Alternative and renewable energy sources Books

Book SynopsisIntroduction.- Renewable energy.- Materials science for sustainable manufacturing.- Smart Manufacturing and sustainability.- Data and sustainable computing.- Advanced material processing and additive manufacturing.- Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1- Sustainable fuels and decarbonization: Challenges and opportunities.- Chapter 2- Zero-carbon and low-carbon sustainable fuels and their combustion emissions.- Chapter 3- Pollutants from sustainable fuels: Characteristic, interactions and toxicity.- Chapter 4- The second and third generation of biofuel technologies.- Chapter 5- After-treatment technology: Operation and maintenance.

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Book SynopsisLow-Power Wireless Sensor Design for LoRa-Based Distributed Energy Harvesting System.- Towards Energy Hubs: An Innovative Geographic Information System based Approach for Cluster Definition.- Standard Diesel Production from Mixed Waste Plastic through Thermal Pyrolysis and Vacuum Distillation.- Omnidirectional Broadband Dual-functional (Antireflection and Ultra super-hydrophilic) Nanocoating for Solar Applications.- Evaluation of the Environmental Sustainability of SOFC-based Cogeneration Systems in Commercial Buildings.- Building-integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) Systems: A Science Mapping Approach.-Effect of non-Gaussian Colored Noise on Ambient Energy Harvesting.-Univariate and Multivariate Short-Term Solar Power Forecasting of 25MWac Pasir Gudang Utility-Scale Photovoltaic System Using LSTM Approach.-  Analysis of the Variability of Low-Carbon Energy Sources, Nuclear Technology, and Renewable Energy Sources in Meeting Electricity Demand.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive introduction to the rapidly developing field of modeling and characterization of PEM fuel cells. It focuses on i) fuel cell performance modeling and performance characterization applicable from single cells to stacks, ii) fundamental and advanced techniques for structural and compositional characterization of fuel cell components and iii) electrocatalyst design. Written by experts in this field, this book is an invaluable tool for graduate students and professionals.

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Book SynopsisProcess integration and intensification are means to improve the sustainability metrics of the industrial processes, balancing the pillars of economy, environment, and social demand. The book covers a sequential framework for the design and operation of microalgae-based facilities using process integration and intensifi cation, discusses products and applications,and provides a global perspective with contributions from renowned experts. Covers relevant opportunities of process integration and intensification applied tomicroalgae-based systems. Provides a complete review of the state of the art of these industrial approaches. Presents new insights into industrial sustainability.

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Book SynopsisStadtwerken mit ihren oft mannigfachen Geschäftsbereichen wie Energieerzeugung, öffentlicher Nahverkehr, Netzbetrieb Strom/Gas/Wasser, dem Vertrieb von Strom oder Gas sowie dem Ausbau/Betrieb von Ladeinfrastruktur kommt eine maßgebliche Rolle bei der konkreten & lokalen Umsetzung von Nachhaltigkeitsprojekten zu. Gleichzeitig stehen Stadtwerke in ihren Geschäftsfeldern vielfältigen Herausforderungen gegenüber, die durch verschiedene strategische Ausrichtungen und Schwerpunktsetzungen beantwortet werden können. In der vorliegenden Arbeit wird die marktübliche Struktur von Stadtwerken anhand eines Vier-Säulen-Modells archetypisch vorgestellt, um die Geschäftsfeld-spezifischen, aber auch übergreifenden Problemstellungen zu beleuchten. Anschließend werden Handlungsoptionen und grundlegende strategische Positionierungen von Stadtwerken anhand eines Drei-Akteurs-Konzeptes diskutiert. Zielsetzung ist es, einen strukturierten Überblick der deutschen Stadtwerke-Landschaft sowie durch das Aufzeigen grundlegender strategischer Handlungsoptionen Entscheidern einen auf reale Problemstellungen übertragbaren Handlungsrahmen zur Verfügung zu stellen.Table of ContentsMotivation und Zielsetzung.- Status quo und Herausforderungen der Geschäftsfelder und Geschäftsstrukturen.- Grundlegende strategische Positionierungen und deren Bewertung.- Zusammenfassung.

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Book SynopsisDas essential gibt in kompakter Form einen Überblick über die Genese und die bisherigen Umsetzungsschritte der Energiewende und beschreibt insbesondere die Rahmenbedingungen des sich wandelnden Energiesystems. Damit eignet sich das Buch hervorragend als Einstiegslektüre in die Thematik der Energiewende, die auch zur Entstehung eines holistischen Gesamtenergiesystems führen wird.Table of ContentsWarum Energiewende.- GES.- Europäische und weltweite Perspektive der Energiewende.

