Engineering Reports

In this study, current adaptive thermal comfort systems and technologies were examined. The strengths and weaknesses of using these systems were analyzed to determine the significance of users' thermal comfort. The aim of the study is to investigate the users' thermal comfort and its impact on fuel efficiency. The unique contribution is the investigation of the state-of-the-art technologies that incorporates driver's thermal comfort, safety, and optimization of fuel use. The research in this study indicates that the reviewing of existing technologies could provide an evidence-based road map to increase the safety measures while considering driver's thermal comfort.

The present study investigates heat and mass transfer of electrically conducting second-grade hybrid nanofluid flow over a stretching cylinder in the presence of nonuniform heat sources and nonlinear thermal radiation. The application of such hybrid nanofluid in second-grade fluid flow can significantly enhance thermal conductivity and heat transfer efficiency.

This article addresses demand-side distributed trading challenges in transitioning electricity markets. It designs trading frameworks, proposes security verification methods, and establishes user optimization models. Goals include tapping demand-side potential, promoting new energy consumption, and ensuring grid stability.

This study investigates the ways in which the apparel industry may become much more productive through the use of line balancing algorithms. It illustrates the algorithms' efficacy in removing bottlenecks and streamlining processes through a case study, improving production and efficiency.

Research on dynamic ship detection methods in complex marine environment.

Removal of DDT from Aqueous solution using Carbon Quantum Dots.

This research proposes a new Supply Chain Network Design (SCND) model using emerging technologies. It aims to reduce costs while improving sustainability, flexibility, and transparency. A probabilistic optimization approach is employed, resulting in a 0.1% cost reduction. Sensitivity analysis and TRT evaluation highlight the model's effectiveness and potential for further optimization.

This study examines hybrid composites reinforced with jute, kenaf, and glass fibers, with Aluminum Oxide (Al₂O₃) as a filler. The effects of fiber orientation, sequence, and Al₂O₃ content on tensile and impact strength were analyzed. ANN outperformed RSM in predictive accuracy, identifying optimal parameters: 90° fiber orientation, three layers, and 5% Al₂O₃. Results highlight ANN's potential and the role of fiber and nanoparticle integration in enhancing composite properties.

Flowchart for building energy comparison of ECBC–2023 and IECC–2021.

Based on the carbon flow tracing method of power system, this paper presents a model to adjust the load side operating state of power system by using price incentive.

THz research offers a promising solution, utilizing nonionizing terahertz radiation to achieve superior resolution. To this end, a proposed Microstrip antenna emerges as a cost-effective and high-resolution tool for enabling the accurate diagnosis and detection of superficial cancers.

Depleting fossil fuels and climate change drive interest in bio-based materials. Plant and microbe-derived biomass offers eco-friendly, biodegradable, and sustainable alternatives. Research explores green energy, bio-plastics, and renewable water treatment solutions.

This study investigated the dissipative effects on time-dependent Casson nanofluid motion over a cone, considering variable heat source/absorption and higher-order reacting species. Water ethylene glycol was employed as the Casson base fluid. The proposed model has broad applicability across various scientific, engineering, and technological domains.

Alkali treatment with 5% NaOH (sodium hydroxide) enhances Borassus husk fibre's thermal properties, increasing char content by 32% and enhancing IPDT by 30% compared to raw fibre. Specific heat capacity drops 37%, while IPDH rises. SEM shows a rougher and porous surface, improving insulation. FTIR confirms reduced hemicellulose peaks, aligning with lower moisture absorption seen in TGA and DSC analyses.

The hybrid solar-biomass power system integrates solar and biomass technologies to generate reliable and efficient electricity. Solar collectors capture energy, while biomass gasification provides syngas for power generation, complementing solar's intermittency. Thermal energy storage (TES) enhances the system's performance, with Syltherm oil delivering higher power output (8250.1 kW) and efficiency (59.3%). This system is ideal for small-scale residential electricity production, offering improved energy efficiency and reduced Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE).

This study explores the evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in architectural design, focusing on the transition leading up to the accessibility of Generative AI in 2023. Findings underscore key historical milestones as they reveal that GAs and ANNs exhibited comparable use until 2015, after which ANNs experienced exponential growth. ABS, although less prominent overall, saw a temporary surge starting in 2008, coinciding with the introduction of Depth Map software for spatial analysis.

In order to give a new approach for mechanistic research as well as clinical prevention and therapy of renal ischemia-reperfusion injury, this paper examines the key signaling pathways and novel therapeutic targets of mitophagy in ischemia-reperfusion injury.

This study explores the integration of cactus powder with recycled HDPE to develop 3D-printable bio-composite filaments. Results show that cactus powder can be incorporated up to 10% to allow better printability while enhancing sustainability. The study provides insights into optimizing material formulations for eco-friendly additive manufacturing applications.

Our manuscript focuses on the correlation between nanohardness, microhardness, and macroscopic tensile strength—an area of increasing industrial demand, especially considering advent to miniaturization of all electronic components and non-destructive testing. The material selected for this study stems from the microelectronic industry's pursuit of lead-free solder alternatives to mitigate health and environmental concerns associated with materials like SnPb. Tin-bismuth solder, extensively investigated for various properties, provides a reliable dataset for establishing correlation coefficients. Our experimental data, consistent with existing literature, instills confidence in applying the Tabor factor (constraint factor) and C₁ coefficient to near-eutectic SnBi. Notably, our research pioneers a systematic exploration of nanohardness-to-strength correlation across composition, crystallinity, microstructure, strengthening mechanisms, and mechanical/heat treatment. This comprehensive approach, as supported by an extensive literature search. The minimal material requirements for nanoindentation or microindentation compared to bulk tensile tests position our contribution as exceptional, particularly in the context of scale-up considerations for synthesized materials, extending the impact beyond traditionally manufactured metals and alloys. This contribution holds particular importance in the context of preventive maintenance, where non-destructive testing is pivotal for timely maintenance to avoid mechanical failure. The submitted manuscript significantly advances the field of materials science and engineering by addressing this crucial aspect: cost-effective and non-destructive methods for forecasting ultimate tensile strength from nanohardness measurements.