Prof. Francis Davis

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Dept: Mechanical Engineering
A 314 Ceasar Building, College of Engineering, KNUST
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My research area is design and manufacturing, with interests in: Design of Experiments and Modeling Design, Analysis, and Manufacturing of Enginee...~more

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    Publications arising out of the Research and Journal in which papers are published

    1. Mensah, G., Opoku, R., Teye, M., Davis, F., & Obeng, G. Y. (2024). Investigating green hydrogen production operated by redundant energy on a solar PV mini-grid through matlab simulation and artificial neural network. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.
    2. Odoi-Yorke, F., Opoku, R., Davis, F., & Obeng, G. Y. (2024). Employing bibliometric analysis to identify the trends, evolution, and future research directions of sand-based thermal energy storage systems. Journal of Energy Storage, 94, 112343.
    3. Akolgo, J., Mensah, G., Marfo, D., Seesi, E., Agbagah, W. S., & Davis, F. (2024). Optimisation of the performance of a prototype instrument for measuring solar irradiation using artificial neural network. Solar Energy Advances, 4, 100065.
    4. Baah, B., Opoku, R., Boahen, S., Sekyere, C. K., Uba, F., Davis, F., & Obeng, G. Y. (2024). Analysis and hypothesis testing of redundant energy of solar home systems without net-metering. Renewable Energy, 220, 119736.
    5. Danquah, R., Mensah, G., Agbagah, W. S., & Davis, F. (2023). Assessment of hazard recognition performance of thermal power plant workers: A case study of a combined cycle power plant. Cogent Engineering, 10(1), 2252621.
    6. Davis, F., Andoh, P. Y., Fiagbe, Y. A. K., & Atsu, A. K. (2023). Optimization of gas tungsten arc welding parameters for welding of super duplex stainless steel using factorial design. Cogent Engineering, 10(1), 2216870.
    7. Ansong, G., Fiagbe, Y. A., Tetteh, A. Y., & Davis, F. (2023). Tensile strength and elongation of selected Kenaf fibres of Ghana. Cogent Engineering, 10(1), 2202036.
    8. Odoi-Yorke, F., Opoku, R., Davis, F., & Obeng, G. Y. (2023). Optimisation of thermal energy storage systems incorporated with phase change materials for sustainable energy supply: A systematic review. Energy Reports, 10, 2496-2512.
    9. Opoku, R., Mensah, G., Adjei, E. A., Dramani, J. B., Kornyo, O., Nijjhar, R., ... & Obeng, G. Y. (2023). Machine learning of redundant energy of a solar PV Mini-grid system for cooking applications. Solar Energy, 262, 111790.
    10. Addo, K. D., Davis, F., Fiagbe, Y. A., & Andrews, A. (2023). Machine learning for predictive modelling of the performance of automobile engine operating without coolant thermostat. Scientific African, 21, e01802.
    11. Okwabi, R., Mensah, G., Fiagbe, Y. A. K., & Davis, F. (2023). Towards the estimation of quantity of fuel consumed in steam generation through predictive modelling of feedwater temperature. Scientific African, 20, e01650.
    12. Davis, F., Andoh, P. Y., & Adablah, G. (2022). Selection of Optimum Pouring Conditions for Improvement of Aluminum Alloy Castings in Ghana. Journal of Science and Technology (Ghana), 40(2), 1-17.
    13. Mensah, G., Andrews, A., Davis, F., Mensah-Darkwa, K., & Phelan, P. (2022). Stimulating green energy potential in Sub-Saharan Africa: An analysis of copper–copper sulphate thermogalvanic cell architecture. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 34, 101448.
    14. Opoku, R., Baah, B., Sekyere, C. K., Adjei, E. A., Uba, F., Obeng, G. Y., & Davis, F. (2022). Unlocking the potential of solar PV electric cooking in households in sub-Saharan Africa–The case of pressurized solar electric cooker (PSEC). Scientific African, 17, e01328.
    15. Boafo, G., Wireko-Gyebi, R. S., Nkrumah, S. K., & Davis, F. (2022, August). Competence of Traditional Automobile Practitioners in Maintenance of Automatic Transmission Drives and Implications for Transportation Planning in Ghana. In Applied Research Conference in Africa (pp. 913-926). Cham: Springer International Publishing.
    16. Davis, F., Okwabi, R., & Oman, E. K. (2022). A review of the significance of feedwater temperature on the health of a steam boiler. ARPN J. Eng. Appl. Sci., 17(8), 893-903.
