Engineering Proceedings, Volume 45, 2023

In this study, a super-insulated pipe incorporating Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) and vacuum is numerically analyzed to overcome the challenges faced during the transportation of cryogenic fluids like nitrogen. A super-insulated pipe incorporating an...

The effects of drilling process parameters, such as drill diameter and feed rate, on the delamination of holes has been examined while drilling Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Plastics and aluminum (CFRP/Al2219-T6). The stack method was employed while drilli...

Vision relies on precise eye movements controlled by six extraocular muscles (EOMs). Training kits and functional eye models are crucial for ophthalmological studies. The study investigates the potential of shape memory material (SMM) in ophthalmolog...

Experimental analysis of the effect of a lithium-ion battery thermal management system using natural convection and phase change material (PCM) at 3 C discharge rate. The cells are placed in a 2 × 2 square configuration in an acrylic housing wi...

An active solar dehydrator is designed for dehydrating fruits and vegetables. The solar collector transfers thermal energy to the drying air. The temperature inside the drying chamber is maintained between 45 °C and 50 °C by a feedback contro...

This research explores the potential of hybrid nanofluids to improve the thermal efficiency of a car’s louvered fin flat-tube radiator. Hybrid nanofluids were prepared by combining distilled water with a 0.1% vol. concentration of Si${\mathrm{O}}_2$ and MWCN...

Low/zero-head cross-flow turbines (LZH-CFT) possess vast potential in the field of renewable energy technology. This research presents a modified design of a cross-flow turbine specifically engineered to harness the untapped hydro-kinetic energy from...

This study investigated the use of the linear regression algorithm (LRA) for estimating the cost of tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding of dissimilar metals, specifically, stainless steel 304 and aluminum 2024. Various cost analysis parameters, includin...

Aiming at the impact of machine failure on scheduling schemes in actual production, this paper proposes a multi-fidelity optimization approach considering the preventive maintenance of the machine (MOAPMM). The genetic algorithm (GA) is used as a low...

The traditional valve train system consists of a spring mechanism with a specific level of stiffness. When compressing the spring, a significant amount of power is required. However, by replacing the conventional valve spring mechanism with a desmodr...

Owing to high energy-intensive operations, cement production is responsible for global 6–8% of CO₂ emissions and, thus, can be a major contributor in the net zero mission. Pakistan’s cement industry can produce 69 million tons of cement p...

This study explores the potential of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) with a half-cycle refrigeration process before combustion. The results show significant cooling efficiency, with a 30 L compartment’s temperature dropping from 14.7 °C to 0...

Solar panel efficiency decreases with an increase in the panel surface temperature. This study utilized the Phase Change Material (PCM) based cooling approach along with Aluminum fins to reduce the temperature of the PV panel. The PV panel surface te...

Atmospheric balloons are the cheapest source utilized by scientists to investigate various research areas. Thermal analyses of atmospheric balloons is usually performed to attain the required thermal equilibrium in the shortest timeframe. In this pap...

The municipal solid waste management is key for preserving the environment, protecting public health, and maintaining public cleanliness. Apart from these benefits, developing countries are more attracted to such systems as they offer an economical s...

A mixed-flow human–machine collaborative disassembly line balancing problem is introduced, considering the various recycling methods for waste products and the relationship between the attributes of each product part and the corresponding disas...

The increasing mortality rate in bike-related road accidents due to head injuries necessitates stronger helmets. This paper presents a cost-effective machine setup to evaluate helmet behavior during impacts. By employing unique methods to measure imp...

A solution method based on the ant colony optimization (ACO) algorithm is established for the hybrid flow shop scheduling problem with the objective of minimizing the maximum completion time and the number of fixtures. By using the linear weighting m...

Cool roof coatings are being applied on rooftops to reflect solar irradiance back into the atmosphere. Bifacial photovoltaic modules can receive solar irradiance from the front and rear side. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of...

Among perovskite solar cells (PSCs), carbon-based perovskite solar cells (C-PSCs) are regarded as one of the best advantageous designs centered on a number of desirable characteristics, such as outstanding scalability, long-term stability, and cost-e...

Composite-materials-based structures are extensively used in aerospace structures owing to their high strength-to-weight ratio and high specific modulus. There are different types of failures in a composite material subjected to multiple types of loa...

Inclined Rayleigh–Benard Convection (RBC) is numerically investigated in a two-dimensional vertical cavity; the critical aspect ratio and the critical Rayleigh number are discussed. It is established that beyond the 6500 Rayleigh number, second...

Thermolectric cooling offers several advantages over conventional refrigeration systems due to its light weight, environmental friendliness, silent operation, and no moving parts. In this work, a thermoelectric water cooling system is created in whic...

At present, automated material processing systems have been adopted by numerous high-tech enterprises, which mainly include Rail Guided Vehicles (RGVs) and CNC Machines. However, in the actual operation process, RGVs are generally scheduled according...

