POST CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

During the week of June 1st - 5th, 2020 over 150 research papers were presented at the IConETech-2020. The entire five-day marathon took place virtually and facilitated discussions between academics and industrial practitioners on some of the most pertinent problems facing the region and wider world. The full-length papers of the research works presented at the conference spans over six extensive themes. Each selected paper for publication in the post conference proceedings has now been given a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) and is available in the corresponding link in the table below. For referencing of paper(s) the following information can be used.

Proceedings Title:	Proceedings of the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering Technology (IConETech-2020)
Publication Date:	1st November 2020
ISBN:	9789766203023
Edited by:	Boppana V. Chowdary
Published and Printed by:	Faculty of Engineering, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies

The University reserves all rights to the contents of this publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.

Title	Authors	Multimedia Resources
Shelf Life Study, Sensory Evaluation and Nutritive Value of Wheat Flour/Dasheen (Colocasia Esculenta (L.) Schott) Taro/Cocoyam Flour Sweetbread *https://doi.org/10.47412/RWKP8841*	Maltee R. Rampat, Marsha Singh and Neela Badrie
Phase Inversion and Viscosity in Pipe Flow *https://doi.org/10.47412/RORH7651*	Laura Edwards and Dhurjati Prasad Chakrabarti
Dissolved Oxygen in Gasoline and Tank Corrosion *https://doi.org/10.47412/FMSX8723*	Preya Ramdeen and Dhurjati Prasad Chakrabarti
The National Food Control System in Guyana: Evaluation of the Current Regulatory Framework for Food Control Systems *https://doi.org/10.47412/CDOB4139*	Maya A. Phillips, Neela Badrie and Marsha Singh
Microbial Fuel Cell- An Alternative Energy Source for Trinidad and Tobago https://doi.org/10.47412/YDQV9793	Roshan Ramoutar, Denyse Ramganase, Josann Mc Intosh-Abdool, Antonio Bleasdell, Jameel Rooplal and Davinder Pal Sharma
The Production of a Dried Avocado (Persea Americana) Powder https://doi.org/10.47412/DDSD1316	Saheeda Mujaffar and Tsai-Ann Dipnarine
Two-Dimensional Mathematical Model of Flows in Thin Film Composite Membranes https://doi.org/10.47412/GAEH3878	Aatma Maharajh, Prakash Persad, Denver Cheddie and Edward Cumberbatch
Developing Network Models of Industrial Symbiosis https://doi.org/10.47412/ZXGG6891	Thèrèse G. Lee Chan, Venessa K. K. Bhagwat and David A. Janes
Drying Behaviour of Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Chips https://doi.org/10.47412/HJAK5456	Saheeda Mujaffar and Amanda Lalla
Unsteady MHD Poiseuille Flow Through a Porous Channel Under an Oscillating Pressure Gradient and Uniform Suction/Injection https://doi.org/10.47412/XEWX3906	Judith N. Balkissoon, Sreedhara Rao Gunakala and Victor M. Job
Unsteady Hydromagnetic Couette Flow Under an Oscillating Pressure Gradient and Uniform Suction and Injection https://doi.org/10.47412/JCLZ2920	Jennilice Veronique, Sreedhara Rao Gunakala and Victor M. Job
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) System Optimization Using Energy, Exergy and Thermodynamic Analysis Alumina Refinery Power Plant Optimization – Two Case Studies https://doi.org/10.47412/WLPY5775	Quamie N. Mortley and Winston A. Mellowes
Optimisation of the Supercritical Fluid Extraction of Extracts from Vetiver Roots *https://doi.org/10.47412/CPTO5829*	Sharad Maharaj, Marian Watson, David McGaw, Shawn Thomas and Shivani Sonilal
Industrial Recycle Towards Zero Discharge - Alumina Refinery Case Study https://doi.org/10.47412/PBFD4932	Quamie N. Mortley and Winston A. Mellowes

