i-manager's Journal on Mechanical Engineering (JME)


Volume 5 Issue 2 February - April 2015

Article

Design and Fabrication of Solar Powered Automatic HeadlightBrightness Controller

N. Keerthi* , Venkata Ajay Kumar. G**, N. Deepthi***
* Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences, Rajampet.
** Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences, Rajampet.
*** Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences, Rajampet.
Keerthi, N., Kumar,G. V. A., and Deepthi, N. (2015). Design and Fabrication of Solar Powered Automatic Headlight Brightness Controller. i-manager’s Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 5(2), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.5.2.3245

Abstract

In this paper, the authors have proposed a low cost solar powered automatic head light controller depending upon the traffic density on the roads. General automobiles have been provided with dual purpose headlights in the dark conditions where the scene is not visible. The low beam light and high beam light are used for different conditions or parameters which affect travelling on road. A 3D Mechanical Design has been done to check the feasibility of the solar panel, controller to accommodate on the stand, then fabricated the exact design with mild steel bars as a support in the form of a stand to the controller. With the help of LDR sensor circuit and dim and brightness controller unit they have successfully tested the unit. Even ultrasonic sensors are also used to detect the objects and activate the controller. At last the equipment is one of the low cost solar powered automatic controller.

Research Paper

Simulation and Experimental Studies on Injection Molding of Short Glass Fibers Filled Thermoplastic Composites

Alok Bharadwaj* , M. S. Krupashankara**
* U.G Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, R. V College of Engineering, Visveswaraya Technological University, Mysore Road, Bengaluru, India.
** Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, R. V College of Engineering, Visveswaraya Technological University, Mysore Road, Bengaluru, India.
Bharadwaj, A., and Krupashankara, M. S. (2015), Simulation and Experimental Studies on Injection Molding of Short Glass Fibers Filled Thermoplastic Composites. i-manager’s Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 5(2), 6-13. https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.5.2.3247

Abstract

Short Glass Fibers (SGF) reinforced thermoplastic are increasingly replacing metals and its alloys with the advent of new polymer alloys and blends. Concurrently the product designs are also becoming more complex, increasing the dependence on simulation software. In order to obtain accurate mathematical and simulation results, experimental data have to be carefully integrated into mathematical models used in these software.The effect of varying weight percentage of SGF from 0 to 15% on tensile properties of the Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) thermoplastic materials was evaluated using Moldflow simulation software and the results were compared with experimental and Finite Element Modelling Data. The Moldflow simulation software showed a drop in injection pressure above 10 wt.% SGF in ABS matrix. Experimental data also showed a drop in young's modulus above 10 wt.%.The Halpin-Tsai model for randomly oriented fibers showed an increase in young's modulus.Using the FEM approach, the reason for drop in injection pressure and young's modulus after 10 wt.% was analysed. It was observed that there is a critical inter-fibergap, below which the stress interaction effects begin to dominate and the stress between the fibers reaches the shear yield strength resulting in a drop in injection pressure and young's modulus. Critical inter-fiber gap for SGF-ABS composite is 60 micron.

Research Paper

Experimental Parametric Investigations of AST37 Mild Steel Welds

Ch.Siva RamaKrishna* , Gurijala Venkata Avinash**
* Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vignan's Institute of Information Technology, Visakhapatnam, A. P., India.
** UG Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vignan's Institute of Information Technology, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Krishna, S. R., and Avinash, G. V. (2015). Experimental Parametric Investigations of Ast37 Mild Steel Welds. i-manager’s Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 5(2), 14-21. https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.5.2.3249

Abstract

Welding is the process of joining two or more similar or dissimilar metals with or without the application of heat or pressure to the work piece. Mild steel is gathered wide acceptance in the fabrication of pipelines, power plants, refineries, pressure vessels, nuclear reactors, building & bridges, automotive, trucks & trains, ships, offshore structures, aerospace structures and microelectronics. In any structural application, its weldability is of utmost importance as welding is largely used for joining of structural and process equipment components. Ast37 graded mild steel is mostly used for fabrication of pressure vessels which are used in process industries. The preferred welding process for mild steel is frequently arc welding due to its comparatively better strength for the material and better economy. To get better weld strength, many of the process parameters are greatly influenced. Some of mostly influenced parameters are welding current, electrode diameter and welding speed. The output parameters mostly considered are of its tensile strength, hardness and porosity of the weldments.

