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

Topics: Climate change , Coal mining , Concentrating solar power , Energy consumption , Energy resources , Oceans , Power grids , Solar wind , Sustainability , Water

Evaluation of H.R. 2454’s Potential Impacts on Texas’s Electricity Profile Using the Rosenfeld Effect as a Basis for Evaluation

Melissa C. Lott, Michael E. Webber

ES 2010; 25-34doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90130

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Topics: Electric power generation , Energy efficiency , Public utilities , Renewable energy , Security

An Updated Estimate for Energy Use in U.S. Food Production and Policy Implications

Amanda D. Cuellar, Michael E. Webber

ES 2010; 35-44doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90179

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Topics: Energy consumption , Food products , Education , Emissions , Energy efficiency , Governments , Manufacturing , Sales , Storage , Transportation systems

Evaluating the Cost of Food in a Carbon Constrained Economy

Kelly M. Twomey, Michael E. Webber

ES 2010; 45-55doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90185

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Topics: Carbon , Economics , Food products , Emissions , Carbon dioxide , Climate change , Curbs (Roads) , Gases , Life cycle assessment , Renewable energy

Development of Workforce for Wind Energy

Kishor C. Mehta, Andrew H. P. Swift, Richard P. Walker, Kelsey L. Seger

ES 2010; 57-64doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90348

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Topics: Wind energy , Education , Construction , Design , Industrial research , Maintenance , Trains

Research on Assessment Method of Green Buildings in China

Bing Wei, Bin Zhang, Wen Luo

ES 2010; 65-73doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90349

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Topics: China , Green buildings , Concretes , Construction , Construction industry , Decision making , Design , Economics , Life cycle assessment , Maintenance

Integrative Analysis of Non-Renewable and Renewable Energy Sources for Electricity Generation in U.S.: Demand and Supply Factors, Environmental Risks and Policy Evaluation

Ramesh Agarwal, Ping Wang, Lee Chusak

ES 2010; 75-84doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90365

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Topics: Electric power generation , Renewable energy sources , Biomass , Fossil fuels , Supply and demand , Switches , Carbon dioxide , Coal , Manufacturing , Solar energy

Energy Efficiency in Industrial Operations: An Evaluation of Benefits and Cost of the Most Effective Interventions Within the Italian Industrial Sector

Enrico Cagno, Andrea Trianni

ES 2010; 85-93doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90410

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Topics: Energy efficiency , Energy consumption , Governments , Energy conservation , Energy resources , Large eddy simulation , Structures , Transportation systems

Development of Alternative Energy Laboratories in Support of a New Green Concentration in Mechanical Engineering

Said Dini, Richard B. Mindek, Jr.

ES 2010; 95-102doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90430

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Topics: Mechanical engineering , Renewable energy , Hydrogen , Oxygen , Solar collectors , Solar energy , Students , Data collection , Flat plates , Fuel cell technology

Policy Solutions for Increasing Economic Impacts of Wind Development in Arizona

Karin E. Wadsack, Tom Acker

ES 2010; 103-111doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90434

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Topics: Wind , Governments , Wind power , Accounting , Construction , Lakes , Renewable energy , Solar energy , Wind farms

Energy Conservation Building Code in India: Status, Issues and Opportunities

Jyotirmay Mathur, Vishal Garg, Vijeta Jangra

ES 2010; 113-119doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90508

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Topics: Building codes , Energy conservation , Construction , Design , Energy efficiency , Structures , Air conditioning , Economics , Electricity (Physics) , Energy consumption

Climate Control and the Environment

Combustion Emissions Modeling and Testing of Conventional Diesel Fuel

Hsing-Pang Liu, Shannon Strank, Mike Werst, Robert Hebner, Jude Osara

ES 2010; 121-130doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90037

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Topics: Combustion , Diesel , Emissions , Modeling , Testing

Combustion Emissions Modeling and Testing of Neat Biodiesel Fuels

Hsing-Pang Liu, Shannon Strank, Mike Werst, Robert Hebner, Jude Osara

ES 2010; 131-140doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90038

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Topics: Biodiesel , Combustion , Emissions , Fuels , Modeling , Testing

The Environmental and Economic Impact of IGCC in China, With Comparison to Alternative Options

Zupan Hu, Joseph W. Pratt

ES 2010; 141-151doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90315

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Topics: China , Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations , Coal , Carbon dioxide , Emissions , Power stations , Carbon capture and storage , Governments , Hydropower , Nuclear power

The Feasibility Study of Household Units PV Cells for Carbon Emission Reduction in Developing Countries: A Case Study of N. Cyprus

O. Phillips Agboola, Faut Egelioglu, O. Mary Agboola

ES 2010; 153-162doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90346

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Topics: Carbon , Developing nations , Emissions , Photovoltaic power systems , Fossil fuels , Photovoltaic cells , Carbon dioxide , Economic analysis , Electric power generation , Energy conservation

