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  • Optimization and field application of an eco-friendly molasses-based dust suppressant for open-pit coal mine haul roads

    Optimization and field application of an eco-friendly molasses-based dust suppressant for open-pit coal mine haul roads

    Design and analysis of response surface experiment

    The results of the 29 response surface experiments are presented in Table 2.

    Table 2 Results of response surface experiment.

    Regression analysis of the experimental data yielded quadratic…

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  • The effect of pore structure on the erosion resistance of air plasma sprayed thermal barrier coatings on finite element simulation

    The effect of pore structure on the erosion resistance of air plasma sprayed thermal barrier coatings on finite element simulation

    In the process of designing APS-TBCs, finding the optimal range for porosity and pore size is a complex engineering problem that requires a comprehensive understanding of their impact on erosion performance. Due to the minimal difference in…

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  • Analysis of RCCI engine characteristics with n-butanol/gasoline as low reactive fuel and biodiesel blend as high reactive fuel

    Analysis of RCCI engine characteristics with n-butanol/gasoline as low reactive fuel and biodiesel blend as high reactive fuel

    Cylinder pressure and heat release rate

    Cylinder pressure

    The combustion analysis of both the modified RCCI and baseline engines employed a multi-fuel strategy, incorporating varying proportions of gasoline/n-butanol blends in the premixed charge…

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  • Design and prototyping of a magnetically and hydrodynamically suspended blood pump via multiobjective optimization

    Design and prototyping of a magnetically and hydrodynamically suspended blood pump via multiobjective optimization

    Flowchart of the research process

    In the first step, an impeller was designed at the operating point, and 15 design parameters were chosen as input variables, with pressure and mean scalar shear stress selected as output targets. Next, 290…

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  • Video-based pupillometry using Fourier Mellin image correlation

    Video-based pupillometry using Fourier Mellin image correlation

    Recording analysis workflow

    The analysis workflow, depicted in Fig. 1, estimates the pupil light reflex (PLR) response from a test conducted via digital recording. During the test (Fig. 1a), a testing device is positioned 3 to 5 inches from the…

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  • Localization and ambiguity resolution algorithm for time-difference fusion of three satellites based on observation filtering

    Localization and ambiguity resolution algorithm for time-difference fusion of three satellites based on observation filtering

    Localization for time-difference of three-satellite with known radar emitters

    To study the localization for time-difference fusion of three satellites based on Gaussian-Newton iteration, the suitable initial value of the iteration needs to be…

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  • Cross-entropy based AC series arc fault detection for more electric aircrafts

    Cross-entropy based AC series arc fault detection for more electric aircrafts

    Basic principle

    Due to the random nature of arc occurrence and the compact layout of cables in the aircraft PDS, monitoring arc fault voltage is not a practical approach. Measuring voltage along all cables is highly challenging, making it an…

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