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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Recent advances in paper (cellulose)-based energy storage devices: a review
Available online 24 December 2024
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...
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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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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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