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Purification And Concentration Of Model Viruses Using Single-Pass Tangential Flow Filtration, Luis Alberto Mejía-Manzano, Lynn M. Manchester, Grace Wallis, Kan Wang, Bruce Lee, Michael Betenbaugh, Caryn Heldt Jul 2026

Purification And Concentration Of Model Viruses Using Single-Pass Tangential Flow Filtration, Luis Alberto Mejía-Manzano, Lynn M. Manchester, Grace Wallis, Kan Wang, Bruce Lee, Michael Betenbaugh, Caryn Heldt

Michigan Tech Publications

The vaccine and viral vector industry is growing at an accelerated rate. To improve harvest and purification processes, the development of continuous membrane-based operations, such as normal flow filtration (NFF) and single pass tangential flow filtration (SPTFF) for concentration were explored. This work was conducted using two model viruses, non-enveloped porcine parvovirus (PPV) and enveloped Suid herpesvirus (SuHV). The viruses are in the same family as the gene therapy vectors adeno associated virus and herpes simplex virus, respectively. SPTFF design started with batch TFF for membrane selection. Hollow fiber membranes with a 100 and 300 kDa molecular weight cut off …


Performance Evaluation And Sustainable Benefits Of Using Metakaolin And Recycled Steel Fibers In Concrete, Lova Raju Surla, Ramprasad Naik Desavathu, Raja Murugadoss Jeyaraju Jul 2026

Performance Evaluation And Sustainable Benefits Of Using Metakaolin And Recycled Steel Fibers In Concrete, Lova Raju Surla, Ramprasad Naik Desavathu, Raja Murugadoss Jeyaraju

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

The rapid accumulation of waste vehicle tires and the increasing demand for cement pose significant environmental challenges through land pollution and CO2 emissions. The combined use of recycled steel fibers (RSFs) recovered from waste tires and supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) offers a sustainable solution to these issues. This study investigates concrete incorporating 20% fly ash (FA), varying metakaolin (MK) contents (4–16%), and RSF dosages of 0.5–1.5%. Mechanical properties (compressive, split tensile, and flexural strengths) and durability characteristics (sorptivity, water absorption, chloride permeability, and homogeneity) were evaluated at 7, 28, and 90 days. Results showed that the mixture containing 20% FA …


Climate-Responsive Design For Sustainable Construction: Passive Strategies In Domestic Architecture Supporting Sustainability, Nahed Chakouf Jul 2026

Climate-Responsive Design For Sustainable Construction: Passive Strategies In Domestic Architecture Supporting Sustainability, Nahed Chakouf

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

This study explores climate-responsive design in domestic architecture, focusing on the application and effectiveness of passive strategies across various climatic regions, including the UK, hot-arid, tropical, and cold climates. A qualitative comparative case study method was used to explore different passive design strategies, integration of sustainability, procurement, the coordination of stakeholders, and compliance with regulations in residential architectural projects under varying climate conditions. Drawing from a combination of historical case studies and original architectural projects, the research evaluates how spatial configuration, material selection, solar orientation, shading, ventilation, and insulation are optimized to achieve thermal comfort and energy efficiency. In temperate …


Dimpled Surfaces For Thermal Performance Enhancement In Solar Collectors, Furqan Jamil, Baig, Amna Adil, Aasia Farrukh Jul 2026

Dimpled Surfaces For Thermal Performance Enhancement In Solar Collectors, Furqan Jamil, Baig, Amna Adil, Aasia Farrukh

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

With escalating environmental concerns, solar energy is a feasible approach to support a sustainable environment, considering the pressing need to move away from fossil fuels. Optimizing solar collector’s efficiency improves energy capture and lowers carbon emissions. One innovative technique is to the surface of solar collectors. The heat transfer is greatly increased by adding such tiny indentations, encouraging turbulence in the incoming working fluid. The article reviews the effect of dimples on the efficiency of various collector applications, including flat plate collector, solar water heaters, solar air collectors, parabolic trough solar collectors, photovoltaic thermal systems, desalination, and many others. The …


Impact Of Capillary Imbibition On Development Of Unconventional Oilfields: A Five-Year Review, Yihang Xiao, You, Yongming He, Han Xu, Lei Wang, Yujie Yuan Jul 2026

Impact Of Capillary Imbibition On Development Of Unconventional Oilfields: A Five-Year Review, Yihang Xiao, You, Yongming He, Han Xu, Lei Wang, Yujie Yuan

