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Development Trends Of Mechatronics, Peter Kopacek, Ines Bula

UBT International Conference

Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary field integrating Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, and Computer Science. In this paper are presented the “face” of was changing dramatically over recent years. The complexity of devices and systems has increased dramatically, requiring a system-level approach to mechatronics design. This approach helps engineers to combine mechanical and control design, execute a test easily, and reuse algorithms within the final embedded delivery framework. This trend at system level is fuelled by growing investments in the fields of medical, life sciences and renewable energy as well as developments in industrial machinery. This approach greatly improves the design process by …

Cost Oriented Image Processing For Mobile Robots, Luan Mulaku, Peter Kopacek, Fatmir Azemi, Fevzi Osmani

UBT International Conference

Mechatronic is used in a lot of activities, and our study intends to add supplementary components making the system more intelligent. A mobile robot which follows the path while avoiding obstacles and using the implementation of image processing on real worldThe economic aspect has become a major part of the investment in technology and needs to be taken into account. Project was of low cost, and there will be no impacts for not implementing this project in the future, considering little equipment added. Hoping the results of this work will be taken into consideration for further generations of mobile robots …

The Challenges Of Industrial Automation In Manufacturing Companies In Kosovo, Saranda Demolli

UBT International Conference

In the century in which we are living every sphere of life is moving towards automation and digitalization as well as the production of products and the creation of services. Industrial automation and the application of digital technology are opportunities but also challenges. This research was conducted in manufacturing and service companies in Kosovo. How many opportunities do automation companies give you and what challenges have they faced, Also in this research are analyzed how much knowledge companies have, for the new technologies that are applied such as: Industry 4.0, AI (artificial intelligence), ML (machine learning), 3D printer, ‘Cloud’ technology, …

3d Digital Measurement Of Dimensions, Displacements, And Deformations Of The Parts, Betim Shabani, Fisnik Osmani, Xhemajl Mehmeti

UBT International Conference

The 3D digital measurement is commonly used nowadays when parts are with complex geometry, and fast development is required. This comes also from constant technological improvements of devices like 3D scanners. However, the use of them for particular applications needs research that shows the wide range of usability. The purpose of this study has to do with better understanding of the measurement of dimensions, displacements, and deformations of the parts using non-contact techniques, which are elaborated with the case studies for each investigation. Base on the presented research, we see the approach of using the 3D scanning technique for several …

Design Of Smart Device For Knee Joint, Arxhend Jetullahu

UBT International Conference

The relationship between people and technology is growing every day, technology assistance in transportation, technological equipment in surgery, miniature models that are informing the person about their health. Using these devices often happens to be complicated especially when it comes to older ages. The purpose of this paper is to develop a prototype that will measure the load directly from the person’s knee. The device will contain several sensors that will sent to the ESP32 microcontroller, the person is informed on his mobile and it is very user-friendly. The device is built on the analysis of modeling by engineering software …

Errors In Distance And Angle Measurements Of Ultrasonic Sensor Hc-Sr04, Fidan Smaili, Plotdon Beqiri, Rinor Lubovci

UBT International Conference

This project presents the measurement of distances and angles by means of Arduino Uno microcontroller and Ultrasonic Sensor HC-SR04. Accuracy on distance and angle measurements of the sensor has been investigated. The change of object distance in motion is displayed and monitoring of the change of the angle and position. Data measurements were compared with the real measurement unit of the meter to observe their deviation, 1.6% of the standard deviation is observed between real measurement and sensor data, meanwhile, at the angle data measurements were no deviation is observed.

The Calculation Of Appropriate Surfaces For Installation Of Solar Thermal Collectors And Solar Panels, Case Study City Of Pristine, Drita Qerimi

UBT International Conference

In Kosovo participation of renewable resources is very symbolic, most of the generated electricity produced from fossil fuel, a part of the energy comes from the import. Pristina is ranked among the most polluted sites and this is mainly: by transport, old power plants, and fossil fuel use as a heating fuel for winter seasons. Therefore, the aim of this paper is the use of solar energy knowing that the average sun duration for the city of Pristine is 5.44[h], while the average horizontal irradiation is 3.79[kWh/m²] per day. In this paper, the first step is analyzing and mapping of …

Energy Efficiency: Case Of Study For An Italian Railway Station, Kliton Bylykbashi, Giuseppe Bonifazi, Riccardo Gasbarrone, Silvia Serranti

