Engineering Proceedings, Volume 76, Issue 1

An experiment examined the impact of 0.2% to 1.0% w/w graphite nanoparticles in 15W40 lubricating oil on tribological and rheological behaviour. Analysis, conducted with a pin-on-disc machine and four-ball tester, revealed improved tribological prope...

This study explores the use of Polypropylene (PP) as a cost-effective matrix in composite materials, employing marble dust (MD) as a readily available filler. PP’s affordability and suitable strength make it ideal for various applications. MD,...

Foam–CO₂ EOR Flooding is not very successful if unaccompanied by foam stabilizers such as nanoparticle fly ash (NFA). This study was conducted to determine the effect of NFA on foam stability by considering particle characteristics using the Bu...

This study investigates the fabrication of sustainable polymer-based floor tiles utilizing recycled high-density polyethylene, low-density polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyethylene terephthalate. The process incorporates rice husk ash and natural...

The pulp and paper industry is one of the leading waste-generating industries globally. With the rich energy content of these wastes and many of these mills not paying attention/implementing efficient waste disposal methods, it has become imperative...

An experiment examined the impact of 0.2% to 1.0% w/w graphite nanoparticles in 15W40 lubricating oil on tribological and rheological behavior. The analysis, conducted with a Pin on Disc machine and Four-Ball tester, revealed improved tribological pr...

The industrial sector’s movement toward decarbonization is regarded as essential for governments. This paper assesses a system that uses only solar energy to synthesize liquid hydrogen and ammonia as energy carriers. Photovoltaic modules delive...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a powerful force in the ever-changing industrial automation field. The subject of this research paper focuses on the diverse applications related to artificial intelligence (AI) for enhancing performance in mod...

Reducing CO₂ emission from fossil fuels is crucial for the global aim of constraining greenhouse gas release into the atmosphere and the consequent adverse impact of the rising global temperature. One prominent approach for reducing the CO₂ influx co...

While there has been significant research and progress in the field of sustainable supply chain management, there are still some areas that require further attention and exploration. In this paper, we particularly focus on the social aspect of sustai...

An important contributor to environmental degradation is the industrial revolution, which has occurred in developed and developing nations. The present investigation aimed to tackle the escalating apprehensions regarding the discharge of various type...

As amine-based post-combustion capture is adopted in numerous projects, aligning projected equipment performance with the operational requirements of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) facilities is imperative. This study highlights the methodology in...

The fusion of catalytic and electronic properties, coupled with empirical data, provides enriched perspectives into catalyst evaluation and design, thus propelling advancement and innovation in the domain of heterogeneous catalytic reactions, includi...

With decreases in cost accompanying advances in technology, renewable energy is becoming increasingly viable. Much software is available for the techno-economic analysis of energy systems, and HOMER Pro software is frequently applied for micro-grid a...

Biofuels are a clean source of energy and they are produced from cheap and renewable sources such as lignocellulose biomass. Lignocellulose biomass composition and structure affect its hydrolysis to fermentable sugars. This is due to the cellulose cr...

We will continue to rely on fossil fuel energy generation for at least this century. Reducing our carbon footprint is vital for the welfare of our environment and human health. The province we live in, Saskatchewan, is the second-highest emitter of C...

The co-production of CO₂ continues to remain the bane of several hydrogen production technologies, including the steam reforming of methane and the dry reforming of methane processes. Efficient utilization of abundant greenhouse gas in the form of me...

This paper investigates active thermography models for non-destructive testing of composites, with a focus on continuous carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic polymer (CCFRTP) components, in order to detect flaws such as porosity and delamination. Th...

Renewable ethanol serves as a compelling source for generating clean hydrogen. In this study, we conducted an in-depth exploration of the catalytic steam reforming of ethanol to produce hydrogen employing four commercial catalysts under optimized rea...

Global warming is partly attributed to the off-gas from petrochemical plants. This can be utilized as a feed to produce hydrogen (H₂) as a promising measure for battling climate change. In this study, we evaluated the potential for converting waste o...

Sophisticated irrigation agriculture may be required for global food security. In Saskatchewan, irrigation requires a large electrical input, and within the current electrical utility landscape, any new demand exacerbates the use of fossil fuels. Wit...

One promising approach to achieving sustainable energy while simultaneously addressing various environmental issues is to utilize solar-driven transformation of the greenhouse gas CO₂ into valuable chemical fuels. The main obstacle in achieving this...

The need to adopt BIM and its usage to keep up with new construction trends has impacted construction works and made its activities much easier and more accurate. This has influenced construction industry professionals, prompting this study to evalua...

Electric scooters (e-scooters) are becoming popular for short-distance urban transportation since they prioritize environmental sustainability. To enhance the rider’s safety in Alberta’s winter weather, this study entails incorporating re...

