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Voice based Control of Appliances using LabVIEW
Abstract: A voice based control of appliances for home and office automation become increasingly important and interesting. Automation with the voice provides better time management. These also improve the quality of our lives by automating some of the electrical home appliances such as light source, A/V equipment, computer, security device, etc. In this paper a voice based control of devices using LabVIEW is implemented. User can input the control command through …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 53–58 Read article
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A Disaggregated Optimization Approach for Competitive Procurement of Energy and Operating Reserve
Abstract: In restructured environment, Ancillary Services (AS) plays a vital role, as they are required for reliable and secure operation of the power system. Operating Reserve (OR), as one of the main AS, is a capability of a power system to prevent any unexpected imbalances caused by generation, transmission or equipment outage has been considered in this work. The approach is based on disaggregated clearing of energy and OR, which can …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 33–41 Read article
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Condition Monitoring of Drilling Rigs
Abstract: This paper is interned to give improved maintenance of various equipment’s in a deep drilling rig used for drilling exploratory oil and gas wells. Since drilling rigs are capital intensive a need was felt to reduce their maintenance cost and increase their life expectancy. Thus the diagnostic technique like condition monitoring was implemented to diagnose the various problems in the machinery which are caused due to continuous usage. Condition monitoring …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Challenges and Prospects of the Use of Horizontal Directional Drilling Techniques for Laying Oil and Gas Pipelines in Nigeria
Abstract: Nigeria pipelines, especially the petroleum and petroleum product pipelines are always vandalized by the sabotage. Huge amount of money is expended to put the damaged pipeline in good shape; and petroleum and petroleum product transfer is sometimes hampered due to leakages and damages caused by the oil thieves. Also huge money is being budgeted yearly to secure the pipelines. To combat this problem, horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is being proposed. …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 9–20 Read article
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Biopolymer Substitution and Impact on Cuttings Transport of a Lightweight Water-Based Drilling Fluid
Abstract: The aim is to determine the impact of substitution of a local material for another, on rheological properties and hole cleaning capability. A local biopolymer Mucuna solannie was used as a substitute for another biopolymer, Detarium microcarpum, primarily as a viscosifier in a water-based drilling fluid. Tests were carried out using standard equipment and specifications. Variations in transport efficiency and required minimum fluid flow rate at same cuttings concentration (CC) …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 54–64 Read article
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Flexibility Analysis of Refinery Piping System
Abstract: Piping systems in downstream refineries and process plants experience a great thermal strain due to the difference between ambient and operating temperatures of process and utility fluid flowing through them. This thermal growth causes thermal stresses which leads to failure in piping components like flange leakage, deflection in piping, fractures at nozzle juncture and other fatal errors in piping system. Therefore, these piping structures must be flexible enough to support …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 53–59 Read article
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Integrated Rock Typing and Rock Mechanics Studies for Median Line Principle Optimization
Abstract: Once a field has been identified, and a general method of reservoir exploitation decided, there are several methods to achieve the reservoir management goal, but some ways may cost twice as much as others. The most critical operations to developing a field are drilling of wells, and it overemphasizes which in the early stages of field development. Petroleum wells have changed character in recent decades, as compared to earlier times. …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 21–32 Read article
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Extent of Beneficiation of Tsopoli and Akuse Clay Deposits as Drilling Fluids Materials
Abstract: The need to source for a local material for the design of drilling fluid has necessitated the study of two smectite clay reserve deposits which are abundant in Ghana and have been the subject of study for many years for other engineering disciplines. A study of their degree and extent of beneficiation quantities has been carried out using standard rheological and filtration test as well as governing protocols while at …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 15–37 Read article
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Diesel Adulteration Detection Using Gaseous Vapor Emission
Abstract: Diesel adulteration is the illegal or unauthorized introduction of foreign substances into pure diesel,causing the product to not conform to the requirements and specifications for use in the Oil and GasIndustry. Current methods to detect diesel adulteration require chemical laboratory experiments tomeasure parameters such as density, API gravity, viscosity, flash point, and evaporation point. Thesemethods require specialized, expensive equipment and cannot be utilized be quickly and readilyemployed at point of …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 69–76 Read article
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Decision-making Under Certainty: a Linear Programming Approach towards Optimal Product Mix Decisions—a Case Study in Amhara Pipe Factory
Abstract: Manufacturing organizations highly benefit from proper allocation of resources (working capital, raw materials, labor power, working times, machinery, etc.) to optimize a product mix which is useful for profit maximization. The main purpose of this study is to critically examine the products produced in Amhara Pipe Factory to certainly decide which of these products must be given more attention or produced more in order to maximize the profit. The products …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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Implementation of Automated Pesticide Sprinkler in Existing Crop Cultivation Culture
