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A Vision of Energy Scenario in India
Abstract: India is a developing country with its population increasing at an alarming rate. It has 29 different states and 7 union territories. Owing to its huge population size, fulfilling the energy requirements of its people is a challenging task for India. Several energy sources are available that helps our country in achieving this task. Here is a brief overview of the energy scenario in last 10-15 years.
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 25–26 Read article
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Thermodynamic Equilibrium Modeling of Sunflower Husk Gasifier to Produce Synthesis Gas
Abstract: Energy from biomass offers the great attraction in producing useful gaseous component resulting in low emissions and providing energy security. In the present study a gasifier model was developed using commercial Aspen Plus simulator. The model developed was based on the minimization of Gibb’s free energy and is validated with the experimental data of sunflower husk gasification using air as a gasifying agent. The results predicted are in good agreement …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 14–24 Read article
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Energy Conservation with use of Cool Roof Coatings
Abstract: Regions with hot and dry climate often experience very high levels of solar radiation, high ambient temperatures and relatively low specific humidity. The roofs of buildings in such areas are always exposed to Sun for long duration during the daytime. Solar radiation is responsible for heat transfer through the building roof. Actually, Solar radiation heat the roof which in turn reradiates the heat onto the ceiling and finally on to …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Sustainable Biofuels: Current Scenario
Abstract: In context to the concerns related to attenuation of crude oil reserves, rise in demand and price of petroleum, global climate change and energy security; bioenergy is increasingly becoming relevant as a potential alternative to fossil fuels. Biofuels are derived from renewable bio-mass resources and therefore provide a strategic advantage to promote sustainable development associated with high economic growth. Here, in this short review, an overview of current scenario of …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 24–26 Read article
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Investigation on Stability Analysis of Polanga oil Methyl Ester
Abstract: Biodiesel is a renewable alternative fuel and consists of mono-alkyl esters of the fatty acids. One of the major technical problems associated with the biodiesel is its storage stability and susceptibility to oxidation because of its chemical nature. This nature of the biodiesel is due to unsaturated fatty acid chains in its molecular structure. Also, the presence of the double bond in the molecule of the biodiesel produces a high …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Solar Energy: Current Indian Scenario
Abstract: India with a rapidly growing economy stands 5th in the world in terms of production and consumption of electricity. The country has tremendous scope of generating solar energy largely because of its geographical location which enables to receive solar radiation almost throughout the year. Almost every part of India receives 4–7 kWh of solar radiation/m2 which is equivalent to 2300–3200 of sunshine h/yr. Several states including Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Madhya …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 27–28 Read article
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Sustainable Development: The Current Indian Scenario
Abstract: India has emerged as one of the most promising countries for the development of a biotechnology business pole because it is a mega biodiverse country containing more than two million different species of animals, plants and microorganisms. One of the biggest drawbacks of this country is the laws that govern innovation: intellectual property law and provisional measures of access to genetic resources do not encourage innovation in this sector. The …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Stability Analysis of Mahua Seed and Waste Polystyrene Co-pyrolytic Oil
Abstract: Biomass pyrolytic oil is a complex mixture of organic compounds and obtained in a non-equilibrium state. Hence, the physical properties of bio-oil such as calorific value, viscosity, pH, density, flow ability and chemical compositions vary during storage. In this study, co-pyrolysis of Mahua seed was performed with waste polystyrene and studied the fuel properties and composition. The co-pyrolytic oil was produced at 2:1 ratio of seed to waste polystyrene using …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Climate Change: A Global Issue
Abstract: Our Earth’s climate has transformed throughout history. Climate change is a complex process and it is believed that if we do not firmly curb it now, there are going to be catastrophic consequences. There have been several cycles of glacial advance and retreat. An overwhelming scientific consensus maintains that climate change is primarily because of the human usage of fossil fuels, which releases CO2 and other greenhouse gases into the …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Development of Empirical Relationships Between Input and Output Parameters of Sponge Iron Process Using Neural Network
Abstract: In the present study, estimation of optimum input parameters corresponding to desired output parameters is carried out for a typical sponge iron process. For this purpose data of rotary kiln of the process are collected. It includes temperatures profiles inside the rotary kiln and flow rates of air, iron ore, feed coal, slinger coal and sponge iron. These data are analysed using ANN and group method of data handling (GMDH) …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 6–19 Read article
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India: towards new and renewable energy sources for growing energy demand