Industrial fabricators are increasingly digitising the acquisition of measurement data to expedite the quality assurance process and reduce labour costs. The premise of this study is to clarify the fundamentals behind the workflow of projecting image...

The conventional winding number method is extended in this research to characterize the nonlinear dynamical systems, especially in differentiating partially predictable chaos from strong chaos. On modern robotics’ challenges with increased degr...

Nowadays, it is very important to secure our home perfectly. To make our life easier and more secure, we are presenting our smart door lock system project. We implement an IoT-based smart door lock system using an ESP32-CAM and an Android application...

This focused on the fabrication process for difficult-to-machine materials with the aim of advancing manufacturing technology using wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM). A multi-material axial-flow impeller with blades made of Inconel 718, a nickel...

This study analyzed the operational environment of supply chains involved in the production of eco-friendly plastics, with a particular emphasis on small- and medium-sized businesses worldwide. Qualitative research methods were used to highlight the...

The combination of electronic and catalytic features, in conjunction with empirical investigation, provides enriched perspectives on the analysis of catalysts, thus propelling progress and design. This study employs computational methods to deduce el...

The conversion of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, into valuable chemicals using sunlight is highly significant technologically and holds the promise of providing a more sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. To effectively utilize the abundant so...

Irrigation agriculture can contribute to international food security by improving agricultural yields. For irrigation projects with large pumping requirements, considerable energy input is required. With cost decreases, renewable energy is increasing...

The Clean Energy Technology Research Institute (CETRI) at the University of Regina, Canada, serves as a collaborative hub where a dynamic team of researchers, industry leaders, innovators, and educators come together to tackle the urgent challenges o...

The past few decades have witnessed an enormous research growth in the field of natural language processing. In this regard, numerous machine learning (ML) algorithms have been applied in different sub-domains of NLP such as speech recognition, text...

The construction industry is shifting towards integration, digitization, and automation, necessitating an adaptive logistics system for enhanced performance. Despite this shift, poor supplier performance and lack of collaboration among stakeholders o...

This study investigates the impact of Industry 5.0 (I5.0) on the overall supply chain performance (SCP). Three dimensions of SCP, including efficiency, responsiveness, and visibility, have been defined based on the existing literature to evaluate the...

This research explores the transformative realm of heat exchanger design, focusing on three different lattice types—gyroid, diamond, and SplitP. This study systematically investigates the impact of different cell sizes and wall thicknesses of t...

The freight transportation system faces complex operations globally to meet customer demands. Intense competition prompts companies to enhance performance. Transportation modes (road, sea, air) impact service levels, each with distinct features, bene...

Harrow tine is a widely used tool for mechanical weeding. However, the effect of its geometry on its fatigue life is something that has not been studied well yet. In this work, two different harrow tines (0.5260” HT and 0.6253” HT) were a...

Railway transport is the backbone of Canada’s supply chain, valued for its reliability and safety despite its inherent complexity, which brings a variety of associated risks. Considering Canada’s climate, analyzing weather-related risks i...

Globalization increases the potential for business expansion, which creates more opportunities in the market. The competition and expansion in the market create varieties of products to satisfy human needs and make it more difficult for the product p...

Additive manufacturing (AM) has emerged as one of the core components of Industry 4.0, which allows extreme customization of products and offers the full potential of design freedom. Recently, AM has been utilized to manufacture patient-specific, cus...

This report applies Lean Six Sigma methodologies to dissect, document, assess, and improve the process for reporting safety incidents and mishaps in the United States Air Force (USAF). The current USAF policy requires supervisors to report all incide...

Infrastructures enable economic growth and job creation and improve quality of life. Therefore, infrastructure should be resilient to natural hazards and other challenges. This paper presents a bibliometric and network analysis of 6596 articles, publ...

The purpose of this study is to examine whether there are complex interrelationships between supply chain collaboration, adoption of artificial intelligence, and the resulting risk management performance, with potential effects on organizational perf...

Dependency on fossil fuels for global energy demand has led to an increase in the concentration of CO₂ in the atmosphere, thereby contributing to environmental challenges such as climate change, rise in atmospheric temperature, etc. Since the major c...

Internal corrosion in pipelines is the most critical factor for pipeline failure. The growing trend of mitigating internal corrosion in pipelines by using nanofiber polymer composite liners was investigated in this study. The liners were fabricated u...

In this paper, a method is presented in order to conduct data classification through the use of a Self-Organizing Map (SOM) Artificial Neural Network (ANN). At first, the performance of the K-means algorithm in relation to the classification of the d...

The industry heavily relies on robotic manipulators at present. Despite their age, recent methodologies have significantly advanced their functionality, integrating them into daily life. Rescue robots are popular. However, their precision and reactio...

Supply chain management integration in construction project delivery emerged from strategies to improve competitiveness, increase profits, and gain control over the various factors influencing project delivery and performance. Hence, this study asses...