⚡ electrical engineering

Particle Size Distribution and Specific Surface Area for Vertical Roller Mill Performance Assessment

This study evaluates the grinding performance of twelve vertical roller mills in a thermal power plant by analyzing particle size distribution and specific surface area, revealing that despite identical feed coal, operational conditions and classification efficiency significantly influence milling efficiency, with Units 1–3 demonstrating superior performance through finer particle sizes and higher specific surface areas.

Serdar YILMAZ, Mehmet BİLEN2026-08-24
⚡ electrical engineering

IoT Sensor Based Automated Smart Parking Management System for Urban Mobility and Reducing Traffic Congestion

This paper proposes and validates a cost-effective, IoT-based smart parking management system utilizing ESP32 microcontrollers, infrared sensors, RFID, and Firebase cloud integration to automate space detection, gate control, and digital payments, thereby significantly reducing urban traffic congestion caused by drivers searching for parking.

Gendlal M Vaidya, Shraddhal G Vaidya2026-08-24
⚡ electrical engineering

Unveiling the Barriers to Industry 4.0 Adoption towards Sustainable Supply Chain in the Construction Industry

This study identifies, classifies, and ranks barriers to Industry 4.0 adoption in sustainable construction supply chains within Nigeria's emerging markets, revealing that institutional and communication deficits are as critical as technical or financial constraints, and proposes a phased mitigation framework to accelerate adoption in developing economies.

Samuel I. Egwunatum, MercyJane N. Ihekweme, Benjamin E. Idisi2026-08-24
⚡ electrical engineering

Simultaneous distributed acoustic and temperature sensing for early detection and localization of tracking phenomena in polymeric insulators

This paper presents a novel distributed fiber-optic sensing framework that simultaneously monitors acoustic and thermal signatures to enable the early detection, continuous tracking, and precise localization of surface tracking degradation in polymeric insulators under high-voltage conditions.

Ranjith V.R, Akash R, Harrish P.S, Sarathi R, Balaji Srinivasan2026-08-24
⚡ electrical engineering

Design and Validation of an Adaptive Lower-Limb Exoskeleton for Geriatric Hemiplegic Gait Rehabilitation: Mechanism, Modeling, and Efficacy Study

This study presents the design, simulation, and clinical validation of a novel adaptive lower-limb exoskeleton utilizing series elastic actuators and sEMG-based control, which demonstrated statistically significant improvements in gait speed and symmetry for geriatric hemiplegic patients compared to conventional physical therapy.

Wei Ye, Meng Ying Li, Zhi Xiong, Mao Wei Chen2026-08-24
⚡ electrical engineering

A Progressive Damage Model for Predicting Tensile Performance of Composite Single-Bolt Double-Shear Joints with Prefabricated Hole-Edge Delamination: Unveiling Size-Dependent Delamination Behavior

This study combines experimental testing and a validated 3D progressive damage model to demonstrate that prefabricated hole-edge delaminations significantly influence the tensile performance and failure propagation of composite single-bolt double-shear joints, revealing a size-dependent behavior where ultimate load decreases by 5.7% as delamination diameter increases from 0 to 28 mm.

Y. M. Li, Z. R. Wu, H. Lei, W. Y. Yuan, S. Z. Ma, M. L. Chen2026-08-24
⚡ electrical engineering

Bioinspired Topology Optimization of Bamboo-Weaving- Derived Lattice Structures: A Sequential Framework Linking Mechanical Validation and User Acceptance

This study presents a sequential bio-cultural design framework that translates traditional bamboo weaving principles into optimized PA12 lattice structures via topology optimization, demonstrating that such morphology-preserving designs significantly enhance mechanical performance while maintaining user cultural acceptance through perceived functional value.

Xinyue Zhao2026-08-24
⚡ electrical engineering

Dual-Frequency and Pattern Reconfigurable Wireless Communication System for Adaptive Cross-Body Biotelemetry

This paper presents a micrometer-thick, conformal wireless communication system fabricated via laser-combined wet-etching that utilizes PIN diodes and a microcontroller to dynamically switch between frequencies and radiation patterns, demonstrating robust performance for adaptive cross-body biotelemetry applications.

Jungang Zhang, Jiaoran Wang, Luvsanbat Khurelbaatar, Pouya Khosravi, Isidoro Garcia, Afesomeh Ofiare, Nosrat Mirzai, Joh (…)2026-08-24