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description Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2015Publisher:MDPI AG Lixin Miao; Jingjing Jiang; Ji Li; Bo Shen; Peng Yang; Bin Ye;doi: 10.3390/en81112368
In China, the power sector is currently the largest carbon emitter and the transportation sector is the fastest-growing carbon emitter. This paper proposes a model of solar-powered charging stations for electric vehicles to mitigate problems encountered in China’s renewable energy utilization processes and to cope with the increasing power demand by electric vehicles for the near future. This study applies the proposed model to Shenzhen City to verify its technical and economic feasibility. Modeling results showed that the total net present value of a photovoltaic power charging station that meets the daily electricity demand of 4500 kWh is $3,579,236 and that the cost of energy of the combined energy system is $0.098/kWh. In addition, the photovoltaic powered electric vehicle model has pollutant reduction potentials of 99.8%, 99.7% and 100% for carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, respectively, compared with a traditional gasoline-fueled car. Sensitivity analysis results indicated that interest rate has a relatively strong influence on COE (Cost of Energy). An increase in the interest rate from 0% to 6% increases COE from $0.027/kWh to $0.097/kWh. This analysis also suggests that carbon pricing promotes renewable energy only when the price of carbon is above $20/t.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2023 United KingdomPublisher:MDPI AG Funded by:UKRI | Development of Innovative...UKRI| Development of Innovative Off-Grid Energy Storage for Sub-Saharan Africa using portable and affordable Na-ion Battery SystemAuthors:Alireza Eslami Majd;
Alireza Eslami Majd
Alireza Eslami Majd in OpenAIREFideline Tchuenbou-Magaia;
Agnero M. Meless;Fideline Tchuenbou-Magaia
Fideline Tchuenbou-Magaia in OpenAIREDavid S. Adebayo;
+1 AuthorsDavid S. Adebayo
David S. Adebayo in OpenAIREAlireza Eslami Majd;
Alireza Eslami Majd
Alireza Eslami Majd in OpenAIREFideline Tchuenbou-Magaia;
Agnero M. Meless;Fideline Tchuenbou-Magaia
Fideline Tchuenbou-Magaia in OpenAIREDavid S. Adebayo;
David S. Adebayo
David S. Adebayo in OpenAIRENduka Nnamdi Ekere;
Nduka Nnamdi Ekere
Nduka Nnamdi Ekere in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/en16186525
handle: 2436/625344
Achieving the global electricity demand and meeting the United Nations sustainable development target on reliable and sustainable energy supply by 2050 are crucial. Portable energy storage (PES) units, powered by solid-state battery cells, can offer a sustainable and cost-effective solution for regions with limited power-grid access. However, operating in high-dust and high-temperature environments presents challenges that require effective thermal management solutions. This paper is a comprehensive review of thermal management systems for PES units, with a specific focus on addressing the challenge of overheating in airtight designs. The review of various active and passive cooling systems is conducted through extensive study of the relevant literature, which is significant in providing insights into the operation, performance parameters, and design options for different cooling system technologies. The findings from this review show heat pipe (HP) technologies as key cooling-system solutions for airtight PES units. Specifically, loop and oscillating HPs, as well as the vapour chamber, offer desirable features such as compactness, low cost, and high thermal conductivity that make them superior to other alternatives for the cooling systems in PES. The insights and knowledge generated via this review will help facilitate the design and development of innovative, efficient, and reliable PES units, thereby contributing to the advancement of off-grid renewable energy applications and enabling sustainable power solutions worldwide. Furthermore, an appropriate design of PES units can help in reducing capital and maintenance costs.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2018Publisher:MDPI AG Authors:Victor H. Hinojosa;
Victor H. Hinojosa
Victor H. Hinojosa in OpenAIREFrancisco Gonzalez-Longatt;
Francisco Gonzalez-Longatt
Francisco Gonzalez-Longatt in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/en11061497
This study proposes a very effective formulation to carry out the security-constrained direct current (DC)-based optimal power flow (OPF) problem using two linear factors: (i) the power transmission distribution factors (PTDF) and (ii) the line outage distribution factors (LODF). The security-constrained (SC) DCOPF problem has been reformulated using these linear distribution factors, and mainly the pre- and post-contingency constraints have been added into the optimization problem based on the active power unit generation (decision variables). The main advantage of this formulation is the reduction of decision variables as well as equality and inequality constraints. To validate the introduced formulation, several experiments have been conducted using MatPower, DIgSILENT Power Factory and Gurobi. Simulation results demonstrate both the feasibility to carry out the SCOPF problem and the potential applicability of the proposed formulation to medium and large-scale power systems.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2022Publisher:MDPI AG Authors:Fernando Roberto dos Santos;
