Engineering to Adapt
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This book collates important contributions from Engineering to Adapt (ETA2023). Eta, ?, the 7th letter of the Greek alphabet, is scrupulously used to denote efficiency and this is what ETA2023 strives for. In context, efficiency, ?, is about avoiding waste, may this be energy, time, money, or material, in accomplishing something useful. As such, ETA2023 aims at bringing experts and future leaders together to forge more efficient ways to engineer and live. In other words, ETA2023 strives to synergise and catalyse all stakeholders, enthusiasts, and experts from academia, industry, policy arenas, and the general public, to formulate novel ways to improve tomorrow.
This symposium will disseminate recent progress and promote collaborations to maximize opportunities for innovative integrated solutions. Topics of interest include resource and energy efficiency, waste reduction, and eco-friendly agriculture, architecture, engineering, and living.
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Dr. David S-K. Ting joined the Department of Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering at the University of Windsor in 1997. With his research focus on turbulence and energy, he founded the Turbulence & Energy Laboratory in 2012. Professor Ting has supervised 90 plus graduate / research students, co-authored more than 160 journal papers, authored 5 textbooks, and co-edited over 20 volumes.
Dr. Ahmad Vasel-Be-Hagh is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Tennessee Technological University. He serves as the Founding Principal Investigator of the Fluid Mechanics Research Laboratory. Dr. Vasel-Be-Hagh's research pursuits include analytical, computational, and experimental thermofluids, specifically focusing on their applications in environmental and atmospheric sciences, thermal power plants, wind and solar energy, and aerospace. He has published over 30 journal articles and edited three books, five proceedings, and multiple special issues.
Content
- Intro
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- About This Book
- Contents
- 1 Engineering to Adapt: Waste Not, Want Not
- 1.1 Introductory Remarks and Sources of Waste
- 1.1.1 Types of Waste
- 1.1.2 MSW: Energy, Composting, Recycling Materials
- 1.1.3 Zero-Waste
- 1.1.4 Breathable Air
- 1.1.5 Freshwater and Its Uses
- 1.1.6 Continuing Focus on Food
- 1.2 Waste, Income and Population
- 1.3 Food Waste and Food Loss
- 1.4 Food Waste and Climate Change
- 1.5 Landfills
- 1.6 Concluding Remarks
- References
- 2 Characterization and Management Practices of Solid Waste Generated from Hotels in Awka City, Nigeria
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Materials and Methods
- 2.2.1 The Study Area
- 2.2.2 Study Method
- 2.2.3 Waste Sampling Procedure
- 2.2.4 Waste Characterization and Quantification
- 2.3 Results and Discussion
- 2.3.1 Waste Generation
- 2.3.2 Waste Characterization
- 2.4 Waste Management Practices in Hotels in Awka
- 2.4.1 Waste Collection
- 2.4.2 Waste Disposal and Treatment
- 2.4.3 Recommendation and Conclusion
- References
- 3 Ignition and Combustion Characteristics of High-Pressure DME Spray Under Diluted Conditions
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Experimental Setup
- 3.2.1 Constant Volume Chamber Platform
- 3.2.2 Single-Cylinder Engine Platform
- 3.3 Results and Discussion
- 3.3.1 Ignition Characteristics
- 3.3.2 Combustion Characteristics
- 3.4 Conclusions
- References
- 4 A Critical Appraisal of Batteries with Metal Phosphate Among Commercial Batteries
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Analyzed Rechargeable Batteries and Parameters Used in the Analysis
- 4.3 Methodology
- 4.4 Results and Discussion
- 4.5 Conclusions
- References
- 5 Impact of Phase Change Material on Greenhouse Energy Balance Under Light Abatement Curtains
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.1.1 Phase Change Material
