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Volume 01 Issue 08 (November 2014)

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Title : SAG MITIGATION AND CONTROL OF DYNAMIC VOLTAGE RESTORER WITH VARIOUS STORAGE SCHEMES

Authors : Keren Persis P, Suvitha V, Devi S, Yuvaleela M

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Abstract : Dynamic voltage restorers (DVR) can provide the most commercial solution to mitigate voltage sag by injecting voltage as well as power into the system. Nowadays, a lot of devices have been developed to mitigate voltage sag such as Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR), Distribution Static Compensator (D-Statcom) and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). The efficiency of the DVR depends on the performance of the efficiency control technique involved in switching the inverters. This paper deals with the mitigation of voltage sag, performance of DVR under various DC storage devices and the control techniques of DVR
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Title : Teaching Values through a Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics

Authors : Dr. Kavita Shrivastava

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Abstract : The purpose of this article is to suggest one of the many ways in which value education can be incorporated into existing mathematics curriculum and approaches to teaching mathematics. In particular, it will focus on ways in which values education can be enhanced by utilizing a problem-solving approach of the discipline. Presenting a problem and developing the skills needed to solve problem is more motivational than teaching the skills without a context. It allows the students to see a reason for learning the mathematics, and hence to become more deeply involved in learning it. Teaching through problem solving can enhance logical reasoning, helping students to be able to decide what rule, if any, in a situation requires, or if necessary to develop their own rules where an existing rule cannot be directly applied. Human life is also a problem solving game throughout. If a student’s mind is trained to derive logical conclusion in certain situation then he will always be a better equipped person to handle even the toughest situation in a controlled and balanced manner. This article suggests that a problem-solving approach can contribute significantly to the outcomes of a Mathematical education. Problem solving is an important component of mathematical education because it is the single tool which seems to be able to achieve all three of the values of mathematics: functional analysis, logical derivation and aesthetic temperament. Value education in mathematics help students find their rightful place in the world. Value in a Mathematics curriculum add a new dimension to promote an all round personality development of a students and nurtures their academic career in a better way.
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Title : Abridged energy consumption in cloud environment using efficient load balancing

Authors : Sheekha Maury, Sunita Gond

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Abstract : Cloud computing is a internet based service that provide us services like platform(Paas), software(Saas), infrastructure as a service(Iaas) and everyone wants to take benefit and migrate to cloud services using the cloud computing. As usage of cloud going to increase day by day, it ultimately increases the burden on cloud servers due to which energy consumption is also increasing which is very harmful for environment. There are various IT and non-IT equipment running the applications of cloud in data center. So power consumption can be reducing up to certain extent if resources can be properly managed. Here we prepare a new method of load balancing.
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Title : A Review on Virtual Machine Scheduling Algorithms and Techniques in Cloud Computing

Authors : Subhash B. Malewar, Prof.Deepak Kapgate

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Abstract : Cloud Computing provide the various services to the user on pay as you use mode as per requirement. The role of Virtual Machine’s (VMs) has emerged as an important issue because, through virtualization technology, it makes cloud computing infrastructures to be scalable. Load Balancing is essential for effective operations in distributed environments hence in cloud it is very important research. There are various algorithms present for scheduling the clients request to appropriate available cloud node. In this paper we explain various virtual machine management techniques and the scheduling algorithms also compare them based on some performance matrices to provide an overview of latest technique and algorithms in the cloud computing field for virtual machine scheduling.
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Title : Ranking the Suppliers of Iranian Industries using a FAHP Approach

Authors : Ahmad Jafarnejad, Mehdi Ajalli, S.Rahim Safavi M.M

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Abstract : Supply chain management is an important concept and discipline which enables business partners to integrate products and services effectively and to build long-term relationships. SCM can be extensively defined as effective coordination on material, product, delivery, payment, and information flows between enterprises and trading partners (Wu and Chuang ‚ 2010). Supplier Evaluation is of increasing importance for companies and their further business development due to the fact that companies are concentrating on their core competencies. Next to that a distinctive supplier evaluation includes all internal departments and their feedback about suppliers performance to receive a whole picture of suppliers potential. Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP) is a new multi-criteria evaluation method evolved from Saatys AHP. In this paper, designed Questionnaires are sent to 20 professional experts in different departments of Abzarsazi Company in Iran. So, this paper aimed to find out and rank the key factors of supplier selection criterias and present a suitable ranking for supplier of Abzarsazi Company using a Fuzzy AHP approach.
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Title : A STUDY ON THE FACTORS AFFECTING ADOPTION OF INTERNET BANKING-A CASE STUDY OF AXIS BANK INDIVIDUAL CUSTOMERS OF JAMNAGAR DISTRICT BRANCHES

