Production and industrial engineering Books

Book SynopsisThis book is purposefully styled as an introductory textbook on circular economy (CE) for the benefit of educators and students of universities. It provides comprehensive knowledge exemplified by practices from policy, education, R&D, innovation, design, production, waste management, business and financing around the world. The book covers sectors such as agriculture/food, packaging materials, build environment, textile, energy, and mobility to inspire the growth of circular business transformation. It aims to stimulate action among different stakeholders to drive CE transformation. It elaborates critical driving forces of CE including digital technologies; restorative innovations; business opportunities & sustainable business model; financing instruments, regulation & assessment and experiential education programs. It connects a CE transformation for reaching the SDGs2030 and highlights youth leadership and entrepreneurship at all levels in driving the sustainability transformation.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Key Concepts and Terminology.- Chapter 3. Principles of Circular Economy (LCA, Supply Chain, Eco Design).- Chapter 4. Environmental Sustainability Governance (ESG).- Chapter 5. Design of Materials for Circular Economy.- Chapter 6. Case Studies- Food & Agriculture.- Chapter 7. Case Studies – WTE.- Chapter 8. Case Studies- Textiles.- Chapter 9. Case Studies – E-waste.- Chapter 10. Case Studies – Industry Manufacturing.- Chapter 11. Case Studies – Packaging Materials.- Chapter 12. Case Studies – Supply Chains.- Chapter 13. Industry 4.0 & Circular Economy (IoT, AI and Data Analytics).- Chapter 14. Circular Economy Investment Models.- Youth Leadership in Circular Economy.- Chapter 15. Future Outlook.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the select proceedings of the 1st International 13th National Conference on Industrial Problems on Machines and Mechanism (IPRoMM 2020) and examines issues in the design, manufacture, and performance of mechanical and mechatronic elements and systems that are employed in modern machines and devices. The topics covered include robotics, industrial CAD/CAM systems, mechatronics, machinery associated with conventional and unconventional manufacturing systems, material handling and automated assembly, mechanical and electro-mechanical systems of modern machinery and equipment, micro-devices, compliant mechanisms, hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle mechanisms, acoustic and noise control. This book also discusses the recent advances in the integration of IoT and Industry 4.0 in mechanism and machines. The book will be a valuable reference for academicians, researchers, and professionals interested in the design and development of industrial machines.Table of ContentsRobotics, Industrial CAD/CAM Systems, Mechatronics.- Machinery Associated with Conventional and Unconventional Manufacturing Systems.- Material Handling and Automated Assembly.- Devices for Aerospace, Automobile and Railways.- Mechanical and Electro-mechanical Systems of Modern Machinery.

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Book SynopsisThis book includes selected peer-reviewed papers presented at third International Conference on Computational and Experimental Methods in Mechanical Engineering held in June 2021 at G.L. Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management, Greater Noida, U.P, India. The book covers broad range of topics in latest research including hydropower, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, advanced manufacturing, recycling and waste disposal, solar energy, thermal power plants, refrigeration and air conditioning, robotics, automation and mechatronics, and advanced designs. The authors are experienced and experts in their field, and all papers are reviewed by expert reviewers in respective field. The book is useful for industry peoples, faculties, and research scholars.Table of ContentsDamage Detection in Eggshell using Lamb Waves.- A Quarter Car Active Suspension by Using LQR Control to Improve Damping Ratio.- Study of Steering System for an Electric Trike-Ackerman Steering.- Experimental Study of Parameter Affecting the Thermal Conductivity of Composite Materials and Alloy: A Review.- An Experimental and Mathematical Analysis for Improvement of Gas Stove Efficiency.- Study of Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of the Component Produced by Friction Stir Additive Manufacturing (FSAM).- Theoretical investigation of Physical, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Al-Cu Functionally Graded Material Through Gradation Laws.- Thermodynamic Analysis of N2O Transcritical Cycle using Dedicated Mechanical Subcooling.- Effect of PEO Concentration on Electrochemical and Mechanical Properties of PVDF, PEO, and LATP.- Blended Solid Polymer Electrolyte.- Applicability of Banana Fiber as Reinforcement in Composites.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Evolution in Manufacturing (ICEM 2020), and examines a range of areas including internet-of-things for cyber manufacturing, data analytics for manufacturing systems and processes and materials. The topics covered include modeling simulation and decision making in cyber physical systems for supporting engineering and production management, innovative approach in materials development, biomaterial applications, and advancement in manufacturing and material technologies. The book also discusses sustainability in manufacturing and supply chain management including circular economy. The book will be a valuable reference for beginners, researchers, and professionals interested in smart manufacturing in engineering, production management and materials technology.Table of ContentsIndustry 4.0 and sustainable manufacturing: A bibliometric based review.- Effect of Discharge Energy on performance characteristics of Inconel 825 in Wire Electric Discharge machining.- Performance Improvement of Cutting tools with coating on tools in machining of Titanium alloy- A review.- Joining of similar and dissimilar metals through microwave hybrid heating & its characterization: A Review.- Evaluation of Cylindricity Deviation from Coordinate Measurement Data using a Volume Hunting Method.- Investigations of Laser Machining Parameters Using Taguchi Approach for Response Kerf Ratio.- A Review on Importance of Dielectric Fluids for Electro Discharge Machining (EDM).- A Comprehensive review on Single and Multi-Objective Optimization of Liquid Composite Moulding Process.

