Volume 4, Number 1 (2009)

CONTENTS

A Novel Approach to Induction Motor Speed Control Using FPGA
pp. 1-14
Authors: R. Arulmozhiyal and K. Basakaran

Tool Wear Behavior in Turning Processes using a Worn cutting Tool
pp. 15-24
Authors: L. Rico, S. Noriega, J.J. Aguirre, J.J. Díaz and J.Sánchez

Role of Machine Flexibility in Lean Manufacturing
pp. 25-33
Authors: Gulshan Chauhan, T. P. Singh and S. K. Sharma

Digital Simulation of High Efficiency Multi Resonant Forward Converter using Simulink
pp. 35-40
Authors: L. Padma Suresh, Dr. R.S. Rajesh and S.V. Muruga Prasad

Prediction of Optimal Stability States in Inward-Turning Operation Using Genetic Algorithms
pp. 41-52
Authors: K.Rama Kotaiah, Dr. J. Srinivas and M.Sekar

Partial Discharge Analysis in High Voltage Rotating Machines Using BPN Algorithm
pp. 53-63
Authors: K. Sathiyasekar, K. Thyagarajah, A. Krishnan and A. Ebenezer Jeyakumar

Optimum Design of Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Slotted TORUS Motor Using Genetic Algorithm
pp. 65-76
Authors: S. Asghar Gholamian, S. Hemmati, Reza Nasiri, S. A. Saied and S. Esmaeili Jafarabadi

Expermental Determination of Indoor Conditions for Human Thermal Comfort in Nigeria a Case Study of Ilorin
pp. 77-88
Authors: I.K. Adegun, O.T. Popoola and T. Faniyan

Highly Directive Patch Antenna Using Planar Metamaterial
pp. 89-96
Authors: Monish Gupta, Jyoti Saxena and Anil Vohra

Design Integration for Nonstandard Flanges for Pressure Vessels
pp. 97-106
Authors: Murali Saggarla and Bhaskar Rao Yadavalli

Nondestructive Measurement of Soluble Solids Content in Pineapple Fruit Using Short Wavelength Near Infrared (SW-NIR) Spectroscopy 
pp.107-114
Authors: Diding Suhandy

Palm Kernel Oil Cake as an Alternative to Earth Resistance-Reducing Agent
pp. 115-121
Authors: George Eduful, Joseph Ekow Cole and F.M Tetteh

A Novel Semiautogenous Mill Liner Wear Kinetics Model
pp. 123-129
Authors: Mohammad Karamoozian, Seyed Ziaedin Shafaei, Reza Kakaie, Mohammad Noaparast and Sedigheh Zeidabadi