Browsing Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science by Subject "Energy"
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Analysis and optimization of fuel cell based integrated powering systems for clean rail applications
(2019-08-01)In this thesis, proposals of novel integrated fuel cell powering systems for cleaner railway applications are presented and analyzed thermodynamically. Both energy and exergy analyses are conducted on these systems for ... -
Analysis, assessment and optimization of biomass mixed heavy-oil driven integrated gasification combined cycle for multigeneration
(2017-11-01)There has been increasing interest in employing Integrated Gasification Combined Cycles (IGCC) using various biomasses and low-rank coals for producing multiple outputs. The most of the existing IGCC plants do not conserve ... -
Comparative study of various hydrogen production methods for vehicles.
(2014-12-01)Hydrogen as an energy carrier is a promising candidate to store green energy and it has a potential to solve various critical energy challenges. Although, hydrogen is a clean energy carrier, the possible negative impacts ... -
Design and implementation process for controls integration using CAN bus on a full function electric vehicle conversion
(2014-03-01)From the electrical engineering perspective, this thesis addresses the design and implementation of the conversion process from a hybrid electric to a full function electric vehicle (FFEV). The architecture selection process ... -
Design, analysis and optimization of novel photo electrochemical hydrogen production systems
(2013-04-01)Hydrogen is a green-energy carrier with a high heat of combustion. If obtained from renewable sources, it could be the ultimate and environmentally benign solution for the future energy requirements. This thesis presents ... -
Development and analysis of new integrated energy systems for sustainable buildings.
(2014-12-01)Excessive consumption of fossil fuels in the residential sector and their associated negative environmental impacts bring a significant challenge to engineers within research and industrial communities throughout the ... -
Development and investigation of an ammonia synthesis reactor
(2018-08-01)Ammonia production has gained increasing attention in the last decade due to its importance as a feedstock and an energy carrier. In the present thesis study, two novel ammonia production systems are presented. The first ... -
Development of a model to investigate the sustainability of Ontario’s future electricity supply through a dual life cycle lens
(2021-10-01)Since the turn of the century, greenhouse gas emissions and their climate related impacts have been studied with increased vigor. A tool that has gained popularity in supporting the reduction of emissions is life cycle ... -
Development of a new integrated sustainability assessment model for energy systems
(2017-07-01)This thesis presents a novel and comprehensive sustainability assessment model for energy systems. The model features an integrated approach and encompasses various multi-disciplinary areas of study, which influence energy ... -
Development of novel energy systems for LNG locomotives
(2015-04-01)The use of diesel in the railway sector brings challenges to the engineers to meet the current emissions standards set by governments. This thesis addresses potential solutions to overcome the emissions problems in the ... -
Energy and exergy analyses of multigenerational integrated systems with geothermal and solar energy sources
(2017-12-01)The world population growth leads to a large demand of the different forms of energy. The challenges will be focusing on the discovery of new technologies that will satisfy to the demand and the production of energy that ... -
Energy ans exergy analysis of biomass co-firing in pulverized coal power generation
(2011-04-01)Biomass co-firing with coal exhibits great potential for large scale utilization of biomass energy in the near future. In the present work, energy and exergy analyses are carried out for a co-firing based power generation ... -
Energy use analysis and technology for electric transit buses
(2010-05-01)Electric vehicles offer a method of transportation where the energy generation process is moved from the on-board engine to the electrical generation system. The Canadian electrical generation mix has a significant portion ... -
Energy, exergy and cost analyses of nuclear-based hydrogen production via thermochemical water decomposition using a copper-chlorine (Cu-CI) cycle
(2008-04-01)In this thesis the Copper-Chlorine (Cu-CI) thermochemical cycle and its components as well as operational and environmental conditions are defined, and a comprehensive thermodynamic analysis of a Cu-CI thermochemical cycle, ... -
Energy, exergy and exergoeconomic analyses of gas-turbine based systems
(2011-12-01)Gas turbines are the primary technology used for the purpose of power generation nearly everywhere. In this thesis, the Makkah Power Plant, running on a Brayton cycle, is considered for analysis. The peak demand for electric ... -
Experimental and theoretical investigations of a new integrated solar tower system for photocatalytic hydrogen and power production
(2013-08-01)Solar energy conversion via photocatalytic hydrogen production from water is an attractive route for the propagation of a hydrogen economy. Increasing the efficiency of such systems to meet the target of 10% is essential ... -
Experimental and theoretical investigations of magnesium-chlorine cycle and its integrated systems
(2015-01-01)This study aims to investigate the feasibility of the Mg-Cl hybrid thermochemical cycle and to develop a more cost and energy effective cycle. There are five key elements of this study: (i) modeling and simulation of the ... -
Experimental investigation and analysis of a new light-based hydrogen production system
(2014-12-01)Due to the world’s increasing population and the rising standard of living, global energy demand is expected to keep increasing. The limited nature of fossil fuels and their non-homogenous global distribution along with ... -
Experimental investigation of an integrated solar driven wastewater treatment system for trigeneration applications
(2018-08-01)Hydrogen is a promising alternative as an energy carrier (and carbon-free fuel) to meet the global power demand. Hydrogen production systems can efficiently harvest energy from renewable sources. Even though photo-electrochemical ... -
Experimental investigation of new coating methods for 3D-printed cathodes for hydrogen production
(2023-08-01)This thesis presents a novel approach for preparing electrodes for hydrogen evolution reaction. A new approach where the electrolysis cathodes are 3D-printed and coated for alkaline water electrolysis. Copper, iron, and ...