Natural resources
Role of Local Level Institutional Arrangements in Climate Change Adaptation of Rural Dwellers in Northern Ghana

S. U. Takal; E. O. Sakyere; AW. Tahiru

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 23 December 2023

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2024.15.04.11

Abstract
  The literature on the contribution of local-level institutions to the development of collective response strategies to socio-ecological change is limited. In this article, the role of local-level institutional arrangements in developing and mobilizing stocks of adaptive capacity is examined. Using focus ...  Read More

Energy
Using GIS Maps to Assessing Wind Energy in Asian Countries: Finding the High Potential Countries and Examining Their Current Status and Outlook

Mehdi Jahangiri; Omid Nematollahi; Hamed Saghaei; Ahmad Haghani

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 27 December 2023

Abstract
  Providing sustainable energy to achieve favorable economic development has attracted the attention of many governments in recent years. Renewable energies, especially wind energy, have gained considerable media attention recently due to challenges with the use of fossil fuels, including difficulty in ...  Read More

Environment
Estimation of ozone and nitrogen dioxide pollutants in Mazandaran Province using sentinel 5 satellite images

Alireza Yousefi Kebriya; Mehdi Nadi; Ebadat Ghanbari Parmehr

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

Abstract
  Mazandaran province, due to its strategic geographical location and high influx of tourists during holidays, coupled with the presence of power plants and industrial complexes, is facing pollution challenges. This research, conducted in 2022, focuses on monitoring nitrogen dioxide and ozone pollutants ...  Read More

Environment
Using Electro-peroxone Process to Remediate Soil Contaminated with Phenol

Elaheh faghihnasiri; Farhad Qaderi; S. Mustapha Rahmaninezhad

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 30 January 2024

Abstract
  Industrial processes are among human activities that cause the production of a large volume of wastewater containing organic pollutants such as phenol and its derivatives. Soil remediation is crucial for enhancing environmental quality for both humans and other living organisms. This study investigated ...  Read More

Energy
Enhancing Daylight Performance and Visual Comfort in Office Buildings with Electrochromic Glazing: A Case Study Mashhad

Hamed Kamelnia; Afsaneh Ghalehnovi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 05 February 2024

Abstract
  Electrochromic Glazing (EC) has seen a significant surge in adoption today, primarily attributed to its pivotal role in enhancing visual comfort, mitigating excessive heat, regulating cooling and heating requirements, and curbing lighting consumption, especially within office buildings. Moreover, electrochromic ...  Read More

Energy
Effect of inclined angle on the pattern of free convective airflow inside the cavity of parabolic solar collectors

Abbas Dehghani Rayeni; Seyyed Abdolreza Gandjalikhan Nassab

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 09 February 2024

Abstract
  In the present paper, the effect of inclination angle on the free convection airflow inside the cavity of compound parabolic collectors and also on the performance of the thermal system is examined. In analysis, the airflow equations for computations of velocity, pressure, and temperature fields and ...  Read More

Energy
Energy Analysis of a Novel Perforated Cross-flow Solar Air Heaters Integrated with Encapsulated Phase Change Material Units: An Experimental Study

Hadi Farzan; Mohammad Hossein Shahsavari

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 10 February 2024

Abstract
  This study analyzes the thermal efficiency of a new perforated cross-flow solar air heater (SAH) integrated with encapsulated phase change material (PCM) by using an experimnetal method. Since SAHs represent low thermal efficiencies, this study introduces a novel SAH that uses two methods to address ...  Read More

Energy
Improving the geometry of microchannel heat sinks by adding fins to the walls of the microchannels

Farhaad Nasiri Khamesloo; Davood Domiri Ganji

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 20 March 2024

Abstract
  The dissipation of heat generated in electronic and industrial chips is essential for the health of these components. For this purpose, one of the best choices is a microchannel heatsink, which offers a lower pressure drop compared to other channels while maintaining a high heat transfer rate. In this ...  Read More

Energy
Investigating the effect of winding structures in dynamic wireless power transmission in electric vehicle applications

Maryam Rafinejad; Abbas Ghayebloo

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 20 March 2024

Abstract
  In recent decades, problems such as air pollution and the reduction of fossil fuel resources led to the development of electric vehicles. Wireless power transmission is an efficient and reliable way to charge fixed and mobile electric vehicles. One of the main problems in the dynamic wireless power transmission ...  Read More

Environment
Investigation of the Physiochemical Properties of Sugarcane Bagasse Fibre - Reinforced Polyester Composite

Osita Obineche Obiukwu; Maureen Ndidiamaka Nwigwe; Theresa Uchechukwu; Jerry Azubuike; Daniel Arinze Ekpechi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 21 March 2024

Abstract
  The experimental study of the physiochemical properties of biodegradability of composite of sugarcane bagasse-polyester have been investigated. Natural composite materials having biodegradable property which makes them a material with limited lifespan, thereby there is need to research on these materials ...  Read More

Energy
Energy and Exergy Analysis of the Steam Power plant cycle of the ninth refinery of South Pars Gas Complex

Ehsan Mehrabi Gohari; iman pishkar; ehsan omidian

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 25 March 2024

Abstract
  In this Research, the Energy and Exergy analysis of the Steam Power-plant of the ninth refinery of South Pars Complex has been studie. Fristly, according to the thermodynamic characteristics, pressure, temperature , flow rate and the type of fluid in terms of saturated water, dense liquid and super heat ...  Read More

Energy
ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND SOLAR IRRADIANCE ON PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES' PERFORMANCE

Olakunle Elijah Olabode; Ignatius Kema Okakwu; Daniel Oluwaseun Akinyele; Titus Oluwasuji Ajewole; Seun Oyelami; Oluwatobi Vincent Olisa

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 25 March 2024

Abstract
  The impact of solar radiation and ambient temperature on the solar PV energy yield and its corresponding economic implication was investigated. The electrical load assessment was done by physical inspection through periodic visits to the study location. Five different scenarios were investigated for ...  Read More