International Journal of Sustainable and Green Energy

Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2013

  • Process Optimization of Bioethanol Production by Stress Tolerant Yeasts Isolated From Agro-Industrial Waste

    Md. Fakruddin, Md. Ariful Islam, Monzur Morshed Ahmed, Nayuum Chowdhury

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2013
    Pages: 133-139
    Received: May 15, 2013
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    Published: Jul. 10, 2013
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    Abstract: The need of Bioethanol or biofuel is increasing worldwide day by day due to renewable resources and ease of production form cheap raw materials. There are several factors that affect on bioethanol production by using yeast. The main objective of this research work was to isolate stress tolerant yeast from agro industry and optimize a process for et... Show More
  • Temperature Dependence on the Photovoltaic Properties of Selected Thin-Film Modules

    V. Perraki, G. Tsolkas

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2013
    Pages: 140-146
    Received: May 30, 2013
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    Published: Jul. 10, 2013
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    Abstract: An important requirement in the employment of the different existing PV technologies is the understanding of the performance exhibited by each technology, once installed outdoors. Such records are necessary since the outdoor PV electrical characteristics are different from those corresponding to STC (which rarely occurs outdoors) information listed... Show More
  • Study of Biodigester Design for Fuel and Fertilizer

    Omprakash Sahu, Yasabie Abatneh

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2013
    Pages: 147-152
    Received: May 13, 2013
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    Published: Jul. 10, 2013
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    Abstract: Design of a biogas plant supplying energy for the students’ cafeteria while utilizing the abundant human waste has been done with an aim of significantly reducing wood consumption. Major fuels used in the cafeteria to prepare three meals per day for 3500 student’s electricity, Naphtha, and fuel wood. Three years data have been examined to study the... Show More
  • A Self Sufficient Energy Model for Poultry Farms in Bangladesh to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emission and Increase Energy Efficiency

    Mohammad Shariful Islam, Asif Islam, Enamul Basher

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2013
    Pages: 153-162
    Received: Jun. 24, 2013
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    Published: Aug. 10, 2013
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    Abstract: There are over two hundred thousand of poultry farms in Bangladesh. With the annual growth rate of twenty five percent, the number is increasing rapidly. Most of these poultry farms draw their required electricity from the national grid; few of them use natural gas or diesel generators as the sources of energy. Very small numbers of them use poultr... Show More
  • Tidal and Wind Energy Conversion Duo

    Ajinkya Padate

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2013
    Pages: 163-166
    Received: Jul. 18, 2013
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    Published: Aug. 10, 2013
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    Abstract: The idea that is being explained in the paper is to harness tidal energy and to convert it into electrical energy. The idea is simple but is implemented in a very unique way. The prime mover that is installed is a wind turbine. The atmospheric air will be used to generate electricity but the driving factor which will act as an air pump is tides. It... Show More
  • Evaluation of Binders in the Production of Briquettes from Empty Fruit Bunches of Elais Guinensis

    Kenechukwu Ugwu, Kevin Agbo

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2013
    Pages: 176-179
    Received: Jul. 09, 2013
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    Published: Aug. 10, 2013
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    Abstract: Briquettes were produced from empty fruit bunches of oil palm plant using starch and asphalt separately as binders. The briquettes were compared based on their physical and chemical properties. The briquettes made with starch as binder had higher calorific value, higher burning rate and higher heat output. It also produced less smoke and ignited wi... Show More
  • An Approach towards Sustainable Energy Performance by Green Building: A Review of Current Features, Benefits and Barriers

    Molla Shahadat Hossain Lipu, Taskin Jamal, Tahia Fahrin Karim

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2013
    Pages: 180-190
    Received: Jul. 01, 2013
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    Published: Aug. 20, 2013
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    Abstract: Buildings are estimated to account for more than a third of the world’s resources in construction, 40 percent of global energy (including embodied energy), 12 percent of fresh water use, and generate 40 percent of greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions and make up 40 percent of waste to landfill. The worldwide concerns for the impending resource crunch ... Show More