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Heat Exchanger Technology and Applications: Groundsource Heat Pump System for Buildings Heating and Cooling
Abstract: Some emphasis has recently been put on the utilisation of the ambient energy from ground source and other renewable energy sources in order to stimulate alternative energy sources for heating and cooling of buildings. Geothermal heat pumps (GSHPs), or direct expansion (DX) ground source heat pumps, are a highly efficient renewable energy technology, which uses the earth, groundwater or surface water as a heat source when operating in heating mode …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 58–85 Read article
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Cooling and Heating Effect of Geothermal Energy and Its Thermal Analysis Using Air as a Flow Medium
Abstract: Geothermal energy is one of the renewable sources of energy, which exists free in the environment. The main concept of a geothermal energy is the thermal energy of the ground which is used for cooling and heating. Here, air is used as a flow medium. The flow medium gets cool in the summer and gets heated in the winter due to the temperature difference between the flow medium and underground …
Published in International Journal of Computer Aided Manufacturing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 18–32 Read article
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Improving Internal Combustion Engine Performance by Using Reduced Power Air Conditioning System
Abstract: The paper studies and analyzes the effects of adsorption air conditioning system instead of the classical compression unit on the vehicle internal combustion engine (ICE) performance. The adsorption system uses the residual heat from the ICE cooling circuit to create the necessary thermodynamic conditions to reduce the temperature in the vehicle cockpit. The proposed system has the advantage of no mobile parts for operating since it works on pressure difference …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 41–51 Read article
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The Role of Earth Tube Heat Exchanger in Improving People’s Comfort in Kutch Bhunga Houses to Cool in Summer and Warmer in Winter: An Eco-Friendly Way to Improve Energy Efficiency
Abstract: To promote sustainable development in the construction sector, it is essential to enhance energy efficiency and abate energy use for building cooling and warming. In a rapidly evolving world filled with innovative solutions and technologies, passive strategies derived from traditional architecture are increasingly used to improve the quality of life while mitigating negative impacts on the environment and human health. Traditional architecture is influenced by local construction materials and techniques, …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 27–43 Read article
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CFD Analysis of Earth Heat Exchanger with Air as a Cooling Medium
Abstract: An earth air tube heat exchanger (EATHE) uses the thermal energy of the ground for the air cooling in summer and air heating in winter due to the temperature difference between the air and underground surface. With the help of EATHE we can reduce the energy consumption required for space heating or cooling. However, for determining the surface heat convection, due to lack of available methods it is difficult to …
Published in International Journal of Computer Aided Manufacturing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 21–30 Read article
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A REVIEW ON SOFTWARE ANALYSIS OF EARTH HEAT EXCHANGER
Abstract: Renewable energy is the best source of energy. It is abundant in nature, it’s just like a gift of god. Nowadays, heating and cooling is a major issue in environment due to global warming. A major part of energy is being engaged in such issues. So Earth tube heat exchanger is a renewable source of energy for heating and cooling of any building. An Earth Air Tube Heat Exchanger (EATHE) …
Published in International Journal of Computer Aided Manufacturing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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FLUENT ANALYSIS ON EARTH HEAT EXCHANGER WHERE AIR AS A FLOW MEDIUM
Abstract: Renewable energy is the best source of energy. It is abundant in nature, it’s just like a gift of god. Nowadays, heating and cooling is a major issue in environment due to global warming. A major part of energy is being engaged in such issues. So Earth tube heat exchanger is a renewable source of energy for heating and cooling of any building. Here, in this study we will perform …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 43–68 Read article
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Assessing the Role of Building Materials in Achieving Carbon Neutrality in the Indian Building Industry
Abstract: Abstract Since the building sector contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, it is imperative that the sector become carbon neutral to meet India’s climate goals. Building materials play a significant role in the carbon footprint of buildings, from their embodied carbon emissions during production to their operational carbon emissions during use. Building materials play a critical role in achieving carbon neutrality in the Indian building industry. The embodied carbon emissions …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 45–54 Read article
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Integrated Process Design and Simulation of Amine-Based CO₂ Capture: A Path to Emission Control
Abstract: The flow sheet must represent the complete process in detail taking care of all process equipment. ASPEN HYSYS simulation software was used to simulate the process, the models of the process was simulated using MATLAB. The concentration of the atmospheric CO 2 was found to having been increasing steadily and has risen up to 35% since the Industrial Revolution. This rate, at which the concentration of CO 2 is increasing, …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Experimental investigation on single cylinder 4-stroke diesel engine using nanofluids as a coolant to compact the system
Abstract: Recent power sectors associated with an internal combustion engine had a crucial challenge to reduce the size and weight of the thermal management system of internal combustion engines. This work aims to reduce the size and weight of the internal combustion engine cooling system by utilizing particular types of working medium as a coolant in place of traditional ones. In this study, the effects of water base CuO nano-coolant on …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 12–25 Read article
