Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Digital Commons Network™

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Discipline
Institution
Keyword
Publication Year
Publication
Publication Type
File Type

Articles 39031 - 39060 of 2916652

Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network

Blockchain-Based E-Government System Using Websocket Protocol, Zainab Kamal, Rana Ghani, Alaa Farhan Mar 2026

Blockchain-Based E-Government System Using Websocket Protocol, Zainab Kamal, Rana Ghani, Alaa Farhan

Engineering and Technology Journal

This paper explores the Integration of Blockchain technology and WebSocket protocol to implement E-government system. Blockchain is used to record the correspondence between users and the government while WebSocket is used for the communication among the distributed nodes of the blockchain network. This system leverages the inherent security and transparency of blockchain in addition to the real-time communication capabilities of WebSocket, which elevate the performance of the delivered services by the government. In this paper, the users can submit transactions and track it in a way that allows them to follow up on all actions taken on their transactions. Information …

Go to article

Effect Of The Stochastic Weibull Parameters On The Reliability Of The Dialysis Machine, Sofiene Fenina, Souheyl Jendoubi, Faker Bouchoucha Mar 2026

Effect Of The Stochastic Weibull Parameters On The Reliability Of The Dialysis Machine, Sofiene Fenina, Souheyl Jendoubi, Faker Bouchoucha

Engineering and Technology Journal

Dialysis machines operate in an uncertain environment with several sources of disturbances; therefore, it is necessary to take account of the uncertainties during all their life phases. This paper presents a study of the random reliability of the dialysis machine in a stochastic environment through the two-parameter for Weibull distribution. The shape and scale parameters were estimated through analytical and graphical methods based on the failure history of the devices. The formulation of the analytical methods and their exploitation using numerical simulations was one of the objectives of this work. The uncertainties in the stochastic environment of the machines are …

Go to article

Influence Of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber On Physical Properties Of Fabricated Plaster Of Paris Ceilings, Armstrong Anonaba, Francis Eze, Israel Ndukwe Mar 2026

Influence Of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber On Physical Properties Of Fabricated Plaster Of Paris Ceilings, Armstrong Anonaba, Francis Eze, Israel Ndukwe

Engineering and Technology Journal

This study was designed to investigate how some important physical properties of Plaster of Paris (POP) ceilings are affected by the utilization of untreated oil palm mesocarp fiber (UOPMF) and treated oil palm mesocarp fiber (TOPMF) as a modifier. Both fibers were utilized separately at various weight proportions (0, 10, 20, 30, and 40%) to fabricate the ceiling samples. The samples were dried completely and then tested for water absorption, porosity, bulk density, thermal conductivity, specific heat capacity, thermal diffusivity, heat flow time, and flakiness. All the samples could improve thermal insulation performance better than conventional ceilings like asbestos and …

Go to article

Assessment Of Properties Of Composite Boards From Groundnut Shells And Sawdust For Their Suitability For Structural Applications, Ekong Nathaniel, Nsikak Ekpenyong, Casmir Zanders Akaolisa, Okwet Yawo, Grace Umoren, Samuel Akpan Mar 2026

Assessment Of Properties Of Composite Boards From Groundnut Shells And Sawdust For Their Suitability For Structural Applications, Ekong Nathaniel, Nsikak Ekpenyong, Casmir Zanders Akaolisa, Okwet Yawo, Grace Umoren, Samuel Akpan

Engineering and Technology Journal

Groundnut shells and sawdust are generated in vast quantities yearly but under-utilized. In developing countries, this situation leads to their disposal by unplanned landfilling, indiscriminate dumping, or open burning as ineffective solid waste management systems persist. Such practices constitute severe environmental problems that need to be urgently tackled. In this work, composite boards were fabricated from groundnut shell particles (GSP) and sawdust particles (SDP) at varying volumetric proportions of 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100 % using Topbond as a binding agent. The boards were dried completely and then assessed for water absorption, bulk density, thermal conductivity, specific heat capacity, …

Go to article

An Empirical Investigation And Computational Modeling Of Volatile Organic Compound (Vocs) Elimination From Aqueous Solutions By Means Of Pervaporation, Salam Rasheed, Salah Ibrahim, Asmaa Abbas, Raed Al-Jaboori, Zeinab Jawad, Low Chun, Qusay Alsalhy Mar 2026

