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Comprehensive Analysis of Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems for Efficient Energy Harnessing from Unnaturally Generated Wind Sources

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  • Shaikh Zishan

    (Solar Energy Research Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Altaf Hossain Molla

    (Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Haroon Rashid

    (Centre for Fundamental Research, Xpertopedia Academy, Kuala Lumpur 50450, Malaysia)

  • Kok Hoe Wong

    (Carbon Neutrality Research Group (CNRG), University of Southampton Malaysia, Iskandar Puteri 79100, Johor, Malaysia)

  • Ahmad Fazlizan

    (Solar Energy Research Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Molla Shahadat Hossain Lipu

    (Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Green University Bangladesh, Narayanganj 1461, Bangladesh)

  • Mohd Tariq

    (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33174, USA)

  • Omar Mutab Alsalami

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia)

  • Mahidur R. Sarker

    (Institute of Visual Informatics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
    Industrial Engineering and Automotive, Nebrija University, Campus Princesa, C. de Sta. Cruz de Marcenado, 27, 28015 Madrid, Spain)

Abstract

Alternative energy is a rapidly expanding research area primarily driven by concerns over pollution caused by inefficient conventional energy sources. However, many developing nations rely heavily on these conventional sources. In response, numerous researchers have focused on developing kinetic energy recovery systems (KERS) to capture and utilize the energy lost due to inefficiency. These KERS can be implemented in various scenarios, such as near railroad tracks, industrial flue stacks, cooling towers, and air conditioning outlets. The primary objective of this paper is to critically and comprehensively evaluate the research conducted on the development of these systems. The review reveals that the wind speed in the studied cases ranged between 15 and 22 m/s, providing a consistent and theoretically maximum potential higher than any location worldwide. Furthermore, the impact of these systems on the Betz limit, as well as their drawbacks and crucial advancements necessary for practical implementation, have been thoroughly assessed. This paper contributes to the existing body of knowledge by presenting a comprehensive analysis of the research conducted on KERS development. It highlights the potential of these systems in harnessing untapped energy sources and identifies key areas that require further attention for successful practical application.

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  • Shaikh Zishan & Altaf Hossain Molla & Haroon Rashid & Kok Hoe Wong & Ahmad Fazlizan & Molla Shahadat Hossain Lipu & Mohd Tariq & Omar Mutab Alsalami & Mahidur R. Sarker, 2023. "Comprehensive Analysis of Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems for Efficient Energy Harnessing from Unnaturally Generated Wind Sources," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(21), pages 1-18, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:21:p:15345-:d:1268370
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