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ASME 2010 4th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Volume 2

Combined Energy Cycles, CHP and CCHP

A System-Level Simulation Model of Poly-Generation Plant Based on Gasification Technology With Methanol and Power Generation

Po-Chuang Chen, Hsiu-Mei Chiu, Yau-Pin Chyou, Chiou-Shia Yu

ES 2010; 1-10https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90120

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Topics: Energy generation , Fuel gasification , Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations , Methanol , Simulation models

Modeling of a SOFC-GT Hybrid Power Plant With Anode Recycling

Denver Cheddie, Renique Murray

ES 2010; 11-20https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90128

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Topics: Anodes , Hybrid power systems , Modeling , Recycling , Solid oxide fuel cells , Gas turbines , Power stations , Brayton cycle , Electrical efficiency , Energy generation

Cogeneration System Modeling Based on Experimental Results

Flore Marion, Fred Betz, David Archer

ES 2010; 21-26https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90184

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Modeling

Performance-Cost Analysis of Solar Combined Heat and Power Systems

Zack Norwood, Stephen Pepe, Vincent Romanin, Daniel Kammen

ES 2010; 27-34https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90198

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Topics: Cogeneration systems , Solar energy , Photovoltaic power systems , Climate , Combined heat and power , Electric power generation , Photovoltaics , Distributed power generation , Heat , High temperature

Validation of a Simulation Model for a Combined Otto and Stirling Cycle Power Plant

Jim McGovern, Barry Cullen, Michel Feidt, Stoian Petrescu

ES 2010; 35-43https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90220

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Topics: Cycles , Power stations , Simulation models , Engines , Combined cycle power stations , Combined cycles , Computer simulation , Optimization , Thermodynamics , Entropy

Radial Inflow Turbine Assessment for Small-Scale Concentrated Solar Rankine Combined Heat and Power Technology

Deborah A. Sunter, Van P. Carey, Zack Norwood

ES 2010; 45-56https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90250

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Inflow , Solar energy , Turbines , Brayton cycle , Design , Fluids , Cycles , NASA , Power systems (Machinery)

Strategies for Performance Enhancement of Tesla Turbines for Combined Heat and Power Applications

Vince Romanin, Van P. Carey, Zack Norwood

ES 2010; 57-64https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90251

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Turbines , Design , Rankine cycle , Energy conversion , Hinges , Maintenance , Manufacturing , Testing

Heat Recovery From a Microturbine System

Caitlin J. Bailey, James S. Wallace

ES 2010; 65-72https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90316

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Topics: Heat recovery , Microturbines , Heating , Exhaust systems , Hot water , Cooling , Heat , Steam , Thermal power stations , Waste heat

Solar Thermochemistry

Solar Syngas Production From H₂O and CO₂ via Two Step Thermochemical Cycles Based on FeO/Fe₃O₄ Redox Reactions: Kinetic Analysis

Anastasia Stamatiou, Peter G. Loutzenhiser, Aldo Steinfeld

ES 2010; 73-78https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90009

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Cycles , Solar energy , Syngas , Water , Diffusion (Physics) , Heat , Metals , Oxygen , Shrinkage (Materials)

Splitting Water and Carbon Dioxide via the Heterogeneous Oxidation of Zinc Vapor: Thermodynamic Considerations

Luke J. Venstrom, Jane H. Davidson

ES 2010; 79-88https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90014

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Oxidation , Vapors , Water , Carbon , Cycles , Heat , Hydrogen , Mass transfer , Solar energy

Cerium Oxide Materials for the Solar Thermochemical Decomposition of Carbon Dioxide

Nathan P. Siegel, Stephanie Livers, James E. Miller, Richard B. Diver

ES 2010; 89-95https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90091

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Solar energy , Carbon , Cycles , Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Oxidation , Crystal structure , Furnaces , Operating temperature , Sintering

Testing of a CR5 Solar Thermochemical Heat Engine Prototype

Richard B. Diver, James E. Miller, Nathan P. Siegel, Timothy A. Moss

ES 2010; 97-104https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90093

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Topics: Engineering prototypes , Heat engines , Solar energy , Testing , Carbon dioxide , Sunlight , Water , Feedstock , Fuels , Cycles

Molten-Salt Tubular Absorber/Reformer (MoSTAR) Project: Reforming Performance of Reactor Tubes During Intermittent Heating

Nobuyuki Gokon, Tatsuya Kodama, Shingo Yamashita, Tsuyoshi Hatamachi, Taebeom Seo

ES 2010; 105-113https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90114

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Topics: Heating , Catalysts , Thermal energy storage , Composite materials , Cooling , Furnaces , Heat , Carbon dioxide , Methane , Solar radiation

Renewable Hydrogen From the Zn/ZnO Solar Thermochemical Cycle: A Cost and Policy Analysis

Julia F. Haltiwanger, Jane H. Davidson, Elizabeth J. Wilson

ES 2010; 115-124https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90196

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Topics: Cycles , Hydrogen , Solar energy , Carbon , Methane , Fuels , Hydrogen production , Steam

A Free and Open Source Monte Carlo Ray Tracing Program for Concentrating Solar Energy Research

