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The Role Of Scenography In The Narration Of The Inner Space Of Contemporary Museums Through Employment The Space Staging, Shamael M. W. Al-Dabbagh, Dania Saleh Yaheia Al-Jaboury

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

In the recent period, several design mechanisms have emerged related to the design of internal spaces in architecture, specifically the museum spaces and associated with exhibitions, and the most important of these scenographic mechanisms are clearly and significantly adopted in the field of theater to design the stage and the scene that embodies the narrative vision and the idea of the theater director and scenographic designer to express what the text wants from Anecdotal expressing the objectives of the product of the text, therefore the research aimed to delve into the effect of the scenography mechanism on the contemporary architectural …

Evaluating The Performance Of The Jadriya Water Project For Water Treatment, Rana Mohammed Rasheed

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

For the purpose of evaluating the performance of the Al-Jadriya water project, water samples were taken before and after the sedimentation basins to find out the efficiency of the sedimentation ponds, as well as water samples were taken before and after the filtration basins, to know the efficiency of the filtration basins by conducting the following tests on them (Turbidity, TDS, TC, pH) to ensure that these ponds work properly. It was found that the efficiency rate of sedimentation ponds was 83%, which indicates the inefficiency of these ponds, as well as the inefficiency of the fast and slow mixing …

Possible Developments Of The Industrialization Of Appropriate Building Subsystem For Iraq, Wisam William Saleem Al-Ayoubi

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

Industrialization of building has developed very rapidly in industrialized countries as well as in many other parts of the world to fulfill the need for housing and public buildings after the Second World War. Prefabricated building is defined as a type of building that consists of several elements or modular units prepared in advance and assembled on-site. The term prefabricated indicates that these building elements are manufactured in the workshop or factory and then combined with other elements. Iraq has witnessed vital development in the construction industry sector. The study investigates the appropriate technology for Iraq, considering resources, economy, labor, …

Ion Exchange Method For Sulphate Removal From Treated Wastewater Of Al-Doura Refinery, Rana Mohammed Rasheed

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

The treated wastewater by the industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), commonly named (INGECO) in Al-Doura refinery, suffers from highly sulfate concentrations that exceed the EPA specified limits of 250 mg/L. Laboratory water quality historical data have been reviewed and analyzed to determine the annual rate, maximum, and peak sulfate concentrations, which were found to be 360 mg/L, 425 mg/L, and 550 mg/L, respectively. A field inspection was conducted to identify the reasons for the high sulfate concentrations in the wastewater of most refinery process units. It was found that the maximum required sulfate remaining concentration should not exceed 10 mg/L …

The Effect Of The Spirit Of The Place On The Formulation Of Emotion In Contemporary Arab-Islamic Architecture, Mahdi Saleh Al-Faraj, Dania Saleh Yaheia

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

Arab-Islamic architecture is characterized by both constants and variables, with spiritual aspects (content) representing the constants and physical aspects (form) representing the variables. It evolves based on changing times and needs, with compassion being a significant feature associated with its spiritual aspects. Compassion is essential for collective agreement and individual emotional connection in Arab-Islamic architecture. The present research aims to investigate the influence of the spirit of the place, as embraced by designers, on the emotional characteristics of contemporary Arab-Islamic architecture. The research problem identified is the lack of a theoretical concept regarding the impact of the spirit of the …

The Effect Of Bioenergy Systems On The Architectural Product The Effect Of Fung Shui And Biogetric To Achieve The Performance Of Architectural Space, Abdullah Saadon Al-Mamoory, Ann Samari Ibrahim

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

This research presents an analytical study exploring the vital systems of energy science and their influence on architecture by examining ancient environmental philosophies like Feng Shui in China and bio-geometry in Egypt. These philosophies serve as guiding principles for studying energy and its impact on human daily life, highlighting their effects on integrated ecosystems in the design of residential buildings at both external and internal levels. The study examines key aspects such as the influence of energy on furniture arrangement in living spaces. The primary objective is to establish a synergistic relationship between architectural design of residential spaces during occupancy …

