An integrated network of environmental monitors was developed to continuously measure several airborne hazards in a manufacturing facility.The monitors integrated low-cost sensors to measure particulate matter, carbon monoxide, ozone and nitrogen dioxide, noise, temperature and humidity.The monitors were developed and tested in situ for three month
In this paper, a novel bat algorithm based on the quantum computing concept and pyramid neural network (PNN) is presented and applied to the electromagnetic motor optimization problem.Due to the problems of high loss, high temperature rise and threatening motor safety, it is necessary to optimize the design of high-speed permanent magnet synchronou
This paper explores the important question whether trade certifications alleviate the economic and social deprivations of workers in tea plantations in India.Following a critical assessment of the historic deprivations faced by tea plantation workers, the author reviews the potential implications of various certifications adopted by tea plantations