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Design and Techno-Economic Analysis of Net Zero Energy Buildings using Energy Simulations /

By Ahmed, Shoaib . . 73p. 30cm.

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Modelling and Energy Consumption Analysis of an Industrial Building and passive techniques to reduce energy consumption, A case study in Pakistan /

By Manzar, Malak . . 64p. 30cm.

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Cell Sorting & Cell Counting Using Passive Microfluidic Devices /

By Mansoor Ud Din, Muhammad . . 47p. 30cm.

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Numerical Investigation of Rotating Cylinders in Equilateral Triangular Configuration /

By Zaidi, Syed Muhammad Hassan Askari. . 66p. 30cm.

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Evaluating the Effects of Shielding Gas Composition on Arc Plasma in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) /

By Tanweer, Hassan . . 101p. 30cm.

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Effect of Building on Aero-Acoustics of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine /

By Akram, Shoaib. . 72p. ; 30cm..

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Optimization of build parameters of FDM 3D printing to reduce build time and increase its mechanical Strength /

By Rafique, Abdul Samad. . 67p. ; 30cm..

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Friction and Wear Performance Analysis of Grey Cast-Iron G3000 against 52100 Steel ball bearing With Bio-Lubricants and NanoAdditives under Reciprocating Motion /

By Iqbal, Chaudhry Kashif . . 85p. 30cm.

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Hydrodynamics of multiple fish in staggered arrangement /

By Shiraz Naeem, Muhammad. . 54p. ; 30cm..

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Experimental Analysis of Heat Flux Variation in a Brick Using Eutectic Phase Change Materials /

By ALI TAJ, SAMAD . . 48p. ; 30cm..

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Analytical Study of heat and mass transfer in the unsteady squeezing flow between parallel plates /

By Ahmed, Hassan . . 84p. ; 30cm..

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The Effect of High Reynolds Number on Flow Induced Vibration of Rotating Circular Cylinder Vibrating in Transverse Direction using RANS Model /

By Umair Hassan, Muhammad. . 109p. ; 30cm..

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System Identification of Vibrational System using GMR Sensor /

By Iltaf, Danial . . 66p. ; 30cm..

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Comparative Analysis of Analytical and Numerical Approximations for the Mass and Heat Transfer in Mixed Convection Stagnation Point Flow of Casson Fluid Over the Stretching Sheet Considering Unsteadiness Parameter /

By Tanzeel Ur Rehman Siddiqi, Muhammad . . 63p. ; 30cm..

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Design and Development of Pneumatic Based PVC Pipe Bending Machine /

By Nazir, Mubashir. . 75p. ; 30cm..

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Effect of Shape Transformation on Energy Harvesting /

By Abbas, Muhammad. . 72p. ; 30cm..

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Numerical Investigation of Vortex Induced Vibration of Rotating Circular Cylinder in Stream Wise Direction Subject to Oscillatory Flow /

By Kashif, Muhammad. . 71p. ; 30cm..

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NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF VORTEXINDUCED VIBRATIONS (VIV) OF A ROTATING CYLINDER IN IN-LINE AND CROSS-FLOW DIRECTIONS SUBJECTED TO OSCILLATORY FLOW /

By Ur Rehman, Ubaid. . 66p. ; 30cm..

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Damage in composite-metal adhesive joints under low velocity impact conditions /

By Ashraf, Muhammad Umar Bin . . 67p. 30cm.

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Acoustic Measurement of Tractor Engine Valve Train using Acoustic Array /

By Qasim Sajid, Muhammad. . 58p. ; 30cm..

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Experimental Investigation of Temperature and Cork filler on The Strength of Tubular Adhesive Joint Under Pure Shear Stress /

By Haider, Shamsheer . . 80p. ; 30cm..

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Acoustic Emission of Engine Valve Train /

By Mustafa, Atta ul. . 55p. ; 30cm..

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Smart Concrete Extruder Design and Prototyping /

By Umais Qamar, Muhammad . . 66p. ; 30cm..

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Energy Harvesting by using Exhaust Gases of Heavy Vehicles /

By Munir, Muhammad Bader . . 86p. 30cm.

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Vortex Induced Vibration (VIV) Based Electro-mechanical Energy Harvesting System in Confined Space /

By Shahid, Hanzla . . 59p. 30cm.

