2026 March - 44 articles
Fault detection in microgrids is a critical element of system stability and uninterrupted power delivery. Herein, a comparative study using LSTM and bidirectional LSTM networks is performed based on three-phase current data for multi-class fault clas...
To investigate the load characteristics and rock-breaking efficiency of the hobs on the conical cutterhead, a theoretical model of the hob’s rock-breaking load was established based on the plastic-brittle characteristics of rock, with a verific...
The widespread commercialization of wireless chargers for electric vehicles generally suffers from one main problem, which is the perfect alignment between the two coils, leading to a decrease in mutual inductance, which causes a drop in magnetic cou...
The objective of this article is to optimise the deposition modes and the content of exothermic additions (EAs) in the core filler in Fe-C-Cr-Ti with Cu additions hardfacing. To achieve this, JMatPro Release 7.0, Sente Software Ltd., 2016 material ch...
Clarifying the dynamic response characteristics of buildings and pile foundations under the action of blasting vibration is of great significance to ensure the safety and stability of the buildings adjacent to the underwater drill blasting project in...
The complexity of an extrusion die profile is determined by its geometry. Various metrics such as the complexity index, shape factor, and form factor are used to quantify how geometric intricacy affects production costs, die life, energy consumption,...
Ensuring the crashworthiness of heavy-duty truck cabs is essential for reducing occupant fatalities and improving passive safety in commercial vehicles. Regulatory frameworks such as UNECE Regulation No. 29 (R29) define structural integrity requireme...
Addressing the challenges in 3D reconstruction of large-scale open-pit mines, such as dramatic terrain undulations, complex texture features, and the difficulty of balancing geometric accuracy with real-time rendering efficiency using traditional met...
The paper presents a comprehensive deep learning-based framework for automated visual inspection of overhead power line infrastructure using unmanned aerial vehicles. Traditional manual and helicopter inspections are costly, time-consuming, and hazar...
The increasing deployment of collaborative and industrial robots in manufacturing systems places high demands on equipment reliability, availability, and maintenance efficiency. Robotic workcells, in which multiple automated subsystems operate in tig...
Given that freeze–thaw damage of prestressed concrete significantly threatens structural service life and that existing conventional simulation techniques fail to capture prestress time series, this paper proposes a deep learning prediction mod...
Constrained nonlinear optimization plays a fundamental role in engineering design due to the presence of irregular feasible regions and interacting nonlinear restrictions. This study evaluates the performance of the Plant Growth Optimization (PGO) al...
This study evaluates the feasibility of utilizing manufactured sand as a full or partial replacement for river sand in mass concrete production, motivated by the growing scarcity of natural river sand and stringent environmental regulations on mining...
Granite is widely used in buildings, stone carvings, and sculptures, where long-term durability is strongly influenced by the micromechanical behavior of its constituent minerals and mineral interfaces. However, conventional rock mechanics tests cann...
Metal additive manufacturing (AM) facilitates the production of geometrically complex components, yet its broader industrial use remains limited by the risk of defect formation and uncertainties in their detection, originating from the highly dynamic...
This study experimentally investigates the thermal–hydraulic performance of heat exchanger tubes fitted with wired twisted tapes, with particular emphasis on the effects of the hole spacing-to-width ratio (s/W) and edge margin-to-width ratio (e...
Additive manufacturing (AM) technologies are a key tool in producing complex and functional polymer parts, with Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) emerging as the most widely used technique. PA6 polyamide is gaining increasing importance due to its hig...
Intelligent energy management systems are increasingly necessary for integrating renewable energy sources within microgrids. This paper investigates the application of a reinforcement learning (RL) neural network to optimize the operation of an elect...
Ti(C,N)-based cermet turning inserts with two distinct chip breaker groove structures were employed to investigate the influence of chip breaker geometry on cutting performance. Chip removal performance and wear resistance of the inserts were evaluat...
Modern materials science is focused on the development of steels with a range of performance characteristics, including high strength, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and long-term performance in various conditions. Special attention is paid t...
Through static bending tests on two full-scale specimens of a new steel grating–UHPC (ultra-high-performance concrete) composite bridge deck, the load–displacement curves, crack propagation, strain distribution, and failure characteristic...
