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description Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2024Publisher:Elsevier BV Authors: Linus Onwuemezie; Hamidreza Gohari Darabkhani;Energy Conversion an... arrow_drop_down Energy Conversion and ManagementArticle . 2024 . Peer-reviewedLicense: Elsevier TDMData sources: Crossrefadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2024Publisher:Elsevier BV Authors: Linus Onwuemezie; Hamidreza Gohari Darabkhani;Energy Conversion an... arrow_drop_down Energy Conversion and ManagementArticle . 2024 . Peer-reviewedLicense: Elsevier TDMData sources: Crossrefadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2006 TurkeyPublisher:Elsevier BV Authors: Ozgener, O;handle: 11454/38497
Abstract Energy conservation, pollution prevention, resource efficiency, systems integration and life cycle costing are very important terms for sustainable construction. The purpose of this work is to ensure a power supply for the north of the Solar Energy Institute building environment lamps by using wind power to comply with the green building approach. Beside this, the study is to present an energy analysis of the 1.5 kW small wind turbine system (SWTS) with a hub height of 12 m above ground level with a 3 m rotor diameter in Turkey. The SWTS was installed at the Solar Energy Institute of Ege University (latitude 38.24 N, longitude 27.50 E), Izmir, Turkey. NACA 63-622 profile type (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) blades of epoxy carbon fiber reinforced plastics were used. The system was commissioned in September 2002, and performance tests have been conducted since then. The performance analysis of the SWTS is quantified and illustrated in the tables, particularly for a reference temperature of 25 °C, 30th of October 2003 till 5th of November 2003 for comparison purposes. Test results show that when the average wind speed is 7.5 m/s, 616 W and 76 Hz electricity is produced by the alternator.
Energy Conversion an... arrow_drop_down Energy Conversion and ManagementArticle . 2006 . Peer-reviewedLicense: Elsevier TDMData sources: CrossrefEge University Institutional RepositoryArticle . 2019Data sources: Ege University Institutional Repositoryadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2006 TurkeyPublisher:Elsevier BV Authors: Ozgener, O;handle: 11454/38497
Abstract Energy conservation, pollution prevention, resource efficiency, systems integration and life cycle costing are very important terms for sustainable construction. The purpose of this work is to ensure a power supply for the north of the Solar Energy Institute building environment lamps by using wind power to comply with the green building approach. Beside this, the study is to present an energy analysis of the 1.5 kW small wind turbine system (SWTS) with a hub height of 12 m above ground level with a 3 m rotor diameter in Turkey. The SWTS was installed at the Solar Energy Institute of Ege University (latitude 38.24 N, longitude 27.50 E), Izmir, Turkey. NACA 63-622 profile type (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) blades of epoxy carbon fiber reinforced plastics were used. The system was commissioned in September 2002, and performance tests have been conducted since then. The performance analysis of the SWTS is quantified and illustrated in the tables, particularly for a reference temperature of 25 °C, 30th of October 2003 till 5th of November 2003 for comparison purposes. Test results show that when the average wind speed is 7.5 m/s, 616 W and 76 Hz electricity is produced by the alternator.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2018Publisher:Elsevier BV Funded by:UKRI | Scalable Solar Thermoelec...UKRI| Scalable Solar Thermoelectrics and Photovaltaics. (SUNTRAP)Authors: Hayder Al-Madhhachi; Hayder Al-Madhhachi; Gao Min;A thermoelectric distillation system has recently been demonstrated to have a great potential of improving the efficiency of distillation processes due to the use of waste heat from the hot side of thermoelectric module to assist evaporation while the cold side for condensation. This work investigates the key factors that affect the water production in a thermoelectric distillation system. An experimental investigation was performed to investigate the influence of evaporation temperature, vapour volume, Peltier current and input power on the water production rate. The results of the experiment show that an increase in the sample water temperature from 30 °C to 60 °C led to an increase in total water production by 47%. In addition, an increase in total water production by 58% was obtained by reducing the vapour volume from 600 cm3 to 400 cm3 during a 3-h operation. The maximum water production rate is achieved by appropriate selection and control of the Peltier current to the thermoelectric device based on the operating condition of the distillation system.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2018Publisher:Elsevier BV Funded by:UKRI | Scalable Solar Thermoelec...UKRI| Scalable Solar Thermoelectrics and Photovaltaics. (SUNTRAP)Authors: Hayder Al-Madhhachi; Hayder Al-Madhhachi; Gao Min;A thermoelectric distillation system has recently been demonstrated to have a great potential of improving the efficiency of distillation processes due to the use of waste heat from the hot side of thermoelectric module to assist evaporation while the cold side for condensation. This work investigates the key factors that affect the water production in a thermoelectric distillation system. An experimental investigation was performed to investigate the influence of evaporation temperature, vapour volume, Peltier current and input power on the water production rate. The results of the experiment show that an increase in the sample water temperature from 30 °C to 60 °C led to an increase in total water production by 47%. In addition, an increase in total water production by 58% was obtained by reducing the vapour volume from 600 cm3 to 400 cm3 during a 3-h operation. The maximum water production rate is achieved by appropriate selection and control of the Peltier current to the thermoelectric device based on the operating condition of the distillation system.