Volumes | Energy Sustainability | American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Collection

Topics: Biomass , Fuel gasification , Modeling , Solid oxide fuel cells , Electrical efficiency , Current density , Low temperature , Operating temperature , Wood products

Thermodynamic Performance of a Gas Turbine Plant Combined With a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

Yousef Haseli, Ibrahim Dincer, Greg F. Naterer

ES 2008; 23-32https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54336

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View Articletitled, Thermodynamic Performance of a Gas Turbine Plant Combined With a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

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Topics: Gas turbines , Solid oxide fuel cells , Exergy , Cycles , Temperature , Combustion chambers , Compression , Turbines , Energy efficiency , Entropy

Thermodynamic Performance of a Photovoltaic System

Anand S. Joshi, Ibrahim Dincer, Bale V. Reddy

ES 2008; 33-38https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54340

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View Articletitled, Thermodynamic Performance of a Photovoltaic System

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Topics: Exergy , Photovoltaic power systems , Energy conversion , Exergy analysis , Photovoltaics , Solar radiation , Temperature , Thermodynamics

Determination of Some Thermodynamic Parameters for a Hybrid Solar-Hydrogen System

Ahmet Yilanci, Ibrahim Dincer, Harun Kemal Ozturk

ES 2008; 39-49https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54342

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View Articletitled, Determination of Some Thermodynamic Parameters for a Hybrid Solar-Hydrogen System

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Topics: Exergy , Hydrogen , Solar energy , Energy / power systems , Energy efficiency , Thermodynamics

Thermodynamic Analysis of a Novel Ammonia-Water Rankine Cycle

Calin Zamfirescu, Ibrahim Dincer

ES 2008; 51-59https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54344

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View Articletitled, Thermodynamic Analysis of a Novel Ammonia-Water Rankine Cycle

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Topics: Cycles , Energy generation , Rankine cycle , Water

Fluid-Thermal Sciences for Energy Systems

Self-Entrainment Characteristics and Performance of a Compact Air Ejector

Kartik V. Bulusu, Charles A. Garris, Jr.

ES 2008; 61-85https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54072

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View Articletitled, Self-Entrainment Characteristics and Performance of a Compact Air Ejector

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Topics: Ejectors , Algorithms , Automotive industry , Compression , Compressors , Computer software , Fluids , Matlab , Nozzles , Pressure

An Analysis of the Heating in Passive Solar Room With Greenhouse

Wei Chen, Feng Jia Gao

ES 2008; 87-93https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54086

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View Articletitled, An Analysis of the Heating in Passive Solar Room With Greenhouse

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Topics: Heat storage , Heating , Solar energy

Performance of Solid Particle Receivers With or Without the Protection of an Aerowindow

Taide Tan, Yitung Chen, Zhuoqi Chen

ES 2008; 95-104https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54129

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View Articletitled, Performance of Solid Particle Receivers With or Without the Protection of an Aerowindow

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Topics: Particulate matter , Wind , Air jets , Cavities , Convection , Solar energy , Solar radiation , Absorption , Air flow , Computer simulation

Numerical Study of Temperature Field in BEPCII Interaction Region

Xunfeng Li, Lifang Zheng, Li Wang, Quan Ji

ES 2008; 105-115https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54146

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View Articletitled, Numerical Study of Temperature Field in BEPCII Interaction Region

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Topics: Temperature , Pipes , Heat , Insulation , Cavities , Cooling , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Natural convection , Stress

Optimal Minimum Airflow for Air Circulation of Single-Duct VAV Terminal Boxes

Young-Hum Cho, Mingsheng Liu

ES 2008; 117-122https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54153

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View Articletitled, Optimal Minimum Airflow for Air Circulation of Single-Duct VAV Terminal Boxes

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Topics: Air flow , Ducts , Temperature , Computational fluid dynamics , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Thermal stratification

Energy Efficient Polymers for Gas-Liquid Heat Exchangers

Patrick Luckow, Avram Bar-Cohen, Peter Rodgers, Juan Cevallos

ES 2008; 123-133https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54267

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View Articletitled, Energy Efficient Polymers for Gas-Liquid Heat Exchangers

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Polymers , Seawater , Methane , Titanium , Aluminum , Compression , Cooling , Corrosion resistant materials , Fluids

