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Excess Enthalpy of Mixing for Binary and Ternary System – A Review
Abstract: The thermodynamic properties of the mixtures containing hydrocarbon and ether are of significant attention in view of the fact that ethers are used as oxygenating agents in gasoline blending technology. Several oxygenated compounds are added to gasoline to enhance the octane number and to reduce air pollution. Excess enthalpy of mixing data of both binary and ternary system can be obtained by using various equipment and experimental procedures are reviewed. …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 57–69 Read article
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Short Report on the Microfluidic Flow of Dyed Ethylene Glycol
Abstract: In this experimental work, a single polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microfluidic device as gradual expansion microchannel is fabricated by maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography and direct bonding technique. Dyed ethylene glycol is prepared and used as working liquid in this work. A CMOS camera is used to capture the passive microfluidic flow of dyed ethylene glycol in the fabricated microfluidic device. Nano fluidics is the nano-scale fluid mechanics in nanotechnology. In future, …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Study on Stress Analysis of Araldite HY-951 and CY-230 Bell Crank Lever using Photoelasticity and FEM
Abstract: Bell Crank Lever is a bar capable of turning about a fixed point, used as a machine to lift the load by the application of small effort. Bell Crank Lever is used in railway signaling, governors of Hartnell type, the drive for the air pump of condensers, etc. The major stresses induced in the Bell Crank Lever at the fulcrum are bending stress and fulcrum pin is shear stress. The …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 10–21 Read article
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Multi Response Optimization in Friction Stir Welding Al 7075/SiC/10% Metal Matrix
Abstract: The aim of this investigation is to determine the effect of Friction Stir Welding process parameters such as tool rotational speed, weld speed, tilt angle and tool geometry on Al7075/10%wt./SiC Metal matrix Composite. Composites were prepared by the mechanical stir casting process. L27 orthogonal array was chosen for the experimental design. The response characteristics as tensile strength (UTS ) and hardness (VHN) were measured and optimized with Taguchi based grey …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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Reduction of Electric Vehicle Driving Range Due to Battery Capacity Fading
Abstract: This paper is mainly focused to the estimation of the reduction of the driving range in electric vehicles due to battery capacity fading as a consequence of the aging effects with cycling. A scale model reproducing the real driving conditions in electric vehicles has been used to develop a simulation process to evaluate the incidence of the cycling on the battery capacity fading. The model on which the simulation has …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Based Design of a Brake Master Cylinder with Varied Materials
Abstract: This research article deals with the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) based design of the brake master cylinder of different materials. The brake master cylinder is considered as the most significant component in almost all passenger cars equipped with a hydraulic braking system. The brake master cylinder came under the control and safety category components and is popularly considered to be the heart of the braking system. It must be designed …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Organophilicization of Bentonite by HDTMA+ and TMPA+ Cations for Sorption of 2,4-Dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) in Aqueous Solution
Abstract: Bentonite (Bt) was converted to organoclays by intercalation of cationic surfactants into its interlayer space. Two types of organoclays were synthesized from HDTMA and TMPA at 100% CEC, and the adsorbents were characterized by FTIR, XRD and SEM. The adsorption capacities of Bt and the organoclays for the removal of 2,4-dichlorophrnol (2,4-DCP) from aqueous solutions were tested under different conditions. Two adsorption isotherm models (Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms) were used …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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Investigation on the Treatment of Different Soil Types using Elephant Grass and Moringa Seed Shell
Abstract: The research on the effect of locally sourced raw materials effectiveness to enhance remediation of crude oil polluted soil environment using moringa seed shell in powdered form, yeast and NPK in swampy and clay Soil (moringa oleifera) and elephant grass in powdered form, yeast and NPK in swampy soil (pennisetum purpureum) was studied. Experimental investigation was conducted to determine the performance of both locally sourced raw materials for crude oil …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 35–43 Read article
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Effective Removal of Widely Applicable Pesticides Using Iron Pillared Clay (Fe/Bt): Adsorption Behaviour and Kinetics
Abstract: The vast application of pesticides for agricultural purpose to enhance adequate plant growth is quite alarming, with its negative environmental influence increasing every day. The current study investigates the potential of iron pillared bentonite (Fe/Bt) for effective removal of three different widely applicable pesticides (Glyphosate, Bentazon and Diazinon) in aqueous solution. This adsorbent has been characterized ab initio by FT-IR spectroscopy. Adsorption parameters such as contact time, initial pesticide concentration …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 10–20 Read article
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Strength and Durability of Concrete Cubes and Cylinders Wrapped with FRP
Abstract: Experimental were conduct on the distressed reinforced cement concrete compressive element and on the same after they have been retrofitted for rehabitation. Presently, FRP materials are also been started use in construction field in the form of wrapping to enhance the load carrying capacity, shear and flexural strength as well as ductility. This is an experiment based project which deals with strengthening and load deformation relationship of reinforced cement concrete. …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Finite Element Analysis and Validation of Axial Capacity of RC Columns Made of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete (SFRC)
