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1. A bi-level optimisation framework for electric vehicle fleet charging management

Author:
Škugor, Branimir; Deur, Joško
Source:
Applied energy 2016 v.184 pp. 1332-1342
ISSN:
0306-2619
Subject:
algorithms; batteries; dynamic programming; models; response surface methodology; vehicles (equipment)
Abstract:
... The paper proposes a bi-level optimisation framework for Electric Vehicle (EV) fleet charging based on a realistic EV fleet model including a transport demand sub-model. The EV fleet is described by an aggregate battery model, which is parameterised by using recorded driving cycle data of a delivery vehicle fleet. The EV fleet model is used within the inner level of the bi-level optimisation frame ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.03.091

2. A carbon emissions reduction index: Integrating the volume and allocation of regional emissions

Author:
Chen, Jiandong; Cheng, Shulei; Song, Malin; Wu, Yinyin
Source:
Applied energy 2016 v.184 pp. 1154-1164
ISSN:
0306-2619
Subject:
carbon; carbon dioxide; global warming; greenhouse gas emissions; pressure; China
Abstract:
... Given the acceleration of global warming and rising greenhouse gas emissions, all countries are facing the harsh reality of the need to reduce carbon emissions. In this study, we propose an index to quantify the pressure faced by policymakers to reduce such emissions, termed the carbon emissions reduction index. This index allows us to observe the effect of carbon emissions volume on the pressure ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.03.032

3. Achieving China’s INDC through carbon cap-and-trade: Insights from Shanghai

Author:
Wu, Rui; Dai, Hancheng; Geng, Yong; Xie, Yang; Masui, Toshihiko; Tian, Xu
Source:
Applied energy 2016 v.184 pp. 1114-1122
ISSN:
0306-2619
Subject:
air transportation; carbon; carbon dioxide; carbon markets; cost effectiveness; economic impact; electricity; emissions; employment; iron; issues and policy; models; prices; renewable energy sources; steel; trade; China
Abstract:
... Emission trading scheme (ETS) is considered as a cost-effective way to cut emissions. This study evaluates the economic impacts of ETS policy by using a static computable general equilibrium (CGE) model in Shanghai, one of China’s seven ETS pilots. Three scenarios are set considering the target of Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) by 2030, including a reference scenario, carbon c ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.06.011

4. Acid Gas to Syngas (AG2S™) technology applied to solid fuel gasification: Cutting H2S and CO2 emissions by improving syngas production

Author:
Bassani, Andrea; Pirola, Carlo; Maggio, Enrico; Pettinau, Alberto; Frau, Caterina; Bozzano, Giulia; Pierucci, Sauro; Ranzi, Eliseo; Manenti, Flavio
Source:
Applied energy 2016 v.184 pp. 1284-1291
ISSN:
0306-2619
Subject:
carbon dioxide; carbon monoxide; coal; dynamic models; gasification; greenhouse gas emissions; hydrogen; hydrogen sulfide; pyrolysis; simulation models; synthesis gas
Abstract:
... The paper deals with the application of the novel Acid Gas To Syngas (AG2S™) technology to the gasification of solid fuels. The AG2S technology is a completely new effective route of processing acid gases: H2S and CO2 are converted into syngas (CO and H2) by means of a regenerative thermal reactor. To show the application of the AG2S technology, modeling and simulation advances for gasification sy ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.06.040

5. A circular stacking strategy for microfluidic fuel cells with volatile methanol fuel

Author:
Wang, Yifei; Leung, Dennis Y.C.
Source:
Applied energy 2016 v.184 pp. 659-669
ISSN:
0306-2619
Subject:
air; electrodes; electrolytes; fuel cells; fuels; methanol; oxidants; potassium hydroxide; vapors
Abstract:
... Microfluidic fuel cell (MFC) stacking is a prerequisite to improve its power output for practical applications. Unlike the stacking of membrane-based fuel cells, MFC stacking generally involves complex fluidic management, such as anolyte and catholyte distribution, and spent electrolyte collection, which greatly increases the system’s complexity. In addition, the operational robustness of MFC stac ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.11.019

