Research Article Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
Energy Consumption Management of Commercial Buildings by Optimizing the Angle of Solar Panels

Nima Amani; Abdul Amir Reza Soroush

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2021, Pages 1-7

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2020.241836.1134

Abstract
  One of the main reasons of environmental pollution is energy consumption in buildings. Today, the use of renewable energy sources is increasing dramatically. Among these sources, solar energy has favorable costs for various applications. This study examined a commercial building in a hot and humid climate. ...  Read More

Research Article Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
Simplex Centroid Mixture Design for Optimizing and Promoting the Anaerobic Co-Digestion Performance of Sheep Blood and Cheese Whey

Rasoul Aydram; Hossein Haji Agha Alizade; Majid Rasouli; Behdad Shadidi

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2021, Pages 8-15

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2021.251583.1151

Abstract
  Reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and global warming can be made possible by discovering alternative energies and reduced dependence on fossil fuels. Biogas is considered as one of the alternatives to fossil fuels. This study investigates anaerobic co-digestion for the development of biogas with ...  Read More

Research Article Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
Evaluation of the Effective Factors in Locating a Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant Using Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Method

Aychar Khajavipour; Mohammad Reza Shahraki; Faranak Hosseinzadeh Saljooghi

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2021, Pages 16-25

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2020.247756.1145

Abstract
  The energy of processes is mainly supplied by fossil fuels. Short life of fossil energy sources and increasing environmental pollution caused by fossil fuels and increasing demand have made researchers introduce new solutions for supply of energy. Energy production in a photovoltaic solar power plant ...  Read More

Research Article Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
The Assessment of Effect of Fatty Acid Profile on the Physical Properties and Emission Characteristics of New Feedstocks Used for Biodiesel

Farid Jafarihaghighi; Hasanali Bahrami; Mehdi Ardjmand; Mehrdad Mirzajanzadeh

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2021, Pages 26-35

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2021.257527.1161

Abstract
  The present study uses three generations of biodiesels and studies their effects on physical properties and exhaust gases. They are comprised of Palmaria palmate oil (third generation), Eucheuma spinosum oil (third generation), Eucheuma cottonii oil (third generation), Common wormwood oil (second generation), ...  Read More

Research Article Renewable Energy Economics, Policies and Planning
Determining Optimal Locations for Biogas Plants: Case Study of Tehran Province for Utilization of Bovine and Aviculture Wastes

Maryam Nosratinia; Ali Asghar Tofigh; Mehrdad Adl

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2021, Pages 36-44

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2021.251191.1149

Abstract
  Given the world’s growing population and energy demand, modern methods are developed to contribute to generating alternative energies. They aim to maintain the renewability of the supplied energy and decrease environmental contaminations. Biogas is a renewable energy carrier that has recently been ...  Read More

Research Article Advanced Energy Technologies
Effects of PCM Mass on Heat Dynamics and Thermal Performance of Solar Air Heaters: A Numerical and Analytical Study

Ehsan Hasan Zaim; Hadi Farzan

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2021, Pages 45-53

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2021.259570.1169

Abstract
  Utilizing thermal storage units such as Phase Change Materials (PCMs) is a suitable approach to improving Solar Air Heaters (SAHs). The present study tries to assess the effects of PCM mass values on the heat dynamics and thermal performance of SAHs. To this aim, an analytical thermodynamic model was ...  Read More

Research Article Advanced Energy Technologies
Assessment of Optimum Renewable Energy System for the Somalia–Turkish Training and Research Hospital in Mogadishu

Sibel Dursun; Ercan Aykut; Bahtiyar Dursun

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2021, Pages 54-67

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2021.245232.1140

Abstract
  Somalia–Turkish Training and Research Hospital in Mogadishu, is only powered by diesel generator currently. In this paper, the energy demand of this hospital is utilized by determining the optimum hybrid renewable energy generating system. By HOMER, a sensitivity analysis has been made with emphasis ...  Read More

Research Article Advanced Energy Technologies
Optimization of Pyrolysis Temperature and Particle Size on the Phenols and Hemicellulose Fast Pyrolysis Products in a Tandem Micro-Pyrolyzer

Payam Ghorbannezhad; Maryam Abbasi

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2021, Pages 68-74

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2021.255248.1155

Abstract
  Fast pyrolysis of sugarcane bagasse was investigated in a tandem micro-pyrolyzer. The effects of temperature and particle size on the phenolic compounds and hemicellulose products distribution were examined during fast pyrolysis process. For this, changes in the micro-reactor parameters were made (particle ...  Read More

Research Article Renewable Energy Economics, Policies and Planning
Prediction of Discharge Using Artificial Neural Network and IHACRES Models Due to Climate Change

Maryam Hafezparast; Seiran Marabi

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2021, Pages 75-85

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2021.257941.1162

Abstract
  Understanding of climate change and its impacts on river discharge has affected the quality and quantity of water and also supplying water requirements for drinking, agriculture and industry. Therefore, prediction of precipitation and temperature by climate models as well as simulation and optimization ...  Read More

Research Article Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
Bioethanol Production from Wastes: An Experimental Evaluating Study for Iran

Abolfazl Taherzadeh Fini; Abolfazl Fattahi

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2021, Pages 86-93

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2021.255487.1156

Abstract
  Energy crisis in the world motivates countries to hire new and renewable energies. One of the main and valuable renewable sources of energy is agricultural waste. This is widely disposed of through the world during the harvest, packing, and transportation. In many countries, agricultural waste is considerably ...  Read More