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Innovative Garbage Sorting Solutions for the Glass Industry
Abstract: One of the main factors contributing to global pollution, which is increasingly becoming a serious health concern, is the growing amount of trash in our cities. Furthermore, the continuous exposure of garbage collectors to solid waste can result in health issues and labor scarcity. We provide a novel solution to these problems: an autonomous trash collector that can go around and look for rubbish. Trash is collected by the automatic …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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An Experimental Study on Design and Fabrication of Sheet and Tube Type PVT Collector
Abstract: AbstractA hybrid system composed of a photovoltaic (PV) module integrated with a thermal unit is fabricated and tested in outdoor conditions. The system has been installed at MITS, Gwalior and its thermal analysis has been done experimentally. In our experimental work, water is used as a working fluid and pit coarse sand is used as an insulator. Experimentally it is observed that the thermal efficiency of the system is also …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Development of Water Trash Collector System: A Review
Abstract: A serious garbage crisis has emerged, notably in aquatic bodies, because of rising urbanisation, corruption, and worldwide economic expansion. We have created an automated system for cleaning rivers utilising an Arduino-based floating garbage collector machine to address this problem. The system is fueled by solar energy, allowing for a backup energy supply and water recycling, which helps reduce waste. The system collects plastic and glass bottles and other lightweight floating …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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Determination of Heat Transfer Coefficient in Solar Collector Tube under Simulated Operating Conditions
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 In this paper, heat transfer coefficient, in solar collector tube under scaling conditions has been experimentally determined using a specifically fabricated test apparatus. The effect of various variables such as scale thickness, flow conditions and tube wall temperatures on heat transfer coefficients have been investigated. The experimental results reveals that the scale thickens has a dominating effect on heat transfer coefficient.Keywords: …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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A Review on the Performance of the Phase Change Material on the Solar Energy Collector Devices
Abstract: Energy is the basic need for all developing countries and India is also a developing country. Energyis central to performing the interrelated economic, social aim of human development. Solar energy isa rapid growing technology and have gained a lot of attention because it is renewable source ofenergy and is available in abundance in India. Due to over exploitation of fossil fuel soon there willbe its scarcity. This will not only …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Experimental Studies on the Use of Local Grinded Aggregate in Enhancing Stability, Reduction of Flow, Air-voids and Deformation of Modified Asphalt Concrete for Medium Collector Roads
Abstract: The adverse environmental impact of man-made and agricultural waste/by-products combined with the rising cost and difficulty in obtaining construction materials have influenced research into better ways to manage these wastes/by-products by incorporating them in asphalt concrete mix design. Different researches have shown that some agricultural waste/by-products can be included as mineral fillers in hot-mix asphalt concrete to obtain certain desirable properties. It is on this basis that this research attempts …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Performance Optimization of Photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) Systems: A Comprehensive Review of Design and Efficiency Enhancements
Abstract: The desire for renewable energy solutions and the rising demand for energy worldwide have driven important developments in hybrid photovoltaic-thermal systems. Photovoltaic-thermal systems provide the advantages of both thermal energy collection and electrical energy generation as they integrate photovoltaic and thermal collectors into a single module. However, a number of variables, including system architecture, material choice, cooling systems, and ambient circumstances, affect how well they function. The goal of this …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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Development and Performance Analysis of Pyramid Shaped Novel Solar Water Heater
Abstract: Solar water heating is an environmentally clean technology that utilizes solar energy as a renewable energy source for heating water. Several publications indicate that the interest in residential solar heating using flat-plate solar collectors remains high and current. The optimal tilt angle for solar collectors is estimated to be around 40°, resulting in energy savings, solar fraction, and collector efficiency of 1284 kWh, 29.6%, and 37.9%, respectively, for the entire …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Design And Optimization Of Performance Parameters Of Indirect Solar Drying System
Abstract: The objective of the work being presented is to design and develop an indirect solar dryer in the renewable energy laboratory of Mechanical Engineering Department, I.I.T BHU Varanasi and evaluate its performance under the climatic conditions of Varanasi, U.P India. The main components of indirect solar dryer are flat plate solar collector, drying chamber, blower and other accessories of the drying system. Originally built Shukla-Sharma dryer for drying aonla was …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–22 Read article
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Performance Analysis of Solar Steam Generation System: A Review
Abstract: A solar powered air heating system using parabolic trough collector was experimentally investigated. This paper describes construction and testing of a parabolic dish solar steam generator. By using sun heat with the help of parabolic collector concentrated on black absorber which is located at focus point of reflector; which heated water at high temperature considering different specifications and find out variation of temperature with different time, maximum temperature and temperature …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Fabrication and Analysis of Evacuated Tube Solar Air Heater
