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Eng, Volume 5, Issue 4

2024 December - 60 articles

Cover Story: This study explores the predictability of pressure curve parameters of a grease application process. Grease unfortunately varies greatly in its parameters over storage time, temperature, and pressure, to name a few. In this study, grease application pressure curve parameters are predicted via neural networks. To cover variations in the parameters, two neural networks are used: one to predict the parameters’ mean values and the other to predict the parameters’ standard deviations. Several neural network architectures were compared and evaluated for every pressure curve parameter. View this paper
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Articles (60)

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,619 Views
11 Pages

Upcycling of Eggshell Waste into Calcium Phosphates for Use in Sustainable Biomedical Engineering Applications

  • Nikolaos Pagonis,
  • Dimitrios Flegkas,
  • Aikaterini Itziou,
  • Konstantinos Kountouras,
  • Adam Stimoniaris,
  • Petros Samaras and
  • Vayos Karayannis

20 December 2024

Eggshells are an inorganic waste, and their accumulation rate is increasing globally, complicating waste management. However, the European Union defines eggshells as low-risk material that can be recycled and reused safely in other applications. Thei...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,351 Views
23 Pages

20 December 2024

This paper utilizes the digital integrated circuit testing model to compute the test yield curve of future wafers and explore the influence of test guardband (TGB) on quality and yield. With the passage of three years since the COVID-19 pandemic disr...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,284 Views
29 Pages

An Adaptive YOLO11 Framework for the Localisation, Tracking, and Imaging of Small Aerial Targets Using a Pan–Tilt–Zoom Camera Network

  • Ming Him Lui,
  • Haixu Liu,
  • Zhuochen Tang,
  • Hang Yuan,
  • David Williams,
  • Dongjin Lee,
  • K. C. Wong and
  • Zihao Wang

20 December 2024

This article presents a cost-effective camera network system that employs neural network-based object detection and stereo vision to assist a pan–tilt–zoom camera in imaging fast, erratically moving small aerial targets. Compared to tradi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,644 Views
21 Pages

The Consequences of a Lack of Basic Sanitation in the Municipality of Maricá (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) Resulting in Low Concentrations of Metals but Dissemination of Endocrine Disruptors Through Local Environments: Subsidies for Local Environmental Management

  • Moisés L. Gil,
  • Estefan M. da Fonseca,
  • Bruno S. Pierri,
  • Jéssica de F. Delgado,
  • Leonardo da S. Lima,
  • Danieli L. da Cunha,
  • Thulio R. Corrêa,
  • Charles V. Neves and
  • Daniele M. Bila

19 December 2024

Endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) are emerging pollutants that can potentially accumulate in aquatic ecosystems at significant levels, with the potential to impact the health of both animals and humans. Many scientists have correlated human expos...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
4,524 Views
16 Pages

Thermodynamic and Kinetic Analysis of a CO2 Hydrogenation Pilot Scale Reactor for Efficient Methanol Production

  • Antonis Peppas,
  • Chrysa Politi,
  • Konstantinos Charalampopoulos,
  • Vasiliki Kontou and
  • Sotirios Karellas

18 December 2024

Decarbonization of hard-to-abate industrial sectors, namely the extractive industries, has become an imperative, and thus, processes such as carbon capture and utilization (CCU) have been explored thoroughly and seem to be a promising solution. Carbo...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,310 Views
12 Pages

Synthesis of Waste-Derived Geopolymer–Zeolite Composite with Enhanced CO2 Adsorption Capacity

  • Andresa Rodrigues da Silveira,
  • Alisson Lopes Freire,
  • Fábio Elyseu,
  • Regina de Fátima Peralta Muniz Moreira,
  • Michael Peterson,
  • Aidan Doyle,
  • Sibele Berenice Castella Pergher,
  • Dachamir Hotza and
  • Agenor De Noni

18 December 2024

Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are related to global warming and climate change. Materials to be used for CO2 capture are an important factor in assisting humanity in overcoming this challenge. The goals of this study are to look into the sy...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,666 Views
12 Pages

18 December 2024

The goal of this research is to examine the applicability of the Hottel–Whillier–Bliss model, developed for flat-plate collectors, to evacuated tube solar collectors. During this study, the model is applied to an evacuated tube collector,...

