{"title":"Estimation of energy and exergy efficiency of the trilateral cycle using machine learning algorithms","authors":"Mehmet Erhan Şahin, Ahmet Elbir, İbrahim Üçgül","doi":"10.1002/ep.14575","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.14575","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Trilateral cycles, widely employed in thermal systems for energy transformations, are recognized for their complex structures. In this study, thermodynamic analyses were conducted using R290 refrigerant, resulting in an energy efficiency of 11.15% and an exergy efficiency of 22.6%. Subsequently, the study aimed to estimate energy and exergy efficiencies in trilateral cycles using machine learning algorithms. Data collected during the process were processed using various machine learning algorithms, and the results determined the degree of alignment between prediction models and actual data. Utilizing the Python programming language, estimation values of 95% for exergy and 93% for energy efficiency were obtained. This research endeavors to underscore the potential of machine learning in estimating the energy and exergy efficiency of trilateral cycles, with the ultimate goal of contributing to the efficient design and operation of thermal systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":11701,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy","volume":"44 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143688794","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}
Omkar A. Patil, Sourabh B. Ghode, Snehal L. Patil, Mahesh Y. Chougale, Swapnil R. Patil, Chandrashekhar S. Patil, Amit A. Bagade, Aniket R. Sonkawade, Arpita Pandey Tiwari, Rajanish K. Kamat, Jinho Bae, Tukaram D. Dongale
{"title":"Environmentally friendly agar-agar biomaterial-based triboelectric nanogenerator for sustainable electronics","authors":"Omkar A. Patil, Sourabh B. Ghode, Snehal L. Patil, Mahesh Y. Chougale, Swapnil R. Patil, Chandrashekhar S. Patil, Amit A. Bagade, Aniket R. Sonkawade, Arpita Pandey Tiwari, Rajanish K. Kamat, Jinho Bae, Tukaram D. Dongale","doi":"10.1002/ep.14564","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.14564","url":null,"abstract":"<p>For the development of advanced technologies, sustainable materials are getting much attention to develop self-powered devices/battery-free technology. Considering the need for environmental friendliness and sustainability, we have developed the agar-agar biomaterial-based triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) device in the present work. The triboelectric properties of the agar-agar biomaterial have been studied and demonstrated their tribopositive behavior. Initially, different electronegative layers, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) were tested together with agar-agar biomaterial for TENG application. The agar-agar/PTFE TENG device exhibited excellent output performance (open circuit voltage 656 V, current 35 μA, and instantaneous power 3307 μW (per unit area: 275.58 μW/cm<sup>2</sup>)) as compared with agar-agar/PET and agar-agar/PDMS TENG devices. The area and frequency-dependent studies were carried out for agar-agar/PTFE TENG devices. In the present case, 4 × 3 cm device size and 4 Hz frequency conditions show outstanding device performance. From the applications point of view, low-power electronic devices (LEDs and calculator) were operated with optimized agar-agar/PTFE TENG devices. These results suggested that the agar-agar/PTFE device is an excellent candidate to develop sustainable energy technology.</p>","PeriodicalId":11701,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy","volume":"44 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143688795","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}
Aleksandar D. Aleksic, Dusan Gordic, Vladimir Vukasinovic, Mladen Josijevic, Jelena Nikolic
{"title":"Achieving sustainable carbon neutrality of food processing: Toward a net-zero margarine production facility","authors":"Aleksandar D. Aleksic, Dusan Gordic, Vladimir Vukasinovic, Mladen Josijevic, Jelena Nikolic","doi":"10.1002/ep.14570","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.14570","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Decarbonization and ultimately net-zero production are rapidly becoming top priorities in today's corporate environment. The food processing industry is recognized as one of the key industries in the process of decarbonizing the entire industrial sector. Therefore, this article presents a methodology for achieving sustainable net-zero production within the food industry. The approach involves a series of strategically planned steps that enable decision-makers to accomplish the desired outcome effectively. These steps include determining the baseline carbon footprint, identifying, prioritizing, and implementing carbon footprint reduction opportunities, and implementing carbon offsetting. Additionally, the methodology incorporates an assessment of greenhouse gas emissions in relation to predicted production volumes, as production levels directly influence the emissions from a production facility. The proposed methodology was applied to a margarine production plant case study. The results indicate that implementing the suggested carbon footprint reduction opportunities reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 22%, assuming constant production volume. Achieving carbon neutrality, however, would require the purchase of carbon offsets. The most cost-effective carbon offsetting scenarios result in an additional cost of 3.33%–6.52% on purchased energy, which presents a manageable financial impact for the company.