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Optimal design for solar greenhouses based on climate conditions
, Article Renewable Energy ; Volume 145 , 2020 , Pages 1255-1265 ; Roshandel, R ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2020
Abstract
Greenhouses require energy in order to provide a proper environment for crop production. Utilizing solar energy in solar greenhouses is a sustainable solution to face this problem. In this study, a solar greenhouse concept is considered, and a dynamic thermal model is developed to predict the inside air temperature. The model is integrated into an optimization procedure to find the optimal greenhouse design that has the best thermal performance by adjusting its structural parameters. This optimization procedure provides a tool to find the optimal solar greenhouse design for each climate condition and predict its performance. For instance, for the case study of Tehran (Iran), the optimal...
An uncertain agent-based model for socio-ecological simulation of groundwater use in irrigation: a case study of Lake Urmia Basin, Iran
, Article Agricultural Water Management ; Volume 249 , 2021 ; 03783774 (ISSN) ; Zarghami, M ; Nadiri, A. A ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2021
Abstract
Socio-ecological systems include diverse resources of complexity involving complicated interactions, feedback, dynamic behavior patterns, heterogeneity in agents’ characteristics and behaviors, as well as system uncertainties. Agent-based modeling is introduced as a tool to simulate different levels of stakeholders and interactions, including individual, group, and institutional agents in complex socio-ecological systems. In the present study, an agent-based model was developed to explore sustainable solutions in uncertain conditions for groundwater restoration of a critical aquifer in the Lake Urmia Basin, Iran. Different projects for aquifer restoration such as wells monitoring, license...
Sustainable solutions for advanced energy management system of campus microgrids: model opportunities and future challenges
, Article Sensors ; Volume 22, Issue 6 , 2022 ; 14248220 (ISSN) ; Javed, H ; Akhter, M. N ; Shahzad, M ; Munir, H. M ; Nadeem, M. U ; Bukhari, S. S. H ; Huba, M ; Sharif University of Technology
MDPI
2022
Abstract
Distributed generation connected with AC, DC, or hybrid loads and energy storage systems is known as a microgrid. Campus microgrids are an important load type. A university campus microgrids, usually, contains distributed generation resources, energy storage, and electric vehicles. The main aim of the microgrid is to provide sustainable, economical energy, and a reliable system. The advanced energy management system (AEMS) provides a smooth energy flow to the microgrid. Over the last few years, many studies were carried out to review various aspects such as energy sustainability, demand response strategies, control systems, energy management systems with different types of optimization...