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2021Publisher:Elsevier BV Authors: Guillermo Paniagua; Matthew Bloxham; Valeria Andreoli;Abstract Increased scrutiny on aviation’s environmental footprint has precipitated a dramatic increase in gas turbine technology development, with a focus on engine performance improvements and the reduction of noise and emissions. In a somewhat limited approach, these studies are often performed at the component level and at a single engine operating condition. In order to achieve future fuel consumption, noise, and emissions targets, it will be essential for designers to optimize the overall propulsive system across the entire trajectory. Accurate engine models will be needed to quantify the overall system performance and select the optimal components and the aircraft mission, highlighting the interconnection between optimization and engine modeling. In this paper, an engine modeling approach is described that provides a framework for analysis of the impact of component changes on the overall system for an entire trajectory. The engine model is built using a modeling environment developed by NASA called Toolbox for the Modeling and Analysis of Thermodynamic Systems (T-MATS). The modeling environment allows for transient updates to the boundary conditions, similar to what an engine would experience during operation. The emphasis on trajectory-driven design led to the development of a new blade tip optimization approach that improved turbine efficiency across a range of tip clearances rather than at a single clearance. The robust blade tip design approach used a multi-objective optimization with a differential evolution strategy and Computational Fluid Dynamics software to solve Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes equations at three tip clearances. The optimization objectives were to increase the average and decrease the standard deviations of the stage efficiency for the three clearances. This approach demonstrated efficiency improvements as large as 0.50% with variations of standard deviations near zero. The robust blade tip optimization approach is discussed in detail, as well as a brief description of the physical mechanisms responsible for the performance improvement. Finally, in a demonstration of capability and applicability, turbine-specific updates are made to the baseline engine model. The updates include heat transfer and structural modules that are used to predict the turbine blade running tip clearance, which changes during the trajectory from 1.1% to 1.6% of span. Brief discussions of each module are included as well as a description of the turbine performance assessment. The impact of the blade tip clearance on the turbine efficiency across the trajectory is reported for three blade tip geometries: a baseline squealer design, a single point optimization design, and the robust blade tip optimization design. The results demonstrate the importance of trajectory-influenced design at both the component and engine level.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2021Publisher:Elsevier BV Authors: Guillermo Paniagua; Matthew Bloxham; Valeria Andreoli;Abstract Increased scrutiny on aviation’s environmental footprint has precipitated a dramatic increase in gas turbine technology development, with a focus on engine performance improvements and the reduction of noise and emissions. In a somewhat limited approach, these studies are often performed at the component level and at a single engine operating condition. In order to achieve future fuel consumption, noise, and emissions targets, it will be essential for designers to optimize the overall propulsive system across the entire trajectory. Accurate engine models will be needed to quantify the overall system performance and select the optimal components and the aircraft mission, highlighting the interconnection between optimization and engine modeling. In this paper, an engine modeling approach is described that provides a framework for analysis of the impact of component changes on the overall system for an entire trajectory. The engine model is built using a modeling environment developed by NASA called Toolbox for the Modeling and Analysis of Thermodynamic Systems (T-MATS). The modeling environment allows for transient updates to the boundary conditions, similar to what an engine would experience during operation. The emphasis on trajectory-driven design led to the development of a new blade tip optimization approach that improved turbine efficiency across a range of tip clearances rather than at a single clearance. The robust blade tip design approach used a multi-objective optimization with a differential evolution strategy and Computational Fluid Dynamics software to solve Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes equations at three tip clearances. The optimization objectives were to increase the average and decrease the standard deviations of the stage efficiency for the three clearances. This approach demonstrated efficiency improvements as large as 0.50% with variations of standard deviations near zero. The robust blade tip optimization approach is discussed in detail, as well as a brief description of the physical mechanisms responsible for the performance improvement. Finally, in a demonstration of capability and applicability, turbine-specific updates are made to the baseline engine model. The updates include heat transfer and structural modules that are used to predict the turbine blade running tip clearance, which changes during the trajectory from 1.1% to 1.6% of span. Brief discussions of each module are included as well as a description of the turbine performance assessment. The impact of the blade tip clearance on the turbine efficiency across the trajectory is reported for three blade tip geometries: a baseline squealer design, a single point optimization design, and the robust blade tip optimization design. The results demonstrate the importance of trajectory-influenced design at both the component and engine level.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2019Publisher:Elsevier BV G.Q. Zhang; Chunlin Zhang; Junlei Wang; Daniil Yurchenko; Zhihui Lai;Abstract A novel wind energy harvester is proposed and studied in this paper. The system contains a vibro-impact (VI) dielectric elastomer generator (DEG) that can convert vibrational energy into electrical one through the impacts of a rigid ball inside. The VI DEG is embedded into a cuboid bluff body connecting to a galloping-based system. Thus, wind energy is converted to the vibrations of the bluff body, which are further harvested by the DEG. The dynamic and electrical behaviors of the proposed system under wind environments are analyzed theoretically, whereas some key parameters of the system are identified experimentally, including a wind tunnel test for the bluff body and material tests for the dielectric elastomer membrane. The dynamic and electrical outputs of the system under different wind speeds are studied through numerical simulations. The influences of the wind speed and some system parameters on the system energy harvesting (EH) performance are further discussed. Thus, the priority of the proposed system in wind EH is presented and some effective solutions to design the system and improve the system EH performance are proposed.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2019Publisher:Elsevier BV G.Q. Zhang; Chunlin Zhang; Junlei Wang; Daniil Yurchenko; Zhihui Lai;Abstract A novel wind energy harvester is proposed and studied in this paper. The system contains a vibro-impact (VI) dielectric elastomer generator (DEG) that can convert vibrational energy into electrical one through the impacts of a rigid ball inside. The VI DEG is embedded into a cuboid bluff body connecting to a galloping-based system. Thus, wind energy is converted to the vibrations of the bluff body, which are further harvested by the DEG. The dynamic and electrical behaviors of the proposed system under wind environments are analyzed theoretically, whereas some key parameters of the system are identified experimentally, including a wind tunnel test for the bluff body and material tests for the dielectric elastomer membrane. The dynamic and electrical outputs of the system under different wind speeds are studied through numerical simulations. The influences of the wind speed and some system parameters on the system energy harvesting (EH) performance are further discussed. Thus, the priority of the proposed system in wind EH is presented and some effective solutions to design the system and improve the system EH performance are proposed.