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ASME 2008 2nd International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Volume 1

Exergy for Sustainability

Energetic and Exergetic Analysis of Building Cogeneration Systems

Yilmaz Yoru, T. Hikmet Karakoc, Arif Hepbasli, Enis T. Turgut

ES 2008; 1-12doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54033

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View Articletitled, Energetic and Exergetic Analysis of Building Cogeneration Systems

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Topics: Cogeneration systems , Combined heat and power , Engines , Internal combustion engines , Exergy , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel cells , Heat engines , Maintenance , Micro gas turbines

Piezoelectric Energy Conversion Using Locomotion

Christopher A. Howells

ES 2008; 13-17doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54063

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View Articletitled, Piezoelectric Energy Conversion Using Locomotion

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Topics: Army , Electricity (Physics) , Energy conversion , Energy harvesting , Generators , Military systems , Photonics , Piezoelectric materials , Soldiers , Testing

Designing Environmentally Sustainable Electronic Cooling Systems Using Exergo-Thermo-Volumes

Amip J. Shah, Chandrakant D. Patel

ES 2008; 19-27doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54089

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View Articletitled, Designing Environmentally Sustainable Electronic Cooling Systems Using Exergo-Thermo-Volumes

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Topics: Computer cooling , Design , Sustainability , Exergy , Cooling , Entropy , Energy consumption , Engineers , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid dynamics

Integrated Energy Strategy: A Case for Sustainability

Raymond Hobbs

ES 2008; 29-33doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54104

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View Articletitled, Integrated Energy Strategy: A Case for Sustainability

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Topics: Public utilities , Risk , Sustainability

Lifetime Exergy Consumption as a Sustainability Metric for Enterprise Servers

Christopher R. Hannemann, Van P. Carey, Amip J. Shah, Chandrakant Patel

ES 2008; 35-42doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54181

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View Articletitled, Lifetime Exergy Consumption as a Sustainability Metric for Enterprise Servers

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Topics: Exergy , Sustainability , Data centers , Cooling , Storage , Transportation systems , Computers , Construction , Databases , Supply chains

Comparing the Eco-Footprint of On-Site CHP vs. EPGS Systems

Milton Meckler, Lucas B. Hyman, Kyle A. Landis

ES 2008; 43-50doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54241

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View Articletitled, Comparing the Eco-Footprint of On-Site CHP vs. EPGS Systems

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Exhaust systems , Sustainability , Boilers , Cogeneration systems , Cooling , Heating , Life cycle costing , Pressure , Absorption

Exergy Analysis of an Indirectly-Fired Combined Cycle Power Generation System

Kin F. Chui, Nirmal V. Gnanapragasam, Bale V. Reddy, Ramesh C. Prasad

ES 2008; 51-56doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54346

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View Articletitled, Exergy Analysis of an Indirectly-Fired Combined Cycle Power Generation System

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Topics: Combined cycles , Energy / power systems , Exergy analysis , Firing , Gas turbines

Emerging Energy Policy Issues

Utilization of Heat, Power and Recovered Waste Heat for Industrial Processes in the US Chemical Industry

Nesrin Ozalp

ES 2008; 57-67doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54120

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View Articletitled, Utilization of Heat, Power and Recovered Waste Heat for Industrial Processes in the US Chemical Industry

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Topics: Chemical industry , Heat , Waste heat

Sustainable Energy for Deployed Military Bases

Thomas J. Hartranft

ES 2008; 69-77doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54136

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View Articletitled, Sustainable Energy for Deployed Military Bases

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Topics: Energy sustainability , Military systems , Sustainability , Army , Construction , Energy consumption , Energy resources , Fuels , Hazardous substances , Humanitarian projects

Water Intensity of Transportation Fuels: Water Projections for Fuel Adoption Rates of Light Duty Vehicles

Carey W. King, Michael E. Webber, Ian J. Duncan

ES 2008; 79-88doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54147

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View Articletitled, Water Intensity of Transportation Fuels: Water Projections for Fuel Adoption Rates of Light Duty Vehicles

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Topics: Fuels , Light trucks , Transportation systems , Water

An Assessment and Comparison of Installed Solar and Wind Capacity in Texas

Erin Keys, Michael E. Webber

ES 2008; 89-96doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54148

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View Articletitled, An Assessment and Comparison of Installed Solar and Wind Capacity in Texas

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Topics: Solar energy , Wind , Heating , Governments , Concentrating solar power , Design , Energy generation , Gages , Renewable energy sources , Significant wave heights

Cost Competitive Implementation of Community Shared Microgrids

James S. Hammonds, Jr.

