World Journal of Engineering: Volume 18 Issue 2

Thermal performance analysis of a Solar parabolic dish concentrator system with modified cavity receiver

Varinder Kumar, Santosh Bopche

This paper aims to present the numerical models and experimental outcomes pertain to the performance of the parabolic dish concentrator system with a modified cavity-type receiver…

Using mixture design method to optimizing concretes characteristics made with binary and ternary sands

Ahmed Attia, Salim Guettala, Rebih Zaitri

The purpose of this paper is to implement the mathematical models to predict concretes physico-mechanical characteristics made with binary and ternary sands using a mixture design…

Effect of temperature on wear and friction behavior of as-cast and heat-treated LM25/SiC aluminum matrix composites

Vishal R. Mehta, Mayur P. Sutaria

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the influence of temperature, load and sliding speed on wear and friction behavior of LM25/SiC composites in as-cast and heat-treated…

Dynamic economic emission dispatch of thermal-wind-solar system with constriction factor-based particle swarm optimization algorithm

Soudamini Behera, Sasmita Behera, Ajit Kumar Barisal, Pratikhya Sahu

Dynamic economic and emission dispatch (DEED) aims to optimally set the active power generation with constraints in a power system, which should target minimum operation cost and…

Assessment of irreversible losses of non-Newtonian nanofluid flow underlying Hall current, chemical reaction and thermal radiation

S. Das, S. Sarkar, R.N. Jana

To amend the efficiency of engineering processes and electronic devices, it is very urgent to assess the irreversibility in the term entropy generation (EG). The efficiency of…

Challenges in abrasive jet machining of fiber-reinforced polymeric composites – a review

S. Madhu, M. Balasubramanian

The purpose of this study is for solving many issues in production that includes processing of complex-shaped profile, machining of high-strength materials, good surface finish…

Buckling capacity of cold-formed steel structure column member with perforation section in affordable house framing system

Fatimah De'nan, Nor Salwani Hashim, Zafira Nur Ezzati Mustafa

The purpose of this study is to know the buckling capacity for cold-formed C-column with perforation. Cold-formed C-column have been used in interior wall construction. The…

Generation control of isolated small hydro power plant by using DECSA optimized FPI controller

Jyoti Ranjan Nayak, Binod Shaw, Neeraj Kumar Dewangan

In this work, generation control of an isolated small hydro plant (SHP) is demonstrated by applying optimal controllers in speed governor and hydraulic turbine system. A…

Carbonaceous components in particulate matter during a haze episode at a typical industrial area in the North China Plain

Hongya Niu, Zhaoce Liu, Wei Hu, Wenjing Cheng, Mengren Li, Fanli Xue, Zhenxiao Wu, Jinxi Wang, Jingsen Fan

Severe airborne particulate pollution frequently occurs over the North China Plain (NCP) region in recent years. To better understand the characteristics of carbonaceous…

Redesigning the cycloidal drive for innovative applications in machines for smart construction yards

Benedetto Allotta, Lorenzo Fiorineschi, Susanna Papini, Luca Pugi, Federico Rotini, Andrea Rindi

This study aims to carry out an investigation of design approaches that should be used for the design of unconventional, innovative transmission system for construction yards to…

Prediction of wear resistance model for magnesium metal composite by response surface methodology using central composite design

Prem Sagar, Amit Handa

In recent days, friction stir processing (FSP) has emerged as a pioneering approach for the manufacture of composites with enhanced mechanical and tribological properties. The…

Coefficient of friction of dry sliding Al 6061-T6 alloy under different loading conditions

Srinivasula Reddy I., Vadivuchezhian Kaliveeran

This paper aims to focus on the effect of normal load, sliding speed and temperature on the coefficient of friction of Al 6061-T6 alloy under dry sliding conditions.

Darcy–Forchheimer flow of a magneto-radiated couple stress fluid over an inclined exponentially stretching surface with Ohmic dissipation

S. Das, Akram Ali, R.N. Jana

In this communication, a theoretical simulation is aimed to characterize the Darcy–Forchheimer flow of a magneto-couple stress fluid over an inclined exponentially stretching…

Analysis of the residual stresses and deformations during the autogenous GTAW process

Atilla Savaş

The gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process is a widely used process that produces quality weldments. But the high heat generation from the GTAW arc can cause extreme temperatures…