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Challenges and Resolution for Copper Wirebonding on Tapeless Leadframe Chip-on-Lead Technology

Antonio R. Sumagpang Jr & Frederick Ray I. Gomez · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2018

This technical paper discusses a methodological and systematic way of resolving key challenges during introduction of Chip-On-Lead package specifically wirebonding issues that leads to production dilemma during production ramp-up of products using copper wire in tapeless leadfram...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2018/v3i216869

Analysis of the Synthetic Gas Production from Saw Dust Gasification

Akinyemi Oluwaseyi Raphael & Olaiya Niyi Gideon · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2018

Aims: Produce combustible gas from sawdust for domestic house use. Study Design: A fluidized bed gasifier suitable for sawdust gasification was used. Place and Duration of Study: The study was done at the federal university of technology akure, Ondo state Nigeria Methodology: Saw...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2018/v3i116868

Line Stressing Critical Processes Optimization of Scalable Package Passive Device for Successful Production Ramp-up

Antonio R. Sumagpang Jr & Frederick Ray I. Gomez · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2018

The technical paper presents a systematic and methodological approach to deal with a new product trend that will be successfully manufactured during assembly production ramp-up.  The project is intended to determine the required process flow and machine platforms for high-density...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2018/v3i116867

Formulation of Lubricant from Calabash Seed Oil

F. J. Owuna, M. U. Dabai, M. A. Sokoto, U. Z. Faruq & A. L. Abubakar · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2018

The engine oil market is faced with complex chemical reactions and difficult chemical engineering involved in the formulation of synthetic based engine oils, and therefore, the need to source for alternative base oils for engine oil formulation from vegetable oils has become urge...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2018/v3i116866

An Improved Logistic Function for Mapping Raw Scores of Perceptual Evaluation of Speech Quality (PESQ)

A. Olatubosun & Patrick O. Olabisi · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2018

Voice service being the major offering of telecommunication networks, its level of Quality of Service (QoS) largely determines the performance of these networks. This work evaluated the state-of-the-art Perceptual Evaluation of Speech Quality (PESQ) objective model for perceptual...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2018/v3i116704

Experimental Investigation of the Performance and Energy Consumption of an Automated Ice-cube Making Machine

Rasheed Ayofe Shittu & Isaac Femi Titiladunayo · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2018

Aims: This study investigates the performance of a developed automated ice-cube making machine under controlled ambient conditions, in which its energy usage, rate of ice cube production and refrigeration system performance was analysed. Study Design: Average ambient temperatures...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2018/v3i116700

Improvement on Semiconductor Substrate Design with Package Modeling and Simulation for Mitigation of Delamination and Voids

Frederick Ray I. Gomez & Rammil A. Seguido · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2018

This technical paper presents the challenges encountered in the development of a compact and thinner package that incorporates multiple or stacked dice in one. For the case of this paper, Die1 (bottom die) is smaller than Die2 (top die) and must be the first one to be die-bonded,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2018/v2i416712

A Numerical Simulation of Meshes Mending Used in the Three-dimensional Porthole Die Extrusion of Thin Wall Profiles

Shao-Yi Hsia · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2018

Aims: The variety of aluminium products used in many industries (e.g., aviation, railroad, and transport) drive the need for an urgent increase in aluminium feedstock. Improved aluminium extrusion forming and mold design guarantee product quality, shorten production time, and enh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2018/v2i416711

Comparative Study of Fluid Package on Extractive Distillation of Ethanol-water Mixture Using Pure Glycerol and Ethylene Glycol as Extracting Solvents

O. J. Odejobi, O. R. Oladokun & F. J. Ajeigbe · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2018

The comparative study of Peng Robinson Strygek Vera (PRSV) and Non-Random Two Liquid (NRTL) fluid packages on the extractive distillation of ethanol-water mixture was done using pure glycerol and ethylene glycol as extracting agents. The process was simulated using HYSYS V. 8.4....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2018/v2i416707

Reliability Assessment of a Base Transceiver Station Using 2-Parameter Weibull Distribution Method

Onoriode K. Idiapho & William E. Odinikuku · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2018

About 80% interruptions of cellular network availability occur due to power outage on BTS stations and reliability analysis of these systems is yet to receive exhaustive studies. Most network providers solely depend on generating power on their BTS sites using diesel generators s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2018/v2i416705

Kinetic Study, Modelling and Optimization of Adsorption Processes for Removal of Crude Oil from Contaminated Water using Chitosan-Rice Husk Ash Composite

G. G. Oseke, M. T. Isa, M. S. Galadima & A. O. Ameh · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2018

This study was aimed at developing chitosan-rice husk ash adsorbent for the removal of crude oil from contaminated water. Design Expert software 6.06 was used to design the adsorption experiment. The adsorption was tested for Langmuir, Freundlich and Temkin isotherms and the kine...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2018/v2i310962

MHD Natural Convection Casson Fluid Flow over a Non-Isothermal Stretching Sheet Embedded in a Porous Medium

B. O. Falodun, M. O. Oke & O. O. Fagbohun · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2018

In the present study, Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) natural convection Casson fluid flow over a non-isothermal stretching sheet embedded in a porous medium is considered. The set of governing differential equations are simplified by similarity variables into coupled ordinary differe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2018/v2i310957

Microcontroller Based Electronic Digital Lock with Security Notification

Musa Baba Lawan, Ya’u Alhaji Samaila & Ibrahim Tijjani · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2018

Due to the advancement in science and technology all over the world, there is a significant increase in the rate of crime and sophistication in crimes; as a result, it is necessary to ensure the security of one’s self and one’s valuable belongings. The main goal of this paper is...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2018/v2i310954

Gilbert-Cell Mixer for WiMAX Applications

Frederick Ray I. Gomez · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2018

Differential implementation is becoming highly popular in Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit (RFIC) design, notably for its high immunity to common-mode noises, acceptable rejection of parasitic coupling, and increased dynamic range. One RF front-end building block that is usuall...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2018/v2i310956