Localized Energy Transition in the 4th Industrial Revolution

by Opeyeolu Timothy Laseinde (Editor), Andrew C. Eloka-Eboka (Editor)

Overview

This book presents a holistic view on localized energy transition while addressing current challenges associated with the production of biofuels, introducing new materials to produce solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, and digital systems for sustainable energy monitoring on a small scale, carbon capture, and sequestration. Also, each chapter of the book addresses specific aspects of the renewable and sustainable energy space while focusing more on energy improvement and storage technologies that are practical focused.

Features:

• Offers useful information on new forms of renewable energy generation with reference to Industry 4.0.
• Illustrates practical approaches to energy transition.
• Provides guidance on renewable energy sources and energy storage systems.
• Discusses the application of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)-related approaches to emerging energy storage technologies.
• Includes studies that reveal approaches to realizing productivity, profitability, and increased return on investment (ROI).

This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in mechanical, chemical, and mechatronics engineering and renewable energy systems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032538792
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	10/24/2024
Series:	Energy Transition in the 21st Century
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Opeyeolu Timothy Laseinde is a teaching and research Associate Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Johannesburg. He is an National Research Foundation (NRF)-rated established researcher, has authored/co-authored over 90 peer-reviewed articles, and has served as an external reviewer for notable publishers. He has vast experience interfacing with stakeholders in the industry, manufacturing sector, development agencies, and academia. As a proponent of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), he has received notable awards and grants in line with innovative research involving multidisciplinary works.

Andrew C. Eloka-Eboka is an emerging dynamic researcher, chemical, and mechanical engineer with research incursion in the niche area of Food-Energy-Water-Climate Nexus, Bioenergy, Biofuels, Process Engineering, and the Environment. He has a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering specializing in Energy Studies, and a Bachelor's Degree (Hons) in Chemical Engineering/Technology. He is the Programme Manager and Associate Professor in the School of Chemical and Mineral Engineering at the North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa, and is leading a Research Group.

Table of Contents

Preface 

Introduction 

Acknowledgments 

Chapter 1: The effect of specifications of solar Photovoltaic Modules on array peak power, quantity, and Weight in residential buildings

Chapter 2: A systematic approach to exploring recent improvements in the sustainability of biodiesel production

Chapter 3: In-tube condensation heat transfer correlations for horizontal smooth macro tubes

Chapter 4: A Review of numerical Tools for solar cells

Chapter 5: Performance Evaluation of a Batch–Reactor for Catalytic Depolymerization of Polymeric Waste

Chapter 6: Analysis of a Hybrid Solar Power System as a Potential Substitute in Selected Southern Nigerian Economic Activity Areas

Chapter 7: From domestic sewage Sludge to clean energy, valuable resources, zero waste and circular economy approach

Chapter 8: Nanofluid Flow through Non-Circular Cross-section for Thermohydraulic Enhancement of Energy Systems

Chapter 9: In-Situ Based Observation and Reanalysis-derived Wind Data for Offshore Wind Energy Potential Assessment in the Gulf of Guinea

Chapter 10: A Neural Network-Based Wind Turbine Power Curve Models Using Several Wind Farms’ Influencing Parameters and Topography

Chapter 11: Review of solar cells deposition techniques for the global South

Chapter 12: Smart and Sustainable Energy Systems

Chapter 13: Minimizing high free fatty acid (FFA) in rubber seed oil (RSO) using ethanol as an alcohol: Optimization by Taguchi method

Chapter 14: Energy Alternatives and Efficiency Options for Sustainable Development in Nigeria

Chapter 15: Energy improvement and storage

Chapter 16: Unveiling Africa's R&I Landscape: Mapping Capacities, Horizontal Skills, and Actions

Index