Burning Fossil Research Articles

Sustainable wind energy potential in Sandwip and Kalapara coastal regions of Bangladesh: A way of reducing carbon dioxide emissions

An enormous amount of power is required in a rising nation like Bangladesh, where achieving economic growth without endangering the environment is a burning issue. The majority of people who live in coastal areas of Bangladesh do not have sufficient access to electricity. There are almost 40 million people living along Bangladesh's 724-km shoreline. Furthermore, it is remarkable that coastal regions have year-round winds, strong enough to generate enormous amounts of power. The viability and promise of wind energy in Bangladesh's southern regions are highlighted in this study. The places demonstrate the possibility for cheaper power production at 30 m–40 m altitudes. The rate of electricity does, however, rise with height. The main objective of this study is to analyze the prospect of wind energy in Sandwip and Kalapara coastal areas of Bangladesh. The data from 1990 to 2020 was taken from the database from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) and NASA's NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory). These data sources were used to determine the wind power density, wind power output, energy yield, and finally estimate the CO2 emission reduction. In this paper, a novel approach to the wind energy on selected coastal area is presented and realistic calculation of energy output is carried out of the planned wind system. Finally calculated the realistic CO2 emission reduction by using this approach for a sustainable future. Estimation reveals that about 162.43 GWh of electricity can be generated annually by installing 684 wind towers on southern Kalapara (Khepupara) area and about 257.25 GWh of electricity can be generated annually by installing 1024 wind tower on the periphery of Sandwip area. So, if 1,768 wind turbines are installed on the Sandwip and Kalapara coastal region instead of burning fossil fuels, about 1,11,373.29 tons of CO2 will be prevented from being emitted annually.

Supercritical CO2 power cycle

The article is focused on summarizing the issue of energy circuits working with supercritical carbon dioxide sCO2. Carbon dioxide is currently coming to the forefront of many research institutions with regard to its possible use in its supercritical conditions, thanks to which higher efficiency and compactness of equipment can be achieved compared to conventional steam-water cycles. The article describes the basic properties of this medium, including a description of sCO2 cycles (Brayton, Rankine, etc.). Furthermore, the possible use of energy cycles with sCO2 is discussed, especially in solar and nuclear power plants and in power plants burning fossil fuels. In the case of solar power plants, the sCO2 Brayton cycle can offer higher cycle efficiencies than using super-critical steam cycles. The use of sCO2 in nuclear or coal power plants in turn increases efficiency and reduces water consumption. In addition, the use of the sCO2 circuit in new nuclear reactors of the IV generation is currently being considered, in which the operating temperatures are in the range of 500 - 900 °C, i.e. they are generally higher than operating water-cooled reactors. Even though the use of CO2 refrigerant in power systems has been known for a long time (e.g. use in the first Czechoslovak power plant in Jaslovské Bohunice), they are still not used commercially in the energy industry. One of the reasons is the ongoing research into the behavior of materials at high temperatures in sCO2, corrosion protection, or the effect of carbon dioxide purity on behavior in the supercritical region.

Influence of Inclination Angle at the Chimney Inlet on the Power Generation in Solar Chimney Power Plants through 3D CFD Model

The sun is an abundantly available and clean renewable energy source. Therefore, solar energy offers significant potential for mitigating climate change and reducing emissions from burning fossil fuels in the future. Solar chimney power plants (SCPPs) have a technical capability for meeting the massive sustainable power production. Basic parts of SCPP system are the chimney, turbine, and collector. The geometric dimensions of the components are the crucial factors for improving the solar chimney efficiency. The goal of this work is to analyse the influences of the inclination angle (θ) at chimney inlet on performance characteristics of the system by employing RNG k−ε turbulence model coupled with discrete ordinate (DO) solar ray tracing method via ANSYS Fluent CFD software. The model is built by taking into consideration geometric parameters of Manzanares plant and verified with its measurements. The innovative chimney entrance configurations are produced by altering the chimney entrance slope (θ=50°–80°) with the geometrical dimensions of the chimney, collector, and fillet keeping constant. The computational results display that the new chimney configurations improve the maximum velocity, system power output, and turbine pressure drop. The peak velocity of 18.1 m/s is gained for the configuration with θ=80° compared to that of 14.3 m/s obtained for the base model having θ=45° at 1000 W/m2. Besides, this configuration enhances power output to 61.5 kW with a rise of 24.5% compared to the base model with a power output of 49.1 kW at 1000 W/m2.

