Microbial fuel cell (MFC) is a device that transforms chemical energy in wastewater into electricity, and its performance is influenced by multi-variables. Mathematic modeling approach could be a useful alternative to design and optimize such a complex system for power generation and wastewater...

Performance and economical efficiency of the combined cooling, heating and power (CCHP) system mainly depend on the system structure, operation strategy and choice of facility capacity. This paper proposes a structural configuration of the CCHP system with hybrid chillers, consisting of a...

The control system of boiler-turbine unit plays an important role in improving efficiency and reducing emissions of power generation unit. The nonlinear, coupling and uncertainty of the unit caused by varying working conditions should be fully considered during the control system design. This...

Assessment on net energy, external cost of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and cost of using cassava-based ethanol as an alternative automotive fuel has been conducted based on its holistic life-cycle, from feedstock production (source) to fuel combustion. And, a new indicator, figure of merit...

Performance of the combined cooling, heating and power (CCHP) systems depends on the system structure, power flow strategy and the choice of facility capacity. This paper presents a matrix modeling approach to optimize the CCHP system. Modeled in a matrix form, the CCHP system can be viewed as...

A multivariable control strategy is needed to ensure high efficiency and load-following capability in the operation of waste heat recovery power plants. In this paper, a generalized predictive controller is proposed for a waste heat recovery process operating on an organic Rankine cycle. The...