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412 articles for “reliability”
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Study on the Root Cause of Fuel Tanker Truck Accidents in Nigeria: Reliability of Accidents Caused by Human Factors (HF)
Abstract: Accidents involving transportation of petroleum products by road are of high frequency in Nigeria, mainly because of overdependence on the tanker-truck system due to pipeline vandalism. We analyzed over 92 accidents involving tankers-trucks from 2014 to 2019. In this study, the analysis is done to examine the factors that caused the accident using accident records and petroleum distribution data from the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC). Petroleum tanker-truck accident reports …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 36–49 Read article
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Evaluation of Reciprocating Pump Operation Using Reliability Analysis
Abstract: In this work, the aim is to carry out a reliability analysis of reciprocating pump operation. The reciprocating pump system and components were evaluated using the Weibull Analysis to obtain reliability, maintainability, availability, and unreliability. The number of failures (NF), mean time between failure (MTBF), Mean Up-Time (MUT), Time to Repair (TTR), Probability Density Function (PDF), Cumulative Density Function (CDF), Hazard Rate and Desirable Time for Systematic Intervention were also …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 30–42 Read article
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Efficiency and Reliability of DNA Extraction Methods for Ixodid Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae): A Comparative Tour
Abstract: ABSTRACTIt is well understood that DNA extraction is the primary as well as the crucial step while studying ticks at molecular level. The DNA extraction methods should be straightforward, and enough efficient as well as reliable in terms of DNA quality and quantity. In the present study, two non-commercial methods named phenol chloroform isoamyl alcohol (PCI) and cetyl-trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) and one commercial DNeasy tissue kit were compared based …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 1-2, 2019 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Examination of Root Cause of Fuel Tanker Truck Accident in Nigeria: The Concept of Reliability of Non-Human Factor
Abstract: The non-human factor in terms of fuel tanker truck accident in some area of Nigeria was investigated to know the root cause as well the contributing factors and to project the way forward to mitigate the menace, because at the end human life are lost. This investigation was addressed by applying the concepts of reliability, probability and relative accident consequence, in which the mean time between accident, accident rate and …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Monitoring the Operation of Mobile Air Compressor Component of Filters Using Reliability Analysis Concepts
Abstract: The performance of filter component was monitored in a mobile air compressor operating in a gas plant facility located in Rivers State. The investigation covers the monitoring of the numbers of failure, downtime, and computation failure rate, mean time between failure, reliability, unreliability, availability and unavailability. In this study, it was experienced that the failures occur due to over usage as well as presence of particles in the cooling fluid …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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RDTP: Reliable Delay Time Protocol with Duty Cycle Optimization in 6LoWPAN-WBAN
Abstract: Medium access control (MAC) protocols based on the adaptive duty cycle and the IEEE 802.15.4 standard have recently been proposed to address the Quality of Service (QoS) requirements of wireless body area sensor networks. These QoS requirements include time-bound data transmission services, data rate, reliability, and energy consumption. Providing a comprehensive set of QoS is difficult with the present protocols, though. Furthermore, these protocols adjust duty cycle values by considering …
Published in International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 26–42 Read article
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Power Quality Enhancement in 3P4W Electrical Distribution System by using DCMLI-DSTATCOM-TIES with Reliability Study
Abstract: The Quality of the output power from the utilities has become a serious concern of the trendy industries. These power quality associated issues area unit voltage sag, surge, flicker, voltage imbalance, interruptions and harmonic issues. These power quality issues might cause issues to the industries starting from haywire of kit to finish plant close up. It’s been known that power quality will be degraded each owing to utility aspect abnormalities …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 16–33 Read article
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AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance in Smart Homes: Enhancing Efficiency and Reliability
Abstract: The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) has transformed smart homes into intelligent, self-regulating environments. Despite these advancements, ensuring the long-term reliability and efficiency of interconnected devices remains a complex challenge due to device heterogeneity, dynamic usage patterns, and continuous data streams. This study investigates AI-driven predictive maintenance (PdM) as a proactive strategy for detecting early signs of equipment degradation in residential settings. The proposed …
Published in International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Liquid–Liquid Equilibria of Water + Acetic Acid + Ethyl Acetate, Water + Acetic Acid + MIBK, Water + Acetic Acid + Mixed Solvent (Ethyl Acetate + MIBK) and Its Reliability
Abstract: In this work, binodal curves and tie-line liquid-liquid equilibria experimental data were obtained for the ternary systems water + acetic acid + ethyl acetate, water + acetic acid + methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) and water + acetic acid + mixed solvent (ethyl acetate + MIBK) at 293.15 K and atmospheric pressure by cloud-point titration method. Binodal curves, tie-line data, distribution coefficient and separation factor data were determined for these systems. …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Improved Communication Security and Enhance Reliability Using Cryptography and Steganography
Abstract: Increased use of technologies and computers has profited humans in many ways but also have resulted in various security concerns. And these security concerns are breached onto the path over which the data is to be transferred. Sending normal messages over the Internet is no longer a secure method for data sharing. In this paper, we have determined how can we provide an encryptedmessage so that there will be no …
Published in International Journal of Digital Communication and Analog Signals · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 6–15 Read article
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POWER PLANT MODEL VALIDATION FOR IMPROVING SYSTEM RELIABILITY AND SECURITY
