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Domenico Panno
Bio: Domenico Panno is an academic researcher from University of Palermo. The author has contributed to research in topics: Renewable energy & Efficient energy use. The author has an hindex of 9, co-authored 29 publications receiving 359 citations.
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TL;DR: In this paper, a linear correlation between Gross Calorific value (GCV), peak temperatures and mass loss (ML) allows easy analytical calculation of energy properties of residues in the range between 200°C and 325°C (peak temperatures).
70 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors demonstrate that the assessment of building energy demand through the use of the degree day is correct only if the determination of the climate index is a function of the same weather data.
69 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the cold produced in gasification plants, e.g. for seawater desalination and for fresh and frozen food production and conservation, is used to contribute to energy saving and greenhouse gases reduction to match Kyoto Protocol targets.
Abstract: According to previsions, natural gas could be the main energy source worldwide, inducing relevant geopolitical changes. Most likely, such problems will be solved with the development of a gas transportation mode alternative to traditional pipelines: liquefied natural gas (LNG). The global LNG trade has increased rapidly during recent years. A significant amount of energy is consumed to produce low-temperature LNG, which has plenty of cryogenic exergy/energy. Therefore, the effective utilization of the cryogenic energy associated with LNG vaporization is very important. Sicily, with more than five million inhabitants, is the second biggest region of Italy and in this region will be realized two of the 11 gasification plants planned in Italy according to the regional energy master-plan. This paper shows some interesting applications for the cold produced in gasification plants, e.g. for seawater desalination and for fresh and frozen food production and conservation. These applications seem very interesting for Sicilian situation and also can contribute to energy saving and greenhouse gases reduction to match Kyoto Protocol targets. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
53 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the possibility of generating by a solar industrial process heating plant the thermal energy required annually by an existing factory that produces durum wheat pasta located in Sicily (Italy).
46 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a feasibility study of a combined heat and power (CHP) plant in a pasta factory in Italy is presented, which demonstrates how their use can reduce both energy costs and CO2 equivalent greenhouse gas emission in the environment.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors have illustrated MSW generation and composition analysis and have provided a comprehensive review of MSWM in different countries throughout the world based on different countries' characteristics and characteristics.
Abstract: Municipal solid waste (MSW) is the abridgment of the waste generated from domestic, commercial, and construction activities by natural persons that is collected and treated by municipalities. Exponential growth of population and urbanization, and the development of social economy, coupled with the improvement of living standard, have resulted in an increase in the amount of MSW generation throughout the world. On average the developed countries typically generate 521.95–759.2 kg per person per year (kpc) and 109.5–525.6 kpc typically by developing countries. Recent estimates suggest that the MSW generation globally exceeds 2 billion tons per year, which is a potential threat to environmental dilapidation. Therefore, MSW management (MSWM) seems to be one of the key topics for environmental protection in present days and also in the future. The authors have illustrated MSW generation and composition analysis and have provided a comprehensive review of MSWM in different countries throughout the world based o...
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TL;DR: The present review will describe and summarize the latest works concerning novel and greener methods for valorisation of citrus by-products and highlight the advantages and potential scalability of these so-called “enabling technologies”.
Abstract: Citrus is a major processed crop that results in large quantities of wastes and by-products rich in various bioactive compounds such as pectins, water soluble and insoluble antioxidants and essential oils. While some of those wastes are currently valorised by various technologies (yet most are discarded or used for feed), effective, non-toxic and profitable extraction strategies could further significantly promote the valorisation and provide both increased profits and high quality bioactives. The present review will describe and summarize the latest works concerning novel and greener methods for valorisation of citrus by-products. The outcomes and effectiveness of those technologies such as microwaves, ultrasound, pulsed electric fields and high pressure is compared both to conventional valorisation technologies and between the novel technologies themselves in order to highlight the advantages and potential scalability of these so-called “enabling technologies”. In many cases the reported novel technologies can enable a valorisation extraction process that is “greener” compared to the conventional technique due to a lower energy consumption and reduced utilization of toxic solvents.
219 citations
TL;DR: The study shows that increased solid waste generation of KL is alarming and it has been observed that the city is still lacking in terms of efficient waste treatment technology, sufficient fund, public awareness, maintaining the established norms of industrial waste treatment etc.
219 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors review various studies on the current LNG cold energy utilization systems, including power generation, air separation, desalination, cryogenic carbon dioxide capture, and NGL recovery.
198 citations