Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Johanna Pohl, Vivian Frick, Matthias Finkbeiner, Tilman Santarius
Summary: Reducing household energy consumption through ICT can contribute to sustainable consumption patterns. The environmental assessment of ICT applications should consider their use-specific effects. In the case of smart heating, the study analyzes the environmental performance of 375 smart home systems in Germany and extends the life cycle assessment to include various use-specific effects. The results show heterogeneous impacts across different categories.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2022)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Miguel Orden-Mejia, Assumpcio Huertas
Summary: This study examines the impact of informativeness, empathy, and interactivity of destination chatbots on tourist satisfaction, finding that these attributes influence and predict tourist satisfaction, while accessibility does not.
CURRENT ISSUES IN TOURISM
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Krzysztof Skarzynski, Wojciech Zagan
Summary: Architectural lighting designs (floodlighting) for outdoor lighting lack dedicated design standards, as the main objective is to enhance the attractiveness of buildings at night. However, the increasing number of illuminated architectural objects without quantitative control of light pollution and energy efficiency has negative impacts. This paper presents a new design algorithm for quantitative assessment of floodlighting designs, which minimizes energy loss, reduces light pollution, and considers aesthetic effects.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Deborah Elisabeth Jachan, Ursula Mueller-Werdan, Nils Axel Lahmann, Sandra Strube-Lahmann
Summary: The study found that the installed smart home solutions were positively evaluated by tenants in terms of usability, satisfaction, and price performance ratio compared to conventional tools. Although smart home solutions are more expensive, they contribute significantly to the security of tenants, enabling longer living in a familiar environment. Modularized offers are recommended to reduce installation costs and smart home solutions should be considered as medical aids.
Article
Public Administration
Frank K. Y. Chan, James Y. L. Thong, Susan A. Brown, Viswanath Venkatesh
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of three service perceptions and their design characteristics on citizen satisfaction with e-government services, finding that design characteristics positively influence perceived service quality and citizen satisfaction. The study confirmed the complementary role of service perceptions in influencing perceived service quality.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Raz Kamaran Radha
Summary: This study establishes practical guidelines for designing Flexible Smart Home Models based on the lifestyle requirements of Smart Home inhabitants in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. The results show that younger people are more accepting of high technology and flexible spatial integration of public and private zones.
AIN SHAMS ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Jingchen Cong, Pai Zheng, Yuan Bian, Chun-Hsien Chen, Jianmin Li, Xinyu Li
Summary: Smart product-service system (Smart PSS) leverages smart, connected products to improve user satisfaction. An iterative design method is proposed to enhance user experience and automate user satisfaction prediction using machine learning. The case study demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed approach.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Mathematics
Ruben Jesus Perez-Lopez, Jesus Everardo Olguin-Tiznado, Jorge Luis Garcia-Alcaraz, Maria Mojarro-Magana, Claudia Camargo-Wilson, Juan Andres Lopez-Barreras
Summary: Effective supply chain management is crucial for company competition. Technological innovation plays a key role in implementing ICT. By improving information management and availability, companies can gain more operating benefits.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Mumtaz Khan, Shah Khusro
Summary: This article introduces a framework of personalized adaptive UIs for smart TV users, which can change the UI layout and structure to meet user needs and contextual details. The positive impact of this framework is demonstrated through empirical research.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY-COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Fei Pan, Boda Zhang, Xiaoyu Zhao, Luyu Shuai, Peng Chen, Xuliang Duan
Summary: The advancement of smart agriculture with the support of information technology and wireless communication technology plays a crucial role in achieving food security and optimizing production efficiency. In this research, a lightweight channel authentication algorithm based on frequency-domain feature extraction is proposed for wireless communication in the context of smart agriculture. The algorithm achieved high precision, recall, and F-score rates, making it a lighter, more efficient, and more accurate solution.
Editorial Material
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Mohammad A. A. Matin, Vyasa Sai
Summary: Communication systems are becoming larger and more complex, requiring constant advancements and developments. The Design and Implementation of Devices, Circuits, and Systems Series aims to present these advancements and challenges from a hardware design perspective. Original articles on various issues related to telecommunications devices, circuits, and systems are published in this series. The field of information and communication technology (ICT) has made significant progress, especially in effective communications and sustainable technologies. This January issue features articles on the design and implementation of circuits and systems for effective communications, energy-efficient applications, and a sustainable future.
