Conceptualization of the optimal design of a hydroxyl booster dry cell for enhancing efficiency of internal combustion engines

Abstract: Current internal combustion engines (ICEs) are powered by fossil fuels which create the challenges of low combustion efficiency and the emission of greenhouse gases. This has negatively affected the environment, leading to global warming and climate change. Interim technologies can be implemented to reduce these effects whilst alternative technologies are being explored. This research aimed at selecting the most appropriate geometrical design of a hydroxyl booster dry cell, a device which operates on the principles of electrolysis to produce hydroxyl gas commonly referred to as Brown gas or HHO. When a voltage is applied to a body of water, it splits it into its base components, i.e. hydrogen and oxygen cold plasma, a mixture sometimes referred to as hydroxyl gas. The addition of hydroxyl gas into the combustion chamber of an ICE initiates a more complete combustion due to the explosive and diffusive nature of hydrogen accompanied by the cooling effect of water thus reducing potential for NOx formation. This leads to fuel savings, cost savings and reduced emissions. A rectangular hydroxyl booster dry cell was selected and designed, fabricated and tested for effectiveness. The HHO generator is later connected to the ICE system to check mainly on the positive contributions of this Brown’s gas as HHO is popularly known

Influence of pulverized palm kernel and egg shell additives on the hardness, coefficient of friction and microstructure of grey cast iron material for advance applications

Previous studies showed the effects of organic carbon on the mechanical properties of alloys. However, the mechanisms of graphite films formation have not been given due attention. In the present study, diffusion of carbon content via heat treatment process to produce graphite films is presented using microstructure. Consequently, the graphite films formed a protective layer on the heat treated metals which cause hardness increase and in turn improved the wear resistance of the heat treated material due to reduced coefficient of friction. The excellent tribological properties of carburized grey cast iron showed the potentials of palm kernel and egg shell for advance material modification

Characterization of Hibiscus Flower as a Potential Source of Electric Supply

Deriving energy from plant has generated new technologies that are impressive. The success of harnessing energy in plants means that a global challenge has been truly solved. In this paper, the focus was to improve upon the plasmon technology in converting light to electricity such as photovoltaic. A metallic coated plant extract (MCPE) was synthesized and characterized in an unusual characterization set-up to determine the basic properties required for the plasmon technology. The MCPE was found to have band gap of 3.15 eV and possesses the basic properties of electron clouds oscillating about a mean position. This result means that the MCPE is a bio-particulate option that can replace the inorganic nanoparticles in the plasmon experiment. Further work on testing the MCPE in plasmon set-up is recommended

Inhibition of Gram-negative and fungi strains of microbes inducing microbiologically-influenced-corrosion by Tectona grandis cappedn Fe-nanoparticle

In this paper, the inhibition effect by Tectona grandis Capped Fe-nanoparticle on the growth of Gram- negative and fungi strains of microbes (that are known to induce microbiologically-influenced-corrosion of metals) was investigated. For the study, two Gram-negative and two fungi strains of microbes were employed, with comparison of the inhibition performance by the Fe-nanoparticle material (for which leaf-extract from Tectona grandis was employed as precursor) with what obtained from use of an antibi- otic chemical control. Results showed that while the Gram-negative and fungi strains of microbes for the study were resistant to the control antibiotic chemical, they all exhibited sensitivity to the biomaterial-based Fe nanoparticle, which well inhibited their growth. The results from this paper therefore support recommendation on the usage of the Fe bio-synthesized nanoparticle for inhibiting microbiologically-influenced metallic corrosion in environments infested by the Gram-negative and fungi strains of microbes employed in this pape