Optimum Production of Biodiesel from an Underutilized and Potential Feed stock, Kusum Seed Oil

A. K. Yadav

Volume 8, Issue 1 , January 2017, , Pages 6-10

https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.ijee.2017.08.01.02

Abstract
  Day by day the energy consumption is very rapidly increasing. The world’s fossil fuel supply will be depleted in future. The rate of energy consumption is increasing the supply is depleted resulting in inflation and energy shortage. This is called the energy crisis. Alternate or renewable energy ...  Read More

Harnessing Alternative Technology for the Sustainability of Biodiesel Production

E. J. Eterigho; T. S. Farrow; D. O. Agbajelola; S. E. Ejejigbe; A. P. Harvey

Volume 7, Issue 1 , January 2016, , Pages 7-11

https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.ijee.2016..07.01.02

Abstract
  Biofuel, a renewable energy is mainly produced by transesterification of fatty acids either in presence of enzyme or catalysts. The transesterification relies on the use of either strong base or strong acid homogeneous catalysts for effective performance; but, homogeneous catalysts are associated with ...  Read More

Analysis and Performance Optimization of Variable Compression Ratio Diesel Engine using Canola Oil Based Biodiesel

R. R. Honkalas; H. B. Kulkarni; P. R. Kubade

Volume 11, Issue 1 , March 2020, , Pages 8-12

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2020.11.01.02

Abstract
  Rapid development of the global economy demands huge amount of Energy. Transportation sector contributes major part of economy development. Fossil fuels like Petrol and Diesel are used for transportation and heavy duty vehicles. Higher rate of consumption of these naturally available fuels leads to its ...  Read More

Simulation of Energy Conservation in a Building: A Case Study

S. Hasan; J. A. Usmani; M. Islam

Volume 9, Issue 1 , January 2018, , Pages 10-15

https://doi.org/doi: 10.5829/ijee.2018.09.01.02

Abstract
  This study used a simulate based approach for calculating building energy consumption using monitoring data. This calibration was carried out on a building situated in Gurgaon, Delhi. Software used for dynamic simulation was E-Quest 3.65. The objective function was set to minimize the difference between ...  Read More

Environment
Optimization of Process Parameters for Catalytic Pyrolysis of Waste Tyre using Reactivated Fluid Catalytic Cracking Catalyst

M. Bisong Obi; A. Abubakar; S. Yunusa; F. Mohammed

Volume 15, Issue 1 , January 2024, , Pages 10-20

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2024.15.01.02

Abstract
  This work investigated the optimization of process parameters for catalytic pyrolysis of waste tyre using reactivated spent Fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalyst. The waste tyre pyrolysis used design expert software as the optimization tool for this study. A 3-factor level CCD with 20 experimental ...  Read More

Modelling and Optimization of Photocatalytic Degradation of Naphthalene Using ZnO-ZnFe2O4 Composite

A. D. Mahmud; A. Hamza; A. Zubair; B. Mukhtar

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2019, , Pages 17-22

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2019.10.01.03

Abstract
  ZnO-ZnFe2O4 composite was applied for photocatalytic degradation of naphthalene in fresh and saline waters under visible light irradiation. The effects of initial concentration of naphthalene, ZnO-ZnFe2O4 dosage and salinity on photocatalytic degradation of naphthalene were investigated using the central ...  Read More

An Experimental Study on Cooling the Photovoltaic Modules by Fins to Improve Power Generation: Economic Assessment

M. Firoozzadeh; A. Shiravi; M. Shafiee

Volume 10, Issue 2 , June 2019, , Pages 80-84

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2019.10.02.02

Abstract
  Photovoltaic (PV) power plant is one of the most important renewable power generation methods, which is rapidly developing. One of the weak points of PV power plants is the negative effects of increasing the cells temperature on their power generation. In this study, a simple and low cost method is proposed ...  Read More

Speciation of Cu, Zn and Cr in Excavated Fine Fraction of Waste at Two Landfills

Y. Jani; K. Pehme; A. Bucinskas; J. Burlakovs; W. Hogland

Volume 9, Issue 2 , June 2018, , Pages 86-90

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2018.09.02.02

Abstract
  Mining landfills and open dumpsites is associated with (40-70% by mass) fine fraction of particle sizes less than 20 or 10 mm. Soil and trace elements of considerable concentrations typically dominate the composition of this fraction. In the present paper, a modified three steps sequential extraction ...  Read More

Effect of Substrate and Granules/Inocula Sizes on Biochemical Methane Potential and Methane Kinetics

