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Thermodynamics Modelling And Performance Assessment Of Gas Turbine Power Plant
Abstract: In this study, thermodynamics modelling of gas turbine engine is performed based on thermodynamic relations. The thermodynamic model reveals that the influence of operating parameters including the compression ratio, turbine inlet temperature and ambient temperature has significant effect on the performance of gas turbine engine. Energy and exergy analyses were conducted to evaluate performance of the selected power plant and to assess the effect of operating parameters on energy loss …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 11–35 Read article
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Thermal Modeling and Optimization of Irreversible Cogeneration Power Plant
Abstract: This paper aims at studying the cogeneration system coupled with outer heat reservoir of finite heat capacity and comprises of both external as well as internal irreversibility. External irreversibility is due to the finite-rate heat transfer between the working fluid and heat reservoirs while internal irreversibility is due to heat dissipation of working fluid. Both types of irreversibility are involved in the study on introducing an internal irreversible parameter which …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 01–11 Read article
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Effect of Various Parameters on Engine Performance and Emissions for a Single Cylinder VCR Diesel Engine
Abstract: Diesel Engines are playing crucial role in field of automobile in current scenario. In Present world there are so many research works are going on in the field of renewable energy sources to replace conventional sources. Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) Engine provides facility to change engine parameters to optimize the power output and the emissions. From experimental Investigation it is clear that the better performance is obtained at 18.5 CR …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Analytical Study on Automobile Engine Line Work Stations and Analyze Their Working
Abstract: In an automobile assembly line, a series of stations are arranged along a conveyor belt and an automated guided vehicle performs on tasks at each station. Parallel assembly lines can provide improving line balance, productivity and so on. Combining robotic and parallel assembly lines ensure increasing flexibility of system, capacity and decreasing breakdown sensitivity. Although afore mentioned benefits, balancing of robotic parallel assembly lines is lacking – to the best …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 6–17 Read article
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An Overview on Sterling Engine
Abstract: This paper presented an overview on Stirling engine, working principle and history of sterling engine. Power and efficiency of the engine must be not lower than their averaged values for the same engine working in unsteady conditions. This paper represents different researches on sterling engine and its modification and use from past to present.
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 48–52 Read article
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The Influence of Hexanol and Methyl Acetate as Oxygenated Additives with Diesel Fuel in a Diesel Engine Generator
Abstract: Diesel engines play a vital role in all the major sectors (such as transportation and industrial) due to their high efficiency, durability, reliability and low operating cost. At the same time, they are considered as one of the biggest contributors of environmental pollution by releasing enormous amount of toxic gases to atmosphere (such as NOx, HC, CO2 and PM). Emissions from transport, especially motor vehicles, increase the level of gases …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Rotating Detonation Engines: Future of Rocket Propulsion
Abstract: Almost all of the rocket engines in use today are chemical rockets. These engines have high thrust to weight ratio, but they have very low specific impulse and use of heavier chemicals leads to a reduced exhaust velocity and higher emissions. Even though alternative fuels have been used, the mass of propellant required remains an issue. Therefore, methods that can replace chemical propulsion have been researched and developed, like electric …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 11–29 Read article
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CFD on Parametric Analysis of Compression Ignition Engine by using Star CCM+
Abstract: Stringent emission from the conventional vehicles draws attention of automobile researches to develop engine either high fuel efficiency and low emission of NOx, CO and unburnt hydrocarbons. Hence, there by Homogeneous charge compression ignition came to the effect. Homogeneous charge compression ignition engine is the type of engine the well organised mixture of air and fuel ratio enters into the combustion chamber, and it is compressed up to auto-ignited temperature …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 27–66 Read article
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Identification of significant parameters for the production of Jatropha biodiesel using preliminary experimentation
Abstract: The current research work is on Jatropha biodiesel for finding the significant parameters in optimum biodiesel yield. The one factor at a time approach is applied in the esterification. The trans-esterification reaction is used by mixing of Jatropha oil and ethanol in the presence of catalyst KOH. After some time two products are formed a Jatropha biodiesel and a glycerin. The density of glycerin is more as compared to biodiesel. …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Enhancement in Fuel Efficiency with Magnetised Nano Ferro Particles in Internal Combustion Engines
Abstract: The purpose of the research is to reduce the fuel consumption and increase the material life of an IC engine. The performance of an internal combustion engine can be evaluated in terms of fuel consumption by addition of nano sized ferro particles into cooling water system at varying percentage and magnetizing it with varying magnetic intensity. The experiment was undertaken in a 796 cc, 3 Cylinder petrol engine with a …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 40–46 Read article
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Diesel Engine Combustion and Emission Characteristics Study, Taking into Account the Potential of Biogas Substitution for the Purpose of Enhancing Environmental Cleanliness and Promoting Health
