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Seismic Fragility Analysis of Containment Structures in Nuclear Power Plants Considering Alkali‐Silica Reaction

open access: yesEarthquake Engineering &Structural Dynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study quantifies the influence of alkali‐silica reaction (ASR) on the seismic fragility of prestressed concrete containment structures in nuclear power plants (NPPs). Global collapse was considered as the governing failure mode to maintain consistency with current risk assessment frameworks, and was captured using a finite element model ...
Chanyoung Kim   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Experimental Thrust and Specific Impulse Analysis of Pulsed Detonation Combustor

open access: yesApplied Sciences
Detonation combustion represents a significant advancement in efficiency over traditional deflagration methods. This paper presents a Pulsed Detonation Combustor (PDC) model that is designed with an aerodynamic mixing chamber featuring Hartmann–Sprenger ...
Andrei Vlad Cojocea   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Probabilistic Multi‐Objective Energy Management System Model for an Energy Hub With PtG Technology for Cost Reduction and System Flexibility Improvement

open access: yesEnergy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.
Overview of the under‐study hub energy model showing the energy conversion and distribution among integrated sources and loads. ABSTRACT In this paper, a probabilistic bi‐objective energy management system (EMS) model is proposed for an energy hub (EH) equipped with renewable energy sources such as photovoltaic and wind turbine connected to the main ...
Mohammad Khoshabi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Intelligent Control and Forecasting in Energy Storage‐Based Power Systems

open access: yesEnergy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.
A new energy paradigm assisted by AI. ABSTRACT The tremendous penetration of renewable energy sources and the integration of power electronics components increase the complexity of the operation and power system control. The advancements in Artificial Intelligence and machine learning have demonstrated proficiency in processing tasks requiring ...
Balasundaram Bharaneedharan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development and Testing of a Helicon Plasma Thruster Based on a Magnetically Enhanced Inductively Coupled Plasma Reactor Operating in a Multi-Mode Regime

open access: yesApplied Sciences
A disruptive Electric Propulsion system is proposed for next-generation Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) small satellite constellations, utilizing an RF-powered Helicon Plasma Thruster (HPT).
Anna-Maria Theodora Andreescu   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Design of HAWT Rotor for Non‐Uniform Inflow Conditions: A Theoretical and Experimental Approach for Shear Flow

open access: yesEnergy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.
This paper aims to provide a robust design approach for HAWTs operating in shear flow. This study fills a critical research gap by integrating BEM and vortex theories for blade design in non‐homogeneous inflow conditions. The authors of the paper made an effort to develop and test an experimentally unsophisticated model of a turbine working in shear ...
Agnieszka Dorota Woźniak   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Operating Characteristics of a Wave-Driven Plasma Thruster for Cutting-Edge Low Earth Orbit Constellations

open access: yesInventions
This paper outlines the development phases of a wave-driven Helicon Plasma Thruster for cutting-edge Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations. The two-stage ambipolar electric propulsion (EP) system combines the efficient ionization of an ultra-compact ...
Anna-Maria Theodora Andreescu   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Optimized Dual ANN Control Technique for Efficient Energy Management System (EMS) of Microgrid

open access: yesEnergy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.
Proposed methodology. ABSTRACT The escalating global energy demand necessitates a shift towards sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives. While renewable energy sources like solar and wind energy offer promising solutions, their intermittent nature poses significant challenges for grid integration.
Bin Li   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Modeling and Experimental Study of a Dual‐Receiver Parabolic Solar Concentrator for Direct Electricity Generation and Thermal Storage for Isolated Sites

open access: yesEnergy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.
Approximately 64% of the population in sub‐Saharan Africa lacks access to electricity, despite the region's high solar potential, making concentrated solar power a promising solution for decentralized and sustainable energy supply. This study presents the design, construction, and testing of a parabolic solar concentrator with two focal‐point receivers
Sani Dan Nomao Harouna   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

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