Some Aspects Of The Suitability Of Three-Story Residential Buildings For Vertical Housing In Iraq, Wisam William Saleem Al-Ayoubi

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

This research initially aimed to examine the changes in housing since the 1930s, driven by rapid population growth and evolving lifestyles, juxtaposed with advancements in contemporary building materials that are environmentally compatible. After a comprehensive analysis of housing and living arrangements throughout history, including the evolution of open house units towards more interior-focused designs such as the Baghdadi house with its central courtyard, the study delved into the significant changes and the challenges posed by the rapid population growth. The focus of the study was on the viability of vertical housing in Iraq and the considerations related to low-rise residential …

Role Of Iconic Architecture In Sustainable Tourism Development, Basim H. H. Al-Majidi, Ann Samari Ibrahim

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

Architecture "is an expression of the way of life and the spirit of the ages and cultures in which I grew up" as the buildings speak for themselves. While tourism is a scenario "to define a city to an unfamiliar audience and acquire an identity for a citizen". Both architecture and tourism have been linked together since time immemorial. Architecture was the main aspect of attracting crowds, while tourism helped architecture survive the test of time as well as money. Both tourism and architecture operate in a symbiotic manner to break the lack of familiarity with any culture and to …

Hydrophilic Modification Of Sla 3d Printed Droplet Generators By Photochemical Grafting, Tristan W. Bacha, Dylan C. Manuguerra, Robert A. Marano, Joseph F. Stanzione Iii

Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering Departmental Research

Few droplet generators manufactured using desktop stereolithography 3D printers have been reported in the literature. Moreover, 3D printed microfluidic chips are typically hydrophobic, limiting their application to water in oil droplets. Herein, we present designs for concentric and planar 3D printed microfluidic devices suitable for making polymeric microparticles using an off-the-shelf commercial stereolithography printer and resin. The devices consist of a microscope slide, binder clips, and printed components. Channels were modified by an ultraviolet grafting of methacrylic acid to the surface of chips, yielding a hydrophilic coating without modification to the bulk polymer. The water contact angle decreased from 97.0° …

Advanced Research And Development Of Face Masks And Respirators Pre And Post The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Pandemic: A Critical Review, Ebuka A. Ogbuoji, Amr M. Zaky, Isabel C. Escobar

Chemical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2020, has accelerated the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) masks as one of the methods to reduce and/or eliminate transmission of the coronavirus across communities. Despite the availability of different coronavirus vaccines, it is still recommended by the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and local authorities to apply public safety measures including maintaining social distancing and wearing face masks. This includes individuals who have been fully vaccinated. Remarkable increase in scientific studies, along with manufacturing-related research and development investigations, have been performed in an attempt to …

Teaching Sustainable Design Through Simultaneous Evaluation Of Economics And Environmental Impacts, Kirti M. Yenkie, J. D. Chea, E. A. Aboagye, Mariano J. Savelski, C. Stewart Slater

Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering Departmental Research

The ever-increasing human population and industrial growth have posed a considerable burden on existing resources and have led to an increase in environmental pollution and climate change. The Engineering Clinics offered at the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering at Rowan University is the hallmark of our program that enables our undergraduate students to actively participate in solving real-world problems through collaborative activities. Our graduate students get an opportunity to engage in stakeholder (i.e., industries, federal and regional funding agencies) interactions and student mentoring in conjunction with developing their research ability. Thus, through these synergistic undergraduate-graduate-faculty- stakeholder collaborations this work …

Application Of Compositional Data Analysis To Determine The Effects Of Heating Mode, Moisture Status And Plant Species On Pyrolysates, David R. Weise, Thomas H. Fletcher, Mohammad-Saeed Safdari, Elham Amini, Javier Palarea-Albaladejo

