Smart City: A review of maturity models
Smart City is an emergent strategy and solution for the urbanization problems and the investments in its worldwide market are rapidly. However, the Smart City maturity models are discussed in very few scientific research papers and it is uncertain whether the existing maturity models can fulfil their proposed objectives. Also, [...]
Green Synthesis of Magnetic Spinel Nanoparticles
This review discusses different techniques for green synthesis of magnetic spinel nanoparticles (magnetite, cobalt ferrite, nickel ferrite, cupper ferrite, and their composites). The green methods lead to the formation of nanoparticles with less toxicity, high sustainability, and improved physicochemical properties. The aim of green chemistry is to involve the nontoxic [...]
Neuro-fuzzy SVD technique for image recognition and safety in construction site
This paper presents a novel computer vision technique of intelligent recognition of safety in construction sites. The proposed technique relies on a new methodology for Neuro-Fuzzy Singular Value Decomposition (NFSVD). This methodology utilized unmanned safety worker’s wears. Where within a construction site entranced a multi-camera is used and fixed on [...]
Performance analysis and enhancement of position-based routing protocols in MANETS
A Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) is an assortment of wireless nodes that creates a temporal network between mobile nodes with no centralized administrator. The performance of MANET can be assessed by virtue of implementation of routing protocols. Continuous movement of mobile nodes in MANET results in frequent topology changes causing [...]
Loss of load expectation calculation for power plant
The reliability study is one of the major factor study to design, operation and maintenance of power system. Therefore, the reliability indices are important to be calculated. Based on the target of the study, the index required is calculated. Therefore, in the present study, the Loss of Load Expectation (LOLE) [...]
The smart mosque of the Arabian Gulf: Solutions from the past for a sustainable, energy-efficient Mosque
This study examines the smart mosque as a concept, developed through innovations in materials and technologies adopted to provide thermal comfort conditions and energy- efficient environments, in order to promote a sustainable mosque. The paper first provides a theoretical underpinning of the smart solutions applied in historical mosques with a [...]
Dynamic control design for UPFC using model predictive control
Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) technology is one of the innovative solutions which were proposed to obtain better utilization and controlling of power over the transmission network in steady state and transient conditions. Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC) is selected in this study as it is considered as the most [...]
Blockchain security architecture: A review technology platform, security strength and weakness
Blockchain, is the new trending revolution innovation that leverages business process and data sharing, by eliminating the centralization or intermediates. The technology has been attracting huge attention and many organizations are looking to adopt it. The decentralization, security immutability, data sharing and other blockchain advantages that have been explored reinforce [...]
Energy load forecasting: Bayesian and exponential smoothing hybrid methodology
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to present a hybrid approach to model and predict long-term energy peak load using Bayesian and Holt–Winters (HW) exponential smoothing techniques. Design/methodology/approach: Bayesian inference is administered by Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) sampling techniques. Machine learning tools are used to calibrate the values [...]
An improved grid tied photovoltaic system
This paper suggests an alternate improved setup of connecting a photovoltaic generator (PVG) with the power grid. The proposed improved setup uses a single phase full wave controlled bridge rectifier working in an inverter mode of operation. The controlled bridge rectifier is operated in such a way that it should [...]