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The imbibition process, which is characterized by the displacement of non-wetting phase by wetting phase in porous media, plays a crucial role in enhancing oil recovery of unconventional reservoirs. However, due to the complex nature of reservoir characteristics and fluid properties, existing research on this phenomenon presents contradictory conclusions and interpretations. This paper aims to fill this knowledge gap by providing a comprehensive review of the fundamental concepts, primary mechanical factors, and critical influences in oil-water imbibition. Primary mechanisms, including capillary, viscous, gravitational, hydrostatic, inertial, capillary back, dead end, and osmotic forces, are analyzed in terms of their key roles …


Pfas Quantification Using Solid Phase Extraction And Low Field Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (Spe-Nmr), Nicholas N.A. Ling, Ghasemi, Ella Shilliday, Masoumeh Zargar, Einar Fridjonsson, Michael L. Johns Jul 2026

Pfas Quantification Using Solid Phase Extraction And Low Field Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (Spe-Nmr), Nicholas N.A. Ling, Ghasemi, Ella Shilliday, Masoumeh Zargar, Einar Fridjonsson, Michael L. Johns

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals that are highly resistant to biodegradation. Due to their bioaccumulation, long-term persistence, and adverse human health effects, they have been classified as organic pollutants. The leaching of PFAS into water sources has resulted in their detection in global drinking water supplies. To mitigate adverse health effects and minimise environmental damage, regulations regarding maximum allowable PFAS concentrations in water have been imposed. Traditional PFAS in water quantification methods, such as liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS), gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS), and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), have intrinsic limitations that pose challenges in such PFAS analysis. …


Decoration Of Lactic Acid Bacterium By Exploiting In Vitro Sortase A Transpeptidase, Faisal Hamd Alqhtani Jul 2026

Decoration Of Lactic Acid Bacterium By Exploiting In Vitro Sortase A Transpeptidase, Faisal Hamd Alqhtani

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Attaching a drug module to the surface of lactic acid bacteria was the main aim of this dissertation, and it was achieved. By using the Sortase A mechanism, the drug module (green fluorescent protein fused to the LPETG motif) was anchored to the LAB surface. To reach the final results, this dissertation will describe the process that I undertake to achieve the end goal. Modifying media, producing pure enzymes with less impurity, and reducing the protease activity in E. coli BL21 were all described in this five-chapter dissertation. Keywords: drug delivery, lactic acid bacteria, green fluorescent protein, sortase A, fusion …


Cellulose Membrane Performance And Properties With Focus On Dialysis Application, Juliana Marçal Jul 2026

Cellulose Membrane Performance And Properties With Focus On Dialysis Application, Juliana Marçal

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Chronic kidney disease affects approximately 35 million individuals in the United States, with nearly 550,000 patients dependent on dialysis for survival. Chronic kidney disease and end stage kidney disease impose substantial burdens on patients and healthcare systems, driving demand for improved dialysis membranes with enhanced flux, selectivity, and biocompatibility. The performance of dialysis membranes plays a critical role in treatment efficiency, governing solute transport, fluid removal, and overall therapeutic outcomes. In hemodialysis, membranes must achieve an optimal balance between high permeability and selective solute rejection while maintaining mechanical stability and long-term biocompatibility. Conventional dialysis membranes are commonly fabricated from polymeric …


Establishing Sustainability As A Material Property In An Introduction To Materials Science And Engineering Course (Poster), Caitlin Adams Jul 2026

Establishing Sustainability As A Material Property In An Introduction To Materials Science And Engineering Course (Poster), Caitlin Adams

Faculty Publications - Chemical Engineering

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Neural Network Technologies In The Automatical Control Systems Of Absorption Process For Pureficating Natural Gas, Abdishukurov Maqsudovich Shavkat Mr, Xuecheng Li Li Xuecheng Mr Jul 2026

Neural Network Technologies In The Automatical Control Systems Of Absorption Process For Pureficating Natural Gas, Abdishukurov Maqsudovich Shavkat Mr, Xuecheng Li Li Xuecheng Mr

Technical science and innovation

Analysis of methods and algorithms for synthesizing adaptive control systems for technological processes based on the neural network approach is carried out in this search. The stages of mathematical modeling of complex technological processes using neural network technology were considered. Additionally, an algorithm for solving the interpolation and extrapolation problem that arises in the training process a neural network to control system was proposed. At the final stage of this article, algorithms based on neural network technology are synthesized for the control system for the parameters of the technological process of natural gas purification by absorption


