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ASME 2007 Energy Sustainability Conference
Fuel Cells, Systems Analysis, Hydrogen Energy
Solar Thermochemical Generation of Hydrogen: Development of a Receiver Reactor for the Decomposition of Sulfuric Acid
ES 2007; 15-23https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36071
Topics:
Hydrogen
,
Solar energy
,
Temperature
,
Catalysts
,
Cycles
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Furnaces
,
Heat
,
Hydrogen production
,
Pressure
Energy Policy and Sustainability
Assisting in Matching Nevada Power Company’s Electrical Load Profiles With High Concentration PV Systems
ES 2007; 59-64https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36002
Topics:
Photovoltaic power systems
,
Stress
,
Solar energy
,
Peak load
,
Energy storage
,
Hydrogen
,
Carbon nanotubes
,
Compressed air
,
Electric load
,
Flywheels
Sustainable Energy @ Puerto Rico
ES 2007; 65-70https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36010
Topics:
Biodiesel
,
Concentrating solar power
,
Diesel
,
Energy generation
,
Energy sustainability
,
Fuel cells
,
Fuels
,
Gasoline
,
National defense
,
Ocean energy
Costs of Carbon Dioxide Abatement in the United States
ES 2007; 91-101https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36048
Topics:
Carbon dioxide
,
Emissions
,
Electricity (Physics)
,
Fuels
,
Methane
,
Structures
,
Uncertainty
,
Vehicles
Energy Sustainability Study of a Rural ICT Telecenter at the Bario Highland
Mohammad Omar Abdullah, Voon Chun Yung, Audra Anak Jom, Alvin Yeo Wee, Martin Anyi, Khairuddin B. Ab. Hamid, John Tarawe, James Tarawe
ES 2007; 103-113https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36061
Topics:
Construction
,
Design
,
Energy consumption
,
Energy generation
,
Energy resources
,
Energy sustainability
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Fuel cells
,
Fuels
,
Generators
Experimental Investigation of the SO2 Abatement Capacity of South African Calcium-Based Materials
ES 2007; 121-126https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36141
Topics:
Absorption
,
Chemical reactions
,
Design
,
Desulfurization
,
Flue gas desulfurization
,
Flue gases
,
Fluids
,
Gypsum
,
Particle size
,
Shrinkage (Materials)
Comprehensive Evaluation of Impacts From Potential, Future Automotive Fuel Replacements
ES 2007; 161-172https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36234
Topics:
Fuels
,
Transportation systems
,
Water
,
Biodiesel
,
Carbon
,
Coal
,
Emissions
,
Ethanol
,
Food products
,
Gases
Investigation of Exergetic Efficiency and Thermodynamic Parameters of the Salihli Geothermal District Heating System
ES 2007; 173-177https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36255
Topics:
Central heating
,
Geothermal engineering
,
Exergy
,
Fuels
,
Geothermal power
,
Heat exchangers
,
Heating
,
Renewable energy
Exergetic Optimization of Generated Electric Power Split in a Heat Pump Coupled Poly-Generation System
ES 2007; 211-218https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36262
Topics:
Combined heat and power
,
Electricity (Physics)
,
Emissions
,
Exergy
,
Heat pumps
,
Optimization
,
Algorithms
,
Economics
,
Carbon
,
Carbon dioxide
Thermal Management, Direct Thermal Power Conversion, Power Generation
Iran’s Seas and Lakes Sustainable Energy Potential
ES 2007; 239-245https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36084
Topics:
Energy sustainability
,
Lakes
,
Seas
,
Shorelines
,
Bodies of water
,
Energy resources
,
Ocean currents
,
Oceans
,
Thermal energy
,
Tides
Heat Pumps, Refrigeration Systems, Climate Control
Energy Systems Miniaturization, Micro and Nano Scale Energy Transport
Improving the Efficiency of the Advanced Injection Low Pilot Ignited Natural Gas Engine Using Organic Rankine Cycles
ES 2007; 333-342https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36151
Topics:
Gas engines
,
Organic Rankine cycle
,
Combustion
,
Emissions
,
Fluids
,
Natural gas
,
Fuels
,
Nitrogen oxides
,
Diesel
