All Outputs (628)

Data-Driven Design Approach for Eco-Districts with Early-Stage Real-Time PredicDve Energy Modelling (2024)
Thesis
Qin, P. (2024). Data-Driven Design Approach for Eco-Districts with Early-Stage Real-Time PredicDve Energy Modelling. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/5088255

The rapid urbanisation and growing awareness of sustainable development have led to the emergence of eco-districts as a potential solution for creating sustainable urban environments. However, existing eco-district evaluation systems and design appro... Read More about Data-Driven Design Approach for Eco-Districts with Early-Stage Real-Time PredicDve Energy Modelling.

A Data-Driven Design Approach for Eco-Districts with Early-Stage Real-Time Predictive Energy Modelling (2024)
Thesis
Qin, P. A Data-Driven Design Approach for Eco-Districts with Early-Stage Real-Time Predictive Energy Modelling. (Thesis). university of hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/5077634

The rapid urbanisation and growing awareness of sustainable development have led to the emergence of eco-districts as a potential solution for creating sustainable urban environments. However, existing eco-district evaluation systems and design appro... Read More about A Data-Driven Design Approach for Eco-Districts with Early-Stage Real-Time Predictive Energy Modelling.

Computational simulation of SE-SR of methane in a bench-scale circulating fluidised bed reactor: Insights into the effects of bed geometry design and catalyst-sorbent ratios (2024)
Journal Article
Udemu, C., & Font-Palma, C. (2024). Computational simulation of SE-SR of methane in a bench-scale circulating fluidised bed reactor: Insights into the effects of bed geometry design and catalyst-sorbent ratios. Fuel, 377, Article 132817. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2024.132817

Operating sorbent-enhanced steam reforming (SE-SR) of methane in fluidised bed reactors presents a promising pathway for industrial low-carbon hydrogen production. However, further understanding of its complex multi-phase behaviours under certain ope... Read More about Computational simulation of SE-SR of methane in a bench-scale circulating fluidised bed reactor: Insights into the effects of bed geometry design and catalyst-sorbent ratios.

Devising a Responsible Framework for Air Quality Sensor Placement (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Westcarr, J., Gunturi, V. M. V., Cabaneros, S. M., Raja, R., Thakker, D., & Porter, A. (2024, July). Devising a Responsible Framework for Air Quality Sensor Placement. Presented at 2024 IEEE International Conference on Omni-layer Intelligent Systems (COINS), London, United Kingdom

A major challenge faced when developing smart, sustainable urban environments is the reduction of air pollutants that adversely impact citizens' health. The UK has implemented strategies such as clean air zones (CAZs) coupled with the use of sensor t... Read More about Devising a Responsible Framework for Air Quality Sensor Placement.

Failure analysis of unidirectional CFRP composites with the coupled effects of initial fibre waviness and voids under longitudinal compression (2024)
Journal Article
Chen, J., Wan, L., Nelms, K., Allegri, G., & Yang, D. (2024). Failure analysis of unidirectional CFRP composites with the coupled effects of initial fibre waviness and voids under longitudinal compression. Composite Structures, 347, Article 118451. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2024.118451

This research delves into the failure mechanisms exhibited by unidirectional Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) composites under longitudinal compression, while considering the interplay of three types of manufacturing-induced defects: initial wa... Read More about Failure analysis of unidirectional CFRP composites with the coupled effects of initial fibre waviness and voids under longitudinal compression.

Operando study of the dynamic evolution of multiple Fe-rich intermetallics of an Al recycled alloy in solidification by synchrotron X-ray and machine learning (2024)
Journal Article
Xiang, K., Qin, L., Zhao, Y., Huang, S., Du, W., Boller, E., Rack, A., Li, M., & Mi, J. (2024). Operando study of the dynamic evolution of multiple Fe-rich intermetallics of an Al recycled alloy in solidification by synchrotron X-ray and machine learning. Acta Materialia, 279, Article 120267. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2024.120267

Using synchrotron X-ray diffraction, tomography and machine-learning enabled phase segmentation strategy, we have studied under operando conditions the nucleation, co-growth and dynamic interplays among the dendritic and multiple intermetallic phases... Read More about Operando study of the dynamic evolution of multiple Fe-rich intermetallics of an Al recycled alloy in solidification by synchrotron X-ray and machine learning.

Numerical analysis of transient thermal contrast on the surface of women’s breasts during recovery from contact cooling (2024)
Thesis
Amri, A. (2024). Numerical analysis of transient thermal contrast on the surface of women’s breasts during recovery from contact cooling. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4927492

The Transmission Line Matrix (TLM) method is used to solve numerically a heat transfer model for the woman’s breast and predict the tumour-induced thermal contrast on its surface during a breast thermography exam. This imaging modality is beset with... Read More about Numerical analysis of transient thermal contrast on the surface of women’s breasts during recovery from contact cooling.

