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A general review of the fundamentals of MATLAB Vehicle passive suspension system Simulink Model
Abstract: In order to enhance the comfort and handling characteristics of a vehicle, the installation of a suspension system is necessary. This system plays a crucial role in improving ride quality and road handling. For basic car models with two degrees of freedom, a passive suspension system is commonly utilized. This type of suspension system is renowned for its exceptional reliability and does not rely on an external power source, is …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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Stretchable Elastomer–Phase Change Composites for Passive Thermal Management in Wearable Electronics
Abstract: Elastomer-embedded phase change material (EPCM) composites are developed as stretchable, leakage-free, and electrically insulating thermal regulation layers for wearable electronics operating under stringent skin-safety requirements. The EPCM architecture comprises microencapsulated organic phase change materials (μPCM, 30–70 wt%) uniformly dispersed within soft elastomer matrices based on PDMS or SEBS-type thermoplastic elastomers, together with low loadings (1–8 wt%) of electrically insulating hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) fillers to enhance lateral heat transport. Differential …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 30–41 Read article
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Passive Augmentation Studies in a Double Pipe Heat Exchanger with Ellipsoidal Dimples
Abstract: In this work, the numerical studies of heat transfer augmentation of a counter-current double pipe heat exchanger with ellipsoidal dimples (inward-facing, raised dimples) on the inner tube was performed using SOLIDWORKS software. The effect of dimple depth, dimple pitch and number of dimples/angles between two dimples on heat transfer was investigated at a constant volumetric flow rate of 4 LPM for hot (water) and cold (water) fluids. The effect of …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Passive Capillary Flow of Aqueous Working Liquids in the SU-8 based Microchannel Bends
Abstract: In this work, total 4 individual SU-8 based microchannel bends are fabricated by maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique. The leakage-free surface-driven capillary flow of aqueous ethanol is recorded by a CMOS camera. Also, the leakage-free surface-driven capillary flow of aqueous isopropyl alcohol (IPA) is recorded by the CMOS camera. This work will be useful in bioengineering applications.
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 20–22 Read article
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Design of Passive Phase Shifter for Beam Steering Applications
Abstract: The role of phase shifters in the field of beam steerable antennas is vital. The paper presents a navel technique in designing of phase shifters. This technique is facilitating many advantages along with phase shifting, such as reducing mutual coupling between array antenna elements results reduction in overall antenna size and miniaturize the radiating antenna aperture. This structure also shields the components behind the antenna. This method helps in eliminating …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Experimental Studies on the Passive Capillary Flow of Non-aqueous Working Liquids in PMMA Microfluidic Devices of Rectangular Cross-Sections
Abstract: The polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microfluidic devices are fabricated by the maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography and direct bonding technique. The effects of liquid viscosity, surface wettability and channel aspect ratio on the surface-driven capillary flow of non-aqueous working liquids are studied in the fabricated PMMA microfluidic devices. The working liquids are ethylene glycol, isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and ethanol. These experimental studies will be useful to manipulate different non-aqueous working liquids inside …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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Navigation System for Robots Using Passive RFID with Wireless Feature Changing on ARM7 (LPC2148) Platform
Abstract: RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology is well known for being easy to use and the features possessed. Mostly it is used for security or authentication purpose as each RFID contains a unique identification code. This unique identification feature can also be used in different ways. The study of other RFID techniques will be helpful for better service and security. The navigation system for robots using RFID is proposed in this …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 58–66 Read article
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Remote Sensing to Process for Information
Abstract: AbstractRemote sensing ever procuring sensibility acted from atmospheric windows to vary radiation waves mm ranges from thermal status to gigahertz from radio detection and ranging (RADAR). Natural electromagnetic waves have originated formation of passive sensor and artificial emissions origin active sensor. Aerial photography of civil engineering has prompting rescues from satellite imagery. Individual pixel analysis from focused regime scoped analytical methods to origin knitted full image special pattern. Evolution of …
Published in Journal of Telecommunication, Switching Systems and Networks · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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Remote Sensing to Process in Survey
Abstract: AbstractPhysics has rendered true from any arena to prosecute same under mega scaled appreciation rewardable margins. Remote sensing additional philosophies subscribing same to rescue form frontal obscure. Sharpness may origin reticulation but overwhelmed subscription same as to sect picture elements to contrast may it be multi sect or segment as a whole. Eye scale yes or no or may it be passivated or activated alarm forms appear from rescue in …
Published in Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Simulation of Nitric Acid Production
Abstract: Nitric acid has been known and esteemed for a long time. Most nitric acid is used in making ammonium nitrate. Its direct applications include photoengraving, metal pickling and passivation and the parting of gold and silver. Here the Oswald process is used to produce nitric acid. This process is simulated using HYSYS simulation software. The purpose of this simulation was to observe the thermodynamic properties of the process. We also …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 43–48 Read article
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Analysis of Dispersion Compensation System for PON using Different Schemes
