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RISDesign and Feasibility Study of Biomass-Driven Combined Heat and Power Systems for Rural Communities
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Meeting energy demands at crucial times can often be jeopardized by an unreliable power supply from the grid. Local, onsite power generation, such as combined heat and power (CHP) systems, may safeguard against grid ...
A Nonlinear Autoregressive With Exogenous Inputs Artificial Neural Network Model for Building Thermal Load Prediction
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Thermal load prediction is a key part of energy system management and control in buildings, and its accuracy plays a critical role to improve building energy performance and efficiency. Regarding thermal load prediction, ...
Co-Optimization of Distributed Energy Resources Under Time-of-Use Pricing Frame
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Distributed energy resources (DERs) have been considered as a promising solution due to the benefits on efficiency and environmental sides. However, despite the rapid development of distributed energy resources and ...
Potential Impacts of Net-Zero Energy Buildings With Distributed Photovoltaic Power Generation on the U.S. Electrical Grid
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: This study evaluates the potential aggregate effects of net-zero energy building (NZEB) implementations on the electrical grid in a simulation-based analysis. To estimate the impact of NZEBs on the electrical grid, a ...
Performance Prediction and Optimization of an Organic Rankine Cycle Using Back Propagation Neural Network for Diesel Engine Waste Heat Recovery
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: This paper presents a methodology to predict and optimize performance of an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) using a back propagation neural network (BPNN) for diesel engine waste heat recovery. A test bench of an ORC with a ...
Performance Analysis of Solar-Powered Organic Rankine Cycle With Energy Storage in Different Climate Zones in the United States
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Solar-powered organic Rankine cycle (ORC) is considered a promising technology and has the potential to provide clean electric energy. Extensive studies on the design of ORC systems have been conducted and reported in the ...
Design and Optimization of Integrated Distributed Energy Systems for Off-Grid Buildings
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Off-grid concepts for homes and buildings have been a fast-growing trend worldwide in the last few years because of the rapidly dropping cost of renewable energy systems and their self-sufficient nature. Off-grid homes/buildings ...
Improved Particle Swarm Algorithm Using Rubik’s Cube Topology for Bilevel Building Energy Transaction
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Following the rapid growth of distributed energy resources (e.g., renewables, battery), localized peer-to-peer energy transactions are receiving more attention for multiple benefits, such as reducing power loss and stabilizing ...
Granular Flow in Novel Octet Shape–Based Lattice Frame Material
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Moving packed-bed heat exchangers in concentrated solar power (CSP) plants involves heat transfer between heated falling particles and supercritical carbon dioxide. The overall effective thermal conductivity of the moving ...
Heat Transfer Characteristics of Particle and Air Flow Through Additively Manufactured Lattice Frame Material Based on Octet-Shape Topology
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Particle-to-supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) heat exchanger is a critical component in next-generation concentrating solar power (CSP) plants. The inherently low heat transfer between falling particles and sCO2 imposes ...