Professor SEAMUS GARVEY's Outputs (44)

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.

A comparative study on the performance of ice-source heat pumps versus other heat source heat pumps: A case study in the UK (2024)
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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)
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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.

How pressure affects costs of power conversion machinery in compressed air energy storage; Part I: Compressors and expanders (2024)
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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)
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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.

A directly charged thermal store for compressed air energy storage systems (2023)
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Cárdenas, B., & Garvey, S. (2023). A directly charged thermal store for compressed air energy storage systems. Journal of Energy Storage, 71, Article 108183. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.108183

This paper discusses the design of a heat storage unit with integrated heat exchangers (TES + HX), which is intended to work in a Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) system. The unit can be charged directly by the system's stream of pressurised air,... Read More about A directly charged thermal store for compressed air energy storage systems.

Comparative Analysis of Isochoric and Isobaric Adiabatic Compressed Air Energy Storage (2023)
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Pottie, D., Cardenas, B., Garvey, S., Rouse, J., Hough, E., Bagdanavicius, A., & Barbour, E. (2023). Comparative Analysis of Isochoric and Isobaric Adiabatic Compressed Air Energy Storage. Energies, 16(6), Article 2646. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062646

Adiabatic Compressed Air Energy Storage (ACAES) is regarded as a promising, grid scale, medium-to-long duration energy storage technology. In ACAES, the air storage may be isochoric (constant volume) or isobaric (constant pressure). Isochoric storage... Read More about Comparative Analysis of Isochoric and Isobaric Adiabatic Compressed Air Energy Storage.

The effect of a nuclear baseload in a zero-carbon electricity system: An analysis for the UK (2023)
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Cárdenas, B., Ibanez, R., Rouse, J., Swinfen-Styles, L., & Garvey, S. (2023). The effect of a nuclear baseload in a zero-carbon electricity system: An analysis for the UK. Renewable Energy, 205, 256-272. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2023.01.028

This paper explores the effect of having a nuclear baseload in a 100% carbon-free electricity system The study analyses numerous scenarios based on different penetrations of conventional nuclear, wind and solar PV power, different levels of overgener... Read More about The effect of a nuclear baseload in a zero-carbon electricity system: An analysis for the UK.

Electromechanical Analysis of Low Voltage Faults in a Magnetically Coupled Synchronous Generator Set (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tweedy, O. R., Akcay, Y., Giangrande, P., Galea, M., & Garvey, S. D. (2022, September). Electromechanical Analysis of Low Voltage Faults in a Magnetically Coupled Synchronous Generator Set. Presented at 2022 International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM), Valencia, Spain

This paper investigates the magneto-mechanical performance of a magnetically coupled, engine driven synchronous generator set exposed to a severe low voltage grid fault. A multi-physics model of a generator, coaxial magnetic coupling and diesel engin... Read More about Electromechanical Analysis of Low Voltage Faults in a Magnetically Coupled Synchronous Generator Set.

Short-, medium-, and long-duration energy storage in a 100% renewable electricity grid: A UK case study (2021)
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Cárdenas, B., Swinfen-Styles, L., Rouse, J., & Garvey, S. D. (2021). Short-, medium-, and long-duration energy storage in a 100% renewable electricity grid: A UK case study. Energies, 14(24), Article 8524. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14248524

Energy storage will be required over a wide range of discharge durations in future zero-emission grids, from milliseconds to months. No single technology is well suited for the complete range. Using 9 years of UK data, this paper explores how to comb... Read More about Short-, medium-, and long-duration energy storage in a 100% renewable electricity grid: A UK case study.

Modelling, Analysis and Design Considerations of Multi-Phase Bearingless Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Marfoli, A., Nardo, M. D., Garvey, S., Degano, M., Vashisht, R., Turnbull, R., & Gerada, C. (2021, October). Modelling, Analysis and Design Considerations of Multi-Phase Bearingless Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine. Presented at IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE 2021), Vancouver, BC, Canada

This paper presents a general multi-harmonics analytical model able to predict both torque and force behaviour of a multi-phase permanent magnet synchronous machine. This machine topology can be adopted in bearingless applications and in application... Read More about Modelling, Analysis and Design Considerations of Multi-Phase Bearingless Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine.

A case study investigation into the risk of fatigue in synchronous flywheel energy stores and ramifications for the design of inertia replacement systems (2021)
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Rouse, J. P., Garvey, S. D., Cárdenas, B., Hoskin, A., Swinfen-Styles, L., & Xu, W. (2021). A case study investigation into the risk of fatigue in synchronous flywheel energy stores and ramifications for the design of inertia replacement systems. Journal of Energy Storage, 39, Article 102651. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2021.102651

Flywheels are an attractive energy storage solution for many reasons; high turnaround efficiencies, long cycling lives and high “ramp-up” power rates have all been noted in the literature. Novel flywheel based hybrid energy storage systems have also... Read More about A case study investigation into the risk of fatigue in synchronous flywheel energy stores and ramifications for the design of inertia replacement systems.

