Calculation of a drag force opposing the bicycle motion based on varying velocity and drag coefficient.

Aim – To parse a data file and plot the required properties by calculation.   Objectives – To extract the 14 coefficients and calculate the specific heat, entropy and enthalpy for all species in the data file. To calculate the molecular weight of each species. To plot Specific heat, Enthalpy and Entropy…

Aim – To develop a code to solve the rankine cycle problem and plot the Pressure-Enthalpy diagram and Enthalpy-Entropy diagram of a rankine cycle. Introduction – Rankine cycle is commonly used cycle for converting the heat energy from boiler to mechanical energy using turbine and then it is further stored in…

Aim – To calculate the generic algorithm for calculating the local maxima and calculating the optimum values for a given function.   Introduction – Generic algorithm uses the method of random sampling. This method of solving constrained and unconstrained problems which are based upon selection. Generic…

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Aim – To study and acknowledge the forward kinematic motion of a 2 linkage and 3 linkage robotic arm to utilize the space required for movement of a robotic arm for diversified applications.   Introduction – A robotic arm consists of rotary joint and manipulator for performing a particular operation. This…

Aim – To calculate the drag force opposing the motion of a bicycle and determine the relationship of drag force with vehicle speed and drag coefficient Introduction – Drag force is a very crucial parameter that plays an essential role for calculating the air resistance of a bicycle in motion. Drag…