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Chitosan/Arabic gum/ZnO bionanocomposite as a novel antibacterial agent

Safaei Mohsen, Salmani Mobarakeh, Azizi Bahram, Shoohanizad Ehsan, Ling Shing Wong, Nikkerdar Nafiseh

Polimery

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2024

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Vol. 69, nr 6

362--370

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The synthesis conditions of chitosan/Arabic gum /zinc oxide nanocomposite were optimized using the Taguchi method to obtain antibacterial properties. FT-IR, XRD, FESEM, EDX, TEM, UV/VIS and TGA techniques were used to characterize the nanocomposite. Nanocomposite C3 (1 mg/mL chitosan, 4.5 mg/mL Arabic gum and 8 mg/mL zinc oxide), C7 (3 mg/mL chitosan, 5.1 mg/mL Arabic gum and 8 mg/mL zinc oxide) and C9 (3 mg/mL chitosan, 4.5 mg/mL Arabic gum and 4 mg/mL zinc oxide) had the best antibacterial properties against S. mutans. TGA showed that ZnO improved the thermal stability of the nanocomposite. Such materials can be used as antibacterial agents.

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Przy użyciu metody Taguchi zoptymalizowano warunki syntezy nanokompozytu chitozan/guma arabska/tlenek cynku umożliwiające uzyskanie właściwości antybakteryjnych. Do scharakteryzowania nanokompozytu zastosowano techniki FT-IR, XRD, FESEM, EDX, TEM, UV/VIS i TGA. Nanokompozyt C3 (1 mg/mL chitozanu, 4,5 mg/mL gumy arabskiej i 8 mg/mL tlenku cynku), C7 (3 mg/mL chitozanu, 5,1 mg/mL gumy arabskiej i 8 mg/mL tlenku cynku) i C9 (3 mg/mL chitozanu, 4,5 mg/mL gumy arabskiej i 4 mg/mL tlenku cynku) miał najlepsze właściwości antybakteryjne wobec S. mutans. Metodą TGA wykazano, że ZnO poprawia stabilność termiczną nanokompozytu. Tego typu materiały mogą być stosowane jako środki antybakteryjne.

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Determination of parameters generating the reference pressure in the primary level dynamic pressure measurement system based on the drop weight method

Yılmaz Recep, Arıkan Hüseyin, Durgut Yasin, Hamarat Abdullah

Metrology and Measurement Systems

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2024

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Vol. 31, nr 1

85--102

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For some industries such as automotive, defence, aerospace, pharmaceutical manufacturing, dynamic pressure measurement is an important requirement. In a primary level dynamic pressure measurement system with a drop weight method, the dynamic pressure value is calculated using parameters such as the effective area value depending on the piston cylinder unit, the maximum acceleration value measured by a laser interferometer. On the other hand, the type of liquid used in the measuring head is another important factor affecting repeatability and providing ease of measurement. In this study, a new measurement head, piston and cylinders were designed, manufactured and the Taguchi method was used to accurately determine some parameters affecting the measurements in a dynamic primary pressure measurement system operating with the drop weight method. In the studies carried out, four pistons, four cylinders, four sampling frequency values and two liquid types were considered. By using the Taguchi method, the optimum parameters of the dynamic pressure measurement system with drop weight method were determined with only sixteen experiments instead of one hundred and twenty-eight.

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Optimising biosynthesis of antimicrobial copper nanoparticles using aqueous Aegle marmelos leaf extract-based medium

Tarangini Korumilli, Sherlin Shilo Nesa, Jakkala Shanuja, Borah Pallbhika, Wacławek Stanisław, Sabarinath Sankarannair, Rao Korukonda Jagajjanani, Padil Vinod V. T.

Ecological Chemistry and Engineering. S

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2024

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Vol. 31, nr 1

7--17

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Copper oxide nanostructures have garnered significant attention in nanotechnology for their diverse applications. This study presents a green synthesis approach using an aqueous Aegle marmelos leaf extract-based medium to produce copper oxide (Cu4O3) nanoparticles. Optimisation was achieved through a simplified Taguchi L9 orthogonal array, investigating critical parameters such as temperature, surfactants (AOT and Tween 80), and additives (ascorbic acid and chitosan). Under optimised conditions (AOT: 0.0012 mM, ascorbic acid: 10 mM, chitosan: 1 %, temperature: 80 °C), near-spherical nanoparticles of ~200 nm were obtained. Comprehensive characterisation through UV-Vis, DLS, electron microscopy, XRD, and FTIR spectroscopy confirmed the nanoparticles’ properties, while antibacterial assays showed promising results against Escherichia coli bacteria.