An Empirical Investigation And Computational Modeling Of Volatile Organic Compound (Vocs) Elimination From Aqueous Solutions By Means Of Pervaporation, Salam Rasheed, Salah Ibrahim, Asmaa Abbas, Raed Al-Jaboori, Zeinab Jawad, Low Chun, Qusay Alsalhy

Engineering and Technology Journal

The present study harnessed a commercially available polydimethylsiloxane (PDMSTM4060) membrane designed for the selective separation of soluble benzene (C6H6) and toluene (C7H8) compounds from an aqueous solution employing pervaporation (PV). Two distinct mathematical models, namely the universal quasi-chemical (UNIQUAC) model and the conventional driving force model, were formulated to replicate the intricate transport mechanisms of both organic solvent and water across these membranes. These models were instrumental in projecting the membrane's performance across diverse operational scenarios. The anticipated results were rigorously compared with experimental data to validate the projected outcomes for non-ideal volatile organic compounds (VOCs)-water systems within the membrane. …

Go to article

A Review On Alginate-Nanoparticle As A Potential Tool For Managing Water Pollution, D. Lakshmi, K. Radha, Thahira Azeez, Shanmugam Munisamy Mar 2026

A Review On Alginate-Nanoparticle As A Potential Tool For Managing Water Pollution, D. Lakshmi, K. Radha, Thahira Azeez, Shanmugam Munisamy

Engineering and Technology Journal

Sustainable source-based hydrogels are now paid much importance for managing water pollution due to their distinctive chemical and physical properties like hydrophilicity, biocompatibility, viscoelasticity, superabsorbancy, softness, fluffiness, and biodegradability. Alginate-based hydrogels can incorporate much water due to their hydrophilic nature.Water pollution often changes groundwater, resulting in the inability to use it. Alginate-based gels remove pollutants through adsorption/desorption, transport, and other conventional techniques. Alginate-based hydrogels can incorporate much water due to their hydrophilic nature. Their composites have been demonstrated to control different water pollutants like inorganic, organic, and pathogenic microbes from various water streams in unique structural forms like a flat …

Go to article

Impact Of The Upfc On The Optimal Transmission Switching For Cutting Down Market Power Cost, Sunday Adetona, Makanjuola Adetola, Frank Okafor, Nwabueze Ubakanwa Mar 2026

Impact Of The Upfc On The Optimal Transmission Switching For Cutting Down Market Power Cost, Sunday Adetona, Makanjuola Adetola, Frank Okafor, Nwabueze Ubakanwa

Engineering and Technology Journal

The exercise of market power by the strategic generating companies (gencos) in the deregulated wholesale electricity market (WEM) should be mitigated, as it results in higher wholesale prices of electricity and a drop in competition in the WEM. Consequently, Optimal Transmission Switching (OTS) has been proposed as a means by which the System Operator in the WEM can use to mitigate it. It is also imperative that the effect of the Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC) on reducing the cost due to the market power using OTS must be investigated. Therefore, this study used the Fast Voltage Stability Index (FVSI) …

Go to article

Detection Of Arabic Sign Language By Machine Learning Techniques With Pca And Lda, Mosab Hassan, Atheer Sabri, Alaa Ali Mar 2026

Detection Of Arabic Sign Language By Machine Learning Techniques With Pca And Lda, Mosab Hassan, Atheer Sabri, Alaa Ali

Engineering and Technology Journal

People need a communication channel and a way to communicate with a person or group. Deaf people communicate with others through sign language. The remarkable and rapid development in image and video recognition systems has made researchers use this development to solve many problems, including sign language for the deaf, and reduce their suffering in communicating with ordinary people. This work aims to use and apply machine learning technology to build an automatic recognition system for Arabic Sign Language (ArSL). In this work, images of ArSL characters were recognized using four classification techniques (Naïve Bayes (NB), Decision Trees (DTs), and …

Go to article

Performances Study Of Psk And Ask Modulation Technique Under Atmospheric Turbulence In Fso Communication System, Esraa Al – Gazzi, Ekbal Ali, Assel Mohammed Mar 2026

Performances Study Of Psk And Ask Modulation Technique Under Atmospheric Turbulence In Fso Communication System, Esraa Al – Gazzi, Ekbal Ali, Assel Mohammed

