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Economical Speed Characteristics in a 4 Stroke SI Engine using CNG, Petrol Blend
Abstract: Increasing need of energy and its effective utilization, reduced fuel consumption and increasing output power has become major aspect in engine development and research. As non-renewable fuels are depleting day by day, there is a necessity of using alternative fuels. CNG is one of the alternate fuels. Idea of this work is to blend gaseous fuel with liquid fuel and find the performance. We implemented this in bike (4 stroke …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Electromagnetic Disc Braking with Smart Assistant
Abstract: Electro-mechanical disc brakes are electrically actuated, yet mechanically transmit torque. The magnetic flux attracts the armature to the face of the brake when power is applied to the coil of an electromagnet. It squeezes the inner and outer friction discs together as it does so. The design of an electromagnetic disc brake requires a multidisciplinary approach. Its performance is an outcome of the usage of concepts from various fields, viz. …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Reliability of Self Driving Cars
Abstract: One of the most prominent issues of the past ten years has been self-driving cars, which offers superior handling and more precise drive control than human- driven vehicles. Focusing on this problem results in less unacceptable mistakes made by automobiles the more computerised they are. Even if the efficient driving criteria have been raised, collisions are still the worst-case situation for the vehicles and need to be avoided. A vehicle …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 34–41 Read article
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Basic Multi-ampere Solar Mobile Charger
Abstract: AbstractAs we know that nowadays usage of smart phones is increasing. Major issue which we are facing is the battery backup of smart-phone is lower comparatively. Another issue we are facing is that the charging rate of battery varies from one company to another thus using charger of one company for another, which causes damage to battery life of smart-phone. In this paper, we have addressed both the problems of …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 39–41 Read article
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Organic Solar Cells: A Technological Review
Abstract: In today’s technologically advanced era, our society needs an eco-friendly technology that is efficient and at the same time has low manufacturing cost. Solar energy is one of the major sources of renewable energy entering the earth’s atmosphere in bulk. It is a fact that the amount of solar energy lighting up the earth’s land mass over a year is around 3000 times the total amount of annual human energy …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Voltage Stability Assessment of Wind Integrated System for Variable Wind Speed with FACTS Devices
Abstract: Requirement of power utilization is increasing exponentially both by industrial usage as well as in our day-to-day life due to inclusion of latest developments in the technology and automation. So, increase of power generation from conventional as well as non-conventional type of energy resources to meet these challenges is also needed. This increase in power generation is not possible alone by existing methods. Wind energy and integration of wind energy …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Performance Evaluation of Petrol-Ethanol Blends and Testing on Multicylinder 4-Stroke SI Engine
Abstract: The usage of different alcohols as a fuel for spark ignition (SI) engines has been in progress since the invention of engine, with ethanol being renewable, bio-based and ecofriendly is the best replacement for petrol as fuel in SI engines. Ethanol is derived basically from sugarcane, cassava, corn and other waste biomass materials. The choice of ethanol as a fuel is due to the positive influence on engine performance due …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 41–45 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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Solutions to Overcome SQ Limits for Modelling Efficient Solar Cell and Introduction to Novel QD-MJSC Design
Abstract: AbstractHarnessing the solar power with maximum energy conversion efficiency can fulfill every electrical demand of the world. Depending on the designing of models, the commercial solar cell is being tested. To harness the entire energy on optimum cost, the material is selected in such a way that the overall outcome become beneficiary. In recent market available solar cell, there are still more criteria to be taken care of to improve …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 37–46 Read article
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Developing Virtual Power Plant using Savonius Rotor Wind Turbine for Sustainability
Abstract: The objective of this paper is to develop VPP (virtual power plant) by extracting and transferring power to balance supply and demand, for production of power, near consumption place using Savoniusrotor wind turbine, where direction of wind changes very often,andoperates even during storm.When the wind speed is ideal and balanced, all the demand for appliance-electrical consumption converged to the same production of power compensation. However,wind speed does not stay same …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 11–36 Read article
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The Riverine Pollution-A Critical Review to Study the Water Quality and Pollution Load of Some Major Rivers of India
Abstract: Every life form on earth need water, which is one of the basic resources.. India is a country of rivers and some of the rivers are considered sacred and are associated with religious importance. However, the rapid increase in population, urbanization, and increased anthropogenic invasions has resulted in the deterioration of the water quality. Rivers are always seen as the easiest sinks to dispose of all kinds of wastes; hence …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 21–36 Read article