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Analysis of fillet weld leg length in a low-carbon steel

Ghazvinloo H.R.

Archives of Materials Science and Engineering

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2024

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Vol. 125, nr 2

58--64

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Purpose: The present article analysed the effect of MAG welding parameters (arc voltage-AV, wire feeding speed-WFS, and welding speed-WS) on fillet weld leg length (FWLL) in low-carbon steel S235JR. Design/methodology/approach: In the research, the Taguchi L8 orthogonal array was used to design experiments. The eight experimental experiments were designed based on the Taguchi method, and the average FWLL was measured in each experiment. The analysis of means (ANOM) and analysis of variance (ANOVA) techniques were used to analyse FWLL. Findings: The highest F-value in ANOVA analysis (96.08) confirmed that the welding speed is the most effective parameter on the response (with a per cent contribution of 92.24%), followed by wire feeding speed and arc voltage, with an F-value of 2.82 and 1.25, respectively. Research limitations/implications: The research was focused on MAG welding as a common process used in different industries. Future studies could consider the effect of parameters on fillet weld leg length in other arc welding processes. Due to its many applications in various industries, the low-carbon steel S235JR plate was chosen as the base material, while other steels can be used for future studies. Practical implications: The findings of the present study have significant practical implications for the welding industry. The design of welding joints is a very important part of the design of metal structures. A weld bead with correct and optimal sizes is desirable and accepted in the design of metal structures. The findings of the present study can be used in the optimal design of fillet welds for low-carbon steel. Originality/value: As far as we know, there is relatively little information on the proper balance of fillet weld leg length in low-carbon steels. Therefore, the research results can be used in the appropriate design of welding joints for low-carbon steels.

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Design of the usability of ceramic sanitary ware waste in cement production using the Taguchi method

Toker Melis Derdiyok, Perek K. Tahsin

Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing

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2023

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Vol. 59, iss. 5

art. no. 168256

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The cement process is one of the industries where energy is consumed intensively. High levels the amount of carbon dioxide emission reaches since the nature of the raw materials used in its production. At this point, using industrial wastes and by-products containing oxides such as calcium, silica, alumina, and iron oxides blended cement reduces energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. In this study, the effects of using ceramic sanitary ware waste (CSW) instead of clinker on the cement grinding stage were investigated. The grinding tests were carried out with clinker in a ball mill, according to grinding parameters as ball filling ratio, ball diameter, and grinding time by using Taguchi method for optimization of cement grinding condition. The reference and blended cements with CSW were determined compressive strength.

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Application of Taguchi methods (doe) in composite engineering

Lesiuk Grzegorz, Zielonka Paweł, Olaleye Kayode, Soogabbe Japhet, Lafarga Adrian Ferrer

Journal of TransLogistics

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2023

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Vol. 19

51-61

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In the paper, a design of experiment (DOE) in terms of the Taguchi method was used for the optimization of the manufacturing process. This approach makes it possible to do fewer experiments while still getting the desired outcomes. This research programme will use this tool to optimize the resin casting process by monitoring manufacturing parameters like temperature, curing time, and flameretardant concentration. Thus, this study aims to determine the ideal set of parameters for the resin casting of composite materials. Based on experimental results, it was possible to find crucial factors and their influence on the fracture strength of resin for composite manufacturing systems.

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Optimization of geometric and flow parameters of solar air heater roughened with artificial roughness by Taguchi method

Sahu Mukesh Kumar, Mishra Shivam, Kumar Avinash

Archives of Thermodynamics

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2023

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Vol. 44, no 3

3--33

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The paper presents the investigation of the optimum design parameters of a solar air heater (SAH) having wire ribs as artificial roughness by using the Taguchi method. The solar air heater has arc shape roughness geometry with apex upstream flow on the absorber plate. The objective of this paper is to obtain a set of parameters that deliver maximum thermo-hydraulic performance. For this objective, a new parameter the thermo-hydraulic improvement parameter (ηTHIP), has been introduced. For the present analysis, the effects of Reynolds number (Re), relative roughness pitch (P/e), angle of attack (α), and relative roughness height (e/Dh), denoted by A, B, C, and D, respectively, have been considered. An (L18 = 61 · 3 2 ) orthogonal array (OA) was chosen as an experimental plan for applying the Taguchi method. The set of control factors for the solar air heater SAH which delivers the maximum Nusselt number (Nu), and minimum friction factor (fr) – are A6B2C2, and A1B1C3 respectively. To obtain the maximum THIP the experimental set-up requires only one single run using the parameter A6B2C2, hence there is no need to run it all 54 times.

