Designs, Volume 9, Issue 1

As emission regulations become increasingly stringent, diesel/natural gas dual-fuel engines are regarded as a promising solution and have attracted extensive research attention. However, their complex combustion processes pose significant challenges...

Given the intricate combustion process and the multitude of control parameters inherent to the high-pressure direct injection (HPDI) diesel/natural gas dual-fuel engine, achieving precise combustion control represents a significant challenge. It is i...

Cybersecurity challenges are increasing in the rail industry because of constant technological evolution that includes the Internet of Things, blockchains, automation, and artificial intelligence. Consequently, many railroads and supply chain stakeho...

Integrating renewable energy sources (RESs) such as solar and wind generation systems introduces challenges in ensuring a safe and stable power supply to the power system due to their inherent output variability. Addressing this issue requires the de...

This study presents the design, fabrication, and performance evaluation of a batch reactor for the hydrothermal valorization of coffee and peapod waste biomass. The reactor, designed using Inventor 2023 and analyzed using ANSYS 2023, is capable of op...

The article addresses the issue of selecting the initial shape for a drone’s suspended transport container and its impact on the final aerodynamic properties during the flight, specifically aerodynamic drag, based on the simulated pressure diff...

The objective of this research is to incorporate system failure into a robust design formation and solution process. The system failure referred to here will be built using fault tree analysis (FTA), which will take all lower-level failure events int...

Ultrasonic power stimulation of polymers has been employed to modify their properties for various industrial applications. It is used to disperse particles in polymers or to impregnate continuous fiber-reinforced filaments. These processes operate un...

It is essential to elucidate the shear mechanical behavior of structural planes to assess the risk to rock masses and protect them from shear failure. Current research on shear mechanical behavior is focused on isotropic structural planes with the sa...

This study is the result of the need to research the visualization of brainwaves. The aim is based on the idea of using generative AI art systems as a method. Data visualization is an important part of understanding the evolution of the world around...

Foot disorders affect approximately 10% of adults, with plantar heel pain significantly impacting foot-related quality of life and altering walking patterns. Flat feet, characterized by a lack of longitudinal arches, can lead to fatigue during walkin...

Historically, urban development has always been centered on coastal areas, with access to waterbodies—seas, rivers and canals—being a significant advantage for movement and trade. With most of the world’s megapolises located on coas...

The hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)-based virtual calibration technology for power machinery significantly enhances the efficiency and flexibility of electronic controller calibration, reducing dependency on physical experiments and lowering development c...

Container transport is one of the most promising modes of international freight transport. Railway container transport is mainly carried out using flat cars. Container cars can be damaged under the most unfavorable operating load conditions of a 1520...

This research explores the design of a system for monitoring driver drowsiness and supervising seat belt usage in interprovincial buses. In Peru, road accidents involving long-distance bus transportation amounted to 5449 in 2022, and the human factor...

This paper explores the use of physical scale models as immersive prototypes in the design and development of Spatial Augmented Reality (SAR) environments. SAR integrates digital projections with physical spaces, offering benefits for spatial reasoni...

This study experimentally investigates the effects of freezing conditions on the shear characteristics of geomembrane–soil interfaces, employing a temperature-controlled direct shear apparatus. The findings reveal significant variations in shea...

This paper is focused on understanding how a wave was transmitted along arrays joined with rivets. The arrays were made of steel plates, and each section was joined to the other with five rivets. A total of three arrays were studied, which were compo...

In construction, materials of various kinds such as steel, concrete, and timber have consistently been pertinent. Yet the ambition to provide a more sustainable, effective and cost-efficient solution, in a world where the environment is becoming a gr...

Hydraulic mechanical continuously variable transmission (HMCVT) is widely used in powerful tractors due to its excellent performance. This paper aims to find universal methods for analyzing and optimizing the transmission efficiency of HMCVT. The ene...

The rapid advancement of model-based simulation has driven the increased adoption of virtual testing in power machinery, raising demands for high accuracy and real-time signal processing. This study introduces a real-time signal simulation and acquis...

The wind turbine gearbox, used as a multiplier, is one of the main components directly related to a wind turbine’s efficiency and lifespan. Therefore, strict control of the gearbox and its manufacturing processes and even minor improvements in...

The mobility and independence of people with disabilities could be significantly improved by wheelchairs. Wheelchair adoption is a complex process that is influenced by various factors, including personal demands, social dynamics, and technological a...

The shift towards renewable energy, particularly wind energy, is rapidly advancing globally, with Southeastern Europe and Croatia, in particular, experiencing a notable increase in wind turbine construction. The frequent exposure of wind turbine blad...

A global motivation to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and transition to cleaner, renewable energy sources propels studies of innovative technologies to harness solar energy. This paper investigates the viability of a promising renewable energy techn...