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632 articles for “increasing temperature”
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EGT Margin of A Jet Engine – Cause, Impact, Improvement & Simulation Theory
Abstract: When an engine runs, it produces heat and there is a range of temperature in the engine chamber. For Jet Engines, when it starts, temperature starts increasing within a range. At various durations of the engine run, there is some temperature. Higher the thrust, higher the heat temperature. This temperature is called Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT). There is a maximum allowed gas temperature for each type of engine and the …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 35–48 Read article
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications in Optimizing Air Conditioning Systems
Abstract: The growing demand for air conditioning systems, especially in the wake of climate change and increasing global temperatures, has led to a significant increase in energy consumption. This, in turn, contributes to the growing concerns of environmental sustainability and operational costs. As a result, there is a pressing need for innovative solutions to optimize the performance and energy efficiency of air conditioning (AC) systems. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 38–43 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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Recent Developments in Solar Photovoltaics and Thermal Hybrid Technology
Abstract: The electrical performance of solar PV panel decreases with increase in the panel/module temperature which is cause of concern in the summer season. To decrease the effect on electrical performance due to increase in module temperature, heat is extracted from the module and used as thermal energy. Heat exchanger or heat extraction device is put on the rear surface of the PV panel and working fluid or coolant is flowed …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 14–34 Read article
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Determination of Effect of Temperature on Bacteria and Fungi (Salt and Fresh Water)
Abstract: This study investigates the effect of temperature on bacterial and fungal activity in fresh and saltwater environments contaminated with crude oil. Utilizing standard characterization techniques, pure cultures of bacteria and fungi were isolated and identified. A bioreactor setup was employed to assess microbial growth and heat generation at varying temperatures (15°C to 120°C) over a 6-hour period. The results demonstrated that temperature significantly influences microbial activity, with bacterial growth rates …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 01–08 Read article
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Summer Outbreak of Influenza A (H1N1) at Tertiary Care Centre in Central India
Abstract: Background: Influenza is a highly contagious, acute, and febrile respiratory illness that occurs in epidemics and occasionally in pandemics. Post-pandemic resurgence with bi-modal peaks, a major peak in the rainy season, and a minor peak in the winter-spring season have been reported in India. However, a sudden increase in the number of cases of Influenza-like illness (ILI) was observed at our centre during the summer season. The study was conducted …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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An Experimental Study on the Effect of Tensile Properties and Hardness of AA6082-T6 under the Heat Treatment Conditions
Abstract: AbstractIn the present study, the experiments were performed to investigate the effect of heat treatment parameters viz. soaking time and temperature on the tensile properties and hardness of Aluminium alloy (AA) 6082-T6 sheet. The sheet was heat treated and cut the standard tensile specimen ASTM E8M-04tofind out the tensile properties and hardness value at different temperature with respect to different soaking time. Air circulation oven type electric furnace was used …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 36–41 Read article
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Unification and DC Conductivity of PDMS/NiNPs Nanocomposite
Abstract: The DC conductivity of nickel nanoparticles–polydimethylsiloxane (NiNPs–PDMS) composite materials has attracted considerable attention due to their promising applications in flexible electronics, sensors, and energy storage devices. The electrical performance of these composites is largely governed by the formation of conductive networks within the insulating polymer matrix. Incorporating nickel nanoparticles into PDMS introduces conductive pathways that significantly enhance DC conductivity once a critical percolation threshold is reached.Several key factors influence the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 28–37 Read article
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Enhanced Thermal Stability and Thermophysical Properties of High Density Polyethylene Based Polymer Composite Synthesized Through Compression Moulding Route
Abstract: Polymer composite materials attract researchers as polymers can be filled with different fillers to get desired properties. Thermophysical properties of HDPE-silicon composite is reported in the present study. HDPE-Si composite was synthesized by hot compression and molding technique for different silicon volumetric ratio. Thermal conductivity as well as thermal diffusivity was found to be enhanced significantly on increasing the filler volumetric ratio. Thermal conductivity value for 20 volume % composite …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 5, 2023 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Studies on Mechanical, Thermal, Physical Properties and Characterisation of PLA-EVA Blend with Microclay and Product Development
