Abstract: A flexibility based damage characterization technique is described and its performance is examined in the context of Phase 1 of the benchmark study developed by the IASC-ASCE SHM Task Group. Noteworthy features of the ...

Abstract: Photovoltaic (PV) panels convert solar radiation into electrical energy in a clean and cost-effective way. PV panels are positioned against the Sun using fixed or solar tracking systems to generate electricity at maximum ...

Abstract: Residential combined heat and power (CHP) systems using fuel cell technology can provide both electricity and heat and can substantially reduce the energy and environmental impact associated with ...

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Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to describe the use of a geographic information system (GIS) in emergency management efforts for disaster preparedness, mitigation, and response, and summarize an ongoing effort to build a ...

Abstract: In the semiconductor industry, there is an increasing demand for thermal stability to optimize the performance of lithography machines. This results in a need for computational tools that are able to accurately model ...

Abstract: This paper presents a computer package developed to calculate the blade erosion rates in multistage turbines that use particle-laden hot expansion gases. This package is an extension of the ...

Abstract: As an extension to the inviscid gas flow particle trajectory model presented in earlier papers, a complementary model has been developed to establish the effect of the blade boundary layer on ...

Abstract: The present work examines the effects of temperature and velocity jump conditions on heat transfer, fluid flow, and entropy generation. As the physical model, the axially symmetrical steady flow ...

Abstract: The use of assessment methods is essential for proper planning, improvement of the water system, and water economy in municipal water management. Thus, statistical model approaches can be used to evaluate the factors ...