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ASME 2009 3rd International Conference on Energy Sustainability collocated with the Heat Transfer and InterPACK09 Conferences
July 19–23, 2009
San Francisco, California, USA
Conference Sponsors:
  • Advanced Energy Systems Division and Solar Energy Division
ISBN:
978-0-7918-4890-6
ASME 2009 3rd International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Volume 2

Combined Energy Cycles, CHP and CCHP, and Heat Recovery Technologies

The Importance of Proper Scheduling of Energy Equipment in Combined Heat and Power Plants for Buildings: A Case Study
T. Agami Reddy, Itzhak Maor
ES 2009; 1-13https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90004
View Articletitled, The Importance of Proper Scheduling of Energy Equipment in Combined Heat and Power Plants for Buildings: A Case Study
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Topics: Cogeneration plants , Combined heat and power , Structures , Boilers , Simulation , Stress , Electric load , Optimization
Exergy Analysis of Natural Gas ICE-Based CHP System
Xiling Zhao, Lin Fu, Shigang Zhang, Jianzhang Zhu, Baomin Huang, Tao He, Zhonglian Lai
ES 2009; 15-21https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90013
View Articletitled, Exergy Analysis of Natural Gas ICE-Based CHP System
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Topics: Absorption , Cogeneration systems , Combined heat and power , Condensation , Distributed power generation , Exergy , Exergy analysis , Heat pumps , Heat recovery , Natural gas
Systems Optimization of SOFC-Based BCHP System
Xiling Zhao, Hailong Wang, Lin Fu, Yi Wang, Yating Zhang, Wanbo Liu
ES 2009; 23-28https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90029
View Articletitled, Systems Optimization of SOFC-Based BCHP System
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Topics: Fuel cells , Optimization , Solid oxide fuel cells
Analysis of a Combined Power and Ejector Refrigeration Cycle for Low Temperature Heat Sources
Bin Zheng, Yiwu Weng
ES 2009; 29-34https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90047
View Articletitled, Analysis of a Combined Power and Ejector Refrigeration Cycle for Low Temperature Heat Sources
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Topics: Ejectors , Heat , Low temperature , Organic Rankine cycle , Refrigeration , Refrigeration cycles
Using the Multi Criteria Analysis Method PROMENTHEE II to Select the Optimal CCHP System: A Case Study
You-Yin Jing, Jun-Hong Zhao, Jiang-Jiang Wang
ES 2009; 35-41https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90055
View Articletitled, Using the Multi Criteria Analysis Method PROMENTHEE II to Select the Optimal CCHP System: A Case Study
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Topics: Cooling , Economics , Engines , Evaluation methods , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas turbines , Heat , Preferences , Robustness , Sensitivity analysis
Study on a Newly Absorption Heat Pump District Heating System
Peng Hu, Lin Fu, Shigang Zhang, Yong Luo, Changlei Xiao
ES 2009; 43-48https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90064
View Articletitled, Study on a Newly Absorption Heat Pump District Heating System
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Topics: Absorption , Central heating , Combined heat and power , Cooling , Heat pumps , Heat recovery , Water
The Energy Efficiency and Economic Feasibility Analysis of the Distributed Absorption Cooling Combined With District Heating System
Qunli Zhang, Lin Fu, Lihua Li, Hongfa Di
ES 2009; 49-55https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90070
View Articletitled, The Energy Efficiency and Economic Feasibility Analysis of the Distributed Absorption Cooling Combined With District Heating System
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Topics: Absorption , Central heating , Combined heat and power , Cooling , Energy efficiency , Heat
Potential of Solar Thermal Energy for CCHP Systems
Nelson Fumo, Louay M. Chamra, Vicente Bortone
ES 2009; 57-63https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90081
View Articletitled, Potential of Solar Thermal Energy for CCHP Systems
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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Cooling , Emissions , Energy / power systems , Solar energy , Solar thermal power
Study on Feasible Gas Price Formulation Principle for BCHP in China
W. Bai, W. D. Long
ES 2009; 65-70https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90083
View Articletitled, Study on Feasible Gas Price Formulation Principle for BCHP in China
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Topics: China , Natural gas , Cooling , Heating , Electricity (Physics) , Economic analysis , Governments , Heat pumps , Life cycle costing , Power systems (Machinery)
Simulation Study on a Hybrid Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)–Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG)–Gas Turbine in IGCC Power Plant
Souman Rudra, A. S. M. Sayem, S. K. Biswas, Soonil Lee, Hyung Taek Kim
ES 2009; 71-80https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90084
View Articletitled, Simulation Study on a Hybrid Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)–Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG)–Gas Turbine in IGCC Power Plant
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Topics: Gas turbines , Heat recovery steam generators , Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations , Power stations , Simulation , Solid oxide fuel cells , Steam turbines , Cycles , Exhaust systems , Pressure
Assessment of CHP System Performance With Commercial Building Benchmark Models in Different U.S. Climate Zones
Heejin Cho, Rogelio Luck, Pedro J. Mago, Louay M. Chamra
ES 2009; 81-96https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90094
View Articletitled, Assessment of CHP System Performance With Commercial Building Benchmark Models in Different U.S. Climate Zones
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Topics: Algorithms , Climate , Cogeneration systems , Combined heat and power , Commercial construction , Optimization , Emissions , Carbon dioxide , Energy consumption , Simulation
Performance Evaluation for Micro-Turbine Using Modified TOPSIS With Objective Weights
Guohua Shi, Youyin Jing, Yuefen Gao, Guozhong Zheng
ES 2009; 97-102https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90110
View Articletitled, Performance Evaluation for Micro-Turbine Using Modified TOPSIS With Objective Weights
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Topics: Entropy , Performance evaluation , Turbines
Biodiesel Fueled Engine Generator With Heat Recovery: Comparing Biodiesel to Diesel Performance
Fred Betz, David Archer
ES 2009; 103-108https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90123
View Articletitled, Biodiesel Fueled Engine Generator With Heat Recovery: Comparing Biodiesel to Diesel Performance
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Topics: Biodiesel , Diesel , Engines , Generators , Heat recovery , Fuels , Steam , Thermal energy , Cooling , Heating
Modeling and Optimal Control of Distributed Generation Systems for Demand and Energy Management
Andrew J. Yosten, Gregor P. Henze
ES 2009; 109-119https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90142
View Articletitled, Modeling and Optimal Control of Distributed Generation Systems for Demand and Energy Management
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Topics: Distributed power generation , Energy management , Modeling , Optimal control , Emergencies , Stress , Cogeneration plants , Cogeneration systems , Emissions , Health care
A Study on the Effects of Reburning in Secondary Combustor on Efficiencies and Emission Reduction in Diesel Engine Boiler System
Dae Hee Lee, Jun Sik Lee
ES 2009; 121-125https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90167
View Articletitled, A Study on the Effects of Reburning in Secondary Combustor on Efficiencies and Emission Reduction in Diesel Engine Boiler System
