2024-03-29T07:42:59Z
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2018-10-05T21:19:46Z
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A Global Review of Empirical Models for Estimating Photosynthetically Active Radiation
Nwokolo, Samuel Chukwujindu
Amadi, Solomom Okechukwu
Photosynthetically active radiation; empirical models; classification; functional forms; world review
A good working knowledge of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) is of vital requirement for determining the terrestrial photosynthesis, primary productivity calculation, ecosystem-atmosphere carbon dioxide, plant physiology, biomass production, natural illumination in greenhouses, radiation climate, remote sensing of vegetation, and radiation regimes of plant canopy, photosynthesis, productivity models of vegetation, etc. However, routine measurement of PAR is not available in most location of interest across the globe. During the past 77 years in order to estimate PAR on hourly, daily and monthly mean basis, several empirical models have been developed for numerous locations globally. As a result, numerous input parameters have been utilized and different functional forms applied. This study was aim at classifying and reviewing the empirical models employed for estimating PAR across the globe. The empirical models so far utilized were classified into ten main categories and presented base on the input parameters applied. The models were further reclassified into numerous main sub-classes (groups) and finally presented according to their developing year. In general, 757 empirical models, 62 functional forms and 32 groups were reported in literature for estimating PAR across the globe. The empirical models utilized were equally compared with models developed using different artificial neural network (ANN); and the result revealed that ANN models are more suitable for estimating PAR across the globe. Thus, this review would provide solar energy researchers with input parameters and functional forms that have been widely used to up to date, and recognizing their importance in estimating PAR globally. Citation: Nwokolo, S. C., and Amadi, S. O. (2018). A Global Review of Empirical Models for Estimating Photosynthetically Active Radiation. Trends in Renewable Energy, 4(2), 236-327. DOI: 10.17737/tre.2018.4.2.0079
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2017-01-20T20:07:19Z
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Standards and Protocols for Characterization of Algae-Based Biofuels
Yang, Changyan
Zhang, Bo
Cui, Chang
Wu, Jinsheng
Ding, Yigang
Wu, Yuanxin
Algae-Based Biofuels; ASTM Standards; European Standards (EN); Drop-in Algal Biofuel; Algal Lipid Upgrading (ALU); Hydrothermal Liquefaction (HTL); Hydroprocessing; Cracking; Upgrading algal fuel
Recently, algae have been considered as the third-generation biofuel feedstock, which can be converted to the precursor chemicals of drop-in fuels via either the algal lipid upgrading (ALU) pathway or the hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) pathway. These precursors could be further processed and upgraded to fuels. This article reviews the standards and protocols that are suitable for characterization of drop-in algal biofuels. Applicable ASTM standards and European standards (EN) were summarized. The protocols that have been used by researches and the National Institute of Standards and Technology were also introduced.Citation:Â Yang, C., Zhang, B., Cui, C., Wu, J., Ding, Y., and Wu, Y. (2016). Standards and Protocols for Characterization of Algae-Based Biofuels. Trends in Renewable Energy, 2(2), 56-60. DOI: 10.17737/tre.2016.2.2.0022
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2023-03-21T02:38:19Z
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Recent Studies on Alternative Fuel of Dimethyl Ether
Zhang, Jixiang
Dimethyl ether; Diesel engine; Alternative fuel; Clean fuel
With the development of industrialization, a large number of non-renewable fuels (such as coal and crude oil) are consumed, and the harmful substances produced in the combustion process of a large number of fossil fuels have caused serious pollution to the atmosphere, and the harmful gases produced by combustion have caused disastrous damage to the ecological balance. Therefore, finding clean energy and exploring alternative fuels are very important in today's society. This paper mainly reviews the studies on the alternative fuels of dimethyl ether (DME). Firstly, the types of alternative fuels currently researched by society and their respective advantages and disadvantages are analyzed, and the preparation of dimethyl ether and its advantages and disadvantages are analyzed in detail. In addition, the physicochemical properties, combustion and emission characteristics of dimethyl ether and diesel are compared and analyzed. The conclusion is that the injection delay angle of dimethyl ether is larger than that of diesel, the ignition delay period is shorter than that of diesel, and the maximum explosion pressure, maximum pressure rise rate and combustion noise of dimethyl ether are lower than that of diesel. The diffusion combustion speed of DME is faster than that of diesel, and the combustion duration is shorter than that of diesel. At the same time, as an alternative energy, dimethyl ether engine has a significant reduction in NOx emission, a very low level of HC and CO emission, and zero soot emission. In conclusion, the DME engine has good performance and emission characteristics.Citation: Zhang, J. (2022). Recent Studies on Alternative Fuel of Dimethyl Ether. Trends in Renewable Energy, 9(1), 1-10. DOI: 10.17737/tre.2023.9.1.00148
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2017-01-20T23:22:26Z
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Development of Green Biorefinery for Biomass Utilization: A Review
Xiu, Shuangning
Shahbazi, Abolghasem
Green Biorefinery; Biomass; Grass; Biofuel; Renewable Energy; Aquatic Plants; Algae; Switchgrass; Grant Miscanthus
