Recent Developments in Engineering Research Vol. 10

Authors

Dr. P. Elangovan, (Editor)

Associate Professor & HOD, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, SRM TRP Engineering College, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India.

Short Biosketch

Maryam Abbasi

Department of Environmental Sciences, Fatima Jinnah Women University, The Mall Rawalpindi, 46000, Pakistan.

Fatima Saeed

Department of Environmental Sciences, Fatima Jinnah Women University, The Mall Rawalpindi, 46000, Pakistan.

Uzaira Rafique

Department of Environmental Sciences, Fatima Jinnah Women University, The Mall Rawalpindi, 46000, Pakistan.

Jyoti J. Nimje

Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, V.J.T.I Matunga, Mumbai 400019, India.

A. S. Wayal

Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, V.J.T.I Matunga, Mumbai 400019, India.

Mohammad Khan

Department of Physics, Division of Nuclear Power Safety, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden.

Nan Zhao

Department of Physics, Division of Nuclear Power Safety, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden.

Tianhao Xu

Department of Energy Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden.

Ataur Rahman

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, 50728 KL, Malaysia.

Nurul Hassan

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, 50728 KL, Malaysia.

Sany Ihsan Izan

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, 50728 KL, Malaysia.

Amaia Llorente

Department of Materials Science and Engineering & Chemical Engineering, Polytechnic School (IAAB), Carlos III University of Madrid, Avda Universidad 30, 28911 Leganes, Madrid, Spain.

Berna Serrano

Department of Materials Science and Engineering & Chemical Engineering, Polytechnic School (IAAB), Carlos III University of Madrid, Avda Universidad 30, 28911 Leganes, Madrid, Spain.

Juan Baselga

Department of Materials Science and Engineering & Chemical Engineering, Polytechnic School (IAAB), Carlos III University of Madrid, Avda Universidad 30, 28911 Leganes, Madrid, Spain.

Gabriel Gedler

Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180, USA.

Rahmi Ozisik

Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180, USA.

Punnaiah Veeraboina

Electrical Engineering Section, Engineering Department, CDFD, Department of Biotechnology, MoS&T, India.

G. Yesuratnam

University College of Engineering, Campus, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India.

Essaid Ait El Maati

Laboratory of Radiation - Matter & Instrumentation, University Hassan First, Faculty of Science and Technology, B.P.: 577, 26000 Settat, Morocco.

Abdelhadi Radouane

Laboratory of Radiation - Matter & Instrumentation, University Hassan First, Faculty of Science and Technology, B.P.: 577, 26000 Settat, Morocco.

Azeddine Mouhsen

Laboratory of Radiation - Matter & Instrumentation, University Hassan First, Faculty of Science and Technology, B.P.: 577, 26000 Settat, Morocco.

Marin Zhilevski

Faculty of Automatics, Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria.

Mikho Mikhov

Faculty of Automatics, Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria.

Mihaela Toderaş

University of Petrosani, Mining Engineering, Surveying and Constructions Department, 332006 Petrosani, Romania.

Ciprian Danciu

University of Petrosani, Mining Engineering, Surveying and Constructions Department, 332006 Petrosani, Romania.

Tamara Jovanovic

Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade, Kraljice Marije 16, 11120 Belgrade, Serbia.

Djuro Koruga

Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade, Kraljice Marije 16, 11120 Belgrade, Serbia.

Branimir Jovancicevic

Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry,University of Belgrade, Studentski trg 12-16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.

Synopsis

This book covers key areas of engineering Research. The contributions by the authors include electromagnetic gearbox, fuzzy logic controller, energy efficient, automatic transmission, low cost transmission, parking brake, sensors, linear actuator, master brake cylinder, microcontroller, higher fullerenes, IR spectroscopic characterization, molar absorptivity, integrated molar absorptivity, phase change materials, natural convection, thermal energy storage, CFD simulation, Latent Heat Based Thermal Energy Storage, enthalpy, nanoscience and technology, silver nanoparticles, green natural adsorbents, Water quality Index, ground water quality, coastal area, parameters, hotovoltaic system, SEPIC DC converter, intelligent control, fuzzy logic, solar fraction, energy efficiency, solar energy factor, thermal analysis, energy factor, Solar Rating & Certification, Solar Energy Factor, nanocomposites, nano fillers, polysulfone matrix, DSC analysis, electric drives, morphological analysis, TGA experiments. This book contains various materials suitable for students, researchers and academicians in the field of chemical sciences.

Chapters

Chapter 1
Preparation of Silver Nanoparticles from Synthetic and Natural Sources: Remediation Model for PAHs

Maryam Abbasi, Fatima Saeed, Uzaira Rafique
Chapter 2
Assessment and Determination of Ground Water Quality Index in Coastal Area of Mumbai

Jyoti J. Nimje, A. S. Wayal
Chapter 3
Advanced Study: Numerical Assessment on Fin Design Parameters Employed for Augmentation of Natural Convection and Fluid Flow in a Horizontal Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage Unit

Mohammad Khan, Nan Zhao, Tianhao Xu
Chapter 4
Fuzzy Adaptive Autonomous Electromagnetic 2-Speed Gearbox for Electric Vehicle

Ataur Rahman, Nurul Hassan, Sany Ihsan Izan
Chapter 5
Development of Electro-hydro Autonomous Parking Braking System for Electric Vehicle

Ataur Rahman, Sany Ihsan Izan
Chapter 6
Assessment of Jet Milling as an Alternative Processing Technique for Preparing Polysulfone Hard Nanocomposites

Amaia Llorente, Berna Serrano, Juan Baselga, Gabriel Gedler, Rahmi Ozisik
Chapter 7
Advanced Study on Optimal Design & Analysis of Solar Water Heating System Using Solar Factors for Energy Efficiency & Thermal Performance

Punnaiah Veeraboina, G. Yesuratnam
Chapter 8
Modeling and Control of Autonomous Photovoltaic System: Comparative Study the Fuzzy Logic and P&O Associated to PI Controller Algorithms Using SEPIC Converter for Maximum Power Point Tracking

Essaid Ait El Maati, Abdelhadi Radouane, Azeddine Mouhsen
Chapter 9
Detailed Study of Spindle Drives for Boring Machines

Marin Zhilevski, Mikho Mikhov
Chapter 10
Emphasizing the Safety, Health and Hazards Related to Using of Sprayed Concrete in Underground Mining Works

Mihaela Toderaş, Ciprian Danciu
Chapter 11
IR Spectroscopic Characterization of the C76-D2 and C84-D2:22 Isomers for their Qualitative and Quantitative Determination

Tamara Jovanovic, Djuro Koruga, Branimir Jovancicevic