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Model predictive control of connected spacecraft formation. (2022)
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KANNAN, S., BHOWMICK, P. and ALAMDARI, S.A.S. 2022. Model predictive control of connected spacecraft formation. IFAC papers online [online], 55(22): proceedings of the 22nd IFAC (International Federation of Automatic Control) symposium on Automatic control in aerospace 2022 (ACA 2022), 21-25 November 2022, Mumbai, India, pages 322-327. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2023.03.054

In this contribution the authors discuss the application of Model Predictive Control (MPC) to achieve a connected network formation of spacecrafts. A set of three spacecrafts are used to achieve in-plane formation which are initially in a connected n... Read More about Model predictive control of connected spacecraft formation..

Comparative strength and stability analysis of conventional and lighter composite flexible risers in ultra-deep water subsea environment. (2022)
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NAMMI, S.K., GUPTA, R. and PANCHOLI, K. [2022]. Comparative strength and stability analysis of conventional and lighter composite flexible risers in ultra-deep water subsea environment. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: journal of process mechanical engineering [online], OnlineFirst. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/09544089221144394

The hybrid flexible risers have a multi-layered structure and use thermoplastic composite for the pressure and tensile armour. In contrast, a conventional flexible riser uses heavier carbon steel as armour which significantly contributes to its weigh... Read More about Comparative strength and stability analysis of conventional and lighter composite flexible risers in ultra-deep water subsea environment..

Effects of titanium oxide and graphene as nano-fillers on the thermal conductivity of biobased phase change materials as latent thermal heat storage. (2022)
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HASBI, S., NORAZMAN, N. and SAHARUDIN, M.S. 2023. Effects of titanium oxide and graphene as nano-fillers on the thermal conductivity of biobased phase change materials as latent thermal heat storage. Materials today: proceedings [online], 75(1): proceedings of the 2022 Innovative manufacturing, mechatronics and material forum (iM3F 2022), pages 181-187. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.11.426

Biobased phase change materials (BPCMs) have attracted much attention as they offer proper melting temperature, high heat capacity, non-corrosive, low cost, and are abundantly available. However, the BPCMs have a low thermal conductivity which limits... Read More about Effects of titanium oxide and graphene as nano-fillers on the thermal conductivity of biobased phase change materials as latent thermal heat storage..

Enhancing the appearance of building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) through the application of traditional symbols: a case study. (2022)
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AWUKU, S.A., BENNADJI, A. MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F. and SELLAMI, N. 2022. Enhancing the appearance of building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) through the application of traditional symbols: a case study. AIP conference proceedings: proceedings of 3rd International conference on energy and power 2021 (ICEP 2021), 18-20 November 2021, Chiang Mai, Thailand [online], 2681, article 020050. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0114941

Over the past years, advanced renewable technologies such as Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) has transformed to become more efficient, reliable, less costly and attractive. A migration to Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) and push for Green B... Read More about Enhancing the appearance of building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) through the application of traditional symbols: a case study..

Manufacturing defects in thermoplastic composite pipes and their effect on the in-situ performance of thermoplastic composite pipes in oil and gas applications. (2022)
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OKOLIE, O., LATTO, J., FAISAL, N., JAMIESON, H., MUKHERJI, A. and NJUGUNA, J. 2023. Manufacturing defects in thermoplastic composite pipes and their effect on the in-situ performance of thermoplastic composite pipes in oil and gas applications. Applied composite materials [online], 30(1), pages 231-306. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10443-022-10066-9

Thermoplastic composite pipes (TCP), which are a form of fibre reinforced thermoplastic pipes, have proven benefits such as being lightweight and non-corrosive. However, during manufacturing, certain defects are induced because of certain parameters,... Read More about Manufacturing defects in thermoplastic composite pipes and their effect on the in-situ performance of thermoplastic composite pipes in oil and gas applications..

Dynamic analysis of closed die electromagnetic sheet metal forming to predict deformation and failure of AA6061-T6 alloy using a fully coupled finite element model. (2022)
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KHAN, Z., KHAN, M., YOOK, S.-J., KHAN, A., YOUNAS, M., ZAHIR, M.Z. and ASAD, M. 2022. Dynamic analysis of closed die electromagnetic sheet metal forming to predict deformation and failure of AA6061-T6 alloy using a fully coupled finite element model. Materials [online], 15(22), article 7997. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15227997

This research presents a fully coupled 3D numerical model to analyse the dynamics of high-speed electromagnetic forming process for aluminium alloy AA6061-T6. The effect of Lorentz force distribution, velocity and kinetic energy on deformation, the b... Read More about Dynamic analysis of closed die electromagnetic sheet metal forming to predict deformation and failure of AA6061-T6 alloy using a fully coupled finite element model..

