Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sadashiva Lalsangi, V. S. Yaliwal, N. R. Banapurmath, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, Dhinesh Balasubramanian, Ankit Sonthalia, Edwin Geo Varuvel, Makatar Wae-Hayee
Summary: The present work investigates the effects of hydrogen injection timing and injection duration on combustion and emissions of a dual fuel (DF) mode CI engine. The results indicate that the optimal injection timing and injection duration were found to be 10 deg. aTDC and 60 deg. CA respectively. Using hydrogen in the diesel-PG combination resulted in improved BTE, reduced smoke, HC, and CO emissions, and increased NOx emissions compared to DiSOME and WFOME supported DF operation. Satisfactory operation was observed with DiSOME-hydrogen enriched PG combustion.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
K. A. Sateesh, V. S. Yaliwal, N. R. Banapurmath, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, T. M. Yunus Khan, P. A. Harari, A. S. El-Shafay, M. A. Mujtaba, Ashraf Elfaskhany, M. A. Kalam
Summary: This study prepared nanoparticle-blended biodiesel fuels by adding multi-walled carbon nanotube particles in dairy scum oil methyl ester biodiesel. The stability characteristics of these fuels were studied and their effects on combustion and emissions in an engine running on dual-fuel mode were examined. The results showed that adding MWCNT nanoparticles improved fuel efficiency, reduced smoke opacity, HC and CO emissions, and increased NOx emissions.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ravi Kathirvel, Vijayabalan Palanimuthu, Hariram Venkatesan, Suja Thangaraj
Summary: In this study, the mixed fuel of Neem-oil methyl ester (NME) and diesel was used in a diesel engine, and the engine performance and emissions were improved by introducing oxy-hydrogen gas and exhaust gas recirculation. However, the NOx emissions increased.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
V. Venkatesan, N. Nallusamy, P. Nagapandiselvi
Summary: The study investigated the use of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) technique to reduce NOx emissions in compression ignition engines, using blends of pine oil - soapnut oil methyl ester and diesel - soapnut oil methyl ester in a twin cylinder off-road vehicle diesel engine. The results showed significant reductions in carbon monoxide and unburnt hydrocarbon emissions with the use of hybrid biofuel blends under different operating conditions.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Paramvir Singh, Rohit Kumar, Saurabh Sharma, Sudarshan Kumar
Summary: This paper provides a detailed analysis of the technical feasibility of using biomass-derived combustible gaseous fuels and low-calorific-value biomass as feedstock for combustion engines, including suggested modifications for diesel engines and the impact of engine parameters on combustion processes. The study highlights the significant impact of using producer gas as a fuel on engine operation and performance, as well as the effects on engine characteristics of various management strategies for pilot fuel, combustion chamber geometries, type of carburetors, and producer gas quantity.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Selvakumar Ramalingam, D. Babu, A. Santhoshkumar, R. Deepakkumar, D. Ravikanth
Summary: This study investigates the influence of the split injection strategy on the combustion, performance, and emission characteristics of moringa oleifera methyl ester and its blends with exhaust gas recirculation in a diesel engine. The experimental results show that the use of pure moringa oleifera biodiesel under the split injection strategy leads to better combustion characteristics and lower nitric oxide emissions. Additionally, the study finds that the split injection strategy and EGR technique can simultaneously reduce nitric oxide and smoke emissions while improving engine performance.
