CFD analysis of thermophysical characterization & performance optimization of a solar updraft tower utilising multi-composition gas mixtures
May 2027
The thermophysical behaviour of the solar working fluid plays an important role on the performance of the solar chimney. This work presents the results of a systematic Reynolds-averaged computational...
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...
Localization challenges and technological gaps in cleaning robots for fixed-tilt coplanar photovoltaic arrays: A review and perspective
May 2027
Accurate and reliable localization is crucial for autonomous mobile robots performing cleaning operations on coplanar photovoltaic arrays at fixed tilt angles, where smooth glass surfaces, repetitive...
Integrated wind uncertainty and incentive-based demand response framework for electricity market operation using probabilistic, robust, and fuzzy optimisation
May 2027
The greater the integration of wind energy, the more uncertainty is introduced into electricity markets, affecting dispatch decisions, price formation, and system reliability. At the same time, incentive-based...
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...
Post-combustion carbon capture in the cement industry: A critical review of its decarbonization potential
May 2027
The cement industry is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for nearly 7% of global anthropogenic CO2 emissions. As cement demand continues to rise, rapid and substantial emission...
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...
Designing wave farms to support mangrove restoration: A coupled hydro-morphodynamic and habitat suitability modelling approach
March 2027
Wave farms are increasingly proposed for hybrid coastal infrastructure, offering both renewable energy generation and shoreline protection. However, their potential to enable ecological restoration,...
Enhancement of atmospheric water generator performance by exploiting historical underground spaces
March 2027
Many Mediterranean countries are facing a severe water crisis due to climate change both in Southern Europe, Northern Africa and Middle East. One possible solution to mitigate this problem could be...
Design implications of ground properties and operating conditions for geothermal cooling in hot-humid and arid regions: A case study of Bahrain
March 2027
This study assesses the feasibility of geothermal cooling for residential buildings in hot-humid and arid regions, using Bahrain as a representative case. Unlike studies relying on commercial software,...
Techno-economic analysis and sizing of a hybrid PV-geothermal system for building energy sustainability: A case study under Egyptian climatic conditions
March 2027
This study presents a techno-economic and environmental assessment of a hybrid Earth-Air Heat Exchanger (EAHE) and photovoltaic (PV) system for a residential F2-type building under the hot-arid conditions...
An advanced integrated cross-sectoral model for formulating government strategies on energy consumption management to reduce greenhouse gas emissions toward achieving net-zero emissions in the future
March 2027
This study aims to develop a model that identifies alternative scenarios for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by examining the interrelationships among the circular economy, socio-cultural, and environmental...
Numerical investigation and FEM validation of flow dynamics and heat transfer in a paraffin-encapsulated packed bed thermal energy storage system
March 2027
Packed bed latent heat storage systems using phase change materials enable efficient thermal energy storage and recovery, motivating investigation of their coupled flow and heat transfer behavior during...
Pioneering oil-water interfacial tension using surfactant properties and cutting-edge algorithms
March 2027
This study addresses the challenge of accurately predicting oil–water interfacial tension through the integration of surfactant physicochemical descriptors and machine learning algorithms. The main...
A stable and efficient hybrid Analytical–BSLO algorithm for accurate photovoltaic parameter estimation
March 2027
Accurate extraction of photovoltaic model parameters is essential for optimal system design and performance prediction. This study introduces a hybrid methodology combining analytical techniques with...
Application of petrophysics-based machine learning for caprock resilience in CO2 and H2 storage
March 2027
A framework is presented that integrates laboratory calibrated geomechanical data with machine learning (ML) to predict the shear modulus (Gs) of caprock as a resilience metric for subsurface CO2 and...
New insights into lithium recovery from unconventional water resources
March 2027
The recovery of lithium from unconventional water resources is a complex physicochemical process influenced by numerous non-linear variables, making the optimization of adsorption materials through...
Renewable electricity penetration and retail price dynamics: Global evidence on transitional costs of the energy transition
March 2027
The global expansion of renewable energy represents a structural transformation with profound macroeconomic and financial implications. This study investigates the impact of renewable electricity penetration...
Geochemical characteristics and constraints on organic matter enrichment of Paleocene shales in a typical oil-rich lacustrine rift sag, Bohai Bay basin
March 2027
Unraveling the mechanisms of organic matter (OM) enrichment in lacustrine rift basins is critical for optimizing shale oil exploration in continental sedimentary systems. However, these mechanisms remain...
Hybrid TiO2–Fe3O4 nanofluid and hinged bending turbulators for high-efficiency PVT flat-plate collectors: Experimental assessment of heat transfer, energy, and exergy performance
March 2027
This study presents a combined enhancement approach to improve the thermal and electrical performance of a photovoltaic–thermal collector by utilizing a 50% TiO2–50% Fe3O4 hybrid nanofluid at 0.5% concentration...
Comfort-aware design of photovoltaic-based multi-generation energy systems for hotel facilities
March 2027
A photovoltaic (PV)-based multi-generation system applied to a hotel building is considered, and a comfort-aware design and assessment framework is proposed, in which occupant thermal and visual comfort...
Numerical investigation of the melting and solidification of a novel dual-air PCM unit for power saving in air conditioning systems
March 2027
A novel dual-air phase change material (PCM) unit is introduced to enhance the thermal performance of air-conditioning (AC) systems and minimize cooling coil power consumption. The numerical model is...
Multi-horizon solar irradiance forecasting under variable sky conditions through CNN–TCN feature learning and XGBoost
March 2027
Multi-horizon solar irradiance nowcasting is highly sensitive to rapidly varying atmospheric conditions. Traditional statistical models such as persistence and autoregressive integrated moving average...
Flexible scheduling of renewable energy systems with building thermal inertia using Chaotic Harris Hawks optimization
March 2027
The increasing integration of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and biomass into smart grids poses significant challenges for system stability, due to their inherent variability and uncertainty....
Bubble evolution and stability of foamy bitumen in the puff stage of CO2 huff-n-puff process: An image-based analysis
March 2027
The CO2 huff-n-puff process offers dual benefits by enhancing bitumen recovery while contributing to carbon capture, utilization, and storage. This study investigates the evolution and stability of...
