Monochromator and analyzer systems that rely on bent single crystals are in use throughout the neutron scattering community. An adequate component for the simulation of such crystals was missing in the widely used neutron simulation software package...
Computer architecture simulators play a crucial role in the verification of a new system’s design. However, a single simulator may not be sufficient in covering detailed modeling of the entire system, thereby lacking in the simulation of a spec...
This article presents examples of numerical simulations done based on the real experiments of S700MC steel T-joint laser and hybrid welding. Presented results of numerical analyses carried out using SYSWELD show the possibilities offered to contempor...
The heat input into the material during welding significantly affects the properties of high-strength steels in the near-weld zone. A zone of hardness decrease forms, which is called the soft zone. The width of the soft zone also depends on the cooli...
A Monte Carlo (MC) and molecular dynamics (MD) coupling simulation scheme for sputtered particle transport was first proposed in this work. In this scheme, the MC method was utilized to model the free-flight process of sputtered atoms, while the MD m...
This research work is aimed at optimizing the availability of a framework comprising of two units linked together in series configuration utilizing Markov Model and Monte Carlo (MC) Simulation techniques. In this article, effort has been made to deve...
It is challenging to predict the eastward-propagating Madden–Julian Oscillation (MJO) events across the Maritime Continent (MC) in models. We constructed an air–sea coupled numerical weather prediction model—a tropical channel model...
A safe way of securing the airway with an endotracheal tube is one of the priorities of an advanced cardiovascular life support algorithm for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients. The aim of this study was to compare intubation success rates (ISR...
Obesity is a chronic disease with increasing cases among children and adolescents. Melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) is a G protein-coupled transporter involved in solute transport, enabling it to maintain cellular homeostasis. MC4R mutations are associ...
In HV cable fault location technology, line parameter uncertainty has an impact on the location criterion and affects the fault location result. Therefore, it is of great significance to study the uncertainty quantification of line parameters. In thi...
Graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) have significant potential as reinforcement agents in metallic materials. Understanding the interfacial structure between GNPs and an aluminum matrix (AlM) is crucial for this composite (GNPs/AlMC) design and application...
For increased total site heat integration, the optimal sizing and robust operation of a heat recovery loop (HRL) are prerequisites for economic efficiency. However, sizing based on one representative time series, not considering the variability of pr...
Building a reliable and optimum underwater optical wireless communication (UOWC) system requires identifying all potential factors that cause the attenuation and dispersion of the optical signal. The radiative transfer equation (RTE) solution can be...
Risk analysis and management currently have a strong presence in financial institutions, where high performance and energy efficiency are key requirements for acceleration systems, especially when it comes to intraday analysis. In this regard, we app...
A novel Monte Carlo (MC) approach is proposed for the simulation of wind speed samples to assess the wind energy production potential of a site. The Monte Carlo approach is based on historical wind speed data and reserves the effect of autocorrelatio...
Theoretical investigation of the static and kinetic behaviors of H and H2 on metal surface plays a key role in the development of hydrogenation catalysts and new materials with high H2 storage capacity. Based on the density functional theory (DFT) ca...
The present work aimed to assess six diaryl sulfide derivatives as potential corrosion inhibitors. These derivatives were compared with dapsone (4,4′-diaminodiphenyl sulfone), a common leprosy antibiotic that has been shown to resist the corrosion of...
In this paper, we introduce a model representing the key characteristics of high frequency variations of solar irradiance and photovoltaic (PV) power production based on Clear Sky Index (CSI) data. The model is suitable for data-driven decision-makin...
Conventional X-ray therapy (XRT) is commonly applied to suppress cancerous tumors; however, it often inflicts collateral damage to nearby healthy tissue. In order to provide a better conformity of the dose distribution in the irradiated tumor, proton...
The shock initiation randomness problem of energetic materials (SIREM) is an important problem in the research field of energetic material safety. With the purposes of solving SIREM on a macroscopic scale and obtaining the statistics, such as the ini...
In this work, a tetrafunctional epoxy resin entitled 2,3,4,5-tetraglycidyloxy pentanal (TGP) was tested and investigated as a potential corrosion inhibitor for mild steel (MS) in 0.5 M H2SO4 solution. The corrosion inhibition process for mild steel w...
The response of associating polymers with oscillatory shear is studied through large-scale simulations. A hybrid molecular dynamics (MD), Monte Carlo (MC) algorithm is employed. Polymer chains are modeled as a coarse-grained bead-spring system. Funct...
Electronic-waste (e-waste) management is a key challenge in engineering smart cities due to its rapid accumulation, complex composition, sparse data availability, and significant environmental and economic impacts. This study employs a bespoke machin...
In this study, a WRF (Weather Research and Forecasting) model is used as a cloud-resolving model to simulate a squall line observed on 20 May 2011 in the Southern Great Plains (SGP) of the United States. The model output is then used to examine the r...
The description of protein disordered states is important for understanding protein folding mechanisms and their functions. In this short review, we briefly describe a simulation approach to modeling protein interactions, which involve disordered pep...
The objective of the present paper is to study the optimum installation of Non-dispatchable Distributed Generations (NDG) in the distribution network of given sizes under the given scheme. The uncertainty of various random (uncertain) parameters like...
