Efficiency measures for energy supply and use aiming for a clean circular economy

PS Varbanov, B Wang, P Ocłoń… - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Energy use minimisation and sufficient energy supply at minimal footprints are crucial for
sustainable development. This article considers the key issues and developments in energy …

Ejector and vapor injection enhanced novel compression-absorption cascade refrigeration systems: a thermodynamic parametric and refrigerant analysis

Y Khan, MW Faruque, MH Nabil, MM Ehsan - Energy Conversion and …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study investigates the performance of two novel compression absorption cascade
refrigeration systems, the Ejector Compression Absorption Cycle (ECAC) and Ejector …

Biological optics, photonics and bioinspired radiative cooling

Z Yan, H Zhai, D Fan, Q Li - Progress in Materials Science, 2024 - Elsevier
Radiative cooling with eco-friendly and zero-energy advantages is considered one of the
most viable solutions to address the conflict between traditional energy-intensive cooling …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of single rotor expander-compressor device in combined organic Rankine cycle (ORC) and vapor compression refrigeration cycle (VCR)

S Alshammari, ST Kadam, Z Yu - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
An environmental degradation due to consumption of fossil fuel based high grade energy
releasing greenhouse gases is a pressing issue around the world. The use of low-grade …

Energy, exergy, economic and environmental analyses of a cascade absorption-compression refrigeration system using two-stage compression with complete …

H Zhang, X Pan, J Chen, J Xie - Applied thermal engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Cascade refrigeration system with multiple cooling temperature ranges can be found in
many areas such as seafood processing and cold storage. Using multiple compressors …

[HTML][HTML] Parametric analysis and optimization of a novel cascade compression-absorption refrigeration system integrated with a flash tank and a reheater

MW Faruque, Y Khan, MH Nabil, MM Ehsan - Results in Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
This article presents a novel cascade configuration for a compression absorption
refrigeration system by combing a single effect absorption cycle with a reheater at the higher …

Experimental study of the absorption refrigeration using ocean thermal energy and its under-lying prospects

Z Hu, Z Deng, W Gao, Y Chen - Renewable Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
The construction of a maritime cold chain network with islands as node is an important
avenue for the economic development of the island, in which efficient refrigeration …

[HTML][HTML] A fuel cell range extender integrating with heat pump for cabin heat and power generation

N Zhang, Y Lu, S Kadam, Z Yu - Applied Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Batteries, Heat Pumps (HPs), and fuel cells (FCs) are critical for transport
decarbonization and a net zero future. However, cabin heating in extreme conditions leads …

Thermodynamic modelling for absorption refrigeration cycles powered by solar energy and a case study for Porto Alegre, Brazil

AZ Mendiburu, JJ Roberts, LJ Rodrigues, SK Verma - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
The objective of this study is to develop explicit thermodynamic models for absorption
refrigeration systems. The models include recent advances in calculating thermodynamic …

[HTML][HTML] Seawater air-conditioning and ammonia district cooling: A solution for warm coastal regions

JD Hunt, A Nascimento, B Zakeri, PSF Barbosa… - Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
The world switching to more sustainable energy sources to curb CO 2 emissions and haul
climate change. One sector expected to see rapid growth in energy consumption is the …