Journal of Energy Engineering

Fast MPC-Based Coordination of Wind Power and Battery Energy Storage Systems

Le Xie, Yingzhong Gu, Ali Eskandari, and Mehrdad Ehsani
In this paper we present a model predictive control (MPC)-based coordinated scheduling framework for variable wind generation and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Based on short-term forecast of available wind generation and price information, a joint look-ahead optimization is performed by th ... [Journal of Energy Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000071] posted Sat Feb 4, 2012.

Ex-Ante Assessment of the Implementation of an Energy Efficiency Certificate Scheme in Chile

Juan G. Norero and Enzo E. Sauma
Energy efficiency (EE) policies are mostly implemented in developed countries. However, the benefits of their implementation in developing countries may be quite large. In this article, we study the potential implementation of an EE certificates scheme in Chile. In particular, we study the white cer ... [Journal of Energy Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000068] posted Thu Jan 19, 2012.

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Abstract not available. [J. Energy Engrg. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000059] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Transient Three-Dimensional Numerical Solution of Night Ceiling Cooling Using PCM-Embedded Piping

Christos Tzivanidis, Kimon A. Antonopoulos, and Eleutherios D. Kravvaritis
A numerical procedure is developed for solving transient, three-dimensional heat-transfer problems of space cooling by using cold water flowing during the night within regularly arranged pipes, embedded in the ceiling within a layer of phase change material (PCM). Such systems are advantageous over ... [J. Energy Engrg. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000048] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Computational Study on the Effect of Inlet Port Configuration on In-Cylinder Flow of a Motored Four-Valve Internal Combustion Engine

Hoong T. Toh, Rong F. Huang, Kuan H. Lin, and Ming-Jyh Chern
A numerical simulation is carried out to investigate the effect of inlet port cross-section geometry on the in-cylinder flow of a motored four-valve, single-cylinder, four-stroke internal combustion engine during the intake and compression strokes. The simulation is performed by solving the three-di ... [J. Energy Engrg. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000044] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Role of Water-Energy Storage in PV-PSH Power Plant Development

Jure Margeta and Zvonimir Glasnovic
This paper presents the characteristics of a power plant that combines renewable energy sources (RES), that is, a photovoltaic (PV) power plant and pump storage hydroelectric (PSH), to achieve sustainable production of green electric energy equal to that of conventional energy sources. The proposed ... [J. Energy Engrg. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000052] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Models for Optimization of Energy Consumption of Pumps in a Wastewater Processing Plant

Zijun Zhang and Andrew Kusiak
In this paper, a data-mining approach for modeling pumps in the wastewater preliminary treatment process is discussed. Data-mining algorithms are utilized to develop pump performance models based on industrial data collected at a municipal wastewater processing plant. The performance of wastewater p ... [J. Energy Engrg. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000051] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Renewable Energy in Abu Dhabi: Opportunities and Challenges

Toufic Mezher, Daniel Goldsmith, and Nazli Choucri
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is an oil-rich country located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula. Abu Dhabi is the largest emirate in the country, and Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE. The country has the one of the highest per capita rates of CO emission and water consumption in the wo ... [J. Energy Engrg. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000042] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Discussion of Block Ramp Design for Efficient Energy Dissipation by A. D. Ghare, R. N. Ingle, P. D. Porey, and S. S. Gokhale

Stefano Pagliara and Michele Palermo
Abstract not available. [J. Energy Engrg. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000047] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Development of a Mobile Water Disinfection Unit Powered by Renewable Energy

Matthew Vitello, Andrew C. Elmore, and Mariesa Crow
Following such natural disasters as Hurricanes Katrina and Ike and the 2010 Haiti earthquake, supplying a reliable source of clean drinking water has apparently become essential. Providing a water supply and the associated transportation of potable water is a considerable burden on recovery efforts ... [J. Energy Engrg. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000045] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Microencapsulation of Fatty Acid as Phase Change Material for Latent Heat Storage

Yan-Hua Bao, Wei Pan, Ting-Wei Wang, Ze Wang, Fang-Ming Wei et al.
Latent heat storage systems can improve the energy use efficiency and conserve limited energy resources. Microcapsules of lauric acid (LA) as the core and melamineformaldehyde (MF) resin as the shell were prepared as phase change material for latent heat thermal storage by in situ polymerization. Th ... [J. Energy Engrg. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000053] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Implementation of the German Passivhaus concept in South-East Europe. Considerations for Romania

Viorel Badescu1 and Nicolae Rotar
The first passive house (PH) has been built in Germany in 1991. Since then several empirical design solutions were developed, allowing fulfilling the requirements of the PH standard proposed by the Passive House Institute (PHI) of Darmstadt. These design solutions spread out in Central and Western E ... [Journal of Energy Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000066] posted Tue Dec 27, 2011.

