Hui Xu, Wankui Bu, Jun Qiu, Long Ma, Hao Qin, Yajun Li, Weishe Zhang, Pengxiang Li, Dong Zhang, Peng Li, Chen Jia
{"title":"A Study on the Instability of the Surrounding Rock Mass of the Roadway Under Disturbing Load","authors":"Hui Xu, Wankui Bu, Jun Qiu, Long Ma, Hao Qin, Yajun Li, Weishe Zhang, Pengxiang Li, Dong Zhang, Peng Li, Chen Jia","doi":"10.1002/ese3.2074","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.2074","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The rock burst is one of the major dynamic disasters in deep underground engineering, such as coal mining, and has become a significant technical challenge urgently requiring solutions in rock mechanics and engineering. In the related research, there are many reports on the stability analysis of the laminar split structure under static loads and few reports on the stability analysis under dynamic loads. This paper addresses the stability of surrounding rock in deep roadways, focusing on the key factor of disturbed load. First, the paper theoretically establishes the control equation for analyzing the dynamic stability of the laminar split structure in the coal wall of roadway, deriving the minimum critical load for instability of the laminar split structure under two constraint conditions: simply supported at both ends and fixed at both ends. Second, using discrete element software, the paper analyzes the influence of disturbing load on the stability and energy accumulation characteristics of the surrounding rock of the roadway. It examines the variation patterns of stress in the surrounding rock, deformation of both sides and roof-floor, distribution of plastic zones, and energy accumulation characteristics with respect to time <i>t</i> and the intensity of disturbing load <i>p</i><sub>max</sub>. Finally, the paper analyzes the stability of surrounding rock in a mine involved in a rock burst accident. The research results provide a basis and reference for analyzing the risk of rock burst under similar conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":11673,"journal":{"name":"Energy Science & Engineering","volume":"13 3","pages":"1337-1360"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ese3.2074","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143602606","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Influence of Ocean Conditions on Heat and Mass Transfer Performance of Heat Exchangers: A Review","authors":"Haitao Jiang, Da Jiang, Liang Wang, Dan Hua","doi":"10.1002/ese3.70022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.70022","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The research reviews the study on the thermo-mass transfer performance of heat exchangers under sloshing conditions in marine environments, aiming to promote the efficient utilization of new energy sources. It discusses the progress in the study of heat exchangers under different sloshing conditions, including theoretical models and comparisons of various swaying conditions, and comprehensively reviews the key factors influencing the enhancement or deterioration of heat transfer in heat exchangers. The research indicates that increasing the swing amplitude of spiral tube heat exchangers, reducing the swaying period, and other methods can enhance heat transfer; conversely, increasing the rolling amplitude of coil heat exchangers, extending the pitch period, and similar actions can weaken heat transfer. The mass flow rate of the working medium, steam quality, and the parameters of the sloshing motion affect the uniformity of medium distribution. When the sloshing factor is introduced, the correlation of heat transfer is highly related to the range of dimensionless numbers (such as Re and Pr) and the physical dimensions of the heat exchanger. Additionally, the article discusses techniques to mitigate the negative effects of swaying and improve heat transfer performance through improved distribution methods. Overall, the article provides significant insights into understanding the thermo-mass transfer performance of heat exchangers in marine environments, offering valuable references for engineers and researchers in related fields.</p>","PeriodicalId":11673,"journal":{"name":"Energy Science & Engineering","volume":"13 4","pages":"2164-2178"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ese3.70022","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143852626","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experimental Study on Optimization of SiO2 Nanoparticles Modification and Flowing Property","authors":"Dong Zhang, Yuze Ye, Runnan Zhou, Jianguang Wei","doi":"10.1002/ese3.70003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.70003","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Nanoparticles have received much attention as potential agents to enhance oil recovery (EOR) in low-permeability reservoirs recently. Compared to water or polymer solutions, they exhibit small sizes and superior rheology, which is important for low porosity and permeability petroleum rocks with nanopores. While the use of nanofluids as injection fluids for enhanced oil recovery has been explored in past studies, application conditions of hydrophobic