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2017Publisher:Elsevier BV Authors: J. Alvarez-Quintana; A. Fabián-Mijangos; Gao Min;Abstract Key concepts like waste heat recycling or waste heat recovery are the basic ideas in thermoelectricity so as to the design the newest solid state sources of energy for a stable supply of electricity and environmental protection. According to several theoretical predictions; at device level, the geometry and configuration of the thermoelectric legs are crucial in the thermoelectric performance of the thermoelectric modules. Unlike to conventional geometry thermoelectric legs, asymmetrical (pyramidal) legs could help by lowering the overall thermal conductance of the device so as to increase the temperature gradient in the legs, as well as by harnessing the Thomson effect, which is generally neglected in conventional symmetrical (rectangular) thermoelectric legs. Curiously, experimental studies confirming the previous predictions have not been carried out so far, perhaps because of the existing constraints to fabricate thermoelectric legs with complex geometrical shapes. In this work, based on the promising enhancement of the thermoelectric performance in thermoelectric modules via legs with non-constant cross sections, it has been developed a novel design of a thermoelectric module having asymmetrical legs with truncated square pyramid shape, and by first time it has been validated experimentally its thermoelectric performance by realizing a proof-of concept device which shows to have almost twofold the thermoelectric figure of merit as compared to conventional one with a constant square cross section. Besides, the variables required to engineer enhanced performance thermoelectric devices are properly identified for use as power sources especially in low consumption portable devices. Therefore, the present results prove that geometrical configuration of the device legs can improve significantly the thermoelectric performance of the device.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2017Publisher:Elsevier BV Authors: J. Alvarez-Quintana; A. Fabián-Mijangos; Gao Min;Abstract Key concepts like waste heat recycling or waste heat recovery are the basic ideas in thermoelectricity so as to the design the newest solid state sources of energy for a stable supply of electricity and environmental protection. According to several theoretical predictions; at device level, the geometry and configuration of the thermoelectric legs are crucial in the thermoelectric performance of the thermoelectric modules. Unlike to conventional geometry thermoelectric legs, asymmetrical (pyramidal) legs could help by lowering the overall thermal conductance of the device so as to increase the temperature gradient in the legs, as well as by harnessing the Thomson effect, which is generally neglected in conventional symmetrical (rectangular) thermoelectric legs. Curiously, experimental studies confirming the previous predictions have not been carried out so far, perhaps because of the existing constraints to fabricate thermoelectric legs with complex geometrical shapes. In this work, based on the promising enhancement of the thermoelectric performance in thermoelectric modules via legs with non-constant cross sections, it has been developed a novel design of a thermoelectric module having asymmetrical legs with truncated square pyramid shape, and by first time it has been validated experimentally its thermoelectric performance by realizing a proof-of concept device which shows to have almost twofold the thermoelectric figure of merit as compared to conventional one with a constant square cross section. Besides, the variables required to engineer enhanced performance thermoelectric devices are properly identified for use as power sources especially in low consumption portable devices. Therefore, the present results prove that geometrical configuration of the device legs can improve significantly the thermoelectric performance of the device.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2018Publisher:Elsevier BV Abdalla M. Abdalla; Abdalla M. Abdalla; Shahzad Hossain; Shahzad Hossain; Abul Kalam Azad; Mohamed M. Khairat Dawood; Ozzan B. Nisfindy; Atia T. Azad;Abstract The energy demand worldwide has increased significantly with the increase in population. This is because energy is needed in almost every activity. For example, in industry, working, cleaning, transportation and commuting from one place to another. The majority of energy being used is obtained from fossil fuels, which are not renewable resources and require a longer time to recharge or return to its original capacity. Energy from fossil fuels is cheaper but it faces some challenges compared to renewable energy resources. Thus, one of the most potential candidates to fulfill the energy requirements are renewable resources and the most environmentally friendly fuel is hydrogen (H2). Hydrogen exists mostly in plant materials and is not readily available in nature. It is necessary to produce hydrogen from available feedstock (water), which covers 70% of the earth. Moreover, hydrogen under standard pressure and temperature has an important merit; it can be obtained from renewable resources. Although, currently it is produced from fossil fuels. Hydrogen as a fuel is nonmetallic, non-toxic and can generate higher energy than gasoline on a mass basis. However, to employ hydrogen as a fuel, extensive research is essential to investigate and design on-board applications. Also, the cost of producing hydrogen (renewable) is expensive compared to gasoline (fossil). Thus, the production of H2 from renewable resources and from fossil fuels requires tremendous effort. One of these efforts is to generate H2 from biofuels as it is considered a promising technique that can help manage hydrogen from food waste. In addition, hydrogen storage materials are still lacking in both volumetric and gravimetric density. In this review, the key challenges that hydrogen industry are confronting are introduced and highlighted to facilitate the use of hydrogen as an alternative energy.