Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Lab Manual | Book Publisher International

The Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Lab Manual serves as a comprehensive guide designed to accompany students in their practical exploration of fundamental principles and applications within the field of fluid mechanics and machinery. The manual is structured to align with the core objectives of the academic program, emphasizing hands-on experiences that complement theoretical knowledge. It

Ultimate Anti-Seismic Design Method: A Novel Approach | Chapter 8 | Current Approaches in Engineering Research and Technology Vol. 1

The design mechanisms and methods of the invention are intended to minimize problems related to the safety of structures in the event of natural phenomena such as earthquakes, tornadoes, and strong winds. The anchoring mechanism can also be used for other uses such as supporting wind turbines on the ground and preventing deformation of the

The Role of Technology to Enhance City Development by Optimizing Strategy Formulation and Implementation | Chapter 7 | Current Approaches in Engineering Research and Technology Vol. 1

City development plans play a crucial role in shaping the urban development and landscape, yet it is seen that their successful implementation often faces challenges. This study explores the integration of technological interventions to enhance the formulation and execution of strategies in city development planning. By leveraging Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Management Information Systems (MIS),

Advancements in Application of Corona Charge Deposition Technique in Semiconductor Industry: A Review | Chapter 6 | Current Approaches in Engineering Research and Technology Vol. 1

With the advent of new materials, the microchip industry is investigating new architecture to further scale down the device size. New technologies are on the way to achieving this goal without compromising the device’s performance and benefits. In this new scenario, corona charge deposition technique (CCDT) has become an indispensable part of the thin film

Exploring the Performance of Square Patch Antennas at 2.4GHz: A Comprehensive Analysis | Chapter 5 | Current Approaches in Engineering Research and Technology Vol. 1

This article presents a comprehensive analysis of a square patch antenna designed using high-frequency simulator structure software (HFSS), specifically operating at 2.41 GHz of central frequency. Through meticulous evaluation across the operational band of 2.36 GHz to 2.47 GHz, crucial parameters such as Gain, return loss, and radiation pattern are examined. Emphasizing the significance of

Using Grey Relational Analysis for Optimization of Dry Sliding Wear Parameters of Aluminium Matrix Composites (AA7068/TiC) | Chapter 4 | Current Approaches in Engineering Research and Technology Vol. 1

The present study highlights about multi-Objective Optimization of Dry sliding wear parameters of Aluminium Matrix Composites (AA7068/TiC) using Grey Relational Analysis. Metal matrix composites are supplanting conventional materials due to their prevalent properties like high strength of weight ratio, high specific stiffness, high fracture toughness, high thermal stability and wear resistance etc. AA7068 is one

Ignition and Combustion Characteristics of a Single Droplet of Blended Fuels of Kemiri Sunan [Reutealis trisperma (Blanco) Airy Shaw] Biodiesel | Chapter 3 | Current Approaches in Engineering Research and Technology Vol. 1

The present study aimed to understand the ignition and combustion characteristics of a single droplet of blended fuels of Kemiri Sunan (reutealis trisperma (Blanco) airy shaw) biodiesel and ethanol in several levels of ambient pressure. Petroleum diesel, like fossil fuels, releases greenhouse gases (CO2) into the atmosphere, which increases the risk to human health and

Forest Fire Occurrence Prediction Using Machine Learning | Chapter 2 | Current Approaches in Engineering Research and Technology Vol. 1

Forest fires annually devastate vast areas of forest cover, causing extensive damage to flora and fauna, and driving numerous species to extinction. Machine Learning offers a promising avenue for predicting forest fires, potentially enabling proactive measures to safeguard wildlife. This research focuses on predicting forest fire likelihood based on oxygen, temperature, and humidity levels at

Developing a Minimally-Intrusive Fiber-optic Sensing System for High-Enthalpy Rocket Plumes | Chapter 8 | Current Approaches in Engineering Research and Technology Vol. 1

A minimally-intrusive optical sensing system for high-temperature/high-velocity gas-generator exhaust plumes has been developed. The overall goal of this effort is to perform a feasibility assessment of the associated non-intrusive measurement technologies and to establish a roadmap for the most effective practice. For this application glass fiber-optic cables, acting as radiation conduits, are inserted through the

Reliability of Artificial Neural Network Approach for Predicting the Performance of Transient Forced Convective Heat Transfer Applications | Chapter 8 | Theory and Applications of Engineering Research Vol. 8

Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) have been successfully used in many engineering applications to simulate nonlinear complex systems without requiring any input and output knowledge such as dynamic control, system identification and performance prediction of thermal systems in heat transfer applications. This present research uses artificial neural networks (ANNs) to analyze and estimate the influence of