Parametric optimization in modified air abrasive jet machining

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 617-629
Author(s):  
S. Rajendra Prasad ◽  
K. Ravindranath K. Ravindranath ◽  
M.L.S. Devakumar M.L.S. Devakumar

Purpose The choice of best machining parameters is an extremely basic factor in handling of any machined parts. The purpose of this paper is to exhibit a multi-objective optimization technique; in view of weighted aggregate sum product assessment (WASPAS) technique toward upgrade the machining parameters in modified air abrasive jet machining (MAAJM) process: injecting pressure, stand-off distance (SOD), and abrasive mesh size measure with 100 rpm rotatable worktable on Nickel 233 alloy material. Three conflicting destinations, material removal rate (MRR), surface roughness (SR) and taper angles (Ta), respectively, are considered at the same time. The proposed procedure uses WASPAS, which is the examination of parametric optimization of the abrasive jet machining (AJM) process. The results was used any scopes of reactions in MAAJM process is the ideal setting of parameters are resolved through investigations represented. There is wide utilization of Nickel 233 in aviation enterprises; machining information on producing a hole utilizing MAAJM for the first time is given in this work, which will be helpful different industries. Design/methodology/approach This paper exhibits a multi-objective optimization technique; in view of WASPAS technique toward upgrade the machining parameters in MAAJM process: injecting pressure, SOD, and abrasive mesh size measure with 100 rpm rotatable worktable on Nickel 233 alloy material. Findings As an outcome of using the tool in any ranges of responses in the AJM process, the optimal setting of parameters is determined through experiments illustrated. The machining data of generating a hole using AJM are studied for the first time in this work, which will be useful for aerospace industries, where Nickel 233 is used broadly. Originality/value A new material in unconventional machining process and also a multi-objective optimization technique are adopted.

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (04) ◽  
pp. 549-561
Author(s):  
S. Rajendra Prasad ◽  
K. Ravindranath ◽  
M. L. S. Devakumar

Decision of finest machining parameters is very essential factors in any processing of machined parts. This article presents a multi-objective optimization technique, based on WASPAS method toward optimize the machining parameters in abrasive jet machining (AJM) process: pressure, nozzle to tip distance (NTD), and average grain diameter on NICKEL 233 alloy. Three conflicting objectives, Material Removal Rate (MRR), surface roughness (Ra) and taper angle (Ta) are simultaneously considered. The proposed technique weighted aggregated product sum assessment technique is investigation of parametric optimization on AJM process. Its outcome using tool in any ranges of responses in AJM process is the optimal setting of parameters are determined through experiments illustrated. Broad usage of Aerospace industries for NICKEL 233, generating a hole of the machining data first time in this work using AJM will be useful.


2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 350-371 ◽  
Author(s):  
G K Bose

Purpose – In the present research work electrochemical grinding (ECG) process is applied to machine Al2O3/Al interpenetrating phase composite. The purpose of this paper is to present a new approach to optimize the ECG process parameters while machining alumina-aluminum (Al2O3 – Al) interpenetrating phase composites (IPC) used in automotive, aircraft and manufacture of space ships applying Taguchi-based experimental studies and fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making techniques. Design/methodology/approach – The present work identifies the process variables that have significant consequences during ECG of Al2O3/Al IPC. The Taguchi L9 orthogonal array is selected for design of experiments and the analysis is carried out following signal to noise ratio. The analysis of variance is carried out to establish the factors that significantly influence the responses. The present work also investigates the multi objective optimization of ECG process parameters using VIseKriterijumsa Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje (VIKOR) and Grey relational analysis (GRA) to establish the reference ranking from a set of alternatives in the presence of conflicting criteria. Findings – Material removal rate, surface finish, overcut and cutting force are shown to depend on the type of electrolyte, supply voltage, depth of cut and electrolyte flow rate. It is found that voltage and electrolyte concentration are important. The optimal machining parameter combination for ECG process is determined using fuzzy set theory, VIKOR and GRA. Substantial improvement in machining performance takes place. Practical implications – A variety of manufacturing techniques are available for processing of Al2O3 – Al metal matrix composites. Generally manufacturers favor low cost modus operandi. Therefore ECG process is the best alternative for processing of MMCs in the present commercial sectors. The experimental investigation approach can act as useful and an efficient guideline for manufacturing. Originality/value – The characteristic features of the ECG process are reflected through Taguchi design-based experimental studies with various process parametric combinations. Application of multi-response optimization technique for evaluation of best parametric combination for machining Al2O3 – Al IPC material using ECG process is a first-of-its-kind approach in literature.


