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Analysis and verification of a miniature dolphin-like underwater glider

Wu, Zhengxing; Yu, Junzhi; Yuan, Jun; Tan, Min - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 43 (2016) 6, pp. 628-635

Purpose This paper aims to propose a novel design concept for a biomimetic dolphin-like underwater glider, which can offer the advantages of both robotic dolphins and underwater gliders to achieve high-maneuverability, high-speed and long-distance motions. Design/methodology/approach To testify...

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Courtyard configuration to optimize shading, daylight and ventilation in a tropical terrace house using simulation

Gunasagaran, Sujatavani; Saw, E. Sean; Mari, TamilSalvi; … - In: Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural … 17 (2022) 1, pp. 109-123

CFD simulations. Daylight and ventilation requirements from Malaysia Standard were used to evaluate and compare the …

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Numerical investigation of optimal wall materials for effective thermal performance in warm and hot climatic regions

Selvaraj, Subhashini; Kesavaperumal, Thirumaran - In: Open House International 46 (2021) 2, pp. 325-338

dynamics (CFD) software has been carried out. The climate conditions at Madurai, India have been considered for this study … wall types under the existing solar conditions has been analyzed using CFD simulation study in steady-state and transient … so far to analyze the thermal performance of different walls using 24 h transient approach in CFD. …

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Optimization of Small Wind Turbines using Genetic Algorithms

Hamdan, Mohammad; Abderrazzaq, Mohammad Hassan - In: International Journal of Applied Metaheuristic … 7 (2016) 4, pp. 50-65

This paper presents a detailed optimization analysis of tower height and rotor diameter for a wide range of small wind turbines using Genetic Algorithm (GA). In comparison with classical, calculus-based optimization techniques, the GA approach is known by its reasonable flexibilities and...

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Wind Turbine Remote Maintenance With Wearable Technologies

Ünal, Buket Celik; Ünal, Onur - In: International Journal of Green Computing (IJGC) 8 (2017) 1, pp. 36-54

This article describes how the renewable energy sector is increasing in size and wind turbine technology has improved. With the development of internet technology maintenance efficiency has improved. Maintenance is a core activity of the production life cycle since it accounts for 60 to 70% of...

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Robust visual-inertial odometry with point and line features for blade inspection UAV

Ma, Yufei; Wang, Shuangxin; Yu, Dingli; Zhu, Kaihua - In: Industrial Robot: the international journal of robotics … 48 (2021) 2, pp. 179-188

Purpose This paper aims to enable the unmanned aerial vehicles to inspect the surface condition of wind turbine in close range when the global positioning system signal is not reliable, and further improve its intelligence. So a visual-inertial odometry with point and line features is developed....

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Enhancement of low voltage ride-through ability of the photovoltaic array aided by the MPPT algorithm connected with wind turbine

Madan, Charanjeet; Kumar, Naresh - In: Data Technologies and Applications 54 (2020) 4, pp. 503-527

Purpose By means of the massive environmental and financial reimbursements, wind turbine (WT) has turned out to be a satisfactory substitute for the production of electricity by nuclear or fossil power plants. Numerous research studies are nowadays concerning the scheme to develop the...

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First Lean, then modularization: improving the maintenance of offshore wind turbines

Petersen, Kristian R.; Madsen, Erik Skov; Bilberg, Arne - In: International Journal of Energy Sector Management 10 (2016) 2, pp. 221-244

Purpose This paper aims to explore how maintenance tasks can be planned and executed in a smarter way and, consequently, how the operations and maintenance of offshore wind power installations can be improved through modularisation. Design/methodology/approach This is a case study of one of...

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Stochastic modelling of a wind electric generating power plant

Goyal, Nupur; Ram, Mangey - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 34 (2017) 1, pp. 103-127

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the performance of a wind electric generating power plant through the study of reliability measures. The enhancement of the performance of the wind power plant using various approaches is also an objective of this paper. Design/methodology/approach...

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Building Mounted Wind Turbines on Existing Multi-Storey Housing

Sharpe, Tim - In: Open House International 33 (2008) 3, pp. 60-69

One of the most significant challenges facing contemporary architectural and urban design is how it can become more sustainable. Energy consumption by housing is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions and a cause of depletion of non-renewable energy sources. Of particular concern is existing...

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