Article
Agricultural Engineering
Dan Hu, Jiaxing Zhang, Ruoyu Chu, Zhihong Yin, Jiangjun Hu, Yohanes Kristianto Nugroho, Zhaohua Li, Liandong Zhu
Summary: The study found that landfill leachate with a 10% dilution rate was optimal for microalgae growth, showing higher biomass growth and nutrient removal efficiency. In this condition, co-culture microalgae demonstrated improved cell activity and nutrient utilization efficiency.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Rasiravathanahalli Kaveriyappan Govindarajan, Rekha Thiruvengadam, Amer M. Alanazi, Saravanan Pandiaraj, Krishnamurthy Mathivanan, Muthu Thiruvengadam, Jin Hee Kim
Summary: The present study investigated the impact of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), culture temperature, and urea addition on the biomass, total lipid, lipidomic profile, and fatty acid productivity in Scenedesmus obliquus (S. obliquus) and Chlorella vulgaris (C. vulgaris) for sustainable biodiesels. Results showed that both S. obliquus and C. vulgaris exhibited high cell densities and lipid contents. The optimal parameters for biomass yields were a PAR of 60 μmol/m2/sec and a temperature of 27 degrees Celsius. Urea deprivation and a PAR of 60 μmol/m2/sec resulted in the highest proportions of unsaturated fatty acids in both species.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Sangeetha, P. Boomadevi, Amany Salah Khalifa, Kathirvel Brindhadevi, Manigandan Sekar
Summary: The high price and depletion of petroleum fuel demand pushes the search for alternatives. The fossil fuel shortage has worsened in recent years due to rapid population growth. This paper analyzes the effects of additives on chlorella microalgae biofuel through experimental methods, finding that nanoparticles such as CNT and alumina reduce emissions and improve combustion and performance qualities.
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Engineering, Environmental
P. Scarponi, A. M. Volpi Ghirardini, M. Bravi, C. Cavinato
Summary: In this study, the growth of Scenedesmus obliquus and Chlorella vulgaris on digestate sludge from anaerobic co-digestion treatment was tested. The best growth was observed in C. vulgaris on digestate after centrifugation, with significant ammonia removal. The pretreatment of digestate for microalgae growth could be limited to centrifugation based on similar growth values observed in the filtration process.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chao Zhang, Dao-Ji Wu, Chuan-Qing Zhong
Summary: The combination of lactic acid production wastewater and oil-producing microalgal culture not only achieves harmless treatment of wastewater, but also provides nutrients and water for microalgal culture. By optimizing the wastewater medium with added nutrients, the lipid yield of microalgae was significantly increased, demonstrating strong absorption capacity for nitrogen and phosphorus and efficient wastewater purification.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Seyit Uguz, Gary Anderson, Xufei Yang, Ercan Simsek, Augustina Osabutey
Summary: The concentration of animal feeding operations leads to air pollution, but using algae cultivation technology can effectively mitigate ammonia and carbon dioxide pollution. The results of the experiment show that the photo-bioreactor system can reduce air pollution in pig barns while producing valuable microalgae products.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tahir Fazal, Muhammad Saif Ur Rehman, Fahed Javed, Mueed Akhtar, Azeem Mushtaq, Ainy Hafeez, Aamir Alaud Din, Javed Iqbal, Naim Rashid, Fahad Rehman
Summary: Microalgae-led wastewater treatment using Chlorella vulgaris shows promising results in terms of growth, dye decolorization, and COD removal. Cultivation in diluted textile wastewater leads to higher growth rate, dye decolorization, and COD efficiency compared to undiluted wastewater. This study suggests that Chlorella vulgaris can be cultivated in both types of wastewater for biodiesel production, with better results observed in diluted wastewater.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Peng Yin, L. Prabhu, S. N. Saranya, Sandhanasamy Devanesan, Mohamad S. Alsahi, A. Anderson, T. R. Praveenkumar
