Journal of Energy Resources Technology, Part A: Sustainable and Renewable Energy: Recent submissions
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Integrating Laminar Burning Velocity Into an Empirical Kinetic Model for Predicting the Ignition Delay of Biodiesel Blends
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Accurate prediction of ignition delay time is fundamental for optimizing combustion phasing in compression ignition engines. Classical empirical models often fail to capture the complex auto-ignition behavior of ... -
Load Range Extension in Gasoline/Diesel Dual-Fuel Engines: A Mixture Concentration and Reactivity Control Approach
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. In gasoline/diesel dual-fuel engines, regulating fuel concentration and reactivity stratification effectively extends the high-load limit. This study investigates the effects of mixing characteristics of low- and ... -
Thermal Efficiency and Emissions of a Commercial Vehicle Hybrid-Dedicated Diesel Engine With Miller/Atkinson Cycle and High Compression Ratio: An Experimental Study
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. To address energy security and global environmental challenges, this study conducted bench tests to enhance the thermal efficiency of commercial vehicle hybrid-dedicated diesel engines, developing powertrain ... -
The Automotive Sector: Reuse, Renewal, Disposal and Environmental Impact of Automotive Batteries—An Overview
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Batteries are a key element of electric vehicles, influencing their range and cost. Lithium-ion batteries dominate the market, with a reliability that exceeds 1000 charging cycles. Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) ... -
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 ... -
Selective Oxidative Coupling of Methane Over Rare Earth-Modified Bi2O3 Catalyst
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) offers a direct route to transform methane into valuable C2 hydrocarbons, yet the challenge of achieving high selectivity while maintaining catalyst stability persists. ... -
The Optimal Radius Ratio in Naturally Furcated Vessels and Branches: Toward a Unifying Model
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Bifurcation is a ubiquitous design principle in nature, shaping the architecture of arteries, veins, airways, and plant branches. For centuries, researchers have sought the “optimal” branching law. As early as ... -
Working Fluid Characterization and Performance Assessment of Subcritical Organic Rankine Cycles Based on the Lee–Kesler Approach for Energy Recovery
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. In this work, a generalized model using the Lee–Kesler approach based on the corresponding states principle is developed to assess the performance of subcritical Organic Rankine Cycles operating with different ... -
Exergy Optimization Approach for Improving Indirect Total Site Heat Integration
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Heat integration (HI) is the most established area of process integration and has therefore gained increasing importance in recent decades. Unlike direct methods that deal with the direct heat exchange between ... -
Two-Stage Robust Optimization for Integrated Energy Systems With Bidirectional Demand Response and Tiered Carbon Trading
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Amid accelerating energy transition and carbon reduction goals, integrated energy systems offer multi-energy complementary to enhance efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. This article develops a park-level ... -
Impacts of Harvesting, Storage, and Milling Methods on Biomass Moisture, Mineral Content, Particle Size, and Feeding Efficiency
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. As the conversion of pulverized coal utility power plants to 100% biomass combustors gains traction globally, understanding the impacts of harvesting, storage, and fuel preparation on biomass properties on feeding ... -
Investigation of Frosting Performance on Air-Sourced Heat Pump Evaporator for Cold Climate
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Frost formation on the evaporator surface of air-source heat pumps (ASHPs) operating in cold climates significantly degrades heat-transfer performance and increases compressor power consumption. Accurate prediction ... -
Development of a Boiler Monitoring System for Predictive Maintenance of Boiler Tube Failures
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Unplanned outages in coal-fired power stations are significantly driven by premature boiler tube failures, contributing to over 30% of forced shutdowns across certain utility fleets. This article presents a case ... -
Numerical Investigation of Hydrogen-Induced Modulation of Flame Structure and Soot Formation in Turbulent Jet Diffusion Flames With Participating Radiation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Hydrogen blending in hydrocarbon flames has been proposed as a viable strategy for cleaner combustion in sustainable energy systems. The present numerical analysis is conducted to elucidate the effect of hydrogen ... -
Numerical Investigation of Bluff-Body Configurations for Enhanced Hydrogen Combustion Performance
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study investigates the effects of bluff-body geometries and hydrogen fractions on the combustion performance of non-premixed methane–hydrogen flames. Using computational fluid dynamics (CFD), the impact of ... -
Impact of Diesel Butyl Palmitate Fuel Blend on Engine Performance, Emissions, Soot Nanostructure, and Morphology Characteristics
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Butyl palmitate is a long-chain fatty acid ester, similar to the fatty acid methyl esters that formulate biodiesel. Butyl palmitate was synthesized in the laboratory by esterification of palmitic acid recovered ... -
Computational Analysis of the Influence of Active Prechamber Throat Structures on Combustion in a Large-Bore Natural Gas Engine
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Efficient lean combustion in large-bore natural gas engines is vital for decarbonization in the heavy-duty power generation sector due to their exceptional thermal efficiency and low emissions. While hydrogen-assisted ... -
Multi-Objective Optimization of Roots Hydrogen Circulation Pumps Using Gaussian Process Regression
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. With the increasing demand for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, Roots hydrogen circulation pumps play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of hydrogen fuel cell systems. Traditional optimization ... -
Evaluating the Green Solvent d-Limonene for Sustainable Chemical Delamination in Solar Panel Recycling
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The expansion of solar energy has intensified concerns about the end-of-life management of solar panels. High-purity constituent materials can be recovered through chemical delamination, but conventional solvents ... -
Techno-Economic and Life Cycle Assessment of a Bamboo Dust via Thermo-Electrochemical Process for Hydrogen Production: A Waste to Wealth Approach
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Bamboo biomass, a widely used renewable resource, generates substantial bamboo dust waste during processing. This can be converted into hydrogen through a thermo-electrochemical process. This study presents a ...