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Energy Audit and Management in a Medium-Scale Manufacturing Unit
Energy audit and management are critical to optimizing energy consumption and enhancing operational efficiency in manufacturing industries. This manuscript presents a comprehensive energy audit conducted at a medium-scale manufacturing unit to identify energy wastage and propose…
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Noise Reduction in HVAC Systems Using Acoustic Panels
The noise generated by Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems has become a significant concern in modern building environments, impacting occupant comfort and health. This study investigates the effectiveness of acoustic panels as a noise…
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Vol. 7, Issue 1, January 2019
PUBLISHED: 2018-12-31 Original Research Article e-certificate Download Article Page No. Noise Reduction in HVAC Systems Using Acoustic Panels Meera Menon 1-7 Energy Audit and Management in a Medium-Scale Manufacturing Unit Srinivas Rao Gaddam 8-13…
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Seismic Retrofitting Techniques for Heritage Structures
Seismic retrofitting of heritage structures is critical to preserving cultural assets while ensuring public safety. This manuscript investigates prevalent techniques up to 2018—such as base isolation, fiber‐reinforced polymers (FRP), and steel bracing—examining their applicability, effectiveness, and…
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Wireless Sensor Networks for Industrial Automation (Pre-IoT Hype)
Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) have played a transformative role in industrial automation by enabling distributed sensing, monitoring, and control in harsh and inaccessible environments. This manuscript examines the state of WSNs for industrial automation up to…
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Harmonic Reduction Using Active Filters in Power Electronics
This manuscript investigates harmonic reduction in three-phase power systems using active power filters (APFs), focusing exclusively on techniques, control strategies, and component choices available up to 2018. Harmonics generated by nonlinear loads degrade power quality, increase…
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Analysis of PWM Inverter Control Techniques for Motor Drives
This manuscript presents a comprehensive analysis of pulse-width modulation (PWM) inverter control techniques for motor drives as of 2018. The study evaluates the evolution of space vector PWM, selective harmonic elimination PWM, carrier-based sinusoidal PWM, and…
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Vol. 6, Issue 12, December 2018
PUBLISHED: 2018-11-30 Original Research Article e-certificate Download Article Page No. Analysis of PWM Inverter Control Techniques for Motor Drives Priya Kumar 1-5 Harmonic Reduction Using Active Filters in Power Electronics Vikram Kumar 6-10 Wireless…
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Embedded System-Based Monitoring for Power Quality Analysis
Embedded systems have become pivotal in real‐time monitoring of electrical networks. This manuscript presents a comprehensive study of embedded system‐based monitoring for power quality analysis, focusing on instrumentation, data acquisition, and signal processing techniques available as…
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Fault Detection in Three-Phase Induction Motors Using Wavelet Transforms
This manuscript presents a comprehensive study on fault detection in three-phase induction motors using wavelet transform techniques available up to 2018. Induction motor faults, including rotor bar breakage, stator winding faults, and bearing defects, can lead…