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2018Publisher:Elsevier BV Abdalla M. Abdalla; Abdalla M. Abdalla; Shahzad Hossain; Shahzad Hossain; Abul Kalam Azad; Mohamed M. Khairat Dawood; Ozzan B. Nisfindy; Atia T. Azad;Abstract The energy demand worldwide has increased significantly with the increase in population. This is because energy is needed in almost every activity. For example, in industry, working, cleaning, transportation and commuting from one place to another. The majority of energy being used is obtained from fossil fuels, which are not renewable resources and require a longer time to recharge or return to its original capacity. Energy from fossil fuels is cheaper but it faces some challenges compared to renewable energy resources. Thus, one of the most potential candidates to fulfill the energy requirements are renewable resources and the most environmentally friendly fuel is hydrogen (H2). Hydrogen exists mostly in plant materials and is not readily available in nature. It is necessary to produce hydrogen from available feedstock (water), which covers 70% of the earth. Moreover, hydrogen under standard pressure and temperature has an important merit; it can be obtained from renewable resources. Although, currently it is produced from fossil fuels. Hydrogen as a fuel is nonmetallic, non-toxic and can generate higher energy than gasoline on a mass basis. However, to employ hydrogen as a fuel, extensive research is essential to investigate and design on-board applications. Also, the cost of producing hydrogen (renewable) is expensive compared to gasoline (fossil). Thus, the production of H2 from renewable resources and from fossil fuels requires tremendous effort. One of these efforts is to generate H2 from biofuels as it is considered a promising technique that can help manage hydrogen from food waste. In addition, hydrogen storage materials are still lacking in both volumetric and gravimetric density. In this review, the key challenges that hydrogen industry are confronting are introduced and highlighted to facilitate the use of hydrogen as an alternative energy.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2013Publisher:Elsevier BV Authors: Ali Ahmad; Geoffrey T. Parks; S. J. Steer;Abstract The Accelerator Driven Subcritical Reactor (ADSR) concept is based on the coupling of a particle accelerator to a subcritical reactor core by means of a neutron spallation target interface. This paper investigates the benefits of multiple spallation targets in ADSRs. The motivation behind this is, firstly, to improve the overall reliability of the accelerator–reactor system, and, secondly, to evaluate other potential advantages such as lower beam power requirements. The results show that a system containing two or three spallation targets, coupled to independent accelerators, offers better neutronic performance. This is demonstrated through the increased effective multiplication factor (keff) in the two- and three-target configurations and a more uniform neutron flux distribution. A multiple-target ADSR also proves effective in mitigating the impact of frequent beam interruptions, a pressing issue that needs to be addressed for the ADSR concept to advance. Assuming no simultaneous beam shutdowns, the two- and three-target configurations reduce the risk of fuel cladding failure due to thermal cyclic fatigue.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2013Publisher:Elsevier BV Authors: Ali Ahmad; Geoffrey T. Parks; S. J. Steer;Abstract The Accelerator Driven Subcritical Reactor (ADSR) concept is based on the coupling of a particle accelerator to a subcritical reactor core by means of a neutron spallation target interface. This paper investigates the benefits of multiple spallation targets in ADSRs. The motivation behind this is, firstly, to improve the overall reliability of the accelerator–reactor system, and, secondly, to evaluate other potential advantages such as lower beam power requirements. The results show that a system containing two or three spallation targets, coupled to independent accelerators, offers better neutronic performance. This is demonstrated through the increased effective multiplication factor (keff) in the two- and three-target configurations and a more uniform neutron flux distribution. A multiple-target ADSR also proves effective in mitigating the impact of frequent beam interruptions, a pressing issue that needs to be addressed for the ADSR concept to advance. Assuming no simultaneous beam shutdowns, the two- and three-target configurations reduce the risk of fuel cladding failure due to thermal cyclic fatigue.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2015 United KingdomPublisher:Elsevier BV Zeaiter, Joseph; Ahmad, Mohammad N.; Rooney, David; Samneh, Bechara; Shammas, Elie;Abstract An automated solar reactor system was designed and built to carry out catalytic pyrolysis of scrap rubber tires at 550 °C. To maximize solar energy concentration, a two degrees-of-freedom automated sun tracking system was developed and implemented. Both the azimuth and zenith angles were controlled via feedback from six photo-resistors positioned on a Fresnel lens. The pyrolysis of rubber tires was tested with the presence of two types of acidic catalysts, H-beta and H-USY. Additionally, a photoactive TiO 2 catalyst was used and the products were compared in terms of gas yields and composition. The catalysts were characterized by BET analysis and the pyrolysis gases and liquids were analyzed using GC–MS. The oil and gas yields were relatively high with the highest gas yield reaching 32.8% with H-beta catalyst while TiO 2 gave the same results as thermal pyrolysis without any catalyst. In the presence of zeolites, the dominant gasoline-like components in the gas were propene and cyclobutene. The TiO 2 and non-catalytic experiments produced a gas containing gasoline-like products of mainly isoprene (76.4% and 88.4% respectively). As for the liquids they were composed of numerous components spread over a wide distribution of C 10 to C 29 hydrocarbons of naphthalene and cyclohexane/ene derivatives.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2015 United KingdomPublisher:Elsevier BV Zeaiter, Joseph; Ahmad, Mohammad N.; Rooney, David; Samneh, Bechara; Shammas, Elie;Abstract An automated solar reactor system was designed and built to carry out catalytic pyrolysis of scrap rubber tires at 550 °C. To maximize solar energy concentration, a two degrees-of-freedom automated sun tracking system was developed and implemented. Both the azimuth and zenith angles were controlled via feedback from six photo-resistors positioned on a Fresnel lens. The pyrolysis of rubber tires was tested with the presence of two types of acidic catalysts, H-beta and H-USY. Additionally, a photoactive TiO 2 catalyst was used and the products were compared in terms of gas yields and composition. The catalysts were characterized by BET analysis and the pyrolysis gases and liquids were analyzed using GC–MS. The oil and gas yields were relatively high with the highest gas yield reaching 32.8% with H-beta catalyst while TiO 2 gave the same results as thermal pyrolysis without any catalyst. In the presence of zeolites, the dominant gasoline-like components in the gas were propene and cyclobutene. The TiO 2 and non-catalytic experiments produced a gas containing gasoline-like products of mainly isoprene (76.4% and 88.4% respectively). As for the liquids they were composed of numerous components spread over a wide distribution of C 10 to C 29 hydrocarbons of naphthalene and cyclohexane/ene derivatives.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2022Publisher:Elsevier BV Chen Wang; Zhanping You; Yulong Ding; Xiaosong Zhang; Xiaohui She;Energy Conversion an... arrow_drop_down Energy Conversion and ManagementArticle . 2022 . Peer-reviewedLicense: Elsevier TDMData sources: Crossrefadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2006 TurkeyPublisher:Elsevier BV Authors: Ozgener, O;handle: 11454/38497
