Curve fitting using MATLAB

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…

Aim – To study and understand the change of mathematical data and predict the mathematical data using mathematical operations, which might not be possible in initial data set.   Introduction – Curve fitting is the process, in which curve is constructed on the basis of predictions, which possess the closest…

Aim – To solve the ordinary equation of simple pendulum using ODE 45 command and to generate the simulation of simple pendulum by using MATLAB code.   Introduction – Ordinary differential equations are used to describe the motion of a system. A system could be mechanical, electrical, thermal etc. Solving…

Aim – To generate the code for plotting Pressure-Volume diagram of Otto cycle and Diesel cycle and to investigate the thermal efficiency of Otto cycle and Diesel cycle.   Introduction – Thermodynamic cycles consist of different thermodynamic processes based on some assumptions. Two thermodynamic cycles…

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…