Abstract: In this paper, dispersion compensation techniques are discussed for better communication. Different schemes like pre-compensation, post- compensation and symmetrical compensation of DCF with NRZ and Manchester modulation format. To compensate the dispersion of fiber, DCF is used. Simulations have been analysed by using OptiSystem 7.0 simulator. Results are compared in terms of BER, Q-factor and total received power.Keywords: Dispersion Compensation, Dispersion Compensation Fiber (DCF), Passive Optical Network (PON), Q-factor, BER.Cite …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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Cell Balancing in Lithium-ion Batteries – A Comparative Evaluation
Abstract: Balancing the cells within a battery system is essential for safeguarding against overvoltage, overcharge, and over-discharge, which can lead to system failures and safety hazards. Two commonly employed methods for cell balancing are passive and active balancing. In passive balancing, excess charge is dissipated through resistors, while active balancing involves the controlled flow of charge within the circuit. This paper focuses on the comparison and analysis of passive and two …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 37–45 Read article
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Comparative Cooling Analysis of EV Battery Packs using MATLAB Simscape
Abstract: Since electric vehicles (EVs) transition to high- voltage systems to enable quicker charging and enhanced delivery of power, the high heat emitted during rapid discharge is a significant challenge. This paper presents a direct comparative study of passive air cooling and active liquid cooling of a lithium-ion battery pack. Due to the high cost of constructing the physical prototypes, we created a computationally efficient and hierarchical virtual prototype in MATLAB …
Published in International Journal of Electrical and Communication Engineering Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Flow and Filtration of Polystyrene Microparticles in Micron-Scale Fluid Mechanics towards the Applications related to fluidic Microelectromechanical Systems
Abstract: Maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography and direct bonding technique are useful to fabricate the polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microfluidic devices. Also, maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique are useful to fabricate the SU-8 based glass microfluidic devices. In this work, a short review on microfluidic flow and microfluidic filtration of microparticles is provided by author related to the micron-scale fluid mechanics. This review may be useful to perform the blood filtration in …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 36–41 Read article
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Design of Wearable Moisture Sensor using UHF RFID Tags
Abstract: Dampness estimations of the body can be utilized for medical services purposes as well concerning helping in working out. In this paper, the reasonableness of latent UHF RFID innovation for dampness detecting is examined. The innovation has an extraordinary potential in wearable, agreeable, and remote dampness detecting frameworks, in spite of the fact that it isn't initially utilized for detecting. In our review, the label radio wire frames are weaved …
Published in Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Design of Solar Water Heater System
Abstract: This research paper studied about solar water heater with its construction and applications. If we see today’s scenario, the hot water uses are increasing day by day in industries as well as in domestic and commercial purposes. In the current era, we are using various resources like coal, petroleum products, electrical energy, etc. for heating the water. These resources are too expensive for heating the water. Solar power is the …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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A Review Natural Ventilation by Using Solar Chimney
Abstract: A solar chimney is an effective and sustainable ventilation technology designed to enhance airflow within residential and commercial buildings by utilizing natural convection. Operating on principles like a traditional fireplace, a solar chimney harnesses solar energy to generate an upward air movement, creating a pressure difference that drives passive ventilation. The system comprises a vertical shaft, usually constructed with heat-absorbing materials, which captures solar radiation and heats the enclosed air. …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power and Machine Systems · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Sustainable Architecture for Rural Communities: The Tanzanian Family House Model
Abstract: Sustainable rural housing in East Africa must respond simultaneously to climatic stress, water scarcity, sanitation challenges, and socio-cultural practices. This article presents the Tanzanian Family House as a climate-responsive and resource-efficient housing model developed specifically for rural Tanzanian communities. The project integrates low embodied energy materials, passive environmental strategies, and decentralized infrastructure systems to create a durable and culturally grounded dwelling that can be constructed using local skills and materials. …
Published in International Journal of Rural and Regional Development · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Short Review on the Probability of Carbon Nanotube Based Nanofluidics in Fluid Mechanics
Abstract: In this short review, author has briefly introduced the subject named as nanofluidics. Also, author has provided a short review on passive (surface-driven) capillary flow related to microfluidics. The effects of channel aspect ratio, surface wettability, liquid viscosity, effective viscosity, centrifugal force, and bend angle, are described to control the passive capillary flow in microfluidic devices and systems. Author has demonstrated the difference between leaky-device and non-leaky device in microfluidics. …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 14–17 Read article
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A Combination of Shunt Hybrid Active Power Filter and SVC for Power Quality Improvement
Abstract: Power quality problems have become the most important concern nowadays. Custom power devices (CPD) provide a solution for these power quality problems. There are various types of custom power devices. Out of these devices, harmonic filters are considered in this paper. Passive filter and active filter are combined to form shunt hybrid active power filter, (SHAPF). This paper proposes a hybrid device for power quality improvement. The device includes combination …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 9–17 Read article