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Book SynopsisThis book examines a number of topics, mainly in connection with advances in semiconductor devices and magnetic materials and developments in medium and large-scale renewable power plant technologies, grid integration techniques and new converter topologies, including advanced digital control systems for medium-voltage networks. The book’s individual chapters provide an extensive compilation of fundamental theories and in-depth information on current research and development trends, while also exploring new approaches to overcoming some critical limitations of conventional grid integration technologies. Its main objective is to present the design and implementation processes for medium-voltage converters, allowing the direct grid integration of renewable power plants without the need for step-up transformers.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Wind farm power generation systems.- Power converters in wind turbine generators.- Current research and development of power converters in wind turbine generators.- Power converters in solar PV power plants.- Current research and development in grid connected solar PV inverter technologies.- FPGA based digital switching controllers for modern power converters.- Advanced magnetic material based common magnetic bus as a solution of voltage imbalance problems of grid connected power converters.- Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThis book has been written to raise awareness about the importance of incorporating renewable energy sources in various sectors for sustainable development. The objective of this book is to analyze the diverse perspectives on renewable energy for sustainable development and their implications. The authors have made the concepts and theories related to renewable energy technologies and sustainable development more accessible and understandable. Sustainable development is characterized by a focus on environmental issues and their connection to renewable energy sources. In todays context, it is crucial to adopt a systematic approach to organize the subject matter and promote the development of knowledge. The built environment plays a significant role in society and needs to be developed holistically. The integration of renewable energy sources is a critical factor in determining the long-term sustainability of a community. This book emphasizes various aspects of energy planning, such as energy assessment, energy integration, energy forecasting, energy modeling, computer modeling, and techno-economic analysis of conventional and non-conventional renewable energy sources. The information presented in this book aims to provide an understanding of integrated energy planning, including its design, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation through feedback. This book will be beneficial for individuals involved in energy planning and related activities.

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Book SynopsisFusion energy has potential to contribute to meeting global demand for sustainable energy Increasingly, progressive fusion enterprises are seeking new pathways for the commercialization of the technology, bringing fresh ideas and different perspectives. This publication is a summary of an IAEA Workshop on this topic, outlining the main elements for the development of alternative commercialization pathways for fusion energy systems in the coming decades, bringing together expert opinions from the diverse range of disciplines that are essential to fusion's commercial success. It highlights several critical aspects to consider for new pathways and provides an outline of a roadmap for their development.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents and summarizes the new thoughts, new methods and new achievements that have emerged in the biotechnology of lignocellulose in recent years. It proposes new concepts including the primary refining, fractionation, multi-level utilization and selective structural separation of lignocellulose, etc. By approaching lignocellulose as a multi-level resource, biotechnology could have a significant effect on ecological agriculture, bio-energy, the chemical and paper making industries, etc., ultimately establishing distinctive eco-industrial parks for lignocellulose. Additionally, this book provides systematic research methods for the biotechnology of lignocellulose including investigation methods for the primary refining of lignocellulose, for microbial degradation and enzymatic hydrolysis, for cellulose fermentation and for lignocellulose conversion processes. It offers an excellent reference work and guide for scientists engaging in research on lignocellulose. Dr. Hongzhang Chen is a Professor at the Institute of Process Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.Table of ContentsBrief Introduction to the Biotechnology of Lignocellulose.- Chemical Composition and Structure of Natural Lignocellulose.- Biological Fundamentals for Biotechnology of Lignocellulose.- Pretreatment and Primary Refining of Lignocelluloses.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Ecological Agriculture.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Bioenergy.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Chemical Industry.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Chemical Industry.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Other Industries.- Ecological Industry Model for Biotechnology of Lignocellulose.- Research Methods for the Biotechnology of Lignocellulose.

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Book SynopsisThis volume is third part of the five-part set on bioenergy research. This book provides insights into commercial advantages of commonly running bioenergy options. It explores various opportunities present at technical scale to produce biofuels. Moreover, the additional practical feasibility of the commercialization of existing biofuels including existing challenges and sustainable solutions to overcome from these technical hurdles. This Volume also focuses on the durability and long run sustainability on the new arrival of biofuels options which can be a suitable and easy replacement of currently available biofuels at pilot scale. Other four volumes of this set explore basic concepts, latest progress, bio-waste to energy conversion and integrated solution for bioenergy concerns. Table of ContentsChapter 1.Bioenergy Production: Opportunities for Microorganisms (Part I).- Chapter 2. Bioenergy Production: Opportunities for Microorganisms (Part II).- Chapter 3. Value Added Products From Agriculture, Paper And Food Waste: A Source Of Bioenergy Production.- Chapter 4. Advancements in Diatom Algae based Biofuels.- Chapter 5. Valorization of Cellulosic and SAP based Baby Diaper Waste into Functional Products: Analyses and Bioenergy Potential.- Chapter 6. Role of Operational Parameters to Enhance Biofuel Production.- Chapter 7. Advances In Bioethanol Production: Processess And Technologies.- Chapter 8. Sustainable routes for renewable energy carriers in modern energy systems.- Chapter 9. Microalgae based biofuel- integrated biorefinery approach as sustainable feedstock for resolving energy crisis. Chapter 10. Substrate characterization in the anaerobic digestion process.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles (AREEV 2020), and examines related emerging trends, feasible solutions to shape and enable the development of mankind. The topics covered include renewable energy sources, electric vehicles, energy storage systems, power system protection & security, smart grid and wide band-gap semiconductor technologies. The book also discusses applications of signal processing, artificial neural networks, optimal and robust control systems, and modeling and simulation of power electronic converters. The book will be a valuable reference for beginners, researchers, and professionals interested in power systems, renewable energy, and electric vehicles.Table of ContentsA Review on Social Group Optimization Technique for Power Capability Enhancement with Combined TCSC-UPFC.- Comparison of Five Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles.- Digital Twinning of the Battery Systems - A Review.- Analysis and Evaluation of the Impacts of FACTS Devices on the Transmission Line Protection.

