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260 articles for “Alternative Energy Technology.”
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Power Generation from Kitchen and Industrial Waste Water using Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) with Graphite Cathode and Anode
Abstract: Degradation of fossil fuels and increased accumulation of waste water has become the major issue in the world over decades. Microbial fuel cells are one such advancement that makes use of renewable waste sources like dhobi ghats, pond water, domestic kitchen waste water and industrial waste water; and directly convert it into electricity. Microbial fuel cells are electrochemical cells that directly convert chemical energy into electrical energy using microorganisms as …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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Impact of Storage Methods and Duration on Sugar and Starch Content and Ethanol Yield of Sweet Potatoes [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam]
Abstract: Previous studies have shown that ‘industrial’ sweet potatoes can be an excellent feedstock for ethanol production as compared to corn, sorghum and other potential feedstocks. However, starch content can be affected by cultivars as well as storage conditions. Ideally, it is practical that sweet potato storage roots be processed for ethanol production as close to harvest as possible, but this may not always be the case and some amount of …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Drying and Particle Size Characteristics of Danta (Nesogordonia papavereria) and Hard Cross (Vitex doniana) Wood Sawdusts at Different Temperatures
Abstract: The drying and particle size characterization of Danta (Nesogordonia papavereria) and Hard Cross (Vitex doniana) hardwood sawdusts were investigated at temperatures 80 ºC, 90 ºC and 105 . The experimental drying data were modeled using eighteen existing drying models. The results showed that the modified Henderson and Pabis model offered the best fit to the drying curves of Danta and Hard Cross sawdusts. The experimental data obtained from the particle …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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Development of 12V-30W Solar Cell by Local Materials of Rural Bangladesh
Abstract: Sustainable social and economic development depends on adequate power generation capacity of a country. In order to increase the power generation by fuel diversification, the development of renewable energy is one of the important strategies. Bangladesh is one of the densely populated countries which do not have sufficient supply of energy. The present crisis in power supply hints at the troublesome time to come ahead. To cope with the exponential …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 39–43 Read article
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Effect of Climate Change on Water Resources
Abstract: Observational records and climate projections provided enough evidence for the effect of climate change on global water resources and its consequences for human societies and ecosystems. It is a big environmental challenge to environmentalist for planning a long term water resources system and its management. Extensive studies are required to establish a relation among hydrology, water resources, planning management, operation management, environmental protection and ecological balance due to climate change. …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 44–48 Read article
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Heat Transfer in Single Effect Solar Assisted LiBr-H2O Absorption Refrigeration Cycle
Abstract: This paper describes the heat transfer model of LiBr-H2O vapour absorption cooling system implemented in engineering equation solver (EES). The detailed first law analysis of the system is presented. Effects of operating temperature and pressure on the heat load in various components, coefficient of performance (COP), and circulation ratio of the system have been carried out. Impact of solution heat exchanger effectiveness on system performance is also studied. The study …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Performance Estimation of Self-Excited Induction Generator under Different Power Factor Loading
Abstract: The paper presents a model, which has been analyzed using genetic algorithm, in order to estimate the steady state performance of three-phase self-excited induction generator under unbalanced operation. The technique as proposed has been implemented on a 15 KW rating machine to see the effect of variation in load power factor of one phase and two phases simultaneously on phase voltages, phase currents, degree of unbalance, power output, power losses …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 12–16 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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Experimental Investigation on the Production and Usage of UCVO and WSLO as an Alternative Fuels to Diesel Engines
Abstract: Recently, black/biodiesels are gaining wider popularity as they can be made from renewable resources and wastages, thus, providing an extra environmental values. Indeed, reuse of the waste spent lubrication oil (WSLO) and used vegetable cooking oils (UVCO) has attracted researchers as the wastes generated are on a massive level everywhere and are posing an environmental hazard in handling serious problems of waste management. The transesterification process and centrifuge operations are …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 34–44 Read article
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Control Strategy for Wind Turbine Operation under Wind Variations
