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Nanotechnology and global energy demand: challenges and prospects for a paradigm shift in the oil and gas industry. (2018)
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AFOLABI, R.O. and YUSUF, E.O. 2018. Nanotechnology and global energy demand: challenges and prospects for a paradigm shift in the oil and gas industry. Journal of petroleum exploration and production technology [online], 9(2), pages 1423-1441. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-018-0538-0

The exploitation of new hydrocarbon discoveries in meeting the present global energy demand is a function of the availability and application of new technologies. The relevance of new technologies is borne out of the complex subsurface architecture a... Read More about Nanotechnology and global energy demand: challenges and prospects for a paradigm shift in the oil and gas industry..

Gas-condensate flow modelling for shale reservoirs. (2018)
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LABED, I., OYENEYIN, B. and OLUYEMI, G. 2018. Gas-condensate flow modelling for shale reservoirs. Journal of natural gas science and engineering [online], 59, pages 156-167. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2018.08.015

Condensate banking is the most challenging engineering problem in the development of gas-condensate reservoirs where the condensate accumulation can dramatically reduce the gas permeability resulting in impairment of wells productivity. An accurate a... Read More about Gas-condensate flow modelling for shale reservoirs..

Future of nanoindentation in archaeometry. (2018)
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FAISAL, N.H., AHMED, R., GOEL, S. and CROSS, G. 2018. Future of nanoindentation in archaeometry. Journal of materials research [online], 33(17), pages 2515-2532. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1557/jmr.2018.280

This review aims to consolidate scarce literature on the use of modern nanomechanical testing technique like instrumented nanoindentation in the field of archaeometry materials research. The review showcase on how can the nanoindentation tests provid... Read More about Future of nanoindentation in archaeometry..

Adaptive V2G peak shaving and smart charging control for grid integration of PEVs. (2018)
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ERDEN, F., KISACIKOGLU, M.C. and ERDOGAN, N. 2018. Adaptive V"G peak shaving and smart charging control for grid integration of PEVs. Electric power components and systems [online], 46(13), pages 1494-1508. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/15325008.2018.1489435

The stochastic nature of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) driving behavior and distribution grid load profile make it challenging to control vehicle-grid integration in a mutually beneficial way. This article proposes a new adaptive control strategy th... Read More about Adaptive V2G peak shaving and smart charging control for grid integration of PEVs..

Design and fabrication of absorptive/reflective crossed CPC PV/T system. (2018)
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AYKAPADATHU, M., NAZARINIA, M. and SELLAMI, N. 2018. Design and fabrication of absorptive/reflective crossed CPC PV/T system. Designs [online], 2(3), article number 29. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/designs2030029

A crossed compound parabolic concentrator (CCPC) is a non-imaging concentrator which is a modified form of a circular 3D compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) obtained by orthogonal intersection of two 2D CPCs that have an optical efficiency in line... Read More about Design and fabrication of absorptive/reflective crossed CPC PV/T system..

Generic closed-loop controller for power regulation in dual active bridge DC-DC converter with current stress minimization. (2018)
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HEBALA, O.M., ABOUSHADY, A.A., AHMED, K.H. and ABDELSALAM, I. 2019. Generic closed-loop controller for power regulation in dual active bridge DC-DC converter with current stress minimization. IEEE transactions on industrial electronics [online], 66(6), pages 4468-4478. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2018.2860535

This paper presents a comprehensive and generalized analysis of the bidirectional dual active bridge (DAB) DC/DC converter using triple phase shift (TPS) control to enable closed loop power regulation while minimizing current stress. The key new achi... Read More about Generic closed-loop controller for power regulation in dual active bridge DC-DC converter with current stress minimization..

Experimental and numerical study of buoyancy-driven low turbulence flow in rectangular enclosure partially filled with isolated solid blockages. (2018)
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IYI, D., HASAN, R. and PENLINGTON, R. 2018. Experimental and numerical study of buoyancy-driven low turbulence flow in rectangular enclosure partially filled with isolated solid blockages. International journal of heat and mass transfer [online], 127(Part B), pages 534-545. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2018.07.031

This paper considers the natural convection inside an air filled enclosure having several isolated cylindrical blockages distributed within it, and arranged parallel to two vertical walls of the enclosure. These two walls are maintained at different... Read More about Experimental and numerical study of buoyancy-driven low turbulence flow in rectangular enclosure partially filled with isolated solid blockages..

