Source Code Control System (SCCS)
ABSTRACT
The Source Code Control System (SCCS) was developed by AT&T as a system to control source code development. It includes features that help support a production development environment, including being able to help freeze released code, integrate into a problem-tracking system, and embed keywords into binary programs that can be viewed with the what command after the program is released.
SCCS sn’t just for programmers though. You can use SCCS for any text file, and it is especially handy when you need to maintain more than one version of a file or have to modify a file frequently and need a reliable way to recover or view previous versions. This sort of capability can be a lifesaver to system administrators for DNS or passwd files, Web developers for HTML and JavaScript code and even desktop publishers for PostScript, ghostscript and LaTeX files.
Most systems ship with SCCS, but a few do not include the sccs command that was introduced by BSD as a convenient interface to the SCCS system. It includes a version of the sccs command as available on the free source from BSD because it simplifies use of the SCCS system.
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Monday, November 30, 2009
TCP FOR WIRELESS WORLD
TCP FOR WIRELESS WORLD
Abstract
There has been an increase in importance in supporting data applications over networks with both wireless and wireline links. Many standard data applications used in current wireline networks are based on the reliable Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) which has been proven to work well in traditional networks where packet losses are mainly due to network congestion. However, TCP performance gets severely affected when used in wireless links where the channel is typically characterized by random errors due to fading and shadowing. There have been many schemes proposed to improve the performance of TCP over networks that have high-BER wireless links. In this paper, we discuss the end-to-end schemes and link-layer schemes that have been proposed and simulated by various authors and we give analytical reviews (based on effectivity and Practicality) on the proposals. From our analysis, we present conclusions on what are the most optimum end-to-end and link-layer techniques.
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Abstract
There has been an increase in importance in supporting data applications over networks with both wireless and wireline links. Many standard data applications used in current wireline networks are based on the reliable Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) which has been proven to work well in traditional networks where packet losses are mainly due to network congestion. However, TCP performance gets severely affected when used in wireless links where the channel is typically characterized by random errors due to fading and shadowing. There have been many schemes proposed to improve the performance of TCP over networks that have high-BER wireless links. In this paper, we discuss the end-to-end schemes and link-layer schemes that have been proposed and simulated by various authors and we give analytical reviews (based on effectivity and Practicality) on the proposals. From our analysis, we present conclusions on what are the most optimum end-to-end and link-layer techniques.
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TOMCAT
TOMCAT
Abstract
Apache Jakarta Tomcat is, probably, not named after the Navy's F-14 Tomcat— a supersonic, twin-engine, variable sweep wing, two seats, strike fighter. But, there have a lot in common, except for price. Whereas the F-14 Tomcat costs US$45,000,000, Apache Jakarta Tomcat is free.
Tomcat is open-source implementation of Java Servlet and Java Server Pages technologies developed under the Jakarta project at the Apache Software Foundation. Tomcat is available for commercial use under the ASF license from the Apache web site in both binary and source.
Apache Jakarta Tomcat is a Servlet container which means that Java Servlets can be used within it to enable programmers to use the Servlet in such things as web pages. Whereas a JSP web page has both HTML and Java JSP code within the same document, a Servlet is a block of code that can be reused. These can then be compiled once and distributed to run on any standards compliant Servlet Container. A Servlet can be called directly to return HTML markup to a browser, but it is more usual that a JSP page uses the abilities of the Servlet (By calling it methods) and returns a custom representation of the returned data.
Tomcat is intended to be a collaboration of the best-of-breed developers from around the world.
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Abstract
Apache Jakarta Tomcat is, probably, not named after the Navy's F-14 Tomcat— a supersonic, twin-engine, variable sweep wing, two seats, strike fighter. But, there have a lot in common, except for price. Whereas the F-14 Tomcat costs US$45,000,000, Apache Jakarta Tomcat is free.
Tomcat is open-source implementation of Java Servlet and Java Server Pages technologies developed under the Jakarta project at the Apache Software Foundation. Tomcat is available for commercial use under the ASF license from the Apache web site in both binary and source.
Apache Jakarta Tomcat is a Servlet container which means that Java Servlets can be used within it to enable programmers to use the Servlet in such things as web pages. Whereas a JSP web page has both HTML and Java JSP code within the same document, a Servlet is a block of code that can be reused. These can then be compiled once and distributed to run on any standards compliant Servlet Container. A Servlet can be called directly to return HTML markup to a browser, but it is more usual that a JSP page uses the abilities of the Servlet (By calling it methods) and returns a custom representation of the returned data.
Tomcat is intended to be a collaboration of the best-of-breed developers from around the world.
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LOCAL MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
LOCAL MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Abstract
The demand for affordable, fast data connections is increasing both in the United States and around the globe. There are several reasons why faster connections are not readily available and affordable. They are a complex mix of entrenched interests of the incumbent connection providers, the high costs of wireline upgrades and the associated slow pace, cumbersome regulations, and tariffs; and the difficulty of forcing more data through already crowded data pipes.
A new wireless broadband point-to-multipoint microwave technology called local multipoint distribution service (LMDS) stands ready to bypass those barriers to readily available broadband connections
LMDS is a wireless broadband service and consequently does not require landline wire upgrades, which makes it affordable when compared with landline technologies. And LMDS is lightly regulated and can be used for two-way transmission of voice, video, and data. Finally, the LMDS spectrum is immense. This large amount of radiofrequency (RF) spectrum allows operators to realize data rates above 1 billion bits per second (bps).
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Abstract
The demand for affordable, fast data connections is increasing both in the United States and around the globe. There are several reasons why faster connections are not readily available and affordable. They are a complex mix of entrenched interests of the incumbent connection providers, the high costs of wireline upgrades and the associated slow pace, cumbersome regulations, and tariffs; and the difficulty of forcing more data through already crowded data pipes.
A new wireless broadband point-to-multipoint microwave technology called local multipoint distribution service (LMDS) stands ready to bypass those barriers to readily available broadband connections
LMDS is a wireless broadband service and consequently does not require landline wire upgrades, which makes it affordable when compared with landline technologies. And LMDS is lightly regulated and can be used for two-way transmission of voice, video, and data. Finally, the LMDS spectrum is immense. This large amount of radiofrequency (RF) spectrum allows operators to realize data rates above 1 billion bits per second (bps).
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VLIW ( Very Long Instruction Word Computer Architecture)
VLIW ( Very Long Instruction Word Computer Architecture)
ABSTRACT
VLIW architectures are distinct from traditional RISC and CISC architectures implemented in current mass-market microprocessors. It is important to distinguish instruction-set architecture—the processor programming model—from implementation—the physical chip and its characteristics.
VLIW microprocessors and superscalar implementations of traditional instruction sets share some characteristics—multiple execution units and the ability to execute multiple operations simultaneously. The techniques used to achieve high performance, however, are very different because the parallelism is explicit in VLIW instructions but must be discovered by hardware at run time by superscalar processors.
VLIW implementations are simpler for very high performance. Just as RISC architectures permit simpler, cheaper high-performance implementations than do CISCs, VLIW architectures are simpler and cheaper than RISCs because of further hardware simplifications. VLIW architectures, however, require more compiler support.
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ABSTRACT
VLIW architectures are distinct from traditional RISC and CISC architectures implemented in current mass-market microprocessors. It is important to distinguish instruction-set architecture—the processor programming model—from implementation—the physical chip and its characteristics.
VLIW microprocessors and superscalar implementations of traditional instruction sets share some characteristics—multiple execution units and the ability to execute multiple operations simultaneously. The techniques used to achieve high performance, however, are very different because the parallelism is explicit in VLIW instructions but must be discovered by hardware at run time by superscalar processors.
VLIW implementations are simpler for very high performance. Just as RISC architectures permit simpler, cheaper high-performance implementations than do CISCs, VLIW architectures are simpler and cheaper than RISCs because of further hardware simplifications. VLIW architectures, however, require more compiler support.
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DIGITAL TIME STAMPING
DIGITAL TIME STAMPING
ABSTRACT
Be it a multinational company or a small office, now-a-days, everybody is using computers for storing and communicating data. They need security assurance. Also, if a satisfactory security scheme is found out, many companies will like to convert there old physical paper records (which still have legal force) to electronic documents due to its advantages like ease of storage management.
Whenever credibility of a document is in question, signature, stamp or other such information on the document is used for verification. However, such validation schemes do not directly apply for digital documents as these can be easily copied or modified without leaving a trace.
One of the security requirements asks for a technique to associate time with the document. This is a general requirement useful in establishing relative time ordering of the documents. Coupled with Digital Signature, this produces a robust scheme for authentication.
In this report, we go on building a secure “Timestamping” scheme, almost from scratch, adding features in evolutionary manner while addressing different security concerns. The main focus of the schemes will be on reducing - “trust requirements” expected by both author and verifier of the document from the third party issuing the timestamps.
In the end, a more sophisticated scheme, used for distributed Timestamping environment, called Prokopius, is introduced.
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ABSTRACT
Be it a multinational company or a small office, now-a-days, everybody is using computers for storing and communicating data. They need security assurance. Also, if a satisfactory security scheme is found out, many companies will like to convert there old physical paper records (which still have legal force) to electronic documents due to its advantages like ease of storage management.
Whenever credibility of a document is in question, signature, stamp or other such information on the document is used for verification. However, such validation schemes do not directly apply for digital documents as these can be easily copied or modified without leaving a trace.
One of the security requirements asks for a technique to associate time with the document. This is a general requirement useful in establishing relative time ordering of the documents. Coupled with Digital Signature, this produces a robust scheme for authentication.
In this report, we go on building a secure “Timestamping” scheme, almost from scratch, adding features in evolutionary manner while addressing different security concerns. The main focus of the schemes will be on reducing - “trust requirements” expected by both author and verifier of the document from the third party issuing the timestamps.
In the end, a more sophisticated scheme, used for distributed Timestamping environment, called Prokopius, is introduced.
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FREE SPACE OPTICS TECHNOLOGY
FREE SPACE OPTICS TECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
Major problem in today’s digital world is the bandwidth requirement. As the number of users is increasing; the bandwidth requirement is also increasing exponentially. One solution to the above mentioned problem is provided by the optical fiber cable, but its implementation cost is very high. Here, Free Space Optics Technology (FSO) comes into picture. It can be used to transmit data in close range i.e. maximum up to 4-5miles. It also provides a bandwidth of about 2.5 gbps . The paper throws light on history of FSO technology, its working and capabilities. The paper also compares the FSO technology with other existing technologies and put forward various advantages and disadvantages of the same. The report clears all the doubts about FSO technology and also gives a brief description about its future prospects. Also it may be helpful to the industrialists who are trying to establish network by using this technology as it gives a brief idea about cost and pros and cons. Related to our field, the report explains how this technology is implemented in various fields like LAN-LAN connectivity etc.
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ABSTRACT
Major problem in today’s digital world is the bandwidth requirement. As the number of users is increasing; the bandwidth requirement is also increasing exponentially. One solution to the above mentioned problem is provided by the optical fiber cable, but its implementation cost is very high. Here, Free Space Optics Technology (FSO) comes into picture. It can be used to transmit data in close range i.e. maximum up to 4-5miles. It also provides a bandwidth of about 2.5 gbps . The paper throws light on history of FSO technology, its working and capabilities. The paper also compares the FSO technology with other existing technologies and put forward various advantages and disadvantages of the same. The report clears all the doubts about FSO technology and also gives a brief description about its future prospects. Also it may be helpful to the industrialists who are trying to establish network by using this technology as it gives a brief idea about cost and pros and cons. Related to our field, the report explains how this technology is implemented in various fields like LAN-LAN connectivity etc.
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NANOROBOTICS
NANOROBOTICS
ABSTRACT
Nanorobotics encompasses the design, fabrication and programming of robots reportwith overall dimensions in the submicron range, and the manipulation of nanoscale objects with micro or macroscopic robots. Nanorobots are quintessential NEMS (nanoelectromechanical systems) and raise all the important issues that must be addressed in NEMS design:sensing, actuation, control, communications, power, and interfacing across spatial scales and between the organic/inorganic and biotic/abiotic realms. Nanorobots are
expected to have revolutionary applications in such areas as environmental monitoring and health care.
This report begins by discussing nanorobot construction, which is still at an embryonic stage. The emphasis is on nanomachines,an area which has seen a spate of rapid progress over the last few years. Nanoactuators will be essential components of future NEMS.
The report's focus then changes to nanoassembly by manipulation with scanning probe microscopes (SPMs), which is a relatively well established process for prototyping nanosystems.Prototyping of nanodevices and systems is important for design validation, parameter optimization and sensitivity studies.
Nanomanipulation also has applications in repair and modification of nanostructures built by other means. High-throughput SPM manipulation may be achieved by using multi-tip arrays.
Experimental results are presented which show that interactive SPM manipulation can be used to accurately and reliably position molecular-sized components. These can then be linked by chemical means to form subassemblies, which in turn can be further manipulated. Applications in building wires, single-electron transistors and nanowaveguides are presented.
ABSTRACT
Nanorobotics encompasses the design, fabrication and programming of robots reportwith overall dimensions in the submicron range, and the manipulation of nanoscale objects with micro or macroscopic robots. Nanorobots are quintessential NEMS (nanoelectromechanical systems) and raise all the important issues that must be addressed in NEMS design:sensing, actuation, control, communications, power, and interfacing across spatial scales and between the organic/inorganic and biotic/abiotic realms. Nanorobots are
expected to have revolutionary applications in such areas as environmental monitoring and health care.
This report begins by discussing nanorobot construction, which is still at an embryonic stage. The emphasis is on nanomachines,an area which has seen a spate of rapid progress over the last few years. Nanoactuators will be essential components of future NEMS.
The report's focus then changes to nanoassembly by manipulation with scanning probe microscopes (SPMs), which is a relatively well established process for prototyping nanosystems.Prototyping of nanodevices and systems is important for design validation, parameter optimization and sensitivity studies.
Nanomanipulation also has applications in repair and modification of nanostructures built by other means. High-throughput SPM manipulation may be achieved by using multi-tip arrays.
Experimental results are presented which show that interactive SPM manipulation can be used to accurately and reliably position molecular-sized components. These can then be linked by chemical means to form subassemblies, which in turn can be further manipulated. Applications in building wires, single-electron transistors and nanowaveguides are presented.
Holographic Techniques
Holographic Techniques
Abstract
The machine called as a computer was first introduced for number crunching ie. to carry out thousands and millions of calculation in a fraction of second. In todays world a computer is no longer just a number crunching machine. Its much more than a number crunching machine. People are trying to relate all the branches of science with computer , either to increase the capacity of computer or to get more benefits from the science. Bio infomatics , Neuro computing , molecular RAM's , DNA computing , Humuno robotics are few examples of intervention of computer with other sciences. In this discussion one such combination of science with computer is discussed. Two technologies are discussed one is Holographic Memory and the other is Holographic Environment. Both the technologies are based on the theory of Holography. The discussion starts with the theory of Holography given in the year 1947 and ends with Holographic Environment which still needs much work to be done. Hope you enjoy the journey.
Abstract
The machine called as a computer was first introduced for number crunching ie. to carry out thousands and millions of calculation in a fraction of second. In todays world a computer is no longer just a number crunching machine. Its much more than a number crunching machine. People are trying to relate all the branches of science with computer , either to increase the capacity of computer or to get more benefits from the science. Bio infomatics , Neuro computing , molecular RAM's , DNA computing , Humuno robotics are few examples of intervention of computer with other sciences. In this discussion one such combination of science with computer is discussed. Two technologies are discussed one is Holographic Memory and the other is Holographic Environment. Both the technologies are based on the theory of Holography. The discussion starts with the theory of Holography given in the year 1947 and ends with Holographic Environment which still needs much work to be done. Hope you enjoy the journey.
