Engineering Proceedings, Volume 75, Issue 1

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The fourth International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering 2024 (ICAME-24) was organized on 8 August 2024 by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST) [...]

Piezoelectric energy harvesters are considered a replacement for batteries because they are self-sustainable with low or no maintenance, and suitable for off-grid devices. In this study, two cylinders were placed in a flowing stream of water. The ups...

A solar still is a device that achieves desalination using solar energy in a relatively economical manner. In this paper, a mathematical model has been used to evaluate the performances of single-slope solar stills for different cities in Pakistan (I...

Diesel engines are popular due to their efficiency, power, and fewer carbon emission features. But NOx emissions pose a significant challenge to diesel engines’ use. NOx emissions are the largest constituents of diesel engines’ exhaust po...

This study investigates the fluidic properties of the Diamond and SplitP structures with varying porosity levels (55%, 65%, and 75%) for tissue engineering applications using computational analysis. The scaffolds were designed using nTopology softwar...

Adhesive joints play a crucial role across industries, such as aerospace, automotive, and construction, offering distinct advantages over traditional mechanical fastening methods. This study comprehensively evaluates ten surface treatments, ranging f...

Heat sinks have been widely used in cooling systems due to their high heat transfer efficiency. In this study, the thermal performance and fluid flow characteristics of conventional and triply periodic minimal surfaces (TPMS)-based heat sinks were in...

This study aims to analyze the performance of dissimilar titanium alloy Ti-5Al-2.5 Sn and stainless-steel SS 304 joints using three non-destructive testing (NDT) methods such as radiographic testing, visual and microstructural evaluation. Gas tungste...

The balance scheduling of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly lines plays a crucial role in enhancing production efficiency. Traditional scheduling methods rely on fixed heuristic rules, which lack flexibility and adaptability to changing production...

Many actuating and electro-mechanical devices are driven by DC motors. Gear trains are used to amplify the torque in these motors. They are used in a wide variety of automotives, robotics, and automation applications. However, gears are prone to back...

This study investigates the role of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in expediting energy transition in Pakistan, specifically during its second phase of development, i.e., CPEC 2.0. The study provides an overview of energy projects...

Thermal energy is very crucial, and Phase Change Materials (PCM) provide methods to store it. The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of changing the angle of the Latent Thermal Energy Storage Unit (LTESU) on the amount of time requi...

This study investigates the prospect of using rapid prototyping, particularly additive manufacturing, in Pakistan’s construction and manufacturing sectors, aiming to encourage R&D by the analysis of technical feasibility of this technology...

In recent years, achieving high-precision and high-speed target detection of surface defects on aluminum profiles to meet the requirements of industrial applications has been challenging. In this paper, the GEB-YOLO is proposed based on the YOLOv7 al...

This study investigates the impact toughness of 3D-printed PLA structures with Hilbert curve and honeycomb infill patterns at various raster angles. Samples were fabricated using Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and tested for impact energy absorption...

This article proposes the development of an optimal and robust control approach for the voltage regulation of a bi-directional DC-DC converter for its integration in battery energy storage and electric vehicle charging station applications. The objec...

Laminated composites are a key area of research due to their cost-effectiveness and productivity. Fiber-reinforced laminated composite structures are widely used for their excellent strength-to-weight ratio. These composites are typically manufacture...

The ultrasonic vibration-assisted incremental sheet forming (UISF) process already indicates its potential in reducing forming forces and increasing the material formability. However, most of previous studies focused on easy-to-deform materials (e.g....

This study explores the multifaceted approach required to promote womens empowerment through micro-hydropower projects (MHPPs) in the northern regions of Pakistan. By integrating education, skill development, economic opportunities, healthcare access...

An experimental analysis of the effect of size variation for a cylindrical-shaped bluff body in flow-induced vibration (FIV) for the purposes of harvesting ambient energy is explored in this study. The research was conducted at a very low Reynold&rsq...

The overall efficiency of the rolling stock of railways can be calculated by taking into account three parameters: availability, performance, and quality. The operator and maintainer (O&M) companies of railway engineering systems are contractuall...

