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114 articles for “Energy conversion”
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Modern Gas Turbine System Materials - A Review
Abstract: Gas turbine systems are getting more and more importance as the requirement of electricity is increasing day by day. Out of the modern energy conversion systems gas turbines are the most efficient system. In the present work a review on the modern gas turbine systems is presented. Key Words: Gas turbine, efficiency, cost.
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Investigation of Losses in Nanocrystalline Soft Magnetic Nanomaterials - Review
Abstract: The dependency of power loss on frequency and maximum induction in soft magnetic materials, is considered for loss prediction in nanocrystalline material Fe73,5Cu1Nb3Si13,5B9 in the range , .The proposed formula is derived from considerations on the Poynting theorem and takes into account multi-scale power loss dissipation in soft magnetic materials. It takes the form The knowledge of the scaling exponents in the abovementioned formula allows us to predict power loss …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Concentrating cylindrical-parabolic solar collectors with thermo-electric generators for electricity production – viability assessment in India
Abstract: The use of concentrating solar collectors for converting solar insolation into thermal energy, followed by conversion of thermal energy to electricity via low to medium temperature thermoelectric generators at a particular location in India has been explored in this work. This may be considered a different route to obtaining solar heat and electricity apart from the more usual and direct solar photovoltaic conversion. Even though such a scheme may not …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 6–17 Read article
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Nanofluids for the Synthesis of Solar Thermal Energy
Abstract: The use of Al2O3-Water nano-fluids in a solar flat plate collector to increase solar energy collection and conversion is examined in this research (SFPC). Both experimental and theoretical analysis is done to determine how effective a solar flat plate collectors is while using water as the fluid medium. Al2O3- Water nanofluid was chosen as the fluid medium to increase the SFPC's capacity for solar energy collecting and conversion. A few …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 22–25 Read article
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Advances and Emerging Trends in Classical and Modern Thermodynamics.
Abstract: Thermodynamics, as a foundational discipline of physical science, has continually evolved from its classical roots to modern, interdisciplinary applications. Classical thermodynamics established the laws governing energy, entropy, and equilibrium, providing the framework for analyzing heat engines, refrigeration cycles, and chemical processes. Recent advances have expanded these principles into new domains, integrating statistical mechanics, quantum theory, and non‑equilibrium systems. Emerging trends highlight the role of thermodynamics in nanoscale and quantum technologies, …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Review of Thermodynamic Effect on Atmosphere
Abstract: The study of heat-to-work transitions that occur in the earth's atmosphere and manifest as weather or climate is known as atmospheric thermodynamics. The laws of classical thermodynamics are used in atmospheric thermodynamics to describe and explain phenomena such as moist air characteristics, cloud formation, atmospheric convection, boundary layer meteorology, and vertical instabilities in the atmosphere. Thermodynamics is more specifically concerned with the conversions of energy into mechanical energy and mechanical …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 38–43 Read article
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Photo-Semiconductor Catalysts for Water Splitting
Abstract: Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting by means of sunlight appear for an eco-friendly and capable technology. Semiconductor electrode materials as the chief components in PEC water splitting cells have vital impacts on the device’s solar-to-hydrogen conversion efficiency, energy failure related to rapid recombination of photoinduced electron-hole pairs, as well as electrode deprivation, various kinds of electrocatalysts for improving PEC water splitting. Semiconductor oxide photocathode and photoanode (TiO2, Fe2O3, WO3, BiVO4, InGaAsP …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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Catalytic Methods to Produce 2,5-FurandicarboxylicAcid from Glucose
Abstract: The new avenue in the realm of catalysis and in chemical industry is the paradigm shift from fossil based to biobased inventory, including the feedstock. Biomass is found to be a promising substitute to petroleum- based feedstock. Almost all the chemicals that could be derived from the conventional petro-refinery can be obtained from the bio-refinery with the intelligent use of Catalysis for the conversion of biomass selectively to the target …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Bio-based feedstocks for Conversion technologies
Abstract: Efficient fuel production and energy-generation with no or reduced carbon release is an important need in today’s generation. Conversion technologies have been designed to convert bio-based waste materials into a useable form of fuel and energy. Various methods are employed in these technologies such as anaerobic digestion, pyrolysis, gasification etc. These technologies not only help generate refined fuel products but also release low carbon content that helps to maintain the …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 15–17 Read article
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Advances in the Synthesis and Functional Applications of Crystalline Materials
Abstract: Crystalline materials represent one of the most important classes of advanced materials in modern science and engineering due to their highly ordered atomic arrangements and outstanding physical, chemical, electrical, optical, thermal, and mechanical properties. The periodic organization of atoms within crystal lattices provides exceptional opportunities for controlling and optimizing material performance through advanced synthesis strategies, crystal growth techniques, compositional modification, and defect engineering. Recent progress in materials science has enabled …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Advancing Clean Energy: The Role of Biohydrogen Technology
