In the present work, novel configuration of solar powered desiccant dehumidification system is investigated. The proposed system comprises two evaporative air coolers. One of the two coolers functions as an Continue reading
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Tag: Energy Efficient
Design of Solar Powered Vapour Absorption System
Over the past few decades, energy is the backbone of technology and economic development. In addition to men, machines and money, ‘energy’ is now the fourth factor of Continue reading
The Performance of the Energy Machine: A Comparative Study of the Energy Machine and a Conventional Heat Pump System
The Achilles heel of the heat pump technology has for long been the low efficiency occurring during domestic hot water production. The problem is the high condensation pressure needed to Continue reading
Piezoelectrically Driven Thermoacoustic Refrigerator
Thermoacoustic refrigeration is an emerging refrigeration technology which does not require any moving parts or harmful refrigerants in its operation. This technology uses Continue reading
Experimental Investigation of Heat Recovery from R744 based Refrigeration System
With increasing energy price and concern on environmental impacts, more attention has been paid to refrigeration and heat pump systems. Several regulations have already been applied on the choice of refrigerants and the search for more Continue reading
Ecological and Exergetic Analysis of Hydrogen Production in a Sugar-Ethanol Plant
This work aims an ecological and exergetic analysis of the hydrogen production by steam reforming of part of the ethanol produced in a sugar-ethanol plant. The Pioneiros Distillery, located in São Paulo, is used as Continue reading
Feasibility Study for Upgrading the Current Heat Distribution Network of an Existing Building Complex to a Smart Thermal Grid
A feasibility study on upgrading an existing heat distribution network to a low-temperature distribution grid has been carried out during this project. The integration of a solar thermal system combined with a borehole thermal energy storage (BTES) for covering the Continue reading
High Flying, Electrifying: Assessment and Extension of a Kite Model for Power Production
This thesis has its starting point in an existing computer model of an electricity generating kite, from Heidelberg University. The modelled kite has Continue reading
Assessing and Predicting the Impact of Energy Conservation Measures Using Smart Meter Data
Buildings account for around 40 percent of the primary energy consumption in Europe and in the United States. They also hold tremendous energy savings potential: 15 to 29 percent by 2020 for the European building stock according to Continue reading
Feasibility Study of a Virtualpower Plant for Ludvika
This thesis is a feasibility study of a virtual power plant (VPP) in central Sweden and part of a project with InnoEnergy Instinct and STRI. The VPP consists of a wind park, small hydro plant as well as Continue reading
Charging Cost Optimization of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
The future success of chargeable vehicles will, among other factors, depend on their charging costs and their ability to charge with minimal Continue reading