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62 articles for “compressed air”
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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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Model Based Controller Design for Position Control of Servo Controlled Hydraulic Actuator against Air Entrainment
Abstract: Position control is important for numerous industrial and aircraft applications. Electro-hydraulic actuators are used for position control for advantages they provide over other actuation systems. The hydraulic fluid used for actuation, though desired to be incompressible, has some compressibility in practice. Entrainment of air in the fluid increases compressibility effect by reducing the effective bulk modulus. Reduced bulk modulus makes position control difficult. The paper studies the effect of effective …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 25–35 Read article
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The Effect of Compression on Sound Absorption of Multi-layered Isotropic and Transversely Isotropic Porous Materials at Oblique Incidence
Abstract: Porous materials which are effective in sound absorption in automobile and airplane industry areoften used under compression. This compression is associated with a reduction in thickness and theresulting changes in acoustical properties and non-acoustical parameters of the porous materials.Therefore, these acoustics changes should be taken into account when the behavior of these materialsis studied. So far, the studies on the effect of compression on sound absorption characteristics ofporous materials have …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 43–61 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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Study of a Mist Enhanced Evaporative Cooler
Abstract: Comfort air conditioning through vapour-compression refrigeration is commonly used and is the energy-intensive system. That to split air conditioning system is being employed to create cooling in closed spaces which lag in fresh air supply leading to an increase in carbon dioxide concentration in the cooled space. This is of very much concern towards to maintain indoor air quality. Evaporative Cooling (or Desert Cooling) concept is also a known phenomenon …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Improving the Performance of Self-compacting Concrete Using Optimized Admixture Combinations
Abstract: This study explores the influence of various admixture combinations on the performance of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC), with an emphasis on its flow behavior, compressive strength, tensile strength, flexural strength, and resistance to impact. Various admixtures, including Air-Entraining Agent (AEA), Water-Reducing Plasticizer (WPC), Retarder (RET), and Accelerator (ACC), were incorporated into the SCC reference mix (SP + VMA) to evaluate their impact on SCC performance. A series of tests—such as slump …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 81–89 Read article
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Sustainable Air Conditioning Technologies: Innovations and Future Prospects
Abstract: The increasing demand for air conditioning across the globe, especially in emerging economies, has placed a significant strain on energy resources and contributed to rising greenhouse gas emissions. Conventional air conditioning systems, which largely rely on vapor compression cycles and high-GWP (global warming potential) refrigerants, are energy-intensive and environmentally unsustainable. In response to these challenges, there has been a growing focus on developing sustainable air conditioning technologies that are energy-efficient, …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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An Experimental study on Strength parameters of OPC, PPC and Geopolymer Mortars
Abstract: Geopolymer mortar is a new trend in mortars, manufactured with fine aggregate and geopolymers like fly ash and silica fume, which gets activated by alkaline solutions like sodium silicate solutions. Research work on geopolymer based mortars is attaining more scope in present era because of its sustainable properties and easy availability. The study, includes to evaluate the strength in compression and bond strengths of different mortars in different curing methods, …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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EFFECT OF EXPOSURE OF CEMENT ON THE COMPRESSIVE STENGTH OF CONCRETE
Abstract: Concrete has become the bedrock of infrastructural civilization in Nigeria as over 75% of the infrastructures in Nigeria have to do with concrete. Most times, Engineers design for a particular grade of concrete and Post-construction checks shows that concrete is defective of this strength and exposure of cement is observed to be one of the causative factors. In this study, the effect of exposure of cement on the compressive strength …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 34–44 Read article
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A Study of The Performance of surface modified NACA 2416 Airfoils at various Angles of Attach at Re80000
Abstract: In the present investigation the effect of compressive strength of core and precast concrete on the behavior of columns retrofitted by attaching precast segments and followed by FRP wrapping through Finite Element Analysis. A rectangular column converted into an elliptical column by attaching precast segment is modeled using ANSYS workbench, A Finite Element Analysis software. A Finite Element Model is developed, considering various structural parameters such as grades of core …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 302–310 Read article
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Integrating Electromechanical Cooling with Thermoelectric System for Enhanced Cooling Efficiency
