Proceedings of the 4^th World Congress
on Mechanical, Chemical, and Material Engineering (MCM'18)

Large Eddy Simulation of Drying of a Potato Slice in Turbulent Flow
Author: L.C. Lara-Guzmán, E. Martínez-Espinosa, M. Salinas-Vázquez, W. Vicente

A Numerical Study of Air Conditioning Cycle Using Alternative Refrigerants
Authors: ByeongSu Kim, Yongchan Kim

Numerically Thermo-Fluidic Analysis for Advanced Cooling Effects with Geometric Parameters in Electric Motors
Authors: Jonghyo Lee, Namkwon Lee, Sukkee Um

Efficient Synthesis of Polyacrylamide based Hydrogels using Serrated Open Blade Static Mixers
Authors: Chandra Mouli R. Madhuranthakam, Sudhanshu S. Soman

Modelling Local Nusselt Numbers for Channels with Flow in Transition
Authors: Ivan Cornejo, Petr Nikrityuk, Robert Hayes

Thermal Characterization of In-Situ Materials Using Modal Reduced Models
Authors: Ana Gabriela Chavez Castillo, Yassine Rouizi, Olivier Quemener, Laurent Marmoret, Yann Billaud

Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations of Heat Transfer of Identical Chimneys in a Building
Authors: Mohamad Mehyo, José J. Costa

Entropy Generation Analysis in a Bioinspired Microchannel
Authors: Prasenjit Dey, Sandip K. Saha

Role of Laser Induced Plasma in Propulsion
Authors: Athrva Pandhare, Abhishek Puri

Hydrogen Distribution and Explosion in Containment Building
Authors: Kweonha Park

Design and Modelling of a Novel Combustion Heat Exchanger for Household Heating
Authors: Bijan Yadollahi, Matthew Ritchie, Nader Karimi, Manosh C. Paul

Numerical Study of Smoke Dynamics in Vertical Shaft of High-Rise Buildings
Authors: Chan-Sol Ahn

Thermodynamic Analysis of a Power Plant Waste Heat Driven Absorption Refrigeration System
Authors: Mohamad Mehyo, Hakan Ozcan, Ahmed Hassan Ahmed Hassan

A Method for Analyzing the Radial Distribution of Flexible Ribbon Particles and Cluster in a Fluidized Bed Riser
Authors: Kai Wu, Bin Li, Zhulin Yuan

Bubble Dynamics and Flow Boiling Characteristics in a Chemically Patterned Microchannel
Authors: Hongzhao Wang, Minghao He, Huihe Qiu

Characterization of Boiling Phenomena during Laboratory-Scale Forced Convection Quenching
Authors: Roberto Cruces, Bernardo Hernández, Francisco Novas

Bubble Pump Theoretical Model with the Assumption of Laminar Flow Regime
Authors: Bella Gurevich

Quantifying the Parameters Influencing Heat Transfer during Quenching Of Metal Plate
Authors: Gaurav A. Kulkarni, E. Specht

On the Influence of Water-Side Turbulence on an Evaporating Free Surface
Authors: William Hay, Miltiadis Papalexandris

Sediment Erosion Prediction for a Francis Turbine Based on Liquid-Solid Flow Simulation Using Modified PANS
Authors: Edgar Cando, RenFang Huang, Esteban Valencia and XianWu Luo

Thermally Uniform Powder Bed for Laser Sintering
Authors: Haifa El-Sadi, Mackenzie Davis, Christopher Barrett, Gerard Rentas, Jaquelyn Reis

Pool Boiling Enhancement with SLM Producing Grid Structures
Authors: Chi Zhang, Li Zhang, Hong Xu, Pei Li, Bo Qian

Conjugate Heat Transfer in a Solar-Driven Enhanced Thermal Energy Storage System Using PCM
Authors: J. P. Solano, F. Roig, F. Illán, R. Herrero-Martín, J. Pérez-García, A. García

Experimental Approach on a Swirl Flow and Heat Transfer Coefficient Using a 3-D Stereo-PIV and Liquid Crystals
Authors: Daisy Galeana, Asfaw Beyene

Investigation of Variable Cross-Sectional Flow Area for an Enhanced Thermo-Hydraulic Performance in Microchannels
Authors: Keng Yong Chua, Kai Xian Cheng, Kim Tiow Ooi

Droplet Breakup in an Asymmetric Bifurcation Consisted of Two Branches
Authors: Xiang Wang, Yan Pang, Zhaomiao Liu

Dispersion in a Pulsatile Electroosmotic Flow Affected by Wall Slippage
Authors: J. E. Muñoz, J. C. Arcos, O. E. Bautista, E. G. Bautista, F. Méndez

