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In this paper. detailed exergy analysis of selected thermal power systems driven by parabolic trough solar collectors (PTSCs) is presented. The power is produced using either a steam Rankine cycle (SRC) or a combined cycle. in which the SRC is the topping cycle and an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) is …

IEC 61850-Based Smart Substations: Principles. Testing. Operation and Maintenance systematically presents principles. testing approaches. and the operation and maintenance technologies of such substations from the perspective of real-world application. The book consists of chapters that cover a review of IEC 61850 based smart substations. substation configuration technology. principles and testing …

A statistical approach to abstract and predict turbine states in an online manner has been developed. Online inference is performed on temperature measurement residuals to predict the failure state ∆n steps ahead of time. In this framework a case study is performed showing the ability to predict bearing failure 33 …

There is a fast depletion of renewable sources that was used in the past for the generation of electricity and the difficulty in reachability of the grid supply to the remote villages was a big challenge faced. The best possible remedial measure in this scenario is to make use of …

Provides the foundations and principles needed for addressing the various challenges of developing smart cities. Smart cities are emerging as a priority for research and development across the world. They open up significant opportunities in several areas. such as economic growth. health. wellness. energy efficiency. and transportation. to promote the …

The generation of renewable electricity is becoming increasingly cost-effective and efficient so that a different set of challenges have arisen that need to be overcome. The most pressing of these is the development of viable. ‘green’ ways to store this energy as carbon-carbon bonds. Natural photosynthesis provides a ready blue …

Solid particles impair the performance of the photovoltaic (PV) modules. This results in power losses which lower the efficiency of the system as well as the increases of temperature which additionally decreases the performance and lifetime. The deposited dust chemical composition. concentration and formation of a dust layer on the …

This book presents essential new governance structures to embrace and regulate smart mobility modes. Drawing on a range of case studies. it paves the way for new approaches to governing future transportation systems.    Over the past decades. Information and Communication Technologies have enabled the development of new mobility solutions …

The paper reports use of silicone oil as spectrum filter and heat absorber for photovoltaic thermal systems. The terrestrial solar spectrum is in the wavelength range of 0.25 to 2.5 μm. The response range of C-Si solar cell is 0.75 to 1.125 μm. In the current study. the feasibility of …

Purpose– Faults in the actual outdoor performance of Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) systems can go unnoticed for several months since the energy productions are subject to significant variations that could mask faulty behaviors. Even large BIPV energy deficits could be hard to detect. The purpose of this paper is to …