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318 articles for “Heat rate”
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Effect of Condenser Backpressure on Power Plant Heat Rate and Thermal Efficiency
Abstract: Thermal power plants are used to generate electricity by using fossil fuels. Optimizing operating condition can considerably improve condensing and vacuum of condenser hence efficiency. Steam exhaust pressure affects the performance of turbine. Variation in condenser backpressure about design can impact the economic operation of a unit with respect to heat rate. The study has been carried out for the load of 210 MW GSECL thermal power plant.Keywords: Condenser, back …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 6–9 Read article
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Comparative Thermal Stability of Structural Acrylic and Polyurethane Adhesives under High Heating Rate Conditions
Abstract: This study examines the thermal stability and degradation characteristics of structural acrylic and polyurethane adhesives through Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) at an elevated heating rate of 15 °C/min. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of rapid thermal excitation on the volatile loss of adhesives, their curing behaviour, and thermal decomposition profiles elements that are essential in high-speed manufacturing and thermally challenging settings. The findings indicated that …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 717–725 Read article
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Enhancement in Heat Transfer Rate of Plate Fin Heat Exchanger using Triangular Winglets
Abstract: AbstractHeat transfer enhancement in heat exchanger leads to higher saving in terms of manufacturing and operational costs. However, parameter pertaining to pressure drops needs to be effectively analyzed so as to make a balance between pressure drop and effectiveness against the operation costs. This paper focuses on the use of triangular winglets in plate fin heat exchangers to enhance the rate of heat transfer. An obstacle is provided in the …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Kinetic Analysis of Structural Acrylic Curing by DSC: Polymerization and Phase Transition Optimization
Abstract: Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) was used to analyse the thermal properties and curing behaviour of a structural acrylic adhesive at heating rates of 5, 10, and 15 °C/min. The study focused on the curing kinetics, glass transition temperature (Tg), specific rate (k), and activation energy (Ea) of the polymerization reaction. The material is tested according to ASTM 3418 standards. Results showed that increasing the heating rate shifted the endothermic curing …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 726–733 Read article
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Estimation of Heat Transfer Rate with Conjugate Gradient Method
Abstract: In thermal system, a considerable amount of heat leftovers with the exhaust flue gases. Appropriate arrangement to recover this waste heat may contribute to the enhancement of overall utilization of the energy supplied to the thermal system. In this study, heat transfer rate is approximately determined using inverse heat transfer concept. Simulated temperature readings have been taken at the measurement location on the mild steel rod. Conjugate gradient method (CGM) …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Enhancement in Heat Transfer Rate in a Pipe in Pipe Heat Exchanger Using Helical Insert
Abstract: AbstractHeat transfer enhancement techniques are frequently used in heat exchanger system in order to increase the rate of heat transfer and improve the thermal performance of the system. This paper contains experimental study on enhancement in heat transfer rate using helical insert. The inner tube used was of copper with inner and outer diameter of 11.8 mm and 12.7 mm, respectively, and outer tube was galvanized iron, which was insulated …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 5–12 Read article
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CFD Investigation of Volume Fraction of Nanofluid on Heat Transfer Rate in Micro Channel Heat Sink
Abstract: AbstractNew methods of removing heat from integrated chips of the electrical devices are very important. Mini channel liquid cooling is the new method by which we can remove heat from electrical devices easily. Uses of nanofluid in the mini channel liquid cooling is the experiment study. We investigated the effect of nanofluid on the heat transfer rate. We also investigated the effect of volume fraction of a nanofluid in the …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Review on Increases the Heat Transfer Rate of the Solar Air Heater by Adding the Fins in the Absorber Plate
Abstract: Solar air heaters are extensively utilised in a diverse range of domestic and industrial settings. The need to enhance the thermal efficiency of solar air heaters has prompted researchers to concentrate on enhancing the thermal performance through the implementation of artificial flow modification techniques in the flow field. Consequently, the presence of this phenomenon will disrupt the laminar sublayer located beneath the absorber plate, so contributing to an elevation in …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of Heat Transfer Rates in Water Coils Under Various Flow Conditions
Abstract: This study investigates the influence of various flow conditions on heat transfer rates in water coils through experimental analysis. Water coils, crucial for efficient thermal management in industrial applications, were tested under different flow rates and orientations to assess their impact on heat transfer performance. The experiment involved measuring heat transfer coefficients and pressure drops for coils subjected to flow rates ranging from 0.5 to 5 L/min and comparing results …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 36–42 Read article
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Enhancement of Heat Transfer Rate in Cooler by using Nanofluid
Abstract: The paper aims at the study of the cooling system in the household cooler by replacing honeycomb meshing into the radiator. Heat transfer from the radiator can be improved by maximizing the heat transfer area and increasing the heat transfer rate. In this paper, it is focused on increasing heat transfer rate by using MgO nanoparticles in suspension. A Thermophysical property has been increased in heat transfer material. Water was …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Investigation of Parameters Determining Thermosyphon Flow-Velocity in a Simulated Solar Water Heater
