http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/41018 2026-10-18T21:41:06Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/41049 Title: Performance Analysis of a Novel Hybrid Optimization Technique for Sizing and Placement of DG Units Authors: Bakshi, S; Thakur, T; Khanna, R Abstract: In today’s scenario Distributed Generation (DG) resources have gained a lot of attention due to their positive impact on distribution system. Multisource hybrid power generation system with the utilization of Renewable Energy Resources (RES) is of greater concern considering environmental aspects. The considered resources are photovoltaic panels, wind turbine and battery storage. This paper attempts to solve this problem using a hybrid Modified Human Opinion Dynamics Gravitational search algorithm (MHODGSA) based Optimization algorithm and compares the solution of the stated multi-objective problem with that of (Gravitational search algorithm) GSA optimization techniques for 33 Bus Distribution System. The results of MHODGSA method is found to be moderately better than the GSA method in terms of accuracy while there is a significant improvement in terms of convergence. Page(s): 203-207 2017-04-01T00:00:00Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/41048 Title: Determinants of Counterfeit Purchase: A Study on Young Consumers of India Authors: Prakash, G; Pathak, P Abstract: Counterfeit trade is not a new phenomenon. This multi-billion dollar industry is significantly affecting an ever-wider range of goods and markets of branded products. The present study offers insights into non-deceptive counterfeiting by focusing on young consumers of India. Structural Equation Modeling technique was used to test the hypothesized relationships. Data of 304 young consumers confirmed that intentions to buy counterfeited products are dependent on the consumer’s attitude. The attitude was highly influenced by price-quality inference, perceived risk and product attributes. The paper reinforces the mediator role of attitude in the relationship between these antecedents and behavioral intentions. Page(s): 208-211 2017-04-01T00:00:00Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/41047 Title: Investigation in Autonomous Line Follower Robot Authors: Elayaraja, D; Ramabalan, S Abstract: The line follower robot is a mobile machine that can detect and follow a line drawn on the floor. In this paper, a predefined path is provided and the path is made up of a black line on a white surface with high contrast color. The mobile robot senses the path with two of its infrared sensors that installed under the robot and a third infrared sensor is used for obstacle avoidance. The left sensor controls the right wheel and the right sensor control the left wheel. The sensors detect the path and provide the information to the microprocessor. The microprocessor activates the motors depending on the path which may be straight or curved. The robot is allowed to follow a line of 4m length with varying wheel diameter and Castor position. The times taken for the travel under different arrangement were tabulated. Design of Experiments is used for finding optimal design parameters of the robot for time taken to complete the travel along the predefined path. The parameters considered are Wheel Diameter ‘D’ for three levels (70 mm, 80 mm, 90 mm), Centre to Centre (C-C Distance) between the Caster wheel centre and the Rear wheel centre for three levels (90 mm, 100 mm, 112 mm). Finally empirical model have been formulated by the application of Regression Modeling after evaluation of Test of hypothesis for above mentioned levels and factors for significant effects. The results obtained from the design of experiments are given fed in to the fuzzy logic controller. The results of the two methods were compared and obtained satisfactory results. Page(s): 212-216 2017-04-01T00:00:00Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/41046 Title: Effect of Temperature on Pervaporation Dehydration of Water-Acetic Acid Binary Mixture Authors: Dave, H K; Nath, K Abstract: Dehydration of acetic acid was carried out in a small scale pervaporation pilot plant unit using commercial polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) membrane supported on polyether sulfone (PES). The hydrophilic membrane was able to selectively transport water molecules from the acetic-acid water mixture. It was observed that PVA membrane swelled significantly when the acetic acid concentration was increased in the feed solution. With increase in feed temperature degree of swelling decreased marginally. At 25ᵒC the maximum degree of swelling was found out to be 46.3%, which reduced to 39.5% at 65ᵒC. Although the pervaporation flux increased with increasing temperature of the liquid feed mixture, the separation factor decreased. From the temperature dependence of diffusion and permeation values, the Arrhenius apparent activation parameters have been estimated. The resulting activation energy values, obtained for water permeation being lower than those of acetic acid permeation values, suggest that the membranes have higher separation efficiency. Page(s): 217-222 2017-04-01T00:00:00Z