Raman Kumar

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• Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
• Professor (Assistant) at Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College

Integrating sustainable energy systems (SESs) and artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a promising approach to address the energy sector's challenges and accelerate the transition to a sustainable future. This review presents the key concepts, implications, and potential applications of integrating SESs and AI. It explores various renewable...

Hybrid composites are novel composites that can meet the demands of cutting-edge applications. They may be utilized to meet advanced applications by maximizing weight reduction by reducing adhesive film weight and performance through increased characteristics. The mechanical and corrosion study of Al 7075 hybrid metal matrix composites reinforced w...

To decrease reliance on fossil fuels and carbon emissions, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as indispensable instruments in the automotive industry's shift toward more sustainable methods. The achievement of peak efficiency in EVs is contingent upon the appropriate selection of motors and batteries; therefore, exploring methods that ensure...

The studies have focused on a bibliometric review of electric vehicle (EV) integration with the grid. It follows a methodical procedure using a pre-established search strategy to examine and analyze previous work on vehicle- to-grid (V2G). There were 21,535 articles found initially focusing on green urban transit. Following the last cleaning, edi...

This study addresses the critical need for high-strength, corrosion-resistant materials in renewable energy, biomedical and maritime applications, necessitating effective heat treatment processes. Focusing on AISI 52100 steel, the research employs finish hard turning with coated carbide inserts under dry cutting conditions. Five machine learning me...

The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about unprecedented disruptions in the field of education, necessitating a reevaluation of pedagogical approaches in the post-COVID era. This research paper introduces a novel interval-valued fuzzy simple additive weighting (SAW), weighted product model (WPM), and weighted aggregates sum product asses...

This review paper provides a detailed evaluation of the existing landscape and future trends in applying machine learning and deep learning approaches for predicting concrete strength in construction engineering. The study contextualizes the investigation of machine learning and deep learning in concrete strength prediction, emphasizing the need fo...

The increasing demand for food delivery services driven by technological innovations has led to a surge in online shopping and food ordering. Efficient logistics play a crucial role in connecting customers with restaurants seamlessly. In this context, the practical application of graphical networks is explored in this article to streamline food del...

Additive manufacturing (AM), also recognized as 3D printing, has gained significant attention in various industries for its potential to revolutionize production processes. One critical aspect of AM is ensuring the quality and performance of printed parts, particularly concerning mechanical properties like tensile stress. In the present work, the e...

In smart agriculture, identifying plant illnesses early is vital because it prevents diseases from spreading. A novel statistical approach-based plant disease detection system is developed to identify and categorize diseases early. A novel statistical threshold value is utilized to divide apart the sick portion of the leaf, and a co-occurrence matr...

The eternal 1-secure set, strategically protects graphical structures against attacks by placing sentinels within dominating sets. This study adapts this concept to real-world scenarios, like emergency response systems, by addressing challenges such as roadblocks and traffic congestion. We introduce the secure set and the eternal 1-secure set for f...

Rooftop solar micro-power plants mitigate pollution and transmission problems in crowded Indian cities. The Indian government is exploring alternate solutions, and the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) sector is also coming forward to opt for sustainable solutions. This study is focused on the MSME segment in India, which constitutes appr...

In recent decades, the significance of power generation from renewable sources has emerged as a pivotal advancement for environmental sustainability. This study endeavors to thoroughly explore potential renewable energy sources to comprehensively evaluate their viability in regions characterized by average energy consumption patterns. The primary o...

Cryogenic treatment is the technique of exposing tools/workpieces to cryogenic temperatures to eliminate residual stresses and improve tool performance under specified applications. The current study investigated the impact of cryogenic treatment and coating on cutting tool performance when machining (CNC turning) EN24 steel. The WC grade K20 inser...

Smart grid integration with solar energy has enormous promise for efficient and sustainable energy systems. Artificial intelligence (AI) is key in maximizing smart grids' performance, dependability, and control with solar energy integration. The seamless integration of solar energy sources is the main topic of this chapter's exploration of the many...