Abstract: To improve cooling efficiency, a wide range of cooling systems have been studied. This article investigates the combination of thermoelectric and electromechanical air conditioners to maximize cooling performance. Electromechanical cooling methods, such as vapor compression refrigeration, have traditionally dominated cooling applications due to their high efficiency and reliability. However, these systems face challenges related to environmental impact and scalability. Thermoelectric cooling, by contrast, offers advantages like compact size, silent operation, …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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AI-Assisted Optimization of Supersonic Airfoil Shapes Using CFD Coupling
Abstract: This paper presents a novel framework for optimizing supersonic airfoil geometries through integrated artificial intelligence and computational fluid dynamics coupling. Traditional gradient-based optimization methods for high-speed aerodynamic shapes suffer from computational expense and convergence difficulties in non-convex design spaces. The proposed methodology employs a deep neural network surrogate model trained on high-fidelity Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes solutions to approximate aerodynamic performance metrics across the design space. A hybrid particle swarm-genetic algorithm searches …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 8–17 Read article
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Effect of Polymer Modified Fibers on Strength of Concrete
Abstract: AbstractThe results of an experimental investigation to study the effects of hooked steel fibers with varying dosage and polymer latex with fixed dosage in concrete are studied. In this experimental study, varying volume fraction of hooked steel fibers from 0% to 7% by weight of cement at the interval of 1% of fiber and SBR latex polymer of fixed volume of 15% by weight of cement were used. All specimens …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 15–24 Read article
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Design & Development of Helical Compression Spring Using Composite Material
Abstract: The paper embodies the manufacturing of a helical compression spring using composite material. The main motive for the use of composite material spring is its low density and greater stiffness to that of a steel spring. The composite material spring has greater stiffness to weight ratio as compared to the steel spring. We have manufactured carbon fibre and glass fibre spring using filament winding technique as less as possible economical …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on Nitrogen Oxides Air Pollutant Reduction Characteristics of Cement Mortar Using Sustainable Photocatalytic Material
Abstract: Emissions of nitrogen oxide (NOx) should be diminished to address the facts of urban air pollution and its health and environmental consequences. This study explores the potential of NOx reduction of photovoltaic pollutants in cement mortar using titanium dioxide (TiO2) as a photovoltaic material. NOx is one of the major pollutants of urban air, related to the problems of smog and acid rain, with serious health hazards. The study focuses …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 26–40 Read article
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Performance Analysis of Heat Pump and Air Conditioning System Using R-32 Refrigerant & Theoretical Comparison With R-290 Refrigerant
Abstract: An extensive performance analysis of a heat pump air conditioning system for both cooling and heating applications is included in this research. The purpose of the research is to assess the system's overall performance, energy consumption, and efficiency under various operating scenarios. The research incorporates a range of experimental techniques. An overview of the heat pump air conditioning system's parts and operation is given at the outset of the examination. …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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Effect of Compression Ratio on Petro-DEE Fuelled HCCI Engine
Abstract: In compression ignition engines, soot-NOx paradox is extremely challenging issue, which remains to be resolved. Homogeneous charge compression ignition is a new combustion concept that gives benefits such as diesel like efficiency and resolves the problem of high level of NOx and PM simultaneously. It gives very high rate of heat release which cannot be easily controlled. The present work deals with development of HCCI engine and experimental investigations on …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Performance analysis of Butanol and Waste Cooking Oil bio-diesels in VCR diesel engine
Abstract: Global energy crisis is the key reason for switching to alternate fuels without compromising with environmental standards. This paper focuses on assessing the performance parameters viz. brake thermal efficiency (BTE), brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC), air/fuel ratio and torque against gradually increasing load (0-4 kg) for waste cooking oil (WCO) biodiesel, butanol biodiesel and neat diesel in a variable compression ratio engine. Three different blends of WCO and butanol, separately, …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 113–117 Read article
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Optimization of the Climate Control System for Pure Electric Vehicle
Abstract: Emission standards have become increasingly stringent, which has generated more interest in problems related to environmental pollution. However, the EV driving range suffers from A/C (air conditioning) for the comfort of the occupants, especially in very hot or cold climates. Therefore, the dimensioning of the A/C system is more important than the case of the conventional vehicle with internal combustion engine. Specifically, EV consumes electric power from the battery pack …
Published in Journal of Telecommunication, Switching Systems and Networks · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 17–23 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