- R. Vasanthi
- P. Asha Priyanka
- A. Anbarassan
- M. S. Raman
- V. Karthick
- R. Balasubramaniyan
- R. Saravana Saran
- V. Ravishankar
- J. Yasararafath
- M. N. Mamatha
- S. Ramachandran
- K. Karunakaran
- Deepjyoti Baruah
- Shiv Sharma
- R. Thirumalai
- Santosh Tamang
- A. Lakshmi Srinivas
- Bharat Nallan Chakravarthy
- S. Sivaganesan
- R. Sridhar
- Tom Page
- Amresh Kumar
- Rajeev Kumar Gupta
- Gauri Shankar
- O. P. Roy
- Narendra Kumar Rana
- S. Kannan
- S. Sendhil Kumar
- P. Pandiaraj
- Dipankar Bose
- Santanu Paul
- Proshenjeet Baruah
- C. Murali Krishna
- Menguzelie Suhu
- Arenbo Peter
- International Journal of Commerce & Business Management
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Chandrasekaran, M.
- Evaluation of Technical Efficiency of Rice Farmers in Canal and Tank Irrigated Systems in Tamil Nadu
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1 Department of Physical Sciences and Information Technology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (T.N.), IN
2 Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (T.N.), IN
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International Journal of Commerce & Business Management, Vol 7, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 343-348Abstract
The present study undertaken in Cauvery delta zone and Southern zone in the state of Tamil Nadu has estimated the resource use efficiency in rice production and has assessed the effect of farm specific socio economic factors affecting the technical efficiency. A stochastic frontier production function was estimated to determine technical efficiency of individual farms. The data were collected for two years from the Cost of Cultivation Scheme of Tamil Nadu Centre. The results of Cobb-Douglas stochastic production function indicated that the estimated parameters for seed (positive), labour hours(negative) and value of pesticides (negative) are significant and hence, playing a major role in influencing rice production under canal irrigation. But in the case of tank irrigation system the estimated parameters for fertilizers, labour hours, machine hours are significantly and positively influenced the yield of paddy. Moreover the marginal value product to input price ratios for the variables influencing significantly revealed that it will be profitable to increase the use of seeds in canal irrigation and fertilizer and human labour in tank irrigation system. The Z test results indicated that there is a significant difference between the average technical efficiency estimates between canal and tank irrigation systems.Keywords
Rice, Canal and Tank Irrigation, Technical Efficiency, Cobb-Douglass Production Function, Stochastic Frontier.References
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- An Economic Analysis of Role of Technology in Sustaining Water Resources for Enhanced Agricultural Production
Authors
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (T. N.), IN
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International Journal of Commerce & Business Management, Vol 8, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 64-69Abstract
Sugar producing regions in India have more than 80 percentage groundwater irrigation through deep-well pumping. Whereas, NASA's gravity recovery and climate experiment satellites have revealed faster depletion of groundwater stocks in India. These areas are cultivating 93 percentage of sugarcane. This research is a comparative study and has attempted to estimate the economic value of irrigation water and the benefits of water and energy that can be saved through adoption of improved irrigation technologies. The economic value of each ha. cm of irrigation water for sugarcane was also worked out. Including additional area under irrigation with the water saved should be recommended only in safe and semi-critical regions to prevent 'rebound' effect.Keywords
Water Saved, Energy Saved, Micro Irrigation, Rebound Effect.- Private and Social Cost of Use of Fertilizer and Drip System in Agriculture - A Study on 'Fertilizer and Drip Subsidy' in Sugarcane Cultivation in Tamil Nadu, India
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1 Department of Agricultural Economics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, COIMBATORE, (T.N.), IN
2 Department of Agricultural Economics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, COIMBATORE (T.N.), IN
