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Number of Articles

98

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Accept Date (Days)

75

Renewable Energy Research and Applications (RERA) is a blind peer-review journal. This international journal covers all related fields to renewable energy engineering including power production, distribution, storage, and utilization. In addition to engineering applications of renewable energy, related researches in the fields of environment, society, economy, and policy are enveloped in the scope of the RERA. Herein, we are eager to receive and publish original research papers, review papers, technical reports, and short communications which could be stimulating for mechanical, electrical and chemical engineers, as well as energy- environment scientists that are not presented, submitted or published in any other national or international journals or conferences. RERA is going to publish two volumes in a year. Publishing in RERA gives you this opportunity:

  • Fast-publication period after the peer-review process
  • Accepted manuscripts will be available On-line as fast as possible before preparation of hard-copy versions.  

The following items compromise the major scopes of RERA:

  • Biofuels and biomass energy
  • Geothermal energy
  • Hydropower (conventional hydroelectricity, tidal and wave power)
  • Solar energy (thermal and photovoltaic)
  • Wind power

In addition to original research studies, the Renewable Energy Research and Applications encourages researchers to submit their review article which investigates avant-garde topics, determinates emerging and post emerging movements, and recommends future guidelines for developing subjects.

All submitted manuscripts are checked for similarity through a trustworthy software named iThenticate to be assured about its originality and then rigorously peer-reviewed by the international reviewers. 

 

All accepted papers will be checked by iThenticate against plagiarism. 

RERA respect all aspects of publication ethics of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). COPE is a forum for editors and publishers of peer reviewed journals to discuss all aspects of publication ethics. COPE provides advice to editors and publishers on all aspects of publication ethics and, in particular, how to handle cases of research and publication misconduct. COPE does not investigate individual cases but encourages editors to ensure that cases are investigated by the appropriate authorities (usually a research institution or employer).

RERA has no publication charges and no submission fees.

 

 

Original Article
Hybridization of Moringa stenopetala and Azadirachta indica Seed Oil to Synthesize Biodiesel with Improved Quality

Degnechew Genene Demisu; S. Kebede; Daniel Gebeyehu Wondifraw

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2023, Pages 1-12

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.11955.1127

Abstract
  Biodiesel has been considered as biodegradable, green, cleaner, alternative, renewable and eco-friendly energy source. It can supersede petrol-diesel and help to solve challenges accompanied with energy crisis, socio-economic, environmental pollution, climate change and global warming. Hybridization ...  Read More

Original Article
Investigation of Arc Angle Rotor Blade Variations Effect of Savonius Vertical Axis Wind Turbine on Power and Torque Coefficients Using a 3D Modeling

M. Akhlaghi; F. Ghafoorian

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2023, Pages 13-19

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.11282.1084

Abstract
  Unacceptable air pollution leads to a remarkable increase in the consumption of renewable energy. Wind energy is known as one of the conventional renewable sources, therefore installation of wind turbines has increased over the past three decades. Savonius wind turbine is one of the types of vertical ...  Read More

Original Article
Integration of Renewable Energy-Based Systems for Transport Sector in 2050; a Case Study in Iran

A. R. Babaie Pirouziana; R. Zahedi; A. Ahmadi; N. Olya

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2023, Pages 21-30

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.11910.1124

Abstract
  Recent studies have shown that the integration of power generation, seawater desalination, and industrial gas production can significantly reduce costs and generate clean energy on a large scale. On the other hand, by the growth of population, transportation has been known as a major consumer of fuel ...  Read More

Original Article
Modal Dynamics of NREL 5MW Wind Turbine During Normal and Parked Conditions

Seyyed A. Sina; B. Balanian

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2023, Pages 31-39

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.11985.1129

Abstract
  Multi-Megawatt wind turbines have long, slender and heavy blades that can undergo extremely wind loadings. Good understanding of the modal dynamics of these large machines is of great priority. In this paper, modal dynamics of NREL 5 MW wind turbine is investigated. To this aim, FAST software has been ...  Read More

Original Article Photovoltaic Systems
Techno-economic and Environmental Analysis of Floating Photovoltaic Power Plants: A case Study of Iran

M. Mirzaei Omrani; M. Mirzaei Omrani

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2023, Pages 41-54

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.11726.1104

Abstract
  Solar energy as renewable and clean energy has a remarkable share in improving the water-energy-food nexus. However, due to occupying a vast area of land, the development of large-scale photovoltaic systems is a serious challenge, particularly in regions with land restrictions. As a solution, it is argued ...  Read More