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Book SynopsisThe book presents the select proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Computational and Experimental Methods (ICCEMME 2021). It covers the broad topic of industrial and production engineering such as sustainable manufacturing systems, rapid prototyping, manufacturing process optimization, machining, and machine tools, casting, welding, forming, machining, machine tools, computer-aided engineering, manufacturing management, automation and metrology. This book will be useful for the researchers and professionals working in the in the field of industrial and production engineering.Table of ContentsEffect of Process Parameter on Surface composite developed through Friction Stir Processing.- Potential of Various Metal-Oxide Nanofluids for Sustainable Machining Application- A review.- Microstructural and X-ray diffraction analysis of surface composite AZ31b/MgO/B4C produced by friction stir processing.- Analyzing the Green Manufacturing and Organizational Performance of the Indian SMEs.- Two Warehouse Inventory Model For Perishable Items With Variable Demand Under Inflationary Environment.

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Book SynopsisThis book comprises select papers from the 10th International Conference on Manufacturing Engineering and Processes 2021. The contents of this volume focus on recent technological advances in the field of manufacturing engineering and processes including computer-aided design and manufacturing, environmentally sustainable manufacturing processes, composite materials manufacturing, and nanomaterials and nanomanufacturing. The contents cover latest advances especially in 3D printing and additive manufacturing techniques and processes for sustainable materials including ceramic and polymer-matrix composite where there is paucity of good papers in the literature. This book proves a valuable resource for those in academia and industry.Table of ContentsStrongly Prime Radicals and S-primary Ideals in Posets.- Association Schemes over Some Finite Group Rings.- Rings whose nonunits are multiple of unit and strongly nilpotent element.- Improved Lower Bounds on Second Order Nonlinearities of Cubic Boolean Functions.- Ces`aro-Riesz Product Summability φ − |C1R; δ|q Factor for an Infinite Series

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the select proceedings of the Indo-Korean workshop on Multi Functional Materials for Extreme Loading, 2021. The book mainly focuses on the very important emerging area of response to extreme loading of composites as well as other materials involving characterization studies, failure mechanisms conditions under quasi static to high strain rates, impact loads, blast loads, crash analysis, and other thermal and fatigue loads. The book also includes other important areas related to special materials and techniques such as 3D printing, nano-composites, multifunctional materials, and high temperature materials. The contents of this book are useful for beginners, industrial designers, academic researchers, and graduate students. Table of ContentsChapter 1 - The behaviour of Nickel Foam as Flow Field Plate in PEM Fuel Cell under Mechanical Loads – Numerical Studies.- ​Chapter 2 - Hybrid phase field modelling of dynamic brittle fracture and implementation in FEniCS.-​Chapter 3 - Coating Material Design for Traction Motor Bearings of Electric Vehicles under Electrical Loads.- ​Chapter 4 - A Comparative Investigation of Energy Storage Potential of Nanoparticles Doped in Black Paint Coated Absorber For Solar Desalination Application.-​Chapter 5 - Effect of Heating Rate on the Thermomechanical Cycle of Shape Memory Polymers.-​Chapter 6 - Preparation and optimization of insulin loaded solid lipid nanoparticles for the targeted delivery of insulin to the lungs for diabetes treatment via inhalation.- ​Chapter 7 - Analysis of drill tool wear using acoustic emission signals based on IBS technique for CFRP laminates.- ​Chapter 8 - Eco friendly Sisal Fiber /Poly Lactic Acid Composite Material for Thermal Insulation Applications.- ​Chapter 9 - An Experimental Investigation on Adhesivity of Modified Epoxy at Different Curing Temperature.- ​Chapter 10 - Effect of Eccentricity of Load on buckling behavior of FRP Columns.- ​Chapter 11 - Effect of Annealing Time and Temperature on Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Extrusion Printed Polylactic Acid.- ​Chapter 12 - Laser-Induced Forward Transfer of NiTi for functional application.- ​Chapter 13 - Qualification of 3-D Printed AlSi10Mg Part for Military Airborne Applications.- ​Chapter 14 - Parametric analysis and response surface optimization of surface roughness and cutting rate in the machining using WEDM.- ​Chapter 15 - Investigation of Strain Localization in Additively Manufactured AlSi10Mg using CPFEM.- ​Chapter 16 - Study on Drilling of Additively Manufactured Inconel 718.-​Chapter 17 - Extrusion Based 3d-Printing of Bioceramic Structures - A Review.- ​Chapter 18 - A numerical study of ballistic resistance of a single layer ceramic target.-​Chapter 19 - Ballistic performance of circular and oval shape perforated metallic armour.-​Chapter 20 - High-velocity impact studies on Dyneema fabric with and without STF -Experimental and Theoretical studies.- ​Chapter 21 - Pressure-Impulse Diagrams for Paper Honeycomb Core Sandwich Panel Using Finite Element Method.- ​Chapter 22 - Effect of Cell Geometry on the Out of Plane Response of Aluminium Honeycomb using Finite Element Method.- ​Chapter 23 - Interaction of Structural Member with Near Field Detonation: Effect on Shock Wave Pattern and Overpressure Profile.- ​Chapter 24 - ​Failure Analysis of Human Body Lower Extremity during Lateral Blast: A Computational Study.- Chapter 25 - Numerical Simulation of an Impact Damper System by Finite Element Method.-​Chapter 26 - Mechanical Behaviour and Finite Element Analysis of Biomaterials: A Review.-​Chapter 27 - ​Multi-material System Response to an Impact-induced Shock.- Chapter 28 - Numerical Simulation of Strain-rate Effect of Al Circular Tube under Dynamic Loading Conditions.- ​Chapter 29 - Debonding Effects and Shock Propagation in a Layered System Subjected to High Velocity Impact.-​Chapter 30 - ​Comparison of Experimental and Operational modal analysis on a flexible silicone tube conveying fluid.- Chapter 31 - Numerical Modeling of Energy Absorption by Plastic Deformation of Aluminum Honeycomb Structure Subjected to Close-Range Blast Event.- ​Chapter 32 - ​Numerical Modelling of V-Shaped Composite Plate Subjected to Blast Loading.- Chapter 33 - Study of Different Materials to Mitigate Blast Energy for the Tunnel Subjected to Buried Explosion.- ​Chapter 34 - ​Free Vibration and Blast Load Analysis of Porous Functionally Graded Plates.