Municipal solid waste incineration ash is the outcome/product of bioengineering science. The incineration or burning of municipal solid waste (MSW) reduces the volume of this biomass by 90%, and the residual ash can be used in several applications. In this study, the potential of municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) ash and calcium carbide res...

This study investigates the enhancement of mechanical properties of metal/polymer composites produced through fused deposition modeling and the prediction of the ultimate tensile strength (UTS) by machine learning using a Classification and Regression Tree (CART). The composites, comprising 80% acrylonitrile butadiene styrene matrix and 10% each of...

This paper aims to broadly analysis 928 documents available in the Scopus record related to additive manufacturing in biomedical (AMiBM) applications. The primary objective is to gain insights into this subject area’s historical growth, current status, and potential future trends. The data collection spanned from 2002 to 2020, and a systematic appr...

Aluminum metal cast composites (AMCCs) are frequently used in high-tech sectors such as automobiles, aerospace, biomedical, electronics, and others to fabricate precise and especially responsible parts. The mechanical and wear behavior of the metal matrix composites (MMCs) is anticipated to be influenced by the cooling agent’s action and the coolin...

Metallic Foil Friction Stir Welding (MFFSW) was newly developed from the Friction Stir Welding (FSW) technique. Magnesium (Mg) alloys were the most trending alloys in the aerospace, automobile, and biomedical industries. This study aims to investigate the variation in mechanical, corrosive, microstructural, and fractographic properties of MFFSW as...

This research aims to provide an efficient and cost-effective renewable energy supply. It assesses the potential for photovoltaic (PV) and hydro energy in Pirthala, Haryana, India, using HOMER Pro® v3.14.2. A Hybrid renewable energy system (HRES) can continuously power 855 homes. The optimal HRES configuration comprises well-optimized PV modules, h...

The growing demand for fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) in industrial applications has prompted the exploration of natural fiber-based composites as a viable alternative to synthetic fibers. Using jute–rattan fiber-reinforced composite offers the potential for environmentally sustainable waste material decomposition and cost reduction compared to con...

Nanotechnology has increased electric vehicle (EV) battery production, efficiency and use. Nanotechnology is explored in this electric car battery illustration. Nanoscale materials and topologies research has increased battery energy density, charge time and cycle life. Nanotubes, graphene and metal oxides improve energy storage, flow and charging/...

Computer vision technologies have altered Product design and development, which have replaced old manual procedures. This study thoroughly examines computer vision’s role in affecting product design, examining its historical history, applications, and ramifications. The background emphasizes the constraints of traditional design, underlining the ne...

Graphene’s two-dimensional structural arrangement has sparked a revolutionary transformation in the domain of conductive transparent devices, presenting a unique opportunity in the renewable energy sector. This comprehensive Review critically evaluates the most recent advances in graphene production and its employment in solar cells, focusing on dy...

This study explores the influence of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nanofluids on solar water heaters with Dimple Tubes and Helical Twisted Tape (DTHTT) surfaces. The helical twisted tape design enhances turbulence, improving nanofluid mixing and thermal exchange. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) validates the efficiency of the parabolic trough solar water hea...

The design performance of real-time operating gas turbine power plants (GTPPs) deteriorates in terms of efficiency, reliability, and commercial availability due to aging, rubbing, contami-nation, and other similar problems. A manager minimizes operation and maintenance (O&M) expenses, consociating about the function of its basic structure (i.e., la...

Environmental sustainability concerns have led to exploring alternative fuels like biodiesel in transportation. However, biodiesel engines emit pollutants like NOx, CO, and PM, posing health and environmental risks. This review explores the use of Aluminium Oxide (Al 2 O 3), Ruthenium Oxide (RuO 2), Titanium Oxide (TiO 2), Cerium Oxide (CeO 2), Gra...

Machining carbon nanotube (CNT)-reinforced epoxy composites is complex due to the unusual characteristics and structure of the composite. This research investigates several machining strategies and factors to comprehend and optimize the machining of CNT-reinforced epoxy composites. The study reviews relevant literature on CNTs, epoxy composites, an...

Composite materials transformed by nature’s designs have exceptional properties from multi-scale architectures. This chapter explores advancements in biomimetic fabrication and characterization techniques for sustainable composites. It discusses principles of bio-inspired design, highlighting natural composites like collagen, bone, silk, and plant...

