Given that surface roughness is used to determine product quality, it is a crucial consideration in turning machining. Moreover, it considerably affects the cost of machining. This study forecasts surface roughness values for AISI 304 stainless-steel hot lathe machining using the particle swarm optimisation (PSO) methodology. The workpiece is heated to 100, 150 or 200 degrees Celsius before being turned. Afterwards, the depth, speed and feeding rate of cutting are adjusted to determine the surface roughness of the workpiece. The feeding rate is determined to be the most considerable influence in raising the surface roughness value, followed by cutting depth, cutting speed and workpiece temperature. In terms of accuracy, empirical modelling performs better. The PSO methodology illustrates an effective and straightforward method that can be applied to calibrate different empirical machining models.
{"title":"Swarm Optimisation to Model the Surface Roughness of an AISI 4340 Turning using the Hot Machining Process","authors":"Ismail Thamrin, Amrifan Saladin Mohruni, Irsyadi Yani, Riman Sipahutar, Zulkarnain Ali Leman","doi":"10.37934/arfmts.117.2.147156","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.117.2.147156","url":null,"abstract":"Given that surface roughness is used to determine product quality, it is a crucial consideration in turning machining. Moreover, it considerably affects the cost of machining. This study forecasts surface roughness values for AISI 304 stainless-steel hot lathe machining using the particle swarm optimisation (PSO) methodology. The workpiece is heated to 100, 150 or 200 degrees Celsius before being turned. Afterwards, the depth, speed and feeding rate of cutting are adjusted to determine the surface roughness of the workpiece. The feeding rate is determined to be the most considerable influence in raising the surface roughness value, followed by cutting depth, cutting speed and workpiece temperature. In terms of accuracy, empirical modelling performs better. The PSO methodology illustrates an effective and straightforward method that can be applied to calibrate different empirical machining models.","PeriodicalId":37460,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141276225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-06-01DOI: 10.37934/arfmts.117.2.4659
Leong Zhi Wei, Noraiham Mohamad, Siti Nor Rohimah Fauzi, Hairul Effendy Ab Maulod, Jeefferie Abd Razak, Soh Tiak Chuan, Qumrul Ahsan
Silicone rubber (SiR), a vital elastomer, is extensively used in producing various engineering and general products, owing to its distinctive properties. Despite the remarkable properties, SiR-based products require anti-microbial agents such as titanium dioxide, TiO2 to negate black mold issues. Still, adding this agent alters the composites' processability and physical and mechanical properties. This study examined the impact of adding different TiO2 content as fillers on silicone rubber composites' processability, physical properties, and mechanical properties. Raw materials of 20-hardness high-temperature-vulcanization (HTV) SiR- reinforced with various TiO2 contents at 0.0, 0.3, 0.6 and 1.2 wt% were prepared using a two-roll mill. The results indicated SiR composites reinforced with 0.3 wt% TiO2 exhibited the best performance with a tensile strength of 1.49 MPa, elongation at break of 340.87%, modulus 100% of 0.664 MPa, modulus 300% of 0.822 MPa, and modulus 500% of 0.954 MPa. This performance can be attributed to the efficient crosslink density and the effective interactions between the TiO2 and silicone rubber particles at this concentration. Structural and morphological analyses further corroborated the results. Consequently, it can be inferred that silicone rubber reinforced with 0.3 wt% titanium dioxide holds the potential for formulating silicone rubber compounds that necessitate anti-microbial properties.