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To develop a technique to measure the phase angle between Crankpins /

By Zeeshan, Muhammad . . 49p. 30cm.

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To develop a technique to measure the diameter of crankshaft journal using three point contact /

By Abid, Muhammad Anees . . 55p. 30cm.

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Age-Specific Study of Airflow Distribution, Aerosol Transport and Deposition in an Unhealthy Human Lung using CFD-DPM Approach /

By Riaz, Hafiz Hamza . . 58p. 30cm.

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Develop a technique for the inspection of piston profile and measure piston skirt diameter /

By Latif, Rehman. . 44p. 30cm.

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Effects of Viscous Dissipation and General Surface Temperature on Flow and Heat Transfer in a Thin Liquid Film on an Unsteady Stretching Sheet using Homotopy Analysis Method /

By Zeeshan, Muhammad. . 76p. ; 30cm..

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Numerical Investigation of Flow Across Three Side-by-side Co-Rotating Cylinders /

By Hamza Ali ,Muhammad. 30cm..

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Mathematical Modelling and Analysis of Nonlinear Aeroservoelastic framework for Light Aircraft /

By NASEER, MARIYAM. . 116p. ; 30cm..

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Analytic and approximate Lie solutions of MHD Casson Fluid flow, heat and mass transfer near a stagnation point over a linearly stretching sheet with constant and variable viscosity and thermal conductivity /

By Khurram Rashid Khan, Muhammad.

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Symmetry Analysis and Analytic Solutions for Unsteady Flows on a Stretching Surface in the Presence of Magnetic Field, Internal Heat Source and Thermocapillary Effects /

By Khan, Ghani. . 89p. ; 30cm..

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Analytical Solutions of Unsteady Thin Film Flow with Internal Heating and Thermal Radiation /

. 81p. ; 30cm..

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Structural Optimization of Lattice-Based Bone Implants for Improved Mechanical Properties /

By Shahid, Muhammad Farhan. . 50p. 30cm.

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Design and Fabrication of Self-Perpetuating Micropump /

By Razzaq, Maria. . 39p. , This research work focuses on the development of high-performance capillary pumps for low-cost point-of-care diagnostic devices using printed circuit board (PCB) technology. The study explores the design and fabrication of capillary pumps using PCBs and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) to create microfluidic devices. Two different designs of PCBbased micropumps with hexagonal-shaped micropillars are proposed, offering different vertical distances between rows to achieve varying flow rates and fluid volumes. The fabrication process involves designing the PCB microchannel, cutting the PCB fiber sheet, creating silicon molds, pouring and curing PDMS, bonding the PDMS replicas to a substrate, and testing the micropump's performance. Experimental setups are established to measure the flow rate and pressure drop of different glycerin ratios in the microfluidic system. The results indicate that as the glycerin content increases, the flow rate decreases due to increased fluid viscosity. Design 1 consistently exhibits higher flow rates than Design 2 due to the smaller gap distance between micropillars. The findings demonstrate the effectiveness of PCB-based capillary pumps in controlling fluid flow and offer valuable insights for the development of low-cost point-of-care diagnostic devices. The design of micropumps for studying blood flow at low flow rates offers significant advantages in investigating blood-related conditions. The precise control overflow rates, realistic simulations, integration with microfluidic systems, drug delivery studies, and reduced sample requirements all contribute to a deeper understanding of blood disorders and the development of personalized treatment approaches. 30cm.

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Correlation of Part Orientation during 3D-Printing and the Mechanical Properties of Stainless-Steel Alloy /

By Safir, Mohammad Umar. . 89p. , This thesis explores the relationship between the positioning of components during 3D printing and the resulting mechanical and microstructural characteristics of SS-316L alloy, both in its untreated and heat-treated states. Specifically, the study focuses on additive technology implemented at two distinct locations: the stitching line and the center of the print bed using the FS421M additive metal melting system. The current body of literature on the mechanical properties of SS-316L lacks sufficient research on the linked effects of component placement and heat treatment. To address this gap, the authors conducted a comprehensive investigation, presenting original findings. SS-316L is commonly used in applications requiring exceptional resistance to corrosion and high temperatures, and its reduced carbon content enhances resistance to inter-granular corrosion. For evaluating the mechanical properties uniaxial tensile tests and Vickers Hardness tests were conducted at the authors' university. Statistical analysis encompassed factors such as print direction, heat treatment, stress relieving, ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, and specified values. The fracture surfaces were scrutinized using scanning electron microscopy and digital microscopy. The results demonstrate that mechanical properties were affected by the orientation and placement of the samples on the print bed, even when subjected to identical heat treatments. In conclusion, this research highlights the interrelation between part placement in 3D printing and the resulting mechanical and microstructural properties of SS-316L enabling improved practices in additive manufacturing applications. 30cm.