Engineering and Technology Journal

The performance and reliability of a free-space optical (FSO) communication system can be greatly increased using various methods. The primary goal of each technique is to reduce the effect of disturbances that lead to intensity or phase fluctuations in the system's receiver. Recent issues include increased data consumption and a crowded radio frequency spectrum, where free-space optical communication (FSOC) has changed the way people share information in a big way. In place of wired communication systems, it is possible to transport voice, video, and data effectively through air. High speed, cost savings, small buildings, low power consumption, energy economy, maximum …

Go to article

Image Encryption Based On S-Box And 3d-Chaotic Maps And Secure Image Transmission Through Ofdm In Rayleigh Fading Channel, Jenan Namuq, Fadhil Hasan, Alaa Ali Mar 2026

Image Encryption Based On S-Box And 3d-Chaotic Maps And Secure Image Transmission Through Ofdm In Rayleigh Fading Channel, Jenan Namuq, Fadhil Hasan, Alaa Ali

Engineering and Technology Journal

Data security is vital if transferred over a wireless network or stored on a personal computer. The essential properties of chaos, such as initial state sensitivity and unpredictability, make it a crucial candidate for encryption applications. This paper proposes a 3D chaotic map and a cascaded S-Box that can be combined to get a high-efficiency and complex cryptographic algorithm. The first stage is ciphering using a 3D cat map, the second stage is an S-box based on a 3D Henon map, and the third stage is another ciphering stage using a 3D Henon map. This study combines various encryption techniques, …

Go to article

Fpga Implementation Of Efficient Adaptive Filter Incorporating Systolic Architecture, Harith Thannoon, Ivan Hashim Mar 2026

Fpga Implementation Of Efficient Adaptive Filter Incorporating Systolic Architecture, Harith Thannoon, Ivan Hashim

Engineering and Technology Journal

This paper introduces an approach that capitalizes on the retimed delay concept to enhance adaptive filters' operational efficiency. In particular, it introduces an adaptive filter configuration with minimal critical path delay. The adaptive filters, namely Least Mean Square (LMS), Recursive Least Square (RLS), and Affine Projection (AP) have been meticulously designed through the utilization of the Xilinx System Generator (XSG). The approach is based on a systolic architecture, which aims to reduce the critical path delay by minimizing the number of processing elements, including adders and multipliers, in each iterative process. Notably, the critical path of the proposed filters has …

Go to article

Lora Sensor Node Mounted On Drone For Monitoring Industrial Area Gas Pollution, Muthna Fadhil, Sadik Gharghan, Thamir Saeed Mar 2026

Lora Sensor Node Mounted On Drone For Monitoring Industrial Area Gas Pollution, Muthna Fadhil, Sadik Gharghan, Thamir Saeed

Engineering and Technology Journal

One of the biggest threats to human health is air pollution, which significantly influences people. Due to challenges like industrial and rural locations, where sensing frequently falls short of providing sufficient information about air quality, it is challenging to collect data close to pollution sources. Government-led statically deployed stationary monitors are typically used for air quality monitoring. However, many emissions that contribute to air pollution are erratic and unpredictable. A significant problem for environmental protection will be how to monitor air pollution emissions dynamically and efficiently. It can fulfill two objectives. The first is that if the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle …

Go to article

The Electrical And Mechanical Aspects Of Aluminum And Copper Resistance Spot Weld Joints, Marwah Fakhri, Ibtihal Mahmood, Ahmed Al-Mukhtar Mar 2026

The Electrical And Mechanical Aspects Of Aluminum And Copper Resistance Spot Weld Joints, Marwah Fakhri, Ibtihal Mahmood, Ahmed Al-Mukhtar

Engineering and Technology Journal

Resistance spot welding (RSW) is widely used in the automotive industry, particularly for copper-aluminum alloys in electric cars. RSW joint conductivity is crucial for electric vehicles. Welded parts may fracture due to tension, altering conductivity. The study examines resistance spot post-weld joint metallurgy and deformation-induced conductivity changes. The electric resistance of similar and dissimilar RSW joints was examined during tensile tests. Metallurgical tests for RSW joints revealed an increase in grain size from the base metal (BM) to the heat-affected zone (HAZ) and finally the fusion zone (FZ). Satisfactory shear tension strength results were obtained for dissimilar joints (Al-Cu) at …

Go to article

Numerical Study Of The Effect Of Thermal Insulation And Window-To-Wall Ratio On Reducing The Thermal Loads Of The Residential Sector In Iraq, Abd Hussein, Ahmed Saleh, Hamdi Ahmed Mar 2026

