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Activated Carbon Materials as Ideal Adsorbents for the Desulfurization of Fossil Fuels
Abstract: Removal of organosulfur compounds from diesel is of interest from scientific, social, economic, and environmental viewpoints. Production of clean fuel remains a primary goal of the petroleum refining industry. The reduction of sulfur content below stringent ppm levels in diesel fuels becomesincreasingly challenging due to the presence of sterically hindered sulfur compounds, such as 4,6- dialkyldibenzothiophenes, which are resistant to removal over conventional supported mixed sulfide hydrodesulfurization catalysts. Consequently, alternative …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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Renewable-Powered HVAC Systems: Advances in Solar, Bioenergy, and Heat Pump Technologies
Abstract: The global demand for refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, and ventilation (HVAC) systems has increased rapidly due to population growth, urbanization, industrialization, and rising expectations for indoor thermal comfort. These systems account for a substantial share of global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, primarily because they rely heavily on fossil-fuel-based electricity and thermal energy. Consequently, the decarbonization of HVAC and refrigeration sectors has become a critical component of global climate …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Pneumatic Car: Solution to Fossil Fuels
Abstract: AbstractUse of conventional source of energy such as petrol, diesel etc. has rapidly affected the environment by means of rapid emission of greenhouse gases such as NOx, SOx,CO2 etc. These modern sources of energy are readily available thus their consumption has increased over the years and it is assumed that after 30 years these conventional sources of energy will be completely exhausted from the modern arena, also there will be …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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Travel Demand Management for Sustainable Urban Transport in Kuala Lumpur: Operation and Energy Consumption Issues
Abstract: A number of South-East Asian cities are experiencing rapid growth in car ownership and overall transportation demand in the context of relatively low fuel and road tax along with land use patterns that encourage private automobile trips. To address these challenges, sustainable transport initiatives, which often include travel demand management (TDM), are increasingly being promoted at the city level. This paper examines the effectiveness of TDM on reducing road traffic …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 23–37 Read article
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Green Hydrogen Revolution: Technological Developments and Environmental Evaluations
Abstract: As a major fuel source for the future, hydrogen energy has received great support from the public, government, and business community. Two significant barriers to cleaning hydrogen commercialization are the high cost of production and the slow expansion of the infrastructure. Numerous hydrogen production techniques are classified using color codes; the most popular option is green hydrogen, which is produced using sustainable resources like solar and wind energy. Green hydrogen …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 37–44 Read article
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Design and Optimization of Solar Chimney for Small Applications
Abstract: The known resources of fossil fuel in the world are depleting very fast and it is estimated that, by AD 2030, man will have to increasingly depend upon renewable resources of energy. Among various energy alternatives, solar option stands out distinctly with its unique advantage; sun is abundant, inexhaustible source of energy. Abundant power, approximately 1.8×1011 Mega Watt from the sun is available on the earth, which is thousand times …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Selection of Working Fluid for Organic Rankine Cycle by Energy and Exergy, For Low Temperature Low Enthalpy Dholera Geothermal Reservoir
Abstract: In today’s scenario of increasing energy demand, it is high time to give emphasis on renewable energy sources. The conventional energy sources that humanity is depending upon today are not only depleting, but also cause significant environmental impact. The burning of coal and fossil fuels causes serious air pollution and several major cities are already under deep threat due to the increasing amount of pollution. Future predictions show an exponential …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Pneumatic Operated Engine
Abstract: The increasing awareness of fossil fuel depletion & environmental pollution has accelerated the need for the development of sustainable & eco-friendly alternatives to traditional internal combustion engines. Pneumatically operated engines have been identified as a potential alternative for small-scale mechanical power generation owing to their advantages of zero exhaust emissions, noise reduction & operational safety. This paper describes the design, development & performance analysis of a pneumatically operated engine, which …
Published in International Journal of Mechanical Dynamics and Systems Analysis · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–7 Read article