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Current Status of Thermal Spray Coatings for High Temperature Corrosion Resistance of Boiler Steel
Abstract: In the thermal power plants, the conventional steels used in boilers are unable to sustain the hot corrosion issues. To reduce the problem of hot corrosion in the boilers, many types of surface coatings have been used in the recent past. Thermal spray techniques have been used to develop these coatings on the components of boilers. Thermal spray coating techniques are important means to develop coatings to increase the corrosion …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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Application of Full Factorial Design for Optimizing Variables of Hydraulic Plunger Spring
Abstract: Compression Helical Spring has various applications in automobile. Spring stores the energy of deformation due to applied load and remains its original position, shape or size after the load is removed. Springs are further classified as leaf springs, springs. The design parameters of spring manufacturing consists of spring rate, pitch, free length, wire diameter, flat/round ends, circular ends, number of turns etc. Various researchers have conduct observations on springs with …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Taxonomic Assessment of Thermostable Amylase Producer from the Unkeshwar Hot Spring, Nanded
Abstract: Total 42 thermophiles were isolated from the Unkeshwar hot spring of Maharashtra, India. Of these 23 thermostable amylase producers were identified as Bacillus alvei APP1, Bacillus brevis APP2, Bacillus sterothermophilus APP3, Bacillus subtilis APP4, Bacillus farraginis APP5, Bacillus firmus APP6, Bacillus licheniformis APP7, Bacillus megaterium APP8, Lysinibacillus sphaericus APP10, Paenibacillus alvei APP11, Bacillus simplex APP12, Staphylococcus cohnii APP15, Streptococcus thermophilus APP16, Bacillus cereus APP18, Bacillus atrophaeus APP19, Bacillus lentus APP24, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 113–126 Read article
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Design and Fabrication of Pesticide Sprayer for Agriculture
Abstract: India is a highly populated country and about 60%to 70% of its population depends on agriculture. In this majority is the small-scale producers. One of the most important part of farming includes pesticides spraying. In today’s market many types of agricultural sprayers are available which works on different kinds of power source. This sprayer has higher cost which is difficult for the medium scale farmers to afford. To over this …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Design and Analysis of Water Spray System for Vertical Storage Vessels-Floating Roof Tank for Industrial Safety
Abstract: Large-scale tank fires are a rare occurrence, but they pose a significant challenge to firefighters, oil companies, and the environment. Two options exist for dealing with such fires: letting them burn out on their own or actively attempting to extinguish them. Water spray systems are an effective method for extinguishing fires or providing a cooling effect, particularly on storage tanks. This study presents a designing and analysis of water spray …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Characterisation of Plasma Sprayed CNT-Alumina Composite Coatings on Boiler Tube Steel
Abstract: In this research work, the 1.5, 2 and 4 wt.% CNTs-Al2O3 coatings were prepared and successfully deposited on T22 boiler tube steel using plasma spray process. Ni-Cr was also used as bond coat before applying CNTs-Al2O3 coatings. The coatings were subjected to metallography, XRD and SEM/EDAX analysis. The porosity of CNTs-Al2O3 mixed coatings on T22 boiler steel was found to be decreasing with increase in CNTs content. The CNTs were …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Dispersion Analysis of Polypyrrole and ZnO Nanocomposite Thin Film using SPR Techniques
Abstract: The dispersion analysis of any material is crucial for studying its structure and composition. The interaction of the structure of the material with electromagnetic energy is also determined by studying its dielectric or optical properties. For studying dielectric properties, optical approaches are favored over electrical techniques, and Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) is the most suited of all techniques. It is used as a result to investigate the optical and dielectric …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 79–85 Read article
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A Review on Electric Spring Utilization for Smart Grid Structure in Power Generation
Abstract: The review documents contained in the literature are either completely off the non-critical load or forwarded within a convenient time frame based on the resulting satisfaction. In this study, instead of shifting critical loads to other terms, they tried to adjust the energy consumption of non-critical loads with the help of AC. A rule-based energy management algorithm is proposed, which uses electric springs to use AC microgrids.A new DC/DC converter …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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A Review of Thermal Spray Coatings
Abstract: Thermal spray coatings are applied on surface of metals to improve their functional properties. Thermal spray technique offers the possibility to deposit wide range of ceramic coatings on metallic components. In the present paper we discuss the various types of coatings deposited using thermal spray techniques. The effect of rare earth metal oxides on microstructure and mechanical properties of the coatings are being discussed.