Abstract: Real life experimental investigations that involve natural variables are essential and necessary in determining the performance characteristics of systems that depend on them but they are not easily repeatable under the same conditions. The alternative approach is the modelling and simulation of such systems. This work however, is concerned with the experimental investigation of the performance characteristics of thermosyphon solar water heating system using an electrically simulated collector. Heating rate …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Smart Jacket for Health Monitoring and Controlling
Abstract: Due to drastic changes in climatic conditions, winters are getting much colder, summers are getting much hotter. Uttermost hot or cold conditions are greater threat to health. These circumstances might cause genuine medical problems. At very high temperature most common problem is heart attack and overcooling of body is major problem during extreme colder conditions. As the application of technology has increased in every sector, it has also been introduced …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · pp. 16–24 Read article
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Optimization of Procedure and Variables of a Double Pipe Composite Heat Exchanger with Protruding Surfaces
Abstract: Under low heat duty conditions, double pipe heat exchangers are employed. When utilized for heavy-duty tasks, they show limitations. To use double pipe heat exchangers for heavy-duty applications, heat transmission needs to be increased. In this project, we are investigating the optimization process parameters of a twin pipe heat exchanger with and without protruding surfaces. In both cases, the inner and outer tubes are composed of steel, and the working …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 472–485 Read article
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Kinetics of Non-isothermal Crystallization of Ge-Se-Sn Chalcogenide Glasses
Abstract: AbstractThe calorimetric measurements of as-prepared Ge30-xSe70Snx (8≤x≤20) chalcogenide glasses have been performed using differential scanning calorimetery (DSC) at five different heating rates (10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 Kmin-1) under non-isothermal conditions. These non-isothermal calorimetric measurements have been analyzed in terms of activation energy (Ec), Avrami exponent, dimensionality of growth, frequency factor, Ko(sec-1), half time of crystallization,t1/2(min) and crystallization rate parameter. These kinetic parameters have been evaluated using different theoretical …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 25–34 Read article
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THERMAL DISSIPATION SYSTEM APPLIED TO LED DEVICES
Abstract: A thermal dissipation system, based on an aluminum case LED lamp system encapsulated in a PCM device, has been used to reduce LED device temperature, improving thermal performance of the LED unit. Three heating rates have been tested, low (0.6ºC/s), medium (1.3ºC/s) and high (1.8ºC/s). The system has been tested in an experimental prototype at reduced scale, showing a maximum reduction of temperature from 177.5º C to 56º C for …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–18 Read article
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Experimental Analysis of Concentric Heat Exchanger with Dimpled Tube
Abstract: In this work, an experimental and CFD analysis of concentric heat exchangers with smooth andspherical dimple pipes in different mass streams with water as a working medium is presented.Heat transfer technology refers to various methods used to increase the heat transfer ratewithout significantly affecting the overall system performance. Over the past decade, severalstudies have reported indirect technology for heat transfer. The present study on the change ofthe inner tube to …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Mathematical Modelling on Unsteady Blood Flow and Unsteady Heat Transfer Through a Stenosed Artery with Hematocrit and Slip Velocity
Abstract: A theoretical investigation concerning variable viscosity dependent on percentage concentration of red blood cell interm of total volume of blood (hematocrit) and slip velocity on unsteady flow of blood and heat transfer has been carried out. The analytical expressions for the flow characteristics and the heat transfer rate, including the velocity profile, volumetric flow rate, flow resistance, wall shear stress, and temperature profile, were obtained using the weighted residual method, …
Published in Research & Reviews: Discrete Mathematical Structures · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 16–36 Read article
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New Integral Processes Enrichment of Moroccan Oil Shale using Mineral and Hydrometallurgical Methods
Abstract: In this work, we increase the calorific value of Moroccan oil shale, which is the main element in the combustion of fossil fuels. In particular, we consider the shale of Timahdit, enriching it by hydrometallurgical and mineral processing methods in order to use it to generate thermal and electrical energy. Although different studies have been conducted for the development of Moroccan oil shale, but they have not dealt with the …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 28–36 Read article
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Review of Thermal Performance of Solar Air Heaters: Influence of Composite Materials and Advanced Thermal Storage Techniques
Abstract: Solar air heaters (SAHs) are essential devices for capturing solar energy and converting it into heat, finding applications in steam generation, refrigeration, agricultural drying, and space and water heating in residential and commercial environments. However, the thermal performance of SAHs is often limited by the low heat transfer coefficient of air and the absence of solar energy during nighttime, impacting efficiency and reliability. To address these challenges, this study explores …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 488–506 Read article
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The Impingement Cooling for Single Stationary Flat Plate in Case of Laminar Flow
Abstract: In this paper, impingement cooling on single stationary flat stainless steel plate is performed to illustrate the effects of cooling rate, heat transfer rate, heat transfer coefficient of the plate when the jet hole diameter is changed from 5 to 8 mm. It means that changes in Reynolds number (Re) and Nusselt number (Nu) show corresponding changes in air velocity. Select the jet to target plate distance nine times diameter …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 44–52 Read article