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Modeling of a Hexagonal Microstrip Patch Antenna for Breast Cancer Detection
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2023)Breast cancer is a global problem, and it is inevitable to detect cancerous cells at early stages. In recent years, microwave imaging (MWI) technology has been widely applied in biomedical applications for its nonionizing ... -
Study on Radiofrequency Ablation of Lung and Kidney Tumors With and Without Nanoparticles Using Multi-Tined Electrode
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Radio frequency ablation (RFA) is an alternative method for the cure of malign tumors in the liver, lung, and kidney. In the present work, finite element method (FEM) analysis is conducted to study the effect of nanoparticles ... -
An Elementary Approach to Evaluating the Thermal Self-Sufficiency of Residential Buildings With Thermal Energy Storage
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Thermal energy storage (TES) plays a pivotal role in integrating renewable energy. Nevertheless, there are major challenges in the diffusion of TES such as selection of the optimum system size, system integration, and ... -
Assessing Energy Savings: A Comparative Study of Reflective Roof Coatings in Four US Climate Zones
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)High albedo roof coatings are designed with the specific aim of reflecting a greater proportion of solar radiation compared to traditional roofing materials, thereby lowering the solar energy absorption into the roof. In ... -
Impact of Building Design and Operating Strategies on Urban Heat Island Effects Part II: Sensitivity Analysis
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)This study investigates the mutual thermal interactions between buildings and the microclimate within urban area centers. Buildings are the primary energy consumers in cities, and one of the main causes of the urban heat ... -
Assessment of Left Lung Remodeling With Magnetic Resonance Imaging in a Murine Model Following Exposure to Douglas Fir Smoke
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Wildland firefighters (WLFFs) experience lung function decline due to occupational exposure to fire smoke. WLFFs typically do not wear respiratory personal protective equipment, and if they do, it is a simple bandana, which ... -
Impact of Building Design and Operating Strategies on Urban Heat Island Effects—Part I: Model Development and Validation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)This paper introduces a simplified simulation environment to model the reciprocal thermal interactions between urban air and buildings. Specifically, the simulation environment accounts for several factors that are responsible ... -
Exploring the Influence of Reflectivity and Emissivity on Energy Consumption Across Varied Climate Zones in India
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)With a particular emphasis on sustainability, this research investigates the influence of reflectance and emissivity qualities on the amount of energy used by residential buildings of a mid-rise height located in various ... -
Strategic Evaluation of Sustainable Practices for HVAC Systems in Small- and Medium-Sized U.S. Manufacturers
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)This article investigates the often overlooked yet crucial role of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in advancing sustainable manufacturing practices in the United States. Through all outcomes of ... -
A Proposed Method and Case Study of Waste Heat Recovery in an Industrial Application
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Waste heat recovered from a refrigeration machine is associated with the double benefit of generating cold and heat with just one unit. Additional energy is required in most cases to achieve these benefits. To evaluate the ... -
Maximizing Building Energy Efficiency Through Zone-Based Conditions: An Advanced Dynamic Simulation Approach
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)The primary objective of this research is to maximize the building energy efficiency by identifying the zone-based conditions and employing an advanced energy simulation model. It is possible to achieve this by reducing ... -
Local Entropy Generation Analysis of the Counter-Flow Dew-Point Evaporative Coolers
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)A comfortable indoor working circumstance can be accomplished by a ventilation and air conditioning system. There are several factors influencing the quality of indoor air, with the insufficiency of ventilation accounting ... -
Evaluation of the Demand Flexibility Potential Through Joint Optimization of Building Thermal Response and Indoor Air Quality in Commercial Buildings
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Large commercial buildings may display demand flexibility, which reduces electric energy expenses for the building owner and carbon emissions from grid operations, provides distributed energy resources, and increases the ... -
Model-Based Extreme Weather Data for Predicting the Performance of Buildings Entirely Conditioned by Ambient Energy
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)This study reports the development of extreme meteorological year (XMY) data for simulating buildings that are heated and cooled entirely by ambient energy in four climates varying in outdoor temperature and cloudiness. ... -
Special Issue on Advanced Data Analytics and Technologies for Decoding Human Health and Well-Being in Built Environments
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)This special issue (SI) on advanced data analytics and technologies for decoding human health and well-being in built environments that comes to partial closure in this issue is a necessary first step in a larger and longer ... -
As Existing Cities Adapt to Climate Change, Can Dynamic Systems Analysis Be Useful in Building a Sustainable Future?
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)The World Meteorological Organization estimates that Swiss glaciers lost 6% of their volume in 2022 (Niiler, 2023, “Europe’s Glaciers Melted at Record Rate,” Wall Street J). For summer tourism, this happens to be good news. ... -
Aged Tendons Exhibit Altered Mechanisms of Strain-Dependent Extracellular Matrix Remodeling
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Aging is a primary risk factor for degenerative tendon injuries, yet the etiology and progression of this degeneration are poorly understood. While aged tendons have innate cellular differences that support a reduced ability ... -
Climate Change, Extreme Heat, and South Asian Megacities: Impact of Heat Stress on Inhabitants and Their Productivity
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Of the 33 global megacities, 10 were situated in South Asia. Extreme heat waves have become an annual phenomenon due to climate change in South Asian megacities, causing severe health issues and even deaths. In this study, ... -
Exploration of Informal Space Production and Its Potential for Sustainable Urban Planning: A Case Study of Community Gardens in Piura, Peru
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2023)The complexity of urbanization is a significant obstacle to sustainable planning policies and strategies, particularly concerning the growth of informal spaces in developing countries. Occupying or appropriating such urban ... -
Passive Design Strategies in Focus: Implications of Climate Change on New Buildings and Renovations
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2023)Climate change is happening, and there is a general consensus that measures to drastically reduce emissions must be taken. Nevertheless, its implications on new buildings and renovations are not fully understood yet. ...