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the adaptability and inclination of industrial sectors of Pakistan with respect to Industry 4.0. A questionnaire with nine questions was developed and disseminated to 20 sampled industries. To analyz...

The purpose of this techno-economic study is to investigate the potential of the implementation of standalone photovoltaic (PV) energy systems in rural areas of Quetta, Pakistan. This study focuses on alleviating the region’s energy crisis and...

In this study, the viability of the commercial production of ambient air perovskite solar cells is investigated. In order to address issues with overlapping and non-uniform layers and minimize recombination losses, this study suggests a novel device...

Digital microfluidics allows for controlled droplet movement by applying AC or DC voltages. In this research, we investigated the dynamic contact angle variation of droplets at different voltages and droplet volumes in a digital microfluidics platfor...

Technologically advanced countries are accruing benefits from the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry after decades of struggling for productivity enhancement using innova...

Erosive wear is a common problem in hydrocarbon industry pipelines transporting a multi-phase flow. Erosion is more critical in flow-changing devices, like tees, elbows, U- bends, valves, and chokes. By performing numerical simulations, this research...

We conducted this study with the aim of resolving the scheduling problem of parallel batch processing machines (PBPM) with different capacity constraints and different energy consumption per unit of time, as well as jobs with different processing tim...

In the present study, the thermal conductivity of two distinct water-based nanofluids of single-walled CNTs and Al₂O₃, as well as their hybrid solution, was investigated experimentally. The Al₂O₃ and CNTs nanoparticle concentrations are taken to be 2...

In this paper, the Neuro-Evolution of Augmenting Topologies (NEAT) algorithm is proposed to minimize the maximum completion time in a dynamic scheduling problem of hybrid flow shops. In hybrid flow shops, machines require flexible preventive maintena...

Accurate state estimation of a vehicle is essential for ensuring the effective operation of stability control systems, particularly in dynamic road conditions. The side-slip angle serves as a crucial parameter for vehicle handling and safety control....

This paper investigates the hybrid flow shop scheduling problem with lot streaming, which integrates the order lot problem (OLP), order sequence problem (OSP), and lots assignment problem (LAP), with the objective of minimizing both the maximum compl...

This paper introduces a multi-objective discrete artificial bee colony (MODABC) algorithm, which aims to simultaneously minimize the makespan, total earliness and tardiness (ET), and total energy consumption (TEC) by efficiently scheduling a variety...

In this paper, we propose a methodology for implementing an output feedback control (OFC) strategy for a two-time-scale nonlinear system. A permanent-magnet DC motor model is utilized. We estimated the states using a high-gain observer for a two-time...

The incorporation and doping of elements represent a widely used approach to enhance the solidity, integrity, and characteristics of pb-free solder joints. The present study summarizes the incorporation of indium and its impact on the mechanical aspe...

Due to the augmented engrossment of technology in security, everything moves towards a cohesive system. Smart cyber-lock technology is one of the eminent concepts with the potential to solve emerging safety and security issues. This work aims to esta...

The objective of this research is to develop a suitable chassis dynamometer to test new vehicles for compliance with emission standards for type-approval in Pakistan. There is a lack of facilities and protocols for testing new passenger vehicles to m...

Fourteen-gauge solar PV mounting structure installations represent 60% of total solar PV installations in Pakistan. At least 34 (1.72%) structures were damaged on 13 June 2021 with an average 56 km/h wind speed on that day. Therefore, a need arose fo...

This research paper explores the potential of wind turbine power plants as a sustainable energy solution for addressing energy deprivation in the Panjgur region of Balochistan. Balochistan, an area with limited access to traditional energy sources, s...

In Pakistan, residential energy consumption is predominantly devoted to ensuring thermal comfort, making energy reduction a significant task in building load management. Windows, which are notorious for having poor thermal barriers, contribute consid...

Substitution of vapor compression refrigeration systems (VCRS) by using Thermoelectric Peltier offers numerous advantages. The Peltier effect is the inverse of the Seebeck effect: as a current flows between two dissimilar materials, it causes one sid...

The third International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering 2023 (ICAME-23) was held on 24 August 2023 by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST) [...]

The performance and efficiency of high-frequency transformers (HFTs) are significantly influenced by leakage inductance. To improve the efficiency of HFTs, it is crucial to consider the effects of leakage inductance during the design and analysis pro...

In this paper, the influence of ultrasonic vibration on the forming forces and surface quality of products formed using an ultrasonic-assisted incremental sheet forming (UISF) method was investigated and compared with an incremental sheet forming (IS...

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In digital microfluidics, discrete liquid droplets move on a dielectric surface with the help of AC or DC voltage. Digital microfluidics system has extended the scope of microfluidics by providing automated, precise flow control for point-of-care dev...

Paper-based microfluidics provides a versatile platform for numerous applications, including diagnostics at the point of care, environmental detection, and food quality control. Utilizing paper as a substrate offers numerous benefits, including flexi...