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Investigation of Rock Dust Suitability as Improvement Material of Subgrade and Sub-base Laterite Material of Elerinjare, Kwara State, Nigeria, in Pavement Construction
Abstract: The current study involves the improvement of laterite soil by addition of granite dust. The laterite and dust used for the study were collected at Elerinjare town, Ilorin. The analyses were done in a laboratory. The tests are compaction test, specific gravity, California bearing ratio (CBR) (soaked and unsoaked), Atterberg's limit, Sieve analysis, and bulk density. In this investigation, an attempt was made to stabilize lateritic soil using quarry dust …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 41–57 Read article
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Improvement of the Space Management of Any Organization Using Different Japanese Management Tool
Abstract: This paper will fully deal on the Kaizen formula and 5S of Japanese strategies for the improvement in space management of several organizations. Global markets are continuously changing and demanding product of high quality and low cost. Cottage industries play an important role in Indian economy. There are large numbers of in industries and it is emerging an as providing larger employment opportunities next to agriculture. Lean manufacturing is one …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Technology Strategy for Improved Safety Management in Steel Industry
Abstract: In last three-four decades, complete technological revolutions have been underwent in Iron and Steel industries. In a relatively short time, the steel industry has observed the almost elimination of hazard and cost inefficient old technologies to state-of-the-art technologies. Strategy for sustainable development is to increase the production value along with other aspects such as techno-economic effectiveness, effective utilization of resources, projection of occupational health and safety, and environment of employees …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 28–40 Read article
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Labor Productivity in Construction Worksite: Impacting Factors and Measures for Improvement
Abstract: The study aims to identify the influencing factors affecting labor productivity, measure its impact level and ranking of these factors using Relative Important Index. Also, certain measures are suggested for enhancing labor productivity at worksite. Five categories and twenty-eight factors affecting labor productivity were identified through literature survey. Questionnaire survey was also conducted to assess the factors influencing labor productivity at worksite and the same was evaluated through five point …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Performance Improvement of DFIG using Fractional Order PI Controller
Abstract: Abstract: In this paper integer order and fractional order PI controller is designed to enhance the performance of the DFIG used in wind power plants. In DFIG, pitch angle control at high wind speed certainly experiences some issues in terms of performance. In this regard, the pitch angle is controlled by increasing the wind speed above the middle speed (12 m/s) to limit the DFIG active power and rotor speed. …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Performance and Improvement of Antenna Designs in Modern Wireless Communication System
Abstract: AbstractIn this paper, the cell innovation and the remote correspondence innovation is creating and enhancing quickly. The reception apparatus goes about as the scaffold between the client terminal and the base station controller. Being a key segment of the remote correspondence framework, the reception apparatus' fundamental capacity is to communicate and to get electromagnetic waves. It will, to an expansive degree, influence the quality and the speed of the correspondence. …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Improve Isolation of UWB MIMO Antenna by using Neutralization Line
Abstract: Abstract: In this paper, UWB MIMO antenna designing by using neutralization line to improve the isolation of the proposed antenna. The impact of using neutralization line covers the bandwidth from 2.9 to 6.5 GHz. Obtain peak gain 3.9 dB at frequency 5.3 GHz with 95% efficiency. WLAN, WMAX are the main application of this design. Keywords: UWB, MIMO, Neutralization LineCite this ArticleNivedita Srivastava, Rajan Mishra. Improve Isolation of UWB MIMO …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Wideband Voltage Doubling Detector with Improved Sensitivity
Abstract: The voltage doubling detector can be used to improve sensitivity in field strength meters, RF sniffers, Tuned Radio Frequency receivers and wireless power harvesting. To further boost the detector’s sensitivity, we utilize broadband transformers to efficiently transfer energy between antenna and detector. This paper presents three wideband transformers that can improve voltage sensitivity up to 6.5 times.
