G. Charis, G. Danha, E. Muzenda, E. Muzenda, B. Patel, C. Mateescu, E. Muzenda
{"title":"Waste to Energy Opportunities in Botswana: A Case Study Review","authors":"G. Charis, G. Danha, E. Muzenda, E. Muzenda, B. Patel, C. Mateescu, E. Muzenda","doi":"10.1109/IRSEC48032.2019.9078153","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IRSEC48032.2019.9078153","url":null,"abstract":"The need for efficient solid waste management practices has become more pressing, especially in developing nations largely experiencing a population boom in urban areas. Currently, however, it is only developed nations that have embraced resource efficient practices and technologies to produce energy, heat, fuels and compost from solid waste. This paper reviews such global trends and best practices as a benchmark against current practices within the context of Botswana. It also reviews the opportunities for Waste to Energy (WtE) in this developing nation by taking a solid waste inventory. A literature survey revealed that Botswana is still operating in the previous policy direction of keeping the society clean to avoid the hygienic effects of waste. The collection and disposal of waste is partly decentralized with several private players. There is little recycling within the country; most private companies collect recyclables and send them to South Africa. Anaerobic digestion and incineration are the only WtE opportunities that had been previously identified with no major commitment on implementation. There are alternative WtE technologies, therefore the economic and technical requirements should be weighed against the corresponding capacity of the nation.","PeriodicalId":6671,"journal":{"name":"2019 7th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference (IRSEC)","volume":"184 1","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80540144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Khaled Touafek, A. Khelifa, L. Boutina, Mohamed Tahar Baissi, H. Haloui, Hanane Ben, Cheikh El Hocine, S. Haddad, I. Tabet, A. Malek
{"title":"Design of a Cogeneration System based on Hybrid PVT Solar Collectors - Application for an Habitation in the South of Algeria","authors":"Khaled Touafek, A. Khelifa, L. Boutina, Mohamed Tahar Baissi, H. Haloui, Hanane Ben, Cheikh El Hocine, S. Haddad, I. Tabet, A. Malek","doi":"10.1109/IRSEC48032.2019.9078279","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IRSEC48032.2019.9078279","url":null,"abstract":"The housing sector is considered a major consumer of energy. With the development in quantities and qualities, this sector is constantly increasing in energy needs day by day and this demand will increase forever given the global human growth recorded each year. The use of renewables energies is the sustainable solution to the problem of energy supply in the habitation. Energy needs in the home are mainly electricity and thermal energy for heating water and space. In this paper, hybrid photovoltaic thermal collectors are used for the cogeneration of electricity and heat. The benefits of these hybrid collectors are multiple. The most important is the gain in space obtained with respect to the photovoltaic modules and flat thermal collectors used separately. The objective of this work is to design an energy system based on hybrid PVT collectors and apply it to a home located in the south of Algeria. The results of the operation of this cogeneration system are exposed in this paper.","PeriodicalId":6671,"journal":{"name":"2019 7th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference (IRSEC)","volume":"115 1","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84745685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Fezzani, I. H. Mahammed, L. Zaghba, M. Benbitour Khennane, A. Bouchakour, S. Hamid Oudjana, S. Drid
{"title":"Performance Evaluation of Photovoltaic Systems using Simulation Model and Solmetric Analyzer","authors":"A. Fezzani, I. H. Mahammed, L. Zaghba, M. Benbitour Khennane, A. Bouchakour, S. Hamid Oudjana, S. Drid","doi":"10.1109/IRSEC48032.2019.9078246","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IRSEC48032.2019.9078246","url":null,"abstract":"The performance of photovoltaic (PV) generator is affected by outdoor conditions. Outdoor testing consists installing a generator, and collecting electrical parameters data and climatic data over a certain period of time. It can also include the study of long-term performance under real work conditions. Tests are operated in Applied Research in Renewable Energy (URAER) located in desert region of Ghardaïa in southern Algeria characterized by high irradiation and temperature levels. The degradation of PV generator with temperature and time exposure to sunlight contributes significantly to the final output from the PV generator, as the output reduces each year. This paper presents an analytical and experimental evaluation of the performance of generator. First, this study used the data provided by analyzer PV (Solmetric PVA-600) translated to standard conditions. Secondly, it based on the results of modeling and simulation with MATLAB of the PV field of the mini-photovoltaic plant connected to the grid installed in the URAER","PeriodicalId":6671,"journal":{"name":"2019 7th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference (IRSEC)","volume":"11 1","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87364202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