Numerical prediction of the effect of thermal plume of a standing human on the airborne aerosol flow in a room: assessment of the social distancing rule. (2022)
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HOSSAIN, M., CHINENYE-KANU, N., FAISAL, N.H., PRATHURU, A., ASIM, T. and BANIK, S. 2023. Numerical prediction of the effect of thermal plume of a standing human on the airborne aerosol flow in a room: assessment of the social distancing rule. Aerosol science and engineering [online], 7(1), pages 96-106. Available from: https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/s41810-022-00165-2

The purpose of the study is to investigate the dispersion of droplet nuclei/aerosol which are produced during coughing and continuous talking to quantify the risk of infection due to airborne disease transmission. A three-dimensional modelling of aer... Read More about Numerical prediction of the effect of thermal plume of a standing human on the airborne aerosol flow in a room: assessment of the social distancing rule..

Effect of stator blades on the startup dynamics of a vertical axis wind turbine. (2022)
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ASIM, T., SINGH, D., SIDDIQUI, M.S. and MCGLINCHEY, D. 2022. Effect of stator blades on the startup dynamics of a vertical axis wind turbine. Energies [online], 15(21), 8135. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/en15218135

Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs) are omni-directional, low-cost, low-efficiency wind power extractors. A conventional drag-based VAWT consists of multiple thin rotor blades with a typical peak Tip Speed Ratio (λ) of less than 1. Their lower cut-in... Read More about Effect of stator blades on the startup dynamics of a vertical axis wind turbine..

Combustion characterization of hybrid methane-hydrogen gas in domestic swirl stoves. (2022)
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LIU, X., ZHU, G., ASIM, T. and MISHRA, R. 2022. Combustion characterization of hybrid methane-hydrogen gas in domestic swirl stoves. Fuel [online], 333(Part 2), article 126413. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.126413

Combustion of hybrid natural gas (methane) and hydrogen mixture in domestic swirl stoves has been characterized using hot-state experiments and numerical analysis. The detailed combustion mechanism of methane and hydrogen (GRI-Mech 3.0) has been simp... Read More about Combustion characterization of hybrid methane-hydrogen gas in domestic swirl stoves..

Application of thermal spray coatings in electrolysers for hydrogen production: advances, challenges, and opportunities. (2022)
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FAISAL, N.H., PRATHURU, A., AHMED, R. et al. 2022. Application of thermal spray coatings in electrolysers for hydrogen production: advances, challenges, and opportunities. ChemNanoMat [online], 8(12), article number e202200384. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202200384

Thermal spray coatings have the advantage of providing thick and functional coatings from a range of engineering materials. The associated coating processes provide good control of coating thickness, morphology, microstructure, pore size and porosity... Read More about Application of thermal spray coatings in electrolysers for hydrogen production: advances, challenges, and opportunities..

Numerical analysis of a horizontal pressure differential wave energy converter. (2022)
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RENGANATHAN, M. and HOSSAIN, M. 2022. Numerical analysis of a horizontal pressure differential wave energy converter. Energies [online], 15(20), articles 7513. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/en15207513

CFD modeling of an innovative wave energy device has been carried out in this study. OpenFoam wave modeling solver interFoam has been employed in order to investigate the energy extraction capability of the wave energy device. The innovative concept... Read More about Numerical analysis of a horizontal pressure differential wave energy converter..

Mechanical properties and weld characteristics of friction stir welding of thermoplastics using heat-assisted tool. (2022)
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SHAH, F., YOUNAS, M., KHAN, M., KHAN, A., KHAN, Z. and KHAN, N. 2023. Mechanical properties and weld characteristics of friction stir welding of thermoplastics using heat-assisted tool. Welding in the world [online], 67(2), pages 309-323. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40194-022-01385-3

Friction stir welding (FSW) is a welding technique in which a non-consumable rotating tool with a profiled pin is pressed on the adjoining surfaces and transverse along the welding direction to produce a weld trail. The technique was first applied to... Read More about Mechanical properties and weld characteristics of friction stir welding of thermoplastics using heat-assisted tool..

Scientific model development for machinery safety using machine reliability, integrity and availability. (2022)
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NESAN, K.P., BUANG, A., KANIAPAN, S. and ZAINI, D. 2022. Scientific model development for machinery safety using machine reliability, integrity and availability. International journal of occupational safety and health [online], 12(4), pages 307-315. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v12i4.42147

Machines are equipment that increases productivity and efficiency in a workplace. Machine Reliability, Integrity, and Availability are the most critical factors to ensure machinery safety in a workplace. Throughout this study, a series of reviews of... Read More about Scientific model development for machinery safety using machine reliability, integrity and availability..