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Topics: Combustion chambers , Diesel engines , Emissions , Pressure vessel systems , Electricity (Physics) , Engines , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat exchangers , Nitrogen oxides , Shells
Model-Based Performance Analysis of the Enthalpy Wheel
Wei Ruan, Ming Qu
ES 2009; 127-134https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90213
View Articletitled, Model-Based Performance Analysis of the Enthalpy Wheel
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Topics: Enthalpy , Wheels , Design , Finite volume methods , Heat , Mass transfer , Transients (Dynamics) , Water
A Novel “Wireless On-Off Control” Technique for Household Heat Adjusting and Metering in District Heating System
Lanbin Liu, Lin Fu, Yi Jiang
ES 2009; 135-143https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90244
View Articletitled, A Novel “Wireless On-Off Control” Technique for Household Heat Adjusting and Metering in District Heating System
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Topics: Central heating , Heat , Heating , Temperature , Valves , Combined heat and power , Energy consumption , Temperature controls , China , Industrial research
Energy End-Use Models of the U.S. Organic and Inorganic Chemicals Industries
Nesrin Ozalp, Barry Hyman
ES 2009; 145-151https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90259
View Articletitled, Energy End-Use Models of the U.S. Organic and Inorganic Chemicals Industries
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Topics: Chemical industry , Inorganic compounds
Cooling Loads Prediction of 2010 Shanghai World Expo
Yiqun Pan, Yan Qu, Yuming Li
ES 2009; 153-162https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90263
View Articletitled, Cooling Loads Prediction of 2010 Shanghai World Expo
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Topics: Cooling , Stress , Pavilions , Simulation models , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Uncertainty analysis
A New Type of District Heating System Based on Distributed Absorption Heat Pumps
Lin Fu, Yan Li
ES 2009; 163-168https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90287
View Articletitled, A New Type of District Heating System Based on Distributed Absorption Heat Pumps
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Topics: Absorption , Central heating , Heat pumps , Heating , Energy consumption , Coal , Energy efficiency , Geothermal power , Hot water , Pumps
A Design Methodology Enabling the Efficient High-Fidelity Design of Combined Cycle Power Plants
Matthew A. Prior, Ian C. Stults, Matthew J. Daskilewicz, Scott J. Duncan, Brian J. German, Dimitri N. Mavris
ES 2009; 169-178https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90291
View Articletitled, A Design Methodology Enabling the Efficient High-Fidelity Design of Combined Cycle Power Plants
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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Design , Design methodology , Optimization , Conceptual design , Modeling , Visualization , Blocks (Building materials) , Emissions , Physics
CHP as an Economically Viable Green Energy Solution for Municipal Wastewater Treatment
Lianne B. Lami, Jesse D. Craft
ES 2009; 179-186https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90293
View Articletitled, CHP as an Economically Viable Green Energy Solution for Municipal Wastewater Treatment
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Topics: Combined heat and power , Emissions , Renewable energy , Wastewater treatment
Design and Model Based Performance Analysis of a District Energy Supply System
Yang Hu, David H. Archer, Hongxi Yin
ES 2009; 187-196https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90323
View Articletitled, Design and Model Based Performance Analysis of a District Energy Supply System
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Topics: Building codes , Cooling , Design , Electricity (Physics) , Energy conservation , Energy resources , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Gas turbines , Heat
Electrical and CHP Efficiencies of a 1 MW University Fuel Cell Power Plant
Robert Ryan
ES 2009; 197-207https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90373
View Articletitled, Electrical and CHP Efficiencies of a 1 MW University Fuel Cell Power Plant
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Topics: Combined heat and power , Fuel cell power plants , Fuel cells , Exhaust systems , Heat exchangers , Heat recovery , Hot water , Latent heat , Power stations , Cooling
Thermal Performance of a Combined Heat, Cooling, and Power Microturbine System
Hannu E. Ja¨a¨skela¨inen, James S. Wallace
ES 2009; 209-219https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90410
View Articletitled, Thermal Performance of a Combined Heat, Cooling, and Power Microturbine System
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Topics: Cooling , Heat , Microturbines , Heating , Heating and cooling , Absorption , Electric power generation , Heat recovery , Hot water , Lithium

Advances in Solar Buildings and Conservation

Home Energy Conservation in the Las Vegas Valley
Todd M. France, Rick A. Hurt, Robert F. Boehm, Suresh B. Sadineni
ES 2009; 221-228https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90020
View Articletitled, Home Energy Conservation in the Las Vegas Valley
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Topics: Energy conservation , Energy consumption , Cost benefit analysis , Design , Heat recovery , Insulation , Leadership , Platinum , Solar cell arrays , Sprays
Retrospective Testing of an Automated Building Commissioning Analysis Tool (ABCAT)
Guanjing Lin, David E. Claridge
ES 2009; 229-236https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90040
View Articletitled, Retrospective Testing of an Automated Building Commissioning Analysis Tool (ABCAT)
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Topics: Intelligent buildings , Testing , Energy consumption , Structures , Fault diagnosis , Flaw detection , HVAC equipment , Maintenance , Simulation
Design and Fabrication of the Energy Generating Components for the Sustainable Shepherd’s Residence in Northeastern China
Jesse J. French, Caitlin T. Clancy, Allison L. Johnston, Maria A. Holland, John M. Henshaw
ES 2009; 237-244https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90074
View Articletitled, Design and Fabrication of the Energy Generating Components for the Sustainable Shepherd’s Residence in Northeastern China
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Topics: China , Design , Manufacturing , Sustainability , Energy sustainability , Students , Biogas , Testing , Batteries , Climate
Cost Effective Energy Improvements for an Existing Commercial Building: A Case Study
Davion M. Hill, Joshua James, Brian Mastin, Barbara N. Padgett
ES 2009; 245-252https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90095
View Articletitled, Cost Effective Energy Improvements for an Existing Commercial Building: A Case Study
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Topics: Commercial construction , Water , Approximation , Energy consumption , Heating and cooling , Insulation , Momentum , Waste management
Comparison of U.S. and Swiss Homes and Lifestyles
William J. Hutzel, Daphene C. Koch, Jason M. Kutch, Rudolf Furter
ES 2009; 253-260https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90136
View Articletitled, Comparison of U.S. and Swiss Homes and Lifestyles
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Topics: Collaboration , Construction , Energy consumption , Energy efficiency , Life cycle costing , Mechanical engineering , Residential construction , Students , Undergraduate students
Optimizing Comfort and Energy Use in Reheat Systems
William J. Hutzel, Oluwaseun Seun Odukomaiya
ES 2009; 261-270https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90139