ES 2008; 97-104doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54155

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View Articletitled, Cost Competitive Implementation of Community Shared Microgrids

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Topics: Microgrids , Emissions , Combined heat and power , Carbon dioxide , Computers , Distributed power generation , Energy consumption , Engineering prototypes , Fuel consumption , Heating

Empirical Assessment of the Impact of Power Sector Reforms in Africa: A Study of the Generation, Transmission and Distribution Sectors

William Kwasi Gboney, John Cubbin, Xeni Dassiou

ES 2008; 105-116doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54169

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View Articletitled, Empirical Assessment of the Impact of Power Sector Reforms in Africa: A Study of the Generation, Transmission and Distribution Sectors

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Topics: Performance

Successfully Eliminating the Barriers to Solar Photovoltaic Implementation

Stephen A. Goodbody

ES 2008; 117-126doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54247

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View Articletitled, Successfully Eliminating the Barriers to Solar Photovoltaic Implementation

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Topics: Solar energy , Electricity (Physics) , Maintenance , Photovoltaic power systems , Atlantic Ocean , Fuels , Nuclear decommissioning , Pollution control , Power stations , Solar energy systems

Turning CO₂ Capture On and Off in Response to Electric Grid Demand: A Baseline Analysis of Emissions and Economics

Stuart M. Cohen, Gary T. Rochelle, Michael E. Webber

ES 2008; 127-136doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54296

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View Articletitled, Turning CO2 Capture On and Off in Response to Electric Grid Demand: A Baseline Analysis of Emissions and Economics

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Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Economics , Emissions , Turning , Carbon dioxide , Coal , Peak load , Absorption , Combustion , Flue gases

Fencing in Green: Intellectual Property Protection of Developments in Sustainability and Energy Efficient Systems

Robert E. Cannuscio

ES 2008; 137-145doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54306

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View Articletitled, Fencing in Green: Intellectual Property Protection of Developments in Sustainability and Energy Efficient Systems

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Topics: Intellectual property , Sustainability

Evolution of the Transition to a World Driven by Renewable Energy

Brian M. Fronk, Richard Neal, Srinivas Garimella

ES 2008; 147-153doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54361

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View Articletitled, Evolution of the Transition to a World Driven by Renewable Energy

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Topics: Renewable energy , Energy consumption , Developing nations , Energy conservation , Fossil fuels , Renewable energy sources , Steady state

Life-Cycle Costing of Energy Systems

Net Energy for Concentrated Solar Power in Chile

Rodrigo Escobar, Teresita Larrain

ES 2008; 155-165doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54130

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View Articletitled, Net Energy for Concentrated Solar Power in Chile

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Solar energy , Energy resources , Renewable energy sources , Energy generation , Fossil fuels , Sunlight , Databases , Energy policy , Governments

The Spark Spread as a Measure of Economic Viability for a Combined Heating and Power Application With Ideal Loading Conditions

Rhett D. Graves, B. K. Hodge, Louay M. Chamra

ES 2008; 167-171doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54203

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View Articletitled, The Spark Spread as a Measure of Economic Viability for a Combined Heating and Power Application With Ideal Loading Conditions

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Fuels , Heating

Distillation Cost Calculations of Various Designs of Conventional Solar Still Systems

S. K. Shukla

ES 2008; 173-182doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54245

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View Articletitled, Distillation Cost Calculations of Various Designs of Conventional Solar Still Systems

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Topics: Performance evaluation , Solar stills , Water

30-Year Life Cycle Cost of Solar Based Domestic Hot Water Systems for Ontario

Gurjot S. Gill, Alan S. Fung

ES 2008; 183-189doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54313

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View Articletitled, 30-Year Life Cycle Cost of Solar Based Domestic Hot Water Systems for Ontario

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Topics: Hot water , Life cycle costing , Solar energy , Heat , Natural gas , Water , Boilers , Emissions , Fuel consumption , Heat recovery

Life Cycle Assessment of Hydrogen Production Using Nuclear Energy: An Application Based on Thermochemical Water Splitting

Luthfi L. Lubis, Ibrahim Dincer, Marc A. Rosen

ES 2008; 191-198doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54329

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View Articletitled, Life Cycle Assessment of Hydrogen Production Using Nuclear Energy: An Application Based on Thermochemical Water Splitting

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Topics: Hydrogen production , Life cycle assessment , Nuclear power , Water

Emissions, Energy and Environment

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Potentials in Iranian Electricity Generation Sector and Comparison With Canada

Farshid Zabihian, Alan S. Fung

ES 2008; 199-204doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54105

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View Articletitled, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Potentials in Iranian Electricity Generation Sector and Comparison With Canada

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Topics: Electric power generation , Emissions , Power stations , Fuels , Natural gas , Thermal power stations , Carbon dioxide , Coal , Combined cycle power stations , Energy generation

Numerical Modeling of an Automotive Catalyst for CO and NO Emissions

Juan C. Prince, Ce´sar Trevin˜o, Mario Diaz

ES 2008; 205-211doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54218

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View Articletitled, Numerical Modeling of an Automotive Catalyst for CO and NO Emissions

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Topics: Catalysts , Computer simulation , Emissions , Combustion , Oxygen , Platinum , Automotive industry , Boundary layers , Carbon , Catalytic converters

