Blind Assistive System Based On Real Time Object Recognition Using Machine Learning, Mais Kadhim, Bushra Oleiwi

Engineering and Technology Journal

Healthy people carry out their daily lives normally, but the visually impaired and the blind face difficulties in practicing their daily activities safely because they are ignorant of the organisms surrounding them.  Smart systems come as solutions to help this segment of people in a way that enables them to practice their daily activities safely as possible.  Blind assistive system using deep learning based You Only Look Once algorithm (YOLO) and Open CV library for detecting and recognizing objects in images and video streams quickly. This work implemented using python. The results gave a satisfactory performance in detecting and recognizing …

Experimental And Numerical Flexural Properties Of Sandwich Structure With Functionally Graded Porous Materials, Emad Njim, Sadeq Bakhi, Muhannad Al-Waily

Engineering and Technology Journal

Functionally graded porous materials (FGPMs) are porous structures with a porosity gradient distributed over the entire volume. They have many applications in the aerospace, marine, biomedical, automotive, and shipbuilding industries. High strength to weight and excellent energy absorption is the most important features that make these structures unique. In this paper, the flexural properties of simply-supported sandwich beams with functionally graded porous core under flexural load were evaluated experimentally and numerically based on various parameters. A three-point bending test for 3D printed sandwich specimens with porous metal core bonded with aluminum face sheets using various porosity parameters and core heights …

Experimental Investigation On The Effect Of Adding Butanone To Gasoline In Si Engine Emissions And Performance, Abed Al-Khadhim Hassan, Sadeq Jassam

Engineering and Technology Journal

This research is performed to study and investigate the influence of adding some ketone compounds on performance, emissions, and heat balance of spark ignition engine. The compound used in this study is butanone (C4H8O). The importance of the research lies in increasing the octane number by adding specific percentages of butanone and showing its impact on improving the combustion process, performance and reducing pollutants. This ketone has been added to the basic fuel (gasoline) with three concentration ranges (3, 6 and 9%), respectively.  All experimental tests were carried out on gasoline engine type (Nissan QG18DE), four cylinders, and 4-stroke. The …

A-Review For The Cooling Techniques Of Pv/T Solar Air Collectors, Wisam Saleh, Abdullateef Jadallah, Ahlam Shuraiji

Engineering and Technology Journal

A solar thermal collector is one of the most popular applications of solar energy. It is a photovoltaic (PV) cell system with a thermal collector system, this system is utilized in the production of electrical energy and many applications. The system is able to produce electrical energy directly from the sunlight using the photoelectric effect. Meanwhile, it also extracts heat from the PV and heats the fluid (airflow) inside the collector. In this review, the solar PV system and solar thermal collectors are discussed. Usually, solar collectors are exposed to damage and their efficiency decreases when the temperature rises. Need …

Evaluating The Adhesive Properties Of Four Types Of Conventional Adhesives, Muhanad Mosa, Mohsin Hamzah

Engineering and Technology Journal

The development of manufacturing technology led to the appearance of various products that need effective types of adhesives with good strength and durability in different types of joints. Accordingly, the issue is how to choose the appropriate adhesive for the specific application relying on the properties of adhesive besides, the work conditions. This work deals with the experimental testing of four types of an adhesives that have been prepared to test by the two types of joints to comprehend the behavior of adhesives then choose the most effective and optimum type. The Butt and single lap joint tests were achieved …

Experimental Investigation Of Artificial Cavities Effect Of Single-Phase Fluid Flow And Heat Transfer In Single Microchannel, Qahtan Al-Nakeeb, Ekhlas Fayyadh, Moayed Hasan

Engineering and Technology Journal

In this paper, an experimental study has been conducted to investigate the influence of artificial cavities (artificial nucleation sites, ANS) in a single microchannel on the characteristics of flow and heat transfer at a single-phase flow. The experiments were performed with deionized water as a working fluid at 30OC inlet temperature with a range (108.6-2372) of Reynolds numbers. Three models of the straight microchannel (model-1, model-2, and model-3) were manufactured of brass having a rectangular shape with a hydraulic diameter of (0.42 mm). Model-1 has a smooth surface, while model-2 has artificial cavities with a number of 40 ANS located …

Heat Transfer In Electronic Systems Printed Circuit Board: A Review, Mustafa Kadum, Ahmed Imran, Sattar Aljabair