View Articletitled, Optimizing Comfort and Energy Use in Reheat Systems
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Topics: Energy consumption , Cooling , Dehumidification , Design , Energy efficiency , Simulation , Temperature
Advances in Near-Optimal Control of Passive Building Thermal Storage
Gregor P. Henze, Anthony R. Florita, Michael J. Brandemuehl, Clemens Felsmann, Hwakong Cheng
ES 2009; 271-280https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90143
View Articletitled, Advances in Near-Optimal Control of Passive Building Thermal Storage
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Topics: Thermal energy storage , Climate , Structures , Commercial construction , Optimal control , Optimization , Simulation , Trajectories (Physics) , Uncertainty
What’s Left Over: Process Loading in High Performance Buildings
Afaan Naqvi, Cole Roberts, James Woods, Michael Dimmel, Richard Tregaskes
ES 2009; 281-291https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90209
View Articletitled, What’s Left Over: Process Loading in High Performance Buildings
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Topics: Structures , Design , Stress , Elevators , Escalators , Leadership
Cost-Effectiveness of a Photovoltaic-Powered Heat Pump Water Heating System vs. Solar Thermal Water Heating
Eric J. H. Wilson, John J. Burkhardt
ES 2009; 293-300https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90238
View Articletitled, Cost-Effectiveness of a Photovoltaic-Powered Heat Pump Water Heating System vs. Solar Thermal Water Heating
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Topics: Heat pumps , Hot water heating , Solar energy , Solar water heating , Water
Study on Energy Saving Retrofitting Strategies for Existing Public Buildings in Shanghai
Yuming Li, Yiqun Pan, Chen Chen
ES 2009; 301-307https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90262
View Articletitled, Study on Energy Saving Retrofitting Strategies for Existing Public Buildings in Shanghai
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Topics: Structures , Pumps , Shades and shadows , Computer software , Daylighting , Energy conservation , HVAC equipment , Temperature
Sensor Networks for Lighting Control
Dale K. Tiller, Gregor P. Henze, Xin Guo, Clarence E. Waters
ES 2009; 309-318https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90269
View Articletitled, Sensor Networks for Lighting Control
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Topics: Sensor networks , Sensors , Energy management , Uncertainty , Control algorithms , Delays , Residential construction , Security , Structures , Wireless sensor networks
Modeling, Testing, and Evaluation of a Building-Integrated Photovoltaic-Thermal Collector
Charles D. Corbin, Michael J. Brandemuehl
ES 2009; 319-328https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90301
View Articletitled, Modeling, Testing, and Evaluation of a Building-Integrated Photovoltaic-Thermal Collector
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Topics: Calibration , Climate , Computer software , Convection , Electrical efficiency , Engineering simulation , Errors , Heat , Heat transfer , Measurement uncertainty
Evaluation of a High-Performance Multifamily Residential Building in Aspen, Colorado
Robert Hendron, Ed Hancock, Greg Barker, Tim McDowell
ES 2009; 329-340https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90304
View Articletitled, Evaluation of a High-Performance Multifamily Residential Building in Aspen, Colorado
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Topics: Boilers , Cities , Construction , Design , Energy efficiency , Engineering prototypes , Green design , Heat recovery , Heating , Hot water
Potential for Energy Savings Through Residential Hot Water Distribution System Improvements
Robert Hendron, Jay Burch, Marc Hoeschele, Leo Rainer
ES 2009; 341-350https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90307
View Articletitled, Potential for Energy Savings Through Residential Hot Water Distribution System Improvements
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Topics: Hot water , Climate , Energy efficiency , Modeling , Simulation , Stress
Measurement and Analysis of the Annual Daylighting Performance of a Middle School in North Carolina
Rahul Athalye, Herbert M. Eckerlin
ES 2009; 351-361https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90329
View Articletitled, Measurement and Analysis of the Annual Daylighting Performance of a Middle School in North Carolina
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Topics: Brightness (Photometry) , Daylighting
Heating System Supervisory Control for Residential Energy Conservation
D’Angelo R. Woods, James S. Hammonds
ES 2009; 363-368https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90360
View Articletitled, Heating System Supervisory Control for Residential Energy Conservation
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Topics: Energy conservation , Heating , Energy consumption , Control systems , Energy efficiency , Energy resources , Energy storage , Hardware , Hot water , Hot water heating
Integration of Sustainable Systems in a Residential Home
Dorothy S. Small
ES 2009; 369-375https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90417
View Articletitled, Integration of Sustainable Systems in a Residential Home
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Topics: Air conditioning , Construction , Design , Diesel generators , Electric power generation , Electronic systems , Energy conservation , Energy consumption , Filtration , Fossil fuels
Impact of Optimal Discharge Air Temperature and Minimum Airflow
Young-Hum Cho, Young-hoon Jung, Mingsheng Liu
ES 2009; 377-383https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90463
View Articletitled, Impact of Optimal Discharge Air Temperature and Minimum Airflow
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Topics: Air flow , Temperature , Heating , Potential energy , Stress , Thermal stratification
Impact of Layered Soil on Foundation Heat Transfer for Slab-On Grade Floors
Nizar Khaled, Moncef Krarti
ES 2009; 385-391https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90472
View Articletitled, Impact of Layered Soil on Foundation Heat Transfer for Slab-On Grade Floors
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Topics: Heat transfer , Slabs , Soil
Analysis of Impact of Daylight Time Savings on Energy Use of Buildings in Kuwait
Moncef Krarti, Ali Hajiah
ES 2009; 393-403https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90473
View Articletitled, Analysis of Impact of Daylight Time Savings on Energy Use of Buildings in Kuwait
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Topics: Energy consumption , Structures , Cooling , Simulation , Simulation results , Ventilation

Solar Thermochemistry

Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass Using Solar Energy: Use of Nanoparticle-Laden Molten Salt as the Working Fluid
Himanshu Tyagi, Patrick E. Phelan, Ravi S. Prasher
ES 2009; 405-414https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90039
View Articletitled, Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass Using Solar Energy: Use of Nanoparticle-Laden Molten Salt as the Working Fluid
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Topics: Biomass , Fluids , Nanoparticles , Solar energy , Solar collectors , Temperature , Gases , Solar radiation , Pyrolysis , Absorption
CO2 Splitting in a Hot-Wall Aerosol Reactor via the Two-Step Zn/ZnO Solar Thermochemical Cycle
Peter G. Loutzenhiser, M. Elena Ga´lvez, Illias Hischier, Anastasia Stamatiou, Aldo Steinfeld
ES 2009; 415-420https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90048
View Articletitled, CO<sub>2</sub> Splitting in a Hot-Wall Aerosol Reactor via the Two-Step Zn/ZnO Solar Thermochemical Cycle
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Topics: Aerosols , Carbon dioxide , Cycles , Solar energy , Flow (Dynamics) , Carbon , Energy conversion , Engineering prototypes , Fuels , Furnaces
