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Design of Absorption and Adsorption Cooling Systems for Truck Cabin Using Exhaust Heat
Abstract: AbstractThe present work is focused towards the review of the work done in the field of automobile air conditioning and design of proposed air-cooling system for the cabin of the truck using waste heat from the exhaust. The present cooling systems run on engine power and consume around 10% of the total power produced by the engine and thereby increase fuel consumption. From heat balance, it is observed that around …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 26–34 Read article
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Solutions to Overcome SQ Limits for Modelling Efficient Solar Cell and Introduction to Novel QD-MJSC Design
Abstract: AbstractHarnessing the solar power with maximum energy conversion efficiency can fulfill every electrical demand of the world. Depending on the designing of models, the commercial solar cell is being tested. To harness the entire energy on optimum cost, the material is selected in such a way that the overall outcome become beneficiary. In recent market available solar cell, there are still more criteria to be taken care of to improve …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 37–46 Read article
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A Brief Study of an Installation of a Rooftop Solar PV System in India
Abstract: AbstractSolar rooftop photovoltaic installation is one of the most popular setups used in the country of India, being economical and apt for the space available in the country. This paper focuses on the key aspects of the design involved in the setup of the system, regarding not just the engineering design for a PV system, but also other key components such as installation site evaluation of a given rooftop to …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Design and Simulation of Solar, Wind, Biomass Hybrid Power Generation for Remote Island
Abstract: AbstractIn Bangladesh, there are lots of islands located near the Bay of Bengal. Saint Martin is one of the most popular and populated islands among them. It is situated 9 km south of Bangladesh land and it has around 8000 people live in there. Though Saint Martin is a small island, it has a large power demand. For this huge power demand, the diesel power generator cannot full fill the …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 47–58 Read article
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IoT and Machine Learning in Green Smart Home Automation and Green Building Management
Abstract: AbstractInternet of things (IoT) is a developing concept, which aims to associate billions of devices with each other. The IoT devices sense, assemble, and transfer important information from their environments. This exchange of very large amount of information among billions of devices makes an enormous energy need. The radical growth in urbanization over the last few years needs sustainable, proficient, and smart clarifications for transport, governance, environment, quality of life, …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 8–36 Read article
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Developing Virtual Power Plant using Savonius Rotor Wind Turbine for Sustainability
Abstract: The objective of this paper is to develop VPP (virtual power plant) by extracting and transferring power to balance supply and demand, for production of power, near consumption place using Savoniusrotor wind turbine, where direction of wind changes very often,andoperates even during storm.When the wind speed is ideal and balanced, all the demand for appliance-electrical consumption converged to the same production of power compensation. However,wind speed does not stay same …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 11–36 Read article
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Thermal and Thermoelectric Generation Using Geothermal Energy Extraction Through Cogeneration System
Abstract: The manuscript has focused on the evaluation of the improvement of energy efficiency in using geothermal energy for heat and electricity generation through additional thermoelectric production to conventional heat transfer processes. The proposed system uses Peltier rings made up of a serial and parallel Peltier cells grouping, as part of the upward and downward ducts that connect the geothermal heat exchanger and the surface heating system. The new system can …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 58–71 Read article
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Mapping the Vulnerabilities of Coastline Cities and Communities in Africa to Adapt to Climate Change: A Study of Lagos-Nigeria
Abstract: The Lagos coastline is active in nature and is located about less than six feet above sea level and houses about half of 15 million people in Lagos state, and is vulnerable to changes in coastline due to flooding and erosion. Climate change has aggravated this; sea-level rise will increase the risk of storm surge flooding, and coastal erosion threatening coastal cities. The annual rainfall along the coastline of Lagos …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 44–57 Read article
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Hybrid PV-PCM System to Increase Efficiency
Abstract: AbstractThis paper studies a hybrid design for the photovoltaic industry made up of a conventional photovoltaic panel and a Phase Change Material (PCM) to increase the efficiency of the panel as well as to generate thermal energy. The system has been based on thermal transfer from the PV panel to the PCM through direct contact, thus reducing the operating temperature of the panel and improving its efficiency. The system operates …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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Building a Resilient Climate Regulatory Ecosystem for Nigeria
Abstract: Terrestrial ecosystems, which store more carbon than the atmosphere, are vital to influencing carbon dioxide-driven climate change. Climate and land-use change are critical and interlinked components of the Carbon budget in human-dominated landscape, using the InVEST model maps of land use and stocks in four Carbon pools (aboveground biomass, belowground biomass, soil, dead organic matter) are used to estimate the amount of Carbon currently stored in the landscape and the …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 46–62 Read article
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An Evaluation of Climate-Resilient Urban Transport System Using Climate Change Scenario in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria.
