Techno-societal 2016 : proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Societal Applications

Front Matter....Pages i-xvii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Application of Nuclear Spin-Offs for Societal Development....Pages 3-9
Role of BARC Technologies in Agriculture for Benefit of Farming Community in India....Pages 11-15
Use of Photochemical Machining Technology for Producing Metal Artwork....Pages 17-26
RuTAG IIT Bombay Floating Fish Cages for Livelihood Opportunities for Tribals in Dimbhe Area....Pages 27-35
Evaluation of Multiple Hydrometerological Factors for Prioritization of Water Stress Areas in the Upper Yerala River Basin, Satara, Maharashtra, India....Pages 37-51
Design of Improved Biomass Cook Stove for Domestic Utility....Pages 53-63
Computational and Experimental Investigations on Small Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine for Household Applications....Pages 65-73
Computational and Experimental Studies on Effect of Artificial Roughness on Performance of Solar Air Heater....Pages 75-84
Design and Development of Novel Mini Wind Power Turbine Set....Pages 85-91
Treadle Pump Operation with Rotary Motion....Pages 93-100
Biofuels—Sustainable Alternative to Petroleum (Fossil Fuels) and New Revenue for Farmers....Pages 101-108
Microcontroller Based Automatic Drip Irrigation System....Pages 109-115
Sustainable Raft Based Hydroponic System for Growing Spinach and Coriander....Pages 117-125
Effect of Change in Vacuum Pressure on the Performance of Solar Dryers....Pages 127-133
Wireless Healthcare Monitoring System....Pages 135-145
Optimization of Process Parameters for Shutter Type Vertical Axis Wind Turbine....Pages 147-152
An Anthropometric Data of Cycle Rickshaw Operators to Approach Ergonomics in Cycle Rickshaw Design....Pages 153-167
Analysis of Thermal Performance of Serpentine Tube in Tube Heat Exchanger....Pages 169-182
Experimental Performance Evaluation on S.I. Engine with Gasoline and Liquefied Petroleum Gas as Fuel....Pages 183-191
A Review on the Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) Practices, Implementation and Study of Different Framework to Get the Area of Research in GSCM....Pages 193-199
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Design and Performance Evaluation of Low-Cost, Innovative, Efficient Small-Scale Wind Power Generation for Rural Community of India....Pages 201-213
Design Modification of Biogas Digester to Avoid Scum Formation at the Surface....Pages 215-227
Front Matter....Pages 229-229
Social Influence as a Parameter to Prioritize Social Problems....Pages 231-238
An Accident Detection System (ADS) for the Mumbai-Pune Expressway Using Vehicular Communication....Pages 239-247
Data Mining Algorithms for Improving the Efficiency of Governance in Dynamic Social Systems: Case Study of Indian Caste and Tribe Reservations....Pages 249-263
An Approach for PCA and GLCM Based MRI Image Classification....Pages 265-274
Urban Tree Canopy Detection Using Object-Based Image Analysis Approach for High-Resolution Satellite Imagery....Pages 275-281
Delamination Study of Sandwich Beam Coupled with Piezoelectric Actuator Using Cohesive Surface Behavior....Pages 283-291
Development of Methodology for Transforming CT Images Indicating Location and Size of Lung Cancer Nodule....Pages 293-301
A Driver Assistance System Using ARM Processor for Lane and Obstacle Detection....Pages 303-313
Multimodel PID and RST Controller to Control CSTR Process Using Gain Scheduling Technique....Pages 315-326
Silkworm Eggs Counting System Using Image Processing Algorithm....Pages 327-335
Compression of Medical Images Using Lifting Scheme Based Bi-orthogonal CDF Wavelet Coupled with Modified Set Partitioning in Hierarchical Trees (SPIHT) Algorithm....Pages 337-343
Various Traditional and Nature Inspired Approaches Used in Image Preprocessing....Pages 345-352
FPGA Based Adaptive Filter for Removal of Electromyogram Noise from Electrocardiogram Signal....Pages 353-361
Feature Extraction of Surface EMG Using Wavelet Transform for Identification of Motor Neuron Disorder....Pages 363-373
Early Diagnosis of Diabetes by Retinopathy....Pages 375-388