Author(s):  
Vahid Tahmasbi ◽  
Majid Ghoreishi ◽  
Mojtaba Zolfaghari

The bone drilling process is very prominent in orthopedic surgeries and in the repair of bone fractures. It is also very common in dentistry and bone sampling operations. Due to the complexity of bone and the sensitivity of the process, bone drilling is one of the most important and sensitive processes in biomedical engineering. Orthopedic surgeries can be improved using robotic systems and mechatronic tools. The most crucial problem during drilling is an unwanted increase in process temperature (higher than 47 °C), which causes thermal osteonecrosis or cell death and local burning of the bone tissue. Moreover, imposing higher forces to the bone may lead to breaking or cracking and consequently cause serious damage. In this study, a mathematical second-order linear regression model as a function of tool drilling speed, feed rate, tool diameter, and their effective interactions is introduced to predict temperature and force during the bone drilling process. This model can determine the maximum speed of surgery that remains within an acceptable temperature range. Moreover, for the first time, using designed experiments, the bone drilling process was modeled, and the drilling speed, feed rate, and tool diameter were optimized. Then, using response surface methodology and applying a multi-objective optimization, drilling force was minimized to sustain an acceptable temperature range without damaging the bone or the surrounding tissue. In addition, for the first time, Sobol statistical sensitivity analysis is used to ascertain the effect of process input parameters on process temperature and force. The results show that among all effective input parameters, tool rotational speed, feed rate, and tool diameter have the highest influence on process temperature and force, respectively. The behavior of each output parameters with variation in each input parameter is further investigated. Finally, a multi-objective optimization has been performed considering all the aforementioned parameters. This optimization yielded a set of data that can considerably improve orthopedic osteosynthesis outcomes.


Author(s):  
Mikhail Gritckevich ◽  
Kunyuan Zhou ◽  
Vincent Peltier ◽  
Markus Raben ◽  
Olga Galchenko

A comprehensive study of several labyrinth seals has been performed in the framework of both single-objective and multi-objective optimizations with the main focus on the effect of stator grooves formed due to the rubbing during gas turbine engine operation. For that purpose, the developed optimization workflow based on the DLR-AutoOpti optimizer and ANSYS-Workbench CAE environment has been employed to reduce the leakage flow and windage heating for several seals. The obtained results indicate that the seal designs obtained from optimizations without stator grooves have worse performance during the lifecycle than those with the stator grooves, justifying the importance of considering this effect for real engineering applications.


2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (9) ◽  
pp. 2052-2079 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umamaheswari E. ◽  
Ganesan S. ◽  
Abirami M. ◽  
Subramanian S.

Purpose Finding the optimal maintenance schedules is the primitive aim of preventive maintenance scheduling (PMS) problem dealing with the objectives of reliability, risk and cost. Most of the earlier works in the literature have focused on PMS with the objectives of leveling reserves/risk/cost independently. Nevertheless, very few publications in the current literature tackle the multi-objective PMS model with simultaneous optimization of reliability, and economic perspectives. Since, the PMS problem is highly nonlinear and complex in nature, an appropriate optimization technique is necessary to solve the problem in hand. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach The complexity of the PMS problem in power systems necessitates a simple and robust optimization tool. This paper employs the modern meta-heuristic algorithm, namely, Ant Lion Optimizer (ALO) to obtain the optimal maintenance schedules for the PMS problem. In order to extract best compromise solution in the multi-objective solution space (reliability, risk and cost), a fuzzy decision-making mechanism is incorporated with ALO (FDMALO) for solving PMS. Findings As a first attempt, the best feasible maintenance schedules are obtained for PMS problem using FDMALO in the multi-objective solution space. The statistical measures are computed for the test systems which are compared with various meta-heuristic algorithms. The applicability of the algorithm for PMS problem is validated through statistical t-test. The statistical comparison and the t-test results reveal the superiority of ALO in achieving improved solution quality. The numerical and statistical results are encouraging and indicate the viability of the proposed ALO technique. Originality/value As a maiden attempt, FDMALO is used to solve the multi-objective PMS problem. This paper fills the gap in the literature by solving the PMS problem in the multi-objective framework, with the improved quality of the statistical indices.