Authors : Prof. Dipesh Nathwani, Dr. Richard Remedios

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Abstract : The major objective of this study was to identify the factors affecting adoption of Internet Banking (IB) among Axis Banks individual customers of Jamnagar District Branches. The specific objectives were: to find out the difference between adopters and non-adopters of Internet Banking with respect to demographic factors such as age, income, education, marital status, occupation status, and gender; and with respect to their perceptions towards internet banking such as relative advantage, complexity, perceived risk, and perceived cost of internet banking; and to determine the factors influencing the probability of adopting internet banking. Using a cross-sectional survey approach, primary data was collected from a random sample of 274 individual customers of Axis bank of Jamnagar District branches using self-administered questionnaires. The data was analyzed using frequencies, percentages, chi-square tests, independent t-tests, and logistic regression analysis techniques. Based on the results of the chi-square test, the conclusion is that there was a significant difference between adopters and non-adopters of IB with respect to four demographic factors including age, income, education, and occupation; while there is no significant difference between adopters and non-adopters of IB with respect to the demographic factors of marital status and gender. Furthermore, based on the results of the independent t-test, the conclusion is that there was a significant difference between adopters and non-adopters of IB with respect to their perceptions towards IB such relative advantage, complexity, perceived risk, and perceived cost.
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Title : A Review on: Detection of Vascular Changes In Retinal Images Using Automatic A/V Classification

Authors : Sonali M. Thakur, Prof. Ashwini A. Meshram

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Abstract : The retinal vessels are affected by several diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular. The vessels are reliable for the calculation of characteristic signs with vascular changes are measured & accessing the stage and severity of some retinal condition. The classification of arteries and veins in retinal images is an important phase for the automated assessment of vascular changes and calculation of characteristics signs with several diseases such as diabetes, hypertension & cardiovascular condition. The proposed of A/V classification method based on the images of INSPIRE-AVR, DRIVE & VICAVR databases demonstrate the independence of this method in A/V classification of retinal images with different properties, such as differences in size, quality, and camera angle. The AVR value can provide an indicator of diabetic retinopathy and retinopathy of prematurity so, A/V classification proposed AVR ratio for Proper measurement of vascular changes. Any changes in retinal blood vessels, such as dilation and elongation of main arteries, veins and their branches can provide frequently associate with hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases and also, reduce the subjectivity & time than current observer-based techniques.
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Title : Desktop Monitoring using Spydroid

Authors : Ms.Suchita S. Mesakar, Ms.Vanita P.Lonkar, Ms.Sonali R.Raut

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Abstract : This paper presents a technique to provide security to desktop through android mobile phone. If any unauthorized user is trying to access the computer the videos of the whole activity will be provided to the authorized user. For this an android application will be installed on the users mobile phone. So as to make owner know that these videos are available, a message will be sent to his/her cell phone and then the owner will start the android application and view these videos and also generate a shutdown command that would trigger the computer to shutdown automatically
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Title : Is Large Population an Impediment in Citys Development?

Authors : Mr.Anand Upadhyay, Ms. Sneha Pokharkar, Mr.Santosh Kumar Singh

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Abstract : This topic covers assumptions made by most of the people that, if a city s population is large it will affect its growth and the development of the city. So, the survey tries to cover all possible aspects on views and tries to relate it to real world facts. Here on the basis of data collected with the help of the survey from cities, it shows that crowd, few or less and opportunities as well as skills of the people, all matters in the development of a city.
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Title : Transient Stability Analysis in Micro grids Using P-f & Q-V dot droop controller

Authors : B.S.S. SANTOSH, D.J.V PRASAD

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Abstract : Generation is shifting from a centralized power generating facility having large synchronous generators to distributed generation involving sources of smaller capacity. Most of these sources require inverters on the front end while being connected to the grid. Lower available kinetic energy, coupled with less short-circuit current ratio compared to large synchronous generators, compromises the transient stability of the microgrid when isolated from the main grid. Sources in the microgrid use droop control to share power according to their capacity without any form of communication. This paper proposes a novel Q-V dot droop controller for inverters to improve the frequency response of microgrid under disturbances involving large frequency deviations. It also discusses design of various parameters defined for the proposed control. The microgrid, which has two inverters and two synchronous generators, is simulated using Simulink/MATLAB software to test the proposed control strategy.
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Title : Security Constrained OPF with TCSC and TCPST

Authors : Ch V Ramachandra Rao, N Sri Harish, Ch Rambabu

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Abstract : In recent years, power demand has increased substantially while the expansion of power generation and transmission has been severely limited due to limited resources and environmental restrictions. As a consequence, some transmission lines are heavily loaded and the system stability becomes a power transfer-limiting factor. Flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS) controllers have been mainly used for solving various power system steady state control problems. However, recent studies reveal that FACTS controllers could be employed to enhance power system security in addition to their main function of power flow control. This paper presents a novel approach to solve an optimal power flow problem with embedded security constraints (OPF-SC), represented by a mixture of continuous and discrete control variables, where the major aim is to minimize the total operating cost, taking into account both operating security constraints, and system capacity requirements. The particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm has been used as the optimization tool. The effect on security in the presence of Facts device like Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitors (TCSCs) and Thyristor controlled Phase shifting Transformers (TCPSTs) are analyzed. Simulations will be done on IEEE 30 bus system for a few harmful contingencies.
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Title : Investigation on outline of Homogeneous charge compression ignition and its scope of development