nanoparticles have not been explored to date. In this study, different hydrophobic functional groups were used to graft on the surface of SiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles for wettability alteration applications. The synthesized nanoparticles were identified and optimized using contact angle measurement and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). At last, core flowing experiments combined with NMR tests were conducted to study the fluid flow properties of low porosity and permeability reservoirs. Based on the results obtained in this study, the nanoparticles modified by KH570 have the best hydrophobic effect, the optimal reaction conditions including pH = 6, reaction temperature of 84°C, and modifier dosage of 25%. The proportion of 30% between nanoparticles and pores has been recommended as the ideal condition for use in improving flow capacity in low-permeability reservoirs. Our findings offer fresh insights into the fundamental investigations on the implications of nanofluid injection for enhanced oil recovery at a microscale scale.</p>","PeriodicalId":11673,"journal":{"name":"Energy Science & Engineering","volume":"13 4","pages":"1846-1857"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ese3.70003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143852625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Impact of Blade Surface Roughness on Wind Turbine Efficiency: A Monte Carlo Method Approach","authors":"Dariush Biazar, Amard Afzalian","doi":"10.1002/ese3.70026","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.70026","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This paper investigates the impact of blade surface roughness on the performance and efficiency of wind turbines. Environmental factors such as icing, insects, dust, and pollution contribute to blade roughness, increasing aerodynamic drag and reducing power output. In this study, a Monte Carlo simulation is employed to analyze the effects of surface roughness on key variables, including the power coefficient, rotor torque, generator speed, and blade pitch angle in two distinct operating regions: partial load and full load. The results indicate that in the partial load region, increased roughness leads to a reduction in the power coefficient, generator speed, and rotor torque, ultimately lowering power output. However, in the full load region, the control system compensates for roughness effects by adjusting the blade pitch angle, maintaining a nearly constant power output. This study provides a probabilistic analysis of roughness effects, aiding engineers in developing optimized strategies for wind turbine design and maintenance to minimize energy losses and enhance efficiency.</p>","PeriodicalId":11673,"journal":{"name":"Energy Science & Engineering","volume":"13 4","pages":"2022-2030"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ese3.70026","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143852624","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yujie Qiu, Miao Yu, Keliang Liu, Dazhuan Wu, Yuegang Shi
{"title":"Numerical Study on Flow and Thermal Characteristics of High-Voltage Molten Salt Electric Heater Applied in Large-Scale Energy Storage","authors":"Yujie Qiu, Miao Yu, Keliang Liu, Dazhuan Wu, Yuegang Shi","doi":"10.1002/ese3.70006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.70006","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The overheating phenomenon is a common issue in molten salt electric heaters (MSEHs), significantly limiting their application in large-scale energy storage systems. To address this, a three-dimensional analysis model of a high-voltage resistance MSEH is developed using ANSYS Fluent. This study focuses on the overheating issue in the molten salt, investigating the fluid flow and temperature distribution within the electric heater. A multi-zone heating method is proposed, and the heating proportions of different zones are examined in detail. Based on this, the influence of structural parameters is analyzed. The results demonstrate that the multi-zone heating method eliminates the overheating phenomenon in the MSEH and improves temperature uniformity. The maximum temperature of the MSEH decreases from 622.6°C to a maximum of 583.4°C with the multi-zone heating method. The optimal heating proportion of 80-20/2.0 results in a maximum temperature that is only 14.9°C higher than the outlet temperature. The analysis of structural parameters offers valuable guidance for MSEH design. This study successfully suppresses local overheating in the MSEH, efficiently evaluates heating capacity, and ensures system safety. Therefore, this work provides significant insights for MSEH design and promotes its application in large-scale energy storage systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":11673,"journal":{"name":"Energy Science & Engineering","volume":"13 4","pages":"1871-1882"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ese3.70006","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143852619","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wei Liu, Yifan Tong, Xinran Xing, Xi Chen, Bo Hu, Qian Sun, Yufei Wang, Huaxin Li, Huidong Guo
