Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System for Generating Energy to Dairy Farm Activities
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Power generation - Conventional and renewable
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Organic and inorganic photovoltaics
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Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System for Generating Energy to Dairy Farm ActivitiesAbstract Minas Gerais is the leading milk-producing state in Brazil, and many dairy activities are supplied with electricity by the cable aerial network of the electrical energy state company. Given that the Brazilian energy matrix relies primarily on hydroelectric power, studies on the potential of other renewable energy sources in the context of dairy farms [...] |
Probabilistic Modeling of Cyber-Physical Microgrid Systems to Evaluate the Reliability and Resiliency Implications of Cyber Attacksby
![]() ![]() Abstract The integration of cyber and physical layer of the grid has not only introduced a microscopic spectacle to observe and ensure the efficient flow of electricity but has also exposed the interdependencies of the network. These cyber-physical interdependencies are often exploited in the form of cyber-attacks that can disable a grid introducing substantial [...] |
Physical Characterization of Solar Thermal Energy Storage (TES) Materials for Solar Dryers: Case of Volcanic Stone (Pozzolan) in Chadby
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Abstract Many sensible heat storage materials are regularly used as thermal energy storage (TES) systems to improve the efficiency of solar dryers. The present work focuses on the effects of the volume and particle sizes of a volcanic stone (pozzolan) for the same purpose. Samples soaked in matt black and without soaking were also considered. Heat charge and [...] |
Elaboration, Structural and Optical Characterization of the New Ternary Chalcogenide SnSb2S5by
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Abstract In this study, -antimony sulfide (SnSb2S5) thin films with 200 nm, 312 nm, and 431 nm thicknesses were successfully fabricated using thermal evaporation. These films' structural, optical, and photoanode properties were meticulously characterized to assess their suitability for photovoltaic applications. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the [...] |
The Effect of the Addition of Titanium Dioxide on Silicone Self-Adhesive TapesAbstract The investigation aimed to delve into the intricate relationship between the presence of titanium dioxide and the resulting alterations in the adhesive's behavior under different conditions. The focus extended beyond mere observation to understand how these additives interact with the adhesive matrix, potentially imparting beneficial attributes. Notabl [...] |
Building Blocks for an Energy TransitionAbstract The present need for an energy transition in the wake of a global climate catastrophe led to the “EU green deal” which requires a transition of the energy system in all countries. This study aimis survey aims to identify strategies within such an energy transition based on global trend analyses and reports on available technologies for implementatio [...] |
Design and Techno-Economic Evaluation of a Hybrid Mini-grid System for an Academic Institutionby
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Abstract Inadequate electricity supply is a global challenge that needs solutions. This situation has compelled the purchasing of fossil fuel-generating units for use in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors to generate electricity. However, using fossil fuel generating units cause greenhouse gas emissions, bringing about environmental pollution and [...] |
Local Authority Waste Management Strategies, the Circular Economy and the Generation of Energy from Waste in Englandby
![]() ![]() Abstract The purpose of this article is to examine the approach to waste management of local authorities in England, to investigate their strategic objectives, and to ascertain to what extent sustainability and circular economy practices are in evidence in this context. A qualitative, inductive research method is used, based on an examination of secondary docume [...] |
Wind Farm Layout Optimization Subject to Cable Cost, Hub Height, and a Feasible 3D Gaussian Wake Model ImplementationAbstract We address the Wind Farm Layout Optimization (WFLO) problem and tackle the optimal placement of several turbines within a specific (wind farm) area by incorporating additional aspects of an economically driven target function. With this, we contribute three refinements for WFLO research: First, while many research contributions optimize the turbines [...] |
A Review of North American Prospects for Power and Hot-Water Generation with Thermal EnergyAbstract This article outlines an innovative approach to explore thermal energy extraction for power generation or industrial hot water applications. Unlike traditional steady-state models, this approach embraces time-variant scenarios, explicitly incorporating a cyclical fluid circulation strategy to maintain a stable surface fluid temperature or power output [...] |
Nonlinear Optimal Control for a PMLSG-VSC Wave Energy Conversion UnitAbstract This article aims to treat the nonlinear control problem for the complex dynamics of a wave energy unit (WEC) that consists of a Permanent Magnet Linear Synchronous Generator (PMLSG) and a Voltage Source Converter (VSC). The article has developed a globally stable nonlinear optimal control method for this wave power generation unit. The new method avoid [...] |
Floating Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converters: A Review of DevelopmentsAbstract The main challenge in designing offshore renewable energy structures is to ensure their structural integrity on a life cycle basis while operating in harsh environments and, in parallel, being financially competitive and environmentally friendly concerning other types of energy systems. The Oscillating Water Column (OWC) converters are among the first [...] |