Faculty Publications

Pyrolysate gas mixtures are multivariate and relative in nature. Statistical techniques applied to these data generally ignore their relative nature. Published data for permanent gases (CO, CO2, H2, CH4) and tars produced by pyrolysing 15 wildland fuels were reanalysed using compositional data analysis techniques. Mass and mole fractions were compositionally equivalent. Plant species, moisture status and heating mode effects on compositional balances formed from subsets of pyrolysates were tested. Plant species affected the amount of phenol, primary and secondary/tertiary tars relative to permanent gases and relative amounts of single- and multi-ring compounds. Plant moisture status affected the amount of CO …

Nano-Enhanced Bioremediation For Oil Spills: A Review, Amber J. Pete, Bhuvnesh Bharti, Michael G. Benton

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Oil seepage and spills have lasting detrimental effects on the environment, especially on nearby marine ecosystems. Despite quick and safe removal of contaminating oil being of utmost importance, remediation methods have remained largely unchanged over the last 20+ years. Removal methods such as skimmers, in situ burning, and sorbents can be difficult to implement in inclement weather. Marine microorganisms consume spilled oil as a primary energy source in a method known as bioremediation. Recently the introduction of nanoparticles to areas contaminated by oil has emerged as a potential method to enhance the efficacy of oil degradation by marine microorganisms. Nanoparticles …

A Gallium-Doped Cement For The Treatment Of Bone Cancers. The Effect Of Zno ↔ Ga2o3substitution Of An Ionomeric Glass Series On The Rheological, Mechanical, Ph And Ion-Eluting Properties Of Their Corresponding Glass Polyalkenoate Cements, Sunjeev Phull, Alireza Rahimnejad Yazdi, Mark R. Towler

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

The primary treatment for patients suffering from bone cancers is resection of the tumor followed by reconstruction of the damaged bone. Despite the administration of post-operative chemotherapy, tumor recurrence continues to present itself as a severe complication leading to re-operation. Attempts to incorporate chemotherapeutic drugs into bone cements elicits local toxic effects on healthy bone, which could compromise implant fixation. Alternatively, the local administration of gallium (Ga) may prove to be more effective. This report considers the development of a Ga ionomeric glass series (0.48SiO₂-0.355ZnO-0.06CaO-0.08SrO-0.02P₂O₅-0.005Ta₂O₅, with 0.01-0.05 mol% substitution for …

A Wirelessly Controlled Scalable 3d-Printed Microsystem For Drug Delivery, Farzad Forouzandeh, Nuzhet N. Ahamed, Xiaoxia Zhu, Parveen Bazard, Krittika Goyal, Joseph P. Walton, Robert D. Frisina, David A. Borkholder

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Here we present a 3D-printed, wirelessly controlled microsystem for drug delivery, comprising a refillable micro reservoir and a phase-change peristaltic micropump. The micropump structure was inkjet-printed on the back of a printed circuit board around a catheter microtubing. The enclosure of the microsystem was fabricated using stereolithography 3D printing, with an embedded micro reservoir structure and integrated micropump. In one configuration, the microsystem was optimized for murine inner ear drug delivery with an overall size of 19 x 13 x 3 mm3. Benchtop results confirmed the performance of the device for reliable drug delivery. The suitability of the device for …

Roles Of Key Ion Channels And Transport Proteins In Age-Related Hearing Loss, Parveen Bazard, Robert D. Frisina, Alejandro A. Acosta, Sneha Dasgupta, Mark A. Bauer, Xiaoxia Zhu, Bo Ding

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

The auditory system is a fascinating sensory organ that overall, converts sound signals to electrical signals of the nervous system. Initially, sound energy is converted to mechanical energy via amplification processes in the middle ear, followed by transduction of mechanical movements of the oval window into electrochemical signals in the cochlear hair cells, and finally, neural signals travel to the central auditory system, via the auditory division of the 8th cranial nerve. The majority of people above 60 years have some form of age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis. However, the biological mechanisms of presbycusis are complex and not …