Engineering and Technology Journal

Thermal regulation has now become a staple in the design of electronic devices. As a result of technological advances in the electronic industry, component miniaturization and thermal system management are becoming more and more important. Due to the high demand for device performance and the need for better thermal management, this paper present a detailed theoretical review of heat transfer by conventional methods in electronic devices and equipment such as air cooling, water cooling, etc. to provide an ideal framework for a practical application in electronic cooling. With reference to the possibility of investing unconventional ways to reduce the energy …

Experimental Exergetic And Energetic Analysis Of Different (Pv) Array Configurations, Dalya Omer, Mahmoud Mahdi, Ahlam Shuraiji

Engineering and Technology Journal

It is well known that photovoltaic (PV) can be connected in parallel, series, and parallel series. In this study, four PV panels are connected in four different ways, i.e., 4panels parallel (4p), 3panels parallel*1panel series (3p*1s), 2panels parallel*2panels parallel (2p*2p) connected in series, and 2panels series *2panels series (2s*2s) connected in parallel, to determine the best PV panels configuration for supplying DC power to the Variable Speed Compressor (VSC) with the highest average exergy efficiency and minimum exergy losses under sunny daylight hours. Experimental data is used to calculate the exergy efficiency of the mentioned configurations. The best results are …

A Comparative Experimental Study Analysis Of Solar Based Thermoelectric Refrigerator Using Different Hot Side Heat Sink, Nora Numan, Mahmmoud Mahdi, Majida Ahmed

Engineering and Technology Journal

The heat sink influences heat dissipation at the hot junction of the Peltier module and, hence, affects the performance of the thermoelectric refrigerator. The present work compares the performance of solar-powered thermoelectric refrigerator units with capacity (30 Liter) for two cases by employing two different heat sink types. In case (I) The Peltier module (12706) is connected with a heat sink type of Hot wall air-cooled (HWAC). In case (II) the Same Peltier is connected with a heat sink type of hot wall air-cooled with a heat exchanger (HWACHE). The exergy analysis method can help to determine the exergy losses …

Manufacturing And Calibration Of Conical Springs Lateral Stiffness Meter, Muhammad Tahir, Shakir Hassan, Jumaa Chiad

Engineering and Technology Journal

The spring is an important mechanical part of which widely used in many industrial applications. There is an urgent need to know its stiffness property before use in any application. Since the stiffness varies according to the method of using the spring in this research, it is suggested to calculate the lateral stiffness of spring by the moment effect. the device meter of the lateral stiffness of conical springs has been designed and manufactured working principle applying a torque to the head of the spring and calculating the angle of inclination. This research includes an experimental aspect (tensile test of …

Design And Implementation Of Remote Real-Time Monitor System For Prosthetic Limbs, Hussein Mansoure, Hadeel Abdullah

Engineering and Technology Journal

Persons with Lower-limb amputations experience movement restrictions resulting in worsening their life quality. Wearable sensors are often utilized to evaluate spatial and temporal qualities and kinetic parameters that provide the mechanism to create interactive monitoring of the amputee prosthesis system. Gait events and detection of the gait phase of amputee movement are essential to control the prosthetic devices of lower limbs.  This paper presents real-time monitoring to individuals with lower limb amputation by using a medical wireless sensor. However,  the proposed system used four medical sensor nodes (such as gait, temperature, the pressure of blood, blood oxygenation (SpO2) )for transmitted …

Flow Improvement And Viscosity Reduction For Crude Oil Pipelines Transportation Using Dilution And Electrical Field, Noor Jalal, Raheek Ibrahim, Manal Oudah

Engineering and Technology Journal

One of the great challenges in pipeline transportation of heavy crude oil is the effect of viscosity on flow rate. By using viscosity reduction techniques, crude oil flow ability can be enhanced. However, the dual effect of dilution and electric fields on crude oil flow ability is still not well addressed. The main goal of this study is to reduce viscosity and improve the flow rate of heavy crude oil through pipelines using dual techniques of electrical field and dilution. The optimization technique was used to investigate the interaction effects of experimental variables on the objective function. As compared to …

Optimization Process For Biodiesel Production From Waste Cooking Of Vegetable Oil By Microwave Irradiation, Raheek Ibrahim, Ahmed Reja, Abeer Kadhim