Authors : P.V.Ramana, B.Umamaheswar Gowd, D.Maheswar

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Abstract : The homogenous charge compression ignition (HCCI) is a promising new engine technology that combines elements of the diesel and gasoline engine operating cycles. Homogeneous charge compression ignition is another way to develop as an alternative to diesel engines with high efficiency and low NOx and particulate matter emissions to increase the efficiency of the gasoline engine. The attractive properties are increased fuel efficiency due to reduced throttling losses, increased expansion ratio and higher thermodynamic efficiency. With the advantages there are some mechanical limitations to the operation of the HCCI engine. The implementation of homogenous charge compression ignition (HCCI) to gasoline engines is constrained by many factors. The main drawback of HCCI is the absence of direct combustion timing control. Therefore all the right conditions for auto ignition have to be set before combustion starts. This paper describes the past and current research done on HCCI engine. Many research got considerable success in doing detailed modeling of HCCI combustion. This paper aims at studying the fundamentals of HCCI combustion, the strategy to control the limitation of HCCI engine and finding optimum operating conditions for HCCI engine operation. The purpose of this paper is to work on the combustion timing and the engine operating zone for HCCI engines. Four main areas of timing control were identified in an investigation of the available literature: one is the thermal control through exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), and others are variable compression ratio (VCR), variable valve timing (VVT), Fuel mixtures or additives. To investigate HCCI Combustion Process a detail CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) approach will be used to limit the drawback of HCCI Engine.
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Title : Study of the optical limiting properties of Ethidium Bromide under CW laser illumination

Authors : Hussain A. Badran , Noor Al-huda S.Yakop

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Abstract : The optical limiting properties of Ethidium Bromide dye in double distilled water was investigated using 532 nm cw solid state laser (SDL) as a light source. The variation in the output power was studied as a function of input power for four different concentrations, and for two different aperture sizes and the influence of all these parameters on the threshold limit and output clamping power was analyzed. All these experimental results show that this dye is a promising material for applications in various optical limiting devices.
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Title : MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES: A CONTIBUTOR FOR THE DEVELOPMENT

Authors : Ritu Yadav

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Abstract : In developing countries, like India, where there is a problem of unemployment, poverty, capital shortage etc., in such economies, small and medium scale enterprises work as a backbone, for providing employment opportunities with less investment. This paper focuses on the role of small and medium scale industries for the economic growth in Haryana. It highlights the position of MSMEs in various districts of Haryana and schemes of government of Haryana for the growth of these industries. This paper also contributes the various suggestions for developing MSME in Haryana. This paper is based on secondary sources of data like journals, articles, ministerial reports, websites etc. The growing importance of small and medium scale industries for the development of a country and rural to urban migration act as a motivator for this study.
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Title : EMPLOYER BRANDING: A STRATEGIC TOOL FOR HR

Authors : Ritu Yadav

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Abstract : For efficiently managing the human resource, an organization needs to frame effective strategies. Employer branding strategies are the result of organizational need to attract and manage talent in an organization. It is positioning themselves in the market as an attractive employer to attract the potential talent and to retain and manage the existing talent. This paper deals with the growing concept of employer branding and its essence for a business along with its future scope. It also focuses on the strategies for an HR manager to position itself as a competent employer brand. This study is based on the conceptual data available in journals, articles, books and other available sources. This paper suggested some strategies for creating itself as a good and attractive employer brand. War for the talent in the labor market and problem of employees performance sustainability act as motivator for the study.
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Title : WORK FORCE DIVERSITY: IMPACT OF DIVERSITY WITH REGARD TO GENDER IN IT SECTOR IN INDIA

Authors : Rajesh Kumar, Dr. Arti Gaur

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Abstract : Todays business world diversity issues are considered important and are projected to become even more important in the future because to increasing differences in our population. Workplace diversity refers to the differences that people bring with them to their jobs on the basis of gender, age, race, ethnicity, culture or professional background. Those differences have a direct and/or indirect influence on the work done. Workplace Diversity also refers to the variety of differences between employees in an organization. Diversity encompasses race, gender, age, ethnic group, personality, cognitive style, tenure, organizational function, education background etc. Diversity not only includes how people perceive themselves, but how they perceive others. Those perceptions affect their interactions with others. To function effectively for an organization, professionals need to deal effectively with issues such as communication, adaptability and change. Importance of diversity will increase significantly in the future. Organizations need to recognize the importance of diversity and are ready to spend resources on managing diversity in the workplace now. Managing workplace diversity is one of the challenges for human resource managers in India in IT industry. Old days are gone when most people in the office looked the same, spoke in the same manner and had the same outlook in life. Now things are somehow change
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Title : Compensation of Reactive Power and THD Minimization in the Grid Connected Wind Energy System Using Bang-Bang Controller