Original Article Biomass Energy Sources
Hydrodynamic Behavior of Biomass Micro-Particles in Counter-Flow Combustion of Dust Clouds

M. Akbari Vakilabadi; A.R. Binesh; M. Monfared

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2023, Pages 55-66

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.11963.1128

Abstract
  A mathematical model has been investigated to predict the effect of hydrodynamic forces, especially thermophoretic forces on micro organic particles in counter-flow combustion in this research. Hydrodynamic forces change the velocity and concentration of evaporative organic particles moving toward the ...  Read More

Original Article Tide, Wave and Hydro Power
Dynamic Response of a Combined Spar-Type FOWT and OWC-WEC by a Simplified Approach

A. Abazari

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2023, Pages 66-77

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.11768.1109

Abstract
  The combination of offshore wind turbines and wave energy converters has recently been the focus of researchers. Many types of converters have been installed on the offshore platform in the design step, and the performance of these hybrid systems has been investigated. The oscillating water column converter ...  Read More

Original Article Electricity Generation by Green Energy Sources
Outage Probability Analysis of Wireless Energy Harvesting-Assisted Networks Considering Dual Energy-Data Channel Models

S. Poursheikhali

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2023, Pages 79-85

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.11848.1119

Abstract
  In this paper, an energy harvesting assisted wireless network is considered where a source, contrary to the conventional networks, harvests its required energy via two independent energy channels. In addition, we assume a destination terminal, which receives interference signals along with the data transferred ...  Read More

Original Article Fuel Cells
Reinforcing Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle with an Innovative Combined Flow Field

M. Rostami; A. H. Farajollahi; F. Bagherpor; V. Sfandiyar

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2023, Pages 87-101

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2021.11214.1081

Abstract
  Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) produce high power density efficiently and in a pollution-free way. Therefore, it is employed in UAVs. Flow fields play key role in the performance of PEMFC-powered UAVs. In this study, a novel flow field named modified combined was introduced and investigated ...  Read More

Original Article Energy Policy
Effective Environmental Factors on Efficiency of Office Buildings Staff in a Cold Semi-Arid Climate (Case Study: Kermanshah)

M. Ansari Manesh; E. Sarkardehee; S. Jafarian

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2023, Pages 103-111

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.11758.1108

Abstract
  Human beings spend most of their time in indoor environments. A large part of people around the world work and live in urban areas. Economic productivity is an important goal of different buildings, especially office buildings. Various factors play a role in economic productivity, including reducing ...  Read More

Original Article Systems with Low Energy Consumption
Optimal Energy Resource Planning and Combined Heat and Power Sizing in a Residential Area to Supply Electrical and Thermal Demand in a Reconfigured Power Grid

Seyed E. Hoseini; M. Simab; B. Bahmani-Firouzi

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2023, Pages 113-123

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.11568.1099

Abstract
  The argument of power systems planning in home microgrids has become one of the burning topics in optimization studies today among the researchers. Since the installation and use of high-capacity energy sources in power systems have many limitations and constraints, so part of the perspective of power ...  Read More

Original Article
Economic Evaluation of a Hybrid Hydrogen Liquefaction System Utilizing Liquid Air Cold Recovery and Renewable Energies

M. Taghavi; H. Salarian; B. Ghorbani

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2023, Pages 125-143

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.11899.1122

Abstract
  The present study economically evaluates a combined hydrogen liquefaction configuration using combined heat and power system, photovoltaic cells unit and liquid air energy recovery for precooling under climatic states of Yazd, Iran. The LAC recovery is used to precool hydrogen. Moreover, the cascade ...  Read More

Photovoltaic Systems
Techno-economic and Environmental Analysis of Floating Photovoltaic Power Plants: A case Study of Iran

M. Mirzaei Omrani; M. Mirzaei Omrani

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2023, , Pages 41-54

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.11726.1104

Abstract
  Solar energy as renewable and clean energy has a remarkable share in improving the water-energy-food nexus. However, due to occupying a vast area of land, the development of large-scale photovoltaic systems is a serious challenge, particularly in regions with land restrictions. As a solution, it is argued ...  Read More

Hybridization of Moringa stenopetala and Azadirachta indica Seed Oil to Synthesize Biodiesel with Improved Quality

