Ramzy S. Hamied¹, Zaidoon M. Shakor^2,*, Anfal H. Sadeiq¹, Adnan A. Abdul Razak², Ammar T. Khadim³

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.6, pp. 1371-1386, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.028441 - 03 April 2023

Abstract Recently, the isomerization of light naphtha has been increasingly significant in assisting refiners in meeting sternness specifications for gasoline. Isomerization process provides refiners with the advantage of reducing sulfur, olefin, and benzene in the gasoline basin without significantly victimizing the octane. The mathematical modeling of a chemical reaction is a critical tool due to it can used to optimize the experimental data to estimate the optimum operating conditions for industrial reactors. This paper describes light naphtha isomerization reactions over a Pt/Al₂O₃-Cl catalyst at the Al-Dura Oil Refinery (Baghdad, Iraq) using a newly developed universal mathematical model.… More >

Bo Yang¹, Yulin Li¹, Yaxing Ren², Yixuan Chen³, Xiaoshun Zhang⁴, Jingbo Wang^5,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.6, pp. 1287-1293, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.027801 - 03 April 2023

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Ignatius Riyadi Mardiyanto¹, Jangkung Raharjo^2,*, Sri Utami¹, Wahyu Budi Mursanto¹, Agoeng Hardjatmo Rahardjo¹

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.6, pp. 1295-1305, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.027756 - 03 April 2023

Abstract Utilization of Micro Hydro Power Plant at the Gunung Halu case study type run-off the river is a household use only in the afternoon, around 5 pm until bedtime at about 10 pm. Therefore, more than 75% of the energy is lost. This case study lost power which can be used as a by-product, such as for drying coffee beans. In this case study, a design was carried out to obtain by-products and improve power quality in the electrical system. In addition, they complain about the poor quality of power controlled by frequency using Triac-Based More > Graphic Abstract

Kusnandar¹, Win-Jet Luo^1,2, Indra Permana¹, Fu-Jen Wang^2,*, Gantulga Bayarkhuu²

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.6, pp. 1387-1399, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.027459 - 03 April 2023

Abstract The heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system consumes nearly 50% of the building’s energy, especially in Taiwan with a hot and humid climate. Due to the challenges in obtaining energy sources and the negative impacts of excessive energy use on the environment, it is essential to employ an energy-efficient HVAC system. This study conducted the machine tools building in a university. The field measurement was carried out, and the data were used to conduct energy modelling with EnergyPlus (EP) in order to discover some improvements in energy-efficient design. The validation between field measurement and… More >

Guisheng Wang^*

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.6, pp. 1503-1514, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.027416 - 03 April 2023

Abstract In the natural gas liquefaction process, the mixed refrigerant natural gas liquefaction process is widely used in LNG liquefaction plants because of its advantages of low energy consumption. This paper focuses on the influences of important parameters in the C3/MRC liquefaction process, that is, the comparison between propane precooling temperature and the number of moles of methane in mixed refrigerant, power consumption and loss. In addition, the total process was optimized with the optimizer and manual adjustment in HYSYS software to minimize the total power consumption. The results show that with increasing propane precooling temperature, More >

Yunfan Huang¹, Qingquan Lv², Zhenzhen Zhang², Haiying Dong^1,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.6, pp. 1401-1420, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.027365 - 03 April 2023

Abstract The virtual synchronous generator (VSG) can simulate synchronous machine’s operation mechanism in the control link of an energy storage converter, so that an electrochemical energy storage power station has the ability to actively support the power grid, from passive regulation to active support. Since energy storage is an important physical basis for realizing the inertia and damping characteristics in VSG control, energy storage constraints of the physical characteristics on the system control parameters are analyzed to provide a basis for the system parameter tuning. In a classic VSG control, its virtual inertia and damping coefficient… More >

Wei Chen¹, Na Sun¹, Zhicheng Ma², Wenfei Liu², Haiying Dong^1,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.6, pp. 1445-1464, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.027158 - 03 April 2023

Abstract To address the frequency fluctuation problem caused by the power dynamic imbalance between the power system and the load when a large number of new energy sources are connected to the grid, a two-layer fuzzy control strategy is proposed for the participation of the energy storage battery system in FM. Firstly, considering the coordination of FM units responding to automatic power generation control commands, a comprehensive allocation strategy of two signals under automatic power generation control commands is proposed to give full play to the advantages of two FM signals while enabling better coordination of… More > Graphic Abstract

Siwei Han^1,*, Xianglong Li², Wei Zhao¹, Linyu Wang¹, Anqi Liang², Shuang Zeng²

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.6, pp. 1421-1444, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.027094 - 03 April 2023

Abstract Photovoltaics, energy storage, direct current and flexibility (PEDF) are important pillars of achievement on the path to manufacturing nearly zero energy buildings (NZEBs). HVAC systems, which are an important part of public buildings, play a key role in adapting to PDEF systems. This research studied the basic principles and operational control strategies of a DC inverter heat pump using a DC distribution network with the aim of contributing to the development and application of small DC distribution systems. Along with the characteristics of a DC distribution network and different operating conditions, a DC inverter heat… More >

Cun Wei¹, Yunpeng Zhao^2,*, Mingyang Cong¹, Zhigang Zhou^1,*, Jingzan Yan³, Ruixin Wang¹, Zhuoyang Li¹, Jing Liu¹

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.6, pp. 1465-1484, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.026337 - 03 April 2023

Abstract With increasing renewable energy utilization, the industry needs an accurate tool to select and size renewable energy equipment and evaluate the corresponding renewable energy plans. This study aims to bring new insights into sustainable and energy-efficient urban planning by developing a practical method for optimizing the production of renewable energy and carbon emission in urban areas. First, we provide a detailed formulation to calculate the renewable energy demand based on total energy demand. Second, we construct a dual-objective optimization model that represents the life cycle cost and carbon emission of renewable energy systems, after which More >

Xueqing Lu, Yuetao Shi^*, Jinsong Li

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.6, pp. 1325-1352, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.026142 - 03 April 2023

Abstract In this study, a model of combined cooling, heating and power system with municipal solid waste (MSW) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) as energy sources was proposed and developed based on the energy demand of a large community, and MSW was classified and utilized. The system operated by determining power by heating load, and measures were taken to reduce operating costs by purchasing and selling LNG, natural gas (NG), cooling, heating, and power. Based on this system model, three operation strategies were proposed based on whether MSW was classified and the length of kitchen waste… More > Graphic Abstract