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1386 articles for ““SPA””
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Indoor Thermal Comfort Range for Naturally Ventilated Residences in Warm and Humid Climate of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Abstract: Every third house in Indian cities will have an air conditioner by 2030, this poses great challenges of energy consumption and related emissions. 68.7% of the total GHG emissions in India (2014) are by energy sector, and half of that were due to electricity and heat generation. As the energy demand in India is expected to become 3.5 times from 2014 to 2030, it is important to reduce the energy …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 42–62 Read article
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Identification of Groundwater Arsenic Contaminated Vulnerability Zones in Alluvial Tract of West Bengal, India
Abstract: Underground water is regarded to be free from all types of pollutants hence it is considered to be safefor drinking. Consequentially, it is a predominant source of drinking water in several parts of the worldparticularly in the developing countries. Regrettably, empirical studies have also been conducted inother parts of the World and it is found that in twenty countries the subsurface water is contaminatedwith arsenic. Serious arsenic contamination is reported …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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Bioenergy and Biomass Conversion for Sustainable Energy Production
Abstract: This study delves deeply into the essential role that bioenergy derived from biomass conversion plays in achieving sustainable energy production. The primary aims of this research encompass exploring a diverse range of biomass resources, and their availability, evaluating different biomass conversion technologies (including both thermochemical and biochemical processes), analyzing the sustainability of these conversion methods, and elucidating their significant contribution towards realizing renewable energy targets. This investigation relies on an …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Changes Detection of Land Use/Land Cover Vector Data in Nirmal Mandal, Adilabad District, Telangana State, India
Abstract: AbstractLand use/land cover change detection techniques by using LISS-IV satellite image helps to analyze their topographic features and landscape dynamics. Spatial data of 2005 and 2015 satellite images have been studied for comparison of agricultural, barren, cultivated, built-up and wastelands. These categories, indications results has been increased by, agricultural land (36.8% with an area of 80.3 km2) and 45.7% (99.7 km2), uncultivated land [38.60% (84.2 km2 and 29.70% (64.8 km2)], …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Application of GIS Web Based in Construction Management
Abstract: Project management is the process and task of planning, organizing, motivating, and controlling resources, procedures, and protocols to achieve specific goals in scientific or daily problems. In the construction world, it is crucial to monitor project management because each project has its duration and every contractor needs to complete the project within the given time. Moreover, exceeding the duration given will cause the penalty to the contractor which in turn …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Remote Sensing Classification Based on Improve Ant-Miner Algorithm: A Case Study of Alwar, Rajasthan, India
Abstract: Earth Observation Satellite (EOS) image itself contains image ambiguity. Various conventional methods like minimum distance to mean or maximum likelihood image clustering algorithm do not meet the accuracy that have required by user in the virtue of cost-effective land use/land cover classification. In Ant colony optimization (ACO), association rule mining is a prevalent and well researched method for discovering useful relations between variables in large databases. The proposed work presents …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Information-Based Decision in Telecommunication: A Web GIS Approach
Abstract: Nowadays, information advantage and utilization has become a very important topic. Technology is rapidly changing and advantage depends more and more on the amount of information that is available in real time. Geographic Information System (GIS) is of great importance in accomplishing modern day task of information management. This paper focuses on the direct application of GIS solutions to telecommunications sector, how to achieve maximum output, reduce cost of service …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 6–9 Read article
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Assessment of Liquefaction Potential Index for Sylhet City considering Maximum and Average Amplification Factor
Abstract: Soil liquefaction often occurs in saturated or partially saturated silty or sandy soil when an earthquake generates dynamic cyclic stress in the soil mass, reducing shear strength and stiffness. This study aims to assess the seismic soil liquefaction hazard potential for Sylhet City using shear wave velocity profiles of 49 boreholes. Factor of Safety (FOS) was evaluated taking into account shear wave velocity and maximum intensity of surface acceleration corresponding …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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ENHANCED TECHNIQUE FOR HYDRAULIC FRACTURING PROCEDURE IN FRACTURED ROCK MASS
Abstract: Notwithstanding the broad hypothetical work about hydraulic fracturing technique for estimation of stresses in rock mass, the experimental work has so far been restricted, particularly on account of its legitimacy in fractured rocks. Much work has been completed about the induced fractures created by hydraulic fracturing tests, however not on the impact of previously existing fractures and joints and their impact. When a fracture has been originated at the borehole …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 39–44 Read article
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A study to investigate the shear strength resistance of Ennore sand from conventional direct shear test.