Monitoring Energy-Loss-Driven-Cost by Using Earned Value Simulation in Complex SystemsAbstract The economic impact of energy loss stemming from end-user electricity consumption is a significant concern, with historical trends revealing escalating costs. Effectively managing both peak and off-peak demands remains a formidable challenge due to the unpredictable nature of consumer behaviors, leading to energy wastage. This study delves into the [...] |
LFO Damping Enhancement in Multimachine Network Using African Vulture Optimization AlgorithmAbstract The prolonged presence of low-frequency oscillation (LFO) in power system networks (PSN) poses a significant threat to their stability. Hence, engineers and researchers have continuously developed effective strategies to mitigate the issue and enhance the stability of the PSN. This article proposes a new approach using the African Vultures Optimization [...] |
Proposal for the Sustainable Electrification of a Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) Facility in NigeriaAbstract Energy is a prerequisite to running health facilities and is, therefore, key to the success of the service. Karshi primary healthcare centre (PHC) facility is confronted with an unreliable power supply that leads to a high cost of generating power from diesel to operate its equipment. This facility needs a sustainable and reliable electricity suppl [...] |
Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Journal of Energy and Power Technology in 2023Abstract The editors of Journal of Energy and Power Technology would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2023. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which [...] |
Stability Analysis of Autonomous Microgrid Operated at Constant-Frequency with the Consideration of Reactive Power Balanceby
![]() ![]() Abstract Large-scale autonomous microgrids have potential application values as they can increase renewable energy penetration level without compromising the stability of the existing large power systems. Before their widespread implementation, critical issues like stability analysis etc need to be solved. This paper analyses the stability in an autonomous micro [...] |
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 permeability predictions, since pressure transient [...] |
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 deleterious effect, however, on GHG emissions. To quantify this [...] |
Net Zero Corridors: A Case Study Approach from Perth, Australia to Decarbonize Urban Power and Transportby
![]() ![]() 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 corridors, this method integrates distributed power systems with urban transport [...] |
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. The standard boiling evaporator layout was redesigned [...] |
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 enhancement of existing ones to convert low-grade heat into [...] |
Technical Analysis of Sawdust-to-Power: A Paradigm Shift in Waste Management in a Typical Developing Economyby
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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 quantitative approach has been taken to estimate the sawdust generation [...] |
Na+ Mobility in PEO-Based Composite Solid-State Electrolytes by NMRby
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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 crystalline and amorphous structures. Temperature-depen [...] |
Enhancement Techniques for the Reduction of Heating and Cooling Loads in Buildings: A Reviewby
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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 countries to create regulations for the construction secto [...] |
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Prof Liu received his Ph.D in Environmental Engineering from the National Cheng Kung University of Taiwan in 2004. He was a visiting researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, California, U.S.A. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering at the National Cheng Kung University. His research focuses on clean energy and carbon-negative solutions to achieve sustainable environments. He has published over 100 SCI journal papers and 2 book chapters. He is recorded in the top 2% Scientists in the World (2020-2021) released by Stanford University. He also serves as Associate Editors and Editorial Board Members in different journals.
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We sincerely welcome Prof. Dr. Pluvinage Guy from Université de Lorraine, France, to join the Editorial Board of Journal of Energy and Power Technology. Professor G Pluvinage born in 1942 in Douai (France) is a pioneer of fracture mechanics in France. After defending a thesis on the critical crack opening displacement concept in 1973, it became the same year, full professor at the University of Metz, where he expanded the area of its research to material fatigue.
It is a recognized specialist notch effects and fatigue out, field in which he has written two books and numerous reference publications. On this topic, he created a European research network which meets annually since 2000 as part of the New Trends in Fatigue and Fracture Congress. Professor G Pluvinage held several administrative responsibilities at the University of Metz in particular Vice-President of the Scientific Council (1988-1992), director of the House of the university Center Nancy- Metz (1995-2002) and director of mechanical reliability laboratory (1974-2002).
He is the author of over 600 publications (243 in high impact journal) and 11 books and has supervised 94 theses. Officer of the Academic Palms, it is also honorary professor of the University of Miskolc (Hungary) and Doctor Honoris Causa from the Polytechnic University of Tirana (Albania). He is Emeritus professor from Université de Lorraine since 2010.We appreciate Prof. Guy for his participation and support.
