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An Approach on Optimization of Thermo Physical Properties of Teak Wood Dust Filled Polymeric Composites
Abstract: The aim of the present work was to prepare the specimens with the help of hand-lay-up technique to measure the thermal properties of TWDPC. The density & voids of TWDPC were measured to determine its physical property & significantly affected some of its mechanical properties. Taguchi experimental method was applied to optimize its thermal properties. The optimal factor combinations were determined with the help of ANOM & the analysis of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 67–80 Read article
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Glass Fiber Layer Effect on Chemico-mechanical Properties of Light Cure Adhesive Systems
Abstract: Introduction: Orthodontic adhesives should have clinically acceptable shear and tensile bond strength to withstand masticatory forces and those generated by treatment mechanics. Mechanical properties of the adhesive, such as flexural modulus of elasticity, tensile strength, and compressive strength, are more heavily influenced by the resin matrix's Degree of cure (DC). Aim: The study compares the effect of the Glass fiber layer on Chemico-mechanical properties using three different light cure adhesive …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Facile Fabrication and Characterization of Novel Sterculia Gum–graft-poly(n-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylamide) Hydrogel for Efficient Removal of Cationic Dyes from Aqueous Solution
Abstract: Water is indispensable component of life. Contamination of water is a severe problem that affects human health, aquatic vegetation, and fauna. Aside from various effluents, a variety of cationic dyes generated by industrial effluents contributes significantly to water contamination. In this study, a sterculia gum graft-poly(n-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylamide) hydrogel was made using a graft copolymerization technique with N,N′-methylene-bis-acrylamide as a crosslinker, ammonium persulphate as an initiator, and tetramethylethylenediamine as an accelerator to …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 29–59 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Polymer Blend Electrolyte Based on Bio-degradable Polymers Doped with Ammonium Iodide
Abstract: A polymer blend of Polyvinylalchohol (PVA) and Polyvinylpyrrilodine (PVP) doped with ammonium iodide (NH4I) has been prepared by solution casting method to develop a new solid polymer electrolyte. The influence of NH4I on the structural, electrical characteristics of PVA/PVP blend was investigated utilizing XRD, FTIR and impedance spectroscopy techniques. Structural properties were studied by using the XRD technique and found that the pure polymer blend is in semi crystalline form, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 60–71 Read article
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Influence of FEF (N550) Carbon Black on Rheological and Physico-mechanical Properties of SBR Vulcanizate for Tyre Application
Abstract: This study aims to investigate the synergistic effect of Fast extrusion furnace black on the rheological, surface morphological and physico-mechanical properties such as tensile strength, hardness and specific gravity of styrene-butadiene synthetic rubber composite. SBR is an elastomer which is an important sort of synthetic rubber. It is a copolymer whose molecular structure primarily consists of organic compound styrene and butadiene chain. Fast extrusion furnace black and high abrasion furnace …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 48–58 Read article
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Application of Aqueous Two-Phase Systems in the Extraction of Bovine Serum Albumin
Abstract: Protein partitioning in an aqueous two-phase system (ATPS) has been found to be a powerful method for extracting and separating mixtures of biomolecules. In ATPS, many factors influence the partition coefficient K (which is the ratio of protein concentration in the top phase to that in the bottom phase) and the recovery percent (Rec%). Two systems of ATPS were used: first, polyethylene glycol (PEG4000)/sodium phosphate, and second, PEG4000/dextran. The behavior …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 41–50 Read article
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Grid Integrated Micro Inverter for PV Module with Anti-Islanding and MPPT Schemes
Abstract: From the economic perspective, densely populated areas can generate great amounts of electric power by installing PV panels on its rooftops and it can be fed in to the grid. This study describes a grid tied micro inverter for photovoltaic applications. The system consists of a Cuk converter connected with a full-bridge current source inverter. The connection of micro inverter systems to the grid can raise several challenges as the …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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High Gain High Efficiency Single Switch DC–DC Converter for Green Power Source Conversion
Abstract: Efficiency of solar cell is very low and it is preferred to be operated at low voltages; so it is difficult to supply power to a certain load. Conventional boost converter offers limited gain. So a high voltage boosting is needed. Proposed converter consists of coupled inductor and switched capacitor technique to achieve high gain without high duty ratio and turns ratio. In the magnetic field of coupled inductor and …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 46–56 Read article
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Transient Analysis of a Grid-Connected Hybrid Wind-PV System
Abstract: A new reliable hybrid distributed generation (DG) system based on photovoltaic (PV) and wind driven permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) as sources, with only a boost converter followed by an inverter stage is being developed. The proposed hybrid generator has a PV array being directly connected to the dc link instead of a dc-dc converter. The dc-dc converter varies the dc-link voltage and is placed in between the rectifier fed …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 55–63 Read article
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Modelling of Grid Tied 3-Level Diode Clamped Inverter Using Sinusoidal PWM for Solar Application
Abstract: AbstractIn this paper the AC Loads are fed from solar energy by means of Three-level Diode Clamped Inverter. The entire system is three phase supply system. To make the system more efficient Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) is used. The Perturb & Observe method is used to obtain voltage at maximum power. In this work Sinusoidal Pulse Width Modulation (SPWM) technique is implemented to generate gate pulses to make the …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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Modeling and Control of A Grid Connected Wind Turbine Power System Under Variable Wind Speeds Using Doubly-Fed Induction Machine