Summary: Severe environmental implications have resulted from the unsustainable demand for fossil fuels, such as greenhouse gas emissions and widespread pollution. In order to find sustainable alternatives, it is necessary to identify the primary challenges originating from these activities. The production potential of biodiesel from various types of biomass, such as Scenedesmus Dimorphus and spirulina, along with technological breakthroughs, has sparked interest in the energy sector.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Chunming Tang, Xinxin Gao, Dan Hu, Dian Dai, Mingxiang Qv, Dongyang Liu, Liandong Zhu
Summary: Applying microalgae in co-culture for landfill leachate treatment with recycled harvesting water showed improved nutrient removal and lipid production compared to mono-culture. The presence of humic acids in the recycled harvesting water contributed to higher biomass and stronger superoxide dismutase activity of the microalgae in co-culture. The lipid content and yield of co-cultured microalgae were also higher, indicating the potential of co-culture for increased lipid production.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
James Hockaday, Adam Harvey, Sharon Velasquez-Orta
Summary: This study investigates the adsorption of heavy metal ions onto the surface of microalgae biomass and compares the performance of two species, C. vulgaris and S. obliquus. The results show that C. vulgaris has a higher adsorption rate and capacity for both copper and cadmium ions compared to S. obliquus, and copper is preferentially adsorbed over cadmium in binary metal solutions. The analysis of equilibrium data suggests that the Freundlich Isotherm is a better fit for the experimental data compared to the Langmuir Isotherm.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chenlin Wang, Yanfei Zheng, Ruikang Li, Qingrong Yin, Chunfeng Song
Summary: This study investigated the toxicity, degradation, and metabolic pathway of cefradine in two microalgal species. The results showed that both microalgae exhibited excellent degradation performance for cefradine and had the capacity to restore growth in high concentrations. Hydrolysis and biodegradation were identified as the main mechanisms of cefradine degradation on algae. The study provides valuable insights into the environmental risks of cefradine in wastewater and the efficient removal of cefradine by microalgae.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Nazlihan Tekin, Badel Ergorunlu, Sevgi Ertugrul Karatay, Gonul Donmez
Summary: Carrot pomace sugar significantly enhances the growth and lipid accumulation of Chlorella vulgaris, leading to increased biodiesel production. Under photoheterotrophic conditions supplemented with carrot pomace sugar, the highest lipid accumulation rate reached 44.8%, demonstrating promising production potential.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Augustina Osabutey, Noor Haleem, Seyit Uguz, Kyungnan Min, Karlee Albert, Gary Anderson, Xufei Yang
Summary: Scenedesmus dimorphus was cultivated in 6-L photobioreactors using raw and pretreated swine wastewater, investigating the effect of solid-liquid separation on algal growth. The algal PBRs achieved moderate COD and nitrogen removal, but offered no consistent treatment boost compared to the control. However, improved algal growth was observed in the pretreated wastewater, resulting in higher nitrogen and organic matter contents in the harvested solids.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Martina Ciardi, Cintia Gomez-Serrano, Maria del Mar Morales-Amaral, Gabriel Acien, Tomas Lafarga, Jose Maria Fernandez-Sevilla
Summary: The study demonstrates that pig slurry can be used as an effective nutrient source for biomass production of Scenedesmus almeriensis, with a biomass productivity rate comparable to standard growth medium. Different dilutions of pig slurry did not significantly affect microalgal growth, while ozonation was effective in reducing the chemical oxygen demand concentration of the media.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chaogang Ran, Xinyu Zhou, Changhong Yao, Yongkui Zhang, Wu Kang, Xiaolong Liu, Colton Herbert, Tonghui Xie
Summary: Cultivating Chlorella vulgaris at a specific dilution ratio and implementing the over-compensation strategy can significantly increase biomass yield and achieve efficient removal of ammonia nitrogen and total phosphorus.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ruoyu Chu, Dan Hu, Liandong Zhu, Shuangxi Li, Zhihong Yin, Yunjiang Yu
