Research Article
Dynamic Stabilization of Wind Farms Deploying Static Synchronous Series Compensator

Sajjad Golshannavaz; Daryoush Nazarpour

Volume 2, Issue 2 , April 2015, Pages 1-8

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2015.70066

Abstract
  Encountering series-compensated transmission lines, sub-synchronous resonance (SSR) may strike the power system by jeopardizing its stability and mechanical facilities. This paper aims to verify the capability of static synchronous series compensator (SSSC) in mitigating the mechanical and electrical ...  Read More

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3E Evaluation and GA-based Multi Objective Optimization of a NH3/H2O Binary Mixture Cycle Fuelled by Solar Energy

Mahboobe Sabaghian; Fateme Ahmadi Boyaghchi

Volume 2, Issue 2 , April 2015, Pages 9-22

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2015.70072

Abstract
  Energy, exergy and exergoeconomic (3E) evaluation are performed to assess the performance of a NH3/H2O cycle integrated with parabolic trough solar collectors (PTSC). To provide continuous electricity produced by generator when solar beam radiation is insufficient a stabilizer temperature subsystem is ...  Read More

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Assessment of Wind Energy Use to Store the Water for Generation Power with Two Stage Optimization Method

Mojtaba Tahani; Pouria Servati; Ahmad Hajinezhad; Younes Noorollahi; Emad Ziaee

Volume 2, Issue 2 , April 2015, Pages 23-28

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2015.70067

Abstract
  In recent years, energy predicament and environmental problems in the world caused by fossil fuels combustion make us to pay serious attention to optimizing energy consumption and using renewable energies. One of the potential renewable energies which can be helpful in electricity generation is harness ...  Read More

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Further Improvement in Efficiency of ZnO Nanorod Based Solar Cells Using ZnS Quantum Dots as Light Harvester and Blocking Layer Material

Masood Mehrabian; Sonya Aslyousefzadeh

Volume 2, Issue 2 , April 2015, Pages 29-35

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2015.70068

Abstract
  Zinc oxide nanorod arrays (ZnO NRs) were grown on the ZnO seed layers via an aqueous solution using hydrothermal method and their photovoltaic properties were investigated. It was found that the growth period of 20 minutes is the optimum condition for ZnO nanorods growth, the cell containing these nanorods ...  Read More

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Numerical Investigation of the Effect of Gas Diffusion Layer with Semicircular Prominences on Polymer Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Performance and Species Distribution

Nima Ahmadi; Sajad Rezazadeh; Abdolrahman Dadvand; Iraj Mirzaee

Volume 2, Issue 2 , April 2015, Pages 36-46

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2015.70069

Abstract
  A three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics model of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) with both gas distribution flow channels and Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) is developed. A set of conservation equation is numerically solved by developing a CFD code based on the finite volume ...  Read More

Research Article
Multi-objective Optimization of PV-SOFC-GT-Electrolyser Hybrid System

Saber Sadeghi; Mehran Ameri

Volume 2, Issue 2 , April 2015, Pages 47-58

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2015.70070

Abstract
  This study shows the design of a new hybrid power generation system, photovoltaic panel (PV)–coupled solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and gas turbine (GT)–electrolyser. Three objectives (cost, pollutant emissions, and reliability), which are usually in conflict, are considered simultaneously. ...  Read More

Research Article
Polysulfone-based Anion Exchange Membranes for Potential Application in Solid Alkaline Fuel Cells

Mona Iravaninia; Sousan Rowshanzamir

Volume 2, Issue 2 , April 2015, Pages 59-65

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2015.70071

Abstract
  In present research work, anion exchange membranes based on quaternized polysulfone with ammonium cation moieties (QAPSF) were prepared by chloromethylation, amination and alkalization. The chloromethylated polysulfone were characterized by 1HNMR spectroscopy and functionalization degree was determined ...  Read More