Zeyad Almutairi
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: Early-Cycle Lifetime Prediction of LFP Batteries Using a Semi-Empirical Model and Chaotic Musical-Chairs Optimization
Early-Cycle Lifetime Prediction of LFP Batteries Using a Semi-Empirical Model and Chaotic Musical-Chairs Optimization Open
Efficiently predicting the lifespan of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries early in their operational life is critical to accelerating the development of energy storage systems while reducing testing time, cost, and resource consumption…
View article: Opacity Measurement of Particle Curtain of Obstructed Flow Particle Heating Receivers
Opacity Measurement of Particle Curtain of Obstructed Flow Particle Heating Receivers Open
Understanding particles flow behavior is of paramount importance in designing obstructed flow particle heating receivers (OF-PHR), and one of the important metrics is opacity of the particle curtain. In this work, the opacity is defined ge…
View article: Characterization of Solid Particulates to Be Used as Storage as Well as Heat Transfer Medium in Concentrated Solar Power Systems
Characterization of Solid Particulates to Be Used as Storage as Well as Heat Transfer Medium in Concentrated Solar Power Systems Open
Using solid particulates as a heat transfer medium for concentrated solar power (CSP) systems has many advantages, positioning them as a superior option compared with conventional heat transfer media such as steam, oil, air, and molten sal…
View article: Reducing Lithium-Ion Battery Testing Costs Through Strategic Sample Optimization
Reducing Lithium-Ion Battery Testing Costs Through Strategic Sample Optimization Open
Lithium-ion battery lifetime prediction traditionally relies on extensive full-cycle testing, which is costly and time-consuming. This paper proposes a novel framework for strategic sample optimization that significantly reduces testing re…
View article: A novel star-nosed mole optimization algorithm applied for MPPT of PV systems
A novel star-nosed mole optimization algorithm applied for MPPT of PV systems Open
Star-nosed mole optimization (SNMO) algorithm is a novel metaheuristic algorithm inspired by the unique foraging behavior of the star-nosed mole. This animal's exceptional ability to rapidly sense and process information from its environme…
View article: Synergistic Coordination Between PWM Inverters and DC-DC Converters for Power Quality Improvement of Three-Phase Grid-Connected PV Systems
Synergistic Coordination Between PWM Inverters and DC-DC Converters for Power Quality Improvement of Three-Phase Grid-Connected PV Systems Open
Grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems require a power converter to extract maximum power and deliver high-quality electricity to the grid. Traditional control methods, such as proportional-integral (PI) control for DC-link voltage regul…
View article: Nested Optimization Algorithms for Accurately Sizing a Clean Energy Smart Grid System, Considering Uncertainties and Demand Response
Nested Optimization Algorithms for Accurately Sizing a Clean Energy Smart Grid System, Considering Uncertainties and Demand Response Open
Driven by environmental concerns and dwindling fossil fuels, a global shift towards renewable energy for electricity generation is underway, with ambitions for complete reliance by 2050. However, the intermittent nature of renewable power …
View article: Experimental analysis of micro-cavity influence on the effective solar absorptance of white sand curtain on porous obstructions of particle heating receivers
Experimental analysis of micro-cavity influence on the effective solar absorptance of white sand curtain on porous obstructions of particle heating receivers Open
The direct particle heating receiver (DPHR) represents a critical component within particle-based central receiver tower (CRT) systems, facilitating direct exposure of solid particles to concentrated solar irradiance. Among DPHRs, the obst…
View article: A Multi-Phase Analytical Model for Effective Electrical Conductivity of Polymer Matrix Composites Containing Micro-SiC Whiskers and Nano-Carbon Black Hybrids
A Multi-Phase Analytical Model for Effective Electrical Conductivity of Polymer Matrix Composites Containing Micro-SiC Whiskers and Nano-Carbon Black Hybrids Open
Multifunctional polymer composites containing micro/nano hybrid reinforcements have attracted intensive attention in the field of materials science and engineering. This paper develops a multi-phase analytical model for investigating the e…
View article: Technological readiness, fuel cycle analysis, levelized cost evaluation, and comparative assessment of very small modular reactors (vSMRs)
Technological readiness, fuel cycle analysis, levelized cost evaluation, and comparative assessment of very small modular reactors (vSMRs) Open
With the increasing adoption of renewable energy and energy storage technologies, even in affluent regions like the Gulf, the issue of grid connectivity for microgrids and off-grid systems remains critical. Nuclear energy, with its establi…
View article: Synergistic Effects of Energy Storage Systems and Demand-Side Management in Optimizing Zero-Carbon Smart Grid Systems
Synergistic Effects of Energy Storage Systems and Demand-Side Management in Optimizing Zero-Carbon Smart Grid Systems Open
