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Comprehensive Study on the Mechanical and Tribological Response of Waste Tyre Rubber–Natural Fiber Hybrid Epoxy Composites
Abstract: Research into the mechanical and tribological characteristics of Prosopis juliflora-fiber reinforced epoxy-matrix composites with recycled tyre rubber particles is the focus of this investigation. Making use of old tire rubber and bio-reinforcing with fibers from the common invasive plant Prosopis juliflora are the goals of the two-reinforcement techniques. The end goal is to produce long-lasting, cost-effective engineered composite materials with improved performance. A constant epoxy resin matrix was used to …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 154–161 Read article
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Texture Study on 316L Weldments after Heat Treatments
Abstract: AbstractAustenitic stainless steels are regularly used as components in many parts and vessels work in the ocean. Also, 316L stainless steel (SS) is used in nuclear reactors, located near sea. 316L SS base metal (BM) and weld metal (WM) are aged at 450°C and at 350°C for 6000 hours and texture analysis using electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) revealed that the texture is independent of delta-ferrite content. Inverse Pole Figures (IPF) …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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AEROGELS – A VALUE ADDITION TO HARVEST SOLAR ENERGY
Abstract: Aerogels are a class of synthetic porous ultralight material that was created in 1930 and derived from a gel, in which the liquid component has been replaced with a gas without collapsing the gel structure by freeze-drying. It is made of silica, but carbon, iron oxide, gold, copper, polymer etc. can also be used. During freeze drying the liquid in the gel is slowly dried off without collapsing the solid …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 23–39 Read article
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Adaptive Maximum Power Point Tracking Using Improved Cuckoo Search for Solar Panels During Variable Sunlight and Shaded Conditions
Abstract: India's government seeks to keep up with the country's quickly increasing energy needs, which are mostly satisfied by burning coal and oil. By 2030, 40% of the country's energy is expected to originate from renewable sources, according to official plans. By 2022, New Delhi hopes to generate 175 GW of renewable energy, primarily from solar and wind power, with a target of 100 gigawatts. Although India has very few renewable …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 34–45 Read article
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Twisting, Super Twisting and Adaptive Algorithm Sliding Mode Controller for Second Order Time Delay Systems
Abstract: The sliding mode control approach is widely considered as one of the most effective methods for designing a reliable controller for a complicated higher-order dynamic plant operating under uncertainty. The primary advantages of sliding mode is its low sensitivity to changes in plant parameters and the ability to entirely eliminate disruptions. Sliding mode control has been widely applied as a robust control design methodology that is completely insensitive to uncertainties, …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 10–27 Read article
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An insight into the production of bioethanol from the unused Ethiopian waste potatoes
Abstract: The study provides an insight into the production of bioethanol from the unused Ethiopian waste potatoes. A pretreatment process was carried out to convert the potato starch into fermentable sugar through acid hydrolysis. The experimental parameters investigated during the hydrolysis were the temperature, liquid-solid ratio, and treatment time. Optimal values for hydrolysis were determined by the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) using Central Composite Design (CCD). The total reduced sugar content …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Production of Particle Board from Cotton Stalk
Abstract: The cotton stalks are normally disposed of by burning, which contributes to the emission of harmful greenhouse gases which pollute the environment. This study used cotton stalk for the production of particle board. The study includes collection and preparation of cotton stalk, analyzing using the ASTM method and its morphological structure, determination of proximity and chemical compositions to compare with hardwood characteristics and production of cotton stalk particle board (CSPB) …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 23–33 Read article
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Hexavalent Chromium Resistance Test of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae and Modeling of its Bioaccumulation Process
Abstract: Now a day, the release of high chromium containing tannery waste water from tanning industries to the environment is the life threatening action of human activities and bioaccumulation becomes a better alternative in treating heavy metals(such as Cr(VI) )due to its cost effective, relatively high heavy metal removal capacity and recovery property. Cell suspensions of S.cerevisiae at its exponential growth phase were added to 250 ml plastic flasks of containing …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 36–44 Read article
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Design of a Plant for the Production of Ammonia and Urea Using Aspen HYSYS
Abstract: The design of a plant for the production of 1800 MT/Day of ammonia and 1400 MT/Day of urea using aspen HYSYS was carried out in this work. Ammonia is produced through the Haber-Bosch process, where hydrogen and nitrogen react in the presence of a catalyst producing mixture containing ammonia while urea is produced by the reaction between ammonia and carbon IV oxide. In this work, aspen HYSYS, chemical engineering design …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 29–44 Read article