Jo¨rg Petrasch

ES 2010; 125-132https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90206

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Topics: Ray tracing , Solar energy , Design , Boundary-value problems , Computer simulation , Furnaces , High temperature , Industrial research , Monte Carlo methods

Numerical Study on the Thermal Interaction of Gas-Particle Transport for a Vortex Flow Solar Reactor

Nesrin Ozalp, D. JayaKrishna

ES 2010; 133-141https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90325

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Particulate matter , Solar energy , Vortex flow

A CFD Study on the Effect of Carbon Particle Seeding for the Improvement of Solar Reactor Performance

Nesrin Ozalp, Anoop Kanjirakat

ES 2010; 143-152https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90326

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Topics: Carbon , Computational fluid dynamics , Cracking (Materials) , Flow (Dynamics) , Fracture (Process) , Hydrogen , Particulate matter , Solar energy

Modeling Solar Thermochemical Splitting of CO₂ Using Metal Oxide and a CR5

Ken S. Chen, Roy E. Hogan

ES 2010; 153-162https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90436

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Metals , Modeling , Solar energy , Carbon , Chemical reactions , Diffusion (Physics) , Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Finite element methods , Flow (Dynamics)

O₂ Releasing Reactivity of Ceria-Based Reactive Ceramics on Irradiation of Concentrated Solar Beam for Solar Hydrogen Production

Masaru Tada, Toshihiko Ishihara, Hiroshi Kaneko, Yutaka Tamaura

ES 2010; 163-167https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90460

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Topics: Ceramics , Crystal lattices , Crystals , Hydrogen production , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Metals , Oxygen , Polymerization , Solar energy , Water

Solar Heating and Cooling

The Performance of an Absorption Solar Cooling System Operated in Taiwan

Ru Yang, Yi-Ying Chiu

ES 2010; 169-172https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90057

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Topics: Absorption , Cooling systems , Solar energy , Climate , Computer simulation , Computers , Design , Simulation , Solar collectors , Storage tanks

Solar Absorption Chiller Optimization by Using Genetic Algorithms

Ali Abbasi Godarzi, Jalal Samimi, Masoud Jalilian, Mohammad Ali Vesaghi

ES 2010; 173-183https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90122

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Topics: Absorption , Genetic algorithms , Modeling , Optimization , Solar energy

Solar Thermal Driven Cooling System for a Data Center in Albuquerque New Mexico

N. Fumo, V. Bortone, J. C. Zambrano

ES 2010; 185-193https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90136

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Topics: Absorption , Cooling , Cooling systems , Data centers , Solar energy

Heat Pipe Augmented Solar Heating System

Brian S. Robinson, Michael V. Albanese, Nick Chmielewski, Ellen G. Brehob, M. Keith Sharp

ES 2010; 195-199https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90180

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Topics: Heat pipes , Solar heating , Engineering prototypes , Simulation , Cold climates , Concrete walls , Cooling , Heat transfer , Heating , Solar energy

Heat Flow Control and Energy Recovery Using CO₂ in Double Glass Arrangements

Ron Zevenhoven, Martin Fa¨lt

ES 2010; 201-206https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90189

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Energy recovery , Flow control , Glass , Heat , Radiation (Physics) , Gases , Temperature , Wavelength , Climate change

Radiative Cooling in Northern Europe Using a Roof Window

Martin Fa¨lt, Ron Zevenhoven

ES 2010; 207-216https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90192

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Topics: Cooling , Roofs , Density , Glass , Heat , Heating , Air conditioning , Design , Gases , Heat conduction

Cost and Performance Analysis of a Solar Thermal Cooling Project

Joel K. Dickinson, Robert O. Hess, Jeff Seaton, Henny van Lambalgen, Andrea L. Burnham

ES 2010; 217-223https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90248

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Topics: Cooling , Solar energy , Air conditioning , Cooling systems , Design , Absorption , Electric load , Hot water , Maintenance , Photovoltaics

Design and Analysis of an Integrated Solar Absorption Cooling and Heating System at Purdue University

Yin Hang, Ming Qu

ES 2010; 225-230https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90268

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Topics: Absorption , Design , Heating and cooling , Solar energy , Cooling , Solar heating , Simulation , Climate change , Construction , Cooling systems

Designing of Solar Water Bath Heater for Gas Pressure Reducing Station in of 150,000 Nm³/h Capacity in Assaluyeh Region in Iran

Fatemeh Dalir, Morteza Khalaji Assadi

ES 2010; 231-237https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90307

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Topics: Design , Flat plates , Pressure , Solar collectors , Solar energy , Water

Conceptual and Basic Design of a Stirling Engine Prototype for Electrical Power Generation by Solar Means

Constantino Roldan, Pedro Pieretti, Luis Rojas Solorzano

ES 2010; 239-249https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90384

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Topics: Design , Electric power generation , Engineering prototypes , Solar energy , Stirling engines , Conceptual design , Construction , Dimensions , Engines , Heat exchangers

Implementation of Solar Thermal Driven Absorption Cooling in the Southeast

Stephen M. Smith

ES 2010; 251-255https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90403

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Topics: Absorption , Cooling , Solar energy , Heating , Hot water , Boilers , Modeling , Design , Emergencies , HVAC equipment