S. Jijai; G. Srisuwan; S. O-Thong; I. Norli; C. Siripatana

Volume 7, Issue 2 , April 2016, , Pages 94-101

https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.ijee.2016.07.02.02

Abstract
  This study aimed  to  evaluate  the  Biochemical Methane Potential (BMP) of different types of wastewaters and sizes of granules. The granules (CS: from a cassava, SS: a seafood, and PS: a palm oil factory) and wastewaters initial Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) were 18,800, 4,200 ...  Read More

Design and Simulation of Air-Solar Preheating Unit: An Improved Design of a Flat Plate Solar Collector

S. N. Nnamchi; O. A. Nnamchi; E. O. Sangotayo; S. A. Ismael; O. K. Nkurunziza; V. Gabriel

Volume 11, Issue 2 , June 2020, , Pages 97-108

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2020.11.02.02

Abstract
  The design of a flat-plate solar collector (FPSC) is accomplished by multiple input multiple output (MIMO) design technique. The design variables (absorber, fluid and glass temperatures; length, width, height of the FPSC) were the unknown variables in the commensurate thermal balance equations based ...  Read More

An Investigation on Soil Quality and Heavy Metal Levels in Soil of Rajbandh Waste Disposal Site at Khulna, Bangladesh

K. Fahmida; I. M. Rafizul

Volume 8, Issue 2 , April 2017, , Pages 102-112

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2017.08.02.02

Abstract
  The principle objective of this study was to evaluate the soil quality and the level of contamination of soil by heavy metals adapting various  developed  index  in  a  selected  waste disposal  site  at  Rajbandh,  Khulna,  Bangladesh. To theses ...  Read More

A Novel Direct Active and Reactive Power Control Method Using Fuzzy Super Twisting Algorithms and Modified Space Vector Modulation Technique for an Asynchronous Generator-based Dual-rotor Wind Powers

H. Benbouhenni

Volume 12, Issue 2 , June 2021, , Pages 109-117

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2021.12.02.02

Abstract
  This work presents a novel direct active and reactive powers command (DARPC) scheme based on fuzzy super twisting algorithms (FSTAs) of an asynchronous generator (ASG) integrated into dual-rotor wind power (DRWP) systems. The DRWP has two sets of blades. So it is more efficient for collecting power from ...  Read More

Energy
Modeling of Isentropic Coefficients Used in One Dimensional Model to Predict Ejector Performance at Critical Mode

S. A. Shourehdeli; K. Mobini; A. Asakereh

Volume 13, Issue 2 , March 2022, , Pages 111-123

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2022.13.02.02

Abstract
  A number of isentropic coefficients are used in the one-dimensional models which predict ejector performance at critical mode. Some of these coefficients have considerable effects on accuracy of the model. These coefficients depend on geometry, working fluid and operating conditions; but, they are usually ...  Read More

Experimental Study of a Solar Air Collector with Doubles Glazed

F. Chabane; E. Sekseff

Volume 9, Issue 3 , October 2018, , Pages 163-167

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2018.09.03.02

Abstract
  Our work an experimental study of a double-glazed solar air collector in the BISKRA site. The main objective of our work minimized thermal losses forward. The experimental model used is based on the addition of second glass and the increase in distance between the two panes. The study was carried out ...  Read More

Fabrication and Performance Analysis of a Higher Efficient Dual-Axis Automated Solar Tracker

M. R. Rahman; M. S. Hossain; S. Shehab Uddin; A. S. M. Ibrahim

Volume 10, Issue 3 , September 2019, , Pages 171-177

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2019.10.03.02

Abstract
  In this work, a dual-axis automated solar tracker is developed by using two linear motors, four light dependent resistors (LDRs) and two mono crystalline solar panels. The LDRs are placed on the rotating frame where the solar panels are placed to detect the position of the sun and the controller circuit ...  Read More

Catalytic Pyrolysis of Waste Tires: the Influence of ZSM-Catalyst/Tire Ratio on Product

M. S. Hossain; A. Abedeen; M. R. Karim; M. Moniruzzaman; M. Juwel Hosen

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2017, , Pages 189-193

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2017.08.03.02

Abstract
  In this research, the effect of ZSM-5 zeolite catalyst was investigated in the thermal pyrolysis of catalysis of waste tires in Bangladesh. The tires of bus and trucks were pyrolysed in a fixed bed reactor and the derived pyrolysis gases were passed through a condenser. The main objective of this study ...  Read More