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We sincerely welcome Prof. Dr. Cher Ming Tan from Chang Gung University, Taiwan, to join the Editorial Board of Journal of Energy and Power Technology. Prof Tan received his Ph.D in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto in 1992. He has 8 years of working experiences in reliability in electronic industry (both Singapore and Taiwan) before joining Nanyang Technological University (NTU) as faculty member in 1996 till 2014. He is now a Professor in Chang Gung University, Taiwan and Director of Centre of Reliability Science and Technology. He has published more than 400 International Journal and Conference papers, and holding 16 patents and 1 copyright for reliability software. He has given more than 60 keynote and invited talks in International Conferences. He has written 7 books and 6 book chapters in the field of reliability. He is also the Series Editor of Springer Brief in Reliability. We appreciate Prof. Tan for his participation and support. He is listed in the top 2% Scientists in the World in 2020 and 2021 by Stanford University. He is a fellow of Institute of Engineers, Singapore, Fellow of Singapore Quality Institute, and Distinguished Lecturer of IEEE Electron Devices Society in Reliability. We appreciate Prof. Tan for his participation and support.
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We sincerely welcome Prof. Dr. Mehrdad Massoudi from Carnegie Mellon University, United States, to join the Editorial Board of Journal of Energy and Power Technology. He studied mechanical engineering at University of Pittsburgh [B. S. (1979), M.S. (1981), and PhD (1986)]. Since then, he has been a full-time researcher at the Department of Energy in Pittsburgh. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the Biomedical Engineering Department at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and a visiting scholar at the Center for Nonlinear Analysis (CNA) in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at CMU. He is the author or co-author of more than 200 technical papers and reports. A Fellow of ASME (2003) (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), he has edited and co-edited a few books on structured continua. fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. We appreciate Prof. Massoudi for his participation and support.
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We sincerely welcome Prof. Dr. Badie Morsi from University of Pittsburgh, United States, to join the Editorial Board of Journal of Energy and Power Technology. Professor Morsi received his Bachelor’s Degree (BS, 1972) in Petroleum Engineering from Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt; and Diplôme des Études Approfondies, (MS, 1977), Doctorat d'Ingénieur (PhD, 1979) and Doctorat ès Sciences Physique (ScD, 1982) in Chemical Engineering from the Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France (formerly, Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Industries Chimiques (ENSIC), Institut National Polytechnique de Lorraine (INPL). Professor Morsi joined the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh in 1982 and he is currently the Director of the Petroleum Engineering Program at the Swanson School of Engineering. He is also serving as the Executive Director of the Annual International Pittsburgh Coal Conference. Professor Morsi's research activities include different aspects of chemical, environmental, and petroleum engineering. He authored and co-authored numerous technical papers and delivered many presentations and invited talks at different national and international meetings and leading organizations worldwide. Professor Morsi has been serving as a consultant to several major national and international organizations and as a reviewer to numerous prominent institutions and journals in chemical, environmental and petroleum engineering. He is also serving as Editor-in Chief of Fuels, Associate Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Clean Coal and Energy, and a member of the Editorial Boards of the International Journal of Chemical Engineering, Journal of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, American Research Journal of Earth Science, SciFed Journal of Global Warming, and Trends in Chemical Engineering and Processing Technology.
Professor Morsi received many honors and awards, including the Society of Petroleum Engineers Eastern North America Regional Distinguished Achievement Award for Petroleum Engineering Faculty (2020); the ORISE Faculty Fellow (2005-2008 and 2022-presnt); George M. and Eva M. Bevier Professorship (2001-2005); the Beitle-Veltri School of Engineering Teaching Award (1999); and the CNG Faculty Fellow (1991- 1995).
We appreciate Prof. Morsi for his participation and support.