Study Of Electrodeposition Of Copper-Indium Material For Fabrication Of Cis Thin-Film Solar Cells, Leher Farooq

Theses

Abstract

Copper-Indium material for the fabrication of CIS/CIGS thin-film solar cells and for applications as an alloy is one of the most auspicious materials currently being studied and has attracted significant interest in solar energy and other industries. In the past, there have been several methods used for the fabrication of chalcopyrite thin-film solar cells. However, one of the best methods in the industry is electrodeposition, which employs the principles of electrochemistry to deposit materials on a working electrode. The cyclic voltammetry and constant potential deposition studies have been conducted for the electrodeposited copper indium material. In order to better …

Extraction And Bioactivity Evaluation Of Antioxidant Components From Teucrium Stocksianum Bioss Collected From Uae, Ahmad Ayman Al Salloum

Theses

Recently, the industry of Natural Bioactive Compounds (NBAC) is expanding dramatically due to its high medical potentials. High bioactivity of natural extracts from a wide range of plants is evident from the reported literature. For instance, NBACs show antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer and antioxidant activities. Teucrium stocksianum Boiss. from the Lamiaceae family is a known herb in the traditional medicine in United Arab Emirates. Multiple bioactivities of T. stocksianum were recorded such as anti-inflammation, analgesia, antioxidation, anticancer, antinociception and antimicrobial bioactivity. In this thesis, the extraction of NBACs from T. stocksianum was studied with Microwave-assisted extraction using Deep eutectic …

High Performance Mixed-Matrix Electrospun Membranes For Ammonium Removal From Wastewaters, Shu-Ting Chen, Sumith Ranil Wickramasinghe, Xianghong Qian

Chemical Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

Mixed-matrix electrospun membranes were developed to investigate ammonium removal from low ammonium concentration wastewaters for the first time. Particles derived from the inexpensive zeolite 13X were successfully incorporated into polyethersulfone (PES) matrices. The fabricated mixed-matrix electrospun membranes demonstrate high ammonium removal capacity reaching over 55 mg/g_zeolite, more than 2.5 times higher than the previously fabricated mixed-matrix membranes via non-solvent induced phase inversion. Moreover, the membranes fabricated exhibit high permeability and ease of regeneration. Over 90% of total ammonium nitrogen (TAN) can be removed from low TAN wastewaters such as aquaculture wastewaters. In addition to zeolite 13X, other zeolite …

Fluorine-Based Inorganic Oxidizers For Use In Metal-Based Reactive Materials, Siva Kumar Valluri

Dissertations

This work explores inorganic fluorides as oxidizers for fuel-rich reactive materials. A preliminary assessment of metal fluorides accounting for their enthalpy of formation points to bismuth (III) fluoride, BiF3 and cobalt (II) fluoride, CoF2 as oxidizers of interest. Initially, composite powders of aluminum with chosen fluorides at 50-50 wt. % are prepared by arrested reactive milling. Despite an increase in reactivity and lowtemperature ignition, the prepared composite powders are insensitive to initiation by electro-static discharge (ESD), making them attractive alternative to analogous thermites having very high ESD sensitivity. In air, the composite powder particles burn faster than reference aluminum particles …

Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan Glypican‑1 And Pecam‑1 Cooperate In Shear‑Induced Endothelial Nitric Oxide Production, Anne Marie W. Bartosch, Rick Mathews, Marwa M. Mahmoud, Limary M. Cancel, Zahin S. Haq, John M. Tarbell