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 20–28 Read article
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Innovative Process Renovation in Phosphating for Corrosion (Resistance), Energy & Quality Improvement
Abstract: The phenomenon of corrosion is of unsolicited importance, but its obviating agent-phosphating- has more roles than of a mere preservation. Viz enhancement of lubricating properties for wiredrawing. The efficiencies need be studied, researched and monitored, for respective purpose(s). The modus operandi of protective film developed, in turn apart from improving the quality of product, also depends as to how the process parameters have been controlled. Criticality of the present case …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Improvement of Voltage Profile and Loss Reduction using Optimized Soft Computing Based Capacitor Placement Methodology
Abstract: Significant exploration has been done on the arrangement of ideal capacitor arranging in the appropriation frameworks for the assignments of power factor adjustment, voltage profile improvement and misfortune decrease. Particularly, mechanical plant with variable load conditions has huge inductive loads and its power factor is exceptionally poor. These ventures advantage most capacitor banks. This bank gives improved power factor, expanded voltage level on the load and lessen the electric service …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 11–21 Read article
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Power Factor Improvement of Boost PFC Converter for Street Light Application
Abstract: Street lighting is an integral part of urban infrastructure, ensuring public safety and urban development. The conventional street lighting systems often exhibit poor power factor characteristics, leading to inefficient energy usage and increased electricity costs. This paper presents a study focused on enhancing the power factor of a Boost Power Factor Correction (PFC) converter tailored specifically for street light applications. The Light Emitting Diode (LED) streetlights powered by AC sources …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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Comparative Parametric Investigation of Methane, Propane, Butane, and Gasoline on Single Cylinder SI Engine to Improve its Performance and Emission Characteristics
Abstract: This paper presents the single cylinder SI engine based generator. The focus of this study is to use various alternative fuels like LPG (Propane), CNG (Methane), butane and comparing their performances with conventional fuel gasoline for SI engine. This study investigates that when using alternative fuels, the most prominent fuel in performance is methane, because performance is comparatively increasing and emissions are reduced. So, the methane (CH4) fuel is efficient, …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Improving Productivity in Apparel Industry: A Case Study
Abstract: Three basic necessities of mankind are food, shelter and apparel. With civilization apparel plays a key role in human life and with globalization Indian apparel industry has to face competition from manufacturers of the globe, i.e., countries like China, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Hong Kong. etc. In apparel manufacturing, more workforce needs to be deployed. With a greater number of players in market and with changing customer preferences on cost …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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Improved Performance Using Cluster Based Routing Methods for Wireless Sensor Network
Abstract: Clustering technique in (WSN) wireless sensor networks is skilled planning in order to efficiently handle the sensor network (nexus). LEACH, is in general, used as clustering protocol contained by CH, and also their source nodes which are attached, are irregularly transformed so as to permit effective balance. However, involvement of LEACH so that all source nodes promote their knowledgeable information directly to cluster heads which are connected, influence the energy …
Published in Journal of Telecommunication, Switching Systems and Networks · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 5–11 Read article
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Area and Power Improvement with New Initial Ordering Method Combined with Sift Algorithm for BDD Mapped Circuits
Abstract: Digital circuits are the important elements in almost every electronic design. As the size of electronic ICs are shrinking rapidly, the minimization of the circuit elements and power consumption became more focused area of VLSI research. In this paper, we have introduced a new method for reduction of area and power of binary decision diagram mapped circuits. Binary decision diagrams are used to represent digital functions in VLSI CAD. It …
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 67–71 Read article
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Analysing the Effects of Coal and Dust on Solar Panel and Improving the Fill Factor by using Spray Cooling
Abstract: AbstractIn the present scenario, the solar energy contributes maximum to the pool of renewable energy. The rate of consumption of energy is increasing day-by-day; therefore, the demand of energy is also increasing. As the population is increasing day-by-day and the non-renewable resources are getting over like coal, petrol, hydro, etc. The solar panels can be used at remote locations, other than households, for fulfilling the energy requirements as there is …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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An Improvement of Voltage Stability by Generator Bus Rescheduling
Abstract: This paper focuses on assessment and improvement of voltage stability by Georgeoschrin’s theorem using new evolutionary TLBO and PSO algorithm. In today’s environment, voltage stability maintained without sacrificing the power system parameters is really a herculean task. Generally, eigen value of reduced Jacobian matrix or Jacobian matrix of N-R base load flow analysis is well thought-out as voltage stability indices for weak bus identification. Here, the diagonal elements reduced Jacobian …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Design and Simulation of Improvement of Voltage Profile by Efficient Placement of Distributed Generation in Micro Grid
Abstract: The headway of Decentralized Generators or Distributed Generation (DG) acquaints new changes with the since a long time ago settled power framework. Dissemination Generation plays a prime capacity in conveyance framework by updating the frameworks unwavering quality, abridgement in power misfortunes and elevating the voltage profile. This paper proposes a scientific way to deal with catch the ideal size and ideal portion of DG substances in reconfigured appropriation system to …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Improved Genetic Algorithmic Rule Mistreatment Hybrid Initial Population to Resolve Travelling Salesman Drawback
Abstract: Abstract: The algorithmic genetic rule is beneficial to resolve the optimization issues. It performs genetic operators to solve optimization issues. Travelling salesman problem (TSP) may be a well-known optimization downside, but TSP is beneficial to resolve the several difficulties of science and engineering. In this paper, to determine TSP, algorithmic genetic rule is applied. An initial hybrid population is generated in an algorithmic hereditary rule. The coupling of the initial …
Published in Current Trends in Information Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 46–50 Read article
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Improved Performance by Using k-means Clustering in Vehicular Ad Hoc Network
Abstract: AbstractVANETs are formed by applying the principles of MANETs, in which all node, i.e., vehicles can pursue traffic law with high speed. VANETs support two types of communication: vehicle - to- vehicle (V2V) and vehicle to-infrastructure (V2I). Vehicles communicate to RSU for the exchange of keys for the security purpose and RSU communicate to Authentication Server (AS) for the formation of secret keys. But in existing work they perform nonsymmetric …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 17–24 Read article