A Simplified Model of Desiccant Wheel and Implementation in a Design Tool

Fatemeh Esfandiari Nia, Dolf van Paassen

ES 2008; 135-143https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54351

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View Articletitled, A Simplified Model of Desiccant Wheel and Implementation in a Design Tool

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Topics: Design , Wheels , Cooling , Cycles , Errors , Heat , Mass transfer , Matlab , Optimization , Simulation

A Simplified Graphical Model of Air Cooler Using Mollier Diagram and Implementation in a Design Tool

Fatemeh Esfandiari Nia, Dolf van Paassen

ES 2008; 145-151https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54352

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View Articletitled, A Simplified Graphical Model of Air Cooler Using Mollier Diagram and Implementation in a Design Tool

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Topics: Design , Heat transfer coefficients , Mass transfer , Heat , Air conditioning , Dehumidification , Fins , Heat transfer , Latent heat , Simulation

Energy Systems Miniaturization

Microtechnology: A Key to System Miniaturization in Advanced Energy Recovery and Conversion Systems

Terry J. Hendricks

ES 2008; 153-163https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54244

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View Articletitled, Microtechnology: A Key to System Miniaturization in Advanced Energy Recovery and Conversion Systems

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Topics: Energy recovery , Microelectromechanical systems , Heat recovery , Defense industry , Design , Energy conversion , Heat , Heat transfer , Microchannels , Systems analysis

A Micro Heat Engine Executing an Internal Carnot Cycle

Eli Lurie, Abraham Kribus

ES 2008; 165-172https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54266

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View Articletitled, A Micro Heat Engine Executing an Internal Carnot Cycle

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Topics: Carnot cycle , Heat engines , Engines , Heat , Fluids , Membranes , Cavities , Dimensions , Engine design , Flow (Dynamics)

The DSMC-IP Simulation of Microchannel Cross Flow Over a Staggered Array of Square Cylinders

U. Kursun, J. Kapat

ES 2008; 173-179https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54277

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View Articletitled, The DSMC-IP Simulation of Microchannel Cross Flow Over a Staggered Array of Square Cylinders

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Topics: Cross-flow , Cylinders , Microchannels , Simulation , Boundary-value problems , Computation , Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Noise (Sound) , Particulate matter

Climate Control

Numerical Simulation of Indoor Air Flow in Capillary Plane HVAC Terminal System

Wei Bing, Li Li, Jiang Lu, Zhang Wei

ES 2008; 181-191https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54081

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View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of Indoor Air Flow in Capillary Plane HVAC Terminal System

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Topics: Air flow , Computer simulation , HVAC equipment , Ceilings , Cooling , Stress , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Residential construction , Simulation results

Numerical Calculation on Heat Transfer Performance of the Capillary Plane HVAC Terminal System

Wei Bing, Li Li, Shuping Zhang, Jiang Lu

ES 2008; 193-201https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54082

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View Articletitled, Numerical Calculation on Heat Transfer Performance of the Capillary Plane HVAC Terminal System

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Topics: Heat transfer , HVAC equipment , Pipes , Temperature , Design , Heat , Radiation (Physics) , Water , Air conditioning , Ceilings

Optimal Terminal Box Control Algorithms for Single Duct Air Handling Units

Young-Hum Cho, Mingsheng Liu

ES 2008; 203-208https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54154

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View Articletitled, Optimal Terminal Box Control Algorithms for Single Duct Air Handling Units

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Topics: Control algorithms , Ducts , Energy consumption , HVAC equipment , Temperature

Performance Modeling of Desiccant Wheels: 1 — Model Development

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

ES 2008; 209-219https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54185

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View Articletitled, Performance Modeling of Desiccant Wheels: 1 — Model Development

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Topics: Model development , Modeling , Wheels , Exhaust systems , Boundary-value problems , Composite materials , Design , Dimensions , Heat , Mass transfer

Adaptive Control of Indoor Thermal Environments Using Fan Coil Units

Viraj Srivastava, Yun Gu, David Archer

ES 2008; 221-229https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54292

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View Articletitled, Adaptive Control of Indoor Thermal Environments Using Fan Coil Units

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Topics: Adaptive control , Air conditioning , Algorithms , Control algorithms , Control systems , Engineering prototypes , Feedback , Feedforward control , Heating , Instrumentation