Performance Optimization and Parametric Analysis of a Class of Solar-Driven Heat Engines

Houcheng Zhang, Lanmei Wu, Guoxing Lin

ES 2010; 257-264https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90409

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Topics: Heat engines , Optimization , Solar energy , Solar collectors , Convection , Heat losses , Heat transfer , Radiation (Physics) , Computational methods , Fluids

Solar Furnace Heliostat Closed-Loop Control System

Kyle Glenn

ES 2010; 265-271https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90444

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Topics: Control systems , Furnaces , Solar energy , Signals , Errors , Photodiodes , Degrees of freedom , Laser beams , Pacific Ocean , Parallax

Cumulative Frequency Distributions for Hourly Clearness Indices Through Generalized Parameters

V. V. Satyamurty, P. RaviKumar

ES 2010; 273-282https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90455

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Topics: Climate

Performance Modeling of an Air-Based Photovoltaic/Thermal (PV/T) Collector

Ross D. Casey, Michael J. Brandemuehl, Tim Merrigan, Jay Burch

ES 2010; 283-292https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90474

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Topics: Heating , Modeling , Thermal energy , Friction , Climate , Design , Errors , Hot water heating , Photovoltaic power systems , Roofs

Exposure of Polymeric Glazing Materials Using NREL’s Ultra-Accelerated Weathering System (UAWs)

Carl Bingham, Gary Jorgensen, Amy Wylie

ES 2010; 293-299https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90489

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Topics: Weathering , Ultraviolet radiation , Design , Temperature , Coatings , Engineering prototypes , Glass reinforced plastics , Instrumentation , Sunlight , Temperature effects

Prediction of Degradation of Polyolefins Used in Solar Domestic Hot Water Components

William Camisa, Susan C. Mantell, Jane H. Davidson, Gyanender Singh

ES 2010; 301-308https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90514

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Topics: Hot water , Solar energy , Polymers , Diffusion (Physics) , Heat exchangers , Heat transfer

Advances in Solar Buildings and Conservation

Using Core Sunlighting to Improve Illumination Quality and Increase Energy Efficiency of Commercial Buildings

Lorne Whitehead, Allen Upward, Peter Friedel, Guthrie Cox, Michele Mossman

ES 2010; 309-316https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90077

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Topics: Energy efficiency , Structures , Sunlight , Construction , Daylighting , Electricity (Physics) , Rendering , Stress

Solar Assisted Household Clothes Dryer

Jeff Luttrell, Dereje Agonafer

ES 2010; 317-322https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90095

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Topics: Solar energy , Heat , Roofs , Construction , Energy resources , Natural gas , Roofing , Solar heating , Absorption , Climate

A Method to Estimate Real-Time Energy Performance and Carbon Offsets in Residential Buildings

Sergio Escobar, Jorge E. Gonza´lez, Adam Wong, Mark Aschheim

ES 2010; 323-328https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90152

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Topics: Carbon , Residential construction , Heat transfer coefficients , Radiation (Physics) , Shades and shadows , Energy consumption , Solar radiation , Structures , Temperature

Thermal Performance of a Natural Ventilation System

M. J. Jime´nez, J. D. Guzma´n, M. R. Heras, J. Arce, J. P. Xama´n, G. Alvarez

ES 2010; 329-336https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90264

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Topics: Solar energy , Ventilation

A Simulation of the Thermal Performance of a Small Solar Chimney Already Installed in a Building

J. Arce, J. P. Xama´n, G. Alvarez, M. J. Jime´nez, R. Enri´quez, M. R. Heras

ES 2010; 337-347https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90271

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Topics: Simulation , Solar energy

A TRNSYS Simulation and Experimental Comparison of the Thermal Behavior of a Building Located in Desert Climate

G. A´lvarez, M. A. Chagolla, J. P. Xama´n, M. J. Jime´nez, S. Sua´rez, M. R. Heras

ES 2010; 349-356https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90272

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Topics: Climate , Simulation

A Simple Method to Estimate Energy Savings for Structural Insulated Panels Applied to Single Family Homes

Ishimine McCullom, Moncef Krarti

ES 2010; 357-362https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90353

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Topics: Climate , Construction , Energy consumption , Life cycle costing , Potential energy , Wood products

Evaluation of Measurement and Verification Procedures for Retrofit Savings Using Calibrated Energy Building Models

Niko Kalinic, Moncef Krarti

ES 2010; 363-373https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90354

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Topics: Energy conservation , Energy consumption , Engineering simulation , HVAC equipment , Residential construction , Simulation , Simulation models , Uncertainty

Identifying Inefficient Single-Family Homes With Utility Bill Analysis

Sean Casey, Moncef Krarti, Marcus Bianchi, David Roberts

ES 2010; 375-381https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90431

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Topics: Computer software , Energy conservation , Energy consumption , Energy efficiency , Heating , Natural gas , Regression analysis , Simulation

Energy Saving Opportunities Using Building Energy Simulation for a Typical Mosque in Kuwait

Adnan Al Anzi, Basma Al-Shammeri

ES 2010; 383-391https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90478

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Topics: Simulation , Structures , Climate , Computer software , Data collection , Design , Energy conservation , Energy consumption , Engineering drawings , HVAC equipment

