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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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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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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Battery Health Management- A Perspective of Design, Optimization, Manufacturing, Fault Detection, and Recycling
Available online 16 April 2024
This paper explores the key aspects of battery technology, focusing on Li-ion, Lead Acid, and Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. It delves into manufacturing processes and highlighting their significance...
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Review on Thermal Management Technologies for Electronics in Spacecraft Environment
Available online 28 March 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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ReaxFF-MD simulation investigation of the degradation pathway of phenol for hydrogen production by supercritical water gasification
December 2023
Wastewater from the thermochemical conversion of coal and biomass contains a significant amount of phenolic structures compounds. The degradation of these phenolic compounds to hydrogen-rich gasses...
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Experimental investigation and optimization of the gasification parameters of macadamia nutshells in a batch-fed bubbling fluidized bed gasifier with air preheating
December 2023
Gasification of biomass waste has a significant potential to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability by producing syngas, which is considered as renewable energy. This work investigated...
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Strength analysis of molten salt tanks for concentrating solar power plants
December 2023
Promoting the development of concentrating solar power (CSP) is critical to achieve carbon peaking and carbon neutrality. Molten salt tanks are important thermal energy storage components in CSP systems....
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Phase change material-based rooftop on public transport for thermal management
December 2023
Phase change materials (PCMs) are used in buildings and automobiles to control the interior temperature, following to their high thermal storage capacity and energy efficiency. In summer, controlling...
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Composition-specific granulation characteristics of molten slag at improved throughput and high temperature of 1,723 K
December 2023
Centrifugal granulation is one key step to enable waste heat recovery from the molten slag in the iron and steel industry. Yet, it remains unknown about the granulation characteristics of molten slag...
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Environmental benefits for a geothermal power plant with CO2 reinjection: case study of the Kizildere 3 U1 geothermal power plant
December 2023
Geothermal power plants (GPP) with high non condensable gases (NCG) content geothermal fluid have shown to be environmental impacting relating to their energy production, which could be critical if...
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Electrification and decarbonization: a critical review of interconnected sectors, policies, and sustainable development goals
December 2023
Climate actions (SDG-13) aim at limiting global warming by targeting carbon emissions reduction. With the energy industry recognized as a significant CO2 emitter, SDG-13 policies mostly translate energy...
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Thermal performance of a metal hydride reactor for hydrogen storage with cooling/heating by natural convection
December 2023
Metal hydride (MH) systems can be used for storage in stationary facilities of hydrogen with a high volume density at temperatures and pressures close to ambient ones. Recently, the possibility of using...
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Promotion and implementation of Polish mining investments in foreign markets on the example of Latin America
December 2023
Foreign investments are essential in deepening economic relations between the EU and Latin America. As Latin America is fortunate enough to have deposits of metals that have become particularly desirable...
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Understanding solid phase diffusion-bonding process of Ni (000)/α-Al2O3 (0001) interface
September 2023
The dynamic processes and characteristics of solid phase diffusion-bonding of interfacial atoms at high temperatures and the effect of that on bonding strength of Ni (111)/α-Al2O3 (0001) interface were...
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Optimal allocation method of energy storage for integrated renewable generation plants based on power market simulation
September 2023
This study designs and proposes a method for evaluating the configuration of energy storage for integrated renewable generation plants in the power spot market, which adopts a two-level optimization...
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