{"title":"Comparative energy metrics and annual efficiency analyses of CPC-ETC integrated single slope solar desalting unit","authors":"Ajay Raj Singh, Alka Bani Agarwal, Desh Bandhu Singh","doi":"10.1002/ep.14452","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ep.14452","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This paper deals with the investigation of N identical compound parabolic concentrator evacuated tubular collector included single slope solar desalting unit (N-CPC-ETC-SSU) by incorporating energy metrics for solving contemporary issue of water scarcity in the society. It will contribute to the sustainable development of society and recede the dependency on fossil fuels, too. The energy metrics investigation is important for energy system because it talks about the feasibility of the system. The methodology consists of getting fundamental equations from energy balance equations. All fundamental equations with relevant data are fed to the code developed in MATLAB followed by the computation of overall energy and exergy. All types of climatic situations have been considered for the analysis. Data required for the same are accessed from IMD, Pune, India. The energy payback period, energy production factor, and life cycle conversion efficiency for N-CPC-ETC-SSU have been calculated at eight number of collectors, 0.012 mass flow rate and 0.14 m water depth. Results of N-CPC-ETC-SSU have been compared with results of SSU included with ETCs. Concludingly, energy payback period is lower by 6.41%, energy production factor is higher by 6.25% and exergy-based life cycle conversion efficiency is higher by 96.39% for N-CPC-ETC-SSU than N-ETC-SSU.</p>","PeriodicalId":11701,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy","volume":"43 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141741990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimal configuration of low-grade waste heat driven seawater desalination using data envelopment analysis: A case study of industrial application","authors":"Paria Yousefi, Akram Avami","doi":"10.1002/ep.14438","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ep.14438","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Water supply challenges are caused by population growth, industrialization, as well as the scarcity of freshwater resources. Low-grade waste heat-driven seawater desalination technologies may improve the water-energy nexus issues of desalination systems by different configurations. The data envelopment analysis is used to determine the best final decision to achieve a better comparison of different parameters. The optimal configuration of low-grade waste heat driven seawater desalination is studied using flue gas waste heat in heat recovery boilers of an industrial oil refinery. Nine different types of multistage flash and multi-effect distillation (MED) desalination plants have been considered. The results show that the multistage flash brine recirculation may produce more desalinated water while the multi-effect distillation with three stages (3-stage MED) has the best payback period. Using 3-stage MED with a production of approximately 19,630 kg/h of water from 5.3 MW exhaust gas is more suitable for this design. Thus, the proposed strategy guides us toward the best decisions to configure low-grade waste heat-driven desalination plants for better design considering rigorous simulations for the plants. Moreover, this framework enables us to consider different criteria of technical, economic, and environmental issues for optimal configuration.</p>","PeriodicalId":11701,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy","volume":"43 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141741991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Drying behavior and nutritional quality of bitter-gourd slices dried in a solar dryer with tray and skewer arrangement","authors":"Sudarshan M. Borse, Manpreet Singh, Preetinder Kaur, Sukhmeet Singh, Ruchika Zalpouri","doi":"10.1002/ep.14445","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ep.14445","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this investigation, we assessed the efficacy of an indirect-type solar drying system that utilized skewers and rack arrangements, comparing it to a conventional drying cabinet equipped with trays for dehydrating bitter gourd slices. We examined the influence of pretreatment methods and loading quantities on the solar drying process for bitter gourd slices in both configurations. The drying behavior of various combinations was scrutinized, and the physicochemical attributes of the dried bitter gourd samples, including total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, total chlorophyll content, antioxidant capacity, ascorbic acid content, and color, were analyzed. Rehydration characteristics, such as rehydration ratio, coefficient of rehydration, percent water in the rehydrated sample, and hardness of the rehydrated sample, were also determined. The bitter gourd slices achieved a final moisture content of 6.84%–8.27% wb after drying from an initial range of 88%–90% wb, within a total elapsed time of 28–55 h. The solar drying cabinet utilizing skewers exhibited enhanced efficiency, featuring reduced drying time and superior product quality compared to the tray-equipped drying cabinet. This improved performance is ascribed to enhanced hot air circulation over the produce surface, facilitated by the uniform spacing between skewers on racks within the drying chamber.</p>","PeriodicalId":11701,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy","volume":"43 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141741992","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. V. S. L. Sai Bharadwaj, Athithyan Ilangovan, K. Sri Bala Kameswari, Dipesh Shikchand Patle, Suantak Kamsonlian
