Smart Technologies for Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development, Vol 1: Select Proceedings of ICSTEESD 2020 (Springer Proceedings in Energy)

This book contains select proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Technologies for Energy, Environment, and Sustainable Development (ICSTEESD 2020). The book is broadly divided into the themes of energy, environment, and sustainable development; and discusses the significance and solicitations of intelligent technologies in the domain of energy and environmental systems engineering. Topics covered in this book include sustainable energy systems including renewable technologies, energy efficiency, techno-economics of energy system and policies, integrated energy system planning, environmental management, energy efficient buildings and communities, sustainable transportation, smart manufacturing processes, etc. The book will be a valuable reference for young researchers, professionals, and policy makers working in the areas of energy, environment and sustainable development. Preface Contents Editors and Contributors Seismic Analysis of 3D Printed Structures 1 Introduction 2 Scope of Investigation 3 Methodology 3.1 Free Flow Cement Models 3.2 3D Printed Models 3.3 Bhuj Earthquake 3.4 Uttarkashi Earthquake 4 Results and Discussions 4.1 Seismic Analysis 4.2 Finite Element Analysis 5 Conclusion References Efficiency of Linear Univariate Programming Method in Estimating the Parameters Reflecting the Behavior of R.C.C Beam Along the Span 1 Introduction 2 Experimental Details 2.1 Concrete Specimen 2.2 Beam Specimen 3 Problem Definition and Analysis Method 4 Algorithm 5 Results and Discussion 6 Conclusion References Geopolymer a Sustainable Material: A Review 1 Introduction 2 Aluminosilicate Material and Their Properties 3 Alkaline Solution and Properties 4 Geopolymerization Process 5 Mix Proportioning 6 Curing 7 Analysis of Test 8 Discussion 9 Conclusion References Effect of Creep and Shrinkage on Construction Sequence Analysis of High-Rise Building 1 Introduction 2 Analysis 3 Methodology 4 Column Shortening 5 Transfer Girder 6 Conclusions References Experimental Investigation of Concrete Used in Spent Fuel Pools of Nuclear Power Plants Subjected to Boiling Water Exposure 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results and Discussion 3.1 Compressive Strength 3.2 Temperature Variations 3.3 SEM Imaging and EDS Analysis 4 Conclusion References Experimental and Analytical Study of Shape Memory Alloy in Civil Structures—A Review 1 Introduction 2 Material Properties 3 Analytical Results 4 Experimental Results 5 Conclusion References Effect of Aspect Ratio on Fatigue Behaviour of Steel Shear Wall 1 Introduction 2 Background Theory 3 Validation 4 Parametric Study 5 Results and Discussions 6 Conclusions References An Overview—The Effect of Radon on the Existing Building 1 Introduction 2 Measuring Radon in Residence 3 Radon Exposure Control Scheme 4 Remedial Action to Reduce Radon Levels 5 Quality Assurance and Quality Control 6 Conclusion References Extreme Rainfall Analysis Using Extreme Value (EV-I) Distribution Based on L-Moment Approach 1 Introduction 2 Data Series 3 Frequency Distribution 3.1 Gumbel’s Extreme Value (EV-I) Distribution 4 Analysis and Results 5 Conclusions References Application of Machine Learning for Accuracy Improvement of Projected Precipitation of Climate Change Data with Observed Data 1 Introduction 2 Study Area 2.1 Climate 3 Methodology and Data Used 3.1 Data Used 3.2 SVM Model 3.3 Parameterisation and Tuning 4 Model Selection Criteria 5 Result and Discussion 6 Conclusion References Statistical Downscaling of Climate Change Scenarios of Rainfall in Haridwar District of Uttarakhand, India 1 Introduction 2 Study Area 3 Data Used and Methodology 3.1 Methodology 3.2 Data Used 4 Results and Discussion 4.1 Predictor Variables Selection 4.2 Calibration and Validation Results 4.3 Scenario Generation 5 Conclusion References Land Use/Land Cover Change Detection