{"title":"Effect of Titanium Dioxide on Cure Characteristics and Physico Mechanical Properties of High-Temperature Vulcanizing Silicone Rubber Composites","authors":"Leong Zhi Wei, Noraiham Mohamad, Siti Nor Rohimah Fauzi, Hairul Effendy Ab Maulod, Jeefferie Abd Razak, Soh Tiak Chuan, Qumrul Ahsan","doi":"10.37934/arfmts.117.2.4659","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.117.2.4659","url":null,"abstract":"Silicone rubber (SiR), a vital elastomer, is extensively used in producing various engineering and general products, owing to its distinctive properties. Despite the remarkable properties, SiR-based products require anti-microbial agents such as titanium dioxide, TiO2 to negate black mold issues. Still, adding this agent alters the composites' processability and physical and mechanical properties. This study examined the impact of adding different TiO2 content as fillers on silicone rubber composites' processability, physical properties, and mechanical properties. Raw materials of 20-hardness high-temperature-vulcanization (HTV) SiR- reinforced with various TiO2 contents at 0.0, 0.3, 0.6 and 1.2 wt% were prepared using a two-roll mill. The results indicated SiR composites reinforced with 0.3 wt% TiO2 exhibited the best performance with a tensile strength of 1.49 MPa, elongation at break of 340.87%, modulus 100% of 0.664 MPa, modulus 300% of 0.822 MPa, and modulus 500% of 0.954 MPa. This performance can be attributed to the efficient crosslink density and the effective interactions between the TiO2 and silicone rubber particles at this concentration. Structural and morphological analyses further corroborated the results. Consequently, it can be inferred that silicone rubber reinforced with 0.3 wt% titanium dioxide holds the potential for formulating silicone rubber compounds that necessitate anti-microbial properties.","PeriodicalId":37460,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141276147","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This present study conducted an experimental analysis of the use of hollow circular fins (HCF) within the conventional single-slope solar still (CS4) chamber. To enhance energy absorption, the optimal HCF numbers were increased by the available chamber space. The three identical CS4 testing chambers were examined in the climatic conditions of the Sebelas Maret University Faculty of Engineering, located in Kentingan, Surakarta, Indonesia. The HCF absorber is implemented with 176 HCF, 176 HCF, and 216 HCF within the chamber space. The findings indicate that there is a direct correlation between the increased HCF numbers and both productivity and efficiency. The efficiency for 117 HCF, 176 HCF, and 216 HCF is 27.04%, 35.20%, and 42.16% respectively. Therefore, it was determined that correlation analysis significantly contributed to the relationship between the HCF implementation and the different radiation intensities in day-to-day testing. To obtain a more comprehensive analysis, the randomized complete block design (RCBD) experiment in collaboration using least squares regression was conducted to compare the experimental production of CS4 with its predicted value.
{"title":"Experimental Analysis of Various Implementations Quantity of Hollow Circular Fins on Solar Still Seawater Desalination","authors":"Muhamad Dwi Septiyanto, Firmansyah Alwi Sasongko, Syamsul Hadi, Eko Prasetya Budiana, Irfan Santosa, Catur Harsito","doi":"10.37934/arfmts.117.2.172191","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.117.2.172191","url":null,"abstract":"This present study conducted an experimental analysis of the use of hollow circular fins (HCF) within the conventional single-slope solar still (CS4) chamber. To enhance energy absorption, the optimal HCF numbers were increased by the available chamber space. The three identical CS4 testing chambers were examined in the climatic conditions of the Sebelas Maret University Faculty of Engineering, located in Kentingan, Surakarta, Indonesia. The HCF absorber is implemented with 176 HCF, 176 HCF, and 216 HCF within the chamber space. The findings indicate that there is a direct correlation between the increased HCF numbers and both productivity and efficiency. The efficiency for 117 HCF, 176 HCF, and 216 HCF is 27.04%, 35.20%, and 42.16% respectively. Therefore, it was determined that correlation analysis significantly contributed to the relationship between the HCF implementation and the different radiation intensities in day-to-day testing. To obtain a more comprehensive analysis, the randomized complete block design (RCBD) experiment in collaboration using least squares regression was conducted to compare the experimental production of CS4 with its predicted value.","PeriodicalId":37460,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141275031","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-06-01DOI: 10.37934/arfmts.117.2.192210
Zahratul Laily Edaris, Mohd Sazli Saad, Mohammad Faridun Naim Tajuddin, Mohamad Shukor Abdul Rahim, Md. Hazrat Ali
Photovoltaic (PV) cooling systems are used widely in order to increase the PV efficiency. Most review paper was published for the role, design and cooling techniques of PV applications, there is a lack of collected and organised information regarding the latest and the newest updates on control strategies for PV cooling control systems. Hence, this paper presents a comprehensive review of PV cooling control strategies discussing the latest research works during the years from 2010 to 2022. PV/T hybrid cooling types are highlighted, followed by the main focus of this paper an extensive review of the control schemes for diverse types of PV cooling systems that have been carried out. This paper summarises most of the related work and also pays a special focus on research trends regarding the control of PV cooling systems that have been previously published in the literature. This review paper will be helpful to new researchers when identifying research directions for this particular area of interest.
