Array Formation Testing with Multiple Azimuthal and Axial Pressure TransducersAbstract An early formation tester operating a “sink probe” that extracts fluids from the borehole, also measures pressures at its location; pressures are additionally collected at two passive sensors, one situated 180 deg away and the second about meter axially. These positions are not conducive to accurate [...] 533 3765 |
Saving is Losing: Pumping Cost vs. GHG Emissions in Water Distribution SystemsAbstract Global climate change has necessitated the reduction of GHG emissions. Water distribution system (WDS) pumping adds to these emissions and, therefore, should be reduced. Under electricity hourly cost tariffs, utilities are incentivized to pump during the nighttime hours. This can have a [...] 626 4073 |
Net Zero Corridors: A Case Study Approach from Perth, Australia to Decarbonize Urban Power and Transportby
Peter Newman
and
Marie Verschuer
Abstract The transition to net zero cities is a pivotal challenge in the face of climate change. This research introduces a novel methodology termed "Net Zero Corridors," which emphasizes a bottom-up approach to decarbonize urban power and transport systems. By focusing on urban corrido [...] 637 5208 |
Efficient Industrial Wastewater and Leachate Evaporation Utilizing Heat Localization in Porous MediaAbstract In this paper, an efficient industrial wastewater and leachate evaporation method is proposed and tested experimentally. The goal of this study is to investigate whether the addition of a carbon foam (CF) porous layer can lead to energy savings by evaporating more water mass per unit of energy input [...] 652 4454 |
An Adsorption-Desorption Heat Engine for Power Generation from Waste HeatAbstract According to the United States Department of Energy, waste heat recovery would allow up to a 20% reduction in greenhouse gases (GHG) emission. Most of the waste energy is discharged as a low-grade heat at temperatures less than 250°C. Therefore, the development of new technologies and the enhancemen [...] 534 5181 |
Technical Analysis of Sawdust-to-Power: A Paradigm Shift in Waste Management in a Typical Developing Economyby
Kesiena Owebor
,
Smith Orode Otuagoma
,
Ogheneakpobo Jonathan Eyenubo
,
Arthur Gogo Uranta
,
Friday Erhimudia Ukrakpor
,
Kesiena Ezewu
and
Ebimene Ezekiel Ebisine
Abstract The proper management of sawdust is critical to socioeconomic development. In this research, waste-to-energy has been proposed to utilize sawdust in selected timber markets in Port Harcourt, namely, Illoabuchi Timber Market, Marine Base Timber Market, and Mile 3 Timber Market. A quantita [...] 585 5858 |
Na+ Mobility in PEO-Based Composite Solid-State Electrolytes by NMRby
Fariba Moradipour
,
Andreas Markert
,
Thomas Rudszuck
,
Niklas Röttgen
,
Gerald Dück
,
Martin Finsterbusch
,
Felix Gerbig
,
Hermann Nirschl
and
Gisela Guthausen
Abstract Charge transfer and mobility are essential for electrochemical processes in batteries, which need to be understood in detail for optimization, especially in the case of all-solid-state batteries. Wide line NMR is well-known in solid-state NMR and allows the quantification of ion mobility in ordered [...] 783 4793 |
Enhancement Techniques for the Reduction of Heating and Cooling Loads in Buildings: A Reviewby
Kamal A.R. Ismail
,
Fatima A.M Lino
,
Jorge R. Henriquez
,
Mohamed Teggar
,
Abdelghani Laouer
,
Muslum Arici
,
Amani Benhorma
and
Daniel Rodríguez
Abstract The building sector is rated as a big consumer of electric energy and emissions, responsible for about 40% of final electric energy consumption. As a result, the Paris Agreement 2015 set a goal for buildings and the construction sector to reach a nearly zero-carbon stage by 2050. This urged most cou [...] 962 8050 |
Generalized Normal Distribution Optimization Algorithm for Economic Dispatch with Renewable Resources IntegrationAbstract In an electric power system operation, the main goal of economic dispatch (ED) is to schedule the power outputs of committed generating units efficiently. This involves consideration of relevant system equality and inequality constraints to meet the required power demand at the lowest possible opera [...] 605 5075 |
A Comparative Study of R134a and Propane (R290) as Refrigerants in Heat Pump Water Heatersby
Ann Lee
and
Shaokoon Cheng
Abstract In the context of decarbonization efforts, heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) offer an attractive solution over conventional electric resistance type hot water systems due to their 2-3 times higher efficiency. However, the high manufacturing costs and taxes associated with using hydrofluoro [...] 1006 21437 |