Greenenergy Awards

  1. Introduction The integration of offshore wind power with hydrogen energy storage systems has emerged as a promising solution for addressing intermittency challenges and achieving long-term sustainability goals. Life Cycle Environmental Impact Assessment (LCA) provides a comprehensive framework to evaluate the environmental performance of such integrated energy systems across all life cycle stages. This research focuses on understanding how offshore wind–hydrogen systems contribute to emissions reduction, energy efficiency, and sustainable resource utilization within the broader context of global energy transition. 2. Life Cycle Assessment Framework for Offshore Wind Systems This topic examines the methodological framework used to conduct life cycle assessments of offshore wind power systems. It highlights key stages such as raw material extraction, turbine manufacturing, transportation, offshore installation, operation, maintenance, and end-of-life disposal or recycling. By...

  1. Introduction The experimental determination of hydrodynamic forces acting on vertical cylinders plays a vital role in offshore and coastal engineering research. Vertical cylindrical structures are commonly used in offshore platforms, wind turbine foundations, and marine energy devices. Understanding how waves and currents interact with these structures enables accurate prediction of loading conditions, ensuring structural safety, efficiency, and long-term sustainability in harsh marine environments. 2. Experimental Setup and Methodology This research employs controlled laboratory experiments using wave flumes and current tanks to simulate real ocean conditions. Force sensors and pressure transducers are used to measure inline and transverse forces on vertical cylinders. By varying wave height, wave period, and current velocity, the study systematically captures hydrodynamic responses under combined loading scenarios. 3. Hydrodynamic Force Measurements Accurate measurement...

  1. Introduction The increasing demand for resilient offshore structures has driven significant research into advanced hull design methodologies capable of withstanding extreme dynamic loads. Slamming loads, caused by high-impact interactions between waves and hull surfaces, pose critical challenges to structural integrity, fatigue life, and safety. This research introduces a simulation-based optimization approach that integrates numerical modeling with composite material design to enhance offshore structural resilience. 2. Simulation Modeling of Slamming Loads Accurate simulation of slamming loads is essential for predicting transient stresses and deformation in offshore composite hulls. This topic explores numerical techniques such as finite element analysis and hydrodynamic modeling to replicate real-world impact conditions. The research highlights how simulation-driven insights reduce experimental costs while improving predictive reliability in offshore structural assessments....

  1. Introduction The rapid deployment of smart grids has transformed modern energy systems by enabling real-time monitoring, decentralized generation, and enhanced operational efficiency. However, these advancements have also introduced new vulnerabilities, particularly energy theft and privacy breaches. This research introduces an incentive-based, privacy-aware energy theft detection framework grounded in contract theory, aiming to balance detection efficiency with consumer data protection while supporting sustainable and secure smart grid ecosystems. 2. Contract Theory in Smart Grid Security Contract theory provides a powerful analytical tool to model asymmetric information between utility providers and consumers in smart grids. This topic examines how incentive-compatible contracts can motivate truthful energy usage reporting, reduce fraudulent behavior, and align stakeholder objectives while addressing information imbalance in cyber-physical energy systems. 3. Privacy-Awar...

  1. Introduction The global shift toward smart cities has intensified the need for effective renewable energy policies that support sustainable urban development. Singapore and the UAE represent two distinct yet ambitious models of smart city evolution, driven by advanced technology, strong governance, and long-term sustainability visions. This research introduces a comparative econometric framework to evaluate how renewable energy policies perform within these smart city ecosystems, focusing on measurable economic and environmental outcomes. 2. Renewable Energy Policy Frameworks in Smart Cities Renewable energy policies in smart cities are designed to integrate clean energy generation with digital infrastructure, intelligent grids, and data-driven governance. This topic explores policy instruments such as feed-in tariffs, renewable portfolio standards, tax incentives, and public–private partnerships, analyzing how these tools shape energy transitions in technologically advance...

1. Introduction Cybersecurity of critical infrastructure has become a global research priority due to the increasing complexity and frequency of cyberattacks. Traditional defense mechanisms often fail against advanced persistent threats, making adaptive and deceptive security models essential. Control and decision-making in deceptive multi-computer systems offer a proactive approach, enabling systems to mislead attackers, learn from previous encounters, and dynamically respond to threats. This research domain bridges cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and control theory to build resilient infrastructure protection strategies. 2. Deceptive Computing as a Cyber Defense Strategy Deceptive computing introduces controlled misinformation and decoy environments to confuse attackers and delay malicious actions. In multi-computer systems, deception enables defenders to observe attacker behavior without exposing real assets. Research in this area focuses on designing intelligent deceptio...