Low/Zero Emission Power Plants

A Transcritical CO₂ Rankine Cycle With LNG Cold Energy Utilization and Liquefaction of CO₂ in Gas Turbine Emission

Meibin Huang, Wensheng Lin, Hongming He, Anzhong Gu

ES 2008; 231-237https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54050

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View Articletitled, A Transcritical CO2 Rankine Cycle With LNG Cold Energy Utilization and Liquefaction of CO2 in Gas Turbine Emission

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Emissions , Exergy , Gas turbines , Liquefaction , Liquefied natural gas , Rankine cycle

Study on the Experiments of Flue Gas Denitrification and Desulfurization Using Nitric Acid Solution

Bao-Ming Sun, Shui-E Yin, Zhong-Li Wang

ES 2008; 239-246https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54073

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View Articletitled, Study on the Experiments of Flue Gas Denitrification and Desulfurization Using Nitric Acid Solution

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Topics: Desulfurization , Flue gases , Nitrogen oxides , Oxygen , Absorption , Gases , Temperature

CO2 Emission Abatement in CC-IGCC Power Plants: Energy and Economic Comparisons

Marco Gambini, Michela Vellini

ES 2008; 247-261https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54166

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View Articletitled, CO2 Emission Abatement in CC-IGCC Power Plants: Energy and Economic Comparisons

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Emissions , Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations , Power stations , Coal , Exhaust systems , Fossil fuels , Methane , Natural gas , Absorption

Immobilization of Calcium Oxide Absorbent on a Fibrous Alumina Mat for High Temperature Carbon Dioixde Capture

Man Su Lee, D. Yogi Goswami, Nikhil Kothurkar, Elias K. Stefanakos

ES 2008; 263-267https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54187

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View Articletitled, Immobilization of Calcium Oxide Absorbent on a Fibrous Alumina Mat for High Temperature Carbon Dioixde Capture

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Topics: Carbon , Carbon dioxide , High temperature

Pressurised Oxy-Coal Combustion Rankine-Cycle for Future Zero Emission Power Plants: Process Design and Energy Analysis

Marco Gazzino, Giancarlo Benelli

ES 2008; 269-278https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54268

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View Articletitled, Pressurised Oxy-Coal Combustion Rankine-Cycle for Future Zero Emission Power Plants: Process Design and Energy Analysis

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Topics: Coal , Combustion , Emissions , Power stations , Process design , Rankine cycle , Steam , Cycles , Flue gases , Pressure

Zero Energy Homes

Modeling and Validation of Building Thermal Performance of the 2007 Santa Clara University Solar Decathlon House

Hazel A. Elizondo, Bereket Lebassi, Jorge E. Gonzalez-Cruz

ES 2008; 279-286https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54044

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View Articletitled, Modeling and Validation of Building Thermal Performance of the 2007 Santa Clara University Solar Decathlon House

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Topics: Modeling , Solar energy , Structures , Simulation , Sustainability , Design , Energy consumption , Hot water , Insulation , Wood products

Technical Considerations in a Zero Energy Home

Dorothy S. Small

ES 2008; 287-295https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54179

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View Articletitled, Technical Considerations in a Zero Energy Home

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Topics: Air pollution , Biodiesel , Building materials , Climate , Combustion , Computer software , Construction , Data collection , Design , Electric power generation

Modelling of the Net Zero Energy Town House in Toronto Using TRNSYS, and an Analysis of the Impact Using Thermal Mass

Omar Siddiqui, Alan Fung, Humphrey Tse, Dahai Zhang

ES 2008; 297-304https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54255

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View Articletitled, Modelling of the Net Zero Energy Town House in Toronto Using TRNSYS, and an Analysis of the Impact Using Thermal Mass

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Topics: Bricks , Climate , Construction , Engineering simulation , Exterior walls , Heat pumps , Heating and cooling , Insulation , Modeling , Radiant heating

Zero Energy Houses and Embodied Energy: Regulatory and Design Considerations

Patxi Hernandez, Paul Kenny

ES 2008; 305-312https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54290

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View Articletitled, Zero Energy Houses and Embodied Energy: Regulatory and Design Considerations

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Topics: Accounting , Building materials , Cycles , Design , Energy / power systems , Energy consumption , Heating , Regulations , Structures , Water