Journal of Energy and Power Technology Welcomes New Editorial Board Member
We sincerely welcome Dr. Diogo M. F. Santos from Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal, to join the Editorial Board of Journal of Energy and Power Technology. He received a M.Sc. degree in 2006 and a Ph.D. degree in electrochemistry in 2009. His Ph.D. thesis was devoted to the development of the direct borohydride fuel cell. He did a 3-year post-doc in Chemical Engineering in FEUP (Porto University) and IST studying new electrocatalytic materials for hydrogen production by alkaline water electrolysis. Afterward, he did a 2-year post-doc in Materials Science & Engineering developing cathodes for direct borohydride fuel cells in IST and CICECO (Aveiro University). As an Investigador FCT in CeFEMA (2015-2020) he developed low-cost electrocatalysts for application in low-temperature fuel cells. D.M.F. Santos has authored over 140 journal papers and 96 conference proceedings. His current h index is 32 (SCOPUS). D.M.F. Santos is on the “World’s Top 2% Scientists list” of Stanford University for the impact in 2020. He has presented 74 oral communications and 80 posters at international conferences. He is a member of several renowned international societies and serves as a reviewer for over 80 different scientific journals. D.M.F. Santos is currently the supervisor of 1 Ph.D. student and 2 M.Sc. students. He has completed the supervision of 1 Postdoc researcher, 1 Ph.D. student, 17 M.Sc. students, and 10 research internships. D.M.F. Santos has been involved in national and international projects and is currently Working Group Leader of WIRE COST Action in “Waste biorefinery technologies for accelerating sustainable energy processes” (CA20127). His main research interests are related to electrochemical energy conversion and storage. We appreciate Dr. Santos for his participation and support.
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We sincerely welcome Prof. Dr. Michele Aresta from Interuniversity Consortium on Chemical Reactivity and Catalysis, Italy, to join the Editorial Board of Journal of Energy and Power Technology. He is Honorary Professor at the Chemical Engineering Faculty, University of Tianjin, China; CEO of “Innovative Catalysis for Carbon Recycling-IC2R Ltd; President of the Scientific Board of the Interuniversity Consortium on Chemical Reactivity and Catalysis, Italy. His scientific interests are in the fields of Chemistry of Small Molecules (N2, H2, O2, CO, CO2, olefins); Metals in low-negative oxidation state; Reaction mechanisms; Catalysis; Photocatalysis; Utilization of biomass; New bio-sourced monomers for polymeric materials. Author of over 300 papers in peer reviewed international journals and of 12 books on CO2 and Biomass valorization; owner of several patents. We appreciate Prof. Aresta for his participation and support.
Journal of Energy and Power Technology Welcomes New Editorial Board Member
We sincerely welcome Prof. Dr. Antonio Lecuona from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain, to join the Editorial Board of Journal of Energy and Power Technology. Born in 1953, became Aeronautical Engineer in 1975. He performed his PhD on laser driven fusion in the School of Aeronautics at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, where he was appointed as associate professor in 1975 on internal combustion engines. Visiting professor at Stanford University from 1986 to 1987, HTGL. In 1991 He was appointed to begin the engineering studies at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid as Vice-chancellor. For this endeavour he was awarded the highest honour on education in Spain “Encomienda de Alfonso X El Sabio”, 1996. He has participated in 11 competitive research projects from the European Commission. (Co)author of 10 patents and about 100 publications and three books. His recent research experience covers from advanced diagnostic techniques for industrial flows to solar thermal energy for industries and vulnerable communities. Member of the EU Academy of Sciences since 2016. We appreciate Prof. Lecuona for his participation and support.
Journal of Energy and Power Technology Welcomes New Editorial Board Member
We sincerely welcome Prof. Dr. Shuguang Deng from Arizona State University, USA, to join the Editorial Board of Journal of Energy and Power Technology. Professor Deng's research interests include adsorbents, catalysts and membranes for sustainable energy and clean water applications. He received his doctorate from University of Cincinnati in 1996, and worked as a lead research engineer in The BOC Group in New Jersey before joining NMSU in 2003. He became an associate professor in 2006 and professor in 2009. Deng was a research and development manager in Nanjing Refinery, SINOPEC, China before coming to America in 1992 to pursue his doctorate in chemical engineering. He has had a wide experience both as a research and development engineer and in academia. Prior to joining ASU, Deng was the Distinguished Bob Davis Professor at New Mexico State University (NMSU). We appreciate Prof. Deng for his participation and support.
Journal of Energy and Power Technology Welcomes New Editorial Board Member
We sincerely welcome Prof. Dr. Theocharis Tsoutsos from Technical University of Crete, Greece, to join the Editorial Board of Journal of Energy and Power Technology. Since 2005 he is Founder and Director of Renewable and Sustainable Energy systems Lab (ReSEL). He has been Director Graduate Programme "Environmental Engineering" (2014-2018) and Coordinator of the TUC-Energy Group (2013-2017). Professor Tsoutsos has coordinated more than 40 research projects on Sustainable Development, Energy and Mobility and participated in more than 100 totally funded by FP5, FP6, FP7, H2020, IEE, THERMIE, MED, INTERREG, COST, Jean Monnet. He is the author of more than 120 publications in international scientific peer-reviewed journals, 20 book chapters, 200 conference. He has achieved 6,200+ citations (Scholar) with h-factor:34 (Scopus) and 40 (Scholar). We appreciate Prof. Tsoutsos for his participation and support.