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Book SynopsisThis book highlights recent advancements in such an important topic, through contribution from experts demonstrating different applications in ‘day-to-day’ life, both existing and newly emerging biological technologies, and thought provoking approaches from different parts of the world, potential future prospects associated with some frontier development in non-conventional energy sources. It covers different aspects of cellulosic and lignocellulosic biomass; Cellulosics Biorefinery; Algal Biofuels; Biodiesel; Bioethanol; Microbial Fuel Cells; Biofuel cells; and biohydrogen production. This book is a comprehensive and informative compilation for international readers, especially undergraduate, post graduate students and researchers.Table of Contents1 Current state of art on lignocellulosic biomass: future biofuels.- 2 Cellulosics Biorefinery: Concepts, potential, and challenges.- 3 Biorefinery technology for cellulosic biofuel production.- 4 Life cycle assessment of Algal Biofuels.- 5 Biodiesel: features, potential hurdles and future direction.- 6 Solid-state fermentation: an alternative approach to produce fungal lipids as biodiesel feedstock.- 7 Metabolic engineering approach for advanced microbial fuel production using Escherichia coli.-8 Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC) and its prospects on bioelectricity potential.- 9 Biocatalysis of Biofuel cells: Exploring the Intrinsic Bioelectrochemistry.- 10 Bioelectric fuel cells: Recent trends to manage the crisis on resources for conventional energy.- 11 Bioethanol: Substrates, current status, and challenges .- 12 Progress and perspectives of nanomaterials for bioenergy production.- 13 Nanofarming: Nanotechnology in Biofuel Production.- 14 Potential of Extremophiles in bioelectrochemical systems and biohydrogen production.

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Book SynopsisThis book contains selected papers presented at the First International Symposium on Sustainable Energy and Technological Advancements (ISSETA 2021), which was organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering, NIT Meghalaya, Shillong, India, during September 24–25, 2021. The topics covered in the book mainly focuses on the cutting-edge research domain with respect to sustainable energy technologies, smart building, integration, and application of multiple energy sources; advanced power converter topologies and their modulation techniques; and information and communication technologies for smart microgrids.Table of Contents​Impact of Reverse Power Flow due to High Solar PV Penetration on Distribution Protection System.- Modelling And Performance Evaluation Of MPPT based PMSG Wind Energy Conversion System With Boost Conveter In MATLABb/Simulink Environment.- Optimal Scheduling of Grid Connected PV System with Battery Energy Storage.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents selected peer-reviewed papers from the International Conference on Mechanical and Energy Technologies, which was held on October 28–29, 2021, at Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, India. The book reports on the latest developments in the field of mechanical and energy technology in contributions prepared by experts from academia and industry. The broad range of topics covered includes aerodynamics and fluid mechanics, artificial intelligence, nonmaterial and nonmanufacturing technologies, rapid manufacturing technologies and prototyping, remanufacturing, renewable energies technologies, metrology and computer-aided inspection, etc. Accordingly, the book offers a valuable resource for researchers in various fields, especially mechanical and industrial engineering, and energy technologies.Table of ContentsRedesign and Analysis of Cargo Containers for Delivery Drone Applications.- The Opportunities and Challenges of Implementing Green Internet of Things (IOT) Towards Energy Saving Practices in the Current Environment.- Monitoring of Infrastructure and Development for Smart Cities Supported by IOT Method.- A Review on Various Aerodynamics Control Techniques.- Air Pollution Index Prediction: A Machine Learning Approach.- A Comparative Study of Different IOT Sensors.- Evaluating the Performance of Deep Learning Methods and Its Impact on Digital Marketing.- Effectiveness of Machine Learning Technology in Detecting Patterns of Certain Diseases Within Patient Electronic Healthcare Records.- Sparse Function Learning for Alzheimer's Disease Detection Dependent on Magnetic Characteristics Imaging with Mark Information.- A Study on the Relationship between Cloud Computing and Data Mining in Business Organizations.

