In the context of the wing–fuselage junction flow the purpose of a nose-fairing is to prevent the oncoming boundary-layer flow separation, which in turn eliminates the horseshoe vortex formation at the junction. A simple procedure is proposed here to arrive at an asymmetric fairing shape for a non-zero wing incidence angle. Even though it is a simple method to decide on fairing shape and size, the

A printed monopole filtenna fed by a co-planar waveguide with U-shaped split slot on patch and circular split ring resonator pairs at the other side of feed is proposed in this letter. The compact filtenna of dimension 0.32λ × 0.215λ (λ denotes wavelength corresponding to 2.68 GHz) is capable of providing large bandwidth from 2.68 to 8.72 GHz with dual frequency notch bands over 3.28–3.84 and 4.95–6

An experimental study on heat transfer characteristics of shelf heat exchangers, which are used in small-scale freeze dryers, is presented in this paper. The proposed heat exchanger consists of the multiport mini-channel flow paths, and a comparison with a conventional serpentine is carried out based on uniformity of the product temperature achieved. The experimental results indicate that the mini-channel

Gears are one of the most significant machine elements in power transmission due to the many advantages such as high load capacity, long life, and reliability. Due to the increasing power and speed values, the characteristics expected from the transmission elements are also increasing. Significant changes occur in the dynamic behavior of the gears at high speed due to the resonance. For this reason

The motion of a freely falling thin aluminium plate in water is studied using two-dimensional numerical simulations. The fluid-solid interface is treated using the diffuse interface immersed boundary method. Periodic side-to-side fluttering motion at the small dimensionless moment of inertia \((I^{*})\) becomes chaotic in the intermediate range which finally settles for pure tumbling at high \(I^*\)

Urban transportation network design and traffic control problems fall within the scope of infrastructural engineering sciences which become increasingly more important in ever-growing societies of today. In highly populated old cities where establishing new links are facing many human-related, social, economic, and political problems, a workaround for addressing traffic problems is to expand the capacity

Maintaining an adequate balance between security and other performance metrics like memory requirement, throughput and energy requirement in a resource-constrained environment is a major challenge. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in its latest lightweight cryptography report, suggested the suitability of symmetric ciphers in constrained devices. In this paper we have performed

In this paper, we develop branch-and-bound algorithms for objectives such as sum of weighted flowtime, weighted tardiness and weighted earliness of jobs, for an \(m-\)machine no-wait (continuous) flowshop. We believe that there has been no prior work on exact algorithms for this problem setup with a variety of objective functions. For the interest of space, we confine our discussion to a subset of

Video digitization is one of the emerging technologies holding significant importance over years in applications like video recording and video compression. There are different techniques available in the literature for the effective retrieval of videos. This research work presents a video retrieval scheme based on a deep learning strategy. Initially, the video archive is subjected to the keyframe

Inconel 706 is a nickel–iron-based superalloy having higher mechanical strength along with easiness of fabrication, which makes it suitable for gas turbine disk applications. The current study investigates the hybrid magnetic-field-assisted powder mixed electric discharge machining (MFAPMEDM) process to improve performance in machining Inconel 706. For conducting experiments, an in-house set-up was

This paper presents an integrated feedforward-feedback control structure to control nonlinear dynamical systems. This intelligent control system exploits a modified recurrent wavelet neural network (MRWNN) in the feedforward (FF) and the feedback (FB) loops of the control structure. Specifically, the MRWNN is proposed to boost the approximation performance of a previously reported network by employing

In this paper, the total energy release rates for unidirectional glass/epoxy composites were evaluated using Compact Tension Shear (CTS) and Four-Point Bend (FPB) Mixed mode (I/II) fracture specimens. Unidirectional glass fibre laminates were considered for the experimental work. Specimen plates of required thickness were fabricated using hand lay-up technique. The experimental study was conducted

Cutting tool suffers rapidly during machining titanium-based alloys due to low thermal conductivity. Thus most of the heat is concentrated on the tool rather than chip during machining. To overcome this problem, a suitable cutting parameter, tool geometry, and sustainable methods are necessary. This paper presents the effect of MoS2 solid lubricant (SL), cutting speed, and nose radius during turning

This paper presents a design of compact SIW (substrate integrated waveguide) bandpass filter for application in Ku-band Transmit up-convert frequency (i.e., 13.7–14.1 GHz) used for satellite communications. Based on Defected Microstrip Structure-Defected Ground Structure combination (DMS-DGS), this SIW filter structure is designed to improve passband and stopband performance. By merging circular ring

The motivation and scope of the present work are to investigate the interaction phenomenon of two closely spaced square plate anchors through physical modelling and validating it with the help of finite-element modelling. In the present study, different sizes of plate anchors are considered for studying their uplift behaviour when they are laid as single as well as in a group of two symmetrical anchors

