Abstract The term Carnot Battery refers to thermo-mechanical energy storage technologies
that store electricity in the form of thermal exergy with electricity as the main output. The …

The thermal energy of the sun can be used for electricity generation. Solar thermal energy
can be applied with fossil fuels or independently in order to reduce the cost of generated …

A low cost solar collector with a dish reflector and spiral absorber is examined in this work.
This collector is investigated experimentally and numerically with a developed thermal …

A comprehensive model and corresponding code named after SPTOPTIC for analysis of the
real-time optical performance of a Solar Power Tower (SPT) with a Multi-Tube Cavity …

The ever-elevating importance of turbines makes enhancing their performance a crucial
point. In most cases, the required performance can be achieved by improving the turbine's …

In this paper, we perform dynamic analysis and develop control strategies for a direct-
heating solar-assisted supercritical CO 2 (sCO 2) recompression Brayton cycle. Two control …

The fluctuation of heat source conditions leads to the off-design operation and efficiency
reduction of the radial inflow turbine (RIT). The adjustment of the outlet angle of inlet guide …

Improving renewable energy efficiency has received great attention globally by increasing
demand for energy supplies and air pollution issues. The Soft Pressure Regulation System …

The supercritical carbon dioxide (S-CO 2) Brayton cycle is considered to be one of the most
promising power cycles for the future. Its main advantages include compactness, high …

The integration of an expander in an absorption machine allows it to produce cooling and
electricity simultaneously. This technology holds great promise for its ability to harness low …