Modeling and Validation of Some Combustion Parameters in a VCR Engine Fuelled with Argemone mexicana Biodiesel-Diesel Blends Using RSM

H. Joardar; M. K. Parida; A. K. Rout; I. Routaray

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2017, Pages 181-188

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2017.08.03.01

Abstract
  In the present study the methyl ester of argemone oil, prepared by two step transesterification process due to its high acid value was experimented, in a variable compression ratio (VCR) multi-fuel engine to evaluate the combustion parameters like in cylinder pressure (Pr), net heat release rate (NHRR) ...  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

Activated Carbon from Fenugreek Seed: Characterization and Adsorption Properties for Dye Removal

D. Basrur; J. Ishwara Bhat

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2017, Pages 193-201

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2017.08.03.03

Abstract
  In this work, the preparation of activated carbons from agricultural product, the fenugreek seeds by two approaches, chemical and microwave activation methods were studied.  The characterization of carbon materials were carried out using different techniques such as   Fourier Transform ...  Read More

Removal of Lead and Copper from Textile Wastewater Using Egg Shells

S. S. Pandey; N. B. Singh; S. P. Shukla; M. Tiwari

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2017, Pages 202-209

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2017.08.03.04

Abstract
  The aim of present study was to investigate the removal of lead and copper from textile wastewater using waste egg shells in a continuous stirred tank reactor. The effect of initial pH, metal concentration, adsorbent dosage and retention time were investigated. Optimum adsorption of lead (80%) was obtained ...  Read More

Biogas Production through Anaerobic Digestion of Tannery Solid Waste

M. A. Sayid Mia; M. Nur-E-Alam; S. Huque; M. M. Rahman; H. Ratnaweera

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2017, Pages 210-215

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2017.08.03.05

Abstract
  Annually about 85,000 tons of raw hides and skins are estimated to be processed for leather production in Bangladesh. Tannery generates huge amount of solid and liquid wastes. Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a potential treatment to stabilize waste and produce biogas for renewable energy. The aim of this ...  Read More

Single Basin Solar Still with Varying Depth of Water: Optimization by Computational Method

A. Kumar Thakur; S. Kumar Pathak

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2017, Pages 216-223

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2017.08.03.06

Abstract
  Solar still is a device, used to convert brackish water into distill water but the major issue low profitability and it is imperative to outline an ideal device. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation can help designers to improve the execution of a sun oriented still for a given cost. In this ...  Read More

Water Purification by Solar Powered Electrocoagulation System

N. Patcharaprakiti

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2017, Pages 224-229

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2017.08.03.07

Abstract
  This paper demonstrates technique of water purification using electro-coagulation method. This system is composed of DC electric source 200 V 30 A connect to the anode and cathode terminals. The DC power supply can be received from utility or solar energy. The sample of raw water from reservoir is used ...  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

Bioremediation of Contaminated Clay Soils

A. Haghollahi; M. H. Fazaelipoor; M. Schafie

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2017, Pages 234-238

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2017.08.03.09

Abstract
  This research work demonstrates the feasibility of accelerating bioremediation of a clay soil by supplementing with (NH4)2SO4, KH2PO4, sucrose (as an inducer for growth) and tween 80. The soil contained 7% residual gasoil. The bioremediation was stimulated by moisture adjustment to 10%, and inoculating ...  Read More

Estimation of Human Radiation Exposure from Natural Radioactivity and Radon Concentrations in Soil Samples at Green Zone in Al-Najaf, Iraq

A. A. Abojassim

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2017, Pages 239-248

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2017.08.03.10

Abstract
  Ar Specific activity of natural radionuclides namely (238U, 232Th,  40K  and 235U) and radon concentrations were measured for soil samples collected from green zone in Al-Najaf city, Iraq. There are three nuclear techniques used in present study NaI(Tl), CR-39 and LR-115 type II) were used ...  Read More