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View article: Innovative Online Teaching and Learning Methods for a Post-Pandemic Period
Innovative Online Teaching and Learning Methods for a Post-Pandemic Period Open
Information and communication technology (ICT) tools have been widely used in teaching and learning during the past two decades. ICT tools enhance, support, and optimize the delivery of information. ICT tools improve teaching methods and e…
View article: Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Knowledge and Skills of Textile Technology Students/Graduates: A Case Study of Ethiopian Higher Vocational Education and Training
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Knowledge and Skills of Textile Technology Students/Graduates: A Case Study of Ethiopian Higher Vocational Education and Training Open
View article: Synthesis and characterization of 4-layered functionally graded Al-Al2O3 MMC
Synthesis and characterization of 4-layered functionally graded Al-Al2O3 MMC Open
View article: Thermal Analysis and Cooling Strategies of High-Efficiency Three-Phase Squirrel-Cage Induction Motors—A Review
Thermal Analysis and Cooling Strategies of High-Efficiency Three-Phase Squirrel-Cage Induction Motors—A Review Open
In recent times, there has been an increased demand for electric vehicles. In this context, the energy management of the electric motor, which are an important constituent of electric vehicles, plays a pivotal role. A lot of research has b…
View article: Communication Activities with Indigenous Content for Enhancing Speaking Skills of Undergraduate Students in ESL Classroom
Communication Activities with Indigenous Content for Enhancing Speaking Skills of Undergraduate Students in ESL Classroom Open
This paper aims to study and equate the oral or verbal ability of the second-year students of B.Sc., Physics and Mathematics courses of Thiagarajar College, Madurai, by using three communication activities with indigenous content and also …
View article: Aluminium-Silicon based Metal Matrix Composites for brake rotor applications: a review
Aluminium-Silicon based Metal Matrix Composites for brake rotor applications: a review Open
In an automotive vehicle, the brake discs, also known as rotors, contribute significant weight to the engine chassis. Hence, lightweight aluminum brake discs are in the developmental stage as a popular alternative to traditional cast iron …
View article: Simulation of Temperature Distribution in a Brake Pad Ceramic Composite Material
Simulation of Temperature Distribution in a Brake Pad Ceramic Composite Material Open
View article: A Review on Geothermal Renewable Energy Systems for Eco-Friendly Air-Conditioning
A Review on Geothermal Renewable Energy Systems for Eco-Friendly Air-Conditioning Open
Nowadays, air conditioning consumes, on average, around one-fifth of the total power used in buildings globally. The present paper aims to provide the present status on the employment of Earth-to-Air Heat eXchangers (EAHX) to contain the c…
View article: Modeling and Simulation of Electric Motors Using Lightweight Materials
Modeling and Simulation of Electric Motors Using Lightweight Materials Open
Electric motors are utilitarian devices of great potential as they can limit the amount of pollution by drastically reducing the release of harmful gases. The implementation of the right type of advanced materials plays a vital role in the…
View article: A Study on the Online-Offline and Blended Learning Methods
A Study on the Online-Offline and Blended Learning Methods Open
View article: Advantages of Taguchi Method compared to Response Surface Methodology for achieving the Best Surface Finish in Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM)
Advantages of Taguchi Method compared to Response Surface Methodology for achieving the Best Surface Finish in Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM) Open
Design of Experiments is a method to predict the optimum conditions of a process to reduce the time and number of experiments to be conducted with limited resources. In this paper, a comparative work on design and analysis of experiments b…
View article: A Survey on the Effectiveness of Online Teaching–Learning Methods for University and College Students
A Survey on the Effectiveness of Online Teaching–Learning Methods for University and College Students Open
View article: Significance of Taguchi Design compared to Response Surface Methodology in predicting optimal machining conditions for PCM process
Significance of Taguchi Design compared to Response Surface Methodology in predicting optimal machining conditions for PCM process Open
Photochemical Machining (PCM) is a non-conventional machining process which produces stress free complex flat metal components. Optimization of process parameters for Photochemical machining of SS316L steel is done using Taguchi method and…