Oxygen Evolution Reaction Performance Changes with Varying Crystallinity and Thickness of Atomic Layer Deposited RuO2 Film

As the world's population grows and the energy consumption has increased, the use of fossil fuels is gradually increasing. The carbon dioxide emitted from burning fossil fuels is a major cause of greenhouse effect. Therefore, hydrogen is widely recommended as an energy source to alternate fossil fuels due to its high energy per mass, no production of pollutant. Among several ways to obtain hydrogen, electrolysis of water is considered the most promising method. However, the slow-rate determining step of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) compared to hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is a main reason for interrupting wide use of electrolysis of water in the industry. So, there have been various research for enhancing the effectiveness of water electrolysis.The development of OER electrocatalysts is needed for promote the efficiency of OER process, noble metals-based materials has been researched due to its superior activity. Among noble metals, RuO2 has been researched as promising catalyst for oxygen evolution, and the efficiency of the catalyst varies on the preparation technique (e.g., sputtering, hydrothermal methods and sol-gel). Therefore, there have been diverse studies to enhance the RuO2 electrocatalytic effectiveness of oxygen evolution via crystallinity control, increase of electrochemically active surface area by adjusting synthesizing method of RuO2 film.Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) has strengths of large-area uniformity, excellent conformality, and being able to control the thickness of the film at the atomic scale. ALD is suitable technique to deposit catalysts materials conformably on 3D nano-structured complex materials, so the catalytic activity in the OER can be improved by increasing the surface-to-volume ratio. Therefore, ALD is assumed as a suitable synthesizing method for electrocatalyst. Besides, ALD allows low mass loading of catalyst material which is most needed factor in the industrial area. However, there have no enough research of ALD RuO2 for OER analyzing condition (crystallinity, thickness) for obtaining enhanced OER performance.In this report, RuO2 film was prepared based on ALD on Carbon Fiber Paper (CFP) at different deposition temperature and it showed different crystallinity, one was amorphous, the other one was crystalline. The crystalline one showed better OER performance due to its enlarged active sites of OER. We analyzed their growth characteristics and material properties by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), XRD spectrometer (XRD). And dependence of film thickness of ALD RuO2 films was also studied. Electrocatalytic properties of ALD RuO2 on CFP was measured in three-electrode. It showed low overpotential and Tafel slope, which shows electrocatalytic performances. Figure 1

Comparison of diesel engine with other engines and NOx scandal

This essay will focus on the comparison of the Homogenous Charged Compression Ignition engine and the Diesel engine. Diesel engine is one of the most widely used engines in the world. It uses fossil fuel such as the gasoline to get power. What is more, it does not need a spark to ignite the fuel. It uses compression method to burn the fuel. However, there is also some problems for this kind of engine, such as the greenhouse effect and the heat loss for this kind of engine. Compared to the Diesel engine, the Homogenous Charged Compression Ignition engine can mix the fuel into a correct ratio before burning. This can improve the efficiency of burning process. It can also improve the energy it released to get more power. There are several solutions to the problem. For example, to reduce the bad effect caused by the fossil fuel, people started to develop the hydrogen fuel. There are also some limitations of the hydrogen, such as expensive cost for producing the hydrogen and the hard storage of hydrogen. Use hydrogen to replace the fuel will face some problems. As a result, improving the efficiency of burning fossil fuel will also be a good choice. The essay also focuses on the scandal of diesel engines, mainly talks about the scandal of the diesel-engine transportation. Diesel engines are the most widely used engine in the world, they will release wastes, pollution and some toxic gases when they are working. Have these scandals been fixed?