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Book SynopsisTwo-stage single-phase converters, including two-stage single-phase dc-ac inverters and two-stage single-phase PFC converters, are interfacing power converters between dc and ac voltage/current sources, which have been widely applied for dc-ac and ac-dc power conversion. For the two-stage single-phase converter, the ac-side power pulsates at twice the ac voltage frequency, resulting in second harmonic current (SHC) which might flow into the dc-dc converter, the dc voltage source, and dc load. This book clarifies the generation, propagation, and side-effects of this SHC and proposes the SHC reduction control schemes for the dc-dc converter, with different topologies and/or different operating modes, in the single-phase converter. On this basis, the second harmonic current compensator (SHCC) is proposed to compensate the SHC, significantly reducing the dc bus capacitance. In doing so, the electrolytic capacitors, with short lifetimes, are removed from the two-stage single-phase converter, leading to extended system lifetime and enhanced system stability. For having flawless SHC compensation performance, the port-current control schemes are proposed for the SHCC. Additionally, the stability analysis is carried out for the two-stage single-phase converter with the addition of SHCC. This book is a monograph combining theoretical analysis and engineering design, which could not only be a reference book for master students, Ph.D. students, and teachers majoring in power electronics but also be a handbook for the electrical engineers working on the research and development of LED drivers, EV on-board chargers, railway auxiliary power supplies, aviation power supplies, renewable energy generation systems, etc.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Basic Approaches for Reducing Second Harmonic Current in Single-Phase Power Converter.- Second Harmonic Current Reduction for Two-Stage Single-Phase Inverter with Buck-Derived BVCC as Front-End DC-DC Converter.- Second Harmonic Current Reduction for Two-Stage Single-Phase Inverter with Boost-Derived BVCC as Front-End DC-DC Converter.- Second Harmonic Current Reduction for Cascaded Single-Phase Inverter with Pre-Regulator plus LLC Resonant Converter as Front-End DC-DC Converter.- Second Harmonic Current Reduction for Two-Stage Single-Phase Inverter with BCCC as Front-End DC-DC Converter.- Second Harmonic Current Reduction for DC-DC Converter in Two-Stage Single-Phase PFC Converter.- Second Harmonic Current Reduction for DC-DC Converter in Single-Phase AC-DC-AC Converter.- Current Reference Feedforward Control for Electrolytic Capacitor-Less SHCC.- One-Cycle Control for Electrolytic Capacitor-Less SHCC.- Virtual Parallel-Impedance Based Control Scheme for Electrolytic Capacitor-Less SHCC.- Adaptive Voltage Control for Reducing Light-Load Loss of Electrolytic Capacitor-Less SHCC.- Stability Analysis for Two-Stage Single-Phase Converter with Electrolytic Capacitor-Less SHCC.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the select proceedings the 2nd International Conference on Mechanical and Energy Technologies (ICMET 2021). The broad range of topics and issues covered are bulk deformation processes and sheet metal forming, composites, ceramics, and polymers processing, corrosion, heat treatment, microstructure and materials properties, energy materials, failure and fracture mechanics, friction, wear, tribology, and surface engineering, functionally graded materials, cellular materials, low friction and corrosion resistive materials for energy applications, lubricants and lubrication, machinability and formability of materials, material science and engineering, and materials for energy storage. This book will be useful for students, researchers, and professionals working in the areas of mechanical and industrial engineering, energy technologies, and allied fields.Table of ContentsApplication of Taguchi Approach to Optimize the Robot Spot Welding Parameters of JSC590RN Mild Steel.- Taguchi with GRA Based Optimization of Machining Parameters for End Milling of SS-304.- Design and Analysis of Knuckle Pin using Different Materials in Ansys.- The Current State and Potential of Canal-top Solar Power Plant in India.- Weapon Detection Rope Roaming Human Safety Robot.- Review and Real World Usability of Magnetic Levitation Trains.- Entrepreneurial Women in the Culture of Ceará: The Case of Cearens Literature.- Machining of Composite Materials using Different Conventional and Unconventional Machining Processes: A Short Review.- An Investigation on Effect of Hybrid Nanofluids in End Milling of Aluminium 6061 Alloy.- Classification Methods for Labelled Data in Machine Learning.- A Review of Solar Refrigeration for Cooling Applications.

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Book SynopsisThe tropical zones are dominated by developing countries, which mainly face problematic environmental issues. Different than four-season countries, tropical countries have a continuous summer-like season and therefore they are rich in clean energy sources like solar and biomass. Hence, the mitigations of environment and energy issues in the tropics would require specific understanding and different approach to solutions. This book offers an assortment of studies on scenarios of environment as well as energy demand and power generation technologies in the tropics. Many of the countries within the tropics are highly populated, and this results in various problems related to the environment and energy. The demand for energy in these countries keeps increasing but concurrently there are also environmental issues that require serious attention. As the global concern on the environment is alarming today, the choice of power generation should be of the cleanest possible resource. This various reports on research activities carried out in the tropics on the aspect of environment and energy presented in this book are highly beneficial for those who like to see an improvement in the tropics with regard to environment and energy systems.Table of Contents1. Energy Trends and Opportunities in Society 5.0 2. Road Towards Net-zero Emissions in the Tropics 3. Vehicle Emissions and Nuisance Study due to Idling Engines in Malaysia 4. Net-Zero Energy and Low Carbon Footprint in Residential Buildings in Tropical Regions 5. Solar Energy Potential Assessments in Rain-dominated Tropical Monsoon Climates 6. Impact of Surface Temperature of a Photovoltaic Solar Panel on Voltage Production 7. Development of a High-Performance Modified Fresnel Solar Cooker 8. Plastic Waste Issue in Malaysia: Where are We? 9. A Critical Review on Conversions of Waste Plastics into Value-added Hydrocarbons 10. Microwave Pyrolysis of Plastic Wastes into Hydrogen and Carbon 11. Heterojunction Catalysts for Enhanced Pyrolysis of Biomass and Synthetic Wastes12. Biomass Gasification for Sustainable Power Production in Tropical Countries 13. Review on the Effect of Oxygenated Fuels, Antioxidants and Cetane Improver Additives in Biodiesels on Compression Ignition Engine Performance and Emission 14. The Biogas Technology Development in Ethiopia: The status, and the role of private sectors, academic institutions, and research centers 15. Environment Friendly Production of Coconut Shell Charcoal through Pyrolysis16. Thermal Comfort Attainment by Personal Vortex Tube Cooling Device 17. Urban Heat Island Phenomena in Tropical Countries: An Experimental Elucidation of Wake Flow behind Slender High-rise Buildings 18. Natural Ventilation in Traditional Malay House: A Study of Flow Pattern by an Enhanced Smoke Wire Technique 19. The Importance of Ventilation in Vehicle Cabin on Air Quality 20. Indoor Carbon Dioxide Levels in a Typical Wooden House in Northern Borneo 21. A Review for Sustainable Electrification of Ethiopia with Hydropower Energy 22. Numerical Modelling and Performance Optimization of a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine 23. Heat Transfer Enhancement in Stirling Engines using Fins with Different Configurations 24. The Feasibility of Tidal Energy in the United Arab Emirates

