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Formation, Analysis and Characterization of Wood Pyrolysed Oil
Abstract: Pyrolysis of wood is the possible path for converting biomass to higher valuable products such as bio-oil, bio-char and bio-gas. Bio-oil or liquid bio-fuels have higher heating values, so it can store and transport more conveniently the by-products bio-char and bio-gas, which can be used to provide heat required in the process. This work is focused on the formation, analysis and characterization of bio-oil which was obtained from the mixed …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 36–41 Read article
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Simulation of The Performance of Li-Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Abstract: In this work, a simulation process, focused to study the performance of Li-ion batteries under variable driving conditions has been developed. The simulation has been tested for a battery of 100 kWh, 400 V and 250 Ah, in an electric vehicle operating in pure electric mode (EV). The results have been compared to the European standard NEDC and WLTP cycles, producing a range of 196 km for the NEDC cycle …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Assessment of Approval Process and Government Policies: Special Approach for Combating Building Collapse in Nigeria
Abstract: Adequate synergy among clients, government agencies, structural engineers, regulatory bodies, stakeholders, and allied professionals in building industry is imperative for combating incidence of building collapse in Nigeria. This study examined the supervision responsibilities of professionals, construction management and challenges of building inspectors in selected local governments in south western Nigeria. Literatures, media, systematic sampling technique and structured interview guide were used for collection of data. Data gathered were analyzed and …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 29–36 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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Study of the Effect of Cycle Time of Plasma Nitriding on the Service Life of AISI H-13 Tool Steel Die
Abstract: AISI H-13 tool steel is widely used as a hot-forging die for various automotive components. Usually, to increase the die life, the dies are subjected to additional surface treatment process such as carburizing, gas nitriding, salt bath nitriding, plasma nitriding, etc. The case depth is an important parameter in surface treatment process. In this work, AISI H-13 tool steel hot-forging dies are subjected to plasma nitriding. The nitriding time cycles …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 169–177 Read article
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Optimal Generation Rescheduling for Congestion Mitigation using New Variant of Derivative Free Optimization Method
Abstract: Proposed work describes the process of rescheduling active power generation to alleviate transmission congestion in a most economic manner considering all the system constraints. Most severe line outage has been considered as the congested line using LODF factor. The concept of GSF has been used for selection of generators to be rescheduled for congestion management. Time-Varying Acceleration Constant-Time-Varying Inertia Weight Particle Swarm Optimization (TVAC-TVIW PSO) based optimization algorithm has been …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 58–64 Read article
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DESIGN OF WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT FOR FEMALE HOSTEL IN ABUAD
Abstract: In order to fulfil the water demand of the continuously growing population, it is essential to provide the sufficient and adequate distribution of water through the designed network of pipes. This work highlights the process carried out on design of water supply system for one of the ABUAD female hostels with the help of all this information the design of the water supply scheme for the area with the help …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 37–44 Read article
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Integration of Taguchi and MCDM Techniques for the Optimization of Experimental Parameters in Electrical Discharge Machining: A Research
Abstract: Electric discharge machining (EDM) represents a non-conventional approach to machining, particularly beneficial for processing hard-to-machine materials or components with high length-to-diameter ratios or intricate shapes. Widely employed across various industries such as automotive, chemical, aerospace, biomedical, and tool and die, EDM offers a unique method for achieving precise shapes and dimensions. Unlike traditional machining methods where form is attained through the interaction of the tool and workpiece, EDM operates without …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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Integration of Taguchi and MCDM Techniques for the Optimization of Experimental Parameters in Electrical Discharge Machining: A Research
Abstract: Electric discharge machining (EDM) represents a non-conventional approach to machining, particularly beneficial for processing hard-to-machine materials or components with high length-to-diameter ratios or intricate shapes. Widely employed across various industries such as automotive, chemical, aerospace, biomedical, and tool and die, EDM offers a unique method for achieving precise shapes and dimensions. Unlike traditional machining methods where form is attained through the interaction of the tool and workpiece, EDM operates without …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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A Review Study on CPU-Optimized Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning for Large Language Models to Increase Accuracy Using LoRA
Abstract: The fast proliferation of large language models (LLMs) has increased the need to optimize the process of fine-tuning, but the existing workflows that require a graphics processing unit (GPU) are still expensive, intensive, and unavailable to most researchers. This paper is driven by the desire to have a more cost-efficient and democratized version by examining a CPU-efficient implementation of parameter-efficient fine-tuning (PEFT) based on low-rank adaptation (LoRA). The major purpose …
Published in Recent Trends in Parallel Computing · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 32–38 Read article
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Synthesis and Functional Group Analysis of Solution Processed Zinc Oxide Thin Film Grown on Polyethylene Terephthalate