Comparative Catalytic Pyrolysis Of Wheat Straw For Enhanced Bio-Oil Production, Nourhan H. Khashaba, Noura F. Abdelsalam, Hany A. Elazab, Mamdouh A. Gadalla, Thokozani Majozi, Fatma H. Ashour Jul 2026

Comparative Catalytic Pyrolysis Of Wheat Straw For Enhanced Bio-Oil Production, Nourhan H. Khashaba, Noura F. Abdelsalam, Hany A. Elazab, Mamdouh A. Gadalla, Thokozani Majozi, Fatma H. Ashour

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Catalytic fast pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass is a promising thermochemical route for producing renewable biofuels and value-added chemicals. Many African countries have abundant underutilized agricultural residues whose reuse can improve waste management while reducing reliance on fossil fuels. This study used wheat straw as a representative residue to examine how two catalysts—zinc oxide (ZnO) and cement kiln dust (CKD)—affect bio-oil yield and quality. Bench-scale experiments were performed in a fixed-bed reactor under an inert nitrogen atmosphere at 500–600 °C. Each catalyst was tested separately at loadings from 0 to 7 g per 500 g of biomass to evaluate impacts on …


The Open Wiki Of Electrochemical Methods (Owem): A Community-Driven Educational Resource, Anderson Fuller, Devin Rappleye Jun 2026

The Open Wiki Of Electrochemical Methods (Owem): A Community-Driven Educational Resource, Anderson Fuller, Devin Rappleye

Reviews, Analyses, and Instructional Studies in Electrochemistry (RAISE)

The traditional resources for learning electrochemical methods—textbooks, academic literature, and university coursework—remain essential but are limited in accessibility, update frequency, and practical usability. This paper introduces the Open Wiki of Electrochemical Methods (OWEM), an open-access, community-driven platform designed to complement these resources. OWEM organizes content into equations, definitions, methods, tutorials, and supplementary articles, with a heavy emphasis on experimental relevance. A case study on cyclic voltammetry demonstrates how OWEM consolidates foundational theory, lesser-known results, and practical guidance within a continuously maintainable framework to benefit the broader electrochemistry community.


Compound Role Of Using Advanced Materials And Design Procedures On Improving The Performance Of Baghdad Buildings Facades, Abeer Qasim Jbur Jun 2026

Compound Role Of Using Advanced Materials And Design Procedures On Improving The Performance Of Baghdad Buildings Facades, Abeer Qasim Jbur

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

The research idea addresses improving the thermal performance of buildings in Baghdad by selecting and employing facade materials to reduce heat gain and energy consumption associated with cooling in a hot-dry climate. The study discusses the pivotal role of facade materials in interacting with solar radiation, heat transfer, and inward thermal transmittance, as well as their capacity to store and release heat in ways that maintain thermal comfort within architectural spaces and reduce reliance on mechanical cooling systems. A range of traditional materials such as stone, earth, and concrete is presented alongside modern materials like high-performance glass and thermal storage …


Current Condition Of The Holy Kadhimiya Shrine Surveying Using A Gpr, Israa Hatem Jun 2026

Current Condition Of The Holy Kadhimiya Shrine Surveying Using A Gpr, Israa Hatem

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

This study describes the extensive survey of the Holy Kadhimiya Shrine in Baghdad, Iraq, carried out with the use of a non-invasive geophysical instrument called Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to assess the conditions of subsurface and the condition of the infrastructure in the site. The total area of the shrine is 19,575 m2 that was systematically studied with the help of internal measures, satellite imagery and radar profiling. The frequency antennas used for the GPR survey were the 250 MHz, 500 MHz, and 800 MHz which have a penetration depth of 1-15 m. Specialized software packages (Ground Vision, Reexplore …


Static Analysis-Based Android Malware Detection (2021–2026): A Systematic Survey And Taxonomy, Ali Hussein Mohammed Ali, Musaab Riyadh Abdulrazzaq Jun 2026

Static Analysis-Based Android Malware Detection (2021–2026): A Systematic Survey And Taxonomy, Ali Hussein Mohammed Ali, Musaab Riyadh Abdulrazzaq

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

Android malware is not only increasing in size and sophistication but is also a challenge to be detected on a large scale. Static analysis is popular due to its ability to detect malware without running applications or tracing run-time events. However, features, datasets, labeling methods, and assessment methodology differ, which makes studying performance difficult. This is a systematic study of 78 peer reviewed articles written between 2021 and 2026 regarding the Android malware detection by static analysis. In each of the studies, the current survey cover the following feature source, feature representation and engineering, learning paradigms, datasets and labeling methods, …