Green biorefineries are multiproduct systems, which utilize green biomass as an abundant and versatile raw material for the manufacture of industrial products. It represents an innovative approach to alternative applications of surplus grassland biomass. An overview of the main aspects, activities, and processing technologies was presented in this paper. Recent developments on the green biorefinery in both Europe and North America were discussed. A focus for future R&D work in this field was recommended.Citation:Â Xiu, S., and Shahbazi, A. (2015). "Development of Green Biorefinery for Biomass Utilization: A Review." Tr. Ren. Energy, 1(1), 4-15. DOI: 10.17737/tre.2015.1.1.008
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2015-02-28
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2020-03-28T04:02:39Z
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Implementation of ANN technique for performance prediction of solar thermal systems: A Comprehensive Review
Ahmad, Ashfaque
Ghritlahre, Harish Kumar
Chandrakar, Purvi
Solar energy; Solar thermal systems; Artificial neural network; Learning algorithm
Solar thermal systems (STS) are efficient and environmentally safe devices to meet the rapid increasing energy demand now a days. But it is very important to optimize their performance under required operating condition for efficient usage. Hence intelligent system-based techniques like artificial neural network (ANN) play an important role for system performance prediction in accurate and speedy way. In present paper, it is attempted to scrutinize the approach of ANN as an intelligent system-based method to accurately optimize the performance prediction of different solar thermal systems. Here, 25 research works related to various solar thermal systems have been reviewed and summarized to understand the impact of different ANN models and learning algorithms on performance prediction of STS. Using ANN, a brief stepwise summary of researchers’ work on various STS like solar air heaters, solar stills, solar cookers, solar dryers and solar hybrid systems, their predictions (results) and architectures (network and learning algorithms) in the literature till now, are also discussed here. This paper will genuinely help future researchers overview the work concisely related to solar thermal system performance prediction using various types of ANN models and learning algorithm and compare it with other global methods of machine learning. Citation: Ahmad, A., Ghritlahre, H. K., and Chandrakar, P. (2020). Implementation of ANN technique for performance prediction of solar thermal systems: A Comprehensive Review. Trends in Renewable Energy, 6, 12-36. DOI: 10.17737/tre.2020.6.1.00110
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2017-02-10T19:46:53Z
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Characterization, Modification and Application of Biochar for Energy Storage and Catalysis: A Review
Xiu, Shuangning
Shahbazi, Abolghasem
Li, Rui
Biochar; Hydrochar; Catalysis; Supercapacitor; Thermochemical conversion of biomass; Mechanism of biochar formation; Feedstock choice; Characterization; Biochar modification
Biomass can be converted to biofuels and bioproducts via thermochemical processes. Biochar is one of the major products of thermochemical conversion of biomass. The efficient use of biochar is critical to improving the economic viability and environmental sustainability of biomass conversion technologies. Applications of biochar for both agricultural and environmental benefits (e.g. as soil amendment, for inorganic pollutant removal) have been studied and reviewed extensively. However, biochar for energy storage materials and catalytic applications has not been widely reviewed in the recent past. This review aims to present the more significant recent advances in several biochar utilizations such as catalysts and supercapacitors. Discussions on biochar production technologies, chemistry, properties, characteristics, and advanced functionalization techniques are provided. It also points out barriers to achieving improvements in the future. Citation: Xiu, S., Shahbazi, A., and Li, R. (2017). Characterization, Modification and Application of Biochar for Energy Storage and Catalysis: A Review. Trends in Renewable Energy, 3(1), 86-101. DOI: 10.17737/tre.2017.3.1.0033
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2017-02-07
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2023-03-21T02:38:19Z
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Current Status of Research on Biodiesel as an Alternative Fuel for Internal Combustion Engines
Liu, Ganli
Renewable Energy; Alternative fuels; Biodiesel; Combustion; Emission; Spraying characteristics
In this paper, the research on biodiesel or blending with other fuels is reviewed. Based on the current status of biodiesel research, this paper introduces the current research progress, combustion and emission characteristics, blending with other fuels, and development direction of biodiesel. The combustion, emission, and spray of biodiesel are not exactly the same as diesel, so it is not suitable to be used directly in diesel engines. Biodiesel can be blended with diesel, ethanol, ammonia and other fuels to improve its power performance and reduce harmful emissions. This review can serve as an important reference for those who want to engage in biodiesel research, and a quick understanding of biodiesel research before.Citation: Liu, G. (2022). Current Status of Research on Biodiesel as an Alternative Fuel for Internal Combustion Engines. Trends in Renewable Energy, 9(1), 11-21. DOI: 10.17737/tre.2023.9.1.00146
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2017-01-20T23:24:55Z
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Designing Broadband over Power Lines Networks Using the Techno-Economic Pedagogical (TEP) Method – Part I: Overhead High Voltage Networks and Their Capacity Characteristics
Lazaropoulos, Athanasios G.