Numerical Study Of The Effect Of Thermal Insulation And Window-To-Wall Ratio On Reducing The Thermal Loads Of The Residential Sector In Iraq, Abd Hussein, Ahmed Saleh, Hamdi Ahmed

Engineering and Technology Journal

The climate change that the world is witnessing has cast a greater shadow on the Middle East. Iraq, one of the region's countries, is experiencing harsh thermal conditions. With the increase in population growth in the country, there was a significant development in the housing sector, which exacerbated the thermal loads that the residential sector requires to overcome harsh weather conditions. This leads to increased energy consumption. To reduce this consumption and energy waste, a simulation study was conducted using the TRNSYS program to analyze the thermal behavior of a building whose walls consist of Gypsum, Juss, brick, and mortar, …

Go to article

Analyzing Energy Performance And Assessing Dry Moisture Content Of Briquettes Through Numerical Investigations, Oluwaseyi Alabi, Timothy Adeyi, Sakiru Ekun Mar 2026

Analyzing Energy Performance And Assessing Dry Moisture Content Of Briquettes Through Numerical Investigations, Oluwaseyi Alabi, Timothy Adeyi, Sakiru Ekun

Engineering and Technology Journal

This study presents a comprehensive numerical investigation into the energy evaluation and determination of dry moisture content of briquettes, a vital aspect of renewable energy production. Utilizing advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling and simulations, we explored key parameters impacting briquette combustion, such as moisture content, size, density, and temperature profiles. The research demonstrates that these factors significantly influence combustion behavior, with the CFD model accurately predicting mass loss curves and burnout times. The process was completed in 10 minutes, reaching a temperature of 300K and yielding gases consisting of CO2, CO, and H2O, while the devolatilization front was assumed …

Go to article

State-Of-The-Art Review Into Signal Processing And Artificial Intelligence-Based Approaches Applied In Gearbox Defect Diagnosis, Asaad Dubaish, Alaa Jaber Mar 2026

State-Of-The-Art Review Into Signal Processing And Artificial Intelligence-Based Approaches Applied In Gearbox Defect Diagnosis, Asaad Dubaish, Alaa Jaber

Engineering and Technology Journal

Various industrial applications, including rotating and reciprocating machinery, depend on gears. Therefore, a sudden breakdown of the gears could result in substantial financial losses. Due to this, extensive studies have focused on defect diagnosis. Both machinery maintenance decisions and preventive maintenance techniques have been aided by vibration analysis. An increased vibration is a warning sign that a machine is about to malfunction or break down. Observing and evaluating the machine's vibration pulses can identify the nature and extent of the issue and, as a result, predict when the machine will fail. The vibration signal may identify gearbox defects early on …

Go to article

Effect Of The Magnetic Field And Exhaust Gas Recirculation On The Performance And Emissions Of Biodiesel Engine Coated With Nanoceramics, Qusai Mahdi, Mahmoud Mashkour, Ibtihal Mahmoud Mar 2026

Effect Of The Magnetic Field And Exhaust Gas Recirculation On The Performance And Emissions Of Biodiesel Engine Coated With Nanoceramics, Qusai Mahdi, Mahmoud Mashkour, Ibtihal Mahmoud

Engineering and Technology Journal

This study investigates the influence of ceramic coating on diesel engine efficiency through comprehensive analysis. The investigation was conducted on a four-stroke Kirloskar TV1 diesel engine. The study further examined the effects of employing an 8000 Gauss magnetic field and exhaust gas recirculation on engine performance. The surfaces of the head of the cylinder, the piston, and both the inlet and exhaust valves are then covered with nano-ceramic materials. Atmospheric plasma spray-created nanostructured thermal barrier coatings (TBCs). The feeding powder type is 7% Y2O3-ZrO2 with a particle size of less than 100 nm yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) nano X (S4007) …

Go to article

Enhancing Wind Tunnel Computational Simulations Of Finite Element Analysis Using Machine Learning-Based Algorithms, Luttfi Al-Haddad, Alaa Jaber, Latif Ibraheem, Sinan Al-Haddad, Naseem Ibrahim, Fawaz Abdulwahed Mar 2026