Low-Temperature Composite CO2 Sorbents Based on Amine-Containing Compounds

The use of technologies based on combustion of carbon-containing fossil fuel leads to emission of large amounts of CO2, one of the main greenhouse gases, into the atmosphere. To reduce the CO2 level in the atmosphere, systems for CO2 sorption from various gas sources are being developed. The systems allowing the CO2 sorption and desorption at low temperatures (25–200°С) are of most interest. Most frequently, such systems are composite materials consisting of a porous support and a CO2 chemisorbent dispersed on it. Low-volatile amine-containing compounds are the most promising among organic chemisorbents. Classification of the amine-containing sorbents with respect to the preparation procedure is discussed. The procedures include impregnation, covalent grafting, and in situ polymerization on the support surface. The impregnation procedure is simple and cheap in implementation. The sorption characteristics of materials prepared by impregnation depend on the efficiency of the dispersion of the active component, which is determined by the characteristics of the support pore structure, in particular, by the ability of the pore surface for chemical or electrostatic interaction with the supported amine-containing compound. The covalent grafting is based on immobilization of alkoxyaminosilanes on the surface of porous silica materials. The supports for implementing this approach should contain a large amount of silanol groups on the surface and should have the pore size sufficient for the efficient transport of CO2 molecules to amino groups. The main drawback of the grafting method is low thickness of the amine-containing component layers obtained. In situ polymerization is used for preparing materials with high content of grafted functional groups. Provided that the blocking of support pores is excluded in the course of in situ polymerization, materials of this type exhibit the highest sorption capacity for CO2.

Regional economic impacts of the Los Angeles 100% renewable energy transition

ABSTRACT To help mitigate greenhouse gas (GHGs) generation from burning fossil fuels, many state and local governments are requiring utilities to dramatically increase the share of electricity generated from renewable sources. The City of Los Angeles has set a target of 100% renewable energy by 2045 and has formulated a plan that considers nine potential alternative scenarios that differ by technology, location, and timing. Each scenario has a unique set of local investments, operating and maintenance (O&M) costs, and concomitant rate structures. In this study we develop and apply a computable general equilibrium (CGE) model built specifically for LA to estimate and compare the economic impacts for each of the scenarios over time relative to a reference case. We find differences in economic impacts across scenarios, depending on the level and timing of investment and O&M expenditures, as well as differences in the relative rate changes across scenarios. Results show that employment and economic output are positively correlated with greater capital and O&M spending, while higher electricity rates can dampen economic activity. Several scenarios generate positive economic impacts relative to the reference case, showing that the transition need not have harmful economic impacts, and all scenarios generate a number of other positive co-benefits, such as reduced damage to health from the reduction of ordinary air pollutants. The net employment impacts from 2026 to 2045 across the scenarios range from a low of 3,600 job-year losses annually to 4,700 job-year gains, both around only 0.1% of the baseline average annual employment in the city over that period. The analysis also indicates that lower-income households are relatively more affected than others by the scenarios. Overall, even in the most negatively impactful case, the economic output and employment effects are quite small when taken in the context of the overall size of the regional economy and the large reduction in GHGs.

Synthesis of biodiesel from an unique potential oil reserve Delonix regia using a novel biocatalyst bamboo stem – A comparative study by RSM and ANN

Establishing sustainable energy sources is now necessary due to the depletion of fossil fuels and the rising global need for energy. On the other side, burning fossil fuels releases dangerous pollutants into the atmosphere, such as particulates and oxides of carbon, sulfur, and nitrogen. People all over the world are accepting a sustainable, renewable, and cost-effective source for the development of biofuels. Identification of a native reserve is a crucial part to hunt a suitable resource for biodiesel production due to its commercial transmission. Biodiesel is a prominent clean energy substitute due to its positive environmental concerns. In this work, a local potential source Delonix regia seeds are used for oil extraction and converted it into biodiesel directly due to its low free fatty acid content. A newly developed bio-nanocatalyst bamboo stem powder was facilitate as a catalyst and characterized by various spectroscopic techniques for efficient biodiesel conversion. Response surface methodology and Artificial Neural Network were employed to predict the optimized process parameters and maximum of around 97% biodiesel yield was achieved utilizing methanol/oil ratio - 0.25 v/v, catalyst dosage - 4 wt%, mixing speed - 950 rpm, reaction temperature - 65ºC and processing time - 95 min. Then, the biodiesel was characterized by gas chromatography to find the fatty acid combination and the properties were analysed for further processing in the automobiles. Moreover, the catalyst reusability was evaluated for economical biodiesel production was established effectively.

