Algeria
Site Selection Methodology for the Wind-powered Hydrogen Refueling Station Based on AHP-GIS in Adrar, Algeria
May 2019
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This paper deals with site selection problems for hydrogen production plants and aims to propose a structural procedure for determining the most feasible sites. The study area is Adrar province Algeria which has a promising wind potential. The methodology is mainly composed of two stages: the first stage is to evaluate and select the best locations for wind-powered hydrogen production using GIS and MCDM technique. the AHP is applied to weigh the crite Read More
Energy Management System for Hybrid PV/Wind/Battery/Fuel Cell in Microgrid-Based Hydrogen and Economical Hybrid Battery/Super Capacitor Energy Storage
Sep 2021
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The present work addresses the modelling control and simulation of a microgrid integrated wind power system with Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) using a hybrid energy storage system. In order to improve the quality of the waveforms (voltages and currents) supplied to the grid instead of a two level-inverter the rotor of the DFIG is supplied using a three-level inverter. A new adaptive algorithm based on combined Direct Reactive Power Control ( Read More
Estimation of Hydrogen Production using Wind Energy in Algeria
Aug 2015
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In response to problems involved in the current crisis of petrol in Algeria with the decrease in the price of the oil barrel the rate of growth in domestic electricity demand and with an associated acceleration of global warming as a result of significantly increased greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions renewable energy seems today as a clean and strategic substitution for the next decades. However the greatest obstacles which face electric energy comes Read More
Towards Ecological Alternatives in Bearing Lubrication
Jun 2021
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Hydrogen is the cleanest fuel available because its combustion product is water. The internal combustion engine can in principle and without significant modifications run on hydrogen to produce mechanical energy. Regarding the technological solution leading to compact engines a question to ask is the following: Can combustion engine systems be lubricated with hydrogen? In general since many applications such as in turbomachines is it possible Read More
How Do Dissolved Gases Affect the Sonochemical Process of Hydrogen Production: An Overview of Thermodynamic and Mechanistic Effects – On the “Hot Spot Theory”
Dec 2020
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Although most of researchers agree on the elementary reactions behind the sonolytic formation of molecular hydrogen (H2) from water namely the radical attack of H2O and H2O2 and the free radicals recombination several recent papers ignore the intervention of the dissolved gas molecules in the kinetic pathways of free radicals and hence may wrongly assess the effect of dissolved gases on the sonochemical production of hydrogen. One may fairl Read More
Ranking Locations for Hydrogen Production Using Hybrid Wind-Solar: A Case Study
Apr 2021
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Observing the growing energy demand of modern societies many countries have recognized energy security as a looming problem and renewable energies as a solution to this issue. Renewable hydrogen production is an excellent method for the storage and transfer of energy generated by intermittent renewable sources such as wind and solar so that they can be used at a place and time of our choosing. In this study the suitability of 15 cities in F Read More
GIS-Based Method for Future Prospect of Energy Supply in Algerian Road Transport Sector Using Solar Roads Technology
May 2019
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This paper aims to investigate the possibility of integration of Electric Vehicles EVs supply’s with electricity and/or hydrogen in the road transport sector and estimate the energy supply derived from solar irradiation by using solar roads technology. The case study is road Est-Oust (road E-O) of Algeria. A Geographic Information System and spatial analysis tools are combined with spatial data and technical models to carry out these calculations. The Read More
Clean Hydrogen Production by Ultrasound (Sonochemistry): The Effect of Noble Gases
Feb 2022
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Power ultrasonic (> 100 kHz) splits water into free radicals and hydrogen. As a result water sonochemistry is considered as an alternative clean and fossil-fuel-free hydrogen production technique. In this research work the impact of rare gases (Xe Ar and He) on the sonochemical production of hydrogen as well as the population of active bubbles has been investigated computationally for various sonicated frequencies (213-515 kHz) and intensities (1-2 W/c Read More
Navigating Algeria Towards a Sustainable Green Hydrogen Future to Empower North Africa and Europe's Clean Hydrogen Transition
Mar 2024
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Algeria richly-endowed with renewable resources is well-positioned to become a vital green hydrogen provider to Europe. Aiming to aid policymakers stakeholders and energy sector participants this study embodies the first effort in literature to investigate the viability and cost-effectiveness of implementing green hydrogen production projects destined for exports to Europe via existing pipelines. A land suitability analysis utilizing multi-criteria decision Read More
Design and Simulation Studies of Hybrid Power Systems Based on Photovoltaic, Wind, Electrolyzer, and PEM Fuel Cells
May 2021
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In recent years the need to reduce environmental impacts and increase flexibility in the energy sector has led to increased penetration of renewable energy sources and the shift from concentrated to decentralized generation. A fuel cell is an instrument that produces electricity by chemical reaction. Fuel cells are a promising technology for ultimate energy conversion and energy generation. We see that this system is integrated where we find that the wind Read More