</p>","PeriodicalId":11701,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy","volume":"44 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143688650","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}
Dr. Maniarasu Ravi PhD, Dr. Sushil Kumar Rathore PhD, Dr. Murugan Sivalingam PhD
{"title":"Experimental studies of CO2 and NO mitigation using potential adsorbents in a standby power generation unit","authors":"Dr. Maniarasu Ravi PhD, Dr. Sushil Kumar Rathore PhD, Dr. Murugan Sivalingam PhD","doi":"10.1002/ep.14553","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.14553","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This current investigation evaluates the feasibility of employing potential adsorbents obtained from various biomass waste substances, namely, (i) coconut shell, (ii) rice husk, and (iii) eucalyptus wood, for carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) capture applications. Activated carbons are obtained from abundantly available renewable biomass residues by single-stage activation. The adsorption properties are evaluated using advanced techniques. Further, the adsorbents are packed in an in-house fabricated post-combustion adsorption chamber. In this investigation, the feasibility of employing adsorbents for capturing CO<sub>2</sub> and NO by using an adsorption technique in a diesel engine-operated standby diesel generator set intended to supply electrical power to a guest house, hostels, faculty quarters, and residential area in an educational institution in India is investigated. Essential parameters such as (i) maximum adsorption capacity, (ii) fractional adsorption kinetics, (iii) regenerability and reusability, (iv) dynamic adsorption of the breakthrough curve, and (v) isosteric enthalpy of adsorption of adsorbent samples are also examined. Compared to the other adsorbents examined, eucalyptus wood adsorbent mitigates CO<sub>2</sub> and NO by 50% and 36% at full load, respectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":11701,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy","volume":"44 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143688724","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":"A computational approach to analyze apple dehydration using hybrid active solar dryer","authors":"Vedansh Chaturvedi, Manoj Kumar Gaur","doi":"10.1002/ep.14554","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.14554","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In the present research, the control parameters that is, bed area, water flow rate, and No. of air exchanges of Hybrid Active Solar Dryer integrated with Evacuated Tube Collector located at the solar energy laboratory of Madhav Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) Gwalior (M.P.) India, have been optimized. Moisture removal (m<sub>ev</sub>), convective heat transfer coefficient (h<sub>c</sub>), evaporative heat transfer coefficient (h<sub>e</sub>) and drying rate (R<sub>d</sub>) have been taken as response parameters. Experiments have been conducted in different seasons according to Taguchi's L<sub>9</sub> orthogonal array (OA). Response data has been analyzed independently and simultaneously. With the help of signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio, optimal parameter setting has been determined for good performance in different seasons. Entropy measuring techniques are used to determine the entropy weightage of each response. Gray relational analysis integrates several responses into a single one, that is, gray relational grade (GRG). The value of predicted S/N ratio for GRG as per optimal parameter setting is −0.04706 which is higher than the experimental S/N ratio which is −0.48614, indicating the successful implementation of this approach.</p>","PeriodicalId":11701,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy","volume":"44 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143688812","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":"Experimental and computational fluid dynamics analysis on the influence of fuel injection pressure on engine's behavior of a gasohol based gasoline direct injection engine","authors":"Muniyappan Murugan, Senthilkumar Masimalai, Arulselvan Subramanian","doi":"10.1002/ep.14556","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.14556","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This work examines the impact of fuel injection pressure (FIP) on engine's behavior of a multi cylinder gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine using gasohol (85% gasoline+15% ethanol by mass) as fuel. The FIP was varied from 90r to 120 bar at 10 bar intervals with the fuel injection timing 320° before top dead center (BTDC). experiments were performed at variable power at a constant speed of 2500 rpm. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations were carried out for the above said conditions to understand engine's behavior. Considering the conventional FIP (i.e.90 bar), increasing the FIP showed improvement in engine's brake thermal efficiency (BTE) up to110 bar. The maximum BTE was observed as 33.5% at the engine power output of 21 kW (where as it was 27.2% with the FIP of 90 bar). CFD results confirmed the improvement in the air-fuel mixing rate and swirl motion due to the increased FIP. The hydrocarbon (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO) emission were reduced with increased FIPs. CFD results on the HC and CO emissions indicated well agreement with the experiments. With the higher injection pressures, oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions showed an increase at all loads. The in cylinder pressure was observed to be higher with higher FIPs. It is concluded that increasing the FIP might improve performance and lower HC and CO emissions of a Gasohol based fuel in GDI engine. The optimized FIP of 110 bar could be recommended for the aforementioned engine's greatest performance without any modifications in the engine design while injecting the fuel at 320° BTDC. Increase in NOx emissions at higher injection pressure needs attention. The present study restricted the amount of ethanol as 15% by mass. Higher proportions of ethanol admissions require major modifications in the engine design.</p>","PeriodicalId":11701,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy","volume":"44 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143688816","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":"Thermal and acoustic properties of lime-based sustainable insulation materials produced from hemp fibers modified with boron","authors":"Ali Yıldız, Esra Yıldız, Ahmet Burak Koçak","doi":"10.1002/ep.14568","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.14568","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The importance of using natural materials in the construction field within the framework of sustainable and environmentally friendly approaches is increasing day by day. In this context, this study was aimed to develop a hemp fiber-based insulating building material. The boron doped fibers were characterized by thermogravimetric and differential thermal analysis (DTA/TGA) and field emission environmental scanning electron microscopy (FE-ESEM). The materials were produced by mixing undoped, 10% and 15% boric acid doped hemp fibers separately with lime. The fiber:binder ratio was determined as 1:4 by weight in all samples. To determine the thermal and acoustic properties of the produced samples; thermal conductivity test with heat flow plate method, sound absorption and sound transmission loss tests with impedance tube method were carried out. In order to determine the mechanical strength of the materials, a three-point bending tests were performed. As a result of the analyses, the thermal conductivity coefficients of the samples produced using hemp fibers, which are undoped, doped with 10% and 15% boric acid solution, were determined as 0.0935, 0.1926, and 0.1863 W/mK, respectively; noise reduction coefficients (NRCs) were measured as 0.425, 0.443, and 0.385, respectively; the highest sound transmission loss values were recorded as 27.17, 33.50, and 46.92 dB, respectively; and the flexural strength (<i>σ</i><sub><i>f</i></sub>) values were determined as 1.922, 1.992, and 2.578 MPa, respectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":11701,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy","volume":"44 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143688817","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}
Huaqing Xie, Mengxin Qin, Zhenyu Yu, Kun Wang, Rui Guo, Zhengri Shao, Xi Zhao, Rongquan Li
{"title":"Study on biomass adsorption-enhanced steam gasification for hydrogen production based on dual-effect catalyst","authors":"Huaqing Xie, Mengxin Qin, Zhenyu Yu, Kun Wang, Rui Guo, Zhengri Shao, Xi Zhao, Rongquan Li","doi":"10.1002/ep.14566","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.14566","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this study, in order to achieve CO<sub>2</sub> capture under high-temperature conditions and obtain hydrogen from biomass, a dual-effect catalyst Ni(<i>x</i>)-Na<sub>2</sub>ZrO<sub>3</sub>, possessing both catalytic and high-temperature CO<sub>2</sub> adsorption capabilities, was prepared and applied in the biomass steam reforming reaction. The investigation focused on the impact of gasification temperature, steam to carbon (S/C) ratio, and Ni loading ratio on the production of hydrogen-rich syngas via biomass enhanced steam gasification over the catalysts. By thermogravimetric analysis, the catalyst exhibited a remarkable high-temperature CO<sub>2</sub> adsorption capability at 900°C and cyclic stability. The orthogonal experiment was conducted for the reaction characteristics of the biomass adsorption-enhanced steam gasification over the dual-effect Ni(<i>x</i>)-Na<sub>2</sub>ZrO<sub>3</sub> catalyst. Through the analysis of the fitting formula, the catalyst successfully demonstrated promotional effect on the biomass reforming reaction. When the gasification temperature was 950°C, S/C ratio was 9 and Ni loading ratio was 7.7 wt%, the hydrogen yield reached 0.95 m<sup>3</sup>/kg, and carbon deposition rate was almost 0.