Degnechew Genene Demisu; S. Kebede; Daniel Gebeyehu Wondifraw

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2023, , Pages 1-12

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.11955.1127

Abstract
  Biodiesel has been considered as biodegradable, green, cleaner, alternative, renewable and eco-friendly energy source. It can supersede petrol-diesel and help to solve challenges accompanied with energy crisis, socio-economic, environmental pollution, climate change and global warming. Hybridization ...  Read More

Investigation of Arc Angle Rotor Blade Variations Effect of Savonius Vertical Axis Wind Turbine on Power and Torque Coefficients Using a 3D Modeling

M. Akhlaghi; F. Ghafoorian

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2023, , Pages 13-19

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.11282.1084

Abstract
  Unacceptable air pollution leads to a remarkable increase in the consumption of renewable energy. Wind energy is known as one of the conventional renewable sources, therefore installation of wind turbines has increased over the past three decades. Savonius wind turbine is one of the types of vertical ...  Read More

Economic Evaluation of a Hybrid Hydrogen Liquefaction System Utilizing Liquid Air Cold Recovery and Renewable Energies

M. Taghavi; H. Salarian; B. Ghorbani

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2023, , Pages 125-143

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.11899.1122

Abstract
  The present study economically evaluates a combined hydrogen liquefaction configuration using combined heat and power system, photovoltaic cells unit and liquid air energy recovery for precooling under climatic states of Yazd, Iran. The LAC recovery is used to precool hydrogen. Moreover, the cascade ...  Read More

Fuel Cells
Reinforcing Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle with an Innovative Combined Flow Field

M. Rostami; A. H. Farajollahi; F. Bagherpor; V. Sfandiyar

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2023, , Pages 87-101

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2021.11214.1081

Abstract
  Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) produce high power density efficiently and in a pollution-free way. Therefore, it is employed in UAVs. Flow fields play key role in the performance of PEMFC-powered UAVs. In this study, a novel flow field named modified combined was introduced and investigated ...  Read More

Original Article
Enhanced power extraction by splitting a single flap-type wave energy converter into a double configuration

A. Abazari; M.M. Aziminia

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 20 June 2022

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.11846.1118

Abstract
  Flap-type wave energy converter is one of the oscillating surge devices for generating electricity from the ocean wave source. It comprises a vertical plate pivoted on a hinged base that oscillates rotationally due to the exciting wave. Splitting a single flap into two separated flaps in a double arrangement ...  Read More

Original Article
Fault Diagnosis in Photovoltaic Modules Using Straightforward Voltage-Current Characteristics Evaluation

A. Zare; M. Simab; M. Nafar

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 20 August 2022

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.11728.1105

Abstract
  Due to the growing demand in the electricity sector and the shift to the operation of renewable sources, the use of solar arrays has been at the forefront of consumers' interests. In the meantime, since the production capacity of each solar cell is limited, in order to increase the production capacity ...  Read More

Original Article
Participation of Renewable Energy in Providing Demand Response in the Presence of Energy Storage

E. Akbari; Abdul R. Sheikholeslami; F. Zishan

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 05 December 2022

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.11818.1115

Abstract
  Due to the lack of transmission and distribution network in remote and impassable areas due to the high cost of construction of the transmission line along with the unsuitable geographical conditions and taking into account the factors affecting sustainable energy production, the use of a hybrid system ...  Read More

Original Article
Extraction of Five Photovoltaic Parameters of Nature-Based Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Using Single Diode Model

Sabastine C Ezike; Jamu B. Yerima; Dunama William; Babangida Alkali; Abubakar D Ahmed

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 05 December 2022

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.12062.1151

Abstract
  Dye-Sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are among the family of third generation photovoltaic (PV). DSSCs are promising with the theoretical predicted value for power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 20%. In this paper, explicit equations for the single-diode equivalent circuit model parameters of a solar cell ...  Read More

Original Article
Simulation Study of Cs2TiBr6 Perovskite Solar Cells Using Graphene Oxide as a Novel HTL Layer Using SCAPS 1-D

TITU THOMAS

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 05 December 2022

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.12175.1154

Abstract
  Highly unstable absorber layers along with costly Hole Transport Materials(HTMs) have been the main problems in the perovskite-based photovoltaic industry recently. Here in this study, we intend to meet both these problems by introducing a non-toxic cesium-based absorber layer and low-cost material, ...  Read More

Original Article
Effect of Renewable Energy Consumption and Commercial Opening on Iran's Economic Growth

