Article
Chemistry, Physical
A. N. Egorov, V. E. Yurin
Summary: In countries with developed nuclear energy, the issue of non-uniformity in daily electricity load and the balance between safety and economic competitiveness are prominent. By utilizing a hydrogen-thermal accumulation system, these problems can be effectively addressed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Qiang Ji, Zongwei Han, Xiuming Li, Lingyan Yang
Summary: This study proposes a novel air source hybrid heating system driven by off-peak electric thermal storage, which can overcome the pollution and inefficiency issues of traditional heating systems and achieve efficient heating in cold regions. The research shows that the system has significant energy and economic advantages in the studied cities.
Article
Thermodynamics
Alejandro Pena-Bello, Philipp Schuetz, Matthias Berger, Jorg Worlitschek, Martin K. Patel, David Parra
Summary: The study found that using heat storage can reduce the cost of meeting electricity demand, especially when heat pumps are used for both space heating and domestic hot water. Both battery and hot water tank storage technologies achieved similar rates of total self-consumption, but batteries were more effective in reducing peak demand. The quality of the building's thermal envelope plays a key role in system performance, and policy makers should promote thermal retrofitting of the building stock to avoid grid upgrades.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yue Hu, Per Kvols Heiselberg, Christian Drivsholm, Asger Skod Sovso, Pierre J. C. Vogler-Finck, Kim Kronby
Summary: This paper presents experimental and numerical studies on PCM storage integrated with an HVAC system. The research found that the temperature effectiveness of the PCM storage depends more on the PCM quantity rather than the discharge inlet air temperature and airflow rate. Additionally, the study concluded that the energy cost can be reduced by implementing PCM storage while maintaining indoor thermal comfort, with a payback time of seven years compared to HVAC system without PCM.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2022)
Article
Economics
Forson Peprah, Samuel Gyamfi, Eric Effah-Donyina, Mark Amo-Boateng
Summary: Despite the adoption of net metering in Ghana, prosumption faces various challenges including policy and regulatory gaps, inelastic electricity tariff structure and the reluctance of distribution system operators to accept prosumers into the grid.
Article
Thermodynamics
Qian Wu, Baowen Yan, Yanna Gao, Xi Meng
Summary: The adaptability of phase-change material (PCM) varies in different types of walls, with higher contribution efficiency in light-weight and middle-weight walls, but lower contribution efficiency in heavy-weight walls.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Oselen J. Imafidon, David S. -K. Ting
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of incorporating honeycomb phase change material (PCM) into the walls of a retrofitted building in Ottawa, Canada in reducing heat flux. The results show that incorporating 1-cm thick PCM with a peak melting temperature of 20℃ can significantly reduce heat gain and heat loss through the building walls on a typical summer day with outdoor temperature ranging from 15.0 to 26.5℃.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Giuseppe Emmi, Michele Bottarelli
Summary: This study investigates the coupling of phase change materials (PCMs) with a horizontal ground heat exchanger (HGHE) for heat pump applications. The results show that compared to traditional vertical borehole heat exchangers, the direct contact between PCMs and HGHE can significantly improve the performance of heat pumps.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zhenpeng Deng, Yongle Nian, Qun Liu, Wen -long Cheng
Summary: A novel PCM-grouted borehole heat exchanger (BHE) is proposed for all-season operation using a single shape-stabilized PCM (SSPCM) with phase change hysteresis (PCH). A heat transfer model considering PCH is established to evaluate the thermal performance of the BHE. Results show that octadecane SSPCM with PCH exhibits the best comprehensive performance, with energy storage rates of 68.9 W/m in heating and 75.9 W/m in cooling, higher than conventional BHE with backfill material.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Alireza riahi, Hassan Jafari Mosleh, Soheil Kavian, Mohammad Behshad Shafii
Summary: A study on a vapor-compression cooling system utilizing phase change material (PCM) shows that PCM can increase accessible cooling load and decrease electricity consumption during peak load hours. By evaluating system dynamics, significant reductions in daily energy consumption and electricity peak load can be achieved with larger volumes of PCM, leading to greater peak shaving potential and economic benefits.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Joseph Rendall, Ahmed Elatar, Kashif Nawaz, Jian Sun
