Energy efficiency in pumps

In this paper, “energy efficiency” studies, done in a big industrial facility’s pumps, are reported. For this purpose; the flow rate, pressure and temperature have been measured for each pump in different operating conditions and at maximum load. In addition, the electrical power drawn by the electric motor has been measured. The efficiencies of the existing pumps and electric motor have been calculated by using the measured data.

Potential energy saving opportunities have been studied by taking into account the results of the calculations for each pump and electric motor. As a conclusion, improvements should be made each system. The required investment costs for these improvements have been determined, and simple payback periods have been calculated.

The main energy saving opportunities result from: replacements of the existing low efficiency pumps, maintenance of the pumps whose efficiencies start to decline at certain range, replacements of high power electric motors with electric motors that have suitable power, usage of high efficiency electric motors and elimination of cavitation problems.     

Estimation and evaluation of sub-bands on LF and HF base-bands in HRV for Ventricular Tachyarrhythmia patients

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is an efficient tool for assessment of Sympathovagal Balance (SB) and classification of cardiac disturbances. However, its index may be not enough for classification and evaluation of some disease. This study presents 32 new sub-bands over LF and HF base-bands that are accepted in the literature. Moreover, it determines dominant sub-bands over both base-bands in VTA database. These sub-bands are obtained using Wavelet Packet Transform (WPT) and evaluated using Multilayer Perceptron Neural Networks (MLPNN). Results are compared with obtained results from normal datasets. The domination effects of these sub-bands are assessed according to comparison of each other related to MLPNN training and test accuracy percentages by selecting different width of windows. As a result, obtained results showed that the LF zone including LF₁, LF₂ and LF₃ sub-bands on 0.0390625–0.0859375 Hz frequency range is the most dominant over the LF base-band and, the HF zone including HF1, HF2 and HF3 on 0.1953125–0.28125 Hz frequency range is the most dominant over the HF base-band. In normal datasets, distinctive domination effect has not been determined.     

An introduction to the special issue section on “The 7th International Conference on Photosynthesis and Hydrogen Energy Production in Honor of Nathan Nelson and T. Nejat Veziroğlu, 19–25 June 2016, Pushchino,Russia”

The research in photosynthesis and hydrogen energy production provides a unique opportunity for transforming sustainable solar energy into our energy system. This special issue presented the selected and invited papers from the International Conference on Photosynthesis Research for Sustainability in honor of Nathan Nelson and T. Nejat Veziro?lu which was held on June 19–25, 2016, in Pushchino, Russia. These papers offered readers with some of the most recent and exciting progresses in photosynthesis and hydrogen energy production. The potential limitations and future efforts with open questions were also offered to stimulate the further research endeavors in the field.     

Investigation of photo-electrochemical response of iron oxide/mixed-phase titanium oxide heterojunction toward possible solar energy conversion

