Article
Thermodynamics
Ivan Horvat, Damir Dovic, Petar Filipovic
Summary: The research focuses on improving the combustion of wood and agro pellets in domestic hot water boilers by introducing a novel biomass combustion system concept and utilizing combustion intensifiers. The results show significant reductions in emissions and improvements in combustion efficiency, with a focus on reducing manufacturing costs of the combustion intensifiers.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jan Polacik, Tomas Sitek, Jiri Pospisil, Ladislav Snajdarek, Martin Lisy
Summary: The emission of fine particles from biomass boilers and stoves poses health risks. This study examined the real emissions from small biomass boilers and residential stoves in Central Europe, comparing the characteristics of emissions under different fuels and operating cycles.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Junting Zhong, Xiaoye Zhang, Yangmei Zhang, Yaqiang Wang, Zhouxiang Zhang, Xiaojing Shen, Junying Sun, Lei Zhang, Ke Gui, Sanxue Ren, Huarong Zhao, Yubin Li, Zhiqiu Gao
Summary: The rapid rise of PM1 in the North China Plain is mainly driven by boundary-layer meteorological variability, rather than chemical reactions. Meteorological variability plays a dominant role in the rising and daily-based accumulation of PM1, crucial for understanding the mechanism of heavy pollution formation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Liao Xinjie, Zhang Shihong, Wang Xincheng, Shao Jinai, Zhang Xiong, Wang Xianhua, Yang Haiping, Chen Hanping
Summary: The co-combustion of coal slime with biomass has shown promising results in reducing emission of NO and SO2, lowering ignition and burnout temperatures, and improving combustion stability. The addition of biomass enhances the combustion reactivity of the blended fuel, indicating its potential for clean and efficient utilization of coal slime.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andrzej Szczurek, Monika Maciejewska, Zaneta Zajiczek, Krzysztof Moscicki
Summary: The study introduced a method to distinguish emissions from the combustion of wood-based materials by classifying gas mixtures instead of focusing on individual pollutants. Results based on DMS and FTIR measurements were comparable, suggesting the effectiveness of the classification method.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dora Mentes, Csenge Emese Toth, Gabor Nagy, Gabor Muranszky, Csaba Poliska
Summary: Consumer society generates a large amount of waste, such as tires. The emissions of pollutants from burning tires are influenced by the firebox temperature, but research on this relationship is limited. In this study, the concentrations of flue gases and solid pollutants from burned tires were investigated experimentally, and the relationship between the decomposition of CaCO3 filler and emitted pollutant concentrations was discovered.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yanan Cao, Tianzi Zang, Tianlai Qiu, Zhihu Xu, Xiangxu Chen, Xiaoxiao Fan, Qianping Zhang, Yingjuan Huang, Jun Liu, Ni Wu, Natalie Shen, Jinbing Bai, Guoxing Li, Jing Huang, Yanqun Liu
Summary: This study investigated the impact of exposure to PM1 during pregnancy on the gut microbiota of mothers and neonates. The results showed that PM1 exposure had a significant impact on the diversity, composition, and function of neonatal meconium microbiota. This has important implications for future maternal and neonatal health management.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Rafal Stanislawski, Robert Junga, Marek Nitsche
Summary: This paper presents a new approach to reduce CO emissions in exhaust gases from small-scale wood pellet boilers. By controlling the airflow and using a nonlinear predictive controller, significant reduction of CO emissions can be achieved without modifying the boiler design. The findings demonstrate the effectiveness and low implementation cost of this control algorithm.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Aleksandras Chlebnikovas, Dainius Paliulis, Arturas Kilikevicius, Jaroslaw Selech, Jonas Matijosius, Kristina Kilikeviciene, Darius Vainorius
Summary: The study investigates the use of lignin biofuel in energy facilities and finds that it can effectively reduce the demand for conventional biofuel and decrease emissions of substances such as boron, nickel, and chlorine. A mixture of 30% lignin and biofuel results in the lowest emissions at the lowest power range.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bernadette Kirchsteiger, Florian Kubik, Rita Sturmlechner, Harald Stressler, Manuel Schwabl, Magdalena Kistler, Anne Kasper-Giebl
Summary: The study evaluated real-life situation in Austria regarding emissions from residential wood combustion, showing that optimization can reduce emissions of most compounds but have limited effect on certain substances. Furthermore, it found that total PAH emissions were significantly reduced and shifted towards low molecular weight PAHs under optimized conditions, reflecting lower toxicity. The correlation analysis indicated high correlations among individual PAH congeners and low correlations with other target substances.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Abidemi Kuye, Prashant Kumar