  • Review
  • Open Access
20 Citations
6,176 Views
30 Pages

A Comprehensive Review of Smartphone and Other Device-Based Techniques for Road Surface Monitoring

  • Saif Alqaydi,
  • Waleed Zeiada,
  • Ahmed El Wakil,
  • Ali Juma Alnaqbi and
  • Abdelhalim Azam

16 December 2024

Deteriorating road infrastructure is a global concern, especially in low-income countries where financial and technological constraints hinder effective monitoring and maintenance. Traditional methods, like inertial profilers, are expensive and compl...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,365 Views
16 Pages

Shape Accuracy Improvement of the Flange Turning Process in Aluminum Aerosol Can Production

  • Istvan Sztankovics,
  • Csaba Felho,
  • Krisztina Kun-Bodnar and
  • Zsolt Maros

15 December 2024

This study investigates the flange turning process in the production of aluminum aerosol bottles. Aluminum discs are lubricated, extruded, trimmed, washed, painted, and lacquered before undergoing necking, where flange turning ensures a secure, aesth...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,280 Views
23 Pages

14 December 2024

Black silicon has attracted significant interest for various engineering applications, including solar cells, due to its ability to create highly absorbent surfaces or interfaces for light. It enhances light absorption in crystalline solar cells, imp...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,903 Views
23 Pages

11 December 2024

Solar energy and biomass offer sustainable alternatives to meet the energy demand and reduce the environmental impact of fossil fuels. In this study, through mass and energy balances, a comparative analysis of energy, exergy, and environmental impact...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,017 Views
19 Pages

Modeling of Oil–Water Two-Phase Flow in Horizontal Pipes Using CFD for the Prediction of Flow Patterns

  • Octavio Andrés González-Estrada,
  • Santiago Hernández and
  • Germán González-Silva

11 December 2024

A computational fluid dynamics study of the horizontal oil–water flow was performed using the Eulerian–Eulerian and mixture multiphase models in conjunction with the realizable kε turbulence model for the characterization o...

  • Review
  • Open Access
9 Citations
11,375 Views
32 Pages

10 December 2024

The accurate counting of passengers in public transport systems is crucial for optimizing operations, improving service quality, and planning infrastructure. It can also contribute to reducing the number of public transport lines where a high number...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,888 Views
25 Pages

10 December 2024

Ponte de Vilanova, a masonry bridge, was built in Allariz, Galicia in the 13th–14th centuries. It is still standing. The structure, generally well preserved, shows minor deformations and wear signs caused by environmental factors. To conduct a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
1,899 Views
20 Pages

9 December 2024

This paper presents the development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based integrated dynamic hybrid PV-H2 energy system model together with a reflective comparative analysis of its performance versus that of the commercially available HOMER softwa...

  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,580 Views
20 Pages

Optimization of Structures and Composite Materials: A Brief Review

  • André Ferreira Costa Vieira,
  • Marcos Rogério Tavares Filho,
  • João Paulo Eguea and
  • Marcelo Leite Ribeiro

2 December 2024

Neural networks (NNs) have revolutionized various fields, including aeronautics where it is applied in computational fluid dynamics, finite element analysis, load prediction, and structural optimization. Particularly in optimization, neural networks...

  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
6,851 Views
18 Pages

Advances in Concrete Demolition Technologies: A Review of Conventional and Emerging Methods for Sustainable Waste Management

  • Mohsen Mohammadi,
  • Saman Mostafa Mohammad,
  • Mehdi Roshanbin,
  • Gilson R. Lomboy and
  • Shahriar Abubakri

30 November 2024

The demolishing of concrete structures such as bridges, tunnels, buildings, and pavements has become a common activity due to reasons such as renovation, rehabilitation, retrofitting, or simply ending the service life of these structures. This upsurg...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,300 Views
13 Pages

Evaluation of Affordable Agricultural Drones for Small and Medium Farms

  • Adis Puška,
  • Miroslav Nedeljković,
  • Anđelka Štilić and
  • Darko Božanić

30 November 2024

Smart technologies are increasingly used in agriculture, with drones becoming one of the key tools in agricultural production. This study aims to evaluate affordable drones for agricultural use in the Posavina region, located in northern Bosnia and H...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,355 Views
13 Pages

