International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering

Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014

  • The Performance of Four Stroke Surface Ignition Ceramic Heater C.I. Engine using Ethanol-Diesel Blend

    Muthuraman S., Rama Udaya Marthandan R.

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 38-45
    Received: Feb. 16, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 10, 2014
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    Abstract: In this paper an experimental investigation on the performance of four stroke C.I.engine fueled with pure diesel (B0D100E0) and ethanol-diesel blends containing 10%, 20%, 25% and 30% by volume of ethanol (E) are evaluated. Formaldehyde (B) additive is used to solubility of ethanol indiesel that acts as a bridging agent and bonding to produce a homo... Show More
  • Synergistic Evolutionary Model for Dynamic Evaluation of Energy Saving and Emission Reduction in Thermal Power Enterprise

    Zhang Lei, Li Na-na, Zhao Hui-ru, Yang Kun

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 46-51
    Received: Feb. 16, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 10, 2014
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    Abstract: Through analyzing the complexity of energy saving and emission reduction system in thermal power enterprise, we can find that this system affected by various elements within the system, policies and technologies in the external environment. Therefore, in order to evaluate the performance of energy saving and emission reduction in thermal power plan... Show More
  • Speed Estimation of Three Phase Induction Motor Using Artificial Neural Network

    Moinak Pyne, Abhishek Chatterjee, Sibamay Dasgupta

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 52-56
    Received: Jan. 26, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: Three phase induction motors being the most widely used motor for domestic, commercial and industrial applications, demands a more detailed understanding and improved analysis of its performance characteristics. The conventional method of using the equivalent circuit for assessing the motor performance cannot incorporate the non-linearities involve... Show More
  • Digital Simulation and Analysis of Six Modes of Operation of BLDC Motor Drives Using Hysteresis Band PWM Switching Scheme

    Mohd Tariq, Nidhi Varshney

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 57-64
    Received: Feb. 05, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: Permanent magnet Brushless DC (BLDC) motors are gaining popularity mainly because of their better characteristics and performance in comparison to other electrical motors. BLDC motors are generally controlled using a three phase power semiconductor bridge. For starting and providing proper commutation sequence to turn on the power devices in the in... Show More
  • Steady and Unsteady Flow inside a Centrifugal Pump for Two Different Impellers

    Tarek A. Meakhail, Mohamed Salem, Ibrahim Shafie

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 65-76
    Received: Feb. 21, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: Various parameters affect the pump performance. The impeller outlet diameter, the blade angle, the blade number and casing are the most critical. In this study, experimental and numerical investigations are carried out for two impellers different in diameter with the same casing. Numerical simulation of the whole machine (impeller, vaneless diffuse... Show More
  • Grand Salmon Run Algorithm for Solving Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch Problem

    K. Lenin, B. Ravindranath Reddy, M. Surya Kalavathi

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 77-82
    Received: Apr. 04, 2014
    Accepted: Apr. 14, 2014
    Published: Apr. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: The chief aspect of solving Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch Problem (ORPD) is to minimize the real power loss and also to keep the voltage profile within the limits. In this paper, a new metaheuristic optimizing algorithm that is the simulation of “Grand Salmon Run” (GSR) is developed. The salmon run phenomena is one of the grand annual natural act... Show More
  • Automatic Power Factor Correction Based on Alienation Technique

    R. Abd Allah

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 83-92
    Received: Apr. 20, 2014
    Accepted: May 04, 2014
    Published: May 20, 2014
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    Abstract: In modern digital protection and control systems, an alienation technique has recently become the workhorse of quantitative research and analysis. In this paper, an alienation technique is developed for calculations of original power factor on-line, active and compensation reactive powers and determination of the required number of capacitor banks ... Show More
  • Protection Scheme for Transmission Lines Based on Correlation Coefficients

    R. Abd Allah

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 93-102
    Received: Apr. 20, 2014
    Accepted: May 04, 2014
    Published: May 20, 2014
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    Abstract: In modern digital power system protection systems, statistical coefficients technique is recently used for fault analysis. A correlation technique is developed for faults detection and discrimination. The proposed technique is able to accurately identify the condition of phase(s) involved in all ten types of shunt faults that may occur in extra hig... Show More