{"title":"Review of Control Strategies for Improving the Photovoltaic Electrical Efficiency by Hybrid Active Cooling","authors":"Zahratul Laily Edaris, Mohd Sazli Saad, Mohammad Faridun Naim Tajuddin, Mohamad Shukor Abdul Rahim, Md. Hazrat Ali","doi":"10.37934/arfmts.117.2.192210","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.117.2.192210","url":null,"abstract":"Photovoltaic (PV) cooling systems are used widely in order to increase the PV efficiency. Most review paper was published for the role, design and cooling techniques of PV applications, there is a lack of collected and organised information regarding the latest and the newest updates on control strategies for PV cooling control systems. Hence, this paper presents a comprehensive review of PV cooling control strategies discussing the latest research works during the years from 2010 to 2022. PV/T hybrid cooling types are highlighted, followed by the main focus of this paper an extensive review of the control schemes for diverse types of PV cooling systems that have been carried out. This paper summarises most of the related work and also pays a special focus on research trends regarding the control of PV cooling systems that have been previously published in the literature. This review paper will be helpful to new researchers when identifying research directions for this particular area of interest.","PeriodicalId":37460,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141274672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-06-01DOI: 10.37934/arfmts.117.2.91104
Mizah Ramli, Nur Hazwani Mokhtar, Nur Fatihah Azmi, Noor Faradila Paiman, Zulhaidi Mohd Jawi
Vehicular heatstroke incidents involving children represent a critical issue with potentially severe consequences. To address this problem, this research presents an IoT-based Child Safety System (CSS) designed to prevent and mitigate heatstroke incidents in vehicles. This article focuses on the development and evaluation of the system, taking a user-centric approach to ensure its effectiveness and user acceptance. The study begins with a comprehensive survey conducted to gather user requirements and preferences regarding CSSs. The survey data provides valuable insights into the design and functionality expectations of potential system users, enabling the development of a solution that aligns with their needs. Subsequently, an experiment is conducted to evaluate the performance of the proposed IoT-based CSS. The experiment involves the installation of temperature sensors in a fleet of vehicles, with data collected to monitor and analyze the temperature variations inside the vehicles during different conditions. Consequently, the acquired temperature data assesses the system’s ability to detect potentially dangerous situations and provide timely alerts to caregivers. Preliminary results indicate a positive response from the survey participants, with a high level of interest in and willingness to adopt the IoT-based CSS. Moreover, the temperature data collected during the experiment demonstrates the system’s capability to effectively monitor the in-vehicle temperature and promptly notify caregivers when potentially hazardous conditions arise. This article presents a preliminary investigation, laying the foundation for further research and development in the field of CSSs. Future studies could focus on refining the system’s design, incorporating additional features to enhance its functionality, and conducting larger-scale trials to evaluate its effectiveness in real-world scenarios. Overall, this research contributes to the ongoing efforts to combat vehicular heatstroke incidents involving children. By emphasizing a user-centric approach and leveraging IoT technology, the proposed CSS shows promising potential in preventing tragic incidents and safeguarding the well-being of children in vehicles.
{"title":"Interior Temperature Dynamics and Its Implications for Heatstroke Risk: Designing an IoT-Based Vehicular Heatstroke Sensor Device","authors":"Mizah Ramli, Nur Hazwani Mokhtar, Nur Fatihah Azmi, Noor Faradila Paiman, Zulhaidi Mohd Jawi","doi":"10.37934/arfmts.117.2.91104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.117.2.91104","url":null,"abstract":"Vehicular heatstroke incidents involving children represent a critical issue with potentially severe consequences. To address this problem, this research presents an IoT-based Child Safety System (CSS) designed to prevent and mitigate heatstroke incidents in vehicles. This article focuses on the development and evaluation of the system, taking a user-centric approach to ensure its effectiveness and user acceptance. The study begins with a comprehensive survey conducted to gather user requirements and preferences regarding CSSs. The survey data provides valuable insights into the design and functionality expectations of potential system users, enabling the development of a solution that aligns with their needs. Subsequently, an experiment is conducted to evaluate the performance of the proposed IoT-based CSS. The experiment involves the installation of temperature sensors in a fleet of vehicles, with data collected to monitor and analyze the temperature variations inside the vehicles during different conditions. Consequently, the acquired temperature data assesses the system’s ability to detect potentially dangerous situations and provide timely alerts to caregivers. Preliminary results indicate a positive response from the survey participants, with a high level of interest in and willingness to adopt the IoT-based CSS. Moreover, the temperature data collected during the experiment demonstrates the system’s capability to effectively monitor the in-vehicle temperature and promptly notify caregivers when potentially hazardous conditions arise. This article presents a preliminary investigation, laying the foundation for further research and development in the field of CSSs. Future studies could focus on refining the system’s design, incorporating additional features to enhance its functionality, and conducting larger-scale trials to evaluate its effectiveness in real-world scenarios. Overall, this research contributes to the ongoing efforts to combat vehicular heatstroke incidents involving children. By emphasizing a user-centric approach and leveraging IoT technology, the proposed CSS shows promising potential in preventing tragic incidents and safeguarding the well-being of children in vehicles.","PeriodicalId":37460,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141278212","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-06-01DOI: 10.37934/arfmts.117.2.114
