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Energy & Fuels
V. Praveena, Femilda Josephin Joseph Shobana Bai, Dhinesh Balasubramanian, Yuvarajan Devarajan, Fethi Aloui, Edwin Geo Varuvel
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Energy & Fuels
Changlei Xia, Kathirvel Brindhadevi, Ashraf Elfasakhany, Mishal Alsehli, Siriporn Tola
Summary: The experimental study found that adding hydrogen can improve the combustion performance of compression ignition engines, while increasing the concentration of nanoparticles significantly improves brake thermal efficiency and reduces emissions. However, a slight decrease in NOx was observed under 75% engine load condition without the addition of nanoparticles.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ravishankar Sathyamurthy, D. Balaji, Shiva Gorjian, S. Jenoris Muthiya, R. Bharathwaaj, S. Vasanthaseelan, Fadl A. Essa
Summary: Results of the study showed that using B10 biodiesel blend significantly improved engine performance, with a maximum engine efficiency of 33.98%, lower than neat diesel. The brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) for diesel engine using B10 biodiesel blend increased by only 2%, while using B20 and B30, BSFC increased to about 4% and 6%, respectively.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
Vivek Kumar Nema, Alok Singh, Prem Kumar Chaurasiya, Tapan Kumar Gogoi, Tikendra Nath Verma, Damodar Tiwari
Summary: The current automobile industry heavily relies on petroleum supplies, but the depletion of petrol fuel reserves is driving research in alternative fuels. Biofuels, produced from plants and natural waste, have the potential to reduce CO2 levels and are renewable and relatively cheaper than conventional fossil fuels.
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Energy & Fuels
Sanusi Babatunde Akintunde, Surajudeen Olanrewaju Obayopo, Abolanle Saheed Adekunle, Olaoluwa Ruth Obisesan, Olusegun Solomon Olaoye
Summary: Biofuels from biomass are sustainable and viable alternatives that can improve economic stability, environmental safety, and ecological balance. The use of biodiesel in combustion engines can enhance biofuel utilization and reduce pollutant emissions.
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Energy & Fuels
S. Lalhriatpuia, Amit Pal
Summary: This study investigates the combined effects of engine load, cobalt oxide nanoparticles doped rate, linseed biodiesel blend rate, and biogas flow rate on engine performance and emission outputs. Computational methods such as response surface methodology and artificial neural network were used to establish a prediction model. The optimization study found that an optimal combination of nanoparticles, biodiesel, and biogas could significantly improve CI engine performance and emission responses.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bahaaddein K. M. Mahgoub
Summary: This article critically examines the impact of nano-biodiesel blends on fuel properties, combustion efficiency, and emission reduction in a diesel engine. The study found significant improvements in brake thermal efficiency and reductions in fuel consumption and emissions. Different nano-metallic additives were analyzed for their effects on fuel quality and combustion, with notable improvements reported for certain combinations. The study recommends further research on biodiesel blends with different metallic oxide nanoparticles at varying concentrations.
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Thermodynamics
M. A. Rahman, Mohammad Abdul Aziz
Summary: The study found that adding hydrogen and BD40 biodiesel blend to a CI engine can improve engine performance, reduce emissions such as CO and HC, but has limited impact on NOx emissions.
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Engineering, Environmental
K. Shojae, M. Mandavian, B. Khoshandam, Hassan Karimi-Maleh
Summary: The study numerically evaluated three different biodiesel fuels and found significant effects of changing engine parameters on performance. Additionally, it was observed that high viscosity biodiesel results in lower combustion efficiency, while fuels with higher oxygen atom content produce more NO emissions.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
S. Manigandan, P. Gunasekar, T. R. Praveenkumar, Jamal S. M. Sabir, Thangavel Mathimani, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, Kathirvel Brindhadevi
Summary: An experimental study was conducted to determine the performance, noise, and emission characteristics of a two-cylinder diesel engine powered by Canola and Moringa oleifera blends. The study found that Moringa oleifera exhibited superior performance compared to canola blends, and the addition of multi-walled carbon nanotubes improved combustion and performance characteristics of the diesel engine.