Authors : Sambasiva Rao Bandreddy, Srinivas Vudumudi

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Abstract : This paper presents the design of VSI based STATCOM for eliminating harmonic currents due to nonlinear load and to compensate the reactive power in grid connected system. Normally Static compensator (SVC) can be used to improve the power quality by reducing the harmonics in the grid current. But it has less reactive power compensation. This is because at a low voltage limit, the reactive power drop off as the square at a low voltage for the SVC.That’s why The Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) is increasingly popular in power quality application. This VSI draw or supply a compensating current from the utility such that it cancels current harmonics on the AC side. STATCOM generates a current wave such that it compensate by cancelling out the non-linear current waveform generated by load. The performance of the wind turbine and thereby power quality are determined on the basis of measurements and the norms followed according to the guideline specified in International Electro-technical Commission standard, IEC-61400. The influence of the wind turbine in the grid system concerning the power quality measurements are-the active power, reactive power, variation of voltage, flicker, harmonics, and electrical behavior of switching operation and these are measured according to national/international guidelines .The STATCOM control scheme for the grid connected wind energy generation system for power quality improvement is simulated using MATLAB/SIMULINK in power system block set. Finally the proposed scheme is applied for both constant and variable linear and non linear loads.
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Title : Evaluation of effectiveness of some Bioinsecticidal against the white scale insect, Aulacaspis tubercularis (Homoptera: Diaspididae) on mango trees in Egypt

Authors : Abd El-Salam, A.M.E1, Haggag Wafaa M2

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Abstract : The white scale insect, Aulacaspis tubercularis on, is one of the most destructive pests of mango trees throughout in Egypt. Toxicities of three commercially available bioinsecticides for scale insects were compared with M-Pede and Selecron + Capi in the laboratory and the field which are currently used to treat the scale insects in Egypt. Two spraying applications were carried out during the outbreak of the insect pest. Selecron + Capi and M-Pede significantly suppressed the nymphs and adult nymphs when exposed to the recommended-field rats of 1.0+10.0 and 5.0 ml/l, respectively. Nimbecidine was the highest effective followed by bio-catch and bio-power. In a field test,5.0 ml/l of Nimbecidine as neem plant extract caused 92.7% reduction increasing to 100% reduction after the first and second application, respectively. The entomopathogenic fungi formulations as bio-catch (Lecanicillium lecanii) was highly effective than Bio-power (Beauveria bassiana) achieving 86.7 and 67.0% reduction, respectively, after two applications. The results showed the importance of the bioinsecticides as eco-friendly in controlling the insect pest because of protection the environmental from the pollution.
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Title : Urbanization and Economic Growth in India

Authors : Dr Shrinibas Jena, Bibhu Santosh Behera, Prof.Anama Charan Behera, Rudra Ashish Behera

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Abstract : The Paper entitled “ Urbanization and Economic Growth in India” was prepared by Using the Secondary Data of Information in order to interprete the Concluding part of this study.Here the authors were dedicately worked to provide the quantitative data for researchers,scientists and for future studies.
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Title : CORRELATES OF STUDY ON DIRECT AND RESIDUAL EFFECT OF BORON ON RICE-TOMATO CROPPING SYSTEM IN INCEPTISOLS

Authors : Chinmaya Mishra, Bibhu Santosh Behera

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Abstract : A field experiment was conducted in Central Research Station of O.U.A.T, Bhubaneswar, to study the direct and residual effect of Boron on Rice-Tomato cropping system in Inceptisols. Rice crop (Cv. Lalata) was transplanted in sandy loam Inceptisols with a design of RBD, with five levels of Boron (0, 0.5 ,1, 1.5, 2 Kg B/ha) and four replications with recommended dose of NPK. After harvest of Rice, Tomato (Cv. Utkal Kumari) was grown. Rice grain yield and tomato fruit yield was recorded. The samples were collected for nutrient and quality study. Post-harvest soil samples were collected, processed, and analysed for nutrients. The results revealed that rice crop responded to B application by producing more yield in all B treated plots than recommended dose of fertilizer. Highest rice grain yield of 49.44 q/ha was obtained when B was applied @ 1Kg/ha., Whereas residual effect of Boron on succeeding crop tomato was promising with yield response up to 1.5 Kg B/ha. Highest tomato yield 22.14 (t/ha) was obtained in the treatment receiving Boron @ 1.5 Kg/ha with recommended dose of NPK. Boron uptake by rice grain ranged from 10.19 to 52.38 g/ha. Highest Boron uptake in rice grain was found 52.38 g/ha in the treatment of 1Kg B/Ha. Similar trend was also observed in straw. Total Boron uptake increased significantly with increasing dose of B up to 2 Kg/ha., while Boron uptake by Tomato plant was much higher than uptake by fruits. Highest B uptake (336.70 g/ha) by fruit was obtained in the treatment receiving Boron @ 1.5 Kg/ha with recommended dose of NPK. Overall boron uptake was in increasing trend with increase dose of Boron. The quality parameters like Lycopene, Ascorbic acid, TSS and Crude protein were improved in tomato fruits significantly with increasing dose of B application
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Title : Implementation and Performance of Fuzzy Logic Controller on DC-DC Boost Converter

Authors : J.Aparna, P.Lakshminarayana, Dr.R.Srinivasa Rao

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Abstract : This paper describes the design of a fuzzy logic controller using voltage output as feedback for significantly improving the dynamic performance of boost dc-dc converter by using MATLAB @ Simulink software. The objective of this proposed methodology is to develop fuzzy logic controller on control boost dc-dc converter using MATLAB @ Simulink software. The fuzzy logic controller has been implemented to the system by developing fuzzy logic control algorithm. The design and calculation of the components especially for the inductor has been done to ensure the converter operates in continuous conduction mode. The evaluation of the output has been carried out and compared by software simulation using MATLAB software between the open loop and closed loop circuit. The simulation results are shown that voltage output is able to be control in steady state condition for boost dc-dc converter by using this methodology.
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Title : EFFECT OF DIAGONAL BRACING AND SHEAR WALL IN MULTISTORIED BUILDING