UBT International Conference

The study will analyze the thermal and electrical energy consumption of the largest Italian railway stations, comparing the clustered data from yr. 2014 to yr. 2018, to evaluate the energy consumption trend in TOE, Tonnes of Oil Equivalent. The aim will be the electrical and thermal consumption reduction, thanks to the use of the photovoltaic technology, integrated with batteries and BACS (building automation and control system). A specific software (Termolog Design Photovoltaic and Acca Solarius PV) has been used to carry out the results; to identify improvement solutions, an algorithm made it possible to identify the best set point of …

Technical Impacts Of Distributed Generation In Distribution Network, Voltage Drops, Armend Ymeri, Bujar Jupaj, Ali Ibishi

UBT International Conference

This paper presents the technical impacts of distributed generation in the distribution network in order to reduce the voltage drops. Input data, including the lengths, power factory, active and reactive load in each busbar of 10 kV distribution line is used to create the network model using a digital simulation and electrical network calculation. With the connection of distributed generators in the network, the need for investments in the distribution network infrastructure is reduced. When they are optimally located, the power losses and voltage drops within the distribution network are reduced and the reliability of the power supply stability is …

Oil Type Transformers, Testing Of Transformers, Commissioning Of Transformers, Type Of Testing., Bukurije Hoxha, Risto V. Filkoski

UBT International Conference

Wind energy has a relatively strong potential for electricity generation in various parts of Europe and it has increasingly taken its place in the energy mix in recent years. Kosovo has limited sources of renewable energy and its energy production sector is based on fossil fuels. This may come from the policies used so far in subsidizing such resources. Such a situation emphasizes the importance of active research and efficient use of renewable energy potential. According to the analysis of meteorological data for Kosovo, it can be concluded that the place with high potential is Kaçandoll. Due to the shared …

Energy Analysis Of Thermal Collectors With Working Medium Water And Air For Kosovo Climate Conditions, Blerina Bylykbashi, Risto Vasil Filkoski

UBT International Conference

To overcome the impact on the environment and the declining source of fossil fuels, renewable energy sources must meet the growing demand for both electricity and heat. Solar energy is clean and endless, suitable for being a good substitute for fossil fuels and meeting energy demands. Solar collectors are a major part of solar thermal systems, there are a variety of types of solar collectors which we can use depending on the conditions in which they will operate. In this study, the energy performance of the flat plate solar collector with working medium water and air for climatic conditions of …

Analysis And Performance Of Hydro Generation Of Electricity From Small Hydropower Plants, Vehebi Sofiu, Sami Gashi, Muhaxherin Sofiu

UBT International Conference

The application of the latest technology in HPPs of the Dragash region and the generation benefits with multifunctional approach enable sustainable operation of generators with full efficiency in the environment where it is part of this research. Exploitation of energy resources from renewables, particularly the utilization of hydro resources through engineering works called hydropower plants today is of particular importance not only nationwide but also wider. Electricity represents one of the most eminent and underlying sources of human activities. Energy sources are different, as are the modes, equipment and plants for its generation. Indeed the geographical position and the influence …

Study Aspects For The Solar-Photovoltaic System With Installation Capacity Of 60.3 Kwp, Gentiana Alija, Armend Ymeri, Nexhmi Krasniqi

UBT International Conference

Today's socio-economic development is closely related to the process of electrical energy production in Kosovo. High energy consumption around the world has made reserves of fossil fuels, from which electricity is produced in most cases, increasingly scarce. The exploitation of fossil resources for energy production has left many consequences in terms of environment. This has led to the focus shifting to renewable energy sources. The preferable one seems to be solar energy, which has had a great development also for the fact that it is very environmentally friendly. Due to their great potential, photovoltaic systems will be one of the …

Tidal And Wave Energy: A Viability Overview, Visar Bejta

UBT International Conference

The global quiescent capacity of tidal energy is utterly prodigious. A potential wide-ranging output of electric power from thalassic tideway and waves — besides the inherent wind resource — is appealing as it provides, amongst other things, adequate grounds for an industrial viability analysis. Apropos, in recent years, vast improvements have been observed in the domain of tidal energy exploitation. Furthermore, economic viability is gradually gaining ground in a process that comprises considerable funding from sphere trendsetters and frontrunners. Palpable technical development, besides the favorable treatment from the communications industry, has boosted the validity of this particular renewable energy arrangement.