    17. Atepor, L., Davis, F., & Akangah, P. M. (2022). Experimental Investigations of the Flexible Rotor System by Introducing Parametric Excitations into Both Ends of the Rotating Shaft Axially. In Sustainable Education and Development–Making Cities and Human Settlements Inclusive, Safe, Resilient, and Sustainable: Proceedings of the Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA), 2021 10 (pp. 287-296). Springer International Publishing.
    18. Atepor, L., Davis, F., & Akangah, P. M. (2022). Effect of Parametric Force on the Chaotic Behaviour of Flexible Rotor System Under the Influence of Mass Unbalanced. In Sustainable Education and Development–Making Cities and Human Settlements Inclusive, Safe, Resilient, and Sustainable: Proceedings of the Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA), 2021 10 (pp. 468-478). Springer International Publishing.
    19. Sekyere, C. K., Davis, F., Opoku, R., Otoo, E., Takyi, G., & Atepor, L. (2021). Performance evaluation of a 20áMW grid-coupled solar park located in the southern oceanic environment of Ghana. Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 5, 100273.
    20. Sekyere, C. K., Davis, F., Opoku, R., Otoo, E., Takyi, G., & Atepor, L. (2021). Performance evaluation of a 20áMW grid-coupled solar park located in the southern oceanic environment of Ghana. Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 5, 100273.
    21. Opoku, R., Obeng, G. Y., Adjei, E. A., Davis, F., & Akuffo, F. O. (2020). Integrated system efficiency in reducing redundancy and promoting residential renewable energy in countries without net-metering: A case study of a SHS in Ghana. Renewable Energy
    22. Owusu, M., Mensah-Darkwa, K., Andrews, A., Davis, F. and Phelan, P., 2020. Effect of transient low-grade solar heat on liquid thermogalvanic cells. Materials Today: Proceedings.
    23. Akangah, P., & Davis, F. (2020). Identifying Factors that Promote Student Learning in Thermodynamics Using Machine Learning Techniques. TECHNOLOGY INTERFACE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL, 5.
    24. Sekyere, C. K. K., Davis, F., Fiagbe, Y. A. K., & Amoo, R. N. G. (2020). Techno-Economic Assessment of Non-Revenue Water: A Case Study at AER, GWCL. Journal of Water Resource and Protection, 12(6), 480-494.
    25. Sekyere, C. K. K., Adams, F. W., Davis, F., & Forson, F. K. (2020). Mathematical modelling and validation of the thermal buoyancy characteristics of a mixed mode natural convection solar crop dryer with back up heater. Scientific African, e00441
    26. Sekyere, C. K. K., Davis, F., Opoku, R., & Oko, T. S. (2018). Determinants of passenger transport choices in Ghana: evidence from household data. International journal of science and research (Nagpur), 9(1), e20203979-e20203979.
    27. Davis, F., Sackey, M. N., Fanyin-Martin, A., (2018), "Traditional Practices of Automobile Maintenance in Ghana: An Analysis in the Removal of Automobile Engine Thermostat", African Journal of Applied Research, Vol. 4, No. 1 pp. 62-70.
    28. Davis, A. Andrews, M. N. Sackey, S. P. Owusu-Ofori, (2017), "Effects of Varying Friction Coefficient on Rolling Pressure Distribution", Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 37, No. 2, pp. 85-99.
    29. Davis, F., Sackey, M. N., Fanyin-Martin, A., Amissah, P. K., (2018), "Road Transportation Safety in Ghana: An Assessment of the Variability in Articulated Trailer Design", African Journal of Applied Research, Vol. 4, No. 1 pp. 14-26.
    30. Davis F., Sekyere, C. K. K., Sogah A. T, Owusu-Ofori S. P., (2018), "Modelling and Prediction of the Temperature Spread Variation for Evaluation of Gas Turbine Performance", International Journal of Science and Research, Vol. 7, Issue 1 pp. 1079-1084.
    31. Paul Akangah, Leotis Parrish, Andrea Ofori-Boadu, Francis Davis, (2018). "Predicting Academic Achievement in Fundamentals of Thermodynamics using Supervised Machine Learning Techniques". 2018 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference, Daytona Beach, Florida, USA March 4-6, 2018.
    32. Davis, M. N. Sackey, A. Andrews, S. P. Owusu-Ofori, (2017), "Realistic Friction Coefficient Model between a Rolling Cylindrical Element and a Deformable Flat Surface", Journal of Tribology International, Vol. 109, pp. 252-257.