Abstract: Flexible electronics field is growing every day. Existing technology is facing issues like brittleness, toxicity, inadequacy. Fabrication cost increases in processing of such materials. In this work, zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized by solution processing technique were used to grow 120nm thick thin film (TF) on Polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This method reduces the processing cost and Zinc Oxide (ZnO) is cheaper and abundant in comparison to other semiconductors option. Material was …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 56–66 Read article
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Optimization of Process Parameters for ABS, Nylon, Polypropylene Material in Injection Molding Using Taguchi Method
Abstract: The process of plastic injection molding (IMP) itself is a multifarious of time, temperature and pressure variables with a profusion of manufacturing defects that can occur without upright fusion of processing parameters and design components. Ascertaining the reform foremost process parameter settings commentative dominates productivity, quality, and costs of production in the plastic injection molding industry. Most plastic injection molding industries are using trial-and-error method/approximation method, based on experience of …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Study and Analysis of Sewing Section in Garment Industry
Abstract: The production process in a garment industry is categorized into Fabric sourcing, Cutting and bundling, sewing, finishing and dispatching. Sewing section is the most important and critical process, the garment is completed and is suitable to be worn. Rolls of fabric which are cut and folded are sewn to specific three dimensional shapes in very complex ways require a high level of skill and experience. For maximum production in the …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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A Research Study on Cognitive Health Benefits of Nicotine to the Human Body
Abstract: Background: Nicotine has been primarily known for its addictive properties and associated health risks, particularly in tobacco products. However, recent research has highlighted nicotine’s potential cognitive health benefits, especially in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. This study investigates smoking prevalence across mental health conditions, and cognitive impairments in various psychiatric disorders, and explores the possible cognitive health benefits of nicotine. Methods: Data on age and gender distribution, smoking prevalence, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Short Circuit MAG/MIG Welding and Fast ROOT Modified Short arc Welding Process for Sheet Metals Welding with Diverse Air Gap
Abstract: The outcome of an analysis allocating with welding of sheet metals with diverse air gap using short circuit MAG welding process and Fast ROOT custom-made short arc welding methods have been presented. Welding turns were made below different conditions and through each run; the diverse process parameters were incessantly observed. It was found that fewer HAZ and maximum welding speed are reached under an exact welding condition with quick ROOT …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 47–59 Read article
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An Investigative Study on Cache-Oblivious Data Structures
Abstract: Cache-oblivious data structures and data management systems have emerged as critical components in modern computing environments, aiming to optimize memory access patterns across different levels of the memory hierarchy without explicit knowledge of cache sizes or configurations. This study presents an overview of cache-oblivious techniques, including adaptive data structures, compression, parallel processing, and security considerations. The workexplores future directions in cache-oblivious systems, such as non-volatile memory support, graph processing, edge …
Published in International Journal of Data Structure Studies · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 33–37 Read article
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Fuzzy Variable Frame Analysis for Speech Recognition
Abstract: AbstractRecent works in machine learning has focused on models such as support vector machine (SVM), artificial neural network (ANN) and long short-term memory (LSTM), for automatically controlling the generalization and parameterization of the optimization process. This paper presents a fuzzy interpretation frame analysis procedure using LSTM classifier for noisy speech at word level using thresholding and local maxima procedure at framing level for the recognition process. Front end MFCC procedure …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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Optimization of process parameters of MIG welding on AISI-SAE1060 Standard Carbon Steel by Taguchi technique
Abstract: The quality of weld joint depends on many input process parameters however, this research paper focuses only on the optimization of input process parameters like welding current, electrode diameter and plate thickness; and analyses the effect of these process parameters on the butt- weld joint strength by using Taguchi technique. In our experimental work, welding currents of 150,180,210 Amp; electrode wire diameter of 0.80, 1.2, 1.6 mm and base metal …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Design and Fabrication of Rice Seedling Plantation Machine
Abstract: India is agrarian country. Indian economy based on the agricultural field. It is the most important source of employment for the majority of the workforce in the country. About 70% of Indian workforce is engaged with the agricultural field for their livelihood. Among that India is a world highest percent to produce rice, accounting for 20% of all world Rice production. Rice is a more stable food in country. Develop …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Investigation of Surface Finish and Vibration in Gear Hobbing
Abstract: Gear hobbing is important machining process. The process parameters are expected to influencesurface finish in gear hobbing. Depending upon service requirements, the materials of the gear maybe of different types. A desired level of surface finish and accuracy of gear tooth is neededirrespective of the material of the gear, depending upon type of applications of the gear. The changein process parameters may influence both the vibration and surface finish in …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 28–37 Read article