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Quality Control Process in an Automobile Industry
Abstract: This paper aims to provide a deep insight about the quality control process in an automobile industry. It helps to understand the quality process of an automobile industry and proposes some processes by the help of which we can improve the overall quality of product manufactured in an automobile industry. Case studies have been done to see the comparison, analysis and decision making regarding the implementation of quality process. This …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 24–27 Read article
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FUEL CELL-PV HYBRID SYSTEM FOR EVs
Abstract: This paper studies and analyzes a hybrid system consisting of a fuel cell unit and flexible photovoltaic panels to power electric vehicles. Hydrogen in a storage tank powers the fuel cell; the tank recharges by an onboard electrolyzer connected to the photovoltaic panels. Fuel cell unit operates in a closed loop to enhance efficiency and to avoid water waste and oxygen pollution with ambient gasses. A distilled water tank, connected …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 20–30 Read article
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Design and Construction of a Thermosiphonic Solar Photovoltaic – Thermal Water Heating System for Sustainable Development in Temperate Regions of Africa
Abstract: AbstractThe atmospheric temperature of some temperate regions of Africa is mostly about 30–45°C, it incites 30–80°C heat over the panel since black body of the PV panel observes more heat, and this temperature affects the electrical efficiency of the panel. The importance of energy availability in the economic growth, social and political development for every nation cannot be overemphasized. Affordable and reliable energy availability is the precondition for sustainable development. …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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State Space Modeling and Robust Wind Power Generation System
Abstract: AbstractAs producing power from renewable energy is increasing, facing new problems emerging from this phenomenon is becoming a good challenge for power system engineers. One of these problems is the dynamic and transient stability of such systems when they are connected to a power network. In this paper, a variable speed cage machine wind generation system is considered as the case study. The concept of power system stabilizer, which has …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 24–39 Read article
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Experimental Study on Corrosion of Steel in Coarse Aggregate Medium
Abstract: AbstractThere are many practical situations were steel exposed to coarse aggregate. Deterioration of steel in such case it depends upon the nature of coarse aggregate, especially the types and the concentration of ions present in the moisture within the coarse aggregate since coarse aggregate vary in nature it is necessary to understand the nature of corrosion of steel in each samples of coarse aggregate. This aspect was taken for the …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 69–76 Read article
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A Review of Building-Integrated Photovoltaic/Thermal (BIPV/T) Systems
Abstract: AbstractFor the last years, Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) was the only gate to use PV solar energy into housing area. However, there is another type of building integration technology which is building integrated photovoltaic-thermal (BIPV/T) that is gaining popularity at a very high rate. Therefore, this paper presents a review of the BIPV/T existing technologies, presenting a general overview of the system, including historical projects developed from the 80’s till …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 9–27 Read article
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Performance Evaluation of Diesel Engine Fuelled with Karanja Biodiesel
Abstract: The aim of this study is to evaluate the performance of diesel engine fuelled with karanja (Pongamia pinnata) based biodiesel (B100). A single cylinder, air-cooled, constant speed (1500 rpm) direct injection diesel engine was operated with diesel and karanja based biodiesel (B100). The results indicate that biodiesel fuelled engine has lower Brake Thermal efficiency (BTE), whereas the Break Specific Energy Consumption (BSEC) is higher. The Air-fuel ratio and exhaust temperature …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 40–43 Read article
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Liability of Photovoltaic-Thermoelectric Hybrid Devices
Abstract: Photovoltaic (PV) modules suffer from the exalted temperature in case of outdoor performance. The losses are about more than 25% depending on the arrangement of the materials on the top. If thermoelectric (TE) converter is integrated with the PV modules, then we can form PV-TE hybrid module where TE converter can produce additional electricity due to the difference of the temperature. Nowadays, it is possible to enhance the efficiency by …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Design and Simulation of Solar, Wind, Biomass Hybrid Power Generation for Remote Island
Abstract: AbstractIn Bangladesh, there are lots of islands located near the Bay of Bengal. Saint Martin is one of the most popular and populated islands among them. It is situated 9 km south of Bangladesh land and it has around 8000 people live in there. Though Saint Martin is a small island, it has a large power demand. For this huge power demand, the diesel power generator cannot full fill the …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 47–58 Read article
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Mapping the Vulnerabilities of Coastline Cities and Communities in Africa to Adapt to Climate Change: A Study of Lagos-Nigeria
Abstract: The Lagos coastline is active in nature and is located about less than six feet above sea level and houses about half of 15 million people in Lagos state, and is vulnerable to changes in coastline due to flooding and erosion. Climate change has aggravated this; sea-level rise will increase the risk of storm surge flooding, and coastal erosion threatening coastal cities. The annual rainfall along the coastline of Lagos …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 44–57 Read article
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Analysis of The Performance of A PV/PCM System in Variable Solar Radiation Conditions
