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34 articles for “oxy fuel”
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The Effect of Compression Ratio on the Performance and Emissions of Internal Combustion Engine Using Oxy Fuels
Abstract: Energy sources are becoming a major issue, with the main concern being cost and continuous supply. The production of oxy fuels is cheap, simple and environmentally friendly, as well as being able to be produced locally, reducing the cost of transporting fuel. Oxy fuels are used as a pure fuel directly in an engine or can be mixed with fossil fuel. The fuels granted under oxy fuels are methanol, ethanol, …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Thermodynamic Analysis of Hybrid-SOFC Gas Turbine Powered by Syngas from Municipal Solid Waste
Abstract: In this paper, the use of renewable energy sources with conventional energy systems is described in the context of a hybrid solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) gas turbine system which is powered by syngas produced from the gasification of municipal solid waste (MSW). MSW deposits are increasing every day and their disposal measures are not completely effective in recycling them for various purposes in different forms. Here a gas turbine …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 51–59 Read article
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Synthesis of Graphene Oxide and its Applications in Wastewater Treatment and Power Storage
Abstract: Graphene is a layer of single atom thick carbon. It’s currently the strongest material in the world. Graphene has an extensive range of potential applications. Graphene is now being tested in many fields such as electronics, energy recovery, cosmetics, water treatment etc. This review paper stresses on different methods of synthesis of graphene oxide (GO) and means of usage of such material in wastewater treatment and energy storage. The wastewater …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 31–51 Read article
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Perovskite Oxides: A Multifunctional Material Class for Solar-to-Fuel Energy Conversion
Abstract: Harnessing concentrated solar energy for thermochemical water and carbon dioxide splitting presents a promising pathway to produce liquid hydrocarbon fuels as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. This process relies on advanced redox materials to facilitate efficient chemical reactions within thermochemical cycles. Traditionally, research has focused on binary oxides, particularly ceria, due to its redox capabilities. However, ceria’s high reduction temperature and limited tunability via extrinsic doping hinder its optimization …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 36–45 Read article
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Performance Analysis Of A Bio Diesel Fuelled Diesel Engine With The Effect Of Titanium Oxide (TiO2) Coated Piston
Abstract: Biodiesel is one of the best alternative fuel to diesel engine among other sources due to having potential to reduce emissions. Biodiesel is a renewable, biodegradable and environment friendly fuel in nature. The advantages of biodiesel are lower exhaust gas emissions and its biodegradability and renewability compared with petroleum based diesel fuel. The energy of the biodiesel can be released more efficiently with the concept of semi adiabatic (thermal barrier …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 58–70 Read article
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Nonpremixed and Partially Premixed Natural Gas Combustor Stimulation
Abstract: This paper highlights on the expansive vortex recreation approach for non-premixed and somewhat premixed combustor. On account of vast whirlpool reenactment, basically two scalars are thought about that is blend part and the other one is the advancement variable blend division, which tracks the blending of fuel and the oxidizer, and an advancement variable which racks the worldwide degree of response of the nearby blend. On account of non-premixed burning, …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Rocket Propellants as an Efficient Energetic Material
Abstract: Rocket propellant is either a high oxygen containing fuel or a mixture of fuel plus oxidant, whose combustion takes place, in a definite and controlled manner with the evolution of a huge volume of gas. In the rocket engine, the propellant is burnt in the combustion chamber and the hot jet of gases (usually at very high pressures, with combustion temperatures approaching 3000K) escapes through the nozzle at very high …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 19–22 Read article
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Nanostructured Metal Oxides as Promising Electrode Materials for Microbial Fuel Cells
Abstract: Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are emerging as a promising technology for generating sustainable energy from organic waste materials. One of the key challenges in developing efficient MFCs is the selection of suitable electrode materials. In recent years, nanostructured metal oxides have gainedconsiderable attention as electrode materials for MFCs due to their unique structural and electrochemical properties. This review highlights the recent progress in the development and application of various types …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Oxidative Desulfurization of Petroleum
Abstract: One of the most successful desulfurization procedures for the creation of ultra-low sulphur import fuels is oxidative desulfurization, which converts aromatic sulfur-containing molecules into sulfone counterparts before being extracted. Oxidative desulfurization processes using graphene oxide are of great interest for fuel sulfur removal. Its technique of desulfurization in reactions catalyzed was thoroughly detailed in this review, along with graphene’s function as a supported catalyst, the findings of research on oxidative …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Electrodes at commercial forefronts