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Book SynopsisThis book comprises the proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Future Technologies in Manufacturing, Automation, Design and Energy 2020. The contents of this volume focus on recent technological advances in the field of manufacturing, automation, design and energy. Some of the topics covered include additive manufacturing, renewable energy resources, design automation, process automation and monitoring, etc. This volume will prove a valuable resource for those in academia and industry.Table of ContentsSmart materials for 4D printing: a review on developments, challenges and applications.- Examining the build properties of PolyJet printed multimaterial parts in additive manufacturing.- Design of Workplace in Assembly Unit Using Ergonomic Principles.- Experimental Investigation on Electrochemical Discharge Machining of Zirconia.- Risk Management for e-Commerce Supply Chain Network Using Robust Optimization Approach: A Case Study.

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Book SynopsisThis book offers effective and competitive food supply chains that are the consequence of technological innovation, collaboration, small agri-food business cases, entrepreneurial opportunities, cold chain technology management, disruptive technologies, and performance assessment through empirical analysis, case studies, and multimethod research in the food industry. The book comprehensively covers different interfaces of the food supply chain including procurement, processing, distribution, consumer, i.e., farm to fork. It provides solutions to various challenges such as globalization, food recalls, technological innovations, and consumer trust. This book will be of interest to researchers in the areas of the food supply chain, operations management, industrial engineering as well as professionals in the agri-food and allied industry. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Traceability and transparency through the use emerging technologies in agriculture supply chain.- Chapter 2. Analysing the critical success factors towards incorporating sustainability in food supply chain management.- Chapter 3. Entrepreneurial opportunities in agri-food supply chain.- Chapter 4. . Risk assessment for perishable food supply chain.- Chapter 5. The linkages between big data analytics and sustainable agriculture performance.- Chapter 6. The weak link in the agriculture supply chain: Lessons learnt from the impact of COVID-19 on the livelihood of farmers.- Chapter 7. Green technological approaches for food quality and safety in food supply chain.- Chapter 8. Transportation issues in food supply chains.- Chapter 9. The barriers for implementing cold storage systems in rural areas- A case study of rural areas in Bijapur, India.- Chapter 10. Changing consumer food preferences and its impact on agricultural supply chain management: A grounded theory approach.- Chapter 11. Role of artificial intelligence in agri-food business: solutions and potential.

