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Environment, Health and Safety Management by Risk Assessment of Activities in Construction Project Site
Abstract: The constructing development enterprise is developing all over the world. The construction activities and work is a strong part of the wealth in India. it gives opportunities for employment for a wide range of people in the country. The aims of this study are to find out the regular practice of health and safety risk calculations, risk communication and risk management; and the environment health and safety management planning for …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 17–29 Read article
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Evaluation of the Impact of Organizational and Human Factors on Employee’s Behavior in a Petroleum Refinery
Abstract: According to the WHO, 2.9 billion workers worldwide are exposed to different hazards at workplace. Researchers have focused a lot of emphasizes on work-related illnesses, fatalities, and injuries, which has raised awareness of event causation in the workplace. It is speculated that workers' at-risk behaviors, which can be decreased through behavior modification, are what lead to the bulk of workrelated accidents. A study was conducted to analyze the organizational and …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Volatile Organic Compounds: An Overview from Occupational Health Perspective
Abstract: VOCs are emitted as gases by several organic solids or liquids and present a significant occupational health and safety (OHS) challenge due to their deleterious health effects. Though widely present outdoor as well as indoor, the later poses a major health hazard at workplaces where these are extensively used or applied. Analytical chemistry laboratories, Research Laboratories, Bio-Medical workplaces, industrial scale production and application workplaces, especially those dealing with substantial quantities …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Analysis of Safety Behaviour of Workers under Small-Scale Construction Sites: A Case Study of Anambra State
Abstract: Small-scale construction companies are predominant in developing countries and it is the most hazardous place in construction sites. Accidents mostly occur on construction sites due to a high level of safety ignorance and the nonchalant attitude of workers and management. The research aimed to investigate the actual behaviour of workers at the selected sites in terms of safety compliance, nutrition, alcohol use and smoking. This is highly necessary due to …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 37–46 Read article
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Water Quality Parameters And It’s Analysis Using IOT
Abstract: Water is the key to survival for all kind of living beings, in fact earth is the only planet on which life exists and the reason behind this is availability of water. If we consider statistically, approximately 70% of water each day goes untreated, and this untreated water ends up merging with all the waterbodies including underground water supplies. Due to underground water pollution the effect comes on crops as …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Design and Testing On Automatic Fire Suppression System in Tunnel Fires
Abstract: During recent times we have read articles of tunnel are getting fired up due to heat or any other reason. Similarly after accident many a times there are chances that a car may set of to hazardous and death or injury causing fire explosions. Thus we may understand that now a days, one of the serious problem in automobile are engine fire. There is no such mechanism as if now …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Autonomous Firefighting Robotic Vehicle
Abstract: Firefighting operation requires fire fighters to risk their lives to save the victims. If the fire is in unreachable locations, it becomes difficult for fire fighters to reach the same. Thus, this paper discusses the concept of autonomous firefighting robotic vehicle. The proposed autonomous firefighting robotic vehicle consists of development of fully autonomous firefighting robotic vehicle which can smartly detect the location of fire, navigate to the same autonomously and …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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A Review On : Arduino Obstacle Avoiding Car With Voice And Bluetooth Control
Abstract: This paper provides an alternative design of obstacle avoidance and voice control for automotive devices. Future advancements in this technology will benefit us forpeople with disabilities who are unable to drive on their own, for transportation purposes, in hazardous environments where human interaction is not possible, security against civilian and military personnel to potential terrorist attacks etc. This paper aims to design a flexible and cost-effective wireless automation system using …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 5–13 Read article
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Border Security Robot Vehicle with YOLO V4
Abstract: The objective of this project is to design and manufacture a prototype of Bordersecurity surveillance UGV with YOLO V4 algorithm. This versatile robot vehicle use a remote camera method to track active persons, burning, hazardous chemicals, metals, and obstructions in remote regions and transmit data to a central location. To offer instant reaction from sensors, the suggested system employs YOLOV4 and machine intelligence. While the robot is functioning, thevehicle is …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 27–36 Read article
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Automatic Fire Fighter Robot
Abstract: A fire occurrence is a catastrophe that may result in human casualties, property loss, and victimlifelong injury. They may also experience ongoing psychological distress and trauma. Fire fighters aregenerally responsible for responding to fire emergencies, but they frequently face greater hazardswhen putting out fires, particularly in dangerous locations like nuclear power plants, oil refineries, andgas tanks. They must search through building rubble and obstructions in order to put out the …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 30–39 Read article
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Photovoltaic Cell Powered Water Purifier for Flood Affected and Polluted Areas
