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Immiscible displacement of trapped oil through experimental and data mining techniques. (2021)
Thesis
ABUNUMAH, O. 2021. Immiscible displacement of trapped oil through experimental and data mining techniques. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1987936

Extensive experimental and data mining techniques have been applied to investigate the potential and competitiveness of gases used in immiscible gas-enhanced oil recovery (EOR) processes. Methane (CH4), Nitrogen (N2), Air (21%O2/N2) and Carbon Dioxid... Read More about Immiscible displacement of trapped oil through experimental and data mining techniques..

Effects of damaged rotor on wake dynamics of vertical axis wind turbines. (2021)
Journal Article
ASIM, T. and ISLAM, S.Z. 2021. Effects of damaged rotor on wake dynamics of vertical axis wind turbines. Energies [online], 14(21), article 7060. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/en14217060

Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs) are omni-directional turbomachines commonly used in rural areas for small-to-medium-scale power generation. The complex flow observed in the wake region of VAWTs is affected by a number of factors, such as rotor bl... Read More about Effects of damaged rotor on wake dynamics of vertical axis wind turbines..

Static concentrating photovoltaic modelling using MATLAB. (2021)
Journal Article
MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., FAROOQ, H., ABU-BAKAR, S.H., ARDILA-REY, J.A., SELLAMI, N., KILPATRICK, C. MUHTAZARUDDIN, M.N., BANI, N.A. and ZULKIPLI, M. 2021. Static concentrating photovoltaic modelling using MATLAB. Journal of physics: conference series [online], 2053: proceedings of 1st Advanced research on renewable energy for universal sustainability international conference 2021 (ARUS 2021), 22-24 June 2021, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, article 012003. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2053/1/012003

The world has recorded an increasing interest and staggering investment in renewable technology in the last two decades, specifically in solar photovoltaic (PV). Concentrating PV (CPV) is one of PV's technology advancements and is gaining popularity... Read More about Static concentrating photovoltaic modelling using MATLAB..

Assessment of solar photovoltaic water pumping of WASA tube wells for irrigation in Quetta Valley aquifer. (2021)
Journal Article
KHAN, M.S., TAHIR, A., ALAM, I., RAZZAQ, S., USMAN, M., TAREEN, W.U.K., BAIG, N.A., ATIF, S. and RIAZ, M. 2021. Assessment of solar photovoltaic water pumping of WASA tube wells for irrigation in Quetta Valley aquifer. Energies [online], 14(20), article number 6676. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/en14206676

This paper investigates the impact of tube wells on the discharge and water table of the Quetta Valley aquifer and conducts a financial analysis of the solar photovoltaic water pumping system (SPVWP) in comparison with a typical pumping system for th... Read More about Assessment of solar photovoltaic water pumping of WASA tube wells for irrigation in Quetta Valley aquifer..

A study of gas transport mechanisms for CH4/CO2 using ceramic membranes. (2021)
Journal Article
OGUNLUDE, P., ABUNUMAH, O., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F. and GOBINA, E. 2021. A study of gas transport mechanisms for CH4/CO2 using ceramic membranes. Crystals [online], 11(10): selected papers from 8th International conference and exhibition on advanced and nanomaterials 2021 (ICANM 2021), 9-11 August 2021, [virtual conference], article 1224. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst11101224

Greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) and their effects have been a matter of global concern over the past decade. As the demand for energy grows in developing economies, there has been a challenge in harnessing and utilising sustainable forms of energy to... Read More about A study of gas transport mechanisms for CH4/CO2 using ceramic membranes..

Progress of the pyrolyzer reactors and advanced technologies for biomass pyrolysis processing. (2021)
Journal Article
RAZA, M., INAYAT, A., AHMED, A., JAMIL, F., GHENAI, C., RAQVI, S.R., SHANABLEH, A., AYOUB, M., WARIS, A. and PARK, Y.-K. 2021. Progress of the pyrolyzer reactors and advanced technologies for biomass pyrolysis processing. Sustainability [online], 13(19), article number 11061. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/su131911061

In the future, renewable energy technologies will have a significant role in catering to energy security concerns and a safe environment. Among the various renewable energy sources available, biomass has high accessibility and is considered a carbon-... Read More about Progress of the pyrolyzer reactors and advanced technologies for biomass pyrolysis processing..

