Multi-Scale Characterisation of the Fire Hazards of Timber Cladding by Danny Hopkin, Michael Spearpoint, Yorgos Kanellopoulos, Carmen Gorska, Chris Mayfield

“…These samples were tested across four different methods, including the single-flame source test, mass loss cone test, single burning item (SBI) test, and an intermediate-scale test. …”
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Practical security of twin-field quantum key distribution with optical phase-locked loop under wavelength-switching attack by Qingquan Peng, Jiu-Peng Chen, Tianyi Xing, Dongyang Wang, Yizhi Wang, Yang Liu, Anqi Huang

“…However, the reference light may open a door for Eve to enter the source stations that are supposed to be well protected. …”
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Flame Spread on an Active Photovoltaic–Roof System by Olaia Aurrekoetxea-Arratibel, Nerea Otano-Aramendi, Daniel Valencia-Caballero, Iñigo Vidaurrazaga, Xabat Oregi, Xabier Olano-Azkune

“…Electric arcs created new ignition sources, damaging whole PV modules, whereas in the case with no electrical load, propagation flames advanced toward both the upper edge and the corners of the sample, ultimately damaging the entire triangular area above the fire source. …”
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6 kW Single Stage Narrow Linewidth Fiber Amplifier Based on the Balance Between Mode Instability and Nonlinear Effects by Xin Tian, Binyu Rao, Meng Wang, Xiaoming Xi, Baolai Yang, Zilun Chen, Hu Xiao, Xiaolin Wang, Pengfei Ma, Zefeng Wang, Jinbao Chen

“…Single-stage high-power narrow-linewidth fiber laser has been investigated intensively recently because of its simple and robust configuration and great potential in spectral/coherent beam combination. …”
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Simulation of Solar Energetic Particle Events Originated from Coronal Mass Ejection Shocks with a Data-driven Physics-based Transport Model by Lei Cheng, Ming Zhang, Ryun Young Kwon, David Lario

“…The model includes an SEP source term aligned with the theory of diffusive shock acceleration by the CME-driven shock. …”
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Hybrid Energy Storage Black Start Control Strategy Based on Super Capacitor by Dengfeng Yao, Zhezhi Chen, Yihua Zhang, Xuelin He, Yiyuan Zhang, Tengqing Xiong, Jingyuan Yin

“…The results indicate that the proposed control strategy can accurately identify different black start scenarios, with lower configuration costs and good dynamic performance.…”
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Optimization of Vertical Ultrasonic Attenuator Parameters for Reducing Exhaust Gas Smoke of Compression–Ignition Engines: Efficient Selection of Emitter Power, Number, and Spacing... by Adil Kadyrov, Łukasz Warguła, Aliya Kukesheva, Yermek Dyssenbaev, Piotr Kaczmarzyk, Wojciech Klapsa, Bartosz Wieczorek

“…Tests were conducted on a laboratory prototype equipped with six ultrasonic emitters spaced 0.17 m apart. The exhaust source was a diesel engine from a construction excavator, based on the MTZ-80 tractor design, delivering 80 HP and a displacement of 4750 cm³. …”
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Techno-Economic Feasibility and Optimal Design Approach of Grid-Connected Hybrid Power Generation Systems for Electric Vehicle Battery Swapping Station by Lumbumba Taty-Etienne Nyamayoka, Lesedi Masisi, David Dorrell, Shuo Wang

“…The simulation results indicate that the optimal configuration comprises 64 wind turbines and 402 solar panels, with a total life cycle cost of ZAR 1,963,520.12. …”
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Assessing and Reducing Energy Consumption of Grain Cleaning and Drying Equipment by Yu. N. Sap’yan, V. A. Kolos, M. I. Suleymanov, E. N. Kabakova

“…When organizing the operation of grain drying equipment, the problem arises of forming optimal configuration options for production lines from the standpoint of energy saving, taking into account the properties of the source material and commercial products, the condition and technical level of the equipment, and other factors. …”
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Multi-objective synergistic optimization of closed Brayton cycle superstructure for thermal protection system of high-Mach-number air-breathing vehicles by Chendi Yang, Hang Pu, Lin Mu, Lin Zhou, Junjiang Bao, Yining Zhang, Ming Dong