Publications and Research

This study aimed to clarify the role of glypican-1 and PECAM-1 in shear-induced nitric oxide production in endothelial cells. Atomic force microscopy pulling was used to apply force to glypican-1 and PECAM-1 on the surface of human umbilical vein endothelial cells and nitric oxide was measured using a fluorescent reporter dye. Glypican-1 pulling for 30 min stimulated nitric oxide production while PECAM-1 pulling did not. However, PECAM-1 downstream activation was necessary for the glypican-1 force-induced response. Glypican-1 knockout mice exhibited impaired flow-induced phosphorylation of eNOS without changes to PECAM-1 expression. A cooperation mechanism for the mechanotransduction of fluid shear stress …

Blowout - Capping - Fracturing - Relief Well, A Full Cycle Workflow, Youssuf A. Elnoamany

LSU Master's Theses

Broaching is defined as the uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons to ocean seafloor after a loss of subsurface well control event. Failed attempts to cap the offshore wells undergoing worst case discharge may lead to hydraulic fracture initiation and subsequent propagation, leading to renewed release of hydrocarbon to the seafloor. During the capping stack shut-in process, pressure build-up will occur along the wellbore, exposing locations of possible fracture initiation to overpressurized fluid, such as directly below the casing shoe, and critical points along the well casing. Shall there be enough build-up pressure to exceed the minimum horizontal stress in an exposed …

Integrating Vibratory Membrane-Based Water Recovery Systems For Sustainable Food And Beverage Production, Michael Vincent O. Laurio

Theses and Dissertations

A vibratory nanofiltration (NF) system was investigated for the preconcentration of coffee extracts for soluble coffee production. The simulated coffee extracts studied contained mostly suspended and colloidal organic components that, although were effectively rejected by the NF membrane (>99% turbidity rejection), affected the vibratory NF performance. The vibratory NF operation improved permeate flux, rejection efficiencies, and reduced flux decline from those observed in crossflow (CF) operation. Further, the effects of applied transmembrane pressure (TMP) and vibrational frequency (F) at corresponding displacement (d) were investigated and modeled. A semi-empirical resistance-in-series model was employed to characterize the mass transfer mechanism, osmotic …

Harnessing The Physicochemical Properties Of Dna As A Multifunctional Biomaterial For Biomedical And Other Applications, Aishik Chakraborty, Shruthi Polla Ravi, Yasmeen Shamiya, Caroline Cui, Arghya Paul

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Publications

The biological purpose of DNA is to store, replicate, and convey genetic information in cells. Progress in molecular genetics have led to its widespread applications in gene editing, gene therapy, and forensic science. However, in addition to its role as a genetic material, DNA has also emerged as a nongenetic, generic material for diverse biomedical applications. DNA is essentially a natural biopolymer that can be precisely programed by simple chemical modifications to construct materials with desired mechanical, biological, and structural properties. This review critically deciphers the chemical tools and strategies that are currently being employed to harness the nongenetic functions …

An Examination Of Γ-Valerolactone Ring Opening And Decarboxylation In Multiphase System And Over Various Solid Acid Catalysts, Xinlei Huang

Dissertations - ALL

Lignocellulosic biomass is an alternative carbon source for industrial applications. γ-valerolactone (GVL) is an example of biomass-derived platform chemicals that provides multiple commercial potentials. Of interest here is the acid-catalyzed ring opening of GVL to form pentenoic acid (PEA) isomers and following decarboxylation to produce butenes. In this study, GVL ring opening, and decarboxylation are examined in both liquid and gas phases over various catalytic systems aiming at improving the efficiency in selective preparation of target product. An initial attempt was made in a biphasic reactor to improve the yield to PEA catalyzed by mineral acids (H2SO4). A wide range …

Predicting Tight Junction Formation Via Claudin Chimeras, Patrick Matthew Marsch

Theses - ALL

Tight junctions are vital to epithelial and endothelial barrier functions aiding in ion transport and preventing toxins from crossing into paracellular space. Claudins, made of four transmembrane helices and two extracellular loops, are a major part of the assembly of tight junctions along with other transmembrane proteins. The dimer interactions of two members of the 27-known members of the claudin family—claudin-2 and claudin-4—were analyzed. We created claudin chimera by switching claudin 2’s extracellular loops with claudin 4’s. The chimeras were analyzed using molecular dynamic simulations by comparing them to the natural claudins. This analysis provided new insight into the assembly …