Growth of GaN epitaxial layers is optimized in an indigenously developed nitride metal organic vapour phase epitaxy (MOVPE) system. The motivation of present work is to develop a simple MOVPE reactor which is though affordable but can deliver GaN epilayers of desired quality. The design and fabrication methodology of nitride MOVPE system is briefly discussed. MOVPE growth of GaN epilayers is carried

The IEEE 802.11ad-based wireless local area network (WLAN) has emerged out as a promising network technology that is capable of operating on millimetre wave spectrum. This network is being used in many applications and can be extended to serve many different streams of the networking industry. However, the network still has some glitches with respect to throughput, overhead, etc., which need to be

Ghazal is a very popular poetic form of Punjabi poetry. Every verse of a Ghazal follows the same rhythmical pattern. Punjabi Ghazal is written in Hindi meter and Arud meter. In this research, we deal with Arud meter. Arud is the science of versification being followed in Arabic, Turkish, Persian, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi as well as some other languages of South Asia. It is a complex set of rules and

This paper presents detailed steps and procedures for the design of a 4-pole, 0.75-hp, 1500-r.p.m. surface-mounted permanent magnet brush-less DC (SPM-BLDC) motor. The motor has been fabricated at the works of a local manufacturer. The parameters of the machine have been analytically evaluated and subsequently compared to the experimentally determined values. Its practical performance on load has been

In order to rapidly build an automatic and precise system for image recognition and categorization, deep learning is a vital technology. Handwritten character classification also gaining more attention due to its major contribution in automation and specially to develop applications for helping visually impaired people. Here, the proposed work highlighting on fine-tuning approach and analysis of state-of-the-art

In this work, a graph-based approach has been adopted for feature selection in case of high-dimensional data. Feature selection intends to identify an optimal feature subset to solve the given learning problem. In an optimal feature subset, only relevant features are selected as “members” and features that have redundancy are considered as “non-members”. This concept of “membership” and “non-membership”

A deceleration system consisting of staged parachute clusters and retro thrusters is optimized for the recovery of the first stage of a launch vehicle on sea. Optimal mass as well as reduction in speed by each parachute cluster and the retro thrusters is essential to minimize the inherent payload loss due to inclusion of additional systems. Three disciplines are involved in the study, namely parachute

The super alloy exhibits great strength and fatigue behaviour when nickel (Ni) is present in major quantities. Moreover, it possesses good corrosive resistant behaviour at high temperatures. However, these alloys are very difficult to machine under normal machining conditions due to their great strength and low heat dissolution. In this work, machining was performed on Hastelloy C276 under various

In this paper a residue-to-binary converter for the 7-modulus set {2n–5–1, 2n–3–1, 2n–2+1, 2n–1–1, 2n–1+1, 2n, 2n+1} for n even is presented, which is an improved version of a reverse converter presented recently. The proposed converter needs less hardware resources ranging from 52.9% to 66.9%, conversion time of 68–70.7% and power dissipation of 47–63% of those needed for an earlier described converter

Present work attempts to investigate machinability of Ti-5Al-2.5Sn for Electro-Discharge Machining (EDM). Extent of machinability is determined through material removal efficiency, tool wear rate, and surface integrity of the EDMed specimen of Ti-5Al-2.5Sn. Detailed analysis of surface morphology followed by study of surface topographical features including surface roughness, crack density, thickness

Relay coordination is reliable and crucial to guarantee that healthy feeders are properly isolated from the defective areas in a microgrid network. An appropriate protection scheme must be properly planned during the design of the microgrid to ensure safety for the power components in the event of a failure. The implementation of distributed generators in the microgrid changes the total network’s Load-Flow

Deformation band localization modes, uniform tensile strength, and uniform elongation of Ferrite-Martensite Dual-Phase (DP) steels are analyzed by finite element (FE) study. Treating the microstructure inhomogeneity as the sole cause of imperfection, failure initiation is predicted as the natural fallout of plastic instability caused by load drop because of localized plastic strain in the Representative

A general analytical model is proposed for predicting three-dimensional seepage into ditch drains through a soil column comprising of three distinct vertical anisotropic soil layers and underlain by an impervious barrier, the drains being fed by a distributed ponding head introduced at the surface of the soil column. The problem is solved for three different situations resulting from three different

Titanium based alloys and composites have excellent strength and stability in high thermal condition, excellent resistance to creep, wear and corrosion, light weight and bio-compatible properties and are extensively used in defence, aerospace, spacecrafts, marine, automobile, sports and bio-medical applications. This paper presents an investigation based on a novel optimization algorithm called desirable