Computational fluid dynamics modelling of fluid flow inside fractured reservoirs. (2021)
Thesis
AL-MASHHADANIE, H.A.J. 2021. Computational fluid dynamics modelling of fluid flow inside fractured reservoirs. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1603660

Fractured media exist in most layers of the earth's crust, often dominating bulk properties of subsurface geological formations. Therefore, fractured media are involved in many key engineering sectors that impact humans living on Earth. Fractured for... Read More about Computational fluid dynamics modelling of fluid flow inside fractured reservoirs..

An investigation of casing structural integrity in shale gas horizontal wells during hydraulic fracturing using FEA and machine learning algorithms. (2021)
Thesis
MOHAMMED, A.I. 2021. An investigation of casing structural integrity in shale gas horizontal wells during hydraulic fracturing using FEA and machine learning algorithms. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1603216

Unconventional oil and gas operators are currently facing the challenge of casing lateral buckling and/or deformation during shale gas wells stimulation through hydraulic fracturing. Failure of the casing during this process can lead to huge financia... Read More about An investigation of casing structural integrity in shale gas horizontal wells during hydraulic fracturing using FEA and machine learning algorithms..

An integrated multi-objective optimization and multi-criteria decision-making model for optimal planning of workplace charging stations. (2021)
Journal Article
ERDOGAN, N., PAMUCAR, D., KUCUKSARI, S. and DEVECI, M. 2021. An integrated multi-objective optimization and multi-criteria decision-making model for optimal planning of workplace charging stations. Applied energy [online], 304, article 117866. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.117866

This study addresses the optimal planning of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at workplaces. As the optimal planning for a given workplace can involve various criteria that comprise conflicting single objectives, this study proposes a new int... Read More about An integrated multi-objective optimization and multi-criteria decision-making model for optimal planning of workplace charging stations..

A new approach for quantitative mapping of retention mechanisms of associative polymers in porous media. (2021)
Journal Article
AFOLABI, R.O., OLUYEMI, G.F., OFFICER, S. and UGWU, J.O. 2021. A new approach for quantitative mapping of retention mechanisms of associative polymers in porous media. Journal of molecular liquids [online], 343, article 117685. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117685

The retention of associative polymer molecules poses a significant challenge for its transport in porous media, and this arises due to the hydrophobic interactions that exists between the retained molecules. The known experimental approach in literat... Read More about A new approach for quantitative mapping of retention mechanisms of associative polymers in porous media..

CFD modelling and prototype testing of a vertical axis wind turbines in planetary cluster formation. (2021)
Journal Article
DURKACZ, J., ISLAM, S., CHAN, R., FONG, E., GILLIES, H., KARNIK, A. and MULLAN, T. 2021. CFD modelling and prototype testing of a vertical axis wind turbines in planetary cluster formation. Energy reports [online], 7(Supplement 3): 6th International conference on advances on clean energy research 2021 (ICACER 2021), 15-17 April 2021, [virtual conference], pages 119-126. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2021.06.019

This study aims to improve the applicability of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs) by investigating their feasibility in a novel planetary cluster configuration by observing its effect on efficiency and overall power density. Computational Fluid Dyn... Read More about CFD modelling and prototype testing of a vertical axis wind turbines in planetary cluster formation..

Data reduction strategies. (2021)
Book Chapter
BHOWMIK, B., QUQA, S., SAUSE, M.G.R., PAKRASHI, V. and DROUBI, M.G. 2021. Data reduction strategies. In Sause, M.G.R. and Jasiūnienė, E. (eds.) Structural health monitoring damage detection systems for aerospace. Springer aerospace technology. Cham: Springer [online], chapter 9, pages 243-272. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72192-3_9

Based on the variety of methods available for gathering data for the aircraft health status, the challenge is to reduce the overall amount of data in a trackable and safe manner to ensure that the remaining data are characteristic of the current airc... Read More about Data reduction strategies..

Strain monitoring. (2021)
Book Chapter
VANLANDUIT, S., SORGENTE, M., ZADEH, A.R., GÜEMES, A. and FAISAL, N. 2021. Strain monitoring. In Sause, M.G.R. and Jasiūnienė, E. (eds.) Structural health monitoring damage detection systems for aerospace. Springer aerospace technology. Cham: Springer [online], chapter 8, pages 219-241. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72192-3_8

This chapter provides an overview of the use of strain sensors for structural health monitoring. Compared to acceleration-based sensors, strain sensors can measure the deformation of a structure at very low frequencies (up to DC) and enable the measu... Read More about Strain monitoring..

