62 research outputs found
Analysis of Pump Size and Dripping System of Rotating Vertical Garden
No full textBy Parth Thaker This project is focused on indoor farming and considering the handicapped people so that they can perform indoor farming. Also this project is covering the issue of land in some countries for farming so they can build a vertical garden by flooring instead of using the land. Sky Greens revolutionized the farming industry in Singapore. They built upwards instead of sideways due to the fact that Singapore does not have much land for farming. Getting inspired, the farming company helps out disabled people in gardening. Our team come up with “Rotating Vertical Garden” concept. My personal focus in this project was on Dripping Irrigation system and Analysis of Pump size. To help to grow the plant in system we have placed the dripping system. After brainstorming with professor and doing some research I came up with this idea. By using dripping system, we can control the wastage of water plus in hour drippers provide 3 to 4 gallon of water, which is suitable for any plant. Also the pump size is important factor in this project that once the water comes out then at the same time we required to fill the bucket with the same amount of water. I did some analysis and came up with the suitable pump that can keep providing the water from bottom to top in required time
Centrifugal forming and mechanical properties of silicone-based elastomers for soft robotic actuators
No full textThis thesis describes the centrifugal forming and resulting mechanical properties of silicone-based elastomers for the manufacture of soft robotic actuators. This process is effective at removing bubbles that get entrapped within 3D-printed, enclosed molds. Conventional methods for rapid prototyping of soft robotic actuators to remove entrapped bubbles typically involve degassing under vacuum, with open-faced molds that limit the layout of formed parts to raised 2D geometries. As the functionality and complexity of soft robots increase, there is a need to mold complete 3D structures with controlled thicknesses or curvatures on multiples surfaces. In addition, characterization of the mechanical properties of common elastomers for these soft robots has lagged the development of new designs. As such, relationships between resulting material properties and processing parameters are virtually non-existent. One of the goals of this thesis is to provide guidelines and physical insights to relate the design, processing conditions, and resulting properties of soft robotic components to each other. Centrifugal forming with accelerations on the order of 100 g’s is capable of forming bubble-free, true 3D components for soft robotic actuators, and resulting demonstrations in this work include an aquatic locomotor, soft gripper, and an actuator that straightens when pressurized. Finally, this work shows that the measured mechanical properties of 3D geometries fabricated within enclosed molds through centrifugal forming possess comparable mechanical properties to vacuumed materials formed from open-faced molds with raised 2D features.M.S.Includes bibliographical referencesby Parth Kulkarn
Assessment of Fraction Effects on Flow Characteristic of Cement Mortar Using Natural and Manufactured Sand
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Characterization and optimization of UAV power system for aerial and submersible multi-medium multirotor vehicle
No full textEven as an emerging technology, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have had a tremendous impact on the world. From the way wars are fought, to the way we take selfies, drones are well on their way to revolutionizing our daily lives. One of the most innovative applications of these vehicles in the Naviator submersible-UAV. This unique multirotor is capable of aerial flight and underwater operations with seamless Air-Water transitions. In this thesis, the power system of a multirotor UAS is characterized using standard performance models with the goal of designing and optimizing the systems of a new Naviator V5 prototype. Test beds were created to collect data on BLDC motors and propellers and their performance was assessed in air and water. Theoretical models using BEM theory and the 3-constant motor model were validated for their accuracy. Experiments found that RC air propellers are similarly efficient in air and water and BLDC motor performance is partially diminished due to the higher viscosity of water. The effects of input voltage, throttle, Kv rating, and motor size were also evaluated using motor torque curves. Using this data, an optimal power system for the Naviator V5 prototype was designed, tested, and evaluated.M.S.T.Includes bibliographical referencesby Parth V. Son
Evacuation of Kobylnice village in extraordinary event
No full textCílem této práce je sestavení evakuačního plánu pro obec Kobylnice. Teoretická část přibližuje problematiku mimořádných událostí a možných následků, zpracovává dostupnou literaturu a uvádí zákony a vyhlášky spojené s evakuačním plánováním. V praktické části se autor zmiňuje o programech, které jsou použitelné při mimořádných a krizových situacích a sestavuje plán evakuace.The aim of this work is evacuation plan setup for Kobylnice Corporation. The theoretical parth explains issue of extraordinary events and possible consequences, processes available information and shows the laws and public notices are being used in evacuative planning. In the practical parth author presents programs, which are applicability to extraordinary events and crisis situations. She draws a plan of evacuation.Institut bezpečnostních technologiíobhájen
quality of scales measuring willingness to buy/sell/use illicit substances - rapid review protocol
No full textTo assess efficacy of educational outreach programme in improving health literacy, awareness, and engagement with cervical cancer screening among women experiencing homelessness in lancashire, U.K.
No full textIntroduction/Background People experiencing homelessness remains a major public health challenge in Lancashire, experiencing disproportionately poorer health outcomes, with low health literacy being a contributing factor. This reduces engagement in preventive health behaviours, particularly cancer screening, with approximately 54% of homeless individuals reported having a cervical screening in the past three years, compared with approximately 70% in the general population. There exists limited research on how health literacy affects cervical screening uptake among homeless individuals in the UK, therefore presenting an opportunity to improve screening engagement in this underserved group.
Methodology This mixed-methods study employed an educational outreach initiative delivered through several sessions to women at homeless shelters in Lancashire. Cervical screening teaching involved illustrated leaflets, a PowerPoint presentation, and a speculum to visually represent the procedure and enhance understanding. After obtaining consent, participants completed a survey based on the Health Belief Model that consisted of 18 items. This served as a framework to guide 25-40 minutes semi-structured interviews, which aimed to confirm participant understanding and explore confidence, barriers, and perceptions.
Results Thirty participants attended cervical cancer education sessions focused on screening and speculum use. All participants identified barriers related to limited health awareness, fear, and/or embarrassment when engaging with clinicians, and difficulties accessing healthcare services. Following the education sessions, all participants reported feeling empowered, informed and valued accessibility of the services located near shelters. The socioecological framework was used to map the facilitators to overcome these barriers, highlighting development needs at the individual, organisational, and policy levels.
Conclusion Raising awareness through targeted education enhanced understanding on screening uptake and identified persistent health disparities within women experiencing homelessness
quality of scales measuring willingness to buy/sell/use illicit substances - rapid review protocol
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