scholarly journals A Comparative Study on Energy Derived from Biomass

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
A.M. Algarny ◽  
I.M. Al-Naimi ◽  
M.A.M Alhefnawy
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
County Council ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
The Other ◽  
Eastern Province ◽  
Renewable Source ◽  
Biomass Resources

The paper promotes sustainable community through empowering the production and utilization of biomass renewable energy. The aim of this paper is to urge societies to adopt sustainable energy practices and resources; the objective is to appraise the possibilities of biomass energy produced through a neighborhood in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The system incorporates an evaluation of the measure of biomass created, then utilizes two ascertaining techniques to gauge whether the measure of energy can be delivered. The computation strategies are hypothetical, with one drawn from past works and the other from a Biomass Calculation Template performed as part of the Evaluation of Biomass Resources for Municipalities study (EBIMUN) by the Waterford County Council. The outcomes demonstrate that the aggregate potential biogas generation of the study area is around 43,200 m3 /year, the methane mass is around 18,000 m3 /year, and the energy production amount is around 250 MWh/year. Contrasting the capability of biogas creation from both techniques, the figure assessed by EBIMUN is around 7,000 m3 /year less than the hypothetically computed amount. The figures suggest that biogas is worthy of consideration as a renewable source of energy. 

scholarly journals Study on the production and use of biomass energy in the Timis County

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 2434-2440
Author(s):  
CRISTINA BACĂU ◽  
◽  
NICOLETA MATEOC-SÎRB ◽  
RAMONA CIOLAC ◽  
TEODOR MATEOC ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Resources ◽  
Continuous Increase ◽  
Fossil Energy ◽  
Term Energy

The use of renewable energy resources is gaining more and more ground, thanks to the continuous increase in the price of fossil energy and the decrease in stocks, and the management of waste from nuclear energy production, respectively. The implementation of an energy strategy to harness the potential of renewable energy sources (RES) is part of the coordinates of Romania’s medium – and long-term energy development and provides the appropriate framework for the making of decisions on energy alternatives and the inclusion in the Community acquis in the field. In this respect, a study on the biomass potential of Timiş County and on the possibilities of producing unconventional energy from biomass has been carried out. The study is based on research, data collection from the literature, as well as from official documents or official websites, the processing and interpretation of the data and their quantitative and qualitative analysis. It was concluded that biomass is a promising renewable energy source for Romania, both in terms of potential and in terms of usability.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Public Willingness to Adopt Renewable Energy Technologies: An Exploratory Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 845 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anas A. Makki ◽  
Ibrahim Mosly
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Local Market ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Renewable Energy Technologies ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
Willingness To Adopt

Renewable energy has become an important element of today’s modern technology targeting high-efficiency energy production. As part of its 2030 Vision, Saudi Arabia is aiming to increase its energy production through renewable sources. The purpose of this research study is to explore the factors affecting public willingness to adopt renewable energy technologies in the western region of Saudi Arabia. This was achieved through an extensive literature review of previous studies conducted worldwide and resulted in the extraction of 19 factors that affect public willingness to adopt renewable energy technologies. Following a quantitative research design, random cross-sectional data of 416 participants using the extracted factors were collected via an online questionnaire survey. Following a dimension reduction statistical approach, key components were extracted with exploratory factor analysis using principal component analysis. Five main components clustering the 19 extracted factors were revealed: cost and government regulations and policies, public awareness and local market, environment and public infrastructure, residential building, and renewable energy technology systems. The implications of this research study assist in guiding governments, regulations and policy makers, marketing agencies, and investors to better understand the concerns and enablers of renewable energy technologies adoption from the public perspective.

scholarly journals Biomass Sources and Energy Potential for Energy Sector in Myanmar: An Outlook

Resources ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maw Maw Tun ◽  
Dagmar Juchelková
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Total Energy ◽  
Forest Cover ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Total Energy Consumption ◽  
Biomass Resources

