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35 articles for “Active and passive controls”
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Review of Shock-Boundary Layer Controlled Interactions Studies in High Speed Intakes
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE The present work review about the studies conducted by various researchers on shock-boundary layer interactions and their control in high speed intakes. The shock-boundary layer interactions have been a topic of immense interest among the researchers for past many decades due to their associated aerodynamic and aerothermodynamic phenomena. The sudden retardation at the shock impact point promotes, either the boundary layer thickening …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Active versus Passive Microbiological Air Sampling Risk Assessment: Relation and Comparative Study in Pharmaceutical Industry
Abstract: Microbiological environmental monitoring of pharmaceutical manufacturing area is an essential task for control of the quality during medicinal dosage forms production. However, thorough scientific approach is critical to elucidate the full potential of microbiological test results and its significance. In the present study, 205 passive and 451 active air samples were withdrawn during course of ten months from air in class C production facility, dedicated for manufacturing of liquid and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 13–27 Read article
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Influence of Flow Control Devices on Aerodynamic Characteristics of Wind Turbine Blades: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: The growth of the wind energy sector has increased the need for enhanced techniques with the goal of improving the efficiency and reliability of wind turbines. As the size of wind turbines increases, there is a noticeable increase in energy loss, problems with fluctuating loads, and structural damage. This suggests that effective techniques need to be implemented in order to improve their efficacy. Methods for flow control, including passive and …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 52–88 Read article
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Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics with Emphasis on Aeroacoustics and Flow-Induced Noise Control
Abstract: Fluid mechanics continues to evolve rapidly due to increasing demands in aerospace, automotive, energy, and environmental engineering applications. Recent trends in this field highlight significant advancements in both theoretical understanding and practical implementations, particularly in complex flow phenomena. Among these, aeroacoustics and flow-induced noise control have emerged as critical research areas due to their direct impact on system performance, efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Aeroacoustics deals with the generation, propagation, and …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 32–38 Read article
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Wearable Ankle Rehabilitation Robotic Device for Stroke Rehabilitation
Abstract: AbstractAnkle rehabilitation is vital in stroke recovery and this stage is critically intervention for stroke rehabilitation. It is shown that initial first few days of acute stroke is incredibly vial, so there is strong need for rehabilitation. Here, this study helps to develop the ankle movement of the acute stroke patient. The force sensor was used to detect the tendency of the ankle movement. The main objective of this wearable …
Published in Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 33–37 Read article
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Cell Balancing in Lithium-ion Batteries – A Comparative Evaluation
Abstract: Balancing the cells within a battery system is essential for safeguarding against overvoltage, overcharge, and over-discharge, which can lead to system failures and safety hazards. Two commonly employed methods for cell balancing are passive and active balancing. In passive balancing, excess charge is dissipated through resistors, while active balancing involves the controlled flow of charge within the circuit. This paper focuses on the comparison and analysis of passive and two …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 37–45 Read article
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A Combination of Shunt Hybrid Active Power Filter and SVC for Power Quality Improvement
Abstract: Power quality problems have become the most important concern nowadays. Custom power devices (CPD) provide a solution for these power quality problems. There are various types of custom power devices. Out of these devices, harmonic filters are considered in this paper. Passive filter and active filter are combined to form shunt hybrid active power filter, (SHAPF). This paper proposes a hybrid device for power quality improvement. The device includes combination …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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Effect of Conventional Physiotherapy and Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy through Play way Method to Improve the Upper Extremity Motor Skills among the Children with Hemi paretic Cerebral Palsy
Abstract: There is a tendency in children with unilateral involvement to use their non-affected hand as the dominant hand, even when the actual functional loss is mild. The potential use of the affected upper extremity of children with hemiparetic CP often fails due to “developmental non-use”, and this leads to increased muscle tone, and decreased active and passive range of motion of the joints of the limb, poor motor control, generalized …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Comparative Cooling Analysis of EV Battery Packs using MATLAB Simscape
Abstract: Since electric vehicles (EVs) transition to high- voltage systems to enable quicker charging and enhanced delivery of power, the high heat emitted during rapid discharge is a significant challenge. This paper presents a direct comparative study of passive air cooling and active liquid cooling of a lithium-ion battery pack. Due to the high cost of constructing the physical prototypes, we created a computationally efficient and hierarchical virtual prototype in MATLAB …
Published in International Journal of Electrical and Communication Engineering Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Magnetorheological Composite Dampers for Railway Wagon Suspension: Modelling Validation and Performance Analysis
Abstract: Railway wagons encounter continuous vibrations due to track irregularities, resulting in reduced ride comfort and higher dynamic loads. Conventional suspension systems based on springs, hydraulic dampers, or air suspensions provide only limited vibration mitigation. This work investigates the application of magnetorheological (MR) fluid-based dampers, where a polymeric carrier oil (silicone oil) reinforced with carbonyl iron particles serves as a smart composite suspension medium. The MR fluid is synthesized and characterized …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 43–63 Read article
