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Optimal Management of Mobile Energy Generation and Storage Systems
(2018-12)As the global demand for energy increases, new technologies are needed to satisfy the necessity for the electrical network growth. As part of a Smart Grid (SG), Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) are adopted to enhance ... -
Optimal sizing of modular air-cooled condensers for CSP plants
(2013-01)In this work, a parametric optimization analysis of various innovative modular air-cooled condenser systems is carried out in order to identify the optimum system configuration and size to be used as the cooling system in ... -
Optimization analysis for pumped energy storage systems in small isolated power systems
(Politechnika Warszawska, 2013-06)In this work, a technical and economic analysis concerning the integration of pumped energy storage plants in small island power systems and in particular in the Cyprus power system is carried out. For the simulation of ... -
Optimization and Cost-Oriented Comparison of Ammonia- and Propane-Compression Refrigeration for the Recovery of Natural Gas Liquids
(2013-09)Optimization and a cost-oriented analysis, including the capital and energy-of-compression costs, were performed to compare propane- and ammonia-refrigeration economizer cycles with and without presaturators. The simulation ... -
Optimization of Electric Vehicles Wireless Charging
(2019-12)The growth of cars purchasing power, typically gasoline cars, has been a serious contributor to greenhouse effect. Fuel usage reduction through transportation electrification is currently among the most vital research ... -
Optimization of Energy Consumption in Cloud Computing Datacenters
(2018-06)In recent years, cloud computing has emerged as a practical paradigm for providing IT resources, infrastructure and services. This has led to the establishment of large scale datacenters that have substantial energy demands ... -
Optimization of Hybrid Electric Vehicle Performance and Range Through Battery Enhancements
(2015-02-01)Due to rising fuel costs and increasing environmental awareness, there is currently an increasing trend of using hybrid electric cars instead of regular internal combustion engine vehicles. Widespread adoption of hybrid ... -
Optimization of Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Recovery processes
(2016-04)Natural gas liquid (NGL) is mainly composed of ethane. The demand for ethane is increasing continuously as it is used in the manufacturing of ethylene. A review of the major turboexpansion processes is provided in addition ... -
Optimization of Support Structures for Offshore Wind Turbines using Genetic Algorithm with Domain-Trimming (GADT)
(Hindawi, 2017-08-08)The powerful genetic algorithm optimization technique is augmented with an innovative “domain-trimming” modification. The resulting adaptive, high-performance technique is called Genetic Algorithm with Domain-Trimming ... -
Optimized frequency-based foundation design for wind turbine towers utilizing soil-structure interaction
(2013-09)This study illustrates design optimization for multiple wind towers located at different villages in Alaska. The towers are supported by two different types of foundations: large mat or deep piles foundations. Initially, ... -
Optimizing Energy Consumption of Cloud Computing IaaS
(2017-05)Cloud computing infrastructures are designed to support the accessibility and availability of various services to consumers over the Internet. Datacenters hosting Cloud applications consume massive amounts of power, ... -
Optimum seismic design of unbonded post-tensioned precast concrete walls using ANN
(2014-04)Precast Seismic Structural Systems (PRESSS) provided an iterative procedure for obtaining optimum design of unbonded post-tensioned coupled precast concrete wall systems. Although PRESSS procedure is effective, however, ... -
Optimum sizing of steam turbines for concentrated solar power plants
(2012)In this work, a selection of the optimum steam turbine type and size for integration in concentrated solar power (CSP) plants is carried out. In particular, the optimum steam turbine input and output interfaces for a ... -
Organized Crimes Against Nature: Elephants in Southern Africa.
(2015-02)Poaching of elephants in Southern Africa is now dominated by international groups following a model of organized crime. This shift, from poaching conducted by small, local groups; with limited mobility, weapons, and ... -
Outcomes and Key Factors of Success for ISO 14001 Certification: Evidence from an Emerging Arab Gulf Country
(MDPI, 2019)The objectives of this research were: (1) To examine the outcomes and key factors of success (KFS) related to ISO 14001 certification, (2) to compare and contrast these in private organizations (PRIVOs) and public organizations ... -
Outdoor Insulators Testing Using Artificial Neural Network-Based Near-Field Microwave Technique
(2014-02)This paper presents a novel artificial neural network (ANN)-based near-field microwave nondestructive testing technique for defect detection and classification in nonceramic insulators (NCI). In this paper, distribution ... -
An overview of fuel cell technology: Fundamentals and applications
(2014-04)This paper provides a comprehensive review of fuel cell science and engineering with a focus on hydrogen fuel cells. The paper provides a concise, up-to-date review of fuel cell fundamentals; history; competing technologies; ... -
An overview of future sustainable nuclear power reactors
(2013)In this paper an overview of the current and future nuclear power reactor technologies is carried out. In particular, the nuclear technology is described and the classification of the current and future nuclear reactors ... -
An overview of load demand and price forecasting methodologies
(2011)In this work, an overview of the various methodologies developed in recent years for short, mid and long term load and price forecasting is carried out. In the analysis the advantages and disadvantages of each method are ... -
An overview of the EU Member States support schemes for the promotion of renewable energy sources
(2012)In this work, an overview of the European Union (EU) Member States support schemes for the promotion of renewable energy sources (RES) is provided. In particular, the status of the electricity generation capacity as well ...