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Book SynopsisThis book informs and educates readers about sustainable development management, approaches and applications in manufacturing processes and presents the trends to the next economic and social paradigm: the Industry 5.0 and Society 5.0. Educational aspects, case studies from various companies, together with the analysis and synthesis of the literature and empirical experiences, define the content of the eleven chapters. Thus, this material could be considered as a starting point and foundation for researchers and practitioners interested in the present state and the evolution of the manufacturing systems. The book offers various points of view regarding the actual digital transformation of the manufacturing system.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Green Manufacturing in the Context of Circular Economy.- Chapter 2. Industry 5.0 Challenges and Perspectives for Manufacturing Systems in the Society 5.0.- Chapter 3. The Management of Intelligent Production Systems.- Chapter 4. Manufacturing Processes Automation and Their Intelligent Monitoring.- Chapter 5. Lean Reconfigurable Industrial Robotic Systems in Agile Smart Factories.- Chapter 6. Emerging Technologies Applications for Manufacturing Warehouse Ergonomics.- Chapter 7. Operational Safety in Engineering Design: Indicators, Models and Advance Assessment Methods.- Chapter 8. Sustainability-Oriented Innovation Though Collaborative and Value Co-creation Approaches.- Chapter 9. Managing Complexity in Manufacturing Service Processes. The Case of Large Business Environment.- Chapter 10. Future skills for engineers operating in Industry 5.0.- Chapter 11. Trends for Manufacturing Industry: A Strategic Roadmap toward Industry 5.0.

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Book SynopsisThe book presents latest research-based innovations in the field of mechanical infrastructure presented in the International Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Infrastructure (ICRAM 2021). The broad research topics presented in this book are recent advances in thermal infrastructure: This includes aerodynamics, renewable energy, computational fluid dynamics, carbon dioxide capture and sequestration, energy and thermo-fluids, fluid dynamics, fuels and combustion, heat and mass transfer, internal combustion engine, and refrigeration and air conditioning. Recent advances in manufacturing infrastructure includes green manufacturing, instrumentation and control, material characterization, manufacturing techniques, rapid prototyping, polymers, and composites. Recent advances in infrastructure planning and design includes applied mechanics, bio-mechanics, computer-aided engineering design, finite element analysis, industrial tribology, machine design, robotics and automation, dynamics and vibration, industrial engineering, and optimization.Table of ContentsPerformance Analysis of Desiccant Material Prepared by Simple Mixing of Silica-Gel and Calcium Chloride.- Flow and Thermal Characteristics of Jet Impingement on a Dimple plate using Large Eddy Simulation.- Numerical Investigation and Performance Comparison of Double Tube Helical Heat Exchanger Incorporating Four Turn and Six Turn Models Using Several Nanofluids.- Passive Cooling and Human Thermal Comfort: A Case Study.- Strain Engineered Electronic and Thermoelectric Properties of Two Dimensional SnGe