In previous work by the authors, a new methodology was developed for Brownian dynamics/kinetic Monte Carlo (BD/kMC) simulations of polymer melts. In this study, this methodology is extended for dynamical simulations of crosslinked polymer networks in...
The impact energy and angular dependence of L X-rays of a thick polycrystalline tungsten (W; atomic number, Z = 74) target induced by 15–25 keV electrons has been measured at different angles varying from 15° to 75° at intervals of 5&de...
This work focuses on the demand response (DR) participation using the energy storage system (ESS). A probabilistic Gaussian mixture model based on market operating results Monte, Carlo Simulation (MCS), is required to respond to an urgent DR signal....
This paper addresses the prediction of the adsorption behavior as well as the inhibition capacity of non-toxic sulfonamide-based molecules, also called sulfa drugs, on the surface of mild steel. The study of the electronic structure was investigated...
Compared to traditional large-scale reactors, the more heterogeneous, boron-free SMR cores create additional challenges for accurate multiphysics simulations. Therefore, advanced modelling and simulation tools should be used to create high-fidelity,...
Novel imine-tethering cationic surfactants, namely (E)-3-((2-chlorobenzylidene)amino)-N-(2-(decyloxy)-2-oxoethyl)-N,N-dimethylpropan-1-aminium chloride (ICS-10) and (E)-3-((2-chlorobenzylidene)amino)-N,N-dimethyl-N-(2-oxo-2-(tetradecyloxy)ethyl)propa...
Previous studies of elliptical neutron guides have shown that they transport neutrons with fewer reflections than traditional guides with a constant cross section, thus reducing neutron losses. True elliptical guides, however, are tedious to produce....
McKibben’s muscle (MKM) is the most adopted among the different types of pneumatic artificial muscles (PAMs) due to its mechanical performance and versatility. Several geometric parameters, including the diameter, thickness, and length of the i...
Multi-camera systems (MCSs) are pivotal in aviation surveillance and autonomous navigation due to their wide coverage and high-resolution sensing. However, challenges such as complex setup, time-consuming data acquisition, and costly testing hinder r...
The structural integrity of buried pipelines is threatened by the effects of Permanent Ground Deformation (PGD), resulting from seismic-induced landslides and lateral spreading due to liquefaction, requiring accurate analysis of the system performanc...
Utilizing model calculations may lead to a better understanding of the complex kinetics of the controlled radical polymerization. We developed a universal simulation tool (mcPolymer), which is based on the widely used Monte Carlo simulation technique...
Mechanistic Monte Carlo (MC) simulation of radiation interaction with water and DNA is important for the understanding of biological responses induced by ionizing radiation. In our previous work, we employed the Graphical Processing Unit (GPU)-based...
American U.S. crude oil prices have dropped significantly of late down to a low of less than $30 a barrel in early 2016. At the same time price volatility has increased and crude in storage has reached record amounts in the U.S. America. Low oil pric...
Background and Objectives: Difficult intubation, which may be encountered unexpectedly during anesthesia, can increase patients’ morbidity and mortality. The McGRATH video laryngoscope is known to provide improved laryngeal visibility in patien...
The article presents the results of research on the influence of temperature and time changes of the annealing process on the values and distribution of stresses in the simulated heat-affected zone of S700MC steel welded joints. For this purpose, tes...
Element segregation in the as-cast medium-entropy alloy (MEA), CrCoNiAl0.014, has a significant influence on its mechanical properties. This study focused on aluminum segregation in the as-cast CrCoNiAl0.014 MEA at room temperature (300 K). The eleme...
This special issue discusses recent advances in computer simulation studies of crystal growth. Crystal growth is a key to innovation in science and technology. Owing to recent progress in computer performance, computer simulation studies of crystal g...
The aim of the study was to evaluate the laryngoscopes Macintosh, Miller, McCoy, Intubrite, VieScope and I-View in simulated out-of-hospital conditions when used by people without clinical experience, and to choose the one that, in the case of failur...
Due to the intrinsic masking effects of combinational circuits in digital designs, Single-Event Transient (SET) effects were considered irrelevant compared to the data rupture caused by Single-Event Upset (SEU) effects. However, the importance of con...
In today’s modern power system, the proportion of renewable energy generation is increasing. The inherent frequent variability of these energy sources creates a power balance and frequency stability problem within the power system. Planning ene...
Wastewater containing radioactive materials is stored in decay tanks, which are typically installed in basements to restrict public access. Specific activity is measured by a gamma spectroscopy system or a gamma counter for several hours per sample b...
The growing demand for various types of paper highlights the importance of optimizing the kraft pulping process to achieve desired paper properties. This work proposes a novel multiscale model to optimize the kraft pulping process and obtain desired...
Smart microgrids (SMGs), as cyber–physical systems, are essential parts of smart grids. The SMGs’ cyber networks facilitate efficient system operation. However, cyber failures and interferences might adversely affect the SMGs. The available studies a...
Seismic performance and loss assessments are required in areas of Insurance, Finance and Public Policy. Providers are Structural Engineers and Risk Management Firms. There are no current procedures to evaluate the epistemic and aleatory uncertainties...
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