Highly Efficient Thermal Renewable Energy Systems 1st Edition by Vikas Verma, Sivasakthivel Thangavel, Nitesh Dutt, Ashwani Kumar, Rohitha Weerasinghe 9781040020531 1040020534

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ISBN 10: 1040020534
ISBN 13: 9781040020531 
Author: Vikas Verma, Sivasakthivel Thangavel, Nitesh Dutt, Ashwani Kumar, Rohitha Weerasinghe

The text comprehensively highlights the latest methodologies, models, techniques, and applications along with a description of modeling, optimization, and experimental works in the energy sector. It further explains key concepts such as finite element analysis tools, hybrid energy systems, mechanical components design, and optimization, solar coupled systems, and vertical heat exchanger. This book • Discusses the role and integration of solar, geothermal, and hydrogen‑based thermal energy storage (TES) technologies in different sectors for space heating and cooling applications. • Covers mechanical modeling and optimization of hybrid energy storage systems for performance improvement and focuses on hydrogen production, storage, and safety measures. • Explores the integration of IoT and global energy interaction technologies, highlighting their potential benefits in driving the transition toward a sustainable and resilient global energy system. • Explains different aspects of clean technologies such as batteries, fuel cells, ground energy storage, solar thermal system, and the role of green hydrogen in decarbonizing sectors like transportation and energy. • Showcases a clear idea of sustainable development using renewable energy, focusing on policymaking, challenges in transition from conventional to renewable energy, and future directions in energy sector. It is primarily written for senior undergraduates and graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of mechanical engineering, production engineering, industrial engineering, and environmental engineering.

Highly Efficient Thermal Renewable Energy Systems 1st Table of contents:

1 Introduction to thermal energy storage: solar, geothermal and hydrogen energy

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Potential of solar thermal energy

1.2.1 Global scenario of solar thermal energy

1.3 Solar thermal energy storage techniques

1.4 Applications of solar thermal energy storage

1.5 Potential of geothermal energy

1.5.1 Global scenario of geothermal energy

1.5.2 Geothermal energy extraction techniques

1.5.3 Applications of geothermal energy and storage

1.6 Potential of hydrogen energy storage

1.6.1 Global status of hydrogen storage

1.6.2 Methods of hydrogen energy storage

1.6.3 Applications of hydrogen energy storage

1.7 Conclusion

References

2 Technological advancements in sustainable and renewable solar energy systems

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Solar energy harvesting system

2.3 Efficiency of solar PV system

2.3.1 Effect of irradiance

2.3.2 Effect of shade and temperature

2.3.3 Battery life protection

2.4 Advantages and disadvantages of the solar energy system

2.5 Conclusion

References

3 Thermal energy storage technologies and their applications

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Motivations for energy storage

3.2.1 Concept of ES

3.2.2 Advantages of ES

3.3 Classification of ES technologies

3.4 Thermal energy storage

3.4.1 Advantages of TES

3.5 TES methods

3.5.1 Sensible heat storage

3.5.2 Latent heat storage (LHS)

3.5.3 Thermochemical storage (TCS)

3.6 TES materials

3.6.1 Physical properties of TES materials

3.6.2 SHS materials

3.6.3 LHS materials

3.6.4 TCS materials

3.7 Applications of TES

3.8 Conclusion

References

4 Solar energy scenario in India: opportunities and challenges

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Current status of solar energy in India

4.3 Opportunities

4.4 Challenges

4.5 Conclusion

References

5 Applications of IoT in renewable energy sector: smart energy management, opportunities, challenges and applications

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Global energy interaction technologies

5.3 Interaction between IoT and global energy interaction technologies

5.4 Importance of IoT in energy technology

5.5 Hybrid system

5.5.1 Hybrid renewable energy systems

5.5.2 Solar and wind hybrid renewable energy system

5.6 Benefits of solar and wind hybrid system

5.7 Wind and hydrogen-based hybrid energy system

5.8 Benefits of a wind hydrogen system include

5.9 Hybrid energy storage systems

5.10 Grid technology

5.11 Smart grid

5.12 Advantages of smart grid

5.13 Zero energy building

5.14 Energy conservation building codes

5.15 Green building

5.16 Conclusion

References

6 Design and modelling of solar, geothermal and hybrid energy systems

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Finite element analysis and modelling techniques in energy system design