Improving Thermal Performance of Buildings using Smart Inspections and Peltier-driven Heat Recovery (2024)
Thesis
Shariq, M. H. Improving Thermal Performance of Buildings using Smart Inspections and Peltier-driven Heat Recovery. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4860398

Buildings account for 40% of overall carbon emissions in the UK which have significant impacts on the environment. The overconsumption of energy for heating and cooling is primarily caused by thermal leakages due to building defects. Existing techniq... Read More about Improving Thermal Performance of Buildings using Smart Inspections and Peltier-driven Heat Recovery.

Acoustic comfort in educational buildings: An integrative review and new directions for future research (2024)
Journal Article
Zhang, D., Wong, L. T., Mui, K. W., & Tang, S. K. (2024). Acoustic comfort in educational buildings: An integrative review and new directions for future research. Building and Environment, 262, Article 111849. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2024.111849

The poor acoustic quality in educational buildings is a prevalent issue that can significantly influence teachers' and students' health, comfort, and performance. An integrative literature study was conducted to understand the current research on aco... Read More about Acoustic comfort in educational buildings: An integrative review and new directions for future research.

Comparative energy and exergy analysis of ortho-para hydrogen and non-ortho-para hydrogen conversion in hydrogen liquefaction (2024)
Journal Article
Ahmad, A., Oko, E., & Ibhadon, A. (2024). Comparative energy and exergy analysis of ortho-para hydrogen and non-ortho-para hydrogen conversion in hydrogen liquefaction. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 78, 991-1003. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.06.368

This study reports the comparative energy and exergy analysis of ortho-para hydrogen and non-ortho-para hydrogen conversion in hydrogen liquefaction process. Two cases were simulated, case A – hydrogen liquefaction with ortho-parahydrogen conversion... Read More about Comparative energy and exergy analysis of ortho-para hydrogen and non-ortho-para hydrogen conversion in hydrogen liquefaction.

Energy Maximization of Control for a Point Absorber Wave Energy Converter (2024)
Thesis
Li, D. Energy Maximization of Control for a Point Absorber Wave Energy Converter. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4704554

To date, one of the main challenges and requirements in wave energy technologies is to design energy-maximising control for a wave energy converter (WEC) device to achieve the energy maximization production, so as to reduce the levelized cost of ener... Read More about Energy Maximization of Control for a Point Absorber Wave Energy Converter.

Woody biomass waste derivatives in decarbonised blast furnace ironmaking process (2024)
Journal Article
Wang, R. Q., Jiang, L., Wang, Y. D., Font-Palma, C., Skoulou, V., & Roskilly, A. P. (2024). Woody biomass waste derivatives in decarbonised blast furnace ironmaking process. Renewable & sustainable energy reviews, 199, Article 114465. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2024.114465

Modern ironmaking process relies significantly on fossil-related fuels, which ultimately results in the enormous CO2 emitted into the atmosphere. Biomass of plant origin, as a carbon-neutral energy source, has been considered as an alternative to fos... Read More about Woody biomass waste derivatives in decarbonised blast furnace ironmaking process.

Assessing Efficiency Of PSCs For Mitigating UHI In Cool And Hot Climate Cases (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ghalandari, T., Nasir, D. S., Van den bergh, W., & Vuye, C. (2024, April). Assessing Efficiency Of PSCs For Mitigating UHI In Cool And Hot Climate Cases. Paper presented at Transport Research Arena (TRA) Dublin 10th Conference, 15-18th April 2024, Dublin, Ireland

In recent years, innovative approaches such as Pavement Solar Collector (PSC) systems have gained attention for their potential to harvest renewable energy, reduce asphalt profile temperatures, and mitigate the urban heat island (UHI) effect. The PS... Read More about Assessing Efficiency Of PSCs For Mitigating UHI In Cool And Hot Climate Cases.

Recent advances in synchrotron X-ray studies of the atomic structures of metal alloys in liquid state (2024)
Journal Article
Huang, S., Xiang, K., & Mi, J. (2024). Recent advances in synchrotron X-ray studies of the atomic structures of metal alloys in liquid state. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 203, 180-200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2024.02.038

Research into the atomic structures of metal materials in the liquid state, their dynamic evolution versus temperature until the onset of crystal nucleation has been a central research topic in condensed matter physics and materials science for well... Read More about Recent advances in synchrotron X-ray studies of the atomic structures of metal alloys in liquid state.