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Book SynopsisThis book aims to provide new research methods, theories and applications from various areas of industrial economics and engineering. In detail, the included scientific papers analyse and describe communication processes in the fields of industrial economics, industrial system, industrial security and engineering and other related areas. The variety of the papers delivers added value for both scholars and practitioners. This book is the documentation of the IEIS 2021 conference. The book covers a great deal of research achievements in industrial restructuring strategy, industrial organization, industrial policy, departmental economic research, industrial competitiveness, regional industrial structure, national industrial economic security theory and empirical research, and it emphasizes on combining theory with practice. The book aims to discuss the issues in industrial economics and industrial security theories and practices. It is the documentation of IEIS 2021 conference, which took place at Shandong University. Due to the impact of COVID-19, it took place online as a virtual conference.Table of ContentsThe Evaluation System of Publishing Industry’s Competitiveness in Overseas Market.- Economic research on regional poverty alleviation and prevention of return to poverty.- Sustainable Performance of Rural Banking: A Heterogeneity Study in the Coastal Regions of China.- Research of New Energy Vehicles Eco-business Model and Its Influence on Brand Competitiveness.- Equity Diversification and Capital Allocation Efficiency: Evidence from China’s mixed ownership reform.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the select proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Production and Industrial Engineering (ICAPIE) - 2021 held at Delhi Technological University, Delhi, during June 18–19, 2021. The book covers the recent advances and challenges in the area of production and industrial engineering. Various topics covered include artificial intelligence and expert systems, CAD/CAM Integration Technology, CAD/CAM, automation and robotics, computer-aided geometric design and simulation, construction machinery and equipment, design tools, cutting tool material and coatings, dynamic mechanical analysis, optimization and control, energy machinery and equipment, flexible manufacturing technology and system, fluid dynamics, bio-fuels, fuel cells, high-speed/precision machining, laser processing technology, logistics and supply chain management, machinability of materials, composite materials, material engineering, mechanical dynamics and its applications, mechanical power engineering, mechanical transmission theory and applications, non-traditional machining processes, operations management, precision manufacturing and measurement, precision manufacturing and measurement, reverse engineering and structural strength and robustness. This book is useful for various researcher mainly mechanical and allied engineering discipline.Table of ContentsPolymer Surfaces and Interfaces.- Materials Science and Engineering.- Nano sciences and nanotechnologies.- Nano-materials and Nano-composites.- Graphene and Energy Materials.- Mining and Metallurgy.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents selected peer-reviewed papers from the International Conference on Mechanical and Energy Technologies, which was held on October 28–29, 2021, at Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, India. The book reports on the latest developments in the field of mechanical and energy technology in contributions prepared by experts from academia and industry. The broad range of topics covered includes aerodynamics and fluid mechanics, artificial intelligence, nonmaterial and nonmanufacturing technologies, rapid manufacturing technologies and prototyping, remanufacturing, renewable energies technologies, metrology and computer-aided inspection, etc. Accordingly, the book offers a valuable resource for researchers in various fields, especially mechanical and industrial engineering, and energy technologies.Table of ContentsRedesign and Analysis of Cargo Containers for Delivery Drone Applications.- The Opportunities and Challenges of Implementing Green Internet of Things (IOT) Towards Energy Saving Practices in the Current Environment.- Monitoring of Infrastructure and Development for Smart Cities Supported by IOT Method.- A Review on Various Aerodynamics Control Techniques.- Air Pollution Index Prediction: A Machine Learning Approach.- A Comparative Study of Different IOT Sensors.- Evaluating the Performance of Deep Learning Methods and Its Impact on Digital Marketing.- Effectiveness of Machine Learning Technology in Detecting Patterns of Certain Diseases Within Patient Electronic Healthcare Records.- Sparse Function Learning for Alzheimer's Disease Detection Dependent on Magnetic Characteristics Imaging with Mark Information.- A Study on the Relationship between Cloud Computing and Data Mining in Business Organizations.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the select proceedings of the fourth International Conference on Advanced Materials and Modern Manufacturing (ICAMMM 2021). It covers broad areas such as advanced mechanical engineering, material science and manufacturing process. Various topics discussed in this book include green manufacturing, green materials, Industry 4.0, additive manufacturing, precision engineering, sustainability, manufacturing operations management and so on. Given its contents, the book will be useful for students, researchers, engineers and professionals working in the area of mechanical engineering and its allied fields.Table of ContentsDesign and response surface optimization of heavy motor vehicle chassis using P100/6061 Al MMC.- Performance and Emissions Characteristics of Soyabean Biodiesel in Compression Ignition Engine.- A Review of Challenges and Opportunities in Additive Manufacturing.- Investigation of Glass Fiber Reinforced Fire-Retardant Composites-Offshore Platforms Application.- Investigative Study on Triplex Tube Heat Exchanger with Stearic Acid as Phase Change Material.- Investigating the microhardness values of SS316L of hybrid additive manufacturing and micromilling process.- Additive Manufacturing of Thermosetting Resins In-Situ Carbon Fibers: A Review.- Prediction of Gear Pitting Severity by Using Naive Bayes Machine Learning Algorithm.- Effect of Welding Speed on Phase Transformation and Mechanical Properties of Laser Welded NiTi Shape Memory Alloy.- Strength Properties of Mortar Using Industrial Waste.- An experimental assessment of brake thermal efficiency and exhaust emissions of a non-road genset diesel engine fueled with aloevera emulsified diesel fuel.- A Comparative Study on Different types of Drive Train Systems of Hybrid and Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle.- Study the Mechanical Properties of Tamarind Seed Powder Reinforced Bio- Composites.- Modelling of material removal rate in micro-EDM of Inconel 600 using dimensional analysis.- An investigation into the performance and emissions of diesel engines with and without Exhaust Gas Recirculation.- Optimization of the Micro Plasma Arc Welding and Tipping Process of Exhaust Valve.- Embedded Remote Condition Monitoring System for Industrial Machinery.- Evolution of 5D printing and its vast applications: A Review.- Material optimization of Robotic Arm using FEM and Rigid body dynamics.- Mechanical properties of Sugarcane bagasse ash blended cement mortars by using ultrasonic non-destructive technique.- Mechanical properties of Nano Metal Matrix Composites Produced by Duralcan Process.- Machinability Studies on Wire Electrical Discharge Machining of Aluminum Alloy using Taguchi approach.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the use of ABAQUS software in a simplified manner, for use in welding-related issues. Increasing human needs leads to the creation of complicated scientific problems. In the majority of these problems, it is necessary to join different parts and geometries together. Classical methods such as elasticity theory of stress distribution and governing equations of temperature distribution are not appropriate for solving these complicated problems. To overcome these challenges, finite element methods are proposed in order to solve different processes using differential equation. ABAQUS is a user-friendly commercial finite element software for modeling different processes in mechanical, civil, aerospace and other engineering fields. This book contains unified and detailed tutorials for professionals and students who are interested in simulating different welding processes using the ABAQUS finite element software. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction to Friction Stir Welding (FSW).- Chapter 2: Thermomechanical Analysis.- Chapter 3: Finite Element Modeling of FSW.- Chapter 4: Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) method.- Chapter 5: Post Processor and Visualization of the Results.- Chapter 6: Thermomechanical Simulation of FSW Using User Defined Subroutine Modeling Technique.- Conclusions.- References. ​

