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Volume-2 Issue-10, August 2014, ISSN:  2319–6378 (Online)
Published By: Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering & Sciences Publication Pvt. Ltd. 

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Authors:

Attrams Siaw Prince, Osei-Owusu Alexander, Yankey-Antwi Aaron

Paper Title:

Powerline Communication System for Controlling Appliances in Ghanaian Homes

Abstract: The deployment of PLC systems have evolved rapidly over the years with the advent of soaring research and improvement, huge strides have been attained in this sector. The use of such technology especially in developing countries like Ghana require the design and implementation of basic systems that can form the basis for further improvements and subsequently meet the pace of modern systems and designs. The research is aimed at designing and constructing a power line communications system that will interface with a simple computer system to control the lightning system in a typical Ghanaian home. The system will allow a centralized point for controlling all the lightning systems within the household. This is in an effort to providing easy control of the lightning system in a household. The design and construction of the system is presented, with added interfacing functionalities such as voice recognition, text messaging, keyboard and the use of the internet via a network socket to send appropriate signals to the system’s receiver.

Keywords: PLC (Power Line Communication), FDM (Frequency Division Multiplexing), DTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequency), Control.

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5.       Khan Et.al (2006), Communication System for Controlling Smart Appliances Using Powerline Communication Malaysia, IEEE, 2006.
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Authors:

Prasad V. Bapat, S. Magbul Hussain

Paper Title:

Design of Special Purpose Machine Head to Improve the Production of Engine Block

Abstract:  Special purpose machine tools are designed and manufactured for specific jobs and such never producedin bulk such machines are finding increasing use in industries the techniques for designing such machine would obviously be quite different from those used for mass produced machine. A very keen judgment is essential for success of such machines. A special purpose machine was designed and manufactured at ABC Company which found beneficial in increasing production quantity & reducing manpower.

Keywords: SPM, LOCUS CLEARANCE, MACHINE HEAD,CASTINGS BLOCKS

References:
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1.             Majid Tolouei-Rad School of Engineering, Edith Cowan
2.             University, Perth “Intelligent Analysis of Utilization of Special
3.             Purpose Machines for Drilling Operations”
4.             www.skf.com/group/...units.../basic-load-ratings/index.html www.bearingworks.com/technical_data/load_ratings.php
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5.             Machine Tool Design Handbook: Central Machine Tool Institute, Bangalore. (Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd. Year 2002)
6.             Design of Machine Elements: V. B. Bhandari (Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd. Year 2002)
7.             Machine Design: R.S. Khurmi & J.K. Gupta

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Authors:

Sambit Kumar Patra, Ishita Gupta, Gaurav Saini, Vinodkumar Poolothvalappil

Paper Title:

Data Visualization for Hybrid Application: The challenges in choosing an optimal library for Line Chart

Abstract:   Developing application using web-technology for cross-platform becomes trend these days. However representing data into a small space is more challenging. Digital convergence has led to a sudden dependence on the mobile devices. The data visualization on mobile devices needs to be in a very pristine manner. To achieve that, unique methods are looked upon that generally involve simple but effective presentation instruments such as tables, charts and graphs. So, the challenge comes in deciding and choosing the right charting library for the hybrid mobile application looking over the cost, functionality, performance, and user experience. This paper has illustrated the challenges faced in implementing line chart in hybrid application using Fusion, HighChart, Rickshaw and D3 chart and will help in deciding the best charting library for the same.

Keywords: Cross-Platforms, Chart Libraries, Comparison, Data Visualization, Hybrid Application, Line Chart, Fusion, HighChart, D3

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10.    “Data Driven Document” http://d3js.org/

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Authors:

Mohammad Vahid Naiemifard, Seied Ali Hosseini

Paper Title:

High Performance Current-Mode Multiplier Circuit Based on Carbon Nanotube Transistors

Abstract:  Carbon Nanotube Field Effect Transistor (CNFET) is a promising new technology that overcomes several limitations of traditional silicon integrated circuit technology. In recent years, the potential of CNFET for analog circuit applications has been explored. This paper proposes a novel four quadrant analog multiplier design using CNFETs. The simulation based on CNFET technology shows that the proposed multiplier has better features than CMOS Multiplier. Multiplier-divider circuits is using in digital signal processing base on neural networks and communications (amplifiers with variable gain, modulators, detectors and,…).In Most of CMOS analog circuit, transistors are only in triode or saturate regions; till now both regions not used. In this one kind of current mode multiplier-divider circuits is intrudused.it is very simple, has low die area and wide range in low voltage. All tough this circuit has no sense to temperature variation and varying parameters.

Keywords: CNT. Analog signal processing, current-mode operation, multiplier, reconfigurable circuits.

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