Energy
A Comprehensive Evaluation of Renewable Energy Systems with a Backup to Provide a Part of Electrical Needs of a Hospital: A Case Study in Grid-connected Mode

I. Pishkar; S. M. Beigi

Volume 15, Issue 1 , January 2024, , Pages 1-9

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2024.15.01.01

Abstract
  With sensitive and important systems in hospitals requiring an uninterrupted power supply, finding solutions for power outages is becoming increasingly crucial. Iran's favorable potential for renewable energy makes wind and solar energy viable options to support hospital electricity needs and contribute ...  Read More

Energy
A Review on Renewable Energy Scenario in Ethiopia

A. W. Tahiru; S. U. Takal; E. D. Sunkari; S. Ampofo

Volume 14, Issue 4 , October 2023, , Pages 372-384

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2023.14.04.07

Abstract
  Although Ethiopia is one of the world's fastest-growing economies, access to sustainable energy and cutting-edge clean energy technology remains a major concern. The government is making significant efforts to generate renewable energy and provide more access to its citizens. Despite this, traditional ...  Read More

Energy
One-year Dynamic Study of the Use of Solar Water Heater for Domestic Consumption in Egypt: An Energy Assessment

A. Haghani; M. Jahangiri; R. Riahi; M. Golali Jonaghani; A. Baharizadeh

Volume 14, Issue 3 , July 2023, , Pages 263-270

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2023.14.03.08

Abstract
  The use of fossil fuels leads to greenhouse gas emissions, global warming, and secondary consequences such as desertification and winds in the Middle East and Africa, including Egypt. The use of renewable energy is the most appropriate solution to prevent the emission of polluting gases. Egypt is one ...  Read More

Energy
A Comparative Analysis of Solar Energy Strategies in Middle East with Rich Fossil Resources

M. R. Hayati; S. Ranjbar; M. R. Abdar; M. Molaei Nasab; S. Homayounmajd; M. Esmaeili Shayan

Volume 14, Issue 3 , July 2023, , Pages 271-288

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2023.14.03.09

Abstract
  With countries throughout middle east and north Africa pursuing ambitious targets for a transition to renewable energies, the political economy of a region predominantly analyzed through the prism of fossil fuels is on the verge of radical change. As hydrocarbon prices decline, the low-cost producers ...  Read More

Energy
Theoretical Study of Global Solar Radiation on Horizontal Area for Determination of Direct and Diffuse Solar Radiation

F. Chabane; N. Moummi; C. Toumi; S. Boultif; A. Hecini

Volume 14, Issue 1 , January 2023, , Pages 9-16

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2023.14.01.02

Abstract
  This study aimed to compare global solar radiation on the horizontal area between two models of Chabane Foued and M.Capderou. The model of Chabane has been interested in pollution factors such as TL (turbidity), BE (Angstraon), and the chemical components of the air such as WV, O3, CH4, CO, CO2, and ...  Read More

Energy
Evaluation of Energy Performances of Solar Dryers

S. Prem Kumar; G. Kumar

Volume 14, Issue 1 , January 2023, , Pages 58-64

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2023.14.01.08

Abstract
  In solar drying, the moisture content of a product is reduced through the use of sunlight. Solar drying is practiced since civilization for the drying of crops. The dried crop has a longer shelf life and requires less storage space. For crop drying, hot air is required in the moderate temperature range ...  Read More

Design and Simulation of Air-Solar Preheating Unit: An Improved Design of a Flat Plate Solar Collector

S. N. Nnamchi; O. A. Nnamchi; E. O. Sangotayo; S. A. Ismael; O. K. Nkurunziza; V. Gabriel

Volume 11, Issue 2 , June 2020, , Pages 97-108

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2020.11.02.02

Abstract
  The design of a flat-plate solar collector (FPSC) is accomplished by multiple input multiple output (MIMO) design technique. The design variables (absorber, fluid and glass temperatures; length, width, height of the FPSC) were the unknown variables in the commensurate thermal balance equations based ...  Read More

Effectiveness of Continuous and Discontinuous-Flow Strategies in Heat Dynamics and Performance of Asphalt Solar Collector: An Experimental Study

