Electrical Energy Auditing by Analyzing End-Use Energy Consumption: A Case Study of an Office Building in Tehran

M. Tayari; E. Burman

Volume 9, Issue 3 , October 2018, Pages 153-162

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2018.09.03.01

Abstract
  Auditing electrical energy in buildings is a feasibility study consisting of a comprehensive assessment of a building's electrical utilities in order to optimize energy consumption. In this paper a bottom-up method to estimate electrical loads is formulated that could help in disaggregating electricity ...  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

Influence of Different Steam Cooling Techniques for High Pressure Turbine Blades on the Performance of Gas Turbine

T. C. Vadlamudi; R. Kommineni; B. P. Katuru; N. K. N. Injeti

Volume 9, Issue 3 , October 2018, Pages 168-175

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2018.09.03.03

Abstract
  Gas turbines are always intended to give more specific work output for which continuous exposure to hot combustion gases is necessary. To increase the lifespan of the turbine blades active cooling should be applied to the High Pressure (HP) turbine blades. In the present work, a simple open cycle gas ...  Read More

A Life Cycle Assessment Approach to the Electricity Generation from Gishoma Peat Power Plant

H. Eustache; N. Gaetan; D. Sandoval; U. G. Wali; K. Venant

Volume 9, Issue 3 , October 2018, Pages 176-181

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2018.09.03.04

Abstract
  Electricity is most often generated at a power plant by electromechanical generators, driven by heat engines fueled by combustion. The combustion of peat for electricity generation is one among the energy contributors in Rwanda as Gishoma peat power plant that provides 15Mwh. The aim of this paper is ...  Read More

Modified Porous Silicon with Zirconium Nanoparticles as a Selective Adsorbent for Phosphate Removal from Aqueous Systems

M. Anbia; Z. Khodashenas; L. Kamel

Volume 9, Issue 3 , October 2018, Pages 182-190

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2018.09.03.05

Abstract
  The development of an efficient adsorbent for phosphate removal from wastewater to prevent the eutrophication of surface waters is very important. In this study, porous silicon powder prepared with acidic etching solution (HF: HNO3: H2O). Then, Zirconium-modified porous silicon has been synthesized by ...  Read More

Performance Analysis of a Microbial Fuel Cell Using Different Substrate Materials for Different loads

U. S. Shehab; R. K. Shoffiuddin; U. S. Nayeem; S. AHM

Volume 9, Issue 3 , October 2018, Pages 191-196

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2018.09.03.06

Abstract
  This research paper analyses the current density and power density of a duel chamber microbial fuel cell using different substrate materials for different resistive loads. Sucrose, sugar and starch were treated as substrate and potassium ferricyanide was used as electron acceptor. The separation of the ...  Read More

Impacts of Climate Variability on Hydroelectric Power Generation in Shiroro Station, Nigeria

R. M. Oranrejawu; O. W. Olatunji; G. P. Akpan

Volume 9, Issue 3 , October 2018, Pages 197-203

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2018.09.03.07

Abstract
  Abstract Hydro Electric Power (H.E.P.) is a critical infrastructure that powers industrial growth and economic development of any developing nation. However, variability in climatic condition is already having serious impacts on H.E.P. in Nigeria. The study examined the effect of climate variability ...  Read More

The Performance Improvement of Wastewater Treatment Plant of Paper Mill

S. Yusup

Volume 9, Issue 3 , October 2018, Pages 204-209

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2018.09.03.08

Abstract
  Paper mill producing several type papers has a wastewater treatment plant with an aerated lagoon system to remove their pollutants. But the removal efficiency of this system is still low so that the effluent is still not complying with the Indonesian of effluent quality standards yet. It needs pre-treatment ...  Read More

Enhanced Transport Economy Modelling Along the ‘New Silk Road’

J. Stenis; W. Hogland

Volume 9, Issue 3 , October 2018, Pages 210-215

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2018.09.03.09

Abstract
  This paper presents an innovative method to enhance transportation of cargo applied on the ‘New Silk Road’. Allocation of shadow costs gives economic incentives to improve the Eurasian communications by employing the equality principle and the model for Efficient Use of Resources for Optimal ...  Read More

Effect of Fly Ash Content on the Engineering Properties of Stabilized Soil at South-western Region of Bangladesh

A. S. M. Riyad; I. M. Rafizul; F. T. Johora

Volume 9, Issue 3 , October 2018, Pages 216-226

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2018.09.03.10

Abstract
  The main focus of this study was to investigate the effect of fly ash content on the engineering properties of stabilized soils. To these attempts, two different types of fly ash, inorganic silt and Portland cement were collected. In the laboratory, the fly ash content of 10. 20 and 30%; inorganic silt ...  Read More