Summary: The study found that using harvested water with specific nitrogen-to-phosphorus ratios can significantly affect the growth and lipid synthesis of microalgae, thus affecting the efficiency of biodiesel production.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Shuangxi Li, Yunjiang Yu, Xinxin Gao, Zhihong Yin, Jianfeng Bao, Zhuo Li, Ruoyu Chu, Dan Hu, Jin Zhang, Liandong Zhu
Summary: The co-existence of SAs and Cu negatively impacted the growth and photosynthetic activity of microalgae, but the damage was reversible. It also affected the biochemical characteristics of microalgae. Additionally, the addition of Cu enhanced the removal efficiency of SAs.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhihong Yin, Shuangxi Li, Dan Hu, Zhuo Li, Ruoyu Chu, Chenchen Liu, Xinzhu Li, Jiangjun Hu, Liandong Zhu
Summary: Chitosan-clay composite materials are efficient and environmentally friendly flocculants with great potential in microalgae harvesting. By analyzing the influences of different external factors on microalgae harvesting efficiency, a reasonable relationship between CTS-clays and external factors was established. Experimental results showed that CTS/KAL, CTS/MML, and CTS/DTE can effectively harvest microalgae without affecting the properties of biomass, and can support water resource recycling and re-cultivation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Liandong Zhu, Cathal Heavey, Yohanes Kristianto Nugroho
Summary: This paper proposes an agent-based simulation-optimization method to analyze the total cost of the methanol supply chain. By evaluating the overall product system and individual components, and considering key decision-making factors, the effectiveness of different methanol synthesis pathways is assessed. The results show that the conversion technology pathway of producing methanol from biogas has lower carbon emissions, higher internal rate of return, shorter payback period, and lower price sensitivity.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jianfeng Bao, Yuanfei Lv, Chenchen Liu, Shuangxi Li, Zhihong Yin, Yunjiang Yu, Liandong Zhu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of surfactants and petroleum hydrocarbons on microbial community succession during composting. The results showed that composting and the addition of surfactants effectively reduced petroleum hydrocarbon content, and identified potential petroleum degrading microbes.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shuangxi Li, Zhuo Li, Dongyang Liu, Zhihong Yin, Dan Hu, Yunjiang Yu, Zhaohua Li, Liandong Zhu
Summary: This study investigated the regulation of copper on the adsorption of sulfonamides (SAs) and the release of dissolved organic matters (DOMs) by fungi-microalgae pellets (FM-pellets). The results showed that adsorption was the main mechanism for SA removal, and the presence of copper greatly promoted the removal of SAs through ion exchange and adsorption bridging. Furthermore, the study found that FM-pellets responded to copper by forming complexes to alleviate its damage on organisms.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhuo Li, Shuangxi Li, Tianrui Li, Xinxin Gao, Liandong Zhu
Summary: Microalgae-based technology is effective for treating antibiotics-contaminated wastewater. Chlorella sorokiniana can tolerate and remove ciprofloxacin with a high removal rate, and its degradation process involves various reactions facilitated by intracellular oxidoreductases.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yuanfei Lv, Jianfeng Bao, Shuangxi Li, Dongyang Liu, Dian Dai, Mingxiang Qv, Liandong Zhu
Summary: Soil pollution caused by petroleum pollutants from production trade activities in petroleum-related factories poses a serious threat to the environment and human health. Composting with rice husk biochar as an amendment is a technically-feasible and cost-effective method for the biodegradation of heavy oil pollutants. Results showed that the addition of rice husk biochar enhanced the degradation performance of heavy oil and regulated microbial community succession, effectively facilitating the biodegradation process. This study substantiated the potential of biochar-amended aerobic composting as a promising strategy for petroleum pollutant biodegradation.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Wenfeng Yang, Shuangxi Li, Mingxiang Qv, Dian Dai, Dongyang Liu, Wei Wang, Chunming Tang, Liandong Zhu