Enhancing Wind Tunnel Computational Simulations Of Finite Element Analysis Using Machine Learning-Based Algorithms, Luttfi Al-Haddad, Alaa Jaber, Latif Ibraheem, Sinan Al-Haddad, Naseem Ibrahim, Fawaz Abdulwahed

Engineering and Technology Journal

Wind tunnels are essential for examining aircraft model aerodynamics, accurately simulating real-world conditions, and enhancing design and performance evaluations. This study introduces a novel technique to improve the time and accuracy of stress distribution forecasts in wind tunnel simulations. This method combines Finite Element Analysis (FEA) with two regression models: Support Vector Machine (SVM) and k-Nearest Neighbors (kNN). The investigation begins with a thorough analysis of ANSYS fluent flow data, which reveals intricate fluid dynamics details within the wind tunnel. A comparative analysis of stress projections, supplemented by Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) metric, demonstrates the proposed methodology’s viability. High …

Go to article

Investigating The Effect Of Electroplated Coatings On Single-Phase Fluid Flow And Heat Transfer In Microchannel, Hasan Hussein, Ekhlas Fayyadh, Moayed Hasan Mar 2026

Investigating The Effect Of Electroplated Coatings On Single-Phase Fluid Flow And Heat Transfer In Microchannel, Hasan Hussein, Ekhlas Fayyadh, Moayed Hasan

Engineering and Technology Journal

A significant heat flux affects the efficacy and durability of most equipment. Cooling these devices is the primary concern, prompting specialists to propose and investigate various solutions. For these applications, microchannels are regarded as a possibility. Experiments were conducted in this study to determine the effect of an electroplating coating on the characteristics of a single-phase flow. As the working fluid for the experiments, deionized water was used. During the investigations, a microchannel of 0.3mm width and 0.7mm depth with an average roughness of 18.64 nm was machined; the inlet temperature was maintained at 30°C, and the Reynolds number ranged …

Go to article

Application Of Discrete Wavelet Transform For Condition Monitoring And Fault Detection In Wind Turbine Blades: An Experimental Study, Ahmed Ogaili, Mohsin Hamzah, Alaa Jaber, Ehsan Ghane Mar 2026

Application Of Discrete Wavelet Transform For Condition Monitoring And Fault Detection In Wind Turbine Blades: An Experimental Study, Ahmed Ogaili, Mohsin Hamzah, Alaa Jaber, Ehsan Ghane

Engineering and Technology Journal

Effective structural monitoring maximizes efficiency in wind turbines, a crucial renewable energy asset. Using advanced condition monitoring techniques is crucial for reliability. This experiment shows how to use DWT and FFT for wind turbine blade fault detection. DWT allowed for multiresolution analysis of vibration signals from a healthy and eroded lab-scale turbine blade under controlled wind speeds. A 5-level DWT decomposition identified frequency sub-bands with localized fault information. The FFT post-processing of level 5 approximation coefficients revealed precise modal frequency shifts between blade states. The healthy blade showed a dominant 16 Hz mode that matched operational dynamics. Erosion caused a …

Go to article

Experimental Study Of The Double Pipe Heat Exchanger For Heat Transfer And Pressure Drop Characteristics Of The Grooved Tube, Natiq Fadhil, Amer Aldabbagh, Falah Hatem Mar 2026

Experimental Study Of The Double Pipe Heat Exchanger For Heat Transfer And Pressure Drop Characteristics Of The Grooved Tube, Natiq Fadhil, Amer Aldabbagh, Falah Hatem

Engineering and Technology Journal

Experiments are conducted to investigate the heat transfer and pressure drop characteristics of corrugated tubes and rod baffles in a shell-and-tube heat exchanger. One of the effective techniques to improve heat transfer is to use corrugated tubes. This article investigates rod baffles with varied corrugation depths and corrugated tubes for (1 start). In the heat exchanger's shell side, where a constant wall temperature was attained on the tube side, water was employed as the working fluid after being heated at the wall. Corrugation ratios (e/dh) of 0.1 and 0.13, pitch (p) of 10, 20, and 30mm, and two types (x/d) …

Go to article

An Analytical Solution To Buckling Of Thick Beams Based On A Cubic Polynomial Shear Deformation Beam Theory, Charles Ike Mar 2026

An Analytical Solution To Buckling Of Thick Beams Based On A Cubic Polynomial Shear Deformation Beam Theory, Charles Ike