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Impact of the Different Moulding Parameters on Properties of the Green Sand Mould

Abdulamer Dheya

Archives of Foundry Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 23, iss. 2

5--9

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Sand Casting process depends mainly on properties of the green sand mould, sand casting requires producing green sand mould without failure and breakage during separation the mould from the model, transportation and handling. Production of the green sand mould corresponding to dimensions and form of the desired model without troubles depends on the properties of the green sand. Ratio of constituents, preparation method of the green sand, mixing and pressing processes determine properties of green sand. In the present work, study effect of the moulding parameters of bentonite content, mixing time, and compactability percentage on the properties of the green sand mould have been investigated. Design of experiments through Taguchi method was used to evaluate properties of permeability, compressive strength, and tensile strength of the green sand. It was found that 47% of compactability, 9(min) of mixing time, and 6% of bentonite content gives highest values of these properties simultaneously.

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Determining parameters to optimize the pulling force for the luffing jib tower cranes by Taguchi method

Duong Truong Giang

Archive of Mechanical Engineering

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2023

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LXX, nr 3

387--407

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The presented problem consists in optimizing the pulling force of the luffing jib tower cranes, in order to reduce power and save energy by determining reasonable geometrical parameters such as placement of pulley assemblies, position of jib pin, and jib length. To determine the optimal parameters, a mechanical model was developed to calculate the pulling force of the research object. Then, the Taguchi method and Minitab software were applied to evaluate the influence of the parameters. The objective function was the minimum pulling force of the luffing jib. The calculation results show that the position of the pulley assembly used to pull the jib is the most influential factor on the objective function accounting for 81.15%, the less significant factors are the jib length, the pin position of the jib, and the pulley assembly that changes the direction of the load lifting cable. The result of the test presented in the article allowed for determining the rational parameters, and the optimal position of the pulley assemblies on the top of the crane. In the case of the pulley assembly located at the top of the crane, one obtains the optimal height of the crane head H≈0.4 L c.

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Study to Determine the Effect of Blade Distance and Chain Speed on the Productivity of Trench Excavators Using Taguchi Method

Giang Duong Truong

Advances in Science and Technology. Research Journal

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2023

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Vol. 17, no 4

139--149

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Chain trench excavators are widely used in the world for trenching in agriculture, laying underground cables, digging trenches. In this study, the research object is a small chain-type trench excavator. The purpose of the study is to evaluate and select the parameters of the chain loader to the machine productivity and evaluate the results of the experimental machine theory calculation. Experimental measurement parameters include machine speed when working, chain speed, blade distance adjustment on the chain. Research method is to conduct experiments using Taguchi method to design experiments and Minitab software to analyze data. Experimental results and numerical analysis determined that the optimal set of parameters was the distance of 2 cutting edges on the chain, the active sprocket rotation speed for the highest productivity. Compared with the results from the theory using the design, the deviation of the optimal parameters is less than 5%. Experimental process design and parameter influence analysis by Taguchi method, ANOVA analysis have identified reasonable parameters, highest productivity target.

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Optimization of optical uniformity factors of backlight module using robust design method

Wang Ju-Chi, Fan Yu-Cheng, Fang Te-Hua, Tran Anh-Son, Cheng Yu-Ting

Optica Applicata

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2022

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Vol. 52, nr 1

5--20

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In order to meet the advent of the high-definition liquid crystal display (LCD) era, in addition to the high-quality panel manufacturing technology, how the backlight module can provide a uniform backlight with higher uniformity for a better experience in viewing, is a very important and urgent issue. In this study, the 15.6-inch side-in backlight module was used as the benchmark, and the Taguchi method was applied to find the high uniformity. The matching of the fishbone diagram affects the optical uniformity factor of the backlight module, such as the size of the light guide plate dot, the color of the plastic frame, the color of the fixed gel of the light guide plate, and the difference of the reflection surface. The optical analog software LightTools is used according to the orthogonal table. The signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of the average uniformity characteristics is obtained, then it is converted into the best response factor of the factor response table and the factor reaction diagram. The homogeneity at 13 points is as high as 90.12%, which is 4.72% higher than the original design factor. The contribution of the four factors to the uniformity can be obtained by using the variance analysis. Finally, the influence of each factor level on the uniformity is discussed.

