Experimental evaluation and statistical modeling of kenaf fiber-reinforced geopolymer concrete

AGN Abbas, FNAA Aziz, K Abdan, NAM Nasir… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Sustainable construction materials are in needs to reduce CO 2 emissions in the
environment. Geopolymer being an emergent sustainable construction material had been …

Thermal performance enhancement and optimization of double-layer microchannel heat sink with intermediate perforated rectangular fins

A Maheswari, YK Prajapati - International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 2023 - Elsevier
In the present work, three-dimensional numerical investigation has been carried out to
comprehend the thermohydraulic performance of novel design of double-layer microchannel …

Engineering applications of multi-objective evolutionary algorithms: A test suite of box-constrained real-world problems

S Zapotecas-Martínez, A García-Nájera… - … Applications of Artificial …, 2023 - Elsevier
Traditionally, the performance of novel multi-objective optimization algorithms is evaluated
on artificial test problems, which are constructed under the consideration of some features …

Performance analysis and optimal design of a water-cooled thermoelectric component for air cooling based on simulation and experiments

X Xie, X Zhang, J Zhang, Q Qiao, Z Jia, Y Wu… - … Communications in Heat …, 2023 - Elsevier
In the present study, a water-cooled thermoelectric component model for air cooling is
established. To validate the present model, the results of transient and steady-state …

Optimization and correlations development for heat transfer and fluid flow characteristics of ZnO/H2O-ethylene glycol-based nanofluid flow through an inclined ribbed …

A Kumar, Priyanka, S Kumar, S Kalia - Numerical Heat Transfer …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
One simple technique to improve the heat transfer rate is to roughen a square duct's heated
plate. This work is concerned with the heat transfer (N u) and friction factor (f) of ZnO/H 2 …

[HTML][HTML] Rheological modeling and microstructural evaluation of oily sludge modified bitumen

AM Memon, MH Sutanto, NIM Yusoff, RA Memon… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
The disposal of oily sludge (OS) and depletion of crude oil reservoirs has become a global
problem for the petroleum industries. The rising cost of bituminous materials is also …

Response surface optimization and finite element homogenization study of the effective elastic modulus and electrical conductivity of MXene‐polypyrrole hybrid …

AC Ezika, ER Sadiku, GJ Adekoya… - Polymer Engineering …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Electrical energy storage devices are crucial for energy storage and distribution purposes.
MXene (MX), a 2D material, and conductive organic polymers, such as polypyrrole (PPy) …

Multi-Objective Optimization of a Novel Ribbed Honeycomb Heat Sink for an Electro-Hydrostatic Actuator

Y Li, H Han, M Li, J Zhang, Y Xing, S Lei, X Yu - Processes, 2023 - mdpi.com
The electro-hydrostatic actuator (EHA) is a new type of power-by-wire (PBW) actuation
system, which is utilized to realize a more electric aircraft. However, EHA suffers from …

Effect of Inclined Orifice in Air Impingement Freezer on Heat Transfer Characteristics of Steel Strip Surface

J Xie, X Luo, J Wang, Y Liu - Processes, 2023 - mdpi.com
In order to improve the heat transfer characteristics of the air impingement freezer, an
impingement freezer experimental table was designed as the research object in this paper …

Effects of Different Admixtures on the Mechanical and Thermal Insulation Properties of Desulfurization Gypsum-Based Composites

G Cui, D Kong, Y Huang, W Qiu, L Cheng, L Wang - Coatings, 2023 - mdpi.com
The single-factor experiments are designed to quantitatively investigate the effects of silica
fume, mineral powder, and fly ash on the mechanical and thermal insulation properties of …