Thermal Analysis of a Building’s Roof With Cone Frustum Holes Containing PCM

Esam M. Alawadhi, Hashem J. Alqallaf

ES 2010; 393-398https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90482

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Topics: Roofs , Thermal analysis , Geometry , Heat flux , Concrete slabs , Finite element methods , Heat , Heat of fusion , Melting , Phase change materials

Ecological Sustainability of Fiber Optic Solar Lighting in the Future of the State of Qatar

Mohammad AhsanShaikh, Musbah S. Mahfoud

ES 2010; 399-406https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90484

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Topics: Fibers , Solar energy , Sustainability , Sunlight , Climate , Energy consumption , Optical fiber , Structures , Accounting , Cables

Photovoltaics

Thermal Computational Model to Analyze PV Modules: Preliminary Results

Rolando Soler-Bientz, Fernando Go´mez-Castro, Lifter Ricalde-Cab

ES 2010; 407-413https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90016

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Topics: Meteorology , Solar cells , Wind

Photovoltaic Module Assembly as Appropriate Technology in Pakistan

Faizan Ahmad, Richard Komp, Irfan Ahmad, Kelly Kissock

ES 2010; 415-424https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90039

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Topics: Appropriate technology , Manufacturing , Cities , Developing nations , Workshops (Work spaces)

Organic Solar Cell With Carbon Nanotube Anode

Liqiang Ren, Shiren Wang

ES 2010; 425-430https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90060

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Topics: Anodes , Carbon nanotubes , Solar cells , Manufacturing , Dimensions , Electrical conductivity , Filtration , Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy , Glass , Pressing

Distributed Industrial Scale Hybrid Solar Concentrator Photovoltaics and Thermal Energy

David N. Borton

ES 2010; 431-433https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90074

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Topics: Photovoltaics , Solar energy concentrators , Thermal energy , Heat , Solar energy , Flat plates , Cooling , Design , Heating , Public utilities

Numerical Modeling of Turbulent Natural Convection in a Concentrating Photovoltaic System

K. M. Nazmul Ahsan, Robert F. Boehm, Yitung Chen, Jianhu Nie

ES 2010; 435-442https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90187

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Topics: Computer simulation , Natural convection , Photovoltaic power systems , Turbulence , Buoyancy , Flow (Dynamics) , Heating , Rayleigh number , Temperature

Electrodeposition and Characterization of Very Thin Film II-VI Compounds for Novel Superlattice Solar Cells

Sukriti Jain, Pritpal Singh

ES 2010; 443-446https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90239

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Topics: Electrodeposition , Solar cells , Superlattices , Thin films , Absorption , Glass , Layer structure (Solids) , Scanning electron microscopy , Spectrophotometry , Spectroscopy

Analysis of Potential for Mitigation of Building-Integrated PV Array Shading Losses Through Use of Distributed Power Converters

Sara M. MacAlpine, Michael J. Brandemuehl, Robert W. Erickson

ES 2010; 447-456https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90261

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Topics: Power converters , Shades and shadows , Simulation

Configuration Optimization of a Photovoltaic Power Plant in Relation to Cost and Performance

Kenneth K. Lee, Jared T. Moore

ES 2010; 457-462https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90269

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Topics: Gages , Life cycle costing , Optimization , Photovoltaic power systems , Power stations , Shades and shadows , Solar energy

Exergy Analysis of PV-Water Cooling System and PV-SAHP System

Bing Wei, Fei Ma

ES 2010; 463-466https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90386

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Topics: Cooling systems , Exergy analysis , Water , Exergy , Solar energy , Photovoltaic power systems , Energy dissipation , System efficiency , Electricity (Physics) , Heat

Seed-Induced Crystallization of Amorphous Silicon for the Formation of Large-Grain Poly-Crystalline Silicon

Jason Trask, Lin Cui, Andrew J. Wagner, K. Andre Mkhoyan, Uwe Kortshagen

ES 2010; 467-470https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90443

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Topics: Crystallization , Silicon , Annealing , Electrical conductivity , Imaging , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Raman spectroscopy , Thermal conductivity , Thin films

Silicon and Germanium Nanocrystal Inks for Low-Cost Solar Cells

Xiaodong Pi, Zachary Holman, Uwe Kortshagen

ES 2010; 471-474https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90445

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Topics: Germanium , Inks , Nanocrystals , Silicon , Solar cells , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Thin films , Crystals , Semiconductor wafers , Chemical vapor deposition

Concentrating Solar Power

Finite Element Modeling of Concentrating Solar Collectors for Evaluation of Gravity Loads, Bending, and Optical Characterization

Joshua M. Christian, Clifford K. Ho

ES 2010; 475-481https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90050

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Gravity (Force) , Modeling , Solar collectors , Stress , Mirrors , Errors , Shapes , Parabolic troughs , Concentrating solar power

Development of a “Solar Patch” Calculator to Evaluate Heliostat-Field Irradiance as a Boundary Condition in CFD Models

Siri Sahib S. Khalsa, Clifford K. Ho

ES 2010; 483-490https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90052

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Computational fluid dynamics , Solar energy , Cavities , Flow (Dynamics) , Radiation (Physics) , Reflectance , Simulation , Temperature distribution