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Parameter optimization for wire-cut electrical discharge machining of stir cast AA6063 alloy/SiC (black and green) using Taguchi method with grey relational analysis

Raj Kumar R., Prasanna Gnana, Hikku G. S.

Materials Science Poland

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2022

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Vol. 40, No. 1

68--83

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The present investigation aimed to determine the optimal parameters for wire-cut electrical discharge machining (WEDM) for stir cast aluminum alloy AA6063 at 850°C reinforced with 10 wt.% green SiC (SiCg) and black SiC (SiCb) particles. The WEDM machining parameters, such as pulse on time (TON), wire feed (WF) rate, and flushing pressure (FP) of the resultant stir cast AA6063/SiCb and AA6063/SiCg composites, were optimized using the Taguchi method with L9 orthogonal array to estimate the responses, such as surface roughness and metal removal rate. Further, through grey relational analysis, the finest parameters for WEDM of AA6063/SiCb and AA6063/SiCg composites were evaluated as TON = 50 μs, WF rate = 18 m/min, and FP = 3 MPa. With the optimum parameters obtained, conformational experiments were conducted, and the scanning electron microscopic images were recorded, along with the energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopic data of the worn surfaces and debris. From the EDX mapping images of the machined surface, it was evident that AA6063/SiCb displays a more polished surface than AA6063/SiCg. However, for applications requiring a high metal removal rate, AA6063/SiCg displays better results than AA6063/SiCb.

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Optimization of friction stir processing parameters of aluminum alloy reinforced with hybrid nanoparticles using the Taguchi method

Ali Mohammed Sultan, Al Saffar Iman Q.

International Journal of Applied Mechanics and Engineering

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2022

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Vol. 27, no. 4

13--25

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This study deals with the selection of optimum parameters for friction stir processing of Al alloy 6061-T6 reinforced with a hybrid nanoparticle (B4C and SiO2) in terms of their effect on the mechanical properties (hardness, tensile strength, and wear resistance) using Taguchi method. This work was carried out under four parameters each one running in three levels; rotational speeds (800, 1000 and 1200) rpm, travel speeds (10, 20, and 30) mm/min, holes depth (2, 2.5, and 3) mm, and mixing ratio of (SiO2/B4C) nanoparticles (1/1, 1/2, and 1/3), using L9 (34) Taguchi orthogonal array. Tensile strength and microhardness tests were conducted to evaluate the mechanical properties, in addition to the wear resistance test which is carried out using a pin-on-disk device. The microstructure was examined by optical microscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy, and x-ray diffraction analysis. It was found that the highest tensile strength (223) MPa at 1200 rpm rotational speed, 30 mm/min traverse speed, 2.5 mm holes depth, and 1/2 (SiO2/B4C) nanoparticles mixing ratio, the highest hardness reached is (155) HV, then decreases in the direction of thermomechanically affected zone (TMAZ), heat affected zone (HAZ), and the base material at (1200) rpm rotational speed, (30) mm/min linear speed, a hole depth of (2) mm and (1/3) mixing ratio of (B4C/SiO2) nanoparticles. The wear behavior was of a mild type or an oxidative type at low loads (5 N), which became severe or metallic wear at higher loads (20 N) at fixed sliding time and speed. The (ANOVA) table has been used to determine which parameter is the most significant using MINITAB software.

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Evaluation of effect of machining parameters on surface roughness in drilling of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) composite material with different drill bits

Altin Karataş Meltem

Composites Theory and Practice

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2022

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R. 22, nr 2

87--91

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In the present study, the arithmetical mean roughness (Ra) values obtained as a result of drilling glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) composite material produced in fiber orientation angles (0º/90º) with different drill bits in a 5-axis CNC controlled vertical machining center, were analyzed. The experimental design was applied with the Taguchi method. The drilling experiments were performed using Minitab 19 software according to the Taguchi L18 orthogonal array. The test results were evaluated based on the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio. Two different drill bits (HSS and carbide), three different spindle speeds (750, 1000, 1500 rpm) and three different feed rates (0.05, 0.10, 0.15 mm/rev) were selected as the control factors. The effect levels of the control factors on Ra were found by applying analysis of variance (ANOVA). A confidence level of 95.62% was obtained with ANOVA analysis. The lowest Ra value was 1.279 μm at the spindle speed of 1500 rpm and the feed rate of 0.05 mm/rev using a carbide drill bit. The drill bit type was obtained as the parameter with the highest effect with a rate of 61.33%.

