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Graph Theory and Matrix Method for Development and Design of Combustion Engine
Abstract: The idea upon which any methodology development is pillared leads to real time decisions if simulation and assessment is as per the standard codes set by standard organizations. More near is the system with standard system more it is appropriate for operation. In the present work system under consideration is internal combustion engine. Fuel cost is one of the most important parameter in life cycle analysis of the internal combustion …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 16–25 Read article
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Computation of Gas Turbine System as Renewable Energy Conversion Mechanisms
Abstract: In the present work thermo-economic analysis of a cogeneration cycle is carried out so that any power generation industry can choose best power generation system out of the choices available with organisation. Mathematical modeling for the cost evaluation of each component is developed and results are obtained with computational programming tool EES (Engineering Equation Solver). Form results it is being found that with change in combustion chamber outlet temperature or …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Study on Preparation and Properties of Agro-waste Particleboard at Various Press Temperatures
Abstract: This study concerns the influence of temperature on changes in physical and mechanical properties of particleboard fabricated from betel nut (Areca catechu L) fiber (Agro-waste) and urea-formaldehyde adhesive during hot-pressing with multiple press temperatures (120, 130, 140, 150 and 160°C) at 15 minutes. The physical and mechanical properties of particleboards were determined by British Standard (BS-1811) and Indian Standard (IS-3087) Methods. For some physical and mechanical properties, it appears that …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 40–47 Read article
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Physico-mechanical, and Biodegradation Properties of Polyethylene/Food Polysaccharide Blends
Abstract: Hydrophilic/polar and hydrophobic/non-polar materials do not blend well, which causes issues in the production of biodegradable plastic. Plasticizer (glycerol) was one of the components added to the mixture to increase compatibility between the two materials; this also made the film less brittle. The purpose of this study is to look at how different food polysaccharide contents affect the physico-mechanical, and biodegradation characteristics of novel polymeric-based bio-composite films made from low-density …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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An Efficient and Simple Higher Order of Shear Deformation Theory for Static and Free Vibration of Laminated Composite Plates
Abstract: In the present study, the static and free vibration of laminated composite plates is examined by using a refined shear deformation theory and developed for a bending analysis of orthotropic laminated composite plates. These models take into account the parabolic distribution of transverse shear stresses and satisfy the condition of zero shear stresses on the top and bottom surfaces of the plates. The most interesting feature of this theory is …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 23–42 Read article
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Effect of Fly Ash Cenosphere on Electric Properties of Polypropylene
Abstract: Present work deals with findings on electrical properties of cenosphere filled polypropylene composites. Frequency dependence of the dielectric constant (ε’) of the composite samples was carried out at ambient temperature. A theoretical model is proposed for the electrical conductivity of porous polypropylene/cenosphere composites. Role of addition of these cenosphere particles on electrical properties such as dielectric constant, tanδ, dc conductivity and ac conductivity were investigated. Increase of fly ash cenosphere …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 7–19 Read article
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Experimental evaluation of dc Conductivity of Rice Husk Reinforced Polypropylene Composites with addition of cenosphere
Abstract: Insulating materials are used in electrical power circuits to prevent leakages of current. Main objective of this study is to evaluate the dc conductivity of rice husk filled polypropylene composites with and without cenosphere. The conductivity at room temperature was found to decreases from 2.64e-13 to 9.371e-14 S cm-1 with the addition of cenosphere. Dense packing of the material, collapse of pores and decreases in air gap between the rice …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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An Overview of Ceramic Matrix Composite
Abstract: Ceramic materials often exhibit a combination of useful physical and mechanical properties, including high refractoriness, but their applications are restricted due to their brittle behaviour; in an attempt to improve the strength, and particularly the toughness, of brittle ceramics particle-strengthening and fibre-reinforcement have been utilized, with limited success. The factors which affect the mechanical properties of these composite systems are discussed, and the various experimental systems that have been investigated …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 23–26 Read article
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Hydraulic Flushing Flux Enhancement Techniques in Membrane Separation Processes: A mini Review
Abstract: Looking into current scenario of the wastewater generated from the allied industries which leads researcher and industry persons to reclaim the water to certain extent. Conventional methods removes the pollutants and toxics to maximum level but quality of water is the must requirement for the industries to work efficiently. Membrane separation processes play vital role in rectifying the conventional method by replacing them to some extent or by hybrid mixture. …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Emerging Smart Materials: Recent Development in Self-healing Elastomers