Abstract: Advancement in agriculture helps in finding new solutions to improve efficiency. A way is to inculcate available data systems and technologies in the form of more smart machines to decrease wastage and focus on more efficient energy systems. We are now working towards sustainable in the 21st century. Today, mobiles and smart phones have become the most inseparable things in our lives. Smart Phones running on android applications are becoming …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 13–16 Read article
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Design and Fabrication of Automatic Pesticides Sprayer
Abstract: Farming is the heart of Indian culture .Agriculture sector largest Employment providing sector. The farmers comes under different levels according to their economic condition like small marginal medium and rich farmers. In large scale rural area farmers using manually operated instrument instead of new techniques. In addition to that spraying pesticides is also preliminary action taken by farmers to protect crop from insect diseases fungi and pests. Number of technologies …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 3–5 Read article
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Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Jute and Bamboo Natural Fiber Composites
Abstract: Natural fibers have become increasingly popular in recent decades. Natural fiber composites are also becoming increasingly popular in a various industries, including automobiles, furniture, packaging, construction and sports. Natural fibers have several advantages over synthetic fibers, including low cost, low density, reduced damage to processing equipment, good relative mechanical properties, renewability, and biodegradability. Natural fibers were also introduced with the goal of producing lighter composites, and they have shown a …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 20–33 Read article
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Planning Operations in Business Markets — Key Strategies and Applications
Abstract: Business buyers are those buyers who buy products either for resale or use those products to produce other goods and services, which they supply to their own customers in other markets. Market driven manufacturing companies are more focused on customers as they exhibit the ability to observe the market trends earlier than their competitors. These big firms such as industrial products’ manufacturers cum suppliers have several product divisions arranged according …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 43–57 Read article
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Scheduling of PCB Assembly Using Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm
Abstract: This paper deals with the problem of scheduling ‘N’ printed circuit boards (PCBs) on a single machine equipped with an automatic component interchange mechanism. The total number of different components required to process all ‘N’ PCBs is greater than the capacity of the spool. If the essential components are not on the spool, then one or more component switches must take place earlier than the PCB can be processed. The …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-2-3, 2012 · pp. 43–59 Read article
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Development of Overall Process Effectiveness for Continuous Flow Line in a Semiautomated Manufacturing System
Abstract: This paper presents Overall Process Effectiveness (OPE), a performance measurement approach in a manufacturing system. OPE evaluates the process parameters of continuous flow production that affect the performance and reliability of the process. Based on the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) concept, OPE focuses on the evaluation of production processes that involve human and machines. The developed OPE is validated through a case study ininjection molding (IM) industry. OPE plays a …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 43–53 Read article
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Review on Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RASs) for Fish Growth
Abstract: The safe and healthy production of high-quality aquatic products is dependent on the use of a wide variety of water treatment equipment in recirculating aquaculture systems (RASs), which are models of intensive aquaculture facilities. With the use of bigger systems and improved production management procedures, significant cost reductions have been realised in the production of food fish. The work involved in handling fish must be minimised, and efficient tank rotational …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 39–43 Read article
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Semiconductor Devices for Assessing Freshness of Food Products
Abstract: Freshness of food is one of the major deterministic factors that govern human health and wellbeing. Consumption of stale food can have minor to serious health implications. In general assessment of the quality of food relies upon human sensory evaluations. However, the perceived intensity of sensory attributes can vary significantly. To replace this confusion, scientists develop portable and inexpensive sensors with notable accuracy. In particular, dairy products, seafood and meat …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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ULTRAFAST LASERS AND ITS USE IN ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY
Abstract: The size of semiconductors and packaged devices continues to shrink enabling the devices to become more compact . This trend requires the deployment of sophisticated equipments with inbuilt lasers that have unique capability to process diverse materials with high precision , but without damaging the electronic components due to heat . There are diverse laser technologies utilising longer pulse width or ultrashort pulse (USP) width that are employed in electronic …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 34–45 Read article
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Voltage Sag Mitigation Using DVR and Ultra Capacitor
Abstract: Due to the rising integration of renewable energy sources into the power system, power quality issues have recently become more significant. Voltage sags and swells are among the biggest issues with a power system, and a lot of research has been done to try to solve these issues. Equipment for power conditioning can enhance the quality of the power. Dynamic voltage restorers (DVR) are used to shield sensitive loads from …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 21–31 Read article