Abstract: AbstractThe lack of clean drinking water was a serious issue in many areas of Kerala during the flood. According to the Kerala migration survey (KMS), 90% of water supply in Malappuram was affected as around 31 schemes stopped functioning due to power failure and flood and around 60% water supply was affected in Palakkad and Kozhikode. People were depending upon bottled water at that time. Here lies the importance of …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 29–43 Read article
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Design Of A Novel Drone For Agricultural Application
Abstract: There are several factors that determine the production rate of crops in agriculture , namely, temperature, pressure, humidity, rain, soli, climatic conditions etc. farmers have been using pesticides and fertilizersin order to increase the production rate and to prevent the crops from insects. But these pesticides have an adverse effect on the health of farmers due to prolonged exposure and in turn prove hazardous for their health. WHO (World Health …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 30–39 Read article
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Evaluation of SAR and Temperature Elevation in Human Head for Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) Application
Abstract: In this paper, the specific absorption rate (SAR) and the temperature rise in the SAM phantom human head model as a consequence of the exposure to radiation of planar inverted F (PIFA) mobile handset antenna has been estimated at Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) band downlink frequency range. Biological hazards on human head owing to electromagnetic wave (EMW) exposure in advanced wireless services has been analyzed by computing the temperature rise …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Prospects of Microwave Energy for Coal Processing
Abstract: Microwave technology has gained worldwide acceptance as a novel method for heating, sintering and phase transformation of minerals and materials, as it offers specific advantages in terms of speed, energy/power efficiency, process simplicity, improved properties and produces the finer microstructures and lower environmental hazards. This paper shows the various prospects about the application of microwave energy in coal processing and utilization. This paper also summarizes about the detail microwave heating …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 37–42 Read article
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A Review on Optimization of DC Micro Grid
Abstract: Renewable energy are being incorporated into power networks to ensure reliable and inexpensive electricity for the public and industrial sectors, while also addressing ecological consequences originating from traditional energy sources. However, including sustainable energy sources is a must. Energy in outdated electrical systems can create additional hazards and concerns, such as supply security and base load. Climatic affects, energy capacity, and so on. Recent micro grid research and development has …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 21–31 Read article
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Corrosion behavior of Friction stir welded aluminum alloys: A review
Abstract: A review on corrosion behavior of Friction Stir Welded aluminum alloys has been presented. Objective of the work is to discuss the behavior of Friction Stir Welded aluminum alloys under chloride environment. The variation of corrosion potential and corrosion rate for the welded portion and base metal and within the welded region for various zones like weld nugget, HAZ and TMAZ has been studied. Alloys of series 2XXX, 5XXX, 6XXX …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of Effect of Laser Process Parameters and Heat Input on Hardened Bead Geometry and Power Density of ASTM Grade 3 Pure Titanium using CW Laser Beam
Abstract: This research paper presents the experimental study of laser process parameters and heat input on hardened bead profile of ASTM Grade 3 commercially pure titanium sheet of 1.5 mm thickness using 2kW CW Nd: YAG laser. The selected two laser process parameters are: (1). Low laser process parameter (LLPP): Laser Power (LP): 600 Watts, Scanning speed (SS): 2000 mm/min, Focused position (FP): -10 mm with heat Input (HI): 180 J/cm …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 42–52 Read article
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Short Circuit MAG/MIG Welding and Fast ROOT Modified Short arc Welding Process for Sheet Metals Welding with Diverse Air Gap
Abstract: The outcome of an analysis allocating with welding of sheet metals with diverse air gap using short circuit MAG welding process and Fast ROOT custom-made short arc welding methods have been presented. Welding turns were made below different conditions and through each run; the diverse process parameters were incessantly observed. It was found that fewer HAZ and maximum welding speed are reached under an exact welding condition with quick ROOT …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 47–59 Read article
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Solution to space debris: IDRSS
Abstract: Debris has always been a matter of great concern in the field of space sciences. All the junk that can also be referred as the remains of the space projects that may include the rockets, satellites and much more is known as debris. This junk revolves in the space after getting detached from their host bodies and hence pose a hazardous threat for the possible space missions in the future …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 24–33 Read article
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Nuclear Safety and Regulation: A Review
Abstract: AbstractNuclear safety is defined by the International Atomic Energy Agency as “The achievement of proper operating conditions, resulting in protection of workers and environment from hazardous radiations”. The nuclear industry has continuously improved its safety standards and several regulatory boards monitor the nuclear setups to maintain the safety. However, many instances the safety lapse has resulted in disasters. The IAEA works in conjunction with member states and partners worldwide to …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 29–31 Read article