scholarly journals Optimal Configuration and Measurement Analysis of a Solar Heating System Serving an Ordos Residential District

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Zhou ◽  
Yuchen Xie ◽  
Chunfang Yang
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Forced Convection ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Emissions ◽  
Supply And Demand ◽  
Heating System ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Primary Energy ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Solar Heating ◽  
Measurement Analysis

In order to solve the contradiction between heating supply and demand in solar energy system in a residential area of Ordos, a solar heating system has been designed, tested, and analyzed for over a month. The main purpose of this paper is to evaluate the primary energy consumption, the carbon dioxide emissions, the initial investment, and the operation costs of the floor radiant and forced convection radiator configuration on the overall performance of the system, and analyzes its potential economic benefits. A parametric analysis has been performed in order to investigate the performance of a solar heating system integrated with dynamic automatic control system upon varying the different terminal device. Results from the present study indicate that the thermal comfort of the proposed system with forced convection radiator configuration is better than the conventional system, And the above four indices reductions from energy efficiency improvements and solar energy supply exceed over 50%.

Evaluation of Energy Efficiency for a CCHP System With Available Microturbine

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. X. Liang ◽  
Q. W. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Primary Energy ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Optimal Operation ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Utilization Efficiency ◽  
Energetic Efficiency ◽  
Efficiency Evaluation

This paper deals with the problem of energy utilization efficiency evaluation of a microturbine system for Combined Cooling, Heating and Power production (CCHP). The CCHP system integrates power generation, cooling and heating, which is a type of total energy system on the basis of energy cascade utilization principle, and has a large potential of energy saving and economical efficiency. A typical CCHP system has several options to fulfill energy requirements of its application, the electrical energy can be produced by a gas turbine, the heat can be generated by the waste heat of a gas turbine, and the cooling load can be satisfied by an absorption chiller driven by the waste heat of a gas turbine. The energy problem of the CCHP system is so large and complex that the existing engineering cannot provide satisfactory solutions. The decisive values for energetic efficiency evaluation of such systems are the primary energy generation cost. In this paper, in order to reveal internal essence of CCHP, we have analyzed typical CCHP systems and compared them with individual systems. The optimal operation of this system is dependent upon load conditions to be satisfied. The results indicate that CCHP brings 38.7 percent decrease in energy consumption comparing with the individual systems. A CCHP system saves fuel resources and has the assurance of economic benefits. Moreover, two basic CCHP models are presented for determining the optimum energy combination for the CCHP system with 100kW microturbine, and the more practical performances of various units are introduced, then Primary Energy Ratio (PER) and exergy efficiency (α) of various types and sizes systems are analyzed. Through exergy comparison performed for two kinds of CCHP systems, we have identified the essential principle for high performance of the CCHP system, and consequently pointed out the promising features for further development.

Primary Energy System Chain Security Under the Energy Transition

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Osamah Alsayegh
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Supply And Demand ◽  
Energy Transition ◽  
System Security ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Primary Energy ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Low Carbon Energy

Abstract This paper examines the energy transition consequences on the oil and gas energy system chain as it propagates from net importing through the transit to the net exporting countries (or regions). The fundamental energy system security concerns of importing, transit, and exporting regions are analyzed under the low carbon energy transition dynamics. The analysis is evidence-based on diversification of energy sources, energy supply and demand evolution, and energy demand management development. The analysis results imply that the energy system is going through technological and logistical reallocation of primary energy. The manifestation of such reallocation includes an increase in electrification, the rise of energy carrier options, and clean technologies. Under healthy and normal global economic growth, the reallocation mentioned above would have a mild effect on curbing the oil and gas primary energy demands growth. A case study concerning electric vehicles, which is part of the energy transition aspect, is presented to assess its impact on the energy system, precisely on the fossil fuel demand. Results show that electric vehicles are indirectly fueled, mainly from fossil-fired power stations through electric grids. Moreover, oil byproducts use in the electric vehicle industry confirms the reallocation of the energy system components' roles. The paper's contribution to the literature is the portrayal of the energy system security state under the low carbon energy transition. The significance of this representation is to shed light on the concerns of the net exporting, transit, and net importing regions under such evolution. Subsequently, it facilitates the development of measures toward mitigating world tensions and conflicts, enhancing the global socio-economic wellbeing, and preventing corruption.

