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Study on Single-Slope Solar Still for Experimental and Data-Driven Analysis for Improving Productivity with Different Basin Materials.
Abstract: This study investigates the single-slope solar still under the diurnal variation of water temperature and distillate yield under identical operating conditions. Experimental analysis was conducted to evaluate the performance enhancement through the incorporation of natural basin materials, namely hemp and sand. The water distillation process is focused on improving potable water productivity and thermal behaviour. The inclusion of hemp and sand in the basin leads to noticeable differences in productivity …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 31–46 Read article
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Experimental, Analytical and Numerical Study of Energy Absorption Properties of Aluminum Crush Boxes with and without Buckling Initiators (Axial Loading)
Abstract: The crashworthiness in automobile is stated as the capability of a passenger car and its interior arrangements to safe-guard occupants from harm. Whenever an accident occurs, the passengers in the car can be injured due to one of the following reasons: (1) excess acceleration force; (2) physical injury from contact with injurious surfaces, and; (3) exposed to fire, smoke, and chemicals released during accidents. Thus effective crashworthiness design must take …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Comparison of Finite Element Analysis with An Experimental Validation on Transmission Loss Measurement for Acoustic Muffler
Abstract: Noise from an automotive application is the major source of noise pollution. Here the noise from muffler plays a vital role. So noise reduction on muffler is generally predicted by Transmission Loss and Insertion Loss. Single expansion chamber is generally used as silencing elements in intake and exhaust systems. The main aim of this paper is to use of FEA as well Experimental Method for Muffler’s Transmission Loss Measurement. FEA …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 38–43 Read article
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EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF WELDING PROCESS PARAMETERS ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES FOR TIG WELDED AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STELL 304 JOINTS
Abstract: Minimally invasive surgeries are the most elusive, yet highly demanded subset of surgeries which requires precise knowledge of the pertinent patient. Compared to conventional surgeries, minimally invasive surgeries are characterized by less pain, low risk of infection, lesser scarring, etc. In the status quo, doctors use intuition through experience to determine the parameters for surgery such as the force required to cut, size of cut, depth of cut, etc. With …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 6–9 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of Surface Modification on Copper (Cu) with Pen-Shaped Plasma Torch
Abstract: The paper presents an experimental investigation on surface modification of copper (Cu) material by plasma treatment using pen-shaped plasma torch. Plasma is used for a variety of industrial applications like surface modifications, surface activation, and surface treatment for coating technology. The plasma device construction here is simple and effective. This development was required because available device is not useful for practical applications due to limited effective surface treating area. In …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 40–47 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on Machining Characteristics of EN19 Alloy Steel Using CNC Vertical Machining Center
Abstract: In this research work, the detailed experimentation investigation was performed for EN19 steel using milling process on CNC VMC. The experimentation strategy has been planned using Taguchi’s L9 orthogonal array, consisting of three process parameters such as cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut on material removal rate (MRR) and surface roughness (SR). Two different types of end mill cutters (solid carbide and titanium nitride coated carbide end mill) …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 91–101 Read article
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Experimental Techniques for Investigating Microstructural Effects on Solid Mechanics Behavior
Abstract: It is critical to comprehend the complex interaction between mechanical behavior and microstructure in order to optimize material performance and create solid engineering components. In the topic of solid mechanics, this review article offers a thorough summary of the experimental methods used to look into the influence of microstructural characteristics on solid behavior. It highlights the fundamentals, possibilities, and uses of a broad variety of experimental techniques, including as mechanical …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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First experimental results on “clay and bentonite” mixtures for the waterproofing of a landfill in Northwestern Piedmont Region (NW Italy)
Abstract: We report on experimental results conducted on “clay and bentonite” mixtures for the waterproofing of a tank landfill located in Northwestern Piedmont Region (NW Italy).The geotechnical experimental tests on “clay and bentonite” mixtures were conducted in the laboratory first, with the aim of finding the optimum percentage of granular bentonite to be added to the clay and then, they were carried out in situ, in the tank, on the layer …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Non-linear Vibration Response of an IPMC Actuator Subjected to Alternating Electric Potentialf
Abstract: The precise predication of stable and unstable zone for an applied excitation voltage and frequency is of importance in many micromechanical systems utilizing ionic polymer metal composite (IPMC) as the actuator. A linear dynamic model thus will no longer be valid for IPMC actuator having low thickness and thus more flexible. In this article, non-linear vibration characteristics of a silver (Ag) based IPMC actuator is studied under alternating electric potential …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 11–26 Read article
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Short Experimental Report on Lithographic Technique in Microfluidics
Abstract: In this experimental work, a single SU-8 based glass microfluidic device is fabricated by the maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique. The sealing by indirect bonding technique is perform during the hard baking in maskless lithography. Dyed ethylene glycol is prepared as the working liquid. A CMOS camera catching 25 frames per second with a corresponding time-scale resolution of 0.04 second is used to record the surface-driven microfluidic flow of …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Experimental Testing and Ply Wise Strength 0°-45°-0° Investigation of Multi-orientation Carbon Fiber Specimen by Using FEA and UTM