Article
Thermodynamics
Rashmi Walvekar, Danial Aminin Zairin, Mohammad Khalid, Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak, T. C. S. M. Gupta
Summary: This study investigated the thermal conductivity, viscosity, and thermal degradation of naphthenic-based mineral oil, palm oil methyl ester (POME), and their blend. Results showed that blending POME with mineral oil can enhance properties such as thermal conductivity, viscosity, flash point, and thermal degradation, leading to improved system performance and faster heat dissipation.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
S. S. Halewadimath, N. R. Banapurmath, V. S. Yaliwal, M. G. Prasad, S. S. Jalihal, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, Haseeb Yaqoob, M. A. Mujtaba, Kiran Shahapurkar, Mohammad Reza Safaei
Summary: The high flammability of hydrogen gas allows for a steady flow in engines without the need for throttling. Dual fuel mode operation with hydrogen fuel in diesel engines can significantly reduce particulate matter and nitrogen oxide emissions. The experimental investigation in this study focuses on the performance of a dual fuel diesel engine using Neem Oil Methyl Ester and producer gas enriched with hydrogen gas.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Mohammad Jamshid-nezhad
Summary: Recent studies have shown that co-injection of steam and non-condensable gas can significantly reduce the steam-oil ratio, making the steam and gas push process (SAGP) more environmentally friendly than the conventional steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) process. However, this modification may lead to a decrease in the cumulative volume of produced oil. In this paper, a technique called steam and non-condensable gas (SANG) is proposed to overcome this adverse impact on oil recovery. Numerical simulations and comparisons with conventional methods are conducted, and the effects of reservoir properties and operating conditions on SANG performance, as well as cost-benefit analysis and CO2 emissions, are explored. The results suggest that SANG can effectively improve the performance of thermal gravity processes in viscous oil reservoirs and potentially replace SAGD and SAGP.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xiaofei Wei, Yejian Qian, Zhen Gong, Shun Meng, Yu Sun, Yu Zhang, Tao Wang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of control parameters, including injection timing, injection pressure, and ignition timing, on the performance of an engine with port water injection. Experimental and simulation methods were used to analyze the separate effects and combined effects of these parameters on combustion and emission. The study found that injection timing and injection pressure were crucial in spark ignition engines, with injection timing having a larger influence on combustion and emission than injection pressure.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Krishnamani Selvaraj, Mohanraj Thangavel
Summary: This study evaluated the influence of fuel injection pressures on engine performance and emissions using frying oil methyl ester. The results showed that increasing fuel injection pressure improved the efficiency and combustion of the engine, but also increased nitrogen oxide emissions.
ENERGY SOURCES PART A-RECOVERY UTILIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mariana Albarello, Ana Luiza Barrachini Nunes, Liara Jalime Vernier, Fernanda de Castilhos
Summary: The present study aimed at investigating the interesterification reaction for the production of FAME from DSO in pressurized MeA catalyzed by NbOPO4. Important factors such as temperature, catalyst content, and DSO:MeA molar ratio were studied and optimized. An FAME yield of 87.48% was obtained by using 345°C, 8 wt% catalyst, and an MR of 1:35 in 60 min of reaction. The catalyst showed activity and a decrease in activity was observed in the reuse test.
BIOENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Silambarasan Rajendran, Ratchagaraja Dhairiyasamy, Sivakumar Jaganathan, Senthil Murugesan, Ranjithkumar Muthusamy, Sakthivel Periannan, Govindaraj Muniyappan, Boopathi Jaganathan, Kannan Srinivasan, Hariharan Elangandhi, Elamvazhuthi Annamalai
Summary: This study investigates the effects of injection timing on the combustion, emissions, and performance of high-viscosity biodiesel in a diesel engine. The results show that retarded injection timing can significantly reduce emissions but decreases thermal efficiency, while advanced timing can lower smoke opacity but increase NOx emissions. The study underscores the critical importance of optimizing injection timing for balancing emissions and performance.