Abstract: Wind energy is found to be viable energy source out of all nonconventional energy resources. Wind turbine, a major component of wind energy conversion system, is used to capture the kinetic energy associated with the wind for driving the generator. Output of wind turbines varies in accordance with the wind variations. Therefore, in order to control the power output wind turbine employed needs some control during such variations. As observed …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 45–55 Read article
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Review on Design and Development of Hydrogen Production System using HHO Dry Cell Method
Abstract: The current work aims to review an experimental setup for the production of HHO gas. It involves the production of HHO gas by dry cell method, and selecting an appropriate electrolyte for production of HHO gas. The system involves sizing and selection of components like bubbler, measuring devices, moisture removal dryer and safety device like flash back arrestor. HHO gas thus produced can be used in a brazing, welding and …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 56–59 Read article
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Studies on Oil Extraction from Pongamia Seeds using Mechanical Expeller and Microwave Heating Technique
Abstract: The extraction of oil from seeds is carried out traditionally by using mechanical expeller. In this study, four configurations of oil extraction systems, namely, single screw, modified single screw, twin screw and microwave assisted oil extraction have been evaluated for oil yield and production or through put rate. Pongamia pinnata seeds have been used as the reference raw materials for this study, both in whole seed form and in crushed …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Preparation of Biodiesel from Karanja Oil using Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalyst
Abstract: In India, diesel consumption is increasing at an alarming rate which is increasing the import bill and the problems related to environment pollution. Biodiesel (BD) from non-edible oil like karanja is attractive feed stock for diesel engine. Due to high acid value of karanja oil (KO), a two-step process is necessary for BD production using homogeneous catalyst. In present study, BD was produced from KO by transesterification process using homogeneous …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 23–37 Read article
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Investigating the Effect of Spectral Variations on the Performance of Monocrystalline, Polycrystalline and Amorphous Silicon Solar Cells
Abstract: The study of spectral variations is very important in the characterization of silicon solar cells. The spectral variations of monocrystalline, polycrystalline and amorphous solar cells is studied through the spectral response with the help of spectral response evaluation meter, CEP-25HS-50SR. PVsyst 6.4.3 software is used to study the variation of air mass throughout the day and the year and to understand that how solar irradiance varies with the changing air …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 28–36 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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Effects of Oil Extraction Methods on Bio-diesel Production from Wild Grape Seeds: A Case Study of Soxhlet Extraction and Mechanical Press Engine Driven Expeller Methods
Abstract: In this research, two samples of wild grape seeds (Lannea Microcarpa) were used to produce biodiesel. The first sample was washed; dried and powdered, oil was extracted from the sample using soxhlet extraction method with n-hexane as solvent. The second sample was washed and dried, oil was extracted from the sample using mechanical press engine driven expeller. The oil yield from the first method was 33.3% while the oil yield …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 35–40 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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A Review on Horizontal Axis Golden Spiral Fluid Turbine
Abstract: The paper describes the more easy design of a turbine. The use of golden ratio for an effective aerodynamic shape allows the turbine to be more efficiently at congregation of the energy for its applications. The shape of the blades and the smaller radius minimize the drag while still collecting the kinetic energy efficiently. The Advantage of this type of turbine is that it can withstand higher forces and generate …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 30–33 Read article
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Optimization of Operational Parameters for Production of Bio-ethanol from Red Gram Straw
Abstract: AbstractBio-alcohol is a neat and cleaner source of energy, which could be obtained from locally available biomass. However, the complex structure of lignocellulose in biomass makes a primary protective barrier that prevents cell destruction. In order to break down this structure for the conversion of biomass to fuel ethanol, the cellulose and hemicellulosic materials must be broken down to corresponding monomers (sugars). It could be done easily with acid hydrolysis …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Response and Motion Performance of Offshore 5MW NREL Wind Turbine Platform Based on Andaman Coastal Ocean State
Abstract: AbstractThe demand for electrical energy is getting higher around the world every other passing day and India is no such exception. With limited non-renewable resources of energy to generate electricity, India is slowly shifting its focus towards renewable resources of energy like solar and wind to produce electricity. Here in this project, we majority focuses on the design and response of the floater platforms which carry 5MW wind turbines as …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–12 Read article