Reducing Emissions and Improving Energy Efficiency in the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry

Harald Underbakke, Inge Brigt Gytri, Jon Jakobsen, Stig Hove

ES 2008; 213-220doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54225

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View Articletitled, Reducing Emissions and Improving Energy Efficiency in the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry

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Topics: Emissions , Energy efficiency , Petroleum industry , Air pollution control , Carbon dioxide , Design , Energy consumption , Nitrogen oxides , Petrochemicals

Potential of Industrial Solid Wastes as an Energy Source and Gaseous Emissions Evaluation in a Pilot Scale Burner

Silvia L. Floriani, Elaine Virmond, Christine Albrecht Althoff, Regina F. P. M. Moreira, Humberto J. Jose´

ES 2008; 221-228doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54355

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View Articletitled, Potential of Industrial Solid Wastes as an Energy Source and Gaseous Emissions Evaluation in a Pilot Scale Burner

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Topics: Emissions , Energy resources , Industrial solid wastes , Combustion , Biomass , Sulfur , Carbon , Carbon dioxide , Chemical properties , Combustion chambers

Alternatives to Carbon-Based Energy Technologies

The Study on the Characteristics of Fly Ash From CFB

Qian Yang, Yong Tao Yuan, Li Qiang Qi

ES 2008; 229-232doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54007

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View Articletitled, The Study on the Characteristics of Fly Ash From CFB

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Topics: Fly ash

Viable Tailored Organic Fertilizer Alternatives From Waste Produced by Bio-Diesel Extraction Process and Tobacco Industry

Shivani Chaturvedi, Santosh Satya, Geetanjali Kaushik, Arvind Chel

ES 2008; 233-244doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54177

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View Articletitled, Viable Tailored Organic Fertilizer Alternatives From Waste Produced by Bio-Diesel Extraction Process and Tobacco Industry

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Topics: Diesel , Fertilizers

Space Based Solar Collectors Constructed From Lunar Materials

David A. Renfroe

ES 2008; 245-249doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54239

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View Articletitled, Space Based Solar Collectors Constructed From Lunar Materials

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Topics: Carbon , Coal , Electrical measurement , Energy conversion , Energy generation , Engineering teachers , Fuel consumption , Geothermal engineering , Heat , Hydrogen

Sustainable Energy Figures of Merit

Coping With the Obstacles in Harvesting the Energy of Sea Waves

S. Yedidiah

ES 2008; 251-254doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54004

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View Articletitled, Coping With the Obstacles in Harvesting the Energy of Sea Waves

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Topics: Ocean waves , Pollution , Power stations , Waves , Abrasion , Combustion , Design , Energy sustainability , Gases , Maintenance

Effects of High Figure of Merit Bi₂Te₃ Based Superlattices on Thermoelectric Power Generation

Christopher A. Howells, Cynthia Watkins, Rama Venkatasubramanian

ES 2008; 255-259doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54062

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View Articletitled, Effects of High Figure of Merit Bi2Te3 Based Superlattices on Thermoelectric Power Generation

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Topics: Energy generation , Superlattices

Energy Saving Potentials of All Cold Air Distribution System With Stratified Air Conditioning in Large Space Building

Wei Bing, Li Li, Yuefen Gao, Xianliang Yang

ES 2008; 261-266doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54111

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View Articletitled, Energy Saving Potentials of All Cold Air Distribution System With Stratified Air Conditioning in Large Space Building

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Topics: Air conditioning , Energy consumption , Structures , HVAC equipment , Refrigeration , Temperature

Indoor Environment Numerical Simulation of All Cold Air Distribution System With Stratified Air Conditioning

Wei Bing, Li Li, Jiang Lu, Zhang Wei

ES 2008; 267-274doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54112

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View Articletitled, Indoor Environment Numerical Simulation of All Cold Air Distribution System With Stratified Air Conditioning

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Topics: Air conditioning , Computer simulation , Structures , Air flow , Temperature , Computational fluid dynamics , Ducts , Energy consumption , Residential construction , Workshops (Work spaces)

Energy Systems Technologies, Analysis and Design

CBM Liquefaction Processes Integrated With Adsorption Separation of Nitrogen

Ting Gao, Wensheng Lin, Anzhong Gu, Min Gu

ES 2008; 275-282doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54040

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View Articletitled, CBM Liquefaction Processes Integrated With Adsorption Separation of Nitrogen

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Topics: Energy consumption , Liquefaction , Methane , Nitrogen , Pressure , Separation (Technology)

An Integrated Evaluation Method for Energy Supply System

Chun-Fa Zhang, Jiang-Jiang Wang, You-Yin Jing, Xu-Tao Zhang

ES 2008; 283-290doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54041

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View Articletitled, An Integrated Evaluation Method for Energy Supply System

