All Outputs (18)

Cold storage systems for electricity management: Performance analysis in office and power plant applications (2025)
Journal Article
Mehdipour, R., Beigi, B. F., Fathiraboki, R., Asgari, H., & Baniamerian, Z. (2025). Cold storage systems for electricity management: Performance analysis in office and power plant applications. Next Energy, 8, Article 100363. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nxener.2025.100363

In hot seasons, residential areas consume significant amounts of electricity for refrigeration and air conditioning, leading to peak power consumption. This simultaneous increase in cooling load, combined with reduced performance of gas turbines, pla... Read More about Cold storage systems for electricity management: Performance analysis in office and power plant applications.

Ice-source heat pump for residential heating: A case study on energy storage and pipeline repurposing in the UK (2025)
Journal Article
Mehdipour, R., Garvey, S., Cardenas, B., Baniamerian, Z., & J. Wood, C. (2025). Ice-source heat pump for residential heating: A case study on energy storage and pipeline repurposing in the UK. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 73, Article 106579. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2025.106579

Transitioning from natural gas to cleaner heating methods is crucial for reducing carbon emissions. Heat pumps, which extract heat from air, water, or geothermal sources, offer an efficient alternative but significantly increase peak electricity dema... Read More about Ice-source heat pump for residential heating: A case study on energy storage and pipeline repurposing in the UK.

Design of a Combined Heat Store and Heat Exchanger for CAES Systems (2025)
Journal Article
Research, O., Cardenas, B., Garvey, S., Rouse, J., Baniamerian, Z., Pottie, D., Barbour, E., & Cardenas, B. (2025). Design of a Combined Heat Store and Heat Exchanger for CAES Systems. IET Renewable Power Generation, 19(1), Article e70064. https://doi.org/10.1049/rpg2.70064

A combined heat store and heat exchanger unit (HSX) intended for compressed air energy storage (CAES) is presented. The unit is directly charged by the pressurised air emerging from the compression train, which removes the need for a secondary low-pr... Read More about Design of a Combined Heat Store and Heat Exchanger for CAES Systems.

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.

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.

Effect of nanofluid sedimentation on heat transfer and critical heat flux in boiling flows (2024)
Journal Article
Mohebali, M. M., & Baniamerian, Z. (2024). Effect of nanofluid sedimentation on heat transfer and critical heat flux in boiling flows. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 149(15), 8225-8244. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-024-13303-4

Nanofluids have gained considerable attention as potential alternatives to pure fluids in cooling systems, particularly in boiling flow systems operating in two-phase vapor–liquid conditions. While nanofluids enhance heat transfer in cooling systems,... Read More about Effect of nanofluid sedimentation on heat transfer and critical heat flux in boiling flows.

Improving the performance of a shell and tube latent heat thermal energy storage through modifications of heat transfer pipes: A comprehensive investigation on various configurations (2024)
Journal Article
Ali, A. M., Bagdanavicius, A., Barbour, E. R., Pottie, D. L., Garvey, S., Rouse, J., & Baniamerian, Z. (2024). Improving the performance of a shell and tube latent heat thermal energy storage through modifications of heat transfer pipes: A comprehensive investigation on various configurations. Journal of Energy Storage, 96, Article 112678. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.112678

The modification of the geometric configurations of heat transfer pipes in shell and tube Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage (LHTES) systems not only enhances the melting process of the phase change material (PCM) but also improves the overall perfor... Read More about Improving the performance of a shell and tube latent heat thermal energy storage through modifications of heat transfer pipes: A comprehensive investigation on various configurations.

How pressure affects costs of power conversion machinery in compressed air energy storage; Part I: Compressors and expanders (2024)
Journal Article
Baniamerian, Z., Garvey, S., Rouse, J., Cárdenas, B., Pottie, D. L., Barbour, E. R., & Bagdanavicius, A. (2024). How pressure affects costs of power conversion machinery in compressed air energy storage; Part I: Compressors and expanders. Journal of Energy Storage, 89, Article 111791. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.111791

This study addresses a critical economic aspect in compressed air energy storage that has not been discussed much in existing literature: the impact of operating pressure on machinery capital cots. It aims to answer whether the cost per unit of power... Read More about How pressure affects costs of power conversion machinery in compressed air energy storage; Part I: Compressors and expanders.

How pressure affects costs of power conversion machinery in compressed air energy storage; part II: Heat exchangers (2024)
Journal Article
Baniamerian, Z., Garvey, S., Rouse, J., Cárdenas, B., Pottie, D. L., Barbour, E. R., & Bagdanavicius, A. (2024). How pressure affects costs of power conversion machinery in compressed air energy storage; part II: Heat exchangers. Journal of Energy Storage, 86(Pt A), Article 111138. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.111138

In the field of compressed air energy storage, a critical economic aspect that has been overlooked in existing literature relates to the influence of storage pressure on the capital cost of power conversion system. In Part I, a comprehensive study wa... Read More about How pressure affects costs of power conversion machinery in compressed air energy storage; part II: Heat exchangers.

Adiabatic Compressed Air Energy Storage system performance with application-oriented designed axial-flow compressor (2024)
Journal Article
Pottie, D. L., Oliveira, M. M., Cardenas, B., Baniamerian, Z., Garvey, S., Rouse, J., Hough, E., Bagdanavicius, A., Ali, A. M., Eames, P., & Barbour, E. R. (2024). Adiabatic Compressed Air Energy Storage system performance with application-oriented designed axial-flow compressor. Energy Conversion and Management, 304, Article 118233. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2024.118233

Medium and long-duration energy storage systems are expected to play a critical role in the transition towards electrical grids powered by renewable energy sources. ACAES is a promising solution, capable of handling power and energy ratings over hund... Read More about Adiabatic Compressed Air Energy Storage system performance with application-oriented designed axial-flow compressor.

Molecular dynamics calculations of the enthalpy of vaporization for different water models (2023)
Journal Article
Kargar, S., Baniamerian, Z., & Moran, J. L. (2024). Molecular dynamics calculations of the enthalpy of vaporization for different water models. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 393, Article 123455. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2023.123455

Phase-change heat transfer processes involving water play a key role in numerous societal applications, such as electrical power generation, microelectronics cooling, or water desalination. Advanced computational tools, such as molecular dynamics (MD... Read More about Molecular dynamics calculations of the enthalpy of vaporization for different water models.

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.