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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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AUTOMOTIVE VALVE-TRAIN COMPONENTS DURABILITY ANALYSIS USING FINITE ELEMENT METHOD APPROACH: A REVIEW
Abstract: An internal combustion (IC) engine valves is poppet valves used to control the flow of air /fuel mixture in the engine and escape of exhaust combustible gases from the engine using intake and exhaust valves respectively. Inside an engine the combustion process majorly depends on timing of Air/Fuel mixture induction and release of gases. Both Intake and Exhaust valve also form a seal between the working space inside the cylinder …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 54–66 Read article
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Review Paper for Drives used in Electrical Vehicle (EV) and Hybrid Electrical Vehicles (HEV)
Abstract: The pollution of environment is increasing due a very large numbers of conventional vehicles present today. To reduce pollution the electric and hybrid electric vehicle are very beneficial. As the decade of low cost fuel is coming to an end the electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle is a good alternative to the conventional vehicles. These electric vehicles are driven by an electric motor may be AC or OC fed …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Dynamic Balancing of Four-bar Mechanism Using Genetic Algorithm
Abstract: This study is to optimize the design parameters of planar four-bar mechanism using MINI TAB and Genetic Algorithm approach by minimizing shaking force and shaking moments. Using MATLAB, the position, velocity, acceleration, and forces of each link was determined. A set of weighting factors was selected according to the contribution of x and y components of the forces and moments. The regression equation generated by MINI TAB was used as …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 11–20 Read article
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Experimentation design of various edible and non-edible oils-based biodiesel using response surface methodology
Abstract: The current research presents the experimentation design for three input process parameters for the optimization of biodiesel production. The response surface methodology using CCRD is applied through design expert 6.0.8 tool. The small factorial is applied to reduce the experiments to some extent. It has been observed that response surface methodology is the effective technique to design the experiments as compared to other statistical techniques. Furthermore this tool has been …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 39–44 Read article
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Modelling of Spot Weld Features Using Solid Works and Experimental Modal Analysis of Resistance Spot Welded Thin Sheets of Low Carbon Steel Panels
Abstract: Resistance Spot Welding of thin (RSW) low carbon steel sheets are widely used in automotive, aero-space sectors, furniture, medical equipments, packaging and electronics industries. Although, RSW is well established for low thickness sheets and static design guidelines are well defined, the dynamic analysis of spot welded panels has not been studied in detail. In this paper, solid modeling is done using Solid Works incorporating all the spot weld geometrical features …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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Analysis of Factors Affecting the Welded Joint using Design of Experiments: A Review
Abstract: The welding process over the period of time has grown into a more formidable process. Its application has also increased manifolds. However, with the increase in applications, it is also important to know the about the factors which affects the most on the strength of the welds. In this paper, the tensile strength of the welded joint has been considered. In this research, the Gas Metal Arc Welding has been …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 72–75 Read article
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Milk Pasteurization Process by using Vortex Tube
Abstract: Milk has been a part of our life for many years it’s very essential to pasteurize the raw milk to destroy the unwanted microorganisms from the raw milk. Pasteurization is the process in which milk is boiled up to a certain temperature and cool it down at a certain temperature due to the sudden rise in temperature the Bacteria is removed from the milk. A plate heat exchanger is used …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 44–49 Read article
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Multi-variable Analysis and Optimization of Electrical Discharge Machining Process Using a PCA-ANN Based Approach
Abstract: AbstractThe optimum selection of process parameters has played a crucial role in electrical discharge machining (EDM) for improving the material removal rate, reducing the tool wear rate and radial overcut. In this paper, optimum parameters while machining 202 stainless steel using copper electrode as a tool has been investigated. For optimization of process parameters along with multiple quality characteristics, principal component analysis coupled with artificial neural network method has been …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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Review on Modern Electronics Communication System and Electromagnetic Spectrum used for Wireless Communication
Abstract: Electronic communication is a modern type of communication system. In modern Electronic communication, by using Electronic instruments or devices we can communicate with each other very easy and fast. For designing instruments or devices, numbers of Electronic circuits are used. Communication takes place by transmitting and receiving information signal by means of Chanel or medium. Information signal like voice, images, videos, different signals, different data, etc are we can communicate …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 25–28 Read article
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Impact Analysis of Different Active Layer (CH3NH3PbI3) Thickness Using Cu2O as Hole Transport Layer in Perovskite Solar Cell