Summary: This review examines the latest developments in integrating phase change materials (PCMs) for thermal energy storage (TES) in domestic heat pump water heaters (HPWHs). The review looks at component design optimization and control optimization of HPWHs and TES to improve their thermal capacity and efficiency. The review categorizes the state-of-the-art developments based on the stage of PCM deployment in HPWHs. Food-grade PCMs are found to be the best option for integration in domestic HPWHs due to their non-toxic nature, high cyclability, and ability to overcome thermal conductivity limitations. The review also highlights the need for standardized performance metrics for evaluating the system and the potential for further research and development in component design and control optimization for commercially viable PCM-integrated HPWH systems.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Talal Alqahtani
Summary: The combination of a metal hydride and a water pump has attracted significant interest. However, the system's efficiency is low due to the need for substantial external heat input. Storing the heat generated by the exothermic reaction in a phase change material and reusing it during the endothermic reaction improves the pump's efficiency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Jianhong Guo, Jinxiang Yu, Yibo Wang, Xiaoyu Zhang
Summary: This study proposes a distributed air source heat pump heating system based on phase change heat storage, which reduces operating costs by transferring heat load and utilizes peak-valley electricity pricing for control. Test results demonstrate that the system achieves decoupling between heating and power and reduces operating costs.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Shilei Lu, Quanyi Lin, Yi Liu, Lu Yue, Ran Wang
Summary: This study proposes a design of non-uniformly distributed fin configuration to enhance heat transfer in thermal energy storage systems. The results show that the optimal non-uniform finned coil structure increases the mass of fully melted PCM and outlet water temperature, leading to improved thermal energy discharging efficiency.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Zhaozhong Ning, Xuelai Zhang, Jun Ji, Yao Shi, Fulin Du
Summary: Combining phase change thermal storage technology with air-source heat pumps can enhance their performance and stability in low-temperature environment. This paper reviews the progress of phase change thermal storage technology in air-source heat pump systems, introduces its application in heating, defrosting, and electric peak-shaving, identifies the remaining challenges, and suggests the future research directions including selection of phase change materials, optimal design of heat accumulator structure, and multi-energy coupled thermal storage air-source heat pumps.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Y. Huang, M. Anderson, D. McIlveen-Wright, G. A. Lyons, W. C. McRoberts, Y. D. Wang, A. P. Roskilly, N. J. Hewitt
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Francis Agyenim
Article
Energy & Fuels
David R. McIlveen-Wright, Ye Huang, Sina Rezvani, David Redpath, Mark Anderson, Ashok Dave, Neil J. Hewitt
Article
Energy & Fuels
P. Keatley, A. Shibli, N. J. Hewitt
Article
Thermodynamics
Y. Huang, Y. D. Wang, S. Rezvani, D. R. McIlveen-Wright, M. Anderson, J. Mondol, A. Zacharopolous, N. J. Hewitt
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2013)
Article
Thermodynamics
A. Arteconi, N. J. Hewitt, F. Polonara
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2013)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ashok Dave, Ye Huang, Sina Rezvani, David McIlveen-Wright, Marcio Novaes, Neil Hewitt
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2013)
Article
Thermodynamics
M. J. Huang, N. J. Hewitt
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REFRIGERATION-REVUE INTERNATIONALE DU FROID
(2013)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yueping Fang, Trevor J. Hyde, Farid Arya, Neil Hewitt, Philip C. Eames, Brian Norton, Seth Miller
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2014)
Article
Thermodynamics
Francis Agyenim, Neil Hewitt
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LOW-CARBON TECHNOLOGIES
(2013)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Oluwasola O. Ademulegun, Paul MacArtain, Bukola Oni, Neil J. Hewitt
Summary: This article presents a multi-stage decision analysis methodology for selecting suitable locations for installing EV charging stations. The methodology takes into account techno-physio-socio-economic factors and ensures that the charging stations serve their intended purpose.