Authors : Miss. Pallavi M. Shende, Dr. A.S. Kasnale

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Abstract : It is observed that the structure in high seismic areas may be susceptible to the sever damage. Safety and minimum damage level of a structure could be the prime requirement of tall buildings. To get these requirement the structure should have adequate lateral strength, lateral stiffness, and sufficient ductility. Now a day shear wall and diagonal bracing are most popular system to resist lateral loads due to earthquake, wind etc. Shear wall has high in plane stiffness and strength which can be used to simultaneously resist large horizontal loads and support gravity loads but the diagonal bracing will be the viable solution for enhancing earthquake resistance. In this study R.C.C Building (G+10) is modelled and analyzed in seven parts i) Model without Shear wall and Bracing (Bare frame). ii) Model with Shear wall providing at corner side. iii) Model with Shear wall providing at perimeter side. iv) Model with Shear wall providing at centre side. v) Model with diagonal bracing at corner side. vi) Model with diagonal bracing at perimeter side. vii) Model with diagonal bracing at centre area. The computer aided analysis is done by using E-TAB to find out effective lateral load system during earthquake in high seismic areas.
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Title : Thermal Analysis & Operation Performance of Fluidized Ash cooler

Authors : S.V. Thite, S.B. Ingole

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Abstract : Fluidization technique is used frequently in various operating plants. The ash generated in FBB is carrying heat during drain operation. To save this heat energy, as well as to make it safe to handle this ash, Fluidized Bed Ash Cooler (FBAC) is proposed in this paper. In CFBC technology the bed temperature is around 800-900 ºC. To maintain constant, boiler bed height it is necessary to drain the bed once it reaches to the desired limit. Transportation of this drained hot ash is difficult and unsafe unless it is cooled. It is proposed to cool hot ash by the air tapped from the primary air ducting to a temperature at which it can be transported easily and safely by conventional technology. The proposed bed ash cooler can take drained boiler bottom ash at a high temperature from Fluidized bed or Circulating fluidized bed boilers continuously and controllably. Consequently the heat is recovered from the hot ash by air and is fed back to the boiler as secondary combustion air above the fluidized bed in order to avail it for further combustion in the furnace. In this paper, FBAC is manufactured based upon the calculations done taking the actual inputs of ash generation CFBC. Testing of the same is done on site. Results obtained from the field data and the data developed by the distributed control station (DCS) are verified for the desired results.
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Title : Numerical simulation of groundwater at Wadi El Hadu – East Nile, Khartoum state, Sudan

Authors : Adil Elkrail , Abdalla Mahdi, E.A. Elzein Mohamd

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Abstract : The main objectives of this paper are to design a convenient, concise and more representative conceptual model for groundwater system to evaluate the groundwater potentiality, and to determine source of recharge and general flow direction using numerical model simulation. Arc GIS software was used for constructing the conceptual model components. Well sites were spatially located by GPS device. Aqua test software was used for measuring hydraulic characteristics of aquifers .Visual MODFLOW code was selected. Several model runs were done using trial-and-error technique. A good fitness between observed and calculated head was achieved with Root Mean Square Error (RMS), Absolute Residual Mean (ARM), and Normalized (RMS %) of 0.284 m, 0.226 m and 1.447 % respectively, indicating an acceptable model calibration. The contour lines simulated with visual MODFLOW model for upper aquifer (layer 2) and lower aquifer (layer 4) indicate down gradient flow from western part of the area towards north, confirming first the recharge sources from the Blue Nile and secondly the hydraulically interconnection of upper and lower aquifers in the study area. The volume rate for time step of inflow components such as constant head, recharge, river leakage, general head boundary were estimated to be 22 %, 63.7 %, 8.7 % and 5.8% of the total inflow respectively. On the other hands the volume rate for time step of outflow components such as constant head , wells, river leakage, general head boundary were 0.5%, 14.5%, 0.4% & 84.6% of the total outflow respectively.
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Title : THE EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF ENERGY LOSSES FLOW MEASURING MEANS

Authors : Z. ELFELSOUFI, L. AZRAR, N.SEFIANI

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Abstract : This work aims to describe, for flow measurement devices most commonly used in laboratories and industrial facilities, an important factor often overlooked within the range of flow meters: The cost service. We will present firstly a classification of methods for measuring flow, a theoretical reminder explaining the operation without abusing the mathematical background. On the other hand, a study of the energy cost of some methods of flow measurement. The experiment was done on a bench comprising five flow measuring devices.
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Title : Using Serviqual Model to Identify Service Quality Gaps in Banking Sector in India