RESULTS IN ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Vallapudi Dhana Raju, Jayashri N. Nair, Harish Venu, Lingesan Subramani, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, M. A. Mujtaba, T. M. Yunus Khan, Khadiga Ahmed Ismail, Ashraf Elfasakhany, Abdulfatah Abdu Yusuf, Badr A. Mohamed, Islam M. R. Fattah
Summary: Currently, the vehicle industry is facing challenges due to factors such as the depletion of fossil resources, increased crude oil costs, and stricter emission regulations. Therefore, finding viable alternatives to diesel fuel is crucial. This study investigates the combined effects of injection time and exhaust gas recirculation on algal biodiesel-powered diesel engines and explores the practicality of using algal biodiesel under different injection timings. The results show that advanced injection timing improves fuel efficiency and combustion characteristics, but also leads to higher NOx emissions, which can be reduced by combining exhaust gas recirculation with certain injection timings.
ENERGY SOURCES PART A-RECOVERY UTILIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
H. G. How, Y. H. Teoh, B. Navaneetha Krishnan, T. D. Le, H. T. Nguyen, C. Prabhu
Summary: While electric mobility is slowly becoming a trend in automotive sales, it has not yet received wide acceptance due to limited range. The high energy density of liquid fuel remains unmatched by electric battery performance. The impact of conventional fuels on human health highlights the need for alternative fuel research.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
L. Ranganatha Swamy, N. R. Banapurmath, T. K. Chandrashekar, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, M. Gul, Nik-Nazri Nik-Ghazali, M. A. Mujtaba, Kiran Shahapurkar, Umit Agbulut, Hashim M. Alshehri, A. M. Sajjan, Marjan Goodarzi
Summary: The use of oxygenated fuels as a substitute for diesel fuel in engines can effectively reduce emissions, but it also leads to increased NOx emissions, inferior HC and CO emissions, and shortened ignition delay and combustion duration.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Atul Bhattad, Vinay Atgur, Boggarapu Nageswar Rao, N. R. Banapurmath, T. M. Yunus Khan, Chandramouli Vadlamudi, Sanjay Krishnappa, A. M. Sajjan, R. Prasanna Shankara, N. H. Ayachit
Summary: Nano fluids, including hybrid nano-coolants, are extensively used in energy-related applications such as coolants, refrigerants, and fuel additives. This review article focuses on the hydrothermal behavior of heat exchangers (radiators for engine applications) with mono/hybrid nanofluids. It discusses the preparation and properties of hybrid nanofluids, innovative methodologies for higher heat transfer rates, and applications in engine radiators and fuel additives.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Vivek Pandey, Kiran Hanmanthrao Shahapurkar, Suresh Guluwadi, Getinet Asrat Mengesha, Bekele Gadissa, Nagaraj Ramalingayya Banapurmath, Chandramouli Vadlamudi, Sanjay Krishnappa, T. M. Yunus Khan
Summary: The sustainability of energy supply is a growing concern due to decreasing conventional fossil fuel supply and increasing energy demand. Environmental impact and emissions reduction targets are driving the research and application of sustainable and non-polluting fuels. Biogas and hydrogen are considered as alternatives, but both have disadvantages. Experimental results show that blending biogas with hydrogen improves engine performance and power while reducing carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions. However, nitrogen oxide emissions increase due to higher combustion temperatures caused by hydrogen.
Correction
Energy & Fuels
Manzoore Elahi. M. Soudagar, Nik-Nazri Nik-Ghazali, M. A. Kalam, Irfan Anjum Badruddin, N. R. Banapurmath, T. M. Yunus Khan, M. Nasir Bashir, Naveed Akram, Rijavan Farade, Asif Afzal
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
B. Nageswar Rao, N. R. Banapurmath, Vinay Atgur, Mallesh B. Sanjeevannavar, A. M. Sajjan, Chandramouli Vadlamudi, Sanjay Krishnappa, T. M. Yunus Khan, N. H. Ayachit
Summary: Biodiesel from Jatropha oil is produced using catalyzed homogeneous transesterification with hydrogen peroxide as an additive. The study investigates the optimal input variables for improving engine performance and reducing emissions, such as additive volume percentage, injection pressure, and load. Engine performance characteristics including air-fuel ratio, brake specific fuel consumption, and brake thermal efficiency, as well as emission characteristics including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, exhaust gas temperature, nitrogen oxide, and smoke opacity, are evaluated. Through experimental design and empirical relationships, the study aims to develop and verify the performance and emission characteristics.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
K. Dileep, A. Srinath, N. R. Banapurmath, M. A. Umarfarooq, Ashok M. Sajjan
Summary: This study investigated the effects of graphene and SiO2 addition on the mechanical and fracture properties of epoxy-PLA composites. The addition of graphene and SiO2 increased the tensile, flexural strength, and fracture toughness of the nanocomposites, reaching a peak at a filler concentration of 0.3 wt. %. However, higher filler content drastically reduced the mechanical and fracture properties. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging was used to examine the fractured surfaces and numerical analysis was conducted to simulate the impact of filler concentration on the tensile strength.
