International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Applications

Volume 8, Issue 3, June 2020

  • Structural Design of a CNC Router Based on Optimization Technique

    Nguyen Huu Loc, Tran Van Thuy

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, June 2020
    Pages: 81-87
    Received: 17 May 2020
    Accepted: 29 May 2020
    Published: 17 June 2020
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: Optimizations are a powerful tool for engineers as well as product designers. Using optimization helps us to find out new concept designs that satisfy the requirements of functions, aestheticism, material, cost, and time. This paper gives an overview of structural optimization and its effects on the design process, provides the process and applicat... Show More
  • Prospect of Utilization of Solar Energy in SWCC Existing MED Desalination Satellite Plants

    Ahmed Saeed Al-Ghamdi, Amro Mohammed Mahmoud, Khalid Bamardouf

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, June 2020
    Pages: 88-94
    Received: 13 July 2020
    Accepted: 27 July 2020
    Published: 31 August 2020
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: The shortage of drinking water source limits the socio-economic development of many areas of the world. Saudi Arabia has very limited resources in fresh water source and around 40 to 50% of portable water in Saudi Arabia is produced by desalination technology which depends on using fossil energy. The high cost of the water and electricity productio... Show More