A simulation-informed machine learning framework for integrated energy and thermal comfort assessment in adaptively reused heritage courtyard buildings under hot-arid climates
July 2027
Adaptive reuse of heritage courtyard buildings as boutique hotels creates a complex balance between energy performance, thermal comfort, and cultural conservation in hot-arid regions. However, existing...
Techno-economic analysis of hydrogen production utilizing offshore wind energy using the AHP method and the Weibull distribution approximation. A case of Sakhalin Island
July 2027
The study is devoted to assessing the suitability of the Sakhalin Island offshore zone for the development of a wind energy complex, with a focus on the potential production of green hydrogen. In the...
Stress interference and propagation uniformity in multi cluster hydraulic fracturing using a coupled XFEM based CZM model
July 2027
The uniform propagation of multiple hydraulic fractures is crucial to maximize the volume of stimulated reservoirs and improve the recovery of hydrocarbons in unconventional reservoirs. However, simultaneous...
AI-enabled multi-class visual fault diagnosis for large-scale solar photovoltaic systems supporting energy transition and net-zero operations
July 2027
Large-scale solar photovoltaic installations are required to have reliable inspection methodologies in order to detect surface conditions or degradation states which could negatively affect their operational...
Surrogate-model-assisted optimization of centrifugal pump-as-turbine impellers: A systematic review and structured evidence synthesis
July 2027
Impeller redesign can improve the turbine-mode performance of centrifugal pumps, but direct optimization with high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics is expensive. This review critically evaluates...
Modeling the impact of diffusion, Non-Darcy flow, and solubility on core-scale CO2 injection
July 2027
Reliable forecasting of CO2 injection behavior demands an accurate description of the fundamental transport and flow mechanisms active within porous media. This work examines how molecular diffusion,...
Thermo-energetic parametric assessment of PV/T cooling technologies: Implications for energy yield, economic savings and CO2 reduction
July 2027
Growing societal energy demand has increased the consumption of non-renewable resources, causing resource depletion as well as environmental, economic, and human health concerns. In this context, the...
Techno-economic assessment of a solar-powered absorption air-conditioning system for a commercial building in Sudan
July 2027
This study evaluates the technical, environmental, and economic feasibility of solar-powered air conditioning (AC) systems in Sudanese buildings. Sudan’s high ambient temperatures make AC a major contributor...
Strategic deployment of seasonal thermal energy storage for decarbonizing remote northern communities in Canada: A multidimensional evaluation framework
July 2027
Remote northern communities face major energy-transition challenges due to extreme climates, prolonged heating seasons, geographic isolation, dependence on imported fossil fuels, and limited energy...
CO2 storage suitability, capacity, and emission-reduction implications of oil and gas reservoirs in the Shaanxi sector of the Ordos Basin, China
July 2027
Geological storage of CO2 offers a viable means of reducing large-scale carbon emissions, thereby contributing to the mitigation of global climate and environmental challenges associated with CO2 emissions....
Characterization of shale gas adsorption behavior based on the gravimetric method
May 2027
Based on gravimetric isothermal adsorption experiments, methane adsorption isotherms were obtained under different temperature and pressure conditions. High-pressure adsorption models were used to investigate...
Determining the robust drivers of CO2 emissions in Africa: Machine learning and panel econometric evidence on the Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesis
May 2027
One of the primary greenhouse gases linked to global warming is carbon dioxide. This study investigates the determinants of carbon dioxide emissions in 29 African countries over the period 1990–2023...
Sedimentary facies modeling driven by morphodynamic sedimentary simulation under sparse-well conditions
May 2027
Offshore oil and gas fields have become an increasingly important domain for reserve additions and production growth. However, sparse well control and limited-quality seismic data impose significant...
Advanced optimization problems and solution methods for renewable energy integration - A bibliometric review
May 2027
The worldwide shift to sustainable energy supply has led to extensive incorporation of renewable energy sources into modern power systems incorporating specifically with wind-turbine and solar-photovoltaic...
Experimental comparison of dual-stage organic Rankine cycle and organic Rankine flash cycle for low-temperature geothermal power generation
May 2027
Organic Rankine cycle (ORC) has gained increasing attention in thermal power generation, but with a relatively low efficiency due to the irreversible loss of the evaporation process. In order to improve...
Design and simulation of a renewable energy-based microgrid for Accra Technical University
May 2027
Rising electricity costs, coupled with the unreliability of the supply, are big challenges facing higher learning institutions in developing nations, where the use of fossil fuels in centralized power...
Numerical investigation on percussive cutting of Hubei hot dry rock using conical cutter under varying impact parameters
May 2027
As the development of geothermal resources in medium to deep dry hot rock formations progresses, traditional drilling technologies face numerous challenges posed by high-strength hard rocks. These challenges,...
Where does the exergy go? Risk-aware irreversibility mapping of a PCM-buffered solar photovoltaic-thermal/geothermal ventilation system
May 2027
This study answers a practical question in renewable ventilation design: where does the exergy go when solar–geothermal preconditioning is combined with latent thermal buffering? A hybrid ventilation...
Prediction and optimization of drill string torque and drag in horizontal wells based on dynamic friction coefficient testing
May 2027
With the large-scale development of unconventional oil and gas resources, extended-reach horizontal wells have been increasingly utilized in shale reservoirs. However, excessive torque and drag caused...
Evaluating structural controls as seismic hazard potential through joint mapping and kinematic analysis: West Rand Gold Mine, South Africa
May 2027
This study investigates the structural characteristics of joint sets and their potential influence on seismic hazard at the West Rand Gold Mine, South Africa. A total of 144 systematic 2 m × 2 m window-mapping...
The impact of ideality assumption on biomethane upgrading model
May 2027
While most research rely on ideal-gas assumptions without ensuring their accuracy, simulation of adsorption-based biomethane upgrading can lower experimental costs and enhance process analysis. In the...
Prediction of shale brittleness index by genetic algorithm optimization random forest algorithm
May 2027
The brittleness index (BI) is a key parameter for determining whether shale is compressible. Accurately predicting BI during CO2 storage is beneficial for evaluating shale's reservoir and cap rock properties...
Enhanced loss of circulation prediction using Sea Lion-optimized machine learning models
May 2027
Lost circulation is a major drilling challenge that increases cost and non-productive time and is influenced by different parameters. This study develops and evaluates machine learning models for predicting...
Unveiling the thermodynamic performance of nano-enhanced bio-PCM for improved efficiency in solar cooling systems
May 2027
Nano-enhanced bio-based phase change materials have emerged as promising thermal management materials for solar cooling applications because of their ability to improve heat transfer and thermal energy...
Heterogeneity, petro-fabric and petrophysical subdivision of the El Garia Formation (Ypresian, Tunisia): Implications for CO2 storage
May 2027
Assessing and evaluating each reservoir suitability for carbon dioxide storage (CCS) prior to injection is crucial to ensure safe and long-term geologic carbon storage. Rock physics is a key technique...