Research Paper

Thermodynamic Analysis for Vapour Compression Refrigeration System by Considering Internal Irreversibility with the Help of Designed Computer Software

Ankur Geete* , A. I. Khandwawala**
* Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, S. D. Bansal College of Technology, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
** Retired Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SGSITS, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Geete, A., and Khandwawala, A. I. (2015). Thermodynamic Analysis for Vapour Compression Refrigeration System by Considering Internal Irreversibility with the Help of Designed Computer Software. i-manager’s Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 5(2), 22-28. https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.5.2.3250

Abstract

This work is based on vapour compression refrigeration system. In this research paper, entransy analysis, entropy generation analysis, exergy analysis and coefficient of performance of the system are analyzed. For these analyses, computer software is developed and visual basic language is used to develop this software. The developed software is used to analyze VCR system for different parameters at various operating conditions. Input energy ratio (W ), entransy r dissipation ratio (G ), entropy generation ratio (S ), exergy ratio (φ ) and COP ratio (COP ) are evaluated at different dr gr r r source and sink temperatures. These analyses are also done at different heat capacitances of condenser and evaporator. Then finally, performance characteristic curves are generated for VCR system. These curves help to identify those operating conditions at which optimum performance of VCR system can be achieved. This research work can be concluded as - at maximum source/sink temperatures (320K/273K), entransy dissipation and exergy both quantities are minimum with respect to designed temperatures (310K/263K). And for maximum condenser conductance/minimum evaporator conductance (8/2), entransy dissipation and exergy both quantities are again minimum.

Research Paper

Flowability of Developed Agglomerated Fluxes During Submerged Arc Welding

Ajay Kumar* , Hari Singh**, Sachin Maheshwari***
** Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra.
*** Professor and Head, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, New Delhi.
Kumar, A., Singh, H., and Maheshwari, S. (2015). Flowability of Developed Agglomerated Fluxes During Submerged Arc Welding. i-manager’s Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 5(2), 29-32. https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.5.2.3253

Abstract

This paper shows an evaluation of a flowability of developed agglomerated fluxes and has been determined. The basic constituents of these fluxes are CaO, SiO2 and Al2O3 Minor additions of MgO, MnO, CaF2, NiO and Fe-Cr are mixed in the basic constituents as to see the performance in terms of flowability of these developed fluxes on weld metal. The flowability of these fluxes was good and welding behavior in terms of Arc initiation, Arc stability and weld appearance was also good.

Case Study

Energy Conservation in Opencast Coal Mining: A Case Study

Akash Samanta* , Swapan Kumar Dutta**, Arindam Dutta***
** Guest Faculty Member, Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Kolkata, India.
*** Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Kolkata, India.
Samanta, A., Dutta, S. K., and Dutta, A. (2015). Energy Conservation in Opencast Coal Mining: A Case Study. i-manager’s Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 5(2), 33-40. https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.5.2.3255

Abstract

Through a case study this paper depicts various innovative energy conservation opportunities in Open Cast Coal Mining. The research and development works are conducted in a particular Open Cast Coal Mine which belongs to Eastern Coal field Ltd(ECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd (CIL), India. This paper will review the glimpse of methodology used and various energy conservation recommendations which are given in the Research and Developement project, followed by complete technical details of each and every recommendation. Mined coal transportation and coal handling plant are the two major energy intensive areas of opencast coal mining which are mainly emphasized in this endeavor. Finally, this paper concludes with the possible amount of energy savings with up-gradation of the mining system as per recommendations. It also indicates that the mine will also get huge monetary, safety and competitive advantages with the implementation of these energy conservation measures.