6.2.1 FEA techniques for structural integrity assessment

6.2.2 Thermal performance evaluation using FEA

6.2.3 Efficiency enhancement through different techniques

6.3 Thermal performance evaluation

6.3.1 Innovative approaches to thermal storage

6.3.2 Modelling of thermal energy storage systems

6.4 Solar and radiant energy systems design

6.4.1 Solar collector design and performance

6.4.2 Radiant heating systems

6.5 Geothermal energy systems design

6.5.1 Geothermal heat pump systems

6.6 Hybrid energy systems design

6.6.1 Design considerations for hybrid systems

6.7 Conclusion

References

7 Optimization techniques of solar thermal and hybrid energy systems

7.1 Introduction to optimization in solar thermal and hybrid energy systems

7.2 Mathematical modelling and simulation for system optimization

7.2.1 System equations and constraints

7.2.2 Dynamic simulation approaches

7.3 Evolutionary algorithms and genetic optimization

7.3.1 Genetic algorithm fundamentals

7.3.2 Multi-objective optimization

7.4 Machine learning-based optimization

7.4.1 Neural networks for system optimization

7.4.2 Support vector machines in energy system design

7.5 Design considerations and component sizing

7.5.1 Optimal collector and storage sizing

7.5.2 Integration of heat exchangers and storage units

7.6 Control strategies for enhanced performance

7.6.1 On/off control strategies

7.6.2 Advanced model predictive control

7.7 Applications of optimization techniques

7.7.1 Solar thermal collector array optimization

7.7.2 Hybrid PV-thermal system optimization

7.8 Future trends and challenges in optimization of solar thermal and hybrid energy systems

References

8 Predicting PV thermal collector performance with apriori algorithm

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Materials and methods

8.2.1 Experimentation

8.2.2 FL expert system

8.2.3 Apriori algorithm

8.3 Results and discussion

8.3.1 Experimental

8.3.2 FL expert system

8.4 Conclusions

References

9 Solar and geothermal-based thermal energy storage for building applications

9.1 Introduction

9.1.1 Solar energy and TES

9.1.2 Geothermal energy & TES

9.1.3 Energy conversion and storage

9.1.4 Energy distribution

9.1.5 Applications

9.2 Solar TES methods

9.2.1 Sensible heat storage

9.2.2 Latent heat storage

9.2.3 Thermochemical storage

9.2.4 Thermo-electrochemical storage

9.2.5 Solar energy and TES for buildings application

9.3 Geo TES methods

9.3.1 Aquifer TES (ATES)

9.3.2 Borehole thermal energy storage (BTES)

9.3.3 Rock thermal energy storage (RTES)

9.3.4 Geothermal energy and TES for buildings application

9.4 Hydrogen energy systems

9.4.1 Metal hydride storage

9.4.2 Thermochemical storage

9.4.3 Liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHC)

9.5 Challenges & opportunities

9.6 Conclusions

9.7 Future scope

References

10 Study and analysis of low-level geothermal heat pumps in Oman

10.1 Introduction

10.1.1 Objectives of the study

10.2 Geothermal heat pump technology

10.2.1 Operating principles

10.2.2 Advantages of GHP technology

10.2.3 Types of GHP systems

10.3 Comparison with other heating and cooling technologies

10.4 Geological and climatic context of Oman

10.4.1 Geological features and heat sources

10.4.2 Climatic considerations and energy demand

10.5 Case studies and applications

10.5.1 GHPs in residential buildings

10.5.2 GHPs in commercial and industrial settings

10.5.3 Integration with existing HVAC systems

10.6 Challenges and considerations

10.6.1 Geological and hydrogeological constraints

10.7 Policy recommendations for geothermal energy development

10.8 Conclusion

10.9 Implications for sustainable energy development in Oman

References

11 Green hydrogen production: methods, designs and applications

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Hydrogen production

11.3 Electrolysis: mechanisms, technologies, and efficiency enhancement

11.3.1 Alkaline electrolysis

11.3.2 PEM electrolysis

11.3.3 Solid oxide electrolysis

11.4 Biomass conversion for green hydrogen production

11.4.1 Thermochemical processes

11.4.2 Biological routes

11.5 Solar-driven hydrogen production methods

11.5.1 Photovoltaic-electrolysis systems

11.5.2 Photo-electrochemical cells

11.6 System design considerations for green hydrogen production

11.6.1 Process integration and optimization

11.6.2 Techno-economic analysis

11.7 Applications of green hydrogen: energy storage and clean fuel synthesis

11.7.1 Hydrogen energy storage

11.7.2 Synthetic fuel production

11.8 Green hydrogen in industrial and transportation sectors

11.8.1 Hydrogen-fuelled transportation solutions

11.9 Conclusion

References

12 Comparative assessment of hydrogen production methods from renewable energy: a review

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Background: techniques for producing hydrogen