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Book SynopsisIn this book, the most state-of-the-art advanced model-based charging control technologies for lithium-ion batteries are explained from the fundamental theories to practical designs and applications, especially on the battery modelling, user-involved, and fast charging control algorithm design. Moreover, some other necessary design considerations, such as battery pack charging control with centralized and distributed structures, are also introduced to provide excellent solutions for improving the charging performance and extending the lifetime of the batteries/battery packs. Finally, some future directions are mentioned in brief. This book summarizes the model-based charging control technologies from the cell level to the battery pack level. From this book, readers interested in battery management can have a broad view of modern battery charging technologies. Readers who have no experience in battery management can learn the basic concept, analysis methods, and design principles of battery charging systems. Even for the readers who are occupied in this area, this book also provides rich knowledge on engineering applications and future trends of battery charging technologies.Table of ContentsI. IntroductionII. Lithium-Ion Battery Charging Technologies: Fundamental ConceptsIII. Lithium-Ion Battery Model: Fundamental TheoremIV. Model-based Fast Charging Control for Lithium-Ion BatteriesV. User-Involved Charging Control for Lithium-Ion BatteriesVI. Fast Battery Charging Control with Economic Cost OptimizationVII. User-Involved Battery Charging Control with Economic Cost OptimizationVIII. Charging Problem Analysis for Lithium-Ion Battery PacksIX. Charging Equipments for Lithium-Ion Battery PacksX. Optimal Charging Control for Lithium-Ion Battery Packs: Centralized StructureXI. Optimal Charging Control for Lithium-Ion Battery Packs: Distributed StructureXII. The Future of Lithium-Ion Battery Charging Technologies.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents recent advances in renewable energy scenarios for future Indian smart cities including technologies and devices at the scales of both experimental and theoretical models for Industry 4.0, the concept of automated and computerized industrial manufacturing and practices. The current Indian economy is inclined towards smart urban cities, but the energy deficit in modern society is not well recognized. As a result, there is an enormous need to explore alternative avenues of energy for future smart cities. Because such cities depend significantly on technologies and devices that comprise Industry 4.0, the synthesis of energy scenarios enables an understanding of the technology, applications and devices that contribute immensely to the textile, construction, cosmetics, biomedical and environmental industries, among others. These industrial areas are the key starting points for a wide range of applications, consequently becoming top priorities for science and technology policy development. Such advances already have been adopted in various contemporary services and products, especially in the fields of electronics, health care, chemicals, cosmetics, composites and energy. This book is a valuable resource for practising energy planners, citizens and professionals such as businesspeople, bureaucrats from all levels of government, employees from nongovernmental public organizations and their volunteers and other individuals who have stakes in the development of their city-region.Table of ContentsChapter 1 – Concept of Sustainable Energy System for Smart Cities Chapter 2 – Overview to renewable energy systems Chapter 3 – Advancement in Renewable Energy Scenarios Chapter 4 – Conventional methods of energy system evaluation Chapter 5 – Quantifying the amount of energy harvest Chapter 6 – Variability of energy resources at diverse scale Chapter 7 – Feasibility analysis of an energy system Chapter 8 – Synthesis and transitions in energy systems, and policy

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Book SynopsisThis open access book surveys the development of OCAC technology in the last decade for solid fuel conversion in fluidized beds. The scientific concerns, including combustion and emission characteristics, ash-related problems, OC aging, and so on, are summarized and analyzed. Beyond this, new concepts like OCAC with Oxy-PFBC, OCAC coupled with staged fuel conversion, OCAC in rotatory kilns and multi-functional OCAC are proposed, so as to promote the applications of OCAC to various fields in the future. Moreover, this book also outlines the perspectives for future research and development of OCAC. As an emerging technology, extensive studies and investigations are still necessary to fill in the gap from the fundamental understanding of the technology to its industrial demonstrations. Nevertheless, we believe that this book provides novel insights for the readership of energy and combustion and stimulate meaningful follow-on research on OCAC technology.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- The evolution of OCAC and its basic working principles.- OCAC for fuel conversion without CO2 capture.- OCAC technology in oxy-fuel combustion for carbon capture.- New concepts for OCAC in other applications.- Perspectives on future research.- Conclusions.

