scholarly journals Biomass as a sustainable energy generation resource

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 120
Author(s):  
A. A. Areias ◽  
J. C. Cruz Júnior ◽  
F. M. Yamaji

There is a global trend in the use of biomass as a source of energy, which contributes to the reduction of environmental pollution, social inclusion and reduction of productive costs. The aim of this review was to provide an overview of the concept of renewable energy, the use of biomass as a renewable and sustainable energy source and its applicability. In this chapter, an exploratory study was accomplished, through a bibliographical research. It is understood that the use of biomass has great potential in Brazil as a source of energy, due to the availability and diversity of resources.

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (19) ◽  
pp. 5262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Konstantinos Ioannou

This editorial aims to introduce the themes and approaches covered in this special issue on education, communication, and decision-making on renewable and sustainable energy. At first, I discuss the themes and topics that have informed the creation of this special issue. Then, I provide an overview of the content of each paper that is included on the special issue. Additionally, this editorial provides a solid background on the relationships between the factors affecting decision-making on renewable energy sources as well as on the degree of influence education and communication takes part in the attitudes of the public towards renewable energy sources.


2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (suppl. 1) ◽  
pp. 77-91
Author(s):  
Gligor Kanevce ◽  
Aleksandar Dedinec ◽  
Aleksandra Dedinec

One of the main goals for sustainable development of a country is providing sustainable energy resources, which means satisfying the current needs for energy without compromising the future generations. Moreover, sustainable energy resources primarily involve greater inclusion of renewable energy sources. The biomass is the most widely used renewable energy source, mainly because of its relatively low price and its availability. However, in order for the biomass to stay a renewable energy source, it must be used rationally and with a plan, which primarily requires a detailed analysis of the current situation and resources. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to calculate the optimal utilization of biomass in energy purposes, taking into account the sustainable development of a country. As an example, in this paper Macedonia is considered. A detailed analysis of the data sources related to biomass is made and several different indicators that describe the current situation in Macedonia are presented. Furthermore, several scenarios are defined in this paper in order to calculate the optimal share of biomass in the overall energy mix in Macedonia for the next 20 years, using the MARKAL model.


2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 233-251
Author(s):  
Gustavo Richmond-Navarro ◽  
Mariana Montenegro-Montero ◽  
Carlos Otárola

Introducción: la energía eólica ha crecido de forma acelerada en los últimos 20 años y los sitios para instalar parques eólicos se empiezan a agotar. Las turbinas eólicas de pequeña escala representan una alternativa viable, en particular en zonas boscosas: de bajo potencial eólico y alta turbulencia. Objetivo: presentar una revisión de los perfiles aerodinámicos para aerogeneradores de pequeña escala, para determinar su posible aplicación en zonas boscosas. Materiales y métodos: se efectúa una revisión literaria en las bases de datos Web of Science y Scopus, sobre turbinas eólicas de pequeña escala de eje horizontal, en las revistas Energy, Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews y Renewable Energy, entre otras. Se define una clasificación de tres grandes grupos para los perfiles aerodinámicos: de uso muy frecuente, de uso con frecuencia media y de uso con baja frecuencia. Resultados: los perfiles de uso muy frecuente son el SG6043, S809 y NACA0012, siendo el primero de ellos el que presenta mejor desempeño aerodinámico. A pesar de esto, otros perfiles como el SH3055 son ampliamente usados en turbinas eólicas de pequeña escala. Conclusiones: un perfil adecuado para una turbina eólica de pequeña escala para zonas boscosas debe ser diseñado para regulación por pérdida (stall) y poseer una alta robustez ante cambios de rugosidad superficial. El perfil con mayor potencial, según la literatura para esta aplicación, es el SG6043, siendo 110 % y 85 % más eficiente que NACA0012 y S809, respectivamente, para un Re de 2 x 105; empero, se requiere más investigación en temas como desempeño aerodinámico de los perfiles ante altos niveles de turbulencia.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Yoga Arob Wicaksono