Assessment Indexes and Systems of Environmental Quality of Green Buildings in China

Bing Wei, Wen Luo, Bin Zhang

ES 2010; 163-169doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90358

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Topics: China , Green buildings , Design , Economics , Weight (Mass)

Deployment Prospects for Proposed Sustainable Energy Alternatives in 2020

Glenn N. Doty, David L. McCree, Judy M. Doty, F. David Doty

ES 2010; 171-182doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90376

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Topics: Energy sustainability , Biofuel , Carbon , Carbon dioxide , Clean coal technology , Coal , Co-firing , Concentrating solar power , Cycles , Electric vehicles

Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Energy Technologies

Numerical Optimization of a Volumetric Solar Receiver-Reactor for Thermochemical Hydrogen Generation via Decomposition of Sulfur Trioxide

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

ES 2010; 183-192doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90125

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Topics: Cycles , Hydrogen , Optimization , Solar energy , Sulfur

3D Modeling of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell and Hydride Hydrogen Storage Tank

Yun Wang

ES 2010; 193-199doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90138

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Topics: Electrolytes , Fuel cells , Hydrogen storage , Polymers , Three-dimensional modeling , Hydrogen , Heat , Water , Absorption , Chemical kinetics

Modeling and Analysis of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Cold-Start

Yun Wang, Jeffrey Mishler

ES 2010; 201-206doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90139

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Topics: Electrolytes , Fuel cells , Modeling , Polymers , Temperature , Water , Computer simulation , Current density , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Heat

Fabrication of Micro PEM Fuel Cells Using Pyrolysis and Experimental Testing

Yun Wang, Liem Pham, Guilherme Porto Vasconcellos

ES 2010; 207-211doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90140

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Topics: Manufacturing , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Pyrolysis , Testing , Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy , Polymers , Carbon , Fuel cells , Graphite , High temperature

Performance of Biogas Fueled Hybrid Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) and Gas Turbine Cycle

Farshid Zabihian, Alan S. Fung, Murat Koksal

ES 2010; 213-223doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90149

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Topics: Biogas , Cycles , Gas turbines , Solid oxide fuel cells , Fuels , Syngas , Biomass , Anodes , Chemical reactions , Coal

Optimal Design of a Biogas Fuelled MCFC System Integrated With an Anaerobic Digester

Vittorio Verda, Flavio Nicolin

ES 2010; 225-232doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90215

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Topics: Biogas , Design , Molten carbonate fuel cells , Cities , Electric power generation , Energy / power systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Heat , Heat flux

Exergetic Analysis of a Solar-Heated Fuel Cell System Fed by Methanol

Nico Hotz, Ming-Tsang Lee, Costas P. Grigoropoulos, Raul Zimmerman, Gary Rosengarten, Dimos Poulikakos

ES 2010; 233-240doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90252

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Topics: Fuel cells , Methanol , Solar energy , Solar power , Solar radiation , Fuels , Flow (Dynamics) , Solar heating , Density , Heating

Material and Energy Process-Step Models of Solar Thermal Hydrogen Production Techniques

Basel Al-Akkad, Mohamed Almodaris, Elliot Howard, Jocin Abraham, Sara Khorasani, Nesrin Ozalp

ES 2010; 241-254doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90323

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Topics: Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Hydrogen , Hydrogen production , Solar energy , Steam reforming , Thermoeconomics

Modeling of Vortex-Flow Solar Reactor via Ideal Reactors in Series Approach

Nesrin Ozalp, Vidyasagar Shilapuram, D. Jayakrishna

ES 2010; 255-263doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90324

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Hydrogen , Modeling , Solar energy , Vortex flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Carbon , Cracking (Materials) , Engineering simulation , Fracture (Process)

Alternatives to Electricity for GW-Scale Transmission and Firming Storage for Diverse, Stranded Renewables: Hydrogen and Ammonia

William C. Leighty, John H. Holbrook, James G. Blencoe

ES 2010; 265-272doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90341

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Topics: Fuels , Hydrogen , Pipelines , Renewable energy sources , Storage

Energy Systems: Design, Integration, Implementation

Green Energy Storage for Better Gas Turbine Efficiency

John T. Langaker

ES 2010; 273-277doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90012

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Topics: Gas turbines , Renewable energy , Storage , Electricity (Physics) , Generators , Combustion , Energy storage , Energy sustainability , Power stations , Renewable energy sources

Flare Gas Utilization at Combined Oil-Gas Well Sites

Casey Quinn, Daniel Zimmerle, Daniel B. Olsen

ES 2010; 279-284doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90041

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Topics: Atmospheric pressure , Conceptual design , Contamination , Data collection , Energy resources , Engineering simulation , Engines , Natural gas wells , Pipelines , Separation (Technology)

