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139 articles for “Ambient”
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Experimental Analysis of Wear Characteristics in Natural Fibre Composite Materials
Abstract: In mechanical systems, energy loss and material degradation due to attrition are frequently the consequences of sliding contacts, which frequently lead to premature system failure. In this study, at 50°C, 80°C, and 110°C, the hardness was tested; the results showed that the values were 350.7, 422.5, and 455.5 HV, respectively. After conducting a high-temperature wear test, the mass loss of the as-deposited composite coatings was assessed by an electrochemical approach …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 444–450 Read article
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A Next-Generation IoT-Enabled Smart Cane for the Visually Impaired: Integration of Advanced Navigation, Context-Aware Obstacle Detection, and Real-Time Voice Guidance
Abstract: The rapid growth of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, combined with advances in embedded systems and artificial intelligence, has opened new possibilities for developing assistive mobility solutions tailored to the needs of individuals with visual impairments. This paper introduces an IoT- enabled smart cane designed to enhance independent mobility through intelligent environmental interpretation and context-aware navigation. Unlike traditional canes that rely solely on tactile feedback, the proposed system incorporates multiple …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Robotics · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Analysis of Hybrid Photovoltaic Thermal (PV/T) Integrated Solar Dryer: An Experimental Validation
Abstract: In this study, a hybrid photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) integrated solar dryer has been designed, developed, and experimentally analyzed to evaluate its performance in real-world climatic conditions. The system incorporates a UV-stabilized sheet mixed-mode tent house structure, installed on the rooftop of a building located in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India. The dryer is equipped with a thermal collector directly connected to the drying chamber to enhance heat transfer efficiency. Experiments were conducted …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Design and Research of Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting Methods for Instantaneous Use
Abstract: In today’s consumer-oriented market, researchers are attempting to harness energy from ambient sources for sustainable energy generation leading to reduction of dependency on conventional energy sources. Energy harvesting methods offers enormous opportunities to derive energy from our natural surroundings to directly operate self-powered devices or storing it for later use. Generating energy from our nearby environment seems to be a promising solution to address the growing concerns of powering small …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 18–33 Read article
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Development and implementation of Solar-Thermoelectric Hybrid Energy Harvester
Abstract: In today’s consumer-oriented and technology-driven market, researchers are increasingly emphasizing the need to harvest energy from ambient and renewable sources to support sustainable power generation and to minimize dependence on conventional energy resources such as batteries and fossil-fuel-based electricity. The rising deployment of portable electronics, wireless sensor networks, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices has created an urgent demand for compact, low-power, long-life, and maintenance-free energy solutions. In many real-world …
Published in International Journal of Machine Systems and Manufacturing Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 33–47 Read article
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Study and Analysis of Solar Cabinet Dryer with used of Solar Selective Material
Abstract: Using solar cabinet dryer is in many agriculture places, cold industrial places where heated regions require. This setup is useful for high work output and much area cover-up. Usually use simple solar cabinet dryer which is no more sensitive for precision workplace because its performance is low. So, use mixed mode solar cabinet dryer which conclude multi tray adjustable, cover by maximum possible area, using heater and fan which responsible …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 52–58 Read article
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SIMULATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF PV/T (PV-PCM) SYSTEMS IN TRANSIENT STATE
Abstract: The paper describes the analysis of the thermal performance of a PCM unit attached to a PV panel configuring a PV/T system. Thermal performance has been analyzed from the transient process point of view considering the temperature evolution of the PCM with time dependent on ambient temperature and solar radiation. A specific algorithm for determining the time evolution of the PCM temperature has been developed. The model uses the DERIVE …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Earth Tube Heat Exchanger for Space Heating and Cooling: a Review
Abstract: AbstractMaking heating and cooling policies for good climate regions societies should think the requirement of present cities as well as traditional agriculturalists. Successful heating and cooling modes must be economically reliable in both urban and rural areas setups as well as environmentally friendly and sustainable. One low energy option for conditioning space is to allow ambient air to pass through the earth pipe, which is long-buried tube inside the upper …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 11–22 Read article
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PV System Performance in Variable Climatic Conditions
Abstract: This paper is focused to the study of the panel temperature operating under different climatic conditions; to this goal a detailed model has been developed to estimate the response of the panel temperature to various scenarios. The model has been designed based on energy balance, where temperature of the panel is estimated applying heat exchange processes with the environment, mainly convection and radiation, considering the effects of ambient temperature, wind …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 11–27 Read article
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The Efficiency of Solar Panel: Case Study of Cross River State University of Technology, Nigeria
Abstract: We use two solar panels; mono-crystalline and poly-crystalline solar panel, to determine how ambient temperature affects the efficiency of photovoltaic solar panels in Cross River State University of Technology within Calabar south metropolis. This shows that the efficiency of the solar planes actually decreases with increase in temperature and which also depends on the time interval. Keywords: Mono-crystalline solar panel, polycrystalline solar panel, ambient temperature
