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189 articles for “alternative fuel”
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Use of Alternative Fuels in Indian Cement Industry: A Review
Abstract: The making of Portland cement is an energy concentrated process. It produces significant pollution and uses huge amounts of non-renewable energy. With growing pressures to cut greenhouse gas emissions due to cement manufacture, research and expansion of fuel alternatives and their effect on the manufacturing process have become an industry focal point. The intrinsic properties of sintering cement in a rotary kiln allows for a large number of fuels to …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 32–39 Read article
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Review on Performance of Spark Ignition Engines Running through Various Alternative Fuels
Abstract: Several alternatives have been recently proposed for replacing gasoline fuel and use of alcohols gasoline blends in spark ignition engines. Many investigations have been carried out primarily focused on using alternative fuels. To find out a low cost and environment friendly fuel for transport industry has always put the difficulties for automobile experts. The question is how to use the various alcohols and other alternatives more effectively. How much brake …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–5 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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Evaluating the Performance, Emissions, and Combustion Characteristics of CRDI Diesel Engines Using Pine Oil Blends as a Sustainable Fuel Alternative
Abstract: The performance of Common Rail Direct Injectors (CRDI) diesel engines is examined in this study in relation to interacts of pine oil used as an alternative fuel. Finding sustainable fuel solutions is of paramount importance given the growing environmental concerns and the decreasing supply of fossil fuel resources. Pine oil, obtained from resin tapped from pine trunks and processed through steam distillation to separate turpentine from rosin, offers a viable …
Published in International Journal of Machine Systems and Manufacturing Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 24–33 Read article
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Emission Analysis Of Butanol and Waste Cooking Oil in VCR Diesel Engine
Abstract: Environmental pollution and depleting energy resources are two major reasons to find a suitable alternative fuel. The experimental study is carried out on a variable compression ratio engine to compare the emissions produced by the engine using the blends of waste cooking oil and that of butanol, separately with the emissions produced by the same engine using neat diesel on the different compression ratio and loads. The blends were prepared …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 86–90 Read article
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Comparative Parametric Investigation of Methane, Propane, Butane, and Gasoline on Single Cylinder SI Engine to Improve its Performance and Emission Characteristics
Abstract: This paper presents the single cylinder SI engine based generator. The focus of this study is to use various alternative fuels like LPG (Propane), CNG (Methane), butane and comparing their performances with conventional fuel gasoline for SI engine. This study investigates that when using alternative fuels, the most prominent fuel in performance is methane, because performance is comparatively increasing and emissions are reduced. So, the methane (CH4) fuel is efficient, …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Basics of Biodiesel: A Review
Abstract: The present review aims to study the prospects and opportunities of introducing vegetable oils and their derivatives as fuel in diesel engines. Vegetable oils present a very promising scenario of functioning as alternative fuels to fossil diesel fuel. The properties of these oils can be compared favorably with the characteristics required for internal combustion engine fuels. Fuel-related properties are reviewed and compared with those of conventional diesel fuel. Use of …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 20–23 Read article
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Performance analysis of Butanol and Waste Cooking Oil bio-diesels in VCR diesel engine
Abstract: Global energy crisis is the key reason for switching to alternate fuels without compromising with environmental standards. This paper focuses on assessing the performance parameters viz. brake thermal efficiency (BTE), brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC), air/fuel ratio and torque against gradually increasing load (0-4 kg) for waste cooking oil (WCO) biodiesel, butanol biodiesel and neat diesel in a variable compression ratio engine. Three different blends of WCO and butanol, separately, …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 113–117 Read article
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Performance Analysis and Emission Study of a C.I. Engine using Butanol, Biodiesel and Diesel Blends
Abstract: Biodiesel, which has been projected as an alternative to diesel fuel, can be made an attractive and viable substitute by use of a non-glyceride type of readily available, renewable and economic resources like acid oil. The production and consumption of biodiesel will increase in future due to ecofriendly, and possibility of use of existing engines of a motor vehicle without the need for major adjustments. Biodiesel and diesel fuel are …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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H2O and Sunlight as an Alternative to Petroleum Fuels; Pros and Cons
Abstract: The increased requirements of energy and the increased rate of pollution have forced us to find an alternative to petroleum fuels. The tremendous research on nonmaterials has opened new opportunities for the utilization of renewable energy. Semiconductor nanotechnologies are contributing towards their applications in hydrogen fuel production by splitting water by using solar energy. This review report gives the introduction to water-splitting, electrolysis of water, photosynthesis, photocatalytic water-splitting, photoelectrochemical water-splitting, …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 29–36 Read article
