1st Edition
Advances in Sustainable Engineering Innovations in Materials, Design, and Performance
Chapter 1 Reduction of drag force using alternative materials and adjusting thickness in aircraft wingspan
Aymen Ben Abdelmoumen, Chithirai Pon Selvan, and Mahesh Nagaraj
Chapter 2 Improving carpooling security using blockchain based decentralized secure ride sharing system
J. Wessly and R. Durga
Chapter 3 Enhancing industrial wastewater treatment: Advanced nanomembranes from cellulose/GO particles aligned with Oman Vision 2040
Noura Al Balushi, Kate McAulay, Mark Spicer, Geetha Devi, and Mohammed Al Abri
Chapter 4 Biochar/Ag nanocomposite: A corrosion inhibitor and self-healing solution for carbon steel
Qais Al Shueili, Noura Al Balushi, Taqwa Al Harthi, Noha Al Saidi, and Abdulaziz Ali
Chapter 5 A comparative investigation on the long term durability performance of fly-ash based geopolymer concrete and conventional concrete in chloride environment
Atul Garg, Saurabh Jaglan, Aman Ahlawat, Arti Chouksey, Sachin Dass, and Sunita Kumari
Chapter 6 Enhancement of power quality in wind power generation based hybrid standalone microgrid under faults on distribution lines
J. Mary Anita and Roma Raina
Chapter 7 Screw defect detection using Xception algorithm over Resnet50 algorithm for better accuracy
Tirumalasetty Nithin Babu and T. Rajesh Kumar
Chapter 8 Determination of optimal control parameters for positioning nanocomposite based redundant articulated robot joints by sustainable simulation method
M. Saravana Mohan, G. Thenmozhi, Swaroop Ramaswamy Pillai, P. S. Samuel Ratna Kumar, P. M. Mashinini,and C. Vasantharaj
Chapter 9 A novel license plate recognition system using YOLO in comparison with histogram of oriented gradient algorithm for better accuracy
Shaik Jigunu, W. Deva Priya, and T. Srihari
Chapter 10 Effect of air velocity and water temperature on a mechanical-draft cooling tower performance
Sampath Suranjan Salins, Shiva Kumar, S. V. Kota Reddy, and Mahesh Raj Nagaraja
Chapter 11 IoT technologies in power and grid systems
B. Kavya Santhoshi, Bapayya Naidu Kommula, M. D. Vimalapriya, J. Ganesh Prasad Reddy, M. Prasad, V. Anandkumar, and M. S. Nidhya
Chapter 12 Optimization of PV panels using IoT and PVsyst
Lavesh Zuting, Mahesh Raj Nagaraja, and M. Chithirai Pon Selvan
Chapter 13 The innovation of the use of graphene in aerospace materials
Advaith Sajeev, Chithirai Pon Selvan, and Mahesh Raj Nagaraja
Chapter 14 Advanced cloudburst prediction using machine learning
E. Sujatha, Varshitha A. T., Subash Raj B., and Praveen P. V.
Chapter 15 Treatment of vegetable oil wastewater using nanocomposite membranes system and smart engineering for sustainable development
Wed Rashed Salem AL Alawi, Thr Mohammed AL-Ajmi, Muna Awadh, and Senthilkumar Ramalingham
Chapter 16 A comparative study on physical and mechanical properties of AAC lightweight cellular concrete and Foam concrete blocks
Hadil Obaid Said Al Moqbali, Al Thuraiya Mohammed Salim Al Kharusi, Maitha Nasser Hamdoon Al Mamari, Ulla Mohammed Abdulrahim Abdullah Al Jabri, N. Aravind, and Eman Muhye Adeen Muhye Al Hatali
Chapter 17 Forecasting and analysing renewable and non-renewable energy generation and demand patterns using machine learning and deep learning techniques
Vaduguru Venkata Ramya, Ashwini N. Shinde, and Gautam Dasaka
Chapter 18 A comprehensive study on potato and tomato disease prediction using deep learning techniques
Sandeep Kumar, Guavathi R., and Milan Chakraborty
Chapter 19 Enhancing underwater archaeology with computer vision: A deep learning approach for shipwreck detection
Ansel Cyril Paul, Gunavathi R., and Milan Chakraborty
Chapter 20 AI-driven fire detection system for UAVs: Integrating CNNs with thermal imaging
Bhargav Prajwal Pathri, Krishna Vamshi Ganduri, Paderla Kesav Reddy, Gotiga Tanishq Reddy, Susarla Niharika, and C. Venkata Prudhvi Vignesh
Chapter 21 A machine learning-based framework for customer churn prediction
Abdallah I. A. Rok and Santhosh Jayagopalan
Chapter 22 Studies of self-adjusting non-linear polynomial neural network for machine learning
Nikhil P. R. and Jibrael Jos
Chapter 23 Characterization and development of IGA-MMCs: A sustainable approach to automotive-grade metal matrix composite
Pradeep Kumar Krishnan, Abdulshafi Mohammed Al Abri, and RajThilak Krishnan Rajan
Chapter 24 Experimental investigation on mechanical and metallurgical characterization of 2014 and 2024 aluminium alloys using friction welding
J. Melvin Jones, N. Kousheki, R. J. Golden Renjith Nimal, R. Sabarish, and A. Sagai Francis Britto
Chapter 25 Bound for secure vertex cover pebbling number of a hypercube towards sustainable transportation for circular economy
Lian Mathew, S. Sarah Surya, and Diya Mathew
Chapter 26 Enhancing accuracy of 48 × 48 dimensional image using CNN
Trikalagga Saha, Gunavathi R., and Milan Chakraborty
Chapter 27 A novel smart framework for forest vegetation sustainability through remote monitoring
Vijayalakshmi S., Lija Jacob, Alwin Joseph, and Gayathri S. P.