Photocatalysts are part of key strategies to enable green fuel. Photocatalysis and water splitting could be a promising solution to challenges associated with the intermittent nature of sunlight as a huge energy source on Earth. In this study, photo-electrochemical performance and behavior of mixed-phase titanium oxide and iron oxide heterojunction (Ti-TiO_x (High-voltage)-FeO_x electrode) are compared to the photo-electrochemical performance and behavior of titanium oxide nanotubes with the rutile phase and iron oxide heterojunction (TiO_x-nanotubes (H₂SO₄/KF)-FeO_x electrode). The results of photo-electrochemical experiments show that the application of stabilization potential and the presence/absence of dissolved oxygen could not be considered as significant factors affecting the photo-electrochemical properties of the Ti-TiO_x (High-voltage)-FeO_x and TiO_x-nanotubes (H₂SO₄/KF)-FeO_x electrodes. The Ti-TiO_x (High-voltage)-FeO_x electrode shows an anodic photo-electrochemical response in wavelengths shorter than 530 nm and cathodic photo-electrochemical response in wavelengths longer than 530 nm. However, the Ti-nanotubes (H₂SO₄/KF)-FeO_x electrode consistently exhibits the anodic photo-electrochemical response. Both of the prepared heterojunctions are further characterized through Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy-dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy, Diffuse Reflectance UV–Vis Spectroscopy, X-ray Diffraction, and Attenuated Total Reflectance Spectroscopy methods. These experiments show that despite different morphologies observed in SEM imaging data, the deposited iron oxide layers on both mixed-phase titanium oxide and titanium oxide nanotubes share the same hematite phase structure. However, only iron oxide electro-deposited on the surface of the mixed-phase titanium oxide, which contains both anatase and rutile phases, with vacant sites of oxygen, exhibits un-expected anodic and cathodic photo-electrochemical responses. Furthermore, according to the results of the characterization and photo-electrochemical investigations, the different chemical environment of mixed-phase titanium oxide, and the possible formation of different types of heterojunction structures in mixed-phase titanium oxide and iron oxide, in contrast to the titanium oxide nanotubes and iron oxide, might be considered the possible discernible reasons for the observed different photo-electrochemical responses. This paper sheds new light on photo-electrochemistry of iron oxide/mixed-phase titanium oxide heterojunction for possible solar energy conversion.     

Correction to: Novel authorship verification model for social media accounts compromised by a human

Multimedia Tools and Applications - A Correction to this paper has been published: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11042-021-10617-5     

Neural network-supported patient-adaptive fall prevention system

Neural Computing and Applications - Patient falls due to unattended bed-exits are costly to patients, healthcare personnel and hospitals. Numerous researches based on up to three predetermined...     

Failure analysis of support during profile cutting process using horizontal milling machine

In this study, the effects of cutting forces on the support of horizontal woodworking milling machine are examined during profile cutting process using both experimental and analytical approaches. The support modeled in 3D using SolidWorks software is a crucial component of the horizontal milling machine used to locate and fix the wood workpiece during the cutting process on the workbench. The effects of cutting forces on the support specimens are measured experimentally considering vibration and failure analyses. Analytical stresses and modal analyses of the support were also calculated using finite element-based analysis approach. Chatter vibration forces of the cutting tool which resulted from cutting forces in x-, y-, and z-directions were calculated analytically during the profile cutting process. The results showed that both cutting and chatter forces are highly effective on the support component failure of the woodworking milling machines.     

Influences of annealing temperature on anti-reflective performance of amorphous Ta2O5 thin films

Influences of thermal annealing on structural, optical and morphological properties of the tantalum pentoxide (Ta₂O₅) thin films were investigated and anti-reflective performances were discussed in detail. The Ta₂O₅ thin films were deposited onto Corning Glass (CG), Si, GaAs and Ge substrates by radio-frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering technique using Ta₂O₅ ceramic target. The obtained secondary ion mass spectroscopy (SIMS) analysis results showed that uniform Ta and O distribution have formed throughout depth of the films deposited on substrates. The X-Ray diffraction (XRD) results indicated that the annealed Ta₂O₅ thin films at 100, 200, 300 and 500?°C have exhibited amorphous (a-Ta₂O₅) characteristic. The increased temperature has resulted in increasing the surface roughness from 0.67 to 1.60?nm. The optical transmittance of the annealed thin films has increased from 70.85 to 80.32% with increasing temperature. Spectroscopic ellipsometer (SE) measurement results demonstrated that the increased temperature has increased the refractive index of the Ta₂O₅ thin film from 2.11 to 2.18. The Ta₂O₅ thin film has reduced the average optical reflectivity of the Si, GaAs and Ge substrates by 78, 55 and 70%, respectively. In addition, thermal annealing process has decreased the optical reflectivity of the film. The obtained experimental results showed that single-layer Ta₂O₅ thin films can be used as anti-reflective layer in optical and optoelectronic applications. The best optical transmittance and anti-reflective performance were obtained at the annealing temperature of 500?°C.