The industrial sector accounts for more than 54% of the total energy produced in the world
with a predicted annual growth of 1.2%. Currently, most of the industrial sectors use fossil …

Thermal and thermochemical processes can be efficiently developed and carried out in
fluidized beds, due to the unique properties of fluidized suspensions of solid particles and to …

Solar energy is a renewable energy source that is mainly used in the production of
electricity. However, research is nowadays conducted to investigate solar energy use …

Hydrogen is a versatile vector for heat and power, mobility, and stationary applications.
Steam methane reforming and coal gasification have been, until now, the main technologies …

Recently, packed-bed storage has been considered as a promising alternative solution for
thermal energy storage especially for waste heat recovery in industrial plants. This work …

It is described the thermal analysis of a cylindrical workpiece involving the coupling of two
heat sources. Induction heating was applied, which generated Eddy currents that circulated …

Various mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and hybrid actuators can alter motion
per the requirements of particular applications. However, except for electrical ones, all …

Dolomite-based binders are characterised by interesting technical and environmental
features. For their synthesis, sources of both CaO and MgO are required. The idea …

The use of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) from construction and demolition (C&D)
waste is a rational way towards better sustainability in the construction industry. By using …

Concentrating solar power technologies can be applied to reduce the cost and carbon
footprint of zinc melting processes. This study aims to improve the knowledge related to …