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Fuel Economy and Mass Emissions of Ethanol Blended Gasoline over the Modified Indian Driving Cycle
Abstract: AbstractEthanol, a renewable alternative fuel can be used in gasoline vehicles as blend with gasoline without any major engine modification. Use of ethanol is increasing trend in India due to its increase in availability, energy security and emission reduction potential. Currently, 10% ethanol blended gasoline is available in India and ethanol percentage share in gasoline is increasing one. A large number of studies on ethanol-gasoline blends on stationery or automotive …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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The Resurging Effect of Climate – Human Interaction on the Soil of Abia State, Nigeria: A Climate Change Perspective.
Abstract: Abstract Studies on the impact of climate change on soil erosion have been widely acknowledged by parts of the eastern states of Nigeria as one of the major land degradation problems besetting the area. This study adopts Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing techniques as veritable tool to study the effect of Climate – Human interaction on soil of Abia state. Increase in observed mean rainfall of 5.85, 5.62, …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 27–44 Read article
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Numerical Design of An Off-grid Solar Photovoltaic System for Office Shelter
Abstract: Electricity is essential needs for domestic and office applications. Due to the shortcomings from the national grid, renewable resources are prepared for alternative power supply rather than fossil fuels generators which pollute the environment. To provide a constant power supply, an off-grid solar PV system should adequately be designed. This paper presents the design of an off-grid solar PV system for office shelter. Solar thermal and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 68–76 Read article
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Changes Detection of Land Use/Land Cover Vector Data in Nirmal Mandal, Adilabad District, Telangana State, India
Abstract: AbstractLand use/land cover change detection techniques by using LISS-IV satellite image helps to analyze their topographic features and landscape dynamics. Spatial data of 2005 and 2015 satellite images have been studied for comparison of agricultural, barren, cultivated, built-up and wastelands. These categories, indications results has been increased by, agricultural land (36.8% with an area of 80.3 km2) and 45.7% (99.7 km2), uncultivated land [38.60% (84.2 km2 and 29.70% (64.8 km2)], …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Suitability of Local Soil for Low Volume Road Construction: The Case Study of Niger Delta Region, Nigeria.
Abstract: This work describes the suitability of soils located in the Niger delta region of Nigeria for road construction. The soil classification tests as well as tests to determine the moisture-density relationship and shear strength tests were carried out in accordance with British Standards. Also, additional soil data in these localities were obtained from construction and consultancy firms. A total of eighty-three (83) soil data were collected and used for analysis. …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Cost Effective Wastewater Treatment Technique for Bara Nulla Peshawar
Abstract: Various samples from Bara Nulla in Peshawar were collected and analyzed, using standard methods for various important wastewater parameters. The effluent discharge from the nulla is highly polluted in terms of its physical and chemical properties. Most of it parameters do not meet the requirements of Pak-EPA NEQS limitations set for industrial and domestic effluent discharge. The average wastewater characteristics of nulla in terms of COD, BOD, TDS, TSS, turbidity …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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SAFETY CLIMATE AND SAFETY SYSTEMS FACTORS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH ORGANISATIONAL ATTRIBUTES AND DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF EMPLOYEES IN MAJOR ACCIDENT HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIES IN KARNATAKA STATE, INDIA
Abstract: The present work evaluates the existing critical safety climate and safety system components in the Major Hazardous Industries in Karnataka state, India and establishes the quantitative relationship between them with the organisational and demographic characteristics using a Questionnaire method (containing 81 questions of various safety climate parameters and 53 questions of various safety engineering system parameters among 1029 employees in 22 major hazardous industries in Karnataka). A research instrument using …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 20–35 Read article
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Analysis of Industrial Steel Structures with Semi Rigid Connections
Abstract: In this paper, an industrial structure of dimensions 23.75 x 16.25 m with 5 bays and 3 bays horizontally and height of 9.60m is analyzed to compare its behavior for the different partial moment release conditions. Initially, the industrial structure modeled using STAAD, then the foundation and column is assumed as pin jointed, tapered property sections assigned for beams and columns, applied self-weight, live load, wind load and load combinations …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Relative Efficiency of Manufacturing Companies in India Using Data Envelopment Analysis
Abstract: Manufacturing holds a key position in the Indian economy, accounting for nearly 16 percent of the real GDP in FY 12 and employing about 12 percent of the country’s labour force. Growth in the sector has been strong, outpacing overall GDP growth since the past few years. For example, while real GDP expanded at a CAGR of 8.4 percent over FY 05–12, growth in the manufacturing sector was marginally higher, …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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Analysis of Natural Frequency for Three-Dimensional Model of Transformer Winding Using FEA
Abstract: AbstractPower transfer winding is prone to a number of events of a short circuit. However, over a period of time, capabilities of winding to withstand forces generated during such events decrease. In order to understand the behavior of winding at excitation, study of natural frequency is an important parameter. In this paper, winding’s radial and axial modes are studied with the help of finite element approach. Three-dimensional (3D) and two-dimensional …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Fracture Characterization of Glass-Sheep Wool Fabric Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composite using Stacking Sequence