Isoterm Adsorpsi Arang Kulit Jengkol Sebagai Adsorben CO2

The concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) gas in the atmosphere continues to increase every year, mainly due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels for energy, industrial processes, and transportation. The development of CO2 gas reduction research continues to be carried out, one of which is the adsorption process using adsorbents. The research was carried out by looking at the effect of variations in activating agent and activation temperature on adsorbents as CO2 adsorbers and how N2 and pore size distribution influence CO2 adsorption. The active carbon adsorbent used comes from jengkol peel which is carbonized via the pyrolysis method. Adsorbents are made by varying the type of activating material (KOH, Urea, and KOH+urea) and activation temperature (600℃, 700℃, and 800℃). The active ingredient KOH+urea has better absorption capacity than other variations, but not too high. N2 gas does not really affect the CO2 adsorption process because it has a low N2 adsorption isotherm, so it is not worrying if the CO2 adsorption process also contains N2 in the air. Based on measurements with Belsorp-Max II, the data obtained is only specific surface area data, this is due to the small surface pores of the adsorbent. The temperature of 800℃ has a better specific surface area than other variations, this is also by the higher CO2 adsorption capacity. So it is concluded that the pore surface area influences the ability to absorb CO2. Based on the data obtained, jengkol peel charcoal is not suitable as a CO2 adsorbent because it has a low pore surface area and adsorption isotherm

Implications of a smart grid-integrated renewable distributed generation capacity expansion strategy: The case of Iraq

The rapid growth of electricity demand in Iraq has consistently outstripped the country's electricity infrastructure, leading to frequent blackouts, especially during peak summer demand. With a heavy reliance on oil 93 % and gas 7 % for electricity generation, the nation is exposed to economic fluctuations associated with global oil prices and environmental impacts from burning fossil fuels. This study explores the implications of integrating smart grids and expanding renewable distributed generation capacity in the country's energy system. Drawing upon the projection of the energy demand by 2035 across four scenarios (Business as Usual, Sustainable Development, High Growth, and Low Carbon), the study underscores solar energy, backed by abundant solar and wind energy, as a key player in the country's renewable transition. However, challenges persist, including the need for technical expertise in renewable energy technologies, financing hurdles, and concerns about policy stability. With the country's policies targeting 25 % renewable electricity by 2030 and the establishment of significant renewable projects, there tangible momentum. The results have drawn out a roadmap for an estimated addition of up to 10 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and 14 GW by 2035. In addition, strategies for distributed generation capacity expansion were highlighted, underscoring the crucial role of solar and wind energy and other renewables in the country's sustainable energy future.

Impact of Climate Change on Rare Species in Arid Environments

Climate Change discusses the long-term metrological conditions and patterns. Besides nature, human development has drastically increased the chances of climate change by burning fossil fuels, including oil, gas, and coal. That resulted in turbulence among humans and plants, and animals. This vulnerability or changing climate dynamics has impacted the plants that are the earth's primary source of life. Egypt is one of the countries where the temperature has risen in the past decades due to climate change. In this country, the plants are affected by the vulnerability of this dynamic change of climate, especially the rare plant species. One of the most essential and abundant tools for determining plant species' biological and conservation activity is the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red list. Two species, namely Micromeria serbaliana and Veronica kaiseri, which are called out as critically endangered species, are evaluated in this study. After evaluation, it was seen that Micromeria serbaliana falls under the category of B1ab (iii) + 2ab (iii) and is termed an Endangered (EN) specie. The same situation is for another targeted species which is Veronica kaiseri, which qualifies as Endangered (EN) under categories B1ab (iii) +2ab (iii). Both species are declining and severely getting fragmented in their fields.