This paper introduces the Improved Evolution Strategy Reinforcement Learning (I-ES) algorithm. The I-ES algorithm is designed to minimize the makespan and total energy consumption (TEC) in a multi-objective dynamic scheduling problem within a hybrid...

In this research, the effect of change in stacking sequences on the impact performance of bio-hybrid fiber-reinforced polymer (bio-HFRP) composite materials was analyzed and evaluated. The methodology was developed, based on the mechanical testing an...

In flexible production environments, challenges such as fluctuating customer demands and machine performance degradation significantly complicate production scheduling. This study introduces a neuro-evolution of augmenting topologies (NEAT) algorithm...

This paper investigates the problem of processing jobs on unrelated parallel batch machines, taking into account job arrival times, machine deterioration effects, and variable preventive maintenance (VPM). To address this complex scheduling problem,...

This paper addresses the multi-operator human–robot collaborative disassembly line balancing problem aimed at minimizing the number of workstations, workstation idle time, and disassembly costs, considering the diversity of end-of-life products...

DC–DC converters are extensively utilized in renewable energy systems because of the flexibility in their output voltage and their good conversion efficiency. The design of an adaptive sliding mode controller is proposed in this paper for a buc...

This paper investigates the optimal maintenance strategies for a self-repairable component under detection at fixed time intervals. The failure process of a component is considered as two parallel and competing degradation processes: an internal degr...

This study combines additive manufacturing, discrete event simulation, and central composite design to address the challenges of enhancing throughput and tackling bottlenecks in prosthodontic services Particularly in ambulatory surgical units (ASUs)....

This article proposes a simulation-based hierarchical heuristic (SHH) method to optimize nozzle assignment, feeder assignment, and component sequencing in a single spin-head gantry type surface mounter. Spin-head surface mounters are widely used in a...

Shell and tube heat exchangers (H.Xs) are being used broadly in the generation of power, refrigeration, nuclear, chemical, and petroleum industries due to their high cooling and heating capacity. In this research paper, an experimental test bench for...

The electric vehicle (EV) market in Pakistan faces a blend of challenges and opportunities as it transitions towards a more sustainable future. The transport sector, a significant consumer of carbon-intensive fuels (gasoline, diesel, CNG), contribute...

With the continuous development of the information industry, semiconductor manufacturing has become a key basic industry in the information age. Due to the demands of the process, there are more batch processes in the semiconductor manufacturing proc...

The cement industry accounts for 7% of total greenhouse gas emissions, with Pakistan’s industry emitting 8.9 million tons annually. Existing decarbonization efforts are insufficient due to technological and policy constraints. CCS presents seve...

The construction industry is known for poor performance, low productivity, high waste generation, and for lagging in the adoption of new technology. A high rate of material wastage in construction projects has economic and environmental implications...

Presently, the provision of safe drinking water is becoming a big challenge all over the world. In developing countries like Pakistan, many technical, financial and policy-related issues are hindering clean drinking water supply to communities. This...

This research work experimentally investigates the effectiveness of various adhesives in bonding Kevlar fiber-reinforced polymer with aluminum alloy 6061-T6 in a hybrid double-strap joint. Hybrid double-strap joints were developed using thermosetting...

This paper focuses on the multi-objective optimization of friction stir welding process parameters. Three input variables, including the axial load (AL), tool rotation speed (RS), and tool tilt angle (TA), were selected to optimize the mechanical cha...

Double feedback fluidic oscillators, which create oscillating fluid jets, are commonly used in flow control and thermal applications. The geometry of the Coanda surface affects the oscillation frequency, jet deflection angle, and pressure drop in the...

The present study deals with the parameters for Stainless Steel 304 and Aluminum 5083 optimized with an emphasis on surface roughness, cure time, and their impact on the tensile strength of single-lap shear joints. Utilizing a central composite desig...

Pakistan is actively exploring sustainable transportation solutions, considering environmental impact, and economic development. By adopting more sustainable modes of transport and investing in infrastructure, Pakistan can pave the way toward a green...