of Bina River Basin, Madhya Pradesh 1 Introduction 2 Study Area 3 Land Use Classification 4 Results and Discussion 5 Conclusion References Biocomposites and Their Applications in Civil Engineering—An Overview 1 Introduction 2 Review of Literature 3 Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites 4 Biocomposite Formation 5 Classification of Natural Fibers 5.1 Animal Fiber 5.2 Plant Fibers 6 Case Study: The Hemp House [24] 7 Conclusion References Analysis and Design of Pipe Rack Structures: A Review 1 Introduction 2 Design Methodology 3 Analytical Study 4 Experimental Study 5 Conclusion References Removal of Methylene Blue Using Activated Carbon Prepared from Waste Fruit (Orange) Peels 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 2.1 Preparation of Activated Carbon 2.2 MB Dye Solution Preparation 2.3 Batch Adsorption Studies 3 Results and Discussions 3.1 Characterization of Orange Peel AC 3.2 Effect of Orange Peel AC (Adsorbent) Dosage 3.3 Effect of Concentration of MB 3.4 Effect of Solution pH 3.5 Effect of Temperature 3.6 Comparative Study with CAC 4 Conclusions References Effect of Elevated Temperatures on Conventional Concrete 1 Introduction 2 Experimental Work 2.1 Methodology 2.2 Raw Material Testing [3–5] 2.3 Concrete Design Mix [3, 4] 2.4 Test on Fresh Concrete [3, 6] 2.5 Casting of Concrete Samples [3, 5] 2.6 Curing of Concrete Samples [3, 5] 2.7 Specifications of Electric Furnace 3 Results and Discussion 3.1 Compressive Strength of Concrete 3.2 Weight Loss of Concrete 3.3 Split Tensile Strength of Concrete 3.4 Flexural Strength 4 Conclusions References Extracted Sand from Overburden of WCL Mines as Sustainable Sand Solution 1 Introduction 2 Brief Review of the Past Work 3 General Information of Bhanegaon Open Cast Mine 3.1 Sand from Overburden of Coal Mines 3.2 Sand Segregation Plant 4 Materials 4.1 Natural Sand 4.2 Extracted Sand 5 Experimental Program 6 Conclusion References Domestic Greywater Treatment by Hybrid Electrocoagulation and Filtration Method in Continuous Mode 1 Introduction 2 Material and Methodology 2.1 Laboratory Scale Experimental Set-Up 2.2 Sampling 3 Result and Discussion 3.1 Effect of Applied Voltage 3.2 Effect of Material 3.3 Effect of pH 3.4 Effect of Operating Time 4 Operating Cost Estimation 5 Conclusion References Computing the Compressive Strength of Fly Ash Concrete by Using Machine Learning 1 Introduction 2 Methodology and Results 3 Conclusion References Water Budget Allocation for Curing of Residential Bungalow and Self-curing Concrete as a Smart Material for Construction 1 Introduction 2 Quantification of Water 2.1 General 2.2 Calculations for Quantity of Water Required for Curing of Slab and Beams 2.3 Calculations for Velocity of Water Through Pipe 2.4 Details of Columns 2.5 Calculations for Quantity of Water Required for Curing of Columns 3 Estimation of Water Charges 3.1 Water Charges 3.2 Water Charges for Curing of Slab and Beam 3.3 Water Charges for Curing of Columns 3.4 Total Quantity and Expenditure of Water for Curing of Bungalow 4 Self-curing Concrete: A Smart Construction Material 4.1 Introduction of Self-curing Concrete 4.2 Preliminary Study 4.3 Experimental Programme 5 Results 5.1 Preliminary Discussion 5.2 Graphical Representation 6 Concluding Remark References Applications of Engineering Mathematics in Real Life Civil Engineering: Practical Examples 1 Introduction 2 Case Studies 2.1 Water Resources Engineering 2.2 Structural Engineering 2.3 Stiffness Matrix 2.4 Application of Integration and Differential Equations 2.5 Fluid Mechanics 2.6 Applications of Bernoulli’s Differential Equations 2.7 Applications of Vector, Scalar, Continuity Equation, Laplace Equation and Partial Derivative 2.8 Velocity Potential Function (Ø) 2.9 Stream Function () 3 Examples 4 Conclusion References Shear Strength Improvement of Black Cotton Soil Reinforced with Waste Plastic Bottle Strips 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Material 3.1 Natural Soil 3.2 Waste Plastic Bottle 4 Methodology 