Evaluation of Environmental Loads for the Synthesis of a Trigeneration System

Luis M. Serra, Miguel A. Lozano, Monica Carvalho

ES 2010; 285-294doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90094

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Topics: Stress , Natural gas , Liquefied natural gas , Combustion , Computer software , Construction , Cooling , Heat , Heating , Hot water

Design for Sustainable Data Center Energy Use and Eco-Footprint

Milton Meckler

ES 2010; 295-306doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90116

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Topics: Data centers , Design , Energy consumption , Sustainability , Air conditioning , Cooling , Emissions , Internet , Blades , Carbon

CFD Simulation of the Supersonic Steam Ejector

Zhiming Li, Jinli Wang, Hongtao Zheng, Cailin, Yajun Li

ES 2010; 307-314doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90123

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Ejectors , Simulation

The Structure Design and Numerical Simulation of Dual-Fuel Gas Turbine Nozzle

Honglei Yang, Hongtao Zheng, Zhiming Li, Yajun Li

ES 2010; 315-321doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90127

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Topics: Combustion chambers , Computer simulation , Design , Fuels , Gas turbines , Nozzles

Tool for Small Office Buildings Energy Consumption Estimation

N. Fumo, P. J. Mago

ES 2010; 323-329doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90135

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Topics: Energy consumption , Structures

A New Approach to Determine Optimum Insulation Thickness for All Buildings in Turkey Based on Heating Loads and Heat Gains

Derya B. O¨zkan, Cenk Onan

ES 2010; 331-338doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90159

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Topics: Heat , Heating , Insulation , Stress , Structures

Revamping, Energy Efficiency and Exergy Analysis of an Existing Upstream Gas Treatment Facility

Michele Margarone, Stefano Magi, Giuseppe Gorla, Stefano Biffi, Paolo Siboni, Gianluca Valenti, Matteo C. Romano, Antonio Giuffrida, Emanuele Negri, Ennio Macchi

ES 2010; 339-348doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90213

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Topics: Computer simulation , Design , Energy consumption , Energy efficiency , Exergy , Exergy analysis , Reservoirs , Simulation , Turbochargers

Thermal Storage Systems for District Heating Networks

Vittorio Verda, Francesco Colella

ES 2010; 349-355doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90221

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Topics: Central heating , Thermal energy storage , Heat , Boilers , Stress , Cogeneration plants , Storage , Combined heat and power , Dynamic models , Electric power generation

Regeneration Strategies of Air-Purification TSA Process for Cryogenic Air Distillation Plant

Peikun Zhang, Li Wang, Yuzhi Cheng, Zhengqiang Li, Yuan Gao, Ding Wang

ES 2010; 357-362doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90330

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Topics: Air purification , Carbon dioxide , Computer software , Cycles , Energy consumption , Heat , Heat transfer coefficients , Mass transfer , Process monitoring , Simulation

Economic Evaluation of Residential Central Air Conditioning Systems

Bing Wei, Huayi Yang, Wen Luo

ES 2010; 363-370doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90347

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Topics: Air conditioning , Economic analysis , Heat pumps , Natural gas , Water , China , Pressure vessel systems , Pumps , Residential construction , Solar heating

Economic Optimization of Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Based on Constructal Theory

Majid Amidpour, Abazar Vahdat Azad

ES 2010; 371-383doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90360

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Topics: Genetic algorithms , Heat exchangers , Optimization , Shells

Simulation of Indoor Air Flow Fields in Buildings With Large Interior Spaces With Stratified Air Conditioning and Perforated Side Wall Diffusers

Bing Wei, Li Zhang

ES 2010; 385-390doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90361

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Topics: Air conditioning , Air flow , Diffusers , Simulation , Space , Structures , Energy conservation , Energy consumption , Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics)

Heat Balancing Characteristics of a Domestic Pressure Cooker

P. Ravikumar, P. Sivamurugan

ES 2010; 391-396doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90369

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Topics: Heat , Heat losses , Pressure

Development and Testing of an Automated Building Commissioning Analysis Tool (ABCAT)

John D. Bynum, David E. Claridge, Jonathan M. Curtin

ES 2010; 397-404doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90389

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Topics: Intelligent buildings , Testing , Energy consumption , Structures , Energy efficiency , Engineering prototypes , Flaw detection , Simulation

The Thermodynamic Analysis and Experimental Investigation on Transcritical Carbon Dioxide Heat Pump System

Yingbai Xie, Yingfu Liu, Yingcheng Mai, Luxiang Zong

ES 2010; 405-409doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90391

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Heat pumps , Temperature , Evaporation , Pressure , Climate change , Cycles , Design , Fluids , Heat pump cycles