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Numerical Investigation Of Flow Around Double, Single And No Slit Cylinder /

By Idrees, Hassaan. . 46p. , This study presents a numerical investigation of the flow characteristics around a single and double-slotted cylinder using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The simulations were conducted using CFD software OpenFOAM on a structured grid. The governing equations for incompressible, laminar flow were solved using the SIMPLE FOAM solver. A mesh-independent study led to a structured grid with 0.7m cells which was sufficient to capture the flow features accurately. The results show that the addition of double slits to the cylinder significantly reduces the drag coefficient as compared to a normal cylinder. The reduction in drag coefficient was observed to be more significant for wider slits, with a maximum reduction of 22% observed for a gap between slits and a width-to-diameter ratio of 0.1. The streamlines and pressure contours for the double-slotted cylinder show a distinct change in the flow pattern due to the presence of the slits. The flow around the slotted cylinder is observed to be more streamlined with less vortex shedding as compared to the no-slit cylinder. Additionally, the slits help in reducing the size of the wake region behind the cylinder, resulting in a reduction of pressure drag. The effect of the Reynolds number on the flow characteristics was also studied. It was observed that the increase in Reynolds number resulted in a decrease in drag coefficient for each set of cases, similar to that of a no-slit and single-slotted cylinder. The results of this study suggest that the presence of double slits can significantly alter the flow characteristics of a cylinder and improve its aerodynamic performance, especially in laminar conditions. The findings of this study can have potential applications in various fields, including aerospace, wind energy, and marine engineering 30cm.

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Analysis of Adhesive Joints using Digital Image Correlation (DIC) /

By Farooq, Muhammad Kashif . . 83p. , In this study, the effect of cork particles on the failure behavior of SLJs was investigated experimentally through tensile testing and non-contact digital image correlation (DIC) methods. Cork particles within size range of 125-250 μm were added at 0, 0.25, 0.50, 0.75 and 1.0% wt. in a brittle epoxy. SLJs with and without cork particles were tested under a displacement control condition of 1.3 mm/min and digital images were captured during the deformation in order to analyze the fracture process. VIC 2D 7 software was used to determine the peel and shear strain distributions in the overlapped area of bonded joints. Tensile test and DIC results reveal that cork particles enhance the strength and ductility of adhesive joints. However, the effect of cork particles on ductility is more significant than strength of joint. The visual inspection of the captured images shows cork particles act as crack stopper and slow down the crack propagation along the bondline. 30cm.

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Forecasting of Irradiance on Bifacial Solar Panel based on Climate Parameters and Tilt Angle /

By Iqbal, Junaid . . 63p. , The aim of this study was to explore the use of data-driven approaches for designing net zero energy buildings using bifacial solar panels and deep learning models. The study utilized historical data on solar irradiance to forecast future irradiation levels, which were then used to optimize the tilt angle of bifacial solar panels for maximum energy collection. Two deep learning models, namely RNN-LSTM and transformers, were evaluated using various evaluation metrics, including MAE, RMSE, SMAPE, and R2. The results showed that both models were effective in forecasting irradiations with varying forecasting horizons, with the transformers model outperforming the RNN-LSTM model in terms of MAE values. The study provides insights into the use of data-driven approaches for designing net zero energy buildings, highlighting the potential of deep learning models in optimizing the use of renewable energy sources for sustainable development. The results show that both models were effective in forecasting irradiance, with R2 values of 0.927 for RNN-LSTM and 0.894 for Transformers. Additionally, the Transformers model outperformed the RNN-LSTM model with a lower range of MAE values from 0.05 to 0.03 across the same horizons. These findings suggest that deep learning models can effectively forecast solar irradiance and aid in optimizing the performance of net-zero energy buildings. 30cm.