The importance of NOx control for peak ozone mitigation based on a sensitivity study using CMAQ‐HDDM‐3D model during a typical episode over the Yangtze River delta region, China. (2022)
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WANG, Y., YALUK, E.A., CHEN, H., JIANG, S., HUANG, L., ZHU, A., XIAO, S., XUE, J., LU, G., BIAN, J., KASEMSAN, M., ZHANG, K., LIU, H., TONG, H., OOI, M.C.G., CHAN, A. and LI, L. 2022. The importance of NOx control for peak ozone mitigation based on a sensitivity study using CMAQ-HDDM-3D model during a typical episode over the Yangtze River delta region, China. Journal of geophysical research: atmospheres [online], 127(9), article e2022JD036555. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1029/2022jd036555

In recent years, ground-level ozone (O3) has been one of the main pollutants hindering air quality compliance in China's large city-clusters including the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region. In this work, we utilized the process analysis (PA) and the h... Read More about The importance of NOx control for peak ozone mitigation based on a sensitivity study using CMAQ‐HDDM‐3D model during a typical episode over the Yangtze River delta region, China..

Application of pencil lead break (PLB) point source in the detection of interfacial defects in adhesive bonds. (2022)
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PRATHURU, A., FAISAL, N., STEEL, J. and JIHAN, S. 2022. Application of pencil lead break (PLB) point source in the detection of interfacial defects in adhesive bonds. Journal of nondestructive evaluation [online], 41(4), article 65. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10921-022-00898-7

The presence of kissing bonds (zero-thickness disbond) along the interface of an adhesive bond is highly detrimental to its strength and longevity. The detection of these kind of defects has previously been attempted using several techniques such as... Read More about Application of pencil lead break (PLB) point source in the detection of interfacial defects in adhesive bonds..

An improved computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model for predicting hydrate deposition rate and wall shear stress in offshore gas-dominated pipeline. (2022)
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UMUTEME, O.M., ISLAM, S.Z., HOSSAIN, M. and KARNIK, A. 2022. An improved computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model for predicting hydrate deposition rate and wall shear stress in offshore gas-dominated pipeline. Journal of natural gas science and engineering [online], 107, article 104800. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2022.104800

Gas hydrates in pipelines is still a flow assurance problem in the oil and gas industry, and requires a proactive hydrate plugging risk predicting model. As an active area of research, this work has developed a 3D 10m length by 0.0204m diameter horiz... Read More about An improved computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model for predicting hydrate deposition rate and wall shear stress in offshore gas-dominated pipeline..

Impact source identification on pipes using acoustic emission energy. (2022)
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ABOLLE-OKOYEAGU, C.J., TORRALBA, J.P., YUHANG, C. and REUBEN, R.L. 2023. Impact source identification on pipes using acoustic emission energy. e-Journal of nondestructive testing [online], 28(1): 56 papers from the 35th European conference on Acoustic emission testing 2022 (EWGAE35) and the 10th International conference on acoustic emission testing 2022 (ICAE10) (EWGAE 2022), 13-16 September 2022, Ljubljana, Slovenia, pages 1-12. Available from: https://doi.org/10.58286/27611

Impact is a common source of damage in pipes and pipeline systems and detecting the location and nature of damage is vital for reliability and safety of these systems. The main difficulty in the use of AE technology for such applications is being abl... Read More about Impact source identification on pipes using acoustic emission energy..

Project leadership in the oil and gas industry: the case for path-goal leadership theory. (2022)
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UMUTEME, O.M. and ADEGBITE, W.M. 2022. Project leadership in the oil and gas industry: the case for path-goal leadership theory. International journal of research in business and social science [online], 11(6), pages 184-195. Available from: https://doi.org/10.20525/ijrbs.v11i6.1913

Project leadership is still an active research topic. In the oil and gas industry, mega projects cost millions of dollars to execute, and project delays can lead to avoidable losses when exemplary leadership behaviour is adopted. The challenges impac... Read More about Project leadership in the oil and gas industry: the case for path-goal leadership theory..

Unconventional membranes for direct air carbon capture. (2022)
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GOBINA, E., GIWA, A. and BEN-ARON, A. 2022. Unconventional membranes for direct air carbon capture. Membrane technology [online], 2022(7). Available from: https://doi.org/10.12968/S0958-2118(22)70077-8

Carbon capture and storage provide a way of mitigating carbon dioxide emissions whilst enabling the continued use of fossil fuels during the period of energy transition leading to net zero emissions. This article describes research that is being done... Read More about Unconventional membranes for direct air carbon capture..

Sand production due to chemical-rock interaction: a review. (2022)
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PERETOMODE, E., OLUYEMI, G. and FAISAL, N.H. 2022. Sand production due to chemical-rock interaction: a review. Engineering failure analysis [online], 142, article 106745. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2022.106745

Oilfield chemicals are utilized in treating reservoir formations, wellbore completions, wellbore drilling, and to enhance reservoir productivity, which exerts pressure on the formation. Pressure from these processes cause the formation rock to weaken... Read More about Sand production due to chemical-rock interaction: a review..