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International Research Journal of Agricultural Economics and Statistics, Vol 6, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 232-241Abstract
The demand for fertilizers in India is being supplied with humongous import of fertilizer apart domestic production. The price of fertilizers both controlled (Urea 'N') and decontrolled (phosphorus 'P' and Potash 'K') are regularised by the Government with subsidy. Around 30 per cent of total subsidy bill in Union Budget (2014-15) is allocated for fertilizer subsidy in India. The study has the objective to impart the importance of fertilizer subsidy bill in India with reference to farmers and production of sugarcane. The study with the carefully forged research, attempted to find the private cost, social cost of fertilizer, Resource Use Efficiency (RUE) of essential nutrients with and without subsidy; and production loss when the subsidy is withdrawn by the Government. The fourth advances estimate of India on sugarcane production is 350.02 m. tones but when the subsidy bill on fertilizer is withdrawn then our production will be short by around 53 m. tonnes. To substantiate, the RUE will decline when fertilizer subsidy is withdrawn. Likewise, adoption per cent of drip irrigation will decline when micro-irrigation subsidy is withdrawn by the Government.Keywords
Social Cost, Fertilizer, Drip Subsidy, Sugarcane.- Contract Farming in Marigold: a New Technology in Improving the Efficiency of Marketing
Authors
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, COIMBATORE (T.N.), IN
2 Department of Agricultural Economics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, COIMBATORE (T.N.), IN
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International Research Journal of Agricultural Economics and Statistics, Vol 7, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 48-52Abstract
The present study was conducted to assess economics of marigold cultivation under contract farming vis-a-vis non-contract farming in erode district of Tamil Nadu and to examine the yield and price uncertainty, contractual arrangements in marigold cultivation. There were no price uncertainties in contract farming whereas there were very high price uncertainties in the case of noncontract farming. Farmers were satisfied with terms of contract. The major benefits to the contract farmers were assured buyer for the produce, all the produce can be sold even in case of damage and the farm gate collection. Important reason given by the former contract farmers for discontinuing cultivation of marigold on contract was low price for the produce.Keywords
Contract Farming, Marigold, Efficiency of Marketing.References
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- Mamilla, Rajasekhar (2005). Contract farming in India-A latent marketing opportunity.Southern Economist, 19-20.
- Highly Stable Cluster based Routing Protocol for MANETs
Authors
1 ECE, V.R.S. College of Engineering & Technology, Arasur, Tamilnadu, IN
2 ECE, Government College of Engineering, Salem, Tamilnadu, IN
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Wireless Communication, Vol 4, No 9 (2012), Pagination: 529-532Abstract
In mobile ad hoc networks, all mobile nodes connect to each other via wireless, one of the important aspects of this type of network is the limitation of amount of available energy in the network nodes which is the most critical factor in the operation of these networks. And the tremendous amount of using the mobile nodes in wireless communication medium makes Energy Efficiency (EE) a fundamental requirement for mobile ad hoc networks. On the other hand Cluster Based Routing Protocol (CBRP) is a robust/scalable routing protocol for Mobile Ad hoc Networks (MANETs) superior to the existing methods [1-3] (For example it’s overhead of is less than while it’s throughput of is more than of AODV which is a standard protocol for MANET [4]. We added the resource management protocol to the CBRP for service advertisement and service discovery [5]. Although this protocol does not have significant overhead on the network it needs more consideration about increasing the life time and especially decreasing the energy consumption. We propose the idea of putting the idle member nodes to sleep state. The experimental results show that proposed method causes decreasing energy consumption in CBRP which results to stability of the network.
