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

Evaluation of Performance Characteristics and Exhaust Gas Analysis of VCR Engine at Different Compression Ratio and Loads

S. Prathmesh Mahesh; H. B. Kulkarni

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2017, , Pages 230-233

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2017.08.03.08

Abstract
  This paper deals with the systematic study of  performance evalaution and exhaust emission characteristics of  VCR (variable compression ratio) engine at different compression ratio and loads using diesel as fuel. Experimental analysis was done to find the optimal value of compression ratio ...  Read More

Performance of Closed Cylindrical Parabolic Trough Collector for Solar Thermal Application

H. B. Kulkarni

Volume 7, Issue 3 , July 2016, , Pages 226-232

https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.ijee.2016.07.03.03

Abstract
  A Cylindrical parabolic trough (CPT) collector of aperture width 1.03 m and length of 1.82m was designed and fabricated. CPT was covered with glass of thickness of 3 mm to avoid convective heat loss. Reflector coated with polished aluminum sheet having reflectivity 0.87 and receiver tube made of mild ...  Read More

Design and Development of Cylindrical Parabolic Collector for Hot Water Generation

K. H. Bhujangrao

Volume 7, Issue 1 , January 2016, , Pages 1-6

https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.ijee.2016.07.01.01

Abstract
  Today’s India is in need of generating power at higher rate to maintain adequate supply of electricity to users for development and growth of Nation. Non renewable energy sources like coal and petroleum products are the major sources utilized for power production. To reduce the gap between demand ...  Read More