Abstract: Electrodes at commercial forefronts describe self sustenance approaches in place of traditional cent percent dependence on fissile fuels. Application of solid oxide fuel cells in developed multi-electrode systems have employed in cases of power shortages at nano-material designs. Nano-materials have large surface area but introduced problems such as poor electrode packing densities, high electrolyte reactivity, and expensive synthesis procedures. Thermal stress assisted electrolytic decomposition has motivated use of high temperature …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 15–28 Read article
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Synthesis of Fe2(MoO4)3/MoO3 Nanocatalysts by Solution Combustion Approach and Their Catalytic Performance for the Selective Oxidation of Methanol
Abstract: The Fe 2 (MoO 4 ) 3 /MoO 3 nanocatalysts comprising Fe 2 (MoO 4 ) 3 nanoparticles supported on MoO 3 nanorods were synthesized via two-step solution combustion approach and their catalytic performance for the selective oxidation of methanol were evaluated. The materials have been characterised using electron microscopy, powder X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy. First, MoO 3 nanoparticles were prepared by solution combustion reaction employing ammonium nitrate as …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 37–47 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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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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Study on Hazardous Explosives
Abstract: The Mining sector uses explosives to extract ore and discover orebodies, according to the Canadian Explosives Research Laboratory. Oil and gas companies use them to construct pipelines, the forest business uses them to construct roads, and the construction industry uses them to construct infrastructure. Explosives are required by the aerospace sector to power the rockets that launch satellites into orbit. Among other things, explosives are necessary for the rocket fuel …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 26–33 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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Farm-Scale Biogas Generation and Upgradation as Transportation Fuel
Abstract: Biogas from the bio degradable biomass like slurry, agricultural wastes, and kitchen wastes mainly consists of the methane, carbon di oxide and the trace amount of sulfur and hydrogen. Methane has a higher calorific value to be used as a transportation fuel and the residual waste after decomposition of biomass can be effectively used as fertilizer. However, the presence of other constituents along with methane significantly hinders the in cylinder …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Effect of Al2O3 and CeO2 Nanocatalysts on Biodiesel Yield from Pine and Soapnut Oils
Abstract: Abstract This study examines the influence of aluminium oxide (Al2O3) and cerium oxide (CeO2) nanocatalysts on the biodiesel yield obtained from two non-edible oils: pine oil and soapnut oil. Both oils were extracted through mechanical pressing and converted into biodiesel using the transesterification process. To understand how different process conditions, affect biodiesel production, a Box–Behnken Design (BBD) was used. Three key variables—methanol-to-oil ratio, catalyst concentration, and reaction temperature—were analyzed to …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Chemical Synthesis, Structural Characterization and Solid-State Chemistry of NiₓCo₁₋ₓFe₂O₄ Ferrite Oxides
Abstract: Ferrite materials have attracted significant attention in recent decades due to their remarkable magnetic, electrical, and catalytic properties. Spinel ferrites, generally represented by the formula MFe₂O₄ (where M denotes a divalent metal ion such as Ni²⁺ or Co²⁺), have attracted significant attention due to their versatile applications in areas including magnetic storage, microwave absorption, sensing technologies, transformers, and catalysis. . In particular, nickel–cobalt mixed ferrites (NiₓCo₁₋ₓFe₂O₄) are of considerable interest …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Nanoscale Metal Oxide Improvement for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting and Hydrogen Generation
Abstract: The global pursuit of clean and renewable energy has spotlighted hydrogen as a sustainable fuel, particularly when generated through environmentally friendly methods. Among these, photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting stands out as a direct and solar-powered approach to hydrogen (H₂) production. Unlike conventional techniques that rely heavily on fossil fuels, PEC systems utilize semiconductor materials to absorb sunlight and catalyze the splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen, without releasing harmful …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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CFD Analysis on Exhaust System of a Car
Abstract: The pollution and global warming is due to air pollution. It is to be noted that air pollution is mainly caused by the toxic gases from the exhaust of the automobiles. Only 30% of the fuel is converted into energy source to run the engine remaining 70% of fuel is of un-burnt hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides. From modified catalytic converter, noise level will decrease. Here, the performance of …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 38–50 Read article