Experimental Investigation of Single-Phase Heat Transfer on Scalable Nanostructured Microchannels
Authors: D. Behera, D. Mohanty, D. P. Ghosh, S. K. Saha, R. Raj

Role of Dimensionless Parameters in Modelling MEMS Hot-arm Actuators
Authors: Thomas M. Adams, Jason T. Collins, Johann Fernando, Sarah M. Griffin, Robert L. Kreft, Helio Kuok, Alexander E. McFarland, Ethan J. Wasylewski

Micro-Droplet Generation and Flow in a Microchannel under the Wall Fluctuation
Authors: Yan Pang, Xiang Wang, Zhaomiao Liu

Theoretical Analysis of a Pulsatile Electroosmotic Flow in a Wavy Electrode
Authors: Carlos Vargas, Carlos Escobedo, Aristides Docoslis, Oscar Bautista

An Experimental Study On Evaporation Heat Transfer And Pressure Drop Of R-1234ze(E) In A Disk Type Plate Heat Exchanger
Authors: DongChan Lee, Dongwoo Kim, Junyub Lim, Wonseok Yang, Yongchan Kim

Experimental Study of Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage System for Medium Temperature Solar Applications
Authors: Ashish Kumar, Pardeep Shahi, Sandip K Saha

Experimental Assessment of Characterised PCMs for Thermal Management of Buildings in Tropical Composite Climate
Authors: Rajat Saxena, Dibakar Rakshit, S. C. Kaushik

Application of the EHD Flow to a Pump
Authors: Tetsuhiro Tsukiji, Taisei Tajima, Rei Suzuki

Embedded Temperature Sensor Array to Measure Distributed Heat Flux for Water Jet Cooling
Authors: Hyo Chang Cho, Bo Wang, Sung Hoon Kim, Jeung Sang Go

Experimental Investigation of the Rigid Polyurethane Foam Granulates Thermal Properties
Authors: Artur Miros

A Study on Improvement of Smoke Control System to Prevent Smoke from Spreading to Emergency Stair
Authors: Jung-Yup Kim, Su-Gak Lee

A Study on Development of Air Screen to Prevent Smoke-Spreading
Authors: Su-Gak Lee, Jung-Yup Kim

Thermal Properties of the Heterointerface between Graphene-Like Molybdenum Disulfide and Copper
Authors: Jifen Wang, Huaqing Xie, Zhixiong Guo

Thermal Conductivity Enhancement of Epoxy Resin Thermal Interfacial Materials Containing Ni Nanoparticle-Decorated Graphene Nanosheets
Authors: Lifei Chen, Lei An, Wei Yu, Huaqing Xie

Scheduling Customized Orders by Considering the Ergonomic Constraints: A Case Study at YEMTAR Company
Authors: A. Deniz Karaoglan, M. A. Beyazit Ocaktan, Demet Gonen, Ali Oral, S. Selin Kundakci, Can Tuncer

Hybridizing Ant Colony Optimization by Beam Search for the Assembly Line Balancing Problem
Authors: Jiage Huo, Felix T.S. Chan, Carman K. M. Lee, Jan Ola Strandhagen, Ben Niu

A Study of the Effectiveness on the Regional Policy by the Corporate Performance Analysis in Busan
Authors: Jong-Rae Cho, So-Yeon Ock, Youg-Seok Ock

Theoretical Formulation and Demand Parameters Optimization for a Proposed Extra-Baggage Service
Authors: I. A. Shaban, F. T. S. Chan, S. H. Chung, T. Qu, B. Niu

Heuristic Approaches for Two-Dimensional Bin Packing Problems in Building Material Transportations
Authors: Pavee Siriruk

A Study on Motion Control of Multiple Floating Units
Authors: T. W. Kim, D. H. Lee, V. Trong, C. H. Son, J. I. Yoon, K. H. Choi, Y. B. Kim

The Effect of Rooftop Garden on Reducing the Internal Temperature of the Rooms in Buildings
Authors: Lamees Alhashimi, Lujain Aljawi, Raneem Gashgari, Abrar Alamoudi

Comparison between Growing Plants in Hydroponic System and Soil Based System
Authors: Raneem Gashgari, Khawlah Alharbi, Khadija Mughrbil, Ajwan Jan, Abeer Glolam

A Cost Comparison of the Synthetic and Shewhart X Charts
Authors: Wai Chung Yeong1, Sok Li Lim2, Zhi Lin Chong3, Peh Sang Ng3

A Comparison of the Variable Sampling Interval (VSI) and Variable Sample Size (VSS) Coefficient of Variation Charts
Authors: Sok Li Lim, Wai Chung Yeong, Michael Boon Chong Khoo, Xin Ying Chew

A New Fuzzy DEA/AHP Methodology for the Facility Layout Problem in a Fuzzy Environment
Authors: C.-K. Hu, F.-B. Liu, C.-F. Hu