WEB INTELLIGENCE
WEB INTELLIGENCE
INTRODUCTION
Imagine that you own a Super Market. There is one person who comes to your shop everyday. Although there are many products in your Super Market, that person only buys bread everyday. He just comes in, takes the loaf of bread from its place and after paying the bill just leaves the shop without even bothering to look around. You observe this every day. If you are a good businessman, you will try to do something about this issue.
Observing the specific pattern of the person everyday, you can place a bottle of jam next to the loaf of bread. This will catch the attention of the person on the jam bottle so that he can think over of buying the bottle of jam some day or the other. Thus this technique of observing specific patterns of some particular processes, creating databases for any particular products and taking conceptual and logical decisions gives rise to the concept of the so called topic WEB INTELLIGENCE. My today’s seminar will elaborate on this WEB INTELLIGENCE.
The 21st century is the age of Internet and World Wide Web. The Web revolutionizes the way we gather, process, and use information. At the same time, it also redefines the meanings and processes of business, commerce, marketing, finance, publishing, education, research, development, as well as other aspects of our daily life. Although individual Web-based information systems are constantly being deployed, advanced issues and techniques for developing and for benefiting from Web intelligence, still remain to be systematically studied.
Web Intelligence makes it easy to access data, because you work with it in business terms that are familiar to you, not technical database terms like SQL. You don’t need any knowledge of the database structure or technology. No Web Intelligence software needs to be loaded on your computer. All you need to use Web Intelligence is a Web or Internet browser. Once you’ve used Web Intelligence to query a database, you can take the information and turn it into documents as simple as tables.
INTRODUCTION
Imagine that you own a Super Market. There is one person who comes to your shop everyday. Although there are many products in your Super Market, that person only buys bread everyday. He just comes in, takes the loaf of bread from its place and after paying the bill just leaves the shop without even bothering to look around. You observe this every day. If you are a good businessman, you will try to do something about this issue.
Observing the specific pattern of the person everyday, you can place a bottle of jam next to the loaf of bread. This will catch the attention of the person on the jam bottle so that he can think over of buying the bottle of jam some day or the other. Thus this technique of observing specific patterns of some particular processes, creating databases for any particular products and taking conceptual and logical decisions gives rise to the concept of the so called topic WEB INTELLIGENCE. My today’s seminar will elaborate on this WEB INTELLIGENCE.
The 21st century is the age of Internet and World Wide Web. The Web revolutionizes the way we gather, process, and use information. At the same time, it also redefines the meanings and processes of business, commerce, marketing, finance, publishing, education, research, development, as well as other aspects of our daily life. Although individual Web-based information systems are constantly being deployed, advanced issues and techniques for developing and for benefiting from Web intelligence, still remain to be systematically studied.
Web Intelligence makes it easy to access data, because you work with it in business terms that are familiar to you, not technical database terms like SQL. You don’t need any knowledge of the database structure or technology. No Web Intelligence software needs to be loaded on your computer. All you need to use Web Intelligence is a Web or Internet browser. Once you’ve used Web Intelligence to query a database, you can take the information and turn it into documents as simple as tables.
Kizamu : A System For Sculpting Digital Characters
Kizamu : A System For Sculpting Digital Characters
ABSTRACT
This seminar provides an overview of Kizamu, a computer-based sculpting system for creating digital characters for the entertainment industry. Kizamu incorporates a blend of new algorithms, significant technical advances, and novel user interaction paradigms into a system that is both powerful and unique.
To meet the demands of high-end digital character design, Kizamu addresses three requirements posed to us by a major production studio. First, animators and artists want digital clay, a medium with the characteristics of real clay and the advantages of being digital. Second, the system should run on standard hardware at interactive rates. Finally, the system must accept and generate standard 3D representations thereby enabling integration into an existing animation production pipeline. At the heart of the Kizamu system are Adaptively Sampled Distance Fields (ADFs), a volumetric shape representation with the characteristics required for digital clay.
This seminar describes the system and the major research advances in ADFs that were required to make Kizamu a reality.
ABSTRACT
This seminar provides an overview of Kizamu, a computer-based sculpting system for creating digital characters for the entertainment industry. Kizamu incorporates a blend of new algorithms, significant technical advances, and novel user interaction paradigms into a system that is both powerful and unique.
To meet the demands of high-end digital character design, Kizamu addresses three requirements posed to us by a major production studio. First, animators and artists want digital clay, a medium with the characteristics of real clay and the advantages of being digital. Second, the system should run on standard hardware at interactive rates. Finally, the system must accept and generate standard 3D representations thereby enabling integration into an existing animation production pipeline. At the heart of the Kizamu system are Adaptively Sampled Distance Fields (ADFs), a volumetric shape representation with the characteristics required for digital clay.
This seminar describes the system and the major research advances in ADFs that were required to make Kizamu a reality.
OGG File Format Specification
OGG File Format Specification
Introduction
The report gives the a detailed high level description about the OGG Vorbis sound format and covers in detail each part of the file and the description about how each component is decoded by the decoder. It also covers how the upcoming sound format is a better substitute for the MP3 sound file format and the specific advantages and the disadvantages of the OGG file, covering the areas where the OGG leads MP3 and where it lags behind as compared to the MP3. Also some of the important algorithms in the decoding process are explained with the description of the inputs and the output data structures provided to the algorithm, along with pseudo codes and figures as required. The OGG relies on the Modified Discrete Cosine Transformation and Inverse MDCT for representing the audio in to the digital format so the equations for the MDCT and the I-MDCT is also shown. Supporting algorithms for the Huffman’s Binary tree encoding and the VQ/Entropy Encoding are not explained in this report and are just mentioned wherever necessary. The matter herein is as per the OGG Vorbis I specifications and is subject to constant changes according to the newer design of the encoders/decoders.
Introduction
The report gives the a detailed high level description about the OGG Vorbis sound format and covers in detail each part of the file and the description about how each component is decoded by the decoder. It also covers how the upcoming sound format is a better substitute for the MP3 sound file format and the specific advantages and the disadvantages of the OGG file, covering the areas where the OGG leads MP3 and where it lags behind as compared to the MP3. Also some of the important algorithms in the decoding process are explained with the description of the inputs and the output data structures provided to the algorithm, along with pseudo codes and figures as required. The OGG relies on the Modified Discrete Cosine Transformation and Inverse MDCT for representing the audio in to the digital format so the equations for the MDCT and the I-MDCT is also shown. Supporting algorithms for the Huffman’s Binary tree encoding and the VQ/Entropy Encoding are not explained in this report and are just mentioned wherever necessary. The matter herein is as per the OGG Vorbis I specifications and is subject to constant changes according to the newer design of the encoders/decoders.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Write Once, Move Anywhere: Towards Dynamic Interoperability of Mobile Agent Systems
Write Once, Move Anywhere: Towards Dynamic Interoperability of Mobile Agent Systems
Abstract
Mobile agents are an increasingly popular paradigm, and in recent years, there has been a proliferation of mobile agent systems. These systems are, however, largely incompatible with each other. In particular, agents cannot migrate to a host that runs a different mobile-agent system. Prior approaches to interoperability have tried to force agents to use a common API, and so far, none have succeeded. The goal, summarized in the catch phrase Write Once, Move Anywhere, leads to the efforts to develop mechanisms that support dynamic runtime interoperability of mobile-agent systems.
Abstract
Mobile agents are an increasingly popular paradigm, and in recent years, there has been a proliferation of mobile agent systems. These systems are, however, largely incompatible with each other. In particular, agents cannot migrate to a host that runs a different mobile-agent system. Prior approaches to interoperability have tried to force agents to use a common API, and so far, none have succeeded. The goal, summarized in the catch phrase Write Once, Move Anywhere, leads to the efforts to develop mechanisms that support dynamic runtime interoperability of mobile-agent systems.
Honeypot
Honeypot
Abstract
A Honeypot is used in the area of computer and Internet security. It is a resource which is intended to be attacked and compromised to gain more information about the attacker and the used tools. It can also be deployed to attract and divert an attacker from their real targets. One goal of this paper is to show the possibilities of honeypots and their use in a research as well as productive environment.
Compared to an intrusion detection system, honeypots have the big advantage that they do not generate false alerts as each observed traffic is suspicious, because no productive components are running on the system. This fact enables the system to log every byte that flows through the network to and from the honeypot, and to correlate this data with other sources to draw a picture of an attack and the attacker.
Abstract
A Honeypot is used in the area of computer and Internet security. It is a resource which is intended to be attacked and compromised to gain more information about the attacker and the used tools. It can also be deployed to attract and divert an attacker from their real targets. One goal of this paper is to show the possibilities of honeypots and their use in a research as well as productive environment.
Compared to an intrusion detection system, honeypots have the big advantage that they do not generate false alerts as each observed traffic is suspicious, because no productive components are running on the system. This fact enables the system to log every byte that flows through the network to and from the honeypot, and to correlate this data with other sources to draw a picture of an attack and the attacker.
Fundamental Challenges in Mobile Computing
Fundamental Challenges in Mobile Computing
Abstract
This paper is an answer to the question: "What is unique and conceptually different about mobile computing?" The paper begins by describing a set of constraints intrinsic to mobile computing, and examining the impact of these constraints on the design of distributed systems. Next, it summarizes the key results of the Coda and Odyssey systems. Finally, it describes the research opportunities in five important topics relevant to mobile computing: caching metrics, semantic callbacks and validators, resource revocation, analysis of adaptation, and global estimation from local observations.
Abstract
This paper is an answer to the question: "What is unique and conceptually different about mobile computing?" The paper begins by describing a set of constraints intrinsic to mobile computing, and examining the impact of these constraints on the design of distributed systems. Next, it summarizes the key results of the Coda and Odyssey systems. Finally, it describes the research opportunities in five important topics relevant to mobile computing: caching metrics, semantic callbacks and validators, resource revocation, analysis of adaptation, and global estimation from local observations.
On the Possibility of Developing a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)
On the Possibility of Developing a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)
Abstract:
In this report, it will be commented on the question, if it is possible to develop a braincomputer interface, i.e. a system that analyzes the brain-electrical activity of a subject, tries to find out (or at least to get an idea of) the subject’s intention, and generates output commands controlling an appropriate output device accordingly. This includes a discussion of the pros and cons of such an EEG-based user interface, covering all aspects of this topic (without any implied claim to be complete) – ranging from the EEG input, over the processing stage, all the way to the corresponding output signals. Examples of working BCI’s will be mentioned and their performance will be (subjectively) evaluated.
Abstract:
In this report, it will be commented on the question, if it is possible to develop a braincomputer interface, i.e. a system that analyzes the brain-electrical activity of a subject, tries to find out (or at least to get an idea of) the subject’s intention, and generates output commands controlling an appropriate output device accordingly. This includes a discussion of the pros and cons of such an EEG-based user interface, covering all aspects of this topic (without any implied claim to be complete) – ranging from the EEG input, over the processing stage, all the way to the corresponding output signals. Examples of working BCI’s will be mentioned and their performance will be (subjectively) evaluated.
EMBEDDED SPIKING NEURAL NETWORK
EMBEDDED SPIKING NEURAL NETWORK
ABSTRACT
This report introduces ongoing research concerning hardware implementations of spiking neural network on embedded systems. Goal is to implement a spiking neural network in reconfigurable network, more specifically embedded systems. Spiky neural networks are widely used in neural modeling, due to their biological relevance and high computational power. This report gives investigation of the usage of spiking dynamics in embedded artificial neural networks, which serve as a control mechanism for evolved autonomous agents performing a delayed-response task. Here an evolved spiky network is compared with evolved McCulloch-Pitts networks, while confronting new questions about the nature of spikiness and its contribution to the neurocontroller's processing. On the behavioral level, it shows that in a memory-dependent task, network solutions that incorporate spiking dynamics can be less complex and easier to evolve than neurocontrollers involving McCulloch-Pitts neurons.
ABSTRACT
This report introduces ongoing research concerning hardware implementations of spiking neural network on embedded systems. Goal is to implement a spiking neural network in reconfigurable network, more specifically embedded systems. Spiky neural networks are widely used in neural modeling, due to their biological relevance and high computational power. This report gives investigation of the usage of spiking dynamics in embedded artificial neural networks, which serve as a control mechanism for evolved autonomous agents performing a delayed-response task. Here an evolved spiky network is compared with evolved McCulloch-Pitts networks, while confronting new questions about the nature of spikiness and its contribution to the neurocontroller's processing. On the behavioral level, it shows that in a memory-dependent task, network solutions that incorporate spiking dynamics can be less complex and easier to evolve than neurocontrollers involving McCulloch-Pitts neurons.
NeuroPipe-Chip: A Digital Neuro-Processor for Spiking Neural Networks
NeuroPipe-Chip: A Digital Neuro-Processor for Spiking Neural Networks
Abstract
Computing complex spiking artificial neural networks (SANNs) on conventional hardware platforms is far from reaching real-time requirements. Therefore we propose a neuro-processor, called NeuroPipe-Chip, as part of an accelerator board. In this paper, we introduce two new concepts on chip-level to speed up the computation of SANNs. These concepts are implemented in a prototype of the NeuroPipe-Chip. We present the hardware structure of the prototype and evaluate its performance in a system simulation based on a hardware description language (HDL). For the computation of a simple SANN for image segmentation, the NeuroPipe-Chip operating at 100 MHz shows an improvement of more than two orders of magnitude compared to an Alpha 500 MHz workstation and approaches real-time requirements for the computation of SANNs in the order of 106 neurons. Hence, such an accelerator would allow for applications of complex SANNs to solve real-world tasks like real-time image processing. The NeuroPipe-Chip has been fabricated in an Alcatel 0.35– m digital CMOS technology.
Abstract
Computing complex spiking artificial neural networks (SANNs) on conventional hardware platforms is far from reaching real-time requirements. Therefore we propose a neuro-processor, called NeuroPipe-Chip, as part of an accelerator board. In this paper, we introduce two new concepts on chip-level to speed up the computation of SANNs. These concepts are implemented in a prototype of the NeuroPipe-Chip. We present the hardware structure of the prototype and evaluate its performance in a system simulation based on a hardware description language (HDL). For the computation of a simple SANN for image segmentation, the NeuroPipe-Chip operating at 100 MHz shows an improvement of more than two orders of magnitude compared to an Alpha 500 MHz workstation and approaches real-time requirements for the computation of SANNs in the order of 106 neurons. Hence, such an accelerator would allow for applications of complex SANNs to solve real-world tasks like real-time image processing. The NeuroPipe-Chip has been fabricated in an Alcatel 0.35– m digital CMOS technology.
Spikes That Count: Rethinking Spikiness In Neurally Embedded Systems
Spikes That Count: Rethinking Spikiness In Neurally Embedded Systems
Abstract
Spiky neural networks are widely used in neural modeling, due to their biological rel- evance and high computational power. In this paper we investigate the usage of spiking dynamics in embedded arti¯cial neural networks, that serve as a control mechanism for evolved autonomous agents performing a delayed-response task. The synaptic weights and spiking dynamics are evolved using a genetic algorithm. We compare evolved spiky networks with evolved McCulloch-Pitts networks, while confronting new questions about the nature of \spikiness" and its contribution to the neurocontroller's processing. On the behavioral level, we show that in a memory-dependent task, network solutions that incorporate spiking dynamics can be less complex and easier to evolve than neurocon- trollers involving McCulloch-Pitts neurons. On the functional level, we identify and rigorously characterize two distinct properties of spiking dynamics in embedded agents: spikiness evident in°uence and spikiness functional contribution.
Abstract
Spiky neural networks are widely used in neural modeling, due to their biological rel- evance and high computational power. In this paper we investigate the usage of spiking dynamics in embedded arti¯cial neural networks, that serve as a control mechanism for evolved autonomous agents performing a delayed-response task. The synaptic weights and spiking dynamics are evolved using a genetic algorithm. We compare evolved spiky networks with evolved McCulloch-Pitts networks, while confronting new questions about the nature of \spikiness" and its contribution to the neurocontroller's processing. On the behavioral level, we show that in a memory-dependent task, network solutions that incorporate spiking dynamics can be less complex and easier to evolve than neurocon- trollers involving McCulloch-Pitts neurons. On the functional level, we identify and rigorously characterize two distinct properties of spiking dynamics in embedded agents: spikiness evident in°uence and spikiness functional contribution.
