Browsing Faculty Work (AUS Sustainability) by Author "a454141b-306e-4457-82b3-c10095cfb34e"
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A comparative overview of wet and dry cooling systems for Rankine cycle based CSP plants
Poullikkas, Andreas; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis; Kourtis, George (2013-01)Today, the combination of global warming and volatile conventional fuel prices are key factors in driving investment in electricity generation plants based on the concentrated solar power (CSP) technology. With ... -
The cost of integration of parabolic trough CSP plants in isolated Mediterranean power systems
Poullikkas, Andreas; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis; Kourtis, George (2010-06)In this work, a technical and economic analysis concerning the integration of parabolic trough concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies, with or without thermal storage capability, in an existing typical small isolated ... -
Cost-benefit analysis for the installation of cogeneration CSP technology in Cyprus
Poullikkas, Andreas; Kourtis, George; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis (2013-12)The purpose of this work is to investigate whether the installation of an innovative cogeneration of electricity and desalinated water (DSW) with concentrated solar power (CSP) technology in Cyprus is economically feasible. ... -
A hybrid model for the optimum integration of renewable technologies in power generation systems
Poullikkas, Andreas; Kourtis, George; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis (2011-02)The main purpose of this work is to assess the unavoidable increase in the cost of electricity of a generation system by the integration of the necessary renewable energy sources for power generation (RES-E) technologies ... -
Optimal sizing of modular air-cooled condensers for CSP plants
Poullikkas, Andreas; Grimes, Ronan; Walsh, Edmond; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis (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 ... -
Optimum sizing of steam turbines for concentrated solar power plants
Poullikkas, Andreas; Rouvas, Constantinos; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis; Kourtis, George (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 ... -
An overview of load demand and price forecasting methodologies
Kourtis, George; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis; Poullikkas, Andreas (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
Poullikkas, Andreas; Kourtis, George; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis (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 ... -
Parametric analysis for the installation of solar dish technologies in Mediterranean regions
Poullikkas, Andreas; Kourtis, George; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis (2010-12)In this work a feasibility study is carried out in order to investigate whether the installation of solar dish technologies for power generation in Mediterranean regions is economically feasible. The study takes into account ... -
Parametric assessment of concentrated photovoltaic parks for the Mediterranean region
Poullikkas, Andreas; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis; Kourtis, George (2013)Solar electricity produced by concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) solar cells is an alternative renewable energy technology for sustainably providing the world's future energy requirements. Although the technology is relatively ... -
A review of net metering mechanism for electricity renewable energy sources
Poullikkas, Andreas; Kourtis, George; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis (2013)In this work, an overview of the net metering mechanism for renewable energy sources for power generation (RES-E) systems is carried out. In particular, the net metering concept is examined with its benefits and ... -
Storage Solutions for Power Quality Problems in Cyprus Electricity Distribution Network
Poullikkas, Andreas; Papadouris, Savvas; Kourtis, George; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis (2014-01)In this work, a prediction of the effects of introducing energy storage systems on the network stability of the distribution network of Cyprus and a comparison in terms of cost with a traditional solution is carried out. ... -
Upscaling of an Innovative Cogeneration CSP System
Poullikkas, Andreas; Kourtis, George; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis (2013)An upscaling of an innovative concentrated solar power (CSP) technology for the cogeneration of electricity and desalinated water (CSP-DSW) to be integrated into the Cyprus power generation system is carried out. Further, ...