Nowadays, renewable energy utilization plays a key role in developing countries to fulfill the additional energy requirements of a country and reduce dependency on fossil fuels and traditional biomass consumption. As Myanmar has an agriculture-based economy and 48% of forest-cover (32.2 million hectares); biomass is one of the major renewable energy sources, contributing around 50% of total energy consumption. Therefore, the study aimed to highlight the available biomass sources and energy potential for the energy sector in Myanmar. In order to achieve the aim, the study collated the types, quantity and qualities of biomass resources, and energy utilization around Myanmar. Besides, the study synthesized and evaluated the energy potential of the major biomass resources coming from the agriculture sector, forest sector, livestock and poultry sector, and municipal sector. It was estimated that the total energy potential of the major biomass sources amounted to approximately 15.19 million tons of oil equivalent (Mtoe) in 2005 and 17.29 Mtoe in 2017, respectively. The unexploited biomass energy potential around the country was estimated to be nearly 50% higher than that of the projected biomass energy utilization during 2015–2019. Finally, the study concluded with recommendations to provide the future sustainable development of biomass energy in Myanmar.

scholarly journals Experimental Tests and Modeling on a Combined Heat and Power Biomass Plant

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (13) ◽  
pp. 2615 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guido Marseglia ◽  
Carlo Maria Medaglia ◽  
Alessandro Petrozzi ◽  
Andrea Nicolini ◽  
Franco Cotana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Production Plant ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Energy Production System ◽  
Biomass Plant

Renewable energy sources can help the countries to achieve some of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provided from the recent 2030 Agenda, allowing for clean, secure, reliable and affordable energy. Biomass technology is a relevant renewable energy to contribute to reach a clean and affordable energy production system with important emissions reduction of greenhouse gases (GHG). An innovative technological application of biomass energy consisting of a burner coupled with an external fired gas turbine (EFGT) has been developed for the production of electricity. This paper shows the results of the plant modelling by Aspen Plus environment and preliminary experimental tests; the validation of the proposed model allows for the main parameters to be defined that regulate the energy production plant supplied by woodchips.

scholarly journals Molecular Bases ofβ-Thalassemia in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

2005 ◽  
Vol 2005 (4) ◽  
pp. 322-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amein K. Al-Ali ◽  
Suad Al-Ateeq ◽  
Burhan W. Imamwerdi ◽  
Saleh Al-Sowayan ◽  
Mohammed Al-Madan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Mean Corpuscular Volume ◽  
The Other ◽  
Corpuscular Volume ◽  
Eastern Province ◽  
The World ◽  
Recessive Disorders ◽  
Molecular Bases ◽  
First Time

β-thalassemia is a group of heterogeneous recessive disorders common in many parts of the world. Al-Qatif and Al-Hassa oases in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia are regions known for high frequency of these disorders. Using two molecular methods, based on multiplexing-amplification refractory system and reverse hybridization principles, the spectrum ofβ-thalassemia in the region was studied. Sixty-nine subjects with knownβ-thalassemia disease and volunteers with high hemoglobinA2(HbA2)and low mean corpuscular volume (MCV) were included in this study. Ten mutations were detected in 91% of the subjects under study. Six of these mutations had previously been observed while the other four mutations are reported here for the first time. In addition, four of the mutations accounted for76.8% of the subjects studied. IVSII-1 (G>A), IVSI-5 (G>A), and codon 39 (C>T) mutations were found to be the most frequent. However, the frequencies of different mutations reported here are slightly different from those reported earlier. A number of these mutations were also found in the neighboring countries, which can be explained in terms of gene flow.

scholarly journals Energy Saving and Renewable Energy production at University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Majid Monemzadeh ◽  
Mahnaz Talebi-Dastenaei2
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
Energy System ◽  
The Other ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Renewable Energy Production ◽  
Fossil Fuel Energy