Abstract: The development of renewable energy technology is important for the future to balance global energy. Now we are at the stage where the search for other alternative methods that replace the electricity has become pinnacle. This work is essentially based on the alternative methods by which we can reduce the consumption of electricity. Solar air heating is one of them is not only pollution free, but also cheap in operation. …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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An overview and Design of Solar Space Heating System
Abstract: The sun is perhaps the most dependable form of renewable energy. Solar radiation of the sun may be extracted with little effort. Proposed Solar space heating system is one of the reliable form of solar heating system. There are various collector arrangements for conservation of the heat out of which flat plate collector system is the most cost efficient system. In this paper, design and installation of a solar space …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Advanced Polymer Composite Coating for Thermal Performance and EEE Improvement of a Solar Energy Harvesting System
Abstract: The integration of carbon-based nanomaterials with polymer matrices presents a promising route toward advancing solar energy harvesting technologies. In this study, nanoparticle-blended polymer composite coatings are examined to evaluate the performance of FPSC, utilizing an unconventional collector setup and a multiple-carbon-based nanoparticle-blended paint polymer. Nanomaterial provides a crucial alternative for enhancing their thermal efficiency. The research findings reveal that the deformation of nanomaterials improves the heat efficiency of solar collectors. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 1197–1222 Read article
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Performance Testing of Arduino-Based Hybrid Solar Dryer for Drying Apple Slices
Abstract: A novel and high-efficiency hybrid solar dryer was designed and developed in this study to dry apple slices. The thermal analysis of the dryer is conducted by calculating collector efficiency, drying rate, and drying efficiency. Integrating an Arduino-based temperature and humidity monitoring system in a hybrid solar dryer enhances the ability to optimize performance and efficiency. Both the collector and drying chamber are made of aluminum sheet as it has …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1872–1886 Read article
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HYDROTROPES IN SOAP FLOTATION: A CRITICAL REVIEW
Abstract: In this study efficiency of soap flotation when the hydrotrope was used along with the flotation reagents especially collectors for different type of minerals is reviewed. It is known that for flotation of salt type minerals soaps are used as collectors. The soap collectors when used along with hydrotropes as promoters in flotation yielded better flotation efficiency along with the reduced usage of collectors (soaps). Hydrotropes the compounds that soulibilises …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Performance Investigation of Evacuated Tube Solar Heating System: A Review
Abstract: The solar energy is the most abundant and eco-friendly source of energy on earth. It is the most readily available source of renewable energy on the earth; the earth receives millions of watt of energy per day which is coming in the form of solar radiation. Solar energy is captured by several conventional and new type of solar collectors of which the evacuated solar collector is the most efficient and …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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Design of Solar Water Heater System
Abstract: This research paper studied about solar water heater with its construction and applications. If we see today’s scenario, the hot water uses are increasing day by day in industries as well as in domestic and commercial purposes. In the current era, we are using various resources like coal, petroleum products, electrical energy, etc. for heating the water. These resources are too expensive for heating the water. Solar power is the …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Study of technical and economic assessment of solar-assisted and thermoelectric air-conditioning technologies
Abstract: This study presents an integrated technical and economic assessment of solar-assisted absorption and thermoelectric air-conditioning technologies for residential cooling applications. A comprehensive methodology combining mathematical modelling, experimental characterization of thermoelectric modules, numerical simulation, and economic optimization was developed to evaluate the performance of both cooling systems. The solar-assisted system employs single-effect LiBr–H₂O absorption chillers operating under water-cooled and air-cooled configurations, simulated using TRNSYS and Engineering Equation Solver (EES), while the …
Published in International Journal of Energy and Thermal Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Fabrication of Solar Space Heating System
Abstract: In this research paper the existing solar space heating system are studied with their construction and application. Renewable radiation is both free and ecologically friendly, making it one of the most intriguing alternative energy sources. The spatial variability of solar energy's output makes it difficult to use in residential and industrial settings, limiting the need and profitability. Solar air collectors may be used for a variety of purposes: on the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Iron Ore Beneficiation through Reverse Flotation: Advances in Nanobubble-Assisted Flotation Technology for Lean Grade Ore Upgradation and Silica Removal: A Review
Abstract: The global demand for high-grade iron ore concentrates continues to surge as readily available rich ores become depleted. Iron ore beneficiation through froth flotation has emerged as a critical technology for upgrading lean-grade iron ores (typically 25–35% Fe) to produce high-quality concentrates (64–70% Fe) suitable for direct reduction and blast furnace operations. This comprehensive review examines the fundamental principles of flotation in iron ore beneficiation, with particular emphasis on the …
Published in International Journal of Minerals · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–30 Read article