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The trace elements enrichments and modes of occurrence were investigated in the feed coals and coal ashes from the thermal power plants Tunçbilek (Kütahya), Soma-Torku and Soma-Kolin (Manisa), Çan 18 Mart (Çanakkale)...

Abstract Detecting single photons is a crucial process in quantum science, quantum networking, biology, and advanced imaging. To detect the small quantum of energy carried in a photon, conventional mechanisms rely on ene...

The main objectives of the study are to develop a generalized thermo-electromechanical model of a solid-state heat engine based on a Ni-Ti-Cu shape memory alloy for converting low-grade thermal energy (30-100 °C) into e...

Abstract This study aims to investigate the influence of parasitic capacitances within half-bridge SiC power metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) modules, including input capacitance (Ciss), output ...

This study aims to evaluate the effect of the commercial treatment material (PentoMag) on combustion completeness in fossil-fueled steam power plants, using the unburned carbon fraction in the ash as a key indicator. Ash...

Abstract High-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) based on wide bandgap (WBG) materials like gallium nitride (GaN) are vital for next-generation power electronics and high-frequency applications, offering high breakdow...

Power electronic systems in autonomous vehicles and mission-critical applications are highly susceptible to overheating due to operational inefficiencies. These systems often rely on liquid cooling loops to maintain safe...

As the global carbon crisis worsens, we need the technology which can evolve from capturing carbon to efficiently using it. Dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) systems under mild conditions, a type of non-thermal plasma (...

This study reports a new optically addressed spatial light modulator (OASLM) structure based on bilateral-sapphire substrates with an air gap that exhibits high-average-power laser resistance. The resistance of tradition...

The lack of effective diagnostic tools for thermal safety at the early stage hinders the design of efficient explosives to meet the application demands encountering high-temperature cook-off environments. Thus, exploring...

Abstract A high rate of urbanization is a common manifestation of developing countries, including Ethiopia. This high rate of urbanization in Ethiopia is significantly altering the country’s energy balance. The study e...

Virtual reality (VR) is one of the most common technologies nowadays, which make a virtual environment exactly similar to the real environment. The purpose behind this is to test several issues (designing or manufacturin...

Abstract This study presents a computational investigation into the aerodynamic and thermal performance enhancement of a solar chimney power plant (SCPP) through the integration of wavy geometries along the collector roo...

Due to the lack of access to grid electricity, milk preservation is a significant challenge in pastoral and rural areas of most African countries, despite the large volume of milk produced. Integrating milk pasteurizatio...

This study investigates the long-term aging effects and structural degradation mechanisms of photovoltaic (PV) modules integrated into smart city furniture, with a particular focus on panels of 10 W, 25 W, and 40 W nomin...

Abstract Solar-powered electric-vehicle (EV) charging in tropical, PV-rich regions such as Uganda faces coupled stressors from high ambient temperature and intermittent solar irradiance, which can destabilize conventiona...

Abstract Freshwater scarcity and increasing energy demands pose serious challenges, and they are mainly experienced in arid environments and remote locations that are not grid-connected. In order to tackle these problems...

This article presents the design and simulation-based evaluation of a 225 kW grid-interactive bidirectional fast DC charger for electric vehicles operating in both grid-to-vehicle (G2V) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) modes. T...

Abstract This work conducts a comprehensive numerical study of a concentrated photovoltaic–thermal (CPVT) system equipped with a V-trough reflector, with the objective of enhancing output power under realistic operatin...

In recent years, many thermal power units in China that equipped with SCAL type indirect cooling systems have commonly encountered corrosion and leakage problems with aluminum radiators. This study conducted field resear...

This paper presents a comprehensive review of Medium Voltage (MV) Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) with the integration of Wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductor devices. With the growing demand for high-power offshore wi...

ARM-based systems are widely deployed in edge and IoT settings, where penetration-testing tools must operate under strict memory, power, and thermal constraints, yet prior work offers limited deployment-oriented guidance...

Abstract Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) helps to reduce Nitrogen Oxide (NO) emissions from diesel engines using catalytic materials made of thermally stable non-precious metals. A dual support SCR catalyst using iro...

Abstract This article proposes a simple and reliable Dynamic Economic Emission Dispatch (DEED) model for a power system integrating Renewable Energy Sources (RES), including photovoltaic (PV) systems and wind energy. The...