Influence of Root Geometry on Bending Stress for Involute Spur Gears
Authors: Tufan Gürkan Yılmaz, Fatih Karpat

Effects of Heat Input in Laser Welding of Dissimilar Galvanized Steel to Aluminium Alloy
Authors: Celalettin Yuce, Fatih Karpat, Nurettin Yavuz

Design of Feedforward Controller with Predicted Structural Velocity using Modal Expansion Method
Authors: Jeong-Mo Ku, Min-Jung Sim, Weui-Bong Jeong, Chinsuk Hong

Examination of Feedrate Impacts on Different Grain Size Granite Materials from Edge Damage Aspect
Authors: Gyurika István Gábor

Development of Green Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Process using Minimum Quantity Slurry Mist
Authors: Haedo Jeong, Dasol Lee, Hyunseop Lee

Measurement of Deformation for Carbon Fiber Composite during Tensile Load Using Digital Image Correlation Method
Authors: Chien-Ching Ma, Ching-Yuan Chang

Bending of Thin Elastic Plates Containing Two Circular Holes
Authors: Kuang-Chong Wu, Tsungyen Tsai

Estimation of Structural Reliability of Lifting System for Jacket-Up Barge using Monte Carlo Simulation
Authors: Chang-Yong Song, Woo-Chang Park, Jung-Wook Yang, Seong-Ki Hong, Jonghwan Park, Mun Yong Kim, Jinseo Kang

Basic Study for Quantification of Movement Disorders in Parkinson’s Patients Using IMU Sensor
Authors: D. J. Park, J. W. Lee, W. B. Jeong, S. J. Ahn

Attention Degradation of Military Vehicle Driver According to Vibration Exposure on Cross-country Road
Authors: S.J. Ahn, D.J. Park, W.B. Jeong

Distinction of Electromyography Signal in Normal and Neuropathy Patients Using Wavelet Feature
Authors: Jun-Woo Lee, Se-Jin Ahn, Myung-Jun Shin, Myung-Hun Jang, Weui-Bong Jeong

Higher-Order Numerical Solutions of the Quarter Car Suspension Model
Authors: Albert Materdey

Pressure Pulsator to Study the Low-Frequency Characteristics of a Liquid Rocket Engine
Authors: Taekyu Jung

Development of Novel Actuating Mechanisms for Smart Artificial Flowers
Authors: Chi Hsiang Pan, Chia Hao Lin, Hsin-Ying Pan

Use of Ultrasound to Enhance Flotation Performance: Flotation Cleaning of Oil Shale after Ultrasonic Pre-Treatment
Authors: N. Emre Altun, Jiann-Yang Hwang, C. Hicyilmaz

Bio-Flotation of Egyptian Siliceous Phosphate Ore Using Bacillus Cereus
Authors: Samah S.Abdallah, E. H. El-shatoury, Nagui A. Abdel-khalek, Mohamed A. Youssef, Khaled A. Selim, M. K. Ibrahim, Samah M. Elsayed

Characterisation and Flotation of a Weathered Platinum Group Metal Ore
Authors: Mohale Letseli, Willie Nheta, Arno Steinmuller

Effect of CaO/MgO Ratio on the Product Quality during Tin Smelting
Authors: David Mutombo, Michel Kalenga, Willie Nheta

The Impact of Microwave Pre-Treatment on the Liberation of Nb/Ta Minerals from a Tin Oxide Ore
Authors: David Mutombo, Willie Nheta, Michel Kalenga

Seeing Environmental Issues as a Source of Rare Earths
Authors: Mateus L. B. Moraes, Ana Claudia Q. Ladeira, Elaine C. Felipe, Thales A. Carneiro, Augusto A. Camargos, Gabriel Silva, Bruna Vidigal, Kelvin A. Batista

Metallurgical Failure Investigation of Cracked Steam Reformer Tubes
Authors: Yousuf Al-Ghadeer, Ali Al-Shawaf, Abduljabbar Khan, Syed Jainulaudeen Nisthar

Investigation of the High Energy Single Pulses Affect on Micro Arc Oxidation Process on Aluminium
Authors: Mustafa Safa Yilmaz1*, Orhan Sahin2

Dissimilar Metal Joining of Aluminum and Copper Plates Using Magnetic Pulse Welding and Their Joint Strength
Authors: Mitsuhiro Watanabe, Shinji Kumai

An Introduction to Gas Geological Laws of Coal Mines in China
Authors: Jianliang Gao, Jiangwei Yan

Study on Calculation Method of Negative Pressure Loss Considering the Deformation of Drainage Borehole
Authors: Xue-Bo Zhang, Jian-liang Gao