Pulsating heat pipe (PHP) is an implicit technique through a passive two-stage heat transfer system. This paper presents the experimentations on PHP contrived using copper with different inner tube diameters of 1, 1.5, 2, and 2.5 mm, respectively. The PHP is accused of acetone as a functional liquid with filling proportions varying from 50 to 90% o...

Recent studies focus on enhancing the mechanical features of natural fiber composites to replace synthetic fibers that are highly useful in the building, automotive, and packing industries. The novelty of the work is that the woven areca sheath fiber (ASF) with different fiber fraction epoxy composites has been fabricated and tested for its tribolo...

This study aims to characterize the twisting behavior of bi-directional functionally graded (FG) micro-tubes under torsional loads within the modified couple stress theory framework. The two material properties involved in the torsional static model of FG small-scale tubes, i.e., shear modulus and material length scale parameter, are assumed to pos...

Banana fibre-reinforced polymer (BaFRP) composite can ensure environmentally friendly decomposition of waste material and reduction of cost in comparison with traditionally used fibre material. This article emphasizes the influence of various machining constraints on surface roughness (R a) and cutting force (P z) in turning alkaline-treated banana...

Commercial simulation software like QFORM and DEFORM do not possess adequate material data for alloys produced through powder metallurgy. Therefore, in the present study, hot compression tests of Al-5.6%Zn–2% Mg aluminum alloy were conducted at temperature ranges (300 0C-500 ◦C) and strain rates (0.1 s 1-0.0001 s 1). The impact of compression tempe...

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The present research examines the potential of machine learning (ML) to improve sustainability and lessen harmful environmental effects across various industries. The paper discusses ML’s uses in sustainable manufacturing practices (SMP), such as supply chain management, waste management, energy efficiency, equipment maintenance, water quality mana...

This study attempts to supply renewable energy efficiently and cost-effectively. Photovoltaic (PV) and hydro energy potential in Chupki, India, is examined using HOMER Pro v3.14. 161 homes can receive continuous energy from a hybrid renewable energy system (HRES). Optimized PV modules, hydro turbines, converters, and batteries make up the optimal H...

This study optimizes and model’s active energy consumption (ÄECm/c) during drilling. The experiments were performed using ST52.3 alloy steel with a coated solid carbide drill. The Taguchi approach was employed to design the experiments using an orthogonal array (OA) to explore the critical factors influencing the process. The experiments were condu...

The thermal properties of paraffin wax were upgraded by utilizing rice husk-derived graphene nanoparticles. In terms of performance, the stability of NPEPCM is an essential aspect. The sta- bility of REPCM is checked using surfactants (CTAB, SDBS, SDS) and sonication time. An incre- ment in the thermal conductivity of paraffin wax was perceived. Ma...

Aluminium Matrix Composites (AMCs) have garnered significant attention due to their exceptional specific strength and stiffness compared to monolithic metals. Fly ash particulates are a commonly utilized and economically viable reinforcement for AMCs. This research discusses the influence of fly ash particulates on the microstructure assessment, ph...

In the burgeoning nexus between Industry 4.0 and entrepreneurial ecosystems, a transformative and disruptive dynamic has been observed. Defined by the integration of digital technologies into traditional sectors, Industry 4.0 has been found to alter the way in which entrepreneurs conceptualize, function, and collaborate. This review elucidates sali...

In this work, experiments were carried out in line with Design of Experiments (DOE) standards to assess the performance and emission features of 5% graphene nanoparticles added linseed bio- diesel. The engine was operated with the blends of B10, B20, and B30 with 5% graphene nano additives (designated as B10G5, B20G5, and B30G5). To find the parame...

A fuel cell, an energy conversion system, needs analysis for its performance at the design and off-design point conditions during its real-time operation. System performance evaluation with logical methodology is helpful in decision-making while considering efficiency and cross-correlated parameters in fuel cells. This work presents an overview and...

Parts manufactured by additive manufacturing (AM) are criticized due to the high surface roughness. Roller burnishing is one of the post-processing processes which may be applied for reducing the roughness and asperities on surfaces of 3D printed parts. In this study, innovative zirconium oxide (ZrO2) reinforced acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS...

