ANALYSIS OF MARINE FUEL OIL PURIFIER EFFICIENCY, CHEMICAL ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS FOUND IN THEM
Ensuring the proper operation of a ship's propulsion system necessitates the use of high-quality fuels. Several factors contribute to fuel quality, including the source of origin crude oil, refining methods, blending processes, and the quality of storage and distribution. Marine fuels must adhere to international standards such as ISO standar...
By Miroslav Vukičević, Zdravko Ikica, Boris Hrnić, Vladan Vuković
STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING METFORMIN PALATABILITY WITH ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS
Metformin, a key drug for type 2 diabetes mellitus, is often hindered by its bitter taste, affecting patient compliance. This study takes a unique approach by proposing the combination of Metformin with artificial sweeteners like sodium saccharin and acesulfame potassium to improve its taste. The research focuses on how these sweeteners alter...
By Andrija Vukov, Milan Vraneš, Jovana Panić, Teona Teodora Borović, Nikolett Cako Bagány, Sanja Belić, Slobodan Gadžurić
NEXT-GENERATION HYDRAULIC FLUIDS: THE ROLE AND PERSPECTIVES OF IONIC LIQUIDS
Ionic liquids are revolutionary fluids and solvents in modern science and engineering, remaining liquid below 100°C. Their unique properties, such as nonflammability, high thermal stability, and the ability to dissolve various compounds, enable innovative applications across multiple industrial sectors. They are ideal for safety-critical...
By Milan Vraneš, Saša Laloš, Jovana Panić, Snežana Papović, Teona Teodora Borović, Nikolett Cako Bagány, Andrija Vukov, Slobodan Gadžurić, Siniša Bikić
MODELING A PURIFICATION SYSTEM FOR EFFICIENT REMOVAL OF ABRASIVE IMPURITIES
Aluminium and silicon particles in fuel known as “cat fines” are catalytic residues from the refinery process. They can cause mechanical damage to fuel pumps, injectors, piston rings and cylinder liners. They are very hard and highly abrasive, thus causing abrasive wear to main engine components. These impurities in marine fuel mu...
By Miroslav Vukičević, Zdravko Ikica, Boris Hrnić, Vladan Vuković
ANALYSIS OF THE MAIN ADVANTAGES OF USING GASES OR OTHER LOW-FLASHPOINT FUELS FOR SHIP PROPULSION
Ships that are using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels for propulsion are covered by The International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Lowflashpoint Fuels (IGF Code), which provides basic rules and regulations that must be followed during the construction and use of these propulsion systems. Taking into account that the large...
By Miroslav Vukičević, Balša Drašković, Petar Mustur
SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT OF THE ENERGY SYSTEM OPTIONS OF A POWER PLANT THROUGH MULTI-CRITERIA ANALYSIS
Most of the electricity generated in the Republic of Serbia is produced in thermal power plants that burn lignite. The strategy for the development of the energy system is: construction of new power plants based on lignite and natural gas with higher energy efficiency, rehabilitation and modernization of existing plants and accelerated use of...
By Predrag Škobalj, Valentina Turanjanin, Biljana Vučićević, Dragoslav Mrđa, Milica Mladenović
A COMPARISON OF CONVENTIONAL AND NOVEL CASTOR OIL RECOVERY METHODS
Castor (Ricinus communis L.) is cultivated as a non-edible oilseed crop across tropical, sub-tropical, and temperate regions, often in areas with marginal soils. The castor oil recovery process usually involves primary seed preparation, oil recovery, and refining, with variations in the order of operations. The recovery methods include conven...
By Miljana Krstić, Dragana Rajković, Ana Veličković, Jelena Avramović, Ana M. Marjanović Jeromela, Ivan J. Stojković, Vlada Veljković
THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT SALTS ON THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL
Lavender essential oil (LEO) is widely utilized in aromatherapy, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and the food industry due to its biological properties and appealing fragrances. This study examines the influence of two concentrations (5% and 10%) of NaCl and KCl on the chemical composition of LEO. Hydrodistillation was conducted with a 1:10 hydro...
By Aleksandra B. Perović, Ivana T. Karabegović, Miljana S. Krstić, Ana V. Veličković, Jelena M. Avramović, Stojan S. Mančić, Bojana R. Danilović, Vlada B. Veljković
EXAMINATION OF THE QUALITY OF GOAT CHEESE IN A SACK
Goat cheese in a sack is a traditional Herzegovinian product of extreme specificity, both in production technology and in the properties of the final product. The main characteristic of cheese in a sack is anaerobic ripening inside a bag made of lamb skin (mixture), which is how the cheese got its name. The aim of this work is to examine the ...
By Danica Savanović, Velemir Ana, Savanović Jovo, Mandić Snježana, Savić Aleksandar, Kučinar Jovana
SENSORY PROPERTIES OF FERMENTED SAUSAGES WITH CASINGS TREATED WITH PLANT EXTRACTS
Natural plant extracts are a good alternative to improve the quality and safety of dry fermented sausages. Different factors during processing have an impact on the quality characteristics of the final product, but the sensory properties influence overall quality and consumers’ product acceptance. This study aimed to examine the effect ...
By Ana Velemir, Snježana Mandić, Danica Savanović, Jovo Savanović