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Investigating Pipeline Integrity Failure as a Result of Corrosion
Abstract: The study reviewed different failure factors and data of onshore crude oil pipelines covering corrosion, external interference, structural defects, and operators’ errors. The focus of this research is to identify factors affecting failure of crude oil pipelines in Nigeria due to corrosion with analysis of failure data from 2008–2017. Corrosion (internal and external) over total length of available pipelines for each year was analysed to determine the current mean time …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Development of Fly Ash Bricks Using Alccofine as Partial Replacement of Cement
Abstract: With the growing technology in bricks industry and urbanization there is lot of requirements of raw material. Due to the limited availability of non-renewable resources, it is imperative to use additional waste materials when producing bricks in order to protect these resources. To combat the problem of environmental contamination, waste materials like fly ash, silica fume, and blast furnace slag can be utilised in place of clay. So using fly …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Production of Paint Using Locally Sourced Materials
Abstract: In this research work, a prototype mixer was fabricated particularly for the purpose of this research in which paint production was carried out. For the processing, two formulations were used with the same composition but differs in extender pigment. Calcium carbonate was considered and used as an extender pigment which gives white coloured paint with titanium oxide as prime pigment. This was due to the colour of the periwinkle shell …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 35–40 Read article
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Sorption of Pb (II), Cd(II) and Zn(II) by synthesized nanocrystalline sodium potassium flurophlogopite (FGP)
Abstract: We have successfully synthesized nanocrystalline sodium potassium fluorophlogopite (FGP) crystals with controlled sizes from ≈ 25 nm to 100nm, using an organic tetrapropylammonium (TPA) hydroxide. We have been successfully synthesized material depends on the source of silicate and hydrothermal crystallization conditions. The synthesized materials were characterized by using different techniques such as X-ray diffraction, Energy Dispersive Analysis, Scanning Electron Microscope, Transmission Electron Microscopy and FTIR analysis. The use of sodium …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 41–49 Read article
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Isolation and Characterization of Tamarind Seed Polysaccharides Being Used as a Biopolymer in Modern Drug Delivery System
Abstract: Tamarind seed polysaccharide (TSP) obtained from the seed of Tamarindus indica tree. It possesses different properties like high viscosity, broad pH tolerance, biocompatibility, mucoadhesive nature. It is used as thickener, stabilizer, gelling agent in food and pharmaceutical industries and Gums are widely used natural materials for conventional and novel dosage forms. The objective of present investigation was to search for a cheap and effective natural polymer that can be used …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–6 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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Design and Simulation of Single Phase Five Level Inverter for a Novel Solar PV Hybrid Energy System
Abstract: Abstract - In current global energy scenario, renewable energy sources can play an important role in meeting the ever increasing energy demand. This is due to exhaustive nature of fossil fuels and the environmental pollution caused by other conventional energy sources. Among renewable energy sources, solar photo-voltaic system is the most popular one as solar energy is available in abundance without paying any cost. The output voltage generated from the …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Review on the Hot Embossing Technology to Fabricate the Polymer based Microfluidic Devices in Mechanical Engineering
Abstract: Polymers are suitable materials to fabricate the microfluidic devices in mechanical engineering. Hot embossing technology is useful to fabricate these polymer based microfluidic devices. Both of the lithography and direct bonding can be performed by hot embossing technology to fabricate these polymer based microfluidic devices. Polymer microfluidic devices fabricated by the hot embossing technology are useful in multifarious bioengineering applications according to the available literatures. Keywords: Hot embossing, Polymer, Microfluidics, …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 34–37 Read article
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MODELLING OF SAW PARAMETERS AND ITS MECHANICAL PROPERTIES FOR JOINING STRUCTURAL STEELS
Abstract: Ethiopia nearly 85 per cent of people is morality depends on agriculture; the government of Ethiopia emphasis on Farm Mechanization for bringing the improvement in crop production using modern equipment and tools. However, the Modern equipment development needs improved machineries for fabrication. Moreover, the metal joining technology; like Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) available is very advance and made welding of thicker plats and welded structures. Therefore, while using this modern …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 34–43 Read article
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Viscoelastic Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites with Polydispersity in Nanoparticle Sizes