Abstract: Necessity for alternative fuels arises from the escalating energy requirements and the detrimental effects of fossil fuel emissions on environmental well-being. Alternative fuels have been extensively researched to improve energy efficiency. A study examines how alternative fuel affects compression ignition (CI) engine performance, pollution, and combustion. Biogas is investigated as a diesel engine fuel substitute in this study using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Upon doing a thorough examination of the …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 24–39 Read article
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Numerical Study of Vibration Stress and Deformation of Rotating Fan Blade of a Gas Turbine
Abstract: The vibration stress caused by resonance is the main cause of failure in aircraft engine blades. The study is aimed at investigating the vibration stress of a single-stage fan blade influenced by the interaction of aerodynamic and structural behavior at multiple critical speeds. A three-dimensional finite element model of the blade was developed for the simulation of vibration stress and its subsequent effects. The blade was verified by modal test. …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 7–20 Read article
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Finite Element Analysis(FEA) of a sandwich panel with hexagonal honeycomb core under tensile load
Abstract: Composite sandwich panels have been increasingly used in aerospace industry for various applications such as floor panels, comportment partitions, bulkheads, and even the skin and wings. It is important to design light weight structure for aircraft operations. The sandwich panel serves this requirement. The sandwich composites are multilayered materials made by bonding stiff, high strength skin facings to low density core material. In the present research work composites sandwich panel …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 30–42 Read article
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Analysis of Fixed Offshore Platform Deck using Acceleration - Deflection Resonance Method
Abstract: Steel plate is commonly used as the flooring plate for fixed offshore platform Deck and there are several existing methods for analyzing the steel plate. In this research acceleration-displacement resonance method is developed for analyzing plate. The plate is first analyzed considering arbitrary uniformly distributed and point load with an all-round simply support. The method involves transformation of bi-harmonic equation into acceleration- deflection ratio ( R_xx). From the study, the …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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To Study of the Parameters of Earthquake Seismic Vulnerability and Seismic Hazards
Abstract: This paper defines seismic risk, vulnerability assessment of building is from all three variables, the one that assumes great importance not only because of its obvious physical consequences in the occurrence of a seismic event, but because it is the potential aspect, for which the engineering research can intervene, improve and even control seismic behavior of existing buildings, reducing the level of vulnerability and consequently the level of physical damage, …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Prediction of Hydro-dynamic Force Coefficients and Shedding Frequency during Vortex Shedding Behind a Stationary Cylinder
Abstract: Vibration of slender cylinders caused by the shedding of vortices at the wake, known as vortex induced vibrations (VIV) is a topic of great research interest, since the phenomenon can reduce the fatigue life of marine risers, which are subjected to complex flow conditions in ocean environment. This paper studies in detail the accuracy with which hydrodynamic forces are predicted by different turbulence models such as k–ε and k– ω-shear …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 41–52 Read article
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Finite Element Modeling of Deep Reinforced Concrete Beams with Web Openings
Abstract: The effects of openings on the ultimate capacity of deep beams have been studied experimentally by many researchers. However, there’s still need for analytical study using numerical methods and also the development of simple stiffness reduction models that can be easily used for quick prediction of the effects of opening sizes on the stiffness of deep reinforced concrete beams. This study is focused on modeling the behavior of deep reinforced …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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A Review on Study the Behaviour of the Structure and Transfer Slab under Different Geometric and Material Nonlinearity Consideration
Abstract: The present work concerned with the study on the behaviour of high-rise RCC structure that consists of transfer slab through which the number of columns or shear walls are going to float from certain floor level. The present study gives an overview of different research works on the parameters such as displacement, drift and stiffness in high-rise structure under the consideration of various analyses such as seismic analysis, geometric nonlinear …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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A Review on Comparative Study on Performance of Vertical Cantilever Tuned Mass Damper and Base Isolators in Response Reduction of Multistory Building
Abstract: The present work concerned with the study on the comparison of performance of vertical cantilever beam as tuned mass damper (TMD) and the base isolator in high-rise RCC structure. The vertical TMD will be at the top floor at the position of interior columns and the mass of the TMD will be tuned with the primary structure. The base isolator like sliding bearing system will be designed for a multistory …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Using Six-Node Hexagonal Elements to Perform Free Vibration Analysis of Laminated Composite Conoidal, Elliptical Paraboloid, and Hyperbolic Paraboloid Shells
Abstract: Laminated composite structures are one of the recent developments in the field of engineering with high strength and better cost-to-weight ratio over the isotropic materials. The present study is mainly focused on the free vibration analysis of laminated composite shells using six-node hexagonal elements which is the first one of its kind. Three different shells, namely conoidal, elliptical paraboloid and hyperbolic paraboloid, have been analyzed with different support conditions, and …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 42–55 Read article