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Accumulation of Energy from Roads
Abstract: The technique of extracting energy through foreign factors is associated with energy harvesting (also termed as power harvesting, energy scavenging, or ambient power). These external sources can be characterised as solar radiation, energetic particles, hydroelectricity, salinity gradient, and change in momentum, often known as ambient energy caught, and preserved using smart materials as transducers, wireless autonomous devices, like those used in wearable electronics and wireless sensor networks. These minerals are …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Micro-atolls of the Gulf of Kachchh: Environmental Interactions and Adaptations of the Corals-an Anecdote
Abstract: The corals and coral reefs exhibit remarkable shapes and size in the marine realm. Any extant morphometric feature of any creature is a reflection of its interaction with the ambient environment and gradual evolutionary processes. The present study has for the first time revealed the occurrence of the panoply which is outcome of the evolutionary fitness mechanism, acquired by the coral colonies in the study area–Gulf of Kachchh, Arabian Sea. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology Read article
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Zero Energy Cool Chamber (ZECC): A Unique Low-cost Food Preservation System
Abstract: Zero energy cool chamber (ZECC) is an environment friendly or eco-friendly and low-cost post-harvest technology which can be made up with locally available low-cost materials like brick, sand etc. For this reason, it can easily be constructed in rural and remote areas. It is mainly used to store fruits and vegetables. It does not need any electricity, that is why it also saves energy. Temperature and humidity are two important …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology Read article
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Effect of Initial Temperature and Diameter of Ethanol Droplet on Evaporation Dynamics in Convective Air Medium
Abstract: Ethanol is a suitable biofuel as it has fewer toxic emissions and higher-octane numbers. For spray combustion applications, the gas phase motion must be considered while numerically investigating the fundamental aspects of droplet evaporation and combustion processes. Hence, we have numerically simulated the evaporation dynamics of an isolated spherically shaped ethanol droplet under a forced convective air environment in the absence of gravity. The momentum transfer between two phases is …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites Read article
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Experimental Analysis of Nano-carbon Doped Alumina for Industrial Applications
Abstract: The use of nano-carbon metal matrix composites can provide a solution to the enduring issue of optimal material selection and optimization for getting metal-insulator transition (MIT) behavior at a particular frequency at ambient temperature. Other substances, like two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMD), vanadium oxide (VO2), and germanium telluride (Ge-Te), have difficult challenges in achieving effectively the MIT property at a given frequency and temperature. It is also difficult to …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites Read article
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Techno-economic Assessment of a Domestic Refrigerator with Aluminium-based Suction Line and Capillary Tube
Abstract: The present work reports the experimental performance evaluation of aluminum suction line-based domestic refrigerators. Furthermore, it compared domestic refrigerators with conventional copper capillary tubes and suction lines using R600a as a refrigerant. Performance parameters: energy consumption, ice-making time, and pull-down time was reduced significantly compared to conventional copper suction and capillary tube. Refrigerants having Ambient temperature for ice making test and pull down were initially set at 43°C and that …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites Read article
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Electro Less Duplex Nickel Coating and Tribological Characterization Under Elevated Temperature
Abstract: Electroless Ni-P (EN) coatings had previously demonstrated their ability to improve the tribological properties of the underlying substantial. This is due to its high hardness, fatigue strength, and chemical resistance. Nevertheless, the EN coverings' effectiveness at high temperatures, as well as their heat resistance, have yet to be evaluated. The current work investigates the tribological properties, namely friction and wear, of EN coatings at increased temperatures (100 ºC, 200 ºC, …
Published in International Journal of Electro-Mechanics and Material Behaviour · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Optimal Design and Fabrication of drone for agricultural Purpose
Abstract: Due to their reliable technology and simple operation, drones have found widespread use in many fields. This study aims to plan, investigate, and build a quadcopter for use in farming. This drone is implanted for pesticide spray in the farms. An innovative quadcopter design that is easily removable and transportable is used in this study. The entire structure is developed in Iron CAD, and the viability of the new design …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 12, 2023 · pp. 81–92 Read article
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Study of Dielectric and Magnetic properties for ZnFe 2 O 4 Nanoparticles Synthesized usinghigh current Exploding Technique
Abstract: The current article uses the exploding wire technique to examine the magnetic, electrical, and dielectric properties of nanoscale zinc copper ferrite (ZnFe2O4). The SEM micrographs confirm the almost uniform size distribution of the nanoparticles. The Mossbauer spectrum of the nanoparticles was recorded with an externally applied magnetic field at room temperature. The ferromagnetic behavior of the ZFO sample was determined through VSM measurements at ambient temperature, and the M-H loop …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 12, 2023 · pp. 161–166 Read article
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Development of Shelf-stable Oral Rehydration Drink with Whey and Red seaweed (Kappaphycus alvarezii)
Abstract: The present study aimed at developing a whey based oral rehydration drink (ORD) incorporated with red seaweed. The ORD was formulated with seaweed, sodium chloride, potassium chloride and sugar at the concentrations of 1.0 w/v%, 0.20 w/v%, 0.075 w/v% and 15 w/v% respectively and a whey:water ratio of 1:1.5. The ORD with 1.0 w/v% seaweed obtained the highest overall sensorial acceptability. This drink was further subjected to storage study for …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 20–27 Read article