Abstract: The viscoelastic properties of polymer nanocomposites are investigated as a function of the size distribution of nanoparticles, the nature of interactions and results are compared with the pure polymer melt. We modeled our PNCs with two sizes of nanoparticles and polymer blends and four different cases with different polymer-nanoparticle and nanoparticle-nanoparticle non-bonded interactions. We have observed the enhancement in properties is not only due to the addition of nanoparticles but …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 42–52 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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Gum Rosin: Manufacturing, Applications, Market Scenario and Opportunities
Abstract: A review about gum rosin and its derivatives has been compiled. Rosin, also known as colophony, is a naturally occurring, abundantly available, biodegradable, cheap and non-toxic raw material. It can be easily modified to obtain industrially useful products. Gum Rosin and its derivatives are widely used in numerous industrial applications such as resins, monomers, intermediates, curing agents, emulsifiers, medicines, tablets, energy drinks, biocides etc. Other industrial usage are in rubber …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 32–37 Read article
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Review on the Mechanics of Lightweight 3-D Graphene Assembly
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to improve the results of Recent advances in three-dimensional (3D) graphene assembly, it has shown how we can make solid porous materials which is lighter than air. In its two-dimensional form, graphene is thought to be the strongest of all known materials. But researchers until now have had a tough time decoding that two-dimensional strength into beneficial three-dimensional materials. It is possible that these …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Review Study on Experimental Investigation of Heat Transfer Using Al2O3 and CuO Nanoparticles with Water as Base Fluid Through Circular Tube of Heat Exchangers
Abstract: A colloidal mixture of nanometric particles (<100 nm) in a base liquid called nanofluid, which is the new generation of heat transfer fluid for various heat transfer applications where the transport characteristics are substantially higher than the base liquid. This review summarizes and analyzes the empirical correlations for the effective thermal conductivity and the dynamic viscosity of the nanofluid on the basis of experimental data and the theoretical model available …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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A Review on the Change Process and the Evolution of Aircraft Engine Air Intake
Abstract: All jet engines have an inlet to bring the air into the engine. That we call it the air intake. The intake duct is pre-compressor and has a significant impact on the net motor's tread. The intake duct is available in many shapes and sizes, each with a specific feature according to the engine and the speed of the aircraft. In general, the engine air intake is divided into two …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Review on Thermoelectrical Generator and Software Analysis of Exhaust System
Abstract: In this century global warming is a very concerning issue. Vehicles are day-by-day increasing on roads, which emits harmful hot gases to environment. Due to exhaust gases and unwanted pollution TEG is a concept to utilize the heat energy of an engine for other works purposes. A major part of energy is being engaged in such issues. Here a study of conservation is being followed. TEG thermo-electric generator is a …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 38–45 Read article
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Eco-friendly Manually Operated Floor Dust and Road Cleaning Machine
Abstract: Cleaning is an important part of the everyday routine. Cleaning and sanitizing effectively benefit and safeguard human health both directly and indirectly. Our surrounds are kept clean with the help of the road cleaner. Cleaning has become a basic need for all human beings, and it is unavoidable daily routine process. In general, numerous machines such as electric motors, diesel engines, and robots are utilized to clean the floor and …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 41–44 Read article
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A Comprehensive Study On Optimization Of Neural Networks And Global Minimization
Abstract: The neural network toolbox is one of the commonly used, powerful, commercially available software tools for the constructing new networks and forms a inter linkage between each other. The software is user-friendly, permits flexibility and convenience in interfacing with other toolboxes in the same environment to develop a full application the wide range of applications and has a wide range of scope in making models with linear and non-linear functionalities …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Parametric Appraisal for Compression Behaviour of Machine Made Carpet: Exploration of Taguchi Optimisation Techniques
Abstract: Carpets and rugs are mainly classified into two types as hand-made carpets and machine-made carpets, in present; various machine carpets are available produced with needling and bonding techniques. In this study, an attempt has been made to identify the significant factor affecting the compression behavior of machine made carpets manufactured by M-Tuft hi-tech machine with exploration of Taguchi robust design philosophy for quality and productivity characteristics optimization. Lower the better …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Lean Conceptual Model for SMEs using 5S
Abstract: Lean manufacturing is a systematic framework for eliminating waste from a manufacturing system, or value stream, without sacrificing productivity Literature related to work shows that there are various sets of tools or techniques that have been adopted at a certain degree across firms according to their own manufacturing capacity and available resources needed for implementation of lean techniques. This paper describes the implementation of ‘5S’ as lean tool on machine …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 43–48 Read article