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Analyzing the Impact of Pressure Ratio Variation on Gas Power Plant Performance at Takoradi Thermal Power Station

Enock A. Duodu, Evans Kwaku Seim Mbrah & John Nana Otchere · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

This study investigates the influence of pressure ratio variation on the performance of a gas turbine plant located at Aboadze, Ghana. The operational data including daily hourly measurements of pressure ratio, power output, ambient temperature, and gas fuel flow rate were collec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i41124

Maximizing Oil Recovery in a Marginal Oilfield: Niger Delta Case Study

Okon, Edet Ita & Chinedu Ikenna Ndubuka · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

Marginal field development and production are often abandoned by operators because of finding reliable and available equipment and services to enable the field to be developed. These challenges make it difficult to economically produce such fields. This research demonstrates the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i41118

Intelligent Energy Management System: Harnessing Fuzzy Logic for Charge Control

R. I. Areola, A.O. Adetunmbi & Thomas O. Okimi · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

Aim: Charge controller that leverages fuzzy logic was developed to enhance the efficiency of traditional charge controllers. A model was constructed and assessed for its performance through MATLAB/Simulink. It allows for flexibility in controlling the variability of renewable ene...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i41119

Comparative Analysis of Piston Rings Made with Aluminum Titanium Carbide (AlTiC-75-2) and Carbon Cast Steel (AISI 1540) Materials Using Numerical Method

Enock A. Duodu, Vivian Hinneh, Kannie Winston Kuttin & John Nana Otchere · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

Aim: The main purpose of this study is to perform a comparative analysis of piston rings made with aluminum titanium carbide (AlTiC-75-2) and carbon cast steel (AISI 1540) materials using numerical method.   Study Design: Numerical methods. Materials and Methods: The 3D piston ri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i41120

The Current State of Hydrogen-Enriched Engine Development

Xu Zhang, Jiaqi Wang, Zhichao Lou, Shaokai Shen, Jintao Meng & Chunjian Zhou · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

In recent years, with the further strengthening of environmental protection, researchers have paid extensive attention to the hydrogen-enriched engine. hydrogen-enriched mix hydrogen with conventional fuels and are designed to reduce exhaust emissions, improve combustion efficien...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i41121

Optimizing Hydrogen and Ammonia Injection Timing for Enhanced Mixture Formation in Internal Combustion Engines

Shuman Guo, Zhichao Lou, Xu Zhang, Shaokai Shen, Jintao Meng, Jiaqi Wang & Chunjian Zhou · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

Hydrogen and ammonia are two carbon-free alternative fuels for engines. They represent some of the most viable pathways toward achieving our objectives of energy conservation and reducing emissions. To research the quality of the hydrogen-ammonia-air mixture formation under diffe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i41122

A Comprehensive Review on Water Permeability Testing and Sealing Techniques in Concrete Construction

Yuying Zhang · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

The durability of concrete is determined by the permeability resistance to a large extent. The permeability resistance of concrete is an important index of concrete durability. This paper introduces the water permeability test process of concrete in China, Europe and the United S...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i41114

Impact of Fault Resistance on Distance Relaying of Ahoada-Yenagoa Transmission Line Using Neplan

Priye Kenneth Ainah & Sunday Ugemuge · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

Relay protection schemes play a vital part in guaranteeing reliability and integrity of electrical power networks by promptly detecting and isolating faults in the transmission network. Fault resistance encountered during a fault event, is a crucial parameter that significantly i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i41115

Design and Development of an Android-based Remote Cardiac Monitoring Device for Continuous Real-time ECG Signal Acquisition, Transmission, and Analysis

Olawuni Adeolu & Babalola Abayomi · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of mortality worldwide, necessitating innovative solutions for early detection and continuous monitoring. This research aims to develop an Android-based remote cardiac monitoring device for real-time electrocardiogram (ECG) signa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i41112

PCCP Mortar Protection Layer Research Progress

Junyu Huang · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

Prestressed steel cylinder concrete pipe (PCCP) has the characteristics of high strength, excellent impermeability, strong sealing and easy installation, and has become an irreplaceable first choice pipe in China's long-distance water diversion project. However, in the process of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i41113

Optimized Proportional Integral Derivative Based Power System Stabilizer Using Jaya Algorithm for Angular Stability Enhancement

Agbo, Aondoungwa & Alabi, Isaac Ibitayo · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

This study presents an optimized Proportional Integral Derivative Based Power System Stabilizer (PIDPSS) using Jaya Algorithm for angular stability enhancement. Jaya algorithm introduced by Rao, is an optimization technique with few control parameters which is used to minimize th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i41110

Comparative Analysis of Technical and Operational Characteristics of Controllers Used to Automate the Operation of Rod Depth Pumps

Hashimov Khanlar Khamis & Allahverdiyev Vugar Alasgar · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

The paper examines the technical and economic characteristics of the most common controllers from popular manufacturers in the United States, designed to automate the operation of rod depth pumps installed in oil-producing pumping machines.   The main functional components, inclu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i41109