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Key Issues in Biofuel Production from Microalgae: A Review
Abstract: Approximately 80 percent of the global energy needs are met by fossil fuels. Excessive reliance on these fuels has led to environmental pollution, climate change, and health problems for all living beings. Thus, identifying alternative energy sources is crucial to meeting global energy demands and reducing environmental pollution. It is expected that energy from cost-effective renewable resources will power the world’s energy systems in the future. Algae biomass has become …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 22–35 Read article
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Impacts of Hybrid Vehicles on Environment
Abstract: Now a day many of vehicle manufactures are facing to manufacture a vehicle, which is produce cleaner alternative fuel because most of the gasoline vehicles releases CO2 gases which are more than 99% of the carbon in the fuel is emitted as CO2 when the fuel is burned. During acceleration, these percentage increases and also other gases are emitted like hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide. This carbon content may vary by …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 46–50 Read article
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Review of Synthesizing of Fuel from Plastic Waste
Abstract: Plastics are an important part of our daily life. It is cheap, easy to produce, and its faster rate of production are making it to be produced in larger quantities; on the other hand, plastics play important role in industrial applications also. In that situation, if plastic it is not disposed properly, lots of environmental challenges arise. In that condition, waste plastics need to be recycled; regeneration or its utilization …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Economical Speed Characteristics in a 4 Stroke SI Engine using CNG, Petrol Blend
Abstract: Increasing need of energy and its effective utilization, reduced fuel consumption and increasing output power has become major aspect in engine development and research. As non-renewable fuels are depleting day by day, there is a necessity of using alternative fuels. CNG is one of the alternate fuels. Idea of this work is to blend gaseous fuel with liquid fuel and find the performance. We implemented this in bike (4 stroke …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Optimization of Fuel Injection Parameters in LHR Engines Using Fish Oil Methyl Ester Blends for Enhanced Performance and Emission Reduction
Abstract: The need for alternative fuels has become increasingly critical due to the depletion of petroleum resources, growing automobile usage, and environmental concerns. Fish oil methyl ester, derived from fish oil, presents a promising alternative biodiesel, which can be produced from both edible and non-edible oils as well as animal fats. Diesel engines are valued for their efficiency, reliability, and durability, with performance and emissions being influenced significantly by factors such …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 18–35 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on the Effect of Jatropha Curcas Oil and Diesel Fuel Blend as a Fuel on Engine Components and Lubricating Oil
Abstract: Depletion of fossil fuel source and fluctuating fuel price led researchers to focus on developing new agro-based alternative fuels, which will provide sustainable solution to the energy crisis. The trend of using vegetable oil as an alternative fuel for diesel engine dated late 20th century but until now research is continued due to its benefis. Straight vegetable oils could be used directly but they need modification in order to minimize …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 36–45 Read article
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Extraction of Rice Bran Oil and Its Application in Producing Biodiesel
Abstract: Increased environmental awareness and depletion of resources are driving industry to develop viable alternative fuels from renewable resources that are environmentally more acceptable. Vegetable oil is a potential alternative fuel. The most detrimental properties of vegetable oils are its high viscosity and low volatility and these cause several problems during their long duration usage in compression ignition (CI) engines. The most commonly used method to make vegetable oil suitable for …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Charging System for Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Electric Vehicle in Running Condition: A Review
Abstract: This study examines comparative studies of three different charging systems used in electric vehicles while they are moving or operating. It also deals with the idea of using an alternator at each wheel of the vehicle to charge the non-connected set of batteries, as well as a brief explanation of the principles, mechanisms, design, and constraints of fuel cells, solar panels, and regenerative brakes. These are some of the most …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Machine Analysis and Design · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on 4-Stroke Diesel Engine Using Waste Cooking Oil Biodiesel Fuel
Abstract: Due to using of fossil fuels, the world today is faced with serious environmental pollution. However, these fuels are limited and depleting day by day as the consumption is increasing very rapidly. Hence, it is necessary to find out a clean alternative fuel produced from renewable sources. Biodiesel production and applications are gaining popularity in recent times due to diminishing petroleum reserves and detrimental environmental impacts. Edible and non-edible oils …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 19–28 Read article
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Pneumatic Car: Solution to Fossil Fuels
Abstract: AbstractUse of conventional source of energy such as petrol, diesel etc. has rapidly affected the environment by means of rapid emission of greenhouse gases such as NOx, SOx,CO2 etc. These modern sources of energy are readily available thus their consumption has increased over the years and it is assumed that after 30 years these conventional sources of energy will be completely exhausted from the modern arena, also there will be …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 18–27 Read article