6. A city scale degree-day method to assess building space heating energy demands in Strasbourg Eurometropolis (France)

Author:
Kohler, M.; Blond, N.; Clappier, A.
Source:
Applied energy 2016 v.184 pp. 40-54
ISSN:
0306-2619
Subject:
air temperature; buildings; energy; heat; heat island; heat sums; insulating materials; methodology; models; France
Abstract:
... Efficient strategies are required to reduce space heating energy demands in buildings at city scale. Models taking into account the dynamic of the Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon may be useful tools to help urban planners in this task. In this paper, we propose a new methodology to assess the energy demands for space heating in buildings at city scale: a degree-day method is applied, coupled wi ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.09.075

7. Adaptive model parameter identification for large capacity Li-ion batteries on separated time scales

Author:
Dai, Haifeng; Xu, Tianjiao; Zhu, Letao; Wei, Xuezhe; Sun, Zechang
Source:
Applied energy 2016 v.184 pp. 119-131
ISSN:
0306-2619
Subject:
algorithms; batteries; least squares; models
Abstract:
... The accurate identification of battery model parameters is critical to the development of the battery management system (BMS). For large capacity Li-ion batteries, different internal processes happen inside the cell during charging and discharging, which introduce the complex dynamics that occur on different time scales. The multi time-scaled effect of the battery dynamics imposes difficulties on ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.10.020

8. A hybrid electric vehicle market penetration model to identify the best policy mix: A consumer ownership cycle approach

Author:
Lee, Yongseung; Kim, Chongman; Shin, Juneseuk
Source:
Applied energy 2016 v.184 pp. 438-449
ISSN:
0306-2619
Subject:
consumer preferences; issues and policy; macroeconomics; markets; models; ownership; purchasing; vehicles (equipment)
Abstract:
... HEV market penetration exists in a circular loop of purchase, use, retirement, and repurchase, i.e., the consumer ownership cycle. Existing HEV market penetration models focus on a single linear process, such as purchasing, without considering other processes. Market penetration policies based on such models can facilitate a single process, but they cannot boost market penetration as planned. Comb ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.10.038

9. Air conditioning and power generation for residential applications using liquid nitrogen

Author:
Ahmad, Abdalqader; Al-Dadah, Raya; Mahmoud, Saad
Source:
Applied energy 2016 v.184 pp. 630-640
ISSN:
0306-2619
Subject:
air conditioning; carbon dioxide; cooling; electricity; emissions; energy; energy use and consumption; methodology; nitrogen; power generation; prices; renewable energy sources; residential housing; Libya
Abstract:
... Current air conditioning (AC) systems consume a significant amount of energy, particularly during peak times where most electricity suppliers face difficulties to meet the users’ demands, and the global demands for AC systems have increased rapidly over the last few decades leading to significant power consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. This paper presents a new technique that uses liquid n ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.11.022

10. An experimental and kinetic modeling study of glycerol pyrolysis

Author:
Fantozzi, F.; Frassoldati, A.; Bartocci, P.; Cinti, G.; Quagliarini, F.; Bidini, G.; Ranzi, E.M.
Source:
Applied energy 2016 v.184 pp. 68-76
ISSN:
0306-2619
Subject:
biodiesel; byproducts; computer software; fluid mechanics; fuel cells; glycerol; heat; hydrogen; hydrogen production; industry; methane; models; prediction; pyrolysis; steam; temperature; transportation
Abstract:
... Pyrolysis of glycerol, a by-product of the biodiesel industry, is an important potential source of hydrogen. The obtained high calorific value gas can be used either as a fuel for combined heat and power (CHP) generation or as a transportation fuel (for example hydrogen to be used in fuel cells). Optimal process conditions can improve glycerol pyrolysis by increasing gas yield and hydrogen concent ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.10.018

11. A novel methodology for the design of waste heat recovery network in eco-industrial park using techno-economic analysis and multi-objective optimization