Engineering and Technology Journal

This paper presents analytical solutions for the buckling of thick beams. The Bernoulli-Euler beam theory (BEBT) overestimates their critical buckling load. This paper has derived a cubic polynomial shear deformation beam buckling theory (CPSDBBT) from first principles using the Euler-Lagrange differential equation (ELDE). It develops closed-form solutions to differential equations using the finite sine transform method. The formulation considers transverse shear deformation and satisfies the transverse shear stress-free boundary conditions. The governing equation is developed from the energy functional, Õ, by applying the ELDE. The domain equation is obtained as an ordinary differential equation (ODE). The finite sine transformation of …

Go to article

Aerodynamic Characteristics Evaluation Of S-Series Airfoils, Hamzah Jaffar, Laith Al-Sadawi, Abdulkareem Khudair, Till Biedermann Mar 2026

Aerodynamic Characteristics Evaluation Of S-Series Airfoils, Hamzah Jaffar, Laith Al-Sadawi, Abdulkareem Khudair, Till Biedermann

Engineering and Technology Journal

The present study utilizes the commercial software ANSYS-Fluent to explore the influence of the geometry of thick S- S-series airfoil on the near-wake region. Four different S-series airfoils, namely S809, S811, S814, and S818, were investigated at a wide range of angles of attack, which were varied from 0 degrees to 20 degrees with an increment of 2 degrees and at a Reynolds number based on chord length Re = 1x106. Analysis of the resultant data revealed that the aerodynamic performance of the S811 and S818 airfoils superseded that of the S809 and S814 airfoils. To illustrate, at the critical …

Go to article

Investigation Of The Level Of Adoption Of The Lean Philosophy In Small And Medium Enterprises Using Integrated Fuzzy Assessment Model Based On Fuzzy Dematel / Fuzzy Topsis, Zainab Al-Baldawi, Allaeldin Kassam, Sawsan Al-Zubaidi Mar 2026

Investigation Of The Level Of Adoption Of The Lean Philosophy In Small And Medium Enterprises Using Integrated Fuzzy Assessment Model Based On Fuzzy Dematel / Fuzzy Topsis, Zainab Al-Baldawi, Allaeldin Kassam, Sawsan Al-Zubaidi

Engineering and Technology Journal

Lean Production is a continuous improvement philosophy derived from the Toyota Production System (TPS) aimed at improving the operational efficiency and performance of companies. Although the Lean philosophy has been widely applied in large enterprises, its implementation and adoption in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has remained relatively underexplored. In this paper, a fuzzy assessment model has been proposed that integrates Fuzzy Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (Fuzzy DEMATEL) and Fuzzy Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (Fuzzy TOPSIS) to aim to investigate the level of implementation and adoption of the lean philosophy in SMEs through …

Go to article

Analyzing The Impact Of Fdm Parameters On Compression Strength And Dimensional Accuracy In 3d Printed Pla Parts, Hind Abdulridha, Tahseen Abbas Mar 2026

Analyzing The Impact Of Fdm Parameters On Compression Strength And Dimensional Accuracy In 3d Printed Pla Parts, Hind Abdulridha, Tahseen Abbas

Engineering and Technology Journal

Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is an additive manufacturing (AM) technique frequently used to create prototypes and parts with intricate geometrical designs. It is gaining popularity since it enhances products by removing the need for expensive equipment. The materials used, the printing process, and the parameters influence the mechanical properties of printed objects. The quality and functionality of the parts are impacted by FDM process parameters. This study focused on the impact of six parameters on the mechanical and physical properties of samples printed using the FDM machine (Creality Ender-5 Pro). The infill density percentage, infill pattern, layer thickness, shell thickness, …

Go to article

Improvement Of Performance Evaluation Using Hybrid Composite Electrode (Cu/Cr/Wc/Ag) In Electric Discharge Machining, Ahmed Abdulwahhab, Abbas Ibrahim Mar 2026

Improvement Of Performance Evaluation Using Hybrid Composite Electrode (Cu/Cr/Wc/Ag) In Electric Discharge Machining, Ahmed Abdulwahhab, Abbas Ibrahim

Engineering and Technology Journal

Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) is a non-traditional technique widely used in various industries to remove material using electrical discharges. Finding a suitable electrode material that can resist high temperatures and efficiently remove material from the workpiece is a major difficulty in electrical discharge machining (EDM). Due to their exceptional electrical and thermal properties, composite electrodes of various metals have become extremely popular. In this study, a composite electrode (Cu-1%Cr-0.5%WC-1%Ag) manufactured using the stir casting technique will be utilized to evaluate the electrical discharge machining (EDM) process. The study compares the performance between conventional pure copper electrodes and composite electrode utilization …