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Book Synopsis1. A Short Review on Recent Innovative Materials for Hydrogen Storage Revolutionising Energy Storage.- 2. Development of Low Cost Floating Platform for Solar PV Installation.- 3. Designing a Sustainable Supply Chain Network for Recycling Electric Vehicle Batteries.- 4. Predicting Interoperability at Battery Swapping Stations for Electric Motorcycles in Indonesia A Geographical, Demographic, and LSTM-Based Machine Learning Approach.- 5. The Eco-canvas of green business vehicle-electrification: A case study of electric motorcycle circular-economy business model in Indonesia.- 6. Investing in Green Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) Role in Malaysia’s Renewable Energy Sector.- 7. Enhancing DMFC Performance Addressing CO2 Bubble Formation and Methanol Delivery Issues.- 8. The Influence of Water Hyacinth Particle Size on the Tensile Strength and Microhardness Performance.- 9. Thermal Influence on Mechanical Characteristics of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites Towards Sustainable Curing Process.- 10. A GIS based Assessment of Agricultural Land Use Suitability for Local Crops A Case Study at Kabuloh Region in Miri, Sarawak.

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Book Synopsis.- Experimental and Research Analysis of Aerodynamic Noise in Small Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbine Blades.- Urban High-Rise Wind Power: Feasibility Research of Building-Integrated Wind Turbine Using Axial-Flux Permanent-Magnet Generator.- Harnessing Tidal Energy through Cableway Technology: the cableKites System.- Design and Field Testing of Pelton Turbine Blades for Small-Scale Hydropower Generation in High and Low Head Flow Environments, etc.

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Book Synopsis Chapter 1: Perovskite Solar Cells- Futuristic reliable renewable energy technology .-  Chapter 2: Overcoming Intrinsic and Extrinsic Challenges in Perovskite Solar Cells: A Pathway towards Advancement .- Chapter 3: Operational Stability Management Approaches for Perovskite Solar Cells .- Chapter 4: Possible Perovskite Substitutes, Advances and Future Prospects .- Chapter 5: Pioneering the Path: Unveiling Exciting Applications for Integrated Perovskite Solar Cells.

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Book SynopsisThe book fills the existing gap in the literature on clean and hydrogen combustion technologies for industrial applications. This gas is created due to the absence of a comprehensive textbook that covers such kinds of developments. This book can be used as a textbook for graduate-level courses in the areas of clean and hydrogen combustion and as a reference book for short courses to be o?ered to mechanical and aerospace engineers and young researchers worldwide. The book chapters consider investigating clean and hydrogen combustion techniques for different applications based on experimental measurements along with detailed numerical simulations. Detailed descriptions of the different numerical models are presented for given applications to solve for the flow/flame fields, which are very important, especially for beginners and undergraduate students in the fields of clean and hydrogen combustion.

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Book SynopsisThis open access book explores the complementarity of hydropower with new energy sources such as solar and wind in the global energy transition. It analyzes the technological advantages, environmental impacts, and economic potential of combining hydropower and new energy sources, while examining the related policies and market mechanisms. Through a multidimensional approach, the book demonstrates the importance of this energy integration in improving energy system efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting sustainable development. Starting with the challenges and strategies of technology integration, the book will explore the role of smart grid management and energy storage technologies in this context, providing quantitative and qualitative assessments of the ecosystem and socio-economic impacts of such energy synergies. Valuable knowledge and practical guidance for energy researchers, policy makers and professionals in the field of sustainable development.

