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

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 are the current data logging technologies for domestic gas meters in the UK?

I would be grateful for any advice on commercially available sensors that can be deployed on existing domestic gas meters in the UK to log consumption data. I have only encountered general pulse...

04 May 2015 3,768 0 View

How climate change will influences human and animal behavioral change?

The role of climate change influencing the human behavior as well as economics interest

01 June 2021 0 0 View

What is the best way to keep an anaerobic chamber anoxic in the absence of hydrogen?

I'm a graduate student who works with an anaerobe, so I often work in an anaerobic chamber. I've been working on an assay that involves the steady-state of the quinone/ quinol pool. Anoxic...

03 March 2021 2,971 1 View

Do we need to write protocol for a second study of a systematic review that has been registered and published?

I have conducted and published a systematic review and meta-analysis research with the topic related to public health and health pomotion (protocol was registed in PROSPERO). Now we want to...

03 March 2021 8,920 3 View

How to upload pdf of my articles published?

How to upload pdf of my articles published?

03 March 2021 2,183 3 View

Resistor definition in Piezoelectric bimorph with ANSYS workbench

Hello, good day! I am trying to simulate similar bimorph piezoelectric harvester with below commands. However, the output power doesn't change with resistor value. Please help to find the reason. ET,10,CIRCU94,0 !SET UP RESISTOR R,1,100000 !RESISTANCE VALUE TYPE,10 !SET ELEMENT TYPE E,1,2 !CREATE RESISTOR BETWEEN NODES 1 AND 2 Thanks in advance Regards,

02 March 2021 0 0 View

Where can I find life cycle inventory or assessment of non woven materials?

Dear network, I am looking for the LCA or LCI or at least the energy balances of the non woven fabrics process for my master project, in specific for natural fibers, yet I have found...

02 March 2021 9,662 1 View

Would adding books published in Lambert Publishers increase my RG impact?

There are some books published in LAP. Shall I add it to the RG?

02 March 2021 2,753 1 View

What are the countries most affected by extreme rainfall as a result of climate change?

Increased heat, drought and insect outbreaks, all associated to climate change, have increased wildfires. Decreasing water supplies, declined agricultural yields, health impacts in cities owing to...

01 March 2021 7,168 9 View

What are the harmful effects of these extreme rainfall on the health of newborns? What are the reasons for that?

Extreme rainfall associated with climate change is causing harm to babies in some of the most forgotten places.

01 March 2021 5,647 4 View

Any research papers for extraction of nutrient deprivation on macroalgae? Analysed by HPLC-UV and GC/MS. Possibly from macroalgae genus Rhizoclonium?

I am doing my thesis on the nutrient deprivation on the macroalgae Rhizoclonium sp. I will be analysing the levels over a period of roughly 5 days by HPLC-UV and GC/MS. I will be using seawater as...

28 February 2021 6,477 1 View