Number of Articles: 15
Mechanical and Morphological Properties of HDPE: PP and LDPE: PP Polymer Blend Composites Reinforced with TiO2 particles
Volume 31, Issue 12 , August 2013, Page 2211-2227
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In this research two groups of polymer blends have been prepared First group included (High density polyethylene (HDPE): Polypropylene (PP))While the Second group(included Low density ... Read More ...Removal of Copper (II) from Wastewater Using Modified Carbon Nanotubes
Volume 31, Issue 12 , August 2013, Page 2228-2241
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In the present work, carbon nanotubes were prepared by Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) method, acetylene gas was used as a carbon source. In CVD system, a catalytic growth of CNTs is ... Read More ...The Effect of Tool Geometry for Resistance Spot Welds on Crack Growthin Specimens of Mild Steel
Volume 31, Issue 12 , August 2013, Page 2242-2250
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A mechanism of crack growth was investigated in resistance spot welds of mild steel. The experiments in this study were designed to investigate the effects of the electrode cap geometrieson ... Read More ...The Assessment of Heavy Metals in Drinking Water from Baquba Water Treatment Plant
Volume 31, Issue 12 , August 2013, Page 2251-2260
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This study was achieved for the purpose of determining concentrations of inorganic heavy metals for Baquba drinking water by taking samples from the water treatment plant during the ... Read More ...Improvement of Face Recognition System Based on Linear Discrimination Analysis and Support Vector Machine
Volume 31, Issue 12 , August 2013, Page 2261-2272
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Face recognition is one of the most important research fields in many of applications and it is used in various domains including human computer interaction, security systems and personal ... Read More ...Reducing the Impacts of Distributed Generation in Transmission & Distribution Networks Protection Using Fault Current Limiters
Volume 31, Issue 12 , August 2013, Page 2273-2291
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Increase in power generation capacity of electric power systems has lead to increase in the fault current level. In some cases fault current levels are exceeding the interrupting capability ... Read More ...Study of Some Properties of SnO2 Thin Film
Volume 31, Issue 12 , August 2013, Page 2292-2298
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In this paper thin films of Tin oxide SnO2 was prepared by spray pyrolyess method on glass and pure silicon substrates at deposition temperature(300,400,500) Cᵒ, from Tin chloride ... Read More ...Galvanic Corrosion of Dental Alloys and Amalgam in Artificial Saliva Containing Citric Acid
Volume 31, Issue 12 , August 2013, Page 2299-2310
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In this work galvanic corrosion potentials and currents were measured usingpolarization curves of some dental alloys (amalgam, Co-Cr-Mo, Ni-Cr-Mo, SS 316L, Ti-6Al-4V alloys) in artificial ... Read More ...Enhancing Thermal and Water Absorption Properties of Unsaturated Polyester and Epoxy by Nanocarbon Black Powder
Volume 31, Issue 12 , August 2013, Page 2311-2319
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This paper covers the effect of nanocarbon black powder (N220) on the some physical properties (thermal conductivity and water absorption) of unsaturated and epoxy resins filled with ... Read More ...Modeling of DC Elevator Motor Drive forMid-rise Building
Volume 31, Issue 12 , August 2013, Page 2320-2342
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An elevator is a platform, either open or enclosed, used for lifting people or freight to upper floors within a building. Elevators are a standard part of any tall commercial or residential ... Read More ...Skin Cancer Prognosis Based on Color Matching and Segmentation of Pigmented Skin Lesion
Volume 31, Issue 12 , August 2013, Page 2343-2356
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This work develops a new computerized vision of skin cancer diagnosis based on color matching of pigmented skin lesion and some parameters of ABCD method. Initially, the clinical diagnostic ... Read More ...Investigation and Simulation of Catalytic Reforming Reactions of Iraqi Heavy Naphtha Using Pt-Sn/Al2O3 and Pt-Ir/Al2O3 Catalysts
Volume 31, Issue 12 , August 2013, Page 2357-2380
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In the present work experimental and simulation studies have been carried out to describe the reaction kinetics of catalytic reforming process using Iraqi heavy naphtha as a feedstock. ... Read More ...Enhancement of Linear Induction Motor Performance Using Indirect Field–Oriented Voltage Control
Volume 31, Issue 12 , August 2013, Page 2381-2392
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In this work, the mathematical model of linear induction motor (LIM) hasbeen described and the dynamic behaviors have been simulated taking into account the end effects. Firstly, the ... Read More ...Design and Testing Solar Dryer Performance
Volume 31, Issue 12 , August 2013, Page 169-184
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In this paper we design and testing solar dryer performance that made of three main part, which were solar collector, box dryer and chimney. The solar collector was made in trapezoid ... Read More ...Experimental and Theoretical Study of The Influences of Pipes Sizing on the Hydraulic Systems
Volume 31, Issue 12 , August 2013, Page 185-212