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Book SynopsisThis book contains papers presented in the 7th International Conference on Production, Energy and Reliability (ICPER 2020) under the banner of World Engineering, Science & Technology Congress (ESTCON2020) held from 14th to 16th July 2020 at Borneo Convention Centre, Kuching, Malaysia. The conference contains papers presented by academics and industrial practitioners showcasing their latest advancements and findings in mechanical engineering areas with an emphasis on sustainability and the Industrial Revolution 4.0. The papers are categorized under the following tracks and topics of research: IoT, Reliability and Simulation Advanced Materials, Corrosion and Autonomous Production Efficient Energy Systems and Thermofluids Production, Manufacturing and Automotive Table of ContentsTurbulent Flow Estimation by Means Wavelet Transform.- Influence of Swirl Flow Pattern in Single Tube Burner on Turbulent Flame Blow-off Limit.- Influence of Life Green Wall and Roof Shedding on the Internal Thermal Condition of Buildings: Case Study in Malaysia.- Production Of Volatile And Char During Pyrolysis And Combustion In Domestic Wastewater Sludge By Using Thermogravimetric Analysis.- LNG WASTE COLD RECOVERY for future sustainable cooling.- Char and ash forming elements of tropical beach seawrack.- Analysis on Part Load Performance of EC Operations at district cooling plant.

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Book SynopsisThis book (The AUN/SEED-Net Joint Regional Conference in Transportation, Energy, and Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering) gathers selected papers submitted to the 14th Regional Conference in Energy Engineering and the 13th Regional Conference in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering in the fields related to intelligent equipment, automotive engineering, mechanical systems and sustainable manufacturing, renewable energy, heat and mass transfer. Under the theme of “Integration and Innovation for Sustainable Development,” This book consists of papers in the aforementioned fields presented by researchers and scientists from universities, research institutes, and industry showcasing their latest findings and discussions with an emphasis on innovations and developments in embracing the new norm, resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.Table of ContentsEvaluation of factors influencing the freezing time of the Pangasius fillets.- Oscillation measurement of the magnetic compass needle employing deep learning technique.- Vehicle crash analysis and airbag simulation in HyperWorks.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents Industry 4.0 enabler technologies and tools. It also highlights some of the existing empirical applications in the context of manufacturing. The book elucidates innovative thematic concepts of Industry 4.0 and its perspectives. It establishes routes to empirically utilize Industry 4.0 standards for manufacturing companies. The book can be used as a reference for professionals/engineers, researchers, and students.Table of ContentsIndustry 4.0 concepts, technologies and its ecosystemCyber-physical system: enabler technologies, concepts and its role in industry 4.0 The Internet of Things: success stores and challenges in manufacturing Blockchain technology and its role in industry 4.0Blockchain technology applications and challenges in Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 technologies in product design: Virtual design and Manufacturing, Augmented reality Digital Twins and its applications Big data analytics in industry 4.0Industry 4.0 in pharmaceutical industry: Towards pharma 4.0 Industry 4.0 in military: Towards military 4.0 Towards Industry 5.0: what Cognitive cyber physical system is?