Abstract: This paper focuses on the development of wind turbine system and extracting maximum power for variable speed constant frequency grid connected wind turbine power system with doubly fed induction generator. A voltage oriented control scheme is used for the control of both rotor side and grid side circuit. Pitch control mechanism is implemented for the power limitation at a wind speed greater than the rated speed. The DFIM stator side …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 108–124 Read article
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Design and Analysis of a Solar-Wind Hybrid System
Abstract: Renewable energy sources like wind and solar energies can be combined to increase the totalpower generation and thereby increase the efficiency of the system. The combination alsoprovides a means to overcome the intermittent nature of the solar and wind renewable energysources, since one source can be used for power generation when the other is not available.AC-DC converters are used to convert the alternating voltage of the wind generator to aconstant …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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PSO Based Design and Analysis of Hybrid Optimization Technique using DC-DC converter with MPPT Technique
Abstract: The power voltage trademark curve of photovoltaic (PV) exhibits has several tops under fractional circumstances; The PV model worked at most extreme power gives more effectiveness. With the goal that the MPPT is used. The current Greatest Limit Point Following (MPPT) control strategies might neglect to work. However, the particle swarm optimization (PA) algorithm is more suitable for solving many serious optimization problems. Then this paper proposes a new algorithm …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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Modeling and Simulation of a Hybrid Solar-Wind System with Adaptive Neural Network MPPT Control in MATLAB/SIMULINK
Abstract: Over the last ten years, there has been an increasing demand for the electrical powersupply. The installation of power generators (PGs) is expensive and time-consuming. Solar powerplants are therefore thought to be a practical substitute for supplying the present demand forelectricity. The primary challenges with solar plants, however, are output power balancing andcritical maintenance. A proper technique is needed to lessen output power balance andmaintenance issues in solar facilities. For …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 53–61 Read article
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Investigation on the Benefits of Steam Adsorption and Distribution during Cyclic Steam Injection to Improve Oil Recovery - FNE Case Study, Sudan
Abstract: One of the main types of Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) methods is thermal stimulation method which is an increasingly common method of extracting heavy oil. there are different forms of the technology of thermal method Cyclic steam stimulation, Steam flooding and In-situ combustion “Fire flooding” are commonly applied to oil reservoirs, which are relatively shallow very viscous oil at the reservoir temperature, the most widely used steam injection methods for …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–21 Read article
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Biopolymer Substitution and Impact on Cuttings Transport of a Lightweight Water-Based Drilling Fluid
Abstract: The aim is to determine the impact of substitution of a local material for another, on rheological properties and hole cleaning capability. A local biopolymer Mucuna solannie was used as a substitute for another biopolymer, Detarium microcarpum, primarily as a viscosifier in a water-based drilling fluid. Tests were carried out using standard equipment and specifications. Variations in transport efficiency and required minimum fluid flow rate at same cuttings concentration (CC) …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 54–64 Read article
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Production and Characterization of Essential oil using the Solvent Extraction Method from Brassica nigra seeds
Abstract: The purpose of this study is the Production, Optimization and Characterization of oil from Brassica nigra seeds using the Solvent Extraction Method. The result shows no difference from the seed oil extract from the mustard plants which grows in other parts of the world. This is to create awareness to utilize the Brassica nigra seed locally grown, as a potential source of edible oil for health benefit, such as additives …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 5–20 Read article
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Theoretical and Simulation Studies on Gas Well Performance
Abstract: The productivity of any oil or gas well is governed by its maximum flow potential with the available varying parameters such as draw-down pressure availability, tubing sizes available to lift the fluid, and others. The present study on the performance of a gas well delineates the appropriate parameters that are necessary for maximizing the flow from the reservoir to the wellhead surface by utilizing a performance simulator, with nodal analysis …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 9–24 Read article
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Effect of Number of Sheets on the Performance of Bullet Proof Jackets
Abstract: In the present work effect of number of sheet for the same sheet thickness is conducted. Steel and aluminium alloy are used as a sheet material. The study is conducted using a finite element software ANSYS. Student version is used for the present work. Dimension of the sheet and bullet are taken from the literature. Parameter like velocity is also taken from the literature and value considered in the present …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Parametric optimization of end milling operation on EN24 – A Mapping Review
Abstract: The milling of EN24 hardened steels has been applied in many cases in production. The purpose of this review is to study the effect of influence of milling operation parameters such as cutting speed, feed and depth of cut on the material removal rate and surface roughness in milling of EN24 steel. The effect of milling operation parameters are evaluated for minimum surface roughness and maximizing material removal rate. Maximum …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 42–48 Read article