Defect types. (2021)
Book Chapter
FAISAL, N., CORA, Ö.N., BEKCI, M.L., ŚLIWA, R.E., STERNBERG, Y., PANT, S., DEGENHARDT, R. and PRATHURU, A. 2021. Defect types. In Sause, M.G.R. and Jasiūnienė, E. (eds.) Structural health monitoring damage detection systems for aerospace. Springer aerospace technology. Cham: Springer [online], chapter 3, pages 15-72. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72192-3_3

This chapter provides an overview of the common types of defects found in various structural materials and joints in aircraft. Materials manufacturing methods (including large-scale production) have been established in the aircraft industry. However,... Read More about Defect types..

Monitoring tasks in aerospace. (2021)
Book Chapter
PANT, S., SHARIF KHODAEI, Z. and DROUBI, M.G. 2021. Monitoring tasks in aerospace. In Sause, M.G.R. and Jasiūnienė, E. (eds.) Structural health monitoring damage detection systems for aerospace. Springer aerospace technology. Cham: Springer [online], chapter 2, pages 5-14. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72192-3_2

Approximately up to one-fifth of the direct operating cost of a commercial civilian fixed-wing aircraft is projected to be due to inspection and maintenance alone. Managing aircraft health with minimal human intervention and technologies that can per... Read More about Monitoring tasks in aerospace..

Drilling geomechanical assessment using integrated reservoir workflow. (2021)
Presentation / Conference
HAMID, O., SANAEE, R. and OLUYEMI, G. [2021]. Drilling geomechanical assessment using integrated reservoir workflow. To be presented at 2021 International field exploration and development conference (IFEDC 2021): efficient development of oil and gas driven by surveillance technology, 16-18 September 2021, Qingdao, China.

Advanced geomechanical solutions for reservoir life cycle. (2021)
Presentation / Conference
HAMID, O., SANAEE, R. and OLUYEMI, G. 2021. Advanced geomechanical solutions for reservoir life cycle. To be presented at 2021 International field exploration and development conference (IFEDC 2021): efficient development of oil and gas driven by surveillance technology, 16-18 September 2021, Qingdao, China.

Chemical detection of explosives in soil for locating buried landmines. (2021)
Conference Proceeding
KARNIK, S. and PRABHU, R. 2021. Chemical detection of explosives in soil for locating buried landmines. In Bouma, H., Prabhu, R., Stokes, R.J. and Yitzhaky, Y. (eds.) Proceedings of the 5th Counterterrorism, crime fighting, forensics, and surveillance technologies conference, part of the 2021 SPIE Security + defence conference, 13-17 September 2021, [virtual conference]. Proceedings of SPIE, 11869. Bellingham, WA: SPIE [online], article ID 118690A. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2601741

Trinitrotoluene (TNT) is a highly explosive nitroaromatic compound that is used for military and terrorist activities such as the development of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), landmines and is the main charge or explosive in most of the anti-pe... Read More about Chemical detection of explosives in soil for locating buried landmines..

Optical fibre-based sensors for oil and gas applications. (2021)
Journal Article
JOHNY, J., AMOS, S. and PRABHU, R. 2021. Optical fibre-based sensors for oil and gas applications. Sensors [online], 21(8), article 6047. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/s21186047

Oil and gas (O&G) explorations moving into deeper zones for enhanced oil and gas recovery are causing serious safety concerns across the world. The sensing of critical multiple parameters like high pressure, high temperature (HPHT), chemicals, etc.,... Read More about Optical fibre-based sensors for oil and gas applications..

Pulse train generation in a distributed gain fibre amplifier. (2021)
Journal Article
ATUBA, S. 2021. Pulse train generation in a distributed gain fibre amplifier. Results in optics [online], 5, pages 100136. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rio.2021.100136

This work shows the generation of an array of chirped compressed periodic waves with distributed gain in a nonlinear fibre. In particular, with suitable tailoring of the gain to vary along the longitudinal distance while the dispersion and nonlineari... Read More about Pulse train generation in a distributed gain fibre amplifier..