Ali Fakour; Soheila Bi-Ria; Azar Rahimifar

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 05 December 2022

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.12224.1167

Abstract
  countries need to use energy resources to achieve economic growth, but due to the limitation of fossil energy resources such as oil and coal, the increase in the price of these resources in recent years, as well as the resulting environmental pollution, the countries concerned The use of clean and renewable ...  Read More

Original Article
A Method to Synthesize Hourly Time-series of Solar Power Plants in Peru for Long-Term Planning

Ruben Felix; Leonidas Sayas

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 16 January 2023

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.12305.1173

Abstract
  Plenty of works have treated the system expansion planning problem in the presence of intermittent renewable energy resources like solar. However, most of those proposals have been approached from scenarios of plenty of data, which is not the rule in developing countries, where principal investment actors ...  Read More

Original Article
Energy from Geothermal Resources and Scope of its Utilization in India

Ram Chhavi Sharma

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 16 January 2023

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.12359.1175

Abstract
  Demand of energy is increasing day by day worldwide. Also the use of non-renewable energy resources has created serious problems like global warming and air pollution. At the same time, these resources are fast depleting. So we have to look on renewable energy resources to meet the future energy needs. ...  Read More

Original Article
Comparison of BEM and FVM Approaches for Analysis of an Offshore Wind Turbine Installed on TLP in Caspian Sea

S.E. Kashfi; A. Ebrahimi; S. Kazemi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 07 February 2023

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2023.12492.1187

Abstract
  Compliant offshore tension leg platforms (TLP) are adaptive platforms with a vertical mooring system. These types of platforms are usually used in deep water. Adding sufficient initial tension to the mooring, the vertical movements of the structure will be reduced. Tendons, body, and deck are different ...  Read More

Original Article Biomass Energy Sources
Experimental Analysis and Parametric Optimization of Linseed Oil Methyl Ester Blends Fueled Variable Compression Ratio Diesel Engine

Ganesh S Warkhade; Ganesh Babu Katam; Veeresh Babu Alur

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 28 February 2023

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.12394.1177

Abstract
  This paper analyses the VCR (variable compression ratio) engine's performance, combustion, and emission output responses. The experimental results were modelled using the Grey Taguchi method (GTM) for input parameters of compression ratio, load, and fuel blends. The objective is to find the optimal ...  Read More

Original Article Solar Thermal Engineering
An experimental study to evaluate the performance of an HDH water desalination system with a thermoelectric condenser

Mahdi Rezaei Rad; Rouzbeh Shafaghat; Amirhossein Aghajani afghan; Behrad Alizadeh Kharkeshi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 11 March 2023

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2023.12548.1191

Abstract
  This experimental study introduces a solar humidifier-dehumidifier desalination model as a type of open-air-open water (OAOW) system; also, a new condenser with thermoelectric modules is applied in the dehumidifier unit. The experimental tests were done by considering climate conditions in the north ...  Read More

Original Article
Performance assessment and supply energy planning in Iranian wind power plants

Mojtaba Ghiyasi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 14 March 2023

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2023.12417.1181

Abstract
  Data envelopment analysis (DEA) is a mathematical programming approach for the performance basement of the production units from a production economic view. In this paper, we analyze the performance of Iranian wind power plants (IWPP) using DEA. In the second phase of the study, we utilize the inverse ...  Read More

Original Article
Impact of providing shade on outdoor thermal comfort during the hot season: A case study of a university campus in cold semi-arid climate

Shahrzad Talebsafa; Masoud Taheri Shahraeini; Xiaoshan Yang; Mohammadreza Rabiei

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 14 March 2023

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.12254.1169

Abstract
  Thermal comfort is one of the most important factors affecting the quality of outdoor space. This study investigates the effect of shade on outdoor thermal comfort during the hot season. For this purpose, meteorological measurement and questionnaire surveys were conducted simultaneously at four points ...  Read More

Original Article
Assessment of rooftop solar power potential in rural areas using UAV photogrammetry and GIS

Amin Baghani

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 14 March 2023

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2023.12555.1192

Abstract
  In recent years, the growing demand for energy and environmental requirements has focused much attention on solar energy as a renewable source. The building rooftops are the most suitable places for installing photovoltaic panels in urban and rural areas. In large districts, accurate estimation of radiation ...  Read More

Publisher:
Shahrood University of Technology

Director-in-Charge:
Mohammad Hossein Ahmadi

Editor-in-Chief:
Hashem Oraee

Associate Editor-in-Chief:
Majid Amidpour

Manager:
Ali Meskaryan


Frequency: Semiannual

Print ISSN: 2717-252X

Online ISSN: 2676-7430

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