Summary: This review summarizes the emissions and chemical composition of ultrafine particles (UFPs) from residential solid fuel combustion, and evaluates the factors affecting their emissions and the effectiveness of mitigation strategies. The study found that emissions are influenced by fuel quality, stove types, and combustion conditions. UFPs are mainly emitted during the coking and flaming phases of combustion. Improved stoves, mineral additives, and small-scale electrostatic precipitators have limited effectiveness in reducing UFP emissions. Further research on different improved heating stoves is needed to better understand their emissions of UFPs.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
A. Mack, J. Maier, G. Scheffknecht
Summary: This study aims to gather experimental data on the combustion behavior of single wood particles under oxyfuel conditions. The focus is to understand how the application of oxyfuel technology affects the conditions in fuel beds and provide data for simulations. Combustion experiments were conducted on spherical particles of different sizes with varying oxygen concentrations in different atmospheres. The results showed that combustion times were generally shorter under oxyfuel conditions compared to air conditions, and increasing oxygen concentration further reduced combustion durations. The temperatures of the flame and the particles increased with higher oxygen concentration, with smaller particles showing higher values. Steam concentration had a varying effect on temperatures.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohsen Broumand, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, Sean Yun, Zekai Hong, Murray J. Thomson
Summary: This study examines the feasibility of using FPBO made from non-food woody biomass in a micro-gas turbine, showing challenges in achieving stable flame with 100% FPBO due to fuel polymerization, which can be addressed by adding EtOH to improve volatility. The internally-mixed nozzle demonstrated cleaner emissions and required less EtOH addition for stabilization compared to the externally-mixed one. Injector modification or fuel upgrading is necessary prior to the deployment of FPBO in replacing fossil oils.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Dilpreet Singh, Dereje Damte Tassew, Jordan Nelson, Marie-Cecile G. Chalbot, Ilias G. Kavouras, Philip Demokritou, Yohannes Tesfaigzi
Summary: Wood burning parameters such as moisture content and combustion conditions significantly influence the composition, organic and inorganic elemental characteristics, and bioactivity of particulate matter. The study suggests that PM generated from the flaming combustion of low-moisture pine contains abundant oxygenated saturated aliphatic functional groups and exhibits the highest biological potency in stimulating mucin gene expression.
CHEMICAL RESEARCH IN TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Bartosz Choinski, Ewa Szatylowicz, Izabela Zglobicka, Magdalena Joka Ylidiz
Summary: The emission of pollutants into the atmosphere is closely related to human activity and health. Among many factors, domestic heating systems have a significant impact on the emission rate. Measures to reduce harmful compound emissions have shown positive effects, leading to a downward trend in emissions of gases such as CO, NOx, and SO2. Tests on different types of pellets available on the European market revealed that pellets certificated with ENPlus A1 did not meet the requirements, leading to increased CO emissions.
Article
Thermodynamics
Krzysztof Barnas, Tomasz Jelenski, Marzena Nowak-Oclon, Kinga Racon-Leja, Elzbieta Radziszewska-Zielina, Bartlomiej Szewczyk, Grzegorz Sladowski, Cezary Tos, Petar Sabev Varbanov
Summary: This paper proposes a comprehensive adaptation approach for prefabricated panel-block buildings, targeting Eastern Bloc countries' technologies. The approach utilizes Geographic Information Systems, urban and social analysis, and Multi-Criteria Decision-Making methods for thermal retrofitting and addressing accessibility and public space deficiencies. The proposed model includes an energy audit and measures to reduce energy consumption, potentially saving users up to 80% of their current energy consumption and related emissions.
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Andras Jozsef Toth, Daniel Fozer, Peter Mizsey, Petar Sabev Varbanov, Jiff Jarornir Klemes
Summary: In the chemical industry, the treatment of process wastewaters is a common problem. The high content of organochemical compounds often makes biological treatment methods unsuitable. However, physicochemical methods can effectively treat process wastewaters and also allow the recovery of pollutants. This study examines the treatment strategy for pharmaceutical process wastewater and highlights the efficiency of hybrid methods in achieving the main goal of maximum recovery and reuse of pollutants.