Abstract Energy conservation, pollution prevention, resource efficiency, systems integration and life cycle costing are very important terms for sustainable construction. The purpose of this work is to ensure a power supply for the north of the Solar Energy Institute building environment lamps by using wind power to comply with the green building approach. Beside this, the study is to present an energy analysis of the 1.5 kW small wind turbine system (SWTS) with a hub height of 12 m above ground level with a 3 m rotor diameter in Turkey. The SWTS was installed at the Solar Energy Institute of Ege University (latitude 38.24 N, longitude 27.50 E), Izmir, Turkey. NACA 63-622 profile type (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) blades of epoxy carbon fiber reinforced plastics were used. The system was commissioned in September 2002, and performance tests have been conducted since then. The performance analysis of the SWTS is quantified and illustrated in the tables, particularly for a reference temperature of 25 °C, 30th of October 2003 till 5th of November 2003 for comparison purposes. Test results show that when the average wind speed is 7.5 m/s, 616 W and 76 Hz electricity is produced by the alternator.
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Abstract Energy conservation, pollution prevention, resource efficiency, systems integration and life cycle costing are very important terms for sustainable construction. The purpose of this work is to ensure a power supply for the north of the Solar Energy Institute building environment lamps by using wind power to comply with the green building approach. Beside this, the study is to present an energy analysis of the 1.5 kW small wind turbine system (SWTS) with a hub height of 12 m above ground level with a 3 m rotor diameter in Turkey. The SWTS was installed at the Solar Energy Institute of Ege University (latitude 38.24 N, longitude 27.50 E), Izmir, Turkey. NACA 63-622 profile type (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) blades of epoxy carbon fiber reinforced plastics were used. The system was commissioned in September 2002, and performance tests have been conducted since then. The performance analysis of the SWTS is quantified and illustrated in the tables, particularly for a reference temperature of 25 °C, 30th of October 2003 till 5th of November 2003 for comparison purposes. Test results show that when the average wind speed is 7.5 m/s, 616 W and 76 Hz electricity is produced by the alternator.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2018Publisher:Elsevier BV Funded by:UKRI | Scalable Solar Thermoelec...UKRI| Scalable Solar Thermoelectrics and Photovaltaics. (SUNTRAP)Authors: Hayder Al-Madhhachi; Hayder Al-Madhhachi; Gao Min;A thermoelectric distillation system has recently been demonstrated to have a great potential of improving the efficiency of distillation processes due to the use of waste heat from the hot side of thermoelectric module to assist evaporation while the cold side for condensation. This work investigates the key factors that affect the water production in a thermoelectric distillation system. An experimental investigation was performed to investigate the influence of evaporation temperature, vapour volume, Peltier current and input power on the water production rate. The results of the experiment show that an increase in the sample water temperature from 30 °C to 60 °C led to an increase in total water production by 47%. In addition, an increase in total water production by 58% was obtained by reducing the vapour volume from 600 cm3 to 400 cm3 during a 3-h operation. The maximum water production rate is achieved by appropriate selection and control of the Peltier current to the thermoelectric device based on the operating condition of the distillation system.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2018Publisher:Elsevier BV Funded by:UKRI | Scalable Solar Thermoelec...UKRI| Scalable Solar Thermoelectrics and Photovaltaics. (SUNTRAP)Authors: Hayder Al-Madhhachi; Hayder Al-Madhhachi; Gao Min;A thermoelectric distillation system has recently been demonstrated to have a great potential of improving the efficiency of distillation processes due to the use of waste heat from the hot side of thermoelectric module to assist evaporation while the cold side for condensation. This work investigates the key factors that affect the water production in a thermoelectric distillation system. An experimental investigation was performed to investigate the influence of evaporation temperature, vapour volume, Peltier current and input power on the water production rate. The results of the experiment show that an increase in the sample water temperature from 30 °C to 60 °C led to an increase in total water production by 47%. In addition, an increase in total water production by 58% was obtained by reducing the vapour volume from 600 cm3 to 400 cm3 during a 3-h operation. The maximum water production rate is achieved by appropriate selection and control of the Peltier current to the thermoelectric device based on the operating condition of the distillation system.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2021Publisher:Elsevier BV Authors: Guillermo Paniagua; Matthew Bloxham; Valeria Andreoli;Abstract Increased scrutiny on aviation’s environmental footprint has precipitated a dramatic increase in gas turbine technology development, with a focus on engine performance improvements and the reduction of noise and emissions. In a somewhat limited approach, these studies are often performed at the component level and at a single engine operating condition. In order to achieve future fuel consumption, noise, and emissions targets, it will be essential for designers to optimize the overall propulsive system across the entire trajectory. Accurate engine models will be needed to quantify the overall system performance and select the optimal components and the aircraft mission, highlighting the interconnection between optimization and engine modeling. In this paper, an engine modeling approach is described that provides a framework for analysis of the impact of component changes on the overall system for an entire trajectory. The engine model is built using a modeling environment developed by NASA called Toolbox for the Modeling and Analysis of Thermodynamic Systems (T-MATS). The modeling environment allows for transient updates to the boundary conditions, similar to what an engine would experience during operation. The emphasis on trajectory-driven design led to the development