Abstract: Synthetic composites have higher strength to weight ratio and are extensively used in industrialapplications. Carbon fibers have extensively high tensile strength. Most of the composites haveorthotropic properties and their strength varies as per orientation. Laminar having differentply orientations have different properties and strengths. Hence, to enhance strength of carbonfiber specimen reducing layer wise damage becomes up most important. It is unimaginable toexpect to examine the layer insightful harm of each …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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Synthesis of Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) Latex Using Batch Emulsion Polymerization Reactor: Experimental and Simulation Study
Abstract: AbstractThe rationale for the present study was to develop Poly(methyl methacrylate) polymer latex, using free radical emulsion polymerization mechanism, in which water acted as the continuous aqueous phase, methyl methacrylate monomer as the dispersed phase, potassium persulfate (KPS) as an initiator and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) as the stabilizing agent. PMMA is a versatile thermoplastic resin, used widely because of its excellent performance in optical and medical field. The characterization …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 37–44 Read article
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Experimental and Modeling Study of Companion Flange
Abstract: Performance of flange is characterized by its strength. A number of analytical and experimental studies have been conducted to study this characteristic of flange in pipeline under internal pressure loading. Very few researchers have studied the companion flange which is used in assembly of Universal Drive shaft. A companion flanges can be supplied as an individual component or as assemblies with universal drive shafts. It allows connection of a flange …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 29–36 Read article
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Experimental Study on Effectiveness of TMD in Reducing Torsional Motion under Harmonic Base Motion
Abstract: AbstractAsymmetry in the building could arise due to unsymmetrical distribution of mass, stiffness, damping and/or strength characteristics. The earthquake response of asymmetric buildings is characterized by coupling between translational and rotational degrees of freedom (dofs). This paper includes an experimental analysis of one storied asymmetrical building frame subjected to harmonic motion with and without tuned mass damper (TMD). Experimentation is done on a shake table and readings were recorded. The …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 13–16 Read article
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Experimental Demonstration on Microfluidic Capillary Flow of Red Dye in Photoresist based Glass Microfluidic Devices
Abstract: In this experimental work, a set of three individual SU-8 based glass microfluidic devices are fabricated by maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique in leakage-free conditions. Commercially available red coloured food dye is used as the selected working liquid. The microfluidic leakage in other set of two leaky microfluidic devices is experimentally demonstrated. Microfluidic devices should be fabricated at leakage-free conditions to achieve exact fluid flow characteristics. The effect of …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Effect of Corrosion on Flexural Strength of Reinforced Concrete Beam: An Experimental Study
Abstract: AbstractThe main aim of this experimental study is to investigate the effect of corrosion on reinforced concrete beams, particularly on load deflection behavior, load carrying capacity and crack width by using with or without epoxy coating on the steel surface. Accelerated corrosion technique was adopted to corrode the beam experimentally. The corrosion was measured using the Open Circuit Potential (OCP) measurement instrument. A total of 14 simply supported beam specimens …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Experimental design and FEA Evaluation of Vibration-based Actuator
Abstract: AbstractCircuit breakers are mostly used in power distribution systems. Adornments of electrical switch extend and supplement its capacity. Essentially, circuit breakers are utilized in circumstance where current stock surpasses characterized cutoff points or short out in this way, which lead to component failure. Mechanical life test, operational dependability test, spillage module activity test, under voltage and shunt discharges test, assistant and caution contacts test are significant in the electrical switch …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 33–40 Read article
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Short Review on Optofluidics as the Experimental Junction between Microfluidics and Optics
Abstract: AbstractAmong the present research-fields of fluid mechanics, optofluidics is one emerging topic towards the industrial applications. Appropriate experimental advancement of microfluidics is required to be integrated with optical components for the production of optofluidic devices and systems. In this particular review work, the theoretical and experimental research-work performed on surface-driven microfluidic flow is briefly mentioned. Also, the recent advancement of research on optofluidics is briefly mentioned. This review work may …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 41–44 Read article
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Experimentation and two-dimensional fluid flow simulation through external gear pump
Abstract: The investigation aims to perform the experimentation on the existing set up of the gear pump test rig and its simulation. In the first part of study, the different parameters are set and observed. Using these values calculations are performed to get the other experimental results. In the second part, two-dimensional fluid flow simulation was done flowing through the external gear pump and compares its flow rate and thus efficiency …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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The Theoretical and Experimental Study of the Behavior of the Mercury Drop, Fixed on the Glass Bottom of Vessel with Fluid, Under the Acceleration of Gravity Change
Abstract: At present time, accumulated theoretical material of the studies of the equilibrium forms of the gas bubbles or mercury drops, fixed on the surface of solid material in the fluid or on the glass bottom of vessel with fluid, under the acceleration of gravity change, was carried out either on the basis of geometric similarity laws that greatly simplify the essence of physical processes, or on the basis of theoretical …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–12 Read article