Guided Mind Mapping For Enhancing Spatial Thinking In First-Year Architectural Design Studios, Noor Ayad Rashid, Mustafa Kamil Al-Khafaji Jun 2026

Guided Mind Mapping For Enhancing Spatial Thinking In First-Year Architectural Design Studios, Noor Ayad Rashid, Mustafa Kamil Al-Khafaji

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

Spatial thinking constitutes a core cognitive ability in early architectural design education, enabling students to interpret, organize, and transform spatial relationships into coherent architectural configurations. Despite its importance, studio practice often indicates that first-year students rely on surface-level representation rather than engaging in structured spatial reasoning, which leads to fragmented compositions and weak spatial coherence. Accordingly, this study investigates the following research question: To what extent can guided mind mapping support the development of spatial thinking in early architectural design studios? A quasi-experimental design was adopted to examine the impact of structured visual–cognitive guidance on students' spatial reasoning. The study …


Multiaxial Stress And Deformation Analysis In Mechanical Structures Under Variable Dynamic Loads, Aqeel Naeem Fareed Al-Khafaji Jun 2026

Multiaxial Stress And Deformation Analysis In Mechanical Structures Under Variable Dynamic Loads, Aqeel Naeem Fareed Al-Khafaji

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

Piping supports in gas and process facilities in Iraq are routinely exposed to operational vibration and moderate seismic actions, creating multiaxial, variable dynamic loads that are not fully captured by conventional uniaxial, static design checks. Welded brackets, in particular, are prone to local stress concentration and fatigue at weld toes. This study aims to quantify the multiaxial stress and deformation response of a welded steel pipeline support bracket under variable dynamic loading and to assess the implications for structural integrity and design practice. It was demonstrated by the development and validation of a three-dimensional finite element model of a bracket-pipe …


Real-Time Adaptive Control Of Machining Parameters In Cnc Milling Using An Ensemble Digital Twin And In-Process Vibration Monitoring For Enhanced Surface Integrity, Ali Qasim Abdulwahid Jun 2026

Real-Time Adaptive Control Of Machining Parameters In Cnc Milling Using An Ensemble Digital Twin And In-Process Vibration Monitoring For Enhanced Surface Integrity, Ali Qasim Abdulwahid

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

Achieving consistent surface integrity in CNC milling under varying materials and degraded tool conditions remains a critical challenge because fixed cutting parameters often induce regenerative chatter, accelerate tool wear, and cause surface and subsurface damage. This paper presents an integrated solution that combines an Ensemble Digital Twin (EDT), real-time in-process vibration monitoring, and a hybrid adaptive controller to maintain high surface quality while preserving productivity. The EDT fuses a physics-based milling dynamics model with a recurrent LSTM surrogate through a context-aware meta-learner that weights model outputs by process state (e.g., tool wear, engagement). A compact real-time monitoring pipeline computes a …


Evaluation Of Mimo Antenna Configurations For High Data-Rate Systems, Ammar Abdulimam Abbood Jun 2026

Evaluation Of Mimo Antenna Configurations For High Data-Rate Systems, Ammar Abdulimam Abbood

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

This paper introduces a new design of cat-shaped antenna in super wideband (SWB) and high data-rate multiple input multiple output (MIMO) systems. The single-element SWB antenna has a wide frequency range of 2.23 GHz up to more than 100 GHz with outstanding bandwidth ratio (BW Ratio = 44.84:1), fractional bandwidth (FBW = 191%), bandwidth dimensional ratio (BDR = 5567) and a peak gain of 9.52 dB. The single antenna was also expanded to 2 × 2 MIMO array to further improve performance on multipath environments. Measurements and simulation show very good results using radiation patterns, isolation, channel capacity loss (CCL), …


Enhancement Of Tribological Behavior Of Rotating Bearings Using Advanced Ceramic Compounds Via Thermal Spray Techniques, Amjid Shihab Abdul Jaleel Jun 2026

Enhancement Of Tribological Behavior Of Rotating Bearings Using Advanced Ceramic Compounds Via Thermal Spray Techniques, Amjid Shihab Abdul Jaleel