General Public Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding the Impact of Air Pollution and Cardiopulmonary Diseases in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Introduction Air pollution is a critical public health issue associated with various respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. The lungs and heart are the organs most affected by air pollution, and damage to these organs is strongly associated with inhaled particulate matter produced by burning fossil fuels. Household and ambient air pollution have been closely linked to lower respiratory infections, with ambient air pollution alone estimated to be responsible for millions of deaths globally each year.Therefore, this study aimed to assess the general public knowledge attitude and practice regarding air pollution and cardiopulmonary morbidity in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods The study was conducted in Saudi Arabia using a self-administered questionnaire distributed through popular social media apps. A snowball sampling technique was used, including only Saudi citizens aged 18 or older. The questionnaire consisted of 30 questions derived from a comprehensive literature review on the subject matter. Questions were validated through face validity, pilot testing, and Cronbach's alpha reliability measurement. The questionnaire included questions on demographic data, knowledge of air pollution, the relationship between air pollution and cardiopulmonary diseases, and attitudes and practices toward lowering exposure to air pollution. Results The study included 649 participants, with a mean age of 32.11 ± 13.47 years, and over half were females (54.7%). Most participants were aware of outdoor and indoor air pollution, but only a tiny percentage recognized cooking as a primary indoor source of pollution. However, the majority believed that indoor pollution could contribute to outdoor pollution. Participants associated air pollution with cardiopulmonary diseases, mainly secondhand tobacco smoke and outdoor air pollution caused by factories and industrial facilities. Knowledge and practice levels varied, with older individuals, females, and those in non-health-related occupations having higher levels of knowledge. Positive attitudes, particularly believing that moving to a less polluted area improves health, were associated with better knowledge. Females exhibited better air pollution-related practices, and there was a positive correlation between knowledge and practice scores. Conclusion The study highlighted the need for targeted public health campaigns to improve awareness and promote healthier practices, particularly among young adults, to mitigate the potential health impacts of air pollution, especially cardiopulmonary health.

Effect of Acid Rain on Human Living Environment and Human Self

There have been countless scientists studying acid rain from the 1970s to the present, and of course, there have been reviews and studies of this kind, but these studies are not enough. The influence of acid rain on human beings, as well as the environment, is discussed in this paper. First, the production of acid rain is caused by a mix of human activities, as well as natural processes. Human activities like burning fossil fuels, industrial emissions, and transportation release pollutants such as sulfuric and nitric acid, as well as acid rain, are produced when sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) in the atmosphere combine with water vapor and oxygen. Acid rain creates a large bad effect to the ecosystem. It harms water bodies, soils, vegetation, and biodiversity. In addition, acid rain poses a threat to human health. Pollutants in acid rain can irritate the respiratory system and cause respiratory diseases. To combat the problem of acid rain, both individual and government efforts are critical. In the future, people need to develop technology and do more research to solve acid rain. The meaning of the essay is to let more people know about acid rain, how acid rain affect the world, and what human can do to solve acid rain.

Status, Source, and Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal(Loid)s and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the Street Dust of Ilam, Iran

A total of 25 Ilam street dust specimens were sampled to investigate the possible ecological and health risks of heavy metal(loid)s and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). We found that the average concentrations of heavy metal(loid)s, namely Pb, Zn, Cu, Cr, Cd, Ni, V, and As, were 52, 213, 63, 46, 0.4, 44, 31, and 5 mg/kg, respectively. The average concentration of all heavy metal(loid)s except for Cr and V was several times higher than the baseline values. We evaluated Zn and Pb in the region using the average enrichment factor (EF) and pollution index (PI); the Nemerow integrated pollution index (NIPI) indicated that 76% of the samples had high degrees of pollution. According to principal component analysis (PCA), three principle components are involved in the heavy metal(loid) pollution of Ilam street dust. For example, the pollution sources of Cu, Cr, Cd, and Ni likely originated from anthropogenetic origins, including traffic, tire depreciation, and gasoline use. The sources of Pb and Zn were other anthropogenic activities, such as metal corroding and the combustion of garbage and gases from industries, while V and As were probably from natural sources. The range of sum over 11 PAHs was 167–11,497 μg/kg with a mean of 2242 μg/kg. The concentration of low molecular weight (LMW) PAHs averaged 1471 μg/kg, accounting for 66% of the total PAHs; their sources were mainly associated with combustion and pyrogenic emissions. The PCA also revealed that PAHs mainly originated from burning fossil fuels. The values of RQ∑PAHs (MPCs) and RQ∑PAHs (NCs) were respectively >1 and ≥800, indicating a high ecosystem risk for PAHs. Mean values for RQ∑PAHs (MPCs) and RQ∑PAHs (NCs) were 4 and 1021, respectively, implying that Ilam street dust poses a relatively high ecosystem risk of PAHs. Street dust PAHs’ toxic equivalency quotient (TEQ) varied from 26 to 199 μg/kg. The total cancer risk was 3.92 × 10−4 and 4.06 × 10−4 for adults and children, respectively, indicating that the potential for cancer risk is very high through dust dermal contact and ingestion.