Engineering and Technology Journal

Biodiesel is the main alternative to diesel fuel today. The waste cooking vegetable oil can be used as a basic material in its preparation. Microwave irradiation is used in its production and it is considered one of the effective methods that do not consume much power. In this study, biodiesel is produce and determine the factors affecting the quality and quantity of production also investigated using experimental design technique. The effecting of operating variables power, time, and oil-to-ethanol molar ratio were studied, as well as the effect of interaction between operating variables on the quality of production. The optimum conditions …

Design And Implementation Of An Electromechanical Brake System, Haider Faisal, Farag Mohammed, Jamal Mohammed

Engineering and Technology Journal

Nowadays, hydraulic brakes are already being replaced by electromechanical brakes (EMB) to improve quick-response brakes, efficient fuel consumption, environmentally sound, simple maintenance, and enhanced safety design. It is suggested that the electromechanical brake will be one of the most important brake systems in the future. This study focuses on designing and implementing an electromechanical brake based on a brushless DC (BLDC) motor and position controller to generate and control the required braking force at a variable friction coefficient between disc and pad. A feedback controller equipped with a measuring sensor is usually utilized to control this type of brake. Thus, …

The Combining Effect Of Inclination Angle, Aspect Ratio And Thermal Loading On The Dynamic Response Of Clamped-Clamped Pipe Conveying Fluid, Jabbar Mohmmed, Mauwafak Tawfik, Qasim Atiyah

Engineering and Technology Journal

The investigation of the vibration of pipes containing flowing fluid is very essential to obtain an understanding of their dynamic behavior and prevent their catastrophic failure due to fatigue. Pipelines are subjected to environmental static and dynamic loading including self-weight, restoring, and Carioles forces. This research aims to investigate the vibrations of pipeline structures for examining their structural integrity under these conditions. A linear Euler-Bernoulli beam model is used to analyze the dynamic response of flexible, inclined, and fixed ends pipe conveying fluid made of polypropylene random-copolymer. Closed-form expression for dynamic response is presented by using combining of finite Fourier …

Corn Oil Performance’S A Bio Cooling Fluid In Electric Distribution Transformer, Ahmed Khudhair, Mohammed Jabal, Samar Ismail

Engineering and Technology Journal

Biodegradable (Vegetable) fluids are considered as environmentally friendly fluids and possess an abundant benefit, they are wildly available by means of renewable sources compared to different kinds of mineral-oil.  Given the occurrence of environmental pollution and health problems from mineral oils.  This paper investigates the effect of utilizing the corn oil for the cooling performing features of distribution electric transformer, and making a comparison with the cooling performance of the electric transformer whith cooling by the commercial mineral fluid. This investigation is done by using the four- ball machine and electric transformers. Each experiment that was executed complies with ASTM …

Elevated Temperature Corrosion Of Mechanical Properties And Fatigue Life Of 7025 Aluminum Alloy, Mohammed Alwan, Hussain Al-Alkawi, Ghada Aziz

Engineering and Technology Journal

Aluminum alloys are widely used in aircraft industry where good corrosion resistance, light weight and high strength are the primary requirements. In the present study, attempts have been made to extend the application of mechanical and fatigue properties of AA7025 in laboratory with corrosive environment of media and combined corrosive at elevated temperature (ET) 150⁰C. The experimental results and analysis of corrosion and corrosion - elevated temperature mechanical and fatigue behavior of the samples showed that the 3.5%NaCl corrosive media and corrosion - elevated temperature (ET) greatly decrease the properties mentioned. The Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) and Yield stress YS …

Thermal Performance Of An Evacuated-Tube Solar Collector Using Nanofluids And An Electrical Curtain Controlled By An Artificial Intelligence Technique, Hussam Rashid, Khalid Sultan, Hosham Anead

Engineering and Technology Journal

This paper studies the improvement of an evacuated tube solar collectors(ETSCs) performance in two way. The first is by adding a finned electronic curtain in front of the solar collector. While the second is by using a nanofluid instead of pure water. The purpose of the curtain is to increase the amount of solar radiation reflected toward the collector. The curtain is distinguished by its self-ability to track the sun's rays automatically. The electronic curtain is also closed to shade the tubes depending on the movement of the electronic curtain's fins and the nanofluid's temperatures. MATLAB algorithm has been used …

Mitigating Uas Airspace Risks Through Policy Innovation, Christopher Daniel Sidor