,
Engines
Co-Combustion of Coal With Rice Husk and Bamboo in Power Generation
ES 2007; 343-351https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36159
Topics:
Biomass
,
Coal
,
Co-firing
,
Energy generation
Numerical Simulation of Steady State Heat Transfer in a Microchannel With Obstruction
ES 2007; 353-360https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36204
Topics:
Computer simulation
,
Heat transfer
,
Microchannels
,
Steady state
,
Fluids
,
Manufacturing
,
Microelectromechanical systems
,
Momentum
,
Shapes
,
Flow (Dynamics)
Design to Maximize Performance of a Thermoelectric Power Generator With a Dynamic Thermal Power Source
ES 2007; 361-369https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36210
Topics:
Design
,
Generators
,
Heat recovery
,
Thermal energy
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Automobiles
,
Energy / power systems
,
Fluids
,
Fuels
,
Temperature
Conservation and Solar Buildings
Numerical Investigation on Ventilation Strategy for Laboratories: An Approach to Control Thermal Comfort and Air Quality Using Active Chilled Beams
ES 2007; 409-416https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36013
Topics:
Air pollution
,
Ventilation
,
Ceilings
,
Diffusers
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Computational fluid dynamics
,
Containment
,
Cooling
,
Simulation
Targeting Residential Energy Assistance
ES 2007; 489-495https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36080
Topics:
Cooling
,
Energy assessment
,
Energy conservation
,
Energy consumption
,
Energy efficiency
,
Errors
,
Fuels
,
Heating
,
Modeling
,
Regression models
Solar Energy, Collected, Concentrated, Transported, and Distributed as Light With No Energy Conversion Via a Hybrid Solar Lighting System
David L. Beshears, D. Duncan Earl, Melissa Voss Lapsa, L. Curt Maxey, Jeff D. Muhs, Christina D. Ward, John D. Morris
ES 2007; 505-510https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36096
Topics:
Energy conversion
,
Solar energy
,
Structures
,
Sunlight
,
Optical fiber
,
Air conditioning
,
Automobiles
,
Control systems
,
Energy consumption
,
Feedback
Field Evaluation of a Near Zero Energy Home in Oklahoma
ES 2007; 521-530https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36103
Topics:
Cooling
,
Design
,
Electric power generation
,
Energy recovery
,
Garages (Residential)
,
Heat pumps
,
Slabs
,
Water
Optimal Pump Speed Control in a Chilled Water System
ES 2007; 559-563https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36110
Topics:
Pumps
,
Water
,
Algorithms
,
Energy consumption
,
Pressure
,
Control algorithms
,
Temperature
,
Valves
The Off-Grid Zero Emission Building
ES 2007; 573-580https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36170
Topics:
Emissions
,
Hydrogen
,
Construction
,
Design
,
Electrolysis
,
Natural gas
,
Proton exchange membranes
,
Water
,
Cutting
,
Electric power generation
Natural Ventilation Design Using CFD
ES 2007; 581-595https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36199
Topics:
Computational fluid dynamics
,
Design
,
Ventilation
,
Air flow
,
Air pollution
,
Climate
,
Computer software
,
Construction
,
Errors
,
Modeling
Design and Analysis of Urban Building Integrated Photovoltaic System Simulation Software
ES 2007; 597-606https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36227
Topics:
Cities
,
Computer software
,
Design
,
Photovoltaic power systems
,
Simulation
,
Architects
,
Performance characterization
,
Solar energy
,
Solar radiation
,
Structures
Energy Consumption Simulation for Residential Buildings With Shading Devices in Different Regions
ES 2007; 627-631https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36256
Topics:
Energy consumption
,
Residential construction
,
Shades and shadows
,
Simulation
,
Daylighting
,
Air conditioning
,
China
,
Dimensions
,
Heat
,
Solar energy
Heating and Cooling Applications and Analysis
Performance Modeling of a Solar Thermal System for Cooling and Heating in Carnegie Mellon University’s Intelligent Workplace