Optimal Location of TCSC Using Evolutionary Optimization Techniques....Pages 389-397
MATLAB Simulation Analysis for Removing Artifacts from EEG Signals Using Adaptive Algorithms....Pages 399-407
Front Matter....Pages 409-409
Effective Sensing Mechanisms and Techniques for Detection of E. coli Bacteria in Potable Water....Pages 411-419
Front Matter....Pages 409-409
Smart Materials for Biosensing Applications....Pages 421-431
Comparative Study to Improve Antenna Parameters of Multilayer Microstrip Patch Antenna....Pages 433-445
Investigation of Mechanical Behavior of Industry Waste and Al2O3 Reinforced Aluminium Matrix Composites by Powder Metallurgy Technique....Pages 447-455
Phase Sensitive Detector: Fabrication, Processing, and Applications....Pages 457-461
Microbial Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Aspergillus flavus and Their Characterization....Pages 463-470
Shape Optimization of Microfluidic Pump Using Fluid-Structure Interaction Approach....Pages 471-477
Fabrication and Characterizations of Cu/CdS0.8Te0.2 Thin Film Schottky Junction Grown by Thermal Evaporation Technique....Pages 479-485
Kinetic and Thermodynamic Study of Mixed Crystals of Cadmium-Calcium Levo-Tartrate Dihydrate Grown in Silica Gel....Pages 487-494
Numerical Study on Microchannel Heat Sink with Asymmetric Leaf Pattern....Pages 495-507
Experimental Study of Thermal Energy Storage System Using Nanofluid....Pages 509-514
An Approach to Harness Energy by SnO2 Thin Film Electrode by Thermal Evaporation....Pages 515-520
Efficient Electrodeposited Nickel Oxide Thin Films for Supercapacitor Electrode....Pages 521-526
Effect of Waiting Time on Opto-electronic Properties of Antimony Doped Tin Oxide Thin Films for Transparent Conducting Oxide Applications....Pages 527-530
Nanoflakes MnO2 Thin Film as a Supercapacitor Electrode....Pages 531-537
Experimental Studies on Curvilinear Laser Bending of Thin Sheets....Pages 539-548
A Comparative Study on Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Epoxy Composites Filled with Nano-ZrO2 and Nano-Al2O3 Fillers....Pages 549-557
Front Matter....Pages 559-559
Synthesis of TiO2 Nanofibers for Solar Cells and Their Analysis Using Statistical Tool—ANOVA....Pages 561-567
Development of Experimental Setup for Measurement of Stored Hydrogen in Solids by Volumetric Method....Pages 569-577
Optimization of Biodiesel Synthesis from Karanja Oil Using Heterogeneous Catalyst by Transesterification Process....Pages 579-587
Parametric Studies on Thermo-electric Power Generation Using Micro Combustor....Pages 589-597
Front Matter....Pages 559-559
Validation of in House PCR Using IS6110 for Detection of M. tuberculosis and Its Comparison with ZN Staining, Cultures and RT PCR Kit Methods....Pages 599-609
Novel Method for Fabrication and Characterization Porous Structure Using Rapid Prototyping and Thermal Gradient Method....Pages 611-621
Role of Gene Xpert in Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Tuberculosis....Pages 623-627
Synthesis and Characterization of MoS2-Graphene Nanocomposite....Pages 629-634
Heat Transfer Intensification with Different Width Swirl Generator....Pages 635-643
Synthesis and Characterization of ZnO Nanorod Array on FTO Glass by Using Hydrothermal Method....Pages 645-649
Design and In-Vitro Evaluation of Nicorindil Biphasic Drug Delivery System for Angina Pectoris....Pages 651-658
SILAR Synthesis and Cyclic Voltammetric Study of PPy-Cu(OH)2 Composite Flexible Electrodes for Supercapacitors....Pages 659-666
Root Canal Filling Process Enhancement in Simulated Dental Blocks Using a Novel Device....Pages 667-677
Front Matter....Pages 679-679
Analysis of Surface Integrity and Dimensional Accuracy During Thin-Wall Machining....Pages 681-688
Wear Behaviour of D-Gun Sprayed Coatings on Ductile Cast Iron....Pages 689-697
Experimental Analysis of Different Compositions of Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Composite and Its Application in Leaf Spring....Pages 699-707
Development of a Friction Welded Bimetallic Joints Between Titanium and 304 Austenitic Stainless Steel....Pages 709-717