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Lie Optimal Solutions of Heat Transfer in a Liquid Film over an Unsteady Stretching Surface with Viscous Dissipation and External Magnetic Field /

By Ahmad, Haris . . 82p. , In this thesis, we explore the fluid flow and heat transfer in thin liquid films over an unsteady stretching surface with viscous dissipation under the influence of an external magnetic field. To investigate the behavior of this system, we use similarity transformations with the analytical and numerical solution techniques. Specifically, we derive the Lie point symmetries of the system of partial differential equations that describes the flow and heat transfer in a thin liquid layer. A 5-dimensional Lie point symmetry algebra is derived. We develop new similarity transformations for the given model using a pair of the admitted Lie point symmetry generators. Arbitrary coefficients are used in the Lie optimal system and these arbitrary coefficients may be employe to the control the flow and heat transfer. By constructing the optimum system of Lie sub-algebras, related invariants, and similarity transformations, we reduce the number of independent variables in this flow model and convert the partial differential equations into ordinary differential equations for simplifying the solution procedure. This conversion requires double reduction, and the resulting transformations allow us to reduce the model to nonlinear ordinary differential equations. To examine the proposed magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) flow and heat transfer, we build analytic solutions for the obtained system of ordinary differential equations using the Homotopy analysis approach. The results are presented in the form of tables and figures, which demonstrate how the magnetic parameter, Prandtl number, Eckert number, and unsteadiness parameter affect fluid velocity, film thickness, and heat transfer. We compare these changes in velocity and temperature profiles with those previously reported for flow and heat transfer inside a thin film under the influence of viscous dissipation and an external magnetic field. Overall, our findings provide valuable insights into the behavior of fluid flow and heat transfer in thin films over unsteady stretching surfaces with viscous dissipation and external magnetic fields. These insights have important practical applications in fields such as chemical engineering, material sciences, and energy transf 30cm.

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Comparison of measured drive torque and average friction torque at cam/follower interface for various commercially available engine oils of the same SAE rating (10W-40) /

By Jamal, Naseh . . 38p. , In recent times, automobile scientists have focused a lot upon the fuel economy and energy conservation in motor vehicles. The search for alternate fuels and the minimization of thermal and mechanical losses in motor engines has been a major topic of research for the past several decades. In an automobile, one of the most complicated systems in terms of mechanical losses is the engine valve train. Several theoretical and experimental models have been used to calculate the losses in engine valve train and the effect of various engine parameters on the frictional losses. The work presented in this article focuses upon the drive and friction torque values for four different commercially available oils of the same grade i.e., 10W-40. These oils are Shell, Castrol, Kixx and ZIC. The tests are carried out on a Suzuki swift RS413 gasoline engine cylinder head. The variation in drive and friction torques with oil temperature and camshaft speed is presented. The results show the comparisons of these four oils for the drive and friction torque values and based on these results, conclusions are given regarding the best oil in terms of friction performance of the given engine valve train. It is thus concluded in this thesis that Kixx is the oil with the least value of average friction torque for the given experimental conditions and is therefore the best one among the four oils compared. 30cm.

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Optimization and Burn-back Analysis of Grain of Solid Rocket Motor /

By Yasin, Ali . . 159p. , The aim of this project is to develop a numerical code in MATLAB to evaluate the performance of propellant grain of solid rocket motor by accurate regression of grain surface in burnback analysis. A numerical technique namely Level Set Method (LSM) is used to evolve the grain surface in both 2D and 3D configurations. In order to reduce computational requirement while evolving 3D grain surface, an innovative method of quasi-3D has been implemented. In Quasi-3D, 3D grain section is divided into several 2D cross-sections and then each 2D cross section is evolved using less-demanding (in term of computational power) 2D Level-Set Method. And in the end interpolation technique is applied to reconstruct the 3D grain regression from 2D results. For Internal ballistic calculations, well-established models of 0D-unsteady and 1D-quasi-steady methods has been implemented. Combining 2D and quasi-3D burnback simulation with 0D-unsteady and 1D-quasi-steasdy ballistic models, three following cases have been modeled in this research: 1. 2D-grain burnback and 0D-unsteady flow 2. Quasi-3D grain burnback and 0D-unsteady flow 3. Quasi-3D grain burnback and 1D-quasi-steady flow For validation purpose, results of first and second cases, 2D and Quasi-3D grain burnback and 0D unsteady, are compared against reference cases. While the results of 3rd case, 1D quasi-steady flow model, are analyzed only qualitatively. 30cm.