Design, Simulation and Preliminary Results of an All Electric Net-Zero Energy Solar Home

Benjamin P. Barnes, Luis A. Martinez, Trishan Esram, Ty A. Newell, Patrick L. Chapman

ES 2008; 313-320https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54327

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View Articletitled, Design, Simulation and Preliminary Results of an All Electric Net-Zero Energy Solar Home

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Topics: Design , Simulation , Solar energy , Electronic systems , Heat pumps , Heat , Heat transfer , Hot water heating , Natural convection , Solar collectors

Advances in Solar Hydrogen, Solar Chemistry and Bioconversion

Effect of Operation Conditions on Hydrogen Production by PSB in Immobilized-Cells Packed Bed

Y. Z. Wang, Q. Liao, X. Zhu, X. Tian

ES 2008; 321-327https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54085

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View Articletitled, Effect of Operation Conditions on Hydrogen Production by PSB in Immobilized-Cells Packed Bed

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Topics: Bioreactors , Hydrogen , Hydrogen production , Temperature , Wavelength

Design and On-Sun Testing of a Solid Particle Receiver Prototype

Nathan Siegel, Greg Kolb

ES 2008; 329-334https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54090

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View Articletitled, Design and On-Sun Testing of a Solid Particle Receiver Prototype

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Topics: Design , Engineering prototypes , Particulate matter , Testing , Solar energy , Absorption , Cavities , Cavity walls , Ceramics , Construction

Kinetic Investigations of a Two-Step Thermochemical Water-Splitting Cycle Using Mixed Iron Oxides Fixed on Ceramic Substrates

Martina Neises, Martin Roeb, Martin Schmu¨cker, Christian Sattler, Robert Pitz-Paal

ES 2008; 335-343https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54093

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View Articletitled, Kinetic Investigations of a Two-Step Thermochemical Water-Splitting Cycle Using Mixed Iron Oxides Fixed on Ceramic Substrates

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Topics: Ceramics , Cycles , Iron , Water , Honeycomb structures , Hydrogen production , Solar energy , Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Furnaces , Metals

Design of a Quench Device for Synthesis and Hydrolysis of Zn Nanoparticles: Flow Modeling and Experiments

Aiman Alshare, Tareq Abu Hamed, Marc Bru¨lhart, Luke Venstrom, Jane H. Davidson

ES 2008; 345-353https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54098

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View Articletitled, Design of a Quench Device for Synthesis and Hydrolysis of Zn Nanoparticles: Flow Modeling and Experiments

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Topics: Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling , Nanoparticles , Particulate matter , Hydrogen , Jets , Computational fluid dynamics , Flight , Particle size

Experimental Investigation of a Packed-Bed Solar Reactor for the Steam-Gasification of Biomass Charcoal

Nicolas Piatkowski, Christian Wieckert, Aldo Steinfeld

ES 2008; 355-360https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54118

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View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation of a Packed-Bed Solar Reactor for the Steam-Gasification of Biomass Charcoal

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Topics: Biomass , Fuel gasification , Solar energy , Steam , Syngas , Cavities , Coal , Energy conversion , Engineering design , Engineering prototypes

Reactivity of Iron-Containing YSZ for a Two-Step Thermochemical Water Splitting Using Thermal Reduction Temperatures of 1400–1500°C

Tatsuya Kodama, Eiji Hiraiwa, Nobuyuki Gokon

ES 2008; 361-369https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54151

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View Articletitled, Reactivity of Iron-Containing YSZ for a Two-Step Thermochemical Water Splitting Using Thermal Reduction Temperatures of 1400–1500°C

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Topics: Iron , Temperature , Water , Cycles , Hydrogen , Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , High temperature , Hydrogen production , Solar energy , Steam

Kinetics of CO₂ Reforming of Methane by Catalytically Activated Metallic Foam Absorber for Solar Receiver-Reactors

Nobuyuki Gokon, Yusuke Osawa, Daisuke Nakazawa, Tsuyoshi Hatamachi, Tatsuya Kodama

ES 2008; 371-383https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54156

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View Articletitled, Kinetics of CO2 Reforming of Methane by Catalytically Activated Metallic Foam Absorber for Solar Receiver-Reactors

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Metal foams , Methane , Solar energy , Catalysts , Stability , Alloys , Ceramic foam , Fracture (Materials) , Furnaces

