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Weld overlay cladding repair - An investigation of tensile strength variation in processed metallic substrate (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Chan, L., Shyha, I., Dreyer, D., Hamilton, J., & Hackney, P. (2016, May). Weld overlay cladding repair - An investigation of tensile strength variation in processed metallic substrate. Paper presented at International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Istanbul, Turkey

Weld Overlay Cladding (WOC) is a surfacing technique commonly applied on subsea Oil and Gas components to provide additional properties such as wear and corrosion resistance at a more superior level. This process involves a clad metal with certain de... Read More about Weld overlay cladding repair - An investigation of tensile strength variation in processed metallic substrate.

Effect of cutting tools and working conditions on the machinability of TI-6AL-4V using vegetable oil-based cutting fluids (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gariani, S., Shyha, I., & Inam, F. (2016, May). Effect of cutting tools and working conditions on the machinability of TI-6AL-4V using vegetable oil-based cutting fluids. Paper presented at International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Istanbul, Turkey

The cutting of titanium alloys is usually associated with low productivity, poor surface quality, short tool life and high machining costs. This is due to the excessive generation of heat in the cutting zone and difficulties in heat dissipation due t... Read More about Effect of cutting tools and working conditions on the machinability of TI-6AL-4V using vegetable oil-based cutting fluids.

Making the grade and maximising the opportunities. (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ridley-Ellis, D. (2016, April). Making the grade and maximising the opportunities. Presented at Institute of Chartered Foresters 2016 National Conference “The Timber Supply Chain – Dynamics and Opportunities”

Institute of Chartered Foresters National Conference 2016 Invited presentation covering: A quick explanation of key properties of wood, relevant to construction The extent of variation in these properties, between and within species – and the... Read More about Making the grade and maximising the opportunities..

Determinants of port centrality in maritime container transportation (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Wang, Y., & Cullinane, K. (2015, August). Determinants of port centrality in maritime container transportation. Presented at International Conference on Global Integration of Economies and Connectivity Development, Taipei, Taiwan

This paper adapts Freeman’s measures of degree, closeness and betweenness centrality and applies them to assessing: port centrality in relation to direct connectivity; accessibility to all ports in the network (direct and indirect routes) and; as an... Read More about Determinants of port centrality in maritime container transportation.

Construction Innovation Futures - Industry and Environmental Opportunities. (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Currie, J. (2016, April). Construction Innovation Futures - Industry and Environmental Opportunities

During the next two decades global construction investment will top $100 trillion (US). New directions in construction innovation will be driven by industry to address challenges in skills, environmental regulations and maximise the benefits of low c... Read More about Construction Innovation Futures - Industry and Environmental Opportunities..

The timber resource in G. B.-more species for new challenges. (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gil-Moreno, D., Ridley-Ellis, D., & McLean, P. (2016, April). The timber resource in G. B.-more species for new challenges. Paper presented at Young Researchers’ Forum III: Innovation in Construction Materials

Timber in Great Britain is mostly produced from Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis). Biotic threats have led tree growers to consider the planting of a wider range of species to offer a more resilient forest. There is little information on how this will... Read More about The timber resource in G. B.-more species for new challenges..

Phytoremediation of Sterile Mine Tailings using Cover Crops (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Novo, L., Onishi, V., Ferreira da Silva, E., & Tavares, C. (2016, April). Phytoremediation of Sterile Mine Tailings using Cover Crops. Paper presented at 2nd International Congress on the Management of Mining Wastes and Post-Mining – GESRIM 2016, Marrakech, Morocco

Stability Analysis of Large Wind Farms Connected to Weak AC Networks Incorporating PLL Dynamics (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Givaki, K., & Xu, L. (2016). Stability Analysis of Large Wind Farms Connected to Weak AC Networks Incorporating PLL Dynamics. In International Conference on Renewable Power Generation (RPG 2015). https://doi.org/10.1049/cp.2015.0440

Voltage source converter interfaced wind turbines connected to weak grids can induce system instability. A state space model is used in this paper to study the stability of large wind farms. Dynamics of the phase locked loop is integrated to the stat... Read More about Stability Analysis of Large Wind Farms Connected to Weak AC Networks Incorporating PLL Dynamics.

Impact of distributed generation modes in optimal coordination between DG and capacitor simultaneously (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Muhtazaruddin, M. N., Bani, N. A., Jamian, J. J., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Abu-Bakar, S. H., & Mas'ud, A. A. (2016, March). Impact of distributed generation modes in optimal coordination between DG and capacitor simultaneously. Paper presented at 10th International Power Engineering and Optimization Conference 2016 (PEOCO2016), Selangor, Malaysia

This paper describes the impact of the mode selection in Distributed Generation (DG) has in order to reduce the total power losses in the distribution system when coordination between the DG and capacitor is done simultaneously There are two modes av... Read More about Impact of distributed generation modes in optimal coordination between DG and capacitor simultaneously.

Logistical challenges facing Scottish importers and exporters (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Monios, J. (2016, March). Logistical challenges facing Scottish importers and exporters. Presented at Developing Scotland’s International Seaports: Securing Economic Growth

Presentation delivered at the Developing Scotland’s International Seaports: Securing Economic Growth Conference, 2016.

The effects of H2O dilution in CH4/air autoignition and NOx generation (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tingas, S., Kyritsis, D., & Goussis, D. (2016, March). The effects of H2O dilution in CH4/air autoignition and NOx generation. Poster presented at Future Fuels Workshop, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Tingas, S., Kyritsis, D., & Goussis, D. (2016, March). The effects of H2O dilution in CH4/air autoignition and NOx generation. Poster presented at Future Fuels Workshop, KAUST, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.

Potential for Efficiency Improvement of Portable Solar Generators for Developing Countries by Implementing Optical Concentrators (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Freier, D., Ramirez-Iniguez, R., Gamio-Roffe, C., Jafry, T., & Muhammad Sukki, F. (2016, March). Potential for Efficiency Improvement of Portable Solar Generators for Developing Countries by Implementing Optical Concentrators. Presented at 1st Centre for Climate Justice Seminar, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Writing a CV for an Academic Post (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Muhammad Sukki, F. (2016, February). Writing a CV for an Academic Post. Presented at CV Workshop: Academic and Industrial Perspective, Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom

Registration of nanomaterials and nano-enabled products: Solution in regulation and governance or new challenge (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Munir, A. B., Karim, M. E., Yasin, S. H. M., & Muhammad-Sukki, F. (2016, February). Registration of nanomaterials and nano-enabled products: Solution in regulation and governance or new challenge. Paper presented at 2016 International Seminar on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (NANOSciTech2016), Selangor, Malaysia

Regulation and governance of infinite number and diversified types of engineered nanomaterials has been a genuine challenge for the regulators around the world in recent times. Recent experience with the genetically modified food compelled the regula... Read More about Registration of nanomaterials and nano-enabled products: Solution in regulation and governance or new challenge.