A Low Temperature Solar Thermochemical Power Plant With CO2 Recovery Using Methanol-Fueled Chemical Looping Combustion
Hui Hong, Tao Han, Hongguang Jin
ES 2009; 421-430https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90054
View Articletitled, A Low Temperature Solar Thermochemical Power Plant With CO<sub>2</sub> Recovery Using Methanol-Fueled Chemical Looping Combustion
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Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Carbon dioxide , Combustion , Low temperature , Methanol , Power stations , Solar energy
Reactive Structures for Two-Step Thermochemical Cycles Based on Non-Volatile Metal Oxides
Nathan Siegel, Richard Diver, James E. Miller, Terry Garino, Stephanie Livers
ES 2009; 431-437https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90093
View Articletitled, Reactive Structures for Two-Step Thermochemical Cycles Based on Non-Volatile Metal Oxides
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Topics: Cycles , Metals , Solar energy , Carbon dioxide , Temperature , Absorption , Chemical reactions , Convection , Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Heat
Ferrite-Loaded Ceramic Foam Devices Prepared by Spin-Coating Method for a Solar Two-Step Thermochemical Cycle
Nobuyuki Gokon, Tatsuya Kodama, Ayumi Nagasaki, Ko-ichi Sakai, Tsuyoshi Hatamachi
ES 2009; 439-449https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90172
View Articletitled, Ferrite-Loaded Ceramic Foam Devices Prepared by Spin-Coating Method for a Solar Two-Step Thermochemical Cycle
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Topics: Ceramic foam , Cycles , Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Solar energy , Spin coating , Water , Hydrogen , Particulate matter , Coating processes , Furnaces
Molten-Salt Tubular Absorber/Reformer (MoSTAR) Project: Metal-Plate-Bridged Double Tube Reactor
Tatsuya Kodama, Nobuyuki Gokon, Shin-ichi Inuta, Shin-go Yamashita, Tsuyoshi Hatamachi, Taebeom Seo
ES 2009; 451-457https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90230
View Articletitled, Molten-Salt Tubular Absorber/Reformer (MoSTAR) Project: Metal-Plate-Bridged Double Tube Reactor
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Topics: Metals , Solar energy , Methane , Heat , Carbon dioxide , Catalysts , Chemical reactions , Cooling , Furnaces , Heat storage
Optimized Reactants Mixture and Products Hydrolysis in the Manganese Oxide Thermochemical Cycle
Francesca Varsano, Mariangela Bellusci, Carlo Alvani, Aurelio La Barbera, Franco Padella, Luca Seralessandri
ES 2009; 459-463https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90257
View Articletitled, Optimized Reactants Mixture and Products Hydrolysis in the Manganese Oxide Thermochemical Cycle
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Topics: Cycles , Hydrogen production , Temperature programmed desorption , Hydrogen , Slurries , Sodium , Temperature
Rapid High Temperature Solar Thermal Biomass Gasification in a Prototype Cavity Reactor
Paul Lichty, Christopher Perkins, Bryan Woodruff, Carl Bingham, Alan Weimer
ES 2009; 465-478https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90338
View Articletitled, Rapid High Temperature Solar Thermal Biomass Gasification in a Prototype Cavity Reactor
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Topics: Biomass , Cavities , Engineering prototypes , Fuel gasification , High temperature , Solar energy
Thermodynamic Considerations for the Design of Solar-Thermal Chemical Processes
Janna Martinek, Melinda Channel, Allan Lewandowski, Alan W. Weimer
ES 2009; 479-482https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90376
View Articletitled, Thermodynamic Considerations for the Design of Solar-Thermal Chemical Processes
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Topics: Chemical processes , Design , Solar energy , Temperature , Entropy , Chemical reactions , Enthalpy
A Discussion of the Measurement of Zn to ZnO Conversion in Aerosol Reactors
Julia F. Haltiwanger, Luke J. Venstrom, Jane H. Davidson
ES 2009; 483-489https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90400
View Articletitled, A Discussion of the Measurement of Zn to ZnO Conversion in Aerosol Reactors
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Topics: Aerosols , Filters , Particulate matter , Nanoparticles , X-ray diffraction , Temperature , Condensation , Cycles , Low temperature , Pressure
Solar H2 Production With Tokyo Tech Rotary-Type Solar Reactor to be Tested Using Solar Concentration System at CSIRO in Australia
Hiroshi Kaneko, Chong-il Lee, Yosuke Ishikawa, Koichiro Hosogoe, Yutaka Tamaura
ES 2009; 491-496https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90420
View Articletitled, Solar H<sub>2</sub> Production With Tokyo Tech Rotary-Type Solar Reactor to be Tested Using Solar Concentration System at CSIRO in Australia
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Topics: Solar energy , Temperature , Ceramics , Solid solutions , Water , Climate , Collaboration , Energy conversion , Gases , Heating
O2 Releasing Reactivity of Ceramics for Rotary-Type Solar Reactor With Two-Step H2O Splitting
Yutaka Tamaura, Hiroshi Kaneko
ES 2009; 497-505https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90421
View Articletitled, O<sub>2</sub> Releasing Reactivity of Ceramics for Rotary-Type Solar Reactor With Two-Step H<sub>2</sub>O Splitting
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Topics: Ceramics , Solar energy , Water , Chemical energy , Cavity walls , Concentrating solar power , Heat flux , Heat losses , Heat transfer , Temperature
Design of a Lab-Scale Rotary Cavity-Type Solar Reactor for Continuous Thermal Reduction of Volatile Oxides Under Reduced Pressure
Marc Chambon, Ste´phane Abanades, Gilles Flamant
ES 2009; 507-515https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90449
View Articletitled, Design of a Lab-Scale Rotary Cavity-Type Solar Reactor for Continuous Thermal Reduction of Volatile Oxides Under Reduced Pressure
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Topics: Cavities , Design , Pressure , Solar energy , Metals , Cycles , High temperature , Particulate matter , Water , Atmospheric pressure

Concentrating Solar Power

Prospects for Large-Scale Solar Thermal Electricity Generation From the Libyan Desert: Technical Feasibility
Y. Aldali, D. Henderson, T. Muneer
ES 2009; 517-525https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90007
View Articletitled, Prospects for Large-Scale Solar Thermal Electricity Generation From the Libyan Desert: Technical Feasibility
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Topics: Electric power generation , Solar energy , Energy resources , Solar radiation , Thermal energy , Water
Low-Cost Material for Sensible Heat Based Thermal Storage to be Used in Thermodynamic Solar Power Plants
Xavier Py, Nicolas Calvet, Re´gis Olives, Patrick Echegut, Catherine Bessada
ES 2009; 527-532https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90017
View Articletitled, Low-Cost Material for Sensible Heat Based Thermal Storage to be Used in Thermodynamic Solar Power Plants
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Topics: Heat , Solar power stations , Thermal energy storage
Incorporating Uncertainty Into Probabilistic Performance Models of Concentrating Solar Power Plants
Clifford K. Ho, Gregory J. Kolb
ES 2009; 533-542https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90034
View Articletitled, Incorporating Uncertainty Into Probabilistic Performance Models of Concentrating Solar Power Plants
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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Uncertainty , Economics , Probability , Regression analysis , Reliability , Solar thermal power
Modeling On-Sun Tests of a Prototype Solid Particle Receiver for Concentrating Solar Power Processes and Storage
Clifford K. Ho, Siri S. Khalsa, Nathan P. Siegel
ES 2009; 543-550https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90035