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Optimizing Residential Energy Costs with PEV-based Energy Storage and Particle Swarm Optimization
Abstract: This research addresses the critical challenge of optimizing electrical energy usage amidst the increasing integration of variable renewable energy sources and the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). The core objective is to alleviate the energy cost burden for residential consumers by leveraging the capacity of Plug-in Electric Vehicles (PEVs) as an auxiliary energy source. Through innovative utilization of PEVs for both charging and discharging actions based on dynamic electricity …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 19–29 Read article
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Inhibitors of steel corrosion sector
Abstract: Inhibitor application in medium of exposure is to mitigate corrosion of mild steel. In industrial and ambient weather corrosions is either from acidic medium or soil compositions. Most of inhibitors appear to be green in origin i.e. environmentally friendly. These explorations account to prevent usage of toxic and high cost synthetic inhibitors. Comparative behaviors about inhibition efficiency restrain a long list of organic natural inhibitors to that of synthetic inorganic …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 12–22 Read article
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Effect of catalyst and methanol on synthesis of methyl esters from used cooking oil
Abstract: Due to depletion in the fossil fuels and the increase of energy usage, the rapid depletion of fossil fuel is accelerated. Therefore, using renewable energy is a key solution to the problem of fossil fuel depletion. There are several resources of renewable energy like geothermal energy, solar energy, and biofuels. Biodiesel is a fatty acid alkyl ester made from renewable resources such as used cooking oil. The attractiveness of biodiesel …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 42–51 Read article
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Biocatalytic Process by Biodiesel Production to the help of Environment
Abstract: The synthesis of fatty acid esters using vegetable oils seems to be a crucial process that yields good diesel fuel substitutes and useful oleochemical intermediates. Biodiesel is made from fatty acid methyl esters, which are a mixture of mono-alkyl esters produced from vegetable oils including sunflower oil, soyabean oil, rapeseed oil, peanut oil, cotton seed oil, and animal fats like pig fats and lard. Biodiesel can also be made from …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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Assessment of Risk Management in Nigeria Construction Industry
Abstract: AbstractIneffective risk management in the construction industry over the years has caused significant negative effects such as cost overrun, delay in completion time, low quality of end product, re-construction of work and project abandonment. The study was designed to assess risk management in Nigeria construction industry with a view to identifying and assess risk management tools used in the construction industry, know the level of usage of risk management tools …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the Philippines’ AEC Industry: Prospects, Issues, and Challenges
Abstract: Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a modern approach and process used in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AE&C) industry that enhances planning, design, and construction of facilities. In fact, BIM is considered one of the most promising advancements in the AE&C industry. Its usage in other countries has become prevalent and the benefits are remarkable in terms of reduction of time, cost, and material wastage. The Philippines, on the other …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 8–20 Read article
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Providing Sustainability in Educational Buildings Through the Use of Compressed Stabilized Interlocking Earth Blocks
Abstract: Buildings are important factors in achieving desirable outcomes in the educational sector hence; any inadequacy in building facilities represents a loss in value of the school, its users and stakeholders. It is therefore, necessary to provide not just a building but a sustainable one that will encourage the preservation of the natural environment, promotes social well-being of its users and provide reasonable economic stands for the investor. This research therefore, …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 130–140 Read article
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Design and Estimation of Concrete Gravity Dam using STAAD.Pro and MS Excel
Abstract: Aim of current project is to propose a gravity dam across river Tapi, Amravati district in Maharashtra. Many Talukas in nearby areas are facing severe water shortage for major part of a year as there are no other perennial water resource. Agriculture is solely dependent on monsoon. Ground water table is very low. Scope of project includes site selection, collection of rainfall data, planning, design and estimation analysis of the …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 20–29 Read article
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REALIZATION OF SUSTAINABLE CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURES THROUGH EFFECTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN A CHALLENGING ECONOMY
Abstract: Infrastructure and effective project management is a great challenge facing sustainable development of infrastructure in Third World Cities and Civil Engineers have a lot of roles to play in sustainable infrastructural development in a challenging economy. This paper examines ways of realizing sustainable infrastructures through project management and civil engineering practice. Secondary data from works of literature and notable information from engineers were utilized. Project management is very essential for …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–10 Read article