Abstract: The process of gasification turns carbonaceous materials derived from biomass or fossil fuels into gases, with nitrogen (N2), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen (H2), and carbon dioxide (CO2) being the main fractions. By reacting carbonaceous materials (coal, petroleum, and biomass) with a regulated amount of oxygen and/or steam at high temperatures, a thermochemical process known as gasification produces carbon monoxide and hydrogen. Methanol and chemicals like urea and ammonia, which are …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 46–54 Read article
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A Review on the Multiscale Integrated Approach in Multiphase Reaction Engineering and Process Intensification: Sustainable Energy and Process Design
Abstract: Abstract: Multiphase reaction engineering and process is important path for conversion of natural resources into fuels and chemicals to reduce greenhouse gas emission and increasing energy supply to meet growing global demand. This requires multiphase reactor design and modeling development for methane conversion into chemical building blocks, upgrading heavy oil and carbon capture. This multiphase reactor modeling involves the multiscale approach, which requires the knowledge of how phenomena at a …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 18–26 Read article
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Understanding Marine Biodiversity Around Oil Platforms: Implications for Renewable Energy Reuse
Abstract: The interaction between offshore oil platforms and marine biodiversity presents a unique opportunity to explore ecological dynamics and the potential for sustainable energy solutions. This study focuses on the Union Oil Platform EVA off Huntington Beach, California, examining how these man-made structures function as artificial reefs and their impact on surrounding marine ecosystems. Through underwater surveys, we assessed the abundance and diversity of fouling organisms, epibenthic populations, and the distribution …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Pyrolysis Characteristics and Isoconversional kinetics of kusum deoiled seedcake.
Abstract: The pyrolysis characteristics and kinetics of kusum de-oiled seed cake were conducted using a Thermo gravimetric analyzer. Thermogravimetric analysis of biomass was carried out at three different heating rates of 10, 20, 30, ̊ C/min from 28 ̊ C to 1000 ̊ C under N2 atmosphere. The results indicated that the biomass was decomposed in the temperature range of 270 ̊C to 520 ̊ C and further decreased when temperature …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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The new method of the high quality concentrate of Chlorella production for its conversion to sustainable raw oil
Abstract: The microalgae concentrates are irreplaceable sources of renewable energy as microalga’s biofuel production is economically viable and sustainable. The microalga’s biofuel formed because of the possibility of microalgae’s concentrate conversion to the raw oil (biofuel). The microalga’s concentrate of Chlorella is the most suitable material for production of high quality raw oil. Existing methods of centrifugation or microfiltration of microalga Chlorella concentration are very expensive. The paper represents the new …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 58–62 Read article
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Life Cycle Assessment of Traditional Clay Bricks and Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Blocks: A Comparative Study in Environmental Sustainability
Abstract: Abstract: In today's construction industry, the imperative to merge quality with environmental responsibility has prompted a profound paradigm shift towards eco-friendly construction materials. This study conducts a comprehensive examination of the environmental impacts associated with traditional bricks and Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) blocks, with a specific focus on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). While traditional bricks, steeped in historical significance, offer durability and high thermal mass, their kilning process raises significant …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 55–64 Read article
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Rural electrification through micro-grid design case study
Abstract: We introduce the design and experimental demonstration of a scalable DC micro-grid for rural electrification in the developing regions. The distributed control of the grid voltage is one of the main features of the DC micro-grid architecture, which allows both instantaneous power sharing and a metric for available grid power. A droop-voltage power-sharing scheme is utilized wherein the bus voltage decreases in response to low supply/high demand. Besides that, the …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Environmental Impact of Waste Plastics and the Use of Waste Plastic-Derived Oil in Diesel Engines: A Literature Review
Abstract: Abstract Plastic pollution has become a major global environmental issue, affecting land, water, and living organisms. This review summarizes current research on how waste plastics enter the environment, how they move and break down, and the effects they create in ecosystems and on human health. Special attention is given to the growing problem of microplastics, which continue to accumulate in soil, freshwater bodies, and oceans. The review also discusses recent …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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An overview of current activities in commercial deployment of hydrogen energy projects around the world
Abstract: Hydrogen energy systems have been proposed as one of the major components of a decarbonized, clean and sustainable energy system of the future, which will also include renewables, nuclear energy and biomass energy forms. Hydrogen production, storage, distribution and re-conversion technologies are essential components of this value chain. This study looks at some commercial level technologies available and projects deployed round the world for ushering in hydrogen energy systems on …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 16–25 Read article
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AI-Assisted Conversion and Optimization of Analog-to-Digital Signal Transmission forLow-Power IoT and Edge Devices
Abstract: The booming implementation of Internet of Things (IoT) and edge computing devices is requiring theimplementation of efficient signal transmission mechanisms to balance between performance and energyefficiency. The current paper introduces an AI-assisted conversion and optimization system of the analog-to-digital (A/D) signal transmission, aimed at low-power IoT and edge devices. The given strategy combines both machine learning algorithms and adaptive sampling and quantization methods to optimize the A/D conversion process in …
Published in International Journal of Microelectronics and Digital integrated circuits · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 Read article