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17 articles for “reciprocating”
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Evaluating the Reciprocating Compressor Components Failure and Downtime
Abstract: The investigation on the evaluation of reciprocating compressor component failures using the reliability approach was examined for a period of five (5) years. The components monitored were valves, seal, pistons, bearing, O-rings, and cylinders and the numbers of failure per year were obtained as 10, 8, 2, ,7, 9 and 4 for the first year, 6 6, 2, 5, 7 and 2 for the second year, 7, 6, 2, 3, …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 Read article
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Evaluation of Reciprocating Pump Operation Using Reliability Analysis
Abstract: In this work, the aim is to carry out a reliability analysis of reciprocating pump operation. The reciprocating pump system and components were evaluated using the Weibull Analysis to obtain reliability, maintainability, availability, and unreliability. The number of failures (NF), mean time between failure (MTBF), Mean Up-Time (MUT), Time to Repair (TTR), Probability Density Function (PDF), Cumulative Density Function (CDF), Hazard Rate and Desirable Time for Systematic Intervention were also …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 30–42 Read article
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Numerical and Mechanical Modelling of Reciprocating Type of Wind Converter for Rural and Remote Areas to Generate Electrical Power
Abstract: Nowadays energy is the fourth basic needs for human beings after food, cloth and shelter. Onthe other hand energy has also its own draw back to our living environment especially if we areusing fossil fuels as source of energy. Wind energy is among the recently flourishingtechnologies and get more acceptance from time to time to meet the energy demand of thesocieties and to reduce the environmental crises happen due to …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 29–44 Read article
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Analysis and Overhauling of Two Stage Reciprocating Air Compressor of a Conventional Locomotive-A Case Study
Abstract: Abstract- Reciprocating air compressor is the most widely used type of compressor found in many industrial applications and is a crucial machine in gas transmission pipelines, petrochemical plants, refineries, etc. Due to high pressure ratio requirements, reciprocating air compressor is commonly used in locomotives. After a period of life unexpected failures of internal components due to miscellaneous reasons occur, which affects the operating system performance. This paper presents a case …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 39–53 Read article
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Parametric Analysis of Reciprocating Friction and Wear Behavior of PTFE Composite.
Abstract: When filler materials like carbon, graphite, glass fibres are added in the PTFE, a composite is formed which improves mechanical & thermal properties of that composite. It increases hardness and wear resistance, while the coefficient of friction is slightly affected and remains low. In this survey, we study various papers in which various methods & experiments were carried out for calculating friction & wear resistance of various compositions of polymers. …
Published in International Journal of Computer Aided Manufacturing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 55–61 Read article
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Evaluation of Kinetic Parameters of Total PetroleumHydrocarbon Degradation Using Grape Leaf as Nutrientto Catalyze the Reaction
Abstract: The outcomes of the research are to determine and evaluate the kinetic parameters of total petroleum hydrocarbon degradation using grape leaf as nutrient to catalyze the reaction. The application of the Michaelis–Menten model equation in combination with the Lineweaver–Burk Plot theoretical conceptual techniques was adopted in handling the computation of the functional parameters and coefficients of the system. The impact of bio-remediant dosage was monitored, and the kinetic parameters were …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Magnification of the Mechanism of Enzyme Catalyzed Reaction through Geometric Model
Abstract: The geometric model is dealing with correlation between the “five events for enzyme catalyzed reaction” and “triple point event serving groups on the circle” in triangle obtained for thegraphical presentation of the double reciprocal (1÷S versus 1÷V) for magnification of the mechanism of enzyme catalyzed reaction. This model is based on the nine point circle in triangle of the double reciprocal plot. The five significant points resulted for the circle …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–25 Read article
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Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon Degradation with the Action of Bio-stimulant using NPK Fertilizer
Abstract: The total petroleum hydrocarbon degradation with the action of bio-stimulant using NPK fertilizer was monitored with respect to different concentration of dosages. The nature of the curve in relationship to the establishment of the equation of the line as well as the square root of the best of each line or curve was considered. The application of this concept enhanced the determination of the kinetic values of each bioreactor process, …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Experimental Study on Effect of Momentum Transfer Hydrocarbon Degradation in Stream System
