https://matjournals.net/engineering/index.php/JoAM <p><strong>JOAM</strong> is a peer reviewed Journal in the discipline of Engineering published by the MAT Journals Pvt. Ltd. The Journal provides a platform to Researchers, Academicians, Scholars, Professionals and students in the Domain of Mechanical Engineering to promulgate their Research/Review/Case studies in the field of Machines. The Journal aims to promote high quality empirical Research, Review articles, case studies and short communications mainly focused on Electrical Machines, Electronic Machine, Active Electrical Components, Vacuum Tubes Computing Machines, Molecular Machines, Mechanisms of Machines, IC Engine, Programmable Logic Controller, Mechanisms, Controllers in Machines, Instrumentation and Manufacturing Engineering, Technology, or Processes.</p> en-US Journal of Advancement in Machines https://matjournals.net/engineering/index.php/JoAM/article/view/4418 <p><em>Switched Reluctance Motors (SRMs) have found their place as a viable option in modern electric drive systems due to their simpler construction, fault tolerance, and absence of permanent magnets. In this study, a detailed electromagnetic performance analysis and evaluation of 12/8 SRM and 10/8 SRM configurations using two different types of magnetic materials, Steel_1008 and Steel_1010, have been carried out using ANSYS Maxwell software, which is based on the Finite Element Method (FEM) theory, to determine various performance parameters such as magnetic flux density, torque characteristics, flux linkages, efficiency, and losses under similar operating conditions. From the obtained results, it is observed that the 12/8 SRM configuration shows better performance in terms of the distribution of the magnetic flux density, which reaches a maximum of 2.24 T, as well as the capability of the SRM in terms of torque production with increased interaction between the stator and rotor, while the 10/8 configuration shows better performance in terms of efficiency, reaching a maximum of 82.97%, as well as the capability of the SRM in terms of high-speed performance with reduced copper losses and magnetic drag. In addition, the influence of the properties of the used magnetic material on the performance of the SRM is critically discussed, showing that the use of Steel_1010 increases the performance of the SRM due to the improved permeability characteristics of the material. </em></p> Sunil Shinde Bhakti Ahire Vishal Pawar Akshad Sanap Riddhesh Nichit Dhanashree Tonemare Copyright (c) 2026 Journal of Advancement in Machines 2026-11-04 2026-11-04 12 35 https://matjournals.net/engineering/index.php/JoAM/article/view/4318 <p><em>One of the biggest environmental concerns today is water pollution from floating plastic debris, organic matter, packaging materials, and other non-biodegradable items. Surface garbage is increasingly contaminating rivers, lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and drainage channels, which has a negative impact on aquatic life, water quality, and the general ecological balance of water bodies. Traditional techniques for eliminating floating garbage typically require manual collection, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and possibly dangerous. The design and development of a Water Surface Trash Skimmer, which gathers floating debris from water bodies’ surfaces with less human intervention, is presented in this study. A floating support structure, conveyor mechanism, DC motor, trash collection container, and appropriate control arrangement make up the suggested system. Floating materials are lifted onto the collection platform by the conveyor, which continuously passes over the water’s surface. The garbage is then placed into a storage container. Plastic bottles, wrappers, leaves, thermocol, and other surface waste are among the lightweight floating objects that the device is intended to gather. Waste collection efficiency, collection capacity, energy consumption, running duration, and system stability can all be used to assess the prototype’s performance. The suggested method offers a straightforward, affordable, and possibly expandable surface-water cleaning option. It can help create healthier and cleaner aquatic ecosystems by lowering the need for manual cleaning.</em></p> Amol More Copyright (c) 2026 Journal of Advancement in Machines 2026-10-19 2026-10-19 1 11