5 Experimental Study 5.1 Box Shear Test (IS-2720-Part13-1986) [9] 6 Observation and Discussion 6.1 Direct Shear Test on Un-Reinforced Black Cotton Soil 6.2 Direct Shear Test on Reinforced Black Cotton Soil 7 Conclusion References A Study on Behaviour of Pedestrians to Improve the Riding Quality and Comfortability Through Metro Rail System: A Review 1 Introduction 2 Movement of the Pedestrians 3 Modelling of the Pedestrian Characteristics 4 Simulation 5 Summary References Improvement in Liquid and Plastic Limit for Black Cotton Soil by Addition of RBI Grade 81 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Methodology 4 Observation and Discussion 4.1 Effect of RBI 81 on the Specific Gravity of Black Cotton Soil 4.2 Effect of RBI 81 on Liquid Limit and Plastic of BC Soil 4.3 Effect of RBI 81 on Plasticity Index of Black Cotton Soil 5 Conclusion References Effect of Infill Wall on Reinforced Concrete Frame 1 Introduction 2 Modelling 3 Results 4 Conclusion References Development of Eco-Friendly Pervious Concrete Utilizing Granite Cutting Sludge Waste 1 Introduction 2 Experimental Programme 2.1 Materials 2.2 Mix Proportions 3 Testing Programme 3.1 Compressive Strength Test 3.2 Flexural Strength Test 3.3 Water Permeability Test 3.4 Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Test 4 Results and Discussion 4.1 Compressive Strength 4.2 Flexural Strength 4.3 Water Permeability of Concrete 4.4 Ultra Sonic Pulse Velocity of Concrete 5 Conclusion References Strength and Durability of Nano-silica Added Cement Composites—A Way Forward 1 Introduction 2 Nano-silica and Cement Composites 2.1 Nano-silica and Cement Paste 2.2 Cement Mortar with Nano-silica 2.3 Concrete Properties and Nano-silica 2.4 Nano-silica and Durability of Concrete 2.5 Application of Nano-silica for Producing Different Concretes 3 Analysis of the Review 4 Conclusion References Controller for the Power Injection from a Grid-Interfaced Energy Storage within an AC Micro Grid 1 Introduction 2 System Overview 3 Power Flow Controller 3.1 Generation of Park Components and PLL 3.2 Reference Currents Calculation Block 3.3 Current Mode Controller 3.4 PWM Generation for the Three-Level NPC Inverter 3.5 Tuning of PI Controllers 4 Results and Discussion 4.1 Case 01: The Performance of the Controller for a Constant Active Power Requirement 4.2 Case 02: The Performance of the Controller for a Varying Active Power Requirement 4.3 Harmonic Analysis 5 Conclusion References Economic Load Dispatch in Power System by Using Elephant Herding Optimization Technique 1 Introduction 2 Economic Load Dispatch (ELD) 3 Valve Point Loading Effect 4 Problem Formulation 5 Elephant’s Herding Behavior 6 Elephant Herding Optimization 7 Results and Discussions 8 Conclusion References Role of Subsidies for PV Solar Installations in India: A Cost–Benefit Analysis 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 2.1 Cash Flow Calculations 3 Solar Photovoltaic System’s Finance Structure 4 Results and Discussion 5 Conclusion Appendix References An Efficient Ensemble-Based Protection Technique for Transmission Line Protection 1 Introduction 2 Power System Model 3 Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT)-Based Pre-processing and Feature Extraction 4 Ensemble of KNN Classifier 5 Proposed Protection Scheme 6 Results and Discussions 7 Conclusions References Electric Vehicle (EV) Powertrain Modeling and Optimization 1 Introduction 2 Powertrain System Model 3 Drive Cycle and Vehicle Performance Analysis 3.1 Transmission 3.2 Traction Motor 3.3 Battery Calculations 4 Simulation and Modeling 5 Simulation Results 6 Powertrain Optimization 7 Conclusions References Static 2D-Finite Element Analysis of Eccentricity Fault in Induction Motor 1 Introduction 2 Finite Element Model of the Three-Phase Induction Motor 3 Static Analysis 3.1 Flux Distribution and Magnetic Field 3.2 Field Profile and Flux Profile 4 Conclusion References The Saturated Core Fault Current Limiter in Modern Power Systems—A Laboratory Model Test