Fernando Roberto dos Santos
Fernando Roberto dos Santos in OpenAIREGiovana Katie Wiecheteck;
Jorim Sousa das Virgens Filho; Gabriel Alfredo Carranza; +2 AuthorsGiovana Katie Wiecheteck
Giovana Katie Wiecheteck in OpenAIREFernando Roberto dos Santos;
Fernando Roberto dos Santos
Fernando Roberto dos Santos in OpenAIREGiovana Katie Wiecheteck;
Jorim Sousa das Virgens Filho; Gabriel Alfredo Carranza;Giovana Katie Wiecheteck
Giovana Katie Wiecheteck in OpenAIRETerrence Lynn Chambers;
Terrence Lynn Chambers
Terrence Lynn Chambers in OpenAIREAfef Fekih;
Afef Fekih
Afef Fekih in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/en15176274
Freshwater scarcity is a significant concern due to climate change in some regions of Brazil; likewise, evaporation rates have increased over the years. Floating photovoltaic systems can reduce water evaporation from reservoirs by suppressing the evaporating area on the water surface. This work evaluated the effects of floating photovoltaic systems on water evaporation rates in the Passaúna Reservoir, southeastern Brazil. Meteorological data such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation were used to estimate the rate of water evaporation using FAO Penman–Monteith, Linacre, Hargreaves–Samani, Rohwer, and Valiantzas methods. The methods were tested with the Kruskal–Wallis test, including measured evaporation from the nearest meteorological station to determine whether there were significant differences between the medians of the methods considering a 95% confidence level for hypothesis testing. All methods differed from the standard method recommended by the FAO Penman–Monteith. Simulations with more extensive coverage areas of the floating photovoltaic system were carried out to verify the relationship between the surface water coverage area and the evaporation reduction efficiency provided by the system and to obtain the avoided water evaporation volume. For the floating photovoltaic system with a coverage area of 1265.14 m2, an efficiency of 60.20% was obtained in reducing water evaporation; future expansions of the FPS were simulated with coverage areas corresponding to energy production capacities of 1 MWp, 2.5 MWp, and 5 MWp. The results indicated that for a floating photovoltaic system coverage area corresponding to 5 MWp of energy production capacity, the saved water volume would be enough to supply over 196 people for a year. More significant areas, such as covering up the entire available surface area of the Passaúna reservoir with a floating photovoltaic system, could save up to 2.69 hm3 of water volume annually, representing a more significant value for the public management of water resources.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2022Publisher:MDPI AG Authors:Mauro Luberti;
Mauro Luberti
Mauro Luberti in OpenAIREAlexander Brown;
Marco Balsamo;Alexander Brown
Alexander Brown in OpenAIREMauro Capocelli;
Mauro Capocelli
Mauro Capocelli in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/en15031091
The increasing demand for energy and commodities has led to escalating greenhouse gas emissions, the chief of which is represented by carbon dioxide (CO2). Blue hydrogen (H2), a low-carbon hydrogen produced from natural gas with carbon capture technologies applied, has been suggested as a possible alternative to fossil fuels in processes with hard-to-abate emission sources, including refining, chemical, petrochemical and transport sectors. Due to the recent international directives aimed to combat climate change, even existing hydrogen plants should be retrofitted with carbon capture units. To optimize the process economics of such retrofit, it has been proposed to remove CO2 from the pressure swing adsorption (PSA) tail gas to exploit the relatively high CO2 concentration. This study aimed to design and numerically investigate a vacuum pressure swing adsorption (VPSA) process capable of capturing CO2 from the PSA tail gas of an industrial steam methane reforming (SMR)-based hydrogen plant using NaX zeolite adsorbent. The effect of operating conditions, such as purge-to-feed ratio and desorption pressure, were evaluated in relation to CO2 purity, CO2 recovery, bed productivity and specific energy consumption. We found that conventional cycle configurations, namely a 2-bed, 4-step Skarstrom cycle and a 2-bed, 6-step modified Skarstrom cycle with pressure equalization, were able to concentrate CO2 to a purity greater than 95% with a CO2 recovery of around 77% and 90%, respectively. Therefore, the latter configuration could serve as an efficient process to decarbonize existing hydrogen plants and produce blue H2.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2021Publisher:MDPI AG Authors:Guillermo Quiroga-Ocaña;
Guillermo Quiroga-Ocaña
Guillermo Quiroga-Ocaña in OpenAIREJulio C. Montaño-Moreno;
Julio C. Montaño-Moreno
Julio C. Montaño-Moreno in OpenAIREEnrique A. Enríquez-Velásquez;
Enrique A. Enríquez-Velásquez
