A comprehensive mathematical model of the performance of the cathode-supported solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) with syngas fuel is presented. The model couples the intricate interdependency between the ionic conduction, electronic conduction, gas transport, the electrochemical reaction processes in...

As a result of the increase in energy demand and government subsidies, the usage of wind turbine system (WTS) has increased dramatically. Due to the higher energy production of a variable-speed WTS as compared to a fixed-speed WTS, the demand for this type of WTS has increased. In this study, a...

This work represents the Photovoltaic section of the European Project PERSIL, which includes also the study of solar thermal plants. The activity is twofold: the results of 1-year monitoring and checking of thirteen PV systems; the consequent guidelines for the design, installation and...

One option for pre-combustion CO2 capture in power plants is the integrated reforming combined cycle (IRCC). IRCCs have previously been studied from multiple viewpoints: thermo-economic analysis, process optimization, environmental impact, and plant flexibility. This paper is focused on the...

Based on Fourier’s law and the Seebeck effect, this paper presents a mathematical model of a Thermoelectric Generator (TEG) device using the exhaust gas of vehicles as heat source. The model simulates the impact of relevant factors, including vehicles exhaust mass flow rate, temperature and...

Prefabricated construction is regarded by many as an effective and efficient approach to improving construction processes and productivity, ensuring construction quality and reducing time and cost in the construction industry. However, many problems occur with this approach in practice,...

The new engineering FASTLognoter software is presented. This code is essentially the result of the integration of two tools, along with some additional features. The first basis tool is FAST (developed by NREL), a comprehensive aeroelastic simulator code for wind turbines. The second basis tool...

Double reheat steam systems have been receiving more attention because of the rapid development of ultra-supercritical power plants. In this study, the thermodynamic analysis and design optimization of a double reheat system in an ultra-supercritical power plant are comprehensively conducted....

This paper presents the analysis and design optimization of a coaxial surface-mounted permanent-magnet magnetic gear. The magnetic field distribution in the coaxial magnetic gear is calculated analytically in the polar coordinate system and then validated by the finite element method (FEM). The...