Abstract: Smart materials based on olefins, diolefins, renewable materials and others reactive monomers are witnessing a rapid growth across different applications sectors such as electronics, health care, automotive, textile, building, construction, agriculture & Energy. Materials development is currently moving at high pace both in academia and in industry due to their diverse commercial potential and beneficial merit for the society. Self – healing elastomers have emerged as high potential materials among …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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Mercerization and Mechanical Properties of Natural Fibre Reinforced Composite: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Growing public concern about environmental issues has prompted the production of renewable, economical, and ecologically friendly materials. Thus a shift from synthetic fiber reinforced composites to natural fiber reinforced composites can be seen. Since Fibre reinforcement is deciding factors in the Structural properties of any engineered composite. But poor interfacial adhesion of fibre matrix obstruct it's potential while using in structural applications. Different studies suggested that the surface modification techniques …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Kinetic Modeling and Thermodynamic Study of the Simultaneous Adsorption of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Onto Organomontmorillonite in Aqueous Medium
Abstract: Water is a vital source of human life, but it has frequently been polluted by mono and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, usually from petrochemicals in petroleum industrial effluents as well as other anthropogenic activities. This study investigate the potential of montmorillonite intercalated HDTMAand TMPA cations for effective removal of five (5) different polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) namely: naphthalene, anthracene, chrysene,benzo(a)pyrene and benzo(g,h,i) perylene in aqueous medium. To research PAH adsorption behaviour …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 28–38 Read article
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FABRICATION AND EVALUATION OF VINYL ESTER RESIN BASED HYBRID COMPOSITES
Abstract: Jute is most widely used natural fiber in combination of various polymer because of easy availability, low environment impact, low density, low production cost, satisfactory mechanical properties and usage in wide range of applications. Mechanical properties of fibers are depending upon various factors such as fiber length, fiber orientation, fiber contact etc. In the present study, composite of Jute (J) and Glass fiber (G) have been fabricated using hand lay …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Study of Heavy Metal ion adsorption from Synthetic Wastewater with the help of biomass and analysis of Mathematical Model
Abstract: The biofilm matrix is a mixture of secreted polymers, metabolites and nutrients ingested, lysis solution products, and even particle debris. This matrix, which is polyanionic by nature, is essential for the activated carbon of metal cations. In this study, the heavy metal adsorption mechanism in biofilms is modelled in one spatial dimension. The numerical method is a free-boundary value issue for nonlinear parabolic and quadratic partial differential equations. Parabolic equations …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 45–56 Read article
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Finite Element Analysis of Rectangular Plate of S460J2 With Multiple Circular Holes
Abstract: Stress concentration is the main root cause of failure of multi-hole plates in bi-axial loaded conditions. Therefore it is essential to study such Stress Concentration Factors (SCF) to achieve the failure criteria. The method used for analysis is FE analysis. The main cause of increment in the stress is the geometrical irregularity, which may be caused by the various machining operations. Some kind of operations also requires such irregularity for …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Design and Fabrication of Trammel Balls
Abstract: Transportation of water plays a vital role in the survival of a growing population. If the scarcity of water is one major issue, transportation of water using tankers have their own share. Water in a partially filled container, when induced with external energy (motion), generates slosh and surge. Both slosh and surge effects work as a resistive factor during transportation. To eliminate the same, few holes are drilled at pre-desired …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 24–39 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of Three Pass Helical Coil Heat Exchanger Keeping Constant Mass Flow Rate of Tube Fluid
Abstract: Heat exchanger is an adiabatic steady flow, open system in which two flowing fluid exchange or transfer heat without loosing or gaining any to the ambient. Heat exchangers are the important engineering systems with vast variety of applications including power generation, heating ventilation and air conditioning systems, nuclear, heat recovery systems, food and paper industries and many more. Helical coil structure configuration is very effective for heat exchangers because it …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Design and Analysis of Connecting Rod with Used Various Aluminium Alloy Materials
Abstract: The aim of this work is to static analysis of connecting rod with used various type of aluminium alloy materials. The connecting rod is the transitional part between the piston and the crankshaft. Its essential capacity is to transmit the push and pull from the piston pin to the crank pin, in this way changing over the reciprocating motion of the cylinder into turning movement of the crank. The capacity …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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A review on the Solar Still
Abstract: In present scenario the problem of clean potable water is very crucial. Due to adverse weathercondition the potable water is not available in the required quantity. The available water is brackishand to convert that in to fresh water is the main requirement in present scenario. As per the report byWHO and UNICEF the improved quality of water is used by 91% world population. Due to rapidindustrialization and urbanization the requirement …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Ballistic Impact Performance of Composite Armor Using Ultrasonic Nde and Ansys Autodyn
Abstract: The world is currently under the threat of terrorist attacks and wars. This will be very critical because the scientists have developed advanced weapons (guns, bullet) for the awesome attacks. Therefore, the safety of soldiers and vehicles of the army has become a major concern. Armors are used in defense applications to provide protection for soldiers and military vehicles. In general, armor is made from natural materials, composite materials and …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–23 Read article