Developing an Empirical Relationship to Predict Tensile Strength and Micro Hardness of Friction Stir Welded Aluminium Alloy Joints....Pages 719-728
New Design Approach of Helical Coil Spring for Longitudinal and Translational Invariance by Using Finite Element Analysis....Pages 729-738
Material Removal Rate and Surface Roughness Optimization in WEDM on Tool Steel EN-31 Using Taguchi Approach....Pages 739-750
Automatic Gear Change Mechanism for Two-Wheeler Automobiles....Pages 751-760
Analysis of Water Lubricated Bearing with Different Features to Improve the Performance: Green Tribology....Pages 761-769
Design and Construction of Briefcase Type Portable Solar Dryer....Pages 771-778
Crashworthiness Improvement for Rollover of Bus Using FEA....Pages 779-786
Front Matter....Pages 679-679
Optimization of P-GMAW Welding Parameters Using Taguchi Technique for SS304L Pipes....Pages 787-797
Impact Analysis and Topology Optimization of Pultruded Automotive Bumper....Pages 799-807
Simulation of Micro-indentation Process of Black NiAl Coated Aluminum Substrate Using FEM....Pages 809-817
Assembly Method of Pre Twisted Steam Turbine Blades....Pages 819-831
Thermal Performance of Parabolic Dish Water Heater with Helical Coiled Receiver....Pages 833-844
Application of MOORA Method for Friction Stir Welding Tool Material Selection....Pages 845-854
Development of Prototype of Light Passenger Quarter Car for Improved Vehicle Ride Characteristics....Pages 855-867
Sheet Metal Piercing Punch Material Selection Using Complex Proportional Assessment Method....Pages 869-877
Investigation of Thermal Performance of FRP Parabolic Trough Collector Using Different Receivers....Pages 879-889
Investigation of Load Carrying Capacity for Steering System with Polymer Helical Rack and Pinion Gear....Pages 891-902
Dry Sliding Wear Performance Optimization of MoS2 Filled PTFE Composites Using Taguchi Approach....Pages 903-913
Tribological Behavior of Al6061 Alloy Reinforced with Fly Ash Particles....Pages 915-923
A Study on Partial Automation of Lac Bangle Manufacturing in Pandharpur....Pages 925-932
Parametric Optimization for Photochemical Machining of Copper Using Grey Relational Method....Pages 933-943
Front Matter....Pages 945-945
Buried Pipelines Deformation Behavior in Different Soils Using Geofoam....Pages 947-955
A Time Dependent Scour Around Circular Piers Under Unsteady Flow....Pages 957-968
Implementation of Methodology for Wastewater Treatment from Textile Industry....Pages 969-975
Improving Torsional Seismic Response of Plan Asymmetric Structures Using Energy Dissipating Devices....Pages 977-987
Optimization of Cables in Cable Stayed Bridge....Pages 989-1000
Vibration Isolation of Single-Degree-Freedom System Using Permanent Magnets....Pages 1001-1009
Front Matter....Pages 945-945
Study on Behavior of Externally Bonded RC Beams Using Armid Fiber Sheets....Pages 1011-1020
Front Matter....Pages 1021-1021
Forecasting Monsoon Rainfall Over India Based on Global Climate Parameters....Pages 1023-1032
Augmented Reality in Higher Education Supported with Web 2.0: A Case Study in Chemistry Course....Pages 1033-1041
Implementation of QoS Based Policer in Routers for Next Generation Network (NGN)....Pages 1043-1051
Wireless Sensor Networks for Societal Applications....Pages 1053-1070
Topology-Hiding Multipath Routing Protocol: A Modified Approach for Wireless Network....Pages 1071-1080
A Cloud Computing Based WSNs for Agriculture Management....Pages 1081-1087
Analysis on an MHT Based Integrity Authentication Framework for Cloud Data Security....Pages 1089-1096
Historical Drought Analysis of Maharashtra State by Using SPI Index....Pages 1097-1104
Statistical Downscaling of GCM Output for Generating Future Rainfall Scenarios Using SDSM for Upper Godavari Basin, Maharashtra....Pages 1105-1111
Design of MIMO Antenna for WLAN and Wi-Max Application....Pages 1113-1121
Secure Ration Dispensing System Using HAN and Geofencing Through Li-Fi....Pages 1123-1131
Enhanced Digital Image Watermarking in Combination with Encryption....Pages 1133-1140
SNR Versus BER Performance and Effect of Changes in Hysteresis on Different Modes of IEEE 802.11a....Pages 1141-1150