Post-Covid-19 Energy Transition Strategies: Even Reaching 100% Renewable in Ecuador by 2055 is not Enough to Face Climate Change Issue

N. Norouzi; M. Fani

Volume 13, Issue 1 , January 2022, Pages 1-9

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2022.13.01.01

Abstract
  The pandemic scenario caused by Covid-19 generated negative impacts. Covid-19 has made it clear that our daily lives depend to a high degree on access to energy. Therefore, now more than ever, it is necessary to promote new activities such as local food production, but also local energy capture. This ...  Read More

Energy
Enhancement in Rejected Heat from Heat Sinks Using High Flexible Winglets with Large Deformation and Low Blockage Effect

S. A. Gandjalikhan Nassab

Volume 13, Issue 1 , January 2022, Pages 10-18

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2022.13.01.02

Abstract
  This paper presents an original concept of using high flexible flapping vortex generator in a heat sink for airside heat transfer augmentation. The proposed thin winglet, made with an elastic sheet, is responsible for increasing the cooling rate and mixing quality performance in laminar convection airflow. ...  Read More

Environment
Acoustic Design of Buildings Using Mathematical Model Based on Sound Simulation

H. Esmaeil Yazdi; A. M. Salehi

Volume 13, Issue 1 , January 2022, Pages 19-26

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2022.13.01.03

Abstract
  Proper acoustic design is especially important in some buildings. For example, in concert halls, one of the desirable functional features is the proper transmission of music. In this regard, an indicator that can effectively show the quality of the received sound is the sound intensity, which is the ...  Read More

Energy
An Optimal Model for Designing and Executing Windows in Tabriz Residential Buildings to Reduce Energy Consumption

S. Abdoli Naser; F. Haghparast; M. Singery; H. Sattari Sarbangholi

Volume 13, Issue 1 , January 2022, Pages 27-38

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2022.13.01.04

Abstract
  Most of today's buildings, due to improper imitation of the architecture of buildings in other countries, are forced to use more energy to create conditions of thermal comfort. Building windows affect energy efficiency. So, the aim of this research is to be concerned with Tabriz climate; in selecting ...  Read More

Energy
Effect of Different Proportions of Courtyard Buildings in Hot-Dry Climate on Energy Consumption (Case Study: Traditional Courtyard Houses of Kerman, Iran)

N. Tayari; M. Nikpour

Volume 13, Issue 1 , January 2022, Pages 39-45

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2022.13.01.05

Abstract
  One of the crucial issues in early stages of designing process of a building is a lack of architects’ knowledge about the energy consumption in different forms of building with different proportions, especially in central courtyard forms. The purpose of this research is to investigate the effectiveness ...  Read More

Environment
Sequestration and Storage of Carbon Dioxide Using Hydrate Formation Method in the Presence of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles

V. Montazeri; B. ZareNezhad; A. Ghazi

Volume 13, Issue 1 , January 2022, Pages 46-54

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2022.13.01.06

Abstract
  The nanofluid-based gas hydrate formation process employing copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles have been experimentally investigated in this work. Different concentrations of nanofluids are injected into the reactor at the operating condition of 29 bar, 274.15 K, and impeller speed of 100 rpm. It was observed ...  Read More

Environment
Improving Outdoor Thermal Comfort for Elderly in Residential Complexes

E. Samadpour Shahrak; H. Sattari Sarbangholi; M. S. Moosavi

Volume 13, Issue 1 , January 2022, Pages 55-70

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2022.13.01.07

Abstract
  One of the crucial factors for the presence of more people outdoors is to create comfortable conditions. This issue is significant for the elderly due to the different physical conditions. The purpose of this study is to improve the micro-climatic condition around residential complexes considering the ...  Read More

Environment
Prediction of CO and PM10 in Cold and Warm Seasons and Survey of the Effect of Instability Indices on Contaminants Using Artificial Neural Network: A Case Study in Tehran City

R. Farhadi; M. Hadavifar; M. Moeinaddini; M. Amintoosi

Volume 13, Issue 1 , January 2022, Pages 71-78

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2022.13.01.08

Abstract
  Today, air pollution in urban areas is a major issue that have been affecting human health and the environment. Over the years artificial neural network methods has been used for prediction of pollutants concentration in many metropolitans. In the present study data were obtained from department of environment ...  Read More

Environment
Quality and Safety Assessment of Water Samples Collected from Wells in Four Emirate Zones of Kebbi State, Nigeria

T. Yahaya; O. Ologe; C. Yaro; L. Abdullahi; H. Abubakar; A. Gazal; J. Abubakar

Volume 13, Issue 1 , January 2022, Pages 79-86

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2022.13.01.09

Abstract
  The increasing prevalence of water-borne diseases necessitates periodic monitoring of domestic and drinking water sources. The current study assessed the safety of well water in the four emirate zones (Gwandu, Yauri, Argungu, and Zuru) of Kebbi State, Nigeria. Using normal procedures, samples of well ...  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