IEEE COMMUNICATIONS MAGAZINE
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Ekaterina Sorokina, Youcheng Wang, Alan Fyall, Peter Lugosi, Edwin Torres, Timothy Jung
Summary: This study explores the leadership and facilitation roles of DMOs in the development and governance of smart destinations through interviews and data analysis. Key factors in smart destination development include the smart vision, DMO leadership, functions and utility of DMSs, involvement of key stakeholders, and pillars of information technology infrastructure, sustainability, livability, and governance.
JOURNAL OF DESTINATION MARKETING & MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
F. Sanchez-Sutil, A. Cano-Ortega
Summary: This study proposes a system for controlling and monitoring street lights, utilizing the LoRa protocol, ABC optimization algorithm, and Firebase cloud platform for data transmission.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Business
Diana Ominde, Edward Godfrey Ochieng, Vincent Oteke Omwenga
Summary: The study found that stakeholder integration is crucial for achieving project performance and benefits realization in ICT projects in Kenya. Key factors for stakeholder integration include commitment to project objectives, competence of key stakeholders, alignment of stakeholder skills, and addressing stakeholder needs and expectations. Through theory elaboration, the study structured a sequence of project management constructs that could be used to assess and optimize the delivery of ICT infrastructure projects.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Yi Deng, Linting Xie, Chengyue Xing, Ling Cai
Summary: The concept of smart cities has been proposed in conjunction with the development of information technology and China's urban economy. Planning and designing cityscapes are essential in building smart cities and integrating modern technology. Information technology provides massive data and technical support for these studies, connecting cities and technology closely. Proper planning and design can meet people's needs for green plants and utilize the ecological value of digital urban spatial landscapes.
NEURAL COMPUTING & APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
D. Croce, F. Giuliano, M. Bonomolo, G. Leone, R. Musca, I Tinnirello
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Francesco Leccese, Davide Lista, Giacomo Salvadori, Marco Beccali, Marina Bonomolo
Article
Physics, Fluids & Plasmas
Valentina Consolo, Vincenzo Di Dio, Antonin Musolino, Rocco Rizzo, Luca Sani
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON PLASMA SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Stefania Guarino, Pietro Catrini, Alessandro Buscemi, Valerio Lo Brano, Antonio Piacentino
Summary: This paper evaluates the energy and environmental benefits achievable by integrating a dish-Stirling concentrator into energy systems used for meeting the air conditioning demand of an office building. Results show significant reductions in electricity purchased from the grid and CO2 emissions when the concentrator operates in electric mode, with potential for even better performance in cogenerative mode. The integration of the dish-Stirling system allows promising energy-saving and reduction in CO2 emissions, but a reduction in capital cost and financial support are necessary for wider adoption of this technology.
Article
Thermodynamics
D. Manno, G. Cipriani, G. Ciulla, V Di Dio, S. Guarino, V Lo Brano
Summary: This study proposes a system for automatic classification of thermographic images using a convolutional neural network, with various pre-processing strategies to reduce image noise. It allows for quick and effective identification of failures in photovoltaic systems, without interrupting their normal operation.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cristina Baglivo, Marina Bonomolo, Paolo Maria Congedo, Marco Beccali, Simona Antonaci
Summary: This study focuses on designing a new lighting system that takes into account both technical and economic aspects to reduce energy consumption by improving indoor lighting. The results show that replacing fluorescent luminaires with LEDs can reduce energy consumption by 33%, while dimming and modulation of LED lamps can lead to a 95% reduction compared to the current state.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Antonino D'Amico, Giuseppina Ciulla, Alessandro Buscemi, Domenico Panno, Michele Zinzi, Marco Beccali
Summary: The combination of renewable energy and storage systems has significant potential in achieving high-energy results with lower costs and emissions. The SMARTEP project aims to create an experimental area to investigate the feasibility of connecting a road solar thermal collector directly to a seasonal low-temperature geothermal storage. The project addresses constraints related to radiative properties and thermal insulation.
