Browsing Journal of Energy Resources Technology, Part A: Sustainable and Renewable Energy by Title
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A Comparative Study on the Effects of Ignition Timing on Combustion, Knock, and Emissions in an Alcohol–Gasoline-Fueled DISI Engine
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study experimentally investigates the effects of ignition timing on combustion behavior, knock propensity, and emissions in a direct-injection spark-ignition (DISI) engine fueled with gasoline (G100) and 30 ... -
A Dynamic Model for Performance and Efficiency of Evaporative Cooling Towers
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Evaporative cooling towers are critical solutions to engineering design. Due to the complexity of the heat rejection mechanism and the commonality of the evaporative cooling application, there exists a significant ... -
A Study on the Prediction of Combustion and Exhaust Emission Characteristics of a Biodiesel Fuel Based on Three-Dimensional Fluid Dynamics Using a Long Short-Term Memory Model
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study developed a deep learning architecture to predict combustion characteristics and exhaust emissions using a prior soot–NOx coupled mechanism. Three-dimensional combustion simulations quantified the ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
An Open-Source Framework for Pinch-Based Heat Exchanger Network Optimization: Application to a Dairy Processing Facility
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Pinch-based process integration is a well-established approach for improving industrial energy efficiency by systematically maximizing internal heat recovery and minimizing external utility consumption. However, ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of Combined Heat and Power Utilization for a Super-Long Gravity Heat Pipe Geothermal System
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The super-long gravity heat pipe (SLGHP) geothermal system provides a viable approach for utilizing geothermal energy from hot dry rocks. This study investigates two SLGHP-based cogeneration configurations, namely ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Comparative Experimental Assessment of Methanol, Ethanol, and Butanol Fuels in a Spark-Ignition Engine: Combustion, Performance, and Emissions
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study experimentally investigates the combustion, performance, and emission characteristics of a spark-ignition engine fueled with single, dual, and ternary alcohol–gasoline blends under optimized ignition ... -
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 ...