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Start-up dynamics of vertical axis wind turbines: a review. (2023)
Journal Article
LOUGH, J., ASIM, T., COULL, S., MARSHALL, A., ISLAM, S.Z. and AMBER, I. 2023. Start-up dynamics of vertical axis wind turbines: a review. Journal of physics: conference series [online], 2626: proceedings from the 2023 EERA (European Energy Research Alliance) DeepWind conference, 18-20 January 2023, Trondheim, Norway, article 012006. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2626/1/012006

Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs) are becoming increasingly popular for wind power extraction due to their simpler design, lower manufacturing and maintenance costs. The omni-directionality of these power generating machines make them more suitable... Read More about Start-up dynamics of vertical axis wind turbines: a review..

Impact of communication system characteristics on electric vehicle grid integration: a large-scale practical assessment of the UK's cellular network for the Internet of Energy. (2023)
Journal Article
ZEINALI, M., ERDOGAN, N., BAYRAM, I.S. and THOMPSON, J.S. 2023. Impact of communication system characteristics on electric vehicle grid integration: a large-scale practical assessment of the UK's cellular network for the Internet of Energy. Electricity [online], 4(4), pages 309-319. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/electricity4040018

The ever-increasing number of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) requires appropriate electric vehicle grid integration (EVGI) for charging coordination to maintain grid stability and enhance PEV user convenience. As such, the widespread adoption of el... Read More about Impact of communication system characteristics on electric vehicle grid integration: a large-scale practical assessment of the UK's cellular network for the Internet of Energy..

Photocatalytic conversion of cellulose into C5 oligosaccharides. (2023)
Journal Article
SKILLEN, N., WELGAMAGE, A., ROBERTSON, P.K.J., IRVINE, J.T.S. and LAWTON, L.A. 2023. Photocatalytic conversion of cellulose into C5 oligosaccharides. Journal of physics: energy [online], 6(1), article number 015002. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1088/2515-7655/ad04f1

Cellulose is made up of linear polymers of glucose monomers that could be a crucial source for valuable chemicals and sustainable liquid fuels. Cellulose is however, very stable and its conversion to a useful fuel or platform chemical products remain... Read More about Photocatalytic conversion of cellulose into C5 oligosaccharides..

Developing an adaptive protection scheme towards promoting the deployment of distributed renewable sources in modern distribution networks: operational simulation phase. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
ATTEYA, A.I., EL-ZONKOLY, A., ASHOUR, H.A. and ALI, D. 2023. Developing an adaptive protection scheme towards promoting the deployment of distributed renewable sources in modern distribution networks: operational simulation phase. In Proceedings of the 58th International universities power engineering conference (UPEC 2023), 30 August - 1 September 2023, Dublin, Ireland. Piscataway: IEEE [online], article number 10294344. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/UPEC57427.2023.10294344

The large-scale integration of renewables into the electricity grid as distributed generation sources for providing clean energy supply together with the recent introduction of the smart grid concept, have accelerated the need to modernize the existi... Read More about Developing an adaptive protection scheme towards promoting the deployment of distributed renewable sources in modern distribution networks: operational simulation phase..

Quasi-static compression tests of overwrapped composite pressure vessels under low velocity impact. (2023)
Journal Article
MOHAMMED, A.I., RAGHUPATHY, K., BALTAZAR, O.D.V.G., ONOKPASAH, L., CARVALHO, R., MOGENSEN, A., HASSANI, F. and NJUGUNA, J. 2023. Quasi-static compression tests of overwrapped composite pressure vessels under low velocity impact. Composite structures [online], 327, article number 117662. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2023.117662

Pressure vessels are being utilised in different applications that are indispensable, including automobile, aerospace, underwater vehicles, oil and gas, and chemical engineering among others. However, there is a lack of knowledge on the influence of... Read More about Quasi-static compression tests of overwrapped composite pressure vessels under low velocity impact..

Design of a novel α-shaped flue gas route flame incinerator for the treatment of municipal waste materials. (2023)
Journal Article
LIU, X., ZHU, G., ASIM, T. and MISHRA, R. 2024. Design of a novel α-shaped flue gas route flame incinerator for the treatment of municipal waste materials. Waste and biomass valorization [online], 15(4), pages 2483-2498. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-023-02291-5

In order to improve the combustion characteristics of municipal waste materials and reduce excess pollutants generated during the incineration process, this study develops a novel waste incinerator with an α-shaped flue gas route. This has been achie... Read More about Design of a novel α-shaped flue gas route flame incinerator for the treatment of municipal waste materials..