    33. Sekyere, C. K. K., Davis F., Mensah L. D., Forson F. K., (2017), "Technical Analysis of Jatropha and Palm Kernel Biodiesel as the Sole Fuel Source for Powering Diesel Engine", ARPN Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 8-18.
    34. Sekyere, C. K. K., Adams F. W., Davis F., Forson F. K., (2017), "Experimental Investigation of the Thermal Buoyancy Characteristics of a Mixed Mode Natural Convection Solar Crop Dryer with Back Up Heater", Journal of Energy Technologies Policy, Vol. 7, No. 6, pp. 23 -36.
    35. Davis, P.Y. Andoh, M. N. Sackey, S. P. Owusu-Ofori, (2014), "Assessment of Friction between a Rolling Cylindrical Element and a Deformable Flat Surface", Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 34, No. 2, pp. 26-34.
    36. Y. Andoh, Y. A. K. Fiagbe, F. Davis, S. Asaana , (2013), "A Mathematical Model to Predict the Quantity of Defective Bottles in an Automated Bottle Washer using Factorial Design Technique", International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research, Vol. 2, No. 10, pp. 56-62
    37. Y. Andoh, F. Davis, Y. A. K. Fiagbe,, T. Alhassan , (2013), "Tyre Pressure Model for Predicting Fuel Consumption of vehicles on Ghana Roads", International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research, Vol. 2, No. 8, pp. 120-124
    38. Y. Andoh, F. Davis, Y. A. K. Fiagbe, (2013), " Monitoring of Carbon Dioxide Production in a Carbonated Beverage Company using Factorial Design Technique", International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research, Vol. 2, No. 10, pp. 13-19.
    39. Andoh, P. Y., Davis, F., Fiagbe, Y. A. K., & Alhassan, (2013). T. Tyre Pressure Model For Predictingfuel Consumptionof Vehicles On Ghana Roads
    40. Y. Andoh, F. Davis, S. P. Owusu-Ofori, (2011), "Prediction of a Delamination Area during Drilling of Carbon Composite Laminates Structure", Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 31, No. 2, pp. 120-134.
    41. Davis, F. (2010). Effects of Variable Friction Coefficient on the Pressure Distribution Between a Rolling Cylindrical Element and a Deformable Flat Surface.
    42. Y. Andoh, F. Davis, S. P. Owusu-Ofori, (2010), "Development of a Control Strategy for Monitoring the Delaminating Damage in Drilling of Carbon Composite Laminate", Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 30, No. 3, pp. 143-156.
    43. Davis and P.Y. Andoh, (2007), "Effects of Turning Variables on Acoustic Emission’s Energy Response using Factorial Design Method". 7th College of Engineering Research Retreat (CERR 7), July 24 – 27, 2007, Chances Hotel, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana.
    44. Davis, S. P. Owusu-Ofori, P.Y. Andoh, L. E. Ansong, (2007), "Quasi-Automatic Monitoring System for Turning Operation Using Acoustic Emission Signal Response And Factorial Design Method", Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 27, No. 3, pp. 107-121.
    45. Y. Andoh, F. Davis, J. Antonio(2007), "Effect of Cutting Parameters on Acoustic Emission Signal Response during Drilling of Laminated Composites", Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 27, No. 3, pp. 98 -106.
    46. M. Sackey, F. Davis, P. Y. Andoh, S. P. Owusu-Ofori, (2009). "An Overview of Practical Statistical Methods for Evaluating Quality Characteristics". 7th College of Engineering Research Retreat (CERR 7), Koforidua, Eastern Region, Ghana July 21-24, 2009, pp. 177-184.  
    47. P. Owusu-Ofori, F. Davis, P. Y. Andoh, S. M. Sackey, (2009). "Time Series Models for Dynamic Analysis of Product Quality". 7th College of Engineering Research Retreat (CERR 7), Koforidua, Eastern Region, Ghana July 21-24, 2009, pp. 76-83.
    48. Atepor and F. Davis, (2009), "Investigation of Nonlinear behaviour of a flexible Rotor System with Parametric Excitation". 7th College of Engineering Research Retreat (CERR 7), Koforidua, Eastern Region, Ghana July 21-24, 2009, pp. 117-123.
    49. Atepor and F. Davis, (2009), "Dynamical System Analysis from Nonlinear Transition to Chaos for a flexible Rotor System Model". 7th College of Engineering Research Retreat (CERR 7), Koforidua, Eastern Region, Ghana July 21-24, 2009, pp. 106-116.

