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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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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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Microfluidic Flow of the Dyed Aqueous Isopropyl Alcohol in a single SU-8 based Glass Microfluidic Device Fabricated inside the Cleanroom Laboratory
Abstract: A single SU-8 based glass microfluidic device is fabricated by maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique, using author’s own hands-on completely inside the cleanroom laboratory. Dyed aqueous isopropyl alcohol (90% dyed water, 10% isopropyl alcohol) is the prepared working liquid in this work. The surface-driven microfluidic flow of working liquid is recorded by a CMOS camera catching 25 frames per second with a corresponding time-scale resolution of 0.04 second. The …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Effect of PMMA Micropillars on the Surface-Driven Capillary Flow of Dyed Aqueous Isopropyl Alcohol in PMMA Microfluidic Devices
Abstract: In this work, dyed aqueous isopropyl alcohol [60% isopropyl alcohol (IPA), 40% dyed water] is prepared as the working liquid. The effect of surface modification on the microfluidic flow of aqueous isopropyl alcohol (IPA) is studied in the polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microfluidic devices. The effect of surface area to volume ratio on microfluidic flow of aqueous isopropyl alcohol is also studied. The effect of microfluidic friction on microfluidic flow of aqueous …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 44–47 Read article
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Generating Fuel Energy by Catalytic Pyrolyzing of Microalgae
Abstract: In biomass pyrolysis process, a catalyst is used to modify the pyrolysis gases' chemical composition and increase the bio-oil fraction. This process uses the byproducts of thermal conversion processes. It is anticipated that the introduction of pyrolysis catalysts in the case of microalgae will lower the bio-oxygen oil's content and increase the number of added-value compounds in this liquid fraction. Catalysts can also help decrease the nitrogen in bio-oil. As …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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Chemical Composition Quantification of Components in Extracts of Uncaria tomentosa by HPLC and LC-MS Analysis
Abstract: The tropical medicinal vine known as cat's claw, Uncaria tomentosa (Willd. ex Schult.) DC. (Family: Rubiaceae), is native to the Amazon rainforest and other regions of South and Central America. It has been shown to be useful as an immune system booster, antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory agent and has been historically used to treat wounds, fever, urinary tract infections, abscesses, and asthma. U. tomentosa contains a variety of phytoconstituents, including …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 32–39 Read article
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Method of Analysis for Chloride Distribution in Concrete from Torrent Data
Abstract: Design w/c ratio becomes less important than achieved cover performance in the case of existing structure. Therefore, inspection data of chloride profile from some real structures do not always obey the rule of Fick’s law, suggesting the influence of a new parameter. In this study, chloride ion profiles and behavior of penetrating water for normal, fly ash and slag concrete with w/c ratio as 40, 55, and 70%, respectively, cast …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Level Control of Tank System: Comparative Approach
Abstract: Level measurement and control and monitoring are important for many products and processes in a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, storage and service industries. In this paper liquid level in the cylindrical tank is to be controlled at desired value. The composite controllers of proportional integral controller and proportional integral derivative controller was designed using Ziegler Nichols tuning for the cylinderical tank system. The fuzzy logic controller was implemented …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 9–12 Read article
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Auto Tuning of PI Controller using Fuzzy Logic for the Spherical Tank System and its Real Time Implementation
Abstract: In this paper, Auto Tuning of PI controller using fuzzy logic is developed to improve the performance of the spherical tank process. A real time implementation of proposed controller for a spherical tank to control liquid level is studied. Control of liquid level in a spherical tank is highly non linear due to variation in the area of cross section of level system with change in shape. System identification of …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 28–37 Read article
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Performance and Analysis of PI Controller using Characteristic Ratio Assignment Method for Coupled Tank Process
Abstract: Control the level of the liquids is a critical need in many industrial processes. Often the tanks are so coupled together that the levels interact and exhibits a nonlinear behaviour. Control of coupled tank system using conventional PI controller, result in poor performance. In this paper the modelling and controller design for coupled tank liquid level process using characteristic ratio assignment (CRA) method is implemented. CRA method is an approach …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 3, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 66–75 Read article
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Effect of Different Dosages of Saline Water on the Index and Engineering Properties of Bentonite