Methodology to Assess Potential Glint and Glare Hazards From Concentrating Solar Power Plants: Analytical Models and Experimental Validation

Clifford K. Ho, Cheryl M. Ghanbari, Richard B. Diver

ES 2010; 491-500https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90053

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Hazards , Damage , Safety , Analytical methods , Solar collectors , Testing

Analytical Methods to Evaluate Flux Distributions From Point-Focus Collectors for Solar Furnace and Dish Engine Applications

Clifford K. Ho, Siri S. Khalsa, Nathan P. Siegel

ES 2010; 501-509https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90054

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Topics: Analytical methods , Engines , Furnaces , Solar energy , Errors , Optics

Test Results and Status of the TOP Alignment System for Parabolic Trough Solar Collectors

Richard B. Diver, Timothy A. Moss

ES 2010; 511-517https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90092

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Topics: Parabolic troughs , Solar collectors , Power stations , Mirrors , Solar energy , Construction , Corrective actions , Glass , Heat , Maintenance

An Air-Based Cavity-Receiver for Solar Trough Concentrators

Roman Bader, Maurizio Barbato, Andrea Pedretti, Aldo Steinfeld

ES 2010; 519-528https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90110

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Topics: Cavities , Solar energy , Heat transfer , Absorption , Solar power , Temperature , Convection , Design , Energy conservation , Engineering simulation

Enhanced Efficiency in a Coupled Photovoltaic/Thermal Concentrating Solar Collector

Ihtesham Chowdhury, Todd Otanicar, Ravi Prasher, Jonathan Sherbeck, Patrick Phelan, Marc Burrell

ES 2010; 529-536https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90137

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Topics: Solar collectors , Energy gap , Photovoltaic cells , Simulation , Solar energy , Temperature , Design , Heat , Solar energy conversion , Thermal energy

Installation and Operation of Southern Nevada Water Authority High Concentration Amonix Multi-Junction System

Gary Wood, Aaron Sahm, Rick Hurt, Robert Boehm, Kenneth W. Stone

ES 2010; 537-541https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90153

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Topics: Junctions , Water , Design , Photovoltaic power systems , Tracking control

Preliminary Analysis of a 100-kW_th Mini-Tower Solar Field With an Integrated Optical Waveguide Receiver for Solar Chemistry

Aurelio Gonzalez, Jose Gonzalez-Aguilar, Manuel Romero

ES 2010; 543-552https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90194

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Topics: Solar chemistry , Solar energy , Waveguides , Carbon dioxide , Cavities , Design , Flux (Metallurgy) , Fuels , High temperature , Hydrogen production

Thermodynamic Cycles for a Small Particle Heat Exchange Receiver Used in Concentrating Solar Power Plants

Kyle Kitzmiller, Fletcher Miller

ES 2010; 553-563https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90229

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Topics: Brayton cycle , Concentrating solar power , Gas turbines , Heat , Particulate matter , Solar energy , Thermodynamic cycles

A Parametric Study of the Impact of Various Error Contributions on the Flux Distribution of a Solar Dish Concentrator

Charles E. Andraka, Julius Yellowhair, Brian D. Iverson

ES 2010; 565-580https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90242

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Topics: Errors , Solar energy , Failure , Cavities , Chemical processes , Damage , Deflection , Engines , Flux (Metallurgy) , High temperature

Implementation of an Integrated Solar Combined Cycle on an Existing Coal Fired Power Plant

Eric Reitze, Hank Price

ES 2010; 581-585https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90263

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Topics: Coal , Combined cycles , Power stations , Solar energy , Feedwater , Design , Fluids , Heat transfer , Construction , Control systems

Effect of Camera-Like Aperture in Quest for Maintaining Quasi-Constant Radiation Inside a Solar Reactor

Nesrin Ozalp, Anthony Toyama, D. Jaya Krishna, Reza Rowshan, Yasser Al-Hamidi

ES 2010; 587-597https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90327

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Topics: Radiation (Physics) , Solar energy , Solar radiation

Life Cycle Assessment of a Model Parabolic Trough Concentrating Solar Power Plant With Thermal Energy Storage

John J. Burkhardt, III, Garvin Heath, Craig Turchi

ES 2010; 599-608https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90339

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Life cycle assessment , Parabolic troughs , Thermal energy storage , Construction , Water , Cooling systems , Cycles , Fluids , Heat transfer

Heliostat Canting and Focusing Methods: An Overview and Comparison

Julius Yellowhair, Clifford K. Ho

ES 2010; 609-615https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90356

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Topics: Gage blocks , Imaging , Laser beams , Mirrors , Overlays (Materials engineering) , Photogrammetry , Reflection , Solar energy , Sunlight , Test facilities

A Numerical Model for Off-Design Performance Calculation of Parabolic Trough Based Solar Power Plants

Andrea Giostri, Claudio Saccilotto, Paolo Silva, Ennio Macchi, Giampaolo Manzolini

ES 2010; 617-626https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90383

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Topics: Computer simulation , Design , Parabolic troughs , Solar power stations , Solar energy , Steam , Algorithms , Cycles , Fluids , Heat transfer

Solar Thermal Closed-Helium Brayton Cycle With High Temperature Phase-Change Thermal Storage