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Book SynopsisThe conference offers a forum for academic and technical communication for researchers and engineers working in the fields of energy science and technology, electrical systems, and power electronics. It conducts in-depth exchanges and discussions on pertinent subjects like new energy and electrical technology. The book aids scholars and engineers worldwide in understanding the academic development trend and expanding their lines of inquiry by disseminating the research status of cutting-edge technologies and scientific research accomplishments. It also strengthens international academic research, academic topics exchange, and discussion, and encourages the industrialization of academic achievements.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents high-quality peer-reviewed articles from the 2nd International Conference on Biomass Utilization and Sustainable Energy 2022 (ICoBiomasSE 2022) organized by the Centre of Excellence for Biomass Utilization (COEBU), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Malaysia. The theme of the conference “Emerging Technology for Future Sustainability” is chosen in view of the current revolution and rapid developments in the field of biomass innovation towards sustainable development. The contents are broadly divided into five parts: (1) sustainable biomass resources for decarbonizing the economy, (2) biomass conversion technologies for bioenergy and biofuels, (3) biomass conversion to intermediates and products, (4) bioeconomy sustainability, impacts and policies and (5) bioenergy integration. It provides a platform for students, professionals, researchers, academicians, policymakers and industries working in the areas of biomass utilization and sustainable energy to solve long-standing environmental issues for a healthier planet.​Table of ContentsPhytoremediation Potential of Salvinia molesta to Reduce Ni and Cd from Simulated Wastewater.- Soil Risk Assessment on the Usage of Molasses-Based Distillery Effluent for Paddy Irrigation: Heavy Metals Content.- Effects of Soil Conditioners on Rice Growth and Soil Properties under Water Stress at Vegetative Stage.- Soil Amelioration Effects on Morphology Traits of Upland Rice Root-Shoot and Soil Productivity under Water Deficit.- Comparison of Corn and Tapioca Starch Binders on the Characteristic of Rice Straw Charcoal Briquettes.- Pretreatment of Leucaena leucocephala Using Deep Eutectic Solvent for Ethanol Production by Kluyveromyces marxianus UniMAP 1-1.- Deep Eutectic Solvent Pretreatment of Rubber Seed Shells for Cellulose and Hemicellulose Production.- Inhibition Study on the Growth of Clostridium Saccharoperbutylacetonicum N1-4 (ATCC 13564) For the Production Biobutanol in ABE Fermentation.- Thermogravimetric Analysis on Empty Fruit Bunch, Rice Husk, and Rice Straw for Feedstock in Biomass Gasification.- A Review on Enhancement of Oil Palm Solid Waste through Torrefaction.- Energy Efficiency of Briquettes from Queen Pineapple (Ananas comosus [Linn.] Merr.) Wastes Using Three Organic Binders.- Optimization of Biobutanol Production from Detoxified Palm Kernel Cake Hydrolysate by Clostridium Acetobutylicum YM1.- Mixed Matrix Membrane (MMMs) as Membrane Based Separation Technology: A Review.- Application of Machine Learning for Biogas Production from Lignocellulosic Biomass.- Utilization of Spent Coffee Ground As Adsorbent for Nitrate Removal.- Nitrate Adsorption using Spent Coffee Ground: Kinetics, Isotherm, and Thermodynamic Studies.- Impact of Power Supply on Electro-Precipitation of Nickel Hydroxide from Industrial Electronic Waste.- Optimization of Nickel Electrowinning from Simulated Watts Bath of Electronics Industrial Waste.- Bio-based Packaging Materials for Fruit and Vegetables - Current Applications and Future Trends: A Review.- Deep Eutectic Solvent-Assisted Synthesis of Nanocrystalline Cellulose Adsorbent for Silver Nitrate Removal.- Optimization of an Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Method for Phenolic Content in Momordica Charantia Seeds and it’s Antifungal Activity Against Pleurotus ostreatus Green Mould Pathogen.- Optimization of Rice Bran Protein Extraction Using Choline Chloride-Glycerol Deep Eutectic Solvent Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM).- Traditional Paddy Farmers Perception on Bioeconomy Social Change on Adapting Internet of Things in Precision Farming.- Bioeconomy of Local Soybean Farming to Increasing Commodity Competitiveness.- Microbial Fuel Cell: Simultaneous Bioremediation and Energy Recovery Technology.- Green Renewable Energy: Microbial Fuel Cell Technology.

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Book SynopsisAs India progresses fast in the 21st century, we also face daunting challenges of energy security and climate change. Tremendous development in various sectors like industry, agriculture, transport has resulted in huge rise in demand for energy. Fulfilling these demands through conventional fossil fuel based energy generation has given rise to significant emissions (both gaseous and liquids) that have caused pollution to atmosphere and aquatic eco-systems. Use of sustainable and green (or renewable) resources and technologies offers a viable and promising solutions to these issues. Last two decades have witnessed intense research activities in Indian academic institutions on renewable energy resources. These include biofuels (both liquid and gaseous) through thermochemical and biochemical conversion of biomass, solar energy through thermal and photo-voltaic routes, wind energy and hydroelectric energy. North-East Research Conclave (NERC) – 2022 was organized by Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati with aim of bringing together researchers in diverse fields of science and technology and provide a knowledge-sharing platform to achieve sustainable development goals. This monograph contains papers presented in the session on Sustainable Energy Generation and Storage in NERC. A total of 16 papers in this monograph cover wide areas in renewable energy. The contents of this monograph will of interest to students and researchers in academic institutions as well as industry.Table of ContentsDevelopment of a Novel Drag-Based Vertical-Axis Wind Rotor Inspired from Orange Sea-Pen.- Study Of Gas-Liquid Flow In A Curved Microchannel For Sustainable Energy Application.-Design Of A Microreactor For Biodiesel Synthesis.- Development Of Reforming Catalyst For Hydrogen Production And Its Suitability For Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell.- Mechanistic Aspects Of Enhanced Kinetics In Sonoenzymatic Processes Using Three Simultaneous Approaches.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents selected papers from the 8th International Conference on Advances in Energy Research (ICAER 2022), providing coverage encompassing advanced conventional energy technology, renewable and non-conventional energy technology, electric mobility, energy storage, energy, environment and society, industry innovations in energy, sector-coupled energy system, and energy education. The contents of this book are of use to researchers from not only scientific background, but also economics and anthropology. It encourages researchers to conduct research on the ways to assess and analyse the acceptance of the novel energy forms among the mass population from a financial and social perspective.Table of ContentsExperimental Investigation on Corrosive Nature of Acid Oil Biodiesel on Selected Automotive Materials.- Clear Sky and Real Sky Solar Radiation Modelling for Locations in India.- Prediction and Optimization of Thermal Conductivity and Viscosity of Stable Plasmonic TiN Nanofluid Using RSM and ANN Combined Approach for Solar Thermal Application.- From Slum to Slum Rehabilitation Housing: Comparing the Factors Affecting Energy Consumption and Environmental Satisfaction among the Low-Income Housing in Mumbai.- Experimental Investigation of Cooling Photovoltaic Panel using Turbo-Ventilator.- Thermal Performance of Multi-Tubular Sensible Energy Storage with Coil Inserts.- Modeling and Comparative Thermal Performance Analysis of a Biomass Gasifier using Different Gasifying Agents.- The Corrosion Analysis of Diesel Engine Parts on Application of Dual Biodiesel Blend.- Thermal Analysis of Multi Reflector Compound Parabolic Collector (MRCPC).- Capture and Characterization of Particulates from a Single-Cylinder Diesel Engine Fuelled with Refined Tire Pyrolysis Oil.- Estimation of Heat Generation and Thermal Behavior of Cylindrical Lithium-Ion Battery Under Natural Convection.- Numerical Investigation of the Thermal and Emissions Performance of a Hybrid Draft Biomass Cookstove.- Numerical Investigation of Melting of Layered PCM in Squared Cavity.- Electrochemical Hydrogen Storage within a Modified Reversible PEM Fuel Cell and its Performance Analysis with Interdigitated and Spiral Micro Flow Channels.- Effects of Ambient Condition on the Performance of Ammonia based Loop Heat Pipe.- Design and Development of Artificial Neural Network Based Prediction Model for Hemispherical Solar Still.

