Next Generation Renewable Thermal Energy Harvesting, Conversion and Storage Technologies is an essential guide for those interested in the field of renewable thermal energy. The book covers a wide range of topics, focusing on solar thermal, geothermal, and biomass energy. By presenting the fundamentals, advancements, and practical applications, the book bridges the gap in interdisciplinary knowledge. Readers will find valuable insights into the latest technological advancements and real-world case studies, making it a comprehensive resource for researchers, engineers, students, and policymakers. The book aims to inspire collaboration and innovation, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable future.
The book is divided into three sections, each dedicated to a specific renewable energy source. The first section covers solar thermal energy, including solar collectors, concentrating solar power systems, and thermal energy storage. The second section focuses on geothermal energy, discussing exploration techniques, drilling technologies, and optimizing power generation. The last section explores biomass energy, emphasizing sustainability and the integration of biomass with other energy sources.
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Table of Contents
Section I Solar thermal energy
1. Recent technological developments in solar thermal energy harvesting technologies
2. Advances in solar collectors and concentrators
3. High-temperature heat transfer fluids for next-generation solar thermal energy systems
4. Harnessing solar thermal energy: Applications in process heating and power generation
5. Hybrid systems: Integrating solar thermal with other renewable sources
6. Design of high-performance nanomaterials for sustainable solar thermal energy absorption
7. Next-generation passive cooling: Leveraging phase change materials in thermal energy storage systems
8. Limitations, technological challenges, and recycling of thermal renewable energy systems 233
9. Phase change materials for next generation renewable thermal energy systems in existence of thermoelectric generator
10. Thermoelectric materials and devices for renewable thermal energy harvesting
11. Applications of solar thermal energy systems
12. Solar thermal drying systems for diverse applications: A sustainable approach
13. Innovative roughness techniques for enhanced heat transfer in double-pass solar air heaters for sustainable drying and buildings application
14. Enhancing hydrogen production: A study on steam reforming using advanced nanocomposites
15. Thermal management of Li-Ion batteries for enhanced performance in renewable energy integration
16. Impact of environmental factors on next-generation micro hydropower: An experimental investigation of silt erosion on pico pelton turbine performance
Section II Geothermal energy
17. Geothermal energy harvesting: An experimental investigation of horizontal ground heat exchanger using centrifugal pump
18. Enhanced geothermal systems (EGSs) for electricity generation
19. Geothermal direct use in heating and cooling applications
Section III Biomass energy
20. Advancements in hydrogen storage materials: Synthesis and applications
21. Biomass technologies
22. Dark-fermentation technology: A sustainable approach for biohydrogen production from waste biomass
23. Photofermentation: Harnessing solar energy for biohydrogen production
24. Metabolic engineering for biohydrogen production
25. Predictive modeling solar panel performance using artificial intelligence for evaluation
26. Green hydrogen production from renewable energy resources: Current status and future perspective
27. Microwave-driven biodiesel production from waste cooking oil: A parametric optimization approach for next-generation biofuel upcycling
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Authors
Dhananjay Yadav Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Nizwa, OM.Dr. Dhananjay Yadav received his Ph.D. degree from Department of Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, India in 2013 and post-graduation (M.Sc.) in Mathematics from DDU University Gorakhpur, India in 2007. Currently, he is working as an Associate Professor in Department of Mathematics at University of Nizwa, Oman. Prior to his appointment to University of Nizwa, Oman, he had worked as Principal Research Scientist at Athabasca University, Canada, Yonsei University, South Korea and Jeju National University, South Korea. He is a leading expert in CO 2 capture, storage and oil recovery, Computational sustainability and environmental analytics, Fluid mechanics, Numerical analysis, Hydrodynamic and Hydromagnetic stability, Nanofluids and Fluid flow in porous media. He has published more than 100 research articles (high impact factor) in various reputed international journals. He is also listed in the top 2% influential researchers in the World prepared by Stanford University based on Scopus data.
Mukesh Kumar Awasthi Department of Mathematics, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India.Dr. Mukesh Kumar Awasthi has done his Ph.D. on the topic "Viscous Correction for the Potential Flow Analysis of Capillary and Kelvin-Helmholtz instability�. He is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow. Dr. Awasthi is specialized in the mathematical modeling of flow problems. He has taught courses of Fluid Mechanics, Discrete Mathematics, Partial differential equations, Abstract Algebra, Mathematical Methods, and Measure theory to postgraduate students. He has acquired excellent knowledge in the mathematical modeling of flow problems and he can solve these problems analytically as well as numerically. He has a good grasp of the subjects like viscous potential flow, electro-hydrodynamics, magneto-hydrodynamics, heat, and mass transfer. He has excellent communication skills and leadership qualities. He is self-motivated and responds to suggestions in a more convincing manner. Dr. Awasthi has qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted on all India level in the year 2008 by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and got Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) for doing research. He has published 125 plus research publications (journal articles/books/book chapters/conference articles) in Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, Springer, Emerald, World Scientific, and many other national and international journals and conferences. Also, he has published 14 books. He has attended many symposia, workshops, and conferences in mathematics as well as fluid mechanics. He has got the "Research Awards� consecutively four times from 2013-2016 by the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India. He has also received the start-up research fund for his project "Nonlinear study of the interface in multilayer fluid system� from UGC, New Delhi. He is also listed in the top 2% influential researchers in the World prepared by Stanford University based on Scopus data in the years 2022 and 2023. His Orcid is 0000-0002-6706-5226, Google Scholar web link is https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=Dj3ktGAAAAAJ and research gate web link ishttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mukesh-Awasthi-2.
Ashwani Kumar Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technical Education Department Uttar Pradesh, Kanpur, India.Dr. Ashwani Kumar is currently Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering (Gazetted Officer Group A) at the Technical Education Department Uttar Pradesh Kanpur (under Government of Uttar Pradesh), in India. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. His research areas include Artificial Intelligence and machine learning in mechanical engineering, thermal energy storage, renewable energy harvesting, sustainability, and renewable energy integration. Dr. Kumar's has authored or co-authored over 275 articles in prestigious journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings. Additionally, he has co-authored or co-edited over 50 books in mechanical engineering, materials science, and renewable energy engineering. With extensive leadership and administrative experience, he has held numerous key positions within the education sector and has served on the editorial board of several international journals.