Minimizing On-Peak and Off-Peak Demands for a Thermal Storage System: Forecast Model Analysis to Predict Next Day Daily Average Load and Model Application

Li Song, Ik-Seong Joo, Subroto Gunawan

ES 2010; 411-419doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90472

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Topics: Stress , Thermal energy storage , Cooling , Algorithms , Control algorithms , Load forecasting , Mathematical analysis , Power transformers , Pumps , Regression models

A Practical Integration Approach and Whole Building Energy Simulation of Three Energy Efficient Building Technologies

James P. Miller, Michael Deru, Kyle Benne, Alexander Zhivov, Dale Herron

ES 2010; 421-429doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90480

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Topics: Simulation , Cooling systems , HVAC equipment , Radiant heating , Structures , Climate , Energy consumption , Sustainability

Experimental Assessment and Thermal Performance of an Ammonia-Water Absorption Heat Pump

Talaat A. Ibrahim

ES 2010; 431-437doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90486

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Topics: Absorption , Heat pumps , Water

Performance of Add-On Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) Systems and Their Impacts on Electric Utility Loads

Yahya I. Sharaf-Eldeen, Craig V. Muccio, Eric Gay

ES 2010; 439-445doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90490

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Topics: Heat pumps , Stress , Water , Storage , Temperature , Electrical resistance , Heating , Hot water , Testing , Water temperature

Renewable and Alternative Energy Technologies

Reflections on the Motive Power of Heat II

George J. Mahl, III

ES 2010; 447-450doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90006

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Topics: Carnot cycle , Heat , Rankine cycle , Reflection , Second law of thermodynamics , Thermal energy , Thermodynamics

Analytical Thermal Analysis of Solar Chimney Power Plant

Mohammad O. Hamdan

ES 2010; 451-455doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90015

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Topics: Power stations , Solar energy , Thermal analysis

Leveling Intermittent Renewable Energy Production Through Biomass Gasification-Based Hybrid Systems

Jered Dean, Robert Braun, Michael Penev, Christopher Kinchin, David Mun˜oz

ES 2010; 457-468doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90067

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Topics: Biomass , Fuel gasification , Renewable energy , Hydrogen , Carbon dioxide , Carbon , Emissions , Electricity (Physics) , Hydrogen production , Methane

Converting Low-Grade Heat Into Power Using a Supercritical Rankine Cycle With Zeotropic Mixture Working Fluid

Huijuan Chen, D. Yogi Goswami, Muhammad M. Rahman, Elias K. Stefanakos

ES 2010; 469-478doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90089

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Topics: Fluids , Organic Rankine cycle , Rankine cycle , Waste heat

Low Capital Cost Renewable Energy Conversion With Liquid Piston Stirling Engines

James W. Stevens

ES 2010; 479-484doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90129

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Topics: Pistons , Renewable energy , Stirling engines , Damping , Design , Electric power generation , Energy conversion , Energy resources , Flow (Dynamics) , Laminar flow

A Scalable, Economical, Uninterrupted Solar Thermal Power System

Brent R. Bartlett, Nicholas C. D’Orsi, Chip Hobson, Bruce McGeoch, Edward Whitaker, David A. Torrey

ES 2010; 485-494doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90193

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Topics: Solar thermal power , Renewable energy sources , Clocks , Electricity (Physics) , Solar energy , Surges , Thermal energy storage

Human Power Generation in Fitness Facilities

Maha N. Haji, Kimberly Lau, Alice M. Agogino

ES 2010; 495-501doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90195

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Topics: Energy generation , Electricity (Physics) , Energy conservation , Energy consumption , Life cycle costing , Machinery , Sports

Integrated Biomass Gasification Small-Scale Combined Cycle Distributed Generation Plant With Microturbine and ORC

Jacek Kalina

ES 2010; 503-514doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90211

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Topics: Biomass , Combined cycles , Distributed power generation , Fuel gasification , Microturbines , Organic Rankine cycle , Cycles , Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Electric power generation , Fuels

Assessment of a Syngas-Diesel Dual Fuelled Compression Ignition Engine

Bibhuti B. Sahoo, Niranjan Sahoo, Ujjwal K. Saha

ES 2010; 515-522doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90218

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Topics: Combustion , Diesel , Diesel engines , Emissions , Engines , Stress , Syngas

Design of Farm Waste-Driven Supply Side Infrastructure for Data Centers

Ratnesh Sharma, Tom Christian, Martin Arlitt, Cullen Bash, Chandrakant Patel

ES 2010; 523-530doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90219

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Topics: Data centers , Design , Agricultural wastes , Cogeneration systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Waste heat

Electric Utility Operational Cost and Emissions Management With Grid-Scale Energy Storage