Selection of a material for their end use in engineering applications depends on the properties of materials. In this paper, physical and mechanical properties of teak sawdust-polypropylene composite are evaluated and most suitable composition for outdoor applications have been determined by using TOPSIS technique of optimization. Virgin and recycled polypropylene are mixed with teak sawdust to fabricate

In order to improve flame stabilization in small scale combustors, there have been many research works going on non-premixed as well as on premixed flame. The present experimental study characterizes colour and shape of the premixed and non-premixed flames through a laminar co-flow burner. Various flame behaviors are observed and their stabilization limits are investigated at different fuel–air ratios

Study of flow characteristics of human airways using Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) analysis is very important in the context of prognosis, diagnostic and treatment of respiratory diseases. The present study is focused on effect of elasticity on the respiratory wall during inhalation. Airflow in Computed Tomography (CT) scan model with rigid and compliant airway walls is studied. FSI technique is

This paper focuses on developing the optimal solution or a lower bound for N-job, M-machine Permutation Flowshop Scheduling (PFS) problem in a manufacturing system with the objective of minimizing the makespan using Lagrangian Relaxation (LR) technique. Even though LR technique is considered, in general, as a good method to obtain a lower bound, research in this direction with respect to our problem

The fluid flow and convective heat transfer occurring in a lid-driven cavity which is filled with electricity conductive fluid and subjected to external magnetic field, is analyzed comprehensively. The variations in inclination angle of magnetic field and its strength are addressed during the investigation. The cavity is heated by a linearly varying heat source applied on the left wall. Different regimes

Power transformers are generally designed to be used in conditions where voltage and current are sinusoidal. However, nonlinear loads are increasing in modern power systems with the developing technology. Therefore, line voltages and currents often have harmonically distorted or non-sinusoidal waveforms. In this article, a model has been developed. The mathematically developed model has been proven

The present study examines mixed convection in a ventilated cavity saturated with porous substance and heated at the right-bottom and top-left corners under the influence of uniform magnetic field applied externally. The analysis is carried out numerically using in-house CFD code. Five different heating configurations are analyzed. The effects of pertinent parameters such as Reynolds number (Re = 1–1000)

Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is a widely used routing protocol in the new era for the inter-communication between the multiple autonomous systems and it has been largely on the internet in all categories of the scalable network. In the event of failure, the BGP as an inter-domain routing protocol shows slow convergence, which results in high considerable delay in several internet/web applications

In the field of thermal engineering, one of the biggest concerns is the cooling of heat producing systems. For this purpose, today’s world is encouraging to use such cooling systems which are free from any active components (passive systems) for its high reliability and compact size. For this reason, to establish cooling by transferring heat from one place (source) to another (sink) passive system

The primary objective of this work is to numerically study the effect of system pressure on the occurrence of dryout phenomena in heap-shaped, heat-generating porous debris beds. This is achieved using a multiphase computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model that is implemented in the framework of the commercial CFD platform ANSYS FLUENT. The model is extensively validated with available experimental

Lean premixed combustion is a state-of-the-art technology to meet the stringent emission norms, especially to reduce the NOx emission. In the present study, we focus on the transition to lean blowout of premixed flames. The main objective of the study is to explore some important measures for prediction of lean blowout as the existing methods are not always suitable in early detection of blowout in

A review of the existing literature shows that there is only one research report available on failure of laminated composite conoidal shells using geometrically nonlinear strains. Thus, this paper aims for a detailed study on first ply failure and delamination predictions of laminated composite conoidal shell using von-Karman nonlinearity and first order shear deformation theory. The nonlinear equations

Time dependent low-velocity single and multiple impact response of functionally graded (FG) untwisted and pretwisted conical shells are analysed considering porosity factor. A modified Hertzian contact law which accounts for permanent indentation is considered for the low velocity impact problem. An eight-noded isoparametric shell element is used for the finite element formulation while Newmark’s time

The serrated behavior of the stress-strain curves also known as PLC effect due to dynamic strain aging of SS 316L is investigated here from room temperature to \( 550^{\circ}{\text{C}} \). Tensile tests were conducted for strain rates \( 10^{ - 5}{-}10^{ - 2} \)/s. Serrations of type D, type A and type A+B were observed at different loading conditions. A material model was fitted to the experimental

Static shape of liquid droplets on textured surface draws significant attention from the standpoint of several engineering applications, ranging from heat transfer to bio-printing. This paper discusses the equilibrium behavior of a nanoliter size droplet dispensed on a micropatterned surface. For a given combination of intrinsic wettability of the surface, liquid surface tension and the geometric morphology

The shield method is widely used in underwater tunnel construction. However, the shield construction process faces many uncertain risk factors that increase the level of safety risk during shield tunnel construction. Therefore, risk assessment has become a necessary task in the early stages of tunnel construction. In this study, a new risk assessment model for underwater shield tunnel construction