View Articletitled, Modeling On-Sun Tests of a Prototype Solid Particle Receiver for Concentrating Solar Power Processes and Storage
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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Engineering prototypes , Modeling , Particulate matter , Storage , Errors , Temperature , Cavities , Cavity walls , Convection
Development of a Thermal Energy Storage System for Parabolic Trough Power Plants With Direct Steam Generation
Doerte Laing, Thomas Bauer, Dorothea Lehmann, Carsten Bahl
ES 2009; 551-559https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90038
View Articletitled, Development of a Thermal Energy Storage System for Parabolic Trough Power Plants With Direct Steam Generation
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Topics: Concretes , Parabolic troughs , Phase change materials , Power stations , Steam , Storage , Thermal energy storage
Truncation of the Secondary Concentrator (CPC) as Means to Cost Effective Beam-Down System
Akiba Segal, Michael Epstein
ES 2009; 561-565https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90043
View Articletitled, Truncation of the Secondary Concentrator (CPC) as Means to Cost Effective Beam-Down System
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Topics: Design , Dimensions , Geometry , Mirrors , Optics , Solar energy
High Performance PCM-Graphite Heat Storage Systems for Solar Process Heat
R. Schmitt, M. Ro¨mmler, W.-D. Steinmann, R. Tamme
ES 2009; 567-571https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90071
View Articletitled, High Performance PCM-Graphite Heat Storage Systems for Solar Process Heat
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Topics: Graphite , Heat , Heat storage , Solar energy , Phase change materials , Heat transfer , Latent heat , Melting , Storage , Thermal conductivity
The SkyTrough™ Parabolic Trough Solar Collector
Adrian Farr, Randy Gee
ES 2009; 573-580https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90090
View Articletitled, The SkyTrough™ Parabolic Trough Solar Collector
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Topics: Parabolic troughs , Solar collectors , Glass , Mirrors , Aluminum , Borosilicate glasses , Control systems , Currents , Energy consumption , Manufacturing
Effect of Solar Brightness Profiles on the Performance of Parabolic Concentrating Collectors
Daniel J. Chapman, Diego A. Arias
ES 2009; 581-587https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90099
View Articletitled, Effect of Solar Brightness Profiles on the Performance of Parabolic Concentrating Collectors
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Topics: Brightness (Photometry) , Solar energy , Analytical methods , Engineering simulation , Errors , Gaussian distribution , Meteorology , Sensitivity analysis , Shapes , Simulation
Optimized Solar Collector
Ted Larsen
ES 2009; 589-595https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90108
View Articletitled, Optimized Solar Collector
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Topics: Solar collectors , Design , Manufacturing , Mirrors , Solar energy , Fluids , Hardware , Heat transfer , Innovation , Maintenance
Progress in Thermal Energy Storage Modeling
Desikan Bharathan, Greg C. Glatzmaier
ES 2009; 597-603https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90119
View Articletitled, Progress in Thermal Energy Storage Modeling
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Topics: Modeling , Thermal energy storage , Fillers (Materials) , Computational fluid dynamics , Bricks , Concentrating solar power , Design , Economic analysis , Fluids , Heat transfer
Simulation of Utility-Scale Central Receiver System Power Plants
Michael J. Wagner, Sanford A. Klein, Douglas T. Reindl
ES 2009; 605-614https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90132
View Articletitled, Simulation of Utility-Scale Central Receiver System Power Plants
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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Modeling , Optimization , Power stations , Simulation , Solar energy , Solar power , Stress , Design , Economic analysis
Molten Nitrate Salt Development for Thermal Energy Storage in Parabolic Trough Solar Power Systems
Robert W. Bradshaw, Joseph G. Cordaro, Nathan P. Siegel
ES 2009; 615-624https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90140
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 , Temperature , Fluids , Viscosity , Lithium , Cathodic protection , Chemical stability , Density
Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Control Design of a Solar Power Plant’s Complete Oil Cycle
P. Shahmaleki, M. Amiri, M. Mahzoon
ES 2009; 625-633https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90150
View Articletitled, Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Control Design of a Solar Power Plant’s Complete Oil Cycle
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Topics: Control equipment , Cycles , Design , Fuzzy control , Solar power , Solar power stations , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Modeling , Power stations , Simulation results
The SkyTrakker™ Parabolic Trough Control System
Coleman Moore, David LeSuer
ES 2009; 635-642https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90160
View Articletitled, The SkyTrakker™ Parabolic Trough Control System
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Topics: Control systems , Parabolic troughs , Engines , Motors , Control panels , Energy consumption , Sensors , Control equipment , Motor controls , Temperature
Rapid Reflective Facet Characterization Using Fringe Reflection Techniques
Charles E. Andraka, Scott Sadlon, Brian Myer, Kirill Trapeznikov, Christina Liebner
ES 2009; 643-653https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90163
View Articletitled, Rapid Reflective Facet Characterization Using Fringe Reflection Techniques
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Topics: Reflection , Errors , Shapes , Design , Mirrors , Assembly lines , Computers , Concentrating solar power , Diffraction patterns , Flux (Metallurgy)
Air-Sand Heat Exchanger for High-Temperature Storage
Shashikant Warerkar, Stefan Schmitz, Joachim Goettsche, Bernhard Hoffschmidt, Martin Reißel, Rainer Tamme
ES 2009; 655-661https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90274
View Articletitled, Air-Sand Heat Exchanger for High-Temperature Storage
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Topics: Energy storage , Heat exchangers , High temperature , Sands , Storage , Thermal energy storage
Economic Potential of Solar Thermal Power Plants With Direct Steam Generation Compared to HTF Plants
Jan Fabian Feldhoff, Daniel Benitez, Markus Eck, Klaus-Ju¨rgen Riffelmann
ES 2009; 663-671https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90298
View Articletitled, Economic Potential of Solar Thermal Power Plants With Direct Steam Generation Compared to HTF Plants
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Topics: Parabolic troughs , Solar thermal power , Steam
Supercritical CO2 as a Heat Transfer and Power Cycle Fluid for CSP Systems
Greg C. Glatzmaier, Craig S. Turchi
ES 2009; 673-676https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90332
View Articletitled, Supercritical CO2 as a Heat Transfer and Power Cycle Fluid for CSP Systems
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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Cycles , Electric power generation , Engines , Fluids , Heat transfer , Parabolic troughs , Photovoltaic power systems , Power stations , Renewable energy
ReflecTech® Mirror Film Attributes and Durability for CSP Applications
Michael DiGrazia, Randy Gee, Gary Jorgensen
ES 2009; 677-682https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90336
View Articletitled, ReflecTech<sup>®</sup> Mirror Film Attributes and Durability for CSP Applications
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Topics: Durability , Mirrors , Optical mirrors , Solar energy , Testing , Glass , Concentrating solar power , Reflectance , Tunnel construction , Water
