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1373 articles for “S/N ratios”
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Minimizing the Sand Casting Defects Using Taguchi Method
Abstract: The global market is becoming more and more quality conscious now a days. This Research work includes minimization of sand casting defects in C.I. based foundry. The survey was carried in small scale CI based foundry (Surat). Major defects were observed are misrun, coldshut, blowholes, and porosity. Taguchi method is used to optimize the control parameters like moisture, permeability, pouring time, pouring temperature. L18 orthogonal array is used in this …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 14–17 Read article
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Color Image Compression (Lossy) Through Selective Component Technique and Block Truncation Compression Technique
Abstract: This is a lossy image compression technique, where image is compressed by combination of two individual lossy compression techniques. The first technique is the selective component technique, where any one of the 3 components (R, G, B) is taken in a particular order preserving the colour information of the pixels in lossy manner; and the second technique is the block truncation technique (BTC) applied to the output of the previous …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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A Brief Review of Phosphate Rich Organic Manure, 2016
Abstract: AbstractThe article starts with the classification of plant nutrients and gives a brief about mineral fertilizers and explains the mechanism of phosphate-uptake by plants. Phosphate Rich Organic Manure (PROM) has been in the frame of organic farming since last two decades and is challenging synthetic chemical fertilizers like DAP, MAP, SSP, and Nitro-Phosphates. PROM is essentially high-grade rock phosphate mineral in fine size along with well-matured organic manure. Bacillus megatherium, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 34–38 Read article
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Numerical Investigations of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in a Ribbed Heated Duct with Variable Aspect Ratios
Abstract: The present investigation has been carried out to investigate the steady-state forced convection heat transfer and pressure drop characteristics of turbulent flow in an air cooled horizontal duct. The aspect ratio (W/H, where W is width and H is the height of the duct) is varied in the range of 1 to 4. Square ribs are fixed on the inner side of the bottom wall which is heated with constant …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 27–37 Read article
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Raman Spectroscopy for The Determination of Relative Crystallinity of Carbon Fibers
Abstract: Analogous to X-ray diffraction technique, the light scattering technique discovered by Sir CV Raman has great potential in quantifying the crystallinity of new materials, like the highly crystalline pitch based carbon fibers (NX90 and NX100). For comparison the Raman spectra of polyacrylonitrile based carbon fibers (T700SC) were also recorded. From the Raman spectral analysis, it was found that the pitch based carbon fibers exhibit far far higher degree of crystallinity …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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Design and Implementation of an Energy-Efficient Wireless Sensor Network for Remote Monitoring
Abstract: Applications such as industrial automation, environmental monitoring, and agriculture make extensive use of wireless sensor networks, or WSNs. Since sensor nodes frequently operate in remote locations and have limited battery power, energy efficiency is the largest problem in WSN design. This paper presents an energy-efficient WSN architecture that combines optimized clustering and duty-cycling mechanisms to reduce energy consumption and increase network lifetime. The system uses low-power ESP32 nodes with Zigbee …
Published in Journal of Telecommunication, Switching Systems and Networks · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Preparation and Charactrization of lead free piezoelectric ceramic/PVA polymer composites
Abstract: Sodium potassium niobate (Na0.5K0.5 NbO3 ) ceramic was prepared through conventional solid state reaction using AR grade NaNO3, KNO3 and Nb2O5 in stochiometric ratio. Poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) polymer - sodium potassium niobate composite films were prepared by solution casting method by changing the blend ratio of PVA / Na0.5K0.5NbO3. The prepared samples in the form of films were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction. The XRD studies revealed the presence …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Free Vibration Analysis of Thin Circular and Annular Plate with General Boundary Condition
Abstract: This paper presents a numerical analysis of free vibration of thin circular and annular plate using finite element method. The first five natural frequencies are presented for uniform annular plates of various inner-to-outer radii ratios, with nine possible combinations of free, clamped and simply supported boundary conditions at the inner and outer edges of plates. The accuracy of the method is established by comparing the results available in the literature. …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 25–34 Read article
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Robust Design of Subsonic Airfoil by Multi-Objective Six Sigma Approach
Abstract: It is well known that aerodynamic performance of a UAV is very sensitive to the wing shape and flight conditions, and inevitable uncertainties such as wing manufacturing errors and wind variations may lead to drastic deterioration in its aerodynamic performance. In the UAV wing design, therefore, it is required not to use the conventional design optimization approach considering only optimality of performance at the design point, but to use the …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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Design And Analysis of Carbon Filler Reinforced Composite Small Wind Turbine Blades
Abstract: Although wind turbines have great potential for capturing wind energy, their blades suffer from unstable aerodynamic loads as a result of operating for extended time in challenging conditions. Both structural and aerodynamic performance are negatively impacted by these loads. The effectiveness of the wind turbine and the use of wind energy are significantly impacted by the choice airfoil. Commonly used airfoils include NACA 4412, NACA 23012, and SG6043. The lift …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 79–89 Read article