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Book SynopsisThis book comprises the proceedings of the 2nd international conference on Rural Technology Development and Delivery organized by Rural Technology Action group Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. The book highlights research on demand driven technologies and innovations, mostly on energy, environment, water resources, livelihood and smart technologies for the development of rural India. Spanning multi-disciplinary research aspects on rural technologies and development, this book would be useful for rural entrepreneurs, researchers, students and academic/R&D institutions for getting them involved in appropriate rural technology and development.Table of ContentsSl. No. Paper Title Innovative designs for rural livelihoods 1. Technology Interventions taken by RuTAG Centre IIT Roorkee- A Review 2. Modified Bageshwari Wool Charkha 3. Farm Household Accounting System for Financial analysis in Distressed Area of Rural India 4. Multi-criteria based analysis for prioritization of solid waste treatment methods for rural areas 5. Development of an AC Motor Powered Device for Making Tulsi Mala Beads 6. Scale Down Tea Processing Unit: Appropriate and Sustainable Technology for Small Tea Growers 7. Design and development of a one-step process for the extraction of lac resin 8. Design and Performance Evaluation of a Chironji Decortication Machine 9. Designing Minor Millets De-hulling Machine 10. Interventions in Hirda Collection and Processing for Optimal Utilization and Value Addition 11. A Numerical Model-Based Optimization of Design Parameters of Treadle Pump for Irrigation of Farms in Tribal Regions 12. Dissolution characteristics of lac dye 13. An ergonomic study for the development of low-cost work station for tribal Sal leaf plate makers 14. Stability Analysis of Electric Paddy Cleaning Machine 15. Integrated Development to Bridge Urban-Rural Divide of India 16. Usability Assessment of Pedal Threshing Operation in Rice Farming 17. Appropriate Technologies and Local Economy 18. Appropriate Technology : Gandhian Perspective 19. Rural Livelihoods – Technological Challenges and Opportunities for Implementation 20. Digital Fabrication (Fab Lab) for Appropriate Technology 21. Innovative Technologies for Pottery 22. Technological Interventions for Rural Development 23. Solar Powered cooling plastic bags for flower vendors 24. Improving shelf life of Padhaneer 25. Design of sensor based standalone system to protect the farming land from wild boar intrusion using hybrid Alarming Energy applications in rural areas 26. Development of a Gasifier Based Integrated Bioenergy System for Cooking Applications in Rural Areas 27. Solar lamps for rural India: Longitudinal study on awareness, motivation and willingness to pay 28. Solar induction cooker 29. Steady-State Analytical Modelling of Cook stove Insulation for Improving efficiency 30. Renewable Energy Technologies and Policies for Rural Sector 31. Energy in Circular Economy 32. Low cost solar powered portable refrigerator Rural water resources 33. Development of Cold Storage Powered by Pico Hydro Power 34. Sustainable Water Management using Ancient Tank Cascade Technology in Rural Areas: A Review 35. Need for BIG data tools and Crowd Sourcing for Rural Natural Resource Management Case study using Groundwater App 36. Impact of Urbanization on Ground and Surface Water Interactions for Tank Cascade System 37. Integrating rural livelihoods with the "Million Wells for Bengaluru" programme & Rainwater Harvesting as a tool for Water Literacy in Rural Schools Rural landscapes / Rural Environment 38. History of Indian sanitation and paradigm shift required for rural sanitation 39. Adopting Bio-reinforcement Techniques for the Stabilization of Bench Terraces 40. Evergreen Village, Water and Energy Nexus 41. Mineral Nutrition of Plants: Plants feed on soil bacteria 42. Green Resilient Rameswaram Smart technologies for rural development 43. Implementation of Experimental Tools in Elementary Education for Improving Science Education 44. Twitter and print media data in formulating rural health care policy in India 45. Wireless LED Display Boards in Rural Areas Using IOT 46. Automation of high density fish breeding 47. Hands on Learning through Device Engineering During the Formative Years 48. Augmented Learning in Schools: using technology for improving learning outcomes 49. Development of cost effective braille note-taker and printer for visually impaired people Interdisciplinary topics 50. Technology Challenges in Rural Entrepreneurship 51. Technology & Policy in Rural Development

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Book SynopsisThis book presents an overview of the evolution and opportunities associated with traditional as well as upcoming fields in the areas of materials, metallurgy, and manufacturing. There are a lot of interesting fields at this trijunction, such as alloy design, bio-materials, composites, high entropy alloys, sensors, electronic materials, and materials degradation. The progress in these fields is further fuelled by the advances in the analysis and fabrication techniques such as correlative microscopy, additive manufacturing, and surface engineering. This book discusses the above topics/fields covering advanced analysis techniques, fabrication methods, and various technological applications. Every chapter walks through the basics of the respective field and comprehensively discusses the current developments and future avenues, to arrive at a point where the reader acquires an overall view of the field. Special emphasis is given to the scientific fundamentals and application potential, in a way that readers of all backgrounds can get benefited. The chapters connect the current developments with the future avenues, to help the researchers foresee the future technologies, in their respective fields. This text will appeal to experienced researchers, practitioners, and students alike. Table of Contents1Advanced characterization and Calphad in design and development of advanced high strength steelsDr. R. Veerababu (DMRL)Dr. Balamuralikris(IISC)hnan (DMRL)Dr. Karthikeyan S2Principles of Alloy Design - ICMEDr. Manas Paliwal (Sandwik)3Correlative electron microscopy and atom probe tomography (EM/APT): Experimental techniques and its applicationsDr. Surendra Kumar Makineni (IISc)4Additive Manufacturing: Bringing a Paradigm ShiftDr. CP Paul (RRCAT)Dr. AN Jinoop (RRCAT)5Multiscale modeling in arc welding using secondary thermal cycleDeepu Mathew John (IITM)Dr. G. Phanikumar (IITM)6Past Decade of Advances in Indian Steel IndustryDr. Siddhartha Misra (Tata-Bhushan)7Sustainability of Nonferrous Metal Industry: Challenges and opportunitiesDr. Amit Gupta (Aditya Birla)Dr. Bhavin Desai (Aditya Birla)Dr. Vilas Tathavadkar (Aditya Birla)8Material Recycling: Unearthing metals from anthropogenic and industrial resourcesDr. Pratima Meshram (NML)Dr. Abhilash (NML)9Process Development and Stability Modeling of High- speed MicromachiningDr. Rinku Kumar Mittal (IISc)Dr. Ramesh Kumar Singh (IITB)10Materials degradation and its mitigation: Metallic materialsDr. S. Parida (IITB)11Frontiers in Multi-functional Biomaterials for Hip-Joint ApplicationMs. Chinmayee Nayak (IITK)Dr. Kantesh Balani (IITK)12Chemical sensing through modified grapheneDr. Abha Misra (IISc)13Fermentation derived nanocellulose: tunability for applications in healthcareDr. Mudrika Khandelwal (IITH)Shivakalyani Adepu (IITH)Sailaja Bodrothu (IITH)14Metal Matrix Composite Materials: An Overview and Recent AdvancesDr. Rakesh K. Gautam (BHU)Dr. Uppu Srinivas Rao (BHU)15An Odyssey from High Entropy Alloys to Complex Concentrated AlloysJitesh Kumar (IITK)Saumya R Jha (IITK)Dr. Krishanu Biswas (IITK)

