Browsing by Subject "Alternative energy"
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An Empirically Based Stochastic Turbulence Simulator with Temporal Coherence for Wind Energy Applications
(2016)In this dissertation, we develop a novel methodology for characterizing and simulating nonstationary, full-field, stochastic turbulent wind fields. In this new method, nonstationarity is characterized and modeled via temporal ... -
Constructal Design of Energy Systems
(2016)This dissertation shows the use of Constructal law to find the relation between the morphing of the system configuration and the improvements in the global performance of the complex flow system. It shows that the better ... -
Effect of Size on Ground-Coupled Heat Pump Performance
(2013)Here we document and explain a general trend in the performance of refrigeration and heat pump systems: larger installations are more efficient. We show analytically why the performance of the system must increase with the ... -
Expanding alternative energy in North Carolina: A tool for educating the public
(2007-05)Interest in improving energy efficiency and expanding renewable energy are gaining momentum around the country and North Carolina is no exception. The state legislature is currently considering several bills to encourage ... -
Limits and Economic Effects of Distributed PV Generation in North and South Carolina
(2014)The variability of renewable sources, such as wind and solar, when integrated into the electrical system must be compensated by traditional generation sources in-order to maintain the constant balance of supply and demand ... -
Modeling of a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell -membrane distillation desalination cogeneration system
(2013)The demand for water and energy increases as the world's population grows. Unfortunately, many people have limited access to these two very necessary resources. In order to solve this dire issue, industry leaders, governments, ... -
Novel Fabrication Approaches for Optoelectronic Halide Semiconductor Thin Films and Devices
(2019)Halide semiconductors have recently emerged as a class of materials that unite outstanding optoelectronic properties with the ability to process device-quality thin films at low or even room temperature. Successful adoption ... -
The Potential of Energy Storage Systems with Respect to Generation Adequacy and Economic Viability
(2013)Intermittent energy resources, including wind and solar power, continue to be rapidly added to the generation fleet domestically and abroad. The variable power of these resources introduces new levels of stochasticity into ... -
Three Essays on the Economics of Renewable Electricity Generation Technologies
(2018)This PhD dissertation presents three studies that individually aim to increase understanding of various aspects of solar and wind energy and the challenge of integrating them in the electricity power system. The first study ...
