International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering

Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2015

  • Experimental Investigation of SAHs Solar Dryers with Zigzag Aluminum Cans

    Mustafa Adil, Osama Ibrahim, Zainalabdeen Hussein, Kaleid Waleed

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2015
    Pages: 240-247
    Received: 9 May 2015
    Accepted: 29 August 2015
    Published: 7 September 2015
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    Abstract: This experimental study investigates the thermal performance of two different solar-air collector designs for Ramadi climate conditions. Two types of absorber plate are fabricated and tested. Type (I) uses an absorber plate without cans, whereas Type (II) uses one with cans, these cans are arranged in a zigzag pattern. These collectors are a single... Show More
  • Methods of Temperature Measurement in Magnetic Components

    Abakar Mahamat Tahir, Amir Moungache, Mahamat Barka, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Dominique Ligot, Pascal Bevilacqua

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2015
    Pages: 248-256
    Received: 22 July 2015
    Accepted: 26 August 2015
    Published: 9 September 2015
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    Abstract: In this paper, we reveal the different temperatures recorded in selected magnetic components and, we show the methods of determination and measurement used. As magnetic components have characteristics that strongly depend on the level of local temperature, it is essential to take into consideration the temperature and its influence on the magnetic ... Show More
  • Rotating Machine Based DG Islanding Detection Analysis Using Wavelet Transform

    Lucas Ongondo Mogaka, D. K. Murage, Michael Juma Saulo

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2015
    Pages: 257-267
    Received: 2 September 2015
    Accepted: 16 September 2015
    Published: 26 September 2015
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    Abstract: The increased use of distributed generation in the power system due to increased load demand has brought about many benefits to the power grids. This is due to the concerns about whether the technology in use currently in power generation and distribution, is sufficient to cover the future increasing demand with the limited supply. In response to t... Show More
  • Design and Built a Research AUV Solar Light Weight

    Ali Razmjoo, Mohammad Ghadimi, Mehrzad Shams, Hoseyn Shirmohammadi

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2015
    Pages: 268-274
    Received: 23 July 2015
    Accepted: 26 August 2015
    Published: 9 October 2015
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    Abstract: Nowadays, renewable energy consumption especially solar energy and the number of vehicles using this kind of energy is increasing. One of the vehicles that can use solar panels to provide sufficient energy for movement is AUV. Autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is an unmanned underwater vehicle which is utilized to accomplish various missions auto... Show More
  • Simulation Research on EGR Reducing NOX Emission of Diesel Engine

    Zhu Jian, Ren Hongjuan, Luo Yiping

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2015
    Pages: 275-279
    Received: 14 September 2015
    Accepted: 28 September 2015
    Published: 15 October 2015
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    Abstract: The model of diesel engine and its EGR model were established in the AVL BOOST. The model's validity was verified by comparing with the data of engine bench test. The working conditions selected were 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% load under rated speed. Simulation results show that with the augment of the EGR rate, NOX emissions decreased. When the openin... Show More
  • Monthly Stream Flow Prediction for Small Hydropower Plants in Pungwe River in Mozambique Using the Wavelet Method

    Miguel Meque Uamusse, Petro Ndalila, Alberto JúlioTsamba, Frede de Oliveira Carvalho, Kenneth Person

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2015
    Pages: 280-286
    Received: 9 September 2015
    Accepted: 26 September 2015
    Published: 24 October 2015
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    Abstract: The effects of a discrete wavelet-transformation data-preprocessing method on neural-network-based monthly streamflow prediction models in producing energy from small hydro power plants in the Pungwe River basin in Mozambique were investigated. Data from a Vanduzi gauging station in Pungwe River basin were collected. Eight different single-step-ahe... Show More
  • Limitations of Inlet Air Evaporative Cooling System for Enhancing Gas Turbine Performance in Hot and Humid Climates

    Majed Alhazmy, Badr Habeebullah, Rahim Jassim

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2015
    Pages: 287-297
    Received: 22 May 2015
    Accepted: 8 July 2015
    Published: 3 November 2015
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    Abstract: This paper aims to investigate the evaporative cooling limitations of compressor intake-air for improving the performance of gas turbine power plants. The limitations of the evaporative cooling capability are analyzed and formulated in terms of the characteristic dimensions involving the temperature ratio, the power gain ratio (PGR), thermal effici... Show More
  • The Research of Impact Factors Residents Buying New Energy Vehicles

    Jiangping Li

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2015
    Pages: 298-303
    Received: 12 November 2015
    Published: 12 November 2015
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    Abstract: New energy vehicles are the development trend of automobile industry in the future. At present, new energy vehicles are in the embarrassing situation that people who support the new energy vehicles do not buy them. Existing researches on the behavior of consumers to purchase new energy vehicles are mainly studying in the market environment and pref... Show More
  • Release Activity and Potential Ecological Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Coal Gangue of Hancheng, China

    Li Wan-peng, Sun Ya-qiao, Yao Meng, Dou Lin

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2015
    Pages: 304-310
    Received: 12 November 2015
    Published: 12 November 2015
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    Abstract: Focused on release activity of different weather degree gangue of Han Cheng, evaluate heavy metals potential release risks by Hakanson instrument. The results showed that the content of heavy metals were more than their background in unweathered gangue. The Sang shuping gangue were Cd,Cr and As, so did Cd, Pb, Cr, Cu, Ni and As in Xia yukou. Residu... Show More
  • Rotating Machines Based Islanding Detection Using Fuzzy Logic Method Analysis

    Lucas Ongondo Mogaka, D. K. Murage, Michael Juma Saulo

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2015
    Pages: 311-316
    Received: 11 October 2015
    Accepted: 26 October 2015
    Published: 13 November 2015
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    Abstract: An electric rotating machine can be defined as any form of apparatus which has a rotating member and generates, converts, transforms, or modifies electric power, such as a motor, generator, or synchronous generator. Although there are many variations, the two basic rotating machine types are synchronous and induction machines. The recent increasing... Show More
  • Legal Analysis of Charging Stations Installation Contract of Electric Vehicle

    Ju-Yin Chen

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2015
    Pages: 317-321
    Received: 22 November 2015
    Published: 24 November 2015
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    Abstract: With the urgent requirements for environmental protection, widespread electric vehicles (EVs) indeed have identified as a cornerstone of transportation sector emission control strategies, and many governments around the world make all their efforts to improve charging infrastructure and trying to find good operating scenarios. This article focuses ... Show More
  • Experimental Evaluation of Odor Treatment for Discharge Plasma by Using Ceramic Tube

    Hee Kyu Lee, Dorjsuren Baatarkhuu, Ulziikhutag Ganbat

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2015
    Pages: 322-326
    Received: 19 October 2015
    Accepted: 2 November 2015
    Published: 26 November 2015
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    Abstract: The odor removal technology in this research is the new technology which emits the discharge plasma in the area of AC, and through the research discharge plasma-ozone-absorption filter is accomplished as process system. In order for this, we combine the advantages of chemical technology, a discharge plasma technology, and ozone absorption filter te... Show More