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Feasibility Study of Mahua (Madhuca Indica) Fruit Pulp as a Feedstock for Bio-Alcohol Industry
Abstract: AbstractFor a developing nation like India, adequate sources of energy are basic requirement. As fossil fuels are depleting day by day, the necessity of renewable energy sources is increasing rapidly. Apart from that, burning of fossil fuels is polluting our environment drastically and increasing the threat of global warming. Thus, there is a need to adopt a cleaner and renewable source of energy. Among the different sources of energy, bioalcohol …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 32–35 Read article
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Degradation in Energy Yield of Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant due to Soiling Effect
Abstract: Renewable energy resources are the future of the world. Solar photovoltaic energy conversion is one such type of clean and sustainable energy resource. Solar photovoltaic power plant’s performance is directly dependent on the sun’s incoming solar radiation availability and its intensity. Solar energy conversion of photovoltaic power plants is limited by local climatic parameters such as temperature, wind, humidity, dust deposition, etc. and geographical factors of latitude, longitude, etc. Accumulation …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Modeling the Variation in Specific Heat of Phase Change Materials during Phase Transition
Abstract: Specific heat of phase change materials varies significantly during phase transition. Accurate knowledge of variation in specific heat is vital for proper numerical simulation of heat transfer in such materials. Specific heat of phase change material (PCM) during phase transition has been modeled as delta, triangular and Gaussian function by researchers. In the present work, variation of specific heat is presented in the form of Fourier series. Fourier coefficients are …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Capacity Estimation of Pump Storage System for Microgrid with Resourceful Use of RES in Deregulated Power Sector
Abstract: The present era dominates with green energy, such as the wind, solar, geothermal, tidal, ocean, bio, etc., since these sources plentifully available, pollution free, zero noise. Power shortages in rural, as well as remote areas, encourage the development of green energy sources. To meet the demand by dissimilar configurations such as standalone or grid interconnected microgrid. Standalone green energy microgrid provides the most appropriate solution for electrification of rural and …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 37–50 Read article
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Design of Absorption and Adsorption Cooling Systems for Truck Cabin Using Exhaust Heat
Abstract: AbstractThe present work is focused towards the review of the work done in the field of automobile air conditioning and design of proposed air-cooling system for the cabin of the truck using waste heat from the exhaust. The present cooling systems run on engine power and consume around 10% of the total power produced by the engine and thereby increase fuel consumption. From heat balance, it is observed that around …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 26–34 Read article
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A Brief Study of an Installation of a Rooftop Solar PV System in India
Abstract: AbstractSolar rooftop photovoltaic installation is one of the most popular setups used in the country of India, being economical and apt for the space available in the country. This paper focuses on the key aspects of the design involved in the setup of the system, regarding not just the engineering design for a PV system, but also other key components such as installation site evaluation of a given rooftop to …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Thermal and Thermoelectric Generation Using Geothermal Energy Extraction Through Cogeneration System
Abstract: The manuscript has focused on the evaluation of the improvement of energy efficiency in using geothermal energy for heat and electricity generation through additional thermoelectric production to conventional heat transfer processes. The proposed system uses Peltier rings made up of a serial and parallel Peltier cells grouping, as part of the upward and downward ducts that connect the geothermal heat exchanger and the surface heating system. The new system can …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 58–71 Read article
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Production of Cellulosic Biofuel by using Different Pretreatment Process
Abstract: The production of Biofuels is increased by 20% since 2017. Cellulosic biomass is natural and abundantly available material for biofuel production in India. The major source of Biofuel is lignocellulosic waste and the most non-feeding productive crop is cotton in India. Bioethanol production can be achieved using the cotton stalk as raw material because cotton stalk contains a high amount of cellulose (>50%). Among the all process pretreatment process is …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 33–37 Read article
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A Study on Integration of Solar Energy Sources
Abstract: As due to continuously industrialization and urbanization, demand of electrical energy around world is continuously increasing. Present available base load plants which are working on conventional fuels are not able to meet this increased demand of energy. So, renewable energy assets (RERs) can be used to meet the demands of electrical energy and supply power required to fulfill energy demand. There are some remote areas where continuous supply of energy …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 48–55 Read article
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An Overview of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
Abstract: Long-term evaluation and analysis of several factors should be done to propose a full-phase power generation system based on renewable energy sources. An accurate assessment of the potentially available resources should be done like measuring solar irradiation, wind speed, etc. We are designing a hybrid system where hybridization methods entirely consist of renewable energy sources—specifically solar photovoltaic (PV), wind, and gravity systems. Wind and solar are among the popular renewable …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Simulation of a Renewable Energy Hybrid MicroHydro-Wind-PV-Solar System for Electric Generation