ES 2007; 671-680https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36053
Topics:
Heating and cooling
,
Modeling
,
Solar energy
,
Thermal systems
,
Absorption
,
Design
,
Air conditioning
,
Control systems
,
Heat
,
High temperature
Parametric Effects on the Performance of a Solid Adsorption Solar Refrigerator During Collector Cool-Down and Refrigerant Evaporation/Readsorption Phases
ES 2007; 681-686https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36087
Topics:
Evaporation
,
Refrigerants
,
Solar energy
,
Pressure
,
Condensers (steam plant)
,
Ice
Development of Power-Based Fan Airflow Stations
ES 2007; 693-699https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36100
Topics:
Air flow
,
Engines
,
Motors
,
Air conditioning
,
Energy conservation
,
Exhaust systems
,
Flaw detection
,
Heating
,
HVAC equipment
,
Sensors
Numerical Analysis of the Heat Transfer in Passive Solar Composite Wall Collectors System With Porous Absorber
ES 2007; 701-709https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36119
Topics:
Composite materials
,
Heat transfer
,
Numerical analysis
,
Solar energy
,
Heating
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Temperature
,
Computer simulation
,
Design
,
Heat
Research of Optimal Operation on Micro-Turbine CCHP System
ES 2007; 751-758https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36150
Topics:
Turbines
,
Cooling
,
Heating
,
Natural gas
,
Distributed power generation
,
Economic analysis
,
Energy conservation
,
Fuels
,
Gasoline
,
Heat
First and Second Law Thermodynamic Analysis of a Domestic Scale Trigeneration System
ES 2007; 759-765https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36184
Topics:
Absorption
,
Emergencies
,
Exhaust systems
,
Fuels
,
Gasoline
,
Heat exchangers
,
Heat recovery
,
Hot water
,
Hot water heating
,
Internal combustion engines
A Simplified Method to Predict Energy Cost Savings in Office Buildings Using a Hybrid Desiccant, Absorption Chiller, and Natural Gas Turbine Cogeneration System With Thermal Storage
ES 2007; 787-795https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36243
Topics:
Absorption
,
Combined heat and power
,
Natural gas
,
Structures
,
Thermal energy storage
,
Turbines
Solar Chemistry and Bio-Conversion
Reactive Fe-YSZ Coated Foam Devices for Solar Two-Step Water Splitting
ES 2007; 821-829https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36060
Topics:
Solar energy
,
Water
,
Cycles
,
Hydrogen
,
Density
,
Iron
,
Particulate matter
,
Steam
,
Temperature
,
Ceramic foam
Solid Particle Receiver Flow Characerization Studies
ES 2007; 877-883https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36118
Topics:
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Particulate matter
,
Heat
,
Particle flow
,
Solar energy
,
Absorption
,
Boundary-value problems
,
Cavities
,
Ceramics
,
Density
Numerical Simulation of Turbulent Biogas Combustion
ES 2007; 885-896https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36164
Topics:
Biogas
,
Combustion
,
Computer simulation
,
Turbulence
Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation of a Tubular Aerosol Reactor for Solar Thermal ZnO Decomposition
ES 2007; 915-927https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36252
Topics:
Aerosols
,
Computational fluid dynamics
,
Simulation
,
Solar energy
,
Particulate matter
,
Temperature
,
Heat
,
Heat flux
,
Heating
,
High temperature
Solar Thermal Power
Infrared-Reflective Coating on Fused Silica for a Solar High-Temperature Receiver
ES 2007; 945-955https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36033
Topics:
Coating processes
,
Coatings
,
High temperature
,
Solar energy
,
Filters
,
Temperature
,
Solar radiation
,
Transparency
,
Absorption
,
Concentrating solar power
Field Testing and Performance of an Amonix Multi-Junction Cell Module at the University of Nevada Las Vegas
Kenneth W. Stone, Robert Gordon, David Dutra, Allison Gray, Rick Hurt, Robert Boehm, Mary Jane Hale, Fannie Pose Eddy