{"title":"Virtual Cluster Partitioning Method of Active Distribution Networks Using Quantum Particle Swarm Optimization and Sector Search","authors":"Wei Liu, Yifan Tong, Xinran Xing, Xi Chen, Bo Hu, Qian Sun, Yufei Wang, Huaxin Li, Huidong Guo","doi":"10.1002/ese3.70010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.70010","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The presence of numerous distributed power sources in distribution grids leads to a diverse array of controlled object points and significant uncertainties, thereby posing a series of challenges to the control and operation of distribution grids. Hence, this study proposes a virtual cluster partitioning model for active distribution networks using a quantum particle swarm optimization (QPSO) algorithm and sector search, aiming to achieve autonomy within clusters and coordination between clusters. First, the article proposes a sector search model that transforms the topological connections of the distribution network into mathematical expressions. This model simplifies the search for node locations and improves the algorithm's convergence speed. Building upon the traditional particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm, this study introduces the wave function and Schrödinger equation to enhance algorithm performance. By treating the vectors obtained from sector searches as particles, the proposed QPSO algorithm significantly improves both the search efficiency and global convergence in solving the virtual cluster partitioning model. Finally, case studies conducted on the modified PG&E 69-node system demonstrated the proposed method's significant advantages. The method improved computational efficiency, with a cluster power supply rate over 0.6 and modularity above 0.7, ensuring balanced partitioning. The scalability and effectiveness of the proposed method were validated on an 85-node system, achieving balanced cluster partitioning with high operational efficiency and adaptability.</p>","PeriodicalId":11673,"journal":{"name":"Energy Science & Engineering","volume":"13 4","pages":"1883-1895"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ese3.70010","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143852995","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Economic Operation for V2G Technology and Multiple Influence Factors Extraction of EV Penetration","authors":"Yanqing Qu","doi":"10.1002/ese3.70009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.70009","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Electric vehicles (EVs) are likely to have a continuing presence in the vehicle market all over the world for the next few decades. The rapid development of large-scale applications of EVs in China has provided a foundation for the implementation of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. V2G can help EVs participate in grid regulation services. Based on the economic model of EV integration with the grid, the regulation ability and potential economic and environmental benefits brought by EV high penetration are analyzed using relevant data from Shanghai. Analysis results show that EV participation with V2G capability can not only reduce EV expenditures but also provide peak load-shifting service. Further analyses show that with the increase of EV charging power and peak-valley electricity price ratio and the decrease of battery loss cost, the economic benefits of V2G applications will increase. The large-scale development of EVs also can effectively reduce CO<sub>2</sub> emissions according to the model proposed.</p>","PeriodicalId":11673,"journal":{"name":"Energy Science & Engineering","volume":"13 4","pages":"1819-1830"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ese3.70009","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143852853","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Khamees N. Abdulhaleem, Hussein M. Hamada, Ahmed I. Osman, Salim T. Yousif, Ali M. Humada, Ali Majdi
{"title":"A Comprehensive Review of Sustainable Geopolymer Concrete Using Palm Oil Clinker: Environmental and Engineering Aspects","authors":"Khamees N. Abdulhaleem, Hussein M. Hamada, Ahmed I. Osman, Salim T. Yousif, Ali M. Humada, Ali Majdi","doi":"10.1002/ese3.1977","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.1977","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Amidst the dual challenges of aggregate scarcity and the environmental impact of carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) emissions from cement production, this study investigates the viability of palm oil clinker (POC) as a sustainable aggregate in geopolymer concrete (GPC). The lack of appropriate alternative coarse and fine aggregates essential in concrete production is one of the critical issues faced by the construction industry. This review evaluates its environmental benefits, chemical and physical attributes, and influence on GPC's microstructure. Previous studies have shown that incorporating POC in GPC significantly reduces density from 2345 to 1821 kg/m<sup>3</sup> while maintaining competitive compressive strength, thus proving its applicability in various structural and nonstructural contexts. Moreover, GPC with POC demonstrates enhanced resistance to aggressive environmental conditions such as water absorption and resistance against acid and sulfate environments. Geopolymer mortar (GPM) exposed to sulfate attack recorded the lowest decrease in strength than GPM containing POC fine aggregates by about 20%. The use of 100% POC aggregates in GPC mix has a 3.2% water absorption, which is lower than the limit for high-performance concrete. The results advocate for the development of POC-aggregate GPC as an environmentally friendly construction material, contributing to the sustainable advancement of the building industry.