Experimental investigations are performed on a half-wavelength standing wave type thermoacoustically driven thermoacoustic refrigerator also known as TADTAR. Present TADTAR device conceived to be a quarter wavelength standing wave type thermoacoustic engine (TAE) coupled to a quarter wavelength standing wave thermoacoustic refrigerator (TAR). A TAE generates acoustic work using heat, and this produced

Various national codes of practice play a crucial role in the development of the country’s infrastructure and should be developed based on principles of mechanics and experimental verification. Continuous monitoring of infrastructure and updating of relevant codes of practice at regular intervals is essential to withstand the ever-increasing demand of the country’s infrastructure. In the present study

The purpose of this paper is to discuss a special type of functional equation that describes the relationship between the predator animals and their two choices of prey with their corresponding probabilities. Our aim is to find the existence and uniqueness results of the proposed functional equation using the Banach fixed point theorem. Finally, we give an illustrative example that supports our main

Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) has emerged drastically with numerous practical applications of considerable Engineering importance where privacy and security are of dominant influence. This paves the way for this investigation and present interest in the development of novel and innovative intrusion detection approach. This work anticipated a novel Intrusion detection framework by modeling sensor connectivity

The efficiency of Convolutional Neural Networks in classifying terse audio snippets of UrbanSounds is evaluated. A deep neural model contains two convolutional layers coupled with Maxpooling plus three fully interconnected (dense) layers. The deep neural model is being trained upon low level description of various urban sound clips with deltas. The efficiency of the neural network is examined on urban

Oblivious transfer (OT) is a fundamental cryptographic primitive. It is developed for the efficient and feasible implementation of most advanced cryptographic tasks. Today, most of the existing OT protocols’ security is based on number-theoretic assumptions. However, many number-theoretical problems are solvable by a quantum computer in polynomial time. Therefore, OT protocols with post-quantum cryptography

Based on a standard 0.18μm BiCMOS process, a 12 bit 2GSps ADC is achieved using time-interleaved pipelined architecture in this work. The DC offset caused by the mismatch of ADC channels is removed due to the application of digital calibration technology, which improves the performance of the ADC. The power supply voltage is 1.8 V and the power consumption is 100 mW for each lane. The measurement results

The photovoltaic–thermal (PVT) systems have been established for providing both electricity and heat using the existing photovoltaic (PV) system set-up. The PVT systems capture panel heat for some useful purpose. It is based on deploying a polymer sheet at the back of the PV panel to accommodate cooling water between the PV panel and the sheet to maximize the contact area between cooling water and

Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) networks operating in millimeter wave frequency band bring promising solutions for the increased demand of future generation networks in terms of data rate, signal quality, power optimization and computational complexity. A joint beam-forming (JBF) system working concurrently on source–relay–destination nodes leads to faithful delivery of signals by mitigating

Numerical and experimental investigation on free and forced vibration of honeycomb core sandwich structure using the equivalent two-dimensional (2D) model is presented. Initially, a three-dimensional (3D) honeycomb core sandwich structure is converted to a 2D panel with equivalent properties obtained based on the honeycomb plate theory. Following this, the 2D panel is modelled using a layered structural

The higher computational efficiency of the time difference of arrival (TDOA) based sound source localization makes it a preferred choice over steered response power (SRP) methods in real-time applications. However, unlike SRP, its implementation for multiple source localization (MSL) is not straight forward. It includes challenges as accurate feature extraction in unfavourable acoustic conditions,

This paper presents a dual output resistance tunable current controlled current conveyor (DO-RTCCCII). In the existing current conveyor the change in bias current is required to alter the design parameter Rx which is the intrinsic resistance of input X terminal. This variation changes the internal dc bias conditions such as saturation margins as well as total power consumption of the block. A resistance

Feature selection is an important task in the high-dimensional problem of text classification. Nowadays most of the feature selection methods use the significance of optimization algorithm to select an optimal subset of feature from the high-dimensional feature space. Optimal feature subset reduces the computation cost and increases the text classifier accuracy. In this paper, we have proposed a new

Multi-objective optimisation of damper placement in dynamically similar adjacent buildings is considered with identical viscoelastic dampers used for vibration control. An exhaustive search is used to describe the solution space in terms of various quantities of interest such as maximum top floor displacement, maximum floor acceleration, base shear and inter-storey drift. With the help of examples

Bauxite residue (BR) is the hazardous waste produced during extraction of alumina by processing of bauxite ore. BR has an adverse effect on humans and the environment due to its disposable problem. To minimize the environmental impact, BR must be effectively utilized. One such way is to use BR as a reinforcing for metal matrix composite. In this study, Taguchi’s mixed fractional factorial experimentation