This study aims to experimentally evaluate and compare the electrical–thermal performance of a 20-cell 18650 lithium-ion battery pack cooled by a pure phase change material (PCM) and a PCM/TiO2 nanoparticle composite to identify an effective pa...
The optimal placement of samplers and sensors in water distribution systems (WDSs) and wastewater collection systems (WCSs) is fundamental to effective monitoring, early contamination detection, and system protection. The goal of optimal sensor/sampl...
In nature, organisms have evolved unique structures that feature low weight, high strength, and damage resistance. The Eurasian eagle-owl serves as a representative example, with specialized feather architectures that enable stable flight in intense...
Rapid urbanization has significantly increased energy demand in buildings, which now represent nearly 30% of global energy use. In India, buildings are built across highly varied climatic conditions, from hot-dry and warm-humid to cold, high-altitude...
With the increasing popularity of photovoltaic (PV) equipment in residential and commercial buildings, there is a pressing need for systems that maximize energy efficiency and self-consumption. This paper introduces an integrated management framework...
Superhydrophilic micro/nano-porous media have extensive applications in electronic thermal management and energy storage systems. Predicting two-phase pressure drop in complex porous structures is of great importance for system design and optimizatio...
The development of portable electrocardiographic analysis systems necessitates identifying an optimal balance between diagnostic precision and computational efficiency. This research addresses the challenge of optimal feature selection for automated...
Asphaltene–resin–paraffin deposits (ARPDs) represent one of the most complex flow assurance challenges in oil production, particularly under late-stage reservoir development conditions characterized by pressure depletion, temperature grad...
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To address stability issues induced by dynamic fracture of weak interlayers in sandstone–mudstone interbedded slopes during blasting excavation, this study investigates the Qingnian Hub diversion channel project of the Ping-Lu Canal through an...
An HPO (Hunter–Prey Optimizer)-optimized Bidirectional LSTM (HPO-BiLSTM) model is introduced to address the challenges in predicting gas concentration within coal mining working faces. This study aims to adaptively adjust the key hyperparameter...
The power-shift system employed in agricultural multi-range continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) features a complex structure and control logic, presenting significant challenges to the reliability of agricultural machinery. To enable timely de...
The proliferation of distributed photovoltaic (PV) generation introduces significant operational challenges for distribution networks, including voltage instability and elevated technical losses. While modern PV inverters capable of static synchronou...
Securing mine sites is a challenging task due to the complexity of the infrastructure, the variety of physical and digital components, the distribution of assets and machineries, and the large number of stakeholders involved. Given the risks that are...
This paper presents the development and results of an analytical method for calculating the stability coefficient of a rock mass that is capable of adjusting the face support pressure required for face stability depending on changes in the mass struc...
Standard maturity methods for concrete monitoring rely primarily on temperature history, often neglecting the influence of internal relative humidity (RH) on hydration kinetics and self-desiccation risks. Continuous in situ monitoring of internal RH...
Membrane fouling remains a major obstacle to the performance of the reverse osmosis (RO) desalination processes. Artificial intelligence (AI) is now a promising approach for the reliable modeling of these complex systems. This study evaluates three m...
Container vessels—characterized by high transport work and energy-demanding operating profiles—constitute one of the most emission-significant fleet segments and a strategically important area for implementing and assessing decarbonizatio...
Thermal energy storage (TES) plays a crucial role in improving the efficiency and reliability of solar thermal systems, particularly when low-cost and readily available materials are desired. This study experimentally investigates the performance of...
This paper introduces an enhanced load frequency regulation strategy for isolated renewable microgrids, leveraging an Active Disturbance Rejection Control (ADRC) framework optimized through Elephant Herding Optimization (EHO). A detailed microgrid mo...
Barite sag remains a persistent challenge in water-based drilling fluids, particularly in high-pressure, high-temperature and deviated wellbores where density variations can compromise well control, hole cleaning, well stability and operational safet...
This paper addresses voltage fluctuation issues in distribution networks under high penetration of renewable energy. It proposes a collaborative voltage regulation method for multi-microgrid systems considering operational economy. To mitigate voltag...
Accurate state-of-charge (SoC) estimation is essential for ensuring the safety, efficiency, and longevity of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and energy storage systems. However, conventional methods such as ampere-hour (AH) integration and...
