Energy–exergy analysis and parameter design optimization of the KCS-11 solar system with an auxiliary superheater are studied in low-grade thermal energy conversion (LTEC). Firstly, from a thermodynamics point of view, the corresponding calculation model is built to solve the system state...

Considering the unclear nuclear future of Japan after Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant accident since Mar. 11, 2011, this study assesses a series of energy consumption scenarios including the reference scenario, nuclear limited scenarios and current nuclear use level scenario for Japan in...

This paper analyzes the effect of applying a combined cooling, heating and power (CCHP) system in two types of buildings: residential and office buildings in Dalian, China. The CCHP system configuration was optimized by adding an air-conditioning system (AC) and a heat storage tank (HST) in each...