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

Rotating machines constitute the main part of the most important industrial sectors in Iraq such as oil and gas production, power generation, and manufacturing. The harsh operating conditions however, in the form of high temperatures, corrosive agents and abrasive particulates are causes of premature failure of crucial components such as journal bearings. This study examines the improvement of tribological characteristics of normal steel journal bearings using superior ceramic coating using thermal spray. In particular, atmospheric plasma spray (APS) was used to deposit Alumina-Titania (Al2O3–TiO2) and Zirconia (ZrO2)coating on A106 Grade B carbon …


Effect Of Nano-Additives On Fracture Toughness Of Engineering Materials: An Experimental Study, Humam Ahmed Awad Jun 2026

Effect Of Nano-Additives On Fracture Toughness Of Engineering Materials: An Experimental Study, Humam Ahmed Awad

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

Structural integrity and service life of engineering components is based on fracture resistance. The paper presents an experimental study on the nano-additive that can be added to the locally-produced Iraqi engineering materials in order to enhance their fracture toughness. The research was inspired by the increasing demand in high-performance materials in the main sectors of the country such as infrastructure and energy besides the need to improve the properties of local resources. The tested material systems were two Portland cement composites and epoxy-based polymers. Nano-silica (n-SiO2 nano-alumina (n-Al2O3) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were added …


Experimental Study Of The Effect Of Nano-Doping On The Electrical And Thermal Properties Of Organic Semiconductors, Zainab Abdulateef Rashad Jun 2026

Experimental Study Of The Effect Of Nano-Doping On The Electrical And Thermal Properties Of Organic Semiconductors, Zainab Abdulateef Rashad

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

This paper has introduced an experimental research case on the impact of nano-doping on electrical and thermal characteristics of organic semiconductor thin-film. The overall goal of the study is to study the effect of controlled addition of nano-dopants on charge transport characteristics and thermal stability that are important criteria in organic electronic device applications. Solution-based deposition was used to produce the thin films at a different concentration of nano-dopant and, systematic electrical and thermal measurements were carried out under controlled laboratory conditions. Electrical characterization showed that there was high improvement of electrical conductivity as the nano-dopant concentration was high, especially …


An Intelligent System For Managing High-Priority Vehicle Routing In Smart Cities Using Artificial Intelligence And Spatial Data Analytics, Bahjat Abdulelah Madhloom Jun 2026

An Intelligent System For Managing High-Priority Vehicle Routing In Smart Cities Using Artificial Intelligence And Spatial Data Analytics, Bahjat Abdulelah Madhloom

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

In developing metropolises, there is a risk to public safety in addition to the usual traffic jams. Traffic delays can have life-altering effects every second that fire trucks and ambulances are delayed. Large cities like Baghdad, which suffer from haphazard road sealing and incompetent traffic management, are especially affected, creating daily emergency crisis problems. We create a new intelligent routing system for these top priority vehicles in order to solve this life-or-death problem. Our method uses a trained model with real-time spatial information instead of outdated static maps. A Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) neural network at its core constantly forecasts …


Improvement Of Mechanical And Corrosion Properties Of Weld In Stainless Steel In Crude Oil Tank By Using Nano-Fillers, Ali Abdulzahra Shanshoon Jun 2026

Improvement Of Mechanical And Corrosion Properties Of Weld In Stainless Steel In Crude Oil Tank By Using Nano-Fillers, Ali Abdulzahra Shanshoon

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

The aim of this study is to investigate the corrosion behavior and mechanical properties of welded steel exposed to gases emitted from crude oil reservoirs. In this study, two types of nanoparticles were used as fillers during welding to improve corrosion and mechanical properties. TiO2 and SiO2 nanoparticles were mixed with soldering oil in four mass concentrations of 0, 1, 2.5 and 5% by ultrasonic bath method and used as filler during the welding process. In order to prepare the samples, plain carbon steel with a thickness of 3 mm was used and they were welded together by …


Video Compression Optimization Techniques Using Artificial Intelligence: Review/Review Article, Amal Abbas Kadhim, Wedad Abdul Khuder Naser, Nada Abdulkareem Hameed Jun 2026

Video Compression Optimization Techniques Using Artificial Intelligence: Review/Review Article, Amal Abbas Kadhim, Wedad Abdul Khuder Naser, Nada Abdulkareem Hameed

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

Compressing video is an important and essential function in today's multimedia systems as it enables the efficient storage and transmission of large volumes of video data. The proliferation of high-resolution videos that are being used in various application areas such as video streaming, video conferencing, surveillance, and autonomous systems has caused the strong demand for more efficient compression algorithms. This paper presents an in-depth review of video compression techniques with particular focus on AI methods. It also discusses traditional video coding standards including H. 264/AVC, H. 265/HEVC, and AV1, including motion estimation, transform coding quantization entropy coding, and rate-distortion optimization. …


