS, C. and GLOVER, I.A. 2018. Localization of partial discharge by using received signal strength. In Proceedings of the 2nd Union radio-scientifique internationale (URSI) Atlantic radio science conference (AT-RASC) (URSI AT-RASC 2018), 28 May - 1 June 2018, Gran Canaria, Spain. Gran Canaria: URSI [online], paper ID F01-2. Available from: http://www.ursi.org/proceedings/procAT18/papers/PID5208923.pdf

The term partial discharge (PD) refers to a partial breakdown in an insulator which bridges two conductors. PD occurs due to insulation defects which arise as a result of high voltage stresses or insulation cracks. Continuous monitoring of PD activit... Read More about Localization of partial discharge by using received signal strength..

Mechanical, thermal, and flammability behaviour of low density polyethylene - oil based mud fillers nanocomposites. (2018)
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SIDDIQUE, S., SMITH, G.D., YATES, K. and NJUGUNA, J. 2018. Mechanical, thermal, and flammability behaviour of low density polyethylene - oil based mud fillers nanocomposites. Presented at the 4th International conference on structural nano composites (NANOSTRUC 2018), 23-24 May 2018, Berlin, Germany.

Novel low density polyethylene (LDPE)/Oil based mud fillers (OBMF) nanocomposites were manufactured by a melt compounding process. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy was used to characterise the structure of the nanocomposites. The result... Read More about Mechanical, thermal, and flammability behaviour of low density polyethylene - oil based mud fillers nanocomposites..

Solar powered charging backpack. (2017)
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TAVERNE, J., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., AYUB, A.S., SELLAMI, N., ABU-BAKAR, S.H., BANI, N.A. and MAS'UD, A.A. 2017. Solar powered charging backpack. Presented at the 2017 International conference on electrical, electronic, communication and control engineering (ICEECC2017), 5-6 December 2017, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

This paper demonstrated a step by step process in designing a solar powered charging backpack that is capable of charging a mobile phone efficiently. A selection of existing products available on the market were reviewed and compared to ascertain the... Read More about Solar powered charging backpack..

Insulating polymer nanocomposites for high thermal conduction and fire retarding applications. (2017)
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GUPTA, R., HUO, D., PANCHOLI, M., NJUGUNA, J. and PANCHOLI, K. 2017. Insulating polymer nanocomposites for high thermal conduction and fire retarding applications. Presented at the 3rd Defence and security doctoral symposium, 14-15 November 2017, Swindon, UK [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.17862/cranfield.rd.5675281.v1

The possibility of combining the flexibility and light - weight of polymers with the highest insulation of ceramics, drives the field of nanocomposites for potential commercial application. The inclusion of nano-sized insulating particles in the poly... Read More about Insulating polymer nanocomposites for high thermal conduction and fire retarding applications..

Self-healing polymer nanocomposites for composite structure applications. (2017)
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GUPTA, R., JHA, V., LATTO, J., PANCHOLI, M., HUO, D. and PANCHOLI, K. 2017. Self-healing polymer nanocomposites for composite structure applications. Presented at the 3rd Defence and security doctoral symposium, 14-15 November 2017, Swindon, UK [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.17862/cranfield.rd.5675281.v1

Nanocomposites offer the possibility of realizing materials with bespoke properties that were un-realizable by the parent pristine materials. Since, nanoscale inclusions firstly engender small mechanical, electrical and optical defects; and secondly... Read More about Self-healing polymer nanocomposites for composite structure applications..

Computational analysis and optimization of a MEMS-based piezoresistive accelerometer for head injuries monitoring. (2017)
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MESSINA, M., NJUGUNA, J. and PALAS, C. 2017. Computational analysis and optimization of a MEMS-based piezoresistive accelerometer for head injuries monitoring. Presented at the 2017 IEEE sensors conference, 29 October - 1 November 2017, Glasgow, UK.

This work focuses on the design improvement of a tri-axial piezoresistive accelerometer specifically designed for head injuries monitoring where medium-G impacts are common, for example in sports such as racing cars. The device requires the highest s... Read More about Computational analysis and optimization of a MEMS-based piezoresistive accelerometer for head injuries monitoring..

Application of acoustic emission to predict corrosion. (2017)
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DROUBI, M.G. and FAISAL, N.H. 2017. Application of acoustic emission to predict corrosion. In Proceedings of the 14th International conference of the Slovenian Society for Non-Destructive Testing: application of contemporary non-destructive testing in engineering (NDT-Slovenia 2017), 4-6 September 2017, Bernardin, Slovenia [online], pages 271-278. Available from: https://www.ndt.net/article/ndt-slovenia2017/papers/271.pdf

Non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques used for petroleum pipelines and offshore windturbines can only detect corrosion after it has occurred. Therefore, intrusive inspections are required regularly, potentially causing disruption to operation and... Read More about Application of acoustic emission to predict corrosion..

Development of a control system for a domestic grid-connected wind turbine. (2017)
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ADAMSON, M.A., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., AZIZ, N.F.A., ABU-BAKAR, S.H., SELLAMI, N., IYI, D., RAMIREZ-INIGUEZ, R., BANI, N.A., MAS'UD, A.A., MUNIR, A.B. and MOHD YASIN, S.H. 2017. Development of a control system for a domestic grid-connected wind turbine. Presented at the 2017 PACE international conference on science and technology (PICOST 2017), 25-27 July 2017, Penang, Malaysia.

In the United Kingdom (UK), homeowners who install grid connected renewable energy sources receive a threefold benefit. They can use the electricity generated by the source, they enjoy reduced household bills and they can also receive Feed-in Tariff... Read More about Development of a control system for a domestic grid-connected wind turbine..

A new weak area identification method in power system based on voltage stability. (2017)
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AZIZ, N.F.A., RAHMAT, N.A., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., RAHMAN, T.K.A., YASSIN, Z.M., WAHAB, N.A. and SALIM, N.A. 2017. A new weak area identification method in power system based on voltage stability. Presented at the 2017 PACE international conference on science and technology (PICOST 2017), 25-27 July 2017, Penang, Malaysia.

Identification of voltage stability weak area in power system plays an important role in preventing the occurrence of voltage collapse. A fast and accurate identification method helps power system operators to apply voltage stability control action o... Read More about A new weak area identification method in power system based on voltage stability..

Potential of implementing the low concentration photovoltaic systems in the United Kingdom. (2016)
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ABU-BAKAR, S.H., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., FREIER, D., RAMIREZ-INIGUEZ, R., MALLICK, T.K., MUNIR, A.B., YASIN, S.H.M., MAS'UD, A.A., BANI, N.A. and MUHTAZARUDDIN, M.N. 2016. Potential of implementing the low concentration photovoltaic systems in the United Kingdom. Presented at the 2016 International conference on electrical, electronic, communication and control engineering (ICEECC2016), 18-19 December 2016, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

This paper discusses the prospect of integrating a novel type of low concentration photovoltaic (LCPV) design known as the rotationally asymmetrical compound parabolic concentrator (RACPC) in a building in the United Kingdom. This is done by proposin... Read More about Potential of implementing the low concentration photovoltaic systems in the United Kingdom..