Analysis of the tribological interaction of a polytetrafluoroethylene-lined radial lip oil seal, shaft and lubricant sample (2021)
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Shabbir, S., Garvey, S. D., Dakka, S. M., Rothwell, B. C., Su, R., Leach, R., & Weston, N. (2022). Analysis of the tribological interaction of a polytetrafluoroethylene-lined radial lip oil seal, shaft and lubricant sample. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 236(1), 123-143. https://doi.org/10.1177/13506501211005876

To investigate the tribological interaction and wear mechanisms of polytetrafluoroethylene-lined radial lip oil seals in service, a sleeve, seal and lubricant sample taken off a rotating rig are studied. The test was terminated at 72 h, after severe... Read More about Analysis of the tribological interaction of a polytetrafluoroethylene-lined radial lip oil seal, shaft and lubricant sample.

Seal Failure In Aerospace Applications -- Creating A Global Open-source Database (2021)
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Shabbir, S., Garvey, S., Rothwell, B., & Dakka, S. (2021). Seal Failure In Aerospace Applications -- Creating A Global Open-source Database. Sealing Technology, 2021(2), 7-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1350-4789%2821%2900076-3

Seal failure in aerospace applications-creating a global open-source database Seals are essential components used in numerous applications across engineering. A seal is a component that impedes the flow of fluid through a given system. The word 'impe... Read More about Seal Failure In Aerospace Applications -- Creating A Global Open-source Database.

An Experimental Study of Contact Temperatures at Sealing Interface against Varying Shaft Surfaces (2021)
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Shabbir, S., Garvey, S. D., Dakka, S. M., & Rothwell, B. C. (2021). An Experimental Study of Contact Temperatures at Sealing Interface against Varying Shaft Surfaces. Coatings, 11(2), Article 156. https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings11020156

Increased temperatures at the sealing interface between the seal and shaft can reduce the working life of a seal through elastomer aging, swelling and increased friction. Degradation of the seal due to increased temperatures can cause pre‐mature fail... Read More about An Experimental Study of Contact Temperatures at Sealing Interface against Varying Shaft Surfaces.

Experimental study of radial lip seals with different sleeve coatings (2020)
Journal Article
Shabbir, S., Garvey, S. D., Dakka, S. M., & Rothwell, B. C. (2020). Experimental study of radial lip seals with different sleeve coatings. Sealing Technology, 2020(3), 5-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1350-4789%2820%2930091-X

Radial Lip Seals with pre-loaded garter springs of 8.5oz, 12.5oz and 14oz are tested with 4 different sleeves to investigate various seal-sleeve combinations. To find optimum sleeve coating and seal combinations, leakage and performance is investigat... Read More about Experimental study of radial lip seals with different sleeve coatings.

Heat Transfer of Couette Flow in Micro-channels: an Analytical Model of Seals (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Shabbir, S., Garvey, S. D., Dakka, S. M., & Rothwell, B. C. (2020, March). Heat Transfer of Couette Flow in Micro-channels: an Analytical Model of Seals. Presented at 25th International Conference on Fluid Sealing, Manchester, UK

Analytical solutions of the temperature profile of a fluid in a Couette flow between two parallel plates are reported. The upper plate moves in the direction of the flow with a constant velocity and the lower plate is stationary, to simulate the cond... Read More about Heat Transfer of Couette Flow in Micro-channels: an Analytical Model of Seals.

Aerospace Sealing Technology for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of Engines: a Review (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Shabbir, S., Garvey, S., & Dakka, S. M. (2019, September). Aerospace Sealing Technology for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of Engines: a Review. Presented at 24th Conference of the International Society for Air Breathing Engines (ISABE 2019), Canberra, Australia

Given the current rate of growth of gas turbine engines in the aerospace industry, the development of efficient and advanced sealing technology to cater to the harsh operating conditions of the aero-engines is crucial. In addition to developing low-l... Read More about Aerospace Sealing Technology for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of Engines: a Review.

A load-based approach for optimizing a packed-bed thermal store (2019)
Journal Article
Cárdenas, B., & Garvey, S. D. (2019). A load-based approach for optimizing a packed-bed thermal store. Journal of Energy Storage, 25, Article 100835. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2019.100835

This paper presents a load-based optimization approach for improving the efficiency of a packed bed. The optimization is based on splitting the work-cycle of the thermal store into two frequency components: low and high. A packed bed is designed for... Read More about A load-based approach for optimizing a packed-bed thermal store.

Techno-economic optimization of a packed-bed for utility-scale energy storage (2019)
Journal Article
Cárdenas, B., Davenne, T., Wang, J., Ding, Y., Jin, Y., Chen, H., Wu, Y., & Garvey, S. (2019). Techno-economic optimization of a packed-bed for utility-scale energy storage. Applied Thermal Engineering, 153, 206-220. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2019.02.134

The optimization of a packed bed for utility-scale applications is presented in this paper. The effects that particle size, aspect ratio and storage mass have on the roundtrip exergy efficiency of the store are thoroughly analysed. The paper seeks to... Read More about Techno-economic optimization of a packed-bed for utility-scale energy storage.