The grouting technique is an important method in underground engineering that prevents water seepage and reinforces fractured rock mass. In this research, ultrafine cement-based grouting material, including ultrafine cement (UC), ultrafine fly ash (U...
In this study, the influence and optimization of the factors of a non-formaldehyde resin finishing process on cotton fabric using a Taguchi-based grey relational analysis were experimentally investigated. An L27 orthogonal array was selected for five...
The most accepted approach to sealing in high-level radioactive waste repositories (HLRWs) is to develop a low-pH grouting material with a pH of the pore solution of less than 11. Currently, the most widely used binary low-pH grouting material is MCS...
LM 25 is an aluminum alloy that has numerous applications such as in the manufacturing of automobile components and food industries, and especially in marine and seawater applications, due to its exceptional properties. An exertion has been taken for...
In response to the rising demand for sustainable engineering materials and waste valorisation strategies, this study investigates the multi-objective optimisation of eco-friendly hybrid composites reinforced with natural fibres and industrial waste....
Currently there is a growing concern about the presence of emerging contaminants (EC) in water bodies and their potential ecotoxicological effects. Pharmaceuticals, a type of EC, are widely distributed in the environment and their main entry is throu...
Slicing ceramic (SC) is well-known as difficult-to-cut material. It is a hard and brittle material. The Grey-Taguchi method, which converts multiple response problems into a single response, is used to determine the effect of the process parameters f...
Co-continuous composites have potential in friction and braking applications due to their unique tribological characteristics. The present study involves Taguchi grey relational analysis-based optimization of wear parameters such as applied load, sli...
The vertical sinter cooling bed (VSCB) is a high-efficiency energy-saving and environmentally friendly waste heat recovery equipment. In this study, a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) convection model was established to reveal the typical factors o...
In this study, a typical Grey–Taguchi method has been applied in order to select the optimal configuration of a solar air heater to achieve optimum performance. The analysis is performed for different system configurations in terms of collector...
Bakery products made from naturally fermented sourdough show a diversified flavor and nutritional profile. Djulis (Chenopodium formosanum), known as red quinoa or Taiwan djulis, originally cultivated by Taiwanese indigenous people in mountain areas i...
Aircraft engine turbine discs operate under extreme conditions that limit their service life. Laser cladding of AlCoCrFeNi HEA coatings presents a viable solution to enhance their durability. This study optimizes the laser cladding process parameters...
The hunt for environmentally friendly cutting fluids is underway as the problems of conventional cutting fluids become more evident. To achieve environmentally conscious machining, the current study examines the use of Mango Kernel Seed Oil (MKSO) as...
This paper presents an altered grey wolf optimization, the Taguchi method, and finite element analysis (FEA) with two-phase multi-objective optimization for the design of a six-phase copper squirrel cage rotor induction motor (SCSCRIM). The multi-obj...
Agricultural residues are the most abundant biomass and forage resources. Chopping is a precondition for either use, and reducing the shearing force has been considered as one of the most effective way to save energy. A smaller force can also permit...
This study employed Taguchi-Grey relational analysis to optimize the influences of binder content, the molarity of sodium hydroxide (SH) solution, alkaline solution to binder content (Al/Bi) ratio, water to alkali-activated solids (W/S) ratio, and so...
The current study presents an investigation on the optimization of injection molding parameters of HDPE/TiO2 nanocomposites using grey relational analysis with the Taguchi method. Four control factors, including filler concentration (i.e., TiO2), bar...
An optimisation model for small datasets was applied to thixocasted/compocasted composites and hybrid composites with hypereutectic Al-18Si base alloys. Composites were produced with the addition of Al2O3 (36 µm/25 nm) or SiC (40 µm) part...
A novel digital design methodology that combines computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling and Taguchi-Grey relational analysis method was presented for a single-strand tundish. The present study aimed at optimizing the flow control device in the...
This study presents a comprehensive investigation into optimizing Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding parameters to enhance the mechanical performance of the widely used Al-6061 T6 alloy, specifically in a double V joint configuration with a plate thick...
A grey-based Taguchi method was applied to investigate the optimal operating conditions in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) to join SS316 and ASTM A36. This work aims to set optimal parameters for the mechanical properties of the weld joint. The eff...
The demand for renewable and environmentally friendly fuels has prompted the exploration of alternative energy sources to replace conventional fossil fuels. This work investigates the optimization of a ternary blend comprising cottonseed oil (CSO), n...
This paper introduces a novel approach to deal with the multi-objective optimization of a two-stage bevel helical gearbox by applying the Taguchi method and Grey Relation Analysis (GRA). The goal of the study is to find optimal main design factors th...
India imports fossil fuels to meet its energy needs, and the need is anticipated to increase over the coming years. The constant usage of crude fuel will initiate its depletion in due course, necessitating the hunt for substitute fuels. One of the mo...
This paper investigates the quality performance of FDM 3D printed models with thin walls. The design of experiments method (DOE) was used and nine models of the same size were fabricated in a low-cost 3D printer using polylactic acid (PLA) material....