Abstract: AbstractFibre-reinforced composites are advance market share in structural applications, but further growth is restricted by their lack of toughness. Fibre hybridization is a hopeful approach to toughen composite materials. By combining two or more fibre types, these hybrid composites offer a better balance in mechanical properties than non-hybrid composites. The research and advancement in the area of natural fiber composites (NFC) are gaining more importance due to its eco-friendly, biodegradable, …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Automated Waste Segregator for Efficient Recycling
Abstract: This paper demonstrates a prototype of an IoT-based Automatic waste segregator, which helps in the segregation of different varieties of waste products leading to a more efficient waste disposal technology. Smart segregator can be programmed to apprise about the kind and quantity of dumped garbage so that various maneuvers can be performed. Raspberry Pi along with many other sensors and equipment are used in this prototype. It has an efficiency …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 37–42 Read article
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A Dipole Circular Patch Antenna for Operation in the X-Band
Abstract: This microwave engineering research paper proposes, designs, calculates, and simulates a novel dipole circular patch antenna for theoretical wideband operations in the X-band (the 8 GHz to 12 GHz frequency range). This proposed microstrip patch antenna was realized using FR-4 as a dielectric (a thickness of 1.5 mm) with copper being used in both the ground plate and the two transmitting circular elements (the so-called patches with a thickness of …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Overlapped Multipass Laser Transformation Hardening of Ti-6Al-4V Titanium Alloy Using Continuous Wave Rectangular Beam
Abstract: Overlapped multitrack laser transformation hardening (OMLTH) of Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy of Grade 5 of 2 mm thickness sheet has been carried out using 2 kW Nd:YAG laser source with a CW rectangular beam of size 1×14 mm2. The present research article intended to provide a profound understanding of the multipass laser hardening process of TI-6Al-4V titanium alloy, and to investigate the effect of rectangular laser beam process parameters i.e., the …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 35–42 Read article
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Effect of Magnetic Field on Casting Parameters
Abstract: AbstractThe casting process is one of the oldest manufacturing methods involving squeezing / jolting the green sand used as moulding material, and further was developed with use of binders such as clay/organic resins. The constants search for newer moulding material lead to the magnetic mould involving steel shots and application of magnetic field. The preliminary trials on one of the process parameters i. e. Magnetic field was carried out and …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Effect of Solutionizing and Ageing on Mechanical Properties of AL2024 Reinforced Alumina Particulate
Abstract: AbstractAluminium 2024 alloy is widely used at automobile and aircraft industries in the form of cast component with varying section size. This study investigates how the microstructure and mechanical properties of AL2024 alloy before and after heat treatment processes. Solution sing at 493°C-5H followed quenching in water at room temperature. Stir casting method is followed to obtain the required composite material with proper mixing of reinforcement. Further, the mechanical properties …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Study of the Effect of Cycle Time of Plasma Nitriding on the Service Life of AISI H-13 Tool Steel Die
Abstract: AISI H-13 tool steel is widely used as a hot-forging die for various automotive components. Usually, to increase the die life, the dies are subjected to additional surface treatment process such as carburizing, gas nitriding, salt bath nitriding, plasma nitriding, etc. The case depth is an important parameter in surface treatment process. In this work, AISI H-13 tool steel hot-forging dies are subjected to plasma nitriding. The nitriding time cycles …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 169–177 Read article
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Optimization of Wear and Friction Parameters of Al-WC Composite Using Response Surface Methodology
Abstract: This paper aims to optimize the wear and friction parameters of Al-WC composite using response surface methodology. Initially dry sliding wear test on specimen of Al-0WC, Al-5WC, Al-8WC and Al-11WC composites were performed using pin-on-disc equipment under atmospheric conditions, with the varying parameters of the applied load 80KN and Sliding distance 6700m and the sliding velocity is kept constant of 3.34 m/s. The optimum parameters of wear mass loss and …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 17–26 Read article
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Study on High Strength Ti-Al-V Alloy at Cryogenic Temperature
Abstract: The α+β type high strength titanium alloy is usually used as a structural biomaterial for the manufacturing of orthopaedic prostheses as well as surgical and dental implants. The Ti-Al-V alloy had been deliberately solution treated at 860°C for 1 h (subsequently quenched in variable mediums) just below the β transus but within the α+β region to avoid grain coarsening for single β region as well as accomplish optimum balance properties …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Performance Analysis of Complimentary Pass Transistor Logic Based Multiplexer Using Dual-gate FinFET Technology
Abstract: AbstractThis paper presents the design and analysis of double gate FinFET complimentary pass transistor logic (CPL) multiplexer. The circuit of multiplexer (MUX) using CPL is used for comparison of performance parameters like average power consumption, rise/fall time, delay, slew rate, PDP and EDP. Multiplexer is a digital circuit, it has inputs and select line; select lines are used for select input lines to transfer data to the output end. The …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 41–48 Read article