of a new blade tip optimization approach that improved turbine efficiency across a range of tip clearances rather than at a single clearance. The robust blade tip design approach used a multi-objective optimization with a differential evolution strategy and Computational Fluid Dynamics software to solve Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes equations at three tip clearances. The optimization objectives were to increase the average and decrease the standard deviations of the stage efficiency for the three clearances. This approach demonstrated efficiency improvements as large as 0.50% with variations of standard deviations near zero. The robust blade tip optimization approach is discussed in detail, as well as a brief description of the physical mechanisms responsible for the performance improvement. Finally, in a demonstration of capability and applicability, turbine-specific updates are made to the baseline engine model. The updates include heat transfer and structural modules that are used to predict the turbine blade running tip clearance, which changes during the trajectory from 1.1% to 1.6% of span. Brief discussions of each module are included as well as a description of the turbine performance assessment. The impact of the blade tip clearance on the turbine efficiency across the trajectory is reported for three blade tip geometries: a baseline squealer design, a single point optimization design, and the robust blade tip optimization design. The results demonstrate the importance of trajectory-influenced design at both the component and engine level.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2021Publisher:Elsevier BV Authors: Guillermo Paniagua; Matthew Bloxham; Valeria Andreoli;Abstract Increased scrutiny on aviation’s environmental footprint has precipitated a dramatic increase in gas turbine technology development, with a focus on engine performance improvements and the reduction of noise and emissions. In a somewhat limited approach, these studies are often performed at the component level and at a single engine operating condition. In order to achieve future fuel consumption, noise, and emissions targets, it will be essential for designers to optimize the overall propulsive system across the entire trajectory. Accurate engine models will be needed to quantify the overall system performance and select the optimal components and the aircraft mission, highlighting the interconnection between optimization and engine modeling. In this paper, an engine modeling approach is described that provides a framework for analysis of the impact of component changes on the overall system for an entire trajectory. The engine model is built using a modeling environment developed by NASA called Toolbox for the Modeling and Analysis of Thermodynamic Systems (T-MATS). The modeling environment allows for transient updates to the boundary conditions, similar to what an engine would experience during operation. The emphasis on trajectory-driven design led to the development of a new blade tip optimization approach that improved turbine efficiency across a range of tip clearances rather than at a single clearance. The robust blade tip design approach used a multi-objective optimization with a differential evolution strategy and Computational Fluid Dynamics software to solve Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes equations at three tip clearances. The optimization objectives were to increase the average and decrease the standard deviations of the stage efficiency for the three clearances. This approach demonstrated efficiency improvements as large as 0.50% with variations of standard deviations near zero. The robust blade tip optimization approach is discussed in detail, as well as a brief description of the physical mechanisms responsible for the performance improvement. Finally, in a demonstration of capability and applicability, turbine-specific updates are made to the baseline engine model. The updates include heat transfer and structural modules that are used to predict the turbine blade running tip clearance, which changes during the trajectory from 1.1% to 1.6% of span. Brief discussions of each module are included as well as a description of the turbine performance assessment. The impact of the blade tip clearance on the turbine efficiency across the trajectory is reported for three blade tip geometries: a baseline squealer design, a single point optimization design, and the robust blade tip optimization design. The results demonstrate the importance of trajectory-influenced design at both the component and engine level.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2019Publisher:Elsevier BV G.Q. Zhang; Chunlin Zhang; Junlei Wang; Daniil Yurchenko; Zhihui Lai;Abstract A novel wind energy harvester is proposed and studied in this paper. The system contains a vibro-impact (VI) dielectric elastomer generator (DEG) that can convert vibrational energy into electrical one through the impacts of a rigid ball inside. The VI DEG is embedded into a cuboid bluff body connecting to a galloping-based system. Thus, wind energy is converted to the vibrations of the bluff body, which are further harvested by the DEG. The dynamic and electrical behaviors of the proposed system under wind environments are analyzed theoretically, whereas some key parameters of the system are identified experimentally, including a wind tunnel test for the bluff body and material tests for the dielectric elastomer membrane. The dynamic and electrical outputs of the system under different wind speeds are studied through numerical simulations. The influences of the wind speed and some system parameters on the system energy harvesting (EH) performance are further discussed. Thus, the priority of the proposed system in wind EH is presented and some effective solutions to design the system and improve the system EH performance are proposed.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2019Publisher:Elsevier BV G.Q. Zhang; Chunlin Zhang; Junlei Wang; Daniil Yurchenko; Zhihui Lai;Abstract A novel wind energy harvester is proposed and studied in this paper. The system contains a vibro-impact (VI) dielectric elastomer generator (DEG) that can convert vibrational energy into electrical one through the impacts of a rigid ball inside. The VI DEG is embedded into a cuboid bluff body connecting to a galloping-based system. Thus, wind energy is converted to the vibrations of the bluff body, which are further harvested by the DEG. The dynamic and electrical behaviors of the proposed system under wind environments are analyzed theoretically, whereas some key parameters of the system are identified experimentally, including a wind tunnel test for the bluff body and material tests for the dielectric elastomer membrane. The dynamic and electrical outputs of the system under different wind speeds are studied through numerical simulations. The influences of the wind speed and some system parameters on the system energy harvesting (EH) performance are further discussed. Thus, the priority of the proposed system in wind EH is presented and some effective solutions to design the system and improve the system EH performance are proposed.