Alternative energy sources, materials and technologies selected, peer reviewed papers from the International Conference on "Sustainable Energy Resources, Materials and Technologies...

Mechanical engineering emerging vistas

Table of Contents: “…Preface -- Experimental Study of Friction Stir Processing (FSP) and its Effect on Microstructure and Hardness of Al6061 Plates -- Rapid prototyping technologies, applicatons and part deposition planning -- Performance evaluation of domestic refrigertor using different refrigerants -- Appreciation of various technologies for the development of parachute system -- Modeling of equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) with finite element method -- Ant colony optimization for grouping problem of CMS under FMS -- Deformation mechanism of thin target on normal impact of the blunt nosed cylindrical projectile -- Aerodynamic analysis of combat search and rescue (CSAR) basket using CFD -- Finite element modeling of cold rolling process -- Three variable fuzzy time series model for predicting energy demand in India -- Virtual prototyping of 2000 m3 aerostat -- Finite element analysis of excavator arm links -- Analysis of thin-walled structured beams using LS-DYNA and FE modeling techniques -- Factors affecting wave propagation speed in hyper concentrated slurry flow carrying solid particles -- Strategic planning of production system of a small industrial unit using fuzzy cognitive map -- The finite element modelling and analysis of square plate using Abaqus -- Analysis of hand transmitted vibration through steering of tractor -- Barriers to geothermal energy development -- Effect of vibration on tractor driver under different surface conditions -- Effect of wind speed on daily yield of a solar still operated at indoor and outdoor conditions -- Information technology management in supply chain -- Performance of electric shock absorber -- Recommended weight limit of school bag to mitigate lower back injury -- Solar photovoltaic automatic peak power tracker by using perturb and observe -- Turnaround planning for finding optimum maintenance time in steel rolling mill -- Variation reduction via Taguchi Technique "A case study of quality" -- Recent trends in manufacturing waste management programme in a process industry -- Performance measurement system: Some issues and gaps -- Biodiesel production for sustainable development and Indian perspective -- BPR, innovation and people management: A creative approach -- Design features and limitations of electromagnetic regenerative shock absorbers -- Impact of green-house gas on environment during growth and use of transesterified Karanja oil -- Two dimensional static human modeling during manual material handling task -- Dynamic system modeling of stock market volatility via fuzzy and Neuro fuzzy approach: Real Impact of economic indicators in Indian stock market -- TQM impact on corporate performance review and findings -- CNT: Strength behind composite -- Experimental investigations of mechanical properties of alumina particle reinforced in metal matrix composite of Aluminum -- Mechanical properties of dissimilar joints -- Shape memory alloys -- Synthesis of silver nanoparticles by natural polysaccharide - Gaur gum and their characterization -- Variation of mechanical properties, Al (6063/ Al203p), metal matrix composite produced by stir casting -- Wear behavior of polypropylene and its composites -- Analysis of process variable on Wire-EDM -- Application of SMED for setup reduction time of slitters (steel industry) in Indian conditions -- Casting of SiC reinforced metal matrix composites: A review -- Comparative evaluation of flame temperature on experimental and theoretical basis of LDO fired rotary furnace -- Comparative study of different electrode materials in a dielectric medium (Castrol oil) -- Diagnosing major policy initiatives for quality assurance in small scale industries through directed acyclic graph (DAG) -- Effect of burner shapes and rotational speed on the performance of a modified rotary turnace for small scale ferrous foundries using bio-fuels and their blends -- Effects of Process Parameters on EWR during Production through Electro Discharge Machining -- Estimation of optimal cutting parameters for minimum surface roughness in tangential turn-milling process using differential evolution algorithm -- Experimental analysis on MRR for Brass CZ131 in electrochemical machining -- Parametric analysis of electrochemical machining using Taguchi method -- Root cause failure analysis of gears -- Study of initial die design system for die casting process -- Study of MRR in drilling in EDM -- Study of wear analysis of poplar wood and its polyacrylonitrite composites -- To analyze the impact strength of weld joint through electric arc welding using design of experiment -- Perspectives and requirements for manufacturing flexibility -- Quality management and lean manufacturing integrated system -- Current research trends in electric discharge machining: A review -- Resent trends in automotive suspension -- Experimental investigation into the electrical discharge machining of Nickel based super alloy (INCONEL- 600) -- Electroless copper plating of Silicon Carbide for Cu/SiCp metal matrix composite -- Surface roughness optimization in turning operation based on Taguchi design of experiment -- Study and comparative analysis of unconventional manufacturing processes -- Optimization and analysis of welding operation parameters for achieving the highest weld - Strength by using Taguchi design of experiment -- Comparative performance analysis of a diesel engine using JOME, KOME and MOME blends -- Measuring energy efficiency using DEA: The case of thermal power plant -- Operation and development of small hydropower plant -- Simulation of a combined cycle (power and refrigeration) operated by a solar heat source -- Study of thermal properties of babool wood and its polyacrylonitrite composites -- Performance analysis of domestic refrigerator using different refrigerant -- Production of bio-fuel oil from algae in Agra region -- Screening and characterization of Chlorella for its potential to produce biodiesel -- Performance evaluation of eco-friendly transesterified non-edible oil in C.I. engine -- Optimization of solar water heater for VBH hostel at NIT Hamirpur-- Automatic railway gate opening -- Biomass as a non-conventional energy resource -- Green manufacturing -- Green manufacturing emerging vistas of mechanical engineering in 21st century -- Harmonisation of saarc standard -- Nanotechnology: A recentapplications in mems -- Self healing materials -- Use of smart materials for society -- Eco industrial park: A foundation for the development of indianindustries -- Design of electromagnetic suspension system - A review -- Solar powered air conditioner - An approach to utilize the solar energy -- Study of combustion of soybean oil in a diesel engine.…”