One-Part Alkali-Activated Binder Produced from Tungsten-Molybdenum (W-Mo) Tailings

  • Georgy Lazorenko,
  • Yanshuai Wang,
  • Alexandr Fedotov and
  • Anton Kasprzhitskii

29 November 2024

This study explores the feasibility of preparing a one-part alkali-activated binder produced from tungsten-molybdenum (W-Mo) tailings with sodium metasilicate (SM). A series of alkali-activated mortar samples were prepared, and the effects of the wat...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,890 Views
11 Pages

27 November 2024

A membrane unit for gas separation is not available in most process simulators, and therefore it needs to be built manually. However, the developed units are based on assumptions, and the system is solved numerically. The accuracy of these models wit...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
5,570 Views
22 Pages

Sustainable Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles

  • Carlos Armenta-Déu and
  • Luis Sancho

27 November 2024

In this work, we develop a detailed analysis of the current outlook for electric vehicle charging technology, focusing on the various levels and types of charging protocols and connectors used. We propose a charging station for electric cars powered...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,483 Views
7 Pages

Understanding the Musculoskeletal Demand of Ride-On Mowing Using Wearable Technology

  • Kevin Netto,
  • Garry Francis-Pester,
  • Peter Benazic and
  • Peter Edwards

27 November 2024

This study aimed to quantify the postures and muscle activity while parks and gardens workers operated ride-on mowers during a typical shift. Eight participants operated ride-on mowers in the same park but on different terrains (flat and undulating)....

  • Article
  • Open Access
3,719 Views
16 Pages

27 November 2024

Industrial architecture is the result of the integration of complex planning and construction, with the goal of attaining an optimal arrangement of building processes toward the creation of a quality working environment. The subject of research focus...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,184 Views
12 Pages

Effect of Incorporating Natural Zeolitic Tuffs in Concrete Mixed and Cured Using Seawater

  • Ansam Qsymah,
  • Hasan Alqawasmeh,
  • Mo’men Ayasrah and
  • Buthainah Al-kharabsheh

26 November 2024

Concrete production has increasingly used seawater to overcome the challenge of freshwater scarcity. Although the use of seawater in concrete still has a controversial reputation, it is a promising application, particularly when combined with mineral...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,115 Views
31 Pages

Evaluating the Impact of Phase Change Materials and Double-Skin Façades on Energy Performance in Office Buildings Under Climate Change Scenarios: A Case Study in Iran

  • Sina Fard Moradinia,
  • Ahmed Rasul Hussein,
  • Melissa Chan,
  • Niloufar Bagherifam and
  • Milad Baghalzadeh Shishehgarkhaneh

25 November 2024

The potential for energy efficiency in office buildings is critical, especially in regions facing rapid climate change impacts. This study investigates the use of phase change materials (PCMs) and double-skin façades (DSFs) to optimize energy...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
1,640 Views
16 Pages

22 November 2024

The decarbonization of industrial energy systems which comprise different networks (such as steam, water, electric power, fuel sources) is crucial for mitigating climate change and achieving sustainability goals. This paper presents a comprehensive m...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
2,711 Views
10 Pages

Mechanical Properties and Microstructural Investigation of AA2024-T6 Reinforced with Al2O3 and SiC Metal Matrix Composites

  • Hassan Raza Channar,
  • Barkat Ullah,
  • Muhammad Shoaib Naseem,
  • Javed Akhter,
  • Arshad Mehmood and
  • Muhammad Aamir

22 November 2024

Aluminium metal matrix composites (AMMCs) using alumina (Al2O3) and silicon carbide (SiC) as reinforcement elements are gaining significant interest in various applications because of their excellent properties. In this study, Al2O3/SiC with composit...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,607 Views
24 Pages

Investigation of a Multiflow Ejector Equipped with Variable-Length Links for Thrust Vector Control Using Euler’s Methodology

  • Yuri A. Sazonov,
  • Mikhail A. Mokhov,
  • Anton V. Bondarenko,
  • Victoria V. Voronova,
  • Khoren A. Tumanyan and
  • Egor I. Konyushkov