This study used a hybrid combination of kenaf and hemp fibers and the multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) reinforcements in the matrix phase to synthesize the composites. A kenaf/hemp fiber blend with MWCNTs in epoxy was used for the specific concentration. The procedure used three composite materials chosen from pilot trials. The ratio of MWCNT f...

This article presents a comprehensive study on thermal and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis of an innovative greenhouse dryer designed for passive operation under a no-load condition. The dryer incorporates hybrid thermal storage at the floor and a reflective mirror with thermocoal as the north wall, transforming a classical even-span gr...

Carbon fibre (CF) based polymeric composites are being used in automobile and aviation applications due to their lightweight, excellent mechanical and physical properties. In this study, the fused filament fabrication (FFF) technique was used to prepare composite structures of polylactic acid (PLA) sandwiched with CF layers followed by prediction o...

Lubrication and cooling (LC) are critical for mechanical devices’ effective and dependable functioning, because they decrease friction and wear of moving components, ensuring superior efficiency. However, the cutting fluids in machining operations are a key cause of fear, due to their high cost, environmental impact, and health risks, particularly...

Advances in developed and developing countries are more attributable to growth in industrial activities that directly impact increasing energy demand. Energy availability has been inconsistent globally, necessitating energy storage (ES) for use as per requirement. Various energy storage technologies (ESTs) are available in mechanical, electrochemic...

Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) component selection is considered a critical task in effectively developing a component-based software system (CBSS). COTS vendor selection involves selecting the right vendors who can provide reliable COTS components at a suitable price and on time. However, COTS vendor selection is commonly a multi-criteria decisio...

This research addresses and analyzes the results of a six-sigma approach used to optimize the logistics costs of a pipe manufacturing company. Two mathematical models are developed for containers to control the company’s logistics. The Mathematical Programming Language (MPL) software is used to generate and solve these models. The results verify th...

Solid-state data storage is becoming a widely accepted technology and is looking for new ways to provide cost-effective solutions across various information systems. Solid-state drives (SSDs), existing in different types and models, have several sustainable features: storage, dimensions, volume, etc. Due to the wide range of attributes, designing a...

A mobile agent is a software application that moves naturally among hosts in a uniform and non-uniform environment; it starts with one host and then moves onto the next in order to divide data between clients. The mobile paradigm is utilized in a wide assortment of medical care applications such as the medical information of a patient, the recovery...

The quantitative content analysis focuses on identifying and quantifying, whereas the qualitative approach focuses on ana- lyzing and comprehending. It examines words, ideas, and concepts in both forms of writing before analyzing the results. This paper investigated the effectiveness of keywords as a metric for collecting the information and philo...

One of the sustainability goals in the aeronautical industry includes developing cost- effective, high-performance engine components possessing complex curved geometries with excellent dimensional precision and surface quality. In this regard, several developments in wire electric discharge machining have been reported, but the influence of flushin...

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Green Human Resources Management (GHRM) is an alignment of traditional human resource practices such as strategies, policies, procedures, and rules to the latest green and sustainable environment responsive practices. Unlike corporates, the adoption of GHRM in educational institutes (EIs) is still in its infancy stage. Through an extensive literatu...

Sustainability has turned out to be an essential concern in machining units. By optimizing industrial machinery’s sustainable responses, machine components’ environmental productivity can be improved. Furthermore, the active energy consumption of machine tools is likely the foremost cause regarding environmental factors. Therefore, the optimization...

Additive manufacturing (AM) or fused filament fabrication (FFF) are used to fabricate innovative vir-gin/composite structures using thermoplastic polymers. FFF is one of the most fast-growing manufacturing processes of final products using polymer-based composites. This research uses acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) thermoplastic polymer as a...

The World Health Organization estimates up to expectation, persons together with physical disabilities anybody necessity prosthetics, and orthotic devices symbolize 0.5% of the population . With the combined populace regarding Asia,Africa,Latin America,yet the Caribbean, after stand around 6.3 billion at its period , those who need such devices in...