Chioke Harris, Michael E. Webber, Jeremy P. Meyers

ES 2010; 531-540doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90227

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Topics: Emissions , Energy storage , Storage , Nitrogen oxides , Photovoltaics , Public utilities , Solar energy , Wind , Capacitance , Electric power generation

A Roadmap for Rural Electrification in Developing Countries Using MiViPPs (Microutility Virtual Power Plants)

Swati Pandey, Manish Chauhan

ES 2010; 541-546doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90303

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Topics: Developing nations , Distributed power generation , Power stations , Renewable energy

SIHG Testing and Analysis

Gregory Bredariol, Aaron Garnier, Kevin Stevens, Andrew Foley

ES 2010; 547-557doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90350

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Topics: Testing , Electrical measurement , Turbines , Water , Generators , Vessels , Batteries , Data collection , Design , Drag (Fluid dynamics)

The Design of a Low Speed Water Turbine

Andrew C. Foley

ES 2010; 559-565doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90351

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Topics: Design , Hydraulic turbines , Generators , Flow (Dynamics) , Testing , Tides , Turbines

Western Wind and Solar Integration Study Hydropower Analysis: Benefits of Hydropower in Large-Scale Integration of Renewables in the Western United States

Carson M. Pete, Thomas L. Acker, Gary Jordan, David A. Harpman

ES 2010; 567-576doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90374

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Topics: Hydropower , Renewable energy sources , Solar energy , Wind

Projections of Levelized Cost Benefit of Grid-Scale Energy Storage Options

Glenn N. Doty, David L. McCree, F. David Doty

ES 2010; 577-584doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90377

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Topics: Cost benefit analysis , Energy storage , Cycles , Storage , Wind energy , Capacitors , Carbon , Compressed air , Dams , Emissions

Solute Ion Coulomb Force Monopole Motor and Solute Ion Linear Alignment Propulsion

Anthony N. Fresco

ES 2010; 585-594doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90396

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Topics: Coulombs , Engines , Motors , Propulsion , Ions , Disks , Anodes , Electric fields , Coulomb's law , Electrodes

Economics of Wastewater Treatment Codigestion

Michael P. Keleman

ES 2010; 595-608doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90397

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Topics: Economics , Wastewater treatment , Biogas , Flow (Dynamics) , Methane , Boilers , Carbon , Design , Fire , Food products

Pre-Feasibility Analysis of a Wind-Solar-Diesel Electricity Generation System for a Remote Island Community in the Gulf of Guayaquil in Ecuador

Pablo Tagle Salazar, Jorge Duque-Rivera

ES 2010; 609-616doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90446

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Topics: Diesel , Diesel generators , Electric power generation , Optimization , Solar energy , Wind , Wind turbines , Wind velocity , Solar radiation , Meteorology

Colorado Community Benefits From Installing Waste Heat Recovery System

Jennifer Strehler, Scott Vandenburgh, Dave Parry, Tim Rynders

ES 2010; 617-627doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90479

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Topics: Heat recovery , Heat pumps , Heat , Rivers , Sewage , Cities , Heating , Natural gas , Water , Boilers

Lessons Learned From 30 Years Experience With Renewable Energy Technologies at Fort Huachuca, Arizona

William J. Stein, Roch A. Ducey, Bruce R. Johnson

ES 2010; 629-638doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90488

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Topics: Fortification , Renewable energy , Solar energy , Photovoltaic power systems , Generators , Biogas , Biomass , Boilers , Central heating , Cooling

Experimental Studies on a DI Diesel Engine Using Tire Pyrolysis Oil Diethyl Ether Blends

S. Murugan, G. Nagarajan

ES 2010; 639-649doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90510

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Topics: Diesel engines , Ethers (Class of compounds) , Pyrolysis , Tires , Fuels , Diesel , Emissions , Engines , Brakes , Ignition

Low/Zero Emission Power Plants and Carbon Sequestration

Technical and Economic Analysis of a Waste-to-Energy Plant for Austin, Texas Under a Range of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Prices

Aaron K. Townsend, Michael E. Webber

ES 2010; 651-661doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90146

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Topics: Economic analysis , Emissions , Waste-to-energy plants , Waste-to-energy , Sanitary landfills , Biomass , Carbon dioxide , Coal , Natural gas , Combined cycles

Utilizing Solar Thermal Energy for Post-Combustion CO₂ Capture

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

ES 2010; 663-672doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90147

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Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Combustion , Solar thermal power , Solar energy , Carbon dioxide , Coal , Steam , Compression , Parabolic troughs , Power stations

Opportunities for CO₂ Capture and Storage in Iranian Electricity Generation

Farshid Zabihian, Alan S. Fung

ES 2010; 673-680doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90148

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Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Electric power generation , Storage , Power stations , Combustion , Emissions , Carbon dioxide , Fuels , Natural gas , Boilers

Analysis of Flexible CO₂ Capture Over an Investment Life Using a Dynamic Electric Grid Model

