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Thermofluids and Heat Transfer

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CFD modelling of convective falling films for enhanced algae cultivation: Fluid mechanics influence of mass transfer 01001

Gerald Lancaster, Bradley D. Bock and Ken J. Craig

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A Comparison of compressed air and steam soot blowers in steam boilers 01002

Gary Strobel and Anthony Mutemi

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A wind tunnel study of the impact of upstream obstructions on the performance of vertical axis wind turbines in low-speed wind 01003

Gift Nyamane and Tiyamike Ngonda

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Developing a Validated Numerical Model of Granular Material Flow in a Heat Exchanger 01004

Samkelo M. Khumalo, Daniel M. Madyira, Waldermar F. Cieslakiewicz, Dewald Scholtz and Garikai T. Marangwanda

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Experimental Study of Granular Material Flowability in a Heat Exchanger 01005

Samkelo M. Khumalo, Daniel M. Madyira, Waldermar F. Cieslakiewicz, Dewald Scholtz and Garikai T. Marangwanda

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Mechanics, Structures and Vibrations

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Experimental Validation of CFD–FEA Flow and Structural Performance Analysis in a Non-Return Multi-Door Reflux Valve 02001

Xolani Prince Hadebe, Bernard Xavier Tchomeni Kouejou, Alfayo Anyika Alugongo and Desejo Filipeson Sozinando

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Multi-Domain Vibration Diagnosis of Gear Pitting Using a Coupled Torsional-Lateral Spur Gear-Cardan Shaft Model 02002

Yakeu Happi Kemajou Herbert, Bernard Xavier Tchomeni Kouejou and Alfayo Anyika Alugongo

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Perforation and muffler noise reduction system for a small petrol generator 02003

Dante Rae, Sinako Mthembu and Mathapelo Sekwai

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Vibration analysis of a flexible crane hoist beam under harmonic unbalance excitation 02004

Bernard Xavier Tchomeni Kouejou, Filipeson Sozinando Desejo and Alfayo Anyika Alugongo

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Modelling the Effects of Dynamic Parameters of a Self-Balancing Electric Segway over Irregular Sinusoidal Terrains 02005

Aaron Mulumba Ntambo, Bernard Xavier Tchomeni Kouejou, Desejo Filipeson Sozinando and Alfayo Anyika Alugongo

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Experimental Detection of Spur Gear Eccentricity Severity Through Denoised FFT and STFT Analysis 02006

Vhahangwele Colleen Sigonde, Desejo Filipeson Sozinando, Bernard Xavier Tchomeni Kouejou and Alfayo Anyika Alugongo

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Industrial Engineering

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Optimizing integrated supply planning in logistics: Bridging gaps for enhanced operational efficiency and strategic decision-making 03001

Vutivi Scholarstic Mashaba and Bruno Emwanu

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Overcoming barriers to the adoption of technology in the mining industry to enhance safety and productivity: A scoping review 03002

Tanaka Pristine Togara, Milka Madahana and Ezutah U. Olugu

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A system dynamics approach to sustainable waste management in a South African city 03003

Tebian Hamad and Tiyamike Ngonda

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Materials Engineering

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Valorisation of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash from Malawian Sugar Mills for Zeolite Precursor Synthesis: A Compositional and Thermal Analysis 04001

Jona Gowa Nyirenda, Thabo Falayi, Vincent Mwale and Richard Nkhoma

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Development and evaluation of biodegradable seedling tubes from beeswax and macadamia nut composites 04002

Thandiwe Chisi, Mark Msiska, Haleema Amasi, Alfred Levison, Blessings Masina, Vincent Mwale and Richard Nkhoma

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