Browsing Faculty of Engineering by Subject "Energy"
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The advanced and moderate-growth development paths for the viability and future growth of small wind energy systems
(Elsevier, 2020)The government of South Africa initiated the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2010–2030 to redefine the country's energy portfolio and commitment to wind energy development. The document recommended more research in small ... -
Energy and economic performance of small wind energy systems under different climatic conditions of South Africa
(Elsevier, 2018)Several studies have established the abundance of the wind resources in South Africa, which can position the country as a leader in wind power generation continentally if the resource is well harnessed. In acknowledging ... -
Energy and exergy analyses of a subcritical pulverised coal-fired boiler based on the effects of slagging and fouling
(Elsevier, 2017)Globally coal-fired power plants are still predominantly utilised for production of electrical energy. The efficiency of a coal-fired power plant is greatly influenced by the performance of the boiler. In turn, the boiler ... -
An energy-based approach to condition monitoring of industrial processes
(Elsevier, 2015)Condition monitoring has traditionally been deployed for the monitoring of a single component, such as a rotating electrical machine. The application of condition monitoring to an entire process plant has not yet received ... -
Energy-based fault detection for an autothermal reformer
(Elsevier, 2016)Condition monitoring has traditionally been deployed for the monitoring of a single component, such as a rotating machine. The application of condition monitoring techniques to entire petrochemical process plants, however, ... -
Fermentation of lignocellulosic biomass using ultrasonic pretreatment
(ETA-Florence Renewable Energies, 2014)The potential fermentation of the sugars derived from water hyacinth, sweet sorghum bagasse and amaranth using indirect ultrasonic pretreatment, was investigated. The optimum sugar and ethanol yield for the ultrasonic bath ... -
South African hydrogen infrastructure (HySA infrastructure) for fuel cells and energy storage: overview of a projects portfolio
(Elsevier, 2017)The paper provides brief introduction to the National South African Program, branded HySA (Hydrogen South Africa) as well as discusses potential business cases for deployment of hydrogen and fuel cell technology in South ... -
Using specific energy as a metric to characterise compressor system performance
(Elsevier, 2019)Mine compressed air systems are inefficient and complex to analyse. There is no clear method which can be used to characterise the total performance of the supply side system in terms of the air supplied and energy consumed. ...