Abstract: The availability of electricity in rural areas of India is still a distant dream. Energy plays vital role in achieving productivity, prosperity and comfort level of nation. Per capita energy is an indicator of the standard of living of people, energy acess of the people and growth of a country. Renewable energy is playing an important role in providing quality energy acess to these people which can help in mitigating …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Utilization of Mulberry Methanolic Leaf Extractive (MMLE) for Treating Hypercholesterolemia in Rat, Rattus norvegicus (L)
Abstract: Healthy diet is the foundation for a healthier workforce and lower healthcare costs. The diet therapy for regulation of cholesterol is exerting influence to reduce mortality and morbidity. The Methanolic Mulberry Leaf Extractives (MMLE) (at the rate of 100 and 200 mg/kg body weight) and the standard hypolipidemic medicine Questran were administered through the diet to the rats of hypercholesterolemia (maintained on high cholesterol diet). Treatment was five times per …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 44–68 Read article
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Significance of the Malondialdehyde (MDA) Bioassay Methods in Lipid Peroxidation
Abstract: Along with all the metabolic reactions, the cell cytoplasm is engaged in the process of production of the free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS). The overproduction of reactive oxygen species in cell cytoplasm leads into the condition of the oxidative stress. This situation may also be the results of the combination of excessive formation of radicals derived from oxygen or nitrogen or both. Cellular components may be attacked in …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 10–22 Read article
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An Analytical Approach to Calculate the One-Dimensional Drift Velocity in Bubble Columns
Abstract: The design and scale-up of a bubble column reactor require a complete understanding of its complex hydrodynamics, which is influenced by the physical properties of the phases, the operating variables, and the design parameters. Current design procedures for bubble columns involve several steps of pilot-plant experimentation, which is expensive and time-consuming. One of the critical unknown parameters involved in designing any gas-liquid system is the gas holdup. The gas holdup …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Nuclear Cogeneration Projects in India : An Assessment of the Current Scenario and Future Prospects
Abstract: Desalination of sea water through thermal and membrane based techniques and production of hydrogen through low temperature water electrolysis at facilities co-located with nuclear power plants are two areas identified for deploying co-generation projects in India in the near term. Nuclear desalination meets the requirements of clean drinking water in and around the nuclear facility, as well as to the in-house demand for high purity water for steam generation and …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 69–89 Read article
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Cost Analysis and Optimization of a Nuclear Assisted Electrolytic Hydrogen Production and Distribution Network in India
Abstract: Hydrogen production by alkaline water electrolysis and its distribution via gas pipelines using nuclear electricity as the energy source is a possible scheme that may help facilitate the adoption and implementation of hydrogen energy systems on a large scale. This work provides a techno-economic assessment of a water cooled nuclear reactor based electrolytic hydrogen production and distribution infrastructure in a developing nation like India. The optimal conditions for electrolysis at …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 23–43 Read article
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Designing and Simulation of Dual Band Antenna using CPW Feeding
Abstract: ABSTRACTA dual-band antenna is proposed in this paper based on a coplanar waveguide feeding technique. This proposed antenna has 70 MHz and 426 MHz maximum bandwidth and they radiate at 1.5 and 2.56 GHz. Maximum return loss and average gain is -40 dBi and 3.0 dBi. A proposed monopole antenna is a combination of slotted rectangular and triangular-shaped structures. A 90-degree inclined T shaped stub was used to provide upper …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Extraction and Purification of Kaempferol from leaves of Azadirichta indica
Abstract: Azadirachta indica, commonly known as neem, It contains phytochemical compounds like phenolic compounds, flavonoids (Quercetin and kaempferol), tannins, gallic acid, nimbosterol, catechin, nimbine, etc. It shows many pharmacological activities like anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory activities etc. For the extraction of kaempferol from neem leaves, the optimum results were observed for the effects of different solvents, different solvent percentages, particle size, pH and extraction time for the extraction of kaempferol were …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Prevention is better than cure – Soft drinks
Abstract: Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) margins to levy inspired more to marketing of low sugar drinks. Sports drink margins weight in case of variation in consumptions. Fatigue by dehydration reversed by weight gain keeping drink rate same. Legislation controversies arose from competence of whole energy intake to devaluate soft drink from imbalanced liquid intake fronts. Effects additive from any contamination as well as over dosage of diet drinks produce controversies in calorie. …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 44–48 Read article
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Protein Peroxidation: The Covalent Modification of Protein Induced Through Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and With Secondary By-products of Oxidative Stress.
Abstract: The abundance in biological system and high reaction rate constant are making the proteins as major targets for radicals and two-electron oxidants in biological systems. The multiple side-chain and backbone sites are susceptible for highly reactive radical damage. Less reactive species exhibit greater selectivity with reference to the residues targeted and their spatial location. Modified structure may result in the increased side-chain hydrophilicity, side-chain fragmentation and backbone fragmentation, aggregation through …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–25 Read article