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15 articles for “Industrial exhaust systems”
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Thermoelectric Waste Heat Recovery from Industrial Exhaust Systems Using Nanostructured Hybrid Heat Exchangers
Abstract: The efficient utilization of industrial waste heat has become a critical strategy for improving energy efficiency, reducing fossil fuel consumption, and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions in modern manufacturing sectors. This study proposes a thermoelectric waste heat recovery (TWHR) system integrated with a nanostructured hybrid heat exchanger to enhance heat transfer performance and maximize electrical power generation from high-temperature industrial exhaust streams. The proposed system employs nanostructured surface modifications combined with …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Multiphysics Optimization of Polymer–Metal Hybrid Electrode Geometry in Electrostatic Precipitators for Enhanced Particle Collection Efficiency
Abstract: Electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) remain one of the most effective technologies for controlling fine particulate emissions in industrial exhaust systems. However, their performance is strongly influenced by electrode geometry and material characteristics, which govern electric field distribution, corona stability, and particle migration behaviour. In this study, a comprehensive numerical investigation is carried out to optimize electrode geometry using a multiphysics modelling framework, while introducing a novel polymer–metal hybrid design to enhance …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 701–716 Read article
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A System to Monitor and Regulate the Toxic Gasses in the Environment
Abstract: AbstractThe word vehicle and industry are very close to the human heart from the very initial stage of civilization. Both vehicle and industries make the life easy and play a very important role. As industries are very important for economic growth, technological growth and similarly vehicle are very important for the ease of transport, but there is one more side of industries and vehicles, which is very harmful. This side …
Published in Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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A Perspective Review on Role of Environmental Pollutants in Developing Neurodegenerative Diseases
Abstract: As human society progresses towards industrialization, an excess number of environmental pollutants are released to our ecosystem, which significantly contribute in causing various health issues primarily associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as cognitive disorder, dementia, anxiety, Alzheimer, Parkinson etc. Because of their high global occurrence, these diseases have attracted attention in recent decades, however, the etiology of these diseases remains unclear. Pollutants are discharged into the environment by natural events …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–18 Read article
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Assessment of Hot Environment in Foundry Industry using Modified Heat Stress Index
Abstract: Indian foundry industry being one of the highest contributors where workers are exposed to varied health hazards attributed to fumes, dusts, gases, heat, noise, vibration and radiation. In step with the connection between atmosphere temperature and human thermal balance, living environments higher than 35°C or operating environments higher than 32°C were considered as hot environments. In hot-dry work place, workers exposed to extreme heat can experience occupation illness and injuries …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Performance-Based Fire Safety Assessment and Optimization of a Mixed-Use High-Rise Building Using NBC 2016, Hydraulic Adequacy, and Evacuation Time Analysis
Abstract: This paper presents a performance-based fire safety assessment of a simulated 92 m mixed-use high-rise building containing parking, commercial, office, and residential occupancies. Rather than relying only on prescriptive compliance, the study evaluates whether the installed fire protection strategy can maintain tenable conditions and deliver adequate suppression performance during a credible design fire. Using the base data supplied for the Metro Central Tower case, the work determines fire load density, …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Analyzing the Performance and the Emission Characteristics of Palladium Catalyst using different blends of Methanol Fuel and Nano Particles of Aluminium and Titanium Oxides
Abstract: The high cost and limited availability of precious metals prompted the automotive industry to explore alternative materials for improving catalytic converter performance. This research focuses on the development and optimization of catalytic converters designed to reduce exhaust emissions, ensuring compliance with market needs and regulatory standards. Specifically, it investigates the three-way catalytic converter in a four-stroke engine utilizing commonly available noble metals, particularly palladium as the catalyst. The best way …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1505–1517 Read article
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A Comprehensive Analysis of Artificially Roughened Solar Air Heaters
Abstract: The solar air heater is the most cost-effective and popular solar energy harvesting device. It may be used for a variety of tasks, including drying crops, heating rooms, conditioning wood, and curing industrial items. Introducing artificial roughness to surfaces emerges as a highly effective method to augment heat transfer rates within the ducts of solar air heaters. Over the past three decades, research interest has centered on the incorporation of …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 33–43 Read article
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Design of Ducts: An Industrial Perspective
Abstract: Central Air Conditioners working is a complex and cumbersome topic which takes a lot of time and effort. It’s a difficult task to explain the entire parts, its working and maintenance. Here an effort is made to explain about the designing of Ducts used in a central A/C. A Commercial building is taken for reference and each floor’s Duct designing is explained. The ground floor is designed with supply air …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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IOT Based Effortless Gas Leak Detection and Reservations
Abstract: The paper proposes an IOT Based Effortless Gas Leak Detection System for LPG and CO, utilizing gas sensors and a microcontroller. Positioned strategically, the sensors monitor air quality, triggering alarms if LPG or CO levels surpass safety thresholds.We plans to use this product for determination of gas leakage of LPG from household appliances and Carbon Monoxide produced from household appliances,vehicles and air conditioners with the help of MQ series gas …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 33–41 Read article
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Adoption of Heat Recovery Technology in Sintering Process to Reduce Carbon Imprint
Abstract: India is the second largest steel producer in the world after China. The 2017 National Steel Policy of India set out the ambitious plan of 250 MT steel production and per capita consumption to around 160 kg by 2030. The dominant iron-making route is blast furnace (BF), which is an energy-intensive process based on fossil fuel consumption. The steel industry contributes around 7% of all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. India …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 38–44 Read article
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Low-Grade Heat Recovery: Emerging Materials and Systems for Efficient Utilization
Abstract: Low-grade heat (LGH), generally characterized by temperatures below 200°C, constitutes a significant portion of wasted thermal energy in industrial, commercial, and even residential processes. Despite its vast availability, the efficient recovery and utilization of LGH remains underdeveloped due to its inherently low exergy content and the limitations of traditional heat recovery technologies. The creation of cutting-edge materials and creative system-level approaches for LGH recovery has accelerated significantly as companies continue …
Published in International Journal of Energy and Thermal Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Automated Machine Learning System for Model Selection and Hyperparameter Optimization
Abstract: The proliferation of machine learning applications in various scientific and industrial domains has given rise to an urgent need for developing principled, automated techniques for optimal architecture selection and hyperparameter tuning for machine learning models without human expert intervention. In this paper, we introduce the Automated Machine Learning System for Model selection and hyperparameter Optimization (AMLSMO)—a state-of-the-art, all-encompassing AutoML system that combines the power of meta-learning-based warm-starting, Bayesian Optimization with …
Published in Recent Trends in Mathematics · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Literature of Green Architecture
Abstract: The term green architecture implies the use of environmental principles as the basis when designing buildings. In this perspective, the architecture of the future aims at synthesizing nature, technology, science, and even the imagination in the construction industry. The following paper explores green architecture on a generalized basis, which discusses its basic features, practices and the repercussions of green design on environmental sustainability. A key component of eco-architecture is to …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design and Development · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 47–53 Read article
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Optimal Design of Solar Roof Top Photovoltaic Plant Under Various Operating Conditions
Abstract: As conventional energy sources are quickly exhausted, the need to switch to sustainable alternatives has never been more urgent. The transition from conventional energy resources to renewable sources, particularly solar energy, has emerged as a pivotal step towards sustainable development This paper explores the advantages of solar power plants, with a focus on rooftop solar installations. Installing solar panels on a roof is revolutionizing the industry. The design phase of …
Published in International Journal of Photochemistry and Photochemical Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 35–45 Read article