ES 2007; 957-960https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36056
Topics:
Junctions
,
Testing
,
Energy efficiency
,
Optics
,
Stress
Novel Parabolic Trough Collectors Driving a Small-Scale Organic Rankine Cycle System
P. Kohlenbach, S. McEvoy, W. Stein, A. Burton, K. Wong, K. Lovegrove, G. Burgess, W. Joe, J. Coventry
ES 2007; 995-1003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36157
Topics:
Organic Rankine cycle
,
Parabolic troughs
,
Mirrors
,
Heat
,
Glass
,
Convection
,
Cooling towers
,
Copper
,
Design
,
Energy / power systems
Comparison and Optimization of Heliostat Canting Methods
ES 2007; 1015-1022https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36168
Topics:
Dimensions
,
Mirrors
,
Optimization
,
Solar energy
,
Solar power stations
Current and Future Economics of Parabolic Trough Technology
ES 2007; 1023-1031https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36171
Topics:
Economics
,
Parabolic troughs
,
Solar energy
,
Natural gas
,
Stress
,
Concentrating solar power
,
Energy resources
,
Air conditioning
,
Carbon
,
Cities
Adopting Nitrate/Nitrite Salt Mixtures as the Heat Transport Fluid in Parabolic Trough Power Plants
ES 2007; 1033-1040https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36172
Topics:
Fluids
,
Heat
,
Parabolic troughs
,
Power stations
,
Temperature
,
Thermal energy storage
,
Cycles
,
Heating
,
Liabilities
,
Phase transition temperature
Thin Glass CSP Mirrors: “From Reflection to Concentration”
ES 2007; 1041-1045https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36173
Topics:
Glass
,
Mirrors
,
Reflection
,
Solar energy
,
Reflectance
,
Coating processes
,
Coatings
,
Durability
,
Collaboration
,
Concentrating solar power
Furthur Analysis of Accelerated Exposure Testing of Thin-Glass Mirror Matrix
ES 2007; 1055-1064https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36182
Topics:
Glass
,
Mirrors
,
Testing
,
Corrosion
,
Paints
,
Adhesives
,
Copper
,
Metals
,
Reflectance
,
Solar energy
Heliostat Cost Reduction
ES 2007; 1077-1084https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36217
Topics:
Hydrogen
,
Manufacturing
,
Solar energy
,
Solar power
,
Test facilities
,
Workshops (Work spaces)
Measurement Techniques for the Optical Quality Assessment of Parabolic Trough Collector Fields in Commercial Solar Power Plants
ES 2007; 1085-1091https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36221
Topics:
Parabolic troughs
,
Solar power stations
,
Manufacturing
,
Mirrors
,
Assembly lines
,
Calibration
,
Computers
,
Concentrating solar power
,
Errors
,
Photogrammetry
Testing and Measurements
Southern Nevada Renewable Resource Assessment
Allison Gray, Aaron Sahm, Marc Newmarker, Rick Hurt, Robert Boehm, Mary Jane Hale, Afshin Andreas, Peter Gotseff, Thomas Stoffel
ES 2007; 1101-1108https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36054
Topics:
Meteorology
,
Renewable energy
,
Renewable energy sources
,
Solar energy
,
Temperature
,
Wind
,
Wind velocity
Development of an Alternative Energy System For Use as an Active Learning Platform
ES 2007; 1109-1116https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36086
Topics:
Renewable energy
,
Fuel cells
,
Solar energy
,
Hydrogen
,
Oxygen
,
Water
,
Wind energy
,
Wind turbines
,
Cooling
,
Design
Site Specific Optimization of Rotor/Generator Sizing of Wind Turbines
ES 2007; 1123-1130https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36144
Topics:
Generators
,
Optimization
,
Rotors
,
Wind turbines
,
Wind
,
Design
,
Economics
,
Turbines
,
Energy generation
,
Blades
Assessment of Wind Energy for Nevada Using Towers and Mesoscale Modeling
Darko Koracin, Richard L. Reinhardt, Marshall B. Liddle, Travis McCord, Domagoj Podnar, Timothy B. Minor
ES 2007; 1147-1153https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2007-36198
Topics:
Modeling
,
Wind energy
,
Density
,
Wind power
,
Cycles
,
Wind
,
Resolution (Optics)
,
Simulation
,
Statistics
,
Databases