Fatin Alias, Mohd Hairil Mohd, Mohd Asamudin A. Rahman
Currently, there is a growing demand for renewable energy harnessed from fluid dynamics within the oil and gas industry. The surge in demand has propelled electricity to become a vital and irreplaceable form of universal energy worldwide. Vortex-Induced Vibrations (VIV) energy harvesting shows great potential as a technology for capturing energy from flowing bodies of water. The purpose of this research is to investigate the numerical aspect of VIV in rigid circular cylinders with the intention of capturing renewable energy from the sea. The investigation employs a Vortex-Induced Vibration Aquatic Clean Energy (VIVACE) converter to analyze the vibration characteristics of densely packed cylinders featuring varying mass ratios (m*) at both minimum and maximum values. Another purpose of the study is to investigate the effect that m* has on the performance of a VIV converter that is comprised of four cylinders positioned in a staggered pattern. For the purpose of analyzing power conversion in the VIV energy converter model across a wide range of mass ratios (from 2.36 to 12.96), simulations are carried out with a Reynolds number of 82000. The findings indicate that the highest converted power reaches a peak of 7.48 W with a mass ratio of 2.36, whereas a greater mass ratio of 12.96 results in only 4.33. The study highlights the substantial influence of mass ratios on the extraction of power output from VIV. The results essentially offer crucial information about the optimum mass ratio in closed four cylinder arrays to design VIV energy harvesting to produce clean and renewable energy sources.
{"title":"The Influence of Different Mass Ratios on Vortex-Induced Vibration Energy Extraction of Four Cylinder Arrays","authors":"Fatin Alias, Mohd Hairil Mohd, Mohd Asamudin A. Rahman","doi":"10.37934/arfmts.117.2.114","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.117.2.114","url":null,"abstract":"Currently, there is a growing demand for renewable energy harnessed from fluid dynamics within the oil and gas industry. The surge in demand has propelled electricity to become a vital and irreplaceable form of universal energy worldwide. Vortex-Induced Vibrations (VIV) energy harvesting shows great potential as a technology for capturing energy from flowing bodies of water. The purpose of this research is to investigate the numerical aspect of VIV in rigid circular cylinders with the intention of capturing renewable energy from the sea. The investigation employs a Vortex-Induced Vibration Aquatic Clean Energy (VIVACE) converter to analyze the vibration characteristics of densely packed cylinders featuring varying mass ratios (m*) at both minimum and maximum values. Another purpose of the study is to investigate the effect that m* has on the performance of a VIV converter that is comprised of four cylinders positioned in a staggered pattern. For the purpose of analyzing power conversion in the VIV energy converter model across a wide range of mass ratios (from 2.36 to 12.96), simulations are carried out with a Reynolds number of 82000. The findings indicate that the highest converted power reaches a peak of 7.48 W with a mass ratio of 2.36, whereas a greater mass ratio of 12.96 results in only 4.33. The study highlights the substantial influence of mass ratios on the extraction of power output from VIV. The results essentially offer crucial information about the optimum mass ratio in closed four cylinder arrays to design VIV energy harvesting to produce clean and renewable energy sources.","PeriodicalId":37460,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141278671","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cocos nucifera L. (family Arecaceae) commonly known as coconut is considered as an important fruit crop in tropical countries and are widely used for therapeutic and domestic purpose. They have effective properties such as antioxidant, antitumor, antiseptic and antimicrobial. The growing demand for green coconut water consumption and food industries cause the dumping of the shell and husk of this fruit, generating large amount of solid waste. This study utilized part of coconut waste to study the impacts of solvent type on the phenolic content. Six different polarities of solvent were chosen. Total phenolic content was performed using Folin-Ciocalteu assay and free radical scavenging activity with 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrilhydrazil (DPPH) method. Total phenolic content for coconut shell was the highest at 71.57 ± 0.275 mg GAE/g for propanol extract and 74.10 ± 0.741 mg GAE/g for acetone extract of coconut husk. The antioxidant activity of all sample extracts was analysed using DPPH assay. Highest radical scavenging activity of coconut husk was observed by propanol extract with 93.82 ± 0.052 % while the lowest scavenging activity was demonstrated by chloroform extract with percentage of 57.77 ± 2.255%. Acetone extract of the shell exhibited the highest scavenging activity of 91.23 ± 0.073%, while chloroform extract of coconut shell demonstrated the lowest antioxidant activity of 70.627 ± 0.467%.
