Review on thermal management technologies for electronics in spacecraft environment
September 2024
Due to the rapid development of the space industry, ever higher demands are being made for the optimization and improvement of spacecraft thermal management systems. Thermal control technology has become...
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Effect of micro-clearance structure on the collapse of individual liquid hydrogen bubbles
September 2024
•Modified Z-G-B cavitation model is used to study bubble collapse in micro-clearance.•Collapse of single bubble in various structural of micro-clearance are compared.•FFT and WT are used to study frequency...
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Sensitivity analysis of borehole thermal energy storage: examining key factors for system optimization
September 2024
•Thermal energy can be stored and recovered using BTES for both heating and cooling.•Sensitivity analysis of BTES considers five key parameters for design and operation.•Roundtrip efficiency is highly...
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Simulation design and optimization of reactors for carbon dioxide mineralization
September 2024
To achieve a synergistic solution for both sustainable waste management and permanent CO2 sequestration, CO2 mineralization via fly ash particles is an option. Based on computational fluid dynamics,...
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Battery health management—a perspective of design, optimization, manufacturing, fault detection, and recycling
September 2024
This paper explores the key aspects of battery technology, focusing on lithium-ion, lead-acid, and nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. It delves into manufacturing processes and highlighting their...
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A hybrid fuzzy logic-based MPPT algorithm for PMSG-based variable speed wind energy conversion system on a smart grid
Available online 26 September 2024
Recently, wind power has gained popularity as a sustainable energy source. Wind energy conversion systems (WECSs) can accept fixed speed and variable speed (VS) operations. VS-WECSs are preferable to...
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Seaweed boards as value-added natural waste product for insulation and building materials
Available online 22 September 2024
Large amounts of seaweed are deposited on shores worldwide daily. The presence of this natural pollutant on the coast is not only considered an environmental burden but also often hinders the development...
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Passive battery thermal management and thermal safety protection based on hydrated salt composite phase change materials
Available online 19 September 2024
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are progressing towards higher energy densities, extended lifespans, and improved safety. However, battery thermal management systems are facing increased demand owing to...
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Adaptive Control Strategies for Enhanced Integration of Solar Power in Smart Grids Using Reinforcement Learning
Available online 19 September 2024
Integrating solar power into smart grids is challenging because of the variable nature of solar energy. This study focuses on implementing reinforcement learning (RL) using a Deep Q-Network algorithm...
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Multicriteria approach for evaluating biowaste-valorization cases
Available online 24 August 2024
The selection of waste-valorization projects is a complex decision process that involves many factors and variables to guarantee an appropriate definition of the best waste-management strategy to be...
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Passive application of PCMs for the Trombe wall: a review
Available online 24 August 2024
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...
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Experimental investigation of the effect of phase change material on backup time and equivalent energy consumption of domestic refrigerator
Available online 12 August 2024
Load shedding is a significant problem in rural areas. During a power outage, the cabin temperature of a refrigerator increases owing to the heat gain. In practice, a door should be opened to load and...
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Modeling of GAO-ANFIS controller based hybrid solar photovoltaic and wind power system with seven-level converter
Available online 25 July 2024
In response to the growing demand for electricity and the depletion of fossil fuel resources, nations are transitioning towards renewable energy systems (RESes) as viable alternatives for power generation....
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Recent development in degradation mechanisms of proton exchange membrane fuel cells for vehicle applications: problems, progress, and perspectives
June 2024
Due to its zero emissions, high efficiency and low noise, proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is full of potential for the application of vehicle power source. Nonetheless, its lifespan and durability...
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Energy, exergy, and economic analysis of compression-absorption cascade refrigeration cycle using different working fluids
June 2024
Compression-absorption cascade refrigeration cycle (CACRC) combined with vapor-compression refrigeration and absorption refrigeration cycle attracts great interest due to the less electricity consumption...
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A modified transformer and adapter-based transfer learning for fault detection and diagnosis in HVAC systems
June 2024
Fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems can help to improve the energy saving in building energy systems. However, most data-driven trained FDD...
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Experiments and numerical study on heat transfer of moist silica aerogel composites at high temperatures
June 2024
Silica aerogel composites have promising applications in high-temperature heat storage insulation. However, the impact of high temperatures and moisture on their insulation performance remains unclear....
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Experimental investigation of inflow-outflow asymmetry in induced-charge electro-osmosis
March 2024
Induced-charge electro-osmosis (ICEO) is a research hotspot in bioengineering and analytical chemistry. Inflow-outflow asymmetry of ICEO was reported in the existing literatures, but systematic study...
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Experimental test of a building thermal system for preventive maintenance based on thermoeconomic analysis
March 2024
An analysis of the sectorial structure of energy consumption shows that residential and tertiary sector buildings are the third-highest consumers, responsible for 29.5% of a city’s final energy consumption....
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Recent advances in energy storage and energy saving technologies: SDEWES special issue in 2022
March 2024
•Six selected papers published in SDEWES-2022 special issue are reviewed.•Sustainable applications with energy storage and energy saving techniques are focused.•ENSS will Open Access policy will cooperate...
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Experimental evaluation of factors affecting performance of concentrating photovoltaic/thermal system integrated with phase‐change materials (PV/T‐CPCM)
March 2024
•A concentrating PV/T integrated energy storage system is constructed.•Effects of different parameters and strategies on the performance are analyzed.•Higher solar irradiance results in higher thermal...
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Thermodynamic performance of a cryogenic energy storage system based on natural gas liquefaction
March 2024
Cryogenic energy storage (CES) is a viable method for grid-scale electrical energy storage. Considering the high energy density and mature application of liquefied natural gas (LNG), we proposed an...
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Impacts of thermal and electric contact resistance on the material design in segmented thermoelectric generators
March 2024
Segmented thermoelectric generators (STEGs) can exhibit present superior performance than those of the conventional thermoelectric generators. Thermal and electrical contact resistances exist between...
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Thermal and mechanical characterization of under-2-µm-thick AlCrNbSiTi high-entropy thin film
March 2024
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) exhibit extraordinary physical properties such as superior strength-to-weight ratios and enhanced corrosion and oxidation resistance, making them potentially useful in energy...
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Optimum insulation thickness and exergy savings of building walls in Bamenda: a comparative analysis
March 2024
The goal of this study is to examine the energetic, entransy, and exergetic methodologies employed to estimate the ideal insulation thickness for construction walls in terms of cost and ecological impact....
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