Abstract: The paper presents the effect of different dosages of saline water on the index and engineering properties of bentonite. The various tests conducted were consistency limits, free swell index, compaction and unconfined compressive strength. The saline water solution was prepared by varying the salt content from 5 to 40 gms per litre of distilled water. The specimens were prepared at their maximum dry unit weight and optimum moisture content. The …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Influence of Combined Stabilization on the Structural Properties of Subgrade Soil
Abstract: Soil stabilization with liquid asphalt is considered as a sustainable step towards roadway construction on problematic subgrade soil, there are no requirements to import good quality materials or to implement energy consumption, but to mix the readily available soil with liquid asphalt through the cold mix technique. In this work, collapsible soil obtained from Nasiriya was mixed with asphalt emulsion, lime, and combinations of lime and asphalt emulsion (combined stabilization) …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–24 Read article
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Instrumentation for Drum-Boiler Water Level Control with MPC and Robust Controller
Abstract: AbstractDrum boilers are used for continuous steam generation in industrial instrumentation on large scale. Controlling and instrumentation aspect in boiler process is highly stringent as the system is highly complex and exhibits nonlinearity, the transient behavior of boiler operation varies with load requirement as it is multivariable dependent. The main cause of instability in drum boiler operation is due to the uneven monitoring of liquid level due to swiss and …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Short Review on the Probability of Carbon Nanotube Based Nanofluidics in Fluid Mechanics
Abstract: In this short review, author has briefly introduced the subject named as nanofluidics. Also, author has provided a short review on passive (surface-driven) capillary flow related to microfluidics. The effects of channel aspect ratio, surface wettability, liquid viscosity, effective viscosity, centrifugal force, and bend angle, are described to control the passive capillary flow in microfluidic devices and systems. Author has demonstrated the difference between leaky-device and non-leaky device in microfluidics. …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 14–17 Read article
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Laser ablation to secure electronic fabrication
Abstract: This article is study of laser pulse treat of matter to produce nano-materials. Nano-particulated formation of semiconducting metalloids has showed optoelectronic sensibility to scheme eco-friendly production from Si and Ge. Of various techniques of nano-fabrication principles laser ablation has been as such production of stable, otherwise decisive scope has spelt to involve ligand as well. Liquid prohibitive laser ablation has scoped production of nano-in-meso-matter when bulk material has ablated underneath …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 9–15 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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Processing of Magnesium Metal Matrix Composite Reinforced with Graphene Nano Platelets through Vacuum Stir Casting and Investigating its Mechanical Behaviour
Abstract: AbstractThe application of metal matrix composites (MMCs) as structural engineering materials has received increasing attention in recent years. Their high strength and toughness at elevated temperatures coupled with low-density makes them suitable for use in applications where conventional engineering materials, such as steel are used. MMCs exhibit significantly higher stiffness and mechanical strength compared to matrix alloys, but often suffer from lower ductility and interior fracture toughness. MMCs have the …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Atomizers in spray dryers: a review
Abstract: Atomization is the most important step in spray drying that defines the properties of liquid droplets after spraying, resulting in various forms of the dry product - from fine powders to granules. It basically refers to the disintegration of the liquid into droplets in the presence of a drying gas circulating in the medium, increasing its surface area until the droplet becomes unstable and disintegrates. The choice of the atomizer's …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Surface-Driven Capillary Flow on Microchannel Surface Coated with Diamond like Carbon of Nano-scale Thickness towards the Applications in Statistical Features of Fluid Mechanics
Abstract: In this experimental work, polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is the chosen polymer as device material to fabricate the microfluidic devices. PMMA is optically transparent polymer which is a facility to record the microfluidic flow of any dyed working liquid inside the fabricated microchannels. Two individual microfluidic devices are fabricated by lithographic techniques. Dyed water is selected and prepared as working liquid. Leakage-free surface-driven capillary flow of dyed water is recorded corresponding to …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Application and Limitation of Metal Thermochemical Processing
Abstract: The technically intriguing and monetarily feasible technique for enhancing the surface layer of materials is surface engineering. The aim is to establish a vast scope of useable attributes that are separate from the core substrate, together with physical, chemical, electrical, electronic, magnetic, or mechanical, even though the material surface monitors the operational life throughout many implementations. The thermochemical intervention, a type of surface engineering, uses heat diffusion to incorporate non-metal …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 25–29 Read article