The paper is focused on searching for novel methods aimed at improving the performance and usability of a common decision-making process where a panel of experts are assisted by specialized software systems. An equivalent exchange method (EEM) is con...
Compared with previous analytical designs for deep UBHE, the present study is new in three aspects: (1) a segmented FLS model combined with the virtual heat source method is applied to the full U-shaped path (injection, horizontal, and production wel...
The triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) structure demonstrates significant potential in the field of active heat transfer. This is due to its high specific surface area and controllable pore connectivity. However, its intricate geometric features...
Background: Kiwifruit are nutrient-rich and have properties which indicate a low glycaemic impact compared with many cooked cereal foods, suggesting that they may be used for dietary enrichment of vitamin C without glycaemic cost. Aim: To develop tab...
The Xe isotope comagnetometer in the nuclear magnetic resonance regime can be used as a promising high-precision inertial measurement unit because of the absolute frequency measurement and high bandwidth. The fluctuation of the electron spin polariza...
Microgrids can significantly improve the utilization of distributed generation (DG) and the reliability of the power supply. However, in the grid-tied operational mode, the interaction between the microgrid and the distribution network cannot be igno...
The effective ionic capacities of strong cation ion-exchange resins were investigated and compared using conditions similar to those found in white goods, in order to establish behavioral differences between commercial products and evaluate their cap...
Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy is one of the important tools for the performance analysis and diagnosis of proton exchange membrane fuel cells. The equivalent circuit model is an effective method for electrochemical impedance spectroscopy res...
In this paper we study the pricing of exchange options between two underlying assets whose dynamic show a stochastic correlation with random jumps. In particular, we consider a Ornstein-Uhlenbeck covariance model, with Levy Background Noise Processes...
The unequivocal understanding of the planetary-global climate change has rendered the apportionment of sources and sinks of greenhouse gases in the terrestrial domain, an urgent priority. In the present study, the micrometeorological method of &ldquo...
Accurate extraction of polarization resistance is crucial in the application of proton exchange membrane fuel cells. It is generally assumed that the steady-state resistance obtained from the polarization curve model is equivalent to the AC impedance...
The installation potential of ground-source heat pump (GSHP) systems has been studied based on the spatial interpolation of numerical simulation results using ground heat exchanger (GHE) models. This study is the first to create an estimation formula...
This paper introduces a novel intelligent sliding mode predictive fault-tolerant control method based on the Dynamic Information Exchange Coyote Optimization Algorithm (DIECOA), which is applied to a quad-rotor UAV system with multi-delay and sensor...
Spiral finned tube heat exchangers are extensively used in petrochemical, power electronics, and metallurgical industries due to their high efficiency and compact design. However, fouling accumulation during operation significantly reduces heat trans...
Calculation of fin efficiency is necessary for the design of heat exchangers. This efficiency can be calculated for individual finned tubes or continuous fins. Continuous fins are mostly used in plate-fin and tube heat exchangers (PFTHEs). In most ca...
Acidic properties of ion-exchanged LTL zeolites have been studied using FTIR spectroscopy, complemented by X-ray powder diffraction, SEM-EDX, XRF and N2 physisorption. Infrared spectra of the ion-exchanged zeolites show the presence of two intense ba...
Heating flame furnaces are the main type of furnaces used for heating and heat treatment of metal products in metallurgy and mechanical engineering. In the working chamber of a modern heating furnace, there should be neither high-temperature nor stag...
Proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are the heart of promising hydrogen-fueled electric vehicles, and should lower their price and further improve durability. Therefore, it is necessary to enhance the performances of the proton-exchange memb...
Purpose: We evaluated the refractive visual outcomes and efficacy of Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy (TransPRK) using Smart Pulse Technology with static and dynamic cyclotorsion and the AMARIS 1050 Hz RS laser platform from Schwind in the...
A micro-channel distillation device was used for the process intensification method to separate boron isotopes, 10B and 11B. Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology was introduced to manufacture the micro-channel device, which used the chemical ex...
The CMT (cold metal transfer) arc welding process is a valuable joining method for assembling thin sheets, minimizing heat transfers, and reducing subsequent deformations. The study aims to simulate the CMT welding of thin stainless-steel sheets to p...
This article proposes a novel real-time optimization-based energy management strategy (EMS) for proton membrane exchange fuel cell (PEMFC)-battery-supercapacitors-driven hybridized-electric tramways (HETs). The proposed algorithm is derived based on...
In order to cope with the rapid growth of spatiotemporal big data, data organization models based on discrete global grid systems have developed rapidly in recent years. Due to the differences in model construction methods, grid level subdivision and...
The intermediate fluid thermoelectric generator (IFTEG) represents a novel approach to power generation, predicated upon the principles of gravity heat pipe technology. Its key advantages include high-power output and a compact module area. The gener...
The ventilation system is the only channel for gas exchange inside and outside the gas tunnel, which determines whether the high-risk gas in the tunnel can be exhausted in time after a gas leakage accident; thus, it is essential to study the dynamic...