    OTHERS.

    1. Davis. Effects of Variable Friction Coefficient on Pressure Distribution between a Rolling Cylindrical Elements and a Deformable Flat Surface, PhD. Dissertation, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, Greensboro, 2010.

     

    1. Davis. Monitoring of Turning Variables using Acoustic Emission – Technique M.Phil. Thesis, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Kumasi, 2003.

     

    1. Davis. Design and Construction of an Agro-Processing Drill Jig and Fixture. Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Kumasi, 1998.

     

    1. Davis. Characteristic Study of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology Machine Shop Boiler, Air Compressor, and Refrigeration Plant – Project Report, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Kumasi, 1994.

     

    CONFERENCES /SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

    1. 3rd - 5th November, 2015, World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Conference, Doha, Qatar.
    2. 10th – 12th April, 2012, The First KNUST E-Learning Technical Stakeholders’ Collaborative Meeting on Synchronised and Unified Del delivery Strategy for IDL-KNUST, CollinMay Hotel, Ejura, Ashanti Region
    3. 2009 Washington Fulbright Enrichment Seminar, Global Challenges, Local Solutions: Fostering Change through Social Entrepreneurship, Washington, D.C. 2009
    4. 7th College of Engineering Research Retreat (CERR 7), Koforidua, Eastern Region, Ghana, July 21-24, 2009.
    5. 6th College of Engineering Research Retreat (CERR 6), Chances Hotel, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana, July 24 – 27, 2007
    6. The 2007 Annual Conference of the Ghana Institute of Engineers, March 28-31, 2007, Engineers Centre, Roman Ridge, Accra, Ghana.
    7. TALIF Workshop for Senior Members of the College of Engineering, KNUST, 2005
    8. Induction Training Workshop for New Lecturers and Lecturers of 3-Year Standing or Less organized by the Quality Assurance and Planning Units/Human Resource Development Section, KNUST, August 2005 (Topics include: Mandate, Vision, Mission, Core values of the KNUST and expected demands for Quality Assurance; Quality Pedagogy-Trends, Techniques and Technologies; Overview of Use of MCQ for Testing and Grading; Overview of Research Practice: Research Grant Writing, Library Use and Research, Project Execution and Publications Preparation; Competencies in Tutorship and Mentorship)
    9. Workshop on Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Testing and Grading organized by the College of Engineering, KNUST, 2005.
    10. International Partnership on Aerospace Education and Research. Organized by the College of Engineering, KNUST, Kumasi, 2005
    11. Joint Training Workshop for Science, Technical and Mathematics Teachers (STM) organized by Ghana Education Service, Central Regional Directorate, 2001

     

     

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