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Topics: Cooling , Decision making , Energy sustainability , Evaluation methods , Heating

Energy Saving Studies in Industrial Facilities

Mehmet Kanoglu, Ilker Karabay, Ibrahim Dincer

ES 2008; 291-302doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54047

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View Articletitled, Energy Saving Studies in Industrial Facilities

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Topics: Air pollution , Climate , Compressed air , Compressors , Cooling , Emissions , Energy conservation , Energy consumption , Energy efficiency , Evaporative cooling

Synergization of Clean Energy Utilization, Clean Technology Development and Controlled Clean Environment Through Thermally Activated Desiccant Cooling System

Napoleon Enteria, Hiroshi Yoshino, Akashi Mochida, Rie Takaki, Akira Satake, Ryuichiro Yoshie, Teruaki Mitamura, Seizo Baba

ES 2008; 303-319doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54103

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View Articletitled, Synergization of Clean Energy Utilization, Clean Technology Development and Controlled Clean Environment Through Thermally Activated Desiccant Cooling System

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Topics: Cooling systems , Renewable energy , Technology development

Energy and Exergy Analysis of Gasifier-Based Coal-to-Fuel Systems

Yunhua Zhu, Sriram Somasundaram, James W. Kemp

ES 2008; 321-330doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54106

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View Articletitled, Energy and Exergy Analysis of Gasifier-Based Coal-to-Fuel Systems

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Topics: Coal , Exergy analysis , Fuel gasification , Fuels , Flow (Dynamics) , Cooling , Construction , Crude oil , Energy conservation , Energy conversion

Energy Process-Step Model of Hydrogen Production in the US Chemical Industry

Nesrin Ozalp

ES 2008; 331-338doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54121

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View Articletitled, Energy Process-Step Model of Hydrogen Production in the US Chemical Industry

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Topics: Chemical industry , Hydrogen production , Databases , Steam , Carbon dioxide , Combustion gases , Cooling , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Heating

Motion Energy Harvesting Using Catch-and-Release Mechanism

Brian S. Hendrickson, Stuart B. Brown

ES 2008; 339-349doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54191

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View Articletitled, Motion Energy Harvesting Using Catch-and-Release Mechanism

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Topics: Energy harvesting

CSULA Campus Energy Assessment Project

Ricson Chude, Hugo Gil, Daniel Jarrous, Jaime Hernandez, Brian Choi, Ryan Reyes, Sonu Upadhyay

ES 2008; 351-360doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54196

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View Articletitled, CSULA Campus Energy Assessment Project

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Topics: Air conditioning , Air pollution , Concretes , Design , Energy assessment , Energy conservation , Energy consumption , Governments , Hydrogen , Natural resources

Thermodynamic Design and Comparative Analysis of Rankine, ORC and Kalina Cycles for Low-Cost, Meso-Scale Power Generation Systems

Suzanne E. Price, J. Rhett Mayor

ES 2008; 361-370doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54220

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View Articletitled, Thermodynamic Design and Comparative Analysis of Rankine, ORC and Kalina Cycles for Low-Cost, Meso-Scale Power Generation Systems

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Topics: Design , Energy / power systems , Kalina cycle , Organic Rankine cycle , Cycles , Pressure , Solar thermal power , Energy generation , Fluids , Power systems (Machinery)

Urban Building Energy Planning With Space Distribution and Time Dynamic Simulation

Lin Fu, Zhonghai Zheng, Hongfa Di, Yi Jiang

ES 2008; 371-375doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54221

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View Articletitled, Urban Building Energy Planning With Space Distribution and Time Dynamic Simulation

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Topics: Cities , Simulation , Heating , Energy resources , Air conditioning , Cooling , Stress , Boilers , China , Coal

Development of a Program in Innovative and Sustainable Design of Automotive and Building Technologies

Derrick Tate, Timothy Maxwell, Urs Peter Flueckiger, Kuhn Park, Micheal Parten

ES 2008; 377-385doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54272

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View Articletitled, Development of a Program in Innovative and Sustainable Design of Automotive and Building Technologies

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Topics: Green design , Transportation systems , Design , Energy sustainability , Structures , Students , Engineering design processes , Engineers , Governments , Innovation

Demonstration of an Energy Meter Using a Pump Flow Station

Gang Wang, Mingsheng Liu, David Claridge

ES 2008; 387-392doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54312

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View Articletitled, Demonstration of an Energy Meter Using a Pump Flow Station

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Pumps , Water , Energy consumption , Engines , Motors , Air conditioning , Cooling , Flaw detection , Flow measurement

Performance Results of Renewable Energy Systems

Performance Evaluation of Concentrating Solar Cooker Under Indian Climatic Conditions

S. K. Shukla, S. K. Gupta

ES 2008; 393-398doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54030

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View Articletitled, Performance Evaluation of Concentrating Solar Cooker Under Indian Climatic Conditions

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Topics: Exergy , Modeling , Performance evaluation , Solar energy