Xinhai Xu, M. M. Valmiki, Saurabh Pradhan, Hsinhung Liu, Peiwen Li

ES 2010; 627-635https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90388

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Topics: Brayton cycle , Helium , High temperature , Solar energy , Thermal energy storage , Heat , Energy efficiency , Phase change materials , Power systems (Machinery) , Solar thermal power

Modeling On/Off-Design Performance of Solar Tower Plants Using Saturated Steam

F. Colzi, S. Petrucci, G. Manzolini, R. Chacartegui, P. Silva, S. Campanari, D. Sa´nchez

ES 2010; 637-648https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90399

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Topics: Design , Modeling , Solar energy , Steam , Heat , Boilers , Pressure , Cavitation , Flow (Dynamics) , Pipes

Modelling, Simulation and Assessment of Solar Thermal Power Plants: A First Step Towards Definition of Best Practice Approaches

Tobias Hirsch, Markus Eck, Reiner Buck, Ju¨rgen Dersch, Jan Fabian Feldhoff, Stefano Giuliano, Klaus Hennecke, Eckhard Lu¨pfert, Peter Schwarzbo¨zl

ES 2010; 649-657https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90401

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Topics: Modeling , Simulation , Solar thermal power

Thermal Modelling and Simulation of Parabolic Trough Receiver Tubes

Markus Eck, Jan Fabian Feldhoff, Ralf Uhlig

ES 2010; 659-666https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90402

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Topics: Modeling , Parabolic troughs , Simulation , Heat losses , Solar thermal power , Design , Fluids , Heat , Heat transfer , Solar radiation

On the Development of a Low Cost Pyrheliometer

Michael Gnos, Brenton Greska, Anjaneyulu Krothapalli

ES 2010; 667-674https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90418

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Topics: Engineering prototypes , Errors , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Manufacturing , Sensors , Solar energy , Steady state , Sustainability , Transients (Dynamics)

The Impact of Hybrid Wet/Dry Cooling on Concentrating Solar Power Plant Performance

Michael J. Wagner, Charles Kutscher

ES 2010; 675-682https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90442

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Cooling , Rankine cycle , Water

Correlations Between Geographically Dispersed Concentrating Solar Power and Demand in the United States

Matthew Mowers, Chris Helm, Nate Blair, Walter Short

ES 2010; 683-691https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90468

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Renewable energy , Solar power , Solar thermal power , Thermal energy storage , Wind power

Advances in Solar Thermal Storage

Freeze-Thaw Tests on Trough Receivers Employing a Molten Salt Working Fluid

Gregory Kolb, Clifford Ho, Brian Iverson, Timothy Moss, Nathan Siegel

ES 2010; 693-698https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90040

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Topics: Accidents , Damage , Deformation , Fluids , Heat , Parabolic troughs , Reliability , Solar energy

3D FEM Model to Improve the Heat Transfer in Concrete for Thermal Energy Storage in Solar Power Generation

R. Panneer Selvam, Marco Castro

ES 2010; 699-707https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90078

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Topics: Concretes , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Heat transfer , Solar power , Thermal energy storage , Storage , Computers , Concentrating solar power , Concrete blocks

Effect of High Temperatures and Heating Rates on High Strength Concrete for Use as Thermal Energy Storage

Emerson E. John, W. Micah Hale, R. Panneer Selvam

ES 2010; 709-713https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90096

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Topics: Heating , High strength concrete , High temperature , Thermal energy storage , Concretes , Temperature , Operating temperature , Fluids , Heat transfer , Polypropylene fibers

Liquid Calcium Chloride Solar Storage: Concept and Analysis

Josh A. Quinnell, Jane H. Davidson, Jay Burch

ES 2010; 715-724https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90181

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Topics: Solar energy , Storage , Absorption , Binding energy , Buoyancy , Computational fluid dynamics , Energy transformation , Heat , Heat exchangers , Heat pumps

Heat Transfer in Thermocline Storage System With Filler Materials: Analytical Model

Wafaa Karaki, Jon T. Van Lew, Peiwen Li, Cho Lik Chan, Jake Stephens

ES 2010; 725-734https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90209

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Topics: Fillers (Materials) , Heat transfer , Storage , Solar energy , Cycles , Electric power generation , Energy conservation , Energy storage , Fluids , Laplace transforms

Enhanced Sensible Heat Capacity of Molten Salt and Conventional Heat Transfer Fluid Based Nanofluid for Solar Thermal Energy Storage Application

Hyun-eun Kwak, Donghyun Shin, Debjyoti Banerjee

ES 2010; 735-739https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90295

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Topics: Fluids , Heat capacity , Heat transfer , Nanofluids , Solar thermal power , Storage , Nanoparticles , Concentrating solar power , Silicon , Solar energy

Study of High Temperature Nanofluids Using Carbon Nanotubes (CNT) for Solar Thermal Storage Applications

Byeongnam Jo, Debjyoti Banerjee

ES 2010; 741-748https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90299

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , High temperature , Nanofluids , Solar energy , Thermal energy storage , Specific heat , Temperature , Water , Agglomeration (Materials) , Evaporation

Research Development and Application of Solar Thermal Storage With Phase Change Materials