Predicting the Fracture Toughness of Human Cancellous Bone in Fractured Neck of Femur Patients Using Bone Volume and Micro-Architecture (2024)
Journal Article
Adams, G. J., Cook, R. B., Gibson, M., & Zioupos, P. (2024). Predicting the Fracture Toughness of Human Cancellous Bone in Fractured Neck of Femur Patients Using Bone Volume and Micro-Architecture. Life, 14(4), Article 467. https://doi.org/10.3390/life14040467

The current protocol used to determine if an individual is osteoporotic relies on assessment of the individual’s bone mineral density (BMD), which allows clinicians to judge the condition of a patient with respect to their peers. This, in essence, ev... Read More about Predicting the Fracture Toughness of Human Cancellous Bone in Fractured Neck of Femur Patients Using Bone Volume and Micro-Architecture.

Parametrization of the Calcaneus and Medial Cuneiform to Aid Potential Advancements in Flatfoot Surgery (2024)
Journal Article
Cai, Y., Pascoletti, G., Zioupos, P., Budair, B., Zanetti, E. M., Ringrose, T. J., & Junaid, S. (2024). Parametrization of the Calcaneus and Medial Cuneiform to Aid Potential Advancements in Flatfoot Surgery. Life, 14(3), Article 328. https://doi.org/10.3390/life14030328

Introduction: Flatfoot is a condition commonly seen in children; however, there is general disagreement over its incidence, characterization and correction. Painful flatfoot accompanied with musculoskeletal and soft tissue problems requires surgery t... Read More about Parametrization of the Calcaneus and Medial Cuneiform to Aid Potential Advancements in Flatfoot Surgery.

Investigation of a Novel Thermoelectric Cooler for Building/Infrastructure Application (2024)
Thesis
Liu, H. Investigation of a Novel Thermoelectric Cooler for Building/Infrastructure Application. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4571246

With the enormous building/infrastructure construction in advanced and emerging economies, the energy demand and carbon emissions from building/infrasturcture continues to rise. Buildings/infrastructure construction sectors contributed to 30% of glob... Read More about Investigation of a Novel Thermoelectric Cooler for Building/Infrastructure Application.

Potential cost savings of large-scale blue hydrogen production via sorption-enhanced steam reforming process (2024)
Journal Article
Udemu, C., & Font-Palma, C. (2024). Potential cost savings of large-scale blue hydrogen production via sorption-enhanced steam reforming process. Energy Conversion and Management, 302, Article 118132. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2024.118132

As countries work towards achieving net-zero emissions, the need for cleaner fuels has become increasingly urgent. Hydrogen produced from fossil fuels with carbon capture and storage (blue hydrogen) has the potential to play a significant role in the... Read More about Potential cost savings of large-scale blue hydrogen production via sorption-enhanced steam reforming process.

SmartTURVENT: Conceptual and Feasibility Studies of Smart Hybrid Windcatcher and Turbine Roof Ventilator for Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Enhancement and Wind Energy Harvesting (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Mohd Nasir, D., Hughes, B. R., & Ibrahim, A. (2024, January). SmartTURVENT: Conceptual and Feasibility Studies of Smart Hybrid Windcatcher and Turbine Roof Ventilator for Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Enhancement and Wind Energy Harvesting. Presented at 4th Latin American Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems, Vina Del Mar, Chile

Shifting from fossil fuel-based power and dive into clean energy solutions are strived for 2030 and 2050 under the SDG agenda. There is huge potential to convert roof ventilators as ventilation to energy technologies via taking advantage of low-high... Read More about SmartTURVENT: Conceptual and Feasibility Studies of Smart Hybrid Windcatcher and Turbine Roof Ventilator for Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Enhancement and Wind Energy Harvesting.

Numerical Analysis on Conceptual Feasibility of Hybrid Windcatcher and Turbine Roof Ventilator for Optimum IEQ and Wind Power Harvesting (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Mohd Nasir, D., Hughes, B. R., & Ibrahim, A. Numerical Analysis on Conceptual Feasibility of Hybrid Windcatcher and Turbine Roof Ventilator for Optimum IEQ and Wind Power Harvesting. Presented at 15th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2023), Doha, Qatar

This paper introduces "SmartTURVENT," a hybrid windcatcher and turbine roof ventilator system with triple benefits: enhancing indoor environmental quality (IEQ), harnessing renewable energy, and reducing carbon emissions. Utilising a transient state... Read More about Numerical Analysis on Conceptual Feasibility of Hybrid Windcatcher and Turbine Roof Ventilator for Optimum IEQ and Wind Power Harvesting.