</p>","PeriodicalId":11701,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy","volume":"44 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143688809","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":"A conceptual meta-level digital twin architecture for energy communities in Romania and other ex-communist countries","authors":"Simona-Vasilica Oprea, Adela Bâra","doi":"10.1002/ep.14559","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.14559","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In contrast to the prevalent ecological motivations seen in European Energy Communities (ECs), in Romania, the driving forces behind EC initiatives are somewhat different. Approximately 60% of these initiatives are primarily focused on addressing energy poverty. The remaining 40% are primarily driven by a desire for energy autonomy. This article explores the intricate landscape of EC projects, focusing on their role in aligning with climate change necessities. We delve into the current state of the energy industry, identifying critical needs, gaps, and challenges that hinder their full potential. Furthermore, we propose potential research directions to bridge these gaps, emphasizing the development of a Meta-level digital twin (DT) architecture. It aims to enhance decision-making processes by simulating energy systems and their real-time responses to various scenarios and regulatory changes. Then, we focus on cost-effectiveness of installing PV systems in Romania and estimate the current technical potential for households (12.9 GW) and prosumers' PV installations in 2030 and 2050. To forecast the adoption of PV from 2025 to 2030 and 2050, the proposed model relies on several assumptions, such as annual decreases in CAPEX by 1%, in OPEX by 0.15%, increment in electricity prices by 0.1% per year, degradation rate of 0.1% per year for PV systems. The following projections are obtained for 2030 (3948 MW) and for 2050 (5265 MW), estimating that the growth rate from 2030 to 2050 will be 33%.</p>","PeriodicalId":11701,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy","volume":"44 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143690256","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":"Comparative techno-economic analysis of using multisource renewable energy with flexible storage systems for various environments","authors":"Siamak Hoseinzadeh, Fathollah Pourfayaz","doi":"10.1002/ep.14544","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.14544","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This article presents a comprehensive techno-economic analysis of integrating multisource renewable energy systems—solar panels, wind turbines, and flexible energy storage solutions (batteries, electrolyzers, and hydrogen tanks)—across various climatic regions in Iran. The study addresses the pressing need for transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables due to the environmental impacts of carbon emissions and rising global energy demands. Utilizing HOMER software for simulations, we evaluated the performance and economic viability of these renewable systems in 15 cities with diverse climatic conditions. Our findings highlight significant potential in regions like Zahedan, where favorable wind conditions enhance renewable viability, contrasted by challenges in Sari, which suffers from suboptimal solar and wind resources. The analysis demonstrates that a combination of renewable sources can effectively meet a daily electrical load of 5 MWh, contingent on careful consideration of component capacities and investment costs. Tailored solutions for different regions were emphasized to optimize energy production and reduce costs, advocating for strategic investments in renewable systems as a path to enhanced sustainability and economic viability in Iran. Moreover, the study identifies gaps in current literature, underscoring the need for more detailed investigations to further explore and optimize renewable energy systems countrywide. This research contributes to the broader discourse on sustainable energy transitions, providing valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders aiming to invest in and develop Iran's renewable energy infrastructure.</p>","PeriodicalId":11701,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy","volume":"44 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143690264","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}