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Current utilization of microturbines as a part of a hybrid system in distributed generation technology

Ismail, M.S.; Moghavvemi, M.; Mahlia, T.M.I. - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 21 (2013) C, pp. 142-152

Microturbines are a relatively new distributed generation technology. Combined heat and power, known as cogeneration, can be considered the most economical attractive investment in microturbines. Latest technologies and increasing energy prices are propelling this technology to the forefront....

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A review on retrofit fuel injection technology for small carburetted motorcycle engines towards lower fuel consumption and cleaner exhaust emission

Muslim, Mohd Taufiq; Selamat, Hazlina; Alimin, Ahmad Jais; … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 35 (2014) C, pp. 279-284

Most motorcycles in developing countries use carburettors as the fuel delivery system especially for models with cubic capacity of less than 350cc. However, small gasoline carburetted engines suffer from low operating efficiency, high fuel consumption and produce high level of hazardous...

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Energy and fuel consumption forecast by retrofitting absorption cooling in Malaysia from 2012 to 2025

Shekarchian, M.; Moghavvemi, M.; Motasemi, F.; Zarifi, F.; … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 16 (2012) 8, pp. 6128-6141

Electricity demand in residential and commercial sectors has increased steadily over the past 50 years in Malaysia. The bulk of which is being consumed by air conditioning systems. Absorption cooling systems can be a reasonable alternative to have conditioned spaces in the country. The fuel...

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Internal combustion engines: Progress and prospects

Alagumalai, Avinash - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 38 (2014) C, pp. 561-571

Indeed, the engine industries have seen a tremendous growth in the research and development of new-age technologies over the past ten years or so. Even though a huge database is now available on present-day engine technologies, a skillful presentation of those data is a demanding task. At this...

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Comparative study of diesel and biodiesel on CI engine with emphasis to emissions—A review

Shahir, V.K.; Jawahar, C.P.; Suresh, P.R. - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 45 (2015) C, pp. 686-697

the emission standards of motor vehicles, as well as an ever increasing need for developing means of reducing emissions … emissions and more importantly restrain the life-cycle emission of CO. In the present paper, earlier studies have been collected … emphasis on emission aspects. Few aspects on durability and performance are also included. Evaluation is done on both …

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Pyrolysis liquids and gases as alternative fuels in internal combustion engines – A review

Hossain, A.K.; Davies, P.A. - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 21 (2013) C, pp. 165-189

pyrolysis liquids. A survey of combustion, performance and exhaust emission results from the use of pyrolysis liquids (both …

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Performance and emission characteristics of biodiesel from different origins: A review

Kumar, Niraj; Varun; Chauhan, Sant Ram - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 21 (2013) C, pp. 633-658

depending on the availability. This paper analyzes the performance and emission of biodiesel from different feedstock. The main … the effect of fatty acid composition on performance and emission characteristics. An attempt has been carried out to … variation in their properties and performance and emission characteristics. Biodiesel produced from saturated feedstock reduce …

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Implications and future direction of greenhouse gas emission mitigation policies in the building sector of China

Wang, Tao; Foliente, Greg; Song, Xinyi; Xue, Jiawei; … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 31 (2014) C, pp. 520-530

A common starting point in assessing greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction policy implications in the built environment is to look at industry specific policies. This paper addressed the glaring gap between national all-economy policy options that actually determine industry-specific programs, and...

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Fuel properties, engine performance and emission characteristic of common biodiesels as a renewable and sustainable source of fuel

Arbab, M.I.; Masjuki, H.H.; Varman, M.; Kalam, M.A.; … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 22 (2013) C, pp. 133-147

-toxic and less polluting. This paper is comprised of fuel properties, engine performance and emission characteristics of … improve engine performance and emission characteristics using different biodiesels and their blends as well. This paper … performance and emission characteristics. …

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Effect of ethanol–gasoline blend on NOx emission in SI engine

Masum, B.M.; Masjuki, H.H.; Kalam, M.A.; Rizwanul … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 24 (2013) C, pp. 209-222

The stricter worldwide emission legislation and growing demands for lower fuel consumption and anthropogenic CO2 … emission require significant efforts to improve combustion efficiency while satisfying the emission quality demands. Ethanol … out to study its effects on engine performance and emission. …

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