International Journal of Sustainable and Green Energy

Special Issue

Renewable Energy Applications in the Agricultural Field and Natural Resource Technology

  • Submission Deadline: 20 December 2014
  • Status: Submission Closed
  • Lead Guest Editor: Natthawud Dussadee
About This Special Issue
This issue will publishes original articles, review articles, case studies and short communications on the fundamentals, applications and management of Renewable Energy in the Agricultural field and natural resource technology.

The issue's aim is to advance and disseminate knowledge in all the related areas of Agricultural and natural resource, biomass, bioenergy and bioresource systems analysis, and technologies associated with conversion or production.

Key areas covered by this special issue:
1. Biomass: sources, energy crop production processes, genetic improvements, composition.
2. Biological Residues: residues/rests from agricultural production, forestry and plantations and processing industries.
3. Biofuels: liquid and gaseous biofuels production, modeling and economics
4. Bioenergy Processes and Utilization: fermentations, thermochemical conversions, liquid and gaseous fuels, petrochemical substitute, direct combustion, gasification, electricity production, chemical processes, and by-product remediation.
5. Renewable energies for agricultural activities: solar energy, biomass energy, wind energy, geothermal energy and hydropower
Lead Guest Editor
  • Natthawud Dussadee

    School of Renewable Energy, Maejo University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Guest Editors
  • Jingbo Li

    Department of Engineering, Aarhus University, Denmark

  • Rameshprabu Ramaraj

    School of Renewable Energy, Maejo University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Published Articles
  • R-290 Vapor Compression Heat Pump for Recovering and Upgrading Waste Heat of Air-Conditioner by Using Spiral Coil Tank

    Nattaporn Chaiyat , Natthawud Dussadee

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1-1, January 2015
    Pages: 50-56
    Received: 29 October 2014
    Accepted: 31 October 2014
    Published: 12 January 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijrse.s.2015040101.18
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    Abstract: In this study, a concept of using a vapor compression heat pump for recovering and upgrading waste heat of an air-conditioner has been presented. R-290 has been selected due to its high efficiency and the environmental impact. R-290 heat pump at heating capacity 3 kW has been constructed to recover waste heat from the discharge refrigerant leaving ... Show More
  • Performance Analysis of Power Generation by Producer Gas from Refuse Derived Fuel-5 (RDF-5)

    Natthawut Dutsadee , Nigran Homdoung , Rameshprabu Ramaraj , Khamatanh Santisouk , Shangphuerk Inthavideth

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1-1, January 2015
    Pages: 44-49
    Received: 30 October 2014
    Accepted: 4 November 2014
    Published: 12 January 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijrse.s.2015040101.17
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    Abstract: At present, municipal and city corporation governments throughout the world are facing choices about how to manage the unending stream of waste generated by their residents and businesses. In many places landfills and dumpsites are filling up, and all landfills and dumpsites leak into the environment; due to increasing populations, the issue of was... Show More
  • Effect of Solar-Induced Water Temperature on the Growth Performance of African Sharp Tooth Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus)

    Wirawut Temprasit , Alounxay Pasithi , Suthida Wanno , Supannee Suwanpakdee , Sudaporn Tongsiiri , Natthawud Dussadee , Niwooti Whangchai

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1-1, January 2015
    Pages: 39-43
    Received: 30 October 2014
    Accepted: 2 November 2014
    Published: 11 January 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijrse.s.2015040101.16
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    Abstract: The effect of solar-induced temperature on the growth performance of African sharp tooth catfish (Clarias gariepinus) was studied based on a completely randomized design (CRD). Fishes with an average initial weight of 4.07±0.58 g were cultured for 90 days in 3 treatments with 3 replications, outdoor plastic lining ponds (treatment 1), outdoor cemen... Show More
  • Renewable Energy Application for Organic Agriculture: A Review

    Rameshprabu Ramaraj , Natthawud Dussadee

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1-1, January 2015
    Pages: 33-38
    Received: 29 October 2014
    Accepted: 31 October 2014
    Published: 11 January 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijrse.s.2015040101.15
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    Abstract: Agriculture is still the occupation of the majority of Thai people, despite the share of industry and services rising constantly. In terms of agricultural lands, Thailand is also one of the largest countries in the world, especially in Asia. Fruits and field crops make up for the most of vegetable products, rice being the leading crop. Currently, t... Show More
  • Biological Purification Processes for Biogas Using Algae Cultures: A Review

    Rameshprabu Ramaraj , Natthawud Dussadee

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1-1, January 2015
    Pages: 20-32
    Received: 14 November 2014
    Accepted: 19 November 2014
    Published: 11 January 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijrse.s.2015040101.14
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    Abstract: Bioenergy is a type of renewable energy made from biological sources including algae, trees, or waste from agriculture, wood processing, food materials, and municipalities. Currently, the uses of renewable fuels (bioethanol, biodiesel, biogas and hydrogen) are increased in the transport sector worldwide. From an environmental and resource-efficienc... Show More
  • Microalgae Biomass as an Alternative Substrate in Biogas Production

    Rameshprabu Ramaraj , Natthawud Dussadee , Niwooti Whangchai , Yuwalee Unpaprom

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1-1, January 2015
    Pages: 13-19
    Received: 20 November 2014
    Accepted: 24 November 2014
    Published: 11 January 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijrse.s.2015040101.13
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    Abstract: The running down of fossil energy sources makes the production of bioenergy an expected need worldwide. Therefore, energy crops have gained increasing attention in recent years as a source for the production of bioenergy because they do not compete with food crops. Microalgae have numerous advantages such as fast growth rates and not competing with... Show More
  • A Newly Isolated Green Alga, Pediastrum Duplex Meyen, from Thailand with Efficient Hydrogen Production

    Ramaraj Rameshprabu , Rungthip Kawaree , Yuwalee Unpaprom

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1-1, January 2015
    Pages: 7-12
    Received: 2 November 2014
    Accepted: 7 November 2014
    Published: 11 January 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijrse.s.2015040101.12
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    Abstract: Biofuels are gaining attention worldwide as a way to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels. Biological Hydrogen (H2) production is considered the most environmentally friendly route of producing H2, fulfilling the goals of recycling renewable resources and producing clean energy. It has attracted global attention because of its potential to become a... Show More
  • Biodiesel from Green Alga Scenedesmus acuminatus

    Yuwalee Unpaprom , Sawitree Tipnee , Ramaraj Rameshprabu

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1-1, January 2015
    Pages: 1-6
    Received: 29 October 2014
    Accepted: 7 November 2014
    Published: 11 January 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijrse.s.2015040101.11
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    Abstract: Renewable fuels for alternative energy sources have been paid a great attention in recent years. Biodiesel has been gaining worldwide popularity as an alternative energy source. The production of biofuels from microalgae, especially biodiesel, has gained huge popularity in the recent years, and it is assumed that, due to its eco-friendly and renewa... Show More