- 5.1.2 Long Photoperiod Lighting
- 5.1.3 Hot Water Storage Tanks
- 5.2 Methodology
- 5.2.1 Greenhouse Properties and Equipment
- 5.2.2 Tomato Crop Management
- 5.2.3 Environmental Data Collection
- 5.2.4 Calculation of Heating Energy Use
- 5.2.5 Phase Change Material Experiment
- 5.3 Results and Discussion
- 5.3.1 Combined PCM and Light Treatments
- 5.3.2 PCM Experiment
- 5.4 Summary of Heating Demands
- 5.4.1 PCM Location and Control
- 5.5 Conclusions
- 5.5.1 Outcomes of Experiments
- 5.5.2 Future Work
- References
- 6 Comparative Assessment of Winter Night Sky Brightness in Southwestern Ontario
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Methods
- 6.3 Data Collection
- 6.4 Results
- 6.5 Conclusion
- References
- 7 Feasibility Analysis of Solar Tracking Technologies Connected to Renewable Energy Systems
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.1.1 Novelty and Contribution
- 7.2 Methods and Materials
- 7.2.1 Demonstration of the Framework Implemented for the Optimal Design of This Study
- 7.3 The Intended Site Description
- 7.3.1 Renewable Resources
- 7.4 Specification of the HES
- 7.4.1 Diesel Generator
- 7.4.2 PV System
- 7.4.3 Hydrokinetic Turbines
- 7.4.4 Battery Storage
- 7.4.5 Converter
- 7.4.6 Financial Equations
- 7.5 Results and Discussion
- 7.5.1 The Outcomes of the System Optimization
- 7.5.2 Techno-Economic Analysis of the Energy Solutions
- 7.5.3 Sensitivity Evaluation
- 7.5.4 Comparison & Validation
- 7.6 Conclusion
- 7.7 Future Studies
- References
- 8 Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) in Adsorption Heat Transformations
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 What Are Metal-Organic Frameworks?
- 8.3 Applications of MOFs
- 8.3.1 Water Harvesting
- 8.3.2 Gas Storage
- 8.3.3 Carbon Capture
- 8.3.4 Adsorption Heat Storage
- 8.4 Adsorption Heat Transformation System
- 8.5 Potential of MOFs in Heat Adsorption Systems
- 8.6 Adsorption Heat Transformation (AHT) Systems for Heating and Cooling Applications
- 8.7 10 kW MOFs-Based Adsorption Air-Conditioning System
- 8.7.1 Selecting the Ideal MOF for Adsorption: Factors Influencing Morphology and Properties
- 8.7.2 MIL-101(Cr)-Ammonia Solid Sorption Working Pair
- 8.7.3 Adsorption Cycle
- 8.7.4 Analytical Method
- 8.7.5 Results
- 8.7.6 Comparing Coefficient of Performance: MIL-101(Cr) Versus Activated Carbon
- 8.8 Conclusion
- References
- 9 Thermal Analysis of the Nacelle of a Small Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Using a CFD Model in ANSYS-FLUENT
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Cooling of the Nacelle: Techniques, Solutions and Motivation for the Study
- 9.3 Computer Modelling and Analysis of Flow and Heat Transfer in the Nacelle Interior: A Review
- 9.4 Computer Simulation of Natural Ventilation Cooling in Small HAWT Nacelle
- 9.5 Numerical Solution to the Distribution of Velocity and Temperature Within the Nacelle
- 9.6 Grid Optimization-Mesh Convergence Study
- 9.7 Results and Discussion
- 9.8 Parametric Study
- 9.9 Concluding Remarks
- 9.10 Scope of Further Work
- References
- 10 Parameter Interactions on the Adsorption Behaviour of Cobalt onto Saline Soil with Different Biosurfactants
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Materials and Methods
- 10.2.1 Soil Preparation
- 10.2.2 Biosurfactant Production
- 10.2.3 Co Adsorption onto Soil with Biosurfactant Addition
- 10.2.4 Experimental Design
- 10.3 Results and Discussion
- 10.3.1 Development of Regression Model Equation
- 10.3.2 Quantitative Estimation Effects of the Factors
- 10.3.3 Evaluation of the Effects of Parameter Interactions on Co Adsorption
- 10.3.4 Process Optimization, Limitations and Future Work
- 10.4 Conclusion
- References
- 11 Real-Time Optimization of Yaw Angle and Tip-Speed Ratio for a Six-Turbine Plant of NREL 5-MW Wind Turbine
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Methodology
- 11.2.1 Wake Modeling
- 11.2.2 Optimization
- 11.3 Results and Discussions
- 11.4 Conclusion
- References
