Energy is an important aspect concerning global economic development and environmental conservation. Economic growth has been accompanied by extensive use of fossil fuels, resulting in significant emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants. Therefore, researchers have turned their attention to low/zero carbon fuels. Among these, biofuels ha...
This study investigates the optimization of aeration rates for the biodrying of market waste using negative-pressure ventilation. Market waste, characterized by a high moisture content (MC) and rapid decomposition, presents challenges in waste management. Over 12 days, three aeration rates (ARs) of 0.2, 0.4, and 0.6 m3/kg/day were examined, and the...
District heating systems play a pivotal role in providing efficient and sustainable heating solutions for urban areas. In this sense, district heating systems that use geothermal resources have been gaining prominence in recent years, due to the non-intermittent nature of their application, among many other reasons. The present study investigates t...
This paper introduces an innovative design for an “inorganic salt-expanded graphite” composite thermochemical system. The storage unit is made of a perforated, compressed, expanded graphite block impregnated with molten CaCl2∙6H2O; the humid air passes through the holes that allow the moisture to diffuse and react with the salt. The prepared block ...
Solar energy is one of the main renewable energy resources due to its abundance. It can be used for two purposes, thermal or photovoltaic applications. However, when the resource obtained is mixed, it is called photovoltaic thermal hybrid, where the solar panels generate electricity and are provided with a heat exchanger to absorb energy through a ...
This work demonstrates the potential of CO2 + SiCl4 binary mixture as a working fluid for power generation cycle. Recompression Brayton cycle configuration is considered due to its proven record of high performance for medium- to high-temperature sources. The objective of this study is to assess the thermodynamic performance of a recompression Bray...
Published in Materials Research Express
Integrating smart technology and advanced materials in the construction industry has revolutionized traditional building practices, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and overall performance. Researchers and professionals in the construction sector have shown significant interest in three-dimensional concrete printing (3DCP) for automating struc...
Cogeneration is widely recognized as one of the most efficient methods of electricity generation, with gas turbine-based systems playing a critical role in ensuring reliability, sustainability, and consistent power output. This paper presents an energy efficiency analysis of a 14 MW high-efficiency cogeneration unit, featuring a modernized gas turb...
Shipping containers that remain in ports after exporting or importing products cause an environmental and logistical problem. Transporting them to the port of origin is costly; therefore, some of them are stored in the regions of destination. Recycling or reusing them in an efficient and sustainable way represents a clean alternative. The purpose o...
A thermal efficiency analysis of an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) system enables its performance to be evaluated; for this purpose, critical system components, including the turbine and the boiler, must be scrutinized. ORC plants can operate under various regimes, such as simple, regeneration, and reheat work modes. Organic fluids such as R-245fa int...