Abstract: This research work demonstrates the significance of individual hydrocarbon degradation in a flowing stream system and the effect of the momentum transfer on the concentration of the individual hydrocarbon was examined on the influence of period of exposure (time) on the environment as well as the distance of dispersion. The substrate concentration variation was monitored with respect to time and distance as well as reciprocal of the substrate established by …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 47–55 Read article
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Crude Oil Degradation on the Influence of Palm oil-Fermented Wastewater Used as Biostimulant
Abstract: *Author for CorrespondenceUkpaka Chukwuemeka Peter E-mail: [email protected] The total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) degradation was monitored in a batch reactor with the addition of biostimulants like palm oil processed wastewater (POPWW) acting as nutrients, to effectively enhance high efficiency in contaminants remediation in clay soil. The kinetic components were evaluated in terms of specific rates of petroleum hydrocarbon degradation, maximum specific rate of total petroleum hydrocarbon degradation as well as the …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 47–60 Read article
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Computation of Compressor Components Failure and Maintenance Characteristics
Abstract: The computation of the compressor components failure and maintenance characteristics as related to the major parts are described in this research. The research projected the root cause of the compressor components failure as well as projected the necessary measure to reduce such occurrence in the gas compressor operation. The parameters of the Mean time between failure, failure rate, downtime maintenance, reliability, unreliability, and availability were commutated respect to the number …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 Read article
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Design and Analysis of Connecting Rod with Used Various Aluminium Alloy Materials
Abstract: The aim of this work is to static analysis of connecting rod with used various type of aluminium alloy materials. The connecting rod is the transitional part between the piston and the crankshaft. Its essential capacity is to transmit the push and pull from the piston pin to the crank pin, in this way changing over the reciprocating motion of the cylinder into turning movement of the crank. The capacity …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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Turbocharging of Spark Ignited Wankel engine for High Altitude Application Using 1-D Simulation Approach
Abstract: Wankel engines are increasingly finding their application in unmanned aerial vehicles, especially where high power-to-weight ratio is of utmost importance. This advantage makes the Wankel engines outperform the reciprocating engines despite several shortfalls. 1-D simulation model of the Wankel engine has been constructed from commercially available software for reciprocating piston engines. This model was then used to study the matching of turbocharger for the required application and the effect of …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 36–47 Read article
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Evaluation of Kinetic Parameters of Crude Oil Remediation Using Bio-Stimuant of Mint Leaf (Mentha piperita)
Abstract: Kinetic parameters of crude oil degradation as related to total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) were evaluated. The experiment was set-up using crude oil, loamy soil polluted and addition of bio-stimulant (nutrient based substance). The depletion of the pollutant was monitored within the contact time of 7 to 35 days. At intervals of 7 days samples were collected and analyzed to determine the TPH concentration at each bioreactor set-up, through subjecting the …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 62–71 Read article
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Development of Attenuation Relationships for Underground Blasts: Different Equations
Abstract: Blasting operation becomes essential for excavation in weathered and hard rock strata for construction and mining activities. The Indian Standard and industrial practice of establishing the site specific attenuation relationship recommend Power form of relationship between the PPV the scaled distance with an exponent of 2/3 (IS) and 1/2 (industrial practice). In this paper, three different equation forms and five different exponents were explored for modelling the aforementioned relationship for …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Failure Analysis of Engine Crankshaft by Finite Element Method Analysis Approach- A Review
Abstract: The crankshaft, a mechanical part with intricate geometry that converts reciprocating motion into rotational motion, is essential to the operation of the engine. The connecting rod serves as the link between the crankshaft and the piston. The primary bearings, which are situated in the crankcase, support the crankshaft journals. The most crucial phase for an efficient engine design and an increase in engine performance in an internal combustion engine is …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Dynamic and Fatigue Analysis of Engine Crank Shaft by Using FEM Approach
Abstract: The internal combustion (ICE) engine crankshaft is a high-volume manufacturing component with a complicated shape. This converts the piston's reciprocating displacement into the crank's rotating motion. In this research, an effort is made to investigate how geometry modification might increase the fatigue life of a single-cylinder engine crankshaft. SOLIDWORK software was used to construct the modelling of the original and optimised crankshaft, which was then imported for analysis into ANSYS …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 18–36 Read article