Strategic Optimal Design Of Energy Storage Systems For Enhancing Stability And Sustainability In Electrical Distribution Networks, Hayder Abdulhussein Allawi Jun 2026

Strategic Optimal Design Of Energy Storage Systems For Enhancing Stability And Sustainability In Electrical Distribution Networks, Hayder Abdulhussein Allawi

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

The paper will provide a multi-objective model of optimizing the strategic placement and size of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the Iraqi electrical distribution systems. The power grid of Iraq has deep issues, such as chronic power shortages, extreme grid instability, and astronomical technical and non-technical losses, and they can be up to 50 percent of the power generated. These problems require new solutions that will make the grid more modern and reliable in terms of energy security. The suggested methodology combines a Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization (MOPSO) algorithm and the specific mathematical models of BESS and renewable energy …


Solar-Assisted Thermal Integration For Improving Fuel Pumping Efficiency In The Middle Oil Distribution Company – Karbala Depot, Ali Shakir Hial Jun 2026

Solar-Assisted Thermal Integration For Improving Fuel Pumping Efficiency In The Middle Oil Distribution Company – Karbala Depot, Ali Shakir Hial

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

This paper discusses how a solar-assisted thermal heating system can be incorporated to enhance the efficiency of fuel pumping at the Karbala Fuel Depot which is managed by the Middle Oil Distribution Company in Iraq. The aim of the system is to partially pre-heat diesel before pipeline transfer and hence minimizing losses in pressure caused by viscosity and saving electrical power consumed during pumping operations. The test is a combination of field tests, thermal performance modeling, and thermal flow analysis using CFD to capture the interaction between temperature, fuel rheology and pump load behaviour. It was proven that the stratified …


Enhancement Of Gas Turbine Efficiency By Using Recuperator And Intercooler Systems, Mohammed Saad Kamil Jun 2026

Enhancement Of Gas Turbine Efficiency By Using Recuperator And Intercooler Systems, Mohammed Saad Kamil

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

High power density and operational flexibility make gas turbines an indispensable part of contemporary energy conversion systems. However, in the simple cycle configuration, the thermal efficiency is generally low because the exhaust heat loss is large and the compression work is high. The current investigation is focused on enhancing the thermal efficiency of a gas turbine by the introduction of two augmentation schemes, namely a recuperator and an intercooler. A numerical and thermal simulation study was carried out to model the gas turbine cycle based on the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Simplicity and Modified cycles Performance of simple …


Performance Evaluation Of Multi-Stage Compressors And Their Impact On Energy Conversion System Efficiency `A Field Study At Thi-Qar Oil Company', Taha Chyad Thajeel Jun 2026

Performance Evaluation Of Multi-Stage Compressors And Their Impact On Energy Conversion System Efficiency `A Field Study At Thi-Qar Oil Company', Taha Chyad Thajeel

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

This paper is a field-based performance assessment of a multi-stage natural gas compressor that is operating in realistic industrial conditions. The data is analyzed using the real operating data taken in a particular oil and gas plant and, therefore, the actual operating data is used to determine the trends of thermodynamic behavior, energy consumption, and efficiency, instead of theoretical or simulation-based assumptions. The analysis was performed phase by phase in order to examine the distribution of pressure ratios, temperature increase and power consumption in the compressor stages. The findings demonstrate that there is a significant difference between the power of …


Experimental Analysis Of Thermal - Hydraulic Enhancement In A Shell-And-U-Tube Heat Exchanger Using Copper Foam Baffles, Rawaa Hussein Al-Meammar Jun 2026

Experimental Analysis Of Thermal - Hydraulic Enhancement In A Shell-And-U-Tube Heat Exchanger Using Copper Foam Baffles, Rawaa Hussein Al-Meammar

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

Porous metal foams have emerged as a promising medium for thermal management due to their high surface area, low density, and excellent thermal conductivity. This study investigates the effect of copper porous foam baffles with different pore densities (5 and 10 PPI) on the thermal and hydraulic performance of a shell-and-U-tube water–water heat exchanger. An experimental setup was developed to evaluate the Nusselt number, heat transfer coefficient, pressure drop, and friction factor over a range of Reynolds numbers across the annular side. The results revealed that incorporating porous metal foam significantly enhanced heat transfer compared with the smooth-tube configuration. At …