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Off-design performance of micro-scale solar brayton cycle
(Elsevier, 2023-08-01)A novel methodology to design a micro-scale, solar-only, air-breathing, open Brayton cycle and assess its on- and off-design performance. The methodology is applied to generate and assess six thermodynamic layouts over a ... -
On occupant behavior and innovation studies towards high performance buildings: a transdisciplinary approach
(MDPI, 2018-10-06)With ever-increasing population and urbanization, it is crucial to decrease energy density in the built environment without sacrificing occupants’ comfort and well-being. This requires consideration of technological ... -
On the application of Harris hawks optimization (HHO) algorithm to the design of microchannel heat sinks
(Springer Nature, 2021-04)A novel Harris hawks optimization algorithm is applied to microchannel heat sinks for the minimization of entropy generation. In the formulation of the heat transfer model of the microchannel, the slip flow velocity and ... -
On the decoupling of the improved Boussinesq equation into two uncoupled Camassa-Holm equations
(American Institute of Mathematical Sciences, 2017-06)We rigorously establish that, in the long-wave regime characterized by the assumptions of long wavelength and small amplitude, bidirectional solutions of the improved Boussinesq equation tend to associated solutions of two ... -
On the development of a novel multi-phase high entropy alloy with transformation-induced plasticity effect
(Elsevier, 2022-06-05)In the present work, microstructural evolution, and mechanical behavior of a novel high entropy alloy (HEA) are investigated through thermo-mechanical processing. The homogenized samples possess a single-phase cubic structure ... -
On the EMG-based torque estimation for humans coupled with a force-controlled elbow exoskeleton
(IEEE, 2015)Exoskeletons are successful at supporting human motion only when the necessary amount of power is provided at the right time. Exoskeleton control based on EMG signals can be utilized to command the required amount of support ... -
On the fatigue and fracture behavior of keyhole-free friction stir spot welded joints in an aluminum alloy
(Elsevier, 2021-03)The target of this research study was to evaluate the shear-tensile and fatigue behavior of aluminum 6061 alloy welds, in two different heat treatment conditions, joined by the recently developed intermediate layer friction ... -
On the friction stir processing of additive-manufactured 316L stainless steel
(Wiley, 2022-10)The novel combination of friction stir processing (FSP) and additive manufacturing (AM) is studied herein. Laser-based powder bed fusion of metals (PBF-LB/M) is used to establish 316 L stainless steel with a bimodal ... -
On the high-temperature flow response of friction stir processed magnesium metal matrix composites
(ASME, 2021-01-01)In the current work, multi-pass friction stir processing (FSP) was utilized to fabricate samples of fine-grained aluminum-zinc (AZ) magnesium alloy and its metal matrix composite (MMC). The microstructure and high-temperature ... -
On the individual droplet growth modeling and heat transfer analysis in dropwise condensation
(IEEE, 2021-10)The low convective coefficient at condenser part of spreaders and vapor chambers due to film blanket blocking encourages utilizing dropwise condensation (DWC). Challenges exist in the experimental characterization of DWC, ... -
On the low-cycle fatigue behavior of a multi-phase high entropy alloy with enhanced plasticity
(Elsevier, 2023-08)A multi-phase non-equiatomic FeCrNiMnCo high entropy alloy (HEA) was fabricated using vacuum induction melting. Thermo-mechanical treatments consisting of cold rolling and annealing at 750 °C and 850 °C were employed to ... -
On the mechanical behavior of accumulative roll bonded lightweight composite
(IOP Publishing, 2019-09)Multi-layered composites have received great interest due to their enhanced mechanical and physical properties. In this study, Al6061/Al2024 composites were processed by accumulative roll bonding as a severe plastic ... -
On the mechanical behavior of cold deformed aluminum 7075 alloy at elevated temperatures
(Elsevier, 2016-07-18)In the present study, elevated temperature deformation behavior and microstructural evolution of 7075 aluminum alloy at annealed and cold rolled conditions were examined. Isothermal uniaxial tensile tests at a temperature ... -
On the strain rate sensitivity of a TRIP assisted high entropy alloy
(Elsevier, 2023-02-15)In the present work, the strain rate sensitivity is investigated in a novel high entropy alloy with transformation-induced plasticity (TRIP) effect. Herein, it is aimed to reflect the effect of phase constitution on the ... -
On ‘‘Radiative transfer in three-dimensional rectangular enclosures containing inhomogeneous,anisotropically scattering media’’
(Elsevier, 2010-07)Our 1985 paper (JQSRT 1985; 33: 533–549) reported the result of the research we conducted back then to better understand heat transfer processes in large-scale combustion chambers, especially in pulverized coal-fired ... -
Optical and radiative properties of individual and hybrid nanosuspensions: The effects of similar and dissimilar particle agglomerates on thermal radiation
(Yildiz Technical University, 2021-02)Nanosuspensions are proposed for use in improving the thermal efficiency of different thermal systems; including solar thermal power plants. Because of their excellent and unique thermo-optical properties, which are the ... -
Optical and thermal analysis of secondary optics in light emitting diodes' packaging: Analysis of MR16 lamp
(IOP Publishing, 2021-12-08)Optical and thermal control are two main factors in package design process of lighting products, specifically light emitting diodes (LEDs). This research is aimed to study the role of secondary optics in opto-thermal ... -
Optical subwavelength-scale displacement sensing with dynamically controllable characteristics
(The Optical Society, 2010)Silicon photonic devices with embedded MEMS have significantly been studied. Characterization and operation of such devices in the nanometer-level is critical. A novel optical technique for subwavelength displacement ... -
Optimal solution of the discrete cost multicommodity network design problem
(Elsevier, 2008-10-15)We investigate a multicommodity network design problem where a discrete set of Technologies with step-increasing cost and capacity functions should be installed on the edges. This problem is a fundamental network design ... -
Optimal stiffness tuning for a lower body exoskeleton with spring-supported passive joints
(IEEE, 2018-10-09)This paper presents a framework to optimally tune the stiffness values of spring-supported passive joints that are included in lower body exoskeletons. First, a dynamic model of a combined human-exoskeleton system was ...
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