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
Feasibility Study of a Zero Energy Building Based on Photovoltaic-Low Speed Wind-Battery Hybrid System: A Case Study in Golestan-North of Iran

N. Mirrashid; S. M. Rakhtala

Volume 15, Issue 3 , July 2024, , Pages 235-247

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2024.15.03.02

Abstract
  In this paper, a feasibility study is conducted on a photovoltaic-low-speed wind turbine-battery zero-energy building for a 175 m2 residential house in Gorgan. First, the climatological data of Gorgan City related to the amount of solar radiation and wind speed for the past 50 years have been extracted ...  Read More

Energy
Investigating the Effect of Catalyst and Deep Eutectic Co-solvent on Purity of Biodiesel Produced from Linseed Oil

N. Momen; H. Pahlavanzadeh

Volume 15, Issue 2 , April 2024, , Pages 187-193

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2024.15.02.08

Abstract
  Nowadays, due to environmental concerns and the reduction in fossil fuel resources, biodiesel is being considered as a renewable alternative or supplement to fossil diesel. In this research, the transesterification method was used to produce biodiesel from low-cost and non-edible linseed oil in the presence ...  Read More

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
Design and Analysis of a Fuel Cell and Batteries in Energy Production for Electric Vehicle

N. Deb; M. Z. Alam; T. Rahman; M. S. Jami; M. F. Bt. Mansor; H. B. A. Tajuddin

Volume 14, Issue 3 , July 2023, , Pages 301-313

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2023.14.03.11

Abstract
  The world's most economically developed countries are facing an energy crisis caused by geopolitical instability, rising energy costs, global stock disruptions, and a shift towards low-carbon energy sources that has yet to be fully realized. Electrification of the transportation industry offers the advantages ...  Read More

Energy
Hydropower Development in Three South American Countries: Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador

S. Naranjo-Silva; D. Punina-Guerrero; J. Barros-Enriquez; J. Almeida-Dominguez; J. Alvarez del Castillo

Volume 14, Issue 2 , April 2023, , Pages 102-110

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2023.14.02.02

Abstract
  The present manuscript aims to identify the advantages and consequences of hydropower development, showing a view of trends finding the status and situation in Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador. This study uses a non-experimental methodology based on a comprehensive literature review of relevant papers retrieved ...  Read More

Energy
Thermal Analysis of New Solar Air Heater with Inclined Perforated Absorber Plates: Experimental Study

H. Farzan; M. Mahmoudi; E. Hasan Zaim

Volume 14, Issue 2 , April 2023, , Pages 189-196

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2023.14.02.11

Abstract
  Solar air heaters (SAHs) have an inherent drawback: the conventional mechanism is low inside these collectors’ types. Use of perforations is a simple technique to improve convection, and this investigation experimentally assesses a novel design SAH utilizing three inclined perforated absorber plates. ...  Read More

Energy
Thermal Performance and Heat Dynamics Energy and Exergy of Integrated Asphalt Collector Storage: Sources of Thermal Energy, and Thermoelectric Energy

M. Esmaeili Shayan; M. R. Hayati

Volume 14, Issue 1 , January 2023, , Pages 17-25

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2023.14.01.03

Abstract
  Having kilometers of asphalt road, yet with this heat going to waste, an attempt has been made in this research to extract the road's renewable energy heat. The purpose of the experiment is to compare the energy and exergy efficiency of various materials of asphalt solar water heaters (ASWH), as well ...  Read More

Energy
Control Strategy in DC Microgrid for Integrated Energy Balancer: Photovoltaic Application

L. H. Pratomo; L. A. Matthias

Volume 13, Issue 4 , July 2022, , Pages 333-339

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2022.13.04.02

Abstract
  Renewable energy is energy that can be used indefinitely. As a result, renewable energy sources such as solar photovoltaics developed. Conventional converters, typically used to connect the microgrid to the battery, only change the voltage. To link the microgrid to the battery, bidirectional converters ...  Read More

