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Load Forecasting Models in Smart Grid
The smart grid concept is introduced to accelerate operational efficiency and enhance the reliability and sustainability of the power supply. The load forecasting technique involves estimating future loads using historical and present data. In a smart grid, the forecasting of loads is done by considering the power consumption by users and the power produced by all types of generations (renewable and non-renewable) with the help of smart energy meters.
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24 Feb 2023
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Challenges in the Field of Autonomous Vehicles
The term autonomous vehicle (AV) has become ubiquitous in our lives, owing to the extensive research and development that frequently make headlines. Nonetheless, the flourishing of AVs hinges on many factors due to the extremely stringent demands for safety, security, and reliability. Besides lingering technical problems, the complexity of the AV infrastructure makes it vulnerable to security and privacy attacks that can endanger the lives of passengers and commuters. Surpassing traditional centralized security systems, blockchain has emerged as the best solution to provide the much-needed security shield to AVs with its data transparency, immutability, and decentralized approach. Therefore, enriching and enmeshing technologies like AI, edge computing, IoT, 5G and Blockchain into a robust system will lead to the realization of our much-yearned AV dream into reality.
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24 Feb 2023
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Optimal Sizing of Hybrid Renewable Energy Sources Systems
Renewable energy solutions are appropriate for on-grid and off-grid applications, acting as a supporter for the utility network or rural locations without the need to develop or extend costly and difficult grid infrastructure. As a result, hybrid renewable energy sources (HRES) have become a popular option for grid-connected or standalone systems. HRES are systems that are reliable, CO2-emission-free, and an effective solution for minimizing dependency on one renewable resource. In attaining a reliable, clean, and cost-effective system, sizing optimal HRES is a crucial challenge.
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24 Feb 2023
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Crude Glycerol Upgrading
Crude glycerol is the main byproduct of biodiesel manufacturing from oleaginous crops and other biomass-derived oils. Approximately 10% crude glycerol is produced with every batch of biodiesel. Worldwide, there is a glut of glycerol and the price of it has decreased considerably. There are real opportunities for valorizing crude glycerol into higher value-added chemicals which can improve the economic viability of biodiesel production as an alternative fuel. Exploring new potential applications of glycerol in various sectors is needed such as in pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, cosmetics, and as a transportation fuel.
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24 Feb 2023
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Meaning and Determination of Electrode Surface Area
The interfacial contact area between an electronically conducting and an ionically conducting phase is the area where an electrode meets an electrolyte or an electrolyte solution. This area may differ significantly from the geometric, microscopic, real, or true surface area of the electronically conducting solid (the electrode) determined with a variety of experimental methods. This contact area may also differ from the electrochemically active surface area. These different surface or interface areas are relevant in electrochemical energy conversion and storage. They are not necessarily identical; there are even no simple relationships between them. This entry provides an overview of the various terms, briefly describes experimental methods for their determination and puts the data in perspective with respect to electrochemical energy conversion and storage.
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24 Feb 2023
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Monitoring Systems in Shipping and Offshore Industry
Maritime transport is the main mode of international trade (up to 80% of goods); thus, marine structures are critical because of its specific influence to trade. Ships and offshore structures are used worldwide for a variety of functions and in a variety of water depths and environments. Monitoring the health of marine structures plays a key role in reducing the risk of structural failure. The incorporation of a health-monitoring system makes it possible to optimize the design, operation and/or maintenance, moving from criteria based on experience or conservative estimates, to others that take advantage of source of information about real-time in-service behavior. Structural monitoring also makes it possible to reveal the start of damage in structures that would otherwise remain invisible until a catastrophic/unexpected manifestation of damage occurs, allowing for decisions such as decommissioning for unscheduled maintenance actions or continuing until the next scheduled maintenance.
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24 Feb 2023
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Roles of Cryogenic Cooling in Turning
Cryogenic machining is a recently developed technique used in various machining processes, including turning, milling, and drilling. Specifically, cryogenic turning is applied to three main groups of workpiece materials: superalloys, ferrous metals, and viscoelastic polymers/elastomers.
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23 Feb 2023
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Data-Driven Fault Diagnosis Methods for Nuclear Power Plants
Fault diagnosis plays an important role in complex and safety-critical systems such as nuclear power plants (NPPs). With the development of artificial intelligence (AI), extensive research has been carried out for fast and efficient fault diagnosis based on data-driven algorithms.
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23 Feb 2023
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Biochar Materials
Biochar (BC) based materials are solid carbon enriched materials produced via different thermochemical techniques such as pyrolysis.
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23 Feb 2023
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Sustainable Facilities Management in the Built Environment
The significance of facilities management practices in the built environment and the changing focus to include sustainability principles have been acknowledged. Facilities management balances three aspects, including human resources, people (employees and employers), human resources and sociological aspects, work activities and resources (productivity and costs), and work environment (architecture and engineering)
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23 Feb 2023
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