Techno-economic optimization for isolated hybrid PV/wind/battery/diesel generator microgrid using improved salp swarm algorithm.

The main objective of this study is to develop a new method for solving the techno-economic optimization problem of an isolated microgrid powered by renewable energy sources like solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, and diesel generators while minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. An Improved Salp Swarm Algorithm (ISSA) with a position adaptation mechanism for the salp leader that involves a leader salp that moves about depending on both food availability and its previous position has been proposed to overcome the convergence problem. In the original SSA, as the approach converges, it can no longer find optimal solutions and becomes trapped in a local minimum.

Seed enhancement technologies for sustainable dryland restoration: Coating and scarification.

High temperatures, soil salinity, a lack of available water, loose soils with reduced water holding, and low soil fertility are obstacles to restoration efforts in degraded drylands and desert ecosystems. Improved soil physical and chemical properties, seed germination and seedling recruitment, and plant growth are all proposed as outcomes of seed enhancement technologies (SETs). Seed priming, seed coating, and seed scarification are three SETs' methods for promoting seed germination and subsequent plant development under unfavorable environmental conditions.

The role of biofuels for sustainable MicrogridsF: A path towards carbon neutrality and the green economy.

Today, with the progress of technology, the world is facing an increasing growth in power consumption. Since the fuel of most power plants is supplied from fossil fuels, it has caused an increase in global fossil fuel consumption and environmental degradation. ّFurthermore, the volatility of fossil fuel prices and unstable energy security have prompted international organizations and governments to apply policies to restrict fossil fuel use and examine alternatives to fossil fuels.

Response surface methodology approach for optimizing the gasification of spent pot lining (SPL) waste materials.

This paper presents new results on the gasification of spent pot lining (SPL) waste material generated in the primary aluminium smelting industry. The main objective is to test the performance of the gasification process of treated SPL materials and to develop an optimization method to maximize the quality of syngas fuel. The novelty of this study is the development of statistical models to predict the syngas composition and the gasification performance indicators during the SPL waste materials thermal conversion process.

Environmental assessment of optimized renewable energy-based microgrids integrated desalination plant: considering human health, ecosystem quality, climate change, and resources.

Using hybrid renewable energy technology is an efficient method for greenhouse gas mitigation caused by fossil fuel combustion. However, these renewable microgrids are not free from environmental damages, especially during the lifetime of hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES). The main objective of this study is to assess the environmental impacts of three optimized HRES for the Sea Water Reverse Osmosis Desalination (SWROD) plant.

Combustion and emissions analysis of Spent Pot lining (SPL) as alternative fuel in cement industry.

Spent Pot lining (SPL) is a carbonaceous material generated during the primary aluminum smelting process. SPL is a hazardous waste but the high energy density (carbon rich fraction) and good environmental impacts (toxic materials such as cyanides are destroyed at temperature well above 1000 °C) of the treated SPL (water washed followed with and NaOH and HSO treatments) makes it a valuable material for use as fuel feedstocks in cement and steel industries. The principal objective of this study is to investigate the combustion performance and emission characteristics of SPL as alternative fuel in cement industry.