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Geographic information-driven two-stage optimization model for location decision of solar power plant: A case study of an Algerian municipality (2021)
Journal Article

This paper presents an interdisciplinary framework for optimal mapping and integration of solar photovoltaic based DG systems. In a two-stage process, the proposed framework combines both spatial and technical-economic analysis, and uses efficient op... Read More about Geographic information-driven two-stage optimization model for location decision of solar power plant: A case study of an Algerian municipality.

Geometry optimisation of vertical axis wind turbine with Gurney flap for performance enhancement at low, medium and high ranges of tip speed ratios (2021)
Journal Article

Optimisation of Gurney flap (GF) geometries mounted on a three-straight-bladed vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) is evaluated with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solution and Taguchi method, considering the blade rotating effect at three tip spee... Read More about Geometry optimisation of vertical axis wind turbine with Gurney flap for performance enhancement at low, medium and high ranges of tip speed ratios.

Complete model-free sliding mode control (CMFSMC) (2021)
Journal Article

This study presents a complete model-free sliding mode control (CMFSMC) framework for the control of continuous-time non-affine nonlinear dynamic systems with unknown models. The novelty lies in the introduction of two equalities to assign the deriva... Read More about Complete model-free sliding mode control (CMFSMC).

Charging surface (2021)
Patent

This patent relates to a charging surface capable of charging multiple portable electronic devices with an internal energy store.

Today we are using multiple portable electronic devices, such as smartphones and smartwatches, each of which require... Read More about Charging surface.

I spy with my little eye: Improving user involvement in elderly care facility design through virtual reality (2021)
Book Chapter

Recent studies have established that an ageing population is the most prevalent problem for healthcare provision. Thus, the design of care facilities must ensure better support for the needs of the elderly population. One of the areas of innovation i... Read More about I spy with my little eye: Improving user involvement in elderly care facility design through virtual reality.

Precision fibre angle inspection for carbon fibre composite structures using polarisation vision (2021)
Journal Article

This paper evaluates the precision of polarisation imaging technology for the inspection of carbon fibre composite components. Specifically, it assesses the feasibility of the technology for fibre orientation measurements based on the premise that li... Read More about Precision fibre angle inspection for carbon fibre composite structures using polarisation vision.

U-model-based double sliding mode control (UDSM-control) of nonlinear dynamic systems (2021)
Journal Article

This study proposes a double sliding mode control-augmented U-control ((Formula presented.) -control) method for a class of single-input single-output nonlinear systems with internal uncertain parameters, model mismatching and external system noise/d... Read More about U-model-based double sliding mode control (UDSM-control) of nonlinear dynamic systems.

Finite element-based optimisation of an elastomeric honeycomb for impact mitigation in helmet liners (2021)
Journal Article

Finite element simulation was used to analyse the response of an elastomeric pre-buckled honeycomb structure under impact loading, to establish its suitability for use in helmet liners. A finite element-based optimisation was performed using a search... Read More about Finite element-based optimisation of an elastomeric honeycomb for impact mitigation in helmet liners.

A robust machine learning framework for diabetes prediction (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia which results from the inadequacy of the body to secret and responds to insulin. If not properly managed or diagnosed on time, diabetes can pose a risk to vital body organs such... Read More about A robust machine learning framework for diabetes prediction.

Evaluation of LiDAR Inertial Odometry method with 3D LiDAR-based sensor pack (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

As the 4th industrial revolution emerges at the forefront of South Africa's national strategy, research areas like mapping and localization find importance in more fields than just robotics. The mining industry is well-positioned to be a potential be... Read More about Evaluation of LiDAR Inertial Odometry method with 3D LiDAR-based sensor pack.