Automated Solutions For Hydroponic Plant Growth,
2024
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Automated Solutions For Hydroponic Plant Growth, Sydney Mcclure, Adam Lachguar
Sustainability Conference
Within the past year, Project H.O.M.E. has been focusing on the design and development of a semi-automatic hydroponic system specifically for sustaining plant life in Martian-like conditions. Given the significance of extended space-based travel, where the duration of human life in space is a crucial factor, growing food becomes imperative. This project has integrated electrical engineering and computer science, with features like automated pH testing and sensor-based evaluations. Key functionalities, including timed watering and automatic adjustments, were coded to enhance plant care. Initially, the project’s comprehensive research and strategic planning resulted in detailed blueprints and computer-aided design models for the …
Sustainable Mobility: Machine Learning-Driven Deployment Of Ev Charging Points In Dublin,
2024
Technological University Dublin
Sustainable Mobility: Machine Learning-Driven Deployment Of Ev Charging Points In Dublin, Ruairí De Fréin, Alexander Mutiso Mutua Mr
Articles
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers in urban areas face range anxiety due to the fear of running out of charge without timely access to charging points (CPs). The lack of sufficient numbers of CPs has hindered EV adoption and negatively impacted the progress of sustainable mobility. We propose a CP distribution algorithm that is machine learning-based and leverages population density, points of interest (POIs), and the most used roads as input parameters to determine the best locations for deploying CPs. The objects of the following research are as follows: (1) to allocate weights to the three parameters in a $6$ km …
Refining Chlorosulfonation Methods For The Synthesis Of A Perfluoroalkyl Arylsulfonimide (Pfsi) Monomer,
2024
Belmont University
Refining Chlorosulfonation Methods For The Synthesis Of A Perfluoroalkyl Arylsulfonimide (Pfsi) Monomer, Ainsley P. Foster, Benjamin Varney, Hua Mei
Science University Research Symposium (SURS)
Proton-exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells are sources of energy that are clean, quiet, and highly responsive to changes in power needs, making them promising for use in automobiles and other portable power devices. The electrolyte of a PEM cell–the layer responsible for conductivity–is a polymer membrane, commonly consisting of perfluoroalkyl sulfonic acid (PFSA) polymers. Perfluoroalkyl arylsulfonimide (PFSI) polymers are expected to improve the efficiency of PEM fuel cells through optimal stability and proton conductivity. The trifluovinylether (TFVE) aryl perfluorosulfonamide monomer is a new PFSI monomer proposed to fulfill these benefits once polymerized. A six-step synthesis route was initially designed to …
Causes And Prevention Of Thermal Runaway In Lithium-Ion Batteries — A U.S. Utility Perspective,
2024
PPL Corporation and University of Kentucky
Causes And Prevention Of Thermal Runaway In Lithium-Ion Batteries — A U.S. Utility Perspective, Shaun Lavin, Kwabena Kyeremeh, Elias Nemeh, David Beyerle, Chad Alkire, Samuel Kelty, Lakshmi Srinivasan, Stephanie Shaw, Erin Minear, Haresh Kamath, Dan Ionel, Aron Patrick
Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky Faculty Publications
Lithium-ion batteries are a critically important technology for maintaining grid reliability with the integration of variable intermittent renewable energy resources. However, lithium-ion batteries also pose significant human safety and infrastructure hazards due to the inherent risk of thermal runaway, fire, and explosion, which should be understood, mitigated, and managed. While battery manufacturers have primary responsibility for the design, manufacturing, and software which are necessary to keep battery storage systems safe, electric utilities also have an important role in understanding these risks and adopting best practices to mitigate them. This paper provides background on utility-scale battery deployment, an overview of a …
Enhancement Of Search And Rescue Within The Coastal Waters Of Sierra Leone,
2024
World Maritime University
Enhancement Of Search And Rescue Within The Coastal Waters Of Sierra Leone, Mohamed Osman Kamara
World Maritime University Dissertations
No abstract provided.
3d Printed Microfluidic Fabrication Methodology, Characterization, Mechanical Design, And Applications In Electrostatic Artificial Muscles And Benthic Microbial Fuel Cells, Terak B. Hornik
Master's Theses
The fabrication of microfluidic devices often requires specialized methods. The development of these methods requires careful characterization and understanding of the processes involved. Using primarily PolyJet 3D printing technology, microfluidics offers a wide scope of applications such as microfluidic benthic microbial fuel cells (MBMFCs) and electrostatic artificial muscles. MBMFCs benefit from the confinement of the microbes resulting in close proximity between the electrode and the organisms. Using a modular design called the Sponge, assembly and upscaling is possible. Electrostatic artificial muscles benefit from a microfluidic approach due to the non-linearity of electrostatic attraction creating disproportionate benefits when miniaturized. When designed …
Goodbye With Tears! Deep Condolences To Academician Zhao-Wu Tian!,
2024
Chinese Chemical Society | Xiamen University
Goodbye With Tears! Deep Condolences To Academician Zhao-Wu Tian!, Editorial Office Of J.Electrochem.
Journal of Electrochemistry
No abstract provided.
