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Non-linear devices draw non-sinusoidal currents from the source; hence, they cause harmonic distortions in power systems. The shunt active power filter (SAPF) is a well-known method for alleviating current harmonics, compensating the reactive power a...

This paper adopts Taguchi’s signal-to-noise ratio analysis to optimize the dynamic characteristics of a SAW gas sensor system whose output response is linearly related to the input signal. The goal of the present dynamic characteristics study is to i...

This paper aims to investigate the feasibility of using system power consumption as a factor to improve laptop heat dissipation. The problems due to the CPU overheating are addressed. Based on the Taguchi method, the laptop fan parameters can be opti...

Optimization methods usually obtain the travel direction of the solution by substituting the solutions into the objective function. However, if the solution space is too large, this search method may be time consuming. In order to address this proble...

This study presents the development and optimization of a flexible integrated three-in-one micro-sensor using Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology. To enhance its reliability and performance, the Taguchi Method was employed to analyze a...

In general, a convolutional neural network (CNN) consists of one or more convolutional layers, pooling layers, and fully connected layers. Most designers adopt a trial-and-error method to select CNN parameters. In this study, an AlexNet network with...

In the present study, a comparison of two widely used optimization approaches for fused deposition modeling (FDM), that is, Taguchi method in contrast with response surface method (RSM), was investigated. Four operating parameters, namely extrusion t...

Magnetic gears (MGs) have gained increasing attention due to their sound performance in high torque density and low friction loss. Aiming to maximize the torque density, topology design has been a popular issue in recent years. However, studies on th...

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...

This study discusses the application of microwave-based heating for the pretreatment of biomass material, with Pennisetum purpureum selected for pretreatment. The Taguchi method was used to plan optimization experiments for the pretreatment parameter...

This study looks at how welding intensity, speed, voltage, and stick-out affect the structural and mechanical characteristics of metal inert gas (MIG) welding on SUS 201 stainless steel and C20 steel. The Taguchi method is used to optimize the study&...

The printed circuit board (PCB) winding coil offers advantages such as small size, high precision, high repeatability, and low cost, making it conducive to the miniaturization of electronic equipment and a popular choice in wireless power transmissio...

In order to obtain an optimal combination of welding parameters to weld an aluminum alloy (6082-T6) with MIG (Metal Inert Gas) it was used an L27 Taguchi orthogonal array. The array originated 27 different combinations that gives rise to 27 welding p...

To improve the reliability and accuracy of a transformer fault diagnosis model based on a backpropagation (BP) neural network, this study proposed an enhanced distributed parallel firefly algorithm based on the Taguchi method (EDPFA). First, a distri...

Automated optical inspection (AOI) of wood surfaces is critical for ensuring product quality in the furniture and manufacturing industries; however, existing defect detection systems often struggle to generalize across complex grain patterns and dive...

This study applies the Taguchi method to investigate the relationship between the ultimate tensile strength, hardness and process variables in a squeeze casting 2017 A wrought aluminium alloy. The effects of various casting parameters including squee...

Surface finishing and polishing are important quality assurance processes in many manufacturing industries. A polished surface (low surface roughness) is linked with many useful properties other than providing an appealing gloss to the product, such...

In this investigation, the Taguchi method was employed to optimize a mix based on four natural by-products for rammed earth construction. Two separate studies were conducted to enhance the dry density and the Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS). Th...

Product delivery via logistic systems is becoming more efficient, rapidly and continuously bringing products to the customer. The continuous operation of logistic equipment, however, can lead to mechanical stoppages due to excessive use. To avoid sys...

In this research, the Taguchi method was used to optimize the detection accuracy and reproducibility of an immunodetection system used for a quantitative analysis of a rapid test. Furthermore, the standard deviation (SD) and coefficient of variation...

Tuberculosis is one of the dangerous infectious diseases, killing over a million people worldwide each year. The search for new dosage forms for the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis is an actual task. Biocompatible polymer nanoparticles, in p...

This study explored an alternative approach to managing construction and demolition waste (CDW) in Greece by repurposing waste bricks and tiles as secondary raw materials for geopolymer synthesis. Alkali dissolution tests indicated that waste brick i...

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...

The production of bioethanol as a clean liquid fuel in a cost-effective way is highly desired by global energetics. Sugar beet molasses is a renewable and cheap substrate for the production of biotechnological products. Therefore, the aim of the curr...

Phase change material (PCM) is an effective thermal management method to improve the thermoelectric conversion performance of a system. PCM can not only absorb excessive thermal energy at high temperature to protect the thermoelectric module (TEM) an...

Thermal management is critical for the safety, performance, and life cycle of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. This study aims to determine the optimum settings and contribution levels of key parameters affecting the operating temperature of a three-d...

