Engineering Reports

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 highlights a 79.17% improvement in the flexural strength of metakaolin-stabilized compressed earth brick (CEB) walls with cement-soil mortar joints, emphasizing their potential as sustainable, resilient materials for regions prone to lateral loads, with reduced environmental impact and enhanced thermal performance.

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.

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.

The proposed four-bit LFSR

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.

Utilizing self-circulating mud in ultra-long pipe jacking, this study achieves a 62.3% reduction in pipe wall friction, enhancing construction efficiency and reducing costs.

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.

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.

Three-dimensional field of wave elevation over a paraboloidal shoal near a wall.