Education; Educational Policy; Comparative Education; Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Microwave Engineering; Engineering Economics; Broadband over Power Lines (BPL) modeling; Power Line Communications (PLC); overhead High-Voltage (HV)
This pair of papers proposes the techno-economic pedagogical (TEP) method that is suitable for designing Broadband over Power Lines (BPL) networks in transmission and distribution power grids. During the presentation of TEP method, a review of the recent research efforts concerning BPL networks across transmission and distribution power grids is given.In this first paper, TEP method demonstrates to undergraduate electrical and computer engineering (ECE) students the interaction between two apparently irrelevant fields of their ECE program: Microwave Engineering and Engineering Economics. On the basis of a set of linear simplifications and suitable techno-economic metrics concerning transmission and capacity properties of overhead High Voltage Broadband over Power Lines (HV/BPL) networks, TEP method reveals the broadband potential of overhead HV/BPL networks to ECE students when different overhead HV/BPL topologies, electromagnetic interference (EMI) regulations and noise conditions are considered.  Citation: Lazaropoulos, A.G. (2015). "Designing Broadband over Power Lines Networks Using the Techno-Economic Pedagogical (TEP) Method – Part I: Overhead High Voltage Networks and Their Capacity Characteristics." Trends in Renewable Energy, 1(1), 16-42. DOI: 10.17737/tre.2015.1.1.002
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Introduction of Abnormal Combustion in Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines and the Detection Method
Liu, Jiahui
Hydrogen internal combustion engine; Abnormal combustion; Detection method; Clean energy
As a clean, environmentally friendly and renewable energy source, hydrogen as an alternative engine fuel can greatly reduce atmospheric pollution and alleviate the shortage of oil resources, and is the most promising alternative fuel for vehicles among new fuels. However, due to its fast combustion rate and wide ignition limit, hydrogen often shows abnormal combustion phenomena (such as pre-ignition, backfire and knock), when it is used in the engine, thus affecting the performance and normal use of engines. In this paper, the advantages and disadvantages of hydrogen as an alternative fuel for the engine are summarized according to the characteristics of hydrogen. On this basis, the mechanism, influence factors and harm of abnormal combustion in the hydrogen internal combustion engine are analyzed and summarized, which provides a theoretical basis for solving abnormal combustion problems. Finally, several commonly used abnormal combustion detection methods are summarized.Citation: Liu, J. (2022). Introduction of Abnormal Combustion in Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines and the Detection Method. Trends in Renewable Energy, 8, 38-48. DOI: 10.17737/tre.2022.8.1.00136
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2017-11-14T19:25:31Z
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Techno-Economic Analysis of Biodiesel Production from Microalgae: A Review
Chen, Junying
Li, Qingliang
Chang, Chun
Bai, Jing
Liu, Liping
Fang, Shuqi
Li, Hongliang
Microalgae; Biodiesel; Technical challenges; Economic Analysis; Cultivation; Harvest; Lipid extraction
The development of the microalgae-based biodiesel technology has become a hot research topic in the bioenergy field in recent years. Presently, the technical possibility of the conversion of microalgae to biodiesel has been confirmed at the laboratory scale. The fundamental issues impeding the industrialization of microalgae-based biodiesel include the high cost of production and the lack of research on the scaling-up technology. In this paper, the technical challenges and economic aspects of biodiesel production from microalgae were analyzed. It was found that the production cost of microalgae-based biodiesel mainly come from three processes: microalgae cultivation, harvest, and lipid extraction, among which microalgae cultivation represented the highest cost. Finally, the prospect of the industrialization of the microalgae-based biodiesel was proposed. Citation: Junying Chen, Qingliang Li, Chun Chang, Jing Bai, Liping Liu, Shuqi Fang ,Hongliang Li, Techno-Economic Analysis of Biodiesel Production from Microalgae: A Review, Trends in Renewable Energy, 2017, 3(2): 141-52. DOI: 10.17737/tre.2017.3.2.0035
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Trends in Renewable Energy; Vol 3, No 2 (2017); 141-152
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Current Status of Research on Methanol as an Alternative Fuel to Conventional Fuels
Lan, Dongchao
Energy crisis; Environmental pollution; Methanol; Combustion characteristic
