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Genetic Algorithm‐Driven Analysis of Gravitational Water Vortex Power Plant Runner Performance: A Comparative Study Integrating Experimental and Computational Fluid Dynamics

Energy Science &Engineering, Volume 14, Issue 10, Page 4722-4733, October 2026.
This study integrates genetic algorithm optimization, CFD simulation, and experimental validation to identify the optimal runner geometry for a gravitational water vortex turbine. The combined approach enhances vortex stability and improves energy conversion efficiency, demonstrating strong agreement between predicted and measured performance ...
Zakaria. A. Mwakitwange, Adam Faraji
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Effects of Camber of S‐Series Airfoils on Aerodynamic Performance, Entropy Generation Rate, Irreversibility, and Second Law Efficiency of Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines

Energy Science &Engineering, Volume 14, Issue 10, Page 4789-4809, October 2026.
Due to the depletion of fossil fuels, enhancing wind turbine efficiency is crucial. Utilizing airfoils with high lift‐to‐drag ratios significantly improves power generation by optimizing aerodynamic parameters. Furthermore, entropy generation analysis serves as an effective method for design optimization by minimizing energy losses and exergy ...
Mitra Yadegari
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Opportunities to Enhance sCO2 Power Cycle Turbomachinery with Bearingless Motor/Generators

Solar Compass
Thermal power cycles using sCO2 as a working fluid place extreme demands on their turbomachinery components and their electric motors/generators.
Takahiro Noguchi, WaiYan Chan, Nathan Petersen, Logan Rapp, Eric Severson   +4 more
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ASSESSMENT OF THE CAPABILITY OF AVAILABLE METHODS OF FLOW FIELD NUMERICAL MODELLING ON THE EXAMPLE OF AIR FLOW THROUGH A CHANNEL WITH A CIRCULAR BUMP

TASK Quarterly, 2017
This paper is an attempt at a systematic approach to the flow field analysis in the case of air flowing through a straight channel with a circular bump. The results of the authors’ own experimental measurements are compared to those obtained by means of
SŁAWOMIR DYKAS, MIROSŁAW MAJKUT, KRYSTIAN SMOŁKA, MICHAŁ STROZIK   +3 more
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Model Predictive Evolutionary Temperature Control via Neural-Network-Based Digital Twins

Algorithms, 2023
In this study, we propose a population-based, data-driven intelligent controller that leverages neural-network-based digital twins for hypothesis testing.
Cihan Ates, Dogan Bicat, Radoslav Yankov, Joel Arweiler, Rainer Koch, Hans-Jörg Bauer   +5 more
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Phase Field Failure Modeling: Brittle‐Ductile Dual‐Phase Microstructures under Compressive Loading

Advanced Engineering Materials, Volume 28, Issue 17, 9 September 2026.
The approach by Amor and the approach by Miehe and Zhang for asymmetric damage behavior in the phase field method for fracture are compared regarding their fitness for microcrack‐based failure modeling. The comparison is performed for the case of a dual‐phase microstructure with a brittle and a ductile constituent.
Jakob Huber, Jan Torgersen, Ewald Werner
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Planning and Control for Autonomous Landing of Quadrotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicles With Disturbances

Engineering Reports, Volume 8, Issue 9, September 2026.
This paper proposes a trajectory planning method for autonomous landing and designs a disturbance‐compensated nonlinear model predictive controller (NMPC) for environments under wind disturbances. An efficient trajectory planning method based on MINCO is proposed, which transforms the trajectory planning problem into an optimization problem.
Xiaokang Zhu, Teng Fang, Biao Zou, Weida Ren, Yubo Gao, Songtao Zhu, Aoqi Li   +6 more
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A Review of Flow Field and Heat Transfer Characteristics of Jet Impingement From Special‐Shaped Holes

Engineering Reports, Volume 8, Issue 9, September 2026.
Special‐shaped nozzles and nanofluid integration enhance jet impingement cooling by improving heat transfer and thermal uniformity. However, gains are constrained by increased pressure drop and stability challenges, highlighting the need for optimized designs and multiscale modeling to achieve efficient, scalable thermal management.
Md Atiqur Rahman, Savinay Kalluri, Kalakoti Madhurya, Katikarla Arun Kumar, Abhinav Adarsh, S. M. Mozammil Hasnain, Prabhu Paramasivam, Leliso Hobicho Dabelo   +7 more
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A Review of Fault‐Tolerant Control Applications in Process Equipment: Boilers, Heat Exchangers, Pumps, Turbines, and Engines for Greater Reliability

Engineering Reports, Volume 8, Issue 9, September 2026.
The article explores ways such as ultrasonic guided wave testing, infrared thermography, acoustic emission, vibration analysis, and oil analysis to prevent faults from affecting the plant and help with fault isolation. It focuses on how FTC is combined with modern tools like Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), sliding mode ...
Arslan Ahmed Amin, Arslan Aslam, Ansa Mubarak, Saba Waseem, Umair Shahzad   +4 more
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A Detailed Review of Colburn and Friction Factors for Various Types of Fins Used in Compact Plate‐Fin Heat Exchangers

Heat Transfer, Volume 55, Issue 6, Page 3495-3522, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Compact plate‐fin heat exchangers (PFHEs) are commonly utilized in diverse industries, including aerospace, automotive, processing, and space. Various fin configurations, such as Plain fins, Wavy fins, Lance and Offset fins (OSFs), Perforated fins, louvered fins, and pin fins, are employed in compact heat exchangers (CHEs).
Chennu Ranganayakulu
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