Assessment of a Biomass Gasification Co-Generation Plant Based on the UCS’s “Principles for Bioenergy Development”

Jeffrey H. Morehouse, Kenneth W. Detwiler

ES 2008; 399-404doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54262

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View Articletitled, Assessment of a Biomass Gasification Co-Generation Plant Based on the UCS’s “Principles for Bioenergy Development”

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Topics: Bioenergy conversion , Biomass , Cogeneration plants , Fuel gasification , Steam , Construction , Fuels , Heat , Heating , Hot water

Analysis of a Combined Power and Refrigeration Cycle Working on Solar Energy

Bijan Kumar Mandal, Kousik Sadhukhan, Achin Kumar Chowdhuri, Arup Jyoti Bhowal

ES 2008; 405-412doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54284

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View Articletitled, Analysis of a Combined Power and Refrigeration Cycle Working on Solar Energy

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Topics: Refrigeration cycles , Solar energy , Cycles , Exergy , Temperature , Boilers , Cooling , Pressure , Refrigeration , Water

An Estimation of the Performance Limits of Dry Cooling on Trough-Type Solar Thermal Plants

Huifang Deng, Robert F. Boehm

ES 2008; 413-418doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54335

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View Articletitled, An Estimation of the Performance Limits of Dry Cooling on Trough-Type Solar Thermal Plants

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Topics: Cooling , Solar energy , Cooling systems , Temperature , Computer software , Energy generation , Cycles , Heat transfer , Solar power stations , Water

Advances in Transportation Fuels and Systems for the 21st Century

Design Principles of a Four Bar Crank Continuously Variable Transmission

W. Allan Yates

ES 2008; 419-438doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54025

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View Articletitled, Design Principles of a Four Bar Crank Continuously Variable Transmission

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Topics: Design , Hydraulic cylinders

Analysis of Power Distribution and Sensitivity for the Power Synthesizer of Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Chunguo Zhou, Hongzhao Liu, Yahui Cui

ES 2008; 439-443doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54076

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View Articletitled, Analysis of Power Distribution and Sensitivity for the Power Synthesizer of Hybrid Electric Vehicle

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Topics: Hybrid electric vehicles

Demonstrating the Use of High-Blend Ethanol (E85) in Snowmobiles

Gregory W. Davis

ES 2008; 445-452doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54189

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View Articletitled, Demonstrating the Use of High-Blend Ethanol (E85) in Snowmobiles

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Topics: Ethanol , Emissions , Exhaust systems , Noise (Sound) , Catalytic converters , Cylinders , Engines , Four-stroke engines , Friction , Fuels

Conversion of Wet Ethanol to Syngas and Hydrogen

Colin H. Smith, Daniel M. Leahey, Liane E. Miller, Janet L. Ellzey, Michael E. Webber

ES 2008; 453-462doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54215

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View Articletitled, Conversion of Wet Ethanol to Syngas and Hydrogen

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Topics: Ethanol , Hydrogen , Syngas , Fuels , Water , Carbon dioxide , Carbon , Biofuel , Exhaust systems , Combustion

Effect of Biodiesel-Ethanol Blended Fuel Spray Characteristics on the Reduction of Exhaust Emissions in a Common-Rail Diesel Engine

Seung Hyun Yoon, Su Han Park, Hyun Kyu Suh, Chang Sik Lee

ES 2008; 463-470doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54227

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View Articletitled, Effect of Biodiesel-Ethanol Blended Fuel Spray Characteristics on the Reduction of Exhaust Emissions in a Common-Rail Diesel Engine

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Topics: Biodiesel , Common rail fuel injectors , Diesel engines , Emissions , Ethanol , Exhaust systems , Fuels , Sprays , Combustion , Diesel

A Fuels Cost Comparison of Gasoline and Electric Powered Vehicles

George Ford, Paul Yanik

ES 2008; 471-476doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54238

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View Articletitled, A Fuels Cost Comparison of Gasoline and Electric Powered Vehicles

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Topics: Fuels , Gasoline , Vehicles , Transportation systems , Coal , Energy efficiency , Air pollution , Automobiles , Combustion , Cycles

Performance and Emission Characteristics of Bio-Diesel as an Alternative Diesel Engine Fuel

Samiddha Palit, Bijan Kumar Mandal, Sudip Ghosh, Arup Jyoti Bhowal

ES 2008; 477-487doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54283

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View Articletitled, Performance and Emission Characteristics of Bio-Diesel as an Alternative Diesel Engine Fuel

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Topics: Diesel , Diesel engines , Emissions , Fuels , Biodiesel , Brakes , Combustion , Internal combustion engines , Petrodiesel , Carbon

Diesel Replacement Model for Dual Diesel-Natural Gas Engines Under Urban Traffic Operation

Fabio A. Bermejo, Lesme A. Corredor

ES 2008; 489-496doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54286

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View Articletitled, Diesel Replacement Model for Dual Diesel-Natural Gas Engines Under Urban Traffic Operation

