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Comparison of exergoeconomic analysis of two different perlite expansion furnaces
(Energy, 2015)
In this study, exergoeconomic analyses of two different perlite expansion furnaces are performed based on the actual operational data. The exergy cost and the cost per unit of exergy of the expanded perlite produced by the ...
Energetic and exergetic comparison of basic and ejector expander refrigeration systems operating under the same external conditions and cooling capacities
(Energy Conversion and Management, 2015)
An experimental study was conducted on vapor compression refrigerators using R134a refrigerant for the purpose of achieving energy recovery and decreasing the effects of irreversibility. An ejector was used as an expander ...
Advanced exergy analysis of an aircraft gas turbine engine: Splitting exergy destructions into parts
(Energy, 2015)
Advanced exergy analysis of an aircraft gas turbine engine is presented in this paper. In this framework, the main exergy parameters of the engine components are introduced while the exergy destruction rates within the ...
Assessment of maisotsenko combustion turbine cycle with compressor inlet cooler
(Progress in Clean Energy, Volume 1: Analysis and Modeling, 2015)
In this study, a Maisotsenko combustion turbine cycle (MCTC) with compressor inlet cooling system is proposed and studied through energy, exergy and exergoeconomic analysis methods. The present system consists of a Maisotsenko ...
Dynamic exergetic analysis and evaluation of photovoltaic modules
(Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization and Environmental Effects, 2015)
Due to the growing demand for renewable energy sources, photovoltaic solar has been one of the most promising renewable energy sources in the world. In this article the performance of photovoltaic modules through energy ...
Weather Data Analysis of Solar Panels and a Wind Turbine from an Exergetic Point of View Based on Experimental Values over One Year
(Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization and Environmental Effects, 2015)
In this article the weather data of solar modules and a wind turbine in the Riyadh region, Saudi Arabia were analyzed. In the analysis, experimental values obtained from the system operation over 12 representative days of ...
Enhanced exergy analyses of a gas engine heat pump (GEHP) dryer for medicinal and aromatic plants
(International Journal of Exergy, 2015)
In this study, the performance of a gas engine heat pump (GEHP) drying system is evaluated using both conventional and advanced (or enhanced) exergetic analysis methods. The results indicated that the inefficiencies within ...
Energy, economic, and environmental analysis of a flat-plate solar collector operated with SiO2nanofluid
(Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2015)
To overcome the environmental impact and declining source of fossil fuels, renewable energy sources need to meet the increasing demand of energy. Solar thermal energy is clean and infinite, suitable to be a good replacement ...
Techno-economic analysis of a stand-alone hybrid renewable energy system with hydrogen production and storage options
(International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2015)
In the present study, a hybrid renewable energy system using hydrogen energy as energy storage option is conceptually modeled for the Bozcaada Island in Turkey. The system is investigated from the techno-economic point of ...
Performance enhancement of a Flat Plate Solar collector using Titanium dioxide nanofluid and Polyethylene Glycol dispersant
(Journal of Cleaner Production, 2015)
The use of TiO2-water nanofluid as a working fluid for enhancing the performance of a flat plate solar collector has been studied. The volume fraction of the nanoparticles was 0.1% and 0.3% respectively, while the mass ...