Industrial Wireless Communication System For Notification,
2013
Western Michigan University
Industrial Wireless Communication System For Notification, Jolica Dias, Devin Semrau, Jumana Abukabbos
Honors Theses
An industrial wireless communication system for short structured messages was needed to support lean manufacturing environments. While first generation prototypes of end devices were previously constructed for the network, it lacked the range, robustness and battery operation desired. The advances made in the new system incorporate multiple small rechargeable user modules that communicate with and through one or more higher powered fixed location message router stations. This configuration ensures that wireless signal integrity is maintained throughout an industrial facility, and that the messages are successfully sent and received. XBee wireless transceivers were imbedded onto the router to enable communication between …
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (Phev) Component Pre-Heater,
2013
Western Michigan University
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (Phev) Component Pre-Heater, Ria Pereira
Honors Theses
In plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, the optimum temperatures of the cabin and various fluids are achieved through the dissipating heat of the internal combustion engine. In colder climates the initial warm-up of components requires the internal combustion engine to run causing unnecessary consumption of fuel. This project improved the pre-heating system formerly in place. It uses a variety of electric heaters along with the positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater and blower motor already installed on the vehicle. A system utilizing a microcontroller turns the heaters on and off based on the inputs from the temperature sensors installed on the vehicle. …
Comparative Study Of Artificial Lighting Systems With Different Fixtures Considering Daylight Availability,
2013
Federal University of Santa Catarina
Comparative Study Of Artificial Lighting Systems With Different Fixtures Considering Daylight Availability, Leticia Niero Moraes, Anderson Claro
CIBSE & SLL International Lighting Conference, Dublin, 2013
The use of daylight is indicated as a primary factor in energy savings of buildings, since it can reduce the use of electric lighting through control systems. However, the efficiency of systems is also associated with technical characteristics and performance of various elements. The positioning of fixtures, as well as its specifications can contribute for environmental comfort and energy conservation. Such concerns, however, are not part of the currently established practice of lighting design professionals. Considering this gap, this paper seeks to develop a study that addresses the integration of natural and electric light. The methodology is based on evaluating …
Helping To Explain Lighting Quality & Energy Efficiency To Non-Experts,
2013
Ceravision, UK
Helping To Explain Lighting Quality & Energy Efficiency To Non-Experts, Anna Whittaker, Julie Gore, Stuart Mucklejohn
CIBSE & SLL International Lighting Conference, Dublin, 2013
CIBSE & SLL International lighting Conference
15 Ways To Save Energy,
2013
Thorn Lighting
15 Ways To Save Energy, Iain Macrae
CIBSE & SLL International Lighting Conference, Dublin, 2013
CIBSE & SLL International Lighting Conference
In-Field Measurment Of Cylindrical Illuminance And The Impact Of Room Surface Reflectance On The Visual Environment,
2013
Dublin Institute of Technology
In-Field Measurment Of Cylindrical Illuminance And The Impact Of Room Surface Reflectance On The Visual Environment, James Duff
CIBSE & SLL International Lighting Conference, Dublin, 2013
CIBSE & SLL International Lighting Conference
Energy And Cost Savings By Using Lighting Controls In Offices,
2013
University of Seville
Energy And Cost Savings By Using Lighting Controls In Offices, Carmen Munoz Munoz, David Moreno, Paula Esquivias, Ignacio Acosta, Jaime Navarro
CIBSE & SLL International Lighting Conference, Dublin, 2013
CIBSE & SLL International Lighting Conference
Lighting Quality For All,
2013
Fellow of SLL
Lighting Quality For All, Peter Boyce
CIBSE & SLL International Lighting Conference, Dublin, 2013
CIBSE & SLL International Lighting Conference
Looking At Art In A New Light,
2013
Steensen Varming
Looking At Art In A New Light, Emrah Baki Ulas, Mirjam Roos
CIBSE & SLL International Lighting Conference, Dublin, 2013
CIBSE & SLL International Lighting Conference
Retrofit Electrochromic Glazing In An Open Plan Office: A Case Study,
2013
De Montfort University, UK
Retrofit Electrochromic Glazing In An Open Plan Office: A Case Study, Ruth Kelly, Birgit Painter, John Mardaljevic, Katherine Irvine
CIBSE & SLL International Lighting Conference, Dublin, 2013
CIBSE & SLL International Lighting Conference
Standards And Codes,
2013
The Bartlett, University College London
Standards And Codes, Peter Raynham
CIBSE & SLL International Lighting Conference, Dublin, 2013
CIBSE & SLL International Lighting Conference
Rethinking Daylighting And Compliance,
2013
Loughborough University
Rethinking Daylighting And Compliance, John Mardaljevic
CIBSE & SLL International Lighting Conference, Dublin, 2013
CIBSE & SLL International Lighting Conference
Light Environment In Japanese Office Buildings,
2013
Tokyo University of Science
Light Environment In Japanese Office Buildings, Nozomu Yoshizawa, Etsuko Mochizuki,, Toshie Iwata
CIBSE & SLL International Lighting Conference, Dublin, 2013
CIBSE & SLL International Lighting Conference.