Optimization Of Energy Flow In A Microgrid Application With A Photovoltaic Electricity Supply, Vassil Guliashki, Egzon Salihu, Galia Marinova

UBT International Conference

A microgrid is a local energy grid that generates electricity through a combination of energy sources, operates while connected to the main grid, but it can also operate independently. Microgrids can be powered using wind turbines, generators, batteries, or solar panels. In case of emergency, a microgrid provides backup from the main grid in times of crisis like storms or power outages, also it can be used to reduce the energy consumption from the main grid. This paper presents optimization of a battery schedule in a microgrid application when is used in as island mode (disconnected from the main grid) …

Cost Oriented Control Unit For Robotic Arm Mitsubishi Movemaster Ii, Roni Kasemi, Endrit Hoxha

UBT International Conference

One of the main reasons for robotics development was always making human life easier by assisting or even replacing humans in hazardous environments. But in order to get robotics at that level, a lot of development and research was needed in order to solve the barriers and challenges that appear along the way. Solving problems, especially engineering ones usually accompanied by complex tech which is in most cases expensive to implement, and by that, a new challenge is appearing: high cost. In order to get robotics to help humans, especially in daily tasks, the cost of robotics needs to drop …

Mitigation Of Wind-Induced Vibrations In Dry-Assembled Precast High-Rise Tower Buildings, Francesco Foti, Bruno Dal Lago

UBT International Conference

Dry assembled precast concrete is currently trending for the construction of low- and medium-rise residential buildings, especially in

countries requesting high construction volumes in limited time. Recently, dry- assembled precast technology was investigated to be applied for the

construction of high-rise buildings, too. This paper analyses the dynamic response of a 100m tall residential tower fully designed and detailed under static loads with a dry-assembled couples frame/wall precast structural system, when subjected to Vortex Induced Vibration (VIV). Within this framework, the efficiency of different distributions of Tuned Mass Dampers (TMDs), from one bulk device positioned at the top to smaller …

Testing Of The Oil Type Distribution Transformers, Armend Ymeri, Nexhmi Krasniqi, Arton Aliu, Alush Mexhuani, Edon Hajdini, Endrit Mustafa

UBT International Conference

This paper proposes to present the testing of oil type distribution transformers in order to supply with adequate voltage for all consumers, regardless of the voltage level where they are connected. One of the main challenges of the distribution system operator remains the proper selection of the transformer, application of the modern methods of commissioning and testing them, as a necessity to provide a reliable electrical supply. With the technological advancement, has been achieved to proportionally increase the quality of transformers, contributing to the increase of the efficiency of the power system as a whole. Input data, including construction and …

10th International Conference On Business, Technology And Innovation 2021, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

Welcome to IC – UBT 2021

UBT Annual International Conference is the 10th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make …

Effects Of Cloud Computing In The Workforce, Kevin Rossi Acosta

Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research Showcase

In recent years, the incorporation of cloud computing and cloud services has increased in many different types of organizations and companies. This paper will focus on the philosophical, economical, and political factors that cloud computing and cloud services have in the workforce and different organizations. Based on various scholarly articles and resources it was observed that organizations used cloud computing and cloud services to increase their overall productivity as well as decrease the overall cost of their operations, as well as the different policies that were created by lawmakers to control the realm of cloud computing. The results of this …

Session 3a: Watershed Management Ii, Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute, University Of Kentucky

Kentucky Water Resources Annual Symposium

• Salinization and Alkalinization of Kentucky Lake: A Result of Human Activity?
• Tools for Wetlands Assessment and Prioritization: Assets in Abating Nonpoint Source Pollution
• Monitoring McConnell Springs Stormwater Quality Wetland Pond and Gainesway Pond Retrofit: 2010-2021

Session 3b: Sediments And Nutrients, Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute, University Of Kentucky

Kentucky Water Resources Annual Symposium

• Starter Fertilizer Impacts on Turfgrass Establishment and Quality
• Blue Water Farms: Edge-of-Field Monitoring of Nutrient and Sediment Loss from No-Till Corn and Soybean Fields in the Lower Green River Watershed
• Blue Water Farms: Edge-of-Field Monitoring of Nutrient and Sediment Loss from Wetland Watersheds in the Northern Mississippi Embayment

Session 2a: Watershed Management I, Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute, University Of Kentucky

