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450 articles for “optimum”
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Challenges of Plant and Equipment Procurement in Nigeria Construction Industries
Abstract: The study examined challenges of plant and equipment procurement methods in construction industry in Nigeria with a view to identify various methods of procuring construction plants and equipments and also to investigate the challenges facing the procurement of plants and equipments and factors that influence the optimum use of the machine. Interview and structure questionnaires were used to collect data from professionals that specialize in both building and civil engineering …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Performance Comparison of IRT Method with NNMPC Method
Abstract: The continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR) system was used for experimentation and the improved relay tuning (IRT) method was applied for design of optimum PID settings. The closed loop response was obtained using these optimum PID settings and compared with that of neural network model predictive control (NNMPC) method. The integral absolute error (IAE) criterion for the performance evaluation was used and it was found that the integral error has …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Energy Management of a Solar Powered Electric Vehicle with Multiple-Energy Storage via Optimized Fuzzy Controller
Abstract: The optimum energy management is the main challenge of powered electric vehicles (EVs) with multiple energy storage systems. The solar powered EVs are enabled with multiple energy sources and storages, and so, achieving the optimum energy management schedule is a complicated optimization problem. This paper develops an optimized fuzzy controller using genetic algorithm (GA) for energy management of solar powered EV equipped with photovoltaic cells as well as two power …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 28–38 Read article
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Performance Assessment of IRT Method for Distillation Model Control
Abstract: A Wood and Berry distillation column was considered for experimentation and the Improved Relay Tuning (IRT) method was applied for design of optimum PID settings. The closed loop response was obtained using optimum values of PID parameters and compared with that of conventional relay method and other non relay method. The integral square error (ISE) criterion for the performance assessment was used and it was found that the integral error …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 27–30 Read article
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Application and Performance Assessment of Improved Relay Tuning Method
Abstract: The first order plus time delay (FOPTD) model was considered and the proposed improved relay tuning (PIRT) method was applied to calculate the corrected ultimate gain (Ku) and the optimum PID settings. The closed loop response was obtained using optimum values of PID parameters and compared with that of conventional relay method, Ziegler–Nichols (ZN) method and Cohen–Coon (CC) method. The integral square error as a performance index was used and …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 3, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Simultaneous Optimization of MIG Welding Process Parameters Using Taguchi with Principle Component Analysis
Abstract: The aim is to verify the optimum parameters in MIG welding of mild steel for achieving the best result. The three parameters taken for welding are welding current (WC), welding speed (WS) and voltage (V) at three levels. The various parameters which have been used here are modeled by performing experiments in principal component analysis (PCA) based on Taguchi. On applying principle component analysis (PCA),all the input factors are converted …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 13–21 Read article
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Effect of Different Dosages of Saline Water on the Index and Engineering Properties of Bentonite
Abstract: The paper presents the effect of different dosages of saline water on the index and engineering properties of bentonite. The various tests conducted were consistency limits, free swell index, compaction and unconfined compressive strength. The saline water solution was prepared by varying the salt content from 5 to 40 gms per litre of distilled water. The specimens were prepared at their maximum dry unit weight and optimum moisture content. The …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Study on the Bio-kinetic Coefficients of Kitchen Effluent using UASB Reactor
Abstract: The upflow anaerobic sludge bed (UASB) reactor was operated at optimum organic loading rate (OLR) of 2.4 kg-COD/m3-day, with hydraulic detention time (HDT) of 10–12 h during the study. It was concluded from the study that the treatment of high-ranged kitchen mill effluent is technically feasible provided that the pH of the system is kept near to neutral. This can be achieved by adding NaHCO3 to the feed solution. The …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Stabilization of Alluvial Soil by using Boiler Feed Ash
Abstract: The feasibility of using industrial wastes, boiler feed ash (BFA) (rice husk-based) from an oil mill for soil stabilization was studied. The waste material is produced as an industrial by-product in the boiler of the oil mill; the waste contains silica compound up to 85%, hence it can be used as a stabilizing agent. The effects of adding BFA on Proctor's density, Atterberg’s limits, soil plasticity and the CBR value …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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Role of Cement and Fly Ash in Soil Stabilization
Abstract: Soil stabilization changes the engineering properties of soil and produces strength and stability. Use of industrial wastes and manufactured materials in soil stabilization can be cost effective and environmental friendly. As there is a growth of habitations surrounding the PSIT campus, therefore, soil samples collected from this area were analyzed for its plasticity index properties. It was found that soils of this area come under low plastic category. Hence, the …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Assessing the Variation in Cutback Asphalt Requirement for Various Geotechnical Properties of Asphalt Stabilized Soil