With the rapid development of China's economy and society, the domestic demand for automobiles is growing explosively. At the same time, the dependence of China's crude oil on foreign countries exceeds 65%. This is a great hidden danger to the sustainable development of China's economy and energy security. Automobile consumes a large amount of petroleum resources, and automobile exhaust is one of the main factors causing environmental pollution. In view of the dual pressure of energy saving and emission reduction, methanol has been favored by many researchers for its many advantages (such as cleanliness, environmental protection, renewable and high accessibility). In this paper, the resource extensibility of methanol, the physicochemical properties of methanol, the application characteristics of methanol in internal combustion engine and the comparison of the combustion performance of methanol with traditional fuels are summarized and analyzed. Citation: Lan, D. (2022). Current status of research on methanol as an alternative fuel to gasoline. Trends in Renewable Energy, 9, 22-33. DOI: 10.17737/tre.2023.9.1.00147
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2017-01-20T23:23:38Z
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A Review of Hydrothermal Carbonization of Carbohydrates for Carbon Spheres Preparation
Li, Rui
Shahbazi, Abolghasem
Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC); Carbohydrates; Carbon Spheres; Glucose; Process Parameters; HTC Mechanism; Applications of Carbon Spheres; History of HTC; Processing Temperature; Residence Time; Precursor Concentration; pH; Pressure
Carbon spheres have attracted a great deal of attention due to their applications as super capacitors, catalyst supports, and adsorbents. Carbon spheres can be prepared with controlled size and with oxygenated functional groups on the surface by the hydrothermal carbonization. The further processed products have a high surface area and high thermal stability. Among various methods for fabrication of carbon spheres, the hydrothermal carbonization is favored because of its mild operating conditions. In addition, hydrothermal carbonization can synthesize micro or nano scale carbon spheres environmentally friendly without employing organic solvents, surfactants, or catalysts. In this review, we present the effects of process parameters, structural characteristics of carbon spheres, possible formation mechanisms of carbon spheres, and applications in catalysis. Citation: Li, R. and Shahbazi, A. (2015). "A Review of Hydrothermal Carbonization of Carbohydrates for Carbon Spheres Preparation." Trends in Renewable Energy, 1(1), 43-56. DOI: 10.17737/tre.2015.1.1.009
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2015-03-15
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2022-03-23T02:45:43Z
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Energy Conversion and Conservation Technology in Facing Net Zero-Emission Conditions and Supporting National Defense
Idris, Abdi Manab
Sasongko, Nugroho Adi
Kuntjoro, Yanif Dwi
Energy Conservation; Conversion Technology; Net Zero Emission; Supporting National Defense; Fuel Cells Technology
Conversion technology is a solution that was born to solve energy problems and human needs. Without energy, all human activities ranging from households and jobs to the industry cannot work as they should, but energy conversion that uses conventional fuels will cause new issues such as climate changes. Therefore, energy conservation is very important for sustainability and energy saving. So, by reducing energy use, the pollution produced will decrease. This paper focuses on the introduction of energy conversion and conservation technology based on a qualitative literature review to deal with net-zero emission conditions. The conversion technology is environmentally friendly and efficient, and is committed to following the international Net Zero Emissions (NZE) agreement, renewable energy conversion technology and new technologies (fuel cells) to meet Indonesia's defense equipment and defense needs. Indonesia's energy use (2019) consists of oil 35%, coal 37.3%, gas 18.5%, hydropower 2.5%, geothermal 1.7%, biofuel 3%, and other renewables at nearly 2%. In 2013 Indonesia's recoverable shale resources obtained a value of 8 Billion Barrels. Because of that the total CO2 emissions resulting from energy use in Indonesia are 581 MtCO2 in 2019. Efforts to fulfil Indonesia's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) continue to be carried out, so that Indonesia's target is to enter a state of net-zero emission by 2060. Fuel cell technology has the potential to be applied in the Indonesian National Army, because of its relatively small size, light weight, zero-emission, high specific energy and zero-noise.Citation: Idris, A. M., Sasongko, N. A., and Kuntjoro, Y. D. (2022). Energy Conversion and Conservation Technology in Facing Net Zero-Emission Conditions and Supporting National Defense. Trends in Renewable Energy, 8(1), 49-66. DOI: 10.17737/tre.2022.8.1.00139
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2022-03-13
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2017-11-22T16:23:31Z
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A review of regression models employed for predicting diffuse solar radiation in North-Western Africa
Ogbulezie, Julie C.