Humanoids Robotics
Humanoids Robotics
ABSTRACT
The field of humanoids robotics is widely recognized as the current challenge for robotics research .The humanoid research is an approach to understand and realize the complex real world interactions between a robot, an environment, and a human. The humanoid robotics motivates social interactions such as gesture communication or co-operative tasks in the same context as the physical dynamics. This is essential for three-term interaction, which aims at fusing physical and social interaction at fundamental levels.
People naturally express themselves through facial gestures and expressions. Our goal is to build a facial gesture human-computer interface fro use in robot applications. This system does not require special illumination or facial make-up. By using multiple Kalman filters we accurately predict and robustly track facial features. Since we reliably track the face in real-time we are also able to recognize motion gestures of the face. Our system can recognize a large set of gestures (13) ranging from “yes”, ”no” and “may be” to detecting winks, blinks and sleeping.
ABSTRACT
The field of humanoids robotics is widely recognized as the current challenge for robotics research .The humanoid research is an approach to understand and realize the complex real world interactions between a robot, an environment, and a human. The humanoid robotics motivates social interactions such as gesture communication or co-operative tasks in the same context as the physical dynamics. This is essential for three-term interaction, which aims at fusing physical and social interaction at fundamental levels.
People naturally express themselves through facial gestures and expressions. Our goal is to build a facial gesture human-computer interface fro use in robot applications. This system does not require special illumination or facial make-up. By using multiple Kalman filters we accurately predict and robustly track facial features. Since we reliably track the face in real-time we are also able to recognize motion gestures of the face. Our system can recognize a large set of gestures (13) ranging from “yes”, ”no” and “may be” to detecting winks, blinks and sleeping.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Blue Gene-Super Computer
Blue Gene-Super Computer
Abstract
Blue Gene is a massively parallel computer being developed at the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center. Blue Gene represents a hundred-fold improvement on performance compared with the fastest supercomputers of today. It will achieve 1 PetaFLOP/sec through unprecedented levels of parallelism in excess of 4,0000,000 threads of execution. The Blue Gene project has two important goals, in which understanding of biologically import processes will be advanced, as well as advancement of knowledge of cellular architectures (massively parallel system built of single chip cells that integrate processors, memory and communication), and of the software needed to exploit those effectively. This massively parallel system of 65,536 nodes is based on a new architecture that exploits system-on-a-chip technology to deliver target peak processing power of 360 teraFLOPS (trillion floating-point operations per second). The machine is scheduled to be operational in the 2004-2005 time frame, at price/performance and power consumption/performance targets unobtainable with conventional architectures.
Abstract
Blue Gene is a massively parallel computer being developed at the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center. Blue Gene represents a hundred-fold improvement on performance compared with the fastest supercomputers of today. It will achieve 1 PetaFLOP/sec through unprecedented levels of parallelism in excess of 4,0000,000 threads of execution. The Blue Gene project has two important goals, in which understanding of biologically import processes will be advanced, as well as advancement of knowledge of cellular architectures (massively parallel system built of single chip cells that integrate processors, memory and communication), and of the software needed to exploit those effectively. This massively parallel system of 65,536 nodes is based on a new architecture that exploits system-on-a-chip technology to deliver target peak processing power of 360 teraFLOPS (trillion floating-point operations per second). The machine is scheduled to be operational in the 2004-2005 time frame, at price/performance and power consumption/performance targets unobtainable with conventional architectures.
ENFORCEMENT OF SECURITY IN WAP VIA THE WTLS PROTOCOL
ENFORCEMENT OF SECURITY IN WAP VIA THE WTLS PROTOCOL
Abstract
A huge growth of the wireless mobile services poses demand for the end-to-end secure connections. The Wireless Transport Layer Security provides authentication, privacy and integrity for the Wireless Application Protocol. It is based on the widely used TLS v1.0. The requirements of the mobile networks have been taken into account when designing the WTLS; low bandwidth, data gram connection, limited processing power and memory capacity, and cryptography exporting restrictions have all been considered.
In this paper, the security of the WTLS is analyzed. Firstly, the concept of data security is provided for the background information. The common security terms including authentication, privacy, and integrity are explained. Then the most important parts from the specification of the WTLS are presented. The known security threats of the WTLS are discussed and their impacts evaluated. Finally the analysis is performed based on the known facts.
The WTLS is, finally, found to be quite a good security solution even with its known security problems. Some improvements for the protocol will be necessary, but there is little need for any major changes. If the supported algorithms are combined in an appropriate way it is possible to guarantee a sufficient security level. The null ciphers should not be allowed and the anonymous authentications should be denied. The development work of the WTLS continues and the next version should be released in near future. If all known security problems will be fixed then the WTLS provides a sufficient security level.
Abstract
A huge growth of the wireless mobile services poses demand for the end-to-end secure connections. The Wireless Transport Layer Security provides authentication, privacy and integrity for the Wireless Application Protocol. It is based on the widely used TLS v1.0. The requirements of the mobile networks have been taken into account when designing the WTLS; low bandwidth, data gram connection, limited processing power and memory capacity, and cryptography exporting restrictions have all been considered.
In this paper, the security of the WTLS is analyzed. Firstly, the concept of data security is provided for the background information. The common security terms including authentication, privacy, and integrity are explained. Then the most important parts from the specification of the WTLS are presented. The known security threats of the WTLS are discussed and their impacts evaluated. Finally the analysis is performed based on the known facts.
The WTLS is, finally, found to be quite a good security solution even with its known security problems. Some improvements for the protocol will be necessary, but there is little need for any major changes. If the supported algorithms are combined in an appropriate way it is possible to guarantee a sufficient security level. The null ciphers should not be allowed and the anonymous authentications should be denied. The development work of the WTLS continues and the next version should be released in near future. If all known security problems will be fixed then the WTLS provides a sufficient security level.
JumpStart: a Just-in-Time Signaling Architecture for WDM Burst-Switched Networks
JumpStart: a Just-in-Time Signaling Architecture for WDM Burst-Switched Networks
Abstract
We present an architecture for a core dWDM network which utilizes the concept of Optical Burst Switching (OBS) coupled with a Just-In-Time (JIT) signaling scheme. It is a reservation based architecture whose distinguishing characteristics are its relative simplicity, its amenability to hardware implementation, support for quality of service and multicast natively. Another important feature is data transparency - the network infrastructure is independent of the format of the data being transmitted on individual wavelengths. In this article we present a brief overview of the architecture and outline the most salient features.
Abstract
We present an architecture for a core dWDM network which utilizes the concept of Optical Burst Switching (OBS) coupled with a Just-In-Time (JIT) signaling scheme. It is a reservation based architecture whose distinguishing characteristics are its relative simplicity, its amenability to hardware implementation, support for quality of service and multicast natively. Another important feature is data transparency - the network infrastructure is independent of the format of the data being transmitted on individual wavelengths. In this article we present a brief overview of the architecture and outline the most salient features.
Humanoid As a Research Vehicle Into Flexible Complex Interaction
Humanoid As a Research Vehicle Into Flexible Complex Interaction
Abstract
This paper positions humanoid research as an approach to under standing and realizing complex real world interactions between a robot, an environment, and a human. As a first step towards extracting a common principle over the three term interactions , a concept of action oriented control has been investigated with a simulation example. The complex interaction view casts unique constraint s on t he design of a humanoid, such as w hole body, s moot h shape, non-functional -modular design. A brief description of ongoing design of ETL -Humanoid which conforms to the above constraints is presented.
Abstract
This paper positions humanoid research as an approach to under standing and realizing complex real world interactions between a robot, an environment, and a human. As a first step towards extracting a common principle over the three term interactions , a concept of action oriented control has been investigated with a simulation example. The complex interaction view casts unique constraint s on t he design of a humanoid, such as w hole body, s moot h shape, non-functional -modular design. A brief description of ongoing design of ETL -Humanoid which conforms to the above constraints is presented.
Friday, November 27, 2009
A Transport Infrastructure Supporting Real Time Interactive MPEG-4 Client-Server Applications over IP Networks
A Transport Infrastructure Supporting Real Time Interactive MPEG-4 Client-Server Applications over IP Networks
Abstract
Nearly all of the multimedia streaming applications running on the Internet today are basically configured or designed for 2D video broadcast or multicast purposes. With its tremendous flexibility, MPEG-4 interactive clientserver applications are expected to play an important role in online multimedia services in the future. This paper presents the initial design and implementation of a transport infrastructure for an IP based network that will support a clientserver system which enables end users to: 1) author their own MPEG-4 presentations, 2) control the delivery of the presentation, and 3) interact with the system to make changes to the presentation in real time. A specification for the overall system structure is outlined. Some initial thoughts on the server and client system designs, the data transport component, QoS provisioning, and the control plane necessary to support an interactive application are described.
Abstract
Nearly all of the multimedia streaming applications running on the Internet today are basically configured or designed for 2D video broadcast or multicast purposes. With its tremendous flexibility, MPEG-4 interactive clientserver applications are expected to play an important role in online multimedia services in the future. This paper presents the initial design and implementation of a transport infrastructure for an IP based network that will support a clientserver system which enables end users to: 1) author their own MPEG-4 presentations, 2) control the delivery of the presentation, and 3) interact with the system to make changes to the presentation in real time. A specification for the overall system structure is outlined. Some initial thoughts on the server and client system designs, the data transport component, QoS provisioning, and the control plane necessary to support an interactive application are described.
Mixed-Initiative Interaction = Mixed Computation
Mixed-Initiative Interaction = Mixed Computation
Abstract
We show that partial evaluation can be usefully viewed as a programming model for realizing mixed-initiative
functionality in interactive applications. Mixed-initiative interaction between two participants is one where the
parties can take turns at any time to change and steer the flow of interaction. We concentrate on the facet of
mixed-initiative referred to as ‘unsolicited reporting’ and demonstrate how out-of-turn interactions by users can be modeled by ‘jumping ahead’ to nested dialogs (via partial evaluation). Our approach permits the view of dialog management systems in terms of their native support for staging and simplifying interactions; we characterize three different voice-based interaction technologies using this viewpoint. In particular, we show that the built-in form interpretation algorithm (FIA) in the VoiceXML dialog management architecture is actually a (well disguised) combination of an interpreter and a partial evaluator.
Abstract
We show that partial evaluation can be usefully viewed as a programming model for realizing mixed-initiative
functionality in interactive applications. Mixed-initiative interaction between two participants is one where the
parties can take turns at any time to change and steer the flow of interaction. We concentrate on the facet of
mixed-initiative referred to as ‘unsolicited reporting’ and demonstrate how out-of-turn interactions by users can be modeled by ‘jumping ahead’ to nested dialogs (via partial evaluation). Our approach permits the view of dialog management systems in terms of their native support for staging and simplifying interactions; we characterize three different voice-based interaction technologies using this viewpoint. In particular, we show that the built-in form interpretation algorithm (FIA) in the VoiceXML dialog management architecture is actually a (well disguised) combination of an interpreter and a partial evaluator.
Transparent Grid Computing: a Knowledge-Based Approach
Transparent Grid Computing: a Knowledge-Based Approach
Abstract
Grid computing provides key infrastructure for distributed problem solving in dynamic virtual organizations. It has been adopted by many scientific projects, and industrial interest is rising rapidly. However, Grids are still the domain of a few highly trained programmers with expertise in networking, high-performance computing, and operating systems. This paper describes our initial work in capturing knowledge and heuristics about how to select application components and computing resources, and using that knowledge to generate automatically executable job workflows for the Grid. Our system is implemented and integrated with a Grid environment where it has generated dozens of workflows with hundreds of jobs in real time. The paper also discusses the prospects of using AI to improve current Grid infrastructure.
Abstract
Grid computing provides key infrastructure for distributed problem solving in dynamic virtual organizations. It has been adopted by many scientific projects, and industrial interest is rising rapidly. However, Grids are still the domain of a few highly trained programmers with expertise in networking, high-performance computing, and operating systems. This paper describes our initial work in capturing knowledge and heuristics about how to select application components and computing resources, and using that knowledge to generate automatically executable job workflows for the Grid. Our system is implemented and integrated with a Grid environment where it has generated dozens of workflows with hundreds of jobs in real time. The paper also discusses the prospects of using AI to improve current Grid infrastructure.
Recent Trends in Automobile Engineering
Recent Trends in Automobile Engineering
Abstract
Since the invention of the internal combustion engine, automotive engineers, speed junkies and racecar designers have been searching for ways to boost its power. One way to add power is to build a bigger engine. But bigger engines, which weigh more and cost more to build and maintain, are not always better. Another way to add power is to make a normal-sized engine more efficient. Adding either a turbocharger or a supercharger is a great way to achieve forced air induction. Both superchargers and turbochargers pressurize the air intake to above atmospheric pressure. The difference between the two devices is their source of energy. Turbocharger is an exhaust gas driven compressor used in internal-combustion engines to increase the power output of the engine by increasing the mass of oxygen entering the engine. A key advantage of turbochargers is that they offer a considerable increase in engine power with only a slight increase in weight.Unlike turbochargers, which use the exhaust gases created by combustion to power the compressor, superchargers draw their power directly from the crankshaft. Superchargers increase intake by compressing air above atmospheric pressure, without creating a vacuum. This forces more air into the engine, providing a "boost." With the additional air in the boost, more fuel can be added to the charge, and the power of the engine is increased. There are three types of superchargers: roots, centrifugal, twin-screw. The main difference among them is how they move air to the intake manifold of the engine. Roots and twin-screw superchargers use different types of meshing lobes, and a centrifugal supercharger uses an impeller, which draws air in. Although all of these designs provide a boost, they differ considerably in their efficiency and sizes. The biggest advantage of having a supercharger is the increased horsepower.
Abstract
Since the invention of the internal combustion engine, automotive engineers, speed junkies and racecar designers have been searching for ways to boost its power. One way to add power is to build a bigger engine. But bigger engines, which weigh more and cost more to build and maintain, are not always better. Another way to add power is to make a normal-sized engine more efficient. Adding either a turbocharger or a supercharger is a great way to achieve forced air induction. Both superchargers and turbochargers pressurize the air intake to above atmospheric pressure. The difference between the two devices is their source of energy. Turbocharger is an exhaust gas driven compressor used in internal-combustion engines to increase the power output of the engine by increasing the mass of oxygen entering the engine. A key advantage of turbochargers is that they offer a considerable increase in engine power with only a slight increase in weight.Unlike turbochargers, which use the exhaust gases created by combustion to power the compressor, superchargers draw their power directly from the crankshaft. Superchargers increase intake by compressing air above atmospheric pressure, without creating a vacuum. This forces more air into the engine, providing a "boost." With the additional air in the boost, more fuel can be added to the charge, and the power of the engine is increased. There are three types of superchargers: roots, centrifugal, twin-screw. The main difference among them is how they move air to the intake manifold of the engine. Roots and twin-screw superchargers use different types of meshing lobes, and a centrifugal supercharger uses an impeller, which draws air in. Although all of these designs provide a boost, they differ considerably in their efficiency and sizes. The biggest advantage of having a supercharger is the increased horsepower.
Total Quality Management
Total Quality Management
ABSTRACT
To survive and thrive in today’s cutthroat business world, we are required to implement some quality management program that delivers an edge in productivity, profitability and efficiency. Quality is at everyone’s lips these days because it can make the difference between success and failure in this dynamic world.
This paper includes the general definition of TQM, characteristics of TQM, important techniques such as SPC, Bench Marking, FMEA, etc and case study for placement improvement in Thiagarajar college of Engineering, Madurai.
