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A New Method for Continuous Charging of Spacecraft Fuel Elements Under Conditions of Long-term Space Flight
Abstract: Any flight control of a spacecraft (SC) depends on electricity on board. With the help of electricity, all its instruments and equipment (propulsion system, controls, communication systems, instrument complex, heating, etc.) function on board of the spacecraft. The power supply system (PSS) of a spacecraft is a critical system that ensures its life. The main base of the spacecraft power supply system is a system that generates direct electric current. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 25–39 Read article
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An Experimental Investigation of Machining Parameters on Aluminum Composites
Abstract: The need for a material with good mechanical, thermal, and wear resistant properties is satisfied by aluminum composite. However, the biggest obstacle to substituting it with alternative materials is the machining challenges. For this kind of hard-to-cut material, electric discharge machining is a very efficient method. Thus, using a Taguchi-based method, an attempt has been made to determine the most advantageous amount of input parameters for EDM of Al composite. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 6, 2024 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Improvement of Geometric Tolerances and Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites
Abstract: In the field of metal matrix composite materials, there has been a generous thrust towards the development of electrical discharge machining (EDM). In this study, stir casted aluminum hybrid metal matrix composites were successfully machined using EDM by analyzing the input process parameters namely, pulse-on time, peak current, and gap voltage using L27 orthogonal array. The ideal conditions for various output responses such as material removal rate, circularity, and radial …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1583–1592 Read article
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Types of Solar Cell Batteries and their Energy Charging Methods
Abstract: The goal of the review was to develop and improve the efficiency of batteries by choosing the best types of charging batteries that are used for operation, whether for devices in government institutions or to operate cars and others, thus improving the quality and efficiency of the devices’ work. The best of it. The energy from the controller is transferred to the battery for storage, and the battery in turn …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Comparative Study of Machining Parameters on Electrical Discharge Machining of Inconel 718 using Copper and Copper-Tungsten Electrode
Abstract: The present scenario in all the manufacturing industries is to make a priority list to cope up the challenges imposed by the superior materials like alloys, ceramics and composite materials which have difficulty in machining. In this study, comparison of experimental results which is found by optimization of machining parameters on material removal and tool wear rate along with two different electrodes material such as copper and copper tungsten for …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 46–53 Read article
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Ni-MH Battery Dynamic Model with Reversible DC Machine and a Constant Load for Electric Vehicle Applications
Abstract: The global issues like fossil fuel burning and pollution created have become a headache for the whole world, and therefore the Electric Vehicles (EV) are getting high attention. This paper deals with the Ni-MH battery model for the EV applications. The model described in the paper is entirely dynamic. A test bench is created in the Matlab/Simulink® for the dynamic battery model. Few tests were conducted to prove the adaptability …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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Parameters Optimization of EDM of AISI 316 Stainless Steel Material using RSM
Abstract: In this paper, cutting of SS316 material using electro discharge machining (EDM) with a copper electrode using RSM technique is discussed. Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is one of the earliest non-traditional machining processes [1]. These methodologies are used to analyze the effect of each parameter on the machining characteristics and to predict the optimal choice for each EDM parameter such as peak current, gap voltage and pulse on time. It …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Development of Electrochemical Discharge Machine for Machining Non-conductive Materials
Abstract: Electrochemical discharge machining (ECDM) is the hybrid machining process combination of electrodischarge machining and electrochemical machining process. ECDM is different machining process for micro-drilling and micro-grooving of variety of glasses, ceramics and composites. Electrochemical discharge machining also called as spark assisted chemical engraving (SACE). ECDM process is an effective and micro-machining process for non-conductive materials. It is used in micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) applications. ECDM parameters are material removing rate (MRR), …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Treatment of Car Washing Unit Wastewater by Electrocoagulation
Abstract: Abstract Enormous amount of water is being used to wash a car. With the increase in number of cars day-by-day, the quantity of water being used to wash cars is also increasing. Generally, effluent from car washing units is discharged into public sewers without treatment. In this study, the wastewater from a car washing unit was collected in a bulk quantity and characterized. It was treated with the electrocoagulation process …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Optimization of Process Parameter in Electrical Discharge Machining
Abstract: This is the non-traditional machining process. The high surface finish of the material is required. More complex shape of material is required. Wire EDM is one of the nontraditional machining processes. Surface roughness and kerf width are of crucial in the field of machining processes. This paper uses the Grey relational theory and Taguchi optimization technique, in order to optimize the cutting parameters in Wire EDM for D3 steel material …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 4–10 Read article
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Optimizing Machinability in Wire EDM of AISI P20 Steel Employing Composite Material Wires with Hybrid Neural Network Approach