Water Resources Engineering
Optimizing Performance of Location for Horizontal and Chimney Drainage of Earthen Slopes Retaining Walls on Stability

B. Oghati Bakhshayesh; F. Salmasi; S. Haji Azizi

Volume 14, Issue 3 , July 2023, , Pages 205-213

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2023.14.03.02

Abstract
  Underground water levels and pore water pressure can be increased as a result of heavy rainfall which can lead failure of earthen slopes. Retaining walls are the most well-known structures in order to increase earthen slope stability. In this study, the stability of earthen slopes is numerically simulated ...  Read More

Evaluation of Methane Adsorption on the Modified Zeolite 13X

M. Anbia; A. Sedighi; S. Salehi

Volume 7, Issue 3 , July 2016, , Pages 221-225

https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.ijee.2016.07.03.02

Abstract
  In this study nano structured zeolite 13X as adsorbent for methane gas was used. Ni and Al ions were used to modify the pores of the zeolite and the methane gas adsorption capacity was measured at room temperature and pressure between 1 to 12 bars. The textural properties and structure order of the zeolite were ...  Read More

Potential of Ethanol Production Using Molasses Fermentation in a Sugar Plant

P. Sharma; S. Y. Kumar; A. Shukla

Volume 9, Issue 4 , December 2018, , Pages 235-238

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2018.09.04.02

Abstract
  Due to globalization, privatization and liberalization; sugar industry has to face the domestic as well as international competition. Thus, for survival of the industry, cost effectiveness and economics of by-products become very vital. The aim of this work is to assess the potential, in the short term, ...  Read More

Alkali Enzymatic Extraction of Keratin Protein from Chicken Feather Waste in Bangladesh

M. Nur-E-Alam; N. Akter; S. Chakma; K. Fatema; A. K. Azad; M. Jaman Chowdhury; M. Abu Sayid Mia

Volume 10, Issue 4 , December 2019, , Pages 235-241

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2019.10.04.02

Abstract
  Keratin is a highly specialized fibrous protein, which is found in feathers, hair, wool and nails. Bioremediation of these waste materials is an issue requiring serious attention regarding environmental concern. In the present research work keratin protein is extracted from poultry chicken feather which ...  Read More

Energy
Feasibility Study of a Zero Energy Building Based on Photovoltaic-Low Speed Wind-Battery Hybrid System: A Case Study in Golestan-North of Iran

N. Mirrashid; S. M. Rakhtala

Volume 15, Issue 3 , July 2024, , Pages 235-247

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2024.15.03.02

Abstract
  In this paper, a feasibility study is conducted on a photovoltaic-low-speed wind turbine-battery zero-energy building for a 175 m2 residential house in Gorgan. First, the climatological data of Gorgan City related to the amount of solar radiation and wind speed for the past 50 years have been extracted ...  Read More

Modelling the Effect of Sorbate-Sorbent Interphase on the Adsorption of Pesticides and Herbicides by Historical Data Design

J. O. Ighalo; A. A. Adelodun; A. G. Adeniyi; C. A. Igwegbe

Volume 11, Issue 4 , December 2020, , Pages 253-259

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2020.11.04.02

Abstract
  Statistical modelling was employed to analyze the effect of sorbate-sorbent interphase on the adsorption of pesticides and herbicides from aqueous media. The dataset used for this study was sourced from relevant and reputable published papers in the past five years. Sixty-six lines of data were analyzed ...  Read More

Isoprothiolane Degradation in Water Column of Paddy Field from Penaga Village, Seberang Perai Utara, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

A. Harlina; M. N. Nur Nazmi Liyana; H. B. Nurul Syuhada; I. Norli

Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2017, , Pages 255-261

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2017.08.04.02

Abstract
  Rice field is one of the agriculture areas in Malaysia that is exposed to the usage of pesticide before the paddy planting phase, during vegetative phase and the post- harvesting phase. The study was to determine the water quality and also degradation of isoprothiolane in paddy field water samples. Isoprothiolane ...  Read More

Bio-butanol Production by Clostridium saccharoperbutylacetonicum N1-4 Using Selected Species of Brown and Red Macroalgae

J. S. Ventura; E. C. Escobar; D. Jahng

Volume 7, Issue 4 , October 2016, , Pages 325-333

https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.ijee.2016.07.04.02

Abstract
  Macroalgae are a promising option because they can be propagated easily along the seaside thus eliminating the need for land and nutrient resources. Hence, different macroalgae were assessed for their potential in butanol fermentation. In this study, four species of brown macroalgae (Undaria pinnatifida, ...  Read More