Towards Sustainable Electricity Generation: A Review of Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Sources | Chapter 2 | Current Approaches in Engineering Research and Technology Vol. 6

 

As the global population grows and socio-economic development advances, the need for electricity continues to increase. However, the widespread use of fossil fuels for electricity generation has been reviewed to contribute 75% of the environmental pollution and presents a significant threat to the environment due to carbon dioxide emissions, exacerbating global warming. This paper explores various methods of electricity generation, encompassing non-renewable and renewable sources. It underscores the pressing need for increased research and investment in technologies to enhance the operational efficiency of renewable energy sources. By prioritising renewable energy development, especially in regions like Nigeria, where the full impact of global warming is not yet felt, we can achieve sustainable electricity generation, ensuring a cleaner and more secure energy future.

 

 

Author(s) Details

 

Ekundayo Gbenga
Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, P.M.B. 1019, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria

Oluwalami Abimbola Samuel
Department of Electrical/Electronic, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, P.M.B. 1019, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria.

 

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Production of Biofuel Using a Customized Semi-Batch Reactor| Chapter 2 | Progress in Chemical Science Research Vol. 5

 Experimenters are looking for further sustainable energy sources as a result of the rapid-fire reduction of crude oil painting wells, the rise in hothouse gas( GHG) emigrations, the issues associated with energy security, etc. Energy instability and other problems around the world have been determined to be stylish addressed by renewable energy sources( RES). The benefits of renewable energy haven't been seen in Africa because of the mainland's weak sustainable energy programs( though it has the necessary coffers). erecting a suitable pyrolysis reactor is a difficulty for numerous due to the challenges faced by renewable energy technologies( RETs) in Africa, particularly insub-Saharan Africa. Pyrolysis is an important system for the generation of biofuel. The ideal of the study is to design( using SOLIDWORKS software) and construct asemi-batch reactor, taking into consideration its process ’ kinetics, temperature range( up to 1000({ circ}) C), and feedstock( quality and volume). Following its development, the system was utilised to producebio-oil from cashew nut shell and polystyrene mixed with cashew nut shell. The feedstocks produced pyrolysis liquids with61.3 and64.58 yields, independently. This reactor was intended for laboratory use, still it can be gauged up for ménage use. Keywords Energy programs, Renewable energy, Biofuel, Pyrolysis, batch reactor, chemical kinetics, and RETs.

Author(s) Details:

A. H. Fombu,
Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Nigeria.

A. E. Ochonogor,
Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Nigeria.

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Economic Evaluation of Passive Solar Distillation System: A Recent Study | Chapter 9 | Technological Innovation in Engineering Research Vol. 5

An economic study of a passive solar distillation unit is presented in this chapter. The startup and ongoing costs, system life, and estimated costs per unit mass of distilled water were used to evaluate the net present worth (NPW), benefit-cost ratio, payback period (PP), and internal rate of return (IRR) of a solar distillation unit. One simple and affordable low-carbon method is solar distillation. According to calculations, the Net Present Value (NPW), Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCRR), Payback Period (PP), and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) are each Rs. 26945.72, 1.5632, 1.538 years, and 50%, respectively. This study demonstrated that one of the most alluring sources of energy for distilling water is solar energy.

Author (s) Details:

Raj Kumar,
Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, College of Technology and Engineering, MPUAT, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Kapil Kumar Samar,
Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, College of Technology and Engineering, MPUAT, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Sudhir Jain,
Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, College of Technology and Engineering, MPUAT, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Sonali Swetapadma Mohanty,
Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, College of Technology and Engineering, MPUAT, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

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Promising Materials for Renewable Energy Production and Sustainable Energy Generation | Chapter 02 | Research Developments in Science and Technology Vol. 1

 Materials provide enticing possibilities for obtaining renewable and sustainable energy for future generations. Thermally resistant materials can help you save money on your energy bills. Nanocoatings are being investigated for enhanced energy efficiency in gas turbine engines in this area. Composites, tailored polymers, hybrid materials, and low-density high-strength metals or alloys are examples of advanced materials that can increase the performance of energy production and energy transfer equipment. Low-cost functional materials for energy systems are in high demand. The development of new revolutionary materials for renewable and sustainable energy technologies has sparked a lot of scientific attention. Various materials ideal for sustainable energy conversion, storage, and saving, as well as materials essential for renewable energy production, are discussed in this book chapter. The existing materials' current difficulties and potential scope have also been described. The goal of this research is to focus on a variety of potential materials for sustainable energy generation and renewable energy production, as well as the opportunity and benefits of using those materials.

Author(S) Details

Poulomi Mukherjee
Bio-ceramics and Coating Division, CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CSIR-CGCRI), Kolkata-700 032, India.

Pallabi Roy
Bio-ceramics and Coating Division, CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CSIR-CGCRI), Kolkata-700 032, India and Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-Human Resource Development Centre, (CSIR-HRDC) Campus, Postal Staff College Area, Sector 19, Kamla Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh- 201 002, India.

Sumana Ghosh
Bio-ceramics and Coating Division, CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CSIR-CGCRI), Kolkata-700 032, India.

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Recent Developments of Sustainable Energy: The Key to a Stable Nigeria | Chapter 7 | Advanced Aspects of Engineering Research Vol. 7

 This article recommends that sustainable energy systems based on solar and biomass technology be used to address Nigeria's utility concerns, including acute water scarcity in both rural and urban regions. The study underlines the contradictions of Nigeria's oil-rich economy and the stark reality of the country's lack of social infrastructure. Perennial power outages have resulted in the lack or underdevelopment of basic social facilities in Nigeria for many years. The lack of resources has resulted in an increase in extreme poverty in both rural and urban areas, as well as the deterioration of social order and threats to citizens and their property. Through the construction of Renewable Energy Business Incubators, creative lending techniques, NGO alliances, and altering energy-distribution duties, this study suggests the adaption of two emerging technologies for building sustainable energy systems and the development of decentralised and sustainable energy sources as catalysts for much-needed social infrastructure development. These reforms would help to boost the country's grassroots economies, provide significant amounts of much-needed clean water, maintain acceptable sanitation standards, and improve the health and well-being of Nigerian communities. The recommended tactics are tailored to the Nigerian environment; nevertheless, the authors argue that the same or comparable tactics could be used in other developing countries to enhance energy and social infrastructure.

The economic and social benefits that sustainable energy systems can provide have driven a number of business and government entities in Nigeria to invest heavily in the new technology.

Author(s) Details

Kalu Uduma
Alpha-Solar LLC, 19962 Renfrew Road, Detroit, MI 48221, USA and Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering Department, The Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA.

Tomasz Arciszewski
Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering Department, The Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA and The ASCE Global Center of Excellence in Computing, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA.

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