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Design and Development of an Indigenous Mobile Robot to Navigate in Cluttered Environment /

By Ali Shah, Muhammad Soleman . . 64p. , The field of smart autonomous systems has experienced significant growth in recent years, with the development of robots aimed at assisting humans in various tasks. In particular, autonomous manipulators have been designed for disaster management and other situations where humans are inaccessible. This master's thesis presents the design and development of a mobile manipulator that can autonomously move in cluttered environments and perform pick and place tasks using 2D SLAM on ROS and 3D camera-based object detection. The proposed solution addresses the SLAM problem by utilizing the gmapping SLAM algorithm, which allows the robot to simultaneously locate itself and map its surroundings. The robot is equipped with a custom-made rover and a 6-DOF robotic arm assembled from ready-made links with joint servos. The arm is used to perform the pick and place tasks, and the 3D camera is used to estimate the coordinates of the targeted object, which is then used to control the robotic arm using inverse kinematics. The localization of the robot is done through 2D pose estimation using Kalman filter, and the destination position is set via RVIZ. The robot is designed to operate in indoor environments and can navigate autonomously using the 2D SLAM technique. The project demonstrates that the robot is capable of detecting the target object's 3D pose, estimating its coordinates, and accurately moving the robotic arm to achieve the desired pick and place task. Real experiments and demonstrations of the mobile manipulator's capabilities were performed using two Arduinos, one controlling the rover's motor and the other controlling the robotic arm's servos. The results of the experiments confirm the robot's ability to move autonomously and perform pick and place tasks accurately and efficiently. Overall, the mobile manipulator designed in this thesis provides a reliable solution for assisting humans in disaster management scenarios and other inaccessible environments. The use of 2D SLAM, 3D camera-based object detection, and inverse kinematics control for the robotic arm ensures efficient and accurate navigation and pick and place operations. The project can be extended to more challenging environments, such as outdoor and unstructured environments, with the integration of advanced sensors and algorithms. 30cm.

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Design and Development of a Desiccant Assisted Microwave–Convection Food Dryer /

By Usama, Muhammad . . 241p. , 30% of the world’s agricultural production is lost in post-harvest stage due to the perishability of agricultural food items. To alleviate this problem, food can be dried to prolong its shelf life. However, there is a trade-off between product quality and energy cost for most dehydration methods. The objective of this study was to develop a food drying method that could deliver product quality that was competitive with highly eco-hazardous and energy intensive methods while being more energy efficient. To meet this objective, a solar thermal regenerated liquid desiccant dehumidification system was designed and manufactured. It was connected to a Microwave-Convection heating chamber to house the food items to be dried. To reduce energy consumption even further, it was theorized that instead of operating the Desiccant-MicrowaveConvection drying process consistently, the process could be divided into three stages; starting with high temperature Convection drying, followed by Microwave-Convection drying at a reduced temperature, followed by Desiccant assisted Convection drying at an even lower temperature. The Desiccant-Microwave-Convection dryer was experimentally tested to dry potato slices. The combined process delivered 81.6% shorter drying time compared to Convective Drying and 27.8% shorter drying time compared to Microwave Drying. The process was also found to consume 66.1%, 10% and 5% lower energy compared to Convective Drying, Microwave drying and combined Microwave-Convection drying respectively. It was also found to retain 87.8% of the original food’s color. When the process was divided into three stages with sequentially reducing temperatures, the cascaded configuration resulted in 22.2% reduction in energy consumption compared to using Desiccant-Microwave-Convection drying continuously and preserved 92.5% of the potatoes’ original color, which is comparable to Freeze Drying. The findings of this study are encouraging and can be used to further develop desiccant based hybrid drying techniques for a range of food items. 30cm.

