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Design and Control of Ethyl Acetate Production Process
Abstract: In this study, the design and control of ethyl acetate production plant has been investigated. The proposed design consists of a continuous-stirred tank reactor and two distillation columns. Ethanol reacts with acetic acid and gives ethyl acetate and water. Plant-wide operability and control of the entire process plant with decentralized controllers is explained by doing both steady state and dynamic simulations. Tray temperature control loop performance is tested for the …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 9–20 Read article
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Design and Energy Analysis of Butyl Acetate Plant using Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Energy Analyzer
Abstract: This paper discusses the design of Butyl acetate production process by using Aspen Hysys. Heat integration is performed for the entire designed plant using Aspen Energy Analyzer. The proposed design consists of a mixer, continuous stirred tank reactor and two distillation columns. Methyl acetate reacts with butyl alcohol and gives the butyl acetate, methanol. The paper is divided in to three parts. In the first part, the entire process plant …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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SIMULATION OF ETHANOL DISTILLATION USING CHEMCAD
Abstract: Aiming for Sustainable and low-Cost operation of ethanol distillation. The recovery step is usually carried out during the distillation process and is challenging, particularly regarding purity, operating cost issues. This study aimed to evaluate the ethanol distillation from ethanol-methanol and water mixture as a function of the reflux ratio in a process employing a Fractionating column. Test were performed using a standard mixture of ethanol, methanol and water using total …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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An Experimental Analysis on Diesel Engine with Coil Cooler System by Numerical Approach
Abstract: Heat exchangers are very essential devices for the industrial applications such as power plant industries, refrigeration and air conditioning systems, and automobiles systems etc. One of the sources to produce electric power is diesel engine with generator called diesel generator. Diesel is a working fluid in this system. In general diesel generators are equipped with radiators or cooling tower systems for cooling the system. For low capacity diesel generators such …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Some Properties of Briquettes Produced from Sawdust and Different Binders using a Fabricated Hydraulic Piston Press
Abstract: AbstractThis paper describes a fabricated briquettes hydraulic piston press and some properties of the briquettes produced from sawdust when it was used. The press consists of three basic components: the main frame, the mold and a hydraulic jack fitted with pressure gauge. The parts are readily available in Nigeria and relatively cheap. The piston press was used to produce briquettes at 120 bar compaction pressure using composite sawdust and different …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Study of Conversion of Vibration Energy into Electric Energy
Abstract: AbstractIn the upcoming time, there is a serious threat on fossil fuels like diesel, petrol and natural gases, because all these fuels are non-renewable forms of energy. These source of energy depleted very rapid rate and after some decades they completely exhausted, so we should have to prepare to face this challenges. Alternative energy will become increasingly important as fossil fuel supplies inevitably run out or environmental damage sparks consumer …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 40–44 Read article
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Water in Diesel Emulsion: Efficient Fuel
Abstract: Diesel engines are the most power conversion efficient engines, due to which it dominates the usage in various sectors but in spite of these advantages it emits various pollutants in air which can no more be tolerated. Modern hardware based solutions for pollution control with high price tag are incompatible with existing diesel engines and are pressing needs to develop technology which can fit into existing engine model and lower …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 34–39 Read article
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Performance Analysis of Abrasive Water Jet Machining Process for AISI 304 Stainless Steel
Abstract: Abrasive waterjet machining (AWJM) is a non-conventional machining process capable to machine wide range of difficult-to-cut materials such as ceramics, alloys, composite materials, etc. This paper investigates the effect of various process parameters on kerf taper, surface roughness and power consumption which are important performance measures in abrasive waterjet machining. The variable process parameters considered here include water pressure, traverse speed, stand-off distance and abrasive flow rate. Experiments were conducted …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 53–55 Read article
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Optimization of Process Parameters for Honing Procedure of GG25 Cylinder Liner by using Full Factorial Method
Abstract: Modern processes have been taken part in the market and industries. Optimization is a major part of the industry and it is a big major challenge in the industry. The industry is keen to implement the optimization in each area of industry. Optimization provides accuracy and productivity for the product. Honing is known as super finishing manufacturing process. After boring, honing is carried out and it is the last operation …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Design and development of experimental setup for measurement of velocity by using Pitot tube
Abstract: Proposed work focuses on design & development of experimental setup for measurement of velocity of fluid by using pitot tube and calibrate using measuring tank setup. This experiment helped us to understand how the Bernoulli’s equation is applied practically. Here we are using digital manometer to measure pressure difference which can shows more accurate readings. We have used the inlet valve to regulate flow rate of water which is coming …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Design and Fabrication of Footstep Power Generator
