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1309 articles for “Efficiency”
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Designing Brake Fluids for Modern Cars; Key Aspects
Abstract: The advancement of technology in almost all areas such as materials, electronics, communication, Information Technology, machines, electronics, instrumentation, control systems, etc. made it possible to have the modern cars of the type that were not possible decades ago. There exist materials today that are much lighter than the metals but at the same time stronger than metals. This helped in attaining higher speeds on the one hand and much superior …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Analytical Development of Electrochemical Biosensors for Real-Time Monitoring of Environmental Contaminants
Abstract: The increasing awareness of environmental pollution has necessitated the development of efficient monitoring systems for the detection and quantification of contaminants. Electrochemical biosensors have emerged as powerful tools due to their high sensitivity, rapid response, and cost-effectiveness. This paper reviews recent advancements in the development of electrochemical biosensors specifically designed for real-time monitoring of environmental contaminants. The design and fabrication of electrochemical biosensors involve the integration of biological recognition elements …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 31–37 Read article
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Chromatography for Chemical Separation: Types and Uses
Abstract: Chromatography is an analytical tool that is used for separating a variety of chemical mixtures. This technique was developed somewhere during the 1940s to 1950s. Initially, the technique had low efficiency with prolonged time of analysis and reduced detection range. Later, the technique was modified and improved to meet the demands of chemical separation technology. Chromatography is broadly categorized into analytical or preparative. Analytical chromatography is used for small sample …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 24–25 Read article
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Comparison study on effect of ethanol and HOME biodiesel blends on the Performance and emission characteristics of CI engine with and without Preheat
Abstract: The internal combustion engines used in Propulsion, Transportation and marine applications, will leads to socio economical growth of any country. The emissions from the fossil fuels leads too several environmental issues like inexperienced homes impact, gas depletion etc. This paper depicts the use of biodiesel as an alternative source of energy for an IC engine. The experimental investigation were carried out on single cylinder 4-stroke compression Ignition (CI) engine operating …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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ADSORPTION OF POLLUTANTS FROM EXHAUST GAS USING WASTE MATERIAL DERIVED ACTIVATED CARBON
Abstract: The emission of gas from motor vehicle engine causes pollution to the environment. The emission of motor vehicle contains pollutants such as hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of sulfur (SO2), carbon (CO2) and nitrogen (NOx), particulates, etc. In the present work, we prepared an activated carbon from Banana peel. The activated carbon was prepared by carbonizing banana peel in furnace. The resulted carbon was activated by chemical activation with …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Investigation into the Design of Components of Bag Filtersuse for Cement Production
Abstract: Bag Filters play important role in the economy of modern industries that it is use for not only to control air pollution but to prevent waster and recycle materials back into the process. Because of the importance of Bag houses in industries, considerable effort has been done by scientists till now on the modeling of this unit for better understanding and improved productivity. To model and design a bag house …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 35–51 Read article
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Investigation on Trans-esterification of Terephthalic Acid and Ethylene Glycol for the Production of Polyester Fibers.
Abstract: ABSTRACTThere have been considerable efforts to produce renewable polymers from biomass. Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) is the most common thermoplastic polymer resin of the polyester family and is used in fibers for clothing, containers for liiquids and foods, thermoforming for manufacturing ,etc.The monomer bis(2-hydrooxyethyl) terephthalate can be synthesized by the esterification reaction between terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol with water as a byproduct, or by transesterification reaction between glycol and dimethyl …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Electrolytic Degradation of Uric Acid Using Nickel Electrodes in an Unpartitioned and Partitioned Batch Cell
Abstract: Electrolytic degradation of an aqueous solution of uric acid (UA) was performed in an unpartitioned and partitioned electrolytic tank using nickel electrodes. The concentration of uric acid was measured using a UV–Visible spectrophotometer, and the effect of operating parameters such as voltage, concentration of uric acid and the supporting electrolyte were investigated. It is found that the concentration of uric acid decreases with time in both the unpartitioned and partitioned …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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A Study on the Effect of Current Density on Electrocatalytic Behavior of Ni–Co Alloy
Abstract: Active, stable and more efficient electrocatalysts are the requirements for water splitting applications. In this direction, the present paper presents the experimental results on electrolytic development of Ni–Co alloy coatings, and their application as electrode material for hydrogen evolution reactions (HER) and oxygen evolution reactions (OER). The Ni–Co alloy coatings were electrodeposited on copper substrate from a sulfate bath, using the glycerol as additive. The deposited coatings were then tested …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 9–23 Read article
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Micromechanical Analysis of Compaction and Drilling of Granular Media- A Review
Abstract: Granular matter is ubiquitous in our daily life yet far from completely understood. These granular materials have constituted a class of complex systems which exhibit global behaviors been reminiscent of solids, liquids, gases, or otherwise uniquely their own. The key to achieve good properties lies in the material structure from the molecules, via structures on nano- and micro levels to the macroscopic material. This paper also reviewed selected approaches and …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Analysis and optimization of exergy losses in a heavy water distillation column