John R. Fyffe, Stuart M. Cohen, Michael E. Webber, Gary T. Rochelle

ES 2010; 681-690doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90156

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Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Carbon dioxide , Emissions , Coal , Combustion , Fuels , Absorption , Air pollution control , Compression , Dynamic models

Thermo-Economic Analysis of Microalgae Co-Firing Process for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants

Jian Ma, Oliver Hemmers

ES 2010; 691-700doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90186

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Topics: Co-firing , Fuels , Power stations , Thermoeconomics , Combustion , Biomass , Coal , Emissions , Oxygen , Carbon dioxide

An Advanced Power-Generation System With CO2 Recovery Integrating Dimethyl Ether (DME) Fueled Chemical-Looping Combustion

Tao Han, Hui Hong, Hongguang Jin, Chuanqiang Zhang

ES 2010; 701-710doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90199

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Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Carbon dioxide , Combustion , Energy generation , Ethers (Class of compounds) , Thermal energy

Practical Considerations for Low-Emission Thermal Power Plants

David S. Galpin, Theodore S. Galpin

ES 2010; 711-722doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90237

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Topics: Emissions , Thermal power stations , Fuels , Heat sinks , Cooling , Cycles , Heat engines , Water , Carbon , Heat

Transportation Energy Systems

Leveraging Refinery Dominance in Transportation Fuel Supply to Encourage Adoption of Climate Change-Mitigating Transportation Technologies in California

Emily A. Grubert

ES 2010; 723-733doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90027

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Topics: Climate , Fuels , Transportation systems , Vehicles , Emissions , Pollution , Regulations

A Compact External Combustion Engine With High Part-Load Efficiency

Robert Bourque

ES 2010; 735-746doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90058

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Topics: Heat engines , Stress , Engines , Fuels , Vehicles , Combustion , Accounting , Computer software , Cycles , Design

Simulation by Means Computational Fluids Dynamics of the Mixing Process Air-Natural Gas in a Turbocharger Diesel Engine

Fabio A. Bermejo, Lesme A. Corredor

ES 2010; 747-759doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90291

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Diesel engines , Engines , Intake manifolds , Pressure , Simulation , Turbochargers

Integrating Renewable Energy Technologies to Reduce Large Ship Fuel Consumption

Benjamin H. Gully, Michael E. Webber, Carolyn C. Seepersad, Richard C. Thompson

ES 2010; 761-773doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90294

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Topics: Fuel consumption , Renewable energy , Ships , Fuels , Solar energy , Stress , Corporate average fuel economy , Emissions , Energy storage , Fittings

Toward Efficient Reduction of CO₂ to CO for Renewable Fuels

F. David Doty, Glenn N. Doty, John P. Staab, Laura L. Holte

ES 2010; 775-784doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90362

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Fuels , Catalysts , Engineering simulation , Hydrogen , Simulation , Water , Wind , Carbon , Climate change

Reducing Energy Consumption of Ground Vehicles by Active Flow Control

Miles Bellman, Ramesh Agarwal, Jonathan Naber, Lee Chusak

ES 2010; 785-793doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90363

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Topics: Energy conservation , Flow control , Vehicles , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Computer simulation , Actuators , Engineering simulation , Fuel consumption , Fuels , Highways

Sustainable Transportation Fuels From Off-Peak Wind Energy, CO₂, and Water

Laura L. Holte, Glenn N. Doty, David L. McCree, Judy M. Doty, F. David Doty

ES 2010; 795-801doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90366

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Fuels , Sustainable transport , Water , Wind energy , Carbon , Hydrogen , Transportation systems , Emissions , Ethanol

Design and Assembly of an Extended Range Electric Vehicle as a University Capstone Project

Vincent J. Sabatini, Ryle Maxson, William Haupfear, Sean Carter, Darris White, J. E. McKisson

ES 2010; 803-809doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90411

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Topics: Design , Electric vehicles , Manufacturing , Vehicles , Teams , Aerospace industry , Automotive design , Computer software , Electric motors , Energy consumption

Impact of Different Charging Strategies of Electric Vehicles on the German Grid

Niklas Hartmann, E. Doruk O¨zdemir

ES 2010; 811-817doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90492

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Topics: Electric vehicles , Vehicles , Fluctuations (Physics) , Automobiles , Simulation , Storage , Renewable energy

Micro and Nano Technologies in Energy Systems

Tuning the Extinction Coefficient for Direct Absorption Solar Thermal Collector Optimization

Todd P. Otanicar, Patrick E. Phelan, Robert A. Taylor, Himanshu Tyagi

ES 2010; 819-824doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90022

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Topics: Absorption , Optimization , Solar collectors , Design , Energy conversion , Solar energy