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Thermodynamics
Cheekoti Venkata Rajam, Geetanjali V. Patil, Mahadev I. Sakri, Ramesh N. Jeeragal, M. Adimurthy
Summary: Compression Ignition engines can run on a mixture of diesel and waste cooking oil biodiesel (WCOBD). An experimental analysis was conducted to study the effects of using diesel-WCOBD blends on combustion, performance, emissions, and vibrations. The results showed that partially replacing diesel with WCOBD can help address the environmental and health issues caused by excessive diesel usage and reuse of cooking oil.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Surya Kanth, Sumita Debbarma
Summary: Hydrogen enrichment improves combustion and increases thermal efficiency, while reducing fuel consumption and emissions. Rice bran oil performs better than karanja biodiesel in terms of performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
M. Mubarak, A. Shaija, T. V. Suchithra
Summary: Experimental results show that using Salvinia molesta biodiesel blend as fuel in diesel engines can significantly reduce peak pressure and heat release rate, as well as improve performance and reduce emissions, with B20 blend performing the best.
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Environmental Sciences
Ayyasamy Tamilvanan, Kulendran Balamurugan, Bragadeshwaran Ashok, Pandiaraj Selvakumar, Subbaiyan Dhamotharan, Moorthy Bharathiraja, Viswanathan Karthickeyan
Summary: The experimental investigation focused on the working characteristics of compression ignition engine with oxygenated additives, showing that ethanol and DEE can enhance brake thermal efficiency. DEE blended fuels exhibited superior combustion characteristics and exergy efficiency compared to other blends.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Thermodynamics
Ashish Dewangan, Ashis Mallick, Ashok Kumar Yadav, Saiful Islam, C. Ahamed Saleel, Saboor Shaik, Umit Agbulut
Summary: The emissions of greenhouse gases from IC engines are detrimental to human survival and the environment, and the use of renewable energy sources is essential. Experimental results show that adding HHO gas to a diesel engine can improve combustion efficiency and reduce fuel consumption, as well as decrease harmful emissions such as carbon monoxide and unburned hydrocarbons. The optimal flow rate of HHO gas is found to be 3 LPM.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chizoo Esonye, Okechukwu Dominic Onukwuli, Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
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Engineering, Chemical
Chizoo Esonye, Okechukwu D. Onukwuli, Akuzuo U. Ofoefule
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(2019)
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Agricultural Engineering
Chizoo Esonye, Okechukwu Dominic Onukwuli, Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2019)
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Engineering, Chemical
Chizoo Esonye
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL REACTOR ENGINEERING
(2019)
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Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule, Chizoo Esonye, Okechukwu Dominic Onukwuli, Emmanuel Nwaeze, Cyril Sunday Ume
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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Engineering, Multidisciplinary
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(2019)
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Thermodynamics
Hai Zhao, Puzhen Gao, Xiaochang Li, Ruifeng Tian, Hongyang Wei, Sichao Tan
Summary: This study numerically investigates the interaction between flow-induced vibration and forced convection heat transfer in a tube bundle. The results show that the impact of flow-induced vibration on heat transfer varies in different flow velocity regions.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Rohit Chintala, Jon Winkler, Sugirdhalakshmi Ramaraj, Xin Jin
Summary: The current state of fault detection and diagnosis for residential air-conditioning systems is expensive and not suitable for widespread implementation. This paper proposes a cost-effective solution by introducing an automated fault detection algorithm as a screening step before more expensive tests can be conducted. The algorithm uses home thermostats and local weather information to identify thermodynamic parameters and detect high-impact air-conditioning faults.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
A. Azimi, N. Basiri, M. Eslami
Summary: This paper presents a novel optimization algorithm for improving the water-film cooling system of photovoltaic panels, resulting in a significant increase in net energy generation.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Duc-Thuan Phung, Chin-Hsiang Cheng
Summary: In this study, a novel CFDMD model is used to analyze and investigate the behavior of thermal-lag engines (TLE). The study shows that the CFDMD model effectively captures the thermodynamic behavior of the working gas and the dynamic behavior of the engine mechanism. Additionally, the study explores the temporal evolution of engine speed and the influence of various parameters on shaft power and brake thermal efficiency. The research also reveals the existence of a thermal-lag phenomenon in TLE.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Haiying Yang, Yinjie Shen, Lin Li, Yichen Pan, Ping Yang
Summary: The purpose of this article is to find a measure to improve the interfacial thermal transfer of graphene/silicon heterojunction. Through molecular dynamics simulation, it is found that surface modification can significantly reduce the thermal resistance, thereby improving the thermal conductivity of the graphene/silicon interface.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Qiong Wu, Yancheng Wang, Haonan Zhou, Xingye Qiu, Deqing Mei
