Multi-objective study and optimization of a solar-boosted geothermal flash cycle integrated into an innovative combined power and desalinated water production …

R Li, D Xu, H Tian, Y Zhu - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Zero-emission hybrid renewable energy resources have been introduced as a viable
solution for international programs aimed at eliminating greenhouse gases. Consequently …

Thermal-hydraulic and drainage performance of microchannel heat exchangers for refrigeration and heat pump systems under frosting, defrosting, and wet conditions …

T Xiong, G Liu, Q Gao, G Yan, J Yu - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Currently, microchannel heat exchangers (MCHXs) are widely employed in refrigeration and
heat pump systems due to their advantages of being more efficient, smaller in size, lower …

Two-phase flow distribution in parallel flow mini/micro-channel heat exchangers for refrigeration and heat pump systems: A comprehensive review

T Xiong, G Liu, S Huang, G Yan, J Yu - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Heat pump and refrigeration systems consume a large amount of energy annually around
the world. Heat exchanger is an important component of heat pump and refrigeration …

Multi-objective optimization of a cold-climate two-stage economized heat pump for residential heating applications

AM Bahman, T Parikhani, D Ziviani - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Energy consumption and environmental concerns are the two main drivers optimize heat
pump systems. However, under extreme weather conditions especially in heating mode …

3 E (Energy, Exergy and Economic) multi-objective optimization of a novel solar-assisted ocean thermal energy conversion system for integrated electricity and …

Y Rami, A Allouhi - Energy Conversion and Management, 2024 - Elsevier
Multi-generation systems based on renewable emerge as promising avenues to promote
sustainability for the energy sector. This study introduces a novel concept: an Ocean …

Thermodynamic and thermoeconomic analyses of an ejector/booster enhanced heat pump system with zeotropic mixture

Y Cao, T Parikhani, AM Bahman - International Journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
In the current investigation, a novel ejector‐enhanced heat pump system was presented and
comprehensively evaluated using zeotropic mixtures. In the suggested plant, a booster was …

Conventional and advanced exergy analyses of a vehicular proton exchange membrane fuel cell power system

L Li, Z Liu, C Deng, J Ren, F Ji, Y Sun, Z Xiao, S Yang - Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
Vehicles powered by proton exchange membrane fuel cell have received lots of attention
due to various merits. A comprehensive proton exchange membrane fuel cell power system …

Optimal design of variable-path heat exchanger for energy efficiency improvement of air-source heat pump system

J Sim, H Lee, JH Jeong - Applied Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
The optimal number of paths for the heat exchanger of an outdoor unit of a heat pump
system depends on whether this heat exchanger functions as a condenser or an evaporator …

An exergy-based minimum carbon footprint model for optimum equipment oversizing and temperature peaking in low-temperature district heating systems

B Kilkis - Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
Total decarbonization strategies are facing technical and environmental challenges
according to the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, such as equipment oversizing versus …

Impact and quantification of various individual thermodynamic improvements for transcritical R744 supermarket refrigeration systems based on advanced exergy …

P Gullo - Energy Conversion and Management, 2021 - Elsevier
Climate change mitigation actions have led transcritical R744 refrigeration systems to take
center stage in supermarket applications worldwide. Various measures aimed at making …