Ushie, Ogri James
Nwokolo, Samuel Chukwujindu
Diffuse solar radiation; Regression models; Classification; Functional forms; North-Western Africa
The knowledge of diffuse solar radiation (Hd) is of almost importance for determining the gross primary productivity, net ecosystem, exchange of carbon dioxide, light use efficiency and changing colour of the sky. However, routine measurement of Hd is not available in most locations in North-Western Africa. During the past 36 years in order to predict Hd in the horizontal surface on hourly, daily and monthly mean basis, several regression models have been developed for numerous locations in North-Western Africa. As a result, several input parameters have been utilized and different functional forms applied. The regression models so far utilized were classified into six main categories and presented based on the input parameters applied. The models were further reclassified into numerous main groups and finally represented according to their developing year. In general, 188 regression models, 33 functional forms and 20 groups were reported in literature for predicting Hd in North-Western Africa. The regression and soft computing models developed within North-Western Africa and across the globe were examined in order to determine the best technique of prediction. The result revealed that soft computing models are more suitable for predicting Hd in North-Western Africa and across the globe. Citation: Ogbulezie, J., Ushie, O., and Nwokolo, S. (2017). A review of regression models employed for predicting diffuse solar radiation in North-Western Africa. Trends in Renewable Energy, 3(2), 160-206. DOI: 10.17737/tre.2017.3.2.0042
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A Review of Research on Emission Characteristics of Ethanol-Diesel Blends in Diesel Engines
Chen, Meng
Ethanol; Diesel engine; Emission; Renewable
This paper reviews research on the emission characteristics of blended ethanol and other fuels. With the rapid development of modern industry, the extensive use of fuel engines has led to increasingly prominent contradictions between energy and the environment. In order to respond to sustainable development and reduce engine emissions in various countries, many scientific research institutions have conducted research on mixed fuels. The research of blended fuel mainly focuses on its sustainability, economy and environmental protection. Compared with gasoline engines, diesel engines have a lower fuel consumption rate and are widely used in heavy industry. But its fuel comes from refining crude oil, which is non-renewable and has poor cleanliness. As an emerging renewable fuel, ethanol is a fuel with good development prospects due to its good cleanliness, wide range of sources and renewable. If ethanol can be used as an alternative fuel for traditional internal combustion engines and diesel engines, it can save some traditional fuels and improve the emission problems of internal combustion engines to a certain extent. This paper introduces the research status of ethanol blended fuels, and the emission characteristics of engines (NOx, HC and CO) under different ethanol ratios and different operating conditions. It can be seen that with the increase of ethanol blending ratio, NOx content will increase, while CO and HC emissions will decrease.Citation: Chen, M. (2023). A Review of Research on Emission Characteristics of Ethanol-Diesel Blends in Diesel Engines. Trends in Renewable Energy, 9(2), 107-119. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.17737/tre.2023.9.2.00155
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Designing Broadband over Power Lines Networks Using the Techno-Economic Pedagogical (TEP) Method – Part II: Overhead Low-Voltage and Medium-Voltage Channels and Their Modal Transmission Characteristics
Lazaropoulos, Athanasios G
Education; Educational Policy; Comparative Education; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Microwave Engineering; Engineering Economics; Broadband over Power Lines (BPL) modeling; eigenvalue decomposition (EVD) modal analysis; Power Line Communications
Based on the techno-economic pedagogical (TEP) method proposed in [1] that is suitable for designing Broadband over Power Lines (BPL) networks in transmission and distribution power grids, this paper examines the broadband potential of overhead low-voltage/broadband over power lines (LV/BPL) and medium-voltage/broadband over power lines (MV/BPL) networks.In this paper, on the basis of the set of linear simplifications and techno-economic metrics already presented in [1], TEP method demonstrates to undergraduate electrical and computer engineering (ECE) students the behavior of overhead LV/BPL and MV/BPL networks in terms of their modal transmission characteristics when different overhead LV/BPL and MV/BPL topologies occur.The contribution of this paper is four-fold. First, the factors influencing modal transmission characteristics of overhead LV/BPL and MV/BPL networks are investigated with regard to their spectral behavior and end-to-end channel attenuation. Second, the impact of the multiplicity of branches at the same junction is first examined. In the light of cascaded two-way power dividers, TEP method is extended so as to cope with more complex BPL topologies offering a new simplified and accurate circuital approximation. Third, apart from the broadband transmission characteristics of the entire overhead distribution power grid, a consequence of the application of TEP method is that it helps towards the intraoperability/interoperability of overhead LV/BPL and MV/BPL systems under a common PHY framework in the concept of a unified distribution smart grid (SG) power network. Fourth, TEP method can be demonstrated to undergraduate ECE students as case study in order to stimulate their interest for Microwave Engineering and Circuit/System Engineering courses. Citation: Lazaropoulos, A. (2015). Designing Broadband over Power Lines Networks Using the Techno-Economic Pedagogical (TEP) Method – Part II: Overhead Low-Voltage and Medium-Voltage Channels and Their Modal Transmission Characteristics. Trends In Renewable Energy, 1(2), 59-86. doi:10.17737/tre.2015.1.2.006