The Adviser Of Journal Of Electrochemistry Professor Christian Amatore Received The Chinese Government Friendship Award,
2024
Chinese Chemical Society | Xiamen University
The Adviser Of Journal Of Electrochemistry Professor Christian Amatore Received The Chinese Government Friendship Award, Editorial Office Of J.Electrochem.
Journal of Electrochemistry
No abstract provided.
Journal Of Electrochemistry Is Selected To Entering Ici Journals Master List,
2024
Chinese Chemical Society | Xiamen University
Journal Of Electrochemistry Is Selected To Entering Ici Journals Master List, Editorial Office Of J.Electrochem.
Journal of Electrochemistry
No abstract provided.
Possibility Of Applying Methods Of Analysis And Synthesis Of Linear Electrical Circuits To Some Nonlinear Circuits,
2024
Tashkent State Technical University, Tashkent city, Republic of Uzbekistan, DSc, professor, [email protected], https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8315-0351;
Possibility Of Applying Methods Of Analysis And Synthesis Of Linear Electrical Circuits To Some Nonlinear Circuits, Qudrat Gayratovich Abidov, Anvar Ismatullaevich Rahmatullaev, Mexrnoz Odiljonovna Gafurova
Technical science and innovation
This article discusses the possibility of applying the analysis and calculation methods used in linear electric circuits to certain nonlinear circuits. It is shown that if we abandon the quantitative criteria for the analysis and synthesis of nonlinear circuits using linear principles, some problems in nonlinear electrical engineering can be correctly solved based on linear theory. As an example, the simplest ferroresonant voltage stabilizer is considered, using the method of superposition and the equivalence of ferroresonant circuits in series and parallel connections. The electrical diagram is shown, and a formula for the stabilization coefficient is derived, representing a complex nonlinear …
Enhancing Resilience In Complex Energy Systems Through Real-Time Anomaly Detection: A Systematic Literature Review,
2024
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Enhancing Resilience In Complex Energy Systems Through Real-Time Anomaly Detection: A Systematic Literature Review, Ali Aghazadeh Ardebili, Oussama Hasidi, Ahmed Bendaouia, Adem Khalil, Sabri Khalil, Dalila Luceri, El Hassan Abdelwahed, Sara Qassimi, Antonio Ficarella
Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering Faculty Publications
As real-time data sources expand, the need for detecting anomalies in streaming data becomes increasingly critical for cutting edge data-driven applications. Real-time anomaly detection faces various challenges, requiring automated systems that adapt continuously to evolving data patterns due to the impracticality of human intervention. This study focuses on energy systems (ES), critical infrastructures vulnerable to disruptions from natural disasters, cyber attacks, equipment failures, or human errors, leading to power outages, financial losses, and risks to other sectors. Early anomaly detection ensures energy supply continuity, minimizing disruption impacts, an enhancing system resilience against cyber threats. A systematic literature review (SLR) is …
This Is An Automated Software Platform For Grid Interconnection Of Renewable Energy Resources.,
2024
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
This Is An Automated Software Platform For Grid Interconnection Of Renewable Energy Resources., Cathy Chen, Lani Nguyen
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
To help curb climate change, the United States is rapidly electrifying many sectors of the energy economy, such as transportation (electric vehicles) and home heating (electric heat pumps). Thus, recent years have witnessed an explosion of businesses that want to connect and operate energy resources on the electric grid. However, getting an energy resource connected to the grid is an arduous process that takes years or more, requires specialized technical knowledge, and requires navigating complex and varying regulatory procedures. This project will develop a software platform that leverages AI and high-performance computing to automate and accelerate grid interconnection and energy …
Thermal Management For Optimal Performance Of Unitized Regenerative Fuel Cells,
2024
Old Dominion University
Thermal Management For Optimal Performance Of Unitized Regenerative Fuel Cells, Mythy T. Tran
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Theses & Dissertations
As the race to net zero energy intensifies around the world, hydrogen production and fuel cell technologies are attracting more attention, and the technologies are growing rapidly. Together, hydrogen production and fuel cell technologies hold potential for a reliable, green, and sustainable energy system. Hydrogen is an excellent energy carrier and can be produced from various sources, especially green and renewable sources. Fuel cells generate electricity and water from hydrogen and oxygen. In reverse mode, fuel cells operate as electrolyzers to produce hydrogen and oxygen from electricity and water. However, the major drawback that keeps hydrogen and fuel cells from …
Zhong-Qun Tian, Academician And Honorary Member Of Electrochemistry Committee Chinese Chemical Society, Achieved "Raman Lifetime Award",
2024
Chinese Chemical Society | Xiamen University
Zhong-Qun Tian, Academician And Honorary Member Of Electrochemistry Committee Chinese Chemical Society, Achieved "Raman Lifetime Award", Editorial Office Of J.Electrochem.
Journal of Electrochemistry
No abstract provided.