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, have become an everyday part of our lives. Once a technology reserved for the defense industry, UAS are now widely available and affordable in the commercial market. These systems have been used for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, route mapping, and kinetic deployment of munitions. In modern warfare, drones have been at the forefront, leveraging new tactics, techniques, and procedures to enhance lethality and destruction. The integration of fiber-optic (FO) connected drones, first-person view (FPV) technology, and 3D printed munition-dropping devices in particular demonstrates a dire need for legislative intervention. These …

The Wildlife Intelligence For Aviation Safety (Wild-Ai), Bao Khoa Tran

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

Wildlife strikes pose a significant safety risk and economic burden to the aviation industry. Over 291,000 strikes have been reported in the U.S. since 1990, causing an estimated $248 million in annual losses. The Wild-AI (Wildlife Intelligence for Aviation Safety) project leverages cutting-edge technologies, including large language models (LLMs), machine learning (ML), explainable AI (XAI), and Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV) imagery, to enhance wildlife hazard management at airports. Wild-AI transforms traditional Wildlife Hazard Assessments (WHAs) by integrating advanced data analytics and UAV monitoring. By utilizing historical wildlife-strike data and ML algorithms, we will identify key predictors of damaging strikes, such …

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Jussi Björling Societies Planning To Sponsor New Release Of The 1952 Classic Rca Recording Of Il Trovatore In Outstanding Sound, John H. Haley

Newsletter of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

The Jussi Björling Societies and I are pleased to announce plans for an upcoming new sponsored release that will be available by November 2023 exclusively through the Societies (ordering details to be provided soon). This release is being prepared through High Definition Tape Transfers (HDTT), a Canadian label, sourced on a very rare reel-to-reel tape release of this recording, which I am restoring. The tape source appears to be much closer to the master tape than all other releases through the years, and it has extraordinary sound quality, such that this new release will sound substantially better than any prior …

Arachne V8.7: Multi‑Modal Energy‑Harvesting Smart‑Skin With Hierarchical Fractal Morphology, Distributed Mis Interface, And Integrated Structural‑Health Monitoring, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

Arachne v8.7 is a multi‑modal “Smart‑Skin” substrate designed for distributed, durable energy harvesting. The system integrates a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) layer, a thermoelectric SnSe layer, and a ZnO nanowire kinetic layer beneath a hierarchical fractal surface engineered to enhance boundary‑layer turbulence. A separated NS‑DBD plasma‑electrode PCB provides surface‑conditioning and environmental robustness. A 6‑pin Magnetic‑Inductive Snap (MIS) interface enables modular power routing, environmental telemetry, and activation of a UV‑curable DCPD‑PDMS self‑healing layer. Embedded fiber‑optic strain sensors provide real‑time structural‑health data for the APR AI predictive‑maintenance engine. This disclosure defines the system architecture, materials, electrical interface, sensing logic, and functional principles required …

The Caldwell Method: A Multi‑Ai, Safety‑First Framework For Real‑World, Open‑Hardware Invention, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

The Caldwell Method is a human‑driven, AI‑augmented invention framework developed by independent inventor Michael Victor Caldwell Mr. (GCI). The method uses four to five independent artificial intelligence systems to evaluate, correct, and validate every invention concept before publication. Each AI must independently analyze physics, materials, manufacturability, safety, cost, and real‑world viability. Any flaw identified by one AI is circulated to all others through a cross‑AI correction loop until all systems converge on the same factual answer. An invention only advances when all AIs unanimously confirm feasibility and safety.

This process ensures that no half‑validated or speculative ideas are released. …

Unitary Lattice Harmonic Pinning: A Method For Stabilizing High-Density Lithium-Rich Manganese Cathodes Via Vacuum-Constant Synchronization, Quincy Allen Jones

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes a novel structural architecture for high-density (>500 Wh/kg) lithium-rich manganese (LMR) oxide cathodes, specifically addressing the industry-wide failure of voltage fade and transition-metal migration. The invention utilizes a Unitary Lattice Spacing (d) of 12.34 Å, engineered to achieve a harmonic resonance with the vacuum spin-alignment constant (R_{crp} \approx 7.589 Å).