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Book SynopsisThis book contains the proceedings of the 15th KES International Conference on Sustainability and Energy in Buildings 2023 (SEB2023) held in Bari, Italy, during September 1820, 2023, organized by KES International.

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Table of ContentsPart 1 Introduction to offshore wind energy and offshore wind farm siting 1. Introduction to offshore wind energy 2. Economics of building and operating offshore wind farms 3. Wind resources for offshore wind farms: characteristics and assessment 4. Remote sensing technologies for measuring offshore wind Part II Wind turbine components and design 5. Developments in materials for offshore wind turbine blades 6. Design of offshore wind turbine blades 7. Design of gearbox and other drivetrain components for offshore wind turbines 8. Design of generators for offshore wind turbines 9. Modeling of power electronic components for evaluation of efficiency and power density of offshore wind power converters 10. Design of offshore wind turbine towers 11. Design of floating offshore wind turbines Part III Integration of wind farms into power grids 12. Offshore wind farm arrays 13. Cabling to connect offshore wind turbines to onshore facilities 14. Integration of power from offshore wind turbines into onshore power grids 15. Energy storage for offshore wind farms 16. Hydropower flexibility and transmission expansion to support integration of offshore wind Part IV Installation and operation of offshore wind farms 17. Assembly, transportation, installation and commissioning of offshore wind farms 18. Condition monitoring of offshore wind turbines 19. Health and safety of offshore wind farms 20. Offshore wind-turbine foundations: analysis and design

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Table of Contents1. Introduction of Wind Energy Integration Issues2. AC machine modeling3. Modeling of Doubly Fed Induction Generation (DFIG) converter control4. Unbalanced DFIG Analysis5. State-space based DFIG Wind Energy System Modeling6. Frequency-domain based DFIG Wind Energy Systems Modeling7. Multi-machine modeling and inter-area oscillation damping

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Table of Contents1. Introduction I - WAVE ENERGY CONVERTER MODELLING TECHNIQUES BASED ON LINEAR HYDRODYNAMIC THEORY 2. Frequency-Domain Models 3. Time-Domain Models 4. Spectral-Domain Models II - OTHER WAVE ENERGY CONVERTER MODELLING TECHNIQUES 5. Nonlinear Potential Flow Models 6. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Models 7. Identifying Models Using Recorded Data III - WAVE ENERGY CONVERTER ARRAY MODELLING TECHNIQUES 8. Conventional Multiple Degree-of-Freedom Array Models 9. Semi-analytical Array Models 10. Phase-Resolving Wave Propagation Array Models 11. Phase-Averaging Wave Propagation Array Models IV - APPLICATIONS FOR WAVE ENERGY CONVERTER MODELS 12. Control Optimisation and Parametric Design 13. Determining Mean Annual Energy Production 14. Determining Structural and Hydrodynamic Loads 15. Environmental Impact Assessment

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Table of Contents1. Principles of Steam Generation 2. Solid Biofuels and Combustion 3. Boiler Processes 4. Steam–Water Circulation Design 5. Thermal Design of Boiler Parts 6. Auxiliary Equipment 7. Boiler Mechanical Design 8. Availability and Reliability 9. Direct and Grate Firing of Biomass 10. Fluidized Bed Boilers for Biomass 11. Recovery Boiler 12. Measurements and Control 13. Boiler Manufacture, Erection, and Maintenance

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Table of Contents1. The Need for Frequency Control2. What can provide Frequency Control?3. Per Unit Systems for Frequency Analysis4. Initial Analysis of the Frequency Control Problem: The Swing Equation5. Techniques for Calculating Frequency Response Requirements6. Analytical Solutions7. Numerical Solutions8. The Control Diagram Approach 9. Applications10. Challenges of Operating Systems with High Penetrations of Renewables (Low-Inertia Systems)

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