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A Review of Engine Emissions Testing Methods for Environmental Sustainability
Wang, Minghao
Emission characteristics; Detection methods; Air pollution; Idling method; Working condition method; On-board emission testing method
With the increase of vehicle ownership, vehicle emission pollution has become a major source of air pollution. The control of automobile pollutant emissions is one of the effective methods to reduce air pollution. Domestic and foreign exhaust pollutant testing methods for in-use vehicles have been gradually developed from the original idling method to the double-idling method and the simple working condition method. There are many methods to test the exhaust pollutants of in-use vehicles, but the test operation cycle, gas analysis principle, cost, application occasions and the accuracy level of various testing methods are different. This paper introduces the idling method, the working condition method and the on-board emission testing method for detecting vehicle emission pollutants. Two optimized methods for detecting automotive emission pollutants (namely the double-idle method and the simple transient working condition method) are also introduced.Citation: Wang, M. (2022). A Review of Engine Emissions Testing Methods for Environmental Sustainability. Trends in Renewable Energy, 8(2), 96-106. DOI: 10.17737/tre.2022.8.2.00141
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Towards Sustainable Development: A Review of Green Technologies
Shaikh, Zaffar Ahmed
Green Technologies; Clean Technologies; Sustainable Development; Sustainability; Review
In recent years, climatic changes, global warming, energy depletion and other environment-related concerns have led to the emergence of green technologies. Researchers believe that the increase in the level of sustainable development will result in sustainable economics and societies. It will also have a very positive impact on sustainability in the future. Technical advancements in the modern society mark human creativeness and innovations. However, those technologies have resulted in the disruption of ecology from local to global level. Green technologies have a promising future in meeting the needs of economic sustainability. But, environmental and social sustainability factors need to be reinforced in a mutual manner. Both environmental and economic impact and efficiency of a technology should be analyzed before the implementation of technologies. It should be a win-win situation when economic and sustainable growths are highly emphasized. This paper reviews green technologies and discusses the challenges faced in advancing and implementing green technologies and trends that lead to sustainability. The paper also delineates regulatory policies and finance-related issues. Citation: Shaikh, Z. A. (2017). Towards Sustainable Development: A Review of Green Technologies. Trends in Renewable Energy, 4, 1-14. DOI: 10.17737/tre.2018.4.1.0044
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Research Progress of Nanofluid Heat Pipes in Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Heat Management Technology
Wang, Xinyu
Zhao, Yanan
Jin, Yezhu
Battery heat management; Heat pipe; Nanofluid heat pipe; Lithium-ion battery
Power batteries are a crucial component of electric vehicles and other electric equipment. Their long-term high-rate discharge generates a lot of heat, which can lead to battery failure, shortened battery life, and even safety accidents if not managed properly. Due to its high thermal conductivity, the heat pipe can quickly conduct heat away from the battery and separate the heat source from the heat sink. In addition, due to its excellent isothermal performance, the heat pipe can also achieve the characteristics of low-temperature preheating and high-temperature cooling of the power battery by reducing the inhomogeneity of the battery temperature field to reduce the temperature difference. In this paper, we review the current state of the art in thermal management of automotive lithium-ion battery, and highlight the current state of thermal management of batteries based on the combination of nanofluids and heat pipes. Finally, the development of nanofluidic heat pipes in lithium-ion battery heat management systems is prospected.Citation: Wang, X., Zhao, Y., & Jin, Y. (2023). Research Progress of Nanofluid Heat Pipes in Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Heat Management Technology. Trends in Renewable Energy, 9(2), 137-156. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.17737/tre.2023.9.2.00157
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Prospects for Bioethanol Production from Macroalgae
Chen, Junying
Bai, Jing
Li, Hongliang
Chang, Chun
Fang, Shuqi
Macroalgae; Bioethanol; Marine Macroalgae; Seaweeds; Pretreatment; Hydrolysis; Saccharification; Fermentation