Author:
Zhang, Chuan; Zhou, Li; Chhabra, Pulkit; Garud, Sushant S.; Aditya, Kevin; Romagnoli, Alessandro; Comodi, Gabriele; Dal Magro, Fabio; Meneghetti, Antonella; Kraft, Markus
Source:
Applied energy 2016 v.184 pp. 88-102
ISSN:
0306-2619
Subject:
case studies; energy efficiency; greenhouse gas emissions; heat; industry; information sources; system optimization; transportation; Singapore
Abstract:
... Based on share of energy, materials, resources and information, Eco Industrial Park (EIP) has become a popular form of industry cluster. Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) in EIP can significantly increase the total energy efficiency of the whole park, meanwhile reducing its greenhouse gas emission. The current paper proposes a methodology to assess the opportunities of WHR in EIP at park level. Four diffe ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.10.016

12. A Pareto-based multi-objective optimization algorithm to design energy-efficient shading devices

Author:
Khoroshiltseva, Marina; Slanzi, Debora; Poli, Irene
Source:
Applied energy 2016 v.184 pp. 1400-1410
ISSN:
0306-2619
Subject:
algorithms; climate; energy efficiency; lighting; shade; solar radiation
Abstract:
... In this paper we address the problem of designing new energy-efficient static daylight devices that will surround the external windows of a residential building in Madrid. Shading devices can in fact largely influence solar gains in a building and improve thermal and lighting comforts by selectively intercepting the solar radiation and by reducing the undesirable glare. A proper shading device can ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.05.015

13. Application of response surface methodology to investigate the effect of different variables on conversion of palm kernel shell in steam gasification using coal bottom ash

Author:
Shahbaz, Muhammad; Yusup, Suzana; Inayat, Abrar; Patrick, David Onoja; Pratama, Angga
Source:
Applied energy 2016 v.184 pp. 1306-1315
ISSN:
0306-2619
Subject:
aluminum oxide; biomass; bottom ash; calcium oxide; catalysts; coal; ferric oxide; gasification; particle size; response surface methodology; seeds; steam; temperature
Abstract:
... This study has been conducted to investigate the effect of four operating variables that include temperature, particle size, CaO/biomass ratio and weight percentage of coal bottom ash and their interaction on palm kernel shell (PKS) conversion and gasification rate. Steam was used as gasifying agent. Response surface methodology (RSM) was used to study the influence of each factors as well as thei ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.05.045

14. Appropriate integration of geothermal energy sources by Pinch approach: Case study of Croatia

Author:
Barkaoui, Alae-Eddine; Boldyryev, Stanislav; Duic, Neven; Krajacic, Goran; Guzović, Zvonimir
Source:
Applied energy 2016 v.184 pp. 1343-1349
ISSN:
0306-2619
Subject:
case studies; cost effectiveness; energy; enthalpy; geothermal energy; heat transfer; planning; Croatia
Abstract:
... Geothermal energy is a widely available renewable energy source. In Croatia geological data have been indicating promising potential, especially in the North-Eastern part of the country with a geothermal gradient higher than 49°C/km and terrestrial heat flux of 76mW/m². Nonetheless, despite this potential, this resource is not highly exploited to date. Efficient use of geothermal energy can contri ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.04.112

15. A profit sharing scheme for distributed energy resources integrated into a virtual power plant

Author:
Rahmani-Dabbagh, Saeed; Sheikh-El-Eslami, Mohammad Kazem
Source:
Applied energy 2016 v.184 pp. 313-328
ISSN:
0306-2619
Subject:
energy; energy resources; markets; power plants; prices; profits and margins; retail marketing; tariffs; uncertainty; wholesale marketing
Abstract:
... Independent owners of distributed energy resources (DERs) can be integrated to form a coalition in order to trade in either retail markets (under predetermined tariffs) or wholesale markets using the virtual power plant (VPP) concept. The consequent coordinated operation of DERs entails a surplus profit in respect to the summation of their individual profits. In this paper, the reasons behind such ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.10.022

16. A sequential input–output framework to analyze the economic and environmental implications of energy policies: Gas taxes and fuel subsidies