20 November 2024

The coordinated operation of multiple jet devices enhances the efficiency of technological processes and thrust vector control systems, enabling the resolution of various practical challenges. Traditional jet control systems regulate the thrust vecto...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,734 Views
21 Pages

An Assessment of the Bearing Capacity of High-Strength-Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular Columns Through Finite Element Analysis

  • Leonardo André Rossato,
  • Alexandre Rossi,
  • Carlos Humberto Martins,
  • Gustavo de Miranda Saleme Gidrão,
  • Laura Silvestro and
  • Rúbia Mara Bosse

19 November 2024

This work aimed to evaluate the accuracy of analytical models for predicting the behavior of concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) columns via finite element analysis coupled with physical nonlinearity. The methodology involved an extensive review of...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,844 Views
12 Pages

Insights into the Effect of Recycled Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer on the Mechanical Strengths of Cement Mortar

  • Mohamed Wendlassida Kaboré,
  • Youssef El Bitouri,
  • Habiba Lharti,
  • Marie Salgues,
  • Jérémy Frugier,
  • Romain Léger,
  • Didier Perrin,
  • Patrick Ienny and
  • Eric Garcia-Diaz

15 November 2024

The incorporation of recycled glass fiber reinforced polymer (rGFRP) in cementitious materials is an interesting recycling and valorization method. However, this incorporation generally results in a significant loss of workability, often compensated...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,489 Views
23 Pages

The Role of Productization in End-To-End Traceability

  • Janne Harkonen,
  • Javier Mauricio Guerrero Rodriguez and
  • Erno Mustonen

12 November 2024

End-to-end traceability offers significant opportunities for product lifecycle visibility, sustainability enhancement, and regulatory compliance in product management. However, it faces challenges in data integration and management, supplier collabor...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,672 Views
23 Pages

Examining Sentiment Analysis for Low-Resource Languages with Data Augmentation Techniques

  • Gaurish Thakkar,
  • Nives Mikelić Preradović and
  • Marko Tadić

7 November 2024

This investigation investigates the influence of a variety of data augmentation techniques on sentiment analysis in low-resource languages, with a particular emphasis on Bulgarian, Croatian, Slovak, and Slovene. The following primary research topic i...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,213 Views
18 Pages

Modeling Critical Success Factors for Industrial Symbiosis

  • Stamatios K. Chrysikopoulos,
  • Panos T. Chountalas,
  • Dimitrios A. Georgakellos and
  • Athanasios G. Lagodimos

7 November 2024

The critical importance of effective industrial symbiosis is emphasized in the rapidly evolving landscape of manufacturing, energy, and environmental sustainability. This study employs the Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) met...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
2,525 Views
16 Pages

Response Surface Methodology-Aided Optimization of Bioactive Compound Extraction from Apple Peels Through Pulsed Electric Field Pretreatment and Ultrasonication

  • Martha Mantiniotou,
  • Bogdan-Cristian Bujor,
  • Vassilis Athanasiadis,
  • Theodoros Chatzimitakos,
  • Dimitrios Kalompatsios,
  • Konstantina Kotsou,
  • Eleni Bozinou and
  • Stavros I. Lalas

6 November 2024

Apple by-products (i.e., peels) are often thrown away, yet they are highly nutritious and provide numerous advantages as they contain a variety of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Apple peels also comprise a high level of antio...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,413 Views
24 Pages

Energy Efficiency and Mathematical Modeling of Shrimp Pond Oxygenation: A Multiple Regression Experimental Study

  • Yoisdel Castillo Alvarez,
  • Yorlan González González,
  • Reinier Jiménez Borges,
  • Luis Angel Iturralde Carrera,
  • José M. Álvarez-Alvarado and
  • Juvenal Rodríguez-Reséndiz

4 November 2024

Aquaculture is one of the key economic activities to reduce food shortages worldwide. Water recirculation systems using pumps are crucial to maintain oxygenation and water quality, consuming about 35% of the total energy in this economic activity. Th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,355 Views
23 Pages

1 November 2024

Nowadays, cotton boll detection techniques are becoming essential for weaving and textile industries based on the production of cotton. There are limited techniques developed to segment, detect, and count cotton bolls precisely. This analysis identif...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,932 Views
18 Pages

31 October 2024

In recent years, the assessment of damage scenarios in urban communities has become one of the central themes in local government policies, aimed at promoting effective seismic risk mitigation and improving the efficiency of rescue systems to manage...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
6,826 Views
16 Pages

31 October 2024

This study addresses challenges in skin cancer detection, particularly issues like class imbalance and the varied appearance of lesions, which complicate segmentation and classification tasks. The research employs deep learning ensemble models for bo...