Summary: This article introduces a visible methanol steam reforming microreactor, which uses an optical crystal as an observation window and measures the reaction temperature in real-time using infrared thermography. The results show that under lower oxygen to carbon ratio conditions, the microreactor has a higher heating rate and a stable gradient in temperature distribution.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Review
Thermodynamics
Giulia Manco, Umberto Tesio, Elisa Guelpa, Vittorio Verda
Summary: In the past decade, there has been a growing interest in studying energy systems for the combined management of power vectors. Most of the published works focus on finding the optimal design and operations of Multi Energy Systems (MES). However, for newcomers to this field, understanding how to achieve the desired optimization details while controlling computational expenses can be challenging and time-consuming. This paper presents a novel approach to analyzing the existing literature on MES, with the aim of guiding practical development of MES optimization. Through the discussion of six case studies, the authors provide a mathematical formulation as a reference for building the model and emphasize the impact of different aspects on the problem nature and solver selection. In addition, the paper also discusses the different approaches used in the literature for incorporating thermal networks and storage in the optimization of multi-energy systems.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Xuepeng Yuan, Caiman Yan, Yunxian Huang, Yong Tang, Shiwei Zhang, Gong Chen
Summary: In this study, a multi-scale microgroove wick (MSMGW) was developed by laser irradiation, which demonstrated superior capillary performance. The surface morphology and performance of the wick were affected by laser scan pitch, laser power, repetition frequency, and scanning speed. The MSMGW showed optimal capillary performance in alumina material and DI water as the working fluid.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Maofei Mei, Feng Hu, Chong Han
Summary: This paper proposes an effective local search method based on detection of droplet boundaries for understanding the dynamic process of droplet growth during dropwise condensation. The method is validated by comparing with experimental data. The present simulation provides an effective approach to more accurately predict the nucleation site density in future studies.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Rahul Kumar Sharma, Ashish Kumar, Dibakar Rakshit
Summary: The study explores the use of phase change materials (PCM) as a retrofit with Heating Ventilation and Air-conditioning systems (HVAC) to reduce energy consumption and improve air quality. By incorporating PCM with specific thickness and fin configurations, significant energy savings can be achieved in comparison to standard HVAC systems utilizing R134a. This research provides policymakers with energy-efficient and sustainable solutions for HVAC systems to combat climate change.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Zhenhua Ren, Xiangjin Meng, Xingang Qi, Hui Jin, Yunan Chen, Bin Chen, Liejin Guo
Summary: This paper investigates the heat transfer mechanism and factors influencing thermal radiation in the process of supercritical water gasification (SCWG) of coal, and proposes a comprehensive numerical model to simulate the process. Experimental validation results show that thermal radiation accounts for a significant proportion of the total heat exchange in the reactor and a large amount of radiant energy exists in the important spectral range of supercritical water. Enhancing radiative heat transfer can effectively increase the temperature of the reaction medium and the gasification rate.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Mauro Abela, Mauro Mameli, Sauro Filippeschi, Brent S. Taft
Summary: Pulsating Heat Pipes (PHP) are passive two-phase heat transfer devices with a simple structure and high heat transfer capabilities. The actual unpredictability of their dynamic behavior during startup and thermal crisis hinders their large-scale application. An experimental apparatus is designed to investigate these phenomena systematically. The results show that increasing the number of evaporator sections and condenser temperature improves the performance of PHP. The condenser temperature also affects the initial liquid phase distribution and startup time.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Ke Gan, Ruilian Li, Yi Zheng, Hui Xu, Ying Gao, Jiajie Qian, Ziming Wei, Bin Kong, Hong Zhang
Summary: A 3-dimensional enhanced heat pipe radiator has been developed to improve heat dissipation and temperature uniformity in cooling high-power electronic components. Experimental results show that the radiator has superior heat transfer performance compared to a conventional aluminum fin radiator under different heating powers and wind speed conditions.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Xinyi Zhang, Shuzhong Wang, Daihui Jiang, Zhiqiang Wu
Summary: This study focuses on recovering waste heat from blast furnace slag using dry centrifugal pelletizing technology. A comprehensive two-dimensional model was developed to analyze heat transfer dynamics and investigate factors influencing heat exchange efficiency. The findings have important implications for optimizing waste heat recovery and ensuring safe operations.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Xincheng Wu, An Zou, Qiang Zhang, Zhaoguang Wang
Summary: The boosting heat generation rate of high-performance processors is challenging traditional cooling techniques. This study proposes a combined design of active jet intermittency and passive surface modification to enhance heat transfer.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)