Comparison of Two-Tank Indirect Thermal Storage Designs for Solar Parabolic Trough Power Plants
Joseph Kopp, R. F. Boehm
ES 2009; 683-688https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90369
View Articletitled, Comparison of Two-Tank Indirect Thermal Storage Designs for Solar Parabolic Trough Power Plants
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Topics: Parabolic troughs , Power stations , Solar energy , Thermal energy storage , Storage , Energy generation , Design , Heat exchangers , Electric power generation , Fluids
Life Cycle Assessment of Thermal Energy Storage: Two-Tank Indirect and Thermocline
Garvin Heath, Craig Turchi, Terese Decker, John Burkhardt, Chuck Kutscher
ES 2009; 689-690https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90402
View Articletitled, Life Cycle Assessment of Thermal Energy Storage: Two-Tank Indirect and Thermocline
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Topics: Life cycle assessment , Thermal energy storage , Emissions , Design , Databases , Nuclear decommissioning , Solar energy , Construction , Cycles , Heat
Development of an Innovative Code for the Design of Different Parabolic Trough Solar Fields
Ennio Macchi, Giampaolo Manzolini, Paolo Silva
ES 2009; 691-699https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90459
View Articletitled, Development of an Innovative Code for the Design of Different Parabolic Trough Solar Fields
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Topics: Design , Parabolic troughs , Solar energy , Cycles , Steam , Optimization , Pipes , Economic analysis , Engineering simulation , Fluids
eSolar’s Modular Concentrating Solar Power Tower Plant and Construction of the Sierra Solar Generating Station
James E. Pacheco
ES 2009; 701-705https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90475
View Articletitled, eSolar’s Modular Concentrating Solar Power Tower Plant and Construction of the Sierra Solar Generating Station
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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Construction , Power stations , Solar energy , Steam , Turbines , Sunlight , Superheaters , Superheating , Boilers
Assessment of Solar Power Tower Driven Ultra Supercritical Steam Cycles Applying Tubular Central Receivers With Varied Heat Transfer Media
Cs. Singer, R. Buck, R. Pitz-Paal, H. Mu¨ller-Steinhagen
ES 2009; 707-716https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90476
View Articletitled, Assessment of Solar Power Tower Driven Ultra Supercritical Steam Cycles Applying Tubular Central Receivers With Varied Heat Transfer Media
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Topics: Cycles , Heat transfer media , Solar power , Steam , Power stations , Solar energy , High temperature , Liquid metals , Alloys , Energy conversion
The Design and Fabrication of an Alternative Drive System to Reduce Heliostat Manufacturing and Installation Costs
Kyle Chavez, Evan Sproul, Joshua Christian, Kendra Valdez, Ian Luders, Derek Lucero, Walker Sroges, Victoria DeOreo
ES 2009; 717-725https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90478
View Articletitled, The Design and Fabrication of an Alternative Drive System to Reduce Heliostat Manufacturing and Installation Costs
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Topics: Design , Manufacturing , Teams , Engineering prototypes , Testing , Fossil fuels , Mirrors , Patents , Renewable energy

Solar Heating and Cooling

Shear Induced Removal of Calcium Carbonate Scale From Polypropylene and Copper Tubes
Matt Royer, Jane H. Davidson, Lorraine F. Francis, Susan C. Mantell
ES 2009; 727-739https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90006
View Articletitled, Shear Induced Removal of Calcium Carbonate Scale From Polypropylene and Copper Tubes
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Topics: Copper , Shear (Mechanics) , Shear stress , Flow (Dynamics) , Reynolds number , Water , Adhesion , Fluids , Heat exchangers , Laminar flow
Analysis of Regional Suitability of the Ground-Coupled Heat Pump Based on the Shallow Ground Thermal Balance
Yuefen Gao, Songling Wang, Guoqiang Zhang
ES 2009; 741-746https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90018
View Articletitled, Analysis of Regional Suitability of the Ground-Coupled Heat Pump Based on the Shallow Ground Thermal Balance
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Topics: Heat , Heat exchangers , Heat pumps
Thermal Analysis of Porous Media in Passive Solar Composite
Wei Chen
ES 2009; 747-752https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90032
View Articletitled, Thermal Analysis of Porous Media in Passive Solar Composite
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Topics: Composite materials , Porous materials , Solar energy , Thermal analysis
Experimental Study on a Solar Water Heater Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide as Working Fluid
H. Yamaguchi, X. R. Zhang, N. Sawada, H. Suzuki, H. Ueda
ES 2009; 753-759https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90059
View Articletitled, Experimental Study on a Solar Water Heater Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide as Working Fluid
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Topics: Fluids , Solar energy , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Water
Experimental Investigations and Comparison of Energy and Exergy Efficiencies of the Box Type and Parabolic Solar Cooker
Nitesh Rathore, S. K. Shukla
ES 2009; 761-768https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90062
View Articletitled, Experimental Investigations and Comparison of Energy and Exergy Efficiencies of the Box Type and Parabolic Solar Cooker
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Topics: Exergy , Solar energy
Thermal Analysis of a Solar Hot Water System and a Stock Tank
Saeed Moaveni
ES 2009; 769-776https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90106
View Articletitled, Thermal Analysis of a Solar Hot Water System and a Stock Tank
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Topics: Hot water , Solar energy , Thermal analysis , Solar collectors , Cylinders , Design , Developing nations , Freezing , Heating , Hot water heating
Economic Analysis of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Gasification Utilizing Solar Thermal Energy
Guohua Shi, Songling Wang, Youyin Jing, Yuefen Gao
ES 2009; 777-782https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90114
View Articletitled, Economic Analysis of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Gasification Utilizing Solar Thermal Energy
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Topics: Economic analysis , Fuel gasification , Petroleum , Solar thermal power
Recycling Biomass Co-Combustion Fly-Ash Products for an Integrated Solar-Assisted Ventilation System
C. W. Kwong, C. Y. H. Chao, K. S. Hui
ES 2009; 783-788https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90128
View Articletitled, Recycling Biomass Co-Combustion Fly-Ash Products for an Integrated Solar-Assisted Ventilation System
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Topics: Biomass , Co-firing , Fly ash , Recycling , Solar energy , Ventilation , Catalysts , Coal , Metals , Air purification
Thirty Years of Performance of an Active Solar Space Heating/DHW System
Robert L. Reid
ES 2009; 789-792https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90137
View Articletitled, Thirty Years of Performance of an Active Solar Space Heating/DHW System
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Topics: Heating , Solar energy , Heat pumps , Hot water , Maintenance , Rocks , Storage
Performance Optimization and Parametric Design of an Irreversible Solar-Driven Three Source Heat Pump
Houcheng Zhang, Lanmei Wu, Guoxing Lin
ES 2009; 793-798https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90189
View Articletitled, Performance Optimization and Parametric Design of an Irreversible Solar-Driven Three Source Heat Pump