Abstract: Model that represents virtually all practical systems. Power system models are used to demonstrate the systemperformance studies such as generation, load growth estimation, operating limits calculation and (SIPS) system integrityprotective schemes performance computations and all this study depends upon an exact mathematical model representation of thetrans- mission system, generation system and load model. Comparison of performance data of the power system model with theactual system measured data called power system …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 23–37 Read article
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Design of reliable electronic door lock system on PCB using Ki-CAD
Abstract: This paper deals with the design of a PCB based electronic door lock system. An electronicdoor locking system is one which uses passwords, RFID tags and readers, fingerprints, etc.instead of the traditional key system. In my project, I made use of a numeric cipher to unlocka door. The door can be unlocked only by the people who are aware of the code. Thisincreases the security and safety by preventing unauthorized …
Published in International Journal of Microelectronics and Digital integrated circuits · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 34–39 Read article
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Low Power, High Reliability: A Survey of 10T SRAM Cells for Reduced Stand by Power and Enhanced Noise Resilience
Abstract: With a focus on maximising power efficiency and attaining good read stability and write-ability, the project presents a low standby power 10T (LP10T) SRAM cell. The Schmitt-trigger inverter and the double-length pull-up transistor are combined with a regular inverter and stacked transistor to form a robust cross-coupled structure used in the LP10T SRAM cell. One of the key advantages of the LP10T SRAM cell is that it separates the read …
Published in International Journal of Microelectronics and Digital integrated circuits · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 34–56 Read article
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Role of Materials in Safety and Reliability of Gas turbine System- A review
Abstract: Gas turbine systems maintenance is getting more and more significance. It is due to the application of availability based tariff (ABT) in power distribution market. As the requirement of electricity is increasing day by day therefore, maintenance demand is also increasing with time. In the present work a review on the modern gas turbine systems maintenance is presented with some case studies. Key Words: Gas turbine, maintenance, cost.
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Frugal Innovations – Making Health Care Accessible, Affordable and Reliable
Abstract: As an exponentially growing population with an increasing life expectancy strains the medical care system worldwide, healthcare emerges as a major area of innovation. This is most prominent in emerging markets like India, where the cost of healthcare is as important a factor as the quality of the product or service being provided. India ranks the lowest globally in terms of percentage of GDP spent on healthcare—only 4% of its …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 39–44 Read article
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Classification of power quality disturbances using advanced deep learning algorithms for Accurate and efficient electrical signal analysis
Abstract: Power systems today have to deal with more and more power quality issues (PQDs) like voltage drops, rises, harmonics, and transients because more people are using renewable energy sources and electronic devices. These problems can hurt equipment, stop services, and lower the overall reliability of power. In real-time settings, traditional detection methods often don't work as quickly or accurately as they should. This paper looks at how deep learning models, …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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The Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding “Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose Level” (smbg) Among Diabetic Patients Admitted in Selected Hospitals of Shimoga Taluk
Abstract: Background: Self-monitoring blood glucose level (smbg) is a key element of home blood glucose Monitoring by people with type-1 and type-2 diabetes mellitus, since approximately 1980, a primary goal of the management of diabetes mellitus is to achieve blood sugar level closer to normal level as much as possible, guided by hbgm several times of smbg in a week benefits included medical cost, a reduction in the occurrence rate and …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 81–93 Read article
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Performance Evaluation and Structural Integrity Assessment of Critical Components in a Glass Vacuum Lifter Using Static-Structural and Modal Analysis
Abstract: Glass handling operations in construction, manufacturing, and industrial sectors require reliable lifting systems to ensure safe transportation while minimizing the risk of damage and improving operator safety. Vacuum lifters have emerged as an effective solution for handling large and fragile glass panels by generating secure holding forces through suction pads. The structural integrity and dynamic performance of critical components, particularly the suction pad and lifter arm, play a vital role …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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RIS-Assisted 6G Wireless Communication: BER, Security Gain and Multi-Metric Performance Analysis
Abstract: Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RISs) provide programmable control over wireless signal propagation and are emerging as a promising technology for enhancing the reliability, energy efficiency, coverage, and physical-layer security of sixth generation (6G) wireless networks. This paper presents a unified simulation-based performance evaluation of conventional SISO, 4G SIMO, and 6G multi-antenna communication systems, followed by an RIS-assisted reliability and security analysis under Rayleigh fading conditions. The simulation results demonstrate that antenna …
Published in International Journal of Broadband Cellular Communication · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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AI-Assisted Code Generation: Integrating Natural Language Models with Compiler Frameworks for Enhanced Software Development
Abstract: The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has profoundly transformed contemporary software engineering practices, particularly through the emergence of AI-assisted code generation driven by large-scale natural language models (NLMs). These models, trained on extensive repositories of source code and technical documentation, enable developers to generate, modify, refactor, and optimize source code directly from natural language instructions, thereby significantly reducing manual coding effort and accelerating overall software development cycles. By allowing …
Published in International Journal of Software Computing and Testing · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–7 Read article