REVIEWS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Siti Nor Azreen Ahmad Termizi, Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi, Zainuddin Abd Manan, Petar Sabev Varbanov
Summary: The concept of eco-industrial parks (EIP) brings significant benefits in terms of environmental, social, and economic aspects by promoting resource sharing, waste reuse, and material exchange among industries and communities. This study proposes the combination of blockchain technology with other Industry 4.0 technologies as enablers for EIP development and reviews international frameworks and the principles and applications of Industry 4.0, focusing on blockchain technology for evaluating its suitability in integrating into the green industrial park concept. An illustrative model of a blockchain-based EIP data management platform has been proposed as a starting point for exploring the full potential of this technology for future EIP applications.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Shuyi Xie, Huixia Feng, Zimeng Huang, Jiri Jaromir Klemes, Jianqin Zheng, Petar Sabev Varbanov, Hrvoje Mikulcic, Bohong Wang
Summary: Water injection demand in oilfields varies in different development periods. This paper develops an MINLP model to optimize the layout and size of the water injection pipeline network for existing pipeline networks, considering long-term benefits and minimizing construction and operating costs. The model considers both pipeline transport and truck transport with various constraints. A piecewise linearization method is proposed to handle nonlinearity. A case study shows significant cost savings in the final phase compared to the initial phase, mainly due to reduced truck transport.
OPTIMIZATION AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Libor Kudela, Michal Spilacek, Jiri Pospisil
Summary: This paper presents a computational parametric study on increasing the Seasonal Coefficient of Performance (SCOP) for residential heat pumps. The study utilizes an enhanced computational model that includes a heat pump, low-temperature heat storage, heat exchanger, circulation pump, and control unit. By conducting a parametric study, the study obtains results from a numerical model and assesses heat pump operation based on meteorological data from the years 2012-2021. The results show that factors such as temperature stratification, storage geometry, and flow rate significantly affect the SCOP, and improvements of up to 25.7% can be achieved with the use of readily available components.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Marzhan Sadenova, Nail Beisekenov, Petar Sabev Varbanov, Ting Pan
Summary: The article discusses the accuracy of yield forecasting algorithms and presents a unified methodology based on remote sensing data for crop yield prediction. The study finds that yields can be predicted using NDVI vegetation index data and meteorological data. Machine learning algorithms are used to calculate the relationship between these indicators and build a neural network for yield prediction. The research shows that multi-layer perceptron and polynomial regression have the highest prediction accuracy for all crops.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Linhuan He, Liming Yao, Petar Sabev Varbanov
Summary: Lake Ecological Compensation (LEC) mechanism is a localized approach to address the conflict between economic development and ecological conservation. This paper proposes a vertical eco-compensation mechanism based on the traditional Coase Theorem to solve pollution of lake basin. The quantification of LEC is characterized by key water quality indicators (NH3-N and COD), and a bi-level optimization framework is proposed for the conservation of the lake water environment.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jian Du, Jianqin Zheng, Yongtu Liang, Ning Xu, Jiri Jaromir Klemes, Bohong Wang, Qi Liao, Petar Sabev Varbanov, Khurram Shahzad, Arshid Mahmood Ali
Summary: This study presents a two-stage physics-informed neural network (TS-PINN) method for predicting the mixed oil concentration distribution in multi-product pipelines. The TS-PINN incorporates scientific theory and engineering control knowledge into the neural network, allowing it to explore potential physical information and constrain the training process. Numerical case studies demonstrate higher accuracy and robustness compared to deep neural networks, with a reduction in root mean square error and mean absolute percentage error of 79.5% and 80.5% respectively. The TS-PINN also shows reduced dependency on available data in sparse data tests. Compared to numerical methods, the TS-PINN significantly reduces calculation time and accurately predicts mixed oil migration in long-distance pipelines.