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2017Publisher:Elsevier BV Authors: J. Alvarez-Quintana; A. Fabián-Mijangos; Gao Min;Abstract Key concepts like waste heat recycling or waste heat recovery are the basic ideas in thermoelectricity so as to the design the newest solid state sources of energy for a stable supply of electricity and environmental protection. According to several theoretical predictions; at device level, the geometry and configuration of the thermoelectric legs are crucial in the thermoelectric performance of the thermoelectric modules. Unlike to conventional geometry thermoelectric legs, asymmetrical (pyramidal) legs could help by lowering the overall thermal conductance of the device so as to increase the temperature gradient in the legs, as well as by harnessing the Thomson effect, which is generally neglected in conventional symmetrical (rectangular) thermoelectric legs. Curiously, experimental studies confirming the previous predictions have not been carried out so far, perhaps because of the existing constraints to fabricate thermoelectric legs with complex geometrical shapes. In this work, based on the promising enhancement of the thermoelectric performance in thermoelectric modules via legs with non-constant cross sections, it has been developed a novel design of a thermoelectric module having asymmetrical legs with truncated square pyramid shape, and by first time it has been validated experimentally its thermoelectric performance by realizing a proof-of concept device which shows to have almost twofold the thermoelectric figure of merit as compared to conventional one with a constant square cross section. Besides, the variables required to engineer enhanced performance thermoelectric devices are properly identified for use as power sources especially in low consumption portable devices. Therefore, the present results prove that geometrical configuration of the device legs can improve significantly the thermoelectric performance of the device.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2017Publisher:Elsevier BV Authors: J. Alvarez-Quintana; A. Fabián-Mijangos; Gao Min;Abstract Key concepts like waste heat recycling or waste heat recovery are the basic ideas in thermoelectricity so as to the design the newest solid state sources of energy for a stable supply of electricity and environmental protection. According to several theoretical predictions; at device level, the geometry and configuration of the thermoelectric legs are crucial in the thermoelectric performance of the thermoelectric modules. Unlike to conventional geometry thermoelectric legs, asymmetrical (pyramidal) legs could help by lowering the overall thermal conductance of the device so as to increase the temperature gradient in the legs, as well as by harnessing the Thomson effect, which is generally neglected in conventional symmetrical (rectangular) thermoelectric legs. Curiously, experimental studies confirming the previous predictions have not been carried out so far, perhaps because of the existing constraints to fabricate thermoelectric legs with complex geometrical shapes. In this work, based on the promising enhancement of the thermoelectric performance in thermoelectric modules via legs with non-constant cross sections, it has been developed a novel design of a thermoelectric module having asymmetrical legs with truncated square pyramid shape, and by first time it has been validated experimentally its thermoelectric performance by realizing a proof-of concept device which shows to have almost twofold the thermoelectric figure of merit as compared to conventional one with a constant square cross section. Besides, the variables required to engineer enhanced performance thermoelectric devices are properly identified for use as power sources especially in low consumption portable devices. Therefore, the present results prove that geometrical configuration of the device legs can improve significantly the thermoelectric performance of the device.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2018Publisher:Elsevier BV Abdalla M. Abdalla; Abdalla M. Abdalla; Shahzad Hossain; Shahzad Hossain; Abul Kalam Azad; Mohamed M. Khairat Dawood; Ozzan B. Nisfindy; Atia T. Azad;Abstract The energy demand worldwide has increased significantly with the increase in population. This is because energy is needed in almost every activity. For example, in industry, working, cleaning, transportation and commuting from one place to another. The majority of energy being used is obtained from fossil fuels, which are not renewable resources and require a longer time to recharge or return to its original capacity. Energy from fossil fuels is cheaper but it faces some challenges compared to renewable energy resources. Thus, one of the most potential candidates to fulfill the energy requirements are renewable resources and the most environmentally friendly fuel is hydrogen (H2). Hydrogen exists mostly in plant materials and is not readily available in nature. It is necessary to produce hydrogen from available feedstock (water), which covers 70% of the earth. Moreover, hydrogen under standard pressure and temperature has an important merit; it can be obtained from renewable resources. Although, currently it is produced from fossil fuels. Hydrogen as a fuel is nonmetallic, non-toxic and can generate higher energy than gasoline on a mass basis. However, to employ hydrogen as a fuel, extensive research is essential to investigate and design on-board applications. Also, the cost of producing hydrogen (renewable) is expensive compared to gasoline (fossil). Thus, the production of H2 from renewable resources and from fossil fuels requires tremendous effort. One of these efforts is to generate H2 from biofuels as it is considered a promising technique that can help manage hydrogen from food waste. In addition, hydrogen storage materials are still lacking in both volumetric and gravimetric density. In this review, the key challenges that hydrogen industry are confronting are introduced and highlighted to facilitate the use of hydrogen as an alternative energy.