Abstract: In this article analysis of shear strength parameters of Ennore Sand is given using the direct shear test. The shear strength parameters of cohesion and angle of shearing resistance are employed in the construction of geotechnical constructions to describe the soil's ability to sustain shear stress when subjected to a certain load. These might be measured using laboratory or field testing. When shearing a sample in a direct shear apparatus, …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Comprehensive Review of the Tehri Dam: Current Status and Developments
Abstract: The Tehri Dam project in India's Chandpur Formation, located in the Himalayan region, has raised concerns about seismic risks due to the presence of main central thrust and main boundary thrust lines. A comprehensive seismic risk analysis was conducted during the design phase of the Tehri Project at the University of Roorkee and the Hydro Project Institute in Moscow. The rock-fill dam is equipped with an underground powerhouse with four …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 13–23 Read article
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STUDY OF SMALL SIGNAL DISTUBANCES IN MULTI MACHINE POWER SYSTEM USING MATLAB
Abstract: The distance of electricity transmission gets longer and longer, and capacity is also increasing, the voltage level by transport is becoming more and higher, while the stability problem of power system is more and more prominent. If the power system's stability is destroyed, it can cause a very serious problem. This report describes the computational technique used to solve the large and complex mathematical problem in an easier and convenient …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 36–66 Read article
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Interference Effect between Prismatic Buildings Subjected to Microburst Wind
Abstract: Severe thunderstorms are important weather phenomena which impact on various facets of national activity like civil and defense operation, particularly aviation, space vehicle launching and agriculture in addition to its damage potential to life and properties. One of the most important events in the thunderstorms is the “Downburst”. Downbursts occur when a column of descending air reaches the ground and bursts out violently. This downward motion abruptly changes direction and …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Evaluation and Analysis of Fire load in Storage Facility of Manufacturing Industry
Abstract: In recent years, industrial and residential fire is drawing more and more concerns. According to official government data, there have been numerous fire accidents in the industrial sector, leading to both casualties and significant property damage. Of particular concern are certain buildings in the pharmaceutical industry where large quantities of highly flammable and toxic substances are stored in confined spaces. This paper aims to examine the amount of flammable and …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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An In-depth Qualitative Exploration of Industrial Safety Factors Influencing Large-scale Construction Projects in India
Abstract: As the number of incidents at mega construction sites continues to rise, particularly in India, a developing nation, it is crucial to recognize the pivotal role the construction industry plays in contributing to the country’s economy. Nonetheless, this expansion has been concomitant with a concerning upsurge in accident and fatality rates within the construction industry. The aim of this study is to uncover the fundamental factors behind this trend which …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 33–41 Read article
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Performance Analysis of Induction Motor using DTC Technique
Abstract: AbstractDirect Torque Control is a control method used for high-performance torque control in AC drive systems. The standard DTC drive includes a couple of hysteresis comparators, a flux and torque estimator and a selection table for voltage vectors. Torque and flux are governed simultaneously by implementing appropriate voltage vectors, and de-coupling control of torque and flux can be accomplished by restricting these amounts within their hysteresis bands. The DTC requires …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Mapping of Arkavathi Reservoir using IRNSS Receiver
Abstract: AbstractThis paper is mainly focused on a mapping application using ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) developed Navigation system IRNSS (Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System). The IRNSS user receiver is mounted on a mobile vehicle and taken for a field survey. The main objective is to study the water body of the Arkavathi reservoir in all three different modes (IRNSS, GPS and hybrid) of operation. The altitude variations are also considered …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Fuel Cell-Powered SRM Driven Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Using Multi-Port Topology
Abstract: AbstractIn recent years, plug-in hybrid electrical vehicles (PHEVs) have received much attention owing to high demand of fuel efficiency and environment protection against the exhaust gas emission. PHEVs combines the merits of the electrical vehicles and hybrid electrical vehicles. In current hybrid vehicles there are three main electrical energy components including generator, battery bank and driving motor, respectively. For plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, an AC-DC converter is also needed to …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 40–52 Read article
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Simulation and Analysis of Three Phase VSI using THIPWM and SVPWM Techniques
Abstract: AbstractPWM methods is the most active topic for controlling the power electronic circuit. Several PWM approaches are more and more applied in various innovative applications of power electronics in industries that need greater performance of the system. These days the most relevant PWM method for 3 - phase VSI are SPWM, THIPWM and SVPWM. Out of these three methods SPWM is one of the naivest modulation schemes that can gather …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 16–30 Read article
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Contract and Feature Extraction of CBIR Method Using Soft Computing Techniques in Machine Learning
Abstract: There is expansion in size of picture securing and information capacity strategies and furthermore there is expansion in data set of pictures. Prior text-based depiction and manual comment of pictures were utilized for recovery of pictures that was a tedious errand. The need of great importance is to deal with the huge assortments through proficient frameworks called content-based picture recovery frameworks. For this situation visual items in the picture like …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 17–26 Read article