Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies
Volume 4, Issue 1 (2013)
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A Comparative Study of the Performance and Emission Characteristics of a Diesel Engine Fuelled with Soybean Oil and 20% Soybean Oil Blend with Diesel Oil and Neat Diesel Oil
Abstract: Compliance with the limited oil reserves on the earth and governmental regulations about the environment to meet emission standards leads to the quest for fuels which are eco-friendly and safe for the human beings. It is now well established that lower blends of biodiesel and diesel works well in the existing engines without any modifications due to the similarity of the bio fuels to the diesel fuel. Experimental investigation was …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Implementation of Solar Cells and Natural Gas Fuel Cells as a Green Hybrid Power Plant
Abstract: Global warming is a major concern in today’s world. To address this issue, most countries are working on the usage of renewable energy sources like solar energy, clean fuels (hydrogen) and trying to increase the efficiency of fossil fuel plants. This paper discusses the hybridization of the renewable solar energy source with highly efficient and clean usage of natural gas fossil fuel. The hybrid power plant used in this project …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Determination of Heat Transfer Coefficient in Solar Collector Tube under Simulated Operating Conditions
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 In this paper, heat transfer coefficient, in solar collector tube under scaling conditions has been experimentally determined using a specifically fabricated test apparatus. The effect of various variables such as scale thickness, flow conditions and tube wall temperatures on heat transfer coefficients have been investigated. The experimental results reveals that the scale thickens has a dominating effect on heat transfer coefficient.Keywords: …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Experimental Study of Burn Rate and Mechanism of Burning of Karanja Oil Biodiesel and Diesel by Using a Porous Sphere
Abstract: Biodiesel is a renewable energy resource, which has the potential to reduce greenhouse emissions and to facilitate energy sustainability. It can provide an alternative to petroleum-based diesel. The combustion characteristics of diesel and biodiesel such as burning rate and flame shape are determined by using the porous-sphere experimental technique. Fuel has been transpired to the surface of a porous sphere. Burning of the fuel takes place on the surface of …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 8–18 Read article