Squeeze casting was used to prepare aluminium alloy-6061/titanium diboride (TiB2) to create a composite with varied TiB2 quantities. The composite's metallographic structure, tensile strength, and hardness have been explored. The tensile strength and hardness of produced metal matrix composites increased when a particle of TiB2 was increased from 5...

In engineering applications, such as automobile, marine, aerospace, and railway, lightweight alloys of aluminum (Al) and magnesium (Mg) ensure design fitness for fuel economy, better efficiency, and overall cost reduction. Friction stir welding (FSW) for joining dissimilar materials has been considered better than the conventional fusion welding pr...

Character recognition (CR) from an image of text is challenging research in pattern recognition and image processing. New CR systems use artificial neural network (ANN) methods embedded in commercially available software. However, with the rising cost of software, a research revolution in CR is becoming limited. In this work, a CR system is develop...

The piezoelectric materials are of tremendous interest due to their unique features. Mechanical energy can be converted to electricity and vice versa using piezoelectric materials. Due to biological properties, piezoelectric materials have made strides in biomedical device applications in recent years. This work uses a comprehensive bibliometric an...

This paper aims to comprehensively review 891 documents in the Scopus database about Internet of Things (IoT) in Ind 4.0 to understand the historical growth, current state, and potential expansion trend. From 2014 to 2020, a systematic methodology gathered information on IoT in Ind 4.0 documents in various Scopus databases. The relevant IoT researc...

Several designs and prototypes have been proposed for a robotic prosthetic arm using rigid components. At the same time, they can provide the motion but are either inflexible or very expensive. The soft robotic prosthetic arm presented in this case study is designed to meet the low-cost criterion and, at the same time, aid a trans-radial amputee in...

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are vital contributors and significant drivers of any manufacturing sector. The Industry 4.0 (I 4.0) revolution has made the global economy highly competitive and automated, requiring Indian SMEs to adapt more quickly. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the barriers to implementing I 4.0, simplifying the com...

The concept “Smart City” is realized by incorporating advanced sensing and computational technologies in various processes, services, and infrastructure. Internet of Things (IoT) and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) are the key role players in the major development of smart city infrastructure. Further, the CPS stationing has improved the quality of va...

This research aims to bridge the gaps to produce sustainable energy cost-effectively and technically efficient. The paper explores the techno-economic-environmental viability of photovoltaic (PV)/biomass energy potential for a rural village, Sidhwanbet, Punjab, India. The data investigation was performed by HOMER v3.14 software. A hybrid renewable...

This research work highlights the benefits of abrasive flow polishing (AFP) applied to tungsten carbide dies compared with conventional hand polishing (HP). An indigenous experimental setup for AFP was developed. The effect of prominent process parameters viz. extrusion pressure , number of cycles, and abrasive particle concentration on the final s...

In the present research, the AZ31 alloy is machined by wire-cut electric discharge machining (WEDM). The experiments were designed according to the Box-Behnken design (BBD) of response surface methodology (RSM). The input process variables, namely servo feed (SF), pulse on-time (Ton), servo voltage (SV), and pulse off-time (Toff), were planned by B...

Smart cities are built in diverse mechanisms and subsystems by integrating Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). It offers inhabitants sustainable services at a lower cost and provides full connectivity. The sensors are incorporated virtually everywhere in a smart city environment. Actuators are switching technologies that enable commun...

Fused deposition modeling -based three-dimensional printing techniques, when merged with the investment casting process, is one of the most innovative techniques for developing functionally graded metal–matrix composites in high-performance industrial applications. In this study, Al–Al 2 O 3 matrix composites have been prepared by the combined rout...

Manual operations are still playing a pivotal role in the performance of product-based industries due to the operator’s ability to flexible learning. The operators are doing various repetitive tasks in awkward postures. This causes upper body Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), which critically affect the operator’s upper limb and lower back. So, thi...

Due to incredibly challenging social, economic, technical, and environmental aspects, decision-making must evaluate several conflicting agendas. Therefore, rule-based decision built on a single criterion is no longer capable of dealing with these issues. Generators, especially silent ones, are essential for indus- tries, hospitals, schools, college...