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Characterization of Mechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of Ceramic Nanoparticle-Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: This study examines the mechanical and viscoelastic properties of polymer composites reinforced with ceramic nanoparticles, specifically focusing on enhancing the performance of the material through the incorporation of alumina nanoparticles. The composites were produced by embedding alumina nanoparticles into an epoxy matrix, and their properties were assessed using tensile, flexural, and dynamic mechanical analyses (DMA). The tensile tests showed a remarkable 40% increase in tensile strength and a 35% enhancement …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 71–82 Read article
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Thermal Performance Analysis and Optimization of Pin-Fin Heat Sink Using CFD, Taguchi Method, and Machine Learning
Abstract: Efficient thermal management is essential for improving the performance and reliability of modern engineering systems and electronic devices. This study presents the design, simulation, and optimization of a pin-fin heat sink using SolidWorks for three-dimensional modeling and ANSYS for thermal and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis. Four different pin-fin geometries, namely square, pentagon, octagon, and circular fins, are considered to evaluate their thermal performance under varying operating conditions. Aluminum is …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 8–20 Read article
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Cooling test's impact on photovoltaic solar panel systems
Abstract: Temperature changes have a massive effect on the performance of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels that are currently extensively used for the conversion of solar power into electrical energy. The output of solar systems is limited, especially in hot climates, as heating of the panel causes output voltage and efficiency to drop. The paper explores the effects of cooling on the quality and performance of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels. In this …
Published in International Journal of Electronics Automation · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Thermal Performance of Flat Tube Louver Fin Heat Exchanger using Artificial Neural Network
Abstract: In this paper, an application of artificial neural networks (ANNs) is presented to predict the outlet temperatures on both fluid side of flat tube louver fin type heat exchanger used in flat tube louver fin heat exchanger. A validated numerical code is developed using MATLAB to generate huge data sets which gives outlet temperature of both the fluids. Three-layer feed-forward back propagation neural network is developed to model the thermal …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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A Numerical Analysis of Solar Chimney Power Plant and Study of Parameters Effecting it
Abstract: AbstractA comprehensive theoretical solar chimney power plant (SCPP) model has been introduced to overcome the energy crisis. Numerical simulation performed on the 2-dimensional models of the SCPP. Different numerical models are taken into account by changing the geometrical parameters of the chimney inlet, absorber temperature, and chimney inclination angle and chimney outlet geometry. Air velocity, heat transfer coefficient, pressure, and turbulent kinetic energy are the some parameters taken into account …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 22–42 Read article
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Experimental Analysis of Automotive Exhaust Heat Exchanger for Thermal Uniformity
Abstract: AbstractThe I.C. Engines are losing large amount of heat into environment directly. This waste heat can be reused for other purpose like TEG, Air conditioning etc. A heat exchanger is a device that is used to transfer thermal energy between two or more fluids, between a solid surface and a fluid, or between solid particulates and a fluid, at different temperatures and in thermal contact. In case of TEG there …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Thermodynamic Analysis of Cascaded Organic Rankine Cycle for Optimizing Thermal Efficiency
Abstract: AbstractPower cycles converting medium temperature heat (~300°C) into electricity using working fluids like toluene, benzene etc. result in vacuum on condenser side operating near ambient temperatures. To overcome this, two stage cascaded power cycle is proposed with toluene in the top cycle and R- 245fa as a bottom cycle working fluid. In this scheme, condensation heat of toluene is used as a heat source for R- 245fa. A realistic analysis …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Experimental and CFD Analysis on a Hybrid Cooler
Abstract: AbstractSince the invention of air conditioners, it has been used widely all over the world. The harmful effects of ACs cannot be ignored as far as the environment is concern. AC being widely used, needs a suitable alternative for sustainable goals to be achieved. Air conditioning with the help of forced ventilation system is studied in this research work. Its implementation and effects on the room temperature is studied in …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Performance and Enhancement of Car Air Conditioning System
Abstract: In internal combustion engine, car air conditioning system consumes large amount of energyabout 30% of the fuel in tropic areas. In this experiment, ANOVA (Analysis of Variance)manual method is used to reduce car AC energy consumption. People set their AC to operate attemperature 18°C, even though we can set indoor temperature in between 20°C to 24°Caccording to human comfort chart. In this experiment, AC efficiency is optimized by takingvarious readings …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Production of Particle Board from Cotton Stalk
Abstract: The cotton stalks are normally disposed of by burning, which contributes to the emission of harmful greenhouse gases which pollute the environment. This study used cotton stalk for the production of particle board. The study includes collection and preparation of cotton stalk, analyzing using the ASTM method and its morphological structure, determination of proximity and chemical compositions to compare with hardwood characteristics and production of cotton stalk particle board (CSPB) …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 23–33 Read article