Abstract: The subgrade layer must be strong to resist shear failure, tensile stresses and have adequate stiffness to avoid and resist excessive pavement deformation. Available fill materials do not always meet these requirements and may require improvement of their engineering properties, soil stabilization with liquid asphalt may be an alternative to improve the stability, adhesion and waterproofing properties which are desired for embankment construction purpose. The soil in this investigation represents …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 17–29 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of Different Type of Soils with Addition of Geofibers
Abstract: Strength is important factor for stability of structure tо meet sрeсified engineering requirements оf sоil аnd to mаke it mоre stаble. For this purpose, certain engineering рrорerties are required tо be altered/changed. Based on the literature available, In the present study, аn exрerimentаl investigation is undertаken tо investigаte the effeсt оf addition of geofibers in different proportions (0.0-2.0% by weight) with two fiber lengths of 6 mm and 12 mm …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Economic Importance of Laterite Deposit in Oke-Oyi Area, Ilorin, Nigeria
Abstract: Two soil samples A and B were taken from Oke-Oyi, Kwara state, North Central, Nigeria. The water content of the samples are 5.8% and 6.5 for sample A and B respectively. This shows the variability in water table in the area. The specific gravities values are 2.7 and 2.78 for samples A and B, this is an indicator of inorganic soil. Grain size analysis show the laterite to be sandy …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 33–37 Read article
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Optimization of Machining Process Parameters in Hard Turning of AISI D3 Tool Steel
Abstract: Machining operation is still irrefutably vital process in manufacturing, that involves complex relation of input parameters (like cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut, nature of cooling, etc.) to output parameters (like surface finish, tool life, tool wear, machining time, machining cost, etc.). Numerous efforts were noticed in literature, to relate these parameters with each other so as to implement cost effective machining with least efforts. This paper presents one …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Hybridization of Photovoltaic Panels and Thermoelectric Generators: Energy Efficiency Improvement
Abstract: Heat removal from PV panels has been revealed as a feasible and operational solution to reduce the temperature of the panel and increase energy efficiency. In this paper, the use of a thermoelectric generator (TEG) attached to the photovoltaic panel is proposed. A set of Peltier cells has been designed, built, and coupled to the rear side of a PV panel to remove the heat flow generated at the PV …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 29–46 Read article
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Parametric Optimization of CNC Wire Cut EDM for Oil Harden Non-Shrinking Steel: A Comparative Study
Abstract: There has been a rapid growth in the development of harder and difficult to machine metals and newly developed alloys. Conventional machining methods are not suitable and uneconomical for such materials, thus development starts for newer concepts in metal machining. It thus plays a major role in the machining of dies, tools, etc., made of tungsten carbide, hard steel, alloys used in the aeronautics industry. It is a great concern …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 44–58 Read article
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Parametric Optimization of MRR in Manual Air Plasma Arc Cutting of AISI 1017 MS using Design of Experiment
Abstract: In previous fifty years there has been remarkable research in machining and development in technology. Now a days with rise in competition in the market and to achieve high accuracy; the nonconventional machining has become more important in any industry. One of the most important unconventional machining processes is plasma arc cutting (PAC). Its high accuracy, finishing, ability of machining very hard materials makes it more demanding in the market. …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Comparison of RSM and ANN Modeling Approaches in Predicting the Laser Phase Transformation Hardening Parameters on the Heat Input and Hardened-Bead Profile Quality of Unalloyed Titanium
Abstract: In the present work, laser transformation hardening (LTH) of unalloyed titanium, nearer to ASTM Grade 3 of chemical composition was investigated using CW 2kW, Nd: YAG laser. The laser process variables such as laser power, scanning speed, and focused position play a major role in deciding the laser hardened bead quality. Two methods, Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) were used to predict the heat input and …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 36–59 Read article
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Optimization of Consolidation Temperature and Time for Self Reinforced High-density Polyethylene Composite
Abstract: Demand for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) for industrial production of domestic and commercial commodities has made it necessary to find ways of improving its mechanical properties. A viable approach towards this is the addition of reinforcements such as glass fibers. However, glass fiber reinforced composites suffer limitations because of reduced recyclability, great weight and difficult to thermo-form. In order to improve properties such as specific strength, stiffness and thermoformability of the …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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A Novel Improved Model of Three-phase Shunt Active Power Filter using Adaptive Tabu Search and Genetic Algorithm in Aircraft Power Utility of 400 Hz
Abstract: A new improved model of aircraft shunt filter has been proposed in this paper. The shunt active power filter model has been improved using Adaptive Tabu Search Algorithm and Genetic Algorithm. ATS algorithm has been used to obtain the optimum value of parameters of the PI controller; whereas Genetic Algorithm has been used to find the optimum value of filter inductor used in active filter. The new improved model of …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 6–14 Read article