Advances in Energy Research. Volume 42

This book focuses on advancements in energy research. Chapter 1 is aimed at recent developments in hydrogen production methods and compares their efficiency concerning economic and environmental considerations. Chapter 2 focuses on thermodynamic, economic, and environmental analyses of enhanced geothermal flash-binary power generation cycles integrated with various Organic Rankine Cycles (ORCs) and working fluids. Chapter 3 examines the pivotal role of biofuels in meeting the energy demands of developing countries, with a particular emphasis on palm oil as a renewable energy source. Chapter 4 discusses a numerical simulation of supersonicflow around compression and expansion corners. Chapter 5 examines the role of demand-side management, grid modernization, and flexible grid infrastructure in enhancing the flexibility and resilience of energy grids in the face of increasing renewable penetration. Chapter 6 seeks to thoroughly examine hydrocarbon prices, focusing on their correlations and the historical events that have led to significant fluctuations in oil prices and their economic consequences. Chapter 7 delves into the influence of climate change on solar energy potential by integrating a real-time Global System for Mobile Communications, a GSM-based communication system, with off-grid photovoltaic (PV) power systems. Chapter 8 delves into the various impacts of the declining public image of the oil and gas sector on proficient petroleum engineers. Finally, Chapter 9 offers a thorough analysis of the present situation and future possibilities of AI and ML in tackling diverse sustainability-related issues.