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Utilization of Phase Changing Material for Enhancing the Thermal Performance of Engine
Abstract: AbstractThis paper represents an experimental investigation of light duty petrol engine. This engine is utilizing the wasted energy in the form of heat to improve the start-up time of engine. The complete experiment has been carried out to for selecting best suitable PCMs by conducting experiments on Maruti 800 engine. The aim of the present research work is to reduce starting time of engine by utilizing the heat stored in …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Analysis of Effect of Human Hair in Compressive and Split Tensile Strength of Concrete
Abstract: AbstractThis research paper presents the analysis of the effect of human hair in compressive and split tensile strength of concrete. In the recent time due to a significant increase in population increases large amount of human hairs. Human hairs are strong in tension and it also reduces greater impact, abrasions and shatter resistances in concrete and prevents many problems in this environment. Fiber reinforcement improves the impact strength and fatigue …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 50–61 Read article
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Electric Car: The Future Car—A Short Review
Abstract: AbstractIn 21st electric energy is considered as clear, green and pure energy. This has gained more attention and so much research is going on, as trend of market and due to competition so many manufacturers are producing Electric vehicles with efficient batteries covering more distance in per charge. We know that Traditional (fossil) fuels are limited in storage as well as these have also led pollution through the emissions. The …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 28–31 Read article
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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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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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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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Low cost method for fuel production from Plastic waste
Abstract: There is a huge problem of plastic waste remaining bulbous, eventhough many solutions are put forth. The production of synthetic plastic has reached 400 million tons worldwide, from which 50% is thrown in landfills or recycled; 15 million tons reach seas and oceans.Inceneration and other waste management methods have many limitations, which includes hazards of secondary pollutants. And moreover, there is no more land filling space for waste accumulation. Land …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 41–47 Read article
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An Use of Solar Energy Based Photocatalyst for Degradation of Water Pollutants
Abstract: Azo dyes/Dyes, pesticides, weedicide, etc. are highly harmful and carcinogenic in nature. Dyes especially azo dyes reduces fertility of soil. Treatment of dye pollution even pesticides, weedicides is challenging for environmentalists. The photocatalytic degradation of most of water-soluble organic pollutants by heterogeneous photocatalyst ZnO in the presence of sunlight is best and sustainable method. We also found the influence of different parameters like light intensity, temperature, amount of catalyst, pH …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Inhibitors of steel corrosion sector
Abstract: Inhibitor application in medium of exposure is to mitigate corrosion of mild steel. In industrial and ambient weather corrosions is either from acidic medium or soil compositions. Most of inhibitors appear to be green in origin i.e. environmentally friendly. These explorations account to prevent usage of toxic and high cost synthetic inhibitors. Comparative behaviors about inhibition efficiency restrain a long list of organic natural inhibitors to that of synthetic inorganic …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 12–22 Read article
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Isotherm and Kinetic Studies of Methylene Blue Dye Adsorption Using Sulfuric Acid Activated Nigerian Montmorillonite Clay
Abstract: The Presence of methylene blue and other basic dyes in water causes various harmful effects for both human and aquatic species. In this study, montmorillonite clay in its raw and acid (0.5M H2SO4) activated states were investigated for the sorption of methylene blue dye. The structural changes due to acid treatment were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The studied parameters that affect adsorption efficiency were …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 37–47 Read article
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Crosslinked Starch Polymer for Coating on Fruit/Vegetable for Preservation Derived from Waste De-Oiled Soybean Cake
Abstract: Cross-linked starch films have been prepared by reacting starch extracted from de-oiled soybean cake (waste material from oil industry) with bio-based acids citric acid and tartaric acid. The obtained films were characterized by spectroscopic, thermal and surface morphological techniques. Thermal analysis showed that thin film has good thermal stability. The micrographs obtained from scanning electron microscopy showed the film surface has smooth and uniform morphology. Biological properties like cytocompatibility, antimicrobial …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 17–29 Read article
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‘B’ash Concrete: Partial replacement of cement with Bagasse ash
