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Experimental research on agglomeration in straw-fired fluidized beds

Yu, Chunjiang; Qin, Jianguang; Nie, Hu; Fang, Mengxiang; … - In: Applied Energy 88 (2011) 12, pp. 4534-4543

Agglomeration is a major problem in straw combustion in a fluidized bed. This paper presents the results of rice straw … combustion experiments carried out under different operating conditions in a bubble-fluidized bed (BFB). The influences of bed … combustion in a small BFB and in a bench-scale circulating fluidized bed was carried out without agglomeration under selected …

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Development of a novel cascading TPV and TE power generation system

Qiu, K.; Hayden, A.C.S. - In: Applied Energy 91 (2012) 1, pp. 304-308

Thermophotovoltaic (TPV) cells can convert infrared radiation into electricity. They open up possibilities for silent and stand-alone power production in fuel-fired heating equipment. Similarly, thermoelectric (TE) devices convert thermal energy directly into electricity with no moving parts....

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Experiences and results on a 0.8MWth oxy-fuel operation pilot-scale circulating fluidized bed

Tan, Y.; Jia, L.; Wu, Y.; Anthony, E.J. - In: Applied Energy 92 (2012) C, pp. 343-347

Oxy-fuel circulating fluidized bed combustion (CFBC) is an alternate technology to oxy-fuel pulverized combustion (PC … combustion mode and that this impact depends on fuel characteristics as well as on combustion temperature. The test experiences … is hoped that these tests can provide valuable data on the combustion characteristics, pollutant formation and operating …

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A comparative study of combustion performance and emission of biodiesel blends and diesel in an experimental boiler

Ghorbani, Afshin; Bazooyar, Bahamin; Shariati, Ahmad; … - In: Applied Energy 88 (2011) 12, pp. 4725-4732

resources of fossil fuels are diminishing day by day. This study compares combustion of B5, B10, B20, B50, B80 and B100 with … combustion efficiency and flue gas emissions (CO, CO2, NOX, and SO2) and influence of air flow at two energy levels 219kJ/h and …

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Influence of injection timing on performance, combustion and emission characteristics of Jatropha biodiesel engine

Ganapathy, T.; Gakkhar, R.P.; Murugesan, K. - In: Applied Energy 88 (2011) 12, pp. 4376-4386

investigation of the influence of injection timing, load torque and engine speed on the performance, combustion and emission …

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Necessity of biodiesel utilization as a source of renewable energy in Malaysia

Hosseini, Seyed Ehsan; Wahid, Mazlan Abdul - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 16 (2012) 8, pp. 5732-5740

not only in research area but also in production and export. It has been proven that the biodiesel combustion … were reported in experimental combustion of biodiesel blends. Also, the efficiency of biodiesel base catalysts is more than … recourse in Malaysia and tries to illustrate the combustion characteristics and pollutant formation in biodiesel application. …

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An overview of hydrogen as a vehicle fuel

Fayaz, H.; Saidur, R.; Razali, N.; Anuar, F.S.; … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 16 (2012) 8, pp. 5511-5528

internal combustion engines and as a fuel cell in vehicles. To use hydrogen as a fuel of internal combustion engine, engine … design should be considered for avoiding abnormal combustion. As a result it can improve engine efficiency, power output and …

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Performance and specific emissions contours of a diesel and RME fueled compression-ignition engine throughout its operating speed and power range

Imran, S.; Emberson, D.R.; Wen, D.S.; Diez, A.; … - In: Applied Energy 111 (2013) C, pp. 771-777

Many studies presenting performance and emissions characteristics of compression-ignition (CI) engines operating with various fuels present these characteristics at a few load settings and engine rotational speed combinations. In general engine performance and emissions contours have not been...

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Performance, combustion and emission characteristics of biodiesel derived from waste cooking oils

An, H.; Yang, W.M.; Maghbouli, A.; Li, J.; Chou, S.K.; … - In: Applied Energy 112 (2013) C, pp. 493-499

An experimental study was conducted on a Euro IV diesel engine to evaluate the performance, combustion and emission … slightly higher compared to diesel at 50% and 100% load and the opposite tread was observed at 25% load. For combustion … the engine combustion and emission formation processes. …

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Potential of the Miller cycle on a HSDI diesel automotive engine

Rinaldini, Carlo Alberto; Mattarelli, Enrico; … - In: Applied Energy 112 (2013) C, pp. 102-119

particular reference to Euro VI. In fact, a valuable benefit of the Miller technique is the strong reduction of combustion …

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