Authors : Parampreet Singh

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Abstract : Service quality is characterized as a worldwide judgment, or mentality, identifying with the prevalence of the service. In todays expanding aggressive climate giving service quality is imperative to any service industry. This study manages service quality crevices in banks as after nationalization of a few business banks rivalry was limited yet with the section of new era tech- insightful private banks the keeping money division has gotten to be excessively focused. For near purposes, five service quality measurements are utilized i.e. unmistakable quality, dependability, certification, responsiveness and compassion. The 22 things SERVQUAL scale focused around whole model proposed by Parasuraman, Zeithmal and Berry was utilized. A specimen size of 100 was taken utilizing standard inspecting. Whole examination was connected to discover the holes in the middle of expected and performed service in banks of Patiala, Dist. of Punjab utilizing SPSS to discover contrast between client recognition and desire. The study gave a knowledge into which characteristics of service quality in private bank were most essential in giving fulfillment to clients and territories where noteworthy crevices existed. From the present study it can be presumed that the most astounding hole was found in the measurement of dependability and sympathy and few proposals have been given to enhance these variables.
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Title : FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS & CHALLENGES OF MOBILE COMPUTING

Authors : Rashmi Prayani

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Abstract : Mobile Computing came when computer machinery decreases in size and increases in computing power then people demanded these to be part of their life. They want to connect with this World 24*7. They want ease in their life. These could happen by carrying this machinery with their everyday tasks. This is achieved by technology called “Mobile Computing”. It is basically advancement in wireless technology and portable devices. We can connect to anyone at anytime from any place via networked devices. Using this technology, users are independent from their physical locations but at the same time there are many challenges we face in this technology like limited battery life of mobile, mobility of nomadic users, less bandwidth of wireless etc. This paper is a review of Mobile Technology. This describes “What is Mobile Computing? What are the challenges and issues we face in this?
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Title : HYBRID SOLAR SYSTEM FOR HORTICULTURE

Authors : Naveen B M, Raghu S, Deepak Salian, Ganesh Shetty

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Abstract : this paper aims at extracting maximum power from sunlight using PV modules and using this power for Horticulture purpose. Pumping water and LED lightning for effective plant growth are used as two applications, LED lighting systems have several unique advantages over existing horticultural lighting, including the ability to control spectral composition, the ability to produce very high light levels with low radiant heat output when cooled properly, and the ability to maintain useful light output for years without replacement. LEDs are the first light source to have the capability of true spectral composition control, allowing wavelengths to be matched to plant photoreceptors to provide more optimal production and to influence plant morphology and composition. Because they are solid-state devices, in this sense, the successful achievement of this demonstrator can be considered as a central paper objective. 8051 microcontroller is used to control the solar tracker. KEIL software is used to write the embedded C Program for tracking DC motors.
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Title : Comparative analysis of PSO variants for Voltage control and Loss minimization

Authors : R Pradeep Sudha, Ch.V.S.R.G.Krishna, Ch Rambabu

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Abstract : In this paper, two variants of particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithms namely Coordinated Aggregation PSO (CAPSO) and Adaptive PSO (APSO) are compared with the conventional PSO algorithms for the optimal steady-state performance of power system. The proposed methods are used for loss minimization and voltage control. Simulation results of standard IEEE 30 test system is presented to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed approaches under simulated conditions.
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Title : Design and Analysis of Excavator Arm Assembly using Finite Element Method

Authors : Megha Sudhirrao Londhekar, Prof. V.C.Pathade

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Abstract : The aim of this work is to study the stick and the boom of an excavator & various forces acting on the bucket. The present review provides brief information about the excavator arm mechanism. Excavators are heavy construction equipment consisting of a boom, stick, bucket on the rotating platform known as the house. In this paper it is proposed to study the concept of finite element method and its application to the excavator arm design. Also various calculations are required to do in the areas where the problem occurs in the excavator. For this purpose many different load conditions have been studied numerically on the original excavator in order to estimate a safety factor and the deformability or flexibility of each component. Failure involves cracking of boom, failure in adaptor and dislocation at the bucket end due to the play in pin joint which is mainly because of digging force. In order to suggest the solution to these problems existing in the Excavator arm, it is necessary to do complete study of the Excavator and failures occurring in it.
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Title : High Performance Single-Phase Inverter for Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems

Authors : B N V V Prudhvi Krishna, Ch Rambabu

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Abstract : This paper presents a high performance single-phase inverter for grid connection of photovoltaic applications. The proposed inverter utilizes two split ac-coupled inductors that operate separately for positive and negative half grid cycles. The proposed inverter has high performance and operates at higher switching frequencies. The high efficiency and operating at higher operating frequencies enables reduced cooling requirements and results in system cost savings by shrinking passive components. The photovoltaic array can be decoupled from the grid with two additional ac-side switches. The operation principle, common-mode characteristic and design considerations of the proposed transformerless inverter are illustrated. The proposed topology gives higher efficiency than topologies with transformers. In this proposed system PI controller is used in control to reduce Harmonics.
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Title : COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF BIO-CAD TECHNIQUE AND CANNY EDGE DETECTION ALGORITHM FOR LUMBAR SPINE IMAGES USING FINITE ELEMENT METHOD

