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A validated design methodology for a closed-loop subsonic wind tunnel
( Elsevier Ltd , 2014 , Article)A systematic investigation into the design and simulation of flow parameters in a closed-loop wind tunnel was carried out using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The analytical model for estimating pressure losses were ... -
Abandoned petroleum wells as sustainable sources of geothermal energy
( Elsevier Ltd , 2014 , Article)A reliable heat transfer model was developed to determine the performance of a double pipe heat exchanger retrofitted to an abandoned petroleum well. The proposed model is compared against an analytical heat transfer model ... -
Abnormal release of toxic gases from natural gas processing plants
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2001 , Conference Paper)Qatar, one of the Arabian Gulf States, possesses one of the world's largest non-associated gas fields. Most of the country's development plans are based on the preparation of natural gas for export and local use. Under ... -
Accurate prediction of dynamic viscosity of polyalpha-olefin boron nitride nanofluids using machine learning
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)This study focuses on predicting the dynamic viscosity of nanofluids, specifically Polyalpha-Olefin-hexagonal boron nitride (PAO-hBN) using machine learning models. The primary goal of this research is to assess and contrast ... -
Active agents loaded extracellular matrix mimetic electrospun membranes for wound healing applications
( Editions de Sante , 2021 , Article)Achieving the healing of chronic diabetic ulcers, burn wounds and large traumatic wounds is a major clinical challenge. A variety of approaches have been undertaken to generate skin substitutes, wound healing patches or ... -
Active control of noise in ventilation ducts
( Canadian Acoustical Association , 2019 , Conference Paper)Ventilation ducts are often lined with passive absorption material for both thermal insulation and noise and vibration reduction. However, the noise reduction performance is not significant at low frequencies. Active Noise ... -
Active Noise Control in Workplaces
( Springer , 2016 , Article)Excessive workplace noise affects human health, safety, and comfort. Noise control in the workplace becomes necessary if the noise exceeds the level specified by noise regulations. This paper presents examples of active ... -
Active Vibration Isolation System (AVIS) using a Voice Coil Actuator to improve Free Space Optics Communication
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Conference Paper)In Free Space Optic communication (FSOC), transmitter and receiver's alignment is vital to maintain the line of sight during the whole communication period. This is critical in data transmission over a long-distance. ... -
An adaptive step-down procedure for fault variable identification
( Taylor & Francis , 2015 , Article)In a process with a large number of process variables (high-dimensional process), identifying which variables cause an out-of-control signal is a challenging issue for quality engineers. In this paper, we propose an adaptive ... -
Additive Manufacturing Technology for Spare Parts Application: A Systematic Review on Supply Chain Management
( MDPI , 2022 , Article Review)Additive manufacturing (AM) is gaining interest among researchers and practitioners in the field of manufacturing. One major potential area of AM application is the manufacturing of spare parts, which affects the availability ... -
The Adoption of Electric Vehicles in Qatar Can Contribute to Net Carbon Emission Reduction but Requires Strong Government Incentives
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2021 , Article)Electric mobility is at the forefront of innovation. Cutting down greenhouse gases when low-carbon electricity sources are maintained has answered the concerns of skeptics when switching to electric mobility. This paper ... -
Advanced Hard Ctings: Towards A Whole New World
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES: Improving materials properties is one of the biggest scientific issues of all the times. When it becomes impossible to further manipulate the raw material, one feasible way to push its properties ... -
Advances in 4D Printing of Shape-Memory Materials: Current Status and Developments
( Springer International Publishing , 2022 , Book chapter)The next generation 3D printing is now termed as four-dimensional (4D) printing technology that involves the printing of complex geometries with smart materials. The rise of 4D technological developments leads to finding ... -
Advances in osteobiologic materials for bone substitutes.
( John Wiley and Sons , 2018 , Article Review)A significant challenge in the current orthopedics is the development of suitable osteobiologic materials that can replace the conventional allografts, autografts, and xenografts and thereby serve as implant materials as ... -
Advances of exosome isolation techniques in lung cancer
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2020 , Article)Lung cancer (LC) is among the leading causes of death all over the world and it is often diagnosed at advanced or metastatic stages. Exosomes, derived from circulating vesicles that are released from the multivesicular ... -
Advancing Frontiers in Bone Bioprinting
( Wiley-VCH Verlag , 2019 , Article Review)Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting of cell-laden biomaterials is used to fabricate constructs that can mimic the structure of native tissues. The main techniques used for 3D bioprinting include microextrusion, inkjet, and ... -
Advancing Service Operations: The Changing Role of Industrial Engineering
( OMICS International , 2012 , Article)Service operations are currently at the hub of economic activities in some parts of the world. Although indicators seem to suggest the existence and future dominance of service economies, such economies will only be ... -
Aeroacoustic Simulation for NASA CC3 Centrifugal Compressor Operating at off Design Condition
(2016 , Conference Paper)This paper covers the characterization of the acoustic noise and the unsteady flow field of a high speed centrifugal compressor NASA CC3. In order to accurately predict the noise, all analyses are carried out through the ... -
Age replacement models: A summary with new perspectives and methods
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article Review)Age replacement models are fundamental to maintenance theory. This paper summarizes our new perspectives and hods in age replacement models: First, we optimize the expected cost rate for a required availability level and ... -
AI and IoT-based concrete column base cover localization and degradation detection algorithm using deep learning techniques
( Ain Shams University , 2023 , Article)Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are currently replacing the traditional methods of handling buildings, infrastructure, and facilities design, control, and maintenance due to their ...
