Journal of Energy and Natural Resources

Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2018

  • The Role of the Regulator in the Field of Safety Culture to Shun Nuclear Accident

    Magy Kandil

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2018
    Pages: 1-11
    Received: Aug. 30, 2017
    Accepted: Jan. 12, 2018
    Published: Jan. 25, 2018
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    Abstract: Safety is the primary purpose of the regulatory body, Regulator plays a significant role in the field of nuclear safety even though the prime responsibility for safety belongs to the operator, the regulator which actually decides what is considered to be safe. In order to effectively implement the international principle of high level of nuclear sa... Show More
  • Detection Technology of Metal Elements in Crude Oil and Prospect of Utilization of Metal Resources

    Bai Fengyou

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2018
    Pages: 12-17
    Received: Feb. 23, 2018
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    Published: Feb. 24, 2018
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    Abstract: There are many kinds of metals in crude oil. The rare metals are essential metals for the development of atomic energy, aviation and space, national defense construction, electronic computer, high point scientific instruments and so on. Although the resources of rare metals are abundant in China, but for a long time, china supplies 90% of the world... Show More
  • Generation of Hydrocarbon Fuels from Mixed Polymer Wastes Using Decomposer Chamber

    Giday Gebregziabher, Solomon Mulaw, Jemal Ebrahim, Abebe Tedla, Haftu Gebretsadik

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2018
    Pages: 18-23
    Received: Feb. 09, 2018
    Accepted: Mar. 13, 2018
    Published: Mar. 26, 2018
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    Abstract: Disposal of Waste plastics is one of the causes of major environmental problem in the world since they are not biodegradable. It is common to observe thrown plastic waste along with other trash material in the field especially in developing countries. It is indispensable to reduce the environmental concern by converting the plastic waste into hydro... Show More
  • Mechanical Properties of Methane Hydrate Interbedded with Clayey Sediments

    Yanghui Li, Qi Wu, Peng Wu, Weiguo Liu

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2018
    Pages: 24-31
    Received: Apr. 26, 2018
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    Published: Apr. 27, 2018
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    Abstract: Methane hydrate was found interbedded with clayey sediments in permafrost regions, and it is important to study the mechanical properties of the hydrate-bearing layers to assess the stability during hydrate exploitation. In this paper, a series of triaxial experiments was conducted on hydrate-bearing sediments which were prepared by compacting hydr... Show More
  • Investigating Energy-Related Occupants' Behaviors on Energy Consumption in Residential Buildings (Opening/Closing Windows and Blinds)

    Shima Molavi Sanzighi

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2018
    Pages: 32-39
    Received: Jun. 19, 2018
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    Published: Jun. 20, 2018
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    Abstract: Considering the high energy consumption in the building sector, there are several ways to improve energy consumption, part of which is technology-related and partly related to the performance of the people, given that the human segment is much easier and cheaper than the technology sector., The optimal use of these energy-driven behaviors can great... Show More
  • Characterization of Acidified Opal Shale and Dynamic Adsorption of Toluene

    Mingyue Kou, Wei Zuo, Xiangfu Li, Ruosong Hu, Pan Wang, Jixu Zhan

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2018
    Pages: 40-46
    Received: Jun. 19, 2018
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    Published: Jun. 20, 2018
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    Abstract: Different kinds of acidified opal shale powders were obtained through the activation of natural opal shale powders with different concentrations of sulfuric acid. The natural opal shale and different acidified opal shale materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. It ... Show More
  • Energy Efficiency and Emissions Analysis of Ammonia, Hydrogen, and Hydrocarbon Fuels

    Yuegu Wang, Songsheng Zheng, Zhaolin Wang

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2018
    Pages: 47-53
    Received: Jun. 19, 2018
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    Published: Jun. 20, 2018
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    Abstract: This paper compares some typical fossil fuels with carbon-free fuels from aspects of combustion-related properties, energy efficiency and emissions. It is based on the assumption that the fuel of interest is completely combusted. The comparison indicators include species of exhaust gases, wasted heat of emissions and the quantities thereof. It is f... Show More