Potentials and prospects of solid biowaste resources for biofuel production in Ethiopia: a systematic review of the evidence

AbstractBiowaste is becoming a significant category in the global energy mix to mitigate the negative impacts of burning fossil fuels. The aim of this review paper was to investigate the potential, conversion mechanisms, benefits, and policy gaps related to the utilization of solid biowaste resources as renewable, clean, and affordable energy sources. Thus, a systematic review approach was employed to undertake a comprehensive analysis of the studies that dealt with solid biowaste resources for energy recovery. This review paper was conducted from November 2022 to June 2023. The relevant literature was searched using databases from scholarly journal publishers, online search engines, and websites. A total of 82 studies were determined to be eligible from 659 records. Ethiopia has a huge potential for biowaste resources, with an annual generation potential of 18,446.4 MJ per year. The multifaceted advantages associated with biowaste-to-energy conversion such as clean energy production, waste management, forest conservation, greenhouse gas emission reduction, and maintaining soil fertility using the digestate left after anaerobic digestion were mentioned. This review highlights various conversion technologies for converting solid biowastes into valuable forms of energy, such as thermochemical, biochemical, and physico-mechanical techniques. It also investigated the value-added products of the Solid Biowastes-to-Energy (SBWtoE) process, including bio-oil, syngas, bioethanol, biodiesel, biomethane, bio-briquettes, and pellets, with applications ranging from transportation to power generation. Furthermore, this review addresses the multifaceted challenges associated with implementing a circular economy, emphasizing the need to overcome policy, technological, financial, and institutional barriers. These efforts are crucial for harnessing the growing biowaste resources in Ethiopia, ultimately promoting sustainable and cost-effective energy production while advancing the nation's environmental objectives.

Multiscale CFD modelling of syngas-based chemical looping combustion in a packed bed reactor with dynamic gas switching technology

Chemical looping combustion (CLC) is a highly efficient energy conversion technology designed for burning fossil fuel with inherent carbon capture potential. The main advantage of running the CLC process in a packed bed configuration over the conventional circulating fluidized bed setup is the ability to operate at high pressure. In this work, a dynamic multiscale model was developed to simulate packed bed syngas CLC with ilmenite oxygen carrier (OC) particles, subsequently validating simulation results in terms of fuel and OC conversion, and temperature distribution using literature data for both oxidation and reduction steps. The model was used for investigation of multiple cycle operation, intraparticle fuel and OC concentration distributions, as well as effects of particle sizes and flow rates during OC reduction. Results revealed pressure drop reductions by 45% for 50% larger particle sizes and 66% for 50% lower flow rates, as well as better bed utilization for lower particle sizes and flow rates based on fuel breakthrough curves. In addition, a CFD multilayer particle model was developed to strengthen multiscale model results on pressure drops and mass transfer efficiency, and study temperature distribution with respect to particle dimensions during OC oxidation. Results indicated a positive effect on energy efficiency for smaller particles due to higher packing density and particle surface area, reaching intraparticle temperatures of 1110 ℃ and exit gas temperatures of 980 ℃ (i.e., 13% higher than base case size) during OC oxidation.

