An electric vehicle battery and management techniques: comprehensive review of important obstacles, new advancements, and recommendations
March 2025
The challenges that electric vehicles (EVs) must overcome today include the high cost of batteries, poor specific energy, and ineffectiveness in estimating the state of batteries using traditional methods....
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A hybrid renewable energy system for Hassi Messaoud region of Algeria: Modeling and optimal sizing
March 2025
The growing global energy demand and the need to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions have driven the exploration of sustainable and efficient energy solutions. In Algeria, where the energy sector relies...
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Numerical study on the effect of gravity angle on airborne spray cooling with different coolants
March 2025
•Airborne spray cooling system is numerically studied.•Four typical coolants are analyzed at different gravity angles.•Gravity angle affects the droplet coalescence, leading to different size distributions.•Non-zero...
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Effect of aggregation on thermal conduction in ternary molten salt-based nanofluids: insights from a multiscale coupled MD–LBM method
March 2025
Molten salts serve as primary heat transfer and storage media in thermal energy storage systems. Adding nanoparticles to molten salt to create nanofluids is known to significantly improve the thermal...
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Assessing the techno-economic and sustainable potential of chemical looping for bioenergy production from organic solid wastes
March 2025
Organic solid waste from municipal, agricultural, biomass, and industrial sources poses significant concerns because of its continuous production and diverse chemical and physical characteristics. Proper...
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Energy efficiency of residential buildings using thermal insulation of external walls and roof based on simulation analysis
March 2025
The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of thermal insulation on residential buildings to optimize energy consumption in northern Iran. Specifically, it evaluated the performance of...
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Developing site selection indices for hydro-pumped storage systems (Case study: Tehran Province, Iran)
March 2025
•Pumped hydro storage system is a highly reliable technology for bulk energy storage.•A comprehensive site selection framework is required to optimize this process.•The Fuzzy-AHP method is highly efficient...
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Experimental investigation on thermal management of lithium-ion battery pack for formula student electric vehicle using air-cooling system
March 2025
The increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has driven extensive research and development efforts to optimize the performance and safety of their energy-storage systems, particularly lithium-ion...
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Comprehensive material and performance evaluation of small BLDC motors for UAV efficiency
Available online 22 February 2025
Rising environmental concerns and regulatory pressures have intensified the demand for advanced emission control technologies for engines. Catalytic converters coated with Fe and Zn offer significant...
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An Adaptive Energy Management Strategy for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) Utilizing Real-Time Speed Profiles and Optimized Battery Discharge Levels
Available online 3 January 2025
The plug-in electric hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) has gained more popularity in the last decade because of its economical operation, Zero environmental pollution, longevity, and efficiency. More depth of...
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Modeling of GAO-ANFIS controller based hybrid solar photovoltaic and wind power system with seven-level converter
December 2024
In response to the growing demand for electricity and the depletion of fossil fuel resources, nations are transitioning towards renewable energy systems as viable alternatives for power generation....
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Experimental investigation of the effect of phase change material on backup time and equivalent energy consumption of domestic refrigerator
December 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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Multicriteria approach for evaluating biowaste-valorization cases
December 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 battery thermal management and thermal safety protection based on hydrated salt composite phase change materials
December 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 effective integration of solar power into smart grids using reinforcement learning
December 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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A hybrid fuzzy logic-based MPPT algorithm for PMSG-based variable speed wind energy conversion system on a smart grid
December 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
December 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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Prediction of room temperature in Trombe solar wall systems using machine learning algorithms
December 2024
A Trombe wall-heating system is used to absorb solar energy to heat buildings. Different parameters affect the system performance for optimal heating. This study evaluated the performance of four machine...
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Experimental study of four-step thermal swing adsorption cycle to upgrade biogas obtained from anaerobic digestion
December 2024
Biogas is a renewable source of energy that when upgraded can be adopted as a reliable and sustainable alternative. This study evaluates the performance of thermal swing adsorption technology applying...
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An RFCSO-based grid stability enhancement by integrating solar photovoltaic systems with multilevel unified power flow controllers
December 2024
Multilevel unified power flow controllers (ML-UPFCs) aim to improve grid stability, power quality, and fault management. This approach is particularly beneficial for renewable energy systems connected...
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NOx emissions reduction through applying the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) technique for a diesel engine fueled with a diesel-biodiesel‑diethyl ether blend
December 2024
Renewable energy sources support energy security and decrease dependence on dwindling fossil fuel resources. The utilization of renewable energy as a sustainable alternative aids in emissions reduction...
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Improvement of ionic liquid properties for the absorption refrigeration cycle
December 2024
Ionic liquids (ILs), recognized as environmentally friendly green reagents, have good application prospects in many fields. However, their high viscosity has hindered their widespread application. Currently,...
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Thermal performance of Phase Change Material to Air Heat Exchanger (PAHX): State of the art review
Available online 27 December 2024
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...
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