Vol. 18 | Issue 01 | January 2019 | ISSN 2249 - 5924

TECHNICAL JOURNAL OF RUAS

Ramaiah University of

Applied Sciences

About SASTech Journal

SASTech is a comprehensive multidisciplinary technical journal with its inception in 2002. It is a

double-blind peer-reviewed half-yearly journal published by Ramaiah University of Applied

Sciences, Bengaluru. The research themes of the journal encompass Engineering, Mathematical

and Physical Sciences, and Industrial Design focusing on applied research and product innovation.

The Editorial Board of SASTech comprises academicians, researchers and industry professionals

from India and abroad. SASTech is an open access journal and publication of accepted papers does

not involve any processing or publication fees

Aim & Scope

The aim of the journal is to provide a platform for students, research scholars, academicians and

researchers to publish their innovative research ideas as well as original research findings. The

SASTech journal encourages analytical formulations/solutions, simulation, experimental

investigations and validation in the areas of Engineering, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, and

Industrial Design. SASTech journal encourages publication of research findings from allied fields

of Engineering and Science emanating multi-disciplinary research. SASTech journal is committed

to fair, fast and transparent review process.

Editorial Board

Prof. Govind R. Kadambi (Editor in Chief)

Dr. Arun R. Rao

Dr. S. Srikari

Dr. A. S. Deepak

Dr. S. Malathi

Dr. P. V .R. Murthy

Dr. H. M. Rajashekara Swamy

Publication

SASTech is published twice in a year: January and August

EDITORIAL

Prof. Govind R. Kadambi

Editor-in-Chief, SASTech Journal

“Perspectives on Motivation, Pro-Activation and Critical Thinking in Research”

Research is a precursor or prerequisite for innovations and technological developments which

in turn have revolutionized the style and quality of life of mankind. Although there is no

unique definition of research, all the definitions converge on the need for a unique focus of

original contributions. Despite the term original contribution being not absolutely subjective,

research owes its continued existence, sustenance and prominence to the research community

which has embraced it with impeccable integrity and unimaginable serenity. Although

research is a constituent of higher learning, it is distinct from the other conventional academic

endeavours because of its unique emphasis on analytical and critical thinking required for the

realisation of enrichment of knowledge in the chosen domain or topic of research. Very often,

one finds a misconception about research itself and mode of getting initiated to it. This is

particularly so amongst those who are either completely new to research or very recently

entered into it.

A combination of passion, patience, perseverance and steely determination is often a more

decisive factor contributing to the rate and quantum of success in research. This can be

construed as an affirmation of a truth of a strong belief “Temperament is a realistic avenue to

garner the strength and willingness to overcome one's inherent shortcomings”. By the sheer

enormity of success and the breadth of innovation, Thomas Alva Edison is truly a Genius.

But through his famous quote “Genius is not Inborn, It comes from 99 % Perspiration and 1%

Inspiration”, he exemplifies the importance of hard work and emphasises that the notion of

inheritance of intellectual power can be a virtual non–starter in one's professional career. It is

a remarkable motivational statement for any person who plans to set lofty goals and envision

success for an illustrious career. Once thus motivated, one can derive tremendous inspiration

and insight for the accomplishment of success through a statement of Michael Faraday.

According to him, “The Five essential Entrepreneurial skills for Success are Concentration,

Discrimination, Organization, Innovation and Communication”. One's ability to concentrate

is a measure of determination and without steely determination, a sustained and successful

research career is a near impossibility. Concentration leads to Clarity; Clarity fetches

Confidence; Confidence propels Capability; Capability bestows Composure. The above five

C's along with the notable quotes of Thomas Alva Edison and Michael Faraday should enable

one to acquire the fortitude, aptitude and attitude to gradually emerge as a successful

researcher with consummate ease. Successful research also demands Pro activation. The

Editor-in-Chief gratefully acknowledges the support and services offered by the authors,

reviewers, and members of Editorial Board and the colleagues of the Research Division in the

publication of the current issue of SASTECH Journal.

CONTENTS

1. Waste to Energy using Biomass Gasification 01

2. Design and Development of a Futuristic Car Seat for Cadillac 05

3. Experimental Investigation on the Effect of Fuel Magnetization for 09

Improvement of Diesel Engine’s Efficiency

4. Location Estimation of Sensor Nodes using Harmony Search Algorithm 13

5. Particle Swarm Optimization for Solving Polynomial Equations 17

6. Impact of Prefabrication Technology on Profitability in Construction 21

Industry

7. Existence and Uniqueness of Solution to the Direct Electromagnetic 25

Scattering Problem with Leontovich Boundary Condition

8. Hand Gestured Controlled Combat Vehicle 29

9. Design and Development of Low Cost IR based Home Automation System 33

10. Experimental Investigation of Working and Emission of B20 Fish Biodiesel 37

and Waste Plastic Oil Blend as a Fuel for a Diesel Engine

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