Experience With a Solar Heating ATES System for a University Building

1994 ◽  
Vol 116 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Hahne ◽  
M. Hornberger
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Heat Pump ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Heating System ◽  
Solar Heating ◽  
Coefficient Of Performance ◽  
Solar Collectors ◽  
Power Station ◽  
Heat Demand ◽  
Heat Store

At Stuttgart University, a solar heating system for an office building with laboratories and lecture rooms was installed in 1985. It consists of 211 m2 of unglazed solar collectors, a 1050 m3 water-flooded pebble bed heat store, and a heat pump. Heat can be supplied to the store from the solar collectors or from a power station (as waste heat). The whole system has worked successfully for five years under varied strategies. In the first two heating periods, the heating strategy was aimed to collect as much solar energy as possible. Thus, about 60 percent of the heat demand could be covered by solar energy; but the yearly heat pump coefficient of performance (COP) was only around 2.76. With an improved heat pump, a monthly COP of 3.6 was obtained. Heat losses from the storage amounted to about 20 percent.

scholarly journals Energy, Environmental and Economic Performance of an Urban Community Hybrid Distributed Energy System

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 2545 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Fichera ◽  
Elisa Marrasso ◽  
Maurizio Sasso ◽  
Rosaria Volpe
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide Emissions ◽  
Urban Community ◽  
Power Grid ◽  
Supply And Demand ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Distributed Energy ◽  
General Validity ◽  
Economic Point ◽  
Distributed Energy System

Energy systems face great challenges from both the supply and demand sides. Strong efforts have been devoted to investigate technological solutions aiming at overcoming the problems of fossil fuel depletion and the environmental issues due to the carbon emissions. Hybrid (activated by both renewables and fossil fuels) distributed energy systems can be considered a very effective and promising technology to replace traditional centralized energy systems. As a most peculiar characteristic, they reduce the use of fossil sources and transmission and distribution losses along the main power grid and contribute to electric peak shaving and partial-loads losses reduction. As a direct consequence, the transition from centralized towards hybrid decentralized energy systems leads to a new role for citizens, shifting from a passive energy consumer to active prosumers able to produce energy and distribute energy. Such a complex system needs to be carefully modelled to account for the energy interactions with prosumers, local microgrids and main grids. Thus, the aim of this paper is to investigate the performance of a hybrid distributed energy system serving an urban community and modelled within the framework of agent-based theory. The model is of general validity and estimates (i) the layout of the links along which electricity is distributed among agents in the local microgrid, (ii) electricity exchanged among agents and (iii) electricity exported to the main power grid or imported from it. A scenario analysis has been conducted at varying the distance of connection among prosumers, the installed capacity in the area and the usage of links. The distributed energy system has been compared to a centralized energy system in which the electricity requests of the urban community are satisfied by taking electricity from the main grid. The comparison analysis is carried out from an energy, environmental and economic point of view by evaluating the primary energy saving, avoided carbon dioxide emissions and the simple payback period indices.

Uniquely Designed Solar Tube in a Natural/Forced Mini-Water Heating System

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanie N. Abdelmessih ◽  
Siddiq S. Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Forced Convection ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Heating System ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Water Heating ◽  
Solar Water Heating ◽  
Solar Water ◽  
Water Heaters ◽  
Solar Water Heating System

Solar power is a clean source of energy, i.e. it does not generate carbon dioxide or other air pollutants. In 2017, solar power produced only 0.6 percent of the energy used in the United States, according to the Energy Information Administration. Consequently, more solar energy should be implemented, such as in solar water heaters. This research took place in Riverside, Southern California where there is an abundance of solar energy. In house uniquely designed and assembled solar tubes were used in designing a mini solar water heating system. The mini solar water heating system was set to operate under either natural or forced convection. The results of running the system under forced convection then under natural convection conditions are reported and discussed in the article. In addition, comparison of using two different solar water storage systems are reported: the first was water; the second storage medium was a combination of water and gravel. Since water heaters are extensively used for residential purposes, this research mimicked the inefficiencies in residential use and is compared with ideal operating conditions. The performance of the different cases studied is evaluated.

Development of Anti-Icing Airfield Heated Pavement System using Solar Energy

2019 ◽  
Vol 2673 (11) ◽  
pp. 141-149
Author(s):  
Joseph Daniels ◽  
Ernest Heymsfield
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Fem Analysis ◽  
Heating System ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Benefit Cost Analysis ◽  
Energy Field ◽  
Heating Source ◽  
Study Results

This paper analyzes the development and assesses the viability of an anti-icing airfield heated pavement system using solar energy. Field experimentation investigates two systems: (i) an electrical heated pavement system with a photovoltaic energy system as its power source, and (ii) a hydronic heated pavement system with a solar water-heating system as its heating source. The systems operate under an automated thermostat heating sequence for operation optimization and energy conservation. Study results found the solar systems capable of supplying enough energy to maintain the pavement surface above freezing temperatures and keep it free of snow. A finite element model (FEM) was developed for the electrical system to assess the energy required to heat an airfield apron area. A benefit–cost analysis (BCA) expanded the hydronic system analysis to assess the viability for implementing a solar-hydronic heated pavement system at an apron area. The viability of an anti-icing airfield heated pavement system using solar energy was evaluated using a FEM analysis and BCA at an existing airport, the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport.

