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Sensor Based Agriculture – An approach Towards Better Agriculture Management
Abstract: Agriculture plays a crucial role in India's economy, and nowadays, it has become more data-driven and advanced. This paper discusses how sensors are being used in agriculture to make it smarter and more precise. Different types of sensors are available for specific tasks in farming, like checking soil conditions, monitoring crop status, managing irrigation, detecting insects, and studying environmental effects. Farmers are benefiting from these sensors throughout the entire crop …
Published in Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Conversion of Gasoline Vehicles to CNG Hybrid Vehicles (CNG-Electric Vehicles)
Abstract: Operating CNG vehicles are really beneficial in the Middle East region considering the fact that gasoline is offered at a heavily subsidized price and therefore, by converting a significant portion of the automobiles to run on CNG, the gasoline internal consumption could be reduced. This in turn will result in more oil being available for export which will be beneficial to the economy of Qatar. Hybrid Vehicles mainly have a …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Transmission Charge Calculation of Power System
Abstract: In traditional power system, industry vertically integrated system (VIS) exists. But nowadays the vertical utility is being converted into horizontal integrated utility. This is the deregulation of power system. This system is divided into three parts: Transmission, generation and distribution. The revenue of the generation comes from the selling the power to the transmission and distribution. Similarly, the revenue of DISCO comes from commercial, industrials and domestic consumers. But in …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 58–63 Read article
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A Performance Analysis of Hybrid Energy Storage System for Light Electric Vehicle with MATLAB/Simulink
Abstract: In this present time of automobile industry and our dependence upon fossil fuel for transportation is increasing day-by-day. Our excessive use of conventional energy source led us to the problem like global warming, increasing pollution in environment is major threat. To sort out this major issue up to some point, we can use Electric Vehicles (EV). In this paper, Hybrid Energy Storage System (HESS) for light electric vehicle is proposed. …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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Accumulation of Energy from Roads
Abstract: The technique of extracting energy through foreign factors is associated with energy harvesting (also termed as power harvesting, energy scavenging, or ambient power). These external sources can be characterised as solar radiation, energetic particles, hydroelectricity, salinity gradient, and change in momentum, often known as ambient energy caught, and preserved using smart materials as transducers, wireless autonomous devices, like those used in wearable electronics and wireless sensor networks. These minerals are …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Current State and Future Directions for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Abstract: For the preservation of fossil fuels and the reduction of pollution for a safe environment and sustainable transportation, electric and hybrid electric vehicles (EV/HEV) are viable options. The development of these energy-efficient powertrains necessitates element, system, and management improvement. Battery management, fuel use, driver performance demand emissions, and management methods are all under control. Powertrain architecture, transmission type, power electronic converters, and energy storage systems are all included in the …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Economic Load Dispatch using GAMS for 20 bus Rapid Transit Vehicular System
Abstract: This paper investigates a 20-bus system smart grid for economic load dispatch using GAMS software which is used for future rapid transit vehicles. Rapid transit is the need of the hour of the emerging vehicular technologies. If we are trying to understand the various transit systems such as buses and trains and again the classification of light rail, metro and fast and bullet trains running on a DC/AC system, it …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Prospects for creating software to ensure the life cycle of waste processing
Abstract: The priority direction in the processing of waste from existing production is not only the creation or upgrading of technology for processing, but also - the development of software for modeling installations. Also, the current procedure for the storage of solid domestic waste requires information support of the product life cycle. A means - modernization of modern software ERP-systems. At present, in Russia, the main types of software being developed …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Efficient Conversion of Sponge Iron from Iron Ore-Coal Composite
Abstract: Today India stands as the largest producer of coal based sponge iron using calibrated ore and non-coking coal. Production of sponge iron, via the direct reduction route using rotary kilns, continues to experience significant growth in India. Direct-reduced iron (DRI), also called sponge iron, is produced from direct reduction of iron ore (in the form of lumps, pellets or fines) by a reducing gas produced from natural gas or coal. …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 45–52 Read article
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Review on Performance of Spark Ignition Engines Running through Various Alternative Fuels
Abstract: Several alternatives have been recently proposed for replacing gasoline fuel and use of alcohols gasoline blends in spark ignition engines. Many investigations have been carried out primarily focused on using alternative fuels. To find out a low cost and environment friendly fuel for transport industry has always put the difficulties for automobile experts. The question is how to use the various alcohols and other alternatives more effectively. How much brake …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Characteristics and Comparison of Continuous Casting Machine (CCM) and Reheat Furnace (RHF) Rolled Reinforcement Bar