Macroalgae (mainly marine macroalgae, i.e. seaweeds) are considered as a very promising source for bioethanol production, because they have high carbohydrate contents, superior productivity, and wide adaptability. Macroalgae are generally grouped into three major categories: red, green, and brown algae. Each category has thousands of species, and each species possesses its unique cellular structure, biochemistry, and constitutes. Converting macroalgae to bioethanol involves pretreatment, saccharification, fermentation, and distillation; and the establishment of economic pretreatment methods is always the first key step for bioethanol production. In present, dilute-acid or alkali hydrolysis is typically used to treat macroalgal biomass. Macroalgae can be depolymerized under mild conditions as they have low lignin content. The resulting polysaccharides can be converted to ethanol through enzymatic hydrolysis, followed by adding bacteria, such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae and recombinant Escherichia coli KO11. Compared with the separate hydrolysis and fermentation process, the simultaneous saccharification and fermentation process often provided higher ethanol titer and conversion efficiency. However, the research on bioethanol production from macroalgae is still in its early stage due to both technical and economic barriers, significant amount of research and development work is needed prior to the commercialization of bioethanol manufacture from macroalgae.Citation:Â Chen, J., Bai, J., Li, H., Chang, C., and Fang, S. (2015). Prospects for Bioethanol Production from Macroalgae. Trends in Renewable Energy, 1(3), 185-197. DOI: 10.17737/tre.2015.1.3.0016
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A Review of the Effect of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) on Combustion and Emission Performance of Internal Combustion Engines
Liang, Yufan
Clean Energy; Compressed Natural Gas (CNG); Combustion and Emission Performance; Improvement Methods
In order to reduce the environmental pollution caused by conventional internal combustion engines, the application of natural gas in internal combustion engines and the combustion and emission performance of natural gas internal combustion engines have been widely studied by scholars. Because the physical and chemical properties of natural gas are different from those of conventional gasoline or diesel, the operating performance of natural gas internal combustion engines in practical applications is also different from that of conventional internal combustion engines. This paper presents the physicochemical properties of compressed natural gas, the two combustion modes (premixed combustion and non-homogeneous diffusion combustion) in internal combustion engines and the effect of compressed natural gas on the performance of internal combustion engines. Compared with gasoline engines, natural gas internal combustion engines have relatively lower power and higher effective power loss; lower effective fuel consumption rate in terms of economy; and lower CO and NOx emissions than gasoline engines in terms of emissions.Citation: Liang, Y. (2022). A Review of the Effect of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) on Combustion and Emission Performance of Internal Combustion Engines. Trends in Renewable Energy, 8, 119-129. DOI: 10.17737/tre.2022.8.2.00144
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Sustainable Management of Spent Hydroprocessing Catalyst
Yang, Changyan
Wu, Jinlong
Wang, Wei
Li, Bo
Zhang, Bo
Ding, Yigang
Sustainable Management; Spent Hydroprocessing Catalyst; Oxidative Regeneration; Rejuvenation; Metals Reclamation
Increasing demand for high-quality transportation fuels and stringent environmental standards have resulted in the significantly increased quantity of spent hydroprocessing catalysts, which require the sustainable management. To minimize the generation of hazardous wastes, the spent hydroprocessing catalysts can be regenerated via oxidative regeneration or reactivated via the rejuvenation process. If the catalytic activity cannot be restored, it can be utilized as a source of other useful materials, and/or metals in the spent catalyst are recovered. Finally, the stabilized residues shall be disposed by using an environmentally sound method. Citation: Yang, C., Wu, J., Wang, W., Li, B., Zhang, B., and Ding, Y. (2018). Sustainable Management of Spent Hydroprocessing Catalyst. Trends in Renewable Energy, 4(1), 90-95. DOI:10.17737/tre.2018.4.1.0061
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A Review of Low Temperature Combustion Mode of Engine
Hao, Qingyang
Internal combustion engine; Combustion method; Homogeneous charge compression ignition combustion (HCCI); Premixed charge compression combustion (PCCI); Reaction controlled compression ignition (RCCI)
Since the 21st century, people's increasing attention to fuel economy and environmental issues has prompted the engine research community to continuously develop new efficient and clean combustion theories and methods. In terms of combustion technology, many researchers have proposed different new engine combustion methods, such as homogeneous charge compression ignition combustion (HCCI), premixed charge compression combustion (PCCI), and reaction controlled compression ignition (RCCI), which are the three main low-temperature combustion methods. These combustion methods are different from the premixed combustion method of the spark ignition (SI) engine represented by the traditional gasoline engine and the diffusion combustion method of the compression ignition (CI) engine represented by the traditional diesel engine. The flame temperature affects the combustion and emission process of the engine, and realizes the efficient and clean combustion of the engine. This paper first briefly describes the conventional engine combustion method, and then briefly summarizes the comparison between these three low-temperature combustion methods and their respective combustion and emission characteristics as well as advantages and disadvantages, with respect to the conventional combustion method.Citation: Hao, Q. (2023). A Review of Low Temperature Combustion Mode of Engine. Trends in Renewable Energy, 9(2), 180-191. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.17737/tre.2023.9.2.00160
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Designing the Undersea Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Communications Using UnderWater Acoustic MIMO Networks
Lazaropoulos, Athanasios G.