Total Quality Management (TQM) is an enhancement to the traditional way of doing business. It is a proven technique to guarantee survival in world-class competition and to improve structural, infrastructural, attitudinal, behavioral, methodological, ways of delivering to the end customer. TQM is a planning and management system that focuses and aligns the organization to achieve breakthroughs for customers. This is widely practiced by successful organizations around the world. Analog Devices, Hewlett-Packard, Teradyne and Fortune 500 companies use TQM techniques to narrow business issues and goals down to the important few, gain consensus, and achieve breakthrough improvement in areas that have baffled efforts at incremental improvement.
ABSTRACT
To survive and thrive in today’s cutthroat business world, we are required to implement some quality management program that delivers an edge in productivity, profitability and efficiency. Quality is at everyone’s lips these days because it can make the difference between success and failure in this dynamic world.
This paper includes the general definition of TQM, characteristics of TQM, important techniques such as SPC, Bench Marking, FMEA, etc and case study for placement improvement in Thiagarajar college of Engineering, Madurai.
Total Quality Management (TQM) is an enhancement to the traditional way of doing business. It is a proven technique to guarantee survival in world-class competition and to improve structural, infrastructural, attitudinal, behavioral, methodological, ways of delivering to the end customer. TQM is a planning and management system that focuses and aligns the organization to achieve breakthroughs for customers. This is widely practiced by successful organizations around the world. Analog Devices, Hewlett-Packard, Teradyne and Fortune 500 companies use TQM techniques to narrow business issues and goals down to the important few, gain consensus, and achieve breakthrough improvement in areas that have baffled efforts at incremental improvement.
CAD & CAE in Bio-Medical Field
CAD & CAE in Bio-Medical Field
ABSTRACT
This paper proposes a state of the art manufacturing procedure for customized artificial limbs and joints. Amazed?? Read on. The technique described in this paper tries to utilize the advanced Computer Aided Design (CAD) / Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to detect and understand the stress points in the knee, hip and the shoulder joints, and aid in the manufacture of artifical joints and limbs. This system takes input and CT scan, which is then fed into CAD by means of an external reference. What is there now in the CAD is a two dimensional representation of the joint. The next step is to feed the data into a Solid Modelling Software so that a three dimensional representation of the joint is obtained. Once a true representation is obtained a Computer Aided Engineering software which uses techniques like finite element analysis gives the detailed views of the strengths and weaknesses of the different parts. The output of this would be useful in applications like surgery, manufacture of personlized artificial limbs etc. Rapid prototyping is the next phase that would be adobted in the manufacture of the desired joint.
ABSTRACT
This paper proposes a state of the art manufacturing procedure for customized artificial limbs and joints. Amazed?? Read on. The technique described in this paper tries to utilize the advanced Computer Aided Design (CAD) / Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to detect and understand the stress points in the knee, hip and the shoulder joints, and aid in the manufacture of artifical joints and limbs. This system takes input and CT scan, which is then fed into CAD by means of an external reference. What is there now in the CAD is a two dimensional representation of the joint. The next step is to feed the data into a Solid Modelling Software so that a three dimensional representation of the joint is obtained. Once a true representation is obtained a Computer Aided Engineering software which uses techniques like finite element analysis gives the detailed views of the strengths and weaknesses of the different parts. The output of this would be useful in applications like surgery, manufacture of personlized artificial limbs etc. Rapid prototyping is the next phase that would be adobted in the manufacture of the desired joint.
Electronics for Better Diesel Engine Management
Electronics for Better Diesel Engine Management
ABSTRACT
Electronics based automotive systems are reliable, long-lasting, more efficient, and most importantly ‘intelligent’. These Systems speak about their condition. The diagnostic system incorporated in these automobiles can here the condition and status of the engine. It monitors safety- and emission –related parameters, and corrects or records deviations from predefined states and informs the user on the same service and maintenance requirements for the modern vehicles are steadily on the decline as usage of electronics systems are increasingly on the rise. These vehicles are essentially maintenance free. However, malfunctions can still occur. Factors such as wear, contamination, and corrosion can impair the operation of the engine and electronic systems. These can alter predetermined settings and cause them to drift over a period of time.
ABSTRACT
Electronics based automotive systems are reliable, long-lasting, more efficient, and most importantly ‘intelligent’. These Systems speak about their condition. The diagnostic system incorporated in these automobiles can here the condition and status of the engine. It monitors safety- and emission –related parameters, and corrects or records deviations from predefined states and informs the user on the same service and maintenance requirements for the modern vehicles are steadily on the decline as usage of electronics systems are increasingly on the rise. These vehicles are essentially maintenance free. However, malfunctions can still occur. Factors such as wear, contamination, and corrosion can impair the operation of the engine and electronic systems. These can alter predetermined settings and cause them to drift over a period of time.
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
ABSTRACT
Industrial engineering is an engineering approach to the detailed analysis of inputs in an industry such as human efforts, materials, invested capital, installed systems and use this analysis to improve the productivity or profits without increasing the resources being consumed.
Industrial engineering evolved after the industrial revolution due to the advent of new inventions and growth of industries. Today industrial engineering is considered as a very significant tool for increasing productivity and hence for the progress of an industry. The reason for the strength of industrial engineering is it’s base i.e.:- management thinking. Scientific management has also contributed a lot to industrial engineering.
Industrial engineering teaches to manage each and every aspect of an industry be it plant layout, wages administration or union and industrial (labour) relations .In an industry besides production, other departments utilizing industrial engineering concept are Marketing, Finance, Purchasing, Industrial Relations, etc.
The next most important person to the M.D and Managers is an industrial engineer who is trained as productivity and quality improvement specialist. The roles of industrial engineer are explained later in the paper.
Our paper explains the concept of industrial engineering in detail. The objectives, applications, techniques, history and future of industrial engineering is discussed here.
ABSTRACT
Industrial engineering is an engineering approach to the detailed analysis of inputs in an industry such as human efforts, materials, invested capital, installed systems and use this analysis to improve the productivity or profits without increasing the resources being consumed.
Industrial engineering evolved after the industrial revolution due to the advent of new inventions and growth of industries. Today industrial engineering is considered as a very significant tool for increasing productivity and hence for the progress of an industry. The reason for the strength of industrial engineering is it’s base i.e.:- management thinking. Scientific management has also contributed a lot to industrial engineering.
Industrial engineering teaches to manage each and every aspect of an industry be it plant layout, wages administration or union and industrial (labour) relations .In an industry besides production, other departments utilizing industrial engineering concept are Marketing, Finance, Purchasing, Industrial Relations, etc.
The next most important person to the M.D and Managers is an industrial engineer who is trained as productivity and quality improvement specialist. The roles of industrial engineer are explained later in the paper.
Our paper explains the concept of industrial engineering in detail. The objectives, applications, techniques, history and future of industrial engineering is discussed here.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Design and Operation of Survivable WDM Transport Networks
Design and Operation of Survivable WDM Transport Networks
Abstract
This contribution gives a short introduction in optical WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing) networks with special focus on wide-area transport networks and on a possible evolution scenario towards all-optical networks. Furthermore, design and planning aspects for a WDM network are discussed. This comprises a short overview on a planning process in general and a presentation of some specific facets of photonic networks such as the subject of wavelength conversion or survivability requirements. Finally, some aspects concerning the operation of WDM networks will be discussed.
Abstract
This contribution gives a short introduction in optical WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing) networks with special focus on wide-area transport networks and on a possible evolution scenario towards all-optical networks. Furthermore, design and planning aspects for a WDM network are discussed. This comprises a short overview on a planning process in general and a presentation of some specific facets of photonic networks such as the subject of wavelength conversion or survivability requirements. Finally, some aspects concerning the operation of WDM networks will be discussed.
Evolution, Challenges and Enabling Technologies for Future WDM-Based Optical Access Networks
Evolution, Challenges and Enabling Technologies for Future WDM-Based Optical Access Networks
Abstract
Upgrading current-generation time division multiplexing (TDM)-based optical access networks will be a challenge in the future when end-user demand outgrows current network capacity. Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) has been considered as an ideal solution to extend the capacity of optical networks without drastically changing the fiber infrastructure. In this paper we investigate key issues and review enabling technologies for upgrading current-generation optical access networks with WDM techniques.
Abstract
Upgrading current-generation time division multiplexing (TDM)-based optical access networks will be a challenge in the future when end-user demand outgrows current network capacity. Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) has been considered as an ideal solution to extend the capacity of optical networks without drastically changing the fiber infrastructure. In this paper we investigate key issues and review enabling technologies for upgrading current-generation optical access networks with WDM techniques.
THE EYEGAZE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
THE EYEGAZE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
ABSTRACT
The Eyegaze System is a communication and control system for people with complex physical disabilities. You run the system with your eyes. By looking at control keys displayed on a screen, a person can synthesize speech, control his environment (lights, appliances, etc.), type, operate a telephone, run computer software, operate a computer mouse, and access the Internet and e-mail. Eyegaze Systems are being used to write books, attend school and enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities all over the world.
ABSTRACT
The Eyegaze System is a communication and control system for people with complex physical disabilities. You run the system with your eyes. By looking at control keys displayed on a screen, a person can synthesize speech, control his environment (lights, appliances, etc.), type, operate a telephone, run computer software, operate a computer mouse, and access the Internet and e-mail. Eyegaze Systems are being used to write books, attend school and enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities all over the world.
Structured Component Composition Frameworks for Embedded System Design
Structured Component Composition Frameworks for Embedded System Design
Abstract
The increasing integration of system-chips is leading to a widening gap in the size and complexity of the chip-level design and the design capabilities. A number of advances in high-level modeling and validation have been proposed over the past decade in an attempt to bridge the gap in design productivity.Prominent among these are advances in Abstraction and Reuse and structured design methods such as Component-Based Design and Platform-Based Design. In this paper, we present an overview of the recent advances in reuse, abstraction, and component frameworks.We describe a compositional approach to high-level modeling as implemented in the BALBOA project.
Abstract
The increasing integration of system-chips is leading to a widening gap in the size and complexity of the chip-level design and the design capabilities. A number of advances in high-level modeling and validation have been proposed over the past decade in an attempt to bridge the gap in design productivity.Prominent among these are advances in Abstraction and Reuse and structured design methods such as Component-Based Design and Platform-Based Design. In this paper, we present an overview of the recent advances in reuse, abstraction, and component frameworks.We describe a compositional approach to high-level modeling as implemented in the BALBOA project.
Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) Engines
Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) Engines
ABSTRACT
In recent year’s diesel or compression ignition (CI) engines have become popular across Europe and American car market industry due to its enormous advantages over the spark ignited (SI) engines. This was possible only after development of the after-treatment devices for diesel engines which have been able to reduce the engine out emissions to acceptable level for current emission standards. The Diesel engine has also benefited from tremendous improvements in all the areas where it was traditionally at a disadvantage when compared with the petrol engine, such as noise, and power output, while the key benefit of the engine, the high efficiency, has been further improved.
Even after the development of the after-treatment devices and engine characteristics improvements, future stringent emission control levels set by the government make it mandatory for further improvement in the engine combustion to reduce the pollutants from the source itself. The main disadvantage of the diesel engine is that it emits NOx and soot emissions beyond permit-able level. A possible solution for these emission reductions however, could be HCCI. The HCCI combustion process considerably reduces the levels of NOx and Soot particles emissions from the while still providing diesel-like high efficiencies. This makes it a very prospective research topic and hence of research is being carried out to implement it into the future auto engines. This paper provides some insight into the HCCI Combustion along with its advantages and disadvantages.
ABSTRACT
In recent year’s diesel or compression ignition (CI) engines have become popular across Europe and American car market industry due to its enormous advantages over the spark ignited (SI) engines. This was possible only after development of the after-treatment devices for diesel engines which have been able to reduce the engine out emissions to acceptable level for current emission standards. The Diesel engine has also benefited from tremendous improvements in all the areas where it was traditionally at a disadvantage when compared with the petrol engine, such as noise, and power output, while the key benefit of the engine, the high efficiency, has been further improved.
Even after the development of the after-treatment devices and engine characteristics improvements, future stringent emission control levels set by the government make it mandatory for further improvement in the engine combustion to reduce the pollutants from the source itself. The main disadvantage of the diesel engine is that it emits NOx and soot emissions beyond permit-able level. A possible solution for these emission reductions however, could be HCCI. The HCCI combustion process considerably reduces the levels of NOx and Soot particles emissions from the while still providing diesel-like high efficiencies. This makes it a very prospective research topic and hence of research is being carried out to implement it into the future auto engines. This paper provides some insight into the HCCI Combustion along with its advantages and disadvantages.
Emerging Giant: CVT engines
Emerging Giant: CVT engines
Abstract
The continuously variable transmission (CVT), which Leonardo da Vinci conceptualized more than 500 years ago is now replacing planetary automatic transmissions in some automobiles. The job of the transmission is to change the speed ratio between the engine and the wheels of an automobile. So the transmission uses a range of gears -- from low to high -- to make more effective use of the engine's torque as driving conditions change. Unlike traditional automatic transmissions, continuously variable transmissions don't have a gearbox with a set number of gears, which means they don't have interlocking toothed wheels. By comparison, a continuously variable transmission is a study in simplicity. The simplicity and stepless nature of CVTs make them an ideal transmission for a variety of machines and devices, not just cars. The toroidal CVT system -- replaces the belts and pulleys with discs and power rollers. A hydrostatic CVT, uses variable-displacement pumps to vary the fluid flow into hydrostatic motors. Continuously variable transmissions are becoming more popular for good reason. They boast several advantages that make them appealing both to drivers and to environmentalists.
Abstract
The continuously variable transmission (CVT), which Leonardo da Vinci conceptualized more than 500 years ago is now replacing planetary automatic transmissions in some automobiles. The job of the transmission is to change the speed ratio between the engine and the wheels of an automobile. So the transmission uses a range of gears -- from low to high -- to make more effective use of the engine's torque as driving conditions change. Unlike traditional automatic transmissions, continuously variable transmissions don't have a gearbox with a set number of gears, which means they don't have interlocking toothed wheels. By comparison, a continuously variable transmission is a study in simplicity. The simplicity and stepless nature of CVTs make them an ideal transmission for a variety of machines and devices, not just cars. The toroidal CVT system -- replaces the belts and pulleys with discs and power rollers. A hydrostatic CVT, uses variable-displacement pumps to vary the fluid flow into hydrostatic motors. Continuously variable transmissions are becoming more popular for good reason. They boast several advantages that make them appealing both to drivers and to environmentalists.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
National Conference on Advanced Pattern Mining and Multimedia Computing February 25-26, 2010
National Conference on Advanced Pattern Mining and Multimedia Computing February 25-26, 2010
Organized By
Department of Computer Applications
NIT Trichy
Call for Participation
The conference aims to provide an excellent oppurtunity for the dissemination of interesting new research ideas and the generation of new research ideas in the area of Pattern Mining and Multimedia Computing.The conference also provides an oppurtunity to the national and regional industries and service providers to showcase their technology,product and services.
Original research papers are invited primarily from Master and Ph.D. level students from leading Research & Engineering institutions. Acamedicians, Scientists, R & D Personnel and Practicing Engineers are also invited to submit the papers. The authors are requested to send a soft copy of their full paper in PDF format through E-mail attachment to the conference e-mail ID. All papers accepted for presentation will be published in the proceedings of the conference. At least one author must register himself/ herself for the presentation.
The details of the paper format and the corresponding E-mail ID
• Paper Size : A4 (Limited to 6 pages)
• Paper should be in IEEE format.