Title	Authors	Multimedia Resources
Pavenergy Research Project – Results Already Achieved and New Developments Planned for the Years to Come *https://doi.org/10.47412/GSFY3058*	Adelino Ferreira
Transportation Sustainability Framework https://doi.org/10.47412/CVAB8251	Kohan Dolcy and Trevor Townsend
Estimation of Value of Travel Time in Trinidad and Tobago https://doi.org/10.47412/HOMX4615	Jevan Stephen and Trevor Townsend
On the Forchheimer Coefficients For Unsaturated Flows https://doi.org/10.47412/DMDG4407	Anton Ali and Deborah Villarroel-Lamb
A Swash-Zone Seaward Boundary Condition for Impermeable Beaches https://doi.org/10.47412/OEDT3765	Anton Ali and Deborah Villarroel-Lamb
A Review of Recycled Concrete Aggregates as a Sustainable Construction Material https://doi.org/10.47412/DNIZ7049	Rehka Rampit, Jovanca Smith and Indrajit Ray
Reducing Chronic Disease Through Transportation and Built Environment in High Crime Countries – A Review of the Literature https://doi.org/10.47412/YAPS7603	Katherine Agong, Debra Bartholomew and Dawn Goddard-Eckrich
Development of Attenuated Energy Spectrums at X-Ray Energies of 60 keV and 150 keV Using Concrete Manufactured with Electric Arc Furnace Slag Aggregates https://doi.org/10.47412/EGXK8697	Davatee Maharaj, Abrahams Mwasha and Nikolay Zyuzikov
Towards an Optimal Road Access for UWI St. Augustine South Gate https://doi.org/10.47412/LJVJ9583	Rae J. Furlonge
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Job Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment Reports for Building Services Installation https://doi.org/10.47412/CDOQ2845	Gino Hosein and Indrajit Ray
Aggregate Angularity Effects on Mechanical Properties of Asphalt Concrete https://doi.org/10.47412/WCLJ3100	Lee P. Leon
Evaluation of Wave Run-Up Predictions from Parametric Models of Trinidad Beaches https://doi.org/10.47412/YLGY1367	Shani Brathwaite and Deborah Villarroel-Lamb

Behaviour of High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete Beam Joints Under Seismic Loading https://doi.org/10.47412/KLGW4146	B. Pandu Ranga Rao, K. Rama Mohana Rao and Srinivas Tanuku
Linking Sustainable Transport and Community Development: Transportation 2.0 in the Small Island of Tobago https://doi.org/10.47412/AABL1209	Julia R. Kotzebue
Subsidiary Project Plan Requirements for Public Construction Projects in Trinidad and Tobago https://doi.org/10.47412/JRND8949	Amrita Baal and Derek Outridge
Mode Choice Modelling of Paratransit Modes in Trinidad https://doi.org/10.47412/VSAZ9280	Leah Wright and Trevor Townsend
Delayed Payments Impacts on Planned Cash Flow of Small and Medium Contractors for a Special Purpose Company https://doi.org/10.47412/XCDI8337	Shawn Bissoon and Derek Outridge
Residual Strength and Post-Cracking Behaviour of Glass Wool Fibre-Reinforced Concrete Embedded with Steel Reinforcements https://doi.org/10.47412/TOOR2405	Olutoge Adeyemi Festus and Ogundeji Damilare Oluwaseun
Conceptual Framework for the Analysis of Shear Damage in Foamed Bitumen Stabilised Materials https://doi.org/10.47412/UEUQ1154	Laurence Bridgemohan
The Under-Water Trajectory Behaviour of Heavy Oil Jet in Cross Flow from a Broken Surface Pipeline https://doi.org/10.47412/KLEE9837	Portia Felix
Sociodemographic Characteristics as it Relates to Travel Behaviour in SIDS: A Case Study in Trinidad https://doi.org/10.47412/CPYI3065	Leah Wright and Trevor Townsend
Comparative Study on Analysis of Telecom Tower Using India and American Standards https://doi.org/10.47412/DWHY3671	Srinivas Tanuku, K. Rama Mohana Rao and B. Pandu Rangarao
Mitigating Contractor Problems Experienced in the Construction Industry of Trinidad & Tobago https://doi.org/10.47412/CEKP4197	Derek Outridge and Roshan Patel
A Sustainable Approach to the Construction of Coastal Facilities Through the Incorporation of Beach Sand & Brackish Water in Concrete Production https://doi.org/10.47412/OHYP1809	Imran H. R. Khan, Daniel L. White and Jenelle Mieux
A Real-World Energy and Cost Comparison Between an Electric Vehicle and a Petrol Vehicle in the Trinidad and Tobago Context https://doi.org/10.47412/ANEP5378	Bhopendra S. Maharaj and Graham King