“…A new design challenge arises from the trade-off between the cooling capability and thermodynamic performance of the Brayton cycle system under a finite cold source constraint. In this study, a multi-objective synergistic optimization of Brayton cycle configurations, working fluids, and design parameters was investigated using the superstructure method. …”
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Single-Node Power Demand During AI Training: Measurements on an 8-GPU NVIDIA H100 System by Imran Latif, Alex C. Newkirk, Matthew R. Carbone, Arslan Munir, Yuewei Lin, Jonathan Koomey, Xi Yu, Zhihua Dong

“…We characterize power demand for a single node configuration, providing foundational data for future multi-node studies. …”
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Demand-Responsive Evaluation and Optimization of Fitness Facilities in Urban Park Green Spaces by Xiaohui Lv, Kangxing Li, Jiyu Cheng, Ziru Ren

“…Accurately identifying user demand provides a solid basis for optimizing the functional configuration of urban parks. (2) Methods: This study took the old city area of Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China, as a case study. …”
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Do Cookie Banners Respect My Browsing Privacy? Measuring the Effectiveness of Cookie Rejection for Limiting Behavioral Advertising by Mateo Ormeno, Ha Dao, Valeria Herskovic, Kensuke Fukuda

“…Notably, we also find that OBA ads are only served through Google-related domains across the three banner interaction configurations used, despite the involvement of up to 191 different tracker domains in the Accept All configuration. …”
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Weighting Optimization for Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicles: Lifetime-Conscious Component Sizing and Energy Management by Xuanyu Xiao, Chen Shu, Huaiwei Dong, Yujun Tang, Jinfeng Feng, Hao Yuan, Shuzhan Bai, Sipeng Zhu, Guoxiang Li

“…Additionally, the battery price affects the weighting factor, indicating that future reductions in power source costs will shift focus away from system durability to fuel economy in FCHV optimization. …”
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Technical-economical-environmental assessment of grid-connected hybrid renewable energy power system for Gaza Strip-palestine by Hala J. El‐Khozondar, Rifa J. EL-Khozondar, Yasser F. Nassar, Fady El-Batta

“…The energy contribution from each source is as follows: 48.5 % from PV, 23.2 % from wind, 19.5 % from hydropower, 0.34 % from biogas, 0.0233 % from geothermal, and 8.44 % from grid purchases. …”
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Constraining Solid Dynamics, Interface Rheology, and Slab Hydration in the Hikurangi Subduction Zone Using 3‐Dimensional Fully Dynamic Models by D. Douglas, J. Naliboff, M. R. T. Fraters, J. Dannberg, D. Eberhart‐Phillips, S. Ellis

“…Models prescribing a plate boundary viscosity of 5×1020 Pa s best reproduce observed plate velocities, and changing the configuration of the Pacific–Australia plate boundary directly influences the modeled plate motions. …”
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Study on improving the radiation efficiency of Sn plasma driven by Laguerre–Gaussian lasers by Huiting Ma, Yun Yuan, Zhiyong Shi, Xinyu Xie, Mengjiao Wang, Wenpeng Wang, Chengyuan Ding, Yuxin Leng, Ruxin Li

“…These results highlight the potential of LG lasers as a promising approach to optimizing extreme ultraviolet source efficiency for future applications.…”
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Computational study and prediction of infection risk probability of respiratory diseases inside a classroom by Oskar Urbina-Garcia, Iñigo Aramendia, Carolina Marugán-Cruz, Wilfried Coenen, Sergio Sánchez-Delgado, Unai Fernandez-Gamiz, Ekaitz Zulueta

“…Thus, for the studied ventilation layout in a normal classroom configuration this work anticipates where the areas of greater and minor risk of infection could be located.…”
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Optimum sizing of hybrid sustainable and renewable energy systems using a modified harris hawks optimizer by Djamel Eddine Sifou, Aissa Kheldoun, Ahmed Chaib, Hamza Belmadani, Hisham Alharbi, Saleh S. Alharbi, Takele Ferede Agajie, Sherif S.M. Ghoneim

“…To boost the use of renewable energy sources while maintaining reliability and affordability, Multi-source renewable and sustainable energy systems must be optimally sized. …”
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A review of the recent advances in heat transfer through ducting in the rotational moulding process and the future trends by Sutirtha Chowdhury, Jayantha Epaarachchi, Ahmad Sharifian-Barforoush, Md Mainul Islam

“…Meanwhile, the lack of sufficient research on the phase transition from the heat source for the rotomoulding procedure led to a great research gap in this field. …”
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