Gaber Magdy^1,2,*, Mostafa Metwally³, Adel A. Elbaset^3,4, Esam Zaki⁵

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.1, pp. 13-26, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.043562

Abstract The generation of photovoltaic (PV) solar energy is increasing continuously because it is renewable, unlimited, and clean energy. In the past, generation systems depended on non-renewable sources such as oil, coal, and gas. Therefore, this paper assesses the performance of a 51 kW PV solar power plant connected to a low-voltage grid to feed an administrative building in the 6th of October City, Egypt. The performance analysis of the considered grid-connected PV system is carried out using power system simulator for Engineering (PSS/E) software. Where the PSS/E program, monitors and uses the power analyzer that displays the parameters and measures… More >

Amnart Boonloi^*

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.5, pp. 1-12, 2014, DOI:10.5098/hmt.5.8

Abstract A mathematical analysis of the heat transfer enhancement, thermal performance and flow configurations in a heat exchanger square duct with diagonal inserted plate vortex generators is presented. The 30o V–shaped baffles are modified and placed on the double sides of the thin plate or frame (with no plate) which inserted diagonally in the square duct. The effects of blockage ratio (b/H, BR), the pitch ratio (p/H, PR), flow direction (V–Downstream and V–Upstream) and configuration of inserting plate are investigated for Reynolds number based on the hydraulic diameter of the square duct, D_h, Re = 100 – 2000. The finite volume… More >

R. Vanalakshmi¹, S. Maragathasundari^1,*, M. Kameswari¹, B. Balamurugan², C. Swedheetha³

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.37, No.2, pp. 1399-1419, 2023, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2023.038506

Abstract Queuing models are used to assess the functionality and aesthetics of SCADA systems for supervisory control and data collection. Here, the main emphasis is on how the queuing theory can be used in the system’s design and analysis. The analysis’s findings indicate that by using queuing models, cost-performance ratios close to the ideal might be attained. This article discusses a novel methodology for evaluating the service-oriented survivability of SCADA systems. In order to evaluate the state of service performance and the system’s overall resilience, the framework applies queuing theory to an analytical model. As a result, the SCADA process is… More >

Amnart Boonloi^a, Withada Jedsadaratanachai^b,*

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.16, pp. 1-16, 2021, DOI:10.5098/hmt.16.17

Abstract This research reports numerical examinations on fluid flow, heat transfer behavior and thermal performance analysis in a circular tube equipped with modified V-baffles (CTMVB). The modified V-baffle (MVB) is a combination vortex generator between V-baffles/V-orifices which are placed on the tube wall and V-baffles which are inserted at the core of the tested tube. The MVB height is separated into two parts; b1 represents the MVB height on the tube wall, while b2 represents the MVB height at the core of the tested round tube. The MVB height to tube diameter ratios, b/D, are adjusted; b₁/D = 0.05, 0.1, 0.15… More >

Nasser Ali Aljarallah^1,2, Ashit Kumar Dutta^3,*, Majed Alsanea⁴, Abdul Rahaman Wahab Sait⁵

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.44, No.2, pp. 1853-1868, 2023, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.028755

Abstract A learning management system (LMS) is a software or web based application, commonly utilized for planning, designing, and assessing a particular learning procedure. Generally, the LMS offers a method of creating and delivering content to the instructor, monitoring students’ involvement, and validating their outcomes. Since mental health issues become common among studies in higher education globally, it is needed to properly determine it to improve mental stability. This article develops a new seven spot lady bird feature selection with optimal sparse autoencoder (SSLBFS-OSAE) model to assess students’ mental health on LMS. The major aim of the SSLBFS-OSAE model is to… More >

Fenwicks Shombe Musonye^1,*, Hiram Ndiritu², Robert Kinyua³

Energy Engineering, Vol.118, No.2, pp. 211-224, 2021, DOI:10.32604/EE.2021.013890

Abstract Pinch Analysis is an attractive solution for reduction of thermal energy costs in thermo-chemical industries. In this approach, maximum internally recoverable heat is determined and a heat exchange network is designed to meet the recovery targets. The thermal performance of a heat exchanger over its lifetime is however a concern to industries. Thermal performance of a heat exchanger is affected by many factors which include the physical properties of the shell and tube materials, and the chemical properties of the heat transfer fluid. In this study, thermal performance of shell and tube heat exchangers designed to meet heat recovery targets… More >

Hanbo Zhu^1,2, Changqing Miao^1,2,*, Meiling Zhuang^1,2

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.118, No.3, pp. 471-491, 2019, DOI:10.31614/cmes.2019.04382

Abstract Current building design codes allow the appearance of structural and nonstructural damage under design basis earthquakes. The research regarding probabilistic seismic loss estimation in domestic building structure is urgent. The evaluation in this paper is based on a 11-story reinforced concrete office building, incremental dynamic analysis (IDA) is conducted in Perform 3D program using models capable to simulate all possible limit states up to collapse. Next, the probability distribution of post-earthquake casualties, rebuild costs repair costs and business downtime loss are calculated in PACT software for the studied building considering the modified component vulnerability groups and population flow models. The… More >