• Mail to : apmmc@nitt.eduImportant Dates:
Submission of papers: 31st D ec, 2009
Notification of Acceptance:20th Jan, 2010
Final Paper with Registration Fee: 25th Jan, 2010
Registration: 20th F eb, 2010
Topics
The topics in APMMC 2010 include but are not confined to the following areas:
• Association Rule Mining
• Classification & Ranking
• Text Mining
• Web Mining
• Multimedia Mining
• Spatial Data Mining
• Algorithms & their Complexity
• Mining Trends & Oppurtunities
• Warehousing & Data Mining
• Image & Video Processing
• Multimedia System
• Computer Graphics
• Mobile Computing
• Electronic Data Intelligence
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Vision
• Virtual Reality
• Neural Networks
• Fuzzy Expert Systems
•Sensor Networks
• Bio-Informatics
• Database Management
• Embedded System
• Software Testing
• Network Security
• Quality Service
• Intelligence Optimization
• Super Computers
• Parallel Computing
• Cryptography
• System Techniques
Contacts
Dr. A.Vadivel
Department of Computer Applications
NIT Trichy
Email: vadi@nitt.edu
Phone No: 04 31-25037 37
Mobile: 094 4 38 9517 7
Organized By
Department of Computer Applications
NIT Trichy
Call for Participation
The conference aims to provide an excellent oppurtunity for the dissemination of interesting new research ideas and the generation of new research ideas in the area of Pattern Mining and Multimedia Computing.The conference also provides an oppurtunity to the national and regional industries and service providers to showcase their technology,product and services.
Original research papers are invited primarily from Master and Ph.D. level students from leading Research & Engineering institutions. Acamedicians, Scientists, R & D Personnel and Practicing Engineers are also invited to submit the papers. The authors are requested to send a soft copy of their full paper in PDF format through E-mail attachment to the conference e-mail ID. All papers accepted for presentation will be published in the proceedings of the conference. At least one author must register himself/ herself for the presentation.
The details of the paper format and the corresponding E-mail ID
• Paper Size : A4 (Limited to 6 pages)
• Paper should be in IEEE format.
• Mail to : apmmc@nitt.eduImportant Dates:
Submission of papers: 31st D ec, 2009
Notification of Acceptance:20th Jan, 2010
Final Paper with Registration Fee: 25th Jan, 2010
Registration: 20th F eb, 2010
Topics
The topics in APMMC 2010 include but are not confined to the following areas:
• Association Rule Mining
• Classification & Ranking
• Text Mining
• Web Mining
• Multimedia Mining
• Spatial Data Mining
• Algorithms & their Complexity
• Mining Trends & Oppurtunities
• Warehousing & Data Mining
• Image & Video Processing
• Multimedia System
• Computer Graphics
• Mobile Computing
• Electronic Data Intelligence
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Vision
• Virtual Reality
• Neural Networks
• Fuzzy Expert Systems
•Sensor Networks
• Bio-Informatics
• Database Management
• Embedded System
• Software Testing
• Network Security
• Quality Service
• Intelligence Optimization
• Super Computers
• Parallel Computing
• Cryptography
• System Techniques
Contacts
Dr. A.Vadivel
Department of Computer Applications
NIT Trichy
Email: vadi@nitt.edu
Phone No: 04 31-25037 37
Mobile: 094 4 38 9517 7
Staff Development Programme on QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH TECHNIQUES FOR ENGINEERS AND RESEARCHERS 21st December 2009 ‐ 2nd January 2010
Staff Development Programme on QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH TECHNIQUES FOR ENGINEERS AND RESEARCHERS 21st December 2009 ‐ 2nd January 2010
Organised by
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
TIRUCHIRAPPALLI ‐ 620 015
SCOPE AND OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAMME
Many research techniques are widely used by various researchers for solving the problems. The course aims to impart knowledge on advanced research techniques, modeling and simulation of scrutiny process using various softwares and algorithms. The course content is deliberately configured such that it will be useful for the faculty of engineering colleges, pursuing research work and would be highly benefited with the exposure of advances in research techniques. This induction training programme will be worthwhile for the engineering college teachers to intersperse the knowledge obtained from this programme to the student community. The course is planned with theory as well as hands on training on each optimization tool.
The objectives of this induction training programme are to cover the following topics:
COURSE CONTENT
∗ Artificial Neural Networks
∗ Genetic Algorithm
∗ Gray Relation Analysis
∗ Fuzzy Logic
∗ Design of Experiments
∗ MATLAB
∗ FEM
∗ CFD
∗ Advances in Instrumentation
FACULTY
Lectures will be delivered by resource persons from reputed institutions, industries and R&D organizations.
ELIGIBILITY
Faculty members from technical institutions approved by AICTE and individuals working in industry or R&D are eligible to attend the programme. However, applicants working in AICTE approved engineering colleges only are eligible for the TA, Boarding & Lodging and their registration fee will be refunded
REGISTRATION FEE
Participants from academic institutions :Rs.300/‐
Participants from Industry, R&D Org. :Rs.1500/‐
The registration fee must be paid by DD in favour of “The Director, NIT, Tiruchirappalli ‐ 620015” and payable at SBI, NIT, Tiruchirappalli.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation will be provided in the hostel.
TA FOR PARTICIPANTS
TA subject to a maximum of 3‐tier AC fare through shortest route will be paid to the participants. The original tickets should be enclosed in the claim form.
IMPORTANT DATES
Last date for receiving application: 09.12.2009
Intimation of selection (By email only): 10.12.2009
Additional registration forms may be photocopied / downloaded from the website.
REGISTRATION FORM
ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
Dr. S. P. Sivapirakasam / Dr. K.R. Balasubramanian
Course Coordinator
Department of Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Tiruchirappalli ‐ 15.
Phone: 9944547215 / 9443561873
Fax: 0431 – 2500133
Email: spshivam@nitt.edu / krbala@nitt.edu
Organised by
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
TIRUCHIRAPPALLI ‐ 620 015
SCOPE AND OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAMME
Many research techniques are widely used by various researchers for solving the problems. The course aims to impart knowledge on advanced research techniques, modeling and simulation of scrutiny process using various softwares and algorithms. The course content is deliberately configured such that it will be useful for the faculty of engineering colleges, pursuing research work and would be highly benefited with the exposure of advances in research techniques. This induction training programme will be worthwhile for the engineering college teachers to intersperse the knowledge obtained from this programme to the student community. The course is planned with theory as well as hands on training on each optimization tool.
The objectives of this induction training programme are to cover the following topics:
COURSE CONTENT
∗ Artificial Neural Networks
∗ Genetic Algorithm
∗ Gray Relation Analysis
∗ Fuzzy Logic
∗ Design of Experiments
∗ MATLAB
∗ FEM
∗ CFD
∗ Advances in Instrumentation
FACULTY
Lectures will be delivered by resource persons from reputed institutions, industries and R&D organizations.
ELIGIBILITY
Faculty members from technical institutions approved by AICTE and individuals working in industry or R&D are eligible to attend the programme. However, applicants working in AICTE approved engineering colleges only are eligible for the TA, Boarding & Lodging and their registration fee will be refunded
REGISTRATION FEE
Participants from academic institutions :Rs.300/‐
Participants from Industry, R&D Org. :Rs.1500/‐
The registration fee must be paid by DD in favour of “The Director, NIT, Tiruchirappalli ‐ 620015” and payable at SBI, NIT, Tiruchirappalli.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation will be provided in the hostel.
TA FOR PARTICIPANTS
TA subject to a maximum of 3‐tier AC fare through shortest route will be paid to the participants. The original tickets should be enclosed in the claim form.
IMPORTANT DATES
Last date for receiving application: 09.12.2009
Intimation of selection (By email only): 10.12.2009
Additional registration forms may be photocopied / downloaded from the website.
REGISTRATION FORM
ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
Dr. S. P. Sivapirakasam / Dr. K.R. Balasubramanian
Course Coordinator
Department of Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Tiruchirappalli ‐ 15.
Phone: 9944547215 / 9443561873
Fax: 0431 – 2500133
Email: spshivam@nitt.edu / krbala@nitt.edu
Short Term Training Programme on Quality through Six Sigma Concepts and Its Implementation 14th December 2009 to 18th December 2009
Short Term Training Programme on Quality through Six Sigma Concepts and Its Implementation 14th December 2009 to 18th December 2009
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
TIRUCHIRAPPALLI – 620 015
TAMIL NADU
ABOUT THE COURSE
Globalization has intensified competition, worldwide. Competitive pressure is forcing the Organizations to look for the ways and means for improving their processes so that Quality of the products and services are improved. Waste reduction leads to cost reduction. Customer satisfaction increases the business horizon. Improved Customer Satisfaction is the goal of Six Sigma. The methodology of Six Sigma aims at integrating all operations throughout the corporation to make them produce their outputs right first time. Everything from the receipt of enquiry, internal and external communication, information systems, customer support and down to the level of logistics services must be done correctly to achieve operational excellence and thereby enhancing satisfaction of the customers. Six Sigma Implementation Program covers variety of processes related to manufacturing and services including distribution operations, warehousing and inventory management, hospitality, health care, electronics equipment manufacturing, electronics component manufacturing, boiler industry to printed circuit board industry, banking to insurance business.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
Six Sigma Philosophy
Developing Business Process Measures
Product / Process Characterization
Establishing process measurements
Defining and Initiating Six Sigma projects
Statistical Techniques for Six Sigma implementation
Quality Initiatives - ISO 9001: 2000 version
Measurement and Analysis - Establishing the gain
FACULTY
The course faculty includes resource persons from IISC, IITs, NITs, and Industries.
ELIGIBILITY:
Faculty of Mechanical Engg/Industrial Engg/Production Engg /MBA /Other Engg Disciplines who have interest in their Product Quality
REGISTRATION
Faculty from Academic Institutions : 200
Participants from Industries : Rs 1000
The registration fee must be paid by DD in favour of “The Director, NIT, Tiruchirappalli-620015” and payable at SBI, NIT, Tiruchirappalli.
BOARDING AND LODGING:
Boarding and lodging will be provided in the Institute hostel for the participants from academic institutions and TA will be paid as per AICTE norms. Industrial participants have to make their own arrangements for boarding and lodging and also No TA will be paid.
Maximum No of participants: 30
IMPORTANT DATES
Last date for receiving application : 10-12-2009
Intimation of Acceptance : 11-12-2009
REGISTRATION FORM
ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
Dr S. Kumanan
Professor and Dean (Students)
Department of Production Engineering
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
620015
Telephone No. 0431-2503507/2503041
Mobile No.: (0) 9486001116
Email: Kumanan@nitt.edu / jeyapaul@nitt.edu
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
TIRUCHIRAPPALLI – 620 015
TAMIL NADU
ABOUT THE COURSE
Globalization has intensified competition, worldwide. Competitive pressure is forcing the Organizations to look for the ways and means for improving their processes so that Quality of the products and services are improved. Waste reduction leads to cost reduction. Customer satisfaction increases the business horizon. Improved Customer Satisfaction is the goal of Six Sigma. The methodology of Six Sigma aims at integrating all operations throughout the corporation to make them produce their outputs right first time. Everything from the receipt of enquiry, internal and external communication, information systems, customer support and down to the level of logistics services must be done correctly to achieve operational excellence and thereby enhancing satisfaction of the customers. Six Sigma Implementation Program covers variety of processes related to manufacturing and services including distribution operations, warehousing and inventory management, hospitality, health care, electronics equipment manufacturing, electronics component manufacturing, boiler industry to printed circuit board industry, banking to insurance business.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
Six Sigma Philosophy
Developing Business Process Measures
Product / Process Characterization
Establishing process measurements
Defining and Initiating Six Sigma projects
Statistical Techniques for Six Sigma implementation
Quality Initiatives - ISO 9001: 2000 version
Measurement and Analysis - Establishing the gain
FACULTY
The course faculty includes resource persons from IISC, IITs, NITs, and Industries.
ELIGIBILITY:
Faculty of Mechanical Engg/Industrial Engg/Production Engg /MBA /Other Engg Disciplines who have interest in their Product Quality
REGISTRATION
Faculty from Academic Institutions : 200
Participants from Industries : Rs 1000
The registration fee must be paid by DD in favour of “The Director, NIT, Tiruchirappalli-620015” and payable at SBI, NIT, Tiruchirappalli.
BOARDING AND LODGING:
Boarding and lodging will be provided in the Institute hostel for the participants from academic institutions and TA will be paid as per AICTE norms. Industrial participants have to make their own arrangements for boarding and lodging and also No TA will be paid.
Maximum No of participants: 30
IMPORTANT DATES
Last date for receiving application : 10-12-2009
Intimation of Acceptance : 11-12-2009
REGISTRATION FORM
ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
Dr S. Kumanan
Professor and Dean (Students)
Department of Production Engineering
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
620015
Telephone No. 0431-2503507/2503041
Mobile No.: (0) 9486001116
Email: Kumanan@nitt.edu / jeyapaul@nitt.edu
Short Term Course on Renewable Energy Electric Conversion Systems 14th December 2009 to 18th December 2009
Short Term Course on Renewable Energy Electric Conversion Systems 14th December 2009 to 18th December 2009
Organized by
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engg.
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli,
Tamil Nadu - 620 015.
ABOUT THE COURSE
In the present power scenario, the demand for electrical power is increasing and conventional resources are fast depleting. In this context the exploitation of Renewable energy sources for the generation of Electrical Power is being emphasized, either to augment the grid power or for supplying certain isolated loads. So, this training program aims at explaining the recent trends in renewable energy electric conversion systems to the engineering college teachers and practicing engineers.
The following topics will be covered in the course:
• Theory and analysis of electrical generators, solar PV arrays and power electronic controllers in renewable energy systems.
• Design of wind and solar energy electric conversion systems.
• Practical exposure in the operation of induction generators, solar PV arrays and power electronic controllers.
REGISTRATION FEE
Participants from Academic Institutions: Rs. 200.00 only.
Participants form Industry / R&D organizations : Rs. 1500.00 only
The registration fee must be paid by DD in favour of “The Director, NIT, Tiruchirappalli - 620015” and payable at State Bank of India, NIT Branch (Code 1617) Tiruchirappalli. The registration fee will be refunded only to those teachers who
participate in the course. Registration form should be sent to the coordinator of the programme.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants should be engaged in teaching in an AICTE approved engineering college. Individuals working in Industry or R&D organization may also apply. However, the applicants working in AICTE approved engineering colleges are eligible for TA, boarding and lodging and refundable registration fee.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation will be provided in the hostels. All the participants are requested to bring their bedding and lock.
TA FOR PARTICIPANTS
TA will be paid as per QIP norms.
IMPORTANT DATES
Last date for receiving the completed registration form : 09 – 12 - 2009
Notification regarding selection : 10 – 12 - 2009
Additional Registration Forms may be Xeroxed or downloaded from the website www.nitt.edu, if needed.
REGISTRATION FORM
ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
Dr. N. Kumaresan, Assistant Professor
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
Tamil Nadu 620 015
e-mail : nkumar@nitt.edu, praja@nitt.edu
Telephone (O) : 0431-2503257
Mobile : 94860 01117, 9942680653
Organized by
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engg.
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli,
Tamil Nadu - 620 015.
ABOUT THE COURSE
In the present power scenario, the demand for electrical power is increasing and conventional resources are fast depleting. In this context the exploitation of Renewable energy sources for the generation of Electrical Power is being emphasized, either to augment the grid power or for supplying certain isolated loads. So, this training program aims at explaining the recent trends in renewable energy electric conversion systems to the engineering college teachers and practicing engineers.
The following topics will be covered in the course:
• Theory and analysis of electrical generators, solar PV arrays and power electronic controllers in renewable energy systems.
• Design of wind and solar energy electric conversion systems.
• Practical exposure in the operation of induction generators, solar PV arrays and power electronic controllers.
REGISTRATION FEE
Participants from Academic Institutions: Rs. 200.00 only.
Participants form Industry / R&D organizations : Rs. 1500.00 only
The registration fee must be paid by DD in favour of “The Director, NIT, Tiruchirappalli - 620015” and payable at State Bank of India, NIT Branch (Code 1617) Tiruchirappalli. The registration fee will be refunded only to those teachers who
participate in the course. Registration form should be sent to the coordinator of the programme.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants should be engaged in teaching in an AICTE approved engineering college. Individuals working in Industry or R&D organization may also apply. However, the applicants working in AICTE approved engineering colleges are eligible for TA, boarding and lodging and refundable registration fee.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation will be provided in the hostels. All the participants are requested to bring their bedding and lock.
