Integrated energy systems modelling tools?

Does anybody have a strong experience of multi-vector energy systems modeling using existing tools? Suggestions on modeling tools that can do transport, power and heating system modeling in an...

04 May 2019 3,774 2 View

Is there any robust source that proposes specific carbon tax?

I am interested in the range of prices proposed for carbon tax in order to help national/global carbon reduction targets/ambitions. Does anybody know of any scientific literature or reputable...

10 November 2018 704 0 View

What is the best tool for data analytics?

I know a wide range of tools are available for data analytics, imputation and visualisation. I would love to hear the experience of others on the best tools for analysing large volumes of data and...

06 July 2018 6,815 4 View

Is global horizontal irradiance correction for PV tilt possible independent of solar elevation?

I have a very specific question, I have hourly total (i.e. global) solar irradiance on horizontal plane (measured by a building rooftop pyranometer) next to an array of PV modules mounted at a...

05 June 2018 6,093 6 View

How to break down global irradiation into direct and diffused elements?

Hello all There is a vast amount of literature, some very old indeed, that talk about solar irradiation component modelling. I want to break global measurements (in W/m2) to its direct and...

05 June 2018 3,195 11 View

Up-to-date total UK primary energy use?

Does anybody know of a respected source that outlines total primary energy use in the UK? BEIS has published a document (Energy consumption in the UK: 2017) but I am wondering if there is any...

03 April 2018 1,317 0 View

Published figures for decarbonisation of natural gas in the UK?

Can anybody suggest any source (or referenced figures) for plans to decarbonise natural gas in the UK? The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) suggests a target of 50 gCO2e/kWh of UK grid...

02 March 2018 8,197 3 View

Convective heat transfer coefficient (hc) for building simulation ?

08 September 2017 1,405 3 View

What is a reasonable iteration limit for CFD?

I am working on a CFD analysis of a 80m2 greenhouse used for drying seeds. The space has 8 shelves stacked at 4 different heights and openable windows for excess moisture and heat to be removed. I...

31 December 2016 7,946 8 View

Calculating temperature-dependant internal surface convective heat transfer coefficient (CHTC)?

Does anybody know the best validated method for dynamically calculating the CHTC for a concrete ceiling inside a building? I know that great variations are reported (below are two good sources),...

10 November 2016 6,058 5 View

what is the simplest definition of ion exchange capacity

What this unit identifies for the ion exchange capacity ca. 0.92 meq. g-1. I am a newcomer in the membrane area. I just started. I highly appreciate your help

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what is the simplest definition of ion exchange capacity

What this unit identifies for the ion exchange capacity ca. 0.92 meq. g-1. I am a newcomer in the membrane area. I just started. I highly appreciate your help

08 May 2021 0 0 View

flexibility of polymers chain

effect of double bond on the flexibility of polymers

07 April 2021 0 0 View

Formulation of polymer color flakes

I am writing to request some information for making polymer color flakes. I would appreciate the help.

17 March 2021 0 0 View

What is the production process of CaFe ferroalloys?

I looking for ferro calcium production process

03 March 2021 1,755 4 View

How the parameters (such as Mw, Chemical bonds, polymer bland and so on) affect the mechanic property of polymer (such as storage, loss modulus) ?

Anyone can recommend any books on such topics? Thanks in advance.

02 March 2021 8,457 2 View

12% ledeburitic cold work tool steel, etched for revealing retained austenite, any help for clarifying?

Hello everyone. Given microstructure image belongs to a 12% ledeburitic cold work tool steel (annealed and tempered). The sample was etched with picral (100 mL ethanol and 4 g picric acid). I...

02 March 2021 4,119 3 View

Why almost every element would be metallized in sufficiently high pressure and low temperature?

(This statement is from wikipedia, BTW). What is so special about metallic bond that is limiting high-P low-T state of a matter (as long as individual atoms exist, not white dwarf of neutron star...

02 March 2021 3,309 2 View

Is there a powerful system for the security of the systems distributed on IoT systems?

Is there a powerful system for the security of the systems distributed on IoT systems?

02 March 2021 3,858 10 View

Which is a lucid standard comprehensive book to guide on psychological scale construction and its standardization?

02 March 2021 7,082 3 View