This special edition presents a comprehensive overview of current research and technological advances in mechanical systems design, machine and equipment fault diagnostics, power engineering, and intelligent automation and robotics.
Preface Chapter 1: Modelling of Machines and Machine Parts Design Optimization of Cold Air Intake (CAI) System with Valvetronic to Enhance Engine Performance and Efficiency: A Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII Study Addressing SDG 9.4 and 12 Sloshing and Stress Analysis of an API 620 Tank under Seismic Excitation Based on SNI 03-1726-2019: Numerical Evaluation of Code Provisions Efficiency of Buoyancy Force Generation in a Pump-Based Buoyancy Engine for a Small-Scale Underwater Glider Analysis of Steam Turbine Generator Overhaul for Efficiency Enhancement at the Power Plant Center of Refinery Unit Chapter 2: Fault Detection Integrity Assessment of Offshore Pipeline Subjected to Anchor-Induced Dents Using Finite Element Analysis Combination of Discriminant Analysis and Minimum Redundancy Maximum Relevance for Induction Motor Fault Diagnosis Using Stator Current Signals Diagnosing Induction Motor Fault Based on ReliefF Feature Selection Algorithm and Support Vector Machine Model Chapter 3: Power Engineering An Evaluation of System Record-Based Causes of System Collapse Incidences of Nigerias Transmission Grid Performance Evaluation of Reverse Power Flow on Electrical Power Network with Wind Energy Source Techno-Economic Modeling of Hybrid PV/Wind/Biomass Microgrid Renewable Energy Systems Using Load Following Dispatch Method MPC-Based Power Transmission Line Model for Fast Recovery from Perpetual Faults A Compact Review on the Impacts of Integration of Large-Scale Renewable Energy Sources into Grid-Connected Power Systems Development of a Predictive Model for Monthly Electricity Consumption Using Population and Weather Data with Web-Based Programming Language Analysis of Metal Oxide Surge Arresters Dynamic Performance for Lightning Protection Dependency of Soil Resistivity on Soil Factors for Optimal Grounding System Performance: A Case Study of Six Sites at Funaab, Nigeria Chapter 4: Robotics and Automation Optimized Design for the Flap Folding System of a Carton Sealer Machine by Automation Mobile Robot Selection Using AHP MOORA and Simulation Modelling for Material Handling Automation Design and Dynamic Characteristics of a Two-Legged Wheeled Self-Balancing Robot Platform