Stainless-steel has become a widely preferred material type in the marine, aerospace, sanitary, industrial equipment, and construction industries due to its superior corrosion resistance, high mechanic properties, high strength, formability, and ther...
The quality of a welded joint is determined by key attributes such as dilution and the weld bead geometry. Achieving optimal values associated with the above-mentioned attributes of welding is a challenging task. Selecting an appropriate method to de...
In decision-making with interval numbers, there are problems such as how to reduce the loss of decision information to improve decision accuracy and the difficulty of using interval numbers for sorting. On the basis of fully considering the subjectiv...
Degradation of environment is a challenge to crop production around the world. Biological control of various plant diseases using antagonistic bacteria is an encouraging alternative to traditionally used chemical control strategies. Chitosan as a wel...
This study addresses the issue of poor air quality and thermal comfort in rural outdoor toilets by proposing a ventilation system powered by a building-applied photovoltaic (BAPV) roof. A numerical model is established and validated through compariso...
This study proposed an effective method for optimizing laser drilling processing (LDP) by using grey relational analysis (GRA) for multiple performance requirements. First, we developed a system using a Quantel Brilliant Neodymium-doped Yttrium Alumi...
This study aims to optimize the process parameters of the nanofluid-phase change-solar photovoltaic thermal (nanofluid-PCM-PV/T) composite module. In particular, the organic paraffin was selected as a phase change material, while water, CuO, and Al2O...
The optimization of machining processes is a deciding factor when increasing productivity and ensuring product quality. The response characteristics, such as surface roughness, material removal rate, tool wear, and cutting time, of the finish turning...
It is aimed to minimize carbon emissions and the spread of electric vehicles is supported for a more sustainable future. To increase the safety and life of these vehicles, cooling systems are added and developed to their energy storage systems. The a...
The hot stamping technology of aluminum alloy is of great significance for realizing the light weight of the automobile body, and the proper process parameters are important conditions to obtain excellent aluminum alloy parts. In this paper, the ther...
The construction industry urgently requires sustainable alternatives to conventional concrete to reduce its environmental impact. This study addresses this challenge by developing machine learning-optimized geopolymer concrete (GPC) using industrial...
Laser weld quality remains a critical priority across nearly all industries. However, identifying optimal laser parameter sets continues to be highly challenging, often relying on costly, time-consuming trial-and-error experiments. This difficulty is...
As high-level equipment and advanced technologies continue toward sophistication, ultrasonic technology is extensively used in the polishing process of difficult-to-process materials to achieve efficiently smooth surfaces with nanometer roughness. Th...
Despite extensive research over the past three decades proving that laser-assisted machining (LAM) is effective for machining ceramic materials, which are affected by many machining parameters, there has been no systematic study of the effects of pro...
This paper presents a novel approach to solve the multi-objective optimization problem designing a two-stage helical gearbox by applying the Taguchi method and the grey relation analysis (GRA). The objective of the study is to identify the optimal ma...
Nimonic alloy is difficult to machine using traditional metal cutting techniques because of the high cutting forces required, poor surface integrity, and tool wear. Wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM) is used in a number of sectors to precisel...
Welding distortion is a critical issue as it leads to severe deterioration of structural integrity of welded work piece and dimensional precision. This study aims at studying the effects of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) parameters on the evolutio...
In this paper, optimization of the fabrication parameters of an aluminum surface composite with respect to tensile strength and tool wear rate is reported. The surface layer was reinforced with SiC particles to improve the tribological properties of...
Compliant mechanisms’ design aims to create a larger workspace and simple structural shapes because these mechanical systems usually have small dimensions, reduced friction, and less bending. From that request, we designed optimal bridge-type complia...
Conventional drug delivery systems often cause side effects and gastric degradation. Novel drug delivery systems must be developed to decrease side effects and increase the efficacy of drug delivery. This research aimed to fabricate hydrogel beads fo...
The low carbon footprint, biodegradability, interesting mechanical properties, and relatively low price are considered some of the reasons for the increased interest in polylactic acid-based (PLA-based) filaments supplied with natural fillers. Howeve...
This paper shows the novel approach of Taguchi-Based Grey Relational Analysis of Ti6Al4V Machining parameter. Ti6Al4V metal matrix composite has been fabricated using the powder metallurgy route. Here, all the components of TI6Al4V machining forces,...
The mechanism parameters of the manipulator not only have a great influence on the size of the working space but also affect flexible performance distribution. Aimed at obtaining a 6 DOF modular manipulator, mechanism parameters were optimized in ord...
The bone plates used in surgery to assist in fracture healing are often manufactured by metal injection molding (MIM) using a feedstock material consisting of metal powder and polymer binder. However, if the local powder concentration is too low or u...
This study investigates the effectiveness of concrete protection with two inorganic silicate sealer materials (ISSMs). The Taguchi method and grey relational analysis (GRA) have been used to identify the key factors influencing concrete protection pr...
of 3