{"title":"Optimization of Extraction Solvents on the Antioxidant Properties of Coconut Waste","authors":"Husna Filzah Ismail, Fazrena Nadia Md Akhir, Nor'azizi Othman, Hirofumi Hara","doi":"10.37934/arfmts.117.1.109117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.117.1.109117","url":null,"abstract":"Cocos nucifera L. (family Arecaceae) commonly known as coconut is considered as an important fruit crop in tropical countries and are widely used for therapeutic and domestic purpose. They have effective properties such as antioxidant, antitumor, antiseptic and antimicrobial. The growing demand for green coconut water consumption and food industries cause the dumping of the shell and husk of this fruit, generating large amount of solid waste. This study utilized part of coconut waste to study the impacts of solvent type on the phenolic content. Six different polarities of solvent were chosen. Total phenolic content was performed using Folin-Ciocalteu assay and free radical scavenging activity with 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrilhydrazil (DPPH) method. Total phenolic content for coconut shell was the highest at 71.57 ± 0.275 mg GAE/g for propanol extract and 74.10 ± 0.741 mg GAE/g for acetone extract of coconut husk. The antioxidant activity of all sample extracts was analysed using DPPH assay. Highest radical scavenging activity of coconut husk was observed by propanol extract with 93.82 ± 0.052 % while the lowest scavenging activity was demonstrated by chloroform extract with percentage of 57.77 ± 2.255%. Acetone extract of the shell exhibited the highest scavenging activity of 91.23 ± 0.073%, while chloroform extract of coconut shell demonstrated the lowest antioxidant activity of 70.627 ± 0.467%.","PeriodicalId":37460,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141126676","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Beach resorts located in coastal areas are particularly vulnerable to natural disasters and extreme weather events. Climate change exacerbates these risks, with rising sea levels, intense rainfall, and cyclones impacting coastal communities, including hotel operators. This study aims to address the challenge of tropical storms resulting from climate change in Langkawi's coastline region, specifically focusing on mitigating their impact on pedestrian wind comfort. The research investigates the quantitative impact of vegetative windbreaks on wind velocity at an open-building resort in Cenang, Langkawi, Malaysia. The goal is to propose effective strategies for reducing wind velocity and enhancing pedestrian wind comfort for beachfront resorts. The primary objective is to determine the optimal arrangement of vegetative windbreaks that provide optimal wind comfort for buildings. Numerical simulations were conducted to analyze flow characteristics around tree windbreaks, with validation through wind tunnel experiments. The simulation method, employing the RNG k-ε turbulence closure scheme, accurately predicted airflow patterns for both single and double rows of trees, treating the trees as porous media with defined aerodynamic properties. Results indicate that staggered double rows of windbreaks offer the most significant improvement in wind shelter, with a maximum mean Boundary Effectiveness Index (mBEI) of approximately 1.92. This configuration ensures greater downwind shelter distances compared to linear double rows and single-row windbreaks, thus enhancing wind comfort. Enhanced wind comfort is crucial for promoting safety and enjoyment during outdoor activities at resort facilities. Strategically planting windbreak trees enables resort management to create a more pleasant environment for guests, shielding them from strong winds while preserving aesthetic appeal. This study offers practical guidelines for resort developers, emphasizing optimal row arrangements and windbreak designs that balance environmental aesthetics with pedestrian wind comfort. Implementing these practices enhances the overall experience for resort guests, contributing to a safer and more enjoyable leisure environment.