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Energy Efficiency, CBRP, MANETs, Sleep and Idle State.- RTOS Based Industrial Automation
Authors
1 Department of ECE, P. A. College of Engineering and Technology, IN
2 P. A. College of Engineering and Technology, IN
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Automation and Autonomous Systems, Vol 7, No 3 (2015), Pagination: 61-63Abstract
A real-time operating system (RTOS) is a piece of code (usually called the kernel) that controls task allocation when the microcontroller is operating in a multi-tasking environment. In the RTOS we selected OSA OS for our project. In our project we were controlling the industrial equipment with the help of the microcontroller. In this the major parts of industries were to be maintained. The controls were maintained are temperature management, entering into restricted area of the industry, emergency alarm and displaying such parameters. In the processing there are some ways of algorithm and processes were followed by the OS. The processes are 1) Context switching-while running a task switching to another task. 2) Multitasking-running more number of tasks at a time. 3) Interrupt handling-is the process of task with high priority will execute first by passing the running task. The algorithm were followed is that priority based system is that the task were executing with the priority bases the priority is given by us in the coding part. The tasks have the same priority that follow the round robin algorithm, it share the running time by separating equal time slots. For example two tasks of same priority it will run for 5ms and switched to another tasks that run for 5ms and switched. These were the processes and algorithms were followed in the OS. In our project the temperature is maintained for certain level by temperature sensor (LM35) if it reaches above the level we switch on the fan. PIR sensor will sense the live human it will switch on the light. For the emergency case alarm were on by pressing the emergency button, the different temperature were maintained by different sensor and are processed to the output with the help of the OSA RTOS.- Design of Bio Signal Sensors and Signal Conditioning Circuits
Authors
1 Vinayaka Mission University, Salem, IN
2 S.J.B Institute of Technology, Bangalore, IN
3 Government College of Engineering, Salem, IN
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Artificial Intelligent Systems and Machine Learning, Vol 4, No 4 (2012), Pagination: 185-193Abstract
Many physiological disorders such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or injuries such as high-level spinal cord injury can disrupt the communication path between the brain and the body. People with severe motor disabilities may lose all voluntary muscle control. The disabled people with the above mentioned problems are forced to accept a reduced quality of life which may result in dependence on caretakers. To deal with these problems, sophisticated design of equipments for data acquisition and signal processing of bio potentials are required. An interface which communicates between a man and machine can solve this problem to a great extent. The proposed research presents an advanced man-machine interface by designing sensors that acquire EEG, EOG and EMG signals from brain, eyes and muscles respectively.This paper describes a design and development of a method that acquires eyeball and eye blink signals .Then the acquired signals are used in controlling assistive/interfaced devices to help subjects who are partially paralyzed patients. Thus the application lies in the fact that the model developed is not limited to the degree of paralysis which has occurred. The design developed is checked for its validity and is found to be 90% accurate. The experimentation was done on partially paralyzed subjects as their eyeball movement and the eye blink were found to be normal. These eye movements and brainwave signal acquisition of data can be used to control a number of interactive devices such as a robot, a GUI or the movement of wheel chair.
Keywords
EOG, EEG, EMG, Bio Signals, Data Acquisition, BIOPAC.- Experimental Investigation of Nano Powders Influence in NPMEDM of Inconel 800 with Silver Coated Electrolytic Copper Electrode
Authors
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vels University, Chennai - 600117, Tamil Nadu
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Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 9, No 43 (2016), Pagination:Abstract
Objectives: To optimize the Material Removal Rate, Surface Rougness and Tool Wear Rate in Powder Mixed Electrical Discharge Machining (PMEDM) of Incony 800 and to prepare parameter chart card for the Manufacturer to choose required parameter based on the job requirements and cost estimation etc. Methods/Analysis: The purpose of powder mix in a dielectric is to improve the machining performance, in which the powder material’s, size, concentration and its base fluids are greatly influenced in machining performance. Hence this research is focused on study the influence of Nano-Powders with selected concentration in PMEDM of Incony 800 with silver coated electrolyte copper electrode. so the Taguchi full factorial Design is employed for the Nano-Powders of Aluminum, silicon and Multi-Wall Carbon Nano Tubes and No Powder mixed condition (conventional dielectric) were considered for investigation Findings: The Powder mixed electrical discharge machining (PMEDM) is mostly encounter choice in machining hard material to obtain a superior finish with accurately. The Nano-powder of Multi-Wall Carbon Nano Tubes (MWCNTs) outperforms than other Nano-Powders. The results were compared to conventional EDM and Nano-Power Mixed EDM (NPMEDM). The NPMEDM reduced the Tool Wear Rate (TWR) average percentage of 11.91%, 20.72% and 31.71%, the percentage of surface roughness reduction are 9.58%, 22.00% and 28.93% and the material removal rate improvement are 17.70%, 31.62% and 47.03% than Conventional EDM by Aluminum NPMEDM, Silicon NPMEDM and MWCNTs NPMEDM respectively. Application/Improvement: The study is unique by using nanopowders of MWCNTs, Al, Si mixed in Kerosine and servotherm oil enriched dielectric fluid for machining Nickel based super alloy like Incony 800. Here the EDM and PMEDM performances were evaluated experimentally and compared. No statistical and approximation were used. The unique approach of preparation of parameter card was introduced.Keywords