View article: Conceptual designs for solving problems
Conceptual designs for solving problems Open
The creativity skills of students are required to be improved by making them to work on projects. Project based learning (PBL) helps students to develop their skills. VIT has introduced a project based subject known as Technical Answers fo…
View article: Thermal Mapping of a High-Speed Electric Motor Used for Traction Applications and Analysis of Various Cooling Methods—A Review
Thermal Mapping of a High-Speed Electric Motor Used for Traction Applications and Analysis of Various Cooling Methods—A Review Open
This paper gives a comprehensive review of advanced cooling schemes and their applications to the permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs), as well as investigating the electrical motor’s topologies its thermal design issues, materials …
View article: A review on methods of finding losses and cooling methods to increase efficiency of electric machines
A review on methods of finding losses and cooling methods to increase efficiency of electric machines Open
Performance of electric motors and losses in terms of heat and temperature are reviewed in this paper. Airgap eccentricity, electromagnetic performance, effect of temperature and losses are shown as factors affecting the efficiency. Severa…
View article: Application of Natural Fibers in Environmental Friendly Products
Application of Natural Fibers in Environmental Friendly Products Open
Environmental friendly raw materials and products are the need of the hour for manufacturing products which will not pollute the environment during production, during its life time and also after the product serves its useful life.Products…
View article: Materials for lightweight electric motors – a review
Materials for lightweight electric motors – a review Open
Electric motors are widely used in automobiles and large electric vehicles would be introduced in market in the near future to reduce global warming. Reduction in electric motor weight also reduces the overall weight of automobiles. The us…
View article: Improving the Energy Performances of the Refrigeration Systems with Subcooling Using the Eco-Friendly Refrigerant R600a: Initial Experimental Results
Improving the Energy Performances of the Refrigeration Systems with Subcooling Using the Eco-Friendly Refrigerant R600a: Initial Experimental Results Open
In this paper the attention is focused on introducing the initial experimental results of a comparative experimental investigation on the energy performances of R600a tested as drop-in of R134a in a test-bench refrigeration system develope…
View article: A Review on Methods to Reduce Weight and to Increase Efficiency of Electric Motors Using Lightweight Materials, Novel Manufacturing Processes, Magnetic Materials and Cooling Methods
A Review on Methods to Reduce Weight and to Increase Efficiency of Electric Motors Using Lightweight Materials, Novel Manufacturing Processes, Magnetic Materials and Cooling Methods Open
The electric motor is the mechanism that transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy.Nowadays, electric motors are the cause of a considerable share of the use of electricity and therefore of the energy consumptions (70% in the ind…
View article: The issues of Internet Addiction and its Implications on Psychosocial Aspects of Adolescents
The issues of Internet Addiction and its Implications on Psychosocial Aspects of Adolescents Open
The research study examines the issues of internet addiction and its Implications on Psychosocial aspects of Adolescents. This was carried out based on the level of Internet addiction, Media & Technology Usage and Attitude of Student’s stu…
View article: Influence of calcium sulfate whiskers on the tribological characteristics of automotive brake friction materials
Influence of calcium sulfate whiskers on the tribological characteristics of automotive brake friction materials Open
Functional fillers enhance the frictional performances of automotive brake friction materials (BFM). The influence of Calcium sulfate whiskers (CaSO4) in BFM’s and its effect as a functional filler on the tribological performances were inv…
View article: Advances in Robotics & Mechanical Engineering
Advances in Robotics & Mechanical Engineering Open
This study explored social media use among IT workers at the University of India, India. A quantitative descriptive survey was adopted, elicited data from a total population sample was analysed using frequency counts/percentages and Spearm…
View article: Reduction of discomfort in pushing an industrial trolley using ergonomics
Reduction of discomfort in pushing an industrial trolley using ergonomics Open
Poor design of industrial trolleys lead to more compressive stress on the low back of industrial workers. The research work reported in this paper recommends a handle height of an industrial trolley for use by the local population, which r…