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131 articles for “rate of heat transfer”
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Dual Nozzle 3D Printing of Basalt Fiber–Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: Additive manufacturing or 3Dprinting involves building a three-dimensional object by layering materials based on a computer-created design. Generally, 3D printing using single nozzle process where as strength, quality, wastage, and post reinforcement are drawback of this system. To eliminate and to enhance strength, precise control of fiber reinforcement, good bonding, no need of secondary reinforcement the dual nozzle 3D printing is an emerging additive manufacturing technique. In this process the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 620–630 Read article
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Thermal Performance of Wickless Heat Pipe Flat Plate Solar Collector with Nanofluid
Abstract: Water heating by solar energy is the most important solar energy utilization because of technological feasibility and economic attraction compared with other kind’s energy utilization. The system can supply hot water at 50oC to 80oC which can be used for both domestic and industrial purposes. Nanofluids are the important fluids containing a very small amount of Nano particles that are uniformly suspended in fluids. Nanofluids having high thermal conductivity as …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Psychometric Analysis of an Induced Cooling Tower in a Humid Condition
Abstract: An Induced Cooling Tower (ICT) is an energy transformation device that facilitates heat and mass transfer by leveraging ambient conditions. ICTs are particularly effective in applications requiring a large heat transfer surface area, utilizing evaporative cooling of ambient air to cool hot steam. The performance of an ICT is significantly influenced by ambient humidity and temperature, making these environmental factors critical in its design and operation. As such, ICTs are …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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Design and Optimization of Solar Chimney for Small Applications
Abstract: The known resources of fossil fuel in the world are depleting very fast and it is estimated that, by AD 2030, man will have to increasingly depend upon renewable resources of energy. Among various energy alternatives, solar option stands out distinctly with its unique advantage; sun is abundant, inexhaustible source of energy. Abundant power, approximately 1.8×1011 Mega Watt from the sun is available on the earth, which is thousand times …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Temperature Control of Heat Exchanger using Sliding Mode Control Law
Abstract: Shell and tube heat exchanger system is widely used in chemical plants as it sustains wide range of temperature and pressure. The main purpose of heat exchanger is to transfer heat from a hot fluid to a cooler fluid, so temperature control of outlet fluid is having prime importance. To control the temperature of outlet fluid of shell and tube heat exchanger, a conventional PID controller can be used. But …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 14–26 Read article
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Advanced Polymer Composite Coating for Thermal Performance and EEE Improvement of a Solar Energy Harvesting System
Abstract: The integration of carbon-based nanomaterials with polymer matrices presents a promising route toward advancing solar energy harvesting technologies. In this study, nanoparticle-blended polymer composite coatings are examined to evaluate the performance of FPSC, utilizing an unconventional collector setup and a multiple-carbon-based nanoparticle-blended paint polymer. Nanomaterial provides a crucial alternative for enhancing their thermal efficiency. The research findings reveal that the deformation of nanomaterials improves the heat efficiency of solar collectors. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 1197–1222 Read article
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STUDY ON THE FAILURES OF WELD JOINTS OF ROOF HOOPS & BIAS MEMBERS IN THE PROJECT JEWEL ROOF CONSTRUCTION AND APPLICATION OF FLUX-CORED ARC WELDING TO AVOID FAILURES
Abstract: During the construction of the roof structure of the commercial interconnection between the three airport terminals of the Changi Airport in Singapore, several failures have been noticed during the welding of roof hoops and bias members. In this context, experimental studies have been performed on transient heat transfer in welding distortion control by using flux-cored arc welding process (Self Shielded-SS) by using three(3)-dimensional welding in High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Automation of Heat Exchanger System using DCS
Abstract: Heat exchangers are built for efficient transferring heat from one fluid to another. They have an extensive demand in areas such as petroleum, refineries, chemical plants, petrochemical plants, natural gas processing, refrigeration, power plants, air conditioning, space heating and process industry. Automation of Heat exchange can be done optimally using PID Block. Using PID function block the outlet fluid temperature can be maintained as desired. The automation of Shell and …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Analysis of C45 Steel Machining with Differentiated Tool Bits
Abstract: The tool material may be coated or uncoated, and cutting inserts are typically situated along the covered contact region. Work piece remains fixed while tool revolves for cutting and machining. Objective: A NABL-accredited metallurgical evaluation laboratory (machining) assessed two specimens. Machining profile and materials determine insert selection. Analytical results show material composition. The surface qualities of samples 1 and 2 were examined. As DOC, cutting speed and tool tip temperature …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 5, 2024 · pp. 244–252 Read article
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Effect of Various Parameters on the Performance of Single Slope Solar Still: A Review
Abstract: Concern for environment and ever increasing demand for energy, combined with relentless advancement in renewable energy innovations, are interested in the new opportunities to accomplish in the field of use of renewable energy resources. Till date, solar energy is the most clean, cheap and inexhaustible among all renewable resources. The power from the sun is many times larger than the present rate of energy consumption on the earth. Solar still …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Effect of Sol-Gel Coating on Fire Performance and Optical Properties of Wood Panels
Abstract: Investigates the impact of sol-gel coating on the fire performance and optical properties of wood panels.SEM, EDX, and infrared spectroscopy with the Fourier transform were used to characterize the sol-gel coating, which was put on to the wood panels using a dip-coating technique. The fire performance of the coated and uncoated wood panels was evaluated by measuring the ignition time, flame spread rate, and total heat release rate. The optical …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 20–24 Read article