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366 articles for “Compact”
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Development of Electro-Magnetic Anti-Lock Brake System: An Idea
Abstract: Since the invention of automobiles, many brake mechanisms have been developed and tested, but the foot-operated friction brakes, actuated by hydraulic pressure have been prominently used. This paper explores and proposes an alternative to conventional braking system, in which, in place of a hydraulic unit, an electro-magnetic setup is proposed to make the complete braking system compact, light and efficient. The proposed system is a hybrid brake setup, which uses …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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Design and Dynamic Analysis of W-9 Engine
Abstract: Internal Combustion Engines are used in many applications. In the present competitive world, the Automotive Sector which is rapidly growing up with the use of four-stroke I C engine. Hence in this report the work on W-9 engine is considered. Here, the design of W-9 engine is developed for increasing power of engine and also reducing the cost of manufacturing in an automobile sector. In this thesis, the design of …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 30–62 Read article
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Some Properties of Briquettes Produced from Sawdust and Different Binders using a Fabricated Hydraulic Piston Press
Abstract: AbstractThis paper describes a fabricated briquettes hydraulic piston press and some properties of the briquettes produced from sawdust when it was used. The press consists of three basic components: the main frame, the mold and a hydraulic jack fitted with pressure gauge. The parts are readily available in Nigeria and relatively cheap. The piston press was used to produce briquettes at 120 bar compaction pressure using composite sawdust and different …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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High-strength Indian Kaolin Development by Adding Vanadium Pentoxide (V2O5) by Sol-gel Method
Abstract: The development of high strength in Indian kaolinite has been studied in the presence of vanadium pentoxide. It is observed that the strength of Indian kaolinite is increased with addition of V2O5 by sol-gel techniques and characterized by Vickers hardness, X-ray diffraction and scanning electronmicroscopy studies. The kaolinite was compacted with different proportions of V2O5 additives and sintered at four different high temperatures. It was observed that V2O5 showed a …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 28–32 Read article
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Integrated Microfluidic Platform for Accelerated Catalytic Analysis: Enhancing Sensitivity and Efficiency
Abstract: In this study, we introduce a groundbreaking advancement in microfluidic technology tailored for catalytic and catalytic analysis. Our innovative microfluidic device integrates novel features aimed at augmenting sensitivity and accelerating analysis while ensuring reliability and user-friendliness. The hallmark of our device is the fusion of sample preparation and analysis functionalities within the microfluidic chip. By embedding sample preconcentration and purification modules, we achieve remarkable enhancements in sensitivity and detection limits. …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 51–27 Read article
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Optimum Mixture Proportioning of Sawdust Ash Blended Sand-Stone Dust Blocks Using Scheffe’s Regression Theory
Abstract: This study carried out an experimental investigation on the compressive strength of sawdust ash blended sand-stone dust block of size 450 x 225 x 150 mm using Scheffe’s (5, 2) regression theory. The compressive strength of sawdust ash blended sand-stone dust blocks obtained based on fifteen trial mix ratios were used to develop the mathematical model while the results of the compressive strength values obtained based on the additional fifteen …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 33–40 Read article
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Review on Replacement of Coarse Aggregate with Palm Kernel Shells: An Environmentally Sustainable Approach
Abstract: The palm shell, extracted from fruit seed can be categorized as a natural lightweight aggregate. To prepare the lightweight aggregates the mass compactness is between 1450 kg m−3 to 1750 kg m−3, which restricted it as low-density concrete. As the curing period of concrete progresses, there is a rise in the strength recognized the strength in the compression results of the cementitious material in 90 days of testing. Referring to …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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TORQUE RIPPLE MINIMIZATION OF PV BASED SRM DRIVE
Abstract: The switched reluctance motor drive is the recent choice for industrial applications due to its unique features like double salient pole motor without winding, permanent magnet and commutator in rotor. Solar photovoltaic based water pumping system using AC and DC motor is common but SRM drive is more favourable in terms of cost, reliability, robustness in nature. The primary drawback of SRM drive is higher torque ripple which makes heavy …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 37–44 Read article
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Effect of Ni Addition on the Hardness and Tensile Strength of Al – Cu Alloy Prepared by Powder Metallurgy Technique
Abstract: Aluminium alloys are becoming potential engineering materials offering excellent combination of properties such as high specific strength, high specific stiffness, electrical and thermal conductivities, low coefficient of thermal expansion and wear resistance. Generally, copper and nickel were used as alloying elements in aluminium alloy to increase high temperature strength.Both powder metallurgy as well as casting techniques is used to produce Al-Cu-Ni alloys.However, P/M technique is better suited for preparing this …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Material Handling Device with Multiple DOF
