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contributor authorAlnawafah, Hamza
contributor authorAlnawafah, Qais
contributor authorAmano, Ryoichi S.
date accessioned2025-04-21T10:14:17Z
date available2025-04-21T10:14:17Z
date copyright1/6/2025 12:00:00 AM
date issued2025
identifier issn2997-0253
identifier otherjerta_1_3_032103.pdf
identifier urihttp://yetl.yabesh.ir/yetl1/handle/yetl/4305770
description abstractThis 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. Recognizing the substantial energy demands of aeration processes in WWTPs, this study proposes an innovative integration of PV panels with aeration tanks. This approach generates renewable energy and optimizes energy use through the thermal interaction between the PV panels and the aeration tanks. Key findings demonstrate a 15% overall increase in energy efficiency and a 5% improvement in PV efficiency due to aeration-induced cooling, along with a reduction in voltage fluctuations by up to 30% during high-demand periods. Additionally, the integration offsets approximately 20% of the WWTP's total energy consumption. The research is structured into two main components: a comprehensive power flow study using digsilent powerfactory and a laboratory experiment to validate the integration's effectiveness. The power flow analysis evaluates the electrical impact of PV integration on the WWTP's power grid, focusing on scenarios such as load fluctuations, grid disturbances, and the synchronization of PV generation with plant energy needs. The simulation results indicate that the integration significantly enhances the stability and efficiency of the plant's electrical system, reducing reliance on traditional energy sources. Concurrently, a laboratory experiment explored the practical effects of integrating PV systems with aeration tanks. The experiment demonstrated that the cooling effect provided by the aeration tanks leads to increased PV efficiency and notable energy savings. These experimental results align with the simulation findings, confirming the efficacy of this integrated approach. This study introduces a novel methodology for integrating renewable energy technologies into industrial processes, showcasing the potential for significant energy savings and improved operational efficiency in WWTPs. Future research will focus on scaling this integration strategy and assessing its long-term impacts on energy efficiency and wastewater treatment effectiveness.
publisherThe American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
titleInnovative Photovoltaic-Aeration Integration: Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Grid Stability in Wastewater Treatment
typeJournal Paper
journal volume1
journal issue3
journal titleJournal of Energy Resources Technology, Part A: Sustainable and Renewable Energy
identifier doi10.1115/1.4067364
journal fristpage32103-1
journal lastpage32103-8
page8
treeJournal of Energy Resources Technology, Part A: Sustainable and Renewable Energy:;2025:;volume( 001 ):;issue: 003
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