Enrique A. Enríquez-Velásquez in OpenAIREVictor H. Benitez;
+3 AuthorsVictor H. Benitez
Victor H. Benitez in OpenAIREGuillermo Quiroga-Ocaña;
Guillermo Quiroga-Ocaña
Guillermo Quiroga-Ocaña in OpenAIREJulio C. Montaño-Moreno;
Julio C. Montaño-Moreno
Julio C. Montaño-Moreno in OpenAIREEnrique A. Enríquez-Velásquez;
Enrique A. Enríquez-Velásquez
Enrique A. Enríquez-Velásquez in OpenAIREVictor H. Benitez;
Victor H. Benitez
Victor H. Benitez in OpenAIRELuis C. Félix-Herrán;
Luis C. Félix-Herrán
Luis C. Félix-Herrán in OpenAIREJorge de-J. Lozoya-Santos;
Jorge de-J. Lozoya-Santos
Jorge de-J. Lozoya-Santos in OpenAIRERicardo A. Ramírez-Mendoza;
Ricardo A. Ramírez-Mendoza
Ricardo A. Ramírez-Mendoza in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/en14206441
This paper proposes the computation and assessment of optimal tilt and azimuth angles for a receiving surface, using a mathematical model developed at the University of Tomsk, Russia. The model was validated and analyzed for the Nuevo León State, Northeast Mexico, utilizing a set of metrics, comparing against satellite data from NASA. A point of interest in the city of Monterrey was analyzed to identify orientation patterns throughout the year for an optimal solar energy gathering. The aim is providing the best orientation tilt angles for photovoltaic or solar thermal panels without tracking systems. In addition, this analysis is proposed as a tool to achieve optimal performance in sustainable urban development in the region. Based on the findings, a set of optimal tilt and azimuth surface angles are proposed for the analyzed coordinates. The aim is to identify the optimal performance to obtain the maximum solar irradiation possible over the year for solar projects in the region. The results show that the model can be used as a tool to accelerate decision making in the design of solar harvesting surfaces and allows the design of discrete tracking systems with an increase in solar energy harvesting above 5% annually.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2021Publisher:MDPI AG Authors:Paweł Ziółkowski;
Paweł Ziółkowski
Paweł Ziółkowski in OpenAIREPaweł Madejski;
Paweł Madejski
Paweł Madejski in OpenAIREMilad Amiri;
Milad Amiri
Milad Amiri in OpenAIRETomasz Kuś;
+6 AuthorsTomasz Kuś
Tomasz Kuś in OpenAIREPaweł Ziółkowski;
Paweł Ziółkowski
Paweł Ziółkowski in OpenAIREPaweł Madejski;
Paweł Madejski
Paweł Madejski in OpenAIREMilad Amiri;
Milad Amiri
Milad Amiri in OpenAIRETomasz Kuś;
Tomasz Kuś
Tomasz Kuś in OpenAIREKamil Stasiak;
Kamil Stasiak
Kamil Stasiak in OpenAIRENavaneethan Subramanian;
Navaneethan Subramanian
Navaneethan Subramanian in OpenAIREHalina Pawlak-Kruczek;
Janusz Badur;Halina Pawlak-Kruczek
Halina Pawlak-Kruczek in OpenAIREŁukasz Niedźwiecki;
Łukasz Niedźwiecki
Łukasz Niedźwiecki in OpenAIREDariusz Mikielewicz;
Dariusz Mikielewicz
Dariusz Mikielewicz in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/en14196304
The article presents results of thermodynamic analysis using a zero-dimensional mathematical models of a negative CO2 emission power plant. The developed cycle of a negative CO2 emission power plant allows the production of electricity using gasified sewage sludge as a main fuel. The negative emission can be achieved by the use this type of fuel which is already a “zero-emissive” energy source. Together with carbon capture installation, there is a possibility to decrease CO2 emission below the “zero” level. Developed models of a novel gas cycle which use selected codes allow the prediction of basic parameters of thermodynamic cycles such as output power, efficiency, combustion composition, exhaust temperature, etc. The paper presents results of thermodynamic analysis of two novel cycles, called PDF0 and PFD1, by using different thermodynamic codes. A comparison of results obtained by three different codes offered the chance to verify results because the experimental data are currently not available. The comparison of predictions between three different software in the literature is something new, according to studies made by authors. For gross efficiency (54.74%, 55.18%, and 52.00%), there is a similar relationship for turbine power output (155.9 kW, 157.19 kW, and 148.16 kW). Additionally, the chemical energy rate of the fuel is taken into account, which ultimately results in higher efficiencies for flue gases with increased steam production. A similar trend is assessed for increased CO2 in the flue gas. The developed precise models are particularly important for a carbon capture and storage (CCS) energy system, where relatively new devices mutually cooperate and their thermodynamic parameters affect those devices. Proposed software employs extended a gas–steam turbine cycle to determine the effect of cycle into environment. First of all, it should be stated that there is a slight influence of the software used on the results obtained, but the basic tendencies are the same, which makes it possible to analyze various types of thermodynamic cycles. Secondly, the possibility of a negative CO2 emission power plant and the positive environmental impact of the proposed solution has been demonstrated, which is also a novelty in the area of thermodynamic cycles.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2019Publisher:MDPI AG Authors:Abhinav Choudhury;