NPMEDM, EDM, Tool wear rate, Material Removal Rate, Surface Roughness, nanopowders.- Development of Cloud Based Machining Optimization system
Authors
1 North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) (DU) Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, IN
2 Mechanical Egineering. Dept., North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) (DU) Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, IN
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Manufacturing Technology Today, Vol 14, No 12 (2015), Pagination: 9-15Abstract
Optimization of machining process is one of the most widely investigated areas of research due to its importance for the need of economic production of components for global competiveness. In recent time it has been brought to a new dimension with the application of computer and internet technology by connecting different manufacturer and customers globally on wire. Recently, cloud computing has evolved from the web based technologies find application in every field. In this work, an attempt is made for developing cloud based machining optimization system (CBMOS) for sharing machining information among different cloud users. The system facilitates to retrieve the optimum process parameters from the cloud data base (created with virtual machine and MySQL) and display it on users' browser. The cloud user may implement it in their system and may give their feedback. The system can be easily accessed with the help of web browsers such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, etc.Keywords
Machining, Optimization, Cloud Data Base, Internet.- Application of Taguchi Desirability Function Analysis (TDFA) for Optimizing Multiple Responses in Turning Inconel 718
Authors
1 Mechanical Engineering Department, NERIST, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, IN
2 Mechanical Engineering Department, SNS College of Technology, Coimbatore, IN
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Manufacturing Technology Today, Vol 13, No 6 (2014), Pagination: 20-29Abstract
In this work a new approach of multi response optimization for turning process in Inconel 718 using Taguchi based desirability function analysis (TDFA) is presented. Experiments based on Taguchi L9 orthogonal array (OA) was considered in this study. Three machining parameters viz., cutting speed (v), feed rate (f) and depth of cut (d) are optimized by multi response considerations namely surface roughness (Ra), tool wear (VB), tool life (TL), cutting force (F), cutting power (P) and material removal rate (MRR). The approach obtains composite desirability value for the multiple response using individual desirability values evaluated. The optimum parameters are obtained based on composite desirability value. It is observed that the combination of turning parameters as v = 35 m/min, f = 0.1 mm/rev and d = 1.25 mm (i.e., v2-f1-d2) are obtained as optimal parameters producing Ra, VB, TL, F, P, and MRR respectively as 0.46128 μm, 0.1140 mm, 21.8296 min, 770.135 N, 4.89497 kW, 4375 mm3/min. Confirmation test of the predicted result shows the maximum % error is 6.67.
- Multi Response Optimization of Surface Roughness and Tool Wear in Turning AL/SIC Particulate Metal Matrix Composites Using Taguchi Grey Relational Analysis
Authors
1 Dept. of Mech. Engg, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, IN
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Manufacturing Technology Today, Vol 12, No 4 (2013), Pagination: 14-21Abstract
Metal matrix composites (MMCs) having aluminum (Al) in the matrix phase and particulates/particles of silicon carbide (SiCp) in reinforcement phase have been found in common use for making components in manufacturing industries with various operations viz., turning, milling, grinding, and drilling as well as number of non conventional machining processes. Recently the machinability study of composite machining has attracted researchers. Surface roughness (Ra) and tool flank wear (VB) are two important parameters are studied. Researchers’ employed numbers of conventional and soft computing based computational techniques for modelling and optimization machining process with are single/multiple optimization objective. In the present work, an attempt has been made to obtain optimum process parameters in turning Al/SiCp using carbide tool using Taguchi grey relational analysis. Cutting speed (v), feed rate (f) and depth of cut (d) are three machining parameters on which Ra and VB depends. In the present investigation Taguchi L9 orthogonal array of experimental design were considered and grey relational analysis is used for obtaining optimal parameters of the multi response problem. The predicted result shows that the surface roughness and tool wear at optimum cutting conditions found as 4.08 μm and 0.72mm respectively, resulting the percentage of error as 1.03% for Ra and 5.5% for VB. The method does not require mathematical computation and can be applied easily for multi response problems.Keywords