Energy revolution for our common future: an evaluation of the emerging international renewable energy law. (2018)
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KARIM, M.E., MUNIR, A.B., KARIM, M.A., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., ABU-BAKAR, S.H., SELLAMI, N., BANI, N.A. and HASSAN, M.Z. 2018. Energy revolution for our common future: an evaluation of the emerging international renewable energy law. Energies [online], 11(7), article number 1769. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/en11071769

Climate change poses profound threats to the Earth and its people. Its mitigation, therefore, demands common but differentiated actions with comprehensive and coordinated approach. The global community has pledged to mitigate various greenhouse gases... Read More about Energy revolution for our common future: an evaluation of the emerging international renewable energy law..

Optimisation of hydraulic fracture placement design in anisotropic shale reservoirs using azimuthal LWD sonic and spectral gamma ray analysis. (2018)
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OLUYEMI, G.F. and AFOLABI, T.S. 2018. Optimisation of hydraulic fracture placement design in anisotropic shale reservoirs using azimuthal LWD sonic and spectral gamma ray analysis. International journal of petroleum engineering [online], 3(2), pages 83-94. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPE.2018.093154

Hydraulic fracturing (fracking) of shale resources has become a trend in the oil and gas industry that is associated with exorbitant costs. This calls for certainty in the productivity and success of every fracture stimulation program. Current fracki... Read More about Optimisation of hydraulic fracture placement design in anisotropic shale reservoirs using azimuthal LWD sonic and spectral gamma ray analysis..

Influence of a magnetic field on the flow of a micropolar fluid sandwiched between two Newtonian fluid layers through a porous medium. (2018)
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KUMAR YADAV, P., JAISWAL, S., ASIM, T. and MISHRA, R. 2018. Influence of a magnetic field on the flow of a micropolar fluid sandwiched between two Newtonian fluid layers through a porous medium. European physical journal plus [online], 133(7), article ID 247. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1140/epjp/i2018-12071-5

The present problem is concerned with the flow of micropolar/Eringen fluid sandwiched between two Newtonian fluid layers through the horizontal porous channel. The flow in both the regions is steady, incompressible and the fluids are immiscible. The... Read More about Influence of a magnetic field on the flow of a micropolar fluid sandwiched between two Newtonian fluid layers through a porous medium..

Nuclear energy development in Bangladesh: a study of opportunities and challenges. (2018)
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KARIM, R., KARIM, M.E., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., ABU-BAKAR, S.H., BANI, N.A., MUNIR, A.B., KABIR, A.I., ARDILA-REY, J.A. and MAS'UD, A.A. 2018. Nuclear energy development in Bangladesh: a study of opportunities and challenges. Energies [online], 11(7), article number 1672. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/en11071672

It is a challenging task for Bangladesh to meet its increasing demand of energy while its economy is rapidly growing. Though prices of oil, coal, and fossil fuels around the world have been volatile, the price trend in Bangladesh demonstrates a persi... Read More about Nuclear energy development in Bangladesh: a study of opportunities and challenges..

Cost effective thermoelectric composites from recycled carbon fibre: from waste to energy. (2018)
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JAGADISH, P.R., KHALID, M., LI, L.P., HAJIBEIGY, M.T., AMIN, N., WALVEKAR, R. and CHAN, A. 2018. Cost effective thermoelectric composites from recycled carbon fibre: from waste to energy. Journal of cleaner production [online], 196, pages 1015-1025. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.05.238

Within the framework of recycling and reusing carbon fibre, this study focused on the fabrication of a thermoelectric composite encompassing recycled carbon fibre and two thermoelectric fillers (i) bismuth telluride and (ii) bismuth sulphide. This st... Read More about Cost effective thermoelectric composites from recycled carbon fibre: from waste to energy..

Technologies of polytechnic education in global benchmark higher education institutions. (2018)
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KURUSHINA, V.A., KURUSHINA, E.V. and ZEMENKOVA, M.Y. 2018. Technologies of polytechnic education in global benchmark higher education institutions. IOP conference series: materials science and engineering [online], 357: proceedings of the International conference on transport and storage of hydrocarbons, 10-12 January 2018, Tyumen, Russia, article number 012028. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/357/1/012028

Russian polytechnic education is going through a sequence of transformations that started with the introduction of bachelor and master degrees into higher education instead of the previous "specialists". The next stage of reformation in Russian polyt... Read More about Technologies of polytechnic education in global benchmark higher education institutions..

The role of land use on the local climate and air quality during calm inter-monsoon in a tropical city (2018)
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OOI, M.C.G., CHAN, A., ASHFOLD, M.J., OOZEER, M.Y., MORRIS, K.I. and KONG, S.S.K. 2019. The role of land use on the local climate and air quality during calm inter-monsoon in a tropical city. 2019. Geoscience frontiers [online], 10(2), pages 405-415. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsf.2018.04.005

The modification of land use is known to be a major climate change driver to the local warming and air quality in cities. Despite the reduction of NOx over the years, the Selangor state has captured a higher level of O3 in year 2011. The measurement... Read More about The role of land use on the local climate and air quality during calm inter-monsoon in a tropical city.