TA FOR PARTICIPANTS
TA will be paid as per QIP norms.
IMPORTANT DATES
Last date for receiving the completed registration form : 09 – 12 - 2009
Notification regarding selection : 10 – 12 - 2009
Additional Registration Forms may be Xeroxed or downloaded from the website www.nitt.edu, if needed.
REGISTRATION FORM
ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
Dr. N. Kumaresan, Assistant Professor
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
Tamil Nadu 620 015
e-mail : nkumar@nitt.edu, praja@nitt.edu
Telephone (O) : 0431-2503257
Mobile : 94860 01117, 9942680653
Staff Development Programme on QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH TECHNIQUES FOR ENGINEERS AND RESEARCHERS 21st December 2009 ‐ 2nd January 2010
Staff Development Programme on QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH TECHNIQUES FOR ENGINEERS AND RESEARCHERS 21st December 2009 ‐ 2nd January 2010
Organised by
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
TIRUCHIRAPPALLI ‐ 620 015
SCOPE AND OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAMME
Many research techniques are widely used by various researchers for solving the problems. The course aims to impart knowledge on advanced research techniques, modeling and simulation of scrutiny process using various softwares and algorithms. The course content is deliberately configured such that it will be useful for the faculty of engineering colleges, pursuing research work and would be highly benefited with the exposure of advances in research techniques. This induction training programme will be worthwhile for the engineering college teachers to intersperse the knowledge obtained from this programme to the student community. The course is planned with theory as well as hands on training on each optimization tool.
The objectives of this induction training programme are to cover the following topics:
COURSE CONTENT
∗ Artificial Neural Networks
∗ Genetic Algorithm
∗ Gray Relation Analysis
∗ Fuzzy Logic
∗ Design of Experiments
∗ MATLAB
∗ FEM
∗ CFD
∗ Advances in Instrumentation
FACULTY
Lectures will be delivered by resource persons from reputed institutions, industries and R&D organizations.
ELIGIBILITY
Faculty members from technical institutions approved by AICTE and individuals working in industry or R&D are eligible to attend the programme. However, applicants working in AICTE approved engineering colleges only are eligible for the TA, Boarding & Lodging and their registration fee will be refunded
REGISTRATION FEE
Participants from academic institutions :Rs.300/‐
Participants from Industry, R&D Org. :Rs.1500/‐
The registration fee must be paid by DD in favour of “The Director, NIT, Tiruchirappalli ‐ 620015” and payable at SBI, NIT, Tiruchirappalli.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation will be provided in the hostel.
TA FOR PARTICIPANTS
TA subject to a maximum of 3‐tier AC fare through shortest route will be paid to the participants. The original tickets should be enclosed in the claim form.
IMPORTANT DATES
Last date for receiving application: 09.12.2009
Intimation of selection (By email only): 10.12.2009
Additional registration forms may be photocopied / downloaded from the website.
REGISTRATION FORM
ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
Dr. S. P. Sivapirakasam / Dr. K.R. Balasubramanian
Course Coordinator
Department of Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Tiruchirappalli ‐ 15.
Phone: 9944547215 / 9443561873
Fax: 0431 – 2500133
Email: spshivam@nitt.edu / krbala@nitt.edu
Organised by
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
TIRUCHIRAPPALLI ‐ 620 015
SCOPE AND OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAMME
Many research techniques are widely used by various researchers for solving the problems. The course aims to impart knowledge on advanced research techniques, modeling and simulation of scrutiny process using various softwares and algorithms. The course content is deliberately configured such that it will be useful for the faculty of engineering colleges, pursuing research work and would be highly benefited with the exposure of advances in research techniques. This induction training programme will be worthwhile for the engineering college teachers to intersperse the knowledge obtained from this programme to the student community. The course is planned with theory as well as hands on training on each optimization tool.
The objectives of this induction training programme are to cover the following topics:
COURSE CONTENT
∗ Artificial Neural Networks
∗ Genetic Algorithm
∗ Gray Relation Analysis
∗ Fuzzy Logic
∗ Design of Experiments
∗ MATLAB
∗ FEM
∗ CFD
∗ Advances in Instrumentation
FACULTY
Lectures will be delivered by resource persons from reputed institutions, industries and R&D organizations.
ELIGIBILITY
Faculty members from technical institutions approved by AICTE and individuals working in industry or R&D are eligible to attend the programme. However, applicants working in AICTE approved engineering colleges only are eligible for the TA, Boarding & Lodging and their registration fee will be refunded
REGISTRATION FEE
Participants from academic institutions :Rs.300/‐
Participants from Industry, R&D Org. :Rs.1500/‐
The registration fee must be paid by DD in favour of “The Director, NIT, Tiruchirappalli ‐ 620015” and payable at SBI, NIT, Tiruchirappalli.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation will be provided in the hostel.
TA FOR PARTICIPANTS
TA subject to a maximum of 3‐tier AC fare through shortest route will be paid to the participants. The original tickets should be enclosed in the claim form.
IMPORTANT DATES
Last date for receiving application: 09.12.2009
Intimation of selection (By email only): 10.12.2009
Additional registration forms may be photocopied / downloaded from the website.
REGISTRATION FORM
ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
Dr. S. P. Sivapirakasam / Dr. K.R. Balasubramanian
Course Coordinator
Department of Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Tiruchirappalli ‐ 15.
Phone: 9944547215 / 9443561873
Fax: 0431 – 2500133
Email: spshivam@nitt.edu / krbala@nitt.edu
Workshop on Wireless Sensor Networks 6th December 2009
Workshop on Wireless Sensor Networks 6th December 2009
A one day workshop on Wireless Sensor Networks is organized on the 6th of December 2009. We invite academicians, practicing engineers, research scholars and enthusiastic students to participate actively in this workshop. The workshop will provide a forum for the participants to interact, discuss and exchange their knowledge with the experts working in the fields of Wireless sensor networks and embedded systems and also enable the delegates to gain knowledge on the advancements in the related fields. The workshop is designed to impart skills and knowledge on applying technological approaches in wireless sensor networks through expert lectures and demonstration of case studies and will cover the following:
I. WSN Overview
Smart environments represent the next evolutionary development step in building utilities, industrial, home, shipboard, and transportation systems automation. They rely on sensory data from Distributed Wireless Sensor Networks which in turn enable them to make the environment intelligent. IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee Net suite overview.
II. Rapid WSN based Application Development Demonstration
A variety of applications of varying complexity need to be developed quickly and efficiently using Wireless Sensor Networks for many domains. This requires the use of advanced hardware and software toolsets in addition to the sensors and actuators. This session will introduce advanced software and hardware toolsets and also demonstrate development of any application rapidly using them.
Hands-On:
Case studies-demo: Embedded WSN Programming (ARM)
Topology with six nodes: PANC, End Device-1, End Device-2 and End Device-3. The Switch-Lamp application and Temperature sensor applications are developed with wireless sensor integration experiments built over ZigBee Network layer.
a) Switch-Lamp Application b) Temperature Sensor Application
Resource Person: Dr. R. Kumar, WIPRO Technologies
Registration fee for the workshop:
Student Participants (Proof is a must along with the registration) Rs. 500
Participants from Academic Institutions/Research Scholars Rs. 750
Participants from Industries/R&D Institutions Rs. 1000
The Registration Fee shall be paid through a demand draft drawn in favour of ICECON, payable at State Bank of India, NIT Tiruchirappalli Branch (Code 1617).
Registration fee includes workshop kit, refreshments and working lunch. The registration form can be downloaded from the website www.nitt.edu. Kindly send the filled up form along with the DD to the organizer.
Organizer:
Dr. K. Dhanalakshmi
Email: dhanlak@nitt.edu
Tel: +91 431 250 3360 (O), 9443858456(M)
A one day workshop on Wireless Sensor Networks is organized on the 6th of December 2009. We invite academicians, practicing engineers, research scholars and enthusiastic students to participate actively in this workshop. The workshop will provide a forum for the participants to interact, discuss and exchange their knowledge with the experts working in the fields of Wireless sensor networks and embedded systems and also enable the delegates to gain knowledge on the advancements in the related fields. The workshop is designed to impart skills and knowledge on applying technological approaches in wireless sensor networks through expert lectures and demonstration of case studies and will cover the following:
I. WSN Overview
Smart environments represent the next evolutionary development step in building utilities, industrial, home, shipboard, and transportation systems automation. They rely on sensory data from Distributed Wireless Sensor Networks which in turn enable them to make the environment intelligent. IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee Net suite overview.
II. Rapid WSN based Application Development Demonstration
A variety of applications of varying complexity need to be developed quickly and efficiently using Wireless Sensor Networks for many domains. This requires the use of advanced hardware and software toolsets in addition to the sensors and actuators. This session will introduce advanced software and hardware toolsets and also demonstrate development of any application rapidly using them.
Hands-On:
Case studies-demo: Embedded WSN Programming (ARM)
Topology with six nodes: PANC, End Device-1, End Device-2 and End Device-3. The Switch-Lamp application and Temperature sensor applications are developed with wireless sensor integration experiments built over ZigBee Network layer.
a) Switch-Lamp Application b) Temperature Sensor Application
Resource Person: Dr. R. Kumar, WIPRO Technologies
Registration fee for the workshop:
Student Participants (Proof is a must along with the registration) Rs. 500
Participants from Academic Institutions/Research Scholars Rs. 750
Participants from Industries/R&D Institutions Rs. 1000
The Registration Fee shall be paid through a demand draft drawn in favour of ICECON, payable at State Bank of India, NIT Tiruchirappalli Branch (Code 1617).
Registration fee includes workshop kit, refreshments and working lunch. The registration form can be downloaded from the website www.nitt.edu. Kindly send the filled up form along with the DD to the organizer.
Organizer:
Dr. K. Dhanalakshmi
Email: dhanlak@nitt.edu
Tel: +91 431 250 3360 (O), 9443858456(M)
MHRD SPONSORED Short Term Course on “Soft Computing Techniques in Electrical Engineering” December 7th- 19th, 2009
MHRD SPONSORED Short Term Course on “Soft Computing Techniques in Electrical Engineering” December 7th- 19th, 2009
Organized by
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
WARANGAL – 506 004
ANDHRA PRADESH
INTRODUCTION
In the field of Electrical Engineering, one of the most exciting and potential recent developments is the increasing use of soft computing techniques in Power System Planning, Monitoring and Control. The term Soft Computing was introduced by Prof. Lofti Zadeh with the objective of exploiting the tolerance for imprecision, uncertainity and partial truth to achieve tractability, robustness, low solution cost and better rapport with reality. The ultimate goal is to be able to emulate the human mind as closely as possible. Soft Computing involves partnership of several fields, the most important being Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms and Fuzzy logic. More recently Evolutionary Computing techniques and Meta-heuristic techniques also find wide application in Electrical Engineering field. Many real world problems naturally involve several conflicting objectives to be optimized simultaneously. Evolutionary multi-objective optimization algorithms are best suitable for solution of such problems. The focus of the present course is to give complete coverage ranging from introduction to different applications of Soft Computing techniques in the field of Electrical Engineering.
Course Contents:
* ANNs, Various learning techniques.
* Fuzzy Logic.
* Evolutionary and Differential Evolutionary Algorithms
* Multi-objective Evolutionary Algorithms.
* Particle Swarm Optimization
* Ant Colony Search Optimization
* Simulated Annealing technique.
* Adaptive Neuro fuzzy Inference systems (ANFIS)
* Applications in the areas of Electrical Drives, Power System Planning, Operation, Protection and Control
FACULTY
The faculty of Department of Electrical Engineering, NIT Warangal, speakers from reputed Institutions and R&D organizations will form the core group for conducting this course.
ELIGIBILITY
The program is open to the teachers of AICTE approved Engineering colleges working in the concerned/allied areas of Engineering.
REGISTRATION PARTICULARS
Application in the prescribed format duly sponsored by the Head of the Institution along with a stamped (Rs.5/-) self addressed envelope should reach the coordinator on or before 27th November, 2009. There is NO REGISTRATION FEE for this course. A refundable caution deposit of Rs.500/- is to be sent along with the application form in favour of “Director, NIT Warangal” payable at Warangal on any nationalized bank. The application and DD may also be scanned and sent through e-mail to the coordinator, so as to reach on or before 27.11.2009 and selection will be intimated only through email
ACCOMMODATION
Boarding & lodging will be provided to all the participants free of cost at NIT Guest House. TA for outstation participants traveling beyond 300Kms will be reimbursed to an extent of second sleeper train fare.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Electrical Engineering offers an undergraduate program in Electrical & Electronics Engineering and two Post-graduate programs in the specializations of Power Systems and Power Electronics & Drives. The Department has well qualified faculty and good laboratory facilities. The Department has liaison with reputed industries and R&D organizations like Crompton Greaves Ltd., Jyoti Electric Ltd., Kirloskar Electric Co., LUCAS-TVS, BHEL (R&D), CPRI, Central Electricity Authority, ABB, GECE etc. Currently the Department is executing several lift irrigation consultancy and R&D projects.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. The number of participants is limited to fifty.
2. Application should be accompanied by the sponsorship certificate, a stamped (Rs.5/-) self addressed envelope and refundable caution deposit.
Last Date for Submission: 27.11.2009
Intimation of acceptance by email: 30.11.2009
Address for Correspondence:
Dr.M.Sailaja Kumari,
Coordinator,
Short term course on SCTEE,
Department of Electrical Engineering,
National Institute of Technology,
Warangal- 506004, AP
Email: matam.sailaja@gmail.com
Tel.No.: 0870 2462235 (O)
Mobile: 98490 34581
Organized by
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
WARANGAL – 506 004
ANDHRA PRADESH
INTRODUCTION
In the field of Electrical Engineering, one of the most exciting and potential recent developments is the increasing use of soft computing techniques in Power System Planning, Monitoring and Control. The term Soft Computing was introduced by Prof. Lofti Zadeh with the objective of exploiting the tolerance for imprecision, uncertainity and partial truth to achieve tractability, robustness, low solution cost and better rapport with reality. The ultimate goal is to be able to emulate the human mind as closely as possible. Soft Computing involves partnership of several fields, the most important being Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms and Fuzzy logic. More recently Evolutionary Computing techniques and Meta-heuristic techniques also find wide application in Electrical Engineering field. Many real world problems naturally involve several conflicting objectives to be optimized simultaneously. Evolutionary multi-objective optimization algorithms are best suitable for solution of such problems. The focus of the present course is to give complete coverage ranging from introduction to different applications of Soft Computing techniques in the field of Electrical Engineering.
Course Contents:
* ANNs, Various learning techniques.
* Fuzzy Logic.
* Evolutionary and Differential Evolutionary Algorithms
* Multi-objective Evolutionary Algorithms.
* Particle Swarm Optimization
* Ant Colony Search Optimization
* Simulated Annealing technique.
* Adaptive Neuro fuzzy Inference systems (ANFIS)
* Applications in the areas of Electrical Drives, Power System Planning, Operation, Protection and Control
FACULTY
The faculty of Department of Electrical Engineering, NIT Warangal, speakers from reputed Institutions and R&D organizations will form the core group for conducting this course.
ELIGIBILITY
The program is open to the teachers of AICTE approved Engineering colleges working in the concerned/allied areas of Engineering.