Results 1 Introduction 2 Saturated Core Fault Current Limiter: Principle of Operation 3 Experimental Details 4 Test Results 5 Conclusion References Double Stage Voltage Lift Switched Capacitor Converter for High-Voltage Applications in DC Microgrids 1 Introduction 2 The Double Stage Voltage Lift Switched Capacitor Converter 2.1 Steady-State Analysis During CCM 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusion References Impact Analysis of Different Gap on CIGS Photovoltaic Device with MoSe2 as Tunnel Layer 1 Introduction 2 Device Structure and Simulation Details 3 Simulation Details 4 Results and Discussion 4.1 Bandgap 1.02 4.2 Bandgap 1.15 4.3 Bandgap 1.26 4.4 Bandgap 1.41 4.5 Bandgap 1.75 5 Conclusion References A Review on Architecture of Hybrid Electrical Vehicle and Multiple Energy Storage Devices 1 Introduction 2 Architecture of Hybrid Vehicle 2.1 Series Hybrid Vehicle 2.2 Parallel Hybrid Vehicle 2.3 Series and Parallel or Combine Hybrid Vehicle 3 Concept of Energy Storage 3.1 Mechanical Energy Storage 3.2 Chemical Energy Storage 3.3 Electrochemical Energy Storage 3.4 Electrical Energy Storage 4 Classification of Energy Storage 4.1 Pump Hydro Energy Storage 4.2 Compress Air Energy Storage 4.3 Flywheel Energy Storage 4.4 Batteries 4.5 Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES) 4.6 Super Capacitor 4.7 Hydrogen Storage 5 Conclusion References Comprehensive Topological Analysis of Solar Integrated Multilevel Inverter for Power Filters 1 Introduction 2 Classification and Types 2.1 Multilevel Inverter 2.2 Topologies of Multilevel Inverter 3 Harmonics Reduction Technique 3.1 Switching Topology 4 Contributions in Comparative Analysis 5 Conclusion References Implementation of Scalable Low Cost Industrial IoT GATEWAY for Uninterrupted Monitoring and Data Acquisition of Industrial Machines 1 Introduction 2 Related Work 2.1 Research Paper Study 2.2 Our Approach System 3 Methodology 3.1 Software/Programing Language 3.2 Hardware 3.3 Our Approach 4 Implementation 4.1 Theory 4.2 Block Diagram 4.3 Working of System 5 Conclusion References Verification of Microprocessor Using Universal Verification Methodology 1 Introduction 2 Different Verification Approaches 3 Universal Verification Methodology 4 Simulation and Results 5 Drawback and Opportunities of UVM 6 Conclusion References Optimal Operation Strategy for A. A. Energy Ltd. 10 MW Cogeneration Power Plants, Wadsa 1 Introduction 2 Problem Statement 3 Methodology 4 Results and Discussion 5 Conclusion Reference Analysis of Ferroresonance in a Transformer with B-H Loop Having Variable Core Loss 1 Introduction 2 System Equation and Transformer Model 3 Results and Analysis 3.1 Variation in Source Voltage 3.2 Variation in Series Capacitance 3.3 Variation in Frequency 4 Conclusion References A Brief Review of Cathode Materials for Li-ion Batteries 1 Introduction 1.1 Layered Oxides 1.2 Spinel Oxides 1.3 Polyanion Oxides 2 Conclusions References A Review of Electric Vehicle Components 1 Introduction 1.1 Electrical Vehicle Manufacturer in India 2 Electrical Vehicle Battery 3 Charging Station 3.1 Different Charging Modes 3.2 Different Charging Levels 3.3 Charging Time 3.4 Types of Charging Station 4 An EV Charging Connector Types 4.1 CCS (Combined Charging System) 4.2 CHAdeMO 4.3 Charger and Connector in India 4.4 AC Plug Connectors 4.5 DC Plug Connectors 5 Battery Swapping and Vehicle to Grid Concept 5.1 Battery Swapping 5.2 Vehicle to Grid (V2G) Concept 5.3 Types of V2G 5.4 EV Uses V2G 5.5 Advantages of V2G 6 Electrical Vehicle Motor 6.1 DC Series Motor 6.2 Brushless DC Motor 6.3 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) 6.4 Three Phase AC Induction Motors 6.5 Switched Reluctance Motors (SRM) 7 Advantages, Disadvantages, Future of EV 7.1 Advantages 7.2 Disadvantages 7.3 Future 8 Conclusion References Contribution Generation of Electricity from Treadmill Using Piezoelectric Transducers 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Literature Review 4 Results 5 Conclusion