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Artificial neural network modeling techniques for drying kinetics of citrus medica fruit during the freeze-drying process
(MDPI, 2024)The main objective of this study is to analyze the drying kinetics of Citrus medica by using the freeze-drying method at various thicknesses (3, 5, and 7 mm) and cabin pressures (0.008, 0.010, and 0.012 mbar). Additionally, ... -
Assessment of the thermo-hydraulic efficiency of an indoor-designed jet impingement solar thermal collector roughened with single discrete arc-shaped ribs
(MDPI, 2022)This study illustrates the impact of single discrete arc-shaped ribs (SDASR)-type artificial roughness on the performance of a jet impingement solar thermal collector (JISTC). The impact of parametric variations of SDASR ... -
Contemporary evaporative cooling system with indirect interaction in construction implementations: A theoretical exploration
(MDPI, 2024)The construction sector, including in developed countries, plays a notable part in the overall energy consumption worldwide, being responsible for 40% of it. In addition to this, heating, ventilating and air-conditioning ... -
Extensive analysis of a reinvigorated solar water heating system using low-density polyethylene glazing
(MDPI, 2023)Solar energy is one of the most promising forms of alternative energy because it has no adverse effects on the environment and is entirely free. Converting solar energy into thermal energy is the most common and straightforward ... -
Fast pyrolysis of tea bush, walnut shell, and pine cone mixture: Effect of pyrolysis parameters on pyrolysis crop yields
(MDPI, 2023)Liquid products obtained by the fast pyrolysis process applied to biomass can be used as chemical raw materials and liquid fuels. In this study, tea bush, walnut shell, and pine cone samples selected as biomass samples ... -
Floating PVs in Terms of Power Generation, Environmental Aspects, Market Potential, and Challenges
(MDPI, 2022)Limited reserves of fossil fuels, rising environmental concerns, and a remarkable increase in electricity demand have led to the necessity of harnessing solar energy on a large scale. For this purpose, there has been a ... -
Heat storage and release performance of cascade phase change units for solar heating in a severe cold region of China
(MDPI, 2022)The heat storage and release performance of cascade phase change units are investigated numerically for users in Inner Mongolia's severe cold region. Three schemes of phase change material combinations are thoroughly tested. ... -
Heat transfer studies on solar parabolic trough collector using corrugated tube receiver with conical strip inserts
(MDPI, 2023)The heat transfer characteristics of the working fluid passing through the absorber of a solar parabolic trough collector (SPTC) can be enhanced by the creation of a turbulence effect. Therefore, a novel idea was implemented ... -
Hybrid floating solar plant designs: A review
(MDPI, 2021)The world's demand for electricity will double by 2050. Despite its high potential as an eco-friendly technology for generating electricity, solar energy only covers a small percentage of the global demand. One of the ... -
Interleukins: Pathogenesis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
(MDPI, 2024)Inflammatory cytokines have been implicated as crucial contributors to the onset and progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The exact mechanisms by which interleukins (ILs) contribute to NAFLD may vary, ... -
Optimization of performance and emission characteristics of the CI engine fueled with preheated palm oil in blends with diesel fuel
(MDPI, 2022)In this analytical investigation, preheated palm oil was used in the direct injection diesel engine with various optimization methods. The main purpose of the optimization was to get better results than the conventional ... -
Performance evaluation of solar chimney power plants with bayburt stone and basalt on the ground as natural energy storage material
(MDPI, 2022)This research examines the effect of using Bayburt stone or basalt as an energy storage unit in SCPPs. The effect of using low-cost materials on the system performance is evaluated. Based on the Manzanares pilot plant ... -
Perovskite solar cells: A review of the recent advances
(MDPI, 2022)Perovskite solar cells (PSC) have been identified as a game-changer in the world of photovoltaics. This is owing to their rapid development in performance efficiency, increasing from 3.5% to 25.8% in a decade. Further ... -
Solar chimney power plants for sustainable air quality management integrating photocatalysis and particulate filtration: A comprehensive review
(MDPI, 2024)Urban air pollution has become a pressing challenge in recent times, demanding innovative solutions. This review delves into the potential of Solar Chimney Power Plants (SCPPs) as a sustainable approach to mitigating air ... -
Solar chimney power plants: A review of the concepts, designs and performances
(MDPI, 2022)This research presents a comprehensive review of solar chimney power plants (SCPP) as a reliable source of renewable electricity generation. Solar chimney power plants differ from other renewable energy technologies because ... -
Sporopollenin Capsules as Biomimetic Templates for the Synthesis of Hydroxyapatite and β-TCP
(MDPI, 2024)Pollen grains, with their resilient sporopollenin exine and defined morphologies, have been explored as bio-templates for the synthesis of calcium phosphate minerals, particularly hydroxyapatite (HAp) and beta-tricalcium ... -
Weather impact on solar farm performance: A comparative analysis of machine learning techniques
(MDPI, 2023)Forecasting the performance and energy yield of photovoltaic (PV) farms is crucial for establishing the economic sustainability of a newly installed system. The present study aims to develop a prediction model to forecast ...