{"title":"Ultrasound-assisted synthesis of biodiesel in the presence of a novel catalyst recovered from waste effluent/water: A mini-review","authors":"A. V. S. L. Sai Bharadwaj, Athithyan Ilangovan, K. Sri Bala Kameswari, Dipesh Shikchand Patle, Suantak Kamsonlian","doi":"10.1002/ep.14450","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ep.14450","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The government of India has mainly focused on waste management, environment protection acts, and control of energy demand, which will lead to the development of a clean and green India. Nowadays most of the drinking water is getting polluted due to the harmful gases released by well-renowned industries mining operations, alloy industries, and dye industries. The presence of more amounts of heavy metals in drinking water leads to a rise in chemical levels than the constrained level in the environment, inside a human body, and any living being. Protection of the environment through the recovery of heavy metals from waste effluents through a chemical activation process using bio-derived activated carbons as adsorbents is one of the known strategies in the current decade that can be adopted. The application of these heavy metals as catalysts in the synthesis of biodiesel from nonedible oils through an ultrasound (US)-assisted process is one of the emerging strategies that will help in the reduction of energy demand. In the current review, the recovery of heavy metals from the waste effluents through a conventional chemical activation process and their applications as catalysts in the US-assisted synthesis of biodiesel from nonedible oils is discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":11701,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy","volume":"43 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141609045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring the interplay of renewable energy and carbon dioxide emissions across US sectors through wavelet approach","authors":"Anyssa Trimech","doi":"10.1002/ep.14454","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ep.14454","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Climate change presents urgent challenges that require simultaneous attention to environmental and economic dimensions. Addressing this global issue involves tackling its root causes and closely monitoring progress in energy transition efforts to formulate effective strategies. Understanding the complexities and opportunities of shifting toward low-carbon economies underscores the necessity for innovative sector-specific policies promoting sustainable energy practices and reducing air pollution. An insightful grasp of how energy transitions impact environmental sustainability is critical, highlighting sector-specific dynamics for informed policy and decision-making. This study employs a wavelet approach to explore the relationship between CO<sub>2</sub> emissions and renewable energy consumption, analyzing both aggregate and sector-specific metrics. This time-varying analysis offers a view of how this relationship evolves over time, providing valuable insights into the effectiveness and outcomes of sustainable energy strategies. Drawing on a dataset spanning from January 1989 to March 2022 in the United States, the research identifies coherence and co-movements across different frequencies and time dimensions. Results underscore the need to tailor energy strategies to sector-specific dynamics, particularly noting that despite the growing adoption of renewable energies in industrial and transportation sectors, their impact on reducing CO<sub>2</sub> emissions remains limited. However, the electric power sector shows a promising potential for reducing emissions through increased renewable energy integration.</p>","PeriodicalId":11701,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy","volume":"43 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141609044","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Najmeh Salehi, Arash Mirabdolah Lavasani, Ramin Mehdipour, Mohammad Eftekhari Yazdi