Timothy Shelford; Gary Felton; Curt Gooch; +1 AuthorsAbhinav Choudhury
Abhinav Choudhury in OpenAIREAbhinav Choudhury;
Timothy Shelford; Gary Felton; Curt Gooch;Abhinav Choudhury
Abhinav Choudhury in OpenAIREStephanie Lansing;
Stephanie Lansing
Stephanie Lansing in OpenAIREhandle: 1903/31369
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a corrosive trace gas present in biogas produced from anaerobic digestion systems that should be removed to reduce engine-generator set maintenance costs. This study was conducted to provide a more complete understanding of two H2S scrubbers in terms of efficiency, operational and maintenance parameters, capital and operational costs, and the effect of scrubber management on sustained H2S reduction potential. For this work, biogas H2S, CO2, O2, and CH4 concentrations were quantified for two existing H2S scrubbing systems (iron-oxide scrubber, and biological oxidation using air injection) located on two rural dairy farms. In the micro-aerated digester, the variability in biogas H2S concentration (average: 1938 ± 65 ppm) correlated with the O2 concentration (average: 0.030 ± 0.004%). For the iron-oxide scrubber, there was no significant difference in the H2S concentrations in the pre-scrubbed (450 ± 42 ppm) and post-scrubbed (430 ± 41 ppm) biogas due to the use of scrap iron and steel wool instead of proprietary iron oxide-based adsorbents often used for biogas desulfurization. Even though the capital and operating costs for the two scrubbing systems were low (<$1500/year), the lack of dedicated operators led to inefficient performance for the two scrubbing systems.
Energies arrow_drop_down Digital Repository at the University of MarylandArticle . 2019Data sources: Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE)add 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 2021Publisher:MDPI AG Authors:Wojciech Cieslik;
Wojciech Cieslik
Wojciech Cieslik in OpenAIREFilip Szwajca;
Jedrzej Zawartowski; Katarzyna Pietrzak; +3 AuthorsFilip Szwajca
Filip Szwajca in OpenAIREWojciech Cieslik;
Wojciech Cieslik
Wojciech Cieslik in OpenAIREFilip Szwajca;
Jedrzej Zawartowski; Katarzyna Pietrzak;Filip Szwajca
Filip Szwajca in OpenAIRESlawomir Rosolski;
Kamil Szkarlat;Slawomir Rosolski
Slawomir Rosolski in OpenAIREMichal Rutkowski;
Michal Rutkowski
Michal Rutkowski in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/en14227591
The growing number of electric vehicles in recent years is observable in almost all countries. The country’s energy transition should accompany this rise in electromobility if it is currently generated from non-renewable sources. Only electric vehicles powered by renewable energy sources can be considered zero-emission. Therefore, it is essential to conduct interdisciplinary research on the feasibility of combining energy recovery/generation structures and testing the energy consumption of electric vehicles under real driving conditions. This work presents a comprehensive approach for evaluating the energy consumption of a modern public building–electric vehicle system within a specific location. The original methodology developed includes surveys that demonstrate the required mobility range to be provided to occupants of the building under consideration. In the next step, an energy balance was performed for a novel near-zero energy building equipped with a 199.8 kWp photovoltaic installation, the energy from which can be used to charge an electric vehicle. The analysis considered the variation in vehicle energy consumption by season (winter/summer), the actual charging profile of the vehicle, and the parking periods required to achieve the target range for the user.
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Rishikesh Sharma
Rishikesh Sharma in OpenAIREDipti Prasad Mishra;
Dipti Prasad Mishra
Dipti Prasad Mishra in OpenAIREMarek Wasilewski;
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Marek Wasilewski in OpenAIRELakhbir Singh Brar;
Lakhbir Singh Brar
Lakhbir Singh Brar in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/en16104209
The present work aims at optimizing the geometry of curved trapezoidal winglets to enhance heat transfer rates (expressed as Colburn factor, j) and minimize pressure losses (expressed as friction factor, f). A fin-and-tube heat exchanger was analyzed with winglets mounted on the alternate tube and on either side of the fins. Multi-objective optimization was performed using the genetic algorithm (GA) to maximize j and minimize f. Two surrogate models, viz. response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural network (ANN), were considered as inputs to GA. To reduce the number of runs, a sensitivity analysis was first performed to select the most influential geometrical parameters for optimization. The values of j and f in the design of the experiments table were computed using CFD. The Pareto front points elucidated a significant improvement compared with the reference model along with a broad choice for the designers, not only for the design condition but also for the off-design inlet condition.
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