Alternative Foundation Design for Temporary Housing Units https://doi.org/10.47412/ZSKL3861	Omar S. Thomas, Georgeann Henry, Kordel Bishop, Kymani Francis and Ajene Binns
Relationship Between Compressive Strength and Modulus of Elasticity of Self Consolidating High Performance Concretes (SCHPCS) Incorporating GSA as SCM https://doi.org/10.47412/AKTQ7222	Buari T. A., Olutoge F. A. and Ayininuola G. M.
Investigation of the Watercourses and Measures to Alleviate Flooding in the Penal/Debe Region https://doi.org/10.47412/CHIF9112	Nadine Sangster, Jorrel Bisnath, Aatma Maharajh and Allen Sammy
BIM Implementation in the Practice of Architecture in Trinidad and Tobago https://doi.org/10.47412/MXGQ9564	Leighton A. Ellis, Hector Martin and Marlon Charles
Adoption and Development of Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Trinidad and Tobago https://doi.org/10.47412/TMDM6163	Kohan Dolcy and Trevor Townsend

Title	Authors	Multimedia Resources
Goodness of Fit of Probabilistic Models for Electric Vehicle Charging Behaviour https://doi.org/10.47412/QZWP9167	Letetia M. Addison, Govinda A. Hosein and Sanjay Bahadoorsingh
Smart Farming: Organic Communication Channels (OCCs) https://doi.org/10.47412/FUAP1192	Aaron Roopnarine and Sean Rocke
Low Cost Seismic Data Acquisition System Based on Open Source Hardware and Software Tools https://doi.org/10.47412/VYCB8830	Arvid Ramdeane and Lloyd Lynch
CUDA–Accelerated Feature Selection https://doi.org/10.47412/JUQG5057	Sterling Ramroach, Jonathan Herbert and Ajay Joshi
A Machine Learning Model for an Earthquake Forecasting Using Parallel Processing https://doi.org/10.47412/DHHV5862	Manoj Kollam and Ajay Joshi
Developing Parallel Computing Algorithms Using GPU’s to Determine Oil and Gas Reserves Presented in the Upstream (Exploration) Sector https://doi.org/10.47412/MRUU5197	Stefan T. Boodoo and Ajay Joshi
Semi-Automated Cricket Broadcast Highlight Generation https://doi.org/10.47412/CIOE9513	Sahil A. K. Ramlogan, Akash Pooransingh and Daniel J. Ringis
RFID Tags Used in Preventative Maintenance Programme for Motors and Generators https://doi.org/10.47412/NCPE8453	Tracy Aleong and Kit Fai Pun
Machine Learning Techniques for the Detection of Unfair Pricing in Supermarkets Across Trinidad and Tobago https://doi.org/10.47412/GIDS9258	Arti K. Ramdhanie
A Simulation Framework for Controlled Critical Infrastructures Subject to Natural Disasters https://doi.org/10.47412/FZEP7016	Amir Mohammed, Craig J. Ramlal, Arvind Singh, Sean Rocke and Daniel Goitia
A Review of Bias in Decision-Making Models https://doi.org/10.47412/AATA9467	Peter Poon Chong and Terrence R. M. Lalla
Case Studies in Engineering and Technology Innovation in the Caribbean: A Focus on EduColCom and BevCom https://doi.org/10.47412/EBWB6632	Jason R. Rameshwar and Graham S. King
Validation of a Simulated Environment Developed for Validating CFS Autonomy https://doi.org/10.47412/EBSY1245	Ruel Ellis, Gerardo Fernandez-Lopez and Gerard Pounder
Methods of Solving Multi-Area Economic Dispatch Problems – A Comparative Survey and Proposed Candidate SDP Approach https://doi.org/10.47412/DSQG6925	Kolapo S. Alli and Haniph A. Latchman
Feasibility of Powering Manzanilla Via a Wind Farm https://doi.org/10.47412/AIEL3127	Mickhal Polisher, Edward Cumberbatch, Aneil Ramkhalawan, Jorrel Bisnath and Aatma Maharajh
Autonomous Detection of Vehicular Wheel Alignment Parameters https://doi.org/10.47412/BOQW8777	Aaron Ameerali, Nadine Sangster and Gerard Ragbir
Description of a Simulated Environment Developed for Validating CFS Autonomy https://doi.org/10.47412/YTRH2545	Gerardo Fernandez-Lopez, Ruel Ellis and Gerard Pounder

