Wenxia Zhu^*, Baishu Chen, Lexin Wang, Chunxiang Wang

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.5, pp. 1559-1573, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.047351 - 30 October 2024

Abstract A Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) is an electrochemical device that converts the chemical energy of a substance into electrical energy through an oxidation-reduction mechanism. The electrochemical reaction of a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) generates heat, and this heat can be recovered and put to use in a waste heat recovery system. In addition to preheating the fuel and oxidant, producing steam for industrial use, and heating and cooling enclosed rooms, this waste heat can be used for many more productive uses. The large waste heat produced by SOFCs is a worry that must… More >

Jinglong Wang, Lin Lu^*, Kai Jiao

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.10, pp. 2681-2718, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.051051 - 11 September 2024

Abstract Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) play a critical role in collecting renewable energy from the sun and deep space to generate clean electricity. With their environmentally friendly, reliable, and noise-free operation, TEGs offer diverse applications, including areas with limited power infrastructure, microelectronic devices, and wearable technology. The review thoroughly analyses TEG system configurations, performance, and applications driven by solar and/or radiative cooling, covering non-concentrating, concentrating, radiative cooling-driven, and dual-mode TEGs. Materials for solar absorbers and radiative coolers, simulation techniques, energy storage management, and thermal management strategies are explored. The integration of TEGs with combined heat and power More >

Razieh Keshavarzi, Mehdi Jahangiri^*

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.6, pp. 1381-1401, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.050029 - 21 May 2024

Abstract Nowadays, the use of renewable energies, especially wind, solar, and biomass, is essential as an effective solution to address global environmental and economic challenges. Therefore, the current study examines the energy-economic-environmental analysis of off-grid electricity generation systems using solar panels, wind turbines, and biomass generators in various weather conditions in Iran. Simulations over 25 years were conducted using HOMER v2.81 software, aiming to determine the potential of each region and find the lowest cost of electricity production per kWh. In the end, to identify the most suitable location, the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity… More > Graphic Abstract

Ghobad Shafiei Sabet^1,*, Ali Sari¹, Ahmad Fakhari^2,*, Nasrin Afsarimanesh³, Dominic Organ⁴, Seyed Mehran Hoseini¹

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.2, pp. 491-509, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.048290 - 20 May 2024

Abstract This study conducts both numerical and empirical assessments of thermal transfer and fluid flow characteristics in a Solar Air Collector (SAC) using a Delta Wing Vortex Generator (DWVG), and the effects of different height ratios (R = 0.6, 0.8, 1, 1.2 and 1.4) in delta wing vortex generators, which were not considered in the earlier studies, are investigated. Energy and exergy analyses are performed to gain maximum efficiency. The Reynolds number based on the outlet velocity and hydraulic diameter falls between 4400 and 22000, corresponding to the volume flow rate of 5.21–26.07 m/h. It is More >

Junhui Li¹, Xuanzhong Luo^1,2, Changxing Ge³, Cuiping Li^1,*, Changrong Wang⁴

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.4, pp. 869-893, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.029722 - 26 March 2024

Abstract Peak load and wind energy emission pressure rise more as wind energy penetration keeps growing, which affects the stabilization of the PS (power system). This paper suggests integrated optimal dispatching of thermal power generators and BESS (battery energy storage system) taking wind energy emission grading punishment and deep peak clipping into consideration. Firstly, in order to minimize wind abandonment, a hierarchical wind abandonment penalty strategy based on fuzzy control is designed and introduced, and the optimal grid-connected power of wind energy is determined as a result of minimizing the peak cutting cost of the system.… More > Graphic Abstract

Tian Li^1,2,*, Hao Liang¹, Zerui Xiang², Jiye Zhang¹

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.2, pp. 463-473, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2023.043618 - 14 December 2023

Abstract A relatively high aerodynamic drag is an important factor that hinders the further acceleration of high-speed trains. Using the shear stress transport (SST) k-ω turbulence model, the effect of various vortex generator types on the aerodynamic characteristics of an ICE2 (Inter-city Electricity) train has been investigated. The results indicate that the vortex generators with wider triangle, trapezoid, and micro-ramp arranged on the surface of the tail car can significantly change the distribution of surface pressure and affect the vorticity intensity in the wake. This alteration effectively reduces the resistance of the tail car. Meanwhile, the micro-ramp More > Graphic Abstract

Mohammad Yaghoub Abdollahzadeh Jamalabadi, Jinxiang Xi^*

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.21, pp. 65-79, 2023, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2023.042613 - 30 November 2023

Abstract As a means of harvesting solar energy for water treatment, solar-driven vapor generation is becoming more appealing. Due to their entangled fibrous networks and high surface area, fibers can be used as building blocks to generate water vapor. In this paper, using a two-dimensional fiber bundle model, we studied the generation of solar vapor based on the fiber height, distance between fibers, and input sun radiation. The performance of solar absorption system was also evaluated by evaluating thermal and water management. Results showed a constant increase in solar vapor generation with an increasing fiber height… More > Graphic Abstract

Ali Jaber Abdulhamed^1,*, Aws Al-Akam¹, Ahmed A. Abduljabbar², Mohammed H. Alkhafaji³

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.8, pp. 1729-1746, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.029069 - 05 June 2023

Abstract Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) are considered promising devices for waste heat recovery from various systems. The Seebeck effect can be utilized to generate power using the residual heat emitted by the filter dryer receiver (FDR) of an air conditioning (A/C) system, which would otherwise go to waste. The study aims to build a set of thermoelectric generators (TEG) to collect the waste heat of the FDR and generate low-power electricity. A novel electrical circuit with two transformers is designed and fabricated to produce a more stable voltage for operation and charging. The thermoelectric generator (TEGs) was… More >

Alim Al Ayub Ahmed^1,*, Salim Oudah Mezan², Binyamin³, Murtadha Doghiam Abdullah⁴, Elena Tesleva⁵, Linar G. Akhmetov⁶, Rustem Zalilov⁷, Mustafa M. Kadhim^8,9,10, Abduladheem Turki Jalil^11,12

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.19, No.1, pp. 15-24, 2023, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.019922 - 02 August 2022

Abstract The utilization of vortex generators to increase heat transfer from cylinders installed inside a duct is investigated. In particular, a channel containing eight cylinders with volumetric heat sources is considered for different values of the Reynolds number. The effective possibility to use vortex generators with different sizes to increase heat transfer and, consequently, reduce the surface temperature of the cylinders is examined. Also, the amount of pressure drop inside the channel due to the presence of vortex generators is considered and compared with the cases without vortex generators. The results show that although the addition More >

P. Srinivasan^1,*, P. Jagatheeswari²

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.35, No.1, pp. 381-397, 2023, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2023.024179 - 06 June 2022

Abstract Renewable energy production plays a major role in satisfying electricity demand. Wind power conversion is one of the most popular renewable energy sources compared to other sources. Wind energy conversion has two major types of generators such as the Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator (PMSG) and the Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG). The maximum power tracking algorithm is a crucial controller, a wind energy conversion system for generating maximum power in different wind speed conditions. In this article, the DFIG wind energy conversion system was developed in Matrix Laboratory (MATLAB) and designed a machine learning (ML) More >