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Topics: Cities , Diesel , Engines , Gas engines , Natural gas , Traffic , Transients (Dynamics)

Cost Optimization of a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Sam Golbuff, Elizabeth D. Kelly, Samuel V. Shelton

ES 2008; 497-505doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54326

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View Articletitled, Cost Optimization of a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle

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Topics: Hybrid electric vehicles , Optimization , Batteries , Design , Emissions , Gasoline , Carbon dioxide , Vehicles , Carbon , Fuels

Ammonia as a Green Fuel for Transportation

Calin Zamfirescu, Ibrahim Dincer

ES 2008; 507-515doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54328

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View Articletitled, Ammonia as a Green Fuel for Transportation

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Topics: Fuels , Hydrogen , Refrigeration , Transportation systems

Advances in Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Energy Technologies

Tank Design for On-Board Hydrogen Storage in Metal Hydrides

Karelle Couturier, Farida Joppich, Antje Wo¨rner, Rainer Tamme

ES 2008; 517-524doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54031

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View Articletitled, Tank Design for On-Board Hydrogen Storage in Metal Hydrides

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Topics: Design , Heat transfer , Hydrogen , Hydrogen storage , Metals

Experimental Study on Sulfur Trioxide Decomposition in a Volumetric Solar Receiver-Reactor

Adam Noglik, Martin Roeb, Christian Sattler, Robert Pitz-Paal

ES 2008; 525-535doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54171

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View Articletitled, Experimental Study on Sulfur Trioxide Decomposition in a Volumetric Solar Receiver-Reactor

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Topics: Cycles , Hydrogen , Solar energy , Sulfur

CFD Modeling of PEM Fuel Cell’s Flow Channels

Maria Grazia De Giorgi, Antonio Ficarella

ES 2008; 537-547doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54197

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View Articletitled, CFD Modeling of PEM Fuel Cell’s Flow Channels

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Modeling , Proton exchange membranes , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves) , Diffusion (Physics) , Electrodes

Economic Analysis of a Nuclear Reactor Powered High-Temperature Electrolysis Hydrogen Production Plant

E. A. Harvego, M. G. McKellar, M. S. Sohal, J. E. O’Brien, J. S. Herring

ES 2008; 549-558doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54206

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View Articletitled, Economic Analysis of a Nuclear Reactor Powered High-Temperature Electrolysis Hydrogen Production Plant

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Topics: Economic analysis , High temperature steam , Hydrogen production , Nuclear reactors , Hydrogen , Design , Pressure , Helium , High temperature , Oxygen

Pre-Reformer Design and Optimization for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Tae Seok Lee, Jacob N. Chung, Yen-Cho Chen

ES 2008; 559-567doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54207

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View Articletitled, Pre-Reformer Design and Optimization for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Solid oxide fuel cells , Carbon dioxide , Carbon , Energy budget (Physics) , Fuels , Steam , Temperature , Anodes

Flow Distribution in the External Manifold of SOFC Stack

Zuopeng Qu, P. V. Aravind, Adrian Verkooijen, Nico Dekker

ES 2008; 569-576doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54303

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View Articletitled, Flow Distribution in the External Manifold of SOFC Stack

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Manifolds , Solid oxide fuel cells , Computational fluid dynamics , Modeling , Pressure , Porous materials , Dimensions , Electrochemical reactions , Fluids

Heat Pump Systems and Technologies

Comparison of Two Model Based Automated Fault Detection and Diagnosis Methods for Centrifugal Chillers

T. Agami Reddy

ES 2008; 577-588doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54002

Abstract

View Articletitled, Comparison of Two Model Based Automated Fault Detection and Diagnosis Methods for Centrifugal Chillers

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Topics: Flaw detection

Automated Fault Detection and Diagnosis for HVAC&R Systems: Functional Description and Lessons Learnt

T. Agami Reddy

ES 2008; 589-599doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54027

Abstract

View Articletitled, Automated Fault Detection and Diagnosis for HVAC&R Systems: Functional Description and Lessons Learnt

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Topics: Flaw detection

Trends in COP for Adsorption Cooling Cycles With Thermal Regeneration and Finite Number of Beds

Derek K. Baker, Bilgin Kaftanog˘lu

ES 2008; 601-608doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54039

Abstract

View Articletitled, Trends in COP for Adsorption Cooling Cycles With Thermal Regeneration and Finite Number of Beds

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Topics: Cooling , Cycles

Design and Development of a Gas-Engine-Driven Heat Pump

Isaac Y. Mahderekal, Robert G. Gaylord, Tommis Young, Kevin Hinderliter, Ed Vineyard

ES 2008; 609-617doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54110

Abstract

View Articletitled, Design and Development of a Gas-Engine-Driven Heat Pump

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Topics: Design , Engines , Heat pumps , Air conditioning , Peak load , Natural gas , Refrigeration , Cooling , Failure , Heating and cooling