Abstract: AISI P20+Ni steel is extensively used for forging dies, plastic moulds, and automotive die components due to its excellent polishability, hardness, and homogeneity. This research utilizes Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM) to process pre-hardened AISI P20+Ni steel, focusing on minimizing both recast layer thickness (RLT) and kerf width (KW). The performance of wires made from composite materials, including zinc-coated brass wire (ZBW), cryogenically treated ZBW (CZBW), and ultrasonic vibration-assisted brass …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1120–1133 Read article
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A DC-DC Boost Converter for Energy Harvesting
Abstract: Energy harvesting is an emerging technology used for wireless remote and local devices. For powering these devices such as wireless nodes battery is required which demands replacement after discharging. Energy harvesting technique helps in developing battery-free operation for these devices. To do so we need power management system which itself is power efficient. These power management systems may use many technologies but one of them is DC-DC boost converter using …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Parametric Optimization of Aluminum Alloy 6061 Using Wire-EDM for Automotive Applications: A Taguchi-Based Approach
Abstract: Machining hard materials with complex geometries presents numerous challenges, often requiring the use of non-traditional methods such as wire Electric Discharge Machining (EDM). However, wire EDM machines operate at slow speeds, and increasing the speed can negatively impact surface finish, making it a difficult task. The ongoing research investigates the machinability study of Aluminum Alloy 6061 using wire EDM, emphasizing the optimization of process parameters to enhance machining performance and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 293–302 Read article
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Taguchi based Modeling and Optimization of Tool Wear Rate in Die-Sink EDM
Abstract: With the increasing demand for new, hard, high strength, and temperature-resistant materials in various engineering applications, especially in the field of mold manufacturing, aeronautic, automobile and die manufacturing industries, the development and application of electro-discharge machining (EDM) has become increasingly important to machine such difficult to machine hard materials. In this paper, the machining of EN-31 Die steel using EDM with a copper electrode by using Taguchi’s experimental design and …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Latest Research Trend of Optimization Techniques and Considerable Parameters in Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM): Review Article
Abstract: Wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM) is a non-conventional machining method with unique capabilities. WEDM offers a better alternative or sometimes the only alternative to produce complex shaped features and components of difficult-to-machine materials. In today’s highly competitive manufacturing industries, manufacturer’s ultimate goal is to produce high quality product with less time and cost constraint. To achieve these goals, one of the considerations is by optimizing the machining process parameters such …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 30–53 Read article
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Hybridizing Principle of TOPSIS with Regression Metamodel Approach for the Optimization of CNC-WEDM Process Parameters
Abstract: Experiment is conducted on a Computer Numerical Control wire electric discharge machine under different conditions of process parameters. The experiment is carried out by using Aluminum Alloy AA6061 as a work material and a Brass wire as a cutting tool in CNCWEDM. This paper aims to develop a combination of DOE and Entropy based TOPSIS to solve multi response parameter optimization problems. An experimental investigation was carried out based on …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Parametric Optimization of Tool Wear Rate in Side Flushing form of Die Sink EDM of EN-31 Die Steel
Abstract: Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is one of the most extensively used non-conventional material removal processes for manufacturing geometrically complex or hard material parts that are extremely difficult to machine by conventional machining process. EDM researchers have concentrated on achieving faster and more efficient metal removal rate coupled with a reduction in tool wear and improved surface characteristics. In this paper, the operating performance measures of side flushing type of electrical …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 72–80 Read article
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Supercapacitor-Battery Hybridization to Prevent Battery Life for Pulsed Load Applications
Abstract: Management of power in the pulsed load applications has become a significant issue when it comes to the battery backup systems. For the pulsed load applications, deep discharge of the battery and battery health problems are very well known. In this paper, an attempt is made to overcome these key challenges by connecting a high power density device, ultracapacitor (super capacitor) in parallel with the battery. The role of ultracapacitor …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Experimental Findings of the EDM Process Parameters for Metal Matrix Composites
Abstract: The process of electrical discharge machining (EDM) shapes hard metals and creates intricately formed, deep holes in a variety of electro-conductive materials by arc erosion. With regard to material removal rate (MRR) in metal matrix composite EDM, this study intends to examine the impacts of operational factors. The material removal rate generated is used to assess the efficacy of the metal matrix composite EDM process. It has been noted that …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 6, 2024 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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An Experimental Study on Multi-Criteria Parameters Optimization of Process for Al6351/SiC/Gr Metal Matrix Composites Using AHP-TOPSIS Approach
Abstract: This research focuses on optimizing the process parameters of Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM) for a hybrid Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) comprising Al6351 aluminum alloy reinforced with 4% SiC and 6% graphite (Gr), fabricated via squeeze casting. This technique enables the formation of dense, defect-free composites with uniform reinforcement distribution, enhancing both mechanical properties and structural integrity. Microstructural characterization using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) confirmed the even dispersion and bonding …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 303–319 Read article