Title	Authors	Multimedia Resources
Defining Community Based Governance for Informal Housing & Settlements Within Trinidad and Tobago https://doi.org/10.47412/XLDF7466	Wayne Chaman Huggins
Opportunities for Transforming Informal Settlements in Caribbean Small Island Developing Statesl https://doi.org/10.47412/BHCK8814	Michelle Mycoo
Coupling Cellular Automata with Medalus Assessment for the Desertification Issue https://doi.org/10.47412/VQGH6804	Alassane Kone, Allyx Fontaine and Samira El Yacoubi
A Geospatially Distributed E-Refugee Camp Technological Framework for Caribbean Small Island States https://doi.org/10.47412/BFXS7614	Keisha J. Gaspard-Chickoree
Earthwork Volumetrics with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: A Comparative Study https://doi.org/10.47412/KLNQ8966	Raid Al-Tahir and Travis Barran
Urban Sustainability Indicators for Caribbean Small Island Developing States https://doi.org/10.47412/WRXT3932	Tracey C.A. Beard-Sylvester
An Analytical Approach to GIS Analysis and Map Making Using Open Source Software https://doi.org/10.47412/JKKP1396	Tarick Hosein, Bheshem Ramlal, Lisa Kirton-Reed and Adrian Trotman

Title	Authors	Multimedia Resources
Experimental and Numerical Vibration Analysis of Printed Circuit Boards https://doi.org/10.47412/UMTW9840	Richard Bachoo, Shurland Balliram and Jacqueline Bridge
Design Complexity as a Driver for Additive Manufacturing Process Improvement https://doi.org/10.47412/HEXU4041	Nishkal George and Boppana V. Chowdary
Computation of One Dimensional One Phase Stefan Problems https://doi.org/10.47412/VGMP9196	V. G. Naidu and P. Kanakadurga Devi
The Roll-Up Digital Steelpan https://doi.org/10.47412/OVHJ9183	Umesh Persad, Keivi Howard and Jorrel Bisnath
Investigating the Effects of Process Parameters on the Flexural Strength of 3D Printed Plastics https://doi.org/10.47412/FBTO9600	Nikolai Beharry and Boppana V. Chowdary
Wave Analysis of a L-Beam Structure with a Blocking Mass https://doi.org/10.47412/EWGF2313	Johnny Tiu and Richard Bachoo
Applying Fuzzy QFD MCDM to Evaluate Musical Instruments https://doi.org/10.47412/BGMJ4037	Peter Poon Chong and Terrence R. M. Lalla
Performance of Coated Cutting Tools in Machining: A Review https://doi.org/10.47412/JSID9445	Rukmini Srikant Revuru, Vamsi Krishna Pasam and Nageswara Rao Posenasetti
Modelling a Manufacturing Enterprise – A Systems Approach https://doi.org/10.47412/WRZC7993	P. S. R. K. Nageswara Rao, P. Usha Sri and K. Vizayakumar
A Feasibility Study for Implementation of a Smart Parking System in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago https://doi.org/10.47412/FZWN8308	Sarah Rooplal and Boppana V. Chowdary
Analysis of Nuclear Based Electric Power Generation System – An LCA Approach https://doi.org/10.47412/FWET1261	N. Leela Prasad, P. Usha Sri and K. Vizayakumar
A Study on the Improvement of a Local Bottle Manufacturing Operation: Deployment of Lean Principles and Discrete Event Simulation https://doi.org/10.47412/HQCS4121	Ezekiel Yorke, Boppana V. Chowdary and Jainarine Bansee
Comparison of Four Fabrics for Filtering Turbid Water in a Two Stage Cross-Flow Filter https://doi.org/10.47412/NEGV5542	Goldie Davis, Edwin Ekwue and Vincent Cooper
Exploring Quality of Service and its Challenges at the MOE, Port of Spain Office https://doi.org/10.47412/AYRK7960	Kit Fai Pun and Cherisse S. Lashley
Multi-Optimization of Empirical Models for the Material Extrusion Process https://doi.org/10.47412/WIZL8999	Schuravi N. Mallian and Boppana V. Chowdary
Numerical Study of MHD Convective Nanofluid Flows Within a Corrugated Trapezoidal Enclosure https://doi.org/10.47412/OYSH8586	Victor Job, Sreedhara Rao Gunakala, P. V. S. N. Murthy and R. Panneer Selvam
Circular Economy Adoption Within 3D Printing Industry: The State of the Art, Major Issues and Challenges https://doi.org/10.47412/EZCQ1118	Angelina Rayside, Boppana Chowdary and Prasanta Dey
The Combined Effect of Magnetic Fluids with Couple Stresses, Variable Viscosity and Velocity–Slip on the Lubrication of Finite Journal Bearings https://doi.org/10.47412/YNFJ8443	Tyrone Dass, Sreedhara Rao Gunakala and Donna M. G. Comissiong
Microstructural Characterisations for Polycrystalline Nickel https://doi.org/10.47412/JLUC1902	Srihari Dodla, Shashvat Agarwal, R. Tejdeep Reddy and Saurav Sahu
Evaluation of a Cricket Bowling Machine with an Arm and Hand to Deliver the Ball https://doi.org/10.47412/VCAQ2784	Ronnie Bickramdass, Prakash Persad, Kelvin Loutan Jr. and Aaron Ameerali
Convective Heat Transfer on Stenosed Blood Flow Through Permeable Microcirculation in the Presence of a Magnetic Field https://doi.org/10.47412/VYBY3868	Alana Sankar, Sreedhara Rao Gunakala and Donna M. G. Comissiong
Smart Irrigation Estimator https://doi.org/10.47412/FSNX6661	Nadine Sangster, Aneil Ramkhalawan, Aatma Maharajh, Jorrel Bisnath, Edward Cumberbatch, Ronnie Bickramdass, David Edwards and Prakash Persad
Exploring an Optimization Strategy at the Maintenance Department of an Oil Company https://doi.org/10.47412/GXHP6799	Stefan Harrison, Jainarine Bansee, Boppana Chowdary, Rajeev Seepersad and Dillon Fredrick
Capstone Design Projects: Theory Meets Practice https://doi.org/10.47412/LHDX6058	Raghu Echempati and Several Senior Undergraduate Capstone Course Students
Analysis of the Cause and Effects of Part Defects in ABS Samples Made Using Additive Manufacturing https://doi.org/10.47412/WELE6549	Arshad Mohammed and Boppana V. Chowdary
A Time Study of the Pastelle Making Process: An Investigation Aimed at Reducing Labour and Time https://doi.org/10.47412/YXFH8312	Jeselle Gajadhar, Aneil Ramkhalawan and Jorrel Bisnath