{"title":"Numerical study on effect of hybrid nanofluid as a passive heat transfer enhancement technique and different climates on thermal performance in a linear Fresnel collector","authors":"Najmeh Salehi, Arash Mirabdolah Lavasani, Ramin Mehdipour, Mohammad Eftekhari Yazdi","doi":"10.1002/ep.14402","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ep.14402","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A notable distinction in this research is the utilization of a new method for calculating critical heat flux (CHF) based on a Look-Up Table. The present study comprehensively investigates the effects of hybrid nanofluid, a type of passive heat transfer enhancement technique, on convection heat transfer coefficients and CHF. The study covers five different climates representing significant climate conditions in Iran, namely Bandar Abbas, Esfahan, Shiraz, Tehran, and Yazd, each with different solar irradiations. The nanoparticles considered in this study include silver, nickel, and aluminum, as well as Ag-Au hybrid nanofluid with volumetric concentrations of 0.1%, 0.3%, 0.5%, 1%, and 2%. The modeling results reveal that the heat transfer coefficient increases with the volumetric concentration of nanoparticles. According to the results, at the CHF point for 2 vol% Ag–Au hybrid nanofluid and Ag, Ni, and Al nanoparticles, the heat transfer coefficient shows an increase of 28%, 11.5%, 10.6%, and 4.9%, respectively, compared to the results for pure water in Shiraz. Despite the acceptable results and effective performance of 2 vol% Ag–Au hybrid nanofluid for a linear Fresnel reflector, economically, 2 vol% nickel nanoparticles are identified as the most suitable choice.</p>","PeriodicalId":11701,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy","volume":"43 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141609047","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohamed Rabia, Eman Aldosari, Adbelrhaman Hamdeldein Ahmed Geneidy
{"title":"Exceptionally crystalline nature of CrO3-Cr2O3/Ppy nanocomposite as a prospective photoelectrode for efficient green hydrogen generation in the context of environmentally friendly water-splitting reactions using sanitized water","authors":"Mohamed Rabia, Eman Aldosari, Adbelrhaman Hamdeldein Ahmed Geneidy","doi":"10.1002/ep.14455","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ep.14455","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This research introduces a novel technique for transforming wastewater into renewable hydrogen gas using an innovative photoelectrode composed of CrO<sub>3</sub>-Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/polypyrrole (Ppy), synthesized through a one-pot method. The photoelectrode is applied to split wastewater under different light conditions: darkness, white light, and monochromatic light. In the absence of light, the CrO<sub>3</sub>-Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/Ppy photoelectrode produces a photocurrent density (<i>J</i><sub>ph</sub>) value of 0.54 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>, which significantly increases to 0.78 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> under white light exposure. The <i>J</i><sub>ph</sub> values range from 0.68 to 0.76 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> at wavelengths between 730 and 340 nm, showcasing the photoelectrode's remarkable sensitivity. This sensitivity highlights the potential of the photoelectrode to efficiently capture light energy for applications in wastewater treatment and green hydrogen production. By utilizing wastewater as a renewable energy source and employing the CrO<sub>3</sub>-Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/Ppy photoelectrode, this approach addresses environmental concerns and energy needs concurrently. The proposed prototype for a three-electrode cell aims to directly produce hydrogen gas from wastewater, with the ultimate goal of generating hydrogen suitable for industrial applications. This innovative solution not only addresses wastewater treatment but also transforms it into a valuable source of green energy, emphasizing the potential for positive environmental and energy-related advancements.</p>","PeriodicalId":11701,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy","volume":"43 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141609053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wenjun Zhou, Zhixiang Lv, Yao Wang, Sheng Luo, Dan Zhou, Guodong Su
{"title":"Adsorption mechanism and electrochemical properties of disperse blue 2BLN onto magnetic Cu0.2Zn0.3Co0.5Fe2O4 nanoparticles prepared via the rapid combustion process","authors":"Wenjun Zhou, Zhixiang Lv, Yao Wang, Sheng Luo, Dan Zhou, Guodong Su","doi":"10.1002/ep.14456","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ep.14456","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Magnetic Cu<sub>0.2</sub>Zn<sub>0.3</sub>Co<sub>0.5</sub>Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanoparticles were prepared by the rapid combustion method and characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), x-ray diffraction (XRD), and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). The average particle size and the saturation magnetization of the nanoparticles prepared at 400°C with 25 mL absolute alcohol were about 60.9 nm and 50 emu/g. The results of the experiment displayed that the adsorption process agreed with the pseudo-second-order kinetics model (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup> > 0.98) and Langmuir isotherm model (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup> = 0.9982), indicating that the adsorption of DB-2BLN onto magnetic Cu<sub>0.2</sub>Zn<sub>0.3</sub>Co<sub>0.5</sub>Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanoparticles was monolayer chemisorption. Δ<i>H</i> (Δ<i>H</i> = −28.0135 kJ/mol) of the thermodynamic experiment was less than 0, indicating that the adsorption was an exothermic process. The effects of pH, initial concentration of dye, ionic strength, temperature, and adsorbent dosage on the adsorption process of DB-2BLN onto magnetic Cu<sub>0.2</sub>Zn<sub>0.3</sub>Co<sub>0.5</sub>Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanoparticles and the regeneration performance of the nanoparticles were investigated. When the pH was determined to be 2 and the adsorbent dosage was 5 mg, the adsorption capacity reached the maximum. After 7 cycles, the removal rate of DB-2BLN still reached 92.6% of that for the first adsorption, showing excellent regeneration performance. Finally, the electrochemical properties of the magnetic Cu<sub>0.2</sub>Zn<sub>0.3</sub>Co<sub>0.5</sub>Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanoparticles were investigated by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS).</p>","PeriodicalId":11701,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy","volume":"43 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141609046","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tungsten oxide-iodide/poly-2-aminobenzenethiol nanocomposite with iodine intercalation as a promising electrode for potentiometric sensing of Pb2+ ions in water","authors":"Maha Abdallah Alnuwaiser, Mohamed Rabia","doi":"10.1002/ep.14453","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ep.14453","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Tungsten oxide-iodide/poly-2-aminobenzenethiol nanocomposite (WO<sub>2</sub>I<sub>2</sub>/P2ABT) is created through the introduction of iodine into polymer chains, where iodine serves as an oxidizing agent during the synthesis process. With a highly porous structure, the sensing capabilities of WO<sub>2</sub>I<sub>2</sub>/P2ABT for detecting Pb<sup>2+</sup> ions are successfully demonstrated, revealing a Nernstian slope of 26.2 mV/decade. This detection is accomplished through a simple potentiometric technique, employing a simple two-electrode cell setup. To further validate its performance, cyclic voltammetry is conducted using a three-electrode system, revealing a remarkable sensitivity of 7.2 × 10<sup>−5</sup> A M<sup>−1</sup> for Pb<sup>2+</sup> ions. The nanocomposite sensor's selectivity is rigorously examined by subjecting it to testing in the presence of 0.01 M interfering ions. The results unequivocally demonstrate that the sensor remains unresponsive to these interfering ions, underscoring its remarkable selectivity for Pb<sup>2+</sup> ions. Moreover, the sensor's behavior is evaluated under real-world conditions using natural samples, where, no indications of interference from other ions are observed. This is estimated by the absence of cyclic peaks in the voltammogram, indicating the sensor's unique ability to selectively detect Pb<sup>2+</sup> ions without being perturbed by other ions that may be naturally occurring in the samples. These findings emphasize the nanocomposite sensor's potential for a wide array of applications in environmental monitoring and analytical chemistry. Its extraordinary combination of high sensitivity, impeccable selectivity, and robust performance in practical scenarios establishes it as an invaluable tool for detecting Pb<sup>2+</sup> ions across various contexts.</p>","PeriodicalId":11701,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy","volume":"43 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141588442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Numerical investigation of combustion characteristics of extended coherent flame model 3 zones (ECFM-3Z) in diesel engines running with biodiesel","authors":"Şeyma Karahan Özbilen, Emrullah Hakan Kaleli, Emir Aydar","doi":"10.1002/ep.14422","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ep.14422","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This research investigates the application of Extended Coherent Flame Model-3 Zones (ECFM-3Z) to assess the performance and emissions of rapeseed oil methyl ester (ROME). Experimental tests were carried out using a Lombardini 3 LD 350 model single-cylinder diesel engine, at 1600–3000 rpm with 200 rpm speed increments, under full load conditions. For numerical analysis, STAR-CD/ESICE software was employed. Methyl Oleate (C<sub>19</sub>H<sub>36</sub>O<sub>2</sub>) was predicted as the surrogate biodiesel based on Gas Chromatography (GC) analysis and average mass calculation. Notably, the numerical analysis revealed a remarkable similarity in brake power between the experimental and computational investigations. In the range of 2400–3000 rpm, the biodiesel's performance exhibited a maximum deviation of 5%, primarily attributed to pumping, thermal, and friction losses. In terms of emissions, carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) emissions were consistent with the findings of the experimental study, with a maximum disparity of 10%. However, carbon monoxide (CO) emissions ranged from 57% to 65% lower than those observed in the experimental study, while nitrogen oxide (NO<sub>x</sub>) emissions exhibited a reduction of 63% to 84%. In contrast, oxygen (O<sub>2</sub>) emissions were notably higher, ranging from 93% to 117% compared to the experimental study, and exhaust temperatures were elevated by 33% to 49% in comparison to the experimental results.</p>","PeriodicalId":11701,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy","volume":"43 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141577519","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}