Chapter 28 Development of an AI-enhanced Arduino-based smart planter system
Sujni Paul and Mohammad Abdulnasser Ali Bin Maleh Alshamsi
Chapter 29 Intelligent predictive control strategy for Hall-Héroult process in aluminium smelting industry: A review
Afsal Khan S. and R. Swarnalatha
Chapter 30 Enhancing launch vehicle power resilience: Piezoelectric energy harvesting for sustainable space missions
Fawzan Mohamed Kareem Navaz, Kareena Mueenuddin, and Sarath Raj Nadarajan Assari Syamala
Chapter 31 Shaping a greener future: Energy auditing and conservation in Maldives utilizing augmented physics informed neural network-Addax Optimization approach
Sivakumar Thankaraj Ambujam, Salavutheen Noortheen, M. Mary Linda, and Zahid Jameel
Chapter 32 Performance analysis of the optimized steel I-beam section from Eurocode 3
Rahma Rashid Al-Fahdi, Sachin Kuckian, Hussin Yahia, and Asilah Mohamed Abdullah Al Nahdi
Chapter 33 Soil analysis and crop guidance system using IoT sensors
Pradeep Sudhakaran, Yash Parab, and Harini A. V. K.
Chapter 34 A framework to implement comprehensive resource tracking and crop wellness
Pradeep Sudhakaran, Shrey Srivastava, and Arya Sudheer
Chapter 35 Comparative results of thermal analysis on metal matrix and Zirconium dioxide for deep groove ball bearing
Kuldeep K. Saxena, Rakesh C., A. Awasthi, and S. P. Dwivedi
Chapter 36 An analytical study on the impact of line and grid infill patterns on the tensile strength characteristics of used Filament Fabrication (FFF) manufactured thin-walled PEEK specimens
Vinoth Srinivasalu, Vasudevan Alagumalai, Jadamuni Senthilkumar, A. Deepak, and Navin Kumar
Chapter 37 Investigation of voltage profile in distribution systems at different penetration levels of solar photovoltaic systems
Piyush B. Miyani, Kashyap Gadhiya, and S. G. Prajapati
Chapter 38 Tribological behaviour of Mo4%Sn composite nanocoating prepared by electrodeposition method
Adhi Kesavan T., Dhayanithi R., Mohamed Kamaludin S., Raja K., Senthil Kumar M. S., and Clifton Stephen
Chapter 39 Evaluating the performance of powder of glass waste as a novel soil stabilizer in geotechnical engineering
Ghadeer Adai Saif Al Jardani, Kiran Kumar Poloju, Hussin Yahia, Adams Joe, and Adil Nadeem Hussain
Chapter 40 Hybrid computational intelligence model for energy efficiency in wireless sensor networks
Jyothi A. P., Praneetha G. N., Bhavatarini N., and Shaista Tarannum
Chapter 41 Tribological behaviours of Ni-Al2O3/4%Sn composite coating by electrodeposition technique
A. R. Someshwaran, P. Suryaprakash, T. Tamilarasan, P. Tamilarasu, R. Thirunavukkarasu, and Priya Sahadevan
Biography
Dr. Chithirai Pon Selvan is a John Curtin Distinguished Professor with 25+ years of excellence in engineering educa>tion, research, and leadership. As Director of Research and Head of School – Science and Engineering, Curtin University Dubai, he has published extensively, led major initiatives, and received prestigious awards for his global contributions to sustainability. [https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9295-3340].
Dr. Wahidul K. Biswas is a Professor in the Sustainable Engineering Group in the School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at Curtin University in Australia. His teaching and research focused on life cycle engineering, sustainability assessment of engineering solutions, green engineering, and industrial ecology. [https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7480-2650].
Prof. (Dr.) Kuldeep K. Saxena is currently serving as Director, Research Collaboration, Galgotias University, Uttar Pradesh, India. With over 15+ years of experience in academia, research, and industry, he has established himself as a leading expert in materials science, micro-manufacturing, and sustainability. Dr. Saxena holds a Ph.D. from IIT Roorkee. [https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4064-5113].
Dr. Kamalakanta Muduli is Head of Mechanical Engineering at Papua New Guinea University of Technology, possesses 16+ years of experience and 75+ Scopus/ABDC publications. Specializing in sustainable supply chains and Industry 4.0, he serves as a guest editor for major publishers like Springer and Taylor & Francis and is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India). [https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4245-9149]