Abstract: AbstractOne of the major problems faced in today’s world is energy crisis. This paper puts forth the discussion about the design and fabrication of foot step power generator. The project shows possibility of generating power when people walk on the floor. It utilizes energy exerted in the form of pressure on to the floor to produce electricity. The idea deals with converting the self weight of a person to electrical …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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Macro-flow Dynamics of Wind over C H and L type Buildings
Abstract: Synoptic and downburst winds are most prevalent in the Indian subcontinent. This paper presents the analysis of the dynamics of these two winds around different buildings using numerical simulation. ANSYS CFX 18 code has been used for the simulation. To maintain accuracy in the results, the grid independence test has been considered. Three commonly used building types C, H and L have been considered for the study. For each type …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 43–58 Read article
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Effect of Layering of Reinforcement on Bearing Capacity of Shallow Footing Resting on Sand
Abstract: The study was done to investigate the performance of reinforced soil foundation. The construction of reinforced soil foundation has a cost effective alternative to conventional methods. Performance characteristics were improved by using one or more layers of non-woven geotextile placed beneath the footing to create a composite material. The reinforcement in the soil interacts with the soil and is resisted by friction, adhesion or passive / bearing capacity. To study …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Mathematical Model to Monitor the Transport of Bordetella Influenced by Heterogeneous Porosity in Homogeneous Gravel Depositions
Abstract: The study monitors the transport process of Bordetella in grave depositions. The study expresses the rates of depositions under fluctuation of micronutrients in the litho structures where predominant grave formation was observed. Such conditions explain the simulation values as they predominantly fluctuate with heterogeneous concentrations in deltaic formation. The study has explained the heterogeneity of deposited porosity and observed that it could not pressurize the behaviour of Bordetella transport in …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Geotechnical study of a landslide reactivation in clay soils (central Piedmont, NW Italy).
Abstract: In March 2015, exceptional meteoric events occurred in southern Piedmont caused a remarkable rise of the rivers water level of the Tanaro Basin with flooding and many landslides. The engineering geological study reported here, concerns a triggering of a previous landslide occurred in 1982 in the hills, shaped in the marine sedimentary succession (Lugagnano Clay, lower Pliocene) of the southern Asti Reliefs, near San Martino Alfieri village. Detailed geological, morphological …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 21–36 Read article
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A methodology for the determination of bearing capacity of granular soils with plate loading tests
Abstract: In granular soils, due to the inability to collect undisturbed samples of soil for geotechnical laboratory tests or the impracticality of carrying out dynamic penetration tests, highlights the necessity to find a useful approach in the engineering geological practice for the determination of bearing capacity. In these soils the determination of bearing capacity can be evaluated with several formula that necessary require the estimation of the friction angle: this leads …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Stability and Analysis of Retaining Wall of Bank Areas of the Ganga River
Abstract: Retaining walls are used from historic times to prevent the outflow of river and create havoc in the cities. The most important function of a retaining wall is to prevent entering the water in cities by giving higher length than the flood level and different styles of wall are used to secure town from high water level. Finite element technique is used to numerically model the wall and predict its …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Evaluate Variations of Deflections of Fixed Headed Pile from Non-Linear Load - Deflection Curve under Lateral Loading
Abstract: Lateral stability is the vital issue when the pile stands in several soft clay either sand layers. In reality, structure and soil both are show non-linear behaviors. Proper evaluation of non-linear behavior has not so essay in theory. However, slight non-linear effects are included in pile deflection from load-deflection curve of pressuremeter test in laboratory. Pressuremeter modulus is influenced deflection of fixed headed piles. Predicting the variations of non-linear load …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 45–52 Read article
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Assessment of Acoustic Noise Generated from Machines in a Mechanical Workshop Using 1-Octave Band Frequency Analysis
Abstract: Acoustic noise is one of the prominent occupational health hazards, particularly in manufacturing and process industries. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause noise induced hearing loss of the exposed personnel. Limiting the exposure to noise intensity within its permissible exposure limit is adopted as one of the administrative control measures to reduce the risk of hearing loss. However, frequency specific assessment of occupational noise exposure is limited. Here, we …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Analysis of hyperloop transportation system using electromagnetism
Abstract: In this paper, we consider the feature of (Hyperloop technology) revolutionary transportation technology. The new technology of transportation, which travel in Vacuum fully.A high-speed train that promises travel at twice the speed of commercial aircraft transport. A Hyperloop transportation system would be “an elevated, reduced-pressure tube that contains pressurized capsule driven with in the tube by a number of linear electric motor’’. This system can achieve an average speed of …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article