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Book SynopsisThe book presents select proceedings of the 8th International and 29th All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research (AIMTDR 2021) conference. It covers recent advances in the realms of electro- physical and chemical machining, machining optimization, surface morphology and sustainable machining. The contents also include precision engineering, metrology and quality, automation and smart systems, enterprise manufacturing intelligence, among others. This book will evoke interest among academicians, researchers, and practicing engineers who aspire to comprehend advances pertaining to the domain of modern machining processesTable of ContentsA sustainable die-sinking electrical discharge machining of Ti-6Al-4V using Jatropha bio-dielectric.- Comparative evaluation of machining performance of Nimonic 263 in powder mixed EDM.- Effect of peak current and pulse-on time on MRR and TWR in EDM of Ti-6Al-4V.

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Book Synopsis1. An introduction to the biorefinery.- 2. Biorefining Raw Materials and Feedstock: Challenges and Future Perspectives.- 3. Algae as 3rd generation biorefining feedstock.- 4. Co-feedstock for bio-refinery: Status and future perspectives.- 5. Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Solid Residues and Organic Waste to Biocrude Oil.- 6. Biocrude production and subsequent upgradation via hydrothermal liquefaction, distillation, and hydrotreatment of agro-forestry biomass A Canadian context.- 7. Biorefinery Catalysts Current Scenario and Future Developments.- 8. Biocrude oil through hydrothermal and pyrolysis processes A comparative assessment of properties and downstream upgradation.

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Book SynopsisPreparation And Properties Of Pluronic F-127 Based Alumina Inks For Additive Manufacturing.- Evaluating The Effects Of Initial Diameter On Evaporation Dynamics Of Ethanol Droplet Under Force Convection Condition.- Linear Instability Analysis Of Viscous Liquid Sheet Travelling In A Confined Space With Two Co-Flowing Gas Stream Of Equal Velocity Considering Initial Varicose Mode Of Disturbance.- Physico Mechanical Properties Of Alkaline Treated Chopped Grewia Optiva / Basalt Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Polymer Composites.- Design And Analysis Of Highly Sensitive Piezoelectric Actuated Accelerometer.

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Book SynopsisThe book presents the select proceedings of the International Conference on Advancement in Manufacturing Engineering (ICAME) 2022 held at National Institute of Technology Delhi, India, during September 2–3, 2022. It discusses the latest research in the area of industrial and production engineering. Various topics covered in this book are precision engineering, additive manufacturing, computer-aided manufacturing, digital manufacturing, intelligent control systems and optimization, flexible manufacturing system, smart manufacturing, hybrid machining, smart materials, polymers, ceramics and composites and their processing, energy harvesting materials, design thinking and prototyping, product life cycle strategies, Industry 4.0, etc. The book is useful for researchers and professionals working in the area of industrial and production engineering.Table of ContentsExploring the Constructs and Measures of Innovation Management in Indian MSMEs.- Integrated MCDM model for prioritization of new electric vehicle selection.- LSTM Based Predictive Maintenance Approach for Zero Breakdown in Foundry Line Through Industry 4.0.- Taguchi coupled GRA based optimization of shoulder milling process parameters during machining of SS-304.- Batch Reactor System (BRS): Effective Conversion of Used Cooking Oil into Biodiesel in Presence of Different Catalyst.- Drivers of Industry 4.0 Operations for Logistics Management: An Analysis of critical performance indicators for Last Mile Delivery.- Stable zone identification during machining on CNC lathe using ANFIS.- A Compherehive Study on Supply Chain Management Using Artificial Intelligence: An Indian Railway Perspective.- A Quantification of Supply Chain Management Factors Using Artificial Intelligence.- Preparation and Characterization of CuO-Au Hybrid Nanofluid with Different Mixing Ratio.

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