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View article: Analysis of the operation of a Fresnel solar plant through experimental tests: Energy production and efficiency
Analysis of the operation of a Fresnel solar plant through experimental tests: Energy production and efficiency Open
There is currently a lack of information on the real performance of concentrating solar systems using Fresnel collectors. In order to promote the penetration of this technology in industrial facilities with thermal demand, numerous daily o…
View article: Experimental performance evaluation of self-consumption photovoltaic system with energy storage using TRNSYS
Experimental performance evaluation of self-consumption photovoltaic system with energy storage using TRNSYS Open
The optimal sizing of a Photovoltaic Battery System (PVBS) is a critical challenge due to the large number of parameters that can affect their optimization. It is sometimes difficult to recreate some experimental circumstances due to limit…
View article: Prototype plant for indirect low-pressure steam generation with Fresnel solar collectors: Sizing and commissioning tests
Prototype plant for indirect low-pressure steam generation with Fresnel solar collectors: Sizing and commissioning tests Open
Concentrating solar Fresnel technology is a promising option for renewable solar heat generation in industrial processes. There are many sectors with medium and low-temperature heat demand in which water could be used as a heat transfer fl…
View article: Critical Review of the Literature on Thermal Comfort in Educational Buildings: Study of the Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Critical Review of the Literature on Thermal Comfort in Educational Buildings: Study of the Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Thermal comfort in educational buildings affects not only the well-being of students but also their academic performance. Over time, various methods have been developed to assess it. However, none of them takes into account the adaptation …
View article: Design and Energy Analysis of Photovoltaic-Battery Prototype Considering Different Voltage Levels
Design and Energy Analysis of Photovoltaic-Battery Prototype Considering Different Voltage Levels Open
Photovoltaic self-consumption systems are effective at reducing energy consumption from fossil fuels and carbon emissions. Incorporating energy storage into these systems enables improved energy management and the optimization of their ope…
View article: Thermal Study and Emission Characteristics of Rice Husk Using TG-MS
Thermal Study and Emission Characteristics of Rice Husk Using TG-MS Open
Rice husks are a by-product that is generated in large quantities in Spain. However, they are not used efficiently. One of their possible applications is its thermal use in power generation equipment. For that purpose, it is important to k…
View article: Design Factors in Concentrating Solar Power Plants for Industrial Steam Generation
Design Factors in Concentrating Solar Power Plants for Industrial Steam Generation Open
The importanceofenergy consumptionfor industrial steam generation justifies the need to promote new renewable and environmentally friendlyenergy sources, such as concentrated solar energy, for its integration in this sector.In this work,th…
View article: Feasibility Analysis of Brewers’ Spent Grain for Energy Use: Waste and Experimental Pellets
Feasibility Analysis of Brewers’ Spent Grain for Energy Use: Waste and Experimental Pellets Open
Waste production is increasing every day as a consequence of human activities; thus, its valorization is becoming more important. For this purpose, the usage of wastes as biofuels is one of the most important aspects of sustainable strateg…
View article: Rankings of extreme and widespread dry and wet events in the Iberian Peninsula between 1901 and 2016
Rankings of extreme and widespread dry and wet events in the Iberian Peninsula between 1901 and 2016 Open
Extensive, long-standing dry and wet episodes are two of the most frequent climatic extreme events in the Iberian Peninsula. Here, a method for ranking regional extremes of persistent, widespread drought and wet events is presented, consid…
View article: Rankings of extreme and widespread dry and wet events in the Iberian Peninsula between 1901–2016
Rankings of extreme and widespread dry and wet events in the Iberian Peninsula between 1901–2016 Open
Extensive, longstanding dry and wet episodes are one of the most frequent climatic extreme events in the Iberian Peninsula. Here, we present a method for ranking regional extremes of persistent, widespread drought and wet events, consideri…
View article: Analysis of Potential Use of Linear Fresnel Collector for Direct Steam Generation in Industries of the Southwest of Europe
Analysis of Potential Use of Linear Fresnel Collector for Direct Steam Generation in Industries of the Southwest of Europe Open
Industry sector has an important impact on primary energy consumption at the international level, and solar energy constitutes a real alternative to cover these energy needs partially. Among thermosolar concentration technologies, Linear F…
View article: Influence Factors on Carbon Monoxide Accumulation in Biomass Pellet Storage
Influence Factors on Carbon Monoxide Accumulation in Biomass Pellet Storage Open
During biomass storage, some gases can be produced and reach dangerous levels to human health. Among them, carbon monoxide is especially worrying, due to its potentially lethal effects and its contribution to the greenhouse effect. High le…
View article: Analysis of Drying of Brewers’ Spent Grain
Analysis of Drying of Brewers’ Spent Grain Open
Brewing industry generates a main residue, brewers’ spent grain (BSG), which has good properties both for use in animal consumption and for thermal use, but contains a very high content of moisture (20–25% dry matter content), so that its …
View article: Drying and Pelletizing Analysis of Waste from Cork Granulated Industry
Drying and Pelletizing Analysis of Waste from Cork Granulated Industry Open
Cork granulated industries generate a considerable amount of wastes, such as grinding powder and granulometric separation powder. Some of these industries have started using these wastes as fuels for their own boilers, mixing them previous…
View article: Drying and pelletizing analysis of waste from cork granulated industry
Drying and pelletizing analysis of waste from cork granulated industry Open
Cork granulated industries generate a considerable amount of wastes, such as grinding powder and granulometric separation powder. Some of these industries have started using these wastes as fuels for their own boilers, mixing them previous…
View article: Design and Implementation of a Data Acquisition System for Combustion Tests
Design and Implementation of a Data Acquisition System for Combustion Tests Open
In recent years, the biomass market has constantly increased. The pellet manufacture industry has started looking for new products, such as wastes from forest, agriculture, and agroindustrial residues, among others, with the potential to b…