I. Amarir, H. Mounir, A. Marjani, Samya Belarhzal, Kaoutar Daoudi
{"title":"Numerical Investigation of Welded Rectangular Profiles for Electric Vehicles Utilization","authors":"I. Amarir, H. Mounir, A. Marjani, Samya Belarhzal, Kaoutar Daoudi","doi":"10.1109/IRSEC48032.2019.9078223","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IRSEC48032.2019.9078223","url":null,"abstract":"Welded structures are largely used in industry except, in transportation domain. The study of the resistance and behavior of these structures is very important, especially when they are subjected to the cyclic loadings. The analysis of the fatigue strength of welded joints is too complicated. It is subjected to many factors; the weld geometry, the weld metal soundness, the residual stress and the type of materials, etc. In this present study, a three-dimensional finite element models (FEM) was established to show the influence of some parameters on the fatigue behavior of a welded profiles. The results show that the structure undergoes several fatigue strength at the weld seam, which affects its durability. Therefore, we have concluded that the life design reduces as the thickness of the fillet weld and with the reduction of the thickness of the structure.","PeriodicalId":6671,"journal":{"name":"2019 7th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference (IRSEC)","volume":"16 1","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91255434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Solar-E-Cycles, Empowering People Project 2014–2019","authors":"Christen Roger, H. Omari","doi":"10.1109/IRSEC48032.2019.9078297","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IRSEC48032.2019.9078297","url":null,"abstract":"Globally, access to reliable and clean transportation vehicles is a growing concern. Using off-the-shelf components, researchers in Morocco and Kenya have developed a solar-powered tricycle called the “Solar-E-Cycle.” The tricycle has the potential to support the demand for mobility and electric power of the growing African population. A fully solar powered vehicle/generator for commuting and light cargo transportation as a source of electricity in the home is technically feasible and would respond to real user needs, impact the lives of many of people living in off-grid communities in Africa. Incorporating renewable energy powered transportation methods could be a significant contribution to avoiding CO2 emissions in the future. The prototypes for this product have proven that a solar vehicle could easily be a practical transportation device with a daily range of 50 km per day and cost about 1000$ with an 18 month payback in a paygo business model. However, a test drive across 600 km identified valuable avenues for improvements, such as improved component selection and durable frame design that are needed for this product to be usable on a commercialized scale. Vehicles such as the one discussed in this paper could provide additional benefits such as power generation and provide infrastructure support for health, education, water and communication. In addition, a concept of a large-scale viable business, distribution and rapid deployment model is taking shape using proven pay-as-you-go approach that has generated 8 million customers within 5 years in the similar Solar Home System market in East Africa, expected to reach $12bn by 2030. The Solar E-Cycle is an innovation with the caliber of an iPhone, UBER or AirBnB. Surprisingly, it has not yet attracted Venture capitalists.","PeriodicalId":6671,"journal":{"name":"2019 7th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference (IRSEC)","volume":"137 1","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75705976","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Diaf, K. Benabdelaziz, Imane Dermouche, Rachida Elkheir
{"title":"Novel Stand Alone Solar Still","authors":"A. Diaf, K. Benabdelaziz, Imane Dermouche, Rachida Elkheir","doi":"10.1109/IRSEC48032.2019.9078150","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IRSEC48032.2019.9078150","url":null,"abstract":"Progress in the design of stand alone, autonomous solar distillation equipment for the desalination of brackish water in remote arid areas, of the Sahara desert for example, has been slow with no real technical breakthroughs or game changing innovations. Although numerous models have been reported in the literature, their daily output was in the standard, marginal range that is way below 20 liters per square meter. This paper presents a different design of stand alone, autonomous solar distillation machine with a daily production in the range of 30 liters per square meter.","PeriodicalId":6671,"journal":{"name":"2019 7th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference (IRSEC)","volume":"25 1","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72970682","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Integration of the Multi Agent System Paradigm and ZigBee Smart Home Area Network","authors":"Jawad Lotfi, F. Abdi, Mohamed Abbou, F. Chaatit","doi":"10.1109/IRSEC48032.2019.9078147","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IRSEC48032.2019.9078147","url":null,"abstract":"The field of domestic electricity usage management and optimization is one of the most influential nowadays, and in many countries around the world it has started to be part of governmental concerns. The idea that, by using technology, not