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341 articles for “micro-simulation”
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Calibration and Validation of Micro-simulation (S-Paramics) Model for Merging Sections
Abstract: Recently, simulation models have been widely used across the world in terms of evaluation of the performance of different traffic facilities, such as normal sections, intersections, roundabout, etc., the economic evaluation and safety evaluation. To examine the accuracy and versatility of micro simulation programmes such as S-Paramics when modelling highways, is by calibrating and then validating the model against real life data taken from loop detectors. In this study, a …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Design and Simulation of Micro-cantilever for MEMS Applications
Abstract: Micro-cantilevers belong to MEMS set of devices and are often used for detection of forces in micromechanical sensors (e.g., pressure sensors and accelerometers) and probe for force sensor to atomic force microscope used as transducers, transport mechanisms, relays, switches, resonators, etc. This paper presents as to how the displacement of micro-cantilever is affected by the load applied to the micro-cantilever. The effect of width change on the displacement of the …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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Numerical Simulation of a Micro Combined Heating and Power (CHP) for Residential Application
Abstract: In the current times of energy crises, there has been a need to use renewable energy resources to meet the energy demands. The available renewable energy resources are required to be used in a manner that newer technologies can overcome the older ones in terms of performance. In the present study, numerical simulation of a micro combined heating and power (CHP) for different power generation capacities has been done. The …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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A Review On A Compact Dual Polarized Antenna Array
Abstract: A compact dual-polarized antenna array for low-cost millimeter-wave (mm Wave) applications is proposed in this article. Utilizing a patch antenna with two orthogonal feeds positioned horizontally and vertically, a dual linear polarization antenna can be created. Two ports—a vertical port and a horizontal port—make up the suggested design. The antenna produces horizontal polarization by stimulating the horizontal port. The antenna produces vertical polarization by stimulating vertical port. With the higher …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 46–50 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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Review of Simulation Techniques for Microscopic Mobility of Pedestrian Movement
Abstract: Simulation techniques are very useful for developing models or systems over time torepresent the real-world scenarios. The model represents the key characteristics orbehaviors/functions of the selected physical or abstract system or process. Simulationtechniques are useful when the real system cannot be engaged, because of inaccessibility,or dangerous or is unacceptable to engage or does not exist. Microscopic characteristicsof pedestrian traffic consider speeds, walking directions, distances between pedestrians,relative positions, passing behavior and …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 27–45 Read article
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Simulation of Dual Microstructure Heat Treatment Process and Residual Stresses in Gas Turbine Disc by DeformHT Software
Abstract: Gas turbine disc is one of the most vital components in advanced gas engine. In order to improve the tensile strength and fatigue strength of the disc, finer grain size is to be attained at bore area and coarser grain structure at rim area in order to resist the growth of creep. Attempts have been made by several researchers experimentally on the development of dual microstructure for Inconel-718 by heat …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 30–42 Read article
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Simulation of Electrostatic Microactuator with Two-Sided Electrodes
Abstract: Microcantilevers are the basic MEMS structures, which can be used as both sensors and actuators. The objective of this work is to study the concept of two-way deflection of the cantilever due to applied voltage and the ground. The proposed work is carried out by using Comsol/Multiphysics software which is based on the finite element method (FEM). The proposed work is modeled and simulated by selecting electromechanics as the physics …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Design and Simulation of Triple Band Microstrip Patch Antenna for Ku-band, K-band and Ka-band Applications
Abstract: AbstractThis paper represents a microstrip patch antenna for future 5G-communication technology. The proposed antenna designs are simulated and their performances are analyzed for different parameters like lower return losses, higher gain, voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR), current distribution, far field radiation and wide bandwidth performance for the tri-frequency band operation in Ku band (12–18 GHz),K-band (18–27 GHz) and Ka-band (27–40 GHz) as per the specified IEEE standard. The proposed antenna …
Published in Journal of Telecommunication, Switching Systems and Networks · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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DEM Simulation of Macro and Micro-scale Behavior of Granular Materials during Loading and Unloading
Abstract: The present paper aims at comparing the simulated stress-strain behavior of granular materials quantitatively with the experiment and exploring the evolution of the micro-scale behaviors during loading and unloading using the discrete element method (DEM). A numerical sample consisting of 9826 randomly generated spheres similar to the experiment was prepared. The numerically prepared isotropic sample was subjected to loading and unloading under strain controlled condition. It is noticed that the …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering Read article
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DEM Simulation of Macro and Micro-Scale Behavior of Granular Materials during Loading and Unloading
