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View article: Combustion Characteristics of CI Engine Fuelled with Distilled and Hydrotreated Plastic Pyrolytic Oil and Diesel Blends
Combustion Characteristics of CI Engine Fuelled with Distilled and Hydrotreated Plastic Pyrolytic Oil and Diesel Blends Open
This study examined engine combustion characteristics of the plastic diesel produced through pyrolysis of waste plastics as an eco-friendly source of engine fuel. We extensively measured and compared the key fuel properties based on variou…
View article: Technoeconomic Assessment of Biogas Production from Organic Waste via Anaerobic Digestion in Subtropical Central Queensland, Australia
Technoeconomic Assessment of Biogas Production from Organic Waste via Anaerobic Digestion in Subtropical Central Queensland, Australia Open
This study evaluates biogas production through the anaerobic digestion of food waste (FW), cow dung (CD), and green waste (GW), with the primary objective of determining the efficacy of co-digesting these organic wastes commonly generated …
View article: Feasibility study of coke combustion and energy exergy analysis in the De-Coke process of cracking furnaces in olefin unit
Feasibility study of coke combustion and energy exergy analysis in the De-Coke process of cracking furnaces in olefin unit Open
This study investigates the numerical simulation of cracking furnaces and the feasibility of coke combustion in the De-Coke flow, utilizing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and energy-exergy analysis. Employing the Euler-Lagrange approac…
View article: Experimental and CFD analysis of diesel engine emissions and combustion characteristics with premixed gasoline fuel
Experimental and CFD analysis of diesel engine emissions and combustion characteristics with premixed gasoline fuel Open
This study investigates the effects of gasoline-premixed fuel on emissions and combustion characteristics in a compression ignition engine. A multi-cylinder, four-stroke diesel engine was analyzed using both experimental and computational …
View article: Analysis of combustion instability and complexity in diesel-biodiesel blends: Effects on performance, emissions, energy, and exergy
Analysis of combustion instability and complexity in diesel-biodiesel blends: Effects on performance, emissions, energy, and exergy Open
Diesel engines are a major source of nitrogen oxides, carbon dioxide, and particulate matter emissions. While biodiesel blends offer potential emission reductions, challenges remain in viscosity, flash point, cold weather performance, and …
View article: Improvement of engine performance, combustion and remarkable reductions in NOx, CO and unburned HC emissions fuelling with mixed plastic pyrolysis oil and oxygenated additives
Improvement of engine performance, combustion and remarkable reductions in NOx, CO and unburned HC emissions fuelling with mixed plastic pyrolysis oil and oxygenated additives Open
Global emissions from the transportation sector are one of the reasons for climate change. This study aims to use waste-plastic-derived pyrolysis oils in a diesel engine to reduce exhaust emissions and improve engine performance. Pyrolysis…
View article: Physicochemical properties of pyrolytic char and oil from mixed tyre using batch pyrolysis process
Physicochemical properties of pyrolytic char and oil from mixed tyre using batch pyrolysis process Open
End-of-life tyres (EOLT) has several adverse impacts to the environment, so it’s disposal to landfill is not wise. Rather, it can be converted to energy products through thermo-chemical conversion processes. One of the thermo-chemical conv…
View article: In Vitro Selection Of Rice Somaclonal Variants For Salt Tolerance
In Vitro Selection Of Rice Somaclonal Variants For Salt Tolerance Open
An experiment was conducted at the Advanced Plant Breeding and Tissue Culture Laboratory of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University to evaluate the effects of NaCl on rice callus induction and plant regeneration, along wi…
View article: Novel Biofuels Derivation and Characterisation From <i>Macadamia Integrifolia</i>, <i>Undaria Pinnatifida</i> and Tree Mulch via Advanced Pyrolysis
Novel Biofuels Derivation and Characterisation From <i>Macadamia Integrifolia</i>, <i>Undaria Pinnatifida</i> and Tree Mulch via Advanced Pyrolysis Open
Price hikes, stringent emission regulations and the global demand for sustainable energy use have forced fuel researchers and vehicle manufacturers to explore sustainable fuels for internal combustion engines. In recent years, the explorat…
View article: Optimization of electrode thickness of lithium-ion batteries for maximizing energy density
Optimization of electrode thickness of lithium-ion batteries for maximizing energy density Open
The demand for high capacity and high energy density lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has drastically increased nowadays. One way of meeting that rising demand is to design LIBs with thicker electrodes. Increasing electrode thickness can enhan…
View article: Investigation of the effect of ether oxygenated additives on diesel engine performance, combustion, and exhaust emissions - An experimental approach