  • Review
  • Open Access
3,411 Views
27 Pages

26 October 2024

Deployment of Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous vehicles (AVs) in urban environments is significantly constrained by adverse weather conditions, limiting their operation to clear weather due to safety concerns. Ensuring that AVs remain within their desi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,908 Views
26 Pages

24 October 2024

In the field of modern drive technology, conventional form-fit shaft-hub connections, such as the standardized keyway connection, are reaching their mechanical limits due to the space-saving design. The trochoidal profiles are elegant modern shaft-hu...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
4,322 Views
24 Pages

An Embedded System for Real-Time Atrial Fibrillation Diagnosis Using a Multimodal Approach to ECG Data

  • Monalisa Akter,
  • Nayeema Islam,
  • Abdul Ahad,
  • Md. Asaduzzaman Chowdhury,
  • Fahim Foysal Apurba and
  • Riasat Khan

24 October 2024

Cardiovascular diseases pose a significant global health threat, with atrial fibrillation representing a critical precursor to more severe heart conditions. In this work, a multimodality-based deep learning model has been developed for diagnosing atr...

  • Review
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,995 Views
19 Pages

21 October 2024

The global transportation sector is transitioning towards renewable energy to combat climate change, with biodiesel playing a critical role. Significant research over the past decades has focused on enhancing biodiesel through novel feedstocks and pr...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
1,744 Views
14 Pages

Investigating and Analyzing the Influence of a Solar Power Plant’s Life Cycle on the Depletion of Natural Materials and Mineral Resources

  • Patryk Leda,
  • Izabela Piasecka,
  • Anna Leda,
  • Grzegorz Szala,
  • Andrzej Tomporowski,
  • Patrycja Walichnowska,
  • Patrycja Bałdowska-Witos and
  • Weronika Kruszelnicka

18 October 2024

The production process requires massive amounts of minerals, fossil fuels, and energy. The efficient use of energy and natural resources appears to be crucial to the state of affairs. It should be noted that the post-consumer management of solar powe...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
4,356 Views
15 Pages

18 October 2024

Different direct solar harvesting systems for daylighting are being explored to achieve high uniform illumination deep within buildings at minimal cost. A promising solution to make these systems cost-effective is the use of plastic optical fibers (P...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,001 Views
18 Pages

16 October 2024

Consumer dissatisfaction and damage are increasing worldwide due to the increase in defects caused by the decline in housing quality, and disputes over housing defects are expanding. The number of housing units, a representative standard related to h...

  • Review
  • Open Access
47 Citations
19,064 Views
29 Pages

15 October 2024

Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) encompass a range of processes from preliminary to advanced stages. Conventional treatments are increasingly inadequate for handling emergent pollutants, particularly organic compounds with carcinogenic potential t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,522 Views
23 Pages

Efficient Runtime Firmware Update Mechanism for LoRaWAN Class A Devices

  • Bernardino Pinto Neves,
  • António Valente and
  • Victor D. N. Santos

14 October 2024

This paper presents an efficient and secure method for updating firmware in IoT devices using LoRaWAN network resources and communication protocols. The proposed method involves dividing the firmware into fragments, storing them in the application se...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,882 Views
22 Pages

Development of a Smart Material Resource Planning System in the Context of Warehouse 4.0

  • Oleksandr Sokolov,
  • Angelina Iakovets,
  • Vladyslav Andrusyshyn and
  • Justyna Trojanowska

12 October 2024

This study explores enhancing decision-making processes in inventory management and production operations by integrating a developed system. The proposed solution improves the decision-making process, managing the material supply of the product and i...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,439 Views
13 Pages

11 October 2024

Reliability is an essential factor for the operation of the Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) drive. Electric vehicles operate in harsh environments, which may degrade the operation of power converters. These failure modes include transistor open- and...

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