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932 articles for “process parameter”
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Probable Causes of Cracks on selected Buildings at Akrowa in Afigya Kwabre District, Ghana
Abstract: This work evaluated the nature of the foundation soils and cracks on twelve representative buildings at Akrowa, in the Afigya Kwabre District near Kumasi in Ghana. Age, material used whether clay/concrete, dimensions of cracks on the buildings and tests for geotechnical parameters of foundation soils such as moisture content, bulk density, specific gravity, particle size distribution, Atterberg limit and direct shear were carried out on soils from four pits dug …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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Perspectives of 3D-Printed Polylactic Acid-Based Composites Reinforced with Natural Fibers
Abstract: The growing demand for sustainable and biodegradable materials has led to the development of polylactic acid (PLA)-based composites reinforced with natural fibers. This study investigates the mechanical, thermal, printability, and environmental performance of 3D-printed PLA/Natural Fiber composites, addressing key challenges in fiber-matrix compatibility, structural integrity, and biodegradability. Natural fiber reinforcement enhanced Young’s modulus and flexural strength, but excessive fiber content led to agglomeration, reduced tensile strength, and increased brittleness. Thermal …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 649–664 Read article
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Superplasticity Behavior of Aluminium Alloys Through FSP: A Review
Abstract: Friction Stir Processing (FSP), an advanced modification of Friction Stir Welding (FSW), has emerged as a highly effective technique for fabricating surface composites with superior mechanical and metallurgical properties. FSP enhances the microstructure and superplastic behavior of materials, particularly aluminium alloys, by subjecting them to high strain rates at relatively low temperatures. This review paper critically examines the development and optimization of FSP for aluminium alloys, emphasizing key factors such …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 65–77 Read article
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Fungus Detection System
Abstract: This project identifies fungal pathogens in wet soil with sensors and gives an instant result through an Android app. It helps farmers avoid crop loss, increase yield, and encourage eco-friendly farming practices by enabling early detection and evidence-based decision-making for soil health management. Soil condition is most important to agriculture and environmental health. Having fungus in pre-maturity soil analysis can prevent crop damage and increase the yield. This project seeks …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 30–34 Read article
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Application of Ultrasound for Synthesis of Biodiesel
Abstract: The aim of study is to synthesize a biodiesel from soybean oil using ultrasonic process. At present, biodiesel is produced in batch reactors in which the required energy is provided by heating by mechanical mixing. Alternatively, ultrasonic processing is an effective way to attain required mixing providing the necessary activation energy. Ultrasonic is a very desirable tool for producing biodiesel from vegetable oil and animal fats, because it lowers the …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Need of Standardization of Habb: A Unani Medicine
Abstract: Habb (pill) is a solid dosage form for oral administration of drugs in the human body. The present challenge for Unani scholars is to validate the claims made in the classical texts by applying scientific methodologies on this important dosage form. These claims need to be validated and the drugs need to be standardized on more precise scientific parameters. In order to have a good coordination between the quality of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 37–45 Read article
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Precipitable Water for Human Consumption in Rural Areas: Calculation Method and Engineering Design
Abstract: This work describes a methodological process to estimate the precipitable water for human consumption as a function of meteorological parameters like ambient and dew point temperature, water vapor and ambient pressure, and relative humidity. The paper uses empirical correlations to determine the most accurate procedure for atmospheric rainwater, resulting in a simple relation between precipitable water and dew point temperature as the highest accurate one. The study shows the dew …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 41–57 Read article
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Nanotechnology and Nanoparticles for High Altitude Agro-ecosystem and Environmental Sustainability
Abstract: High-altitude agro-ecosystems are widely distributed throughout the world. In the Indian subcontinent, Himalayan region represents the high-altitude ecosystems, which demand extensive management due to their increasing deterioration in recent times. The extremely low temperature, proneness to natural calamities, recurring floods, droughts, low soil moisture and fertility, high solar intensity impose constraints for sustenance of hill agriculture. To enhance crop productivity to sustain increasing population, hill farmers are using excessive amount …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 4, 2024 · pp. 155–164 Read article
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Development of River Flood Management plan “Case of Patna City”
Abstract: This Research Paper develops an Integrated River Flood Management plan for Patna city, which includes Policy Framework and Implementation Strategy by increasing resilience and reducing river flood through various Interventions like Land use planning, Low Impact Development, Embankments, leaves, Dykes and ecosystem-based adaptation, resilient infrastructure, and community engagement identified from various Literature studies. It ensures Development of framework for River Flood in the region. It also talks about the Parameters …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 38–79 Read article
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Performance Testing of Arduino-Based Hybrid Solar Dryer for Drying Apple Slices
Abstract: A novel and high-efficiency hybrid solar dryer was designed and developed in this study to dry apple slices. The thermal analysis of the dryer is conducted by calculating collector efficiency, drying rate, and drying efficiency. Integrating an Arduino-based temperature and humidity monitoring system in a hybrid solar dryer enhances the ability to optimize performance and efficiency. Both the collector and drying chamber are made of aluminum sheet as it has …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1872–1886 Read article