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Multi-Independent Optimization while Turning of Inconel-600 alloy using Grey Interactive Exploration

Sonawane Sachin, Wangikar Sandeep, Pukale Kuldip

Production Engineering Archives

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2021

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Vol. 27, Iss. 4

277--282

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This investigation effort offers multi-quality attributes optimization while turning of Inconel-600 superalloy. Taguchi's L9 orthogonal planning is implemented to review the upshot of governing aspects such as machining speed, feed rate, and depth of cut on vibrations and surface roughness (SR). To heighten all the three leading variables, the grey interactive exploration (GIE) is implemented. The grey interactive rating (GIR) is practiced as a multi-quality exclusive key (MQEK). The finest formation of central variables acquired from the investigational grades is cutting speed 500 m/min, feed rate 0.22 mm/rev and depth of cut 0.5 mm. ANOVA scrutiny signposts that feed rate is a crucial variable relating to the superiority yields. Products of endorsement pilots display that the ideal foremost variables developed the grey interactive rating from 0.6932 to 0.8138 for the numerous retorts. Scanning Electron Microscopic (SEM) scrutiny of cutting tool spectacles that fracture, chipping, abrasion and adhesion are the primary wear phenomena.

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Experimental Investigation and Optimization of Machining Parameters in Turning of Aluminum Alloy 075-T651

Srivastava Arpit, Verma Mukesh Kumar, Niranjan Ramendra Singh, Chandra Abhishek, Patel Praveen Bhai

Production Engineering Archives

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2021

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Vol. 27, Iss. 4

296--305

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Aluminum alloy 7075-T651 is a widely used material in the aviation, marine, and automobile sectors. The wide application marks the importance of this material’s research in the manufacturing field. This research focuses on optimizing input process parameters of the turning process in the machining of Aluminum 7075-T651 with a tungsten carbide insert. The input machining parameters are cutting speed, feed, and depth of cut for the output response parameters cutting force, feed force, radial force, material removal, and surface roughness of the workpiece. For optimization of process parameters, the Taguchi method, with standard L9 orthogonal array, is used. ANOVA is applied to obtain significant factors and optimal combinations of process parameters.

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Comparative Analysis of the Performances of Six Taguchi-Based Multi-Response Optimisation Techniques for Product Development in Textiles

Ahmad Naseer, Kamal Shahid, Raza Zulfiqar Ali, Zeshan Muhammad, Abid Sharjeel, Javed Zafar, Karahan Mehmet

Fibres & Textiles in Eastern Europe

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2021

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Vol. 29, no. 5 (149)

100--108

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Researchers are using different statistical techniques for process optimisation and product development both in academia and industries. Similarly, several statistical tools are being employed in the textile industry for process optimisation during the manufacturing of different products. The purpose of this study was to analyse different Taguchi-based techniques in the multi-response optimisation of selected industrial processes and then to generalise the outcomes. Herein, six different Taguchi-based multi-response optimisation techniques, including grey relational analysis (GRA), the weighted signal-to-noise (WSN) ratio, principal component analysis, VIKOR (VlseKriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje), the multiple response signal-to-noise ratio, and Fuzzy logic were compared against three data sets of industrial processes. The researchers herein optimised cotton dyeing, the finishing of textile to make them oleo-hydrophobic, and the production of rhamnolipids (bio-surfactants). The results demonstrated that the Fuzzy logic-based Taguchi method gave the best optimisation amongst all the other approaches, followed by GRA and WSN for all the selected processes. The said statistical techniques were applied to specific textile and biotechnological processes. The outcomes of this study can help researchers in practical implementation in industrial sectors. In this study, a comparative analysis of the performances of six Taguchi-based multi-response optimisation techniques was conducted for potential industrial processes, particularly textile processing.