Multi Response Optimization, Surface Roughness, Tool Wear, Turning, Taguchi Grey Relational Analysis, MMCs.- Wireless Controlled Surveillance Mobile Robot through a Customized Web-User Interface
Authors
1 Department of Mechatronics Engineering, SRM University, Kattankulathur-603203, Tamilnadu, IN
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Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 9, No 33 (2016), Pagination:Abstract
Objectives: The present work focuses on tele operated mobile robot with wireless control through the customized web user interface to ensure the knowledge about the environment by live video surveillance. Methods/Statistical Analysis: Live video streaming is provided through the browser that allows the user to manipulate the robot from the comfort of a web interface. Streaming of surveillance is received and viewed on a remote desktop or even a mobile phone. Robot wheel motor is interfaced with the server using Raspberry Pi. Data is collected from the sensor and the onboard camera and stored in the database for analysis. Findings: The main feature of this robot is its all-terrain capabilities with rugged construction give the vehicle a high payload torque and multi terrain capabilities. Live streaming from all-terrain vehicle gives the user a visual interface which gives more knowledge about the environment so that the user can make decisions. Moreover, the user can control the vehicle and its direction from a web-browser interface. The user experience is mainly focused in this paper and if the user makes an error which is harmful for the vehicle an override algorithm is used to overcome the user input. Applications/Improvements: This paper was designed for the application of mobile robot in the field of military applications such as live video surveillance and robot navigation.Keywords
All-Terrain Vehicle, Mobile Robot, Raspberry Pi, Web-User Interface, Wireless Camera- Performance and Emission Analysis of Compression Ignition Engine with Methyl Ester of Jatropha and Diesel
Authors
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vels University, Chennai - 600117, Tamil Nadu, IN
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Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 9, No 26 (2016), Pagination:Abstract
Background/Objectives: The alternate fuel is required worldwide to rectify the future demand and to deduce the emission in the IC engine. The main objective of this work is to analyze the characteristics of Methyl Ester of Jatropha as alternative fuel. Methods/Statistical Analysis: The various fuel blend ratio of MEOJ (Methyl Ester of Jatropha) was used in compression ignition engine with diesel fuel at constant speed. The different blends B20MEOJ, B40MEOJ, B60MEOJ, B80MEOJ and B100MEOJ were used for engine testing purpose. Findings: Performance, combustion and emission characteristic of the diesel engine was compared with the blends of jatropha for better efficiency and to reduce the emission. In maximum load, for B20MEOJ blend the efficiency is 27.93% and for diesel is 28.18%. Smoke density for B20 blend of MEOJ at maximum load is 61.9 HSU while that for diesel is 81.2 HSU. The heat release rate is about 57.75 J/ degree with diesel, 53.57 J/degree for B20 blend MEOJ. Application/Improvements: Biodiesel blend has performance closer to diesel, but emission is reduced in all blends of MEOJ compared to diesel. Thus the work marks for the suitability of biodiesel blends in diesel engine as an alternate fuel.Keywords
Combustion, Compression Ignition Engine, Exhaust Emission, Methyl Ester of Jatropha, Performance.- Multi Objective Optimization of Heterogeneous Bin Packing using Adaptive Genetic Approach
Authors
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vels University, Chennai - 600117, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Lough borough University, Loughborough, GB
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Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 9, No 48 (2016), Pagination:Abstract
Objectives: The packing of goods in any industry is a tedious work. The proposed system evaluates the optimal packing and prediction of 3D bin packing maximize the maximize profit. Methods/Statistical Analysis: The Adaptive Genetic Algorithm (AGA) is used to solve the 3D single bin packing problem by getting the user input data such as number of bins, its size, shape, weight, and constraints if any along with standard container dimension. These inputs were stored in the database and encoded to string (chromosomes) format which were normally acceptable by AGA. Findings: The performance of the hybrid GA the Tuning algorithm is satisfactory and gives the feasible solution when compared with the other standard search algorithms. The minimum number of boxes left unloaded by using this algorithm will helps to validating the developed bin packing system. The developed Adaptive Genetic Algorithm was validated using the mathematical function. This research work is the good background of further development and analysis in this transportation domain of the following cases- Case 1: Homogenous boxes of same dimensions: all the boxes packed without gap. Case 2: Homogenous boxes of arbitrary dimensions: all the boxes packed with small gaps. Case 3: Homogenous/Heterogeneous boxes of arbitrary dimensions: all the boxes packed with gaps. Application/Improvements: The proposed adaptive genetic approach is very helpful in the logistic industries, especially for cargo packaging for export this is very helpful and can be easily implement any logistic industry.Keywords