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A Technical Review on Parametric Optimization of Welding Dissimilar Metals
Abstract: As we know that the use of stainless steel in different industrial sectors such as oil and gas, aerospace, automobile, power plant, manufacturing, etc. is high due to their higher tensile strength and toughness etc. Therefore need has arrived to think out in the merger of stainless steel with other metal which are compatible and stronger such as stainless steel. In this paper, we have studied the different technical aspects …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 43–50 Read article
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Design of Differential Evolution Optimized PI Controller for a Temperature Process
Abstract: Differential evolution is a new stochastic population-based optimization algorithm. It is an accurate, fast and robust optimization method. In this paper, a PI controller is used and differential evolution optimization technique is used to optimize the controller parameters. The robust controller parameters are obtained by solving the optimization problem, which consists of objective functions and constraints, using differential evolution method. Here differential evolution is implemented in tuning of a PI …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 3, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 17–26 Read article
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Optimizing Milling Parameters in Face Milling Operation
Abstract: In statistics, response surface methodology (RSM) establish a relationship between several self or system explanatory variables and one or more response variables. Since many variables are involved to control the process, the requirement of some mathematical models to represent the process is found to be necessary. In order to extract the result by this statistical analysis, the experimental results will have to be processed using the analysis of variance (ANOVA). …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 60–76 Read article
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Development and Optimization of Cold Rolled Slitting Machine Process
Abstract: Slitting machine is now widely used for dividing a wide strip into a plurality of narrow strips or for trimming the unnecessary or unacceptable edge portion of relatively wide sheet metal stock. In some cold rolling slitting machine a problem has been found that the camber is formed at the time of cutting. When the strip passes through skin pass operation, burr is formed due to friction which will result …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Experimentation and Investigation of E - Glass Fibre/ Polyester Composites Laminates
Abstract: This paper centres on the autoclave moulding technique, offering a comprehensive analysis of the specimen fabrication process. The advanced composite manufacturing process involves the use of high temperatures and pressures during the curing step. This results in composite specimens that have a higher density and are devoid of any voids. Polyester, E-glass fibre, and SiC powder are the material components that make up the composite in this study. It is …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 477–487 Read article
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Compatative Catalytic Study of Oxidation of Thiourea by Chromium (VI) in Presence of Different Catalysts and Micelles
Abstract: The series of catalysts like acetate, oxalate, EDTA, the varies micelles viz, CTAB, SDS, TRITON X-100 was carried out in the kinetic study of oxidation of Thiourea by Cr(VI) as an oxidant in water medium. The effect of catalytic efficiency has been study for varies catalyst and micelles by volumetric method and UV spectroscopic methods. The product was confirmed by IR studies. UV study reveals shows that higher catalytic efficiency …
Published in International Journal of Advance in Molecular Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 9–21 Read article
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Integrating Sensor Technologies and Machine Learning for Detection and Mitigation of Structural Deformity and Slope Failure in Opencast Mines
Abstract: With furtherance in the mining industry, accidents due to slope failure are frequent in mining sites. Slope instability, a complex process, seriously threatens the miner’s life and properties. The damage inflicted by slope failures in the recent past has pulled the attention of authorities toward implementing disaster risk reduction measures. This research aims to develop an innovative approach that combines sensor technologies and machine learning techniques to detect and mitigate …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 38–45 Read article
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Sand Casting Process Optimization via Design of Experiments: A Review
Abstract: Designing and optimizing of gating is an essential part of casting foundry as it contributes significantly to predict and minimize the flow turbulence resulting to casting defects like rough surface, sand inclusion, etc. An Optimization scheme for gating design parameters for casting was proposed with different past studies of the researches. Various designs were modeled and mould filling simulation rooted to minimize turbulence and macro defects are recommended in this …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Water Comparative Study of Water Quality
Abstract: Water quality plays a vital role in safeguarding human health, maintaining environmental balance, and supporting socio-economic progress. For drinking purposes, water must satisfy established physical and chemical criteria to minimize health hazards and ensure the efficient functioning of biological processes. This research focuses on a comparative assessment of drinking water quality by analyzing key parameters such as pH, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), hardness, and fluoride levels in both tap water …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 85–98 Read article
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Review JoEDT N58 Open CPU-Based Milk Collection System
Abstract: The N58 Open CPU-based milk collection system is designed to enhance the efficiency and transparency of milk collection processes in rural and urban dairy operations. By integrating a computerized platform with open-source technology (Open CPU), the system enables real-time monitoring, automatic data logging, and streamlined milk collection from multiple sources. The system allows farmers to register and track their milk deliveries, monitor milk parameters such as fat content and volume, …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 17–23 Read article