Reactive Pellets for Improved Solar Hydrogen Production Based on Sodium Manganese Ferrite Thermochemical Cycle

Carlo Alvani, Mariangela Bellusci, Aurelio La Barbera, Franco Padella, Marzia Pentimalli, Luca Seralessandri, Francesca Varsano

ES 2008; 385-390https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54170

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View Articletitled, Reactive Pellets for Improved Solar Hydrogen Production Based on Sodium Manganese Ferrite Thermochemical Cycle

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Topics: Cycles , Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Hydrogen production , Sodium , Solar energy , Water

A Solar Powered Microreactor for Hydrogen Production by Methanol Reforming

Rau´l Zimmerman, Graham Morrison, Gary Rosengarten

ES 2008; 391-396https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54202

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View Articletitled, A Solar Powered Microreactor for Hydrogen Production by Methanol Reforming

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Topics: Hydrogen production , Methanol , Solar power , Hydrogen , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Microchannels , Temperature , Coating processes , Coatings , Energy resources

Solar H₂ Production From a Two-Step Water Splitting Process With Metal (Fe, Ni) Doped Ceria

H. Kaneko, Y. Naganuma, S. Taku, K. Ouchi, N. Hasegawa, Y. Tamaura

ES 2008; 397-402https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54281

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View Articletitled, Solar H2 Production From a Two-Step Water Splitting Process With Metal (Fe, Ni) Doped Ceria

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Topics: Metals , Solar energy , Water , Solid solutions , Chemical energy , Combustion , Gases , Infrared imaging , Ions , Irradiation (Radiation exposure)

Simultaneous Production of H₂ and O₂ With Rotary-Type Solar Reactor (Tokyo Tech Model) for Solar Hybrid Fuel

Y. Tamaura, H. Kaneko, Y. Naganuma, S. Taku, K. Ouchi, N. Hasegawa

ES 2008; 403-408https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54282

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View Articletitled, Simultaneous Production of H2 and O2 With Rotary-Type Solar Reactor (Tokyo Tech Model) for Solar Hybrid Fuel

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Topics: Fuels , Solar energy , Ceramics , Cylinders , Gases , Engineering prototypes , Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Water , Rotation

Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Power

Solar Nantenna Electromagnetic Collectors

Dale K. Kotter, Steven D. Novack, W. Dennis Slafer, Patrick Pinhero

ES 2008; 409-415https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54016

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View Articletitled, Solar Nantenna Electromagnetic Collectors

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Topics: Modeling , Nanofabrication , Solar energy , Manufacturing , Accounting , Design , Nanoscale phenomena , Radiation (Physics) , Solar cells , Wavelength

Spacing Analysis of an Inclined Solar Collector Field

S. B. Sadineni, R. F. Boehm, R. Hurt

ES 2008; 417-422https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54067

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View Articletitled, Spacing Analysis of an Inclined Solar Collector Field

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Topics: Shades and shadows , Solar collectors , Solar energy , Algorithms , Bearings , Computers , Energy conversion

Electricity Generation From a Compound Parabolic Concentrator Coupled to a Thermoelectric Module

Chigbo A. Mgbemene, John Duffy, Hongwei Sun, Samuel O. Onyegegbu

ES 2008; 423-432https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54122

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View Articletitled, Electricity Generation From a Compound Parabolic Concentrator Coupled to a Thermoelectric Module

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Topics: Electric power generation , Heat , Thermal energy

Performance of a Small Network of Grid Interactive, Residential Solar Photovoltaic Systems

Joseph M. Prusa, John D. Morris, John D. Morris, II

ES 2008; 433-441https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54124

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View Articletitled, Performance of a Small Network of Grid Interactive, Residential Solar Photovoltaic Systems

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Topics: Photovoltaic power systems , Solar energy , Energy generation , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Meteorology

Evaluation of Solar Electric Power Technologies in Jordan Using Fuzzy Logic

Omar Badran, Emad Abdulhadi, Rustom Mamlook

ES 2008; 443-448https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54134

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Solar Electric Power Technologies in Jordan Using Fuzzy Logic

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Topics: Electricity (Physics) , Fuzzy logic , Solar energy