Applicability of Nanofluids in Concentrated Solar Energy Harvesting

Robert A. Taylor, Patrick E. Phelan, Todd P. Otanicar, Himanshu Tyagi, Steven Trimble

ES 2010; 825-832doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90055

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Topics: Nanofluids , Solar energy , Design , Fluids , Heat transfer , Nanoparticles , Solar thermal power , Thermal systems

Waste Heat Use Through Microfabrication and Micro System Development

H. Hemphill, S. Maharjan, J. Fang, L. Weiss

ES 2010; 833-839doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90197

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Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Microfabrication , Waste heat , Fluids , Boilers , Silicon , Boiling , Mass transfer , Cantilevers , Low temperature

Enhanced Thermal Properties of PCM Based Nanofluid for Solar Thermal Energy Storage

Donghyun Shin, Debjyoti Banerjee

ES 2010; 841-845doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90293

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Topics: Nanofluids , Solar thermal power , Storage , Thermal properties , Solar energy , Nanoparticles , Thermal energy storage , Dimensional analysis , Specific heat , Thermal conductivity

Exergy Applications: Sustainability, Renewable Energy

Extending Lifecycle Exergy Analysis Beyond Resource Consumption

Amip Shah, Kiara Corrigan

ES 2010; 847-857doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90082

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Topics: Approximation , Damage , Dimensions , Exergy , Exergy analysis , Second law of thermodynamics , Sustainability , Thermodynamics

Second-Law Analysis in a Steam Power Plant for Minimization of Avoidable Exergy Destruction

Tapan K. Ray, Pankaj Ekbote, Ranjan Ganguly, Amitava Gupta

ES 2010; 859-868doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90144

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Topics: Exergy , Thermal power stations , Cycles , Feedwater , Flow (Dynamics) , Pollution , Sprays , Turbines , Computer software , Condensers (steam plant)

Daily Exergy Assessment of LiBr-Water Absorption Chiller Used for Solar Cooling

Cenk Onan, Derya B. O¨zkan

ES 2010; 869-878doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90162

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Topics: Absorption , Cooling , Exergy , Solar collectors , Solar energy , Water

Exergetic Analysis of Solar-Powered Hybrid Energy Conversion and Storage Scenarios for Stationary Applications

Nico Hotz, Heng Pan, Costas P. Grigoropoulos, Seung H. Ko

ES 2010; 879-888doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90255

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Topics: Energy conversion , Solar power , Storage , Exergy , Hydrogen , Methanol , Electric power generation , Fuel cells , Photovoltaics , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Energy and Exergy Assessments of a New Trigeneration System Based on Organic Rankine Cycle and Biomass Combustor

Fahad A. Al-Sulaiman, Feridun Hamdullahpur, Ibrahim Dincer

ES 2010; 889-897doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90258

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Topics: Biomass , Combustion chambers , Exergy , Organic Rankine cycle

Resource Accounting and Waste Impact: Limitations of Exergy as a Sustainability Tool

Kyrke Gaudreau, Roydon A. Fraser, Stephen Murphy

ES 2010; 899-908doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90395

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Topics: Accounting , Exergy , Sustainability

Geothermal Energy, Ocean Energy and Other Emerging Technologies

A New Oscillating-Foil Power Generator for Sailingship-Based Renewable Energy Generation

Max F. Platzer, Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn

ES 2010; 909-916doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90048

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Topics: Generators , Renewable energy , Hydropower , Oceans , Ships , Wind energy , Climate , Electricity (Physics) , Engineering prototypes , Hydrogen

Towards a Definition and Metric for the Survivability of Ocean Wave Energy Converters

Adam Brown, Robert Paasch, Irem Y. Tumer, Pukha Lenee-Bluhm, Justin Hovland, Annette von Jouanne, Ted Brekken

ES 2010; 917-927doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90069

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Topics: Wave energy , Wave energy converters , Failure , Reliability , Design , Engineering design processes , Ocean energy , Ocean waves , Oceans , Renewable energy

Modeling of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Plant in Reunion Island

Frantz Sinama, Franck Lucas, Franc¸ois Garde

ES 2010; 929-936doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90394

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Topics: Modeling , Ocean thermal energy conversion , Cycles , Engineering simulation , Oceans , Renewable energy , Simulation , Steady state , Thermodynamic cycles , Water

Thermoeconomic Analysis

Analysis of Carbon Dioxide Emission Reductions From Energy Efficiency Upgrades in Consideration of Climate Change and Renewable Energy Policy Initiatives Using eQUEST

Anthony Sclafani

ES 2010; 937-943doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90143

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Climate change , Emissions , Energy efficiency , Renewable energy , Energy generation , HVAC equipment , Accounting , Energy consumption , Governments

