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Revamp of Feed Preheat Network Using Aspen Hysys in a Kero Hydro-Desulphurization Unit
Abstract: The paper is based on the revamp of feed preheat network in a Kero hydro-desulphurization unit. This revamp is beneficial as it does not require additional equipment to raise the feed temperature. Desulphurization of crude is a catalytic process used in oil and gas refining industry to remove sulphur content from refined petroleum products. Previously, feed was charged from the crude distillation unit at 103°C. Due to envisaged changes, the …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 29–38 Read article
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Modelling of Beam Pumping System using Simulation with Case Study
Abstract: The study deals with analyzing the performance of beam pumping system or sucker rod pump (SRP) through automation and counter balancing. In order to operate the pump in an efficient manner, the performance of SRP is also analyzed in the conditions of under balanced, normally balanced and even for precisely balanced wells. The main focus of the work is to troubleshoot by systematic analysis of dynamometer card, correct interpretation and …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 9–24 Read article
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Real-time Gas Lift Valve to Enhance Well Performance
Abstract: Optimum production from a gas lift well mainly depends on proper injection gas quantity; injection pressure and depth of injection and gas lift valve performance. The quality of down hole gas lift valves plays a crucial role in achieving maximum efficiency of a gas lift system and uninterrupted oil and gas production. Gas lift valves can aid in the unloading and produce of a well. With the valves properly spaced …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Casting Simulation using ProCast: A Review
Abstract: Productivity improvement is the need of current market and manufacturing sector globally. In India the manufacturing sector is concentrated towards the casting process and majority of the products are manufactured by casting process. Various factors and parameters affect the quality and productivity of the casting process. Due to variation in these parameters various types of defects and shortcomings come to the scene during the casting process. In this review paper …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Compressive and Tensile Behavior of Lime Added Geopolymer Concrete.
Abstract: Concrete is the most used material, which required large quantities of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). OPC production is held responsible for some of the CO2 emissions, which polluted the atmosphere. Hence, it is inevitable to find an alternative material to OPC. Geopolymer concrete is a best alternative which shall be produced by the chemical action of inorganic molecules. This paper focuses fly-ash based Geopolymer concrete with addition of lime. In …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Concrete Replacing of Steel Slag as Coarse Aggregate
Abstract: The basic objective of this study was to identify alternative source of good quality aggregate which is depleting very fast due to the fast pace of construction activities. This paper describes the optimum level of replacement of Energy Optimized Furnace (EOF) steel slag by weight of coarse aggregate for a mix proportion of M20 grade concrete to find out the optimum ratio of steel slag. Civil Engineers have been challenged …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 44–49 Read article
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Economical Design of Stiffened Plate using FEM
Abstract: This paper presents the economical design of stiffened plate subjected to transverse load. The model of stiffened plate is developed using ANSYS APDL 14.0 for the finite element analysis and design. At first, a convergence study is carried out to arrest the optimum mesh size for discretizing the plate. The maximum deflection of plate with and without stiffeners subjected to point and uniformly distributed load for both fixed and simply …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 50–57 Read article
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“FORCE-DISPLACEMENT TRADE OFF” OF RCC BUILDING LOCATED AT VARIOUS SEISMIC ZONES AND SITE CONDITION ADOPTING TIME-HISTORY ANALYSIS
Abstract: Earthquake-resistant or aseismic design are considered to protect buildings to some or greater extent from earthquakes. The force-displacement trade off of structures located in various seismic zones are different in nature depending on intensity of earthquake. No structure can be fully immune to damage from earthquake, the vulnerability can be reduced for safety and durability. The force-displacement behavior of a particular structure can be modified to withstand seismic occurrence preventing …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 14–32 Read article
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Studies on Removal of Coomassie Brilliant Blue R250(CBB) dye Usingligninas Adsorbent
Abstract: Coomassie brilliant blue R-250 (CBB), an organic dye present in wastewater effluent, affects environment by reducing the photosynthetic activity in aquatic ecosystems. CBB must be eliminated from effluent as a result. In the present study, lignin was utilized as a low-cost bio adsorbent for the removal of CBB dye employing an adsorption technique in order to minimize pollution caused by CBB dye. By studying the effect of several parameters includes …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 9–19 Read article
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Design and Validation of Slot Coupled Rectangular Half Mode SIW Antenna
Abstract: This paper presents the design and performance analysis of a Rectangular Half Mode Substrate Integrated Waveguide (HMSIW) antenna configuration to attain higher gain and multiband characteristics with the compact size. It is possible to produce multiband properties by placing variously shaped slots on the top of the patch and ground surface. To attain the necessary gain and multiband resonance characteristics, the type of the slot, dimension optimization, and position optimization …
Published in Journal of Telecommunication, Switching Systems and Networks · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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Study of the Effect of Saline Solution on the Extraction of the Tamarind Seed Extracts Active Coagulant for Textile Wastewater Treatment