Journal of Energy and Power Technology Welcomes New Editorial Board Member
We sincerely welcome Prof. Dr. M. Tariq Iqbal from Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada, to join the Editorial Board of Journal of Energy and Power Technology. Professor Iqbal completed his B.Sc.(EE) at University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore in 1986, M.Sc. Nuclear Engineering at CNS, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad in 1988 and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Imperial College London in 1994. From 1988 to 1991 and again from 1995 to 1999, he worked at Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad. From 1999 to 2000, he worked as an Associate Professor at Riphah International University. Since 2001, he is working at Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland. he teaches many electrical engineering courses e.g. electrical engineering design, process control and instrumentation, renewable energy systems, filters synthesis. Currently, his research focuses on modeling and control of hybrid renewable energy systems and he has strong interest in consumer electronics and instrumentation. We appreciate Prof. Iqbal for his participation and support.
Journal of Energy and Power Technology Welcomes New Editorial Board Member
We sincerely welcome Dr. Islam Md Rizwanul Fattah from University of Technology Sydney, Australia, to join the Editorial Board of Journal of Energy and Power Technology. Dr. Fattah is a Research Fellow in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and IT at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), researching the effective use of waste for sustainable energy applications. He has accomplished his PhD in reducing PM and soot emissions from diesel combustion from the University of New South Wales (UNSW, Sydney) in 2019. Previously, he completed his Master of Engineering Science from the University of Malaya (UM) in 2014 and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in 2011. He has been actively engaged since 2012 by publishing over 90 articles and gaining over 6000 citations of his works. He also has peer-reviewed over 275 WOS-indexed journals throughout his career. We appreciate Dr. Fattah for his participation and support.
Journal of Energy and Power Technology Welcomes New Editorial Board Member
We sincerely welcome Prof. Dr. Andrea Capodaglio from University of Pavia, Italy, to join the Editorial Board of Journal of Energy and Power Technology. Professor Capodaglio received his M.Sc. Degree cum laude in Civil Engineering at the University of Pavia, Ph.D. In Environmental Engineering at Marquette University in Milwaukee (USA). Currently Professor of Environmental Engineering at the University of Pavia, has held various visiting academic positions at: Marquette University (adjunct), Alexandria University (Egypt), Al-Balqua University (Amman, Jordan), Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Hungary), Bratislava Polytechnic (Slovakia). Current research interests include: advanced water and wastewater treatment processes, technological applications sustainability, resources recovery from waste and wastewater. We appreciate Prof. Capodaglio for his participation and support.
Journal of Energy and Power Technology Welcomes New Editorial Board Member
We sincerely welcome Prof. Dr. Xiaolin Wang from University of Tasmania, Australia, to join the Editorial Board of Journal of Energy and Power Technology. Professor Wang received his B.Eng and Ph.D. degrees from the Xi'an Jiaotong University, China in 1994 and 1999, respectively. After he worked in the industry in Singapore for three years, he started his academic career as a Research Fellow (A) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, the National University of Singapore in 2002. In 2003, he was invited by DAAD, Germany to work as a visiting scientist at the University of Siegen, Germany. In 2005, he joined the School of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering, the University of Western Australia as a Lecturer and was promoted to Research Associate Professor in 2009. In July 2012, he joined the School of Engineering, University of Tasmania. He has extensive industrial experiences in thermodynamics of cooling and power systems, heat pump technologies, desalination, energy storage and conversion, and renewable energy applications. He is Deputy Director of the Centre for Renewable Energy and Power Systems in the School of Engineering. We appreciate Prof. Wang for his participation and support.
Topics to be covered include (but are not limited to):
All the research areas of Numerical Analysis and Computational Mathematics
All the research areas of Applied and Industrial Mathematics
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Journal of Energy and Power Technology welcomes the following types of articles: original research, review, communication, opinion, comment, conference report, technical note, book review, etc. There is no restriction on the length of the papers, color figures, supplementary file types. More details please see Instructions for Authors.
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