Browsing Journal of Energy Resources Technology, Part A: Sustainable and Renewable Energy by Title
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A Sustainable Response Surface Methodology and Analytic Hierarchy Process–Weighted Aggregated Sum Product Assessment Model to Evaluate Performance and Emissions Characteristics of Diesel Engine Using Clove Oil Biodiesel Blend
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Replacing diesel with biodiesel generally results in a decrease in exhaust emissions like carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon, particulate matter, and carbon dioxide. However, nitrogen oxide emissions show increasing trends. On ... -
An Improved Random Forest Model for Online Prediction of Nitrogen Oxide Emissions and Its Industrial Application
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Accurate and real-time detection of nitrogen oxide (NOx) concentration at the inlet of a denitrification reactor plays a key role in controlling NOx emission in thermal power plants. However, time delays often exist when ... -
An Inertial Piezoelectric Energy Harvester Excited by Flow-Induced Vibration in Low-Velocity Flowing Water
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Low-velocity water flow in oceans and rivers contains abundant energy that can be harnessed. In this article, energy from low-velocity flow is converted into the vibration of an underwater tube, which is elastically supported ... -
Analysis of Absorption-Compression Hybrid Refrigeration Systems for Using Low-Temperature Heat Sources
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)The main objective of this study is to explore and compare the energy and exergy performance of main configurations of nonhybrid (conventional), hybrid (with low- and high-pressure-side booster compressor), and absorption ... -
Analysis of the Impact of Vault Structures on Hydrogen Behavior and Risks in Hydrogen Production Plants
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)The safety risks associated with hydrogen production plants are significant and warrant close attention. Investigating the effects of vault structures on the dispersion and risks of leaked hydrogen can inform assessments ... -
Characteristics of Fuel-Borne Nitrogen Pollutants in Hydrogen–Ammonia Mixtures Using Argon–Oxygen Atmosphere Under Engine Conditions
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Amid climate change, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and transitioning to renewable energy sources is crucial. Ammonia, a carbon-free and renewable fuel, shows significant potential as an alternative energy source. By ... -
Combustion Characteristics of Premixed Ammonia/Methane/Air Blends as an Alternative Fuel in a Swirl-Stabilized Gas Turbine Can Combustor Sustained Using a Pilot Flame
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)The present research work investigated the combustion characteristics of lean premixed ammonia/methane/air flames in an atmospheric pressure swirl-stabilized gas turbine can combustor. The study focused on characteristics ... -
Comparison of Pea Coal Combustion in a Novel Burner With Separated Primary and Secondary Air With Combustion in a Typical Retort Burner
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Pea coal remains a significant fuel source for heating residential and public buildings, particularly in areas without access to centralized heating or gas networks. Recently, there has been growing interest in upgrading ... -
Computational Analysis on the Effect of Methanol Energy Ratio on the Spray and Combustion Pattern of a Dual-Fuel Compression Ignition Engine
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Methanol is gaining significant attention for its potential in green energy production and its easy handling and storage. Using methanol in conjunction with diesel, under dual operation, does not require significant hardware ... -
Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Solidification in Baffled Molten Salt-Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Due to their high freezing point, molten salt heat exchangers face the problem of salt freezing during cyclic operation. As a result, it is critical to detect the onset of salt solidification and anticipate the phase change ... -
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 ... -
Developing a Pareto Front for Thermally Processed Loose
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)This investigation focused on the optimization of pre-treatment conditions of -
Effect of Acid–Base Pretreatment on Pyrolysis Kinetics of Pine
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Biomass represents a significant renewable energy source. Pyrolysis is one method to directly convert biomass into thermochemical energy, with alkali and alkaline earth metals (AAEMs) content potentially improving energy ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Effects of Atomic Layer Deposition-Alumina on Moisture Resistance Properties of Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia Thermal Barrier Coatings in Hydrogen Enriched Flame
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Current thermal barrier coatings (TBCs), typically made of yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ), face challenges in the high-moisture, high-temperature environment during the combustion of hydrogen-enriched fuels. This is ... -
Effects of Scavenging-Port Semi-Direct Injection Strategy on Mixture Formation for a Two-Stroke Spark-Ignition Kerosene Piston Engine
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)The two-stroke spark-ignition (SI) kerosene piston engines (KPE) are commonly utilized in lightweight unmanned aerial vehicles. The quality of mixture formation is crucial for the engine performance. This paper investigates ... -
Evaluation of Mechanical and Thermomechanical Water Vapor Compression Techniques for Enabling High Temperature Lift Hydration-Based Chemical Heat Pumps
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Achieving high temperature lifts (>200K) via a chemical heat pump based on salt hydration/dehydration reactions requires the transport of water vapor from low to high pressure. Alternative compression approaches require ... -
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 ... -
Fluid Transient Analysis for Enhanced Performance of an Energy Recovery Device for a Small-Scale Reverse Osmosis Desalination Unit
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)This article presents a comprehensive study of a double-acting cylinder (DAC) energy recovery device (ERD). The DAC was specifically designed, manufactured, and experimentally tested within a small-scale 5 m3/day brackish ...