Abstract: Heavy water (D2O) of isotopic purity 99.9% and more is used as the moderator and the coolant in pressurized heavy water nuclear reactors (PHWRs). This purity is maintained by vacuum distillation. In the column there are various sources of irreversibility and thermodynamic inefficiency. This work presents an analysis of these losses in a typical heavy water distillation column and their dependence on various design and operating parameters of the column. …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–22 Read article
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Implications from nano-materials – power generation
Abstract: AbstractThis article summarizes some formatives over power generation from nano-materials. Energy efficient sustainable prosecution for energy adage has ever suggested to beneficiate power without fossil fuel and pollution. Nano sized matters aresubstances of distinguished optical, magnetic, electrical andsurface originated. Develop from energy quanta over populated electrons and circumvent adage has subjected opto-in-electro-in-chemical issues. Ti-nano rods in polymer photosensitive paint produce electricity.KeywordsNano-maters, Energy, Chemical, Optics, Power
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Effect of Particle Size Distribution (PSD) on the Rheology of Coal Water Slurry (CWS)
Abstract: A new type of complex fluid, which was prepared using Sodium Lignosulfonate as a polymeric additive, has been investigated for its properties as a multifunctional coal water slurry system with respect to particle size distribution and rheological properties. Coal water slurry is a double-phase system consists of fine coal particles suspended in water. The properties mainly depend on the physical and chemical characteristics of coal, additives and flocculation tendency. This …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 45–57 Read article
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Continuous Counter-current Liquid–Liquid Extraction in a Packed Column: Experiments and Simulations using Aspen Plus
Abstract: The liquid–liquid two-phase mass transfer in a packed column was examined by varying acetic acid concentrations in the feed, solvent to feed flow rate S/F ratio using random packing. The overall volumetric mass transfer coefficient, percentage extraction, Number of Transfer Units were determined quantitatively. Simulation results were validated with experimental data and optimization of number of stages was done by using Aspen Plus. From the results obtained in the packed …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Bioethanol Production from Corncob Cellulosic Biomass: RSM and ANN based Optimization for Dilute Acid Pretreatment
Abstract: To increase the yield of fermentable sugars, the complexity of lignocellulosic biomass requires a pretreatment method. Dilute acid hydrolysis was used to efficiently pretreatment corn cobs. The aim of this study was to characterize corncob and investigate the effect of process parameters on total reducing sugar (TRS) yield during dilute acid hydrolysis pretreatment of corncob biomass. The morphology and microstructure of the samples were examined using an X-ray diffraction machine, …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 16–34 Read article
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Brain Tumor Detection using Machine Learning Methods-KNN, SVM, DT, RF
Abstract: Brain tumor is a major contributor to illness and death worldwide, and timely diagnosis is essential for successful treatment and improved outcomes Recent research has looked into the possibility of machine learning algorithms for detecting and classifying brain tumours in medical pictures. In this study, four commonly used machine learning algorithms (K-Nearest Neighbours, Decision Trees, Support Vector Machines, and Random Forests) were evaluated for their effectiveness in brain tumor detection. …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 48–59 Read article
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Monitoring the Effect of Temperature on Percentage of Petroleum Hydrocarbon Remediation in Packed Bed Units using Agro-Based Adsorbents
Abstract: This research demonstrates the significance of adsorbent and packed bed unit or column for the treatment of water medium contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbon. The investigation further revealed the effect of temperature on the performance of the adsorbent in treatment of water medium contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbon. The investigation delved deeper into understanding the influence of temperature on the adsorbent's efficacy in treating water mediums contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbon. The study …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 35–47 Read article
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Fluoride Distribution and Related Health Problems
Abstract: Fluoride is one of the very few chemicals that cause significant effects in people depending upon their concentration. Although present naturally in soil, water and air, fluoride consumption occurs largely through water. Fluoride intake at low concentration is known to cause beneficial effects on teeth, however at high concentrations; it may give rise to a number of adverse effects. These range from mild dental fluorosis to crippling skeletal fluorosis as …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 9–12 Read article
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Water heater using cow dung and waste
Abstract: This project has its theme based on best from waste. Here, heat energy is obtained using a fuel which possesses no harm to the nature. Also, the demand for fossil fuels is very high and day-by-day energy consumption across the globe has increased tremendously. This project provides a cost effective and efficient solution to today’s increasing energy demands. In this project, the device consists of a copper pipe coiled throughout …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Core/Shell structures embedded polyaniline nanocomposite for Solar cells
Abstract: The synthesis and characterization of the conducting polyaniline (Pani) films embedded with Co2+ doped, PVA capped PbS/ZnS core-shell particles as photoluminescent boosters is reported. The photoluminescence intensity of the core-shell particles –Pani film had increased significantly.Periodic arrangement of the nanoclusters of the core-shell particles in the continuous conductive polymer matrix and high carrier density promise this material for the photoelectrochemical applications. Solid -state photovoltaic cells have been fabricated with PbS:Co/ZnS-Pani …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 8–18 Read article