Study on Chemical Plug Removal Technology for Acid In-situ Leaching Uranium
Authors: Li Po, Xu Ying, Liu Guo-Hong, Tan Ya-Hui, Cheng Wei, Hu Bo-Shi

Certifiable Risk Management & Business Continuity Approach in Mining Industry
Authors: Th. Vlachos

Neutralization Processing and Study of Dynamic of Acidic Tailings Used Heap Leaching
Authors: Meng Shu, Zhong Pingru, Wu Yongyong

GIS based Mine Spill Damage Assessment
Authors: Hyunbock Lee, Huiuk Yi, Youngwook Cheong

CFD Friction Factors Verification in an Underground Mine
Authors: Marc Bascompta, Jordi Vives, Lluís Sanmiquel, José Juan de Felipe

Management of Subsidence in a Potash Mining Area
Authors: Lluís Sanmiquel, Marc Bascompta, Jordi Vives, José Juan de Felipe

Computational Fluid Dynamics of Ethylene Dichloride Production by Oxychlorination Reaction in a Fluidized Bed
Authors: Thongchai Rohitatisha Srinophakun, and Anoma Kodchakong

Production of Thermally Stable Solids from CO2 Capture using Ammoniated Brine
Authors: Kandis Sudsakorn, Supaphorn Palitsakun

Optimization of Biodiesel Production from 60-90% Initial Free Fatty Acid Raw Materials
Authors: Penjit Srinophakun, Kultawat Tepjun, Anusith Thanapimmetha, Maythee Saisriyoot

Nanocomposites produced by SOL-GEL and Melt Mixing Methods
Authors: Hamed Ahari, Solmaz Barani, Saeed Bazgir

Synthesis of the Silver Nanoparticle by Chemical Reduction Method and Preparation of Nanocomposite based on AgNPS
Authors: Hamed Ahari1, Guity Karim, Amir Ali Anvar, Mobina Pooyamanesh, Alireza Sajadi, Atefeh Mostaghim, Sogand Heydari

Preparation of Multi-Wall Carbon Tubes-Nanogold Particles Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode and Its Electrocatalytic Oxidation toward Paracetamol
Authors: Qiaofang Shi, Ming Chen, Guowang Diao

Performance of Zn Electrode in Aqueous Electrolyte Containing Carboxylate
Authors: Jinqing Kan

Molecular Conformation of Crystalline and Amorphous Chloramphenicol
Authors: Emilio Meaurio, Eva Sanchez-Rexach, Jone Muñoz, Jose-Ramon Sarasua

Simulation Methodology Accounting for Process Induced Morphology in Short Fiber Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites
Authors: Manuel Laspalas, Migue-Ángel Jiménez-Caballero, José-Luis Pelegay, José-Luis Núñez, Ismael Viejo

Antifouling Poly(ε-Caprolactone) Surfaces For Medical Devices
Authors: Eva Sanchez-Rexach, Sivan Nir, Meital Reches, Jose-Ramon Sarasua

Performance of PEMFC with Platinum/Carbon Black Entrapped in a Chitosan Matrix
Authors: Nanthiya Hansupalak, Kittitat Sodapak, Sundara L. Ghatty, Bobba Rambabu

Tough Polylactide Blend System for Osteosynthesis Procedures
Authors: Jone Muñoz, Eider Aldalur, Eva Sanchez-Rexach, Iñigo Revilla, Aitor Larrañaga, Jose-Ramon Sarasua

Synthesis, Charecterization of a New 16 A, S, C-HBPAE-b-PCL Copolymers and the Mechanical Properties of the Copolymer-Cement Composites
Authors: S. Savaşkan Yılmaz, E. Tütüncü, Y. Mısırlıoglu, A. Küçük, H. Cuvalcı, M. Aslan

The Gamma Ray Attenuations Of Superabsorbent Copolymer Poly(AA-co-Kry22 DM) Sorbed Se And Pb Atoms
Authors: A. Hakan Yilmaz, T. Bayram, S. Savaşkan Yilmaz, Y. Misirlioğlu, A. Kucuk

Precipitation of Bioactive Ingredients from Extracted Centella asiatica via Gas Anti-Solvent Technique
Authors: Manop Charoenchaitrakool, Ornkanit Chantes

Modified Biomass for Pollution Cleaning Under the Frames of Biorefinery and Sustainable Circular Bioeconomy
Authors: Dimitrios Sidiras

Torrefaction of Barley Straw for the Co-Production of Energy and Adsorbent Materials
Authors: Ioanna Salapa, Panagiotis Haralampous, Georgios Giakoumakis, Antonios Nazos, Dimitrios Sidiras

Effect of Impeller Position on Crystal Growth Kinetics of Borax in Dual Axial Impeller Batch Cooling Crystallizer
Authors: Antonija Čelan, Marija Ćosić, Igor Pehnec, Nenad Kuzmanić