Papers:
Hybrid Photovoltaic/Thermal Solar Plus Storage Cogeneration Systems
Current PV technology is inefficient, converting only about 21% of solar energy into usable power at the ideal temperature of 25 °C. Panels often reach temperatures of 65– 75 °C, significantly reducing production. Still, commercial [...]
Storage Synthesis of Power Systems via Dynamic Meta-control Schema
Electric vehicles are usually driven by induction or DC motors. They are provided with dynamic braking and acceleration: during braking, the motor becomes a generator driven by the wheels; and during acceleration, the motor requires [...]
Production of Supercapacitor Carbon Electrodes from Corn-stover Via Facile Thermal Activation
Shell K.M., Maddipudi B.K., Amar V., Thakkar A., Shende R.V., Kumar S., Gupta R.B., Virginia Commonwealth University, US
Use of biomass is an emerging and promising alternative to produce carbon electrodes for supercapacitors. Lignin-rich unhydrolyzed solids (UHS) obtained from alkaline pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis of corn stover were valorized into biochar via hydrothermally [...]
Development of a Phase Change Energy Storage Module with High Recovery Rate for Power Generation Applications
Using phase change materials (PCMs) as a storage medium has gained great attention because of its low cost and desirable size. But poor thermal conductivity makes the use of PCM challenging as this dramatically increases [...]
Novel Graphene Supercapacitor Structure Design for UAV Power Storage
Kim J., Rivas A., Wu S., Martinez V., Terroza K., Karthikeyan D., Contreras F., Castro J., Botello E., Pandit R., Dobbs S., Yu Z., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, US
Supercapacitors are getting significant attention in recent years due to their quick charge/discharge capabilities, long cycle lives and are environmentally friendly. Supercapacitors can provide necessary power in short bursts. Aiming to reduce the weight and [...]
Low-Pressure Electrolytic Ammonia Production for Ammonia-Based Energy Storage
The Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) is developing a low-pressure 1-step electrolytic ammonia (1-SEA) process that would enable ammonia-based energy storage technology (NH3-BEST) in combination with a direct ammonia fuel cell to enable electricity [...]
Integrating a Gas Turbine System and a Solid Oxide Steam Electrolyzer for Hydrogen Production
In this paper, the performance of a gas turbine (GT) system coupled with a flameless boiler for steam generation for hydrogen production in a solid oxide steam electrolyzer (SOSE), is evaluated. In this design, the [...]
Recent Advances in Electrospun Fiber Mat Electrode MEAs for Hydrogen/Air Fuel Cells
Waldrop K., Fan X., Kang N., Wycisk R., Gumeci C., Dale N., Pintauro P.N., Vanderbilt University, US
The hydrogen/air proton-exchange membrane fuel cell is a promising candidate for automotive power plants, but Pt/C catalyst electrode cost and durability are still issues that require further study. Recently, there has been considerable work on [...]
Advanced Power Controls for Hydrogen Hybrid Microgrids (HHM) with Thermal Storage
The Hydrogen Hybrid Microgrid (HHM) is a resilient and scalable power generating plant comprised of a (NG) turbine, a compressor, a NG reformer, a Solid Oxide Electrolizer Cell (SOEC) and a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell [...]
Using the Membrane Biofilm Reactor (MBfR) to Recover Platinum Group Metals (PGM), Rare Earth Elements (REE), and Valuable materials as Nanoparticles from Wastewater
Platinum group metal (PGM) miners and recycling facilities are losing ~$2 billion (~10% of the total market value) of PGM annually in wastewater and tailing. The membrane biofilm reactor (MBfR) is a modular biotechnology which [...]
Promoting Technology Transfer Of A Pumpless Solar Thermal Air Heater (Patent Number 10775058) Innovation Using The Customer Discovery Method In A Historically Black College And University (HBCU)
Prior research details the large gap that exists in the technologicaltransferofinnovationbetween HBCUs and non-HBCUs.ThisiscompoundedbyHBCUsbeingunder- resourced and having a reduced focus on research and innovation.Severalfederalandprivateorganizations are fundingHBCUinnovatorsaimedattransformingtheminto revenue-generatingentrepreneurs.Oneof such federally funded programs, the NSF-CREST Center for [...]
Exploring the Role of Nanomaterials in Advancing Solar Thermal Technologies
Photovoltaics (PV) are a viable renewable energy technology, yet inadequate conversion efficiency remains a steadfast problem. A heat extractor that will attach to the back of a PV panel will cool it and boost its [...]
Cost Effective Mitigation of Wildfire Risk Generated by Power Lines
The recently developed extremely accurate Micro- Stress Pole Testing (MSPT) technology can save a lot of money by elimination of costly replacements of poles which are prematurely rejected by presently used inaccurate pole inspection methods. [...]
3D printed energy efficient magnetocaloric cooling devices with controlled microchannels, functional grading and magnetic anisotropy
Air conditioning and refrigeration are regarded as one of the most energy-intensive technologies in demand today. Currently, 15% of the world's electric power is devoted to cooling, with that value increasing to 20% in the [...]
Accurate Pole Testing Can Increase Resilience of Power Supply Grid and Save Billions of Dollars at the Same Time
Resilience of power supply grid can be increased substantially by more accurate pole inspection and testing. Electric utilities are unnecessarily replacing or re-enforcing electrical poles that still have many years of useful life. Our proof [...]
Increasing Engine Efficiency with Friction Reducing-Oil Additives
Typical engine oils used in internal combustion gas and diesel engines are not high in thermal conductivity and are limited in friction performance, which together limit engine efficiency and longevity. Carbon nanotubes and hexagonal boron [...]
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: TechConnect Briefs 2021
Published: October 18, 2021
Industry sector: Energy & Sustainability
Topics: Catalysis, Energy Storage
ISBN: 978-0-578-99550-2