Author:
Choi, Jun-Ki; Bakshi, Bhavik R.; Hubacek, Klaus; Nader, Jordan
Source:
Applied energy 2016 v.184 pp. 830-839
ISSN:
0306-2619
Subject:
adverse effects; ammonia; biofuels; case studies; cropland; economic impact; ecosystem services; emissions; energy; energy policy; environmental indicators; environmental policy; fossil fuels; fuel production; gasoline; income; inventories; life cycle assessment; livestock; nitrogen; nitrous oxide; prices; soil erosion; subsidies; supply chain; taxes; United States
Abstract:
... A novel generic sequential input–output framework is developed to model the economy-wide changes in resource consumption and environmental emissions as a result of combined applied energy policies, e.g. taxes for non-renewables and subsidies for renewables. Many input–output analyses are based on a single period analysis. However, in the case of analyzing the effects of multiple policy interventio ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.05.033

17. Assessment of electrical vehicles as a successful driver for reducing CO2 emissions in China

Author:
Hofmann, Jana; Guan, Dabo; Chalvatzis, Konstantinos; Huo, Hong
Source:
Applied energy 2016 v.184 pp. 995-1003
ISSN:
0306-2619
Subject:
air quality; carbon dioxide; coal; electricity; gasoline; greenhouse gas emissions; issues and policy; models; petroleum; vehicles (equipment); China
Abstract:
... This paper analyses the impacts of the gasoline vehicle replacement programme with EVs at different penetration rates on petroleum and electricity sectors and their CO2 emissions. The study utilises a top-down-type Environmental Input–Output (EI–O) model. Our results show that the replacement of gasoline cars with EVs causes greater impacts on total gasoline production than on total electricity ge ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.06.042

18. Assessment on the research trend of low-carbon energy technology investment: A bibliometric analysis

Author:
Yu, Hao; Wei, Yi-Ming; Tang, Bao-Jun; Mi, Zhifu; Pan, Su-Yan
Source:
Applied energy 2016 v.184 pp. 960-970
ISSN:
0306-2619
Subject:
bibliometric analysis; carbon sequestration; databases; developed countries; developing countries; electricity; energy; energy policy; environmental policy; fuels; renewable energy sources; social sciences; storage technology; tariffs; uncertainty; China; Denmark; Greece; Turkey (country); United Kingdom; United States
Abstract:
... Based on databases of Science Citation Index Expanded (1981-present) and Social Sciences Citation Index (2002-present), this paper applies the bibliometric method to analyze the scientific publications of low-carbon energy technology investment. By characterizing the basic information of the publications, we found: the historical development process is clearly divided into two stages; the field of ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.07.129

19. A study of structure–activity relationships of commercial tertiary amines for post-combustion CO2 capture

Author:
Xiao, Min; Liu, Helei; Idem, Raphael; Tontiwachwuthikul, Paitoon; Liang, Zhiwu
Source:
Applied energy 2016 v.184 pp. 219-229
ISSN:
0306-2619
Subject:
absorption; carbon; carbon dioxide; desorption; energy; guidelines; heat; nitrogen; structure-activity relationships; tertiary amines; water solubility
Abstract:
... This work examined the relationship between the structure of various commercial tertiary amines and their activity in CO2 absorption/desorption in terms of rate of CO2 absorption, equilibrium CO2 loading, pKa and heat of CO2 absorption in order to establish possible guidelines for selection of tertiary amine components for amine blends. Results show that any electron donating group linked directly ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.10.006

20. A study on building performance analysis for energy retrofit of existing industrial facilities

Author:
Gourlis, Georgios; Kovacic, Iva
Source:
Applied energy 2016 v.184 pp. 1389-1399
ISSN:
0306-2619
Subject:
air; buildings; case studies; databases; energy conservation; energy efficiency; equipment; heat; laws and regulations; lighting; natural ventilation; summer; uncertainty
Abstract:
... Due to the strengthening of regulations and codes on building energy performance, as well as with the application of national legislations regarding energy management and efficiency, existing industrial facilities are using thermal refurbishment and renovation as impetus for increasing their overall energy efficiency. This paper analyzes a building envelope refurbishment for a case study of an exi ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.03.104