Smart meter data-driven voltage forecasting model for a real distribution network based on SCO-MLP. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
DOKUR, E., SENGOR, I., ERDOGAN, N., YUZGEC, U. and HAYES, B.P. 2023. Smart meter data-driven voltage forecasting model for a real distribution network based on SCO-MLP. In Proceedings of the 2023 IEEE PES (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power and Energy Society) Innovative smart grid technologies conference Europe (2023 IEEE PES ISGT Europe): powering solutions for decarbonized and resilient future smartgrids, 23-26 October 2023, Grenoble, France. Piscataway: IEEE [online], 10408345. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/ISGTEUROPE56780.2023.10408345

Advanced metering infrastructure like smart meter technology has enabled the collection of high-resolution data on voltage, active, and reactive power consumption from end-users in real-time. This paper introduces a new machine learning model, named... Read More about Smart meter data-driven voltage forecasting model for a real distribution network based on SCO-MLP..

Valorisation of whisky distillery waste as a sustainable source of antioxidant and antibacterial properties with neuroprotective potential. (2023)
Journal Article
BLAIKIE, L., WELGAMAGE DON, A., FRANZEN, X., FERNANDEZ, C., FAISAL, N. and KONG THOO LIN, P. [2023]. Valorisation of whisky distillery waste as a sustainable source of antioxidant and antibacterial properties with neuroprotective potential. Waste and biomass valorization [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-023-02292-4

Waste by-products such as pot ale are abundantly produced during the whisky distillation process and are conventionally used as livestock feed, however a significant proportion continues to require land and sea disposal. Here, the novel potential of... Read More about Valorisation of whisky distillery waste as a sustainable source of antioxidant and antibacterial properties with neuroprotective potential..

Vision based relative position estimation in surgical robotics. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
MUTHUKRISHNAN, R., KANNAN, S., PRABHU, R., ZHAO, Y., BHOWMICK, P. and HASAN, M.J. 2023. Vision based relative position estimation in surgical robotics. In Proceedings of the 2023 Network, multimedia and information technology international conference (NMITCON 2023), 1-2 September 2023, Bengaluru, India. Piscataway: IEEE [online], article number 10275973. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/NMITCON58196.2023.10275973

Teleoperation-based Robotic-Assisted Minimally In-vasive Surgery (RAMIS) has gained immense popularity in medical field. However, limited physical interaction between the surgeon and patient poses a significant challenge. In RAMIS, the surgeon operat... Read More about Vision based relative position estimation in surgical robotics..

Fuzzy logic, edge enabled underwater video surveillance through partially wireless optical communication. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
STEWART, C., FOUGH, N. and PRABHU, R. 2023. Fuzzy logic, edge enabled underwater video surveillance through partially wireless optical communication. In Bouma, H., Dijk, J., Prabhu, R., Stokes, R.J. and Yitzhaky, Y. (eds.) Artificial intelligence for security and defence applications: proceedings of the 2023 SPIE joint Remote sensing and Security + defence conference (SPIE Sensor + Imaging 2023), 3-7 September 2023, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Proceedings of SPIE, 12742. Bellingham, WA: SPIE [online], paper 127420A. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2685278

Underwater surveillance is inherently tricky to achieve. Even in the clearest waters, the visibility tends to be in the range of tens of meters. Normally, tethered Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) with underwater cameras are used for underwater imag... Read More about Fuzzy logic, edge enabled underwater video surveillance through partially wireless optical communication..

Assessments of the WRF model in simulating 2021 extreme rainfall episode in Malaysia. (2023)
Journal Article
CHEN, Y., CHAN, A., GEE OOI, C., LI, L. and YENN TEO, F. 2024. Assessments of the WRF model in simulating 2021 extreme rainfall episode in Malaysia. Air quality, atmosphere and health [online], 17(2), pages 257-281. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11869-023-01442-w

An episode of extreme monsoonal flood event has severely affected the East and West coast of Peninsular Malaysia from 16th to 18th December 2021. The extreme rainfall was documented to be associated to Tropical Depression 29 and Typhoon Rai. In addit... Read More about Assessments of the WRF model in simulating 2021 extreme rainfall episode in Malaysia..

A comparative study of eggshell and commercial sorbent-based catalysts through synthesis and characterization for SESR process. (2023)
Journal Article
QASIM, M., AYOUB, M., SINGH, K., INAYAT, A., SHAMSUDDIN, R., DANISH, M. and FARRUKH, S. 2023. A comparative study of eggshell and commercial sorbent-based catalysts through synthesis and characterization for SESR process. Sustainability [online], 15(20), article number 14762. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/su152014762

Hydrogen is a clean and valuable energy carrier, and there is growing consensus that a hydrogen-based economy could be the key to ensuring the long-term reliability and environmental friendliness of the world's energy supply. There are a variety of m... Read More about A comparative study of eggshell and commercial sorbent-based catalysts through synthesis and characterization for SESR process..