Summary: This paper reviews the integrated system of purifying anaerobic digestion slurry and upgrading biogas through microalgal cultivation technology. The mechanisms, configurations, and influencing factors of the system are elaborated, and feasibility suggestions are provided.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jianfeng Bao, Yuanfei Lv, Mingxiang Qv, Zhuo Li, Tianrui Li, Shuangxi Li, Liandong Zhu
Summary: Different initial carbon-to-nitrogen ratios during pig manure composting resulted in variations in TN retention and nitrogen loss. Additional straw acted as a bulking agent to increase TN retention, and modifying microbial community structure could be a potential strategy to reduce ammonium nitrogen loss.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mingxiang Qv, Dian Dai, Dongyang Liu, Qirui Wu, Chunming Tang, Shuangxi Li, Liandong Zhu
Summary: In this study, a microalgae-bacteria symbiosis (ABS) system was developed for pollutants removal by co-culturing Chlorella sorokiniana with activated sludge, and the interaction mechanism was investigated. The ABS system achieved almost complete removal of ammonia nitrogen, with removal efficiencies of 65.3% for total nitrogen and 42.6% for total phosphorus. Brevundimonas greatly promoted microalgal biomass growth and microalgae contributed to the increase in the abundance of Dokdonella and Thermomonas, facilitating nitrogen removal. The study also identified key extracellular polymeric substances for the formation of flocs by microalgae and activated sludge.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuanfei Lv, Jianfeng Bao, Yao Dang, Dongyang Liu, Tianrui Li, Shuangxi Li, Yunjiang Yu, Liandong Zhu
Summary: In this study, the remediation performances of biochar aerogel supplement for heavy oil-contaminated soil were investigated. Results showed that the biochar aerogel supplement significantly increased degradation efficiency and microbial abundance of petroleum degrading genera.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhuo Li, Xinxin Gao, Jianfeng Bao, Shuangxi Li, Xu Wang, Zhaohua Li, Liandong Zhu
Summary: This study investigated the ecotoxicity of moxifloxacin (MOX), a fourth-generation fluoroquinolone antibiotic, on two common species of freshwater microalgae. The results showed that MOX had a considerable inhibitory effect on the growth and photosynthesis of both Chlorella sorokiniana and Scenedesmus dimorphus. The exposure to MOX also induced oxidative stress in both microalgae, leading to irreversible damage to their photosystems. The findings suggest that MOX poses a significant risk to the aquatic environment, especially considering its increasing use.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dongyang Liu, Wenfeng Yang, Yuanfei Lv, Shuangxi Li, Mingxiang Qv, Dian Dai, Liandong Zhu
Summary: With the increase of e-waste, pollutants like TBBPA and Cd(II) are being detected in surface water, but their combined toxicity to microalgae is not well understood. This study investigated the effects of TBBPA and Cd(II) on Chlorella sorokiniana, revealing that Cd(II) can promote microalgae growth while TBBPA has inhibitory effects. The coexistence of TBBPA and Cd(II) significantly affects photosynthetic activity and enzyme activity. C. sorokiniana is effective in removing Cd(II) and the addition of Cd(II) enhances its removal of TBBPA. Transcriptome analysis shows different responses of C. sorokiniana to Cd(II) and TBBPA. This study provides insights into the toxic mechanisms and removal patterns of TBBPA and Cd(II) in microalgae, which has implications for assessing their risks to aquatic organisms.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Davoud Hosseinnezhad, Yohanes Kristianto Nugroho, Cathal Heavey
Summary: Resource sharing is an important recovery strategy in the face of global disruption. This paper focuses on the advantages of sharing resources between competing suppliers under disruption scenarios. By analyzing the stability of strategies using an evolutionary game model and replicator dynamic analysis, the findings emphasize the significance of secure resources and shortage rates in maintaining cooperation. The initial mindset of suppliers towards collaboration is identified as a key driver for stable implementation of resource sharing.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
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)
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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)
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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)
