Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies
Volume 5, Issue 2 (2014)
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Table of contents
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Performance of Wind Turbine under Different Operating Modes
Abstract: Out of all renewable energy resources wind energy is found to be the most viable energy source due to its availability, pollution free and fast developments globally. Wind turbine, one of the major components of wind energy conversion system is used to capture the energy associated with the wind for driving the induction generator generally adopted to generate electrical power. Power output of wind turbines varies in accordance with the …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Revitalization of the Power Sector through Diversification; The Sure Way Forward for Nigeria Power Crisis
Abstract: Energy is the bedrock on which the development of any nation lies as its overall growth and prosperity depend, to a large extent, on the adequacy, efficiency and functionality of its electricity industry. Despite the huge potential energy resources in Nigeria, Its power supply has however, been inadequate for the socio-economic development. The need to address this trend led to the conduct of a survey to capture the opinions of …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 11–28 Read article
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A MAED Model Analysis of Biomass and Biofuels Demand in Nigeria
Abstract: Biomass forms 85% of the energy resources commonly utilized for cooking and heating in the rural areas of Nigeria where about 60% of the population lives. The total consumption of biomass in Nigeria grows from 153 million tons in 2007 to 160 million tons in 2009. Hitherto, the demand for energy from biomass resources keeps increasing despite efforts to introduce the use of biofuels. Also, the supply failed to meet …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 29–36 Read article
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Finite Element Analysis of Vertical and Inclined Flanged Diffusers for Micro Wind Turbine
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Micro-wind turbines have huge potential to generate power and to add support to meet growing energy demand across the globe. Wind power produced changes with third power of wind velocity. Even a small increase in wind velocity improves power performance of wind turbine significantly. A diffuser plays a significant role to increase wind velocity at rotor diameter. Diffuser-augmented micro-wind turbines can effectively …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 37–42 Read article
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Production of Biodiesel from Karanja Oil
Abstract: Biodiesel is a mono-alkyl ester of fatty acid which is obtained from various edible and non-edible oil of different feed stock through transesterification and is a potential alternative fuel to petroleum diesel. India being a developing country is still short of edible oil to meet the demand of its burgeoning population. Therefore, in its National Policy on Biofuel, declare to use 20% biodiesel blend with petroleum diesel by 2017 and …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 43–49 Read article
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Hydrogen as an Alternative Fuel for Internal Combustion Engines
Abstract: This paper critically reviews articles on hydrogen as an alternative fuel in an internal combustion engines (ICE). Emphasis is given to the properties of hydrogen fuel with respect to engine performance while developing explicit comparison with a typical gasoline fuel (iso-octane). Calculations were made which demonstrated lower volumetric efficiency of a –ICE as result of its 30% relative occupancy in the combustion chamber. Detailed combustion chemistry and consequent dependence of …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 50–57 Read article