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A Technical Review on Design of Cupped Spring Washer in Automobile Clutch
Abstract: In current scenario, in automotive industry, in clutch division, major challenge is to reduce the rattling noise and vibration. Thus most of the industries are adopting the concept of controlling hysteresis by virtue of introducing the cupped washer design in clutch disc assembly. In this project, we will model the cupped washer based on the size and geometry of the clutch, and carry out calculations of load and deflection to …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Finite Element Approach for Sheet Metal Forming and Springback: A Review
Abstract: The process by which the sheet metal blank is plastically deformed into a 3D shape by the application of external force without much change in thickness is the sheet metal forming process. The paper describes the mechanism of the sheet metal forming process. Numerical simulation of the metal forming processes has now gained the industrial importance, and it has made it possible to simulate the metal deformation and to calculate …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 33–45 Read article
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Radon Monitoring in Underground Water of Punjab State and Thermal Springs of Himachal Pradesh
Abstract: The source of Radon gas is generally within the rock strata in the form of an intermediate decay product of the U/Th radioactive series. It migrates from the earth’s crust to atmosphere by diffusion in the aqueous media. Radon monitoring is carried out to study health hazard effects. Scintillometry technique was used for measurement of Radon concentration in groundwater of Gurdaspur district and Parbati valley of HP. Radon concentration values …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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Design and Implementation of Agricultural Spraying Drone
Abstract: In this brief an attempt has been made to develop an agricultural drone to spray pesticides in an agricultural farm. In India, agriculture is one of the key economic sectors. Crop production rates are influenced by factors such as temperature, moisture content, rainfall, etc. The field of husbandry is also influenced by other elements, such as pests, complaints, diseases, etc., which can be managed by giving crops the right care. …
Published in International Journal of Robotics and Automation in Mechanics · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Automatic Fire Extinguisher Sprinkler System: An Innovative Solution for Fire Safety
Abstract: The Automatic Fire Extinguisher Sprinkler System is an advanced safety feature designed to quickly respond to fires in buildings. This system automatically detects heat or smoke and releases fire-suppressing agents to put out the flames before they can spread. The persistent risk of fire hazards in various sectors, including residential and commercial environments, has led to the innovation of sophisticated fire safety systems. Among these, the automatic fire extinguisher sprinkler …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 Read article
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Enhancement of the Life of Helical Spring Systems
Abstract: Helical springs are essential mechanical factors considerably employed in automotive, aerospace, and artificial systems because of their capability to store and release energy, absorb shock, and sustain repeated weight cycles. The performance, responsibility, and durability of these springs play a vital part in ensuring the effectiveness and safety of the entire system in which they are integrated. Over time, numerous researchers have focused on strategies to enhance the service life …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 12–24 Read article
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A Protective Smart Cap System for Social Distancing and Spreadable Diseases
Abstract: In the current situation of COVID-19 disease; the aim should be to prevent the spread of the virus to the community. To achieve this, we must ensure that an appropriate social distance from individual to individual is maintained. To ensure that proper social distance is maintained and virus spread is reduced at the individual-to-individual community level, we have proposed the idea of a social distance warning cap. With the help …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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Oxidation Behaviour of Plasma Sprayed Carbon Nanotubes-Alumina Coated ASME-SA213-T291 Boiler Tube Steel
Abstract: In this research work, oxidation behaviour of Carbon Nanotubes reinforced Al2O3 coated ASME-SA213-T91 boiler tube steel specimens were investigated at 900°C temperature in air. The different CNTs-Alumina composite coatings were deposited using plasma spray technique and NiCr was used as bond coat before applying CNTs-Al2O3 coatings. The hot corrosion studies were conducted on all coated specimens in air at 900°C under cyclic conditions. The thermogravimetric technique was used to establish …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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ANN Controlled Plasma Spray Process by using Industrial Waste
Abstract: Plasma spray coating process has become a subject of intense research because it becomes an affordable solution for many industrial applications. The present work aims at developing and studying the industrial wastes (Flay-ash powder mixture) as the coating material, which is to be deposited on Mild Steel and Cupper substrates. To increase the coating deposition efficiency and to decrease the cost of coating process, one of the artificial intelligence (AI) …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Application of Neural Network Analysis to Correlate the Properties of Plasma Spray Coating
Abstract: Thermal spray coatings are more often being demanding process at the recent stages of industrial design processes to become fundamental element of the engineering system. The aim of the present paper is to develop a model-based estimation and control for regulating the coating adhesion strength, by using neural network. This proposed model permits cost reduction by the possibility of adjusting the parameter of the process for each of the desired …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Atomizers in spray dryers: a review
Abstract: Atomization is the most important step in spray drying that defines the properties of liquid droplets after spraying, resulting in various forms of the dry product - from fine powders to granules. It basically refers to the disintegration of the liquid into droplets in the presence of a drying gas circulating in the medium, increasing its surface area until the droplet becomes unstable and disintegrates. The choice of the atomizer's …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–15 Read article