Abstract: Modern rolling process introduces manufacturing of reinforcement bar in combination of continuouscasting and straight rolling to avoid time and cost losses and produce fine quality reinforcement bar.Using the core heat or heat inside the raw material (generally known as billet), the rolling process iscarried out. This modernized rolling process overcomes reheating losses and cost of transportationand of course cost of reheating which were faced in previous manufacturing processes. During therolling, …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 17–27 Read article
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Fatigue Failure Analysis of a Railway Wheel Using FEA
Abstract: In a railway transportation system, the railway wheel is the hardest and most critical component. Technological developments in the manufacturing of railway wheels in industries have made it possible to significantly extend the fatigue life of wheels. The manufacturing industries perform three tasks: aiding in train movement, supporting the carloads and also acts brake drum in the vehicle. The serious problems in railway engineering are fatigue design of a wheel …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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SEMI-AUTOMATIC COW LIFTING MECHANISM
Abstract: There is a great difficulty faced by the farmers due to lack of machinery needed to move cows manually and are struggling much because of the high costs involved in handling the problem. The primary challenge dairy farms face is lifting the cow that has fallen over owing to excess weight gained during pregnancy, a leg injury, or an infection. These cows must be lifted by at least two people, …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 20–35 Read article
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Design of Ultrafast Optical Full Subtractor Link and Performance Analysis
Abstract: AbstractThis article illustrates proposed optical full subtractor schematic through SOA-MZI, yield borrow and difference outputs concurrently. The objective has been accomplished by exploiting nonlinear attributes with SOA. Numerical simulations have been executed and craving optical subtractor output waveforms have been verified at 100 Gbps data rate. Optimization criterion for the design’s performance measurement is taken as Q-factor and the extinction ratio factor. The subtractor output difference and borrow outcomes with …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 7–20 Read article
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Simulation of Loss Modulus in Retreaded Truck Tire Rubber During Dynamic Condition
Abstract: Retreaded truck tire plays important role in reducing transport cost without compromisingquality of performance of tire, but It becomes necessary to study it from safety point of view. Ifwe can predict the degrading properties of this tire rubber, this will safeguard the life ofpassenger and material also. In this paper, we are defining the rubber properties of retreadedtire at belt edge area. The hyperelastic constants are found out by testing …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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A Comparative Analysis of Light Fidelity (Li-Fi) with other communication Mode
Abstract: Li-Fi stands for Light Fidelity. The development is relatively new, and scientists. The portable optical networking system known as Li-Fi uses light emitting diodes (LEDs) to transport data. The term Li-Fi describes the usage of visible light interactions, or VLC, technological advances, which functions much like Wi-Fi in that it makes use of light as an interface to deliver high-speed communication. The focus of this essay is Li-Fi, including its …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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Influence of Polymer Additives on Physical Properties of Asphalt Concrete under Marshal, Flexure and Compressive Stresses
Abstract: AbstractThe polymer modified asphalt cement is used today to reduce early pavement distress and extend service life by enhancing adhesion, cohesion, and elasticity. This work studies the impact of polymer additives (SBS, LDPE, and rubber) to asphalt cement on the physical properties of asphalt concrete subjected to compression and flexure stresses, and Marshal volumetric properties. Asphalt concrete cylindrical specimens of 101.6 mm diameter and 127 mm height for compressive strength …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 8–17 Read article
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Influence of Blending Technique on Surface Free Energy of Modified Asphalt Cement
Abstract: AbstractThe processing technique of modified asphalt cement in the laboratory is adopted by heating the asphalt cement in an oven to the required mixing temperature; then the additive is added and mixed for a target mixing time. It was felt that such technique allows more volatiles to evaporate and required high mixing temperature. In this work, asphalt cement of 44 penetration grade was gained from Dora refinery, south west of …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Feasibility Studies of Engineering Properties of Coarse Aggregates from Demolition Waste and Natural Aggregates for Road Construction
Abstract: Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste constitutes a major portion of total solid waste origination in the world and most of it is used in landfills. The disposal of this construction and demolition waste is becoming a major concern as it is disposed unscientifically in India. The C&D waste is usually dumped on the sides of canals, minor roads and at the entrance of the cities and towns. This causes environmental …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Assessment of Traffic Accident at Baghdad Urban Area
Abstract: Road safety is a priority concern and it is one of the major issues in the planning for intelligent transportation system. Traffic fatalities in Iraq can be considered as the major cause of death rather than the terrorist operations for the last few years according to Central Statistical Organization of the Ministry of Interior. In this investigation, the data of Central Statistical Organization related to traffic accidents for the years …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 30–35 Read article