Article
Thermodynamics
Malgorzata Fedorczak-Cisak, Elzbieta Radziszewska-Zielina, Marzena Nowak-Oclon, Jacek Biskupski, Pawel Jastrzebski, Anna Kotowicz, Petar Sabev Varbanov, Jirf Jaromfr Klemes
Summary: In this article, an innovative method for designing energy-self-sufficient housing communities is presented, emphasising proactive user participation. The method focuses on maximizing energy efficiency of individual buildings, strong resident participation, and local energy generation and storage. A real example of a 40-building nZEB community in Poland demonstrates the effectiveness of the approach, achieving very low final energy demand and significant greenhouse gas reduction potential of up to 96%.
Article
Thermodynamics
Zheng Miao, Zhanbo Wang, Petar Sabev Varbanov, Jirf Jaromfr Klemes, Jinliang Xu
Summary: The trans-critical organic Rankine cycle (TCORC) achieves better thermal match in the heating process and the cooling process by using zeotropic mixtures as working fluids. The key factor influencing the system performance is the critical temperature of the mixture. Mixtures with proper condensation temperature glide can further improve the system performance. Thermo-economic analysis shows that the selected mixtures can also provide better thermo-economic performance.
Article
Thermodynamics
Petar Sabev Varbanov, Bohong Wang, Pawel Oclon, Elzbieta Radziszewska-Zielina, Ting Ma, Jiri Jaromir Klemes, Xuexiu Jia
Summary: This article discusses the key issues and developments in energy optimization of industrial and urban systems for achieving a clean Circular Economy. It outlines several vital directions for future research and development, including the integration of modeling and optimization of business and urban processes, the development of novel concepts and tools for unified modeling and optimization of diverse industrial, business, and urban processes, and the need for efficient recycling of renewable energy harvesting equipment disposed of at end-of-life.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Andrii Polyvianchuk, Vitaliy Malyarenko, Roman Semenenko, Kostiantyn Gura, Petar Sabev Varbanov, Olga Arsenyeva
Summary: The energy independence of heating systems with low emissions has become increasingly important in recent years. Implementing new heating technologies with a higher share of clean renewable energy sources and heat pumps is necessary. This study proposes a multiobjective optimization approach to evaluate alternative energy sources for heat energy generation, considering economic, environmental, and energy aspects. A case study of a commercial building in Kharkiv, Ukraine is presented, showing the integration of natural gas condensing boilers, heat pumps, and flat solar collectors. The optimal solution resulted in 36% use of solar energy and an air-to-water heat pump, reducing energy consumption by 1,557 GJ with economic savings of 28,852 EUR. The proposed scenario has a payback period of 5 years.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Daniel Fozer, Philippe Nimmegeers, Andras Jozsef Toth, Petar Sabev Varbanov, Jiri Jaromir Klemes, Peter Mizsey, Michael Zwicky Hauschild, Mikolaj Owsianiak
Summary: This study presents a data-driven hybrid prediction method for assessing the sustainability of waste-to-dimethyl ether (DME) conversion and optimizing process configurations. The results show that selecting suitable waste feedstocks and designing waste-specific synthesis methods can improve techno-economic and environmental performances.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Farid Amirkhani, Amir Dashti, Mojtaba Jokar, Amir H. Mohammadi, Abdoulmohammad Gholamzadeh Chofreh, Petar Sabev Varbanov, John L. Zhou
Summary: This study investigates the accuracy of the most up-to-date computational approaches in CO2 capture and gas purification. The GA-RBF model shows the highest accuracy among the developed methods.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Karolina Kula, Jiri Jaromir Klemes, Yee Van Fan, Petar Sabev Varbanov, Gajendra Kumar Gaurav, Radomir Jasinski
Summary: This paper assesses various approaches to use captured greenhouse gases as feedstocks for chemical synthesis, specifically focusing on carbon dioxide and methane and their conversion technologies to obtain methanol, formic acid, and dimethyl carbonate. The analysis compares these GHG conversions to conventional industrial methods based on fossil feedstocks, summarizing energy requirements, environmental impact, and economic aspects. Conventional non-GHG conversion methods are found to be more environmentally sustainable. Chemical synthesis based on CO2, such as direct catalytic synthesis to obtain both MeOH and FA, as well as transesterification with MeOH to obtain DMC, show potential for large-scale implementation with adequate co-reactants. Electrochemical methods are less feasible due to energy consumption in concentration and purification stages. The limitations of GHG-based conversion relate to capture and transport stages, and the evaluation of CH4-based conversion is currently limited due to lack of information.
REVIEWS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(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.
