International Journal of Sustainable and Green Energy

Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014

  • Engineering the Early Demise of Fossil Fuels

    A. J. Sangster

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 115-122
    Received: Oct. 16, 2014
    Accepted: Oct. 29, 2014
    Published: Nov. 10, 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijrse.20140306.11
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    Abstract: Climate change is now scientific fact, and it is equally firmly established that it is of anthropogenic origins, mainly attributed to the burning of fossil fuels. If future generations are to inherit a living, and livable planet, which is self-evidently their right, the current inhabitants have no alternative but to dispense with fossil fuels as a ... Show More
  • Initial Field Testing of Concentrating Solar Photovoltaic (CSPV) Thermal Hybrid Solar Energy Generator Utilizing Large Aperture Parabolic Trough and Spectrum Selective Mirrors

    Jonathan Richard Raush, Terrence Lynn Chambers

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 123-131
    Received: Oct. 23, 2014
    Accepted: Nov. 04, 2014
    Published: Nov. 20, 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijrse.20140306.12
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    Abstract: The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has completed initial field testing of a test unit of the MH Solar Concentrating Solar Photovoltaic (CSPV) system. The CSPV unit is a retrofit system for use with a parabolic trough type concentrating solar power (CSP) thermal solar collector which redirects a portion of the incident solar radiation spectrum... Show More
  • Forest Bioenergy or Forest Carbon: A Review

    Keith Openshaw

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 132-142
    Received: Sep. 18, 2014
    Accepted: Oct. 14, 2014
    Published: Dec. 05, 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijrse.20140306.13
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    Abstract: An article by Jon McKechnie et al entitled Forest Biomass or Forest Carbon purports to use an integrated life cycle assessment (LCA) and forest carbon analysis when examining the use of wood for electrical generation. Most publications assume that the CO2 emitted is carbon neutral because plants will re-absorb the CO2 through photosynthesis. Howeve... Show More
  • Recyclable Metal Air Fuel Cells Using Sintered Magnesium Paste with Reduced Mg Nanoparticles by High-Repetitive Ns Pulse Laser Ablation in Liquid

    Taku Saiki, Shigeaki Uchida, Tatsuya Karita, Kazuhiro Nakamura, Yuusuke Nishikawa, Shinji Taniguchi, Yukio Iida

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 143-149
    Received: Nov. 27, 2014
    Accepted: Dec. 03, 2014
    Published: Dec. 05, 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijrse.20140306.14
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    Abstract: An energy cycle using solar power and metals has been proposed. High repetitive laser pulses are generated by a solar-pumped laser or a laser generated using solar power, and the laser pulses are irradiated to metal oxides in liquid. We can obtain reduced metal nanoparticles with this method, and solar power is effectively stored as chemical energy... Show More
  • Effect of Silver Nano-Particle Blended Biodiesel and Swirl on the Performance of Diesel Engine Combustion

    Nagaraj Banapurmath, T. Narasimhalu, Anand Hunshyal, Radhakrishnan Sankaran, Mohammad Hussain Rabinal, Narasimhan Ayachit, Rohan Kittur

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 150-157
    Received: Sep. 03, 2014
    Accepted: Sep. 17, 2014
    Published: Dec. 08, 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijrse.20140306.15
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    Abstract: Increased energy requirement in sectors like transportation, power generation and others coupled with depletion of high energy non-renewable energy resources like petroleum products and their harmful tail pipe emissions has led to search for new alternative and renewable energy resources. Different methods have been adopted to reduce tail pipe emis... Show More
  • Determination of the Performance Characteristics of a Modified Solar Water Heating System

    Orovwode Evwiroghene Hope, Wara Tita Samuel, Agbetuyi Ayoade Felix, Adediran Olalekan Gideon, Adoghe Uwakhonye Anthony

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 158-163
    Received: Oct. 03, 2014
    Accepted: Oct. 18, 2014
    Published: Dec. 08, 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijrse.20140306.16
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    Abstract: Heated water is very essential for domestic, agricultural, commercial as well as industrial operations. Obtaining hot water usually comes with a cost. Though conventional water heating systems exist, however, the operational cost and environmental impact of this method is contributing seriously to the already worsened energy situation in Nigeria. S... Show More
  • Present Scenario of Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources in Bangladesh: A Compact Analysis

    Md. Niaz Murshed Chowdhury, Samim Uddin, Sumaiya Saleh

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 164-178
    Received: Nov. 26, 2014
    Accepted: Dec. 09, 2014
    Published: Dec. 18, 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijrse.20140306.17
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    Abstract: This research deliberately searches the present scenario of renewable and non-renewable resources in Bangladesh and also focuses on their effective management. Therefore, the research is unique in terms of focusing the present scenario of natural resources and the research highlights the present conditions of natural resources. Most of the study an... Show More
  • A Closed Drum Carboniser for Converting Ligno-Cellulosic Residues to Biochar Pellets: A Nigerian Study

    Taiwo Babatunde Hammed, Mynepalli Kameswara Chandra Sridhar

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 179-184
    Received: Dec. 03, 2014
    Accepted: Dec. 22, 2014
    Published: Dec. 27, 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijrse.20140306.18
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    Abstract: This paper describes an innovative technology that provides an alternative to management of wastes arising from grass cuttings, weeds and agro-forestry residues that are usually discarded unattended. These wastes are now converted into biochar pellets using a newly designed carboniser which is highly economical and can generate employment opportuni... Show More