12.2.1 Photovoltaic electrolysis

12.2.2 Photovoltaic solar energy

12.2.3 Biomass gasification

12.2.4 Wind-driven hydrogen production using water

12.2.5 Photo electrolysis and photocatalytic decomposition

12.2.6 Hydrogen production via gasification of biomass

12.3 Summary

12.3.1 Comparative evaluation of hydrogen generation techniques

12.4 Conclusions

References

13 Hydrogen production and storage: technological advancements and applications

13.1 Hydrogen

13.1.1 Hydrogen production

13.1.2 Hydrogen from fossil fuels

13.1.3 Hydrogen from renewable sources

13.1.4 Economic aspects of hydrogen production

13.2 Green Hydrogen Production

13.2.1 Potential for synergy with renewable energy power generation

13.3 New methods and designs

13.3.1 PEM water electrolysis work

13.4 Green hydrogen applications

13.5 Benefits of green hydrogen

References

14 Harnessing solar and hydrogen energy: conserving for the generations to come

14.1 Introduction

14.2 Solar energy

14.3 Hydrogen energy

14.4 Integration of solar and hydrogen energy

14.5 Renewable energy analysis in India

14.6 Global hydrogen demand by sector in the net zero scenario, 2020–2030

14.7 Future perspectives and challenges

14.8 Challenges

14.9 Conclusion

References

15 Solar power potential of India: thermal, economical and technological advancements

15.1 Introduction

15.1.1 Economical aspects of BIPV

15.2 Solar potential of the building envelope

15.3 Technological design of BIPV system

15.4 Cover materials (front and rare)

15.5 Design for additional interlayers and embedding materials

15.6 Design for the layout of the electrical module with PV cell layer

15.7 PV cell technology

15.7.1 Wafer-based technologies

15.7.2 Tiny films based technology

15.8 Design for electrical BIPV system

15.8.1 Sub-module level

15.8.2 Module level

15.8.3 BIPV system level

15.8.4 Building level

15.9 Important options for the constructional integration

15.9.1 Position of the modules

15.9.2 Construction integration of the modules into the building envelope

15.10 Solar thermal energy storage system

15.10.1 Storing thermal energy method

15.11 Molecular solar thermal system

References

16 Green hydrogen productions: methods, designs and smart applications

16.1 Introduction

16.2 Green hydrogen production methods

16.2.1 Proton exchange membrane electrolysis

16.2.2 Alkaline electrolysis

16.2.3 Solid oxide electrolyzer cell

16.2.4 Multi-step electrolysis

16.2.5 Photoelectrochemical (PEC) hydrogen production

16.2.6 Hybrid electrolyzer systems

16.3 Green hydrogen applications

16.4 Conclusions and future scope

References

17 Experimental investigation of thermohydraulic performance of solar air collector with double sided roughened absorber plate

17.1 Introduction

17.2 The novelty and objectives of the work

17.3 Roughness geometry and parameters

17.4 Experimentation

17.5 Performance parameters

17.6 Validation test and uncertainty analysis

17.7 Results and discussion

17.7.1 Effect of Reynolds number

17.7.2 Effect of relative gap distance

17.7.3 Effect of relative roughness gap

17.8 Comparison with the previous research work

17.9 Conclusions

References

18 Design and analysis of a solar-based gear pump system

18.1 Introduction

18.2 Fundamentals of an external gear pump

18.3 Literature review

18.4 Development of solid model

18.4.1 Development of model for cover

18.4.2 Development of model for shaft

18.4.3 Development of model for housing

18.4.4 Development of model for gears

18.5 Conclusions

References

19 Solar desalination techniques: challenges and opportunities

19.1 Introduction

19.1.1 Brief overview of water scarcity as a global challenge

19.1.2 Introduction to solar desalination as a sustainable solution

19.2 Importance of addressing challenges and capitalizing on opportunities

19.2.1 Solar desalination techniques: explanation of various solar desalination techniques

19.2.2 Solar distillation: types of solar stills and their mechanisms

19.2.3 Solar multistage flash distillation: operating principles and efficiency

19.2.4 Solar RO: role of solar energy in powering the process

19.2.5 Solar nano-filtration: benefits of using solar energy for pump power

19.3 Challenges in solar desalination: energy efficiency and technological advances

19.3.1 Need for optimizing energy conversion and utilization

19.3.2 Advances in solar collector technology for improved efficiency

19.3.3 Innovations in heat transfer systems and membranes

19.4 Opportunities in solar desalination

19.4.1 Case studies and real-world applications

19.5 Highlight the impact of solar desalination on communities and regions

19.6 Lessons learned from these case studies and their implications for wider adoption

19.7 Conclusions

19.7.1 Summarize the key points discussed in the chapter

19.7.2 Emphasize the role of solar desalination in a sustainable water future

19.7.3 Encourage continued research, innovation, and collaboration in the field

References

20 Atmospheric water generation with different grades of molecular sieve

20.1 Introduction

20.2 Experimental setup

20.3 Measuring instruments and devices

20.4 System operation

20.4.1 Analysis of experimental data

20.5 Results and discussion

20.6 Experimental error

20.7 Conclusions

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