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Design optimization of micro-fabricated thermoelectric devices for solar power generation
Tayebi, Lobat; Zamanipour, Zahra; Vashaee, Daryoosh - In: Renewable Energy 69 (2014) C, pp. 166-173
Solar thermoelectric power generation is known as an economic way to utilize the full solar spectrum energy with less dependency on daylight and weather conditions.
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Determination of thermal properties of crosslinked EVA encapsulant material in outdoor exposure by TSC and DSC methods
Agroui, Kamel; Collins, George - In: Renewable Energy 63 (2014) C, pp. 741-746
organizations of the crosslinked EVA encapsulant material after aging in outdoor exposure. The thermal properties of unaged and aged … EVA encapsulant material were measured by thermal analysis methods as TSC and DSC. For the aged EVA samples, the …. Furthermore, the difference of the magnitude of peak current by TSC technique suggests increased crosslinking exposure occurring …
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Thermal analysis of a spent fuel cask in different transport conditions
Lo Frano, R.; Pugliese, G.; Forasassi, G. - In: Energy 36 (2011) 4, pp. 2285-2293
Like all industries, the generation of electricity from Nuclear Power Plant produces wastes to be managed. Spent fuel element casks used for transport of nuclear materials must be designed according to rigorous acceptance criteria and standards requirements, e.g. International Atomic Energy...
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Effect of the thermal insulation on generator and micro gas turbine system
Park, Jun Su; Park, Sehjin; Kim, Kyung Min; Choi, Beom Seok - In: Energy 59 (2013) C, pp. 581-589
The efficiency of micro gas turbine generator is affected significantly by the temperature level in the micro gas turbine system. If the operation temperature of generator and compressor increases, the efficiency of generator and compressor decreases, greatly. This study investigates the heat...
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Lumped-parameter-based thermal analysis of a doubly radial forced-air-cooled direct-driven permanent magnet wind generator
Nerg, Janne; Ruuskanen, Vesa - In: Mathematics and Computers in Simulation (MATCOM) 90 (2013) C, pp. 218-229
A lumped-parameter-based thermal analysis of a direct-driven permanent magnet wind generator with double radial forced-air cooling is presented. In the proposed thermal model, the thermal conduction and convection as well as the heating of the cooling fluid are modeled in terms of thermal...
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Photovoltaic optimizer boost converters: Temperature influence and electro-thermal design
Graditi, G.; Adinolfi, G.; Tina, G.M. - In: Applied Energy 115 (2014) C, pp. 140-150
Photovoltaic (PV) systems can operate in presence of not uniform working conditions caused by continuously changing temperature and irradiance values and mismatching and shadowing phenomena. The more the PV system works in these conditions, the more its energy performances are negatively...
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Environmental, economic and energy analysis of double glazing with a circulating water chamber in residential buildings
Gil-Lopez, Tomas; Gimenez-Molina, Carmen - In: Applied Energy 101 (2013) C, pp. 572-581
In general, the glazed façade area of a building is the part that produces the greatest energy losses and gains. The basic aim of this work is to achieve a more efficient heat control in closed spaces. To this end, an exhaustive study has been made of active glazing comprising two laminated...
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A three-dimensional model for thermal analysis in a vanadium flow battery
Zheng, Qiong; Zhang, Huamin; Xing, Feng; Ma, Xiangkun; … - In: Applied Energy 113 (2014) C, pp. 1675-1685
A three-dimensional model for thermal analysis has been developed to gain a better understanding of thermal behavior in a vanadium flow battery (VFB). The model is based on a comprehensive description of mass, momentum, charge and energy transport and conservation, combining with a global...
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Iron ore reduction using sawdust: Experimental analysis and kinetic modelling
Strezov, Vladimir - In: Renewable Energy 31 (2006) 12, pp. 1892-1905
Iron and steel making are two of the largest energy intensive industries with the highest growth rate in energy consumption of all energy utilisation sectors. In order to meet the growing greenhouse challenges, incorporation of renewable energy sources to the existing and emerging metallurgical...
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Thermal analysis of a natural circulation solar air heater with phase change material energy storage
Enibe, S.O. - In: Renewable Energy 28 (2003) 14, pp. 2269-2299
The transient thermal analysis of a natural convection solar air heater is presented. The heater consists of a single-glazed flat plate solar collector integrated with a paraffin type phase change material (PCM) energy storage subsystem and a rectangular enclosure which serves as the working...
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