scholarly journals The impact of ETC/PCM solar energy storage on the energy performance of a building

2019 ◽  
Vol 116 ◽  
pp. 00073
Author(s):  
Robert Sekret ◽  
Piotr Feliński
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Solar Collector ◽  
Heating Surface ◽  
Heating System ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Primary Energy ◽  
Heat Output ◽  
Solar Fraction ◽  
The Impact

The main goal of this investigation was to increase the solar fraction and reduce the demand for non-renewable primary energy in a building heating system. Thermal performance of the prototype evacuated tube solar collector/storage integrated with a PCM (ETC/PCM) was analyzed. Technical grade paraffin with onset melting point of 51.24°C was used as a PCM. It has been shown that the highest solar energy fraction in the building heating system was obtained with a thermal load of 40 W·m-2 and the highest the surface area of ETC/PCM aperture in relation to the heating surface area value of 0.2. Lowering the heating system parameters from 45/35°C to 35/25°C allowed for an increase in heat output from solar energy in the range from 2.71% to 5.44%. The largest increase in the solar fraction was in the range of the ratio of the surface area of the solar collector ETC/PCM aperture to the area of the heated building from 0.03 to 0.07. In summary, obtained results indicated that the proposed solution allowed reduction of non-renewable primary energy demand in conceptual heating system from 6% to 27% depending on the heat load of the building and the aperture area of the ETC/PCM.

Simulation of New Solar Heating System for Heating Biogas Digesters above Ground in Cold Regions

2013 ◽  
Vol 291-294 ◽  
pp. 89-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.A.M. Hassanein ◽  
Ling Qiu
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Heating System ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Solar Heating ◽  
Cold Weather ◽  
Weather Data ◽  
Building Energy Simulation ◽  
Energy Plus

The biogas amounts with stable flowing rate require heating in cold weather. This study focuses on using solar energy for heating biogas digester. In this research we used energy plus building energy simulation software and real weather data for simulation the heating of biogas digester with 8760 hours simulation .The research was carried out in two parts: The first one is one biogas digester above ground without heating. The Second part of this study is a simulation of one biogas digester with solar heating by using a new design based on double plastic cover. It has shown that the use of solar energy can achieve the optimum temperature for biogas production process almost the year time. Using double plastic cover is the most suitable method with economic form for heating biogas digester above ground.

Open-Cycle Desiccant Air Conditioning as an Alternative to Vapor Compression Cooling in Residential Applications

1984 ◽  
Vol 106 (3) ◽  
pp. 252-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. J. Jurinak ◽  
J. W. Mitchell ◽  
W. A. Beckman
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Air Conditioning ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Primary Energy ◽  
Vapor Compression ◽  
Air Conditioners ◽  
Open Cycle ◽  
Vapor Compression Cooling ◽  
Better Than

The performance of open-cycle desiccant air conditioners for residential applications is evaluated. The performance of these systems is compared to that of vapor compression air conditioners on the basis of primary energy use and cost. Systems with improved dehumidifiers can achieve seasonal COP’s on the order of 1.1. These systems, when coupled with a solar energy system to supply regeneration energy, are significantly better than conventional air conditioners on a primary energy basis, but are not presently cost-competitive.

scholarly journals Optimal Investment Strategies for Solar Energy Based Systems

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (14) ◽  
pp. 2826 ◽  
Author(s):  
Song ◽  
Hu ◽  
Xu ◽  
Huang ◽  
Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Electricity Market ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Heating System ◽  
Optimization Methods ◽  
Energy Storage System ◽  
Solar Heating ◽  
Configuration Model ◽  
Investment Strategies ◽  
Pv System

Solar energy, as an inexhaustible renewable energy, can be used to produce heat and electricity. It is of great importance to examine the strategy for investment on solar energy technology. In response to varying electricity price in the electricity market, the battery energy storage system (BESS) can be used to get price arbitrage. This paper proposes an optimal configuration model for a photovoltaic (PV) system, solar heating system, and BESS in order to obtain maximum profit for investors. The investment potential of these systems is compared and analyzed based on return on investment (ROI) index which is defined to evaluate economic profitability. A bi-level programming is adopted to optimize the operation strategy of batteries (inner layer), the size of PV system and solar heating system, and the size of batteries (outer layer) including their maximum discharge/charge power and capacity. Sequential quadratic programming (SQP) method and particle swarm optimization (PSO) are used as optimization methods. In the case study, five investment strategies are investigated in order to decide how to invest in PV modules, batteries, and solar thermal collectors. The results show that the BESS may be a preferable choice for the investors if the investment cost of BESS goes down a lot in the future. Investing in solar energy for both heat and power may be not reasonable because the ROI of this strategy is always higher than either investing in heat or in power. The optimal strategy may be changed with the fluctuation of heat and electricity prices.

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