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Synchronous Condensing Mode Operation of Hydropower Plants

Energy is the essential requirement of humans. It plays a major role in the development of any country. The present status of crude oil import of India in the financial year 2018-19 was around 22,64,98,000 MT of Rs. 7,83,183 crore and other fuels like LPG, MS, Naphtha, ATF, etc. were around 3,33,48,000 MT of Rs. 1,13,665 crore [1] and the total installed capacity of India is around 3,65,981.00 MW

Effect of wavelet filters on SFQ encoder performance for medical images

This paper is focused on analysing the effect of wavelet filters on Space frequency quantization (SFQ) coder performance. SFQ is a new class of image coding algorithms coupling standard scalar quantization of frequency coefficients with tree-structured quantization (related to spatial structures) has attracted wide attention because its good performance appears to confirm the promised efficiencies

Performance monitoring of kaplan turbine based hydropower plant under variable operating conditions using machine learning approach

Silt is the leading cause of the erosion of the turbine's underwater components during hydropower generation. This erosion subsequently decreases the machine's efficiency. The present study aims to develop statistical correlations for predicting the efficiency of a hydropower plant based on the Kaplan turbine. Historical data from a Kaplan turbine-based hydropower plant was employed to create the

IoT based reliable and efficient vaccines monitoring and distribution system

A successful vaccination program depends on secure vaccine storage as well as safe and effective vaccine delivery. An Internet of Things (IoT) based vaccine distribution and monitoring model, which is used to transport and monitor vaccines to locations where they will be properly kept for eventual use, is developed and tested. Coronavirus (COVID-19) was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan c

IoT based microcontroller operated UV germicide system

With the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic across the globe, people have come to understand the requirement of sanitation. However, other than the personal hygiene, sanitization of all the appliances (like mobile phone, wristwatch, wallet, eye wear, etc.) has become very important. Therefore, the requirement of germicides is being increased to sanitize all the appliances. A few germicides comprise che

IoT based sensor operated automatic potion (SOAP) dispenser

Previously, there were physically operated hand dispensers that needed to be contacted every time we needed to apply the sanitizer. Due to the outbreak of the COVID-19, the importance of alcohol-based sanitizers has come up. As there are chances of spreading the viruses through contact surfaces, foot-operated dispensers have been developed to avoid contact between hands and hand dispensers. For th

Welfare justifications and responsibility in political decision making - The case of Nudging*

Nudging, i.e. the framing of decision environments to exploit known behavioral biases in order to induce certain outcomes, has received considerable attention as a potential policy tool in recent years. Motivated as preserving freedom of choice while making people better off according to their own judgment, nudging seemingly comes at fairly little responsibility for the nudger, i.e. policy makers,

ML-Based Computational Model to Estimate the Compressive Strength of Sustainable Concrete Integrating Silica Fume and Steel Fibers

Concrete is one of the most commonly used construction material on the earth after water. The compressive strength of concrete is an important parameter and is considered in all structural designs. Production of the cement is directly proportional to carbon emissions. The cement content in the concrete can be partially replaced with waste materials like steel fibers, silica fumes, etc. Calculating

Neural Network Based Algorithm to Estimate the Axial Capacity of Corroded RC Columns

Columns are the important structural elements to transfer the superstructures load to the foundation. Deterioration and degradation of the structural elements is the critical issue facing by the entire world. Corrosion is one of the most common cause responsible for the deterioration. To maintain structural safety as well as serviceability, it is important to estimate the residual capacity of the

IoET-SG : Integrating internet of energy things with smart grid

The term smart grid refers to an electrical grid system that incorporates a range of operating and energy initiatives including advanced metering, intelligent distribution boards and circuit breakers, load control switches and smart devices, and renewable energy resources. The incorporation of the internet of things (IoT) into the smart grid, called the internet of energy things-smart grid (IoET-S

Reservoir simulation model for the design of irrigation projects

This chapter presents a simulation model for the optimization of a reservoir system that is being developed. Simulation studies were carried out, firstly to determine the best (and by how much) irrigation facilities to provide in the proposed new scheme, and secondly, to see the applicability of simulation in reservoir planning. A computer simulation model using MATLAB has been developed to analyz

Application of IoT in Agriculture

Agriculture is a backbone of the Indian economy, nowadays farmers are facing manpower problem, it may be due to migration of the manpower, and they need to manage the infinite resources in agriculture. Computer application for precise management is a novel weapon to increase the utilization of resources efficiently. Crop-dusting is a farmer's tedious, repetitive work, which drones will take over t

Different types of microstrip filters for UWB communication

Many filters such as triple-band filter, multiband filter, UWB filter, and notch band filters have been investigated in recent decades [1]. Bandpass filters with the features of good performance, micro-package, ease of use, and low cost have been the focus of device miniaturization. However, most of these UWB filters with band-notched have been designed by using various slots either in the ground

Individual Placement and Support for persons with alcohol and drug addiction in a Swedish context (IPS-ADAS) : study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Background: Employment is a vital source for experiencing well-being and lowering the risk of long-term social marginalisation and poverty. For persons with alcohol and drug addiction, it may also improve sobriety. However, the unemployment situation for this group reflects the knowledge gap in effective interventions to support employment. While Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is recognise

OSBP-mediated PI(4)P-cholesterol exchange at endoplasmic reticulum-secretory granule contact sites controls insulin secretion

Insulin is packaged into secretory granules that depart the Golgi and undergo a maturation process that involves changes in the protein and lipid composition of the granules. Here, we show that insulin secretory granules form physical contacts with the endoplasmic reticulum and that the lipid exchange protein oxysterol-binding protein (OSBP) is recruited to these sites in a Ca2+-dependent manner.

Enhanced steel machining performance using texture-controlled CVD alpha-alumina coatings : Fundamental degradation mechanisms

Cemented carbide inserts coated with CVD α-alumina, particularly those exhibiting a (0001) texture, have proven highly effective in steel turning. Despite the established superior performance of (0001) textured alumina coatings, the underlying reasons remain unclear. This study explores the influence of the crystallographic texture of alumina on wear mechanisms in various chip-tool contact zones o

The HLA region in ANCA-associated vasculitis : characterisation of genetic associations in a Scandinavian patient population

OBJECTIVE: The antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitides (AAV) are inflammatory disorders with ANCA autoantibodies recognising either proteinase 3 (PR3-AAV) or myeloperoxidase (MPO-AAV). PR3-AAV and MPO-AAV have been associated with distinct loci in the human leucocyte antigen (HLA) region. While the association between MPO-AAV and HLA has been well characterised in East A

Plasma neurofilament light chain is increased in Niemann-Pick Type C but glial fibrillary acidic protein remains normal

OBJECTIVE: Niemann-Pick Type C (NPC) is a genetic neurodegenerative lysosomal storage disorder commonly associated with psychiatric symptoms and delays to accurate diagnosis and treatment. This study investigated biomarker levels and diagnostic utility of plasma neurofilament light chain (NfL) and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) in NPC compared to healthy controls. METHODS: Patients with NP

Plasma neurofilament light chain is not elevated in people with first-episode psychosis or those at ultra-high risk for psychosis

Introduction: Neurofilament light chain (NfL), a blood biomarker of neuronal injury, shows promise in distinguishing neurodegenerative disorders from psychiatric conditions. This is especially relevant in psychosis, given neurological conditions such as autoimmune encephalitis and Niemann Pick Type C disease (NPC) may initially present with psychotic symptoms. Whilst NfL levels have been studied i