Article
Thermodynamics
Adam Y. Sulaiman, Donal Cotter, Cordin Arpagaus, Neil Hewitt
Summary: This study investigates the suitability of a range of low global warming potential refrigerants for high-temperature heat pumps. Based on theoretical simulations, HCFO-1233zd(E) and HFO-1336mzz(Z) are identified as potential replacements for HFC-245fa and HFC-365mfc. This research provides a method to optimize refrigerant selection in high-temperature heat pumps to maximize system performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REFRIGERATION
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Y. Huang, D. R. Mcllveen-Wright, S. Rezvani, M. J. Huang, Y. D. Wang, A. P. Roskilly, N. J. Hewitt
Proceedings Paper
Thermodynamics
Yueping Fang, Trevor J. Hyde, Farid Arya, Neil Hewitt
ASHRAE TRANSACTIONS 2013, VOL 119, PT 2
(2013)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hongyan Gu, Kai Zhang, Yaodong Wang, Ye Huang, Neil Hewitt, Anthony P. Roskilly
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2013)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Samiran Khorat, Debashish Das, Rupali Khatun, Sk Mohammad Aziz, Prashant Anand, Ansar Khan, Mattheos Santamouris, Dev Niyogi
Summary: Cool roofs can effectively mitigate heatwave-induced excess heat and enhance thermal comfort in urban areas. Implementing cool roofs can significantly improve urban meteorology and thermal comfort, reducing energy flux and heat stress.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Qi Li, Jiayu Chen, Xiaowei Luo
Summary: This study focuses on the vertical wind conditions as a main external factor that limits the energy assessment of high-rise buildings in urban areas. Traditional tools for energy assessment of buildings use a universal vertical wind profile estimation, without taking into account the unique wind speed in each direction induced by the various shapes and configurations of buildings in cities. To address this limitation, the study developed an omnidirectional urban vertical wind speed estimation method using direction-dependent building morphologies and machine learning algorithms.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xiaojun Luo, Lamine Mahdjoubi
Summary: This paper presents an integrated blockchain and machine learning-based energy management framework for multiple forms of energy allocation and transmission among multiple domestic buildings. Machine learning is used to predict energy generation and consumption patterns, and the proposed framework establishes optimal and automated energy allocation through peer-to-peer energy transactions. The approach contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and enhances environmental sustainability.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ying Yu, Yuanwei Xiao, Jinshuai Chou, Xingyu Wang, Liu Yang
Summary: This study proposes a dual-layer optimization design method to maximize the energy sharing potential, enhance collaborative benefits, and reduce the storage capacity of building clusters. Case studies show that the proposed design significantly improves the performance of building clusters, reduces energy storage capacity, and shortens the payback period.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Felix Langner, Weimin Wang, Moritz Frahm, Veit Hagenmeyer
Summary: This paper compares two main approaches to consider uncertainties in model predictive control (MPC) for buildings: robust and stochastic MPC. The results show that compared to a deterministic MPC, the robust MPC increases the electricity cost while providing complete temperature constraint satisfaction, while the stochastic MPC slightly increases the electricity cost but fulfills the thermal comfort requirements.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Somil Yadav, Caroline Hachem-Vermette
Summary: This study proposes a mathematical model to evaluate the performance of a Double Skin Facade (DSF) system and its impact on indoor conditions. The model considers various design parameters and analyzes their effects on the system's electrical output and room temperature.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ruijun Chen, Holly Samuelson, Yukai Zou, Xianghan Zheng, Yifan Cao
Summary: This research introduces an innovative resilient design framework that optimizes building performance by considering a holistic life cycle perspective and accounting for climate projection uncertainties. The study finds that future climate scenarios significantly impact building life cycle performance, with wall U-value, windows U-value, and wall density being major factors. By using ensemble learning and optimization algorithms, predictions for carbon emissions, cost, and indoor discomfort hours can be made, and the best resilient design scheme can be selected. Applying this framework leads to significant improvements in building life cycle performance.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)