Anamika Singh

In mechanical systems where precision is a major factor, gear dynamics play a vital role in deciding characteristics like harshness, vibration, and noise. With the engineering ecosystem becoming more advanced and sophisticated, there has been a growing demand for more efficient and quieter power transmissions. This is the reason why engineering professionals across major sectors like the automotive, aerospace, and others are going for the latest analytical methods and tools for computation in gear tooth geometry in order to reduce mechanical vibrations and acoustic emissions in an API gearbox . The use of these tools and technologies has significantly helped in enhancing the longevity and performance.   Analytical Tools and Simulation Methodologies The scenario for gearbox engineering has experienced a great shift from a state of empirical testing to methods of predictive modelling. This has primarily happened because of the advent of processes like the Finite Element Anal...

Ethanol has emerged as one of the vital biofuels promoting the growth of the renewable energy sector. It has accounted for the majority of biofuel consumption worldwide and has made a significant impact on the Indian market. The Ethanol Blended Petrol programme that has been launched by the Indian Government has elevated the blending levels in India, which currently stands at 20 percent.  This growth has influenced the top ethanol manufacturers in India to bring in advanced production and fermentation technologies to achieve increased efficiency and quality of product. This has added significant value to the renewable energy sector of the country and helped it achieve many net-zero targets.  Traditional v/s Advanced Fermentation Methods The production of ethanol using traditional fermentation techniques is subject to downtime because of various factors. During these processes, molasses or sugarcane juice undergoes fermentation for up to 48 hours in single-use vessels. O...