Article
Thermodynamics
Marina Bonomolo, Gaetano Zizzo, Simone Ferrari, Marco Beccali, Stefania Guarino
Summary: The paper discusses the advantages of using Building Automation and Control (BAC) systems in reducing electricity consumption and improving the efficiency of lighting systems. It introduces the BAC Factors (BF) method for assessing energy consumption impact and examines its applicability through experimental studies, highlighting the limitations of the method.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Filippo Pellitteri, Vincenzo Di Dio, Christian Puccio, Rosario Miceli
Summary: This paper proposes an innovative DC-DC converter topology for automotive applications, aiming to manage the electrical storage system of an electric vehicle. The converter is specifically designed for a 400 V battery and can function as a bidirectional power converter. It operates in step-down or step-up mode, with high gain between the input and output voltage.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Vincenzo Di Dio, Giovanni Cipriani, Donatella Manno
Summary: This paper presents a parametric study of different configurations and topologies of three-phase and single-phase AFPMSG for pico hydropower application, in order to assess the most suitable dimensional characteristics for maximum energy production. The study results indicate high power density and daily energy generation at certain rotational speeds.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Simone Ferrari, Federica Zagarella, Paola Caputo, Marco Beccali
Summary: In communities with a high tourist influx and warm climate, the energy demands for space cooling and domestic hot water are expected to significantly increase during summer. To reduce the high costs for energy supply in these contexts, the analysis of the variation of energy consumption is fundamental. A Geographic-Information-System-based procedure was implemented to estimate the residential buildings energy demand profiles, focusing on the seasonal variation, which can provide a valid supporting tool for decision makers in implementing smart energy strategies and supporting energy policies in renewable energy communities.
Proceedings Paper
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Vincenzo Di Dio, Mariano G. Ippolito, Rossano Musca
Summary: This work investigates the transient synchronizing interactions between different types of grid-forming controls. It examines two well-known grid-forming schemes, a droop-based control and a swing-based control, under different grid conditions. The analysis reveals the possibility of steep reactions, mutual oscillations, and unsymmetrical interactions between the different types of grid-forming converters.
2022 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENT AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND 2022 IEEE INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL POWER SYSTEMS EUROPE (EEEIC / I&CPS EUROPE)
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Giovanni Cipriani, Donatella Manno, Vincenzo Di Dio, Giovanni Sciortino
Summary: The paper introduces a methodology based on Artificial Intelligence for automatically detecting abnormal thermal distributions in electric motors, allowing for rapid identification of pre-faults or fault conditions without interrupting the normal working conditions of the system. By using Thermographic Non-Destructive Tests and a Convolutional Neural Network, the system is able to detect specific patterns of abnormal thermal distribution. Accuracy values achieved can reach up to 100%, depending on the size of the overheating area and image acquisition method.
2021 21ST IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENT AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND 2021 5TH IEEE INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL POWER SYSTEMS EUROPE (EEEIC/I&CPS EUROPE)
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Giovanni Cipriani, Donatella Manno, Vincenzo Di Dio, Marzia Traverso
Summary: This paper proposes the use of artificial intelligence techniques and thermal imaging cameras for early fault detection in photovoltaic systems, allowing for rapid and cost-effective identification of thermal anomalies with 100% accuracy. The technology enables non-expert users to easily inspect PV modules and significantly reduces manual image inspection time by 98.3%.
2021 21ST IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENT AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND 2021 5TH IEEE INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL POWER SYSTEMS EUROPE (EEEIC/I&CPS EUROPE)
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Pengcheng Zhao, Jingang Wang, Liming Sun, Yun Li, Haiting Xia, Wei He
Summary: The production of green hydrogen through water electrolysis is crucial for renewable energy utilization and decarbonization. This research explores the optimal electrode configuration and system design of compactly-assembled industrial electrolyzer. The findings provide valuable insights for industrial application of water electrolysis equipment.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
V. Baiju, P. Abhishek, S. Harikrishnan
Summary: Thermally driven adsorption desalination systems (ADS) have gained attention as an eco-friendly solution for water scarcity. However, they face challenges related to low water productivity and scalability. To overcome these challenges, integrating ADS with other desalination technologies can create a small-scale hybrid system. This study proposes integrating ADS with a Thermo Electric Dehumidification (TED) unit to enhance its performance.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
C. X. He, Y. H. Liu, X. Y. Huang, S. B. Wan, Q. Chen, J. Sun, T. S. Zhao
Summary: A decentralized centroid multi-path RC network model is constructed to improve the temperature prediction accuracy compared to traditional RC models. By incorporating multiple heat flow paths and decentralizing thermal capacity, a more accurate prediction is achieved.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Chaoying Li, Meng Wang, Nana Li, Di Gu, Chao Yan, Dandan Yuan, Hong Jiang, Baohui Wang, Xirui Wang