In this study, the optimization of the operational parameters for a single proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) was carried out using the Taguchi method and orthogonal array. The operating parameters were H₂ stoichiometry, air stoichiometry, ce...

In order to obtain input data for numerical simulations of tube forming, the material properties of tubes need to be determined. A tube tensile test can only be used to measure yield stress and ultimate tensile stress. For tubes with a large diameter...

A three-level six-factor (arc power, substrate temperature, pre-treatment bias voltage, working pressure, deposition bias voltage and pretreatment time) orthogonal experimental array (L18) to optimize the adhesion strength of arc ion plating (AIP) Ti...

The production of gamma-decalactone (GDL) by Yarrowia lipolytica is mainly based on the biotransformation of ricinoleic acid, derived from castor oil triglycerides. The main difficulty in this process is the multitude of factors that determine the gr...

The present study uses the Taguchi method of experimental design to optimize lipid extraction from Spirulina spp. by ultrasound application and mechanical stirring. A Taguchi L₉ orthogonal array was used to optimize various parameters, such as methan...

In this study, the optimum spraying performance of a pressurized vortex atomizer using water as the working fluid was investigated experimentally by modifying the geometry of auxiliary air holes via the Taguchi method. The experimental results were a...

The development of plant-based meat substitutes is imperative for reducing animal fat intake and promoting dietary diversification. However, the flavor profiles of these products frequently fall short of consumer expectations. This study sought to op...

The short- and long-term volatility of oil and gas prices has a wide-ranging impact on both parties of petroleum contractual agreements, thus affecting the profitability of the project at any stage. Therefore, the government (first party) and the int...

Plastic pervasiveness in daily life has increased in tandem with population growth. Ethylene–vinyl acetate (EVA) is emerging as a popular compound for manufacturing plastic, which is obtained from ethylene and vinyl acetate synthesis. EVA is pr...

Stereolithography (SLA) is a 3D printing process in which liquid resin is cured selectively using ultraviolet light; it is dominantly used for rapid tooling and prototyping. This work aims to identify, investigate, and maximize the influence of proce...

The aluminium alloy sheet forming processes forging in rubber pad and diaphragm presses (also known as hydroforming processes) are simple and economical processes adapted to aeronautical production. Typical defects of these processes are elastic reco...

Automotive heat removal levels are of high importance for maximizing fuel consumption. Current radiator designs are constrained by air-side impedance, and a large front field must meet the cooling requirements. The enormous demand for powerful engine...

Manufacturing industries are gradually changing to green production due to the increasing production cost. Reducing tool wear in production can not only decrease production cost but also the effect the environment. Thus, it becomes a crucial issue fo...

The applications of computer networks are increasingly extensive, and networks can be remotely controlled and monitored. Cyber hackers can exploit vulnerabilities and steal crucial data or conduct remote surveillance through malicious programs. The f...

Over the last four decades, numerous studies have been conducted on the use of bonded composite repairs for aircraft structures. These studies have explored the repair of damaged plates through experimental, numerical, and analytical methods and have...

Aircraft electrification has become a tendency with demands for low carbon emissions and high electrical load capacity nowadays. Aircraft are especially strict with onboard weight; as a result, high-temperature superconducting (HTS) electrical machin...

With less manufacturing time and less photosensitive resin consumed, Digital Light Processing of the bottom-up process is more forward-looking than the top-down one in terms of 3D printing technology. In view of differences in the optimization of mac...

Affected by solar radiation, atmospheric windows, radiation aberrations, and other air and sky environmental factors, remote sensing images usually contain a large amount of noise and suffer from problems such as non-uniform image feature density. Th...

The engineered cementitious composite (ECC) mixtures were prepared with Portland cement, ground fly ash, silica sand, and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers. Accordingly, four mix design factors with five levels each were designed using the Taguchi metho...

In powder metallurgy, the sintering process is a high-power consuming and critical process for better mechanical properties of composites due to proper diffusion of atoms. In this context, different sintering processes were investigated along with th...

This study presents an optical inspection system for detecting a commercial point-of-care testing product and a new detection model covering from qualitative to quantitative analysis. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) strips (cut-off value of the hC...

The potential implementation of Envifer^®, a commercial product containing potassium ferrate (40.1% K₂FeO₄), for the purification of highly contaminated tannery wastewater from leather dyeing processes was proposed. The employment of the Taguchi m...

Mechanical activation in a planetary ball mill (BM) is an environmentally friendly process able to enhance the chemical and pozzolanic activity of natural clays. Those materials can be used as supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) to partially...

Performance of convergence to the optimum value is not completely a known process due to characteristics of the considered design problem and floating values of optimization algorithm control parameters. However, increasing robustness and effectivene...