By synchronizing the lattice modulation to the R_{crp} value, the system creates a 'Harmonic Pinning' effect that suppresses Jahn-Teller distortion and Mn-migration into the lithium layer. Unlike traditional chemical coatings or dopants, this method employs a purely structural 'Zero-Strain' phase, validated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) peak …

Integration Of Live Network Knowledge Graphs With Rag For Enhanced Ai-Driven Network Operations, Robert Barton, Vishal S Desai

Defensive Publications Series

Proposed herein are techniques to enhance an agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform by integrating a dynamic, on-premises network topology knowledge graph with a Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) system through graph-based techniques. Unlike traditional text-based RAG, the approach segments the network topology into semantically meaningful subgraphs called topology chunks, which are embedded into a vector space for efficient similarity search and retrieval based on user queries. These retrieved topology chunks then augment the prompts that can be sent to an agentic AI platform's large language model (LLM), enabling precise, context-aware reasoning about complex network environments.

Technical Addendum: Sp-26 (V2.1) – The Neural Sentry Protocol (Nmj-Sequestration Standard), Jon S. Gossett

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure defines a hardware-centric addendum to the SP-26 Protocol, specifically addressing the neutralization of neurotropic agents that bypass systemic immune sentries via axonal transport. The protocol specifies the engineering of "Neural-Sentry" units—specialized macrophages anchored at the Neuromuscular Junction (NMJ). These units express interface-mimetic receptors (nAChR/p75NTR) to act as decoy "Ghost Neurons," intercepting pathogens before they can enter the peripheral nervous system. Neutralization is achieved through a two-stage sequence: (1) immediate enzymatic degradation within a Synthetic Virus-Containing Compartment (S-VCC) and (2) secondary solid-state petrification into a 200nm amorphous silica shell. This "Physical Firewall" ensures that high-velocity neuro-pathogens are mechanically entombed …

Generative Synthesis Of Web Environments With Controllable Difficulty And Integrated Validation For Agent Training, Oriana Riva, Alice Li

Defensive Publications Series

Generative Synthesis of Web Environments with Controllable Difficulty and Integrated Validation for Agent Training

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Training and evaluating computer control agents may be challenging due to limitations in the availability of large-scale, diverse, and controllable digital environments. Existing methods can have limitations related to scalability, reproducibility, and the ability to parameterize task difficulty. A described framework can utilize generative models, such as large language models, to synthesize functional, web-based environments. The framework can generate source code for an environment (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript), a corresponding natural language task description, and a validation function to programmatically assess task completion. This approach …

Gci Omni‑Life V5.1: Vortex–Acoustic Catheter Architecture Using Helical Ultrasonic Arrays And Bernoulli‑Driven J‑Groove Manifolds, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes the GCI Omni‑Life v5.1 architecture, a catheter‑scale system integrating a helical 1.8 MHz ultrasonic emitter array with a J‑groove Bernoulli manifold engineered to generate a controlled laminar vortex flow field within a confined lumen. The design combines vortex‑induced rotational flow (Re < 2000), circumferential acoustic field distribution, and embedded sensing nodes to support real‑time monitoring of flow, vibration, and acoustic output.

The architecture explores how vortex–acoustic coupling may improve energy distribution, reduce stagnation zones, and enhance fluid‑structure interaction control in micro‑scale conduits. Key components include the Vortex Manifold (#18/#118), Orbitronic Helical Array (#75), and Sensor Integration Nodes (#14/#122).

The system is released as open hardware under the CERN‑OHL‑P v2 license to support global research in microfluidics, acoustic …

Gci #121 V5.0: Closed‑Loop Regenerative Revascularization System Integrating Acoustic Vortex Dynamics, Real‑Time Imr Feedback, And Mitochondrial Payload Synchronization, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes GCI #121 v5.0, a multi‑modal engineering system for intravascular obstruction removal and regenerative payload delivery. The system integrates several previously unreleased GCI inventions into a unified closed‑loop architecture called Closed‑Loop Regenerative Revascularization (CLRR). The design combines: (1) Acoustic vortex thrombolysis using a laminar‑helical manifold (GCI #118) and a multi‑element ultrasound array (GCI #75) to generate controlled vortex flow and acoustic energy without mechanical rotation; (2) Real‑time microvascular sensing using a fiber‑optic IMR feedback loop (GCI #14) enhanced by a quantum‑tunneling bio‑impedance switch (GCI #122) to maintain sensing accuracy during debris load; and (3) Synchronized biological …