Journal of Energy and Natural Resources

Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2020

  • Experimental Study on Phase Change Materials for Cold Energy Storage System

    Xuan-Vien Nguyen, Thanh-Huy Tran

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 51-55
    Received: Mar. 22, 2020
    Accepted: Apr. 07, 2020
    Published: Apr. 17, 2020
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    Abstract: Cold Thermal Energy Storage (CTES) is a technology with a high potential for different cooling applications. Many previous works have investigated energy efficiency of different cold units by applying CTES systems using phase change materials (PCMs). Phase change materials (PCMs) are generally regarded as a promising material for storing thermal en... Show More
  • Environmental Impacts Analysis of Mining on the Surrounding Communities: A Case Study of Rutongo Mines Ltd in Rulindo District, Northern Province of Rwanda

    Hyacinthe Kazindu, Christophe Mupenzi, Abias Maniragaba

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 56-69
    Received: Mar. 10, 2020
    Accepted: Apr. 01, 2020
    Published: May 14, 2020
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    Abstract: Mineral exploitation contributes significantly to economic growth and development in most world economies. However, from the detection of minerals to their exploitation, there are a number of procedures and methods applied to attain the main objective of economic growth through the exploitation of natural resources. This study examined some known m... Show More
  • The Effect of Heat Transfer Fluid Velocity on Heat Exchange Efficiency in Cold Energy Storage Tank: A Numerical Simulation Study

    Xuan-Vien Nguyen, Thanh-Hau Nguyen, Trang-Doanh Nguyen, Tien-Fu Yang

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 70-74
    Received: Apr. 14, 2020
    Accepted: May 05, 2020
    Published: May 14, 2020
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    Abstract: Developing a cold thermal energy storage (CTES) technology is one of the most effective methods to solve energy shortage and environmental pollution all over the world. The current study deals with the modelling and simulation of a cold thermal energy storage tank consisting of an polyvinyl chloride pipe (PVC) heat exchanger partially filled with a... Show More
  • Design and Realization of a Mixed Solar Cooker: Application to the Cooking of the Sorghum Wort

    Guy Bertrand Tchaya, Jean Materne Ango, Etienne Tchoffo Houdji, Darmand Roger Djoulde, Noël Djongyang

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 75-80
    Received: Dec. 20, 2019
    Accepted: Jan. 07, 2020
    Published: Jun. 04, 2020
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    Abstract: The depletion of fossil energy and his consumption in cooking as the use of firewood are contributing to increase the problem of climate change. It is urgent to find alternative energy sources to take over the situation when the areas are being blessed with higher solar energy potential. The present work concerns design and realization of a mixed s... Show More
  • Estimation of Wind Energy Potential for Two Locations in North-East Region of Nigeria

    Abdullahi Ahmed, Bashir Isyaku Kunya

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 81-87
    Received: Feb. 29, 2020
    Accepted: Mar. 26, 2020
    Published: Jul. 13, 2020
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    Abstract: This paper presents an estimation of wind power potential of North East, Nigeria (Bauchi and Maiduguri) on the basis of monthly wind speed data at 10m height from the ground. The data for the locations were collected from Nigeria metrological station, Abuja for the period of (2013-2017). Mean monthly values were used in calculation of Weibull distr... Show More