Abstract: AbstractConcrete is an absolutely effective and essential construction material used all over the world because of it advantageous properties. But the increase in cost of cement and environmental pollution caused by cement manufacturing not only increase the cost of construction but also poses a serious threat to the environment. The utilization of industrial and agricultural waste produced by their processes has been used reduce waste for making economic, environmental, and …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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Effect of Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag as Partial Cement Replacement on Compressive Strength of Concrete
Abstract: AbstractThe main objective of this research work is to determine the optimum replacement percentageof GGBS which can be suitably used. To fulfill the objective, various properties of concreteusing GGBS have been evaluated. Mix design has been arrived for M25 concrete. Fineness,specific gravity (cement and GGBS), normal consistency, initial and final setting time andcompressive strength of cement have been found out. Particle size distribution, bulking of fineaggregate, specific gravity, water absorption …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Enhancement of Cable Profile and Deck Arrangement in Cable Stayed Bridge A Review
Abstract: Cable-stayed bridges are usually self-anchored structures and therefore offer a good solution at locations where the soil conditions are not good and as a consequence the cost of the foundations for an earth-anchored structure like a typical suspension bridge would become excessive. To overcome these problems, it is necessary to find a new type of material in lieu of steel. Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) has many excellent properties, such as …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Study of Nano Additives in Concrete mix Proportioning Using Nano Particle
Abstract: This research literature reviews on nanomaterials in concrete. Now, the conventional concrete Properties of nanomaterial utilization have been introduced to various attentions to increase. Ultimately, as an introduction, the nanomaterial is increasing the strength and durability of the Concrete. The nanomaterial is described as the material that includes the particle size Less than 200 nm. While the investigation of Concrete in the importance of nanomaterials, the demand is at least …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 37–48 Read article
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Effect of NaOH & Na2Sio3 on GGBS based Geopolymer Concrete
Abstract: This paper presents the experimental studies on the performance of comparison made by making Geopolymer Concrete (GPC) based on Ground Granulated Blast furnace slag (GGBS),using sodium hydroxide (NaOH )and sodium silicate (Na2Sio3) as alkaline activator. This study has proved that the by-product from iron industries, has the potential to produce cement free concrete, commonly known as Geopolymer concrete (GPC), blast furnace slag is gaining attention to be used as a …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 21–45 Read article
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Utilization of Pond Ash as a Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate Using Alccofine in Conventional Concrete
Abstract: Pond ash is the byproduct and is produce from coal plants. These plants release byproduct in major quantity which effects the environment. In this paper, an experimental work has been done on the conventional concrete with pond ash as replacement of fine aggregate. The grade of the concrete is M-40 and nine concrete mixes named as F1, F2, F3, G1, G2, G3, G4, G5 and G6 were prepared with different …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Analysis of Time and Cost Overruns in Road Project
Abstract: Management of the risk is the best approach during construction of road project, wherein numbers of unforeseen factors are involved. The project under consideration is the construction of 30 m wide road from Wadalagaon to Takligaon under the jurisdiction of Nashik Municipal Corporation. The road construction was started especially to cater the huge crowd likely to occur during Sinhastha Kumbha Mela, which comprises of laying of water supply, storm water …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 52–57 Read article
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Water Permeability of Hybrid Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete
Abstract: Results of an investigation conducted to study the water permeability of (HySFRC) are presented. Steel fibers of different lengths, i.e., 12.5, 25 and 50 mm having constant diameter of 0.6 mm were systematically combined in different mix proportions to obtain mono, binary and ternary combinations corresponding to 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5% fiber volume fractions. A reference concrete mix containing no fibers was also cast for comparison purpose. A total number …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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Experimental Study on Fibre Reinforced High Performance Concrete with Silica Fume
Abstract: This paper presents the effect of silica fume and glass fibre in High Performance Concrete (HPC). In this study, High Performance Concrete mixes with silica fume of 0, 10, and 20% with addition of glass fibre of diameter 14 μ and 12 mm length at various percentages as 0, 0.3, and 0.6% by the volume of cement on M75 grade of concrete. The mix proportions of concrete had a constant …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 26–30 Read article