Abstract: This project is based on the development of a renewable energy hybrid tri-system made up of a photovoltaic device, a small wind turbine and a micro hydraulic turbine to generate electricity in places where these renewable energy resources are available. The system pursues the reduction of energy dependence on local electric network as well as the greenhouse gases emission. The project will be theoretically modelled and verified in a small …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 37–50 Read article
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Techno-Economic Evaluation of Solar Harvesting as a Best-Fit Technology for Sustainable Green Building in the Humid Tropics
Abstract: Best-fit criteria in terms of availability, affordability, minimally conflicting operationality, energy efficiency, buildability, and maintainability are the hallmarks of sustainable green building technology. This study evaluates solar harvesting as a best-fit technology for residential buildings in the humid tropics. An analysis of a residential property located in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, is used as a case study to techno-economically portray the viability of solar harvesting. The analysis is carried out for …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Solar Energy Harvesting for Wireless Sensor Network Nodes
Abstract: A Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) consists of numerous sensor nodes that senses, processes and transmits sensor data from periphery of the network to BaseStation (BS) located at central location. A number of router nodes are deployed to transmit the sensed data to the BS. Generally, WSN nodes are battery powered. The lifetime of nodes is decided by the lifetime of the battery. To increase the lifetime of the batteries Energy …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 36–46 Read article
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A Review on Solar Energy in India
Abstract: Sun-powered energy a clean renewable asset with zero outflows has got a huge potential for energy which can be tackled by employing a variety of gadgets. With later improvements, sun-orientated energy frameworks are effectively accessible for industrial and household utilization with the included advantage of minimum maintenance. With the help of government charge incentives and discounts, solar energy may become economically viable. The majority of developed countries are converting to …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Catalytic Trends of OsO4 for the Taurine-Bromamine-T Redox System: Kinetic and Mechanistic Chemistry of Catalyzed and Uncatalyzed Reactions
Abstract: Taurine (2-ethane aminosulfonic acid) facilitates as a building block for protein synthesis, also possessing various other vital biological functions. Literature survey revealed that there was no report available on the oxidation of taurine with any oxidants from its kinetic, mechanistic and catalytic aspects. A detailed comparative mechanistic study of its Os(VIII) catalyzed and uncatalyzed oxidation kinetics by bromamine-T (BAT) in NaOH medium at 313 K revealed the rate law to …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 5–19 Read article
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TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT MAGNETIC GENERATOR
Abstract: We know the process of power generation through windmill, thermal power plant in these power generation systems coal and water are the main power generation sources in our country and are non-renewable. In order to save resources which are available in nature solar and wind power generation systems were invented. In the same way, there is a great need to invent new methods to develop the power. So, here we …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 22–24 Read article
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Experimental Demonstration on the Leakage-Free Surface-Driven Capillary Flow of Red Dye
Abstract: In this work, two individual SU-8 based glass microfluidic devices are fabricated by the maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique. Commercially available red-colored food dye is used as the working liquid. Microfluidic leakage is observed between the glass lid and SU-8 based microchannel substrate due to the improper indirect bonding technique. Leakage-free surface-driven capillary flow is observed due to the proper indirect bonding technique. CMOS camera is used to capture …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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Corrosion Characterization of Silicon Carbide and Fly Ash Particulates Dispersion Strengthened Aluminium 5083 Composites
Abstract: Corrosion behavior of aluminium metal matrix composites is a major study aimed at evaluating the potential of using the materials for aerospace components. Aluminium 5083 is a specific class of alloy which is known for its corrosion resistance in extreme environments and is used in aerospace components. However, the studies on effect of reinforcements such as silicon carbide and fly ash on corrosion behavior of aluminium 5083 alloy has not …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 9–21 Read article
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Basic Urea and Ammonia Synthesis
Abstract: AbstractIndian population has continued to grow at the rate of 1.2% per year. This population explosion demands for around 263 million tonne of food grain per annum. From the present level of production of some 241 million tonnes (2012–2013); it is clear that an adequate quantity of fertilizer has to be made available. Urea (NH2CONH2) and ammonia (NH3) are of great importance to the agriculture industry as nitrogen-rich fertilizer. This …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Identification of Some Imported Lubricating Oil Additives Used in Libya and Synthesis of the Most Consumed Ones from the Local Raw Materials
Abstract: This paper presents the identified six additives imported under trade names used in the lubricating oil blending factory of A-Zawia-Libya. Their structures have been completely confirmed by examining their physical properties and using modern analytical techniques such as nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), infra-red (IR), atomic absorption (AAS) and gas chromatography (GC). The synthesis of most important and more consumed additives in lubricating oils in Libyan oil industry from local …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 10–17 Read article