Biomass Energy Sources
Performance Evaluation of a Thermal Barrier-coated CI Engine using Waste Oil Biodiesel Blends

Praveen Kumar G Yadav; Din Bandhu; Jayasimha K. Reddy; Meenakshi R. Reddy; Chadaram Srinivasu; Ganesh Babu Katam

Volume 5, Issue 2 , July 2024, , Pages 181-193

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2023.12828.1206

Abstract
  Recycling plastics into energy sources is the most promising method for cutting down on pollution and trash. In this regard, predictions of adiabatic engines using pistons with thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) were made to reduce in-cylinder heat rejection, safeguard the underlying metallic surfaces from ...  Read More

Low-carbon Technologies
Economic Analysis and Energy Utilization of Renewable Energy to Supply Electric Charge with Approach of Storage Resources

F. Shateri Aliabad; Y. Ebazadeh; R. Alayi; I. Suwarno; A. Najafi; S. Ollah Mohammadi-Aylar

Volume 3, Issue 2 , July 2022, , Pages 183-190

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.11526.1098

Abstract
  In this research, technical and economic analysis of the use of storage devices in the hybrid system of wind and solar is performed with the aim of providing a maximum electrical load of residential buildings. To this aim, two scenarios of grid-connected and off-grid system have been studied. two parameters ...  Read More

Biomass Energy Sources
Experimental Analysis and Parametric Optimization of Linseed Oil Methyl Ester Blend-Fueled Variable Compression Ratio Diesel Engine

Ganesh S Warkhade; Ganesh Babu Katam; Veeresh Babu Alur

Volume 4, Issue 2 , July 2023, , Pages 183-198

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 combination ...  Read More

Investigation of Low-Frequency Noise of Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines by a Hybrid Approach

A. R. Bozorgi

Volume 2, Issue 2 , July 2021, , Pages 185-189

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2021.10956.1064

Abstract
  Noise pollution is known as the biggest environmental problem of horizontal axis wind turbines. The main part of the noise is in the range of Low Frequency Noise (LFN) since wind turbines rotate slowly. Several studies show that the LFN could have adverse effects on human health. In this study, the LFN ...  Read More

Impact of Wind Farms on Reduction of Power Plant CO2 Emissions: A Real Case Study in Iran

M. Khatibi; A. Rabiee

Volume 2, Issue 2 , July 2021, , Pages 191-197

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2021.10957.1063

Abstract
  Electricity generation through renewable energy sources such as wind energy has been growing in recent years due to several reasons including free and infinite resources as well as their considerable impact on the reduction of fossil fuels consumptions as well as CO2 emissions. This paper aims to assess ...  Read More

Energy Policy
An Investigation into Energy and Cost of Strategies that can Mitigate risk of Covid-19 transmission

M. Monfared; E. Hasani Alavy; M. Khanpoor Siahdarka; F. Rahnama

Volume 3, Issue 2 , July 2022, , Pages 191-205

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2021.11375.1088

Abstract
  In order to systematically reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection in indoor space, it’s important to understand the building design strategies and air quality enhancement methods that set to mitigate this threat. This paper aims to introduce the different HVAC technologies used to mitigate the ...  Read More

Fuel Cells
A Comparative Investigation of L-Serpentine and Single Serpentine Flow Fields Efficiency in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells using Computational Fluid Dynamics

Amarnath Gundalabhagavan; Veeresh Babu Alur; Ganesh Babu Katam; Kshitij Bhosale

Volume 5, Issue 2 , July 2024, , Pages 195-209

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2023.12943.1213

Abstract
  Fuel cells have been identified as a promising technology to meet future electric power requirements. Out of various fuel cells, Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC) has been staged up as they can operate at low temperatures and also have high power density. In this article, the flow field design ...  Read More

Energy Management of Reconfigurable Distribution System in Presence of Wind Turbines by Considering Several Kinds of Demands

