Research Article
Making Decision Support System for Utilization of Biogas in Iran

Maryam Nosratinia; Ali Asghar Tofigh; Mehrdad Adl

Volume 2, Issue 1 , February 2015, Pages 1-5

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2015.70059

Abstract
  The use of renewable energy sources is often suggested to be a good solution for climate change and the dependency to fossil fuel. Biogas utilization is a one of these promising options that can mitigate these problems since biogas is produced by the fermentation of waste, so is rich in methane and has ...  Read More

Research Article
Simulation of Convective Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop in Laminar Flow of Al2O3/water and CuO/water Nanofluids Through Square and Triangular Cross-Sectional Ducts

S. Zeinali Heris; Farhad Oghazian; Mahmoud Khademi; Effat Saeedi

Volume 2, Issue 1 , February 2015, Pages 6-18

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2015.70065

Abstract
  In this study, the convective heat transfer and pressure drop in laminar flow of Al2O3/water and CuO/water nanofluids through square and triangular cross-sectional ducts have been numerically investigated using new technique. It has been assumed that there is constant heat flux boundary condition at ...  Read More

Research Article
Single Cell Oil Production from Petroleum Sludge by Native Yeast Strains

Ahmad Ali Pourbabaee; Mahdie Mondaniizadeh

Volume 2, Issue 1 , February 2015, Pages 19-24

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2015.70060

Abstract
  In this research, 11 yeast strains with ability to grow on petroleum sludge were isolated from effluent of a petroleum refinery. Based on growth on mineral media contaminated petroleum sludge, two isolates were selected as the super strains. Meanwhile, results based on biochemical and morphological experiments ...  Read More

Research Article
An Intelligent PV Panel Structure to Extract the Maximum Power in Mismatch Irradiance

Abdolreza Esmaeli

Volume 2, Issue 1 , February 2015, Pages 25-31

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2015.70061

Abstract
  a new intelligent photovoltaic (PV) panel structure to extract the maximum power in mismatch irradiance is proposed. In conventional structures, difference of irradiance between series panels can cause the deviation of maximum power point. In this condition tracking MPP becomes difficult and reduces ...  Read More

Research Article
The Effect of Storage on Some Properties of Groundnut Shell Biomass Briquettes

Olatunda Ajani Oyelaran

Volume 2, Issue 1 , February 2015, Pages 32-35

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2015.70062

Abstract
  The effect of storage time on some properties of groundnut shell briquette with 5, 10, 15 and 20% binder (cassava gel) was studied. The briquettes were prepared using a motorized briquetting machine. The moisture content, durability rating, water penetration, calorific value and the ash content were ...  Read More

Research Article
Estimating and modeling monthly mean daily global solar radiation on horizontal surfaces using artificial neural networks

Saeed Edalati; Mehran Ameri; Masoud Iranmanesh

Volume 2, Issue 1 , February 2015, Pages 36-42

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2015.70063

Abstract
  In this study, an artificial neural network based model for prediction of solar energy potential in Kerman province in Iran has been developed. Meteorological data of 12 cities for period of 17 years (1997–2013) and solar radiation for five cities around and inside Kerman province from the Iranian ...  Read More

Research Article
Effect of Electrolyte Conductivity and Aeration on Performance of Sediment Microbial Fuel Cell

Zahra Najafgholi; Mostafa Rahimnejad; Ghasem Najafpour

Volume 2, Issue 1 , February 2015, Pages 43-48

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2015.70064

Abstract
  Sediment microbial fuel cells (SMFCs) are a promising technology for a viable source of energy. This technology is faced with many challenges, such as limited mass transfer and low electricity generation. The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of electrolyte conductivity and aeration ...  Read More