Exergy Analysis of an Integrated Gas Turbine Thermoacoustic Engine

Kaveh Ghorbanian, Mohsen Karimi

ES 2010; 945-951doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90145

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Topics: Exergy analysis , Gas turbines , Thermoacoustic devices , Cycles , Exergy , Exhaust systems , Gases , Waste heat

Thermoeconomic Study of a Small Parabolic Trough Solar Plant

M. D. Duran, E. A. Rinco´n, M. Sa´nchez

ES 2010; 953-958doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90279

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Topics: Parabolic troughs , Solar energy , Thermoeconomics

Probabilistic Energy ROI Models: Carbon, Energy, and Dollars

Davion M. Hill

ES 2010; 959-967doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90408

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Topics: Carbon , Carbon dioxide , Combustion , Cycles , Emissions , Failure , Fuels , Life cycle assessment , Modeling , Reliability

Defining a Standard Measure for Whole System EROI Combining Economic “Top-Down” and LCA “Bottom-Up” Accounting

Carey W. King, Jay Zarnikau, Phil Henshaw

ES 2010; 969-978doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90414

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Topics: Accounting , Seas , Flow (Dynamics) , Wind farms , Energetics , Energy assessment , Energy resources , Fuels , Life cycle assessment , Production management

Low/Zero Energy Buildings

Experimental Investigation of a Bio-Based Phase Change Material to Improve Building Energy Performance

Karthik Muruganantham, Patrick Phelan, Peter Horwath, David Ludlam, Timothy McDonald

ES 2010; 979-984doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90035

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Topics: Phase change materials , Peak load , Air conditioning , Collaboration , Cooling , Density , Energy conservation , Energy consumption , Latent heat , Storage

Passive House Design Guidelines for Residential Buildings in El Salvador

Luis Aaron Martinez

ES 2010; 985-991doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90036

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Topics: Design , Residential construction , Climate , Air conditioning , Computer software , Cooling , Developing nations , Emissions , Energy consumption , Energy efficiency

Achieving Climate-Positive, Energy-Positive Homes: 60 Years of Northeast Climate Housing

David Borton, Carl McDaniel, Howard Stoner

ES 2010; 993-997doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90075

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Topics: Climate , Fossil fuels , Energy consumption , Joules , Photovoltaic power systems , Solar energy , Hot water , Sunlight

Towards Optimizing Building Energy Use to Reduce Electric System Carbon Emissions

Erik M. Greensfelder, Gregor P. Henze, Vincent J. Cushing

ES 2010; 999-1008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90141

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Topics: Carbon , Electronic systems , Emissions , Energy consumption , Stress , Climate change , Fossil fuels , Generators , Power stations , Power systems (Machinery)

Main Street Net-Zero Energy Buildings: The Zero Energy Method in Concept and Practice

Paul Torcellini, Shanti Pless, Chad Lobato, Tom Hootman

ES 2010; 1009-1017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90225

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Topics: Roads , Structures , Renewable energy , Design , Daylighting , Energy efficiency , Platinum , Commercial construction , Construction , Cooling

Characterizing the Response of Commercial and Industrial Facilities to Dynamic Pricing Signals From the Utility

Johanna L. Mathieu, Ashok J. Gadgil, Duncan S. Callaway, Phillip N. Price, Sila Kiliccote

ES 2010; 1019-1028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90266

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Topics: Signals , Computation , Modeling , Pacific Ocean , Stress

Systems Integration for Cost Effective Carbon Neutral Buildings: A Masdar Headquarters Case Study

Jeffrey L. Boyer, Mehdi Jalayerian, Andrew Silverstein, Mohamad T. Araji

ES 2010; 1029-1039doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90335

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Topics: Carbon , Structures , Design , Economics , Emissions , Heat , Renewable energy , Climate change , Computer simulation , Construction

Evaluation of Ground Source Heat Pump Energy, Demand, and Greenhouse Potential in Colorado Residential Buildings

Daniel Studer, Moncef Krarti

ES 2010; 1041-1046doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90355

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Topics: Heat pumps , Residential construction , Cooling , Emissions , Furnaces , Heating , HVAC equipment , Air conditioners , Carbon , Carbon dioxide

Reducing Energy Demand in Commercial Buildings: Balancing Convection and Radiant Cooling

Lee Chusak, Andrew Harris, Ramesh Agarwal

ES 2010; 1047-1054doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90370

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Topics: Convection , Cooling , Structures , Ventilation , Displacement , Ceilings , Exterior walls , Temperature , Computation , Computational fluid dynamics

Construction and Implementation of the Off-Grid Zero Emissions Building

Justin Kramer, Brenton Greska, Anjaneyulu Krothapalli

ES 2010; 1055-1061doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90387

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Topics: Construction , Emissions , Hydrogen , Design , Energy sustainability , Natural gas , Proton exchange membranes , Cutting , Electric power generation , Electrolysis