Design optimization of the structure of fishbone channels in a battery liquid cooling plate
September 2025
To address the issues of overheating and uneven temperature distribution in large battery packs during high-rate rapid discharge, this study optimized the channel structure of liquid cooling plates...
Recent advances in paper (cellulose)-based energy storage devices: a review
September 2025
The utilization of paper (cellulose) and other flexible substrates as components of energy storage devices (ESDs), such as batteries, is becoming increasingly popular. In recent years, the manufacturing...
Thermal performance of phase change material to air heat exchanger (PAHX): state of the art review
September 2025
The building sector is the largest energy consumer, responsible for 40 % of the global energy consumption and one-third of CO2 emissions. Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems constitute...
Enhanced Battery Charging Efficiency using Torque Hysteresis Controlled BLDC Motor Drive for Electric Vehicle
Available online 14 September 2025
•A current-blocking control strategy integrated with a torque hysteresis controller is proposed to enhance energy efficiency in BLDC motor drives for EVs.•The method significantly reduces current ripple,...
Improvement in Energy Conservation and Thermal Stability of a Refrigerator through Integration of Phase Change Materials: A CFD Analysis
Available online 4 September 2025
Reducing the energy consumption of domestic refrigeration appliances has been a key research focus over the past decade. This study presents an innovative approach that integrates phase change materials...
Corrosion behavior and inhibition methods of Fe-Cr-Ni alloys in MgCl2-KCl thermal energy storage cycles with solid-liquid phase transition
Available online 3 September 2025
Binary chloride salts, specifically MgCl2-KCl, are viable high-temperature phase-change materials for thermal energy storage, enabling repeated melting and solidification cycles for heat storage and...
Inertial delay-based performance model for regenerative vehicle dampers
Available online 2 September 2025
This study presents a comprehensive mathematical model of a regenerative dual-clutch rack and pinion (DCRP) damper for automotive applications, emphasizing the impact of system delay on energy recovery....
Geothermal energy extraction from abandoned well: a roadmap for Cambay Basin
Available online 28 August 2025
The increased demand for energy has led to extensive production of fossil fuels, which has also increased the number of decommissioned wells. With the impetus toward the use of renewable energy and...
Monetization of life-cycle based environmental impacts: a case study on external environmental costs of steel-based wear parts for biogas plants
Available online 8 August 2025
This study investigates the external environmental costs (EEC) of steel-based wear-parts used in biogas plants by monetizing the life-cycle-based environmental impacts caused throughout the entire life...
CFD-based optimization of flow path configurations for enhanced power density in planar PEM fuel cell
Available online 6 August 2025
Proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) technology has progressed in parallel with the development of energy systems, where searching for the optimal design of PEMFC to enhance performance and reduce...
A novel fuzzy – backward/forward sweep power flow for uncertainty management in radial distribution network with photovoltaic generation
Available online 6 August 2025
•Novel Fuzzy-Backward/Forward Sweep (F-BFS) framework to address uncertainty in radial distribution system.•The uncertainty in loads and PV generation are represented by fuzzy membership functions.•Grey-wolf...
A time series forecasting approach based on gradient boosting method for IoT-based solar energy production systems
Available online 6 August 2025
•We provide machine learning techniques with high accuracy instead of traditional forecasting methods.•It was developing a gradient-boosting model that proved great potential in forecasting solar energy...
Hybrid renewable energy microgrid optimization: an analysis of system performance and cost-efficiency using Python-generated custom code for Diesel-wind-solar configurations
Available online 6 August 2025
Hybrid microgrids that integrate solar and wind energy with diesel generators are widely recognized as efficient alternatives for reducing fuel reliance and achieving energy resilience in remote or...
Advanced forecasting of building energy loads with XGBoost and metaheuristic algorithms integration
Available online 5 August 2025
Accurate forecasting of cooling and heating loads in buildings is vital for effective energy management, cost efficiency, and environmental sustainability. However, traditional forecasting models often...
Analysis of the calorific value of biocoke from empty fruit bunches with temperature variations and FTIR characterisation
Available online 5 August 2025
This study investigates the impact of pyrolysis temperature variations (150 °C−190 °C) on biocoke's calorific value and chemical composition derived from empty fruit bunches (EFB). The primary objective...
Impact of OMEx e-fuels for CO2 emissions abatement in light-duty commercial vehicles
Available online 5 August 2025
E-fuels, such as oxymethylene dimethyl ethers (OMEx), represent a promising alternative to conventional fuels to reduce engine emissions and extend their durability. They are highly oxygenated fuels...
Thermal Management of Electric Vehicle Batteries Using Multiple PCMs
Available online 29 July 2025
Electric car batteries experience high discharge rates that can result in elevated temperatures. To prevent thermal runaway and ensure safe operation, it is crucial to effectively manage and maintain...
Smart Grid Cybersecurity: Anomaly Detection in Solar Power Systems Using Deep Learning
Available online 26 July 2025
This study explores the application of deep learning techniques, specifically Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks, to detect anomalies in solar power production within a smart grid framework. Given...
Computational Fluid Dynamics Challenges in Packed Bed of Rocks: A Technical Note on Volume Averaging Method
Available online 19 July 2025
Packed beds of crushed rocks are fundamental components in thermal energy storage systems, particularly those utilizing air as the working fluid. Despite their cost-effectiveness and favorable thermal...
Developments in the Design Optimization of Cascaded PCM Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage Units: A Review
Available online 14 July 2025
This paper reviews recent developments in designing and optimising cascaded Phase Change Material (PCM) Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage (LHTES) units. It highlights the need for efficient energy...
Thermal energy storage performance, application and challenge of phase change materials: a review
Available online 1 July 2025
Phase change material (PCM) has critical applications in thermal energy storage (TES) and conversion systems due to significant capacity to store and release heat. The melting point of PCM ranges from...
Passive application of phase change materials (PCMs) for the Trombe wall: a review
June 2025
Passive sustainable buildings are crucial for mitigating the energy crisis and addressing global warming by effectively reducing greenhouse-gas emissions and maximizing solar-energy utilization. This...
Kinetic analysis of PODE1–3 combustion mechanisms: towards a general framework for reaction pathways
June 2025
Polyoxymethylene dimethyl ethers (PODEs) have emerged as promising clean alternative fuels for compression-ignition engines. The combustion characteristics of PODE vary with the degree of polymerization,...
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) study on the pressure uniformity of symmetric working chambers in a scroll compressor for electric vehicle thermal systems
June 2025
As a core component of thermal systems in electric vehicles, the scroll compressor plays a crucial role in energy saving and emission reduction by enhancing its performance. The uniformity of pressure...
A brief review on analysis and recent development of parabolic trough collector
June 2025
•At present-day, the conventional energy sources like coal and petroleum gradually deplete due to their excessive usage and it pollute the atmosphere also.•So, to reduce the pollution and fulfill the...