Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies
Volume 7, Issue 2 (2016)
Published
Table of contents
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Heat Transfer in Single Effect Solar Assisted LiBr-H2O Absorption Refrigeration Cycle
Abstract: This paper describes the heat transfer model of LiBr-H2O vapour absorption cooling system implemented in engineering equation solver (EES). The detailed first law analysis of the system is presented. Effects of operating temperature and pressure on the heat load in various components, coefficient of performance (COP), and circulation ratio of the system have been carried out. Impact of solution heat exchanger effectiveness on system performance is also studied. The study …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Performance Estimation of Self-Excited Induction Generator under Different Power Factor Loading
Abstract: The paper presents a model, which has been analyzed using genetic algorithm, in order to estimate the steady state performance of three-phase self-excited induction generator under unbalanced operation. The technique as proposed has been implemented on a 15 KW rating machine to see the effect of variation in load power factor of one phase and two phases simultaneously on phase voltages, phase currents, degree of unbalance, power output, power losses …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Maximum Power Point Tracking Using PSO with Boost Converter
Abstract: Maximum power point tracking methods are used for extraction of maximum power from solar PV panels. The characteristics of non-line panel hinder the power output from the solar panel. Earlier proposed methods like hill climbing, incremental conductance suffer from steady state and lower efficiency. This proposed evolutionary computation technique assures nearly zero steady state oscillation and faster convergence of tracking maximum power. The PSO algorithm is tested on a DC-DC …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 17–27 Read article
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Modeling the Variation in Specific Heat of Phase Change Materials during Phase Transition
Abstract: Specific heat of phase change materials varies significantly during phase transition. Accurate knowledge of variation in specific heat is vital for proper numerical simulation of heat transfer in such materials. Specific heat of phase change material (PCM) during phase transition has been modeled as delta, triangular and Gaussian function by researchers. In the present work, variation of specific heat is presented in the form of Fourier series. Fourier coefficients are …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on the Production and Usage of UCVO and WSLO as an Alternative Fuels to Diesel Engines
Abstract: Recently, black/biodiesels are gaining wider popularity as they can be made from renewable resources and wastages, thus, providing an extra environmental values. Indeed, reuse of the waste spent lubrication oil (WSLO) and used vegetable cooking oils (UVCO) has attracted researchers as the wastes generated are on a massive level everywhere and are posing an environmental hazard in handling serious problems of waste management. The transesterification process and centrifuge operations are …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 34–44 Read article
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Control Strategy for Wind Turbine Operation under Wind Variations
Abstract: Wind energy is found to be viable energy source out of all nonconventional energy resources. Wind turbine, a major component of wind energy conversion system, is used to capture the kinetic energy associated with the wind for driving the generator. Output of wind turbines varies in accordance with the wind variations. Therefore, in order to control the power output wind turbine employed needs some control during such variations. As observed …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 45–55 Read article
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Review on Design and Development of Hydrogen Production System using HHO Dry Cell Method
Abstract: The current work aims to review an experimental setup for the production of HHO gas. It involves the production of HHO gas by dry cell method, and selecting an appropriate electrolyte for production of HHO gas. The system involves sizing and selection of components like bubbler, measuring devices, moisture removal dryer and safety device like flash back arrestor. HHO gas thus produced can be used in a brazing, welding and …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 56–59 Read article