REGISTRATION PARTICULARS
Application in the prescribed format duly sponsored by the Head of the Institution along with a stamped (Rs.5/-) self addressed envelope should reach the coordinator on or before 27th November, 2009. There is NO REGISTRATION FEE for this course. A refundable caution deposit of Rs.500/- is to be sent along with the application form in favour of “Director, NIT Warangal” payable at Warangal on any nationalized bank. The application and DD may also be scanned and sent through e-mail to the coordinator, so as to reach on or before 27.11.2009 and selection will be intimated only through email
ACCOMMODATION
Boarding & lodging will be provided to all the participants free of cost at NIT Guest House. TA for outstation participants traveling beyond 300Kms will be reimbursed to an extent of second sleeper train fare.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Electrical Engineering offers an undergraduate program in Electrical & Electronics Engineering and two Post-graduate programs in the specializations of Power Systems and Power Electronics & Drives. The Department has well qualified faculty and good laboratory facilities. The Department has liaison with reputed industries and R&D organizations like Crompton Greaves Ltd., Jyoti Electric Ltd., Kirloskar Electric Co., LUCAS-TVS, BHEL (R&D), CPRI, Central Electricity Authority, ABB, GECE etc. Currently the Department is executing several lift irrigation consultancy and R&D projects.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. The number of participants is limited to fifty.
2. Application should be accompanied by the sponsorship certificate, a stamped (Rs.5/-) self addressed envelope and refundable caution deposit.
Last Date for Submission: 27.11.2009
Intimation of acceptance by email: 30.11.2009
Address for Correspondence:
Dr.M.Sailaja Kumari,
Coordinator,
Short term course on SCTEE,
Department of Electrical Engineering,
National Institute of Technology,
Warangal- 506004, AP
Email: matam.sailaja@gmail.com
Tel.No.: 0870 2462235 (O)
Mobile: 98490 34581
Superheterodyne Receiver
Superheterodyne Receiver
ABSTRACT
This paper discusses the basic design concepts of the Superheterodyne receiver in both single and double conversion forms, together with potential problems associated with each architecture.
This tutorial will describe a simple receiver architecture based on the super-heterodyne method of frequency translation.
A simple receiver could consist of an RF amplifier, band-pass filter and some form of demodulator. There is however a problem with this scheme in that the band-pass filter needs to be (1) Very narrow) and (2) tuneable.
We only want a single carrier and so the filter needs to be wide enough to allow the carrier (and it’s associated modulation side-bands) to pass through the filter whilst rejecting everything else. Secondly the narrow filter has to be tuneable over the frequencies of interest.
This is a very difficult requirement especially if the wanted signal is very high frequency.
A possible solution to this problem is to use the super-heterodyne receiver.
ABSTRACT
This paper discusses the basic design concepts of the Superheterodyne receiver in both single and double conversion forms, together with potential problems associated with each architecture.
This tutorial will describe a simple receiver architecture based on the super-heterodyne method of frequency translation.
A simple receiver could consist of an RF amplifier, band-pass filter and some form of demodulator. There is however a problem with this scheme in that the band-pass filter needs to be (1) Very narrow) and (2) tuneable.
We only want a single carrier and so the filter needs to be wide enough to allow the carrier (and it’s associated modulation side-bands) to pass through the filter whilst rejecting everything else. Secondly the narrow filter has to be tuneable over the frequencies of interest.
This is a very difficult requirement especially if the wanted signal is very high frequency.
A possible solution to this problem is to use the super-heterodyne receiver.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
4th International Conference on Computer Applications in Electrical Engineering Recent Advances 19th- 21stFeb ‘10, Indian Institute Of Technology Roorkee, India
4th International Conference on Computer Applications in Electrical Engineering Recent Advances 19th- 21stFeb ‘10, Indian Institute Of Technology Roorkee, India
OBJECTIVES
The impact of computers, particularly over last four decades, has changed practices in electrical engineering beyond recognition even though the process is not yet complete. CERA-09 aims to provide platform for bringing together teachers, researchers, professionals, managers and policy makers not only to discuss recent advances in off-line and on-line computer application techniques including use of associated fields of optimization, modeling, simulation, expert systems, artificial intelligence, neural network etc., but also to discuss the absorption of these areas in academic curriculum and industrial practices and to deliberate on directions needed to be taken up for future course of R&D and training in this vital areas.
Besides research papers, CERA-09 welcomes application oriented papers particularly relating to industry as well as papers highlighting applied problems for which appropriate solutions are being currently searched. Some of the themes identified for the conference are as under:
1. AI Techniques and Applications.
2. Bio-signal Processing and Instrumentation
3. Computer Networking, Security and Communication
4. Distribution System Automation and Reforms
5. Digital Protection and SCADA
6. Design, Operation and Condition Monitoring of Power Apparatus
7. Intelligent and Virtual Instrumentation
8. Distributed Electronic Measurements
9. Digital Signal and Image Processing
10. Digital Control, Automation and Robotics
11. Flexible AC Transmission System
12. Power Electronics
13. Power Quality Issues
14. Power System Restructuring
15. Power Semiconductor Controlled Electric Drives
16. Renewable Energy Systems
17. System Modeling and Simulation
18. Telemedicine and Bio-informations
DATE, VENUE AND OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
The conference is scheduled to be held at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India during Feb. 19-21, 2010. Official language of the conference will be English.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Prospective authors, intending to present their research papers, are requested to submit their full length paper in a standard format having restricted length, which when accepted, can be limited to four pages of IEEE double column format. The author(s) should indicate the theme under which article would be considered in the conference. The paper may be submitted on A-4 size. The research paper will be reviewed by a panel of experts from different fields. After recommendation of the reviewers the acceptance of the paper will be sent along with the instructions for preparing the final manuscript. For paper to be published in conference it will be obligatory for at least one of the authors to register and present the paper in the conference.
DATE TO REMEMBER
Last date for receiving the paper : Nov. 30, 2009
Intimation about acceptance of paper : Dec. 15, 2009
Last date for receiving the final paper : Jan. 10, 2010
REGISTER
CONTACT US
Organising Secretary
CERA-09,
Department of Electrical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Roorkee-247667
Uttarakhand, India
Fax : +91 1332-273560, 285231
Email : iitr.cera2009@gmail.com
Website : http://www.iitr.ac.in/cera09
/
OBJECTIVES
The impact of computers, particularly over last four decades, has changed practices in electrical engineering beyond recognition even though the process is not yet complete. CERA-09 aims to provide platform for bringing together teachers, researchers, professionals, managers and policy makers not only to discuss recent advances in off-line and on-line computer application techniques including use of associated fields of optimization, modeling, simulation, expert systems, artificial intelligence, neural network etc., but also to discuss the absorption of these areas in academic curriculum and industrial practices and to deliberate on directions needed to be taken up for future course of R&D and training in this vital areas.
Besides research papers, CERA-09 welcomes application oriented papers particularly relating to industry as well as papers highlighting applied problems for which appropriate solutions are being currently searched. Some of the themes identified for the conference are as under:
1. AI Techniques and Applications.
2. Bio-signal Processing and Instrumentation
3. Computer Networking, Security and Communication
4. Distribution System Automation and Reforms
5. Digital Protection and SCADA
6. Design, Operation and Condition Monitoring of Power Apparatus
7. Intelligent and Virtual Instrumentation
8. Distributed Electronic Measurements
9. Digital Signal and Image Processing
10. Digital Control, Automation and Robotics
11. Flexible AC Transmission System
12. Power Electronics
13. Power Quality Issues
14. Power System Restructuring
15. Power Semiconductor Controlled Electric Drives
16. Renewable Energy Systems
17. System Modeling and Simulation
18. Telemedicine and Bio-informations
DATE, VENUE AND OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
The conference is scheduled to be held at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India during Feb. 19-21, 2010. Official language of the conference will be English.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Prospective authors, intending to present their research papers, are requested to submit their full length paper in a standard format having restricted length, which when accepted, can be limited to four pages of IEEE double column format. The author(s) should indicate the theme under which article would be considered in the conference. The paper may be submitted on A-4 size. The research paper will be reviewed by a panel of experts from different fields. After recommendation of the reviewers the acceptance of the paper will be sent along with the instructions for preparing the final manuscript. For paper to be published in conference it will be obligatory for at least one of the authors to register and present the paper in the conference.
DATE TO REMEMBER
Last date for receiving the paper : Nov. 30, 2009
Intimation about acceptance of paper : Dec. 15, 2009
Last date for receiving the final paper : Jan. 10, 2010
REGISTER
CONTACT US
Organising Secretary
CERA-09,
Department of Electrical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Roorkee-247667
Uttarakhand, India
Fax : +91 1332-273560, 285231
Email : iitr.cera2009@gmail.com
Website : http://www.iitr.ac.in/cera09
/
INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP on RECENT TRENDS IN FLOW VISUALIZATION (December 29-31, 2009)
INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP on RECENT TRENDS IN FLOW VISUALIZATION (December 29-31, 2009)
Organized by
Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Roorkee 247 667 (Uttarakhand)
OBJECTIVES
The objective of the workshop is to provide the state-of-art knowledge of varieties of experimental as well as computational techniques, pertinent in the field of fluid mechanics and heat transfer to persons from academia/industry; and make them familiar with the recent trends in flow visualization in an international perspective.
WORKSHOP STRUCTURE
The workshop will consist of a series of key note and specialized lectures by eminent faculties, and scientists from academia as well as industries. The lectures will be supported by demonstration of available optical techniques like PIV and LCT for flow as well as temperature visualization at aerodynamics and solar energy laboratories, MIED, IIT Roorkee.
COURSE CONTENTS/THEMES
On completion of this module the participants will be able to:
* Understand different experimental and numerical techniques of flow visualization;
* Familiarize with the modern state of-the-art experimental tools and its application to engineering problems;
Special emphasis will be paid in relation to developing the understanding about principles of PIV and LCTwith on-hand laboratory experience.
PARTICIPANTS
Anybody who has paid attention to the patterns while stirring milk into coffee or stared at the curl of a rising tendril of smoke, has participated in flow visualization, and will understand the purpose of this workshop.The course is intended for faculties from engineering institutes, engineers and professionals working in the area of fluid flow and heat transfer across the different branches of engineering. The number of seats is limited to 50 participants. The registration shall be done on the first come first serve basis. Selected participant may be paid TA as per the availability of funds. Each participant will be given a certificate of attending the workshop. Tour for participants is planned to the city Haridwar/ Rishikesh/Muss orie orAgra on payment basis.
REGISTRATION FEES
The registration fee per participant is as follows:
1 Student Rs 1,000/-
2 Academic Rs 2,000/-
3 Industry / SAARC Rs 5,000/-
4 International USD 250
The registration fee includes registration kit, course material, refreshment, working lunch and laboratory visit.
The participants are requested to register themselves by filling and mailing the attached registration form latest by 27 November, 2009, along with a demand draft in favour of “The Registrar, IIT Roorkee, IWRTFV-2009 A/c” payable at Roorkee.
REGISTRATION FORM
SPONSORSHIP
The workshop may be sponsored by institutions, research centres, industries, educational government, autonomous bodies & public sector undertakings and any other interested individual.
Sponsor 100,000.00 4
Co-sponsor 50,000.00 2
The name of sponsoring agency will appear in brochures/proceedings, and will be duly acknowledged and displayed at workshop venue. They will also have the opportunity to display their products/services at workshop venue.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation shall be arranged by organizers in the guest houses of IITR, and peripheral organizations like NIH and CBRI etc. on payment basis besides hotels on the request, in advance.
VENUE
The venue of the workshop shall be committee room, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttrakhand.
ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
Dr. Andallib Tariq
Organizing Secretary, IWRTFV-2009
Assistant Professor
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Department
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Roorkee 247 667, India
Organized by
Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Roorkee 247 667 (Uttarakhand)
OBJECTIVES
The objective of the workshop is to provide the state-of-art knowledge of varieties of experimental as well as computational techniques, pertinent in the field of fluid mechanics and heat transfer to persons from academia/industry; and make them familiar with the recent trends in flow visualization in an international perspective.
WORKSHOP STRUCTURE
The workshop will consist of a series of key note and specialized lectures by eminent faculties, and scientists from academia as well as industries. The lectures will be supported by demonstration of available optical techniques like PIV and LCT for flow as well as temperature visualization at aerodynamics and solar energy laboratories, MIED, IIT Roorkee.
COURSE CONTENTS/THEMES
On completion of this module the participants will be able to:
* Understand different experimental and numerical techniques of flow visualization;
* Familiarize with the modern state of-the-art experimental tools and its application to engineering problems;
Special emphasis will be paid in relation to developing the understanding about principles of PIV and LCTwith on-hand laboratory experience.
PARTICIPANTS
Anybody who has paid attention to the patterns while stirring milk into coffee or stared at the curl of a rising tendril of smoke, has participated in flow visualization, and will understand the purpose of this workshop.The course is intended for faculties from engineering institutes, engineers and professionals working in the area of fluid flow and heat transfer across the different branches of engineering. The number of seats is limited to 50 participants. The registration shall be done on the first come first serve basis. Selected participant may be paid TA as per the availability of funds. Each participant will be given a certificate of attending the workshop. Tour for participants is planned to the city Haridwar/ Rishikesh/Muss orie orAgra on payment basis.
REGISTRATION FEES
The registration fee per participant is as follows:
1 Student Rs 1,000/-
2 Academic Rs 2,000/-
3 Industry / SAARC Rs 5,000/-
4 International USD 250
The registration fee includes registration kit, course material, refreshment, working lunch and laboratory visit.
The participants are requested to register themselves by filling and mailing the attached registration form latest by 27 November, 2009, along with a demand draft in favour of “The Registrar, IIT Roorkee, IWRTFV-2009 A/c” payable at Roorkee.
REGISTRATION FORM
SPONSORSHIP
The workshop may be sponsored by institutions, research centres, industries, educational government, autonomous bodies & public sector undertakings and any other interested individual.
Sponsor 100,000.00 4
Co-sponsor 50,000.00 2
The name of sponsoring agency will appear in brochures/proceedings, and will be duly acknowledged and displayed at workshop venue. They will also have the opportunity to display their products/services at workshop venue.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation shall be arranged by organizers in the guest houses of IITR, and peripheral organizations like NIH and CBRI etc. on payment basis besides hotels on the request, in advance.
VENUE
The venue of the workshop shall be committee room, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttrakhand.
ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
Dr. Andallib Tariq
Organizing Secretary, IWRTFV-2009
Assistant Professor
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Department
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Roorkee 247 667, India
Monday, November 23, 2009
Workshop on Civilian Nuclear Energy, January 9, 2010
Workshop on Civilian Nuclear Energy, January 9, 2010
Objectives
The current scenario of Indian civil nuclear energy involves accelerated growth of nuclear power in the next 20 years. This fact implies creation of massive amount of “nuclear infrastructure” in a very short time. Safety and health aspects are crucial from a social point-of-view and they form the theme of this one-day workshop. Nuclear engineering education and training is also a vital component of this exercise and universities play a very important role in this area. A panel discussion on emerging nuclear engineering programs in Indian universities is slated in the afternoon session.
Session 1: Technical Session
This session will have lead speakers from different institutions of Department of Atomic Energy (India) and from top 10 Nuclear Engineering departments in USA.
Session 2: Panel Discussion
Nuclear Engineering education in India : Beyond 123 agreement
Registration Form
Contact us
Nitin Jain
nitin@iitk.ac.in
Nuclear Engineering and Technology
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Kanpur 208 016
Uttar Pradesh, India.
Phone: +91 512 2597902
Fax: +91 512 2597408
Objectives
The current scenario of Indian civil nuclear energy involves accelerated growth of nuclear power in the next 20 years. This fact implies creation of massive amount of “nuclear infrastructure” in a very short time. Safety and health aspects are crucial from a social point-of-view and they form the theme of this one-day workshop. Nuclear engineering education and training is also a vital component of this exercise and universities play a very important role in this area. A panel discussion on emerging nuclear engineering programs in Indian universities is slated in the afternoon session.
Session 1: Technical Session
This session will have lead speakers from different institutions of Department of Atomic Energy (India) and from top 10 Nuclear Engineering departments in USA.
Session 2: Panel Discussion
Nuclear Engineering education in India : Beyond 123 agreement
Registration Form
Contact us
Nitin Jain
nitin@iitk.ac.in
Nuclear Engineering and Technology
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Kanpur 208 016
Uttar Pradesh, India.
