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Computational investigation of the influence of process parameters of 3D printed PLA material
Abstract: This study uses numerical simulation to examine the relationship between critical process parameters say, feed rate, layer height, and raster angle, on residual stresses and distortions and on the achievable density of FFF prints to identify the optimal input parameter combinations for ISO 527-2 type 1A. Methods of additive manufacturing that are utilised widely used to manufacture thermoplastic parts is fused filament fabrication. High residual stresses are one of the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 259–269 Read article
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A Review on Solar Multilevel Inverter for the Production of Free Energy Due to the Structure with Long-life Feature
Abstract: Multilevel inverters play a major role in medium voltage, high power and renewable applications. It is also used in certain applications where high switching frequency, and high output voltage gain are required. The switching transient period of a MOSFET should be minimal because a high dv/dt rate could result in permanent damage to the MOSFET. The harmonics present could cause many problems and so it has to be minimized. The …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Advancements in Nanotechnology and Biosensor Integration for Detection and Treatment of Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
Abstract: Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS) is an uncommon neurological condition characterized by profound distortions in perception. Individuals with AIWS experience altered body image and spatial awareness, often perceiving objects, surroundings, or even their own body as being unusually large, small, or distorted. The condition presents a unique challenge for both diagnosis and management due to its elusive and varied symptoms. This paper explores how advancements in nanotechnology and biosensor integration …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 26, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Role of Strontium in Structural and Dielectric characterstics of Barium Titanate
Abstract: Ba₀.₇₅Sr₀.₂₅TiO₃ (BST) compound was synthesized through the conventional solid-state reaction methodology, aimed at investigating its structural, microstructural, and dielectric characteristics. The structural characterization was executed employing X-ray diffraction (XRD), and the resultant diffraction patterns were refined utilizing the Rietveld method, which substantiated the establishment of a single-phase perovskite configuration exhibiting tetragonal symmetry and belonging to the P4mm space group. The refined lattice parameters revealed subtle distortions correlating with the substitution …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1157–1163 Read article
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Multi-Sensor System for Underwater Pothole Detection to Enhance Road Safety During Monsoon Seasons
Abstract: Monsoon seasons across India and similar tropical regions severely compromise road safety by causing water accumulation that conceals dangerous potholes beneath stagnant pools, leading to frequent vehicle damage, tire punctures, and fatal accidents. Traditional detection methods relying on smartphone accelerometers, ultrasonic sensors, or machine vision fail under flooded conditions due to acoustic signal reflection at water surfaces and optical distortions from glare and turbidity. This research proposes an innovative multi-sensor …
Published in International Journal of Mechanical Dynamics and Systems Analysis · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Harmonic Elimination in Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Using Various Multilevel Inverter Topologies
Abstract: The increasing penetration of photovoltaic (PV) systems into modern power grids necessitates advanced power electronic interfaces capable of delivering high-quality electrical power with minimal harmonic distortion. Multilevel inverters (MLIs) have emerged as an effective solution due to their ability to synthesize near-sinusoidal output voltages with reduced switching losses and electromagnetic interference. This study presents a comprehensive investigation of harmonic elimination in grid-connected PV systems using 5-level, 7-level, and 11-level multilevel …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 01–18 Read article
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High Performance Multi-Valued Logic (MVL)Gate Design Using FinFET
Abstract: CMOS scaling faces challenges such as leakage, power dissipation, and short channel effects. Multi-Valued Logic (MVL) offers higher information density and reduced interconnections. This work presents a FinFET-based MVL gate design that improves electrostatic control, switching speed, and reliability. Simulation results confirm reduced leakage power and enhanced performance compared to conventional logic. The proposed architecture demonstrates scalability for advanced technology nodes. It also shows potential for low-power applications in portable …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 34–45 Read article
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Autonomous Agentic AI for Adaptive Cure Optimization and Defect Prevention in Thermoset Polymer Composite Manufacturing
Abstract: Thermoset polymer composites occupy a central position in modern structural manufacturing, from aircraft fuselages to wind-turbine blades. Despite progress in resin chemistry and fiber architecture, the “cure process” that transforms compliant preforms into load-bearing structures remains difficult to manage. Manufacturers encounter ‘voids’, “interlaminar delaminations”, and “spring-back distortion” when curing complex or thick-section parts. The cause is not ignorance of the relevant physics, but rather that ‘temperature’, ‘chemistry’, ‘rheology’, and ‘mechanics’ …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 301–320 Read article
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A Comprehensive survey of robust image quality metrics for satellite imagery
Abstract: Satellite imagery is essential for applications like environmental monitoring, urban development, precision agriculture, defence surveillance, and disaster response. The reliability of these applications is closely tied to the quality of the captured images, which may be compromised by atmospheric effects, sensor imperfections, compression artifacts, and transmission noise. As a result, accurate image quality assessment (IQA) is essential to ensure trustworthy analysis and informed decision-making in satellite-based systems. The distinctive properties …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 7–20 Read article
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Intelligent Power Quality Enhancement Strategies for PV-Integrated Smart Distribution Networks: A State-of-the-Art Review