Authors : E.Punarselvam, Dr.P.Suresh

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Abstract : The spinal column, more commonly called the backbone, is made up primarily of vertebrae discs, and the spinal cord. The vertebral column usually consists of 24 articulating vertebrae, and nine fused vertebrae in the sacrum and the coccyx. It is situated in the dorsal aspect of the torso, separated by intervertebral discs.The lumbar spine refers to the lower back, where the spine curves inward toward the abdomen. It starts about five or six inches below the shoulder blades, and connects with the thoracic spine at the top and extends downward to the sacral spine. The lumbar vertebrae are the largest segments of the movable part of the vertebral column, they are elected L1 to L5, starting at the top. Bio-CAD has been used to assist in Bio-Medical design and Modeling of images for analysis. In this work Bio-CAD technique along with Canny Edge detection algorithm has been proposed to model and analyze the spine images. To find the correct boundary in noisy image of spine is still a difficult one. The proposed Canny Edge Detection algorithm has been used to detect the boundaries of spine image from the noisy spine image. The performance of proposed technique has been compared. The results show that the proposed Bio-CAD technique performs well and produced the better optimal solution Canny Edge Detection algorithm. This method is robust for all kinds of noisy images without prior knowledge of other properties. The performance of the both techniques was analyzed by calculating the probability error and edge length.
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Title : Trends In Income Inequality, Growth And Income Mobility In Africa

Authors : Mustapha DJENNAS, Aicha BOUCHIKHI, Mohammed BENBOUZIANE

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Abstract : The main objective of this research is to develop a cross-country analysis framework in Africa, which integrate a decomposition approach for unconditional β-convergence, σ-convergence and conditional β-convergence of economic growth and incomes dynamics. Based on the generalized gini coefficient, the decomposition framework split the change in incomes inequality into progressivity/pro-poor growth and re-ranking components. The results concern 52 african countries using data for the period 1980-2011. Except for few countries, all the results display very weak evidence of β-convergence, σ-convergence and conditional β-convergence.
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Title : The Efficient Markets Hypothesis (EMH), News and Cointegration: Theory and evidence

Authors : BAGHLI A, CHERABI I, CHERIF TOUIL N, M. BENBOUZIANE

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Abstract : This paper revisits the impact of news on the determination of exchange rates. In fact we will be presenting an analysis and discussions for testing the Efficient Markets Hypothesis (EMH) using a news format and using Cointegration methodology. However, before presenting the results some useful points should be considered in order to carry out the analysis of this study. Accordingly, section 2 of this paper gives some restrictions of cointegration techniques when it is used for models that have more than two variables. The variables that we will be using in this analysis are defined in section 3. Section 4 provides the source and period of database used. The test results are given in section 5. The implications of including cointegrated variables will be discussed in section 6, mainly the issues of purchasing power parity, covered and uncovered interest parities. Finally some concluding remarks are drawn up.
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Title : A Survey on Face Recognition by Memetic Approach

Authors : N.Kavitha, R.Jayaraj

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Abstract : Face detection and Face Recognition has been regarded as a challenging Problem in the field of computer vision. It has become a new research in the identity authentication. In this paper, we propose two steps (i.e) First Face detection and then Face Recognition. Here Adaptive skin colour modelling is used for face detection and memetic approach for face recognition. Memetic algorithm are also known as hybrid EAs.A combination of global and local search makes MAs a powerful algorithmic technique for evolutionary computing.Facial Features were extracted with Zernike transform, trained and finally selection process is carried out. In this approach, we find results comparatively compared with the existing genetic algorithm.
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Title : A Study on the Impact of Empowerment on Employee Performance in The Logistic Industries of North Karnataka

Authors : Mohammed Javed Kalburgi

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Abstract : Employee empowerment has widely been recognized as an essential contributor to organizational success with many authors observing a direct relationship between the level of employee empowerment and employee performance. The major objective of this study is to understand the employee empowerment and its effect on performance. Primary data was collected from 100 employees working in logistic industry of north Karnataka, by administering the questionnaire, while using discussion & interview method. The major findings of the paper are the empowered employee is the better performer in the industry.
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Title : Design and Realization of Look-up-Table, FIR Digital Filter

Authors : Dr.D.R.V.A.Sharath Kumar, Mr.J.Nageswara Reddy, Mr.T.Sathya Narayana

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Abstract : Distributed arithmetic (DA)-based computation is popular for its potential for efficient memory-based implementation of finite impulse response (FIR) filter where the filter outputs are computed as inner-product of input-sample vectors and filter-coefficient vector. In this paper, however, we show that the look-up-table (LUT)-multiplier-based approach, where the memory elements store all the possible values of products of the filter coefficients could be an area-efficient alternative to DA-based design of FIR filter with the same throughput of implementation. By operand and inner-product decompositions, respectively, we have designed the conventional LUT-multiplier-based and DA-based structures for FIR filter of equivalent throughput, where the LUT-multiplier-based design involves nearly the same memory and the same number of adders, and less number of input register at the cost of slightly higher adder-widths than the other. Moreover, we present two new approaches to LUT-based multiplication, which could be used to reduce the memory size to half of the conventional LUT-based multiplication. Besides, we present a modified transposed form FIR filter, where a single segmented memory-core with only one pair of decoders are used to minimize the combinational area. The proposed LUT-based FIR filter is found to involve nearly half the memory-space and 1/ Ntimes the complexity of decoders and input-registers, at the cost of marginal increase in the width of the adders, and additional ~(4N+W)AND-OR-INVERT gates and ~(2N+W)NOR gates. We have synthesized the DA-based design and LUT- multiplier based design of 16-tap FIR filters by Synopsys Design Compiler using TSMC 90 nm library, and find that the proposed LUT-multiplier- based design involves nearly 15% less area than the DA-based design for the same throughput and lower latency of implementation.
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Title : The importance of brand heritage as a key performance driver in marketing management