FRATTURA ED INTEGRITA STRUTTURALE-FRACTURE AND STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Bipin S. Chikkatti, Ashok M. Sajjan, Prakash B. Kalahal, Nagaraj R. Banapurmath, Adarsh R. Angadi
Summary: The impact of nano additive titania (TiO2) on PVA-TEOS polymer gel electrolyte was investigated in this study using electrochemical behavior and battery performance. The optimized TiO2 amount was determined by cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The results showed that PVA-TEOS with 1 wt% TiO2 exhibited better electrochemical performance, with a highest discharge capacity of 4.459 mAh and only 5.26% capacity loss after 1000 cycles. Therefore, TiO2 nano additives can be used to develop polymer-based gel-formulated electrolytes for valve-regulated lead storage batteries.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Bipin S. Chikkatti, Ashok M. Sajjan, Prakash B. Kalahal, Nagaraj R. Banapurmath, Narasimha H. Ayachit
Summary: This study describes the preparation and characterization of flexible films of poly(lactic acid) and poly(4-styrene sulfonate) for supercapacitors. Various techniques were used to analyze the physicochemical and electrochemical properties of the films. The developed films showed high areal capacitance, energy density, and power density, and demonstrated good capacitance retention after prolonged cycling. The fabricated micro supercapacitor device achieved a high areal capacitance, offering potential for industrial applications.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Bipin S. Chikkatti, Ashok M. Sajjan, Prakash B. Kalahal, Nagaraj R. Banapurmath
Summary: This research work presents a novel gel system using poly(vinyl alcohol) and poly(4-styrene sulfonic acidco-maleic acid) sodium salt for VRLA batteries, which shows high electrochemical performance and capacity retention over 500 cycles.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Atul Bhattad, B. Nageswara Rao, Vinay Atgur, Nagaraj R. Banapurmath, Ashok M. Sajjan, Chandramouli Vadlamudi, Sanjay Krishnappa, T. M. Yunus Khan, Narasimha H. Ayachit
Summary: Extensive investigations were conducted to explore the thermal conductivity of mono-nanofluids, but the effect of concentration, diameter, and thermal properties of nanoparticles was often overlooked. This study proposed a model that considers the influence of these parameters on the thermal conductivity of hybrid nanofluids. Experimental results showed 2.4% and 2.1% enhancements in thermal conductivity for alumina (5:0) and titania (0:5) nanofluids, respectively, with a 0.1% particle volume concentration.
