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Massive consumption of fossil fuel leads to shortage problems as well as various global environmental issues. Due to the global climatic problem in the world techniques to supply energy demand change from conventional methods that use fossil fuel as the energy source to clean and renewable sources such as solar and wind. However these renewable energy sources are not permanent. Energy storage methods can ensure to supply the energy demand i Read More

The virtual energy storage system (VESS) is one of the emerging novel concepts among current energy storage systems (ESSs) due to the high effectiveness and reliability. In fact VESS could store surplus energy and inject the energy during the shortages at high power with larger capacities compared to the conventional ESSs in smart grids. This study investigates the optimal operation of a multi-carrier VESS including batteries thermal energy storage ( Read More

Diesel engines are inevitable parts of our daily life and will be in the future. Expensive after-treatment technologies to fulfil normative legislations about the harmful tail-pipe emissions and fuel price increase in recent years created expectations from researchers for alternative fuel applications on diesel engines. This study investigates hydrogen as additive fuel in diesel engines. Hydrogen was introduced into intake manifold using gas injectors as additive fu Read More

Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC) have proven to be a promising energy conversion technology in various power applications and since it was developed it has been a potential alternative over fossil fuel-based engines and power plants all of which produce harmful by-products. The inlet air coolant and reactants have an important effect on the performance degradation of the PEMFC and certain power outputs. In this work a theoretical model Read More

Turquoise hydrogen is produced from methane cracking a cleaner alternative to steam methane reforming. This study looks at two proposed systems based on solar methane cracking for low-carbon fuel production. The systems utilize different pathways to convert the hydrogen into a suitable form for transportation and utilize the carbon solid by-product. A direct carbon fuel cell is integrated to utilize the carbon and capture the CO2 emissions. T Read More

The energy base of urban settlements requires greater integration of renewable energy sources. This study presents a “hydrogen city” model with two cycles at the district and building levels. The main cycle comprises of hydrogen gas production hydrogen storage and a hydrogen distribution network. The electrolysis of water is based on surplus power from wind turbines and third-generation solar photovoltaic thermal panels. Hydrogen is then used i Read More

This study seeks to find the appropriate strategies necessary to make sustainable and effective hydrogen energy investments. Within this scope nine different criteria are defined regarding social managerial and financial factors. A hesitant interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy (IVIF) decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) methodology is considered to calculate the degree of importance of the criteria. Additionally impact relation maps are also Read More

Apart from many limitations the usage of hydrogen in different day-to-day applications have been increasing drastically in recent years. However numerous techniques available to produce hydrogen electrolysis of water is one of the simplest and cost-effective hydrogen production techniques. In this method water is split into hydrogen and oxygen by using external electric current. In this research a novel hydrogen production system incorporated with Read More

Today with the increasing transition to electric vehicles (EVs) the design of highly energy-efficient vehicle architectures has taken precedence for many car manufacturers. To this end the energy consumption and recovery rates of different powertrain vehicle architectures need to be investigated comprehensively. In this study six different powertrain architectures—four independent in-wheel motors with regenerative electronic stability contr Read More

Non-energy use of natural gas is gaining importance. Gas used for 183 million tons annual ammonia production represents 4% of total global gas supply. 1.5-degree pathways estimate an ammonia demand growth of 3–4-fold until 2050 as new markets in hydrogen transport shipping and power generation emerge. Ammonia production from hydrogen produced via water electrolysis with renewable power (green ammonia) and from natural gas with CO2 stora Read More

In recent years there has been great interest in Wankel-type rotary engines which are one of the most suitable power sources for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) applications due to their high power-to-size and power-to-weight ratios. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the potential of a hydrogen enrichment strategy for the improvement of the performance and reduction of the emissions of Wankel engines. The main motivation behind this Read More

With the synthesis of ammonia with chemical methods global carbon emission is the biggest threat to global warming. However the dependence of the agricultural industry on ammonia production brings with it various research studies in order to minimize the carbon emission that occurs with the ammonia synthesis process. In order to completely eliminate the carbon emissions from ammonia production both the hydrogen and the energy needed for Read More

