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Solar and Load Data Needs for Accurate Distribution Grid Simulations

Increasing penetrations of distributed solar photovoltaics (PV) require more detailed modeling of distribution grids to determine the amount of PV that can be safely accommodated and to understand potential operating impacts.

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Synthesis and Characterization of a Highly Biocompatible Carbon Material: Graphene Oxide Quantum Dots

Graphene Oxide Quantum Dots (GOQD) is a nanomaterial produced by a strong acid reaction in which carbon-based nanoparticles are exfoliated. GOQD have a size of ca.

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Optimization of Energy Consumption and Surface Quality of the Final Product (Component) in Material Removal Type Manufacturing Processes

Based on the principle of minimum energy consumption the paper presents a synthesis of theoretical formulation and experimental evidence to show that the surface quality of the final product in material removal type manufacturing processes, such a

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Transportation Network Vulnerability Assessment for Emergency Response

In a disaster situation, functionality of a transportation network in populated areas is critical for effective emergency response. Unfortunately, disruptions affect these transportation networks’ components.

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Multiple Spectrum Smart LED Lamp Using Renewable Energy

The purpose of this project is to design a Renewable Energy Intelligent Solar Lamp (REISL) prototype by using AutoCAD, 3D printer and a microcontroller.

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Use of Vegetation for Energy Efficiency Improvement

Energy saving and efficiency are some of the main topics used in the modern world to promote the increase of sustainability and reduce pollution produced by the generation of fossil fueled powered electricity.

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Thermo-Comfort Cushion & Back Car Seat

This work explore the possibility to use the thermoelectric technology to create a device to effectively cold or heat the skin of the people in contact with a car seat; in addition, this device must be adaptable to the factory made seat. Initially

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Reliable Capacitated Facility Location Problem with Service Levels

This study is concerned with a generalized version of the reliable capacitated facility location problem that guarantees a minimum level of service level, i.e., satisfied demands, under correlated facility disruptions with unknown joint distributi

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