International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Applications

Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2017

  • State-of-the-Art in Abrasive Water Jet Cutting Technology and the Promise for Micro- and Nano-Machining

    Mohammad S. Alsoufi

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 1-14
    Received: 1 November 2016
    Accepted: 16 December 2016
    Published: 12 January 2017
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    Abstract: A long time ago, nature proved that even the hardest engineering materials change their shape and form when water is applied to them. The new shape formed by this phenomenon can be both valuable and/or attractive. In modern industry, water cutting technology is divided into two groups. Water jet cutting technology, which is cutting with pure water ... Show More
  • Modern Day Automation for Heat Exchanger Monitoring

    Sanjay Dehran

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 15-19
    Received: 21 September 2016
    Accepted: 16 December 2016
    Published: 21 January 2017
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    Abstract: Heat exchanger monitoring for efficiency & fouling is a considerable economic & technical concern for any process plant/industry, be it chemical, oil & gas or power. Heat Exchangers cleaning/repair forms the major part of the maintenance budget & its availability continues to be a major concern for operations. Non-availability of a Critical exchang... Show More
  • Analysis of Solid-Liquid Two-Phase Flow Field for Shellfish Precooking Processing Machine

    Xindan Zhang, Xu Zhang, Lianzheng Sun, Jinshi Lu, Xueheng Tao

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 20-27
    Received: 5 January 2017
    Accepted: 13 January 2017
    Published: 10 February 2017
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    Abstract: A new type of shellfish precooking processing machine is designed. The corresponding three-dimensional solid model are constructed by use of SOLWORKS. It also introduces basic structure and working principle of shellfish precooking machine. Solid-liquid two-phase flow field for shellfish precooking processing machine is simulated by ANSYS FLUENT 15... Show More
  • Supply Chain Network Design Optimization Model for Multi-period Multi-product Under Uncertainty

    M. S. Al-Ashhab

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 28-40
    Received: 4 September 2016
    Accepted: 13 September 2016
    Published: 17 February 2017
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    Abstract: This research is a development of a stochastic mixed integer linear programming (SMILP) model considering stochastic customer demand, to tackle the multi-product SCND problems. It also considers multi-period, multi-echelons, products inventories, considering locations capacities and associated cost elements. The model represents both location and a... Show More
  • Real-Time Pricing and Energy Storage for Voltage Improvement in a Distribution Feeder

    J. O. Petinrin, M. A. Sanusi, M. A. Tijani, A. K. Adebayo, M. O. Abolarin

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 41-46
    Received: 13 September 2016
    Accepted: 10 January 2017
    Published: 24 February 2017
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    Abstract: Increasing demand on electrical energy coupled with lack of new distribution facilities create a potential threat that can eventually sprawl to jeopardize the distribution system reliability. The variability characteristics of wind energy sources present a fundamental problem to its smooth integration in the distribution feeders, in a large proport... Show More
  • Failure Investigation Report on Different Components of an Automotive Engine

    Md. Raquibul Hasan

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 47-51
    Received: 6 January 2017
    Accepted: 8 February 2017
    Published: 1 March 2017
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    Abstract: This paper presents an investigation report of different components failure which affect the performance of an automobile engine. The premature breakage of a four cylinder diesel engine block, crankshaft, camshaft, crankshaft bearing, camshaft bush, engine oil pump was reported. It is found that the failure of each component having the same reason ... Show More
  • On the Study of Hybrid Riser with Integrated Tether for Extreme Offshore Conditions in the Gulf of Guinea

    Francisca Amarachukwu Duru, Chinwuba Victor Ossia, John Chukwudi Uzoewulu

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 52-59
    Received: 20 December 2016
    Accepted: 30 December 2016
    Published: 2 March 2017
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    Abstract: This study presents the optimization of the hybrid risers in deepwater applications by the integration of a tether. It analyses the feasibility, impact and essence of attaching Polyester tether to the buoy of a conventional hybrid system using the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) wave conditions, and adopting a water depth of 1800m. The sensitivity of the conv... Show More
  • Performance of a Gas Turbine Power Plant

    Basharat Salim

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 60-69
    Received: 23 January 2017
    Accepted: 15 February 2017
    Published: 2 March 2017
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    Abstract: Population of the world is increasing and so the demand of energy for domestic and industrial use. Worldwide efforts are being meet to produce energy from renewable resources but it is impossible to replace the fossil fuel resource of energy. Gas turbine remains the main energy converter of fossil fuel both for its liquid and gaseous states. This p... Show More