Fang Liu, Hao Liang, Hang Yu, Xiaomei Tang

ES 2010; 749-763https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90331

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Topics: Phase change materials , Solar energy , Thermal energy storage , Composite materials , Biomedicine , Carbon fibers , China , Construction , Design , Electronic products

Wind Energy Systems and Technologies

Design of an Extra-Tall Wind Resource Assessment for the Complex Terrain of the Western Appalachian Ohio Foothills

Carole A. Womeldorf

ES 2010; 765-775https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90044

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Topics: Design , Wind resource assessments , Wind , Wind energy , Atmospheric pressure , Blades , Computational fluid dynamics , Energetics , Meteorology , Modeling

Concepts Developed for a Multi-Phased, Vertical Axis Wind Turbine System With an Adjustable Inlet Air Scoop and Exit Drag Curtain

Brett C. Krippene, Ira Sorensen

ES 2010; 777-786https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90062

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Topics: Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Vertical axis wind turbines , Flow (Dynamics) , Turbines , Wind , Design , Engineering prototypes , Maintenance , Manufacturing , Propellers

Investigation of an Eppler 423 Style Wind Turbine Blade

David M. McStravick, Brent C. Houchens, David C. Garland, Kenneth E. Davis

ES 2010; 787-791https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90113

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Topics: Blades , Wind turbines , Airfoils , Testing , Computational fluid dynamics , Engineering prototypes , Turbine blades , Wind tunnels , Avionics , Computer simulation

Feasibility of Wind Power for Brackish Groundwater Desalination: A Case Study of the Energy-Water Nexus in Texas

Ashlynn S. Stillwell, Michael E. Webber

ES 2010; 793-804https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90158

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Topics: Groundwater , Water , Wind power , Wind , Emissions , Membranes , Wind turbines , Carbon , Energy consumption , Water supply

Simulating the Dynamic and Steady State Response of a Rotor Resistive Controlled 1.5 MW Variable Speed Wind Turbine

Jared B. Garrison, Michael E. Webber

ES 2010; 805-814https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90183

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Topics: Rotors , Steady state , Wind turbines , Wind velocity , Dynamic response , Wind , Simulation , Blades , Control equipment , Generators

Preliminary Results of a Measurement Station to Characterize the Wind Energy Potential at the Eastern of Mexico

Rolando Soler-Bientz, Lifter Ricalde-Cab

ES 2010; 815-821https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90216

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Topics: Data acquisition , Electricity (Physics) , Meteorology , Wind , Wind energy , Wind energy systems , Wind turbines , Wind velocity

Adaptive Geometry Wind Turbine Blades for Increasing Performance

Leonardo C. Albanese, Farhan Gandhi, Susan W. Stewart

ES 2010; 823-835https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90236

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Topics: Blades , Geometry , Wind turbines , Wind velocity , Turbines , Airfoils , Chords (Trusses) , Energy generation , Rotors , Engineering simulation

Comparison of Different Time Series Methods for Short-Term Forecasting of Wind Power Production

Gong Li, Jing Shi

ES 2010; 837-843https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90270

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Topics: Time series , Wind power , Errors , Artificial neural networks , Network models , Power systems (Machinery) , Wind farms , Wind turbines

Optimization of Flatback Airfoils for Wind Turbine Blades

Xiaomin Chen, Ramesh Agarwal

ES 2010; 845-853https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90373

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Topics: Airfoils , Blades , Optimization , Wind turbines , Artificial neural networks , Computer software , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Genetic algorithms , Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations

A Comparative Wind Investigation Using Mesoscale Numerical Predictions and Experimental Data at Aubrey Cliffs, Arizona

Michael S. Barton, Thomas L. Acker, Earl P. N. Duque

ES 2010; 855-865https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90378

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Topics: Wind , Modeling , Wind velocity , Density , Flow (Dynamics) , Resolution (Optics) , Simulation , Weather forecasting , Wind power

A Methodology for Comprehensive Characterization of Errors in Wind Power Forecasting

Mark F. Bielecki, Jason J. Kemper, Thomas L. Acker

ES 2010; 867-876https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90381

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Topics: Errors , Wind power forecasting , Wind , Algorithms , Electronic systems , Energy generation , Error analysis , Time series , Uncertainty , Weather forecasting

Multi-Axial Fatigue Life Assessment of Wind Turbine Structural Components

Zhigang Wei, Thomas P. Forte

ES 2010; 877-883https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90422

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Topics: Fatigue life , Structural elements (Construction) , Wind turbines , Fatigue , Composite materials , Carbon reinforced plastics , Glass reinforced plastics , ASTM International , Cycles , Fatigue analysis

Modeling of Wind Power Production Forecast Errors for Wind Integration Studies

Jason J. Kemper, Mark F. Bielecki, Thomas L. Acker

ES 2010; 885-894https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90441

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Topics: Errors , Modeling , Wind , Wind power , Wind power forecasting , Time series , Wind farms , Dimensions , Simulation

Numerical Investigation of Separation Control for Wind Turbine Airfoil

Andreas Gross, Sasidhar Kondaraju, Hermann F. Fasel

ES 2010; 895-904https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90483

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Topics: Actuators , Airfoils , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Separation (Technology) , Turbines , Wind turbines