In ground-source heat-pump (GSHP) systems equipped with a single U-tube borehole heat exchanger (BHE), the heat-carrier fluid in the return leg may release heat to the surrounding ground in the shallow part of the borehole. From a fluid energy balanc...
Interlinking converters (ILCs) are critical interfaces for coordinating power exchange in hybrid ac/dc microgrid clusters. Practically, different microgrids have varying inertia capacities and load priorities, it is urgent to design flexible power ex...
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Background: Aerobic dance (AD) is an appropriate physical activity for improving cardiorespiratory fitness. This study aimed to compare cardiorespiratory and metabolic responses, and muscle fatigue between an air dissipation platform (ADP) and a hard...
The synthesis of a tetrathiafulvalene (TTF) derivative, S-[4-({4-[(2,2′-bi-1,3-dithiol-4-ylmethoxy)methyl] phenyl}ethynyl)phenyl] ethanethioate, suitable for the modification of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), is described in this article. The TTF...
Food shortages due to the decreasing arable land area, which is a consequence of the increasing global population, have brought greater attention to greenhouses. However, the cost of air conditioning in greenhouses is high. Therefore, in this study,...
The influence of phosphoproteomics sample preparation methods on the biological interpretation of signaling outcome is unclear. Here, we demonstrate a strong bias in phosphorylation signaling targets uncovered by comparing the phosphoproteomes genera...
The power management strategy (PMS) is intimately linked to the fuel economy in the hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). In this paper, a hybrid power management scheme is proposed; it consists of an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference method (ANFIS) and the eq...
We argue that the core methods of modern machine learning—conformal prediction, large language models and in-context learning, and generative/diffusion models—are not rivals to Bayesian inference but implementations of it, almost always o...
AC-DC hybrid distribution grids realize power transmission through tie lines. Accurately characterizing the power exchange capacity between regional grids while ensuring safe grid operation is the basis for the coordinated scheduling of resources in...
Numerous heavy-tailed distributions are used for modeling financial data and in problems related to the modeling of economics processes. These distributions have higher peaks and heavier tails than normal distributions. Moreover, in some situations,...
Catchments support the survival and development of humans in a region and investigating the mechanism of land-use changes and ecological responses in catchments is of great significance for improving watershed ecological service functions. Taking the...
Organobentonites have been applied for the removal of two common non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, ibuprofen (IBU) and diclofenac sodium (DS), from aqueous solutions. Two surfactants, one with and the other without benzyl group (octadecyldimethy...
Polymeric electrolyte membranes based on a low equivalent-weight Aquivion® commercial dispersion (D72-25BS; EW = 720 g eq−1, Syensqo) were fabricated using a standardized in-house doctor-blade casting technique for application in proton exc...
Background: The accuracy of measurement of cardiometabolic outcomes in terms of gaseous exchange and energy expenditure of individuals is crucial. The objective of this study was to compare the validity and reliability of the PNO
The knowledge of the electrochemical processes inside a Fuel Cell (FC) is useful for improving FC diagnostics, and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) is one of the most used techniques for electrochemical characterization. This paper aims t...
This study presents an experimental comparison of three characterization methods for phase change materials (PCM). Two methods were carried out with a calorimeter, the first with direct scanning (DSC) and the second with step scanning (STEP). The thi...
This study presents a hybrid non-linear unsteady vortex lattice method-vortex particle method (NL UVLM-VPM) to investigate the aerodynamics of rotor blades hovering in and out of ground effect. The method is of interest for the fast aerodynamic predi...
This research was carried out to evaluate the capability of a combined fuzzy logic-based approach and analytical hierarchy process (AHP) for potassium saturation percentage (KSP) estimation in some calcareous soils of southern Iran. Based on a reconn...
A distribution network is transforming into multi-area distribution networks. Traditional iterative multi-area coordination methods protect the privacy of each area but face a high communication burden and convergence issues. To address these challen...
Lifetimes of Ag/AgCl electrodes determine whether it is possible to monitor the concentration of chloride ions in marine concrete structures. A novel manufacturing method, pulse current electrodeposition at a low current density, was proposed to prep...
This paper deals with proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers directly coupled with a photovoltaic source. It proposes a method to increase the energy delivered to the electrolyzer by reconfiguring the electrical connection of the arrays accordi...
One ton of potatoes processed to starch yields 5 to 12 m3 of potato fruit juice (PFJ), containing 30–41 wt% per dry matter protein with a high nutritional value that is comparable to eggs and has all essential amino acids. However, high levels...
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) play a key role in hydrogen-based energy systems; however, accurate and practical modelling remains challenging due to system nonlinearities, parameter variability, and degradation effects. This paper pres...
Medium-deep borehole heat exchanger (BHE) systems represent an emerging form of ground source heat pump technology. Their heat transfer process is significantly influenced by geothermal gradient and soil stratification, typically simulated using segm...
The study of heat transfer in ground heat exchangers (GHEs) considering the fluid advection inside the pipes; the heat transfer between the fluid and the ground through the grout material; and the thermal interaction between GHEs is a challenging tas...
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