This paper proposes a new hybrid algorithm Meta-heuristic for the problem of network planning systems. The main goal of this paper is, to develop an efficient optimization tool which will minimise the cost functions of the stated optimization problems in network planning systems. The following...

The present study provides a descriptive mathematical model for energy and exergy analysis for a cocurrent gas spray cooling system. Conservation laws of mass, energy and momentum are used to predict the variation of temperature and enthalpy of gas and liquid streams along the tower length. The...

In the present study, using a previously developed dynamic mathematical model for performance analysis of an indirect cabinet solar dryer [1], a microscopic energy and exergy analysis for an indirect solar cabinet dryer is carried out. To this end, appropriate energy and exergy models are...

The environmental performance of regions and largest economies of the world – actually, the efficiency of their energy sectors – is estimated for the period 2010–2030 by using forecasted values of main economic indicators. Two essentially different methodologies, data envelopment analysis...

Demand for electricity in the northern Middle East region has experienced considerable growth in the past few decades. However, power sector planning in the countries of this region has been mainly carried out in an independent manner. Electricity trade has been discussed as a means for regional...

Olive stone is a by-product of the olive grove especially suitable for thermal purpose in industrial, residential and home. To avoid maintenance problems in boilers and to increase the combustion efficiency, olive stone needs to be dried to moisture equilibrium, about 8% (wet basis). The thin...