R. Rostami; H. Hosseinnia

Volume 2, Issue 2 , July 2021, , Pages 199-203

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2021.10961.1065

Abstract
  Utilizing distributed generation (DG) units in power system has positive impacts such as: reduction active and reactive power loss, reduce load curtailment, increasing system reliability and reducing the need of installing the new power plant. Wind turbine (WT) is a type of DGs. Employing demand side ...  Read More

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

Volume 4, Issue 2 , July 2023, , Pages 199-208

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

Inertia Emulation with Concept of Virtual Supercapacitor for Islanded DC Micro-grid

H. Moradi; N. Piri Yengijeh; A. Hajizadeh

Volume 2, Issue 2 , July 2021, , Pages 205-210

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2021.11016.1070

Abstract
  The expansion of renewable energy sources (RESs (and advances in power electronics have been led to more attention being paid to DC microgrids (DCMGs). DCMGs enable the exploitation of all renewable energy potentials. Along with the advantages of RESs and DCMGs, the use of RESs is associated with the ...  Read More

Electricity Generation by Green Energy Sources
Renewable Energy’s Potential Scrutiny by PVSYST and RETSCREEN softwares Case study: Khoy City, Iran

H. Ashofteh; A. Behzadi Forough

Volume 3, Issue 2 , July 2022, , Pages 207-216

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.11274.1082

Abstract
  Energy is one of the most critical factors in economic development, but achieving sustainable development is impossible without environmental protection and improving economic conditions. If a country is dependent on energy, any structural reform policies to reduce energy consumption may reduce economic ...  Read More

Impact of Providing Shade on Outdoor Thermal Comfort during Hot Season: a Case Study of a University Campus in Cold Semi-arid Climate

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

Volume 4, Issue 2 , July 2023, , Pages 209-224

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 work investigates the effect of shade on outdoor thermal comfort during the hot season. For this purpose, meteorological measurement and questionnaire surveys are conducted simultaneously at four points ...  Read More

Wind Energy
Comparison of Monte Carlo Simulation and Genetic Algorithm in Optimal Wind Farm Layout Design in Manjil Site based on Jensen Model

M. A. Javadi; H. Ghomashi; M. Taherinezhad; M. Nazarahari; R. Ghasemiasl

Volume 2, Issue 2 , July 2021, , Pages 211-221

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2021.11062.1071

Abstract
  AbstractOptimal arrangement of turbines in wind farms is very important to achieve maximum energy at the lowest cost. In the present study, the use of Vestas V-47 wind turbine and uniform one-way wind in achieving the optimal arrangement of horizontal axis turbines in Manjil with genetic and Monte Carlo ...  Read More

Photovoltaic Systems
A New Global Maximum Power Point Algorithm for Dynamic Shading Patterns of Partial Shading

Pankaj Verma; Bharat Gangal; Gaurav Jain; Ravi Hada

Volume 5, Issue 2 , July 2024, , Pages 211-220

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2023.12408.1180

Abstract
  Most of the partial shading maximum power point tracking methods have been designed for the static shading pattern of the partial shading conditions, however, the irradiance pattern may change further when in partial shading mode. Therefore, to cover this research gap, a global maximum power point control ...  Read More

Transformation of Generated Electricity by Renewable Energies to Grid
Sensitivity Analysis in a Multi-Carrier Energy Hub System through Electrical and Thermal Profile Procurement

M. Mahmoudian; S. Sadi; J. Gholami; Alirza Karimi

Volume 3, Issue 2 , July 2022, , Pages 217-228

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.11508.1095

Abstract
  This paper is dealt with energy hub systems in order to evaluate the sensitivity analysis of output power carriers in terms of input electricity and natural gas. Unlike the recent works which were solitary concentrated at operational cost minimization, in this research not only the energy carriers of ...  Read More

Biomass Energy Sources
A Review of Challenges to Adoption of Biodiesel as a Biesel Substitute in India

Madhurjya Saikia; Pranjal Sarmah; Partha P Borthakur

Volume 5, Issue 2 , July 2024, , Pages 221-227

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2023.13161.1222

Abstract
  Biodiesel, derived from biomass, offers significant environmental advantages by reducing CO2 and CO emissions and promoting energy self-sufficiency. Currently, biodiesel remains limited to DG sets used by a small number of farmers in India, with minimal adoption in the transportation sector. Numerous ...  Read More

