A review of simulation software for energy systems: Design, functionality, and applications

Z Liu, H Luo, Y Zhang, T Luo, X Yang - Thermal Science and Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Energy software plays a crucial role in the energy transition, contributing to the sustainability
of the world. This paper presents a systematic summary and review of various software …

[HTML][HTML] Optimum integration of latent heat storage in a solar thermal system for industrial processes: In series or in parallel?

M Barnetche, LF González-Portillo, R Abbas - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Solar thermal energy holds great potential in decarbonizing the process industry to achieve
net-zero emissions. This study focuses on analyzing the optimum integration of latent …

Optical performance evaluation of a large solar dish/Stirling power generation system under self-weight load based on optical-mechanical integration method

J Yan, YD Peng, YX Liu - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Solar dish concentrator system is an optical device that provides high quality thermal source
for thermodynamic devices such as Stirling heat engine, the structural deformation caused …

Heat transfer enhancement of a parabolic trough solar collector using a semicircular multitube absorber

E Vengadesan, ARI Rumaney, R Mitra… - Renewable Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
This experimental work investigates the thermal performance of a parabolic trough solar
collector (PTC) with a semicircular absorber tube of 7 mm diameter with a double inlet and …

Improving the energy distribution uniformity of solar dish collector system under tracking error using a cavity receiver position adjustment method

YX Liu, J Yan, XY **e, YD Peng, DZ Nie - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
The tracking error of solar dish collector (SDC) system will cause extremely non-uniform
energy distribution and local high flux in circumference surface of the cavity receiver, which …

Thermodynamic analysis of an air liquid energy storage system coupling Rankine cycle and methane steam reforming to improve system electrical conversion and …

J Song, Y Fan, Z Cheng, F Wang, X Shi, H Yi, A Zhang… - Renewable Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
To solve the problem of the low electro-electric conversion efficiency of air liquid energy
storage (LAES) systems and the low energy and exergy efficiency of LAES coupled with …

[HTML][HTML] SunDial, a new collector for solar heat for industrial processes: Optical and thermal design

R Abbas, R Barbero, A Rovira, M Barnetche - Thermal Science and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The design of two collectors based on SunDial technology is conducted for two distinct case
studies: a dairy company situated in Corinth (latitude 37.9° N) and a steel company located …

Wind load and load-carrying optical performance of a large solar dish/stirling power system with 17.7 m diameter

J Yan, YD Peng, YX Liu - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Solar dish/Stirling power systems operating in open terrain, the optical performance is very
sensitive to wind load because of their large windward area and poor wind permeability, so …

Comparative techno-economic and environmental analysis of a relocatable solar power tower for low to medium temperature industrial process heat supply

A Gamil, P Li, AL Khammash, B Ali - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The primary objective of this study is to promote the adoption of solar power tower (SPT)
technology in low to medium-temperature industrial process heat (IPH) applications and …

Numerical and Experimental Study on Preheating Burner Characteristics for Peak Shaving

G Yao, X Han, H Tang, J Qu - Processes, 2024 - mdpi.com
With the proportion of renewable energy power in the electricity market gradually increasing,
coal-fired power is transforming from primary to basic power, with it providing peak and …