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Niegarbowane odpady skórzane pochodzące z przemysłu garbarskiego są potencjalnym zagrożeniem dla środowiska naturalnego. Z drugiej jednak strony tego rodzaju odpady zawierają znaczące ilości cennego białka – kolagenu. Białko kolagenowe jest biopolimerem, który z uwagi na swoje właściwości znajduje zastosowanie w przemyśle spożywczym, kosmetycznym oraz w przemyśle biomedycznym. Obecnie na rynku dostępne są preparaty kolagenowe pozyskane z odpadów pochodzenia zwierzęcego. W pracy przedstawiono procedurę oznaczania aminokwasów w wybranych preparatach kolagenowych metodą wysokosprawnej chromatografii cieczowej i metodą spektrofotometryczną. We wszystkich próbkach oznaczono wysokie stężenia glicyny, alaniny, proliny i hydroksyproliny, a niewielkie ilości tyrozyny, seryny, waliny i izoleucyny. Zastosowana metoda chromatograficzna umożliwia szybkie i równoczesne oznaczenie 17 aminokwasów w badanych próbach. Opracowane w ramach pracy metody analityczne mogą być wykorzystane m.in. do szybkiej kontroli składu aminokwasowego kolagenu.

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Investigations on the effects of nitrogen gas in CNC machining of SS304 using Taguchi and Firefly Algorithm

Prasanth P., Sekar T., Sivapragash M.

Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Technical Sciences

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2021

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Vol. 69, nr 1

art. no. e136211

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This work attempts to use nitrogen gas as a shielding gas at the cutting zone, as well as for cooling purposes while machining stainless steel 304 (SS304) grade by Computer Numerical Control (CNC) lathe. The major influencing parameters of speed, feed and depth of cut were selected for experimentation with three levels each. Totally 27 experiments were conducted for dry cutting and N2 gaseous conditions. The major influencing parameters are optimized using Taguchi and Firefly Algorithm (FA). The improvement in obtaining better surface roughness and Material Removal Rate (MRR) is significant and the confirmation results revealed that the deviation of the experimental results from the empirical model is found to be within 5%. A significant improvement of reduction of the specific cutting energy by 2.57% on average was achieved due to the reduction of friction at the cutting zone by nitrogen gas in CNC turning of SS 304 alloy.

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Hybrid GRA-PCA and modified weighted TOPSIS coupled with Taguchi for multi-response process parameter optimization in turning AISI 1040 steel

Mst. Nazma Sultana, Nikhil Ranjan Dhar

Archive of Mechanical Engineering

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2021

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LXVIII, nr 1

23--49

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The objective of the present study is to optimize multiple process parameters in turning for achieving minimum chip-tool interface temperature, surface roughness and specific cutting energy by using numerical models. The proposed optimization models are offline conventional methods, namely hybrid Taguchi-GRA-PCA and Taguchi integrated modified weighted TOPSIS. For evaluating the effects of input process parameters both models use ANOVA as a supplementary tool. Moreover, simple linear regression analysis has been performed for establishing mathematical relationship between input factors and responses. A total of eighteen experiments have been conducted in dry and cryogenic cooling conditions based on Taguchi L18 orthogonal array. The optimization results achieved by hybrid Taguchi-GRA-PCA and modified weighted TOPSIS manifest that turning at a cutting speed of 144 m/min and a feed rate of 0.16 mm/rev in cryogenic cooling condition optimizes the multi-responses concurrently. The prediction accuracy of the modified weighted TOPSIS method is found better than hybrid Taguchi-GRA-PCA using regression analysis.

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Characterization of geometrical parameters of plastic bottle shredder blade utilizing a two-step optimization method

Nguyen Trieu Khoa, Chau Minh Quang, Do The-Can, Pham Anh-Duc

Archive of Mechanical Engineering

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2021

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LXVIII, nr 3

253--269

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In this paper, a numerical and experimental investigation of geometrical parameters of the blade for plastic bottle shredder was performed based on the Taguchi method in combination with a response surface method (RSM). Nowadays, plastic waste has become a major threat to the environment. Shredding, in which plastic waste is shredded into small bits, ready for transportation and further processing, is a crucial step in plastic recycling. Although many studies on plastic shredders were performed, there was still a need for more researches on the optimization of shredder blades. Hence, a numerical analysis was carried out to study the influences of the relevant geometrical parameters. Next, a two-step optimization process combining the Taguchi method and the RSM was utilized to define optimal parameters. The simulation results clearly confirmed that the current technique can triumph over the limitation of the Taguchi method, originated from a discrete optimization nature. The optimal blade was then fabricated and experimented, showing lower wear via measurement by an ICamScope® microscope. Hence, it can be clearly inferred from this investigation that the current optimization method is a simple, sufficient tool to be applied in such a traditional process without using any complicated algorithms or expensive software.