Optimization Of Channel Structure Of Alkaline Water Electrolyzer By Using An Expanded Mesh As A Bipolar Plate,
2024
School of Mechanical and Power Engineering East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
Optimization Of Channel Structure Of Alkaline Water Electrolyzer By Using An Expanded Mesh As A Bipolar Plate, Hai-Yan Xiong, Zhen-Xiao Zhu, Xin Gao, Chen-Ming Fan, Hui-Bao Luan, Bing Li
Journal of Electrochemistry
Alkaline water electrolysis (AWE) is the most mature technology for hydrogen production by water electrolysis. Alkaline water electrolyzer consists of multiple electrolysis cells, and a single cell consists of a diaphragm, electrodes, bipolar plates and end plates, etc. The existing industrial bipolar plate channel is concave-convex structure, which is manufactured by complicated and high-cost mold punching. This structure still results in uneven electrolyte flow and low current density in the electrolytic cell, further increasing in energy consumption and cost of AWE. Thereby, in this article, the electrochemical and flow model is firstly constructed, based on the existing industrial concave and …
Chinese Chemical Society: First Young Scholars' Symposium On Electrosynthesis Held Successfully,
2024
Chinese Chemical Society | Xiamen University
Chinese Chemical Society: First Young Scholars' Symposium On Electrosynthesis Held Successfully, Chinese Society Of Electrochemistry (Cse)
Journal of Electrochemistry
No abstract provided.
2024 Tianmulake Advanced Anode Materials Innovation Forum And Sixth National Conference Of Advanced Battery Failure Analysis And Testing Technology Concluded Successfully,
2024
Chinese Chemical Society | Xiamen University
2024 Tianmulake Advanced Anode Materials Innovation Forum And Sixth National Conference Of Advanced Battery Failure Analysis And Testing Technology Concluded Successfully, Editorial Office Of J.Electrochem.
Journal of Electrochemistry
No abstract provided.
Electronic Communication Between Co And Ru Sites Decorated On Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Nanotubes Boost The Alkaline Hydrogen Evolution Reaction,
2024
School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, Shaanxi, China
Electronic Communication Between Co And Ru Sites Decorated On Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Nanotubes Boost The Alkaline Hydrogen Evolution Reaction, Meng-Ting Gao, Ying Wei, Xue-Meng Hu, Wenj-Jie Zhu, Qing-Qing Liu, Jin-Yuan Qiang, Wan-Wan Liu, Ying Wang, Xu Li, Jian-Feng Huang, Yong-Qiang Feng
Journal of Electrochemistry
Designing highly efficient Pt-free electrocatalysts with low overpotential for an alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) remains a significant challenge. Here, a novel and efficient cobalt (Co), ruthenium (Ru) bimetallic electrocatalyst composed of CoRu nanoalloy decorated on the N-doped carbon nanotubes (CoRu@N-CNTs), was prepared by reacting fullerenol with melamine via hydrothermal treatment and followed by pyrolysis. Benefiting from the electronic communication between Co and Ru sites, the as-obtained CoRu@N-CNTs catalyst exhibited superior electrocatalytic HER activity. To deliver a current density of 10 mA·cm–2, it required an overpotential of merely 19 mV along with a Tafel slope of 26.19 mV·dec …
Aging Characteristics Of Lithium-Ion Battery Under Fast Charging Based On Electrochemical-Thermal-Mechanical Coupling Model,
2024
School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science Longteng Road 333, Shanghai 201620, PR China
Aging Characteristics Of Lithium-Ion Battery Under Fast Charging Based On Electrochemical-Thermal-Mechanical Coupling Model, Dong-Xu Zuo, Pei-Chao Li
Journal of Electrochemistry
The aging characteristics of lithium-ion battery (LIB) under fast charging is investigated based on an electrochemical-thermal-mechanical (ETM) coupling model. Firstly, the ETM coupling model is established by COMSOL Multiphysics. Subsequently, a long cycle test was conducted to explore the aging characteristics of LIB. Specifically, the effects of charging (C) rate and cycle number on battery aging are analyzed in terms of nonuniform distribution of solid electrolyte interface (SEI), SEI formation, thermal stability and stress characteristics. The results indicate that the increases in C rate and cycling led to an increase in the degree of nonuniform distribution of SEI, and thus …
Design Frameworks For Ventilative Cooling: Perceptions From Building Design Practitioners In Ireland And The United Kingdom,
2024
Department of Process, Energy and Transport Engineering, Munster Technological University, Cork, Ireland; MaREI SFI Centre for Marine, Climate and Energy, University College Cork, Ringaskiddy, Co, Cork, Ireland
Design Frameworks For Ventilative Cooling: Perceptions From Building Design Practitioners In Ireland And The United Kingdom, Maha Sohail, Adam O'Donovan, Paul D. O'Sullivan
Publications
The global increase in building cooling demands poses a challenge for designers striving for net zero energy consumption. The prevalent use of mechanical cooling underscores the necessity for designers to consider Ventilative Cooling as a viable alternative in the early stages of building design. This paper presents findings from an exploratory survey and semi-structured interviews of industry experts in Ireland and the United Kingdom about their design processes and experienced-based approaches to designing Ventilative Cooling. The findings suggest that the pre-design stage has the same influence for promoting ventilative cooling strategies as the schematic and detailed design stages for practitioners, …