Abstract: PLA-EVA (70:30 wt. %) with microclay (1, 3, 5 wt. %) was also melt blended using Glycerol (1%) was used as compatibilizer in a twin screw compounding extruder. Then test specimens were prepared by an injection molding machine. Mechanical, thermal and physical properties were evaluated. As microclay content was increased, the tensile strength, elongation at break and tensile modulus were slightly decreased but higher than that of PLA-EVA (30 wt. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 24–33 Read article
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Thermodynamic modelling of the effects of high temperatures on brine fluid density
Abstract: Current trends in oil discoveries points to deep water zones characterized by temperatures ranging from 150oC to 350oC which needs good prediction of the fracture pressure and pore pressure hence imperative to continually understand temperature-density relationships of the fluids which are pumped downhole for well control. This paper seeks to propose a new, cost effective and easier method of estimating the reduction in density of brine completion fluid as it …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on Heat Transfer Characteristics of Thermal Barrier Coating on Aero Engine Components
Abstract: The gas turbine blades play a crucial role in harnessing energy from the high-temperature and highpressure gas generated by the combustor. To withstand this challenging environment, turbine blades often employ super-alloys and incorporate new manufacturing technologies such as Direct Solidification (DS) and Single Crystal (SC). Additionally, the development of advanced ceramic Thermal Barrier Coating (TBC) is imperative to achieve higher operating temperatures (>1200°C). Therefore, the primary focus of this study …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 13, 2023 · pp. 50–58 Read article
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Effect of Annealling on Optical Band Gap of Fe2O3 Thin Films on Amorphos Transparent Glass Substrate by Spray Pyrolysis Method
Abstract: The Fe 2 O 3 thin film has widely used photo-electrochemical cells. In this paper, the optical properties like band gap of thin films is depend on annealed temperature at 100 o C and 200 o C was discussed. The optical property of Fe 2 O 3 are studied by UV- Vis spectroscopy .The optical band gap decreased after increasing annealing temperature. The refractive index of Fe 2 O 3 …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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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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Bacteria on Salt Water Medium Evaluation: The Conceptual Impacts of Temperature
Abstract: The potential impact of temperature on bacteria on salt water medium for crude oil degradation in an aerated lagoon system was simulated using MATLAB Simulation software. The specific rate of bacteria obtained revealed maximum at temperature of less than 35oC with the order of 90 o C (11 cfu/ml) > 60 o C (40 cfu/ml) > 45 o C (35 cfu/ml) > 30 o C (28 cfu/ml). Most of the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 50–56 Read article
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Studies on Mechanical, Electrical and Thermal Properties of Compatibilized PLA/ABS Blends Reinforced with Wood Flour
Abstract: AbstractPoly lactic acid (PLA) bio-polymer (60%) was blended with acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) (40%) and filled with wood flour (0, 10, 20%) using a twin screw compounding extruder and a suitable compatibilizer i.e., glycerol, is also incorporated into that mixture at a percentage of 4% respectively. Test specimens were prepared by using an injection molding machine for mechanical, electrical and thermal properties as per ASTM standards and the properties were …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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CARBONCURE AND WAYS TO REDUCE CO2 EMISSIONS IN CEMENT MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
Abstract: Why don’t we halt for a minute to think about the climatical change happening around the globe? Increase in temperature, the release of carbon dioxide, let it be whether from the burning of fossil fuels such as oil, coal, deforestation or manufacture of cement.With the increase in population, the growth of industries and change of lifestyle, majorconstruction is taking place everywhere which leads to mass production of cement and is …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Synthesis and formability of Al/(Fe-Mn) particulate compositeusing stir casting
Abstract: Demand for lightweight and fuel economy by automotive and aircraft industries focuses to explore different materials. Alloys and composites developed with same objective to obtain superior desired mechanical properties compatible for such intended applications. However, alloy consider as solid solutions with metallic properties and cannot mix with primary major element in random proportions. This forced researcher community to develop composites, which are heterogeneous solid solutions or multi-phase materials comprising matrix …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 80–88 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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High-Performance Aluminum Matrix Composites Reinforced with Graphene Nanoplatelets a Study on Mechanical and Thermal Behaviour
Abstract: This study investigates the effect of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) on the mechanical and thermal properties of aluminum matrix composites (AMCs) fabricated using the powder metallurgy route. Aluminum alloy Al-6061 powder was reinforced with varying GNP concentrations (0, 0.5, 1, 2, and 3 wt%), followed by uniaxial compaction and sintering. The influence of GNP content on the composite’s structural integrity, strength, and thermal behavior was thoroughly evaluated through tensile testing, hardness …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 38–49 Read article