Abstract: The rapid integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems into modern power distribution networks has introduced significant challenges related to power quality. Issues such as voltage fluctuations, harmonic distortion, flicker, and reactive power imbalance arise due to the intermittent and nonlinear nature of solar energy generation. This paper presents a concise literature review of various power quality enhancement techniques employed in PV-integrated networks. Key approaches include the use of active power filters …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power and Machine Systems · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 30–53 Read article
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Object Tracking Using Finite Element Method and Branching Filter
Abstract: AbstractWe present an approach to robustly track the object behavior that turns over time from a set of input points from a single viewpoint. The distortions considered are caused by applying forces to known Harris function on the object’s surface. Our method combines the use of prior information on the geometry of the object modeled by a smooth template and the use of a finite element method to predict the …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 35–40 Read article
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Low-light Video Enhancement with SVD-DWT Algorithm for Multimedia Surveillance Network
Abstract: After the outbreak of the global pandemic COVID-19, video surveillance has become an important aspect of multimedia communication in monitoring-based systems, security systems, object tracing etc. However, due to drawbacks like video frame distortion, the quality of the video in surveillance may be affected in some cases. In this work, a video enhancement-based multimedia surveillance network has been developed by using a Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT) and Singular Value Decomposition …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 42–50 Read article
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A Suboptimal Nonlinear Duty-cycle Modulation Scheme
Abstract: The DCM (duty-cycle modulation) technique is increasingly used in industrial electronics applications, including instrumentation systems, interfacing drivers and signal transmission chains. However, in existing research works related to new applications of DCM technique, the linear approximation policy is used for the sake of structural simplicity and low implementation cost, at the expends of rigorous analysis and low approximation errors. In this paper, a suboptimal nonlinear DCM scheme is developed. It …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Plasma Tweeter Loudspeaker - A Singing ARC
Abstract: Plasma arc speaker is a loudspeaker that generates sound without a solid diaphragm by varying the air pressure and utilizing a high voltage arc. It makes sound by heating air that causes air to expand in the same way as in thunderstorm. The grumbles and growls we hear in thunderstorm come from the quick expansion of the air surrounding the lightning bolt due to sudden increase in temperature. This produces …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Potential of Midrib of Cocos nucifera Leaf for Reinforcement of Plastics
Abstract: AbstractCoconut palm (Cocos nucifera) is an abundant crop of tropical areas. In the present work, mechanical properties of midrib of coconut palm leaf as tensile strength, tensile modulus, flexural strength, flexural modulus impact strength and elongation at break is experimentally determined and compared with other fibers. Single-fiber pull-out test is conducted to determine critical embedded length and interfacial adhesion between fiber and matrix for reinforcement in polyester resin. Tensile test …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Study of Cascaded H Bridge Multilevel Inverter
Abstract: The inverters are now-a-days used broadly. Inverters are classified as two level inverters and multilevel inverters. There are too many limitations; conventional inverters at high power and high voltage applications. So, multilevel inverters become useful for high power and high voltage applications due to their increased number of levels at the output voltage. The harmonics are reduced by increasing the number of levels and output voltage has a tendency to-end-up …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 45–54 Read article
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Investigation of FPGA based PWM Control Technique for AC Motors
Abstract: This paper proposes a Random Frequency PWM synchronized for a three phase inverter implemented with use of Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) and applied to a 1-hp induction motor drive system for the reduction of harmonics and improvement of fundamental peak voltage. For providing alternating output voltage with a specific magnitude and frequency to industrial applications, three-phase inverter is preferred. The gating signals to the inverter are produced by means …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Blind Image Quality Assessment using NSS Approach in the DCT Domain
Abstract: We have develop an efficient model for improving image quality using IQA and NSS based on blind image Quality Assessment.This algorithm does computation for the parameters which user expect at output. The certain extracted features approach depends on a simple Bayesian inference model to dipict image quality scores. The project features are based on statistic scenes of discrete cosine transform for images. The resultant parameters of the model are used …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Performance Evaluation of Single Phase Cascaded Nine Level Inverter using Photovoltaic (PV) SystemPerformance Evaluation of Single Phase Cascaded Nine Level Inverter using Photovoltaic (PV) System
Abstract: Multilevel inverters are considered at present as the state of the art power conversion systems for high power and power quality demanding applications. This paper’s objective is to propose a modified cascaded nine-level inverter topology for a virtually sinusoidal output voltage, less number of power switches, results in decreased complexity and reduced total harmonic distortion (THD). The structure is simple and easy to be extended to higher level but also …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 30–47 Read article
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Detection of Eccentricity Fault for Induction Motor
Abstract: The study shows that 80% of faults are because of eccentricity in induction motors, advancing numerous research endeavors still gave to the eccentricity in these motors. In this paper, an asynchronous motor under static and dynamic eccentricities with various load levels is modeled utilizing using finite element method (FEM) as FEM is utilized as an intense numerical technique for analysis of defective induction motors. The simulation outcomes demonstrate that due …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 19–32 Read article