References Influence of Pyrolysis Technologies on Biofuel Production and Its Physicochemical Properties: A Review 1 Introduction 2 Current Technical Status of Biomass in India 3 Classification of Pyrolysis Process 3.1 Slow Pyrolysis 3.2 Intermediate Pyrolysis 3.3 Fast Pyrolysis 3.4 Flash Pyrolysis 4 Case Studies 4.1 Rotating Cone Reactor 4.2 Catalytic Pyrolysis 4.3 Fluidized Bed Reactors 4.4 Fixed Bed Reactor 4.5 Auger Reactor 4.6 Vacuum Pyrolysis Reactor 4.7 Ablative Pyrolysis Reactor 5 Properties of Bio-oil 6 Applications of Bio-oil 6.1 Furnace/Boiler/Co-firing 6.2 Diesel Engine 6.3 Gas Turbine 6.4 Chemicals 7 Conclusion References Bayesian Regularization Neural Network-Based Fault Detection System in HVDC Transmission System 1 Introduction 2 HVDC System for Data Generation 3 The Neural Network for the Fault Detection 4 Conclusion References Revisited the Design Technique of Hybrid Dielectric Resonator Antenna 1 Introduction 2 Various Geometries 3 Physical Insight into the Wideband DRA Design 4 Radiation Characteristics 5 Conclusion References A Review on Different Technology Used in Battery Management System of Electric Vehicle 1 Introduction 2 Electric Vehicle 3 Battery Management System 3.1 Function of BMS 3.2 Issues of BMS 3.3 Battery Management System in EV 4 Cell Balancing Methods 4.1 Active Balancing 4.2 Passive Balancing 5 Conclusion References Power Quality Analysis of Grid Connected Solar Farm with FC-TCR and UPFC 1 Introduction 2 Solar Farm 3 UPFC 4 FC-TCR 5 Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) 6 Fl-MPPT 7 Simulation Model and Results 8 Conclusion References Five-Phase Induction Motor Modeling and Its Analysis Using MATLAB/Simulink 1 Introduction 2 Five-Phase Induction Motor 2.1 Block Diagram 2.2 Modeling 3 Five-Phase Inverter 4 Simulation Model and Result 5 Conclusion Appendix References Air Writing-Based Automated Room 1 Introduction 2 Literature Survey 3 Work Description 3.1 Equipment Requirements 4 Raspberry Pi 3 Model B 4.1 Flow Chart 5 Results 6 Conclusion References Reliability Assessment of Smart Grid with Renewable Energy Sources, Storage Devices, and Cyber Intrusion 1 Introduction 2 Smart Grid with Cyber Intrusion 2.1 Technical Sources of Threat 2.2 Non-Technical Sources of Threat 3 Reliability Assessment of Smart Grid with Consideration of Cyber Intrusion 3.1 Reliability Evaluation at Generation Side 3.2 Reliability Evaluation at Distribution Side 3.3 Cyber Intrusion Modeling and Calculation 4 Case Studies 5 Result and Discussion 6 Conclusion References Development of Unstructured Kinetic Model for Bioethanol Production by Saccharomyces cerevisiae MTCC 171 from Sorghum Grain Waste 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 2.1 Microorganism and Favourable Culture Conditions for Fermentation Process 2.2 Mathematical Modelling 3 Result and Discussion 3.1 Microbial Growth 3.2 Substrate Utilization 3.3 Product Formation 3.4 Data Analysis and Modelling 4 Conclusion References Experimental Investigation on RCCI Engine Operated with Dairy Scum Oil Methyl Ester and Producer Gas 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 2.1 Production of Biodiesel from Dairy Scum 2.2 Properties of Test Fuels 3 Experimental Setup 3.1 Uncertainty Analysis for the Experimental Data 4 Results and Discussions 5 Conclusions References A Study on Women Police Bullet-Proof Jacket Considering Anthropometry Data, Comfort and Safety in Pune, India 1 Introduction 2 Integrated Methodology for Data Collection 3 Occupational Well-Being Issues and Assessment 3.1 Occupational and Environmental Stress Related Scales to Determine How Work is Affected by Wearing Armours 4 Discussion: Key Issues for Development of Bullet-Proof Vest for Women Police 5 2D Design Processes for Women Bullet-Proof Jacket 6 3D Design Processes for Women Bullet-Proof Jacket 7 Conclusion References Scrap Reduction and Proper Utilization of Raw Materials During Cutting Operations in SMEs 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Data Collection 3.1 