An Examination Of Γ-Valerolactone Ring Opening And Decarboxylation In Multiphase System And Over Various Solid Acid Catalysts, Xinlei Huang

Dissertations - ALL

Lignocellulosic biomass is an alternative carbon source for industrial applications. γ-valerolactone (GVL) is an example of biomass-derived platform chemicals that provides multiple commercial potentials. Of interest here is the acid-catalyzed ring opening of GVL to form pentenoic acid (PEA) isomers and following decarboxylation to produce butenes. In this study, GVL ring opening, and decarboxylation are examined in both liquid and gas phases over various catalytic systems aiming at improving the efficiency in selective preparation of target product. An initial attempt was made in a biphasic reactor to improve the yield to PEA catalyzed by mineral acids (H2SO4). A wide range …

Synthesis Of Aromatic Acetylene Alcohols Using Complex Catalytic Systems, Odiljon Ziyadullaev, Guzal Otamukhamedova, Abduvakhab Ikramov, Saida Abdurakhmanova, Otabek Boytemirov

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Some cyclic ketones (cyclopentanone, cyclohexanone, 2-methylcyclohexanone, menthol, camphor and adamantanone) enantioselective alkynylation reactions with phenylacetylene have been studied in the presence of complex catalytic systems - Zn(OTf)₂/NЕt₃/MeCN, 3,3′-Ph₂BINOL-2Li/TGF and BuLi/KO^tBu/TGF. Synthesis were performed new aromatic acetylene alcohols – 1-(2-phenylathinyl) cyclopentanol (1), 1-(2-phenylethinyl)cyclohexanol (2), 2-methyl-1-(2-phenylethinyl)cyclohexanol (3), 2-isopropyl-5-methyl-1-(2-phenylethinyl)cyclohexanol (4), 1,7,7,-trimethyl-2-(2-phenylethinyl)bicyclo [2.2.1] heptanol-2 (5) and 2-phenylethinyltricyclo [3,3,1.0^3,7]nonanol-2 (6). Synthesis reactions of aromatic acetylene alcohols, activation energies were determined, kinetic of chemical changes and reaction mechanisms were proposed. The course of the reactions and the effect of the selected ketone molecule size, structure and …

Heterogeneous Catalytic Conversions Of Acetylene, Abduvakhab Ikramov, Sevara Kholikova, Noryigit Musulmanov

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The reactions of interaction of acetylene with water vapor, acetic acid and ammonia in the presence of heterogeneous catalysts have investigated. Depending on the nature of the starting components used, acetaldehyde and acetone, vinyl acetate, pyridine bases and pyrrole synthesized. Heterogeneous catalysts selected for each studied reaction based on some scientific prerequisites for the selection of catalysts. Active catalysts for the investigated reactions were determined, which contain compounds of cadmium, zinc, bismuth, chromium, iron and copper, in general, d-group metals. γ-Al₂O₃, bentonite and kaolin used as a catalyst carrier. Hydrofluoric acid, acetic acid, ammonium fluoride and …

A Study Of Hygrometer Based On The Method Of Intracavity Laser Absorption, Abdulaziz Muminovich Nazarov Prof, Mirkomil Mirhidoyat Ogli Xasanov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The article presents the results of experimental studies of a fiber-optic humidity sensor, the principle of operation of which is based on the method of intracavity laser absorption. A method of intracavity laser absorption is described, which makes it possible to dramatically increase the sensitivity of the fiber humidity sensor by switching to it. A schematic diagram of a fiber optical humidity sensor using a differential detection scheme and a design of an active ring laser fiber consisting of a diode pump laser, a fiber pump beam splitter, two directional couplers, a measuring ring laser, a ring comparison laser, two …