Volume 5, Number 3, May 2013 (Special Issue on )

Cover Page, Table of Contents and Others: PDF (size: 17KB)

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Modeling the Effect of Variable Timing of the Exhaust Valves on SI Engine Emissions for Greener Vehicles

Osama H. M. Ghazal, Yousef S. H. Najjar, Kutaeba J. M. Al-Khishali

Abstract | References PDF (689KB), PP. 181-189, Pub. Date: May 7, 2013

DOI: 10.4236/epe.2013.53018, Downloads: 282 Google Scholar

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A Model for Regional Energy Utilization by Offline Heat Transport System and Distributed Energy Systems—Case Study in a Smart Community, Japan

Liyang Fan, Weijun Gao, Zhu Wang

Abstract | References PDF (1122KB), PP. 190-205, Pub. Date: May 8, 2013

DOI: 10.4236/epe.2013.53019, Downloads: 183 Google Scholar

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Design Method Based on Normalized Functions for a Toroidal Inductor Applied to Power-Quality Evaluation

Roberto Baca

Abstract | References PDF (272KB), PP. 206-211, Pub. Date: May 9, 2013

DOI: 10.4236/epe.2013.53020, Downloads: 87 Google Scholar

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Theoretical Considerations about the Steady State Combustion of Wood Char in a Bubbling Fluidized Bed Reactor

Carlos Pinho

Abstract | References PDF (359KB), PP. 212-224, Pub. Date: May 9, 2013

DOI: 10.4236/epe.2013.53021, Downloads: 111 Google Scholar

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Influence of dc Component during Inadvertent Operation of the High Voltage Generator Circuit Breaker during Mis-Synchronization

Kadri Kadriu, Ali Gashi, Ibrahim Gashi, Ali Hamiti, Gazmend Kabashi

Abstract | References PDF (701KB), PP. 225-235, Pub. Date: May 9, 2013

DOI: 10.4236/epe.2013.53022, Downloads: 153 Google Scholar

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Intelligent Decisions Modeling for Energy Saving in Lifts:An Application for Kleemann Hellas Elevators

Vasilios Zarikas, Nick Papanikolaou, Michalis Loupis, Nick Spyropoulos

Abstract | References PDF (283KB), PP. 236-244, Pub. Date: May 9, 2013

DOI: 10.4236/epe.2013.53023, Downloads: 97 Google Scholar

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Toward Implementing HH the Amir Declaration of 2% Electricity Generation by Solar Energy in 2020

Mohamed Darwish, Ashraf Hassan, Rabi Mohtar

Abstract | References PDF (1929KB), PP. 245-258, Pub. Date: May 13, 2013

DOI: 10.4236/epe.2013.53024, Downloads: 92 Google Scholar

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A Virtual Synchronous Machine to Support Dynamic Frequency Control in a Mini-Grid That Operates in Frequency Droop Mode

Miguel Torres, Luiz A. C. Lopes

Abstract | References PDF (1023KB), PP. 259-265, Pub. Date: May 13, 2013

DOI: 10.4236/epe.2013.53025, Downloads: 52 Google Scholar

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Study of Lightning Safety Distance Using Rolling Sphere Method

Nor Zaihar Yahaya, Mohd Akhmal Daud

Abstract | References PDF (1425KB), PP. 266-273, Pub. Date: May 14, 2013

DOI: 10.4236/epe.2013.53026, Downloads: 109 Google Scholar

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Inverter-Based Diesel Generator Emulator for the Study of Frequency Variations in a Laboratory-Scale Autonomous Power System

Miguel Torres, Luiz A. C. Lopes

Abstract | References PDF (2151KB), PP. 274-283, Pub. Date: May 14, 2013

DOI: 10.4236/epe.2013.53027, Downloads: 122 Google Scholar

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Contribution of the Energy Sector towards Global Warming in Malawi

Gregory E. T. Gamula, Liu Hui, Wuyuan Peng

Abstract | References PDF (496KB), PP. 284-292, Pub. Date: May 16, 2013

DOI: 10.4236/epe.2013.53028, Downloads: 59 Google Scholar