Sustainable Cities and Communities

IT-Enabled Resource Management

Amip Shah, Ratnesh Sharma, Cullen Bash, Manish Marwah, Tom Christian, Chandrakant Patel, Kiara Corrigan

ES 2010; 905-914https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90083

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Topics: Cycles , Degrees of freedom , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Microgrids , Supply and demand , Visualization

Greening Tenant/Landlord Processes: Demonstrating Transformation in the Industry

Cara Carmichael, Moncef Krarti

ES 2010; 915-923https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90161

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Topics: Boilers , Bridges (Structures) , Design , Economic analysis , Education , Energy conservation , HVAC equipment , Maintenance , Space , Springs

Co-Design of Energy-Efficient Housing With the Pinoleville-Pomo Nation

Tobias C. Schultz, Ryan L. Shelby, Alice M. Agogino

ES 2010; 925-934https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90190

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Topics: Design , Carbon , Design methodology , Emissions , Engineering prototypes , Green technology , Life cycle assessment , Optimization , Sustainability , Water conservation

Renewable Powered Desalination in the Coastal Mekong Delta

Ha T. Nguyen, Joshua M. Pearce

ES 2010; 935-946https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90224

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Topics: Shorelines , Water , Wind , Sustainability , Climate , Climate change , Renewable energy , Reverse osmosis , Warfare , Water supply

Sustainable Communities Case Study: Energy Management Using Demand Response Methods

Santiago Naranjo Palacio, K. Max Zhang, Disha Patel, Megha Basu, Jason Trager

ES 2010; 947-954https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90265

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Topics: Energy management , Sustainability , Smart grids , Structures , Coal , Energy consumption , Energy efficiency , Engineering teachers , Engineers , Graduate students

Design and Analysis of a Continuous Operating Solar Absorption Cooling System

Samved Patil, K. Max Zhang, Aditya Sahasrabuddhe, Shrewans Padhye

ES 2010; 955-961https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90298

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Topics: Absorption , Cooling systems , Design , Solar energy , Vapors , Air conditioning , Compression , Flow (Dynamics) , Refrigeration , Cities

On the Environmental Sustainability of Solar Technologies in a Coastal City

B. Lebassi, J. E. Gonza´lez, R. D. Bornstein

ES 2010; 963-970https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90333

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Topics: Shorelines , Solar energy , Sustainability , Cities , Heat , Cooling , Gases , Heating , Modeling , Resolution (Optics)

The Analysis and Application of Energy-Internet in the Low-Carbon Community

Hao Liang, Weiding Long, Yingqian Song, Fang Liu

ES 2010; 971-980https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90338

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Topics: Carbon , Distributed power generation , Internet

Development of an Hourly Optimization Tool for Renewable Energy Systems

Christine Lee, Andy Walker, Moncef Krarti

ES 2010; 981-996https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90357

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Topics: Optimization , Renewable energy , Climate , Photovoltaic power systems , Wind

Application of Regional Bio-Refining to Increase the Sustainability and Energy Self-Sufficiency of Rural and Agricultural Communities

David T. Gallaspy, Rodney E. Sears

ES 2010; 997-1007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90415

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Topics: Agricultural wastes , Biomass , Carbon , Cycles , Diesel , Economics , Energy consumption , Energy conversion , Energy resources , Energy sustainability

Application and Development of Renewable Energy: A Case Study of Solar Energy Utilization in Baoding, China

Xutao Zhang, Yuefen Gao, Guohua Shi

ES 2010; 1009-1015https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90471

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Topics: China , Renewable energy , Solar energy , Governments , Wind power , Economics , Energy policy , Optics

Towards a Net Zero Building Cluster Energy Systems Analysis for a Brigade Combat Team Complex

Alexander Zhivov, Richard J. Liesen, Stephan Richter, Reinhard Jank, Franklin H. Holcomb

ES 2010; 1017-1030https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90487

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Topics: Energy / power systems , Teams , Warfare , Structures , Renewable energy sources , Army , Energy efficiency , Data centers , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Energy conservation

Instrumentation and Simulation of the Hygro-Thermal Conditions of a Green Building: A Study of the Impact of the Post-Occupancy Usages on Thermal Comfort

Franck Lucas, Jean Perouzel, Frantz Sinama, Franc¸ois Garde

ES 2010; 1031-1039https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90499

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Topics: Green buildings , Instrumentation , Simulation , Architects , Doors , Engineers , Stress , Structural design , Structures , Temperature

EnergyPlus Simulation Speedup Using Data Parallelization Concept

Vishal Garg, Kshitij Chandrasen, Surekha Tetali, Jyotirmay Mathur

ES 2010; 1041-1047https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90509

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Topics: Simulation , Computers , Computer software , Cooling , Flow (Dynamics) , Heating , Machinery , Structures , Ventilation

Biofuels

A Resource-Limited Approach to Estimating Algal Biomass Production With Geographical Fidelity

David M. Wogan, Michael Webber, Alexandre K. da Silva

ES 2010; 1049-1058https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90154

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Topics: Biomass , Water , Carbon dioxide , Flue gases , Solar energy , Biofuel , Engineering models , Gulf of Mexico , Power stations , Resolution (Optics)