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Active and Passive Automotive Safety: A Technical Review
Abstract: Safety of an automobile is one of the important areas while designing a vehicle. This paper gives an overall view of the different safety features that are taken care of while designing a vehicle. Available technologies of different active and passive safety features were analyzed. These technical features once incorporated in design not only help in avoiding the accidents but also reduce the fatigue caused to the driver which further …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Performance Comparison of Control Approaches for Improving Power Quality by DSTATCOM
Abstract: Power quality is very important consideration for electrical supply system. A number of methods like active-passive filters, dynamic voltage restorer, distribution static compensator (DSTATCOM) etc; are used to compensate the power quality problems like harmonics, voltage sag and swell, load balancing and others. This paper presents performance comparison of two control strategies used for DSTATCOM to mitigate the problems of harmonics in distribution network. The DSTATCOM, a shunt connected device …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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A Survey on Congestion Control in Wireless Network Using Different Protocols
Abstract: AbstractThis paper presents a complete summary of work on congestion control in wireless network within the layers of the wireless network protocol. This paper is about the wireless network and the congestion in wireless network, describe the routing protocols such as proactive and reactive protocols (DSDV, DSR and AODV). Explain queue management and types of queue management such as Active Queue Management (AQM) and Passive Queue Management (PQM) and their …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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An Overview on MOSFET based Sensor Design
Abstract: In the past two decades the MOSFET has transformed from a simple switch in digital logic to an analog powerhouse that can be cofabricated with the sensing material on a single chip. MetalOxideSemiconductor FieldEffect Transistors (MOSFETs) have silently become the beating heart of modern sensor platforms, translating the faint whispers of physical, chemical, and biological phenomena into robust electrical signatures. This abstract surveys the latest advances that have turned the …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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A Study on Automatic Feedback Control by Image Processing for Mixing Solutions in a Microfluidic Device
Abstract: Precise and rapid mixing of chemical and biological reagents is a critical yet challenging aspect of microfluidic systems, often limited by laminar flow conditions and the need for manual or pre- programmed interventions. Existing mixing strategies frequently lack real-time adaptability and closed-loop control, hindering reproducibility and the execution of complex reaction protocols. This work presents an innovative automatic feedback control system utilizing the study on real- time image processing to …
Published in International Journal of Advanced Control and System Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 32–41 Read article
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Simulation of Pole Placement Controller for an Active Bus Suspension System
Abstract: Designing a suspension system for a bus is an interesting and challenging control problem. When the suspension system is designed, a one quarter bus model (one of the four wheels) is used to reduce the complexity of the problem. The active suspension system is the one which has a force actuator in parallel to passive suspension. The open loop time response of the suspension system is damped oscillatory and has …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Solar Charge Controllers and their Implementation
Abstract: AbstractSolar energy is the incident energy from the Sun. The main components of this energy are incident light energy and the heat contained in it. The extraction of solar energy may be active or passive. Due to abundance and availability, solar energy is the most attractive alternate in available renewable resources. In the 21st century solar energy is expected to become increasingly attractive as a renewable energy source because of …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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HCC Based Hybrid Shunt Active Filter to Reduce the Harmonics Due to Switching Surges
Abstract: This paper deals with the hysteresis current control based hybrid shunt active filter to reduce the harmonics produced by frequent switching of industrial loads in distribution system. The main harmonic sources of distribution lines are the non linear loads and frequent switching of industrial loads. The harmonics due to non linear loads can be controlled by passive filters. The switching surges are dynamic and its magnitude dies out quickly. Hence …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review: Emerging Nanotechnology in Cancer Drug Delivery
Abstract: Nanotechnology has become a groundbreaking strategy in cancer therapy, especially in drug delivery systems, offering improved treatment effectiveness while minimizing the adverse effects associated with traditional methods. This review presents an in-depth analysis of recent progress in nanotechnology for cancer drug delivery, emphasizing the design, mechanisms, and practical applications of nanoparticle-based systems. Nanoparticles, such as liposomes, dendrimers, and gold nanoparticles, offer unique advantages, including improved drug solubility, targeted delivery to …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 27, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 24–33 Read article
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Harmonic Compensation in Grid Interconnected DG Units by Closed Loop Control
Abstract: This paper deals with improvement of power quality problem namely harmonic problem using distributed generation as their source of electricity. The harmonics occur in such a system because of the nature of loads connected. There are many power quality problems; out of which harmonics normally caused by nonlinear loads like variable frequency drives, fluorescent lightning, office computers etc. have adverse effects on the power quality. Also, harmonic detection and prediction …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 9–17 Read article