Abstract: AbstractThickness of active Layer (CH3NH3PbI3) shows important role in term of stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells. In this paper the numerical simulation and extensive modeling have been performed on perovskite solar cell using perovskite material such as methyl ammonium lead Iodide (MAPbI3, MA=CH3NH3) at different thickness with the help of SCAPS tool. The electrical properties of the MAPbI3 material used as active layer, have been calculated for different …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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A Review on Structural Evaluation of Flexible Pavements using Falling Weight Deflectometer
Abstract: For rehabilitation design processes, the new Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design approach relies heavily on the material stiffness, back calculated from the deflection measurements taken from existing pavements. These measurements are typically made using Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) or Heavy Weight Deflectometer (HWD) units. In order to provide high quality and consistent material stiffness data for the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design the deflection results obtained at radial distance in between 0 and 1800 …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Comparative Assessment of Using Visual and Close Range Photogrammetry Techniques to Evaluate Rigid Pavement Surface Distresses
Abstract: AbstractThe main task of this study is to introduce the close range photogrammetric approach for evaluation of rigid pavement surface condition, and compare the findings with the traditional visual evaluation technique. The visual inspection was conducted by walking through the roadway and evaluating the pavement surface distress visually. As for the photogrammetric fieldwork, it starts with generation of ground control points around the area of distress. A total station device …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 28–36 Read article
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Feasibility of Using Nondestructive Testing (NDT) in Roller Compacted Concrete Quality Assessment
Abstract: Roller compacted concrete is a no slump, heavy duty concrete usually used in pavement constructed of roadway, parking lots, in areas of frozen environment or aired region where there is shortage of water for curing, and when other paving alternatives do not satisfy the pavement design requirements regarding heavy loading, and nonstandard wheel configuration. The traditional testing e slab samples have been prepared in the laboratory using two types of …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 30–39 Read article
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Evaluating the Best Belt Conveyor Assembly Using TOPSIS Approach
Abstract: This article presents a new approach for the selection of Belt Conveyor of screening creaser on the basis of their performance. This article includes the effective factors like angle of response, load capacity of motor, raw material load capacity, raw material dimension. These all important factors affect the performance of Belt Conveyor Assembly. Therefore, determination of the best Belt Conveyor is basically a Multi-Attribute Decision Making (MADM) problem. Our aim …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Development and Evaluation of Neural Network Model for Incident Detection on Urban Arterials using Simulated Database
Abstract: Incident detection in urban arterial situation is more difficult than the similar job in freeway situation because of the presence of traffic signals and other intersections with associated recurrent queue. Most of the earlier automatic incident detection algorithms address mainly freeway situation. This study aims at development, calibration, validation and testing of an ANN model for incident detection in Kuala Lumpur (KL) arterials using simulated incident database. Database for the …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Rut Depth Modeling of Modified and Unmodified Asphalt Mixtures by Using Finite Element Approach
Abstract: Two asphalt cements (PG76-22 and PMB PG76-22) and two aggregate gradations used in the construction of surface and base courses were selected to study their effect on the mixtures’ rutting behavior. A dynamic modulus and wheel tracking tests were performed to determine the rutting potential of asphalt mixtures at different temperature levels. The study revealed that modified asphalt cement (PMB PG76-22) with coarse aggregate gradation (base course) may offer more …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 65–78 Read article
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Paramedical Emergency Planning and Response System for Mysuru City using GIS Techniques
Abstract: This study is conducted to create a real-time application for paramedical emergency planning and response for Mysuru city. The transportation network of the city is plays a vital role for any emergency cases. It provides the connectivity and accessibility from one place to another place. The location of Hospitals , accident spots, traffic junctions, one way details were imported to geo-database and also road network map have used and fixed …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Redesign of Bridge Using Bailey Construction Method
Abstract: This paper focuses on Bailey construction method which is Fast, easy to install, safe and most importantly economic. To demonstrate this, we have considered a site (Patri pool, Kalyan) which requires fast bridging. We have designed and analyzed the bridge using Midas civil software. Along with its design and analysis we also have presented cost estimation of the bridge and compared it with traditional methods of bridging and proved Bailey …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 33–39 Read article
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PERFORMANCE STUDY ON SOIL STABILIZATION USING HIGHLY VULCANIZED RUBBER SHEET
Abstract: Roads are the major constructions. In India the road networks comprises of about 59,03,293 kilometers. The aim of this project is to replace the base course of the WBM with rubber and steel stacked mats. Over 1 million tonnes of rubber tyre wastes are produced in India and about 15 million tonnes of rubber tyre wastes are produced. In that about 60% of the rubber wastes are recycled. The reason …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 Read article