Finite Element Modeling and Analysis of Nonlinear Impact and Frictional Motion Responses Including Fluid—Structure Coupling Effects by Yong Zhao

“…A nonlinear three dimensional (3D) single rack model and a nonlinear 3D whole pool multi-rack model are developed for the spent fuel storage racks of a nuclear power plant (NPP) to determine impacts and frictional motion responses when subjected to 3D excitations from the supporting building floor. …”
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Calculation of Solid Waste Collection Induced Air Pollutant Emissions through Spatial Analysis for Different Vehicle Capacities: A Case Study in Cigli, Izmir by Sedat Yalçınkaya

“…Afterwards, emissions were calculated through the multiplication of fuel consumptions, obtained as a result of GIS analysis, and emission factors related to vehicle and fuel type. …”
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Industrial Furnaces in Problem of Nitrogen Oxide Emission Reduction by B. S. Soroka

“…Special attention is given to techniques of emission reduction while organizing low-emission fuel combustion. The paper reveals a possibility to monitor NO2 formation mechanism while using a two-stage fuel combustion in comparison with concentrated one-stage combustion. …”
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Możliwości wykorzystania biogazu rolniczego do produkcji paliwa silnikowego by Izabela Samson-Bręk, Krzysztof Biernat

“…Using biogas as a fuel contributing also to the reduction of the greenhouse effect mainly thanks to methane reduction.…”
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REHABILITATION / MODERNIZATION WORKS RELATED TO M4b DEPOSIT COAL REMOVAL MACHINES by Alin STĂNCIOIU

“…The paper presents the study for the rehabilitation / modernization works related to the coal removal machine from the M4b depot being destined to unload the solid fuel depots, the technological role being to take the solid fuel from the stacks and to deposit it on a belt conveyor.…”
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Biofouling Control in Cooling Water by T. Reg Bott

“…An important aspect of environmental engineering is the control of greenhouse gas emissions. Fossil fuel-fired power stations, for instance, represent a substantial contribution to this problem. …”
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Understanding the affinity of Cyphos Nitrate for Zr(IV) over other metal ions present in simulated high level liquid waste compositions by Alok Rout, S. Sriram, N. Ramanathan

“…The presence of Zr(IV) in the spent nuclear fuel (SNF) is an hindrance for a smooth and safe reprocessing of actinides and other fission products. …”
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Experimental Study on the Effect of Addition Micro Additives Zinc Oxide and Graphite Powder at Biodiesel to Decrease the Pressure Drop of Microchannels by Jooned Hendrarsakti, Zido Yuwazama, Putra Andi Kolala, Rico Aditia Prahmana, Alfian Yannu Alfaridzi, Kiki Fadillah Nurul Khotimah, Marianus Beatriks Djala Gili

“…Biodiesel existed as an alternative fuel to change the role of fossil fuels. Palm oil biodiesel is used to experiment with blend B30. …”
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Research on the effect of eco-friendly additives on selected parameters and microbial decomposition of marine diesel oil (MDO) by Rafał Krakowski, Kazimierz Witkowski

“…The tests were conducted on a mixture of fuel with four types of environmentally friendly additives at concentrations of 2% and 5%, and on fuel without any additives. …”
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Sustainable synthesis and advanced optimization of Prosopis juliflora biomass catalyst for efficient biodiesel production and environmental impact assessment by Thota S S Bhaskara Rao, Manikandaraja Gnanaprakasam, Rajayokkiam Manimaran, Dhinesh Balasubramanian, Utku Kale, Artūras Kilikevičius

“…Among all WTSB blends, the WTSB25 blend showed closer variations of 1.65% lower BTE and 9.29% higher BSEC when compared to conventional diesel fuel readings. Its peak in-cylinder pressure and heat release rate were similar to those of diesel fuel at 100% engine load. …”
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Optimization of Truck Platoon Size in Freeway Diverging Areas Based on Comprehensive Performance Evaluation by Zhifa Yang, Zongyao Li, Zhuo Yu, Wencai Sun, Jingjing Tian

“…Truck platoons can enhance traffic throughput, achieve better fuel economy, and yield environmental benefits. However, in freeway diverging areas, excessively long truck platoons can cause a blocking effect on small vehicles exiting the freeway, thereby causing congestion and impacting the traffic flow in the section. …”
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Engineering Design of a Mechanical Decladder for Spent Nuclear Rod-Cuts by Young-Hwan Kim, Yung-Zun Cho, Young-Soon Lee, Jin-Mok Hur

“…The mechanical decladder is an apparatus for separating and recovering fuel material and cladding tubes by horizontally slitting the cladding tube of a fuel rod and a defective irradiated fuel rod. …”
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Forest Management in the Interface: Reducing Fire Risk by Bruce Hull, Raelene Crandall, Sarah Ashton, Rien Visser, Martha Monroe

“…Wise management of vegetation in and around communities, including procedures such as mechanical fuel reduction, herbiciding, and prescribed fire can be used to keep fuel loads low and increase the safety of developments in fire-prone areas. …”
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A Novel Big Data Collection System for Ship Energy Efficiency Monitoring and Analysis Based on BeiDou System by Xiangming Zeng, Mingzhi Chen

“…All these points are important for reducing fuel consumption and improving ship efficiency.…”
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Safeguards-related event detection in surveillance video using semi-supervised learning approach by Se-Hwan Park, Byung-Hee Won, Seong-Kyu Ahn

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Design and Analysis of Nuclear Transportation Cask Using Phase Changing Material by Girish Venkatesh Gudi, R. G. Nagraj, Abhijit Dandavate

“…In the nuclear sector, secure transportation of radioactive materials is crucial in the nuclear sector, and cask design and analysis are crucial for maintaining fuel integrity. Peak cladding temperature (PCT) is a significant factor in fuel failure likelihood. …”
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Syngas Generation from Methane Using a Chemical-Looping Concept: A Review of Oxygen Carriers by Kongzhai Li, Hua Wang, Yonggang Wei

“…This process is based on the transfer of gaseous oxygen source to fuel (e.g., methane) by means of a cycling process using solid oxides as oxygen carriers to avoid direct contact between fuel and gaseous oxygen. …”
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Effect of airflow rate and honeycomb channels addition on the efficiency of bagasse-fuelled top-lit updraft (TLUD) gasification stove by Clarissa Putri Sholeha, Muhammad Trifiananto, Mahros Darsin, Andi Sanata, Imam Sholahuddin, Ariyo Anindito

“…The use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) fuels has increased over time and has triggered the innovation of renewable fuels that do not affect the environment. …”
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Design of Heat Exchanger for Ericsson-Brayton Piston Engine by Peter Durcansky, Stefan Papucik, Jozef Jandacka, Michal Holubcik, Radovan Nosek

“…Another problem is the dependence of such devices on fossil fuels as fuel. For the combustion turbine is mostly used as fuel natural gas, kerosene and as fuel for heating power plants is mostly used coal. …”
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A Green Demand-Responsive Airport Shuttle Service Problem with Time-Varying Speeds by Ming Wei, Binbin Jing, Jian Yin, Yang Zang

“…The approach aims to assign a set of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) located at different depots to visit each demand point within the specified time and transport all of them to the airport. …”
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