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2018Publisher:Elsevier BV Abdalla M. Abdalla; Abdalla M. Abdalla; Shahzad Hossain; Shahzad Hossain; Abul Kalam Azad; Mohamed M. Khairat Dawood; Ozzan B. Nisfindy; Atia T. Azad;Abstract The energy demand worldwide has increased significantly with the increase in population. This is because energy is needed in almost every activity. For example, in industry, working, cleaning, transportation and commuting from one place to another. The majority of energy being used is obtained from fossil fuels, which are not renewable resources and require a longer time to recharge or return to its original capacity. Energy from fossil fuels is cheaper but it faces some challenges compared to renewable energy resources. Thus, one of the most potential candidates to fulfill the energy requirements are renewable resources and the most environmentally friendly fuel is hydrogen (H2). Hydrogen exists mostly in plant materials and is not readily available in nature. It is necessary to produce hydrogen from available feedstock (water), which covers 70% of the earth. Moreover, hydrogen under standard pressure and temperature has an important merit; it can be obtained from renewable resources. Although, currently it is produced from fossil fuels. Hydrogen as a fuel is nonmetallic, non-toxic and can generate higher energy than gasoline on a mass basis. However, to employ hydrogen as a fuel, extensive research is essential to investigate and design on-board applications. Also, the cost of producing hydrogen (renewable) is expensive compared to gasoline (fossil). Thus, the production of H2 from renewable resources and from fossil fuels requires tremendous effort. One of these efforts is to generate H2 from biofuels as it is considered a promising technique that can help manage hydrogen from food waste. In addition, hydrogen storage materials are still lacking in both volumetric and gravimetric density. In this review, the key challenges that hydrogen industry are confronting are introduced and highlighted to facilitate the use of hydrogen as an alternative energy.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2013Publisher:Elsevier BV Authors: Ali Ahmad; Geoffrey T. Parks; S. J. Steer;Abstract The Accelerator Driven Subcritical Reactor (ADSR) concept is based on the coupling of a particle accelerator to a subcritical reactor core by means of a neutron spallation target interface. This paper investigates the benefits of multiple spallation targets in ADSRs. The motivation behind this is, firstly, to improve the overall reliability of the accelerator–reactor system, and, secondly, to evaluate other potential advantages such as lower beam power requirements. The results show that a system containing two or three spallation targets, coupled to independent accelerators, offers better neutronic performance. This is demonstrated through the increased effective multiplication factor (keff) in the two- and three-target configurations and a more uniform neutron flux distribution. A multiple-target ADSR also proves effective in mitigating the impact of frequent beam interruptions, a pressing issue that needs to be addressed for the ADSR concept to advance. Assuming no simultaneous beam shutdowns, the two- and three-target configurations reduce the risk of fuel cladding failure due to thermal cyclic fatigue.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2013Publisher:Elsevier BV Authors: Ali Ahmad; Geoffrey T. Parks; S. J. Steer;Abstract The Accelerator Driven Subcritical Reactor (ADSR) concept is based on the coupling of a particle accelerator to a subcritical reactor core by means of a neutron spallation target interface. This paper investigates the benefits of multiple spallation targets in ADSRs. The motivation behind this is, firstly, to improve the overall reliability of the accelerator–reactor system, and, secondly, to evaluate other potential advantages such as lower beam power requirements. The results show that a system containing two or three spallation targets, coupled to independent accelerators, offers better neutronic performance. This is demonstrated through the increased effective multiplication factor (keff) in the two- and three-target configurations and a more uniform neutron flux distribution. A multiple-target ADSR also proves effective in mitigating the impact of frequent beam interruptions, a pressing issue that needs to be addressed for the ADSR concept to advance. Assuming no simultaneous beam shutdowns, the two- and three-target configurations reduce the risk of fuel cladding failure due to thermal cyclic fatigue.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2015 United KingdomPublisher:Elsevier BV Zeaiter, Joseph; Ahmad, Mohammad N.; Rooney, David; Samneh, Bechara; Shammas, Elie;Abstract An automated solar reactor system was designed and built to carry out catalytic pyrolysis of scrap rubber tires at 550 °C. To maximize solar energy concentration, a two degrees-of-freedom automated sun tracking system was developed and implemented. Both the azimuth and zenith angles were controlled via feedback from six photo-resistors positioned on a Fresnel lens. The pyrolysis of rubber tires was tested with the presence of two types of acidic catalysts, H-beta and H-USY. Additionally, a photoactive TiO 2 catalyst was used and the products were compared in terms of gas yields and composition. The catalysts were characterized by BET analysis and the pyrolysis gases and liquids were analyzed using GC–MS. The oil and gas yields were relatively high with the highest gas yield reaching 32.8% with H-beta catalyst while TiO 2 gave the same results as thermal pyrolysis without any catalyst. In the presence of zeolites, the dominant gasoline-like components in the gas were propene and cyclobutene. The TiO 2 and non-catalytic experiments produced a gas containing gasoline-like products of mainly isoprene (76.4% and 88.4% respectively). As for the liquids they were composed of numerous components spread over a wide distribution of C 10 to C 29 hydrocarbons of naphthalene and cyclohexane/ene derivatives.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2015 United KingdomPublisher:Elsevier BV Zeaiter, Joseph; Ahmad, Mohammad N.; Rooney, David; Samneh, Bechara; Shammas, Elie;Abstract An automated solar reactor system was designed and built to carry out catalytic pyrolysis of scrap rubber tires at 550 °C. To maximize solar energy concentration, a two degrees-of-freedom automated sun tracking system was developed and implemented. Both the azimuth and zenith angles were controlled via feedback from six photo-resistors positioned on a Fresnel lens. The pyrolysis of rubber tires was tested with the presence of two types of acidic catalysts, H-beta and H-USY. Additionally, a photoactive TiO 2 catalyst was used and the products were compared in terms of gas yields and composition. The catalysts were characterized by BET analysis and the pyrolysis gases and liquids were analyzed using GC–MS. The oil and gas yields were relatively high with the highest gas yield reaching 32.8% with H-beta catalyst while TiO 2 gave the same results as thermal pyrolysis without any catalyst. In the presence of zeolites, the dominant gasoline-like components in the gas were propene and cyclobutene. The TiO 2 and non-catalytic experiments produced a gas containing gasoline-like products of mainly isoprene (76.4% and 88.4% respectively). As for the liquids they were composed of numerous components spread over a wide distribution of C 10 to C 29 hydrocarbons of naphthalene and cyclohexane/ene derivatives.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2022Publisher:Elsevier BV Chen Wang; Zhanping You; Yulong Ding; Xiaosong Zhang; Xiaohui She;Energy Conversion an... arrow_drop_down Energy Conversion and ManagementArticle . 2022 . Peer-reviewedLicense: Elsevier TDMData sources: Crossrefadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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