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A Theoretical Investigation of Characteristics of Diesel Engine with Coil Cooler System
Abstract: Heat exchangers are very essential devices for the industrial applications such as power plant industries, refrigeration and air conditioning systems; and automobiles systems etc. One of the sources to produce electric power is diesel engine with generator called diesel generator. Diesel is a working fluid in this system. In general diesel generators are equipped with radiators or cooling tower systems for cooling the system. For low capacity diesel generators such …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 16–25 Read article
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Climatic Control and Energy Conservation through Landscape Design
Abstract: Buildings consume significant large amount of energy for cooling, heating, ventilation and lighting in buildings to create desirable thermal comfort conditions. Increasing consumption of energy has led to environmental pollution resulting in global warming and ozone layer depletion and subsequently having climate change. Hence to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, caused by fossil fuels to power the operational energy requirement of the buildings has stimulated the interest towards adoption …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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Thermal Analysis of Earth Heat Exchanger Using Air as a Medium
Abstract: Thermal energy is the main concept of an earth air tube heat exchanger (EATHE), which uses the thermal energy of the ground for cooling and heating of the fluid medium. Here, air is used as cooling medium. The air cools in summer and gets heated in winter due to the temperature difference between the air and underground surface. However, for the study of the surface heat convection study of model …
Published in International Journal of Computer Aided Manufacturing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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Computerized Fluent Simulation on Earth Tube Heat Exchanger Where Air as a Flow Medium
Abstract: In the present era renewable source of energy is free and abundant in nature and it must be brought into application. Due to excessive use of air conditioning systems, the chemicals cause global warming is a serious issue. The renewable energy is the main aim and objective of an earth tube heat exchanger, which uses the thermal energy of the ground for cooling and heating of the fluent. Here, Air …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 49–68 Read article
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Software Numerical Simulation on Earth Tube Heat Exchanger Where Air as A Flow Medium
Abstract: Renewable energy is free in nature and it must be brought into application. Due to use of air conditioning and its refrigerants global warming is a serious issue. Renewable energy is the main concept of an earth tube heat exchanger, which uses the thermal energy of the ground for cooling and heating of the fluid medium. Here, air is used as fluent working medium. The air cools in summer and …
Published in International Journal of Computer Aided Manufacturing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 19–45 Read article
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CFD Simulation on Ground Tube Heat Exchanger using Copper and Aluminum as Tube Material
Abstract: Renewable energy is free in nature and it must be brought into application. Due to use of air conditioning and its refrigerants global warming is a serious issue. Renewable energy is the main concept of an earth tube heat exchanger, which uses the thermal energy of the ground for cooling and heating of the fluid medium. Here, air is used as fluent working medium. The air cools in summer and …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 49–74 Read article
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Study on the Properties and Applications of Thermoplastic
Abstract: Hot-applied thermoplastic is prepared for road deposition in a melting apparatus where the granular or block material is introduced and heated until it liquefies at temperatures exceeding 400F. When applied on asphaltic concrete, thermoplastic material develops a thermal bond via heat- fusion. A thermoplastic is a material, usually a plastic polymer, which becomes soft when heated and hard when cooled. Thermoplastic materials can be cooled and heated several times without …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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A Dynamic Role of Thermodynamics Chemistry in Refrigeration and Air Conditioner Devices
Abstract: Thermodynamics plays a very crucial role in our daily life. Almost all the activities that we do or observe are all based on the principles of thermodynamics. Here, some of the common routine activities of refrigeration and air conditioners are brought into limelight that is explained by the phenomenon of thermodynamics. Thermodynamics is a branch of physics concerned with heat and temperature and their relation to energy and work. It …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Advances in Heat Management for High-Efficiency Gas Turbines: Technologies and Applications
Abstract: Abstract Heat management plays a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and performance of high-efficiency gas turbines. As the demand for cleaner and more energy-efficient power generation increases, optimizing heat management in gas turbines becomes essential. This article explores the latest advancements in heat management technologies for gas turbines, with a focus on their application to improve thermal efficiency, and operational reliability, and reduce emissions. Key techniques, such as advanced …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Comparison of Liquefied Natural Gas Plant Unit Failure
Abstract: The comparison of some liquefied natural gas plant unit failure was investigated and the unit considered in terms of identification of the component failures. The units are Reboiler, Stripper, Cooling, Compressor, Acid Dehydration, Heat Transfer, Expander and Liquefaction units. The components of interest were monitored in terms of their performance as well as the failure rate of heat transfer unit > cooling unit > acid dehydration unit > stripper unit …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 11–22 Read article