AGA, Bin Packing, Genetic Approach, Optimization, Tuning Algorithm.- Design of PLC Controlled Pneumatic Operated Box Segregation System
Authors
1 Dept. of Mechanical Engg., North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, IN
2 Dept. of Electrical Engg., North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, IN
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Manufacturing Technology Today, Vol 9, No 11-12 (2010), Pagination: 31-36Abstract
Pneumatic system and its control are commonly used in industrial automation and rationalisation. The automation, integrated control system and mechanism are becoming popular in every field and packaging industries are no exception. Micro computer based control mechanism, control sensor, measurement and mechanical drives, and pneumatic/hydraulic actuation system together forms highly flexible form of automated control in the field of mechatronics. In this work, the feasibility design of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based box segregation system is aimed to segregate boxes of different sizes/heights moving on a flat bed conveyor. Proximity sensor is used to distinguish box sizes and sends signal to the PLC controller which in turn energizes solenoid controlled DC value to actuate pneumatic actuator system to segregate the boxes. The system developed is much of industrial importance and can be modified for different other applications too.Keywords
Pneumatic System, PLC, Sensors, Box Segregation.- Optimization of Automobile Body Part to Overcome its Failure
Authors
1 Department of Mechanical Engg., Rajalakshmi Engg. College, Chennai, IN
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Manufacturing Technology Today, Vol 8, No 2 (2009), Pagination: 21-25Abstract
Automobile body is collective assembly of several assembly parts. Function of assemblies is related to one another assembly parts. Assemblies and its actions are derived from the basic mechanical chain mechanisms. These relative motions are most important term to achieve the required function. Precision and accuracy is the sound term of assembly parts for automobile body. Over all efficiency of automobile body function may contributed by even a small element of the assembly parts. Failure of small element in a part may affect function of the body system. Every part of the assembly should meet the basic requirement like strength. There should not be any failure of the product during its entire life time, what reliability engineering talks about. Consideration must be tune to the over all life time function not only at the period of launching. Achieving those strategies can be possible in many ways. Factors to be consider for choosing the right way to meet the requirement which may balance functional constrain and operational conditions. Optimization is term which establishing the balancing of functional constrain and operational condition. This paper deals about the optimization of automobile body part which fails during its function. CAD system made this project simpler to achieve optimized solution for the problem.- Quality Improvement in Automobile Assembly Production Line by Using Kaizen
Authors
1 Dept. of Mechanical Engg., Rajalakshmi Engg. College, Chennai, IN
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Manufacturing Technology Today, Vol 7, No 3 (2008), Pagination: 35-38Abstract
The 'part mismatch problem' is one of the general quality, problems in automobile assembly production line. Part mismatch affects the production by quality rejection, rework, down time etc. Most of the time part mismatches leads to major functional problem at the assembly section. Kaizen is a method which can control and eliminate such part mismatch problems in automobile assembly production. In this paper, the applicability of kaizen for quality improvement in the production of automobile assemblies with a case study is illustrated. By using kaizen, automobile assembly production line quality problem is solved. Case study about the bracket mismatch leads to brake hose mounting nut offset. This was the major problem of the under body assembly. Step by step kaizen procedure followed to solve the problem by data collection, ischolar_main cause analysis, selection of best solution method, corrective action, documentation and continuing improvement. Kaizen implementation for solving the problem also reflects in the improvement of quality, cost reduction, delivery to customer, morale of the employees and safety. Kaizen was found to be an effective process for improving the quality and productivity. Practical implications of Kaizen can improve the productivity by downtime reduction and quality improvement.- Design off a Pneumatic Circuit for Component Assembly
Authors
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), Nirjuli-791 109, IN
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Manufacturing Technology Today, Vol 2, No 10 (2003), Pagination: 3-6Abstract
Pneumatic circuits are designed by various methods. Earlier circuits were designed based on intuitive method which mostly fulfil only the operational requirements. Control aspects and systematic design are evolved by using analytical techniques like Cascade, Karnaugh - Veitch (K-V) diagram, etc., and being used nowadays. In the present investigation, three above methods are analyzed for the component assembly problem. Different features like cost, control aspects, fault diagnosis, etc., are compared and K-V diagram methodology is found more appropriate in many respects, selected for circuit design.- Facility Layout Design in Cellular Manufacturing:An Approach to Minimize Makespan
Authors
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli 791 109, IN