Article
Thermodynamics
S. A. Alur, M. M. Shivashimpi, K. M. Akkoli, J. Samson Lsaac, N. R. Banapurmath, D. Sakthivel, Yogesh Diliprao Sonawane, Saiful Islam, Prabhakar Sharma, Mohammad Amir Khan, Abdul Razak
Summary: In this study, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) rate for a POME fueled CRDI diesel engine fitted with TRCC was optimized. The experiments were conducted using an RSM-based D-optimal design and the relationship between input and output was determined using ANOVA. Both RSM and ANN models accurately fit the experimental data, with high predictive accuracy. The findings suggest that this research has the potential for various applications in CI engine-powered transportation systems.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
K. S. Nivedhitha, R. Venkatesh, N. R. Banapurmath, T. M. Yunus Khan, Chandramouli Vadlamudi, Sanjay Krishnappa, Sultan Alshehery
Summary: Mg-based alloys have attracted attention due to their high hydrogen storage capacity. The study evaluated the activation energy and electrochemical behavior of Mg-Ti alloys alloyed with transition metals Sc, Zr, and Nb. The alloy powders were synthesized using high-energy ball milling and characterized using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The presence of Ti and transition metals in Mg was confirmed through inter-planar spacing value shift. Mg0.8Ti0.2, Mg0.6Ti0.2Sc0.2, and Mg0.6Ti0.2Zr0.2 resulted in FCC phase while Mg0.6Ti0.2Nb0.2 resulted in BCC phase. Mg0.8Ti0.2 electrode material showed the highest discharge capacity of 535 mA h g(-1) in charge-discharge studies.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bipin S. Chikkatti, Ashok M. Sajjan, Nagaraj R. Banapurmath
Summary: A gel polymer electrolyte containing poly(vinyl alcohol) as the base matrix and manganese dioxide as an additive was studied. Results showed that a gel system with 3 wt% manganese dioxide displayed the best electrochemical performance, improving the discharge capacity and cycling stability of the valve-regulated lead acid battery.
MATERIALS ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cameron Bracken, Nathalie Voisin, Casey D. Burleyson, Allison M. Campbell, Z. Jason Hou, Daniel Broman
Summary: This study presents a methodology and dataset for examining compound wind and solar energy droughts, as well as the first standardized benchmark of energy droughts across the Continental United States (CONUS) for a 2020 infrastructure. The results show that compound wind and solar droughts have distinct spatial and temporal patterns across the CONUS, and the characteristics of energy droughts are regional. The study also finds that compound high load events occur more often during compound wind and solar droughts than expected.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ning Zhang, Yanghao Yu, Jiawei Wu, Ershun Du, Shuming Zhang, Jinyu Xiao
Summary: This paper provides insights into the optimal configuration of CSP plants with different penetrations of wind power by proposing an unconstrained optimization model. The results suggest that large solar multiples and TES are preferred in order to maximize profit, especially when combined with high penetrations of wind and photovoltaic plants. Additionally, the study demonstrates the economy and feasibility of installing electric heaters (EH) in CSP plants, which show a linear correlation with the penetration of variable energy resources.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
M. Szubel, K. Papis-Fraczek, S. Podlasek
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
J. Silva, J. C. Goncalves, C. Rocha, J. Vilaca, L. M. Madeira
Summary: This study investigated the methanation of CO2 in biogas and compared two different methanation reactors. The results showed that the cooled reactor without CO2 separation achieved a CO2 conversion rate of 91.8%, while the adiabatic reactors achieved conversion rates of 59.6% and 67.2%, resulting in an overall conversion rate of 93.0%. Economic analysis revealed negative net present worth values, indicating the need for government monetary incentives.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yang Liu, Yonglan Xi, Xiaomei Ye, Yingpeng Zhang, Chengcheng Wang, Zhaoyan Jia, Chunhui Cao, Ting Han, Jing Du, Xiangping Kong, Zhongbing Chen
Summary: This study investigated the effect of using nanofiber membrane composites containing Prussian blue-like compound nanoparticles (PNPs) to relieve ammonia nitrogen inhibition of rural organic household waste during high-solid anaerobic digestion and increase methane production. The results showed that adding NMCs with 15% PNPs can lower the concentrations of volatile fatty acids and ammonia nitrogen, and increase methane yield.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhong Ge, Xiaodong Wang, Jian Li, Jian Xu, Jianbin Xie, Zhiyong Xie, Ruiqu Ma