Summary: There is an urgent need to shift away from heavy dependence on fossil fuels and embrace renewable energy sources, particularly in the energy-intensive oil refining process. This study presents an innovative concept called the Solar Oil Refinery, which applies solar energy in oil refining. A solar multi-energies-driven hybrid chemical oil refining system that utilizes solar pyrolysis and electrolysis has been developed, significantly improving solar utilization efficiency, cracking rate, and hydrogen yield.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Chao Ma, Guanghui Wang, Dingbiao Wang, Xu Peng, Yushen Yang, Xinxin Liu, Chongrui Yang, Jiaheng Chen
Summary: This study proposes a bio-inspired fish-tail wind rotor to improve the wind power efficiency of the traditional Savonius rotor. Through transient simulations and orthogonal experiments, the key factors affecting the performance are identified. A response surface model is constructed to optimize the power coefficient, resulting in an improvement of 9.4% and 6.6% compared to the Savonius rotor.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Sina Bahmanziari, Abbas-Ali Zamani
Summary: This paper proposes a new framework for improving electrical energy harvesting from piezoelectric smart tiles through a combination of magnetic plucking, mechanical impact, and mechanical vibration force mechanisms. Experimental results demonstrate a significant increase in energy yield and average energy harvesting time compared to other mechanisms.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Nanjiang Dong, Tao Zhang, Rui Wang
Summary: This study establishes a multiobjective mixed-variable configuration optimization model for a comprehensive combined cooling, heating, and power energy system, and proposes an efficient generating operator to optimize this model. The experimental results show that the proposed algorithm performs better than other state-of-the-art algorithms.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Ahmed E. Mansy, Eman A. El Desouky, Tarek H. Taha, M. A. Abu-Saied, Hamada El-Gendi, Ranya A. Amer, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: This study aims to convert office paper waste into bioethanol through a sustainable pathway. The results show that physiochemical and enzymatic hydrolysis of the waste can yield a high glucose concentration. The optimal conditions were determined using the Box-Behnken design, and a blended membrane was used for ethanol purification.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Sven Klute, Marcus Budt, Mathias van Beek, Christian Doetsch
Summary: Heat pumps are crucial for decarbonizing heat supply, and steam generating heat pumps have the potential to decarbonize the industrial sector. This paper presents the current state, technical and economic data, and modeling principles of steam generating heat pumps.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Le Zhang, To-Hung Tsui, Yen Wah Tong, Pruk Aggarangsi, Ronghou Liu
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of a current-carrying-coil-based magnetic field in promoting anaerobic digestion of chicken manure. The results show that the applied magnetic field increases methane yield, decreases carbon dioxide production, and reduces the concentration of ammonia nitrogen. Microbial community analysis reveals the enrichment of certain methanogenic genera and enhanced metabolic pathways. Pilot-scale experiments confirm the technical effectiveness of the magnetic field assistance in enhancing anaerobic digestion of chicken manure.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Bo Chen, Ruiqing Ma, Yang Zhou, Rui Ma, Wentao Jiang, Fan Yang
Summary: This paper presents an advanced energy management strategy for fuel cell hybrid electric heavy-duty vehicles, focusing on speed planning and energy allocation. By utilizing predictive co-optimization control, this strategy ensures safe inter-vehicle distance and minimizes energy demand. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method in reducing fuel cell degradation cost and overall operation cost.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Fabio Fatigati, Roberto Cipollone
Summary: Organic Rankine Cycle-based microcogeneration systems that use solar sources to generate electricity and hot water can help reduce CO2 emissions in residential energy-intensive sectors. The adoption of a recuperative heat exchanger in these systems improves efficiency, reduces thermal power requirements, and saves on electricity costs.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Lipeng He, Renwen Liu, Xuejin Liu, Xiaotian Zheng, Limin Zhang, Jieqiong Lin
Summary: This research proposes a piezoelectric-electromagnetic hybrid energy harvester (PEHEH) for low-frequency wave motion and self-sensing wave environment monitoring. The PEHEH shows promising power output and the ability to self-power and self-sense the wave environment.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Shangling Chu, Yang Liu, Zipeng Xu, Heng Zhang, Haiping Chen, Dan Gao
Summary: This paper studies a distributed energy system integrated with solar and natural gas, analyzes the impact of different parameters on its energy utilization and emissions reduction, and obtains the optimal solution through an optimization algorithm. The results show that compared to traditional separation production systems, this integrated system achieves higher energy utilization and greater reduction in carbon emissions.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Qingpu Li, Yaqi Ding, Guangming Chen, Yongmei Xuan, Neng Gao, Nian Li, Xinyue Hao
Summary: This paper proposes and studies a piston-type thermally-driven pump with a structure similar to a linear compressor, aiming to eliminate the high-quality energy consumption of existing pumps and replace mechanical pumps. The coupling mechanism of working fluid flow and element dimension is analyzed based on force analysis, and experimental data analysis is used to determine the pump operation stroke. Theoretical simulation is conducted to analyze the correlation mechanism of the piston assembly. The research shows that the thermally-driven pump can greatly reduce power consumption and has potential for industrial applications.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)