Authors : Anama Charan Behera, Bibhu Santosh Behera, Rudra Ashish Behera

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Abstract : Corporate branding plays a crucial role in building a sustainable bond between the branded company and its customers. Because consumers’ corporate brand image develops over time, previous experience with a company and its products/services are of particular importance. During recent years, the question of brand heritage and how past, present and future merge to create corporate brand image has gained growing interest in both marketing research and managerial practice. The aim of the present study is to probe the importance of brand heritage on consumer brand image construction based on attitudinal components of brand strength. Using a conceptual model focusing on the antecedents of brand heritage and its effects on attitudinal components of brand strength, we present the methodology and the results of our empirical study based on a PLS-PM approach. The results support the assumption that consumers search for authentic brands with genuine history in an increasingly global and dynamic marketplace. This adds value to Global Economy with reference to Liberization-Privatisation-Globalization Principle in India.
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Title : RECOMMENDATION, TRUST AND SERVICE BASED SELF TOPOLOGY CONSTRUCTION

Authors : PKKumaresan, B Sundaramurthy, P.Praveen Kumar, S Karthik, T Geetha

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Abstract : Open nature of peer-to-peer systems exposes them to malicious activity. Building trust relationships among peers can mitigate attacks of malicious peers. The present distributed algorithms that enable a peer to reason about trustworthiness of other peers based on past interactions and recommendations. Peers create their own trust network in their proximity by using local information available and do not try to learn global trust information. Two contexts of trust, service, and recommendation contexts are defined to measure trustworthiness in providing services and giving recommendations. Interactions and recommendations are evaluated based on importance, recentness, and peer satisfaction parameters. Additionally, recommender’s trustworthiness and confidence about a recommendation are considered while evaluating recommendations. In the Enhancement work the malicious node will be identified and reported to the monitor. The monitor will verify with the neighbor confirmation and evict the malicious node and also that will give the alert about malicious node to the entire network node.
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Title : Optimization of Topology For Multihop Cellular Network Using High Speed Genetic Algorithm

Authors : Preet Kamal, Er. Sunita Rani

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Abstract : Genetic algorithm is used in searching a large state-space, multi-model state-space or n-dimensional surface. A Genetic Algorithm may offer significant benefits over more typical search of optimization techniques. The Genetic Algorithm is a popular optimization technique which is bio-inspired and is based on the concepts of natural genetics and natural selection theories proposed by Charles Darwin. The Algorithm functions on three basic genetic operators of selection, crossover and mutation. Based on the types of these operators GA has many variants like Real-coded GA and Binary coded GA. There are various crossover and mutation methods to accomplish Genetic Algorithm (GA), namely, single point, multipoint, uniform, etc. However, these mechanisms are static in nature. This work presents a new crossover mechanism. The purpose of this concept is twofold; to achieve faster transmission rate. The results indicate that for a linear and a nonlinear objective function, it outperforms all static crossover mechanisms. A new algorithm for efficient relaying topology control is presented to jointly optimize the relaying topology, routing and scheduling resulting in a two dimensional or space time routing protocol. The algorithm is aware of inter cell interference (ICI), and requires coordinated action between the cells to jointly choose the relaying topology and scheduling to minimize the system performance degradation due to ICI. In the presented work, we have simulated a new Genetic Algorithm to model the topology network. On the behalf of results of link graphs, we can conclude that in the case of time it is observed that the new crossover technique is better irrespective of function, threshold, and iterations.
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Title : Characterization Of Key Properties Of Diesel-Biodiesel-Ethanol Fuel Blends

Authors : Dr. G. Venkata Subbaiah

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Abstract : Among the proposed alternatives for diesel engines, biodiesel and ethanol have received much attention because they are renewable and readily produced from a variety of feedstocks using proven technology. The physical and chemical characteristics of alternate fuels are very important for its application in diesel engine. The properties of blends have great impact on the injection, atomization, ignition, and combustion properties, as well as cold start, output power, fuel consumption, and emission characteristics of engine. The objective of this paper is to characterize the key properties of diesel-biodiesel- ethanol blends. The properties such as density, viscosity, flash point, pour point, specific heat, heating value, and cetane number of diesel-biodiesel- ethanol blends are measured experimentally and the oxygen content of these blends is estimated theoretically. The diesel-biodiesel-ethanol blends containing 5% rice bran biodiesel and 5% ethanol (B5E05), 10% rice bran biodiesel and 10% ethanol (B10E10) and 20% rice bran biodiesel and 10% ethanol (B20E10) have all properties very much close to that of the diesel fuel.
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