University of Kashan was founded in 1974 and is the oldest institution of higher education in Kashan. Kashan (33° 58' 59" N / 51° 25' 56" E) climate is classified as a hot and dry by the Köppen-Geiger system. This climate causes a large amount of energy consumption for University at springs and summers. On the other hand, it means that sun is shining strongly for more than 6 months and University of Kashan has been working on some solutions to use solar energy and decrease dependency on the old fossil-fuel energy system. The current paper studies some of the main activities of University of Kashan on Energy Saving and Renewable Energy Production programs such as CCHP plant (The first Combined Cool, Heat, and Power plant in Iran), using solar panels and energy-efficient appliances.

scholarly journals Analysis of the internal shading in a photovoltaic greenhouse tunnel

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alvaro Marucci ◽  
Danilo Monarca ◽  
Andrea Colantoni ◽  
Enio Campiglia ◽  
Andrea Cappuccini
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
The Other ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Agricultural Activity ◽  
Pv Panel ◽  
Covering Material ◽  
Flat Roof

In recent years, the increasing interest in energy production from renewable energy sources has led to photovoltaic elements being placed on greenhouse coverings. The shading of crops by these elements can, however, cause problems regarding the normal course of agricultural activity. All studies thus far on the application of photovoltaic (PV) panels as a greenhouse covering material have focused on flat roof structures. Tunnel greenhouses, due to their curved shape, do not lend themselves easily to accommodating PV panels on even part of the cover. In this study, we analysed the shading variation inside a tunnel greenhouse that was produced by applying flexible and transparent PV panels in a checkerboard arrangement. The transparent flexible PV panels are manufactured using monocrystalline silicon cells, with an efficiency of 18%, incorporated into polymers with high resistance. The PV panel dimensions are 1.116×0.165 m. The simulation software Autodesk® Autocad2010® was used for this study. The variation and distribution of the shading percentage of PV panels were analysed in relation to the surface area affected by the photovoltaic roof, the total area of the greenhouse and the section of the greenhouse. In particular, we studied the variations in the percentage of shading and the size of the shaded area on the twenty-first day of each month of the year. The results show some regularity in the shading percentage, mainly due to the curvilinear shape of the section of the greenhouse. From mid-March to mid- September, the shading in the middle of the day is almost always inside the greenhouse. In the other months of the year, it is partly inside and partly outside the tunnel greenhouse. With the photovoltaic arrangement adopted, the percentage of shading during the year never exceeds 40%.

scholarly journals The Role of the Key Components of Renewable Energy (Combustible Renewables and Waste) in the Context of CO2 Emissions and Economic Growth of Selected Countries in Europe

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 2034
Author(s):  
Shahjahan Ali ◽  
Shahnaj Akter ◽  
Csaba Fogarassy
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Co2 Emissions ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Gdp Growth ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
Visegrád Countries

In the case of developing countries, it is not clear which crisis management tools will ensure sustainable development in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way, as well as reducing CO2 emissions in addition to ensuring GDP growth. The next analysis discusses the details of this issue. The study explores the connection between per capita GDP, emission of CO2, combustible energy, and waste consumption. The Hausman test ratifies that the regression model with the fixed effect is the proper method for the panel balanced data from 1990 to 2019 in the selected 13 countries of the EU. This study ordered the data into three categories (for 13 selected countries, the top nine EU countries (in GDP), and Visegrad countries (Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Poland)). The study found a significant positive effect of combustible energy and waste consumption and the negative impact of CO2 emission on GDP per capita. The cointegration test confirms that all three variables are cointegrated. This implies a long-term link among all three variables in the context of all three types of the selected panel. The Granger causality results ensure that there is a two-way cause–effect relation between the variables. The study strongly recommends that developed European Union countries (the top nine EU countries) increase energy production from biomass-based renewable energy and waste to stimulate economic growth. The same strategy was not recommended in the Visegrad countries because of the much lower GDP growth due to the N-shaped Kuznets curve. In these countries, it is advisable to avoid unexpected increases in CO2 emissions from biomass and fossil fuel-burning, to achieve greenhouse gas reductions using other circular, platform-based models instead of simple biomass energy production. Due to the low level of energy efficiency and the lack of application of technological innovation, the energy use of biomass can significantly slow down GDP growth in less developed EU countries (such as the V4 countries).

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