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Impact of Nano-Fuel Additives and Nano-Lubricant Oil Additives on Diesel Engine Performance and Emission Characteristics [PDF]

Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer Research
Fuel saving and emission control in transportation is a global critical issue, so research is required to concentrate on the energy conservation of diesel engines.
Dipakkumar Chimangiri Gosai, Ashishkumar Jashvantlal Modi, Anil Kumar Gillawat   +2 more
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A Study of Combustion Characteristics of Two Gasoline–Biodiesel Mixtures on RCEM Using Various Fuel Injection Pressures

Energies, 2020
Experimental research was conducted on a rapid compression and expansion machine (RCEM) that has characteristics similar to a gasoline compression ignition (GCI) engine, using two gasoline–biodiesel (GB) blends—10% and 20% volume—with fuel injection ...
Ardhika Setiawan, Bambang Wahono, Ocktaeck Lim   +2 more
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Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc, Blaž Stres, Mirica Karlovits, Igor Karlovits, Petra Jerič, Ondrej Panák, Anja Verbič, Blaž Likozar, Uroš Novak   +8 more
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Experimental investigation of performance improving and emissions reducing in a two stroke SI engine by using ethanol additives

Propulsion and Power Research, 2013
In present study, the operational parameters for a two stroke gasoline engine such as delivery ratio, scavenging efficiency, trapping efficiency, etc. have been investigated experimentally when its fuel is blended with ethanol additives. Also the amounts
Mohsen Ghazikhani, Mohammad Hatami, Behrouz Safari, Davood Domiri Ganji   +3 more
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Investigation of the Effect of CeO2 Nanoparticle Addition in Diesel Fuel on Engine Performance and Emissions

Journal of Eta Maritime Science, 2022
In this study, the effects of the additive on engine performance and emissions were investigated by adding cerium oxide (CeO2) nanoparticles (NPs) into diesel fuel.
Abdullah Burak Arslan, Mehmet Çelik
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Is Young's Modulus a Critical Coating Property Determining Fouling‐Release Performance of Marine Coatings?

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
The release of foulers from protective marine coatings is determined by several interrelated material properties, including the strength of Young's modulus, the flexibility of chain segments, the surface free energy, and the magnitude of hydrodynamic stress.
Johann C. Schaal, Andreas Brinkmann, Andreas Hartwig   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Performance and Emissions Assessment of a Micro-Turbojet Engine Fueled with Jet A and Blends of Propanol, Butanol, Pentanol, Hexanol, Heptanol, and Octanol

Fire
This study examines the impact of alcohol blends on the performance and emissions of aviation micro-turbojet engines. Thus, propanol, butanol, pentanol, hexanol, heptanol, and octanol were tested at 10%, 20%, and 30% concentrations and mixed with Jet A ...
Grigore Cican, Valentin Silivestru, Radu Mirea, Sibel Osman, Florin Popescu, Olga Valerica Sapunaru, Razvan Ene   +6 more
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Conversion of Biogas to Renewable Energy by Microwave Reforming

Energies, 2020
Biogas consists of methane and carbon dioxide, the main components, which are major greenhouse gases that affect global warming. As such, in order to convert greenhouse gas into renewable energy, which is a high-quality fuel, the biogas microwave ...
Ha Jin Kim, Young Nam Chun
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Influence of reprocessing efficiency on fuel cycle performances for molten salt reactor

He jishu, 2021
BackgroundChemical post-processing is one of the important characteristics of molten salt reactors (MSR). The post-processing efficiency will affect the neutron performance of core fuel cycle.
ZOU Chunyan, WU Jianhui, YU Chenggang, ZHU Guifeng, CAI Xiangzhou, ZOU Yang, CHEN Jin'gen   +6 more
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Optimizing Post Friction Stir Welding Heat Treatment in Dissimilar Friction Stir Welded 6061/AlSi10MgMn Joints for Electrical Vehicle Battery Housing

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
Microstructural evolution and hardness optimization along the cross‐section of friction stir welded AA6061/AlSi10MgMn joints, for electric vehicle battery housings, were investigated. Postweld aging between 170°C and 220°C enhances hardness uniformity within the nugget zone.
Emanuele Ghio, Emanuela Cerri
wiley   +1 more source