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Effects of Initial Pressure on the Explosion Temperature Peak of Ethanol-Air Mixture and the Time Difference Between Temperature and Pressure Peak
In the previous studies, the flammability limits and explosion pressure characteristics were the main topics of the explosion of combustible gas or...
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Demand-Side Management and Peak Load Reduction
The real-time generation/load balance of power system determines the frequency stability of the system, which is the key to ensure the safe and...
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Physiochemical characteristics of bio-char derived from pyrolysis of rice straw under different temperatures
The byproduct “bio-char” produced by the pyrolysis process was characterized to investigate the properties and its appropriateness for energy...
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The Effect of EGR Ratios and Ambient Temperatures on Diesel Combustion Characteristics in Constant Volume Combustion Chamber
The objective of this experimental work is to evaluate the effect of simulated exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) ratio and ambient temperature...
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Experimental Study on Catalytic Pyrolysis of Waste Polypropylene at Different Temperatures
Plastic is an essential commodity in modern civilization due to its cost-effectiveness and long life period. Excessive slow decomposition rate is a...
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Urban Green Coverage as a Strategy for Mitigating High Temperatures in Cities
The strategic implementation of urban green coverage (UGC) is a significant method to mitigate urban heat island effect (UHIE). This chapter provides...
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Heteropoly acid negolytes for high-power-density aqueous redox flow batteries at low temperatures
Operating aqueous redox flow batteries (ARFBs) at low temperatures is prohibited by limited solubility of redox-active materials, freezing...
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Experimental study of quenching behavior of quenchant prepared from gutter oil at different oil bath temperatures
The reuse of gutter oil has always been a sensitive social issue. In the heat treatment industry, engineers have also been troubled by the need to...
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A bilayer conducting polymer structure for planar perovskite solar cells with over 1,400 hours operational stability at elevated temperatures
The long-term stability of perovskite solar cells remains a challenge. Both the perovskite layer and the device architecture need to endure long-term...
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Thermal Performance Assessment of Vernacular Earth Buildings in Tropical Climates: A Case Study in Costa Rica
Thermal mass is a common concept applied in vernacular architecture to keep internal temperatures comfortable by dam** and delaying heat transfer...
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High temperatures and electricity disconnections for low-income homes in California
Evidence suggests that households adapt to hot weather by employing energy-intensive technologies, such as air conditioning. Ensuing energy expenses...
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Comparison of yield and physicochemical characteristics of tropical crop residue biochar under different pyrolysis temperatures
Large amounts of tropical crop residues are produced and discarded or burned, causing a great waste of crop residue resources and serious...
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Thermogravimetric Analysis and Kinetics Study of MSW and Wood Pellet Co-Gasification Using Flue Gas as a Medium
This study investigates thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and kinetics study (KS) of the co-gasification of municipal solid waste (MSW) and wood...
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Stormwater management of biochar-amended green roofs: peak flow and hydraulic parameters using combined experimental and numerical investigation
Green roofs have been suggested as one solution to manage stormwater in cities. Soil amendments such as biochar appear to be very promising owing to...
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Influence of oxygen concentration on torrefaction of Leucaena: gas formation rates and chemical properties analysis
This research investigated the oxidative torrefaction behavior of Leucaena over a temperature range of 220 to 260 °C and varying O 2 concentrations...
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Synthesis of Praseodymium-Doped Ceria-Based Electrolyte Material by Hydrothermal Method
Praseodymium-doped ceria (PDC)-based electrolyte powder was synthesised by the hydrothermal method. The as-synthesised powder was studied by various...
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Simulation of Arc Erosion on the Main Contact of On-Load Tap Changer
Long-term operation and switching of transformer on-load tap-changers can cause degradation and deterioration of the main contact material, even...
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Effect of stearic acid modification on properties of pearl millet starch
The present study aims Pennisetum glaucum (commonly known as pearl millet) starch modification with stearic acid at various concentrations (2.4, 2.6,...
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Assessment of Battery Temperature for Thermal Management of Electric Vehicles Using SIMCENTER AMESim
The significant impact of temperature on the lifespan and capacity of batteries in electric vehicles necessitates the maintenance of the thermal...
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Modeling Battery Aging Through High-Current Incremental Capacity Features in Fast Charge Cycling
In this work, the area under the peak on the high-current incremental capacity curve is proposed as a capacity indicator in a multistep fast charging...