Abstract: This paper describes the design as well as analysis of a Material handling device having multiple DOF. Conventionally, there is a various material handling device which performs a specific operation like either up and down motion or planer (linear) motion to handle or transfer the material from one location to another location. But the design described in the paper is developed keeping in mind that mechanism will allow motion with …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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Development of a Flexure Mechanism for High-Precision Applications in Scanning Applications
Abstract: The utilization of the Planar XY Flexural Mechanism is extensive in precision motion systems, where it induces relative motion between a fixed support and a motion stage through the utilization of material flexibility. In contrast to rigid link mechanisms, this mechanism presents noteworthy advantages, including zero backlash, frictionless motion, and high-order repeatability, all within a considerably more compact form. Notably, flexure mechanisms are characterized by their construction from a single …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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A Review of Single-Phase Grid Connected Transformerless Solar PV Inverter Topology
Abstract: Abstract: Owing to low cost and system compactness, transformerless inverters became popular in single-phase grid connected photovoltaic (PV) systems. Improvement of conversion efficiency, reduction in distortion of the grid current and minimizing common mode leakage current are the major concerns in these inverters. The purpose of this paper is to review on various transformerless solar PV inverters. In this paper, the single-phase inverters are classified into two major categories: 1) …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Hybrid Solar PV–Wind Energy System: A Performance Study
Abstract: The solar PV and, wind energy hybrid technology is based on the concept of a modular, scalable, distributed renewable energy system designed and optimized for on and off grid installations. This kind of system is fully integrated hybrid system that combines wind energy units with PV technology in a compact footprint, creating the greatest energy generation density. The hybrid concept is unique and disruptive, seamlessly utilizing wind and solar energy …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 7–10 Read article
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Wideband Bandstop Filter Using Triangular SRR-DGS
Abstract: This article presents a dumbbell shaped triangular split ring resonator (SRR) in the design of wideband bandstop filter. Initially, a conventional dumbbell shaped triangular defective ground structure (DGS) is used to realize the single bandstop filters at the frequency of 3.55 GHz. This triangular shaped DGS structure is modified to a new structure to realize a wideband bandstop filter characteristics with the frequency range of 3.3 to 4.5 GHz which …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Roll-off Improvement of Open-circuited Stub Bandstop Filter
Abstract: This paper presents an alternative implementation of a shunt open-circuited stub bandstop filter for microwave circuit. By making use of the proposed implementation, a simple and compact bandstop filter with distinct bandstop characteristics is designed at 1.25 cutoff frequency and FBW of 1.2. This paper also focuses on how to increase the roll-off of bandstop filter by increasing the number of the shunt stub. A shunt open-circuited stub is the …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Design a Rectangular Spiral Microstrip Multi-band Antenna
Abstract: This paper presents a rectangular spiral microstrip antenna operate in multi-band between the frequency ranges of 0.5–5.0 GHz. The proposed rectangular spiral microstrip antenna will be light weight, flexible, slim and compact unit compare with current antenna used in these bands. The paper also presents the detail steps of designing the rectangular spiral microstrip antenna and at different iteration level. This paper is also present how to increase no of …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Edge-detecting Technique to Increase Slew Rate for Differential Amplifier
Abstract: This paper addresses a very compact low-power class-B buffer amplifier topology for large-size liquid crystal display applications. With enhanced slew rate, Edge-Detecting technique the proposed buffer achieves high-speed driving performance, draws a small quiescent current during static operation. The proposed SRE design is achieved more than 68 times improvements in the slew rate without significant increase of static power dissipation. Post-layout simulations show that the proposed buffer can drive a …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 49–58 Read article
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Designing and Testing of various types of SRAM topologies with 90nm Technology
Abstract: VLSI technology provides a way for designing compact devices which are useful to human for leading their day to day, the advancement in the technology provides high speed and power consuming appliances. In this category, intend to design an application with high data rate and low power, memory efficient device and Static Random-Access Memory (SRAM) is structured. Improvement in the technology comprises of scaling down the design process and impact …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Effect of Different Dosages of Saline Water on the Index and Engineering Properties of Bentonite
Abstract: The paper presents the effect of different dosages of saline water on the index and engineering properties of bentonite. The various tests conducted were consistency limits, free swell index, compaction and unconfined compressive strength. The saline water solution was prepared by varying the salt content from 5 to 40 gms per litre of distilled water. The specimens were prepared at their maximum dry unit weight and optimum moisture content. The …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Influence of Aeration and Curing on Shear Strength of Asphalt Stabilized Soil
Abstract: Asphalt stabilization technique is usually used to control and improve poor subgrade soil condition. The subgrade soil is the foundation for the roadway structure, its responsibility is to provide the required stability for the overlaying pavement and to limit the deformation due to traffic load repetitions by furnishing homogeneous stress distribution. In this work, the unconsolidated undrained Triaxial test was implemented for comparatively assessing the impact of asphalt stabilization on …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 10–17 Read article