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Performance Evaluation of 45kW Low Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell System Using Simulation Techniques
Abstract: AbstractThe Low-Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (LT-PEMFC) has gained prominence as a promising solution for clean and efficient energy generation, particularly in the automotive industry, where stringent emission norms and sustainability goals are driving innovation. LT-PEMFC systems offer several inherent advantages, including high energy conversion efficiency, low operational temperature, rapid start-up capability, and compatibility with hydrogen as a renewable fuel source. These characteristics make them attractive for commercial vehicle …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 25–39 Read article
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Investigation of Root Cause of Fuel Tanker Truck Accident in Nigeria Resulting from Constrain Factors
Abstract: The research demonstrates the investigation of reliability of root cause of fuel tanker truck accident in Nigeria resulting from some constrain factors. The constrain factors considered are age group, ownership status of fuel tanker trucks, drivers’ educational qualification and drivers’ years of experience and the states considered in this research are Lago State (Lagos Park) and River State (Port Harcourt). The study reveals age distribution of drivers in the following …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Examination of Root Cause of Fuel Tanker Truck Accident in Nigeria: The Concept of Reliability of Non-Human Factor
Abstract: The non-human factor in terms of fuel tanker truck accident in some area of Nigeria was investigated to know the root cause as well the contributing factors and to project the way forward to mitigate the menace, because at the end human life are lost. This investigation was addressed by applying the concepts of reliability, probability and relative accident consequence, in which the mean time between accident, accident rate and …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Experimental Analysis of Performance, Combustion and Emission Characteristics of a Thermal Barrier–Coated Piston Diesel Engine Fuelled with Jatropha Biodiesel Blended with Nanoparticles
Abstract: Abstract The present study experimentally investigates the performance, combustion, and emission characteristics of a compression ignition diesel engine equipped with a thermal barrier–coated (TBC) piston and fuelled with alumina nanoparticle-enhanced Jatropha biodiesel. A yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) ceramic coating was applied on the piston crown to reduce heat loss and improve in-cylinder thermal conditions. Jatropha biodiesel blends (B10, B20, and B30) were prepared through transesterification, and alumina (Al₂O₃) nanoparticles at a …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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A Future Cleaner Fuel: Biofuel
Abstract: The Main advantage of using liquid as fuel is that they can be easily pumped and can also be handled easily. This is the primary motivation behind why every one of the vehicles utilizes liquid type of fuels for combustion reason. For different types of non-transportation applications there are other option strong biomass fuel like wood. These non-transportation applications can bring into utilization these strong biomass powers as they can …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Fast pyrolysis of Kaner (Thevetia peruviana) Seed to Fuel and Chemicals
Abstract: Bio-energy is now considered as having the potential to provide the major part of the projected renewable energy provisions of the future. Currently non-edible seed biomass has been considered as one of the major bio energy resource. Among the different non-edible seeds such as Jatropha, Neem, Karanja, Safflower, Pomegranate, Cherry, Mahua, Cotton etc., Kaner (Thevetia Peruviana) seed plant is a very widely available even in the tropical climate. In this …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 7–20 Read article
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Algae-in-oil microbe to generate fuel efficiency
Abstract: AbstractAlgae can be converted into biodiesel, bioethanol, bio butanol, bio hydrogen, bio-jet fuel,green gasoline,bio oil and bio methane through bio-chemical and thermo chemical methods from algal biomass.Microbes grow in high quantities within a short period in dirty water, salt water and any unsuitable environments, lying wastages from power plants, and CO2 rich zones without affecting from changing climates. Nano-particle blend accessed higher combustion of bio-fuel. Waxy lipid of micro-algae made …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Effect of Compression Pressure on the Strength and Fuel Properties of Maize Cob Briquettes
Abstract: Biomass can be densified under a high compression pressure or a low compression pressure. The type of raw material, moisture level, particle size, and form typically all influence how much pressure should be used. This study utilized maize cobs and waste paper pulp to produce briquettes which are seen as alternative fuels. The goal was to determine how compression pressure affected the strength and fuel characteristics of the briquettes that …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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A Review on Software Simulation of Canola Fuel and Its Blending
Abstract: Incessant consumption of petroleum fills and their requests lead man to look for elective energizes. As of now, the world is profoundly reliant upon oil fills and this outcome in a significant channel of our unfamiliar trade recourses. Diesel motors are the most productive wellspring of force accessible today. Thus, they are utilized for business transportation, farming and modern force plants. The utilization of diesel is a few times higher …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Experimental Investigations on a Diesel Engine Fueled with Biodiesel Blends and Diethyl Ether as an Additive
Abstract: Blends of bio-diesel (or diesel) are fueled for engines (diesel) though direct injection by a single cylinder at various (or multiple) propagations. The determination of the emissive power and the performance of the engine is done. The emission of the NOx is considerably high when compared to the diesel fuel operation (considering all the blends). Blends are added with the diethyl-ether at various proportions. Reduction of NOx emission at the …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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Design of Pressure Controller for Fuel Injector Tester Modelling
Abstract: To design and develop fuel injector testing machine at Diesel Locoshed, Kalyan, Maharashtra in order to create a base of automation to the traditional technique of testing a fuel injector which includes fuel pattern test and leak off time test respectively which concludes in preventing the time losses in process and leads to increase in precision thus reducing human effort.