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Topics: Heat pumps , Optimization , Parametric design , Solar energy , Solar collectors , Fluids , Heat , Heat losses , Operating temperature , Radiation (Physics)
Investigation on the Performance Characteristic of a Solar-Driven Braysson Heat Engine With Multi-Irreversibilities
Lan Mei Wu, Guo Xing Lin
ES 2009; 799-804https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90193
View Articletitled, Investigation on the Performance Characteristic of a Solar-Driven Braysson Heat Engine With Multi-Irreversibilities
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Topics: Heat engines , Solar energy , Heat transfer , Convection , Solar collectors , Radiation (Physics) , Compressors , Heat losses , Heat sinks , Operating temperature
Solar Refrigerator With Efficient Adsorbent
Jessica Trujeque Bolio
ES 2009; 805-808https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90224
View Articletitled, Solar Refrigerator With Efficient Adsorbent
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Topics: Solar energy , Composite materials , Sorbents , Sorption , Climate , Cooling , Design , Desorption , Ethanol , Hydrogen bonds
The Role of Passive Solar Design on Peak and Annual Heating and Cooling Loads in Office Buildings in Mexico
Ani´bal Figueroa, Victor Fuentes, Gloria Castorena
ES 2009; 809-815https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90236
View Articletitled, The Role of Passive Solar Design on Peak and Annual Heating and Cooling Loads in Office Buildings in Mexico
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Topics: Design , Heating and cooling , Solar energy , Stress , Structures , Cooling , Shades and shadows , Ceilings , Climate , Dimensions
Water Heating and Dehumidification With Heat Pump Utilizing Solar, Ambient and Waste Heat
M. N. A. Hawlader, Zakaria Mohd. Amin, Shaochun Ye, Kyaw Thura Win
ES 2009; 817-824https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90249
View Articletitled, Water Heating and Dehumidification With Heat Pump Utilizing Solar, Ambient and Waste Heat
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Topics: Dehumidification , Drying , Heat pumps , Hot water heating , Solar energy , Waste heat
Characterization of Salt Hydrates for Compact Seasonal Thermochemical Storage
V. M. van Essen, J. Cot Gores, L. P. J. Bleijendaal, H. A. Zondag, R. Schuitema, M. Bakker, W. G. J. van Helden
ES 2009; 825-830https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90289
View Articletitled, Characterization of Salt Hydrates for Compact Seasonal Thermochemical Storage
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Topics: Aluminum , Atmospheric pressure , Heat , Heat storage , Magnesium (Metal) , Melting , Pressure , Storage , Temperature , Water
R&D of Thermochemical Reactor Concepts to Enable Seasonal Heat Storage of Solar Energy in Residential Houses
H. A. Zondag, R. Schuitema, L. P. J. Bleijendaal, J. Cot Gores, V. M. van Essen, W. G. J. Van Helden, M. Bakker
ES 2009; 831-837https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90290
View Articletitled, R&amp;D of Thermochemical Reactor Concepts to Enable Seasonal Heat Storage of Solar Energy in Residential Houses
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Topics: Heat storage , Solar energy , Energy consumption , Fossil fuels , Heat recovery , Heating , Insulation , Solar heating
New Solar Air Heater Based on Non-Imaging Optics for High-Temperature Applications
E. Rinco´n, M. Dura´n, A. Lentz
ES 2009; 839-844https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90306
View Articletitled, New Solar Air Heater Based on Non-Imaging Optics for High-Temperature Applications
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Topics: High temperature , Imaging , Optics , Solar energy , Prisms (Optics) , Air conditioning , Drying , Mirrors , Solar energy concentrators , Temperature
Life Cycle Cost for a Solar Heating and Cooling System
Yin Hang, Ming Qu
ES 2009; 845-851https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90316
View Articletitled, Life Cycle Cost for a Solar Heating and Cooling System
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Topics: Cooling systems , Life cycle costing , Solar heating , Absorption , Solar energy , Cooling , Fuels , Heating and cooling , Boilers , Energy resources
Experimental Daily Energy Performance of Flat Plate and Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors
Enrico Zambolin, Davide Del Col, Andrea Padovan
ES 2009; 853-862https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90344
View Articletitled, Experimental Daily Energy Performance of Flat Plate and Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors
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Topics: Flat plates , Solar collectors , Solar energy , Circuits , Cooling , Flow (Dynamics) , Heating , Hot water , Optical mirrors , Solar energy conversion

Advances in Solar Thermal Storage

Solid/Liquid Phase Change Heat Transfer in Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage
D. Zhou, C. Y. Zhao
ES 2009; 863-869https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90052
View Articletitled, Solid/Liquid Phase Change Heat Transfer in Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage
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Topics: Heat transfer , Latent heat , Thermal energy storage , Phase change materials , Paraffin wax , Metal foams , Thermal conductivity , Graphite , Heat storage , Melting
Materials for Compact Thermal Energy Storage: A New IEA Joint SHC/ECES Task
Marco Bakker, Wim G. J. van Helden, Andreas Hauer
ES 2009; 871-875https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90260
View Articletitled, Materials for Compact Thermal Energy Storage: A New IEA Joint SHC/ECES Task
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Topics: Thermal energy storage , Solar energy , Storage , Cooling , Energy conservation , Advanced materials , Biomass , Combined heat and power , Composite materials , Energy storage
Investigation of Reverse Thermosyphoning in an Indirect SDHW System
Cynthia A. Cruickshank, Stephen J. Harrison
ES 2009; 877-886https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90346
View Articletitled, Investigation of Reverse Thermosyphoning in an Indirect SDHW System
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Topics: Computer simulation , Energy storage , Flow (Dynamics) , Geometry , Heat , Heat exchangers , Modeling , Natural convection , Performance characterization , Pressure
The Effects of Thermal Mass and Phase Change Material on a Buildings’ Thermal Load
Robert B. Gilbert
ES 2009; 887-895https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90367
View Articletitled, The Effects of Thermal Mass and Phase Change Material on a Buildings’ Thermal Load
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Topics: Phase change materials , Stress , Structures , Temperature , Capacitance , Errors

Wind Energy Systems and Technologies

Long-Term Wind Speed Forecasting Based on Seasonal Trends
Petros P. Kritharas, Simon J. Watson
ES 2009; 897-904https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90053
View Articletitled, Long-Term Wind Speed Forecasting Based on Seasonal Trends
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Topics: Maintenance , Power systems (Machinery) , Stress , Time series , Wind velocity
Circulation Control Applied to Wind Turbines
David McGrain, Gerald M. Angle, II, Jay P. Wilhelm, Emily D. Pertl, James E. Smith
ES 2009; 905-910https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90076
View Articletitled, Circulation Control Applied to Wind Turbines
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Topics: Wind turbines , Vertical axis wind turbines , Horizontal axis wind turbines , Wind energy , Aircraft , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Wind , Blades , Boats , Climate change
Structural Design Considerations of a Circulation Controlled Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