Performance of a Constrained Microscale Film Bubble Absorber Under System Operating Conditions

Ruander Cardenas, Jeromy Jenks, Myeong Chan Jo, Vinod Narayanan

ES 2008; 619-627doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54125

Abstract

View Articletitled, Performance of a Constrained Microscale Film Bubble Absorber Under System Operating Conditions

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Topics: Bubbles , Microscale devices , Flow (Dynamics) , Vapors , Heat , Absorption , Coolants , Temperature , Cycles , Heat pumps

The Development of a Model for a Solar-Fired, Single-Effect, Absorption Chiller

Kevin E. Hinderliter, Isaac Y. Mahderekal, Robert F. Boehm

ES 2008; 629-635doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54186

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Development of a Model for a Solar-Fired, Single-Effect, Absorption Chiller

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Topics: Absorption , Solar energy , Air conditioning , Compression , Cooling , Cooling systems , Economics , Industrial research , Matlab , Meteorology

The Heat Transfer Characteristics of a 16 kW Steam Driven Double Effect Absorption Chiller

Hongxi Yin, David H. Archer, Ming Qu

ES 2008; 637-649doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54209

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Heat Transfer Characteristics of a 16 kW Steam Driven Double Effect Absorption Chiller

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Topics: Absorption , Heat transfer , Steam

Application of an Exhaust Heat Recovery System for Domestic Hot Water

Lanbin Liu, Lin Fu, Yi Jiang

ES 2008; 651-658doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54223

Abstract

View Articletitled, Application of an Exhaust Heat Recovery System for Domestic Hot Water

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Topics: Exhaust systems , Heat recovery , Hot water , Drainage , Heat pumps , Heat , Sewage , Solar energy , Water , Boilers

Computation of Air Flow in CMU’s Intelligent Workplace and Its Effect on Occupant Health and Comfort

Rong Li, Yongjie Zhang, David Archer

ES 2008; 659-668doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54232

Abstract

View Articletitled, Computation of Air Flow in CMU’s Intelligent Workplace and Its Effect on Occupant Health and Comfort

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Topics: Air flow , Computation , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Architects , Cooling , Doors , Energy efficiency , Engineers , Flow (Dynamics)

Frictional and Internal Leakage Losses in Rotary-Vane Two-Phase Refrigerating Expanders

A. M. Mahmoud, S. A. Sherif, W. E. Lear

ES 2008; 669-682doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54274

Abstract

View Articletitled, Frictional and Internal Leakage Losses in Rotary-Vane Two-Phase Refrigerating Expanders

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Topics: Leakage , Compression , Refrigeration , Vapors , Enthalpy , Fluids , Friction , Leakage flows , Modeling , Refrigerants

Research on Different Domestic Energy Consumption Patterns Based on Heat Pump and Their Exergy Analysis

Shuang Lu, Jingyi Wu

ES 2008; 683-690doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54345

Abstract

View Articletitled, Research on Different Domestic Energy Consumption Patterns Based on Heat Pump and Their Exergy Analysis

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Topics: Energy consumption , Exergy analysis , Heat pumps , Water

Distributed and Combined Cooling, Heating and Power Technologies (CHP, CCHP)

Energy Consumption and Technical Potential of Energy Saving in a Hospital

S. Okamoto

ES 2008; 691-697doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54017

Abstract

View Articletitled, Energy Consumption and Technical Potential of Energy Saving in a Hospital

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Topics: Absorption , Combined heat and power , Energy consumption , Engines , Gas engines , Heat , Heating , Heating and cooling , Piston engines , Steam

Distributed Combined Cooling Heating and Power System and Its Development Situation in China

Jiangjiang Wang, Youyin Jing, Chunfa Zhang, Bin Zhang

ES 2008; 699-706doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54042

Abstract

View Articletitled, Distributed Combined Cooling Heating and Power System and Its Development Situation in China

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Topics: China , Cooling , Heating , Power systems (Machinery) , Air pollution control , Economics , Energy conservation , Energy consumption , Governments , Security

Predicted Performance of an Integrated Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic System With Hybrid Turbine-Fuel Cell Cogeneration System

Gregory J. Kowalski, Mansour Zenouzi

ES 2008; 707-720doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54071

Abstract

View Articletitled, Predicted Performance of an Integrated Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic System With Hybrid Turbine-Fuel Cell Cogeneration System

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Fuels , Photovoltaic power systems , Solar energy , Turbines , Renewable energy , Stress , Carbon dioxide , Storage , Batteries

Optimization for Heating System Schemes Based on GRA Method

Wei Bing, Li Li

ES 2008; 721-727doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54080

Abstract

View Articletitled, Optimization for Heating System Schemes Based on GRA Method

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Topics: Heating , Optimization , Boilers , Emissions , Power systems (Machinery) , China , Coal , Decision making , Economics , Energy consumption