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Dielectric Studies on Magneto-elastomer Composites Filled with Soft Ferrites
Abstract: Magneto-elastomer composites are flexible magnetic composites which can be synthesized by incorporating ferrites into elastomers. These composite materials are in par with their ceramic counter parts and are potential substitute for ferrites in various applications. Advantage of these materials is the processability and mouldability into desired shapes. Dielectric property of elastomers is modified with the incorporation of soft ferrites like nickel ferrite. They can be used as microwave absorbing materials. …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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An Experimental Study of Spherical Agglomeration of Benzoic acid And Influence of Process Parameters
Abstract: Through the process of drowning-out crystallisation in three partly miscible solvent mixtures, sphere aggregates of benzoic crystal have been successfully created. The mixture of benzoic acid, isopropyl alcohol, and bridging liquid is supplied to an agitated crystallizer with water acting as the anti-solvent. When a substance crystallises, little crystals are formed, and the bridging liquid causes the crystals to group together. Different solvents are utilised because benzoic acid crystals wettably …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 19–28 Read article
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Investigation of Characteristics of Vernonia amygdalina Stem on Remediation of Crude Oil Polluted Loamy Soil Environment
Abstract: The effectiveness of Vernonia amygdalina in Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon (TPH) mitigation in a loamy soil environment was monitored using mixture of 100ml of Crude oil, 2kg of loamy soil and 25g to 100g of remediant determined. The experiment was set-up based on the design concept considered as presented in this research, which involved constant volume of 100ml of crude oil, constant mass of 2kg of loamy and changes in mass …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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A Review on Thermal and Structural Analysis of Disc Brakes in Motor Vehicles
Abstract: Braking is a technique that turns kinetic energy in a vehicle into mechanical energy that must be dissipated as heat. The frictional heat created at the disc-pad interface can cause high temperatures during the braking period. Thermal elastic instability (TEI), early wear, brake fluid vaporisation (BFV), and thermally stimulated vibrations can all be caused by frictional heat created on the rotor surface (TEV). In this research, a vehicle's solid type …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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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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Liability of Photovoltaic-Thermoelectric Hybrid Devices
Abstract: Photovoltaic (PV) modules suffer from the exalted temperature in case of outdoor performance. The losses are about more than 25% depending on the arrangement of the materials on the top. If thermoelectric (TE) converter is integrated with the PV modules, then we can form PV-TE hybrid module where TE converter can produce additional electricity due to the difference of the temperature. Nowadays, it is possible to enhance the efficiency by …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Parametric Study of a Solar Heat Driven Silica Gel–Water Paired Adsorption Chiller
Abstract: Heat driven sorption based cooling systems are gaining interest as they are environmentally friendly and have the potential to save precious fossil fuel resources. Low grade thermal sources like solar or waste heat can run a silica gel-water paired adsorption chiller to generate chilled water below 10°C. However, the performance of the adsorption chillers is poor when compared to vapour absorption or vapour compression based cooling systems. An effort has …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 19–29 Read article
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Construction and Comparative Analysis of Passive and Active Indirect Hybrid Solar Dryer’s for Drying Tomatoes
Abstract: The surplus agricultural products needed to be preserved by drying during harvesting period for long term storage. The application of modern techniques of solar thermal systems using solar dryers substitutes the use of an olden day’s method of direct sun radiation. This research entailed construction and comparative performances analysis of two different hybrid indirect solar dryers. The average daily air flow rates and temperatures in the dryer’s chamber, the weight …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 17–26 Read article
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Recovery of Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels from Polypropylene Waste Plastics via Catalytic Pyrolysis
Abstract: Process of pyrolysis is a thermo-chemical method conducted at high temperatures and usually in presence of catalysts. Dissimilar type of natural and synthetic catalysts are used for alteration of organic wastes into cherished fuels. The aim of this work is conversion of waste production of liquid fuel using catalyst that produced from rice husk ash. Waste plastic was pyrolyzed at temperature range 430-470oC and obtained products were liquid fuel, gas …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 33–48 Read article
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Performance Evaluation of H 2 SO 4 -Rice Husk-Moss Adsorbent for the Removal of Zn (II) Ion from the Effluent of Science Equipment Development Institute (SEDI)
Abstract: This research was carried out to investigate the potential of green algae (moss) with the support of H 2 SO 4 treated rice husk activated carbon using batch adsorption process for the removal of Zn (II) ions from SEDI industrial effluent. The rice husk- moss algae was activated using H 2 SO 4 . The effluent was characterized using atomic absorption spectrophotometer with initial concentration values of 12.3 mg/l for …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 6–15 Read article