only can we reduce our energy consumption but also contribute to our neighborhood or city's energy generation effort is very appealing. However, the solution needs to be commercially sustainable by making use of components that are cheap, easy to integrate and operate. Moreover, the implementation of what is now commonly called Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS), requires a complete integration of wireless network technologies on one hand, and communication and control mechanisms on the other hand. In this paper, we present our approach for the integration of the two technologies introduced above, ZigBee for the wireless networking part and a combination of Java-based technologies for the communication and control.","PeriodicalId":6671,"journal":{"name":"2019 7th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference (IRSEC)","volume":"1 1","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79689174","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dust Soiling Concentration Measurement on Solar Panels based on Image Entropy","authors":"Hicham Tribak, Y. Zaz","doi":"10.1109/IRSEC48032.2019.9078286","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IRSEC48032.2019.9078286","url":null,"abstract":"Solar plants are often set up in desert and arid areas, characterised by rough operating conditions (e.g. Dust soiling, rainfall scarcity). Dust soiling accumulation on Photovoltaic (PV) panels adversely influences on their efficiency, in such a way, panel power decreases considerably. Once dust soiling concentration exceeds a certain level, the triggering of the cleaning process becomes a necessity. In this paper, we propose a novel image processing-based system that allows achieving two-fold measurements, starting with the quantification of dust soiling particles concentration deposited on the outer surface of solar panels. Furthermore, the proposed system permits estimating the produced power decrease rate of the inspected PV panels as well. This estimation is mainly achieved through the use of a well-distinguished telltalle i.e., small plasticised paper of size 20×10cm. This telltale is characterised with a distinctive texture (Grid texture). By calculating the image Entropy of the evoked telltale, the concentration of dust particles deposited on the solar panels can be precisely calculated.","PeriodicalId":6671,"journal":{"name":"2019 7th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference (IRSEC)","volume":"9 1","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83811835","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
I. Hamzaoui, F. Bouchafaa, Nawel Tidjani, S. Boukhalfa
{"title":"Comparative Study between Speed Control and Torque Control of the Flywheel Energy Storage System","authors":"I. Hamzaoui, F. Bouchafaa, Nawel Tidjani, S. Boukhalfa","doi":"10.1109/IRSEC48032.2019.9078273","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IRSEC48032.2019.9078273","url":null,"abstract":"This article is part of the strategy to increase the penetration of renewable energies in electricity networks, especially those that are weakly interconnected, such as island power grids. A limit of penetration of intermittent energies. To allow to exceed this limit, one solution is to couple decentralized and intermittent generation sources with storage. we were interested in this article flywheel. The objective is to make a comparative study between the speed control and torque control of the Flywheel Energy Storage System (FESS). Using Matlab / Simulink, Simulation results allow us to visualize the capabilities and performance of each of them.","PeriodicalId":6671,"journal":{"name":"2019 7th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference (IRSEC)","volume":"161 1","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80179285","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hanane Mahir, F. Mesrar, F. Ouanji, M. Kacimi, M. Ziyad, L. Liotta
{"title":"Catalytic performance of modified Vermiculite-supported Nickel in Methane dry Reforming with carbon dioxide","authors":"Hanane Mahir, F. Mesrar, F. Ouanji, M. Kacimi, M. Ziyad, L. Liotta","doi":"10.1109/IRSEC48032.2019.9078292","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IRSEC48032.2019.9078292","url":null,"abstract":"In this work, expanded vermiculite was treated with base or acid solutions and tested as nickel support in dry reforming of methane. Vermiculite supported nickel were synthesized by incipient wetness impregnation and characterized by X-ray diffraction, FT-IR spectroscopy, and temperature programmed reduction (H2-TPR). The catalytic study revealed that Ni supported raw expanded vermiculite (VE) shows poor catalytic activity, while acid (VTA) or base (VTB) treated vermiculite activated it as a support for Ni in dry methane reforming; the as-obtained catalysts Ni/BTV and Ni/ATV exhibits excellent catalytic performances, including high CH4 conversion and high yield of H2, Acid activation of vermiculite appears to facilitate the reduction of nickel species on the support and to decrease the carbon deposition on the catalyst in the dry reforming of CH4 compared with alkali activation treatment.","PeriodicalId":6671,"journal":{"name":"2019 7th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference (IRSEC)","volume":"10 1","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80555174","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}