H. Farzan; M. Ameri; S. M. Jaafarian

Volume 11, Issue 2 , June 2020, , Pages 137-145

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2020.11.02.07

Abstract
  Asphalt solar collectors (ASCs) offer a low-cost and reliable alternative to harvest energy from available infrastructures such as roads and pathways by employing the simple techniques. This paper represents an experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of continuous and discontinuous-flow strategies ...  Read More

Current Status, Future Potential and Barriers for Renewable Energy Development in Ethiopia

A. Belay Kassa

Volume 10, Issue 4 , December 2019, , Pages 269-274

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2019.10.04.07

Abstract
  Ethiopia is a land locked country, located in Horn of Africa. The country power generation does not meet the national demand of the people. The aim of the paper is to review a current status, future potential and barriers on development of renewable energy for power generations in Ethiopia. The approaches ...  Read More

Fabrication and Performance Analysis of a Higher Efficient Dual-Axis Automated Solar Tracker

M. R. Rahman; M. S. Hossain; S. Shehab Uddin; A. S. M. Ibrahim

Volume 10, Issue 3 , September 2019, , Pages 171-177

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2019.10.03.02

Abstract
  In this work, a dual-axis automated solar tracker is developed by using two linear motors, four light dependent resistors (LDRs) and two mono crystalline solar panels. The LDRs are placed on the rotating frame where the solar panels are placed to detect the position of the sun and the controller circuit ...  Read More

Performance of a Double Slope Solar Water Distillation: A Case Study of Aiba Stream in Iwo

J. A. Oyewole; A. A. Olanrewaju

Volume 10, Issue 2 , June 2019, , Pages 111-114

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2019.10.02.07

Abstract
  Solar distiller was constructed and tested in this study. The purpose is to get a portable water from nearly any source available in a relatively cheaper means using a renewable solar energy. The result obtained clearly confirmed the reliability of this method to provide portable water especially in ...  Read More

Design and Development of Solar Crop Dryer Integrated with Oil Bath

S. Premkumar; K. Ramanarasimha; E.S. Prakash

Volume 9, Issue 4 , December 2018, , Pages 277-283

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2018.09.04.08

Abstract
  This work presents the design and development of solar crop dryer with drained SAE 20/40 from vehicles oil as heat storage material.  The details design, fabrication and experimental analysis procedure of the developed dryer are explained. The crops used during the experiments were potato slices ...  Read More

A Theoretical Detailed Analysis for a Proposed 5kW PV Grid-Connected System Installed in Iraq Using PVsyst Tool

A. A. Abbood Al-Khazzar

Volume 9, Issue 2 , June 2018, , Pages 105-113

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2018.09.02.05

Abstract
  In this study, PVsyst simulation software is used to analyze a PV grid tied system in a typical primary school in Iraq. The proposed system is 5kW which is affordable and applicable from the cost and required area points respectively. The monthly averaged electrical load for a typical school is approximately ...  Read More

Mechanical Engineering Design Theory Framework for Solar Desalination Processes: A Review and Meta-Analysis

G. Boligán Rojas; R. Lorenzo Ávila Rondon; A. Carolina Meléndez Gurrola

Volume 9, Issue 2 , June 2018, , Pages 137-145

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2018.09.02.09

Abstract
  The aim of the present study is to assess theoretical and practical analysis of scientific publications on solar desalination. This analysis is proposed within mechanical design theory framework. For this, inductive and statistical methods were used in analysis of the scientific publications of different ...  Read More

Performance of Solar Contribution in Hybrid Parabolic trough Power Plants on Solar Extraction System in Algeria

B. Mohammed; M. Abderrezak; M. Feidt

Volume 9, Issue 1 , January 2018, , Pages 1-9

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2018.09.01.01

Abstract
  Parabolic trough power plants have been developed on several concepts for production of renewable energy in integrated solar combined cycle system (ISCCS) and direct steam generation (DSG). Each concept has their characteristic due to solar energy configuration. Recently, technology for Solar aided power ...  Read More