Kenneth A. Williams, Christina N. Yarborough, James E. Smith
ES 2009; 911-914https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90078
View Articletitled, Structural Design Considerations of a Circulation Controlled Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
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Topics: Structural design , Vertical axis wind turbines , Airfoils , Design , Centripetal force , Control systems , Fatigue , Horizontal axis wind turbines , Rotation , Torque
Design of a Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine Test Facility
Jonathan Kweder, Patrick Wildfire, Christina Yarborough, James E. Smith
ES 2009; 915-923https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90088
View Articletitled, Design of a Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine Test Facility
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Topics: Design , Test facilities , Vertical axis wind turbines , Wind turbines , Fatigue , Propellers , Testing , Airfoils , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Electric motors
A Techno-Economic Analysis of a Proposed 1.5 MW Wind Turbine With a Hydrostatic Drive Train
James R. Browning, Jon G. McGowan, James F. Manwell
ES 2009; 925-933https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90096
View Articletitled, A Techno-Economic Analysis of a Proposed 1.5 MW Wind Turbine With a Hydrostatic Drive Train
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Topics: Hydrostatics , Trains , Wind turbines , Turbines , Energy generation , Generators , Performance characterization , Renewable energy , Rotors , Steady state
Telescopic Wind Turbines to Capture Energy at Low Wind Speeds
Mustahib Imraan, Rajnish N. Sharma, Richard G. J. Flay
ES 2009; 935-942https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90118
View Articletitled, Telescopic Wind Turbines to Capture Energy at Low Wind Speeds
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Topics: Wind turbines , Wind velocity , Blades , Turbines , Wind energy , Design , Wind , Density , Energy generation , Probability
Modelling of Pulsating Loads on Wind Turbine Blades
Alejandro Gomez, Joerg R. Seume
ES 2009; 943-950https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90121
View Articletitled, Modelling of Pulsating Loads on Wind Turbine Blades
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Topics: Blades , Modeling , Stress , Wind turbines , Rotors , Wakes , Design , Turbulence , Aerodynamics , Bearings
Finite Element Modeling of a Dual Axis Resonant Test System for Wind Turbine Blades
Michael Desmond, Jr., Darris White, William Barott
ES 2009; 951-960https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90164
View Articletitled, Finite Element Modeling of a Dual Axis Resonant Test System for Wind Turbine Blades
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Topics: Blades , Finite element analysis , Modeling , Resonance , Wind turbines , Design , Fatigue testing , Stress , Testing , Actuators
Passive Structural Health Monitoring Applied to a Wind Turbine Model
Kyle Bassett, Rupp Carriveau, David S.-K. Ting
ES 2009; 961-965https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90178
View Articletitled, Passive Structural Health Monitoring Applied to a Wind Turbine Model
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Topics: Structural health monitoring , Wind turbines , Damage , Signals , Vibration , Blades , Errors , Accelerometers , Databases , Degrees of freedom
A First Order Thermodynamic and Economic Analysis for Integrating Thermal and Compressed Air Energy Storage for a Dispatchable Wind and Solar Powered System
Jared B. Garrison, Mark Kapner, Michael E. Webber
ES 2009; 967-976https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90240
View Articletitled, A First Order Thermodynamic and Economic Analysis for Integrating Thermal and Compressed Air Energy Storage for a Dispatchable Wind and Solar Powered System
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Topics: Compressed air , Economic analysis , Energy storage , Solar power , Wind , Solar energy , Natural gas , Storage , Thermal energy storage , Coal
Atmospheric Wind Data Collection and Wind Turbine Analysis in UAE
Isam Janajreh, Rana Qudaih, Ilham Talab, Zaki Al Nahari
ES 2009; 977-991https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90288
View Articletitled, Atmospheric Wind Data Collection and Wind Turbine Analysis in UAE
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Topics: Data collection , Wind , Wind turbines , Flow (Dynamics) , Ocean engineering , Power grids , Wind energy , Wind farms , Wind velocity , Blades
Vortex Analytical Model of a Circulation Controlled Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
Jay P. Wilhelm, Chad C. Panther, Franz A. Pertl, James E. Smith
ES 2009; 993-1000https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90348
View Articletitled, Vortex Analytical Model of a Circulation Controlled Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
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Topics: Vertical axis wind turbines , Vortices , Blades , Energy generation , Wakes , Aerodynamics , Airfoils , Design , Flow visualization , Fluid-dynamic forces
Performance Predictions of a Circulation Controlled-Vertical Axis Wind Turbine With Solidity Control
Jay P. Wilhelm, Emily D. Pertl, Franz A. Pertl, James E. Smith
ES 2009; 1001-1007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90350
View Articletitled, Performance Predictions of a Circulation Controlled-Vertical Axis Wind Turbine With Solidity Control
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Topics: Wind turbines , Vertical axis wind turbines , Rotors , Blades , Design , Energy generation , Turbines
Momentum Analytical Model of a Circulation Controlled Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
Jay P. Wilhelm, Chad Panther, Franz A. Pertl, James E. Smith
ES 2009; 1009-1017https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90352
View Articletitled, Momentum Analytical Model of a Circulation Controlled Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
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Topics: Momentum , Vertical axis wind turbines , Blades , Turbines , Wind velocity , Airfoils , Design , Energy generation , Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling
HAWT Rotor Design and Performance Analysis
Emrah Kulunk, Nadir Yilmaz
ES 2009; 1019-1029https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90441
View Articletitled, HAWT Rotor Design and Performance Analysis
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Topics: Blades , Design , Horizontal axis wind turbines , Momentum , Rotors
Methodolgy for Preliminary Assessment of Regional Wind Energy Potential
Thomas J. Wenning, J. Kelly Kissock
ES 2009; 1031-1040https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90469
View Articletitled, Methodolgy for Preliminary Assessment of Regional Wind Energy Potential
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Topics: Renewable energy , Wind , Wind energy , Wind turbines
Reliability Analysis of Wind Turbines
Douglas DeVoto, Patrick McCluskey
ES 2009; 1041-1045https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90474
View Articletitled, Reliability Analysis of Wind Turbines
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Topics: Event history analysis , Wind turbines , Reliability , Failure , Physics , Blades , Mechanical drives , Wind
Structural Health Monitoring of Wind Turbine Blades
Walter C. Barkley, Laura D. Jacobs, Mandy C. Rutherford
ES 2009; 1047-1058https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90480
View Articletitled, Structural Health Monitoring of Wind Turbine Blades
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Topics: Blades , Structural health monitoring , Wind turbines , Failure , Inspection , Monitoring systems , Stress , Construction , Cracking (Materials) , Damage
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