Phone: +91 512 2597902
Fax: +91 512 2597408
CARBON NANOTUBES AND CARBON IN NANOTECHNOLOGY MARCH 01-05th, 2010
CARBON NANOTUBES AND CARBON IN NANOTECHNOLOGY MARCH 01-05th, 2010
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
COURSE OBJECTIVES
From cars to medicine, nano tubes may be miracle material. They (Youngs modulus ~1.5 TPa, Tensile strength ~100 GPa) are stronger than steel and as flexible as plastic, conduct energy better than almost any material ever discovered and can be made from unexotic raw materials such as methane gas, Nanocomposite encompasses a wide range of materials mixed at the nanometer scale. Three dimensional metal matrix composites, two dimensional lamellar composites and one dimensional nanowires and zero-dimensional core-shells represent some of the many variations of nano-mixed and layer materials. These constructs combine the best properties of each of the components and give rise to new and unique properties for advanced applications. Active researchers in the nanotechnology field will provide in-depth analysis of issues related to various applications such as automobile, space, ocean, medical, agricultural, automotive, building construction, railway, etc. Expert speakers will reveal new developments and commercial applications. By attending this course you will learn from the experts the future developments and trends in the field. As part of the course practical sessions are conducted where the participant will build his own product.
COURSE CONTENT
“From cars to medicine, nano tubes may be miracle material”. “They (Young’s modulus ~1.5 TPa, Tensile strength ~100 GPa) are stronger than steel and as flexible as plastic, conduct energy better than almost any material ever discovered and can be made from unexotic raw materials such as methane gas”
v Trends in Nano Science and Technology
v Beauty of Materials
v Amazing Materials: Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) and other forms of Carbons
v Processing of CNTs/Carbons
v Purification of CNTs
v Processing of Carbon Based Composites
v Characterization of CNTs/Carbon and its Composites
v Advancement in Thermoplastic and Thermoset Nanocomposites
v CNT Reinforced Composites
v CNTs/Carbon in Automobile Industries
v Smart Materials using CNTs
v CNT/Carbon in Bio-applications
v CNTs/Carbon as Sensors
v CNTs/Carbon in Energy/Electronics
v CNT based MEM/NEM Devices
v Modeling for CNTs and Carbon-Carbon Composites
v Non-destructive Testing of CNTs and Carbon-Carbon Composites
v Process Control: Defects and their Remedies
v Machining of Nanocomposites
v Other Applications of CNTs and Carbon in Nanotechnology
v Special Topics
Practical/Workshop: Hands-on experience will be provided perhaps in groups of 5-6 participants
REGISTRATION
Fees:
* For QIP sponsored Engineering College Teachers
o A caution deposit of Rs 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred Only, to be refunded to teachers who attend the course) in the form of a demand draft payable to “Coordinator, Continuing Education Program, IIT Kanpur”.
o Please dont send this caution deposit at this moment. The Chairman will ask for that.
o Persons interested in attending the course should fill the attached registration form and send it to the chairman before 20th January 2010.
o TA (limited to 2nd class sleeper fare) and DA will be paid as per QIP norms (Rs. 500/- for five days).
o Recommendation from the institute is necessary.
o Boarding and Lodging expenses shall be borne by the participants. Limited accommodation will be available in the Guest room of Student�s Hostel on advance request and reservation.
* For Industry Personnel
o Course fee of Rs 10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousands only) in the form of demand draft payable to “Coordinator, Continuing Education Program, IIT Kanpur” should accompany the Registration Form. (This will cover the boarding, lodging, and course material expenses).
* For Students
o Course fee of Rs 5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousands only) in the form of demand draft payable to “Coordinator, Continuing Education Program, IIT Kanpur” should accompany the Registration Form. (This will cover the boarding and lodging expenses in the Guest room of Student’s Hostel including course material expenses).
Accommodation:
* Accommodation (non-AC) will be arranged in the Guest room of Students Hostel. Due to the some other events, accommodation is not available in the Visitors Hostel, IIT Kanpur. Inconvenience caused to you is deeply regretted.
Registration
Persons interested in attending the course should fill the attached registration form and send it to the following address before 20th January 2010:
IMPORTANT DATES
* Last date for receipt of application: January 20th, 2010
* Acceptance Notification: February 05th, 2010
* Course commencement: March 01-05th, 2010
Application form
AICTE has sponsored 30 candidates (12 participants from outside the state, 12 participants from within the state and 6 participants from the host institute)
Non-selected candidates: Bank drafts of non-selected candidates will be returned by post within few days (latest by 15th March 2010)
CONTACT US
Kamal K. Kar
Associate Professor
Advanced Nanoengineering Materials Laboratory
Department of Mechanical Engineering
and Materials Science Programme
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Kanpur-208016, UP, INDIA
Email: kamalkk@iitk.ac.in
URL: http://home.iitk.ac.in/~kamalkk/index.htm
Phone # : 0512-2597687/09415081153
Fax # 0512-2597408
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
COURSE OBJECTIVES
From cars to medicine, nano tubes may be miracle material. They (Youngs modulus ~1.5 TPa, Tensile strength ~100 GPa) are stronger than steel and as flexible as plastic, conduct energy better than almost any material ever discovered and can be made from unexotic raw materials such as methane gas, Nanocomposite encompasses a wide range of materials mixed at the nanometer scale. Three dimensional metal matrix composites, two dimensional lamellar composites and one dimensional nanowires and zero-dimensional core-shells represent some of the many variations of nano-mixed and layer materials. These constructs combine the best properties of each of the components and give rise to new and unique properties for advanced applications. Active researchers in the nanotechnology field will provide in-depth analysis of issues related to various applications such as automobile, space, ocean, medical, agricultural, automotive, building construction, railway, etc. Expert speakers will reveal new developments and commercial applications. By attending this course you will learn from the experts the future developments and trends in the field. As part of the course practical sessions are conducted where the participant will build his own product.
COURSE CONTENT
“From cars to medicine, nano tubes may be miracle material”. “They (Young’s modulus ~1.5 TPa, Tensile strength ~100 GPa) are stronger than steel and as flexible as plastic, conduct energy better than almost any material ever discovered and can be made from unexotic raw materials such as methane gas”
v Trends in Nano Science and Technology
v Beauty of Materials
v Amazing Materials: Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) and other forms of Carbons
v Processing of CNTs/Carbons
v Purification of CNTs
v Processing of Carbon Based Composites
v Characterization of CNTs/Carbon and its Composites
v Advancement in Thermoplastic and Thermoset Nanocomposites
v CNT Reinforced Composites
v CNTs/Carbon in Automobile Industries
v Smart Materials using CNTs
v CNT/Carbon in Bio-applications
v CNTs/Carbon as Sensors
v CNTs/Carbon in Energy/Electronics
v CNT based MEM/NEM Devices
v Modeling for CNTs and Carbon-Carbon Composites
v Non-destructive Testing of CNTs and Carbon-Carbon Composites
v Process Control: Defects and their Remedies
v Machining of Nanocomposites
v Other Applications of CNTs and Carbon in Nanotechnology
v Special Topics
Practical/Workshop: Hands-on experience will be provided perhaps in groups of 5-6 participants
REGISTRATION
Fees:
* For QIP sponsored Engineering College Teachers
o A caution deposit of Rs 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred Only, to be refunded to teachers who attend the course) in the form of a demand draft payable to “Coordinator, Continuing Education Program, IIT Kanpur”.
o Please dont send this caution deposit at this moment. The Chairman will ask for that.
o Persons interested in attending the course should fill the attached registration form and send it to the chairman before 20th January 2010.
o TA (limited to 2nd class sleeper fare) and DA will be paid as per QIP norms (Rs. 500/- for five days).
o Recommendation from the institute is necessary.
o Boarding and Lodging expenses shall be borne by the participants. Limited accommodation will be available in the Guest room of Student�s Hostel on advance request and reservation.
* For Industry Personnel
o Course fee of Rs 10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousands only) in the form of demand draft payable to “Coordinator, Continuing Education Program, IIT Kanpur” should accompany the Registration Form. (This will cover the boarding, lodging, and course material expenses).
* For Students
o Course fee of Rs 5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousands only) in the form of demand draft payable to “Coordinator, Continuing Education Program, IIT Kanpur” should accompany the Registration Form. (This will cover the boarding and lodging expenses in the Guest room of Student’s Hostel including course material expenses).
Accommodation:
* Accommodation (non-AC) will be arranged in the Guest room of Students Hostel. Due to the some other events, accommodation is not available in the Visitors Hostel, IIT Kanpur. Inconvenience caused to you is deeply regretted.
Registration
Persons interested in attending the course should fill the attached registration form and send it to the following address before 20th January 2010:
IMPORTANT DATES
* Last date for receipt of application: January 20th, 2010
* Acceptance Notification: February 05th, 2010
* Course commencement: March 01-05th, 2010
Application form
AICTE has sponsored 30 candidates (12 participants from outside the state, 12 participants from within the state and 6 participants from the host institute)
Non-selected candidates: Bank drafts of non-selected candidates will be returned by post within few days (latest by 15th March 2010)
CONTACT US
Kamal K. Kar
Associate Professor
Advanced Nanoengineering Materials Laboratory
Department of Mechanical Engineering
and Materials Science Programme
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Kanpur-208016, UP, INDIA
Email: kamalkk@iitk.ac.in
URL: http://home.iitk.ac.in/~kamalkk/index.htm
Phone # : 0512-2597687/09415081153
Fax # 0512-2597408
Workshop on Advances in Combustion and Transportation 10-12 January 2010
Workshop on Advances in Combustion and Transportation 10-12 January 2010
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Objectives
Combustion as a science has developed remarkably over the last few decades and has helped in improving the efficiencies of various processes like power generation, automobile engines, gas turbine, rocket engines and various other industrial processes. However, looking at the rapidly increasing energy demand, limited supply of fossil fuels and increased concern over global warming due to emissions, lot more needs to be done to further improve the system efficiencies, identification/invention of alternative sources of energy, development of reusable technologies and development of cleaner technologies. Fundamental research on combustion has made significant advances in modeling and diagnostics. Use of CAD & CFD models is fast emerging as an avenue for improved design of combustion systems and to validate new design concepts and ideas. Another important emerging area in combustion engineering is design of control systems for combustion processes. These techniques have helped in improving the system efficiencies, reduce emission levels and to prevent catastrophic failures. Although significant advances have been achieved in all these fields in recent times, the synergy between these different activities needs to be properly highlighted. In particular, the new emerging technologies combustion modeling, diagnostics and control as well as the advances in renewable energy and clean combustion technologies deserve a focused attention to form guideline for future research in these fields.
This workshop discusses the new emerging technologies for combustion modeling, diagnostics and control as well as the advances in renewable energy and clean combustion technologies and brings together active contribution of researchers from academia, industries and research institutions. The directions of future research are identified that will greatly help the combustion community.
The topics included in this volume are:
1. Flames/Fire science and fire safety
2. Emissions (Regulated and unregulated)
3. Gas turbine and power generation
4. Internal combustion engines and power generation
5. New/Renewable Fuels
6. Novel combustors and Sprays
7. Combustion modeling
8. Alternative fuels for large bore engines
9. Alternative fuels for aviation
10. Combustion dynamics
11. Energy environment nexus
12. Panel discussion
Who can attend?
The conclave is an excellent opportunity for all interested in the field of energy research and development. Persons can attend all the events or alternatively choose any number of days, as per their interests. The following category of participants are welcome
• Students
• Professional and Practicing Engineers
• Industry participants
• Scientists working in the field of energy
Accommodation
For all participants, double room accommodation on a shared basis has been arranged in our institute Guest House for the conclave period 07.01.2010 to 16-01-2010.
Registration
Fee within parenthesis would be applicable after 15 Dec. 2009.
All payments should be through DD drawn in favor of “Director, IIT Kanpur” and payable at Kanpur.
ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
Dr. Avinash Kumar Agarwal
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur – 208016 India
Phone: +91-512-259 7982; Fax: +91-512-259 7408
E-mail: akag@iitk.ac.in
Dr. Abhijit Kushari
Department of Aerospacel Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur – 208016 India
Phone: +91-512-259 7126; Fax: +91-512-259 7561
E-mail: akushari@iitk.ac.in
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Objectives
Combustion as a science has developed remarkably over the last few decades and has helped in improving the efficiencies of various processes like power generation, automobile engines, gas turbine, rocket engines and various other industrial processes. However, looking at the rapidly increasing energy demand, limited supply of fossil fuels and increased concern over global warming due to emissions, lot more needs to be done to further improve the system efficiencies, identification/invention of alternative sources of energy, development of reusable technologies and development of cleaner technologies. Fundamental research on combustion has made significant advances in modeling and diagnostics. Use of CAD & CFD models is fast emerging as an avenue for improved design of combustion systems and to validate new design concepts and ideas. Another important emerging area in combustion engineering is design of control systems for combustion processes. These techniques have helped in improving the system efficiencies, reduce emission levels and to prevent catastrophic failures. Although significant advances have been achieved in all these fields in recent times, the synergy between these different activities needs to be properly highlighted. In particular, the new emerging technologies combustion modeling, diagnostics and control as well as the advances in renewable energy and clean combustion technologies deserve a focused attention to form guideline for future research in these fields.
This workshop discusses the new emerging technologies for combustion modeling, diagnostics and control as well as the advances in renewable energy and clean combustion technologies and brings together active contribution of researchers from academia, industries and research institutions. The directions of future research are identified that will greatly help the combustion community.
The topics included in this volume are:
1. Flames/Fire science and fire safety
2. Emissions (Regulated and unregulated)
3. Gas turbine and power generation
4. Internal combustion engines and power generation
5. New/Renewable Fuels
6. Novel combustors and Sprays
7. Combustion modeling
8. Alternative fuels for large bore engines
9. Alternative fuels for aviation
10. Combustion dynamics
11. Energy environment nexus
12. Panel discussion
Who can attend?
The conclave is an excellent opportunity for all interested in the field of energy research and development. Persons can attend all the events or alternatively choose any number of days, as per their interests. The following category of participants are welcome
• Students
• Professional and Practicing Engineers
• Industry participants
• Scientists working in the field of energy
Accommodation
For all participants, double room accommodation on a shared basis has been arranged in our institute Guest House for the conclave period 07.01.2010 to 16-01-2010.
Registration
| Day | Date | Event |
| 1 | 8th January, 2010 | New Paradigms in Energy Policy and Regulation |
| 2 | 9th January, 2010 | Civilian Nuclear Energy |
| 3-5 | 10-12 January, 2010 | Advances in Combustion and Transportation |
| 6 | 13th January, 2010 | Photovoltaic Science and Technology |
| 7 | 14th January, 2010 | Hydrogen & Energy Storage |
| 8 | 15th January, 2010 | Smart Energy Delivery Systems |
| Fee Structure | Registration Fee (1 Day) | Registration Fee (2 Days) | Registration Fee (>2 Days) |
| Academicians | Rs. 2000 (Rs. 3000) | Rs. 3000 (Rs. 4000) | Rs. 5000 (Rs. 6000) |
| Industry/ Research Labs | Rs. 4000 (Rs. 5000) | Rs. 6000 (Rs. 7000) | Rs. 10000 (Rs. 11000) |
| Students | Rs. 500 (Rs. 800) | Rs. 800 (Rs. 1200) | Rs. 2000 (Rs. 250 |
Fee within parenthesis would be applicable after 15 Dec. 2009.
All payments should be through DD drawn in favor of “Director, IIT Kanpur” and payable at Kanpur.
ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
Dr. Avinash Kumar Agarwal
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur – 208016 India
Phone: +91-512-259 7982; Fax: +91-512-259 7408
E-mail: akag@iitk.ac.in
Dr. Abhijit Kushari
Department of Aerospacel Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur – 208016 India
Phone: +91-512-259 7126; Fax: +91-512-259 7561
E-mail: akushari@iitk.ac.in
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