Summary: This study evaluates the thermodynamic, exergy, and economic performance of a double-stage organic flash cycle (DOFC) using ten eco-friendly hydrofluoroolefins. The influences of key parameters on performance are analyzed, and the advantages of DOFC over single-stage type are quantified.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nicolas Kirchner-Bossi, Fernando Porte-Agel
Summary: This study investigates the optimization of power density in wind farms and its sensitivity to the available area size. A novel genetic algorithm (PDGA) is introduced to optimize power density and turbine layout. The results show that the PDGA-driven solutions significantly reduce the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) compared to the default layout, and exhibit a convex relationship between area and LCOE or power density.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chunxiao Zhang, Dongdong Li, Lin Wang, Qingpo Yang, Yutao Guo, Wei Zhang, Chao Shen, Jihong Pu
Summary: In this study, a novel reversible liquid-filled energy-saving window that effectively regulates indoor solar radiation heat gain is proposed. Experimental results show that this window can effectively reduce indoor temperature during both summer and winter seasons, while having minimal impact on indoor illuminance.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alessandro L. Aguiar, Martinho Marta-Almeida, Mauro Cirano, Janini Pereira, Leticia Cotrim da Cunha
Summary: This study analyzed the Brazilian Equatorial Shelf using a high-resolution ocean model and found significant tidal variations in the area. Several hypothetical barrages were proposed with higher annual power generation than existing barrages. The study also evaluated the installation effort of these barrages.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Francesco Superchi, Nathan Giovannini, Antonis Moustakis, George Pechlivanoglou, Alessandro Bianchini
Summary: This study focuses on the optimization of a hybrid power station on the Tilos island in Greece, aiming to increase energy export and revenue by optimizing energy fluxes. Different scenarios are proposed to examine the impact of different agreements with the grid operator on the optimal solution.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Peimaneh Shirazi, Amirmohammad Behzadi, Pouria Ahmadi, Sasan Sadrizadeh
Summary: This research presents two novel energy production/storage/usage systems to reduce energy consumption and environmental effects in buildings. A biomass-fired model and a solar-driven system integrated with photovoltaic thermal (PVT) panels and a heat pump were designed and assessed. The results indicate that the solar-based system has an acceptable energy cost and the PVT-based system with a heat pump is environmentally superior. The biomass-fired system shows excellent efficiency.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zihao Qi, Yingling Cai, Yunxiang Cui
Summary: This study aims to investigate the operational characteristics of the solar-ground source heat pump system (SGSHPS) in Shanghai under different operation modes. It concludes that tandem operation mode 1 is the optimal mode for winter operation in terms of energy efficiency.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
L. Bartolucci, S. Cordiner, A. Di Carlo, A. Gallifuoco, P. Mele, V. Mulone
Summary: Spent coffee grounds are a valuable biogenic waste that can be used as a source of biofuels and valuable chemicals through pyrolysis and solvent extraction processes. The study found that heavy organic bio-oil derived from coffee grounds can be used as a carbon-rich biofuel, while solvent extraction can extract xantines and p-benzoquinone, which are important chemicals for various industries. The results highlight the promising potential of solvent extraction in improving the economic viability of coffee grounds pyrolysis-based biorefineries.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Luiza de Queiroz Correa, Diego Bagnis, Pedro Rabelo Melo Franco, Esly Ferreira da Costa Junior, Andrea Oliveira Souza da Costa
Summary: Building-integrated photovoltaics, especially organic solar technology, are important for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the building sector. This study analyzed the performance of organic panels laminated in glass in a vertical installation in Latin America. Results showed that glass lamination and vertical orientation preserved the panels' performance and led to higher energy generation in winter.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhipei Hu, Shuo Jiang, Zhigao Sun, Jun Li
Summary: This study proposes innovative fin arrangements to enhance the thermal performance of latent heat storage units. Through optimization of fin distribution and prediction of transient melting behaviors, it is found that fin structures significantly influence heat transfer characteristics and melting behaviors.