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Experimental Investigation of Multi-Particles Sorting using Microfluidic Devices /

By Qurashi, Muhammad Siddique . . 45p. , In inertial Microfluidic field, movement of different particle causes different equilibrium position in microchannel because of the inertial effects. For particle sorting this is not appreciable. So with the help of secondary flow (which is at right angle to the primary flow) and drag of particles, number of equilibrium positions can be reduced and this also help in focusing of the particles. Amplitude and direction of secondary flow can be influenced by the curved configuration of the microchannel. In this thesis work, three different size of blood cells (Erythrocyte 9µm, Lymphocyte 15µm and Monocyte 20µm) were analyzed using passive techniques. We used two different techniques for the manufacturing of microchannel. First microchannel was produced by using SLA 3D printing and second channel was manufacture by using laser cutting technique. In both techniques, there was only one inlet and three outlets. We use three different angles (30, 60 and 90) between outlets for each manufacturing technique. Both channels were studied under microscope. Among these two channels laser channel gives better results. After taking images with the help of microscope, image post processing was done by using MATLAB. We can use that microfluidic device in medical labs as it is easy to use, portable and had low cost. 30cm.

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Design of control system and fabrication of special compartment in Static Refrigerators /

By Arshad, Muhammad Bilal . . 54p. , Refrigerators being used for domestic purposes are of three types, namely static, brewed, and no-frost. The aim of this project was to introduce a new compartment in static refrigerators to enhance the quality and freshness of food present in this compartment. It was achieved by having control over temperature depending on the needs of the user and needs for the type of food inside the compartment. There can be two methods to fabricate this special compartment. One is by using parallel evaporators and other is by using fan and airduct. The parallel evaporator method is expensive but highly efficient, while air duct is less expensive and does not compromise enough efficiency, in term of energy consumption and cooling. The airduct was implanted in the refrigerator and results were taken. The result shows the total time to reach the target temperature, and time to drop per half degree of temperature. The target was to set the temperature at any value between 5 to -5 oC. In this project, the minimum temperature achieved was -1 oC, as the average temperature of evaporator goes to -12 oC, rather than the - 18 oC for most of the domestic refrigerators. 30cm.

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Design and Development of Cost Effective and Portable Blister Packing Machine /

By Adil, Muhammad Haseeb . . 60p. , Blister Packing is a packaging technique in which plastic (PVC Shell) covering the product to be packed is fused to the cardboard. This equipment is widely used in variety of sectors including pharmaceutical, electronic and hardware industries. Despite having huge applicability in packaging domain, these machines are not affordable for small business setup. The goal of this project is to create portable, cost effective and fundamental blister packing machine which meets local market requirements. Moreover, its manufacturing should be simple and purely based on local materials so that any fault during operations can be recovered by operator using local spares. The concept is based on reverse engineering to develop manual blister packing machine. Blister Packaging of any product by this machine involves several processes. Placing a wooden or metal mold under the heating element before adding the shell to the mold is the foremost step. The product to be packed is placed within the shell and shell is covered with laminated cardboard or boxboard placed on top of the mold. This machine uses heat to create a seal between the PVC shell and the cardboard backing. The thickness of PVC Sheet and its type is taken into consideration while adjusting heating element's temperature. The temperature is kept slightly higher than the point at which sheets softens. Transmission of heat starts upon manual pressing of hand lever. Lever is designed in such a way that it applies regular pressure for uniform distribution of heat with the use of an average person's hand power. In last, hand lever is depressed, and product is allowed to be cooled at room temperature for a short interval to finally pack the requisite product. 30cm.

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Fatigue Testing of Rubber Component with Hybrid Control of Force and Displacement /

By Abbas, Malik Faheem . . 65p. , During the design and development process Mechanical fatigue testing and component life prediction are critical factors for safe and reliable behavior of component. Before being used in real-world applications, parts, components, and prototypes must be fatigue tested to determine how long they will last. A machine setup capable to generate desired load is required for the prediction of component life under continuous loading or under fatigue. The current work displays a fatigue testing system for rubber components that is powered by a pneumatic mechanism. Continuous loading is applied to a rubber component for a predetermined number of cycles, and the resulting load and distance are calculated. The entire system is further separated into two sections: electrical and mechanical. Entire setup comprises of base structure, air compressor, pneumatic cylinder actuator, proportional servo valve, buck module, load cell transducer, laser distance sensor, signal generator, DC power supply, load cell amplifier and Data Acquisition Card. Obtained parameters are transferred into an integrated computer system and Data Analysis is carried out using Lab VIEW. 30cm.

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