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Round-the-Clock Continuous Charging of the Fuel Cell of an Electric Vehicle for its Non-stop Movement
Abstract: The development of a hydrogen and oxygen photoelectrolyzer-generator, powered by the light energy,of an electric vehicle's interior lamp, which allows the fuel cell of an electric vehicle to be chargedaround the clock and continuously for its non-stop movement, is an important step in replacingconventional transport with an economical electric vehicle. The article presents a developedphotoelectrolyzer-generator, powered by the light energy of an electric car interior lamp, producingpure hydrogen and oxygen, …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 19–28 Read article
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Desulfurization of Light Fuels Using Trihexyl Tetradecyl Phosphonium Bromide
Abstract: Owing to the stringent environmental regulations in many countries for production of ultra-low sulfur petroleum fractions with the aim to reduce sulfur emissions, has resulted in increased interest in this area among the scientific community. The need for zero sulfur emissions enhances the requirement of more advanced techniques in desulfurization. The mechanism of desulfurization by extraction is a promising approach having several advantages over the conventional method of hydrodesulphurization. The …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 18–26 Read article
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Oxygen Enrichment for fuel combustion in Refineries
Abstract: Fossil fuel is generally combusted using air however, the use of enriched oxygen can reduce fuel consumption and minimize emissions. Commercially, the oxygen is produced from air by cryogenic distillation, pressure swing adsorption, and membranes. For high-purity oxygen, cryogenic distillation is the best choice but economical point of view, the membranes provide the best solution. This paper discusses each technology in details and how the enriched oxygen can be beneficial …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 38–43 Read article
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The new methods of degassing fuel liquid in the tank of rocket engine and liquids in the life-support system of automatic spacecraft using the controlled vibration or the specially created temperature gradient in the liquid
Abstract: The paper presents the developed methods of degassing of fuel liquid in the fuel tank of rocket engine and liquids in the life-support system of automatic spacecraft using the controlled vibration or the specially created temperature gradient in the liquid that are simple on their of construction, economically highly effective and productive, mobile, and can be used in any part of the systems of power supply and life-support of automatic …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 28–43 Read article
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Development of Effective Electrodes and Electricity Generation in Continuous Microbial Fuel Cell using Poultry Wastewater
Abstract: The Microbial Fuel Cell was designed for batch and continuous operations and the electrodes were developed using a simple and effective technique known as phase inversion. The different combinations of electrodes were used in the experiment to get the maximum power output and organic matter removal. The poultry wastewater was used as substrate and was comparatively studied with Luria Bertani (LB) solution. The best combination of electrode was found to …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Modeling the Thrust and Specific Fuel Consumption for a Hypothetical Turbofan Engine
Abstract: Turbofan engine is a kind of jet engine in which a large part of the intake air without going into the combustion chamber that is exited from the terminal aperture. Turbofan engines have good efficiency in speed range of passenger aircraft and in terms of noise generation have also better functionality, for this reason in most of passenger aircraft this type of engine is used. Because of the importance of …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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STUDY DIESEL-RK APPLICATIONS IN THE COMPUTATION AND ANALYSIS OF TECHNOLOGICAL AND SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF DIESEL ENGINES USING HEAVY FUELS IN ORDER TO TEST WITH DIFFERENT PISTON BOWL DESIGNS
Abstract: The influence of different piston bowls on the Diesel-RK will be demonstrated in this test as the engine is the heart of vehicles for existence like human heart needed for survival. The piston bowl shows a significant influence on the load stratification in the transition area. The compression ratio shows a trade-off of NOx reduction with unburned hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide emissions. In today's society, people have attempted to employ …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 8–18 Read article
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Study of the Fuel Injector Nozzle of the CI Engine
Abstract: A nozzle is a compounds present on all gas turbine engines. that produces thrust, redirects exhaust gases backinto the streaming site, and maintains mass flow rates. There are many various varieties of nozzles, butdivergent and convergent nozzles are the ones that are most normally utilized. The paper discussed variousfluids flowing at different velocities and convergent and divergent nozzle diameters. Thermal and chemicalenergy are transformed into kinetic using the nozzle. The …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Study of Converting Covid-19 Plastic Waste into Fuel with Automated Temperature Monitoring of Pyrolysis Process
Abstract: Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, medical initial responders and health care workers have relied on plastic-based, single-use personal protective equipment (PPE) like masks and gowns to protect themselves from the coronavirus. The result has been quickly growing into a mountain ofplastic waste. Due to the difficulty of their natural disintegration at room temperature, once these plastic materials are released into the environment, they end up in landfills or the …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 23–29 Read article