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Journal of Energy Engineering

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ISSN (Print) 0733-9402
Published by American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

[35 journals]

Sustainability and Resiliency Measures for Long-Term Investment Planning in Integrated Energy and Transportation Infrastructures
- Abstract: Diego Mejia-Giraldo, Jose Villarreal-Marimon, Yang Gu et al. Comprehensive and revealing performance measures are critical for the assessment of long-term investment plans. In this paper are defined three performance measures for long-term investment planning in integrated energy and transportation infrastructures: cost, sustainability, and resiliency. Wherea ... [J. Energy Engrg. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000067] published Wed May 30, 2012.
  PubDate: Thu, 31 May 2012 02:31:57 GMT
Photovoltaic Power Generation in China: Development Potential, Benefits of Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction
- Abstract: Zhongfu Tan, Huijuan Zhang, Jun Xu et al. Photovoltaic (PV) power generation is a significant way to deal with the energy crisis and protect the environment both in China and overseas. On the basis of analysis of the four factors that impact the development of China's PV power generation, including solar-energy resources in China, PV indust ... [J. Energy Engrg. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000062] published Wed May 30, 2012.
  PubDate: Thu, 31 May 2012 02:31:56 GMT
Fast MPC-Based Coordination of Wind Power and Battery Energy Storage Systems
- Abstract: Le Xie, Yingzhong Gu, Ali Eskandari et al. In this paper, a model predictive control (MPC)-based coordinated scheduling framework for variable wind generation and battery energy storage systems (BESSs) is presented. On the basis of the short-term forecast of available wind generation and price information, a joint look-ahead optimization is ... [J. Energy Engrg. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000071] published Wed May 30, 2012.
  PubDate: Thu, 31 May 2012 02:31:55 GMT
Technoeconomic Sensitivity of Biobased Hydrocarbon Production via Fast Pyrolysis to Government Incentive Programs
- Abstract: Tristan R. Brown and Guiping Hu Fast pyrolysis and upgrading is a promising thermochemical pathway that produces pyrolysis oil that can be upgraded via hydroprocessing into hydrocarbon-based transportation fuels (drop-in biofuels). The internal rate of return (IRR) of a fast pyrolysis and upgrading facility is a function of feedst ... [J. Energy Engrg. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000061] published Wed May 30, 2012.
  PubDate: Thu, 31 May 2012 02:31:55 GMT
Quantifying System-Level Benefits from Distributed Solar and Energy Storage
- Abstract: Shisheng Huang, Jingjie Xiao, Joseph F. Pekny et al. Microgeneration using solar photovoltaic (PV) systems is one of the fastest growing applications of solar energy in the United States. Its success has been partly fueled by the availability of net metering by electric utilities. However, with increasing solar PV penetration, the availability of net ... [J. Energy Engrg. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000064] published Wed May 30, 2012.
  PubDate: Thu, 31 May 2012 02:31:54 GMT
Special Issue on Challenges and Opportunities in the 21st Century Energy Infrastructure
- Abstract: Lizhi Wang and Chung-Li Tseng not available. [J. Energy Engrg. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000072] published Wed May 30, 2012.
  PubDate: Thu, 31 May 2012 02:31:53 GMT
Numerical Study on Cavitation Occurrence in Globe Valve
- Abstract: Ming-Jyh Chern, Ping-Huang Hsu, Yeuan-Jong Cheng et al. Cavitation in a valve leads to many troubles and inconvenience for factories. It ruins valves in a piping system so that replacing those valves every several months is required and costly. In order to reduce the cost caused by cavitation in a valve, a cage is utilized to make cavitation occur only i ... [Journal of Energy Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000084] posted Tue May 22, 2012.
  PubDate: Tue, 22 May 2012 08:09:20 GMT
Assessment of Household Energy Utilisation in Ibadan, South-Western Nigeria
- Abstract: Mufutau Adekojo Waheed, Abayomi Olufemi Oni, David Abimbola Fadare et al. The critical energy situation in Nigeria suggests the need to study energy and exergy utilization in the households with the aim to pinpointing areas of wastages and suggest alternatives measures for effective and efficient utilization of the scare resource. The household energy and exergy consumpti ... [Journal of Energy Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000083] posted Sat May 19, 2012.
  PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2012 08:10:15 GMT
Modelling and Experimental Verification of Solar Radiation on a Sloped Surface, Photovoltaic Cell Temperature, and Photovoltaic efficiency
- Abstract: Yasser Aldali, Ali Naci Celik, and Tariq Muneer This article presents modelling and experimental verification of conversion of solar irradiation from horizontal to sloped surfaces and photovoltaic cell temperature and an analysis of photovoltaic conversion efficiency. Modelling and validation of the models are carried out based on measurements co ... [Journal of Energy Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000082] posted Sat May 19, 2012.
  PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2012 08:10:08 GMT
Hybrid Train Power with Diesel Locomotive and Slug Car Based Flywheels, for NOx and Fuel Reduction
- Abstract: Zhiyang Wang, Alan Palazzolo, and Junyoung Park An energy storage flywheel consists of a large inertia wheel sharing a common shaft with a motor generator set and with magnetic bearings to support the entire rotating assembly. Flywheels mounted on a special slug car are charged from the local utility grid and from regenerative braking events. Usa ... [Journal of Energy Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000081] posted Thu Apr 12, 2012.
  PubDate: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:12:04 GMT