The urgent need to mitigate climate change and reduce reliance on fossil fuels has driven the global shift towards renewable energy sources (RESs). However, the intermittent nature of RESs poses significant challenges to the widespread ado…
View article: The effect of surface roughness and microstructure on fretting fatigue properties of TC21 based on hierarchical multiscale modeling
The effect of surface roughness and microstructure on fretting fatigue properties of TC21 based on hierarchical multiscale modeling Open
In the aviation industry, structures made from high-strength titanium alloy TC21 frequently suffer from fretting fatigue (FF), resulting in shortened service life. FF is significantly influenced by the surface integrity (SI) parameters. Th…
View article: Effect of spin coating speeds on electrical and optical characteristic of perovskite SrTiO3 thin films prepared by sol-gel method
Effect of spin coating speeds on electrical and optical characteristic of perovskite SrTiO3 thin films prepared by sol-gel method Open
The perovskite strontium titanate (SrTiO3/STO) was prepared by the sol-gel process, and the STO thin film was deposited onto a glass substrate by the spin coating method. Effect of different spin coating speeds on the thickness, structural…
View article: Assessment of Femoral Head Sphericity Using Coordinate Data through Modified Differential Evolution Approach
Assessment of Femoral Head Sphericity Using Coordinate Data through Modified Differential Evolution Approach Open
Coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) are utilized to acquire coordinate data from manufactured surfaces for inspection reasons. These data are employed to gauge the geometric form errors associated with the surface. An optimization procedu…
View article: Micromechanics evaluation of equivalent temperature-dependent stiffness of graphene-reinforced shape memory polymer nanocomposites
Micromechanics evaluation of equivalent temperature-dependent stiffness of graphene-reinforced shape memory polymer nanocomposites Open
Effective stiffness of shape memory polymer (SMP) nanocomposites filled with graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) is analyzed at various temperatures using an efficient micromechanical scheme. Three microstructural features, including aggregation…
View article: Optimizing the Surface Parameters of Titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) Alloy Specimens Using WEDM Process Based on Taguchi-DEAR Algorithm
Optimizing the Surface Parameters of Titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) Alloy Specimens Using WEDM Process Based on Taguchi-DEAR Algorithm Open
Because of its excellent mechanical qualities and weldability, titanium alloy is used in many different biomedical applications. Wire electrical discharge machining may be used to machine materials with such greater strengths and intricate…
View article: Synthesis, Characterization and Power Factor Estimation of SnSe Thin Film for Energy Harvesting Applications
Synthesis, Characterization and Power Factor Estimation of SnSe Thin Film for Energy Harvesting Applications Open
In this work, a simple, cost-effective successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) deposition technique has been used to deposit a high-quality tin selenide (SnSe) thin film onto a glass substrate. Structural, morphologic, and t…
View article: Moisture-driven fabric-based generator for powering wearable electronics
Moisture-driven fabric-based generator for powering wearable electronics Open
Moist-electric generators (MEGs) can continuously harvest electricity through asymmetric ion movement under a moisture gradient. Herein, we developed a self-gradient structure, in which a functional polyelectrolyte (polyvinyl alcohol) matr…
View article: An experimental investigation of chevron-shaped discrete structure configuration on the particle flow behavior of particle heating receivers
An experimental investigation of chevron-shaped discrete structure configuration on the particle flow behavior of particle heating receivers Open
One of the main components of particle-based power tower (PBPT) systems is the particle heating receiver (PHR), through which solid particles are heated by concentrated sunlight. An obstructed-flow PHR (OF-PHR) developed by King Saud Unive…
View article: Development of techno-economic model for rooftop of solar PV in the LINE city of Saudi Arabia
Development of techno-economic model for rooftop of solar PV in the LINE city of Saudi Arabia Open
A modernized and smart futuristic city of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia named as �the LINE� city will be constructed in the epic mountains of Tabuk region on the land called NEOM stretching to Red Sea. The city will be mirrored architectural…
View article: The Effect of Femtosecond Laser Surface Patterns on the Effectiveness of Resin Composite to Zirconia Bonding
The Effect of Femtosecond Laser Surface Patterns on the Effectiveness of Resin Composite to Zirconia Bonding Open
This laboratory study aimed to evaluate the effect of different surface patterns using femtosecond laser treatment on the enclosed mold shear bond strength (EM-SBS) of resin composite to zirconia (ZrO2) surfaces and to contrast it with the…