1st Edition
Localized Energy Transition in the 4th Industrial Revolution
This book creates a holistic view about the localized energy transition while addressing current challenges associated with the production of biofuels, introducing new materials to produce solar PV panels, and digital systems for sustainable energy monitoring on a small scale, carbon capture and sequestration. Also, each section of the book addresses specific aspects of the renewable and sustainable energy space while focusing more on energy improvement and storage technologies that are practical focused.
Features:
- Offers useful information on new forms of renewable energy generation with reference to Industry 4.0.
- Illustrates practical approaches to energy transition.
- Provides guidance on renewable energy sources and energy storage systems.
- Discusses application of 4IR-related approaches to emerging energy storage technologies.
- Includes studies that reveal approaches to realizing productivity, profitability, and increased return on Investment (ROI).
This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in mechanical, chemical, and mechatronics engineering, and renewable energy systems.
Preface
Introduction
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: The effect of specifications of solar Photovoltaic Modules on array peak power, quantity, and Weight in residential buildings
Sogo Mayokun Abolarin, Manasseh Babale Shitta, Emmanuel Aghogho Metuaghan, Blessing Precious Nwosu, Michael Chuks Aninyem, Louis Lagrange, Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim
Chapter 2: A systematic approach to exploring recent improvements in the sustainability of biodiesel production
Ochuko Felix Orikpete and Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim
Chapter 3: In-tube condensation heat transfer correlations for horizontal smooth macro tubes
SC Blose, DRE Ejike Ewim, AC Eloka-Eboka, AO Adelaja
Chapter 4: A Review of numerical Tools for solar cells
George Chukwuebuka Enebe, Kingsley Ukoba, and Tien-Chien Jen
Chapter 5: Performance Evaluation of a Batch–Reactor for Catalytic Depolymerization of Polymeric Waste
O. L. Rominiyi, M. A. Akintunde, E. I Bello, L. Lajide, O. M. Ikumapayi
Chapter 6: Analysis of a Hybrid Solar Power System as a Potential Substitute in Selected Southern Nigerian Economic Activity Areas
Zubairu Ismaila, Olugbenga A. Falode, Chukwuemeka J. Diji, Rasaq A. Kazeem, Omolayo M. Ikumapayi, Tien-Chien Jen, Opeyeolu T. Laseinde and Esther T. Akinlabi
Chapter 7: From domestic sewage Sludge to clean energy, valuable resources, zero waste and circular economy approach
Joseph Kapuku Bwapwa
Chapter 8: Nanofluid Flow through Non-Circular Cross-section for Thermohydraulic Enhancement of Energy Systems
Daniel R.E. Ewim, Temiloluwa O. Scott, Andrew C. Eloka-Eboka, Sogo M. Abolarin, Adekunle O. Adelaja
Chapter 9: In-Situ Based Observation and Reanalysis-derived Wind Data for Offshore Wind Energy Potential Assessment in the Gulf of Guinea
Olayinka S. Ohunakin, Olaniran J. Matthew, Windmanagda Sawadogo, Emerald U. Henry, Victor U. Ezekiel, Damola S. Adelekan
Chapter 10: A Neural Network-Based Wind Turbine Power Curve Models Using Several Wind Farms’ Influencing Parameters and Topography
Olayinka S. Ohunakin, Emerald U. Henry, Victor U. Ezekiel, Olaniran J. Matthew, Damola S. Adelekan, Mutali Nepfumbada
Chapter 11: Review of solar cells deposition techniques for the global South
George Chukwuebuka Enebe, Kingsley Ukoba, and Tien-Chien Jen
Chapter 12: Smart and Sustainable Energy Systems
Tamer Guclua, Pinar Mert Cuce , Erdem Cuce
Chapter 13: Minimizing high free fatty acid (FFA) in rubber seed oil (RSO) using ethanol as an alcohol: Optimization by Taguchi method
Olusegun David Samuel, Jephtha Akporhuarho, Ogaga Ovuedhere, Akinrodoye Ibidapo, Ivrogbo D. Eseoghene, Christopher C. Enweremadu
Chapter 14: Energy Alternatives and Efficiency Options for Sustainable Development in Nigeria
Daniel. R. E. Ewim, Samuel Abiodun Olatubosun, Sogo Mayokun Abolarin
Chapter 15: Energy improvement and storage
Harun Sen, Pinar Mert Cuce, Erdem Cuce
Chapter 16: Unveiling Africa's R&I Landscape: Mapping Capacities, Horizontal Skills, and Actions
Chakib Seladji, Samir Brairi, Hakim Benyelles, Merwan Messaoudi, Amazigh Dib, Abdellatif Zerga, Emanuela Colombo, Giacomo Crevani
Index
Biography
O. Timothy Laseinde is a teaching and research Associate Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Johannesburg. He is an NRF-rated established researcher, has authored/co-authored over 90 peer-reviewed articles, and has served as an external reviewer for notable publishers. He has vast experience interfacing with stakeholders in the industry, manufacturing sector, development agencies, and academia. As a proponent of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), he has received notable awards and grants in line with innovative research involving multidisciplinary works.
Andrew C. Eloka-Eboka is an emerging dynamic researcher, chemical and mechanical engineer with research incursion in the niche area of Food-Energy-Water-Climate nexus, Bioenergy, Biofuels, Process Engineering and the Environment. He has a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Master of Engineering (Mechanical) with speciality in Energy Studies and a Bachelor Honours in Chemical Engineering/Technology. He is the Program Manager and Associate Professor in the School of Chemical and Mineral Engineering at the North-West University, Potchefstroom South Africa and leading a Research Group.