Thermal Energy Performance of a Solar Thermal Electric Panel (STEP)

Stuart Baur and Lamson Joel
The main goal of this research was to develop and understand the performance of a hybrid roof system that combined an amorphous junction photovoltaic panel in combination with copper panel and tubing encased in a low-iron glass. The setup encompassed 160 square feet of the solar thermal electric pan ... [Journal of Energy Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000065] posted Fri Dec 23, 2011.

Quantifying System-Level Benefits from Distributed Solar and Energy Storage

Shisheng Huang, Jingjie Xiao, Joseph F. Pekny, Gintaras V. Reklaitis, and Andrew L. Liu
Microgeneration using solar photovoltaic (PV) systems is one of the fastest growing applications of solar energy in the United States. Its success has been partly fueled by the availability of net metering by electric utilities. However, with increasing solar PV penetration, the availability of net ... [Journal of Energy Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000064] posted Wed Dec 7, 2011.

Combined Cycle Power Plant Performance Analyses Based on the Single and Multi Pressure Heat Recovery Steam Generator

Murad A. Rahim
In this study sensitivity analysis is performed for single, double and triple pressure heat recovery steam generators in a combined cycle power plant. Steam pressure, evaporator pinch point and economizer approach temperature differences are taken as design parameters. Temperature-Heat (T-Q) graphic ... [Journal of Energy Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000063] posted Wed Dec 7, 2011.

Development of Photovoltaic Power Generation in China: Potential, Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction Benefits

Zhongfu Tan, Huijuan Zhang, Jun Xu, Jianhui Wang, Chao Yu et al.
Photovoltaic (PV) power generation is a significant way to deal with the energy crisis and protect the environment both in China and overseas. On the basis of analysis of the four factors that impact the development of China's PV power generation, including solar energy resources in China, PV indust ... [Journal of Energy Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000062] posted Tue Nov 22, 2011.

Technoeconomic Sensitivity of Biobased Hydrocarbon Production via Fast Pyrolysis to Government Incentive Programs

Tristan R. Brown and Guiping Hu
Fast pyrolysis and upgrading is a promising thermochemical pathway that produces pyrolysis oil that can be upgraded via hydroprocessing into hydrocarbon-based transportation fuels (drop-in biofuels). The internal rate of return (IRR) of a fast pyrolysis and upgrading facility is a function of feedst ... [Journal of Energy Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000061] posted Sat Oct 8, 2011.

Influence of the Blade Hub Geometry on the Performance of Low Head Axial Flow Turbines

Punit Singh and Franz Nestmann
The influence of geometric parameters like blade profile and hub geometry on axial flow turbines for micro hydro application remains poorly characterized. This paper firstly introduces a holistic theoretical model for studying the hydraulic phenomenon resulting from geometric modification to the bla ... [Journal of Energy Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000060] posted Mon Sep 19, 2011.

Special Issue on Restructuring and Sustainable Development for China's Electric Power Industry

Chung-Li Tseng
Abstract not available. [J. Energy Engrg. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000050] published Fri Sep 9, 2011.

Government Policy and Future Projection for Nuclear Power in China

Jianchao Hou, Zhongfu Tan, Jianhui Wang, and Pinjie Xie
The Chinese government has set ambitious goals for nuclear power. By 2020, China must reach a 40-GW nuclear power generation capacity, have 18 GW of additional nuclear power capacity under construction, and ensure that approximately 4% of electricity generation (i.e., 260280 billion kWh) comes from ... [J. Energy Engrg. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000049] published Fri Sep 9, 2011.

Cost Analysis and Pricing Policy of Wind Power in China

Qin Wang, Fushuan Wen, Aimin Yang, and Jiansheng Huang
China has made great achievements in wind power generation. By the end of 2009, the installed capacity of wind power totaled 25.8053 GW, 13.8032 GW of which was added in 2009. Although the industry has developed at an impressive rate, its scale is still comparatively small, not fully matching the co ... [J. Energy Engrg. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000020] published Fri Sep 9, 2011.