Analysis of acoustic emission propagation in metal-to-metal adhesively-bonded joints. (2018)
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CRAWFORD, A., DROUBI, M.G. and FAISAL, N.H. 2018. Analysis of acoustic emission propagation in metal-to-metal adhesively-bonded joints. Journal of nondestructive evaluation [online], 37(2), article number 33. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10921-018-0488-y

Acoustic emission (AE) monitoring shows promise as one of the most effective methods for condition monitoring of adhesively-bonded joints. Previous research has demonstrated its ability to detect, locate and classify adhesive joint failure, though in... Read More about Analysis of acoustic emission propagation in metal-to-metal adhesively-bonded joints..

Optimization and experimental verification of the vibro-impact capsule system in fluid pipeline. (2018)
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YAN, Y., LIU, Y., JIANG, H., PENG, Z., CRAWFORD, A., WILLIAMSON, J., THOMPSON, J., KERINS, G., YUSUPOV, A. and ISLAM, S. 2019. Optimization and experimental verification of the vibro-impact capsule system in fluid pipeline. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, part C: journal of mechanical engineering science [online], 233(3), pages 880-894. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/0954406218766200

This paper studies the prototype development of the vibro-impact capsule system aiming for autonomous mobile sensing for pipeline inspection. Self-propelled progression of the system is obtained by employing a vibro-impact oscillator encapsuled in th... Read More about Optimization and experimental verification of the vibro-impact capsule system in fluid pipeline..

A review of optical concentrators for portable solar photovoltaic systems for developing countries. (2018)
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FREIER, D., RAMIREZ-INIGUEZ, R., JAFRY, T., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F. and GAMIO, C. 2018. A review of optical concentrators for portable solar photovoltaic systems for developing countries. Renewable and sustainable energy reviews [online], 90, pages 957-968. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2018.03.039

Worldwide, over 1.1 billion people have no access to electricity. The consequences for the affected people include health hazards from fuels used for lighting, limits to learning when it gets dark, a short productive day and high expenditures on ligh... Read More about A review of optical concentrators for portable solar photovoltaic systems for developing countries..

Calibration and comparison of VIV wake oscillator models for low mass ratio structures. (2018)
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KURUSHINA, V., PAVLOVSKAIA, E., POSTNIKOV, A. and WIERCIGROCH, M. 2018. Calibration and comparison of VIV wake oscillator models for low mass ratio structures. International journal of mechanical sciences [online], 142-143, pages 547-560. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2018.04.027

In this work, Vortex-Induced Vibration (VIV) of a rigid cylinder on elastic supports is reviewed and modelled. We consider a cylinder moving both cross-flow and in-line, subjected to fluid forces calculated as proposed in [1]. A suite of wake oscilla... Read More about Calibration and comparison of VIV wake oscillator models for low mass ratio structures..

Collision avoidance effects on the mobility of a UAV swarm using chaotic ant colony with model predictive control. (2018)
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DENTLER, J., ROSALIE, M., DANOY, G., BOUVRY, P., KANNAN, S., OLIVARES-MENDEZ, M.A. and VOOS, H. 2019. Collision avoidance effects on the mobility of a UAV swarm using chaotic ant colony with model predictive control. Journal of intelligent and robotic systems [online], 93(1-2), pages 227-243. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10846-018-0822-8

The recent development of compact and economic small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) permits the development of new UAV swarm applications. In order to enhance the area coverage of such UAV swarms, a novel mobility model has been presented in previou... Read More about Collision avoidance effects on the mobility of a UAV swarm using chaotic ant colony with model predictive control..

Development of a novel characterisation methodology for the aerodynamic coefficients of a tractor–trailer unit based on relative flow angles and vehicle dimensions. (2018)
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MALVIYA, V., ASIM, T., SENDANAYAKE, I. and MISHRA, R. 2018. Development of a novel characterisation methodology for the aerodynamic coefficients of a tractor–trailer unit based on relative flow angles and vehicle dimensions. Arabian journal for science and technology [online], 43(9), pages 4957-4978. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-018-3185-3

Tractor–trailer units are integral part of the heavy commercial vehicle industry, used globally for goods transportation. Manufacturers have been trying to design aerodynamically efficient tractor–trailer units to reduce ever increasing fuel costs. I... Read More about Development of a novel characterisation methodology for the aerodynamic coefficients of a tractor–trailer unit based on relative flow angles and vehicle dimensions..