Abstract: Abstract The objective of this project is to provide transit professionals with information and analysis relevant to adapting [1] transportation assets and services to climate change impacts. Climate impacts such as thermal discomfort and flooding will hinder agencies’ ability to achieve goals such as attaining a state of good repair and providing reliability and safety. The report examines anticipated climate impacts on Lagos transit and current climate change adaptation efforts …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Modeling Cogeneration System in Shallow Geothermal Installations
Abstract: This paper presents a theoretical modeling of a cogeneration system using multiple heat exchangers and thermoelectric generator. The modeled system, designed for shallow geothermal energy, is a closed piping unit containing water as heat transfer fluid that circulates through a closed loop releasing thermal energy at the surface for heating and sanitary hot water. In addition, a Peltier cells array is attached to the piping system to generate electricity, thus …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 13–23 Read article
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Study of Green Roof Tops in India
Abstract: The goal is a testament to the general public, professionals and government institutions of the benefits that green roofs have on quality of life in an urban environment in India. It willfocus on the significance of green roofs as insulating material and their role in mitigating the carbon footprint of the buildings through a drastic reduction of energy inputs for their conditioning alongside the management of storm-water.Keywords: Green roof top; …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 38–42 Read article
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Review of V2G and G2V Technology in Micro Grid Using Bidirectional DC - DC Converter
Abstract: Modern power systems must have bidirectional DCDC converters. These converters are being usedmore frequently in a wide range of applications where both forward and reverse power flow arenecessary. These include but are not limited to electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, electricvehicle charging stations and energy storage systems. This paper aims classification dc to dcconverters, charging stations architectures and control strategies in micro grid bidirectional chargerto operate in both grid to …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 34–42 Read article
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Impact of Food Delivery Applications on Traditional Dining Behavior: A Consumer Behavior Analysis
Abstract: The lack of clear guidance for responsible food service companies to reduce their environmental footprint means that efforts taken by restaurants may not have the intended environmental impact. As a result, Green Seal conducted his LCA study of restaurants and foodservice establishments to define environmental priorities. Every year, almost 34 million tons of food waste are dumped in landfills in India. When this food waste decomposes, methane gas is generated, …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 30–34 Read article
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Coin Based Mobile Charger Using Arduino
Abstract: Since a few years ago, mobile phones have been fantastic tools for communication and everyday use. Therefore, maintaining a mobile phone's battery has become a more important duty. In this project, we created a working prototype for coin-operated mobile battery charging. For all mobile users who might not have access to conventional power banks while travelling or in an emergency, a coin-based mobile charging system offers an alternative solution. Shop …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Effect of Sodium Alginate Concentration on Size of Yeast Immobilized Particle and on Production of Bio-ethanol in a Packed-Bed Fermenter
Abstract: Biofuels are important because they replace the petroleum fuels or fossil fuels and especially ethanol and butanol contribute greatly to the mitigation of greenhouse gases emission, provide clean and sustainable energy source and reduce the consumption of crude oil. Current ethanol production processes using agricultural crops such as sugarcane and corn are well known, i.e., biochemical pathway and thermo-chemical pathway. However, in the biochemical pathway, the reactors used for fermentation …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Numerical Design of An Off-grid Solar Photovoltaic System for Office Shelter
Abstract: Electricity is essential needs for domestic and office applications. Due to the shortcomings from the national grid, renewable resources are prepared for alternative power supply rather than fossil fuels generators which pollute the environment. To provide a constant power supply, an off-grid solar PV system should adequately be designed. This paper presents the design of an off-grid solar PV system for office shelter. Solar thermal and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 68–76 Read article
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Wavelet Based Protection Scheme on Renewable Energy Integrated Multi Terminal Transmission System
Abstract: The power plants behavior is crucial under faulted conditions and their interaction with protection systems. The major microgrid protection problem is related to huge difference between the fault current in utilitygrid mode and microgrid mode. As conventional protection system doesn’t offer solution for all micro grid protection challenge, but it needs advanced protection strategy. Protection system must be response to both the utilitygrid and microgrid faults. Rapid response is necessary …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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Simulation of Hybrid Energy Storage System for Electric Vehicles
Abstract: As the demand for electric vehicle is growing now a days, its efficiency as well as performance is important from prospect point of view. Energy storage system plays an important role in electric vehicle. This paper proposes a new storage system for hybrid electric vehicle having super capacitors to meet the requirement of automotive applications. Braking, energy recovery, start up and acceleration are some of the important key points. Reduction …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article