Prediction of Hourly Solar Radiation in Six Provinces in Turkey by Artificial Neural Networks
- Abstract: Ozgur Solmaz and Muammer Ozgoren The aim of this study is to apply the method of the artificial neural networks (ANNs) to predict the hourly solar radiation of six selected provinces in Turkey. Six neurons receiving input signals of latitude, longitude, altitude, day of the year, and hour of the day and the mean of hourly atmospher ... [Journal of Energy Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000080] posted Wed Mar 28, 2012.
  PubDate: Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:08:08 GMT
Value of the Losses in the Delivery Process
- Abstract: HyungSeon Oh and Robert J. Thomas Electricity is a necessity for modern society. Similar to other commodities, electricity is generated and delivered to consumers through a transmission network. In the delivery process, it obeys Kirchhoff's laws and undergoes losses. To determine a fair pricing in a deregulated electricity market, a ... [J. Energy Engrg. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000055] published Tue Mar 27, 2012.
  PubDate: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:18:25 GMT
Energy Harvesting from Water Distribution Systems
- Abstract: Guoliang Ye and Kenichi Soga In recent years wireless sensors are becoming more widely used to monitor water distribution systems in the water supply industry. When sensors are installed in areas where electric power supply is lacking and/or battery replacement is difficult, harvesting renewable energy from the water distributi ... [J. Energy Engrg. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000057] published Tue Mar 27, 2012.
  PubDate: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:18:22 GMT
Anaerobic Biohydrogen Fermentation from Paper Mill Sludge
- Abstract: Feng Wu and Shaoqi Zhou Biological hydrogen production from the anaerobic fermentation of ultrasonic-pretreated paper mill sludge started at a pH of 5.5 and a temperature of 36.5 degrees C. When the sludge reaction time (SRT) was 32 h, the organic loading rate (OLR) was 3,000 mg chennai oxygen demand (COD)Ld, and the hyd ... [J. Energy Engrg. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000054] published Tue Mar 27, 2012.
  PubDate: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:18:13 GMT
Unified Approach to Balanced Pricing Strategies for Backup Reserve and Wheeling in Power Systems
- Abstract: M. A. El-Kady, Y. A. Alturki, and F. M. Al-Duaij This paper shares the results of a recent industry-supported study with the aim to develop a practical pricing model for backup reserve and wheeling in the semi-open market structure of power systems. Instead of a closed-loop optimization framework, a key requirement in the study is to develop a sys ... [Journal of Energy Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000079] posted Tue Mar 20, 2012.
  PubDate: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:06:33 GMT
Design and Performance Study of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell and Gas Turbine Hybrid System Applied in Combined Cooling Heating and Power System
- Abstract: Hsiao-Wei D. Chiang, Chih-Neng Hsu, Wu-Bin Huang et al. High efficiency and very low emissions, fuel cells have been one of the choices of research in current energy development. The Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) is a high temperature type fuel cell. It has the characteristic of very high operating temperature 1,027 degrees C (1,300K). The SOFC has the ma ... [Journal of Energy Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000078] posted Sat Mar 17, 2012.
  PubDate: Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:07:20 GMT
Review of Water Use in U.S. Thermoelectric Power Plants
- Abstract: Lamya Badr, Gregory Boardman, and John Bigger The importance of water use in thermoelectric power plants is ever increasing across the nation. For example, power plants in New York and California are forced to deal with cooling systems that pose threats to ecosystems and water availability. The purpose of this paper is to summarize, compare, an ... [Journal of Energy Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000076] posted Sat Mar 10, 2012.
  PubDate: Sat, 10 Mar 2012 11:09:17 GMT
Novel Theoretical Approach on Exergy and Energy Performance Assessment of Cylindrical Solar Water Heater
- Abstract: Alireza Rasekh and Mahmood Farzaneh-Gord In this paper, a novel theoretical analysis is carried out for evaluating the thermal performance, exergy efficiency as well as energy efficiency for a typical cylindrical solar water heater under given operating conditions. In this detailed mathematical modeling, a cylindrical coil tube in the shap ... [Journal of Energy Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000075] posted Sat Mar 3, 2012.
  PubDate: Sat, 03 Mar 2012 09:09:16 GMT
Optimal Planning and Operation of Smart Grids with Electric Vehicle Interconnection
- Abstract: M. Stadler, C. Marnay, M. Kloess et al. Connection of electric storage technologies to smart grids will have substantial implications for building energy systems. Local storage will enable demand response. When connected to buildings, mobile storage devices such as electric vehicles (EVs) are in competition with conventional stationary so ... [Journal of Energy Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000070] posted Sat Feb 18, 2012.
  PubDate: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:06:46 GMT
Ex-Ante Assessment of the Implementation of an Energy Efficiency Certificate Scheme in Chile
- Abstract: Juan G. Norero and Enzo E. Sauma Energy efficiency (EE) policies are mostly implemented in developed countries. However, the benefits of their implementation in developing countries may be quite large. In this article, we study the potential implementation of an EE certificates scheme in Chile. In particular, we study the white cer ... [Journal of Energy Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000068] posted Thu Jan 19, 2012.
  PubDate: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:07:43 GMT