Title	Authors	Multimedia Resources
Returns to Field Study in Trinidad and Tobago: A Gender Perspective and Policy Implications https://doi.org/10.47412/ZKWQ5336	Roshnie A. Doon
Survey of Current Trends in Manufacturing Engineering Postgraduate Programmes in the UK https://doi.org/10.47412/HSOK1657	Trishel Gokool and Boppana V. Chowdary
Manufacturing Engineering Education in Trinidad and Tobago: Review and Future Research Agenda https://doi.org/10.47412/HRNU6599	Trishel Gokool and Boppana V. Chowdary
Transforming the Delivery of Curriculum in the Caribbean SIDS Through Mobile Learning https://doi.org/10.47412/WVBV1825	Alice O. Thomas-Martin and Ruel Ellis
A Guide in the Use of Existing Maintenance and Reliability Theories to Enhance Equipment Reliability and Availability in Caribbean Industries https://doi.org/10.47412/SYFU5666	Kishore Jhagroo
Transition from Master Craftsman to Engineering Degree https://doi.org/10.47412/AOOK6981	Clèment Imbert and Reynold John
Experiences of Using a Single Assessment for Both Practical Prototyping Skills and Introduction to Energy Engineering https://doi.org/10.47412/ZIAI9517	Jorrel Bisnath, Aneil Ramkhalawan, Edward Cumberbatch, Prakash Persad, Aatma Maharajh, Natalie Persadie, Ronnie Bickramdass and Dinesh Soodeen
Examining the Processes of New Product Development and Innovation: The K.C. Confectionery Case in Trinidad and Tobago https://doi.org/10.47412/JWQN1339	Amrita Mahabir, Dinesh Soodeen and Natalie Persadie
Integrated Approach to Masters Programme Delivery in Manufacturing and Design Engineering at UTT https://doi.org/10.47412/LUEF1120	Natalie Persadie, Nadine Sangster, Aaron Ameerali, Dinesh Soodeen, Aatma Maharajh and Aneil Ramkhalawan
Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Engineering Programmes at the Faculty of Engineering at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad https://doi.org/10.47412/ZFPX9078	Edwin I. Ekwue
Stimulating Regional Economic Development: A Case for Informal Science Education https://doi.org/10.47412/ZGPT3042	Ruel L. A. Ellis