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Investigation into the Use of Anaerobic Co-digestion of Cow Dung for Biogas Production
Abstract: The research is targeted on investigating the use anaerobic co-digestion of cow dung for biogas production, and to influence a decrease in the concentration of sulphide using direct inclusion of facultative lagoon sediment with sodium and calcium alginate. It was noted that 1 minute concentration of calcium alginate and sodium was introduced right from the beginning of the anaerobic digestion cycle shows the tendency to increase methane concentration and reduce …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Cadmium and lead heavy metals phytoaccumulation in Imperata cylindrica as affected by the effects of soil organic matter and pH levels
Abstract: Nowadays, pollution of soils and consequent risks are major issues affecting humans and other organisms in the entire ecosystem. Imperata cylindrica grow fast and is of potential in phytoremediation. Imperata cylindrica was studied using different growth media of spiked heavy metal, soil pH and organic matter contents for 60-day. Imperata cylindrica was subjected to washing after harvesting, then roots and shoots were segregated. Sampled soils were digested with 1.0g portion …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 31–40 Read article
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Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Thin Wall Ductile Iron
Abstract: Currently many cast parts are produced in aluminum rather than cast iron, because of the drive to get high strength /weight ratio for application in automobile and aerospace. Ductile Iron casting of approximately 2-3mm section thickness better known as Thin wall ductile iron (TWDI) having high strength /weight ratio and better mechanical properties than Aluminum alloys. The effect of various parameters like, post inoculation, gating and feeding, moulding sand mix …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 35–39 Read article
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Physical and Mechanical Characterization of Boron carbide(B4C) and waste granite dust reinforced hybrid aluminium composite.
Abstract: In this particular study the concussion of B4C and waste granite dust reinforced on AA6082-T651 hybrid aluminium matrix composite (AMCs)which was fabricated using the stir casting process was investigated.These reinforcements were mixed and varied in the ratio of 1:0,0:1,1:1,1:3,3:1 respectively in the aluminium metal matrix composite .The physical and mechanical characterization of these AMCs were investigated.The obtained results indicate that the density of the composite XCM-5 increased by increasing the …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 17–26 Read article
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An Experimental Study on Design and Fabrication of Sheet and Tube Type PVT Collector
Abstract: AbstractA hybrid system composed of a photovoltaic (PV) module integrated with a thermal unit is fabricated and tested in outdoor conditions. The system has been installed at MITS, Gwalior and its thermal analysis has been done experimentally. In our experimental work, water is used as a working fluid and pit coarse sand is used as an insulator. Experimentally it is observed that the thermal efficiency of the system is also …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 33–38 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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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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Comparative Adsorption Studies on Raw Rice Husk, Acid Leached Rice Husk and Base Leached Rice Husk by Using Methylene Blue as Dye
Abstract: Current methods for removing dyes from wastewaters are costly and cannot effectively be used to treat wide range of such wastewaters. This work describes the use of raw rice husk (RRH), acid-leached rice husk (ALRH) and base-leached rice husk (BLRH) as adsorbents for decolorization. Characterization of raw rice was done by powder X-ray diffraction (P-XRD) analysis, surface area analysis and scanning electron microscopy. Raw rice husk was collected directly from …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 32–39 Read article
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Bio-ethanol Production and Heavy Metal Lead (Pb) Removal Using Macro Algae Wolffia
Abstract: This study was aimed to evaluate the potential of using macro algae Wolffia for bio-ethanol production and for heavy metal Lead (Pb) biosorption. Macro algae Wolffia was collected locally from a pond. Pretreatment was given by using 1 and 10% sulphuric acid (H2SO4) to different batches of Wolffia. Fehling’s test was performed to check the presence of sugar. For the fermentation step Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain was used. Yield obtained using …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 23–39 Read article
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Ru(III)-Catalyzed Oxidative Cleavage of Ritodrine Hydrochloride: A Kinetic and Mechanistic Study
Abstract: A systematic kinetic and mechanistic study of the oxidation of ritodrine hydrochloride (RTH) with chloramine-T (CAT) in both HClO4 and NaOH media has been carried out at 303 K. In acid medium, the reaction rate is very sluggish to be measured kinetically. Ruthenium (III) chloride ([Ru(III)]) was found to be an efficient catalyst. The reaction rate exhibits a first-order dependence on [CAT]0 in both media. It shows a fractional-order on …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 29–40 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