Assessment of Fouling in Plate Heat Exchangers with Machine Learning Algorithms

Ceren VATANSEVER

Fouling is the accumulation of undesired particles on heat transfer surfaces which affects the heat transfer performance of a heat exchanger negatively. The accumulation of these particles prevents heat from being transformed through the heat exchangers by generating a fouling layer-like insulation. The main aim of the thesis is to investigate the machine learning algorithms to classify and predict the fouling status of PHE used in combi-boilers, to generate the background of the predictive maintenance, besides investigating the fouling effect on PHEs in terms of heat transfer and energy consu ...Daha fazlası

Enhanced Anti-Cancer Photodynamic Activity with Photobiomodulation Therapy at Different Wavelengths

Büşra Sirek

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a non-invasive therapy that induces photochemical reactions for treating many diseases including cancer using the advantages of light. It is based on the interaction of light at a specific wavelength and light-sensitive chemical which does not have dark toxicity. Thus, PDT is an anticancer therapeutic modality yielding cancer cell death. As with other anticancer therapies, some drawbacks reduce or limit the efficacy of PDT. To eliminate the disadvantages resulting in increased efficacy of PDT, it is combined with other anticancer treatment methods. Together use of ...Daha fazlası

Investigation of the Effect of Electrode Material on Antibacterial Activity in Plasma Treatment with Dielectric Barrier Discharge

Merve Gül

Plasma is an ionized gas generated under an electric field that contains photons, free electrons, ions, free radicals, and reactive oxygen/nitrogen species (RONS). Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) is generated in the cold form under a high electric field at atmospheric pressure. CAP is generated using two methods, Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) and plasma jet. In the DBD method, the electrode configuration, shape, material, and substance from which the dielectric barrier is made are important. Beyond the electrode design and geometry, the barrier and electrode materials can also impact the re ...Daha fazlası

Recycling of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy Chip and Its Potential Uses in Polymer Composites

Erdoğan Teke

Artan dünya nüfusu beraberinde hammadde ihtiyacının artmasına sebep olmaktadır. Bu nedenle, kullan-at kültürüne sahip doğrusal bir ekonomiden, atık plastiklerin verimli bir şekilde yeniden kullanıldığı döngüsel bir ekonomiye geçiş zorunludur. Döngüsel ekonomi kaynakların onarıcı kullanımı yoluyla israfı ortadan kaldırmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu tezin amacı, Ti-6Al-4V atıklarının mekanik öğütme yöntemiyle toz haline dönüştürülmesi, geri dönüştürülmüş Ti-6Al-4V tozlarının takviye malzemesi olarak araştırılması, epoksi ve polyester kompozit özelliklerinin geliştirilmesine dayanmaktadır. Bu te ...Daha fazlası

A case study on PV-aided net zero-energy building: the daycare in IKCU

Loic Rebnodji DJANA

At the core of our growing societies, energy supply stands as one of the major concerns today, and it will be an inevitable challenge for our near future. As the nations are looking to find solutions for the transition from fossil fuels – depleting at a high rate – to alternative energy sources, solar energy through PV cells is getting attention as an affordable and easily implemented option especially for power supply in commercial and residential buildings.

Post-Earthquake Spinal Cord Injury: Role of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

TURHAN KAHRAMAN

This review examines the crucial role of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in the management of post-earthquake spinal cord injuries (SCI). After an earthquake, patients with SCI require specialized and intensive rehabilitation programs to promote recovery, prevent complications, and enhance their quality of life. This article reviews the pathophysiology of post-earthquake SCI, the various clinical and functional assessments used to evaluate severity, and the different treatment options available including pharmacotherapy, surgical interventions, and rehabilitation. This review discusses the ch ...Daha fazlası

Determination of COVID-19 Fear and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in Faculty of Health Sciences Students: A Cross-Sectional

Objective: Determining COVID-19 fear, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and affecting factors of faculty of health sciences students during the pandemic process, and investigating the relationship between COVID-19 fear and healthy lifestyle behaviors were aimed in the present study. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out with the participation of 687 university students studying at the faculty of health sciences between December 2020 and February 2021. The data were obtained by online survey method using a structured information form, the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Sca ...Daha fazlası

Optimization of Nb-Ti-B Master Alloy in Aluminum A356 Parts with General Factorial and Neuro-Regression

Batuhan Doğdu

Al-Si döküm alaşımlarında bir güçlendirme mekanizması olarak uygulanan tane inceltme işlemi, ağırlıklı olarak otomotiv endüstrisinde kullanılan A356 alaşımı söz konusu olduğunda kritik bir öneme sahiptir. Ti-B içeren tane incelticilerin kullanımının neden olduğu solma ve zehirlenme etkilerinin ardından, araştırmacılar yeni bir tane inceltici bileşimi arayışına girmişlerdir. Son yıllarda detaylı olarak çalışılan Nb-B içeren tane inceltici ana alaşımın olumlu etkilerinin görülmesi ancak bu etkilerin kayda değer bir sonuç üretmemesi üzerine Nb-Ti-B üçlü bileşimi üzerinde çalışmalar yapılmı ...Daha fazlası

3D Modelling Performance and Usage Area Analysis of Popular UAVs in the Surveying and Mapping Industry

Metehan MARAL

3D realistic models are used in many fields such as engineering, archaeology, and city planning. The most effective technique used to create these models is the photogrammetry technique. The hardware and software features of the unmanned aerial vehicles to be used to implement this technique are of great importance. Many different unmanned aerial vehicles can be used for photogrammetric studies in the surveying and mapping industry, and therefore users have difficulties choosing needed unmanned aerial vehicles for their studies. In this study, 3D modelling performance and usage areas of popula ...Daha fazlası

Mongolia: social and economic issues

Along with the interest in general Turkish history, the interest in the history, language and culture of the Mongols has also increased; researchers who prefer this field as a field of specialization have increased. Especially in recent years, Turkish and Mongolian academics have carried out joint studies, workshops and conferences in the field of history, language and culture, and shared them with the scientific world. This historical interest in the Mongols and the geography of Mongolia has also triggered the interest in the contemporary life, social and economic situation of Mongolia. Izmir ...Daha fazlası

Influence of Lignocellulosic Fillers and Interfaces on Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Biocomposites

MUSTAFA ÖNCÜL

Bu tez çalışması temel olarak beş ana bölümden oluşmaktadır. Çalışmanın birinci bölümünde daha önce çalışılmamış alternatif lignoselülozik dolgu malzemelerinin özellikleri araştırılmıştır. Bu malzemelerin selüloz, hemiselüloz ve lignin oranları kimyasal kompozisyon analiziyle, molekül yapısındaki bağların tanımlanması Fourier dönüşümlü kızılötesi (FTIR) spektroskopisiyle, kristallografik özellikleri Xışını kırınım (XRD) analiziyle, termal kararlılıkları termogravimetik analiz (TGA) ile ve morfolojik özellikleri taramalı elektron mikroskobu (SEM) kullanılarak incelenmiştir. Böylece budama atığı ...Daha fazlası

Development of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube-Based Flexible Screen-Printed Disposable Electrodes for Sensor Applications

Submitted to the Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

Millions of people worldwide suffer from diabetes and diseases caused by diabetes. As a result of the statistical studies carried out by the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of people suffering from diabetes was 108 million in 1980, then it was increased to 422 million in 2014. Diabetes is increasing rapidly, particularly in underdeveloped and developing countries and it was predicted that 1.5 million people died because of it only in 2019 (WHO, 2021).