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Feasibility assessment for high penetration of distributed photovoltaics based on net demand planning
Azzopardi, Brian; Gabriel-Buenaventura, Alejandro - In: Energy 76 (2014) C, pp. 233-240
Well integrated distributed photovoltaics (PVs) will help tomorrow's energy system become more sustainable. This paper … simulation models and real domestic load measurements, the results show potential for demand management and energy storage. With … a sensitivity analysis, the paper discusses also related energy policy aspects such as options for PV orientation …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010939824
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Performance optimization study on an integrated solar desalination system with multi-stage evaporation/heat recovery processes
Liu, Zhen-Hua; Guan, Hong-Yang; Wang, Guo-Shan - In: Energy 76 (2014) C, pp. 1001-1010
A novel small-sized integrated solar desalination system with multi-stage evaporation/heat recovery processes is designed and tested. The system consists of four linked collecting units. In each unit, an independent desalination process including solar heat collecting, heat recovery and seawater...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010939829
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Mixed-waste pyrolysis of biomass and plastics waste – A modelling approach to reduce energy usage
Oyedun, Adetoyese Olajire; Gebreegziabher, Tesfaldet; … - In: Energy 75 (2014) C, pp. 127-135
strategy of mixing feedstock can ease the operational difficulties and at the same time decrease energy consumption and …/or improve the product yield. Therefore it is worthwhile to study the possible synergistic effects on the overall energy used … during co-pyrolysis process. In this work, two different modelling approaches were used to study the energy related …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010931344
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A study on current characteristics of induction motor while operating at its base frequency in textile industry
Dhayaneswaran, Y.; Ashok Kumar, L. - In: Energy 74 (2014) C, pp. 340-345
above phenomena. When the motor runs at its base frequency through VFD (variable-frequency drive), considerable energy …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010931349
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Exergetic and exergo-economic analyses of an aero-derivative gas turbine engine
Turan, Onder; Aydin, Hakan - In: Energy 74 (2014) C, pp. 638-650
The number of aero-derivative gas turbines used in cogeneration systems will continue to rise in following decades. This study is focused on detailed exergetic and exergo-economic analyses of an LM6000 gas turbine engine derived from CF6–80C2 aircraft turbofan engine. In this regard, balances...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010931394
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Double-effect distillation and thermal integration applied to the ethanol production process
Palacios-Bereche, Reynaldo; Ensinas, Adriano V.; … - In: Energy 82 (2015) C, pp. 512-523
A double-effect distillation system allows a significant reduction in energy consumption, since the condensers and … others operate close to atmospheric pressure. These pressure levels bring about different temperature levels, allowing energy … its impact on energy consumption and electricity surplus production in the cogeneration system. Moreover, because double …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011209519
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Investigation of the potential for heat recovery at low, medium, and high stages in the Turkish industrial sector (TIS): An application
Utlu, Zafer - In: Energy 81 (2015) C, pp. 394-405
industrial sector. This study is conducted using actual data for this sector from 1990 to 2011. The total available energy … the years studied. The available waste heat potential from the total energy in this sector is determined to be 36 to 40 … energy recovery in the low, medium, and high temperature stages using waste heat recovery appliances for products, flue gas …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011209535
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The effects of different greenhouse covering materials on energy requirement, growth and yield of aubergine
Cemek, Bilal; Demir, Yusuf; Uzun, Sezgin; Ceyhan, Vedat - In: Energy 31 (2006) 12, pp. 1780-1788
-Poly) and single layer of polyethylene (PE), as greenhouse covers, on aubergine growth, productivity and energy requirement were …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010807282
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Direct and indirect energy use in China and the United States
Liu, Hongtao; Polenske, Karen R.; Guilhoto, Joaquim … - In: Energy 71 (2014) C, pp. 414-420
Greenhouse gas reduction and energy saving are becoming two important issues in both industrialized and developing … countries, and policymakers are developing means to reduce total domestic energy use. We evaluate and compare the direct and the … indirect energy use both in the People's Republic of China (China) and the United States of America (US) by looking at a series …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010807286
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Energetic and exergetic performance analyses of a combined heat and power plant with absorption inlet cooling and evaporative aftercooling
Khaliq, Abdul; Dincer, Ibrahim - In: Energy 36 (2011) 5, pp. 2662-2670
cooling along with evaporative aftercooling has an obvious increase in the energy and exergy efficiency compared to the basic …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010807748