Heat Conduction of Inert Gas-Hydrogen Mixtures in Parabolic Trough Receivers

Frank Burkholder, Michael Brandemuehl, Chuck Kutscher, Ed Wolfrum

ES 2008; 449-458https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54176

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View Articletitled, Heat Conduction of Inert Gas-Hydrogen Mixtures in Parabolic Trough Receivers

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Topics: Heat conduction , Hydrogen , Parabolic troughs , Annulus , Heat losses , Gases , Pipes , Vacuum , Fluids , Glass

Design of a 200 kWe Solar Thermal Power Plant for Ontario

Thomas A. Cooper, James S. Wallace

ES 2008; 459-474https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54216

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View Articletitled, Design of a 200 kWe Solar Thermal Power Plant for Ontario

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Topics: Design , Solar thermal power , Power stations , Solar energy , Computer-aided design , Organic Rankine cycle , Solar collectors , Temperature , Computer simulation , Cycles

A Thermodynamic Similarity Framework for Assessment of Working Fluids for Solar Rankine Power Generation

Deborah A. Sunter, Van P. Carey

ES 2008; 475-482https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54261

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View Articletitled, A Thermodynamic Similarity Framework for Assessment of Working Fluids for Solar Rankine Power Generation

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Topics: Energy generation , Fluids , Solar energy , Power systems (Machinery) , Rankine cycle , Temperature

Modeling Solar Impacts on Hydrogen Production From Electrolysis

Mark R. Campbell, Sachin S. Deshmukh, Robert F. Boehm, Rick Hurt

ES 2008; 483-488https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54307

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View Articletitled, Modeling Solar Impacts on Hydrogen Production From Electrolysis

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Topics: Electrolysis , Hydrogen production , Modeling , Solar energy , Hydrogen , Vehicles , Proton exchange membranes , Energy generation , Simulation , Storage

Modeling, Simulation and Optimization of a Solar System for Water Heating and Absorption Cooling

J. V. C. Vargas, J. C. Ordonez, R. Hovsapian, F. G. Dias

ES 2008; 489-498https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54339

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View Articletitled, Modeling, Simulation and Optimization of a Solar System for Water Heating and Absorption Cooling

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Topics: Absorption , Cooling , Heat transfer , Hot water heating , Modeling , Optimization , Simulation , Solar energy , Solar energy concentrators

Solar Thermal Electric Panel (STEP): Thermal and Energy Testing

Joel A. Lamson, Stuart W. Baur

ES 2008; 499-504https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54354

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View Articletitled, Solar Thermal Electric Panel (STEP): Thermal and Energy Testing

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Topics: Solar energy , Testing , Roofs , Design , Electronic systems , Computer simulation , Computer software , Copper , Engineering prototypes , Glass

Concentrating Solar Components and Systems

Cost/Performance Tradeoffs for Reflectors Used in Solar Concentrating Dish Systems

Charles E. Andraka

ES 2008; 505-513https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54048

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View Articletitled, Cost/Performance Tradeoffs for Reflectors Used in Solar Concentrating Dish Systems

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Cycles , Engines , Errors , Fuels , Glass , Heat , Manufacturing , Mirrors , Optical mirrors

CFD Analysis of the Cool Down Behaviour of Molten Salt Thermal Storage Systems

Jan Schulte-Fischedick, Rainer Tamme, Ulf Herrmann

ES 2008; 515-524https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54101

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View Articletitled, CFD Analysis of the Cool Down Behaviour of Molten Salt Thermal Storage Systems

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Thermal energy storage , Heat losses , Design , Finite element methods , Solidification , Boundary-value problems , Containment , Fluid mechanics , Parabolic troughs

Low-Cost Pyrometric Temperature Measurement in Concentrated Sunlight With Emissivity Determination

Nathan B. Crane

ES 2008; 525-534https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54258

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View Articletitled, Low-Cost Pyrometric Temperature Measurement in Concentrated Sunlight With Emissivity Determination

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Topics: Emissivity , Sunlight , Temperature measurement , Pyrometers , Temperature , Errors , Solar energy , Wavelength , Furnaces , High temperature

Solar Concentrating Systems Using Small Mirror Arrays

Joachim Goettsche, Bernhard Hoffschmidt, Stefan Schmitz, Markus Sauerborn, Reiner Buck, Edgar Teufel, Kathrin Badstu¨bner, David Ifland, Christian Rebholz

