Transactions on Engineering Technologies: Special Issue of the World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science 2013

Front Matter....Pages i-xii
Tidal Current Turbine, Wind Turbine and Their Dynamic Modelling....Pages 1-14
Practical Approach in Design of HVAC Systems Utilizing Geothermal Energy....Pages 15-26
Efficiency Analysis of Submersible Induction Motor with Broken Rotor Bar....Pages 27-40
Analysis of a Multilevel Inverter Topology with Reduced Number of Switches....Pages 41-54
Comparison of PWM Techniques for Back to Back Converters in PSCAD....Pages 55-66
Robust Control Strategy for a WECS Based at PMSG....Pages 67-81
Optimum APC Placement and Sizing in Radial Distribution Systems Using Discrete Firefly Algorithm for Power Quality Improvement....Pages 83-96
Evaluation of Water Consumption and Neuro-Fuzzy Model of the Detergent Leavings Kinetics’ Removal in a Clean in Place System....Pages 97-106
In Situ Photocatalytic Reduction for Contaminated Soil with Hexavalent Chromium by Titanium Dioxide....Pages 107-119
An Improved Cross-Correlation Velocity Measurement Method Based on Fraction Delay Estimation....Pages 121-129
A New Common Subexpression Elimination Algorithm for Constant Matrix Multiplications Over Binary Field....Pages 131-145
Accuracy Enhancement of a SHM System by Light Scanning Sensor Improvement....Pages 147-160
A Metric Suite for Predicting Software Maintainability in Data Intensive Applications....Pages 161-175
High-Assurance Cryptography for Web-Based Enterprises....Pages 177-191
Algorithm Based Partial Reconfiguration with Application on Matrix Inverse Computations....Pages 193-206
Algorithmic Analysis of the Pseudoanalytic Cryptographic Algorithm....Pages 207-212
Toward Modeling Emotion Elicitation Processes Using Fuzzy Appraisal Approach....Pages 213-228
A Graph-Based Model for Quadratic Separable Programs and Its Decentralization....Pages 229-245
Predicting Congestions in a Ship Fire Evacuation: A Dynamic Bayesian Networks Simulation....Pages 247-260
An Intelligent Composition Algorithm for Automatic Thematic Music Generation from Extant Pieces....Pages 261-274
On Combining Boosting with Rule-Induction for Automated Fruit Grading....Pages 275-290
Fuzzy Logic Modeling for Higher Adhesion Strength of Cr/Cr-N Multilayer Thin Film Coating on Aerospace AL7075-T6 Alloy for Higher Fretting Fatigue Life....Pages 291-304
Measuring the Usability of the Interface of the Saudi Digital Library....Pages 305-313
Predictive Models for Undergraduate Student Retention Using Machine Learning Algorithms....Pages 315-329
Mobile Adaptive Tutoring System with Formative Assessment....Pages 331-341
A Mentorship Framework for WIL in Software Development....Pages 343-354
CLAHE Inspired Segmentation of Dermoscopic Images Using Mixture of Methods....Pages 355-365
ISAR Imaging for Moving Targets with Large Rotational Angle....Pages 367-375
Analysis of Acoustic Signal Based on Modified Ensemble Empirical Mode Decomposition....Pages 377-386
High Precision Numerical Implementation of Bandlimited Signal Extrapolation Using Prolate Spheroidal Wave Functions....Pages 387-402
Path Loss Prediction in Relay Station Environment....Pages 403-416
System Integration of a Home Network System with a Narrowband Power Line Communication Method and a Voice Recognition Command Controller....Pages 417-427
A New Non-stationary Channel Model Based on Drifted Brownian Random Paths....Pages 429-443
On the Performance of MU SIMO/MIMO UWB Communication Systems Applying Time-Reversal Technique....Pages 445-458
Efficient Bandwidth Allocation Methods in Upstream EPON....Pages 459-471
Soft Tissue Characterisation Using a Force Feedback-Enabled Instrument for Robotic Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery Systems....Pages 473-484
Perception and Trust Towards a Lifelike Android Robot in Japan....Pages 485-497
A Wearable Walking-Aid System For Visual-Impaired People Based on Monocular Top-View Transform....Pages 499-513
Design and Characterization of a Model Fatigue Testing Machine for Academic Laboratories....Pages 515-532
The 2007–2009 Financial Crisis and Credit Derivatives....Pages 533-547
Research Studies on Irreversible Relative Movements (Creeping) in Rolling Bearing Seats Regarding the Influential Parameters and the Remedies....Pages 549-562
Erlang Distribution and Exponential Distribution Models in Wireless Networks....Pages 563-577
On the Numerical Solution of Multi-dimensional Diffusion Equation with Non Local Conditions....Pages 579-597
Parameter Identification for Population Equations Modeling Erythropoiesis....Pages 599-614
Design Support System of Fishing Vessel Through Simulation Approach....Pages 615-629
Fuzzy Controller Design for an FCC Unit....Pages 631-643
A Cost-Criticality Based (Max, +) Optimization Model for Operations Scheduling....Pages 645-660
Detailed Analysis of Deformation Behavior of Plexiform Bone Using Small Specimen Testing and Finite Element Simulation....Pages 661-673
Factors Affecting the Intention to Leave Among White-Collar Employees in Turkey....Pages 675-686
Risk Appraisal in Engineering Infrastructure Projects: Examination of Project Risks Using Probabilistic Analysis....Pages 687-701
Virtual Production Intelligence: Process Analysis in the Production Planing Phase....Pages 703-715
Operating Room Scheduling Problems: A Survey and a Proposed Solution Framework....Pages 717-731
Improving the Logistics Operations of the Hospital Pharmacy Using a Barcode-Rfid Identification System....Pages 733-747
Algorithms for the Circle-Packing Problem via Extended Sequence-Pair....Pages 749-763
Integration of Knowledge-Based Approach in SHM Systems....Pages 765-779
Models Supporting Project Subcontractors Selection for Main Types of Contracts....Pages 781-796