Abstract: Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete (SFRC) possesses many excellent dynamic performances such as; high resistance to explosion and penetration. It has little effect on pre-cracking behavior in uniaxial compression, but substantially enhances its post cracking response. This response leads to a greatly improved ductility and toughness. Steel fibers in SFRC are capable of preventing crack propagation as well as brittle failure of columns under uniaxial compression. To this end, four reinforced …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Investigation of Heat Transfer in Concentric Annuli with Perforated Inserts
Abstract: The increasing necessity for saving energy and material imposed by the diminishing world resources and environmental concerns have prompted the development of more effective heat-transfer equipment with improved heat-transfer rates. The hydrodynamic boundary layer acts as main resistance for the transfer of heat from tube surface to fluid or vice-versa and many researchers are trying to improve the convective heat transfer rate with inserts in tubes to break the boundary …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 56–68 Read article
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CHARACTERIZATION OF STRENGTH OF ALUMINUM (Al 6063-T6) AFTER CORROSION
Abstract: Aluminum are frequently used as light weight structure in various nautical design. One of them is the ship structure design where sever environment of saline water influences the damage of the structure and one among them is pitting. In this paper, an experimental verification of strength and impact of corrosion effect on Al-6063 – T6 aluminum was presented. The specimens were exposed to saline water for various duration like 500hrs, …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 48–61 Read article
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Development of a Flexure Mechanism for High-Precision Applications in Scanning Applications
Abstract: The utilization of the Planar XY Flexural Mechanism is extensive in precision motion systems, where it induces relative motion between a fixed support and a motion stage through the utilization of material flexibility. In contrast to rigid link mechanisms, this mechanism presents noteworthy advantages, including zero backlash, frictionless motion, and high-order repeatability, all within a considerably more compact form. Notably, flexure mechanisms are characterized by their construction from a single …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Breakdown Characteristics of Solid Insulating Materials for High Voltage Applications
Abstract: Electrical power systems are experiencing significant changes worldwide both in size and in complexities. Rapid growth of the power sector in the nation provides the opportunity to power engineer to design the power equipment which can with stand the high voltage and also provide reliability during their operating life. As the generating capacity of power plants have increased in recent time, application of high voltage has also intensively increased due …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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Wireless Sensor Networks Simulation
Abstract: The formidable growth of Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) research has raised challenging issues of examining the micro behaviour of proposed protocol and carrying out its performance evaluation. The methodologies to realize this is: mathematical modelling; experimentation and simulation. For WSNs, experimentation has financial constraints and mathematical modelling at times requires deep expertise in mathematics. Thus simulation has become the first choice for research in WSNs. There are several researchers using …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Design of a Microstrip Patch Antenna with an Array of Circular SRR Using Left-Handed Metamaterial
Abstract: In this paper, the design of a patch antenna with a metamaterial composed of circular SRR is proposed. The proposed antenna design is fabricated on FR4 substrate and the experimental results obtained are in good agreement with the simulated results. By using the circular SRR structure the return loss of the conventional patch antenna has been improved from -11.5dB to -18.5dB. influence of metamaterial designed on another layer characteristics of …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Micro-Doppler Signatures for Human with Orbbec Sensor
Abstract: Micro-movements, such as oscillations, rotations or revolution of an object or structures persuade additional frequency modulations on reinstate radar signal, which generates sidebands about the object’s Doppler frequency, called micro-Doppler effect. Human body mechanics consist of various moving body parts, which generate unique micro-Doppler signatures. Using TFT (time frequency transforms and pattern recognition techniques; we can classify individuals based on their movements using micro-Doppler signatures. Preliminary results from a laboratory …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Performance of Combined PV-Inverter System: Use of Amorphous and Crystalline Panels
Abstract: This paper is aimed at analyzing the performance of a combined PV-inverter system connected to an external load using either amorphous or crystalline photovoltaic modules. The analysis is based on previous theoretical analysis that uses the efficiency of the PV panel and of the DC/AC inverter as a key parameter. Different configurations using the same energy resource have been simulated to determine the efficiency of the PV panel, DC/AC inverter, …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 6–21 Read article
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A Study on Stabilization of Expansive Soil with Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag and Sodium Silicate
Abstract: Utilization of industrial waste materials in the improvement of soils is a cost efficient and environmental friendly method. Stabilization of the expansive soil is studied by using Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) and sodium silicate. This paper includes the evaluation of soil properties like compaction, unconfined compressive strength test and California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test. Detailed experimental study has been undertaken to investigate the characteristics and behavior of expansive …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 9–16 Read article