Influence of the training set composition on the estimation performance of linear ECG-lead transformations. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
GULDENRING, D., FINLAY, D.D., BOND, R.R., KENNEDY, A., DOGGART, P., JANJUA, G. and MCLAUGHLIN, J. 2023. Influence of the training set composition on the estimation performance of linear ECG-lead transformations. In Proceedings of the 50th Computing in cardiology 2023 (CinC 2023), 1-4 October 2023, Atlanta, GA, USA. Piscataway: IEEE/CinC [online], 50, article number 263. Available from: https://doi.org/10.22489/CinC.2023.263

Linear ECG-lead transformations (LELTs) are used to estimate unrecorded target leads by applying a number of recorded basis leads to a LELT matrix. Such LELT matrices are commonly developed using training datasets that are composed of ECGs that belon... Read More about Influence of the training set composition on the estimation performance of linear ECG-lead transformations..

Genetic programming application in predicting fluid loss severity. (2023)
Journal Article
AMISH, M. and ETTA-AGBOR, E. 2023. Genetic programming application in predicting fluid loss severity. Results in engineering [online], 20, article number 101464. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2023.101464

Numerous wells worldwide encounter significant, costly, and time-consuming lost circulation issues during drilling or while deploying tubulars across naturally fractured or induced fractured formations. This can potentially lead to formation damage,... Read More about Genetic programming application in predicting fluid loss severity..

Decision-support for decommissioning offshore platforms. (2023)
Thesis
EKE, E.C. 2023. Decision-support for decommissioning offshore platforms. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2270718

An estimated 2,500 offshore decommissioning projects are expected to be completed between 2018 and 2040 with significant accompanying challenges. In this research, a decision model for decommissioning offshore platforms is developed. The decommission... Read More about Decision-support for decommissioning offshore platforms..

Acoustic emission sensor-assisted process monitoring of air plasma-sprayed titanium deposition. (2023)
Journal Article
VISWANATHAN, V., PRATHURU, A., FAISAL, N.H. and GOEL, S. 2023. Acoustic emission sensor-assisted process monitoring of air plasma-sprayed titanium deposition. Journal of thermal spray technology [online], 32(8), pages 2763-2777. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11666-023-01663-6

Acoustic emission is a sensing technique that offers the potential benefit for its use as an in situ monitoring tool for a wide range of manufacturing processes. This work attempts to highlight the robustness of using acoustic emission (AE) data for... Read More about Acoustic emission sensor-assisted process monitoring of air plasma-sprayed titanium deposition..

Modelling hydrate deposition in gas-dominant subsea pipelines in operating and shutdown scenarios. (2023)
Journal Article
UMUTEME, O.M., ISLAM, S.Z., HOSSAIN, M. and KARNIK, A. 2023. Modelling hydrate deposition in gas-dominant subsea pipelines in operating and shutdown scenarios. Sustainability [online], 15(18), article number 13824. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/su151813824

This study addresses a significant research gap related to hydrate formation in subsea gas pipelines, with a specific focus on deposition rates during shutdown scenarios, which has received limited attention in previous studies. Past research has emp... Read More about Modelling hydrate deposition in gas-dominant subsea pipelines in operating and shutdown scenarios..

The state of the art in hydrogen storage. (2023)
Journal Article
REYNOLDS, J., ALI, D. and NJUGUNA, J. 2023. The state of the art in hydrogen storage. Green energy and environmental technology [online], (accepted).

The global renewable energy mix is set to change even further with the increasing demand for hydrogen. The production levels are dramatically increasing, and it is becoming prevalent that the storage of hydrogen gas is much more complex than natural... Read More about The state of the art in hydrogen storage..

Multimodal, software defined networking for subsea sensing and monitoring. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
STEWART, C., FOUGH, N. and PRABHU, R. 2023. Multimodal, software defined networking for subsea sensing and monitoring. In Proceedings of the 2023 IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society conference and exposition (OCEANS 2023): blue ocean planet earth, 5-8 June 2023, Limerick, Ireland. Piscataway: IEEE [online], document number 10244664. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/OCEANSLimerick52467.2023.10244664

The prevalence of oceanic industry and ocean borne interests has given rise to the concept of the Underwater Internet of Things as a vector for automation and data analytics in an environment hostile to anthropomorphic activity. Through the Internet... Read More about Multimodal, software defined networking for subsea sensing and monitoring..

Optical-fibre based sensors for monitoring offshore floating photovoltaic farms. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
STEWART, C., JOSEPH, C.S.J., JOHNY, J., ERDOGAN, N., FOUGH, N. and PRABHU, R. 2023. Optical fibre-based sensors for monitoring offshore floating photovoltaic farms. In Proceedings of 2023 IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society conference and exposition (OCEANS 2023): blue ocean planet earth, 5-8 June 2023, Limerick, Ireland. Piscataway: IEEE [online], document number 10244737. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/OCEANSLimerick52467.2023.10244737

Solar photovoltaic farms are seeing increasing expansion into new domains (offshore) in order to harvest the sunlight as society pushes towards reaching Net Zero by 2050. However, photovoltaics are bound by physics, parameters such as temperature and... Read More about Optical-fibre based sensors for monitoring offshore floating photovoltaic farms..