Kentucky Water Resources Annual Symposium

• Update to the 2019 Nutrient Loads and Yields in Kentucky Study
• Lexmark Rainwater Harvesting System – Turning Unused Infrastructure and Problematic Stormwater into an Award-Winning Asset
• Leveraging Intersections: Integrating Watershed Management and Hazard Mitigation Planning to Combat Climate Change
• Riparian Reforestation for Stream Water Quality Improvement: Evidence from Reforested Urban Sites in Lexington
• Red River Gorge, Kentucky Non-Point Source Pollution Program Implementation

Session 2b: Groundwater And Karst, Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute, University Of Kentucky

Kentucky Water Resources Annual Symposium

• In Situ 3D Electrical Resistivity Method for Understanding Water Dynamics in Shallow Karst Features*
• Identifying the Intersection of Contaminated Karst Water and Off-the-Grid Communities in Southcentral Kentucky Using GIS*
• Groundwater Characterization: How Much Data is Enough?
• Examining Hydrogeological Dynamics of Baselevel and Reverse Flow of the Green River and Major Springs of Mammoth Cave, Kentucky*
• Soil Moisture Micronet in the Daniel Boone National Forest

Poster Session, Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute, University Of Kentucky

Kentucky Water Resources Annual Symposium

1. Advancing Prediction of Headwater Flow Permanence and Stream Expansion and Contraction Using a Process-Based Hydrologic Model
2. Developing ANN Model for Predicting Lake Michigan E.Coli Counts
3. Examining Long Term Trends in Rainfall and Stream Flow at Upper Wabash River Basin Using Self Organizing Map
4. Investigating Water and Sediment Transport Processes with High-Resolution Sensor Measurements and Hysteresis Analysis in the Cane Run Royal Spring Basin, Kentucky, USA
5. Blue Water Farms: Edge-of-Field Water Quality Monitoring of Nutrient and Sediment Loss from No-Till Corn and Soybean Fields in the Lower Cumberland River Watershed
6. Determination of Microcystin Cyanobacterial Toxins in Kentucky Lakes by Diffusive Gradients …

Session 1: Water Research: Impacting The Lives Of Kentuckians, Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute, University Of Kentucky

Kentucky Water Resources Annual Symposium

• Investigation and Remediation of an Urban Karst Groundwater Gasoline Leak at Lost River Cave, Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Spatial and Seasonal Variation in Concentrations of Disinfection Byproducts in the Public Drinking Water System of Martin County, Kentucky
• Farmer to Farmer: Virtual Shop Talks
• Solutions Begin with Understanding: Off-the-Grid Communities and Contaminated Karst Groundwater in Southcentral Kentucky*

Plenary Session, Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute, University Of Kentucky

Kentucky Water Resources Annual Symposium

No abstract provided.

Proceedings Of 2021 Kentucky Water Resources Annual Symposium, Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute, University Of Kentucky

Kentucky Water Resources Annual Symposium

This symposium was planned and conducted as a part of the state water resources research institute annual program that is supported by Grant/Cooperative Agreement Number G20AS00025 from the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The contents of this proceedings document and the views and conclusions presented at the symposium are solely the responsibility of the individual authors and presenters and do not represent the official views of the USGS or of the symposium organizers and sponsors. This publication is produced with the understanding that the United States Government is authorized to reproduce and distribute reprints for government purposes. Mention of trade …

Design And Development Of A Novel Soft Gripper Manipulated By A Robotic Arm, Derek Price

Symposium of Student Scholars

This study presents the design and development of a tendon-driven soft gripper manipulated by a 4 DOF robotic arm. The proposed robotic arm and the gripper explore the new areas focusing on increasing the grasping performance of the gripper as well as the workspace. The gripper is designed as a 3 finger and driven by tendons using two servo motors. The tension of the strings is adjusted using a pulley mechanism and a string. The opening and grasping of the soft gripper are accomplished by each motor. The wide opening allows the gripper to grasp wide objects. The parallel robotic …

Rollover V2x Soft Antenna For Vehicular Safety, Jiwoo Park, Devansh Singh

Symposium of Student Scholars

Vehicle-2-Everything (V2X) technology can make roads safer by allowing vehicles to communicate with each other. The goal of V2X is to reduce accidents where there is not a line-of-sight of the other vehicle, such as at intersections, in harsh driving conditions, and around curves. Considering that the antenna for V2X will be mounted on the roof, how then should a turned over vehicle communicate reliably with other vehicles if another antenna doesn't also exist on the bottom of the vehicle? We explore using soft-robotics for deploying a spare antenna from under the vehicle. Experiments show that when the antenna is …