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Influence of Plant Density and Nitrogen Application on Yield and Economic Viability of Okra (Cv. Arka Anamika) in Manipur
Abstract: The present study investigated the effect of plant densities and nitrogen levels on yield and economics of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) cv. Arka Anamika under Manipur conditions from April 2021 to August 2021. The experimental field was laid out in the horticulture department of the College of Agriculture at Central Agricultural University, Imphal, India. The experiment was framed in Factorial Randomized Block Design constituting three levels of spacing (S1-60 …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Bayesian Approach for Gender Differentiation by Finger Ridges Count
Abstract: AbstractClassification of gender from fingerprints is an important step in forensic anthropology in order to identify the gender of a person. Fingerprints are considered to be the most reliable criteria for personal identification. The present analysis was undertaken to observe the distribution of finger print pattern in males and females from U.P. The objective of the present study was to study the differences in the finger loop ridge count among …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Statistics · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Estimation of Dolomite Resources in South Central Part of Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh, India, Using Geospatial Techniques
Abstract: Dolomite CaMg (Co3)2, is the common rock forming mineral and composed of the carbonates of calcium and magnesium with an equivalent proportion. Dolomite is the primary integral of the sedimentary rock called dolostone and the metamorphic rock called as dolomitic marble. Our method is allowing to confidently determine the location and their boundaries of local geological structures that are likely to contain dolomite resources in the study area of Anantapur, …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 12, Issue 4, 2021 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Comparative Study of Percentage Removal of Iron from Water Media Polluted with PMS and AGO using Different Particle Size and Mix Ratios of Adsorbent
Abstract: The need to monitor the degree of comparative study of percentage removal of iron from water media contaminated with petrol motor spirit (PMS) and diesel (AGO) by the application of molded adsorbent in solid form. The adsorbent is made of clay soil with mixed of either of the agro-based materials listed, which include plantain Ogonic Red (POR), plantain Agbagba 1 (PA1) Banana Ogoni Red (BOR) and Banana Native (BN). The …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 25–38 Read article
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Driver Drowsiness Detection System
Abstract: One of the main causes of road accidents worldwide in recent years is driver fatigue. Assessing a driver's mood, or how sleepy they are, is a clear approach to gauge their level of exhaustion. Therefore, detecting driver fatigue is very important to save lives and property. The creation of a prototype drowsiness detection system is the aim of this research. The system operates in real time, continuously capturing images and …
Published in International Journal of Optical Innovations & Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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Influence of Process Parameters of TIG Welding Process on Mechanical Properties of SS304L Welded Joint: A Review
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to study the effects of various process parameters (welding current, filler materials and groove design) of tungsten inert gas welding (TIG) on aspect ratio, hardness and impact strength of SS304L welded joint. Aspect ratios are obtained by taking the ratio of bead width and bead penetration. This bead dimensions can be measured by digital vernier calipers. Weld joint quality depends on the bead dimensions. …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Contact-Based Routing to Improve Delivery Ratio in DTN
Abstract: Delay tolerant networks (DTNs) are a new development in network research field. DTNs are the networks where no end-to-end paths are present between nodes for a long period of time. DTNs are wireless networks where disconnections and delays are high. DTN works on the principle of store, carry, forward mechanism. A store, carry, forward mechanism is a mechanism in which when a node receives a packet then it stores in …
Published in Journal Of Network security · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 36–43 Read article
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Study and Prediction of Radiation Effects in Solar Power Plants using Neuro Fuzzy and Neural Network
Abstract: Neural and neuro-fuzzy frameworks are utilized, to figure temperature and sun powered radiation. The principle benefit of these frameworks is that they don't need any earlier information on the qualities of the information time-series to foresee their future qualities. These frameworks with various models have been prepared utilizing as information estimations of the above meteorological boundaries acquired from the National Observatory of Athens. In the wake of having reproduced a …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 8–19 Read article
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INFLUENCE OF ASPECT RATIO, GEOMETRIC CONFIGRATION AND CONTINUTY ON SHEAR WALL PERFORMANCE
Abstract: This study investigates the dynamic behavior of shear walls in high-rise buildings, focusing on the impact of varying parameters like aspect ratio, geometry, and continuous-discontinuous structures. By accurately identifying and quantifying various loads and conducting comprehensive structural analysis. The high-rise complex features reinforced concrete shear walls designed to resist lateral forces, ensuring safety and stability.This topic is chosen because the dynamic behavior of shear walls in high-rise buildings is critical …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 26–40 Read article
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Extraction of High Resolution DEM from Cartosat-1 Stereo Imagery using Rational Math Model and Its Accuracy Assessment for a Part of Snow Covered NW-Himalaya
Abstract: This paper reports the experiments carried out for extraction of DEMs from Cartosat-1 stereo imagery using stereo correlation technique for Manali region. The focus of this paper was to assess the accuracy of extracted DEM with respect to DGPS observations, DEM generated from digitized contours of Survey of India (SoI), 1:50,000 scale topographic map(converted to ellipsoidal height using egm2008 geoid model) as well as well-known freely available DEMs ASTER GDEM …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 23–34 Read article