A5013413715- Thermodynamic and Exergetic Analyses of Power and Cooling Systems
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Adsorption and Cooling Systems
- Biofuel production and bioconversion
- Environmental Impact and Sustainability
- Advanced Thermodynamic Systems and Engines
- Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls
- Forest Biomass Utilization and Management
- Integrated Energy Systems Optimization
- Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
- Geothermal Energy Systems and Applications
- Municipal Solid Waste Management
- Advanced Cellulose Research Studies
University of Maribor
2021-2024
Plastic waste pollution is a challenging and complex issue caused mainly by high consumption of single-use plastics the linear economy "extract-make-use-throw". Improvements in recycling efficiency, behaviour changes, circular business models, more precise management system are essential to reduce volume plastic waste. This paper proposes simplified conceptual model for smart separation based on sensor technology deep learning (DL) facilitate recovery recycling. The proposed could be applied...
This study presents an integrated design and optimization of Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) for the recovery waste heat from aluminium production. Non-Linear Programming (NLP) models were developed, with objectives maximizing electricity production Net Present Value (NPV) system. The account optimizing operating conditions changes in thermodynamic features developed are applied to a case Slovenian company where performance three different working fluids (R245fa, R1234yf R1234ze) compared. is...
Abstract The optimization of biomass supply chains is becoming increasingly important, especially for low-density feedstocks that have limited market value and require efficient handling logistics. This study addresses this issue by proposing an integrated approach to optimize chain networks energy production with the steam Rankine cycle. takes into account inherent variability feedstock availability values, ensure adaptability fluctuating conditions. network formulated as a mixed-integer...
The optimisation of Rankine cycle systems is mainly influenced by the type heat source, working fluid selection, process components, control strategy, component layout and sizing, has been recognised as a promising way to contribute development renewable sustainable energy systems. In this study, combined steam-organic system proposed recover waste from aluminium production at various temperature levels solar, geothermal biomass sources. Based on case study in Slovenian city, operating...
This study presents the optimization of organic Rankine cycle (ORC) which utilizes low temperature waste heat from aluminum production process and two renewable energy sources, solar thermal geothermal energy. As is present at lower level compared to other separate ORC cycles are considered. Optimization proposed system performed based on a non-linear programming (NLP) formulation by maximizing thermodynamic economic performance system. The main variables considered in model include...
Nanocellulose is considered a promising and sustainable biomaterial, with excellent properties of biorenewability improved mechanical properties. As unique natural biopolymer, it has been applied to many different industries, where efficient environmentally friendly productions are in demand. For the first time, ferns from class