Identification Of Greenhouse Gases Emissions From Shipyard Activity In Lamongan, Indonesia

Following International Maritime Organization (IMO) policy directives, the maritime industry has been seeking efficient solutions to alter the energy consumption patterns of ports and ships to ensure the sustainable operation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to support sustainable transport. However, there is little focus on identifying the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions related ship manufacture. The shipyard industry can generate greenhouse gas effects from burning fossil fuels and energy use. This study aims to identify the amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced in the shipyard industry. The first step to calculating the number of greenhouse gas emissions is to start by identifying the sources of CO2 emissions, then calculate the emissions by the calculations referred to IPCC 2006. Based on the research results, total primary and secondary CO2 emissions in the shipyard is 358,693,723 tons CO2/year.

Energy management strategies of hybrid renewable energy systems: A review

Burning fossil fuels results in more emissions than generating electricity from renewable sources. The transition to renewable energy from fossil fuels, which currently produce the majority of emissions, is essential to preventing the climatic disaster. Hybrid energy generation systems are still in their infancy. It is envisaged that future technology developments would lead to greater application and more economical goods. There will be more standardised designs, which will make it easier to select a system that is suitable for a certain application. The components will communicate more with one another. As a result, control, monitoring, and diagnosis will be made simpler. The hybrid energy system (HES), also known as hybrid power, is expected to be the long-term power solution for microgrid (MG) systems. This study compares and contrasts several theories and conventional approaches to controlling HRES’s control and energy consumption. A successful energy management strategy has been created using a variety of methods and procedures. The effectiveness of an EMS is determined by its control architecture and the solution approach used; common topologies include hierarchical, decentralised and centralised EMS. Supply side management and demand side management, two EMS components, will be discussed later. The three EMS control architectures are examined in this section. In order to determine the most practical and dependable solution with the lowest Net present cost (NPC), COE and realistic environmental consequences, various hybridisation cases of a PV panel, wind turbine, battery storage and diesel generator are designed, analysed and compared using DSM. The results of taking into account DSM indicated a reduction in CO2 emissions of 25%, NPC emissions of 14.8%, COE emissions of 14% and an increase in RF emissions of 8.5%. Two fundamental metrics – the DSM Quality Index for technical benefits and the DSM Appreciation Index for economic advantages – are used to assess the technical and economic benefits of DSM.

Towards BitCO2, an individual consumption-based carbon emission reduction mechanism

Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels for electricity generation, heating, and transport, are the primary drivers of a large amount of greenhouse gases emission. The individual consumers, able to influence the supply-chains behind the commodities their chose to fulfil their needs is the driver behind production and, consequently, its impacts. Thus, the active and willing participation of citizens in combatting climate change may be pivotal to address this issue. The present work is aimed at presenting and modelling a novel market-based carbon emission reduction mechanism, called BitCO2, designed to incentivize individual consumption choices toward lower carbon footprints. This mechanism is tested for the Italian private transportation sector thanks to an ad hoc developed System Dynamics model. The Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) adoption, if compared with the Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (ICEV) one, cause less CO2 emissions per km travelled. After a certain number of travelled km, a BitCO2 token is assigned to BEV owners for each ton of avoided CO2. This token can be exchanged in a dedicated market and used to get a discount on insurance services. Assuming a Social Cost of Carbon of 9.22 [2.13–22.3] €/tonCO2eq, model results show that the BitCO2 mechanism would allow for a cumulated CO2 emission reduction of 973 [68.9–5’230] ktonCO2eq over 20 years of operation with a peak of 39.3 [5.34–189] thousand additional BEV registration per year.

IMPROVING TURKEY'S NATURAL GAS DEMAND FORECASTS: A DATA ANALYTICS APPROACH

As the world population and consequently energy demand is rapidly increasing, primary energy sources are needed for sustainable development. One fifth of the world's energy needs are provided by natural gas, due to it being the cleanest burning fossil fuel. However, as a fossil fuel, natural gas is a limited resource and requires efficient use. Therefore, planning for natural gas consumption is of great importance. The most critical input for this planning is natural gas demand forecasts. Due to the increasing importance of the subject, numerous studies on natural gas demand forecasting have been conducted in the literature. However, the scientific studies carried out in Turkey are quite limited. In this article, the current demand forecast situation in Turkey is revealed, and a data analytics approach based on big data is developed and proposed.