Performance evaluation criteria based on the first and second laws of thermodynamics by Asako, Yutaka, Hong, Chungpyo, Lit, Ken Tan, Mohammad Faghri, Mohammad Faghri

“…The energy equation was discretized using the control volume-based power law scheme, and the resulting algebraic equations were solved by the line-by-line method. Optimal channel heights which lead to minimize irreversibility and temperature difference between heated wall and inlet fluid temperatures were determined by both the total entropy generation rate and thermal resistance criteria under four distinct flow constraints: identical mass flow rate, identical inlet velocity, identical pumping power, and identical pressure drop. …”

Advanced control of wind power systems by Dang, Dinh Quy

“…The control algorithm for aerodynamics drive-train and dc-link voltage is therefore of the research interest. …”
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Effect of curvature variations on the hydrodynamic performance of heaving and pitching foils by van Rees, Wim M.

“…Maximum efficiency is achieved when camber is applied during the first half of the stroke, tilting the force vector to create thrust earlier in the cycle than a comparable rigid fin. Overall, our results demonstrate that curving fins are consistently able to significantly outperform rigid fins with the same chord line kinematics on both thrust and hydrodynamic efficiency.…”
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Tracking controller design for robot manipulators including motor dynamics by Yin, Guang.

“…Assuming the measurable signals are link and motor positions of the robot, a nonlinear observer is proposed which estimates all state variables asymptotically. …”
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Inverted experiences. by Chong, Shari Ying Yi.

“…This thesis explores how the "roots" we plant in mass media link us to the constructs of our world and compose our perceptions of reality.…”
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Performance studies of TCP traffic on mobile ad hoc networks by Chua, Tong Siang.

“…A mobile ad hoc network (MANET) is a network that composed of mobile hosts communicating with each other through wireless link. A MANET has no fixed backbone infrastructure and is not centrally controlled. …”
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Study of goods vehicles in intermodal supply chain by Chng, Jing Feng.

“…Being widely utilised for first and last mile freight, road transportation is as critical a link as any in an intermodal supply chain. Different sets of issues and challenges are inherent in different aspects of road transportation. …”
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An exploratory study on undergraduates’ perception of the significance of the family by Lim, Rebecca

“…In particular, this paper will look at the respondents’ conceptualisation of the family, the link between family relationships and practices, the respondents’ perceived ideal family and the impact of structural conditions on the family. …”
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考虑抗弯刚度不确定性的简支梁桥损伤定位方法 = Damage localization method for simply supported bridge with flexural stiffness uncertainty considered by 王艺霖 Wang, Yi-lin, 张鑫 Zhang, Xin, 安新梅 An, Xin-mei

“…In order to deal with flexural stiffness uncertainty of main girder and then localize the damage of main girder for simply supported bridges accurately, a damage localization index based on the idea of second order difference of displacement influence line－difference index of influence line for mid-span displacement (DIILMSD), was presented by employing influence line analysis. …”
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Simulation of a flexible circuit board assembly (PCBA) by Teo, Chin Heng.

“…Many works have been carried out on automated flow line analysis. But there are very few works that have actually integrated both the material handling system with the production system using simulation techniques.…”
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A study of optimization methods for 3D reconstruction from 2D sketches by Kotlanka Ramakrishna.

“…This dissertation studies a specific process “Optimization of geometric reconstruction” in the problem of converting a 2D line drawing in to a 3D model. The solution being offered consists of two parts: identifying the circuits of edges in the drawing that form true faces of the 3D models, and then reconstruct the geometry using these faces as a basic.…”
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Capacity optimization and expansion in a multiple-product manufacturing system with complex flow by Meng, Kai

“…In this thesis, a production line that faces increasing demand, long makespan and product cycle times, high WIP and a lack of production capacity is examined. …”
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iMASON : towards influence-driven multi-level analysis of online social networks by Li, Hui

“…Social network is a social structure of nodes that are tied by various kinds of relationships, such as kinships, friends, web links, colleagues, citation links, etc. Recently, large on-line social networks have become very popular among web users. …”
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Simplified hybrid control strategy for stand-alone DC microgrid with photovoltaic system to extend battery lifespan by Yan, Hein Wai, Farivar, Glen G., Tafti, Hossein Dehghani, Ceballos, Salvador, Pou, Josep

“…However, conventional control schemes deploy multiple voltage controllers to regulate the dc-link voltage, causing mode transitions during the transients and complicating the controller design. …”
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High-speed and high-photocurrent InP-based uni-traveling-carrier photodiode by Meng, Qianqian

“…Compared to conventional PIN-PD, UTC-PD has a unique mode of operation where only faster electrons serve as the active carriers, which can reduce the space charge effect and lead to much higher current, and higher speed operations. …”
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Control and operation of DC microgrids by Adhikari, Sujan

“…The interconnection of identical DC buses through tie-line and formation of microgrid clusters improves reliability of the system. …”
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Symbolic boundaries and power relations between Indian migrant workers and Singaporean Indians. by Maheswari Krishnan Murthy.

“…In this research I shall explore the social practices of two groups of Indians; the Indian migrant workers and the Singaporean Indians in Little India. I will link these findings to Michele Lamont and Virag Molnar (2002)’s symbolic boundaries and Foucauldian Power. …”
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Protein-alginate gel for enzyme immobilisation by Salleh, Abu Bakar, Mohamed, Suhaila

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Heavy metals in freshwater snails of Kuala Klawang's rice field, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia by Ismail, A.

Internalisation of externalities: who bears the cost of pollution control? by Rahim, Khalid Abdul

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