Innovations In Light,
2013
Philips Lighting
Innovations In Light, John Gorse, Mike Simpson
CIBSE & SLL International Lighting Conference, Dublin, 2013
CIBSE & SLL International Lighting Conference
Biodiesel Reactor Design With Glycerol Separation To Increase Biodiesel Production Yield,
2013
Faculty of Agriculture , Universitas Siliwangi, Tasikmalaya 46115, Indonesia
Biodiesel Reactor Design With Glycerol Separation To Increase Biodiesel Production Yield, Budy Rahmat, Imas Siti Setiasih, Roni Kastaman
Makara Journal of Technology
The study consisted of reactor design used for transesterification process, effect of glycerol separation on transesterification reaction, determination of biodiesel quality, and mass balance analysis. The reactor was designed by integrating circulated pump/stirrer, static mixer, and sprayer that intensify the reaction in the outer tank reactor. The objective was to reduce the use of methanol in excess and to shorten the processing time. The results showed that the reactor that applied the glycerol separation was able to compensate for the decreased use of the reactant methanol from 6:1 to 5:1 molar ratio, and changed the mass balance in the product, …
Development Of Seebeck-Coefficient Measurement Systems Using Kelvin-Probe Force Microscopy,
2013
Research Institute of Electronics, Shizuoka University, 3-5-1 Johoku, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu 432-8011, Japan
Development Of Seebeck-Coefficient Measurement Systems Using Kelvin-Probe Force Microscopy, Kazutoshi Miwa, Faiz Salleh, Hiroya Ikeda
Makara Journal of Technology
Thermoelectric device is investigated by a number of researchers in order to enhance the thermoelectric efficiency. It is known that the efficiency can be improved by quantum effect. However, it is difficult to measure the thermoelectric characteristics of nanometer-scale structures. Thus a new measurement method is expected to be developed. We propose to apply Kelvin-probe force microscopy (KFM) to characterization of thermoelectric materials. KFM can locally observe surface potential of Fermi energy of a sample without touching the sample surface. In the present paper, we estimate the Seebeck coefficient of thin Si-on-insulator layers using KFM.
Agricultural Drought Pattern In West Java Using Thermal Vegetation Index From Modis-Terra Satellite,
2013
Departement of Geography, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, Indonesia
Agricultural Drought Pattern In West Java Using Thermal Vegetation Index From Modis-Terra Satellite, Dini Daruati, Rahmatulloh Rahmatulloh, Sri Hardiyanti Purwadhi
Makara Journal of Technology
This study examines agricultural drought paddy fields in West Java. The aims of this research are to know the pattern and distribution of paddy field drought in West Java and the correlation between drought and the physical characteristics. The agricultural drought is obtained from TVI (Thermal Vegetation Index) model. TVI is derived from MODIS Terra satellite image, which is the ratio between the LST (Land Surface Temperature) and EVI (Enhanced Vegetation Index). Physical factors studied are rainfall, l slope, geomorphology, soil drainage, and irrigation areas. The most severe drought occurred in September 2006 because of El Nino, covering 806,564 ha, …
Estimating Cell Capacity For Multi-Cell Electrical Energy System,
2013
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Estimating Cell Capacity For Multi-Cell Electrical Energy System, Iman Ahari Hashemi
Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses
A Multi-Cell Electrical Energy System is a set of batteries that are connected in series. The series batteries provide the required voltage necessary for the contraption. After using the energy that is provided by the batteries, some cells within the system tend to have a lower voltage than the other cells. Also, other factors, such as the number of times a battery has been charged or discharged, how long it has been within the system and many other factors, result in some cells having a lesser capacity compared to the other cells within the system. The outcome is that it …
Growth Of Crsi2 Nanostructures Using Crcl2 Powder On Si Substrates,
2013
Graduate School of Science and Technology, Shizuoka University, 3-5-1 Johoku, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu 432-8011, Japan
Growth Of Crsi2 Nanostructures Using Crcl2 Powder On Si Substrates, Wen Li, Meng Erchao, Tomoji Matsushita, Shingo Oda, Daisuke Ishikawa, Kaito Nakane, Hirokazu Tatsuoka
Makara Journal of Technology
Chromium disilicide (CrSi2) nanostructures were grown by the exposure of Si (111) substrates to CrCl2 vapor in an argon gas flow at atmospheric pressure without using any metal catalyst. Dependence of the growth condition on the structural property was investigated. Hexagonal-shaped CrSi2 microrods were grown at 750 °C with 0.05 g of CrCl2. As the quantity of CrCl2 increased to 0.1 g, the bundle of CrSi2 nanowires with microrods and web-liked CrSi2 nanostructure with turning angles were grown at 750 °C and 700 °C, respectively. The preliminary discussion on the growth mechanism of CrSi2 micro- and nanostructures was carried out.
Biological Pretreatment Of Oil Palm Frond Fiber Using White-Rot Fungi For Enzymatic Saccharification,
2013
R&D Unit for Biomaterials, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Cibinong, Bogor 16911, Indonesia
Biological Pretreatment Of Oil Palm Frond Fiber Using White-Rot Fungi For Enzymatic Saccharification, Euis Hermiati, Sita Heris Anita, Lucky Risanto, Dyah Styarini, Yanni Sudiyani, Achmad Hanafi, Haznan Abimanyu
Makara Journal of Technology
Oil palm frond is one type of lignocellulosic biomass abundantly and daily available in Indonesia. It contains cellulose which can be converted to glucose, and further processed to produce different kinds of value –added products. The aim of this research is to study the effects of biological pretreatment of oil palm frond (OPF) fiber using Phanerochaete chrysosporium and Trametes versicolor on the enzymatic saccharification of the biomass. The OPF fiber (40-60 mesh sizes) was inoculated with cultures of the two fungi and incubated at 27 °C for 4 weeks. The samples were taken after 1, 2, 3, and 4 weeks …