Internet of Things (IoT); Machine-to-Machine (M2M); UnderWater Acoustic (UWA) channel modeling; statistical performance metrics; spectral-efficient (SE) metrics; energy-efficient (EE) metrics; multi-input multi-output (MIMO) networks
This review paper tries to assess the spectral-efficient (SE) and energy-efficient (EE) performance of underwater acoustic multiple-input multiple-output (UWA/MIMO) networks. Since UWA/MIMO networks define the cutting-edge communications platform of the future’s undersea IoT and M2M networks, the factors that influence their SE and EE performance are thoroughly examined in this paper.The contribution of this paper is three-fold. First, the performance of UWA/MIMO networks is studied with regard to appropriate transmission, SE and EE metrics. The SE and EE performance of these networks drastically depends on the used frequency band, the transmitted power, the MIMO scheme properties, the power consumption profile of the deployed UWA system equipment and the topological characteristics of MIMO configurations. In order to achieve the transition from traditional UWA single-input single-output (UWA/SISO) networks to UWA/MIMO networks, a new singular value decomposition MIMO (SVD/MIMO) module, which also permits the theoretical computation of the aforementioned transmission, SE and EE metrics in UWA networks, is first presented. Second, based on the aforementioned transmission, SE and EE metrics, a SE/EE trade-off relation is proposed in order to investigate the combined SE and EE performance of UWA/MIMO networks. On the basis of this SE/EE trade-off relation, it is first revealed that today’s UWA system equipment cannot support the further IoT broadband exploitation with satisfactory EE performance. Third, the concepts of multi-hop UWA communications and standard UWA topologies are outlined and promoted so that further SE and EE improvement can concurrently occur. These concepts are quantitatively validated by the SE and EE metrics as well as the SE/EE trade-off curves.Based on the findings of this paper, suitable transmitted power levels and better design of UWA/MIMO configurations are promoted so that: (i) SE and EE requirements can be satisfied at will; and (ii) EE-oriented high-bitrate M2M communications network design can be established.Citation: Lazaropoulos, A. G. (2016). "Designing the Undersea Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Communications Using UnderWater Acoustic MIMO Networks." Trends in Renewable Energy, 2(1), 13-50. DOI: 10.17737/tre.2016.2.1.0017
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Application and Research Progress of Heat Pipe in Thermal Management of Lithium-Ion Battery
Ning, Yilin
Tao, Renyi
Luo, Jiaqi
Hu, Qianchao
Thermal management; Lithium-ion battery; Heat pipe; New energy vehicles
Lithium-ion batteries have the advantages of high energy density, high average output voltage, long service life, and environmental protection, and are widely used in the power system of new energy vehicles. However, during the working process of the battery, the working temperature is too high or too low, which will affect the charging and discharging performance, battery capacity and battery safety. As a result, a battery thermal management system (BTMS) is essential to maintain the proper ambient temperature of the working battery. Thermal management of power batteries is a key technology to ensure maximum battery safety and efficiency. This paper discusses the significance of thermal management technology in the development of new energy vehicles, introduces the main technical means of thermal management of lithium-ion batteries for vehicle, and focuses on the current state of research on the use of various types of heat pipes in lithium-ion batteries. Finally, the use of heat pipes in the thermal control of lithium-ion batteries is promising.Citation: Ning, Y., Tao, R., Luo, J., and Hu, Q. (2022). Application and Research Progress of Heat Pipe in Thermal Management of Lithium-Ion Battery. Trends in Renewable Energy, 8, 130-144. DOI: 10.17737/tre.2022.8.2.00145
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