Case Description 3.2 Fabrication Flow 3.3 Solution Space Development 3.4 Scrap Reduction Techniques 4 Analysis 4.1 Ishikawa/Fishbone Diagram 4.2 Five Whys 5 Problem Identification 6 Solution 7 Conclusions References Fuel-Purpose Bioethanol from Agricultural Waste: A Step Towards Sustainable Environment and Energy Security 1 Introduction 2 General Process to Convert Lignocellulosic Biomass to Bioethanol 2.1 Pre-treatment for Lignocellulosic Biomass Size Reduction 2.2 Generation and Removal of Inhibitor 2.3 Size Reduction 3 Conversion of Pre-treated Lignocellulose to Bioethanol 3.1 Enzymatic Conversion of Cellulosic Mass to Sugar (Saccharification) 3.2 Fermentation 4 Thermochemical Conversion of Residual Lignin Mass 4.1 Solvolysis 4.2 Hydrothermal Conversion in Water Medium 4.3 Pyrolysis 5 Bioethanol as a Commercial Fuel and its Environmental Aspects 6 Conclusion References Bio-Dielectric as an Alternative Degradable and Sustainable Fluid in EDM: A Review 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Essential Dielectric Properties of Bio-Dielectric Compared to Conventional Dielectrics 4 Bio-Dielectric as an Alternative Degradable and Sustainable Fluid for the Future 5 Conclusion 6 Future Scope References Laboratory Investigation of Composite Made of Alumina Dispersed Aluminum Prepared by UTM Pressed Powder Metallurgy Method 1 Introduction 2 Experimental Setup and Process of Preparation of Material 2.1 Method of Mixing of Samples 2.2 Method of Milling of Samples 2.3 Compaction of Sample Materials 2.4 Sintering of Samples 3 Test Result and Discussion 3.1 Density Measurement 3.2 Hardness Measurement 3.3 Result and Analysis Based on UTM Test 3.4 X-ray Diffraction (XRD) Analysis and Characterization of Samples 4 Conclusion and Future Scope of Work References Numerical Investigation on Can-Combustor’s Performance for Different Alternative Fuels Using CFD 1 Introduction 2 Literature Survey 3 Methodology Used—CFD 3.1 Modeling 3.2 Meshing 3.3 Boundary Conditions 3.4 Description of Analysis 3.5 Governing Equations Used in CFD 4 Numerical Results and Discussion 4.1 Numerical Simulation of Primary Fuels 4.2 Numerical Results of Jet a + Ethanol 5 Conclusions References Modal Analysis of Special Type of Flexure Bearing for Space Application 1 Introduction 1.1 Modal Analysis 2 Methodology 2.1 Pre-processing 2.2 Design Considerations 2.3 Boundary Conditions 2.4 Finite Element Analysis 3 Conclusion References Numerical Simulation of a Finned-Surface Prismatic Lithium-Ion Battery Thermal Management System 1 Introduction 2 Modeling and Simulation 3 Mesh Independence Study 4 Results and Discussions 5 Conclusion References A Review on Performance and Evaluation of Modified Regenerator’s Material in Stirling-Type Pulse Tube CryoCooler 1 Introduction 2 Regenerator’s Material Comparison 3 Conclusion References Real-Time Problem of Knob Assembly in Automobile Manufacturing Industries 1 Introduction 2 Problem Identification 3 Proposed Solution 4 Conclusion References Effect of Various Parameters on Aerodynamic Performance of Savonius VAWT: A Review 1 Introduction 2 Effect of Dimple and Fins on the Aerodynamic Performance of Savonius Rotor 3 Effect of Number of Blades 4 Effect of Flow Rate Augmentation Device 5 Effect of Change in Rotor Design 6 Effect of Bucket Overlap Ratio 7 Conclusion References Finite Time Thermodynamic Investigation of a Solar-Boosted Irreversible OTEC 1 Introduction 2 Finite Time Thermodynamic Model of Solar-Boosted OTEC 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusion References Process Parameter Optimization of Fused Deposition Modeling Using Taguchi’s Design of Experiment 1 Introduction 1.1 Background 1.2 Filament Materials 1.3 Applications of Fused Deposition Modeling 1.4 Process Parameters 2 Literature Review 2.1 Inferences from Literature Review 3 Research Methodology and Experimental Details. 