Abstract: A simple cooling cogeneration has been developed by coupling a Kalina cycle system (KCS) with a vapor absorption refrigeration (VAR) system. The working fluid used in this theoretical thermodynamic evaluation is ammonia ...

Abstract: Fly ash bricks are used for load-bearing masonry. The bond development between the masonry unit and the mortar is mainly due to the mechanical interlock of cement hydration products in the brick pores. This paper deals ...

Abstract: Cement-stabilized rammed earth (CSRE) is used for load-bearing walls. CSRE is a monolithic construction that is constructed by compaction of processed soil in a rigid formwork. The compacted layer thickness varies between ...

Abstract: The bond development between the masonry materials is influenced by the characteristics of the masonry unit and the mortar. The mortar, sandwiched between the masonry units, undergoes shrinkage. The paper is focused on ...

Abstract: A topology synthesis approach to design 2D contact-aided compliant mechanisms (CCMs) to trace output paths with three or more kinks is presented. Synthesis process uses three different types of external, rigid contact ...

Abstract: The performance of خ  shaped conventional and composite thermoelectric devices (TEDs) applied to waste heat recovery by taking the Fourier heat conduction, Joule heating, and the Peltier and Thomson effects in TE materials ...

Abstract: Thermoelectric elements, made of semiconductor slices laminated onto highly conductive interconnector materials, are termed composite thermoelectric device (TED). An integrated TED is a composite TED with the interconnector ...