Application of Entropy Method in Fuzzy Synthetic Evaluation for Micro-Turbine Performance

Guohua Shi, Youyin Jing, Songling Wang, Yuefen Gao

ES 2008; 729-733doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54087

Abstract

View Articletitled, Application of Entropy Method in Fuzzy Synthetic Evaluation for Micro-Turbine Performance

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Topics: Entropy , Turbines , Weight (Mass) , Distributed power generation , Temperature , Emissions , Evaluation methods , Exhaust systems , Fuel consumption , Fuels

Dynamic Modeling of a Novel Cooling, Heat, Power, and Water Microturbine Combined Cycle

ChoonJae Ryu, Aditya Srinivasan, David R. Tiffany, John F. Crittenden, William E. Lear, S. A. Sherif

ES 2008; 735-746doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54095

Abstract

View Articletitled, Dynamic Modeling of a Novel Cooling, Heat, Power, and Water Microturbine Combined Cycle

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Topics: Combined cycles , Cooling , Dynamic modeling , Heat , Microturbines , Water , Ice , Modeling , Refrigeration , Absorption

Operation of a CCHP System Using an Optimal Energy Dispatch Algorithm

Heejin Cho, Sandra D. Eksioglu, Rogelio Luck, Louay M. Chamra

ES 2008; 747-754doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54096

Abstract

View Articletitled, Operation of a CCHP System Using an Optimal Energy Dispatch Algorithm

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Topics: Algorithms , Combined heat and power , Flow (Dynamics) , Cooling , Energy efficiency , Energy generation , Heating , Boilers , Electric load , Emissions

Development Prospects of Distributed Energy System in China

Guohua Shi, Songling Wang, Youyin Jing, Yuefen Gao

ES 2008; 755-761doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54113

Abstract

View Articletitled, Development Prospects of Distributed Energy System in China

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Topics: China , Distributed power generation , Energy sustainability

Biodiesel Fueled Engine Generator With Heat Recovery

Fred Betz, Chris Damm, David Archer, Brian Goodwin

ES 2008; 763-768doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54131

Abstract

View Articletitled, Biodiesel Fueled Engine Generator With Heat Recovery

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Topics: Biodiesel , Engines , Generators , Heat recovery , Steam , Cooling , Heating , Thermal energy , Absorption , Carbon dioxide

The Performance Improvement of a 70kWe Natural Gas CHP System

Lin Fu, Xiling Zhao, Shigang Zhang, Yi Jiang, Hui Li, Weiwei Yang, Zuoliang Sun

ES 2008; 769-776doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54157

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Performance Improvement of a 70kWe Natural Gas CHP System

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Topics: Cogeneration systems , Natural gas , Heat , Heat exchangers , Water , Combined heat and power , Engines , Exhaust systems , Absorption , Flue gases

The Steady and Dynamic Performance of an Innovative Natural Gas CHP System

Lin Fu, Xiling Zhao, Shigang Zhang, Yi Jiang, Hui Li, Weiwei Yang, Zuoliang Sun

ES 2008; 777-785doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54160

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Steady and Dynamic Performance of an Innovative Natural Gas CHP System

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Topics: Cogeneration systems , Natural gas , Combined heat and power , Exhaust systems , Flue gases , Heating , Absorption , China , Condensation , Distributed power generation

Integration of the Active Desiccant Wheel in CHP System Design

Chaoqin Zhai, David H. Archer, John C. Fischer

ES 2008; 787-792doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54190

Abstract

View Articletitled, Integration of the Active Desiccant Wheel in CHP System Design

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Topics: Cogeneration systems , Design , Wheels , Heat , Heating , Temperature , Ventilation , Combined heat and power , Cooling , Diesel engines

Study of Optimal Retrofit Design for the BCHP System Equipped With Gas-Fired Absorption Chillers

Jiacong Cao, Cheng Liu

ES 2008; 793-800doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54252

Abstract

View Articletitled, Study of Optimal Retrofit Design for the BCHP System Equipped With Gas-Fired Absorption Chillers

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Topics: Absorption , Air conditioning , Design

Cogeneration System Performance Modeling

Flore A. Marion, Sophie V. Masson, Frederik J. Betz, David H. Archer

ES 2008; 801-808doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54256

Abstract

View Articletitled, Cogeneration System Performance Modeling

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Topics: Biodiesel , Combined heat and power , Heat recovery , Modeling

Operating Experience With a 240 kW Microturbine Combined Heating, Cooling and Power System

Hannu E. Ja¨a¨skela¨inen, James S. Wallace

ES 2008; 809-820doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54314

Abstract

View Articletitled, Operating Experience With a 240 kW Microturbine Combined Heating, Cooling and Power System

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Topics: Cooling , Heating , Microturbines , Power systems (Machinery) , Absorption , Electric power generation , Electricity (Physics) , Heating and cooling , Hot water , Lithium

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