Yuezheng Lan¹, Yu Zhao^2,*, Zhiping Zhai¹, Meihua Fan², Fushun Li²

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.11, pp. 2565-2583, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.053362 - 28 October 2024

Abstract The quality of crushing, power consumption, and discharging performance of a straw crusher are greatly influenced by the characteristics of its internal flow field. To enhance the straw crusher’s flow field properties and improve the efficiency with which crushed material is discharged, first, the main structural parameters influencing the air flow in the crusher are discussed. Then, the coupled gas-solid flow field in the straw crusher is numerically calculated through solution of the Navier-Stokes equations and application of the discrete element method (DEM). Finally, the discharge performance index of the crusher is examined through detailed More >

Zhisheng Xu¹, Juan Wang¹, Zihan Yu¹, Jiaming Zhao^2,*

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.4, pp. 1129-1151, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.053695 - 30 August 2024

Abstract Called island-crossing tunnels, some specific underwater tunneling projects face constraints imposed by geological and water conditions, necessitating their passage through artificial or natural islands. The longitudinal of the tunnel follows a W-shaped distribution. The congestion situation does not allow for immediate longitudinal smoke exhaust at the early stage of the fire, and the natural spread of smoke is complicated. An exhaustive investigation was carried out to analyze the smoke behaviors during a fire incident, employing the fire dynamics software FDS, considering five slopes and four fire locations. The simulation results reveal that the layer of… More >

S. F. Ismael^1,2,*, A. H. Alias¹, N. A. Haron¹, B. B. Zaidan³, Abdulrahman M. Abdulghani⁴

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.18, No.5, pp. 525-551, 2024, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2024.050088 - 19 July 2024

Abstract In this review paper, we present a thorough investigation into the role of pavement technologies in advancing urban sustainability. Our analysis traverses the historical evolution of these technologies, meticulously evaluating their socio-economic and environmental impacts, with a particular emphasis on their role in mitigating the urban heat island effect. The evaluation of pavement types and variables influencing pavement performance to be used in the multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) framework to choose the optimal pavement application are at the heart of our research. Which serves to assess a spectrum of pavement options, revealing insights into the most More >

Mehrdad Ahmadi Kamarposhti^1,*, Phatiphat Thounthong², Ilhami Colak³, Kei Eguchi⁴

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.74, No.2, pp. 4149-4164, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.033405 - 31 October 2022

Abstract The islanded mode is one of the connection modes of the grid distributed generation resources. In this study, a distributed generation resource is connected to linear and nonlinear loads via a three-phase inverter where a control method needing no current sensors or compensator elements is applied to the distribute generation system in the islanded mode. This control method has two main loops in each phase. The first loop controls the voltage control loops that adjust the three-phase point of common coupling, the amplitude of the non-sinusoidal reference waveform and the near-state pulse width modulation (NSPWM) More >

Shiqi Luo^1,3, Wenbo Chen^2,3,*, Lei He⁴, Qiongbing Xiong^1,3

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.92, No.2, pp. 455-470, 2023, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2022.022466 - 12 October 2022

Abstract As one of the basic theories of biodiversity conservation, island biogeography has been widely accepted in the past decades. Originally, island biogeography was put forward and applied in oceanic environments. But later on, it was found out that the application was not only limited to oceanic islands, but also in terrestrial environments with relatively isolated conditions. In terms of biodiversity level, island biogeography generally focuses on a small scale, such as species diversity and genetic diversity. The studies of biodiversity on a large-scale based on island biogeography, such as ecosystem and landscape scales, were seldomly… More >

Ahmet Savasan¹, Bilgen Kaymakamzade^1,2, Nezihal Gokbulut^1,2,*, Evren Hincal^1,2, Elcin Yoldascan³

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.130, No.1, pp. 133-148, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2022.017815 - 29 November 2021

Abstract The aim of this study is to examine the progress of the worldwide pandemic Covid-19. As authors, we have decided to analyze the situation of COVID-19 on Mediterranean island with accurate data. For this purpose, a mathematical model is constructed and proposed by dividing the whole population into sensible and suitable compartments. The study captures the dates February 01 till May 15, 2021. For the control of the spread of disease, vaccination and infection rates are compared and calculated. During calculations and comparison, MatLab software is used. All of the data that are used are… More >

Murad A. A. Almekhlaf¹, Fahd N. Al-Wesabi^2,3,*, Imran Khan⁴, Nadhem Nemri⁵, Khalid Mahmood⁵, Hany Mahgoub⁶, Noha Negm⁷, Amin M. El-Kustaban⁸, Ammar Zahary⁹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.70, No.1, pp. 1177-1193, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.019626 - 07 September 2021

Abstract The increasing use of fossil fuels has a significant impact on the environment and ecosystem, which increases the rate of pollution. Given the high potential of renewable energy sources in Yemen and the absence of similar studies in the region, this study aims to examine the potential of wind energy in Socotra Island. This was done by analyzing and evaluating wind properties, determining available energy density, calculating wind energy extracted at different altitudes, and then computing the capacity factor for a number of wind turbines and determining the best. The average wind speed in Socotra… More >

Xiubing Gao^1,3, Jiejie Lv², Can Guo¹, Anlong Hu³, Xiaomao Wu³, Zengping Li^4,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.90, No.1, pp. 179-192, 2021, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2021.012968 - 20 November 2020

Abstract Hevea brasiliensis is one of the important economic trees with a great economic value for natural rubber production. Symbiosis between roots of H. brasiliensis and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) is widely recognized, and can provide a range of benefits for both of them. Hainan Island harbors is one of the largest plantations of H. brasiliensis in China, whereas the information regarding the diversity of AMF in the rhizosphere of H. brasiliensis on this island is scarce. The diversity of AMF species in the rhizosphere of rubber tree plantations in Hainan was investigated in this study. A total of 72… More >

Olvera-Mendoza EI¹, SI Lara-Cabrera¹, C Sáenz-Romero², R Lindig-Cisneros³

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.85, pp. 169-175, 2016, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2016.85.169

Abstract To quantify the effect on genetic diversity of restoring tree populations in an area under the influence of an urban heat island, we evaluated the genetic diversity of 72 Ceiba aesculifolia individuals, from a restoration experiment established from 2170 to 2260 m a.s.l. Reintroduced individuals were compared with the provenance from which the seeds were obtained, and two external provenances, for a total of 123 individuals. Samples were analyzed with three AFLP primer combinations. Polymorphisms of 38.4 to 62.5% were obtained. Genetic diversity estimated with the Simpson index ranged from 0.14 to 0.2. The provenances in More >

Haitao Wang^1,2, Zhenhan Yao³

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.94, No.6, pp. 507-527, 2013, DOI:10.3970/cmes.2013.094.507

Abstract This paper presents the use of a three-dimensional time domain boundary element method (BEM) in conjunction with adaptive cross approximation method (ACA) for dynamic analyses of the HTR-PM nuclear island foundation. The advantage of this approach is that only foundation of the HTR-PM nuclear island and limited surfaces of the supporting half-space soil medium are modeled and analyzed in a direct time stepping scheme. In addition, the ACA can compress the BEM coefficient matrices at each time step efficiently, therefore allowing larger models to be analyzed compared with conventional BEMs. In order to discretize the More >