Power loss is the most significant parameter in power system analysis and its adequate calculation directly effects the economic and technical evaluation. This paper aims to propose a multi-objective optimization algorithm which optimizes dc source magnitudes and switching angles to yield minimum THD in cascaded multilevel inverters. The optimization algorithm uses metaheuristic approach, namely Harmony Search algorithm. The effectiveness of the multi-objective algorithm has been tested with 11-level Cascaded H-Bridge Inverter with optimized DC voltage sources using MATLAB/Simulink. As the main objective of this research paper is to analyze total power loss, calculations of power loss are simplified using approximation of curves from datasheet values and experimental measurements. The simulation results, obtained using multi-objective optimization method, have been compared with basic SPWM, optimal minimization of THD, and it is confirmed that the multilevel inverter fired using multi- objective optimization technique has reduced power loss and minimum THD for a wide operating range of multilevel inverter.


2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Mahdi Ershadi ◽  
Hossein Shams Shemirani

PurposeProper planning for the response phase of humanitarian relief can significantly prevent many financial and human losses. To this aim, a multi-objective optimization model is proposed in this paper that considers different types of injured people, different vehicles with determining capacities and multi-period logistic planning. This model can be updated based on new information about resources and newly identified injured people.Design/methodology/approachThe main objective function of the proposed model in this paper is minimizing the unsatisfied prioritized injured people in the network. Besides, the total transportation activities of different types of vehicles are considered as another objective function. Therefore, these objectives are optimized hierarchically in the proposed model using the Lexicographic method. This method finds the best value for the first objective function. Then, it tries to optimize transportation activities as the second objective function while maintaining the optimality of the first objective function.FindingsThe performances of the proposed model were analyzed in different cases and its robust approach for different problems was shown within the framework of a case study. Besides, the sensitivity analysis of results shows the logical behavior of the proposed model against various factors.Practical implicationsThe proposed methodology can be applied to find the best response plan for all crises.Originality/valueIn this paper, we have tried to use a multi-objective optimization model to guide and correct response programs to deal with the occurred crisis. This is important because it can help emergency managers to improve their plans.


2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianzhong Cui ◽  
Hu Li ◽  
Dong Zhang ◽  
Yawen Xu ◽  
Fangwei Xie

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the flexible dynamic characteristics about hydro-viscous drive providing meaningful insights into the credible speed-regulating behavior during the soft-start. Design/methodology/approach A comprehensive dynamic transmission model is proposed to investigate the effects of key parameters on the dynamic characteristics. To achieve a trade-off between the transmission efficiency and time proportion of hydrodynamic and mixed lubrication, a multi-objective optimization of friction pair system by genetic algorithm is presented to obtain the optimal combination of design parameters. Findings Decreasing the engagement pressure or the ratio of inner and outer radius, increasing the lubricating oil viscosity or the outer radius will result in the increase of time proportion of hydrodynamic and mixed lubrication, as well as the transmission efficiency and its maximum value. After optimization, main dynamic parameters including the oil film thickness, angular velocity of the driven disk, viscous torque and total torque show remarkable flexible transmission characteristics. Originality/value Both the dynamic transmission model and multi-objective optimization model are established to analyze the effects of main design parameters on the dynamic characteristics of hydro-viscous flexible drive.


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