Abstract: The use of synthetic coagulants is not regarded as suitable due to health and economic considerations. A new coagulant obtained through polymerization of tamarind seed extract has been characterized in the removal of dangerous dye pollutants. The present study was aimed to investigate the effects of tamarind seed extract as coagulant in treatment of textile wastewater. The coagulant prepared was employed for the removal of sludge at the different doses. …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 35–39 Read article
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Standardization of Cement Mortar by Using GGBS for Plaster Work
Abstract: This study investigates the feasibility of using replacement of natural river sand with 100% crushed sand, and partial replacement of cement with optimum percentage of ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) on site conditions with a proportioned water cement ratio for plaster work. The methodology, which it undergoes, is slump test, compressive strength, flexural strength, split tensile strength. Cubes (70.6 mm 70.6 mm), beams (160 mm 40 mm), …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Fibres in M25 Grade Concrete with Partial Replacement of Cement Using GGBS
Abstract: An investigation is made on the mechanical properties of Hybrid Fibre Reinforced Concrete (HFRC) using steel (ST) fibres and Recycled polyethylene terephthalate (RPET) fibres in M25 grade concrete. Steel fibres and Recycled PET fibres were added individually as mono fibres and then they were added together as hybrid fibres into the concrete mix for a fibre volume fraction of 1%. Mechanical properties such as compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 51–56 Read article
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Utilization of Rice Husk Ash and Fly Ash in Construction Industry
Abstract: This experimental work is an effort to try to develop the awareness and importance of waste management and its utilization in productive manner among the people. In today’s more environmentally conscious world, a more responsible approach to the environment is to increase the use of by-products of one which is disposed off as waste as raw material for construction industry. Substitution of OPC cement by rice husk ash and fly …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 13–28 Read article
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Study of the Effect of Saline Solution on the Extraction of the Acacia Gum Active Coagulant for Textile Wastewater Treatment
Abstract: The use of synthetic coagulants is not regarded as suitable due to health and economic considerations. A new coagulant obtained through polymerization of acacia gum extract has been characterized in the removal of dangerous dye pollutants. The present study was aimed to investigate the effects of acacia gum as coagulant in treatment of textile wastewater. The coagulant prepared was employed for the removal of sludge at the different doses. The …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Predicting oxygen deficit effect on two dimensional Flow transport of pasteurella in eleme stream
Abstract: Pasteurella deposition in Eleme stream was investigated from point sources of waste discharge in different locations, predictive model application were used to monitor the transport process of the contaminant in the stream, the study observed the growth rates from the graphical trend in gradual increase to the optimum level, while that of experimental values experienced similar condition but with rapid increase on few figures, the system observed predominant parameter such …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Experimentation design of various edible and non-edible oils-based biodiesel using response surface methodology
Abstract: The current research presents the experimentation design for three input process parameters for the optimization of biodiesel production. The response surface methodology using CCRD is applied through design expert 6.0.8 tool. The small factorial is applied to reduce the experiments to some extent. It has been observed that response surface methodology is the effective technique to design the experiments as compared to other statistical techniques. Furthermore this tool has been …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 39–44 Read article
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Study of Multistage LDAC System Aided Direct and Indirect Type of Dehumidifier with Solar Heating and Evaporative Cooling
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to study various studies done on multistage LDAC system. Some of the studies were based on a combination of multi-stage with VC systems to make it more effective. Some systems have an equal number of regenerator and dehumidifiers and some have only single regenerator between several dehumidifiers. Most of the systems have liquid desiccant type dehumidifiers but some use solid desiccant wheels for dehumidification. …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Effect of TIG Welding Parameter of Welded Joint of Stainless Steel SS304 by TIG Welding
Abstract: TIG welding of stainless steel sheets depends on a large number of factors. Due to practical constraints, four dominant parameters were considered during experimental investigation. The values of the parameters were selected on the basis of material characteristics and equipment available in the industry for experimentation. The existing process of welding the hoarding pipes was studied. Design of experiments technique was used for planning the experiments. Optimum welding parameters were …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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Evaluation of process paramters of various materials by turning operation using different methodology techniques-A review
Abstract: The use of engineering materials has increased to a great extent in industries. So it is required to find the optimum parameters in order to have easy and economical machining. Turning operation is most important in the machining process. Especially of hard materials it is difficult sometimes to do so. For better results, the selection of proper process parameters is very important. This paper presents, the effect of process parameters …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 36–43 Read article