Abstract: The present paper aims at comparing the simulated stress-strain behavior of granular materials quantitatively with the experiment and exploring the evolution of the micro-scale behaviors during loading and unloading using the discrete element method (DEM). A numerical sample consisting of 9826 randomly generated spheres similar to the experiment was prepared. The numerically prepared isotropic sample was subjected to loading and unloading under strain controlled condition. It is noticed that the …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 26–38 Read article
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Modelling and Simulation of Urban Smart Micro Grid Operation
Abstract: The project is aimed at the development of a new protocol that enhances the operation of urban micro grid operation. The new protocol improves the capacity of management as well as the energy efficiency of the smart grid as an entire system. The modelling considers the interconnectivity between sources of energy and consumption centers, the daily hourly power generation by the different sources, and the hourly energy demand profile. The …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 5–28 Read article
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Design and Simulation of E-Shape Micro-strip Patch Antenna at 2.45GHz
Abstract: AbstractThis paper presents comparison of rectangular micro strip patch antenna and E-Shaped micro strip patch antenna operating at 2.45GHz. Two parallel slots are made into the basic rectangular patch design of micro strip antenna which resulted into desired E-shaped patch. The basic design consist of inset feed type and we have used dielectric substrate Fr4 epoxy whereas E-shaped patch consist of coaxial probe and RT Duroid as substrate. Both the …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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Analysis of a Dual Band Stacked Patch Antenna with Multiple Notches
Abstract: This paper presents the design and analysis of compact dual band stacked microstrip patch antenna for various applications. The designed antenna structure represents the dual frequency band operation and it covers the S band, frequency applications such as Wi-Fi, surface ship radar, weather radar, broadcasting in the range from 2.31GHz to 3.77GHz frequency band, radar, satellite based digital audio radio service (DARS) communication and some communication satellites. The parameters of …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Design Simulation and Implementation of a Microcontroller Based Electronic Notification System for Disease Surveillance
Abstract: Infectious disease outbreaks have been a challenge in the public health sector, and developing countries like Nigeria are not an exception; the rate of such outbreaks has risen within recent years. The recent re-emerging and new infectious disease outbreaks in Nigeria, including the Ebola virus disease and other epidemic-prone diseases, necessitate a rapid public health response. As a result, it becomes necessary to improve the current system for notifying and …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 42–52 Read article
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Simulation Studies on the Drain Characteristics of Microelectronic AlGaN/GaN HEMTs Corresponding to the 30 nm of AlGaN Nano-Layer
Abstract: AbstractIn this work, the simulation studies are performed on high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) structures using the SILVACO-ATLAS software tool. The drain characteristics of HEMT structures is investigated with respect to the Aluminium mole fraction, drain voltage, gate voltage, and gate length at 30 nm thickness of AlGaN nano-layer. The simulation studies on the effect of gate length to control the drain characteristics are a novelty of this work. The …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Simulation of a Renewable Energy Hybrid MicroHydro-Wind-PV-Solar System for Electric Generation
Abstract: This project is based on the development of a renewable energy hybrid tri-system made up of a photovoltaic device, a small wind turbine and a micro hydraulic turbine to generate electricity in places where these renewable energy resources are available. The system pursues the reduction of energy dependence on local electric network as well as the greenhouse gases emission. The project will be theoretically modelled and verified in a small …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 37–50 Read article
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Characterization of Fracture Toughness of As-Cast Si-Mo- Cr Ductile Cast Iron
Abstract: In the present study, a Si-Mo-Cr ductile cast iron is developed by taking three different combinations, viz. Heat-1, Heat-2 and Heat-3 of the selective amount of silicon, molybdenum, copper and chromium. For fracture toughness characterization, the specimens are prepared from the samples in "as-cast" conditions. The value of static fracture toughness obtained from the experiments for the specimen of Heat-2 with a fatigue pre-crack is 54.49 MPa√ , whereas, for …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites Read article
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Modelling, Simulation & Optimization of Renewable Energy-Based Hybrid Microgrid for Electrification of Rural Areas
Abstract: Rural electrification in India faces persistent challenges due to unreliable grid connectivity, elevated transmission and distribution costs, and the geographical isolation of remote communities. Insufficient access to reliable electricity constrains economic development, educational opportunities, healthcare delivery, and overall quality of life in these areas. This study details the design and simulation of an off-grid, renewable-based hybrid micro grid for two rural villages: Khirgitola in Chhattisgarh, which has an electrification rate …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1206–1218 Read article
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Modeling and Acoustic Analysis of Noise Vibration in Automotive Gearbox by Non-destructive Testing
Abstract: A gearbox is used for transferring power from the engine to the wheels. Predicting the vibration and noise radiation from a dynamic system like a gearbox gives designers an insight early in the design process. It was conducted experimental and modeling of vibration and noise for magnitude and pressure level variations in a Peugeot 206 automotive 5-speed gearbox. It was extract vibration data related to different periodic processing and then …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 54–63 Read article