</p>","PeriodicalId":11673,"journal":{"name":"Energy Science & Engineering","volume":"13 3","pages":"958-979"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ese3.1977","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143602485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Murugan, P. V. Elumalai, KCK Vijayakumar, M. Babu, K. Suresh Kumar, M. Ganesh, Liu Kuang, S. Prabhakar
{"title":"A Comprehensive Review of Thermal Management Methods and Ideal System Design for Improved Electric Vehicle Battery Pack Performance and Safety","authors":"M. Murugan, P. V. Elumalai, KCK Vijayakumar, M. Babu, K. Suresh Kumar, M. Ganesh, Liu Kuang, S. Prabhakar","doi":"10.1002/ese3.2081","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.2081","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The scientific aim of the study is to propose a comprehensive review of thermal management systems (TMSs) used in electric vehicle (EV) battery packs on matters pertaining to performance enhancement, improvements in safety, and reliability. This includes the various thermal management strategies, addressing some of the problems posed by the dynamic nature of operating conditions, and evaluating emerging TMS technologies. From this aspect, the problem of this research focused on the description of a detailed insight into the efficiencies of TMSs inside an EV, pointing to the impacts of various cooling mechanisms, mostly liquid cooling, air cooling, and phase-change materials. The research study further evaluates the integration of TMS in vehicle design and its effects on battery lifespan, charging speeds, and environmental impacts. The benefits, disadvantages, and specific applications of each method are discussed about EVs. Taking into consideration the fast charging, high-power, and environmental effects, further discussion is made on the specific challenges that come with dynamic operating conditions of EVs. This is shown through the industry's constant pursuit to develop in this critical area through the discovery of novel technologies, including predictive control algorithms and superior thermal materials. It discusses in depth how heat management is integrated into the general vehicle design and how this impacts battery lifespan, charging speed, and range. In conclusion, it is a source of material for research scholars, engineers, and policymakers in charge of developing EVs by synthesizing what already exists, highlighting trends at current times, and outlining possible future directions in the continuum of optimizing TMS for the next generation of driving automobile transportation batteries.</p>","PeriodicalId":11673,"journal":{"name":"Energy Science & Engineering","volume":"13 3","pages":"1011-1036"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ese3.2081","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143602487","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A New Coupled-Inductor-Based Quadratic DC/DC Converter With Low Current Stress","authors":"Sara Hasanpour, Sze Sing Lee","doi":"10.1002/ese3.70017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.70017","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This article presents a new ultrahigh-voltage gain DC/DC converter for renewable energy sources applications. In the presented topology, a three-winding coupled-inductor (TWCI) and a switch-capacitor network are employed in a classic quadratic boost converter to produce a high voltage gain while ensuring continuous input current and common ground between the input source and output load sides. This circuit has a semi-trans-inverse feature; therefore, higher voltage gain can be obtained under a very low number of turn ratios of the TWCI. Moreover, the current sharing between the TWCI and input inductor of this topology minimizes the power dissipation of the active switches and the magnetic components. In this circuit, two passive clamp circuits are used to limit the voltage stresses of the active switches, which are operated in simultaneous switching patterns. Detailed steady-state analysis, power loss estimations, comparison studies, and design considerations are provided. Finally, a sample prototype (200 W) has been implemented to verify the theoretical analysis of the proposed converter.</p>","PeriodicalId":11673,"journal":{"name":"Energy Science & Engineering","volume":"13 4","pages":"1935-1947"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ese3.70017","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143852854","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}