Hydrogen is one of the energy carriers that has started to play a significant role in the clean energy transition. In the hydrogen ecosystem storing hydrogen safely and with high volumetric density plays a key role. In this regard metal hydride storage seems to be superior to compressed gas storage which is the most common method used today. However thermal management is a challenge that needs to be considered. Temperature changes occur during Read More

With rising temperatures extreme weather events and environmental challenges there is a strong push towards decarbonization and an emphasis on renewable energy with wind energy emerging as a key player. The concept of multi-energy systems offers an innovative approach to decarbonization with the potential to produce hydrogen as one of the output streams creating another avenue for clean energy production. Hydrogen has significant p Read More

This study analyzes the optimal sizing design of a stand-alone solar hydrogen hybrid energy system for a house in Afyon Turkey. The house is not connected to the grid and the proposed hybrid system meets all its energy demands; therefore it is considered a zero-energy building. The designed system guarantees uninterrupted and reliable power throughout the year. Since the reliability of the power supply is crucial for the house optimal sizing of the compo Read More

While fossil fuels continue to be used and to increase air pollution across the world hydrogen gas has been proposed as an alternative energy source and a carrier for the future by scientists. Water electrolysis is a renewable and sustainable chemical energy production method among other hydrogen production methods. Hydrogen production via water electrolysis is a popular and expensive method that meets the high energy requirements of most industri Read More

Green hydrogen is becoming increasingly popular with academics institutions and governments concentrating on its development efficiency improvement and cost reduction. The objective of the Ministry of Petroleum Mines and Energy is to achieve a 35% proportion of renewable energy in the overall energy composition by the year 2030 followed by a 50% commitment by 2050. This goal will be achieved through the implementation of feed-in tariffs an Read More

This paper presents the application of an active energy management strategy to a hybrid system consisting of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) battery and supercapacitor. The purpose of energy management is to control the battery and supercapacitor states of charge (SOCs) as well as minimizing hydrogen consumption. Energy management should be applied to hybrid systems created in this way to increase efficiency and control Read More

Innovative green vehicle concepts have become increasingly prevailing in consumer purchasing habits as technology evolves. The global transition towards sustainable transportation indicates an increase in new-generation vehicles including both fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) that will take on roads in the future. This change requires new-generation stations to support electrification. This study introduced a promin Read More

In order to meet the energy demand energy production must be done continuously. Hydrogen seems to be the best alternative for this energy production because it is both an environmentally friendly and renewable energy source. In this study the hydrogen fuel production of the peaceful nuclear explosives (PACER) fusion blanket as the energy source integrated with Fe–Cl thermochemical water splitting cycle have been investigated. Firstly neutronic a Read More

The scientific and industrial communities worldwide have recently achieved impressive technical advances in developing innovative electrocatalysts and electrolysers for water and seawater splitting. The viability of water electrolysis for commercial applications however remains elusive and the key barriers are durability cost performance materials manufacturing and system simplicity especially with regard to running on practical water sources like seawa Read More

Integration of hydrogen into the existing natural gas infrastructure is considered a potential pathway that can accelerate the incorporation of hydrogen into the energy sector. While blending renewable hydrogen with natural gas offers advantages such as reduced carbon intensity and the ability to utilize existing infrastructure for hydrogen storage and transportation there are several concerns including leakage and associated issues. Un derstanding the be Read More

The study presents a thermodynamic and economic assessment of different hydrogen storage solutions for heating purposes powered by PV panels of a 10-apartment residential building in Milan and it focuses on compressed hydrogen liquid hydrogen and metal hydride. The technical assessment involves using Python to code thermodynamic models to address technical and thermodynamic performances. The economic analysis evaluates the CAPEX the Read More

Hydrogen has attracted growing research interest due to its exceptionally high energy per mass content and being a clean energy carrier unlike the widely used hydrocarbon fuels. With the possibility of long-term energy storage and re-electrification hydrogen promises to promote the effective utilization of renewable and sustainable energy resources. Clean hydrogen can be produced through a renewable-powered water electrolysis process. Althoug Read More

The affordability and availability of water and energy have a huge impact on food production. Research has shown that there exists a direct and indirect link between power production and clean water generation. Hence the inclusion/importance given to the energy-water-food (EWF) nexus in the United Nations’ sustainable development goals. Acknowledging the importance of decarbonization to the global future there exists a gap in literature on the devel Read More