Multi-Objective Optimization-Based Health-Conscious Predictive Energy Management Strategy for Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Feb 2022
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The Energy Management Strategy (EMS) in Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FCHEVs) is the key part to enhance optimal power distribution. Indeed the most recent works are focusing on optimizing hydrogen consumption without taking into consideration the degradation of embedded energy sources. In order to overcome this lack of knowledge this paper describes a new health-conscious EMS algorithm based on Model Predictive Control (MPC) which aims Read More
Thermodynamic Analysis of Methanol, Ammonia, and Hydrogen as Alternative Fuels in HCCI Engines
May 2023
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The present study enters in the context of reducing harmful emissions of the marine fleet by using three of the most promising alternative fuels namely methanol ammonia and hydrogen. These fuels are to be examined from the perspective of both the first and second laws of thermodynamics when employed in turbocharged and intercooled Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Engines (HCCI) under various values of ambient temperat Read More
Hydrogen Production Methods Based on Solar and Wind Energy: A Review
Jan 2023
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Several research works have investigated the direct supply of renewable electricity to electrolysis particularly from photovoltaic (PV) and wind generator (WG) systems. Hydrogen (H2 ) production based on solar energy is considered to be the newest solution for sustainable energy. Different technologies based on solar energy which allow hydrogen production are presented to study their benefits and inconveniences. The technology of water decompositio Read More
Optimal Energy Management for Hydrogen Economy in a Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Feb 2023
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Fuel cell hybrid electric vehicles (FCEVs) are mainly electrified by the fuel cell (FC) system. As a supplementary power source a battery or supercapacitor (SC) is employed (besides the FC) to enhance the power response due to the slow dynamics of the FC. Indeed the performance of the hybrid power system mainly depends on the required power distribution manner among the sources which is managed by the energy management strategy (EMS). This paper Read More
Collective Hydrogen Stand-alone Renewable Energy Systems for Buildings in Spain. Towards the Self-sufficiency
May 2024
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The article examines the feasibility of implementing standalone hydrogen-based renewable energy systems in Spanish residential buildings specifically analyzing the optimization of a solar-battery and solar-hydrogen system for a building with 20 dwellings in Spain. The study initially assesses two standalone setups: solarbattery and solar-hydrogen. Subsequently it explores scenarios where these systems are connected to the grid to only generate and s Read More
A Technical, Economic and Environmental Analysis of Combining Geothermal Energy with Carbon Sequestration for Hydrogen Production
Jul 2014
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Among numerous techniques for the hydrogen production without harmful emissions especially avoiding the carbon dioxide emissions hydrogen technologies driven by geothermal energy represent an attractive solution. This paper is interested in the process by which the electricity generated from geothermal power plant that is operated using CO2 as heat transmission fluid is exploited for hydrogen production through water electrolysis. A numerical sim Read More
Hydrogen Production from Wastewater: A Comprehensive Review of Conventional and Solar Powered Technologies
Mar 2024
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The need to reduce the carbon footprint of conventional energy sources has made green hydrogen a promising solution for the energy transition. The most environmentally friendly way to produce hydrogen is through water-based production using renewable energy. However the availability of fresh water is limited so switching to wastewater instead of fresh water is the key solution to this problem. In response to this issue the present review reports th Read More
Assessment of the Economic Viability, Environmental, and Social Impacts of Green Hydrogen Production: An Algerian Case Study
Aug 2024
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The impacts of climate change are real and in many parts of the world testify to its harsh reality including rampant extreme weather events droughts heat wildfires and flooding which have recorded in places which have not experienced them in recent memory. In the quest to avert such events there is a growing awareness and demand for sustainable processes and operations. Today sustainability encompasses a balance between ecological footprint and h Read More
The Evolution of Green Hydrogen in Renewable Energy Research: Insights from a Bibliometric Perspective
Dec 2024
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Green hydrogen generated from water through renewable energies like solar and wind is a key player in sus tainable energy. It only produces water when used making it a clean energy source. However the inconsistent nature of solar and wind energy highlights the need for storage solutions where green hydrogen is promising. This study uniquely combines green hydrogen (GH) and renewable energy (RE) domains using a comprehensive bibliometri Read More
Techno-economic Comparative Study of Grid-connected PV/Reformer/FC Hybrid Systems with Distinct Solar Tracking Systems
Feb 2023
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The purpose of this study is to analyze and compare the techno-economic performance of grid-connected Hybrid Energy Systems (HES) consisting of Photovoltaic (PV) and Reformer Fuel-Cell (RF-FC) using different types of solar PV tracking techniques to supply electricity to a small location in the City of Chlef Algeria. The PV tracking systems considered in this study include fixed facing south at four different angles (32◦ 34◦ 36◦ 38◦) horizontal-axis Read More
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