ES 2008; 535-539https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54347

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View Articletitled, Solar Concentrating Systems Using Small Mirror Arrays

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Topics: Mirrors , Solar energy

Advances in Solar Heating and Cooling Systems

Design Development and Testing of a Regenerative Rechargeable Solar Stove System

Abera Melesse Ayalneh, A. Venkata Ramayya

ES 2008; 541-550https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54053

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View Articletitled, Design Development and Testing of a Regenerative Rechargeable Solar Stove System

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Topics: Design , Solar energy , Testing

What is the Best Solution to Improve Thermal Performance of Storage Tanks With Immersed Heat Exchangers: Baffles or a Divided Tank?

Aaron D. Wade, Jane H. Davidson, Julia F. Haltiwanger

ES 2008; 551-559https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54097

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View Articletitled, What is the Best Solution to Improve Thermal Performance of Storage Tanks With Immersed Heat Exchangers: Baffles or a Divided Tank?

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Storage , Storage tanks

Simulation and Experimental Analysis of a Solar Driven Absorption Chiller With Partially Wetted Evaporator

Jan Albers, Giovanni Nurzia, Felix Ziegler

ES 2008; 561-568https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54102

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View Articletitled, Simulation and Experimental Analysis of a Solar Driven Absorption Chiller With Partially Wetted Evaporator

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Topics: Absorption , Experimental analysis , Simulation , Solar energy , Cooling , Cooling systems , Stress , Heat exchangers , Refrigerants , Water

Combined Solar Heating and Cooling Systems: Simulation and Design Optimization

Giovanni Nurzia, Giuseppe Franchini, Antonio Perdichizzi

ES 2008; 569-576https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54127

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View Articletitled, Combined Solar Heating and Cooling Systems: Simulation and Design Optimization

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Topics: Absorption , Cooling , Cooling systems , Design , Heat pumps , Optimization , Simulation , Solar heating

Performance Value Index of the Solar Air-Conditioning System-PVI

Yuefen Gao, Xutao Zhang, Guohua Shi

ES 2008; 577-582https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54141

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View Articletitled, Performance Value Index of the Solar Air-Conditioning System-PVI

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Topics: Air conditioning , Solar energy

Experiment Based Performance Analysis of a Solar Absorption Cooling and Heating System in Carnegie Mellon University

Ming Qu, David H. Archer, Hongxi Yin

ES 2008; 583-590https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54200

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View Articletitled, Experiment Based Performance Analysis of a Solar Absorption Cooling and Heating System in Carnegie Mellon University

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Topics: Absorption , Heating and cooling , Parabolic troughs , Solar collectors , Solar energy

Experimental and Numerical Study of Mixing in a Horizontal Hot-Water Storage Tank

A. Aviv, S. Morad, Y. Ratzon, G. Ziskind, R. Letan

ES 2008; 591-597https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54246

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View Articletitled, Experimental and Numerical Study of Mixing in a Horizontal Hot-Water Storage Tank

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Topics: Hot water , Storage tanks , Temperature , Transients (Dynamics) , Water , Computer simulation , Computer software , Flow (Dynamics) , Flow visualization , Solar collectors

Efficiency Enhancement Using Cold Storage for Solar Powered Absorption Cooling of Data Centers

Russell Muren, Van P. Carey

ES 2008; 599-609https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54260

Abstract

View Articletitled, Efficiency Enhancement Using Cold Storage for Solar Powered Absorption Cooling of Data Centers

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Topics: Absorption , Cooling , Data centers , Solar power , Storage , Carbon , Refrigeration , Cycles , Electricity (Physics) , Energy efficiency

A Domestic Solar/Heat Pump Heating System Incorporating Latent and Stratified Thermal Storage

Christoph Trinkl, Wilfried Zo¨rner, Vic Hanby

ES 2008; 611-620https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54285

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Domestic Solar/Heat Pump Heating System Incorporating Latent and Stratified Thermal Storage

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Topics: Heating , Pumps , Solar heating , Thermal energy storage , Heat pumps , Latent heat , Solar collectors , Solar energy , Dimensions , Heat

Advances in Energy Storage

Analysis and Design of a Paraffin/Graphite Composite PCM Integrated in a Thermal Storage Unit

