[HTML][HTML] Review of coating and curing processes: Evaluation in automotive industry

MR Pendar, F Rodrigues, JC Páscoa, R Lima - Physics of Fluids, 2022 - pubs.aip.org
The paint shop plant, as the largest energy consumer in the automotive manufacturing
process, requires special attention to optimize energy efficiency and thermal management …

Sizing renewable energy systems with energy storage systems in microgrids for maximum cost-efficient utilization of renewable energy resources

L Al-Ghussain, R Samu, O Taylan… - Sustainable Cities and …, 2020 - Elsevier
The hybridization of renewable energy systems (RES) and further integrating them with
Energy Storage Systems (ESS) can help improve the RESs' reliability and reduce the …

Power boosting of a combined cycle power plant in Jordan: An integration of hybrid inlet cooling & solar systems

AD Ahmad, AM Abubaker, YSH Najjar… - Energy Conversion and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Many develo** countries like Jordan, suffer from the lack of natural resources required to
supply their energy demand. As such, maximum utilization of the available energy and …

[HTML][HTML] Advances in computational fluid mechanics in cellular flow manipulation: a review

M Arabghahestani, S Poozesh, NK Akafuah - Applied Sciences, 2019 - mdpi.com
Recently, remarkable developments have taken place, leading to significant improvements
in microfluidic methods to capture subtle biological effects down to single cells. As …

Numerical analysis of charged droplets size distribution in the electrostatic coating process: Effect of different operational conditions

MR Pendar, JC Páscoa - Physics of Fluids, 2021 - pubs.aip.org
This paper presents a numerical performance evaluation of the electrostatic rotary bell
sprayer (ERBS) with a particular focus on droplet charge, electric field, and ambient …

[HTML][HTML] Techno-economic comparative analysis of renewable energy systems: Case study in Zimbabwe

L Al-Ghussain, R Samu, O Taylan, M Fahrioglu - Inventions, 2020 - mdpi.com
Fluctuations in fossil fuel prices significantly affect the economies of countries, especially oil-
importing countries, hence these countries are thoroughly investigating the increase in the …

[HTML][HTML] 100% Renewable energy grid for rural electrification of remote areas: A case study in Jordan

L Al-Ghussain, M Abujubbeh, A Darwish Ahmad… - Energies, 2020 - mdpi.com
Many develo** countries suffer from high energy-import dependency and inadequate
electrification of rural areas, which aggravates the poverty problem. In this work, Al-Tafilah in …

Atomization and spray characteristics around an ERBS using various operational models and conditions: numerical investigation

MR Pendar, JC Páscoa - International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2020 - Elsevier
The impetus of the current paper is to conduct numerical evaluations about the fundamental
behaviors of the flow in an electrostatic rotary bell sprayer (ERBS) during the formation of the …

Investigating atomization characteristics in an electrostatic rotary bell atomizer

V Krisshna, M Owkes - International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 2024 - Elsevier
Electrostatic rotary bell atomizers are commonly used in several engineering applications,
including the automobile industry. A high-speed rotating nozzle operating in a strong …

Ignition and burning mechanisms of live spruce needles

AD Ahmad, AM Abubaker, A Salaimeh, NK Akafuah… - Fuel, 2021 - Elsevier
Live foliage for some tree and shrub species can support flaming fire spread at much higher
moisture content than dead fuel materials. However, the role of live fuels in forest fires has …