Green Building Approach Towards Achieving Sustainability in Nepal
Bibek Bhattarai,
Bikram Singh Bhattarai
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2023
Pages:
27-35
Received:
16 July 2023
Accepted:
2 August 2023
Published:
17 August 2023
Abstract: This research paper investigates the concept of green buildings as an efficient technique for achieving sustainability in Nepal despite quick urbanization and environmental issues. Green buildings are built, constructed, and maintained with environmental concerns, the use of green technology, sustainable ingredients, and eco-friendly activities to minimize natural resource use and carbon emissions. The application of green building strategies no longer only benefits the environment but also boosts human happiness, social justice, and the development of a green economy. This research examines the relevance of sustainable building approaches, highlighting energy performance, solid waste management, and water conservation. It assesses the present condition of green building techniques in Nepal and the policy steps done by the government to encourage eco-friendly development. Through a thorough literature investigation and information analysis, the study demonstrates the potential advantages of green buildings in terms of decreased electricity intake, lower environmental effects, and increased living standards. It also addresses problem experienced by developers in implementing green construction principles, such as financial limits and lack of knowledge among the customers. The analysis shows that green buildings are ideal throughout Nepal, and government policies and incentives are important to facilitate their adoption. Recommendations include the need for precise and explicit sustainable building policies at all levels of government and the promotion of green building techniques via education and awareness initiatives.
Abstract: This research paper investigates the concept of green buildings as an efficient technique for achieving sustainability in Nepal despite quick urbanization and environmental issues. Green buildings are built, constructed, and maintained with environmental concerns, the use of green technology, sustainable ingredients, and eco-friendly activities to ...
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Research Article
Performance Analysis of Gasoline Engine with Different Ethanol Blends
Venktesh Kumar,
Shashi Kumar Jain,
Ankit Goyal
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2023
Pages:
36-41
Received:
11 May 2023
Accepted:
8 June 2023
Published:
28 August 2023
Abstract: The rapidly growing consumption of petroleum-based fuels causes the government to expend a significant source of foreign currency on oil imports, which impacts the trade deficit in the government's current account. The purpose of the feasibility is to see how unleaded fuel blends impact the performance of an unmodified engine operating on numerous blends. This testing was performed using a four-stroke, single-cylinder, water-cooled multi-fuel engine (Computer controlled variable compression ratio multi-fuel injection, kirloskar type engine) with a carburetor fuel injection system. Multiple parameters such as brake thermal efficiency, brake power, engine torque, brake mean effective pressure, and brake specific fuel consumption were assessed throughout the benchmarks. Regular unleaded blends with multiple fuel proportions have been used in these investigations. Six ethanol blend fuels were tested and their physical and chemical characteristics were analyzed, with 90 octane numbers achieved using unleaded fuel at E0, E5, E10, E20, and E40, along with variations in compression ratio. Research experiments were carried out at various different pressure ratios of 10.5:1 and 12:1, with engine speed calibrated to 1500 rpm. The findings demonstrate that blending unleaded fuel with a fraction of ethanol enhances the efficiency of the engine, such as brake power, torque, and brake thermal efficiencies and fuel consumption, thereby reducing brake specific fuel consumption. While compared to other proportions, the E20 (Ethanol 20%) ratio delivered the best brake power versus speed.
Abstract: The rapidly growing consumption of petroleum-based fuels causes the government to expend a significant source of foreign currency on oil imports, which impacts the trade deficit in the government's current account. The purpose of the feasibility is to see how unleaded fuel blends impact the performance of an unmodified engine operating on numerous ...
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