Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies
Volume 8, Issue 3 (2017)
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Table of contents
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Design and Construction of a Thermosiphonic Solar Photovoltaic – Thermal Water Heating System for Sustainable Development in Temperate Regions of Africa
Abstract: AbstractThe atmospheric temperature of some temperate regions of Africa is mostly about 30–45°C, it incites 30–80°C heat over the panel since black body of the PV panel observes more heat, and this temperature affects the electrical efficiency of the panel. The importance of energy availability in the economic growth, social and political development for every nation cannot be overemphasized. Affordable and reliable energy availability is the precondition for sustainable development. …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Energy Data Collection in Nigeria: Sources, Resources, Challenges and Recommendations
Abstract: AbstractThe process of having adequate, affordable, accessible and clean energy starts with the conception and design of an energy plan. The implementation of such plan needs reliable and up-to-date data. This paper proved that in Nigeria, collecting energy data had always been a challenging and this could be traceable to such problems as lack of expertise on energy data collection, the absence of legal instruments to aid data collection, the …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 18–28 Read article
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Impact of Using Liquefied Natural Gas for Transportation in the City of Cochin: A Review
Abstract: AbstractLiquefied natural gas (LNG) is considered as a clean and safe fuel when compared to diesel with an estimated 12% reduction in total carbon intensity (gCO2e/MJ) and thereby its utilisation, replacing conventional fossil fuels in the transportation sector offers a promising potential for reducing environmental pollution. Even though CNG based commercial vehicles are not uncommon in several parts of India, the city of Cochin in Kerala has a distinctive advantage …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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Analytical Design of 1 kW Capacity Lithium Bromide/Water Absorption Refrigeration System
Abstract: AbstractIn current era, the energy scarcity is the key concern. In this context, new alternative environment-friendly energy resources have to be explored. The researchers are focusing more on effective and efficient use of energy. The difference in demand and production of energy opens a new arena of heat recovery systems. Vapour absorption refrigeration systems (VARS) are one of the prominent heat recovery systems powered by heat, and can be powered …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 36–49 Read article
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Harnessing Solar Energy to Supply Power to Far Flung Areas and Challenges
Abstract: AbstractIncrease in land and air pollution during the conversion of energy sources of fossil fuel such as oil, coal and natural gas have their adverse effects on environment and ecology. Depleting quality of these sources raises the question of sustainability in the long run, there by compelled humanity to go in search of the other alternatives. In this context, the solar sources of energy have attracted the global attentions and …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 50–58 Read article
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Utilization of Fish Excreta for Algae Production
Abstract: AbstractAlgae has been existing on earth since its beginning but its prospective advantages have recently been understood and hence it is now being considered to play a major role in solving some of the most critical problems of the world. However the high cost of algae production is the biggest obstacle in making algae a mainstream candidate for the development of various products. The current study tried to reduce the …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 9–17 Read article