Investigation of the effect of ether oxygenated additives on diesel engine performance, combustion, and exhaust emissions - An experimental approach Open
Conventional energy sources, including diesel and petrol, are decreasing day by day, while their reserves are limited. However, it is difficult to find alternative fuels to replace them. Hence, to fulfill the growing energy demand and redu…
View article: Fast Pyrolysis of Municipal Green Waste in an Auger Reactor: Effects of Residence Time and Particle Size on the Yield and Characteristics of Produced Oil
Fast Pyrolysis of Municipal Green Waste in an Auger Reactor: Effects of Residence Time and Particle Size on the Yield and Characteristics of Produced Oil Open
The development of renewable sources for energy production has assumed a vital role in recent years, particularly with regard to the preservation of energy supplies and the environment. In this regard, municipal green waste (MGW) can be a …
View article: Optimisation of Process Parameters to Maximise the Oil Yield from Pyrolysis of Mixed Waste Plastics
Optimisation of Process Parameters to Maximise the Oil Yield from Pyrolysis of Mixed Waste Plastics Open
The study sought to optimise process parameters of thermal pyrolysis of mixed waste plastic (MWP) to maximise pyrolytic oil yield. High-density polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene (PP), and polystyrene (PS) were used as feedstocks for pyrol…
View article: An Aspen plus process simulation model for exploring the feasibility and profitability of pyrolysis process for plastic waste management
An Aspen plus process simulation model for exploring the feasibility and profitability of pyrolysis process for plastic waste management Open
Plastics, integral to various human activities, have led to a surge in production, posing substantial challenges in waste management. The persistent non-biodegradability of plastics, taking over a century to decompose, necessitates explora…
View article: Optimizing Seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum) Thermal Pyrolysis for Environmental Sustainability: A Response Surface Methodology Approach and Analysis of Bio-Oil Properties
Optimizing Seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum) Thermal Pyrolysis for Environmental Sustainability: A Response Surface Methodology Approach and Analysis of Bio-Oil Properties Open
This study focuses on optimizing the thermal pyrolysis process to maximize pyrolysis oil yield using marine biomass or seaweed. The process, conducted in a batch reactor, was optimized using response surface methodology and Box–Behnken des…
View article: Assessing Final Year Engineering Projects: Ensuring Learning and Teaching Standards and AQF8 Outcomes
Assessing Final Year Engineering Projects: Ensuring Learning and Teaching Standards and AQF8 Outcomes Open
This research project is a partnership between seven universities - Central Queensland University (lead), University of Technology Sydney, The University of Adelaide, Curtin University, Deakin University, University of Tasmania and RMIT Un…
View article: An experimental and computational study of aerodynamic properties of rugby balls
An experimental and computational study of aerodynamic properties of rugby balls Open
The aerodynamic properties of rugby balls as a function of wind speeds and yaw angles were measured using experimental and computational methods. The average drag and side forces coefficients for all speeds and yaw angles were computed and…
View article: A study of spin effects on tennis ball aerodynamics
A study of spin effects on tennis ball aerodynamics Open
Due to complex surface structure, the aerodynamic behaviour of a tennis ball is significantly different compared to other sports balls. This difference is more obvious when spin is involved. Although several studies have been conducted on …
View article: Electrochemical Application of Activated Carbon Derived from End-of-Life Tyres: A Technological Review
Electrochemical Application of Activated Carbon Derived from End-of-Life Tyres: A Technological Review Open
Tyre waste is a common form of non-degradable polymer-based solid waste. This solid waste can be effectively managed by converting it into char through the pyrolysis process and then further converting the char into activated carbon (AC) t…
View article: A computational analysis of effects of electrode thickness on the energy density of lithium-ion batteries
A computational analysis of effects of electrode thickness on the energy density of lithium-ion batteries Open
Elevated energy density is a prime requirement for many lithium-ion battery (LIB) applications, including electric vehicles (EVs). At the cell level, the enhanced energy density of LIBs is achievable by designing thicker electrodes, which …
View article: Developing a Skilled Workforce for Future Industry Demand: The Potential of Digital Twin-Based Teaching and Learning Practices in Engineering Education
Developing a Skilled Workforce for Future Industry Demand: The Potential of Digital Twin-Based Teaching and Learning Practices in Engineering Education Open
Engineering education providers should foresee the potential of digital transformation of teaching and skill-developing activities so that graduating engineers can find themselves highly aligned with the demands and attributes needed by pr…