All Outputs (10)

Heat pumps' impact on the requirement for grid-scale energy storage in the UK (2025)
Journal Article
Cárdenas, B., Garvey, S., Baniamerian, Z., & Mehdipour, R. (2025). Heat pumps' impact on the requirement for grid-scale energy storage in the UK. Renewable Energy, 247, Article 123020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2025.123020

This paper explores the potential effect that the widespread utilisation of heat pumps in the UK could have on a future 100% renewable-based electricity grid and the requirement for energy storage capacity. The study considers different penetrations... Read More about Heat pumps' impact on the requirement for grid-scale energy storage in the UK.

Integrated energy storage and transmission solutions: Evaluating hydrogen, ammonia, and compressed air for offshore wind power delivery (2025)
Journal Article
Baniamerian, Z., Garvey, S., Rouse, J., Mehdipour, R., & Cárdenas, B. (2025). Integrated energy storage and transmission solutions: Evaluating hydrogen, ammonia, and compressed air for offshore wind power delivery. Journal of Energy Storage, 118, Article 116254. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2025.116254

This paper introduces a novel dual-purpose transmission system that integrates power transmission and energy storage using hydrogen, ammonia, and compressed air—an area largely unexplored in the literature. Unlike conventional cable transmission, whi... Read More about Integrated energy storage and transmission solutions: Evaluating hydrogen, ammonia, and compressed air for offshore wind power delivery.

Investigation of the Effect of Thermal Shields on the Calcination of Petroleum Coke in Rotary Disc Kilns (2025)
Journal Article
Saki, A., Mehdipour, R., Ozgoli, H. A., & Baniamerian, Z. (2025). Investigation of the Effect of Thermal Shields on the Calcination of Petroleum Coke in Rotary Disc Kilns. Contributions of Science and Technology for Engineering, 1(4), 1-15

Due to various impurities, impure petroleum coke obtained during extraction processes is unsuitable for optimal use. The calcination process, commonly called coke baking, has gained considerable attention for its ability to purify coke and remove was... Read More about Investigation of the Effect of Thermal Shields on the Calcination of Petroleum Coke in Rotary Disc Kilns.

Heat pumps and the requirement for grid-scale energy storage in the UK (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Cardenas, B., Garvey, S., Baniamerian, Z., & Mehdipour, R. (2024, December). Heat pumps and the requirement for grid-scale energy storage in the UK. Presented at IET Powering Net Zero (PNZ 2024), Birmingham

In this paper we study the effect that the electrification of heat demand through the use of air-source heat pumps could have on a future zero-carbon electricity grid in the UK and the requirement for grid-scale energy storage. The study considers di... Read More about Heat pumps and the requirement for grid-scale energy storage in the UK.

The Effect of Wind Turbines’ Load Factor on the Overall Cost of Electricity (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Cardenas, B., Garvey, S., Baniamerian, Z., & Mehdipour, R. (2024, July). The Effect of Wind Turbines’ Load Factor on the Overall Cost of Electricity. Presented at 8th Offshore Energy and Storage Symposium (OSES 2024), New Bedford, USA

The load factor of wind turbines has a strong effect on the wider electricity system. As the rated wind speed of turbines reduces, the load factor increases. This allows wind farms to generate constant power for longer periods of time, which in turn... Read More about The Effect of Wind Turbines’ Load Factor on the Overall Cost of Electricity.

A comparative study on the performance of ice-source heat pumps versus other heat source heat pumps: A case study in the UK (2024)
Journal Article
Mehdipour, R., Garvey, S., Baniamerian, Z., & Cardenas, B. (2024). A comparative study on the performance of ice-source heat pumps versus other heat source heat pumps: A case study in the UK. Renewable Energy, 237(Part C), Article 121867. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2024.121867

Eliminating natural gas as a fuel for heating residential and industrial units is crucial for reducing environmental pollutants. The challenge lies in finding alternative heating systems and repurposing existing infrastructures, like gas pipes. This... Read More about A comparative study on the performance of ice-source heat pumps versus other heat source heat pumps: A case study in the UK.

Effect of Different Module Arrangements for Thermal Management of Cylindrical Li-ion Battery Packs (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Sen, S., Talebizadehsardari, P., La Rocca, A., Cairns, A., Pacino, A., & Mehdipour, R. (2024, November). Effect of Different Module Arrangements for Thermal Management of Cylindrical Li-ion Battery Packs. Presented at 50th IECON: Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Chicago, USA

This study aims to analyze the effect of module arrangement in a lithium-ion battery pack using partial immersion cooling. The pack consists of sixteen modules with 192 cylindrical batteries in each module. The partial immersion method is used to red... Read More about Effect of Different Module Arrangements for Thermal Management of Cylindrical Li-ion Battery Packs.

Ice source heat pump system for energy supply via gas pipelines – Part1: Performance analysis in residential units (2024)
Journal Article
Mehdipour, R., Garvey, S., Baniamerian, Z., & Cardenas, B. (2024). Ice source heat pump system for energy supply via gas pipelines – Part1: Performance analysis in residential units. Energy, 309, Article 132974. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2024.132974

This study evaluates the performance of heat pumps using water or ice as the heat source, with energy transferred via repurposed gas delivery pipes. The proposed system offers significant benefits for urban energy networks, particularly in densely po... Read More about Ice source heat pump system for energy supply via gas pipelines – Part1: Performance analysis in residential units.

Investigating the Performance of a Seasonal Cold Storage System for Dry and Mountainous Climates (2024)
Journal Article
Mehdipour, R., Zeinali, B., Fathiraboki, R., Ozgoli, H. A., Baniamerian, Z., & Sadr, S. (2024). Investigating the Performance of a Seasonal Cold Storage System for Dry and Mountainous Climates. Contributions of Science and Technology for Engineering, 1(3), 51-59

Seasonal cold storage presents an eco-friendly and highly efficient solution for capturing natural or artificial cold energy during winter, which can then be utilised for cooling during summer. This research proposes an innovative cold storage system... Read More about Investigating the Performance of a Seasonal Cold Storage System for Dry and Mountainous Climates.

Experimental assessment of energy tower’s performance: evaluation of the impacts of solar radiation, humidity, and chimney’s height on the overall efficiency (2023)
Journal Article
Mehdipour, R., Habibi, M., Eydiyan, M., Mohammadi, E., & Baniamerian, Z. (2024). Experimental assessment of energy tower’s performance: evaluation of the impacts of solar radiation, humidity, and chimney’s height on the overall efficiency. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31(12), 18200-18208. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-26401-x

Solar energy is one of the most feasible options to produce energy in countries where unexploited desert areas or solar radiation are abundant. An energy tower is an effective system for electrical power generation that can perform more efficiently a... Read More about Experimental assessment of energy tower’s performance: evaluation of the impacts of solar radiation, humidity, and chimney’s height on the overall efficiency.