Go to article

Study Of Physical Properties Of Biocomposite Based On The Polymer Blends Used For Denture Base Applications, Wassan Hussain, Jawad Oleiwi, Qahtan Hamad Mar 2026

Study Of Physical Properties Of Biocomposite Based On The Polymer Blends Used For Denture Base Applications, Wassan Hussain, Jawad Oleiwi, Qahtan Hamad

Engineering and Technology Journal

In this study, two different types of polymers—Polyamide (PA) type (6) and Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) type (K30), each added separately with a different weight fraction (0%, 2%, 4%, 6%) to Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) heat-cured resin as blend matrix—have been blended with heat-cured PMMA resin to develop the PMMA resin properties used for prosthesis complete denture. Sisal and coconut powder, two natural powders, were added separately to the polymer blend matrices with varying weight fractions (2%, 4%, 6%) to create composite specimens. Testing for density, water absorption, thermal conductivity, FTIR, and DSC were included in this study. The results show that adding reinforcing …

Go to article

Experimental And Theoretical Analysis To Produce Pentagonal Cup In Deep Drawing Process, Zainab Mohsen, Waleed Jawad, Assel Abed Mar 2026

Experimental And Theoretical Analysis To Produce Pentagonal Cup In Deep Drawing Process, Zainab Mohsen, Waleed Jawad, Assel Abed

Engineering and Technology Journal

The manufacturing industry heavily relies on deep drawing due to its remarkable ability to produce intricate symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes with accuracy and efficiency. This research aimed to create a deep drawing tool capable of producing a pentagonal cup measuring 41mm in diameter and 30mm in height. This was achieved by conducting numerical simulations and experimental tests using two different methods. The first method involved converting an 80mm diameter circular blank into a pentagonal cup through a drawing operation, while the second method involved redrawing a cylindrical cup into a pentagonal shape. The study also analyzed the impact of these …

Go to article

The Influence Of The Inclusion Of Nano Ceramic Particles On The Pmma Composite Properties For Biomaterials Applications, Aya Shahir, Aseel Al.Zubaidi, Wafaa Salih Mar 2026

The Influence Of The Inclusion Of Nano Ceramic Particles On The Pmma Composite Properties For Biomaterials Applications, Aya Shahir, Aseel Al.Zubaidi, Wafaa Salih

Engineering and Technology Journal

This study examines the effects of reinforcing PMMA acrylic resin with different Nanoparticle types: Silica (SiO2) (67.8nm), Titania (TiO2) (57.3nm), and Talc powders (TP) (80.1nm). This was done by using the ultrasonic mixing method for dispersing the nano-powder in the matrix and using them at three different proportions (0. 5, 1, and 1.5%) to improve the properties of PMMA composite materials for medical applications. The characteristic functional groups associated with Nano-ceramic particles and PMMA in the composite specimens were confirmed by FT-IR spectroscopy. Also, this research investigates some mechanical properties, including (tensile strength, compression strength, elastic modulus, hardness, and surface …

Go to article

Dynamic Characterization Assessment And Optimization Of Reactive Powder Underwater Concrete, Doha Alsaffar, Basil Al-Shathr, Suhair Abed Mar 2026

Dynamic Characterization Assessment And Optimization Of Reactive Powder Underwater Concrete, Doha Alsaffar, Basil Al-Shathr, Suhair Abed

Engineering and Technology Journal

This study investigates the dynamic properties of Reactive Powder Underwater Concrete (RPUWC), a novel composite integrating attributes of Reactive Powder Concrete and underwater cast concrete. The study focuses on assessing the impact resistance, dynamic modulus of elasticity, rigidity, and Poisson's ratio. The influence of micro steel fibers (MS) at different volume fractions (1%, 1.25%, and 1.5%) and different anti-washout admixture (AWA) dosages (0.5 %, 0.7%, and 0.9%) are examined. The findings indicate that increasing the MS content improves crack resistance and energy absorption, resulting in a substantial 155.6% enhancement in the first crack resistance when using 1.5% MS. Additionally, ultimate …

Go to article

First Prev Next Last