Energy
Effects of Simultaneous Suction and Blowing over an Airfoil on Flow Behavior and Aerodynamic Coefficients

S. Abbasi; S. Esmailzadeh Vali

Volume 13, Issue 4 , July 2022, , Pages 424-432

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2022.13.04.12

Abstract
  In this study, the simultaneous effect of suction and blowing on the boundary layer and the effect of control parameters on the flow separation from a NACA 0012 airfoil is numerically analyzed. Reynolds number is considered 500000 , and the shear stress transport (SST) k-w turbulence model is used to ...  Read More

Energy
Relationship between Air Temperature and Rainfall Variability of Selected Stations in Sub-Sahara Africa

F. O. Aweda; T. K. Samson

Volume 13, Issue 3 , April 2022, , Pages 248-257

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2022.13.03.05

Abstract
  This current study was conducted on rainfall and air temperature data obtained from the archive of the HelioClim website to determine the relationship between the two parameters. The study aimed at the relationship between rainfall and air temperature. The data of thirty-four (34) years spanning from ...  Read More

Energy
Experimental Evaluation of the Effect of Incident Wave Frequency on the Performance of a Dual-chamber Oscillating Water Columns Considering Resonance Phenomenon Occurrence

R. Shafaghat; M. Fallahi; B. Alizadeh Kharkeshi; M. Yousefifard

Volume 13, Issue 2 , March 2022, , Pages 98-110

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2022.13.02.01

Abstract
  This paper has experimentally investigated the performance of a dual-chamber oscillating water columns (OWC) imposed on Caspian Sea wave’s characteristics. Experimental runs were performed for three water draft depths of 10, 15, and 20 cm and eight wave frequencies ranging from 0.4 to 0.7 Hz. Also, ...  Read More

Energy
The Strategy of Energy Democracy and Sustainable Development: Policymakers and Instruments

M. Esmaeili Shayan; M. R. Hayati; G. Najafi; S. Esmaeili Shayan

Volume 13, Issue 2 , March 2022, , Pages 185-201

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2022.13.02.10

Abstract
  Energy democracy policymakers pay attention to planning to the formation of energy markets and exchanges of energy regions, diversification of energy resources, especially renewable resources, and global challenges due to greenhouse gas emissions. Over the introduction of concepts related to sustainable ...  Read More

Energy
Modeling the Performance of Amorphous Silicon in Different Typologies of Curved Building-integrated Photovoltaic Conditions

M. Esmaeili Shayan; G. Najafi; B. Ghobadian; S. Gorjian

Volume 13, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 87-97

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2022.13.01.10

Abstract
  Photovoltaic cells are a significant renewable energy source due to their cheap cost and renewability. In both warm sunny and colder and cloudier conditions, a-Si modules outperform c-Si modules on a normalized energy basis. This study investigated 1 m2 of amorphous photovoltaic silicon on curved surfaces. ...  Read More

Energy
Floating Solar Power Plants: A Way to Improve Environmental and Operational Flexibility

M. Esmaeili Shayan; J. Hojati

Volume 12, Issue 4 , October 2021, , Pages 337-348

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2021.12.04.07

Abstract
  The Photovoltaic modules installed on the surface of the water are naturally cooled, reducing the loss of thermal power generation. Floating photovoltaic systems (FPVS) combine existing photovoltaic systems with a floating structure to generate clean energy. To meet the growing electricity demand, FPV ...  Read More

Energy
Passive Cooling in Shavadoon of Traditional Buildings of Dezful City: Cooling Through Renewable Energy Sources

F. Mohammad Alinezhad

Volume 10, Issue 2 , June 2019, , Pages 115-120

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2019.10.02.08

Abstract
  Dezful city, located in southwest of Iran, has a hot and semi-humid climate. In the past, architectures used design solutions to provide the cold of living space. Shavadoon is one of the most important design for reaching this goal. Shavadoon is an underground space in traditional buildings of Dezful ...  Read More