R. Pokhrel, J. E. Gonza´lez, T. Hight, T. Adalsteinsson

ES 2008; 621-629https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54043

Abstract

View Articletitled, Analysis and Design of a Paraffin/Graphite Composite PCM Integrated in a Thermal Storage Unit

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Topics: Composite materials , Design , Graphite , Paraffin wax , Thermal energy storage , Latent heat , Melting , Solidification , Temperature , Thermal conductivity

Molten Nitrate Salt Development for Thermal Energy Storage in Parabolic Trough Solar Power Systems

Robert W. Bradshaw, Nathan P. Siegel

ES 2008; 631-637https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54174

Abstract

View Articletitled, Molten Nitrate Salt Development for Thermal Energy Storage in Parabolic Trough Solar Power Systems

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Topics: Parabolic troughs , Solar energy systems , Thermal energy storage , Fluids , Temperature , Heat transfer , Cathodic protection , Chemical stability , Viscosity , Alloys

Water Desalination Systems

Solar Flash Desalination Under Hydrostatically Sustained Vacuum

Mohammad Abutayeh, Yogi Goswami

ES 2008; 639-647https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54075

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View Articletitled, Solar Flash Desalination Under Hydrostatically Sustained Vacuum

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Topics: Solar energy , Vacuum

Conversion of Seawater to Fresh Water: An Experiment With a Solar Assisted Heat Pump

M. N. A. Hawlader, Zakaria Mohd. Amin

ES 2008; 649-654https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54162

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View Articletitled, Conversion of Seawater to Fresh Water: An Experiment With a Solar Assisted Heat Pump

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Topics: Heat pumps , Seawater , Solar energy , Water

Experimental and Theoretical Investigations of Performance of Multi-Stage Solar Still Water Desalination Unit Coupled With an Evacuated Tube Solar Collector

M. I. M. Shatat, K. Mahkamov, K. Johnson

ES 2008; 655-664https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54253

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View Articletitled, Experimental and Theoretical Investigations of Performance of Multi-Stage Solar Still Water Desalination Unit Coupled With an Evacuated Tube Solar Collector

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Topics: Solar collectors , Solar stills , Water , Condensation , Differential equations , Electrical conductivity , Energy conservation , Evaporation , Flat plates , Floods

Solar and Wind Resources Assessment

Solar Energy Resource Assessment for Chile

Alberto Ortega, Rodrigo Escobar, Sergio Colle

ES 2008; 665-677https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54128

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View Articletitled, Solar Energy Resource Assessment for Chile

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Topics: Solar energy , Databases , Solar radiation , Uncertainty , Biomass , Collaboration , Diffusion (Physics) , Energy generation , Energy policy , Geothermal engineering

Development of a Wind Tunnel Test Apparatus for Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Rotor Testing

Michael McWillam, David Johnson

ES 2008; 679-687https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54194

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View Articletitled, Development of a Wind Tunnel Test Apparatus for Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Rotor Testing

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Topics: Horizontal axis wind turbines , Rotors , Testing , Wind tunnels , Wind turbines , Blades , Flow (Dynamics) , Geometry , Aviation , Data acquisition

Measurement of Solar Radiation for Renewable Energy Systems

Andrea Padovan, Davide Del Col

ES 2008; 689-697https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54257

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View Articletitled, Measurement of Solar Radiation for Renewable Energy Systems

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Topics: Renewable energy , Solar radiation , Actinometers , Design , Radiation (Physics) , Solar energy , Solar energy conversion , Uncertainty

Offshore Wind Shear Estimations for Wind Power Assessment

Susan W. Stewart

ES 2008; 699-705https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54301

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View Articletitled, Offshore Wind Shear Estimations for Wind Power Assessment

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Topics: Ocean engineering , Wind power , Wind shear , Wind , Waves , Bodies of water , Data collection , Meteorology , South Atlantic Ocean , Temperature effects

Posters

Status and Issues of Hydrogen Energy R&D in Korea

Moon-Sun Chung, Jong-Won Kim

ES 2008; 707-716https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2008-54010

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View Articletitled, Status and Issues of Hydrogen Energy R&D in Korea

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Topics: Hydrogen , Economics , Fossil fuels , Governments , Education , Engines , Fuel cell technology , Fuel cells , Hydrogen production , Nuclear power