Turbin angin adalah salah satu alternatif untuk mengurangi beban listrik di wilayah perkotaan. Di wilayah perkotaan terdapat gedung bertingkat dengan jumlah yang cukup banyak. Sehingga menjadi lokasi yang tepat untuk aplikasi turbin angin sekaligus mengurangi beban listrik. Tipe turbin yang tepat untuk aplikasi gedung bertingkat adalah turbin angin sumbu vertikal (VAWT). Salah satu jenis VAWT adalah turbin Savonius. Turbin angin Savonius konvensional memiliki kinerja yang rendah seperti koefisien daya dan torsi yang rendah dibandingkan dengan turbin angin jenis lain. Ini terjadi karena aliran angin dapat menyebabkan tekanan negatif pada salah satu sisi sudu. Untuk mengatasi masalah ini, turbin angin Savonius konvensional dikombinasikan dengan guide vane. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mempelajari pengaruh guide vane terhadap performa dan karakteristik pola aliran sekitar turbin angin Savonius. Model numerik dihitung menggunakan persamaan Navier-Stokes dengan model turbulen k-ε standar. Analisa  menggunakan software ANSYS-Fluent R15. Simulasi dilakukan pada arah angin yang berbeda, antara lain: 0o, 30o, 60o pada kecepatan angin 2 m/s. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa guide vane mampu menambah laju aliran udara yang menuju sudu turbin dan meningkatkan performa turbin angin Savonius sebesar 22,2%. Kata kunci: CFD, guide vane, performa, pola aliran, turbin angin SavoniusDaftar RujukanAkwa, J. V., Alves, G., & Petry, A. P. (2012). Discussion on the veri fi cation of the overlap ratio in fl uence on performance coef fi cients of a Savonius wind rotor using computational fl uid dynamics. 38, 141–149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2011.07.013Akwa, J. V., Vielmo, H. A., & Petry, A. P. (2012). A review on the performance of Savonius wind turbines. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 16(5), 3054–3064. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2012.02.056Alessandro, V. D., Montelpare, S., Ricci, R., & Secchiaroli, A. (2010). Unsteady Aerodynamics of a Savonius wind rotor : a new computational approach for the simulation of energy performance. Energy, 35(8), 3349–3363. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2010.04.021Chong, W. T., Fazlizan, A., Poh, S. C., Pan, K. C., Hew, W. P., & Hsiao, F. B. (2013). The design , simulation and testing of an urban vertical axis wind turbine with the omni-direction-guide-vane q. APPLIED ENERGY, 5–8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2012.12.064Chong, W. T., Poh, S. C., Abdullah, N., Naghavi, M. S., & Pan, K. C. (2010). Vertical Axis Wind Turbine with Power-Augmentation-Guide-Vane for Urban High Rise Application 3 . Building integrated wind-solar hybrid energy generation system and rain water collector. (September), 1–6.Damak,  a., Driss, Z., & Abid, M. S. (2013). Experimental investigation of helical Savonius rotor with a twist of 180?? Renewable Energy, 52, 136–142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2012.10.043Hasan, M. H., Muzammil, W. K., Mahlia, T. M. I., Jannifar, A., & Hasanuddin, I. (2012). A review on the pattern of electricity generation and emission in Indonesia from 1987 to 2009. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 16(5), 3206–3219. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2012.01.075Mohamed, M. H., Janiga, G., Pap, E., & Thévenin, D. (2010). Optimization of Savonius turbines using an obstacle shielding the returning blade. Renewable Energy, 35(11), 2618–2626. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2010.04.007Nobile, R., Vahdati, M., & Barlow, J. F. (2013). Unsteady flow simulation of a vertical axis wind turbine : a two-dimensional study. (July), 1–10.Pope, K., Rodrigues, V., Doyle, R., Tsopelas,  a., Gravelsins, R., Naterer, G. F., & Tsang, E. (2010). Effects of stator vanes on power coefficients of a zephyr vertical axis wind turbine. Renewable Energy, 35(5), 1043–1051. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2009.10.012Ricci, R., Romagnoli, R., Montelpare, S., & Vitali, D. (2016). Experimental study on a Savonius wind rotor for street lighting systems q. Applied Energy, 161, 143–152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.10.012Roy, S., & Saha, U. K. (2015). Wind tunnel experiments of a newly developed two-bladed Savonius-style wind turbine. Applied Energy, 137, 117–125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.10.022Soo, K., Ik, J., Pan, J., & Ryu, K. (2015). Effects of end plates with various shapes and sizes on helical Savonius wind turbines. Renewable Energy, 79, 167–176. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2014.11.035Tartuferi, M., D’Alessandro, V., Montelpare, S., & Ricci, R. (2015). Enhancement of Savonius wind rotor aerodynamic performance: a computational study of new blade shapes and curtain systems. Energy, 79, 371–384. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2014.11.023Walker, S. L. (2011). Building mounted wind turbines and their suitability for the urban scale — A review of methods of estimating urban wind resource. Energy & Buildings, 43(8), 1852–1862. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2011.03.032 


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (209) ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Patricia Vianna dos Santos

The present work aims to exemplify a renewable and sustainable energy source as such the energy from sunlight to drive mobile coverage as a clean source of energy that does not cause damage to the environment, taking advantage of solar energy as a source of heat and light being one of the most propitious and reliable energies in the world. With the installation of solar panels at the roof top of houses, industries and plantations, the energy captured by the photovoltaic solar panel is sent to the load controller that powers the battery and the frequency inverter energizes the motor , allowing the activation of the cover with the objective of bringing greater comfort and satisfaction of our final client, people who want to have comfort in relation to their roofs, taking advantage of more than nature has to offer us, not only in homes but also in areas of leisure and entertainment, sheds, plantations and many other places that needs a roof, with the purpose of taking advantage of the sunlight, also saving the electric energy by making people aware of a more sustainable and renewable country. It is worth mentioning that in case of rain-sensitive plantations with the mobile cover, it will not be necessary to move to totally enclosed sheds, but in sheds using a structure such as that of the moving roof


2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (22) ◽  
pp. 8173-8202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jongsik Park ◽  
Taehyun Kwon ◽  
Jun Kim ◽  
Haneul Jin ◽  
Ho Young Kim ◽  
...  

Hollow structured nanocatalysts show a great potential as next generation electrocatalysts for future renewable and sustainable energy conversion technologies.


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