Abstract: This paper studies the performance of a PV/PCM system operating at variable solar radiation conditions. The system has been tested for six different solar radiation levels, from 250 W/m2 to 950 W/m2 determining the steady-state temperature for every case. An algorithm has been developed to predict the steady-state temperature. This prediction has produced values within 97% accuracy of experimental data. A reduction of temperature up to 18.9ºC has been achieved. …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–20 Read article
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Effects of Rotor-Blade Deformation onto Performance of Domestic Wind Turbines
Abstract: Paper is focused on the influence that blade deformations by torsion and bending due to drag, lift, and gravitational effects has on the performance of small wind turbines. A blade model of stiff finite elements connected by rotating junctions is used. Mechanical deformations are simulated by controlled gravity and torsional forces, and their effects are measured through the response of the wind turbine. Tests have been run before and after …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 27–42 Read article
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Techno-Economic Evaluation of Solar Harvesting as a Best-Fit Technology for Sustainable Green Building in the Humid Tropics
Abstract: Best-fit criteria in terms of availability, affordability, minimally conflicting operationality, energy efficiency, buildability, and maintainability are the hallmarks of sustainable green building technology. This study evaluates solar harvesting as a best-fit technology for residential buildings in the humid tropics. An analysis of a residential property located in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, is used as a case study to techno-economically portray the viability of solar harvesting. The analysis is carried out for …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT MAGNETIC GENERATOR
Abstract: We know the process of power generation through windmill, thermal power plant in these power generation systems coal and water are the main power generation sources in our country and are non-renewable. In order to save resources which are available in nature solar and wind power generation systems were invented. In the same way, there is a great need to invent new methods to develop the power. So, here we …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 22–24 Read article
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BY USING FLYWHEEL TO PRODUCE ELECTRICITY WITH POWER MULTIPLICATION
Abstract: Electricity production using conventional methods consume lot of energy, utilize from the fuels and which in turn converted from one source of energy to another. To produce free energy experiments conducted on the perpetual motion states that it is practically impossible to run a machine on the perpetual motion 100 percent . Instead of pursuing on perpetual motion, when we support the perpetual motion with slight energy boost just before …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 5–7 Read article
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Review on Design and Experiment Analysis of Two Cell Stack Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell
Abstract: Design and experimental analysis of two cell stack PEM fuel cell with curvilinear flow field plate is done for doing comparison with single cell PEM fuel cell with serpentine flow field pattern to see the changes in output based on design of flow field and by increasing the active area. Following review is specially done on two cell stack PEM fuel cell in which the active area is 25 cm2; …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 15–24 Read article
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Catalysis by Iridium (III) in the Oxidation of Hydrocarbons and Cyclic Alcohols by in situ Prepared Sodium Ferrate
Abstract: Potassium ferrate can be used as an oxidant only after separating it in the solid form for which tedious and multi-step process involving hazardous chemicals is required. Problems of separation of potassium ferrate in the solid form and its storage can be minimized if in situ prepared sodium ferrate is used as an oxidant which easily oxidizes hydrocarbons and cyclic alcohols from the synthetic point of view. Surprisingly, addition of …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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Thermodynamic, Kinetic and Mechanistic Investigations of Ruthenium(III) Catalyzed Methylparaben Oxidation by Diperiodatocuprate(III) in Aqueous Alkaline Medium
Abstract: The kinetics of ruthenium(III) catalyzed degradative oxidation of methylparaben by the copper complex, diperiodatocuprate(III) in alkaline medium is studied at 25ºC and at a ionic strength of 8.0 × 10−2 mol dm−3. In the presence of catalyst ruthenium(III), the reaction between methylparaben and diperiodatocuprate(III) in aqueous alkaline medium exhibits 1:1 stoichiometry. The oxidation products were identified by UV-visible, GC-MS and IR spectroscopy. The reaction exhibited unit order in case of …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 4–17 Read article
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Alcohol Oxidation in Ionic Liquids Catalysed by Recyclable Platinum Nanoparticles: A Green Approach
Abstract: The effect of particle size on the catalytic performance of materials in organic reactions is of scientific and industrial importance. In the present case we demonstrate the use of room temperature ionic liquids as effective agents of dispersion of platinum nanoparticles prepared from potassium tetrachloroplatinate. The platinum nanoparticles in the range 2.5±0.5 nm are recyclable catalysts for aerobic oxidation of alcohols under mild conditions. The particles suspended in ionic liquids …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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H2 Production by Methanol Steam Reforming over Copper Impregnated Anodized Aluminum Oxide (AAO)
Abstract: Hydrogen production by methanol steam reforming (MSR) is easy and simple as compared to other reforming methods using fossil fuels such as methane steam reforming. The catalysts for MSR are well developed and available commercially. When constructing a small or micro reformer, the catalyst often needs to be coated on the wall of the metal substrate. In this case, the bonding between the metal surface and the catalyst layer must …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 23–28 Read article