3.1 Design of Experiment 3.2 Orthogonal Array 3.3 Stepwise Taguchi Procedure 3.4 Experimental Setup 3.5 Material Selection 3.6 Identification of Process Parameters and Corresponding Levels 3.7 Selection of Orthogonal Array 4 Results and Discussion 4.1 Experimental Data Collection 4.2 Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) 4.3 Optimal Process Parameters 4.4 Regression Analysis 4.5 Experimental Validation 5 Conclusion References Optimization of Process Parameters to Analyze Wear Behavior of an Uncoated Tool on AL-MMC 1 Introduction 2 Taguchi Procedure 3 Experimentation 3.1 Optimization Techniques 4 Results and Discussion 4.1 Taguchi Optimization Technique 4.2 Analysis of Variance Technique 5 Conclusions References Estimation of Natural Frequencies of Gear Meshing System Using Modal Analysis 1 Introduction 2 Problem Statement 3 Estimation of Natural Frequencies of Equivalent System by Holzer Method 3.1 Concept of Equivalent System for Holzer Method 3.2 Equivalent Weight and Inertia System 3.3 Procedure of Holzer Method 4 Finite Element Modeling of Gear Meshing System 5 Results and Discussion 6 Conclusion References An Arrangement and Robust Design of Automated Grass Cutter Gadget Using Computer-Aided Design 1 Introduction 2 Identification of Problem 3 Engineering Approach 3.1 RF Module (Transmitter and Receiver) Remote 3.2 DC Motor 3.3 Controller 3.4 Sprinkler 4 Engineering Computer-Aided Design for the Proposed Model 5 Research Methodology 6 Working of Grass Cutter 7 Discussion and Conclusion References Performance Evaluation of Adhesive Bonded Tools Using Design of Experiments 1 Introduction 2 Research Approach and Experimental Procedure 3 Design of Experiments 3.1 Response Surface Methodology 4 Planning of Experimentation 5 Results 5.1 Comparative Cutting Forces for Bonded and Brazed Tools 5.2 Comparative Surface Roughness for Bonded and Brazed Tools 5.3 Comparative Tool Lives for Bonded and Brazed Tools 6 Conclusions References Analyzing the Mutual Interaction Among the Barriers of Additive Manufacturing: An Interpretive Structural Modelling Approach 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 ISM Methodology 3.1 Structural Self Interaction Matrix (SSIM) 3.2 Initial Reachability Matrix 3.3 Final Reachability Matrix 3.4 Partition of Reachability Matrix 3.5 Development of the ISM Model 3.6 MICMAC Analysis 4 Conclusion References Addressing the Agile Manufacturing Drivers Using Interpretive Structural Modeling 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 ISM Methodology 3.1 Structural Self-Interaction (SSIM) Matrix 3.2 Development of Initial Reachability Matrix 3.3 Development of Final Reachability Matrix 3.4 Partitioning of Reachability Matrix 3.5 Development of ISM Model 3.6 MICMAC Analysis 4 Conclusion and Discussion References Minimization of Surface Roughness of WEDM’ed H13 Tool Steel Using Taguchi Method 1 Introduction 2 Material and Methodology 2.1 Experimental Setup 2.2 Methodology 3 Experimental Procedure 4 Results and Analysis 4.1 Analysis of Signal-To-Noise (S/N) Ratio for Surface Roughness (Ra) 4.2 Main Effect Plots for Ra of WEDM’ed H13 Steel 5 Conclusions References Brief Overview on Study of Various Parameters Affecting the Productivity of Cotton Yarn 1 Introduction 1.1 Quality 1.2 Monitoring of Production (Process Control) 1.3 Process Development 1.4 Assessment of Final Product 1.5 Investigate Faulty Material 1.6 Product Development and Research 1.7 Specification Testing 2 Factors Affecting Yarn Productivity 2.1 Study of Fibre Parameters 2.2 Various Techniques to Study Yarn Properties 3 Conclusion References Experimental Investigation of Hybrid Nanofluids Characteristics in Ti6Al4V Drilling Using Minimum Quantity Lubrication Technique 1 Introduction 2 Problem Definition 3 Objective of Investigation 4 Conditions for Experiment 5 Results and Discussion 6 Conclusion References Simple Automatic Temperature Controller for Chemical Batch Reactor 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Method 2.1 The Experimental Setup 2.2 The Design of Controller 2.3 The Working Pattern of Controller 3 Results and Discussions 4 Conclusion References