{"title":"Numerical Simulation of the Tree Effects on Wind Comfort and Wind Safety Around Coastline Building Resort","authors":"Husna Aini Swarno, Nurul Huda Ahmad, Ahmad Faiz Mohammad, Nurnida Elmira Othman","doi":"10.37934/arfmts.117.1.142","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.117.1.142","url":null,"abstract":"Beach resorts located in coastal areas are particularly vulnerable to natural disasters and extreme weather events. Climate change exacerbates these risks, with rising sea levels, intense rainfall, and cyclones impacting coastal communities, including hotel operators. This study aims to address the challenge of tropical storms resulting from climate change in Langkawi's coastline region, specifically focusing on mitigating their impact on pedestrian wind comfort. The research investigates the quantitative impact of vegetative windbreaks on wind velocity at an open-building resort in Cenang, Langkawi, Malaysia. The goal is to propose effective strategies for reducing wind velocity and enhancing pedestrian wind comfort for beachfront resorts. The primary objective is to determine the optimal arrangement of vegetative windbreaks that provide optimal wind comfort for buildings. Numerical simulations were conducted to analyze flow characteristics around tree windbreaks, with validation through wind tunnel experiments. The simulation method, employing the RNG k-ε turbulence closure scheme, accurately predicted airflow patterns for both single and double rows of trees, treating the trees as porous media with defined aerodynamic properties. Results indicate that staggered double rows of windbreaks offer the most significant improvement in wind shelter, with a maximum mean Boundary Effectiveness Index (mBEI) of approximately 1.92. This configuration ensures greater downwind shelter distances compared to linear double rows and single-row windbreaks, thus enhancing wind comfort. Enhanced wind comfort is crucial for promoting safety and enjoyment during outdoor activities at resort facilities. Strategically planting windbreak trees enables resort management to create a more pleasant environment for guests, shielding them from strong winds while preserving aesthetic appeal. This study offers practical guidelines for resort developers, emphasizing optimal row arrangements and windbreak designs that balance environmental aesthetics with pedestrian wind comfort. Implementing these practices enhances the overall experience for resort guests, contributing to a safer and more enjoyable leisure environment.","PeriodicalId":37460,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141127147","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-05-17DOI: 10.37934/arfmts.117.1.132142
Nurul Ashikin Mohd Rais, Mohd Farriz Md Basar, Emy Zairah Ahmad, Mohd Ikram Mohd Nor Rizan
The term "pico-hydro" refers to hydropower that has an output of no more than 5 kW. This method has an advantage over large-scale hydropower systems in that it can extract electrical energy sources from even a small stream of water. It is interesting to note that there is not yet a hydro reaction type water turbine that has been developed commercially and is suitable for usage in low-head and low-flow places. In this work, an Ultra Z-Blade reaction type turbine is used to introduce a pico-hydro system, and the critical design parameters are demonstrated through an exploratory method (U-ZBT). For both ideal and real-world scenarios, numerical simulations and their solutions are described here. The development of the equations uses the ideas of mass, momentum, and energy conservation. The output power (W), rotor angular speed (ω), turbine radius (R), and torque (T) can all be specified. An instrumentation diagram that was utilized during the testing of the U-ZBT prototype is included in the documentation to help explain the experimental techniques. Both the mathematical model and the experimental findings have shown that the U-ZBT has a higher level of performance at operational water heads as low as 5m and ultra-low mass flow rates as low as 1.77 L/sec. In addition to this, it can achieve rotational speeds of up to 130 rpm, has a high efficiency of 66 %, and is capable of producing high mechanical power of roughly 60 watts.
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Pub Date : 2024-05-17DOI: 10.37934/arfmts.117.1.98108
Imad O. Bachi Al-Fahad, Hussein Kadhim Sharaf
Friction stir welding (FSW) is an innovative solid-state welding process that has attracted substantial attention due to its potential for combining problematic materials such magnesium alloys, such as AZ80A. In order to better understand the impact of heat transport during FSW of AZ80A magnesium alloy plates using a pin tool, this study used finite element analysis (FEA). The welding process's thermal features, such as temperature distribution, thermal stresses, and material flow patterns, are the major focus of this analysis. The first step of the study is to conduct a comprehensive literature evaluation to lay a firm groundwork and pinpoint knowledge gaps. The thermal conductivity, specific heat, density, and mechanical characteristics of AZ80A magnesium alloy are measured and recorded as part of the material characterisation process. To ensure an exact simulation of real-world welding circumstances, a comprehensive 3D model of the welding setup is built, including the AZ80A magnesium alloy plates and the pin tool. In order to accurately record temperature variations, a tiny mesh is used, particularly in the welding zone. By include boundary conditions that mimic the real-world welding characteristics, such as the rotation of the pin tool and the clamping or fixturing of the plates, finite element analysis is used to model the FSW procedure. To simulate the heat input produced by FSW, a heat source or heat production model is used.
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