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RISA Feasibility Study of Using Solar Liquid-Desiccant Air Conditioner in Queensland, Australia
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: A feasibility study of using solar liquid-desiccant air conditioner (LDAC) developed in Queensland has been undertaken. The system uses high effectiveness cross-flow polymer plate heat exchanger ...
Influence of Cementing Paste Volume on Properties of Controlled Low Strength Materials
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Controlled low strength materials (CLSM) are gaining increasing importance with the growing emphasis on sustainability in the construction industry. Controlled low strength material can be a valuable application for the ...
Mechanical and Microstructural Study of RAP–Clay Composites Containing Bitumen Emulsion and Lime
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Full-depth reclamation of asphalt pavement and underlying materials is one of the most effective methods of rehabilitation for severely deteriorated roads. This paper examines the feasibility of using clay at different ...
Transient Analysis of the Interactions Between a Heat Transferring, Radial Stagnation Flow, and a Rotating Cylinder-Magnetohydrodynamic and Nonuniform Transpiration Effects
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: This paper aims at providing further understanding on the fluid flow and heat transfer processes in unsteady rotating systems with mass transpiration. Such systems can be found in chemical separators, hydraulic systems, ...
Modeling of Thermal Cracking Furnaces Via Exergy Analysis Using Hybrid Artificial Neural Network–Genetic Algorithm
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: In this study, we try to make an exergy analysis of an olefin cracking furnace more understandable by coupling it with the use of an artificial neural network–generic algorithm (ANN–GA) modeling. The presented method ...
Numerical Schemes for Fractional Optimal Control Problems
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: In the present study, variational iteration and Adomian decomposition methods (ADMs) are applied for solving a class of fractional optimal control problems (FOCPs). Also, a comparative study between these two methods is ...
Sensitivity Analysis on Turbine Blade Temperature Distribution Using Conjugate Heat Transfer Simulation
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Heat transfer parameters are the most critical variables affecting turbine blade life. Therefore, accurately predicting heat transfer parameters is essential. In this study, for precise prediction of the blade temperature ...
Exergy Prediction Model of a Double Pipe Heat Exchanger Using Metal Oxide Nanofluids and Twisted Tape Based on the Artificial Neural Network Approach and Experimental Results
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: In heat transfer area, researches have been carried out over several years for the development of convective heat transfer enhancement (HTE) techniques. For proper optimization of thermal engineering systems in terms of ...
Geodetic Network Design in Tunnel Surveys
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: The design of surveying networks inside tunnels is of crucial importance because an optimal design enables the network to fulfill its required quality parameters, for instance, precision and reliability. The precision of ...
Stagnation Reduction in Drinking Water Storage Tanks through Internal Piping with Implications for Water Quality Improvement
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Poor mixing in storage tanks can cause stagnant zones that could pose negative public health effects. To eliminate stagnant zones in a cylindrical water storage tank, this study investigated the feasibility of a novel ...