Journal of Energy Resources Technology, Part A: Sustainable and Renewable Energy
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EISSN 2997-0261|ISSN 2997-0253|Disc:The Journal of Energy Resources Technology, Part A: Sustainable and Renewable Energy disseminates technical information – peer-reviewed scholarly work, research papers, technical briefs, feature articles and authoritative review articles – of permanent interest to the journal’s readership. Emphasis is given to conversion of any form of chemical, thermal and mechanical energies, including various electricity generation technologies, refrigeration/heat pump and cryogenic processes, energy storage, and wide spectrum of technologies associated with renewables. Evaluation of the systems using methods of thermodynamics, economics and environmental sciences, including sustainability aspects, and policy assessments. Application of optimization methods. A small number of published papers describe case histories, review advanced technologies or describe a new methodology/industrial process, applications of machine learning and big data analysis. Discussion papers addressing energy policy or regulatory issues that affect energy resources and energy demand and supply are also published|Priority:6|Publisher:American Society of Mechanical Engineers|
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Design and Implementation of a Low-Cost IoT-Based Real-Time Emission Monitoring System for a Thermoelectric Generator-Integrated Biomass Cookstove
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)More than 2 billion people globally depend on biomass for cooking, predominantly using conventional cookstoves. This leads to approximately 4 million annual deaths due to indoor air pollution. Currently, air pollution ... -
Research on the Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Sensitive Factors of Gasoline Engine Using a Support Vector Machine Coupling Sobol Method
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)With the increasing prominence of energy and environmental issues, research in the field of internal combustion engines is becoming more and more refined. Engines are affected by the coupling of many factors, and it is ... -
Investigation of the Flame Stability and Laminar Burning Speed of Propylene/Air/Carbon Dioxide Mixtures Under Conditions of Elevated Temperatures and Pressures
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Propylene is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C3H6. It is considered a natural refrigerant and has gained attention in recent years due to its low environmental impact. However, it is highly flammable. To ... -
Effect of Adding N2/H2O to Ethylene Laminar Diffusion Flame on Soot Formation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)The method of adding exhaust gas to fuel to reduce soot and nitrogen oxide (NOX) is called exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). This article was carried out to investigate the effect of adding N2 and H2O to the fuel side to ... -
Exergetic Efficiency of Reverse Osmosis Desalination Systems: Definitions and Discussions
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Reverse osmosis (RO) desalination is the dominant desalination technology worldwide. The exergetic efficiency—which is recognized as a true measure from a thermodynamic viewpoint—of RO systems has been addressed by many ... -
Modeling High-Pressure Hydrogen Gas Leakages With Graph Neural Networks
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)The introduction of hydrogen–methane blends as fuel in gas turbines raises concerns on the capability of state-of-art ventilation systems to dilute possible fuel leaks in the enclosures. Traditional numerical methods to ... -
Hydrogen Leakage Risks and Mitigation Measures in Large Underground Garages
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, characterized by zero emissions, pollution-free operation, and high efficiency, have emerged as a key focus in the development of the global automotive industry. The operating pressure for ... -
Products Distribution and Reaction Kinetics From Co-Pyrolysis of Pinewood and Polypropylene Under Non-Catalytic and Catalytic Reaction Conditions
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Co-pyrolysis technology offers vital pathways for the efficient utilization of plastics and biomass resources to help reduce environmental problems and energy resource issues. The pyrolysis characteristics of pinewood and ... -
Investigating the Effect of Ammonia Addition on the Performance of a Heavy-Duty Natural Gas Spark Ignition Engine Operated at Stoichiometric Conditions
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Due to the pressing issue of global warming, there has been a significant focus on zero- and low-carbon fuels globally. Among hydrocarbon fuels, methane is widely used in spark ignition engines due to its abundance and ... -
Influence of the Position of an Internal Heat Exchanger on the Performance of a Dual-Evaporator Ejector Refrigeration System
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Energy and exergy analyses were performed to assess the effect of the internal heat exchanger (IHX) position on the performance characteristics of a dual-evaporator refrigeration system using an ejector as an expansion ... -
Performance Analysis and Optimum Design of a Direct Alcohol Fuel Cell Fueled With Mixed Alcohols
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)The full oxidation of ethanol in a direct alcohol fuel cell remains a significant technical obstacle. A thermodynamic model of the cell has been developed, incorporating a mixed solution of methanol and ethanol, which ... -
Stability and Combustion/Emission Characteristics of Stratified Dual-Swirl Oxy-Methane Flames: Effects of Oxygen Fraction
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)The stability, combustion, and emission features of stratified oxy-methane (CH4/O2/CO2) flames stabilized over a dual annular counter-rotating swirl (DACRS) burner, developed for gas turbine combustion applications, were ... -
Simulation of Ground Power Unit-3 Stirling Engine With Air as Working Fluid
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)The immediate need to mitigate climate change presents a chance to move civilization in the direction of a more sustainable future. A Stirling engine has multifuel capabilities such as biomass, solar thermal, and waste ... -
Numerical Study on the Enhancing Effects of Bump Turbulence Structures on Wave Rotor Combustor
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Enhanced combustion technology is identified as a method that can improve both combustion efficiency and energy utilization. In this article, a bump turbulence structure designed for the channels of a wave rotor combustor ... -
On the Application of Bio-Inspired Sea-Pen Blades in a Savonius Wind Rotor: A Three-Dimensional Computational Analysis
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)The drag-based Savonius-type wind rotors are usually preferred to harvest wind energy at low-wind velocity conditions. These Savonius rotors are characterized by their compatibility with urban environments and small-scale ... -
Thermodynamic Analysis of Basic and Regenerative Organic Rankine Cycle Configurations Using Six Working Fluids: A Parametric Study With CoolProp in MATLAB
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) is a promising solution for reducing the environmental impact of electricity production. It operates with waste heat from industrial processes and uses low and medium-temperature heat sources. ... -
Increasing Efficiency and Reducing Emissions in a Small Displacement Gasoline Engine With Hydrogen-Enriched Natural Gas
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)There is currently a gap in the available literature on retrofitting engines with less-advanced control systems to run on hydrogen-enriched natural gas. Potential advantages of hydrogen-enriched natural gas in these engines ... -
Effect of Isobutanol/Gasoline Blends on the Performance and Emissions of an Otto Engine-Powered Vehicle Operating on a Driving Cycle
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)This study experimentally investigates the performance and emissions of a typical vehicle in the Latin American automobile sector—specifically, a 1.6L spark ignition engine with port fuel injection (PFI) was used. The tests ... -
Innovative Photovoltaic-Aeration Integration: Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Grid Stability in Wastewater Treatment
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)This paper presents a detailed investigation into enhancing the energy efficiency of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) by integrating photovoltaic (PV) systems, emphasizing power flow analysis and experimental validation. ... -
Torrefaction Temperature Effects on Grindability of Wheat Straw Using TG-FTIR Analysis
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Torrefaction used for the pretreatment of biomass can enhance grindability along with a significant reduction of energy consumption required for pulverization to aid in large-scale utilization of biomass energy. In this ...