Inter-Turn Short Circuit Fault and High Resistance Connection in Stator of Doubly-Fed Induction Generators

M. Afshari; Seyed M. Mahdi Moosavi; M. B. Abadi; S.M.A. Cruz

Volume 2, Issue 2 , July 2021, , Pages 223-232

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2021.11067.1072

Abstract
  Doubly-fed induction generators (DFIG) have been widely used in wind turbines installed in the last decades. These generators are prone to some faults that could deteriorate their performance and even lead to their outage from the network. Stator inter-turn short-circuits (SITSC) and high resistance ...  Read More

Participation of Renewable Energy in Providing Demand Response in Presence of Energy Storage

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

Volume 4, Issue 2 , July 2023, , Pages 225-234

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

Photovoltaic Systems
Cooling of Photovoltaic Panel Equipped with Single Circular Heat Pipe: an Experimental Study

H. Eshghi; M. Kahani; M. Zamen

Volume 3, Issue 2 , July 2022, , Pages 229-235

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2022.11523.1097

Abstract
  The cooling process of photovoltaic (PV) panel is one the main issue in in the field of solar systems. The temperature of solar cells increases when solar radiation and also ambient temperature increase. Increasing the cell temperature reduces the electrical output power of the panels as well as their ...  Read More

Applications of Machine Learning Algorithms in Renewable Energies
LSTM and XGBoost Models for 24-hour Ahead Forecast of PV Power from Direct Irradiation

Kossoko Babatoundé Audace Didavi; Richard Gilles Agbokpanzo; Bienvenu Macaire Agbomahena

Volume 5, Issue 2 , July 2024, , Pages 229-241

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2023.12880.1209

Abstract
  In this work, the photovoltaic power forecast for the next 24 hours by combining a time series forecasting model (LSTM) and a regression model (XGBoost) from direct irradiation only is performed. Several meteorological parameters such as irradiance, ambient temperature, wind speed, relative humidity, ...  Read More

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

Ali Fakour; Soheila Bi-Ria; Azar Rahimifar

Volume 4, Issue 2 , July 2023, , Pages 235-242

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

Fuel Cells
A comparative Analysis and Optimization of two Supersonic Hybrid Solid Oxide Fuel Cell and Turbine-less Jet Engine Propulsion Systems for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

M. Rostami; A.H. Farajollahi; M. Marefati; R. Fili; F. Bagherpor

Volume 3, Issue 2 , July 2022, , Pages 237-253

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2021.11173.1076

Abstract
  The propulsion system of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) plays an essential role in its performance, stability and flight endurance. In this study, two types of propulsion systems for UAV (differentiated based on fuel type) are studied to determine their characteristics and advantages. These proposed ...  Read More

Enhanced Power Extraction by Splitting a Single Flap-Type Wave Energy Converter into a Double Configuration

A. Abazari; M.M. Aziminia

Volume 4, Issue 2 , July 2023, , Pages 243-249

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

Energy Policy
Development of a New Method in Exergy Analysis of a CSP Plant

Moslem Akbari Vakilabadi; Sadegh Nikbakht Naserabad; Alireza Binesh

Volume 5, Issue 2 , July 2024, , Pages 243-258

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2023.13426.1239

Abstract
  In this paper, it is determined exactly how much of the loss of exergy in a specify component is concerning the own component and how much of the exergy loss is due to the effects of the rest of the components on that component. In this new method of exergy analysis, at first, the exergy loss in a component ...  Read More

Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis of Economic Feasibility of Establishing Wind Power Plant in Kerman, Iran

M.R. Amirrud; M. Shahin

Volume 1, Issue 2 , July 2020, , Pages 247-260

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2020.9681.1035

Abstract
  Wind energy is considered as a precious replacement for fossil fuels in electricity generation. In this regard, many governments (e.g. Iran) tend to support development of this type of renewable energy source. However, fluctuations in Iran’s economic conditions and uncertainty in available wind ...  Read More