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ASME 2011 5th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A, B, and C
Advances in Solar Buildings and Conservation; Climate Control and the Environment; Solar Heating and Cooling
Maximizing the Usage of PCM Materials in Buildings
ES 2011; 7-11https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54029
Topics:
Energy management
,
Structures
,
Stress
,
Temperature
,
Melting
,
Cycles
,
Cooling
,
Density
,
Design
,
Green buildings
The Magnitude of the Thermal Energy Stored in a Building Wall Adjacent to an Unglazed Transpired Solar Collector
Saeed Moaveni, Patrick A. Tebbe, Louis Schwartzkopf, Joseph Dobmeier, Joseph Gehrke, Matthew Simones
ES 2011; 29-34https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54056
Topics:
Solar collectors
,
Thermal energy
,
Solar energy
,
Fans
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Heat losses
,
HVAC equipment
,
Metals
,
Structures
,
Temperature
Increasing Energy Efficiency of HVAC Systems of Buildings Using Phase Change Material
ES 2011; 47-55https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54079
Topics:
Energy efficiency
,
HVAC equipment
,
Phase change materials
,
Structures
,
Ventilation
,
Exterior walls
,
Ceilings
,
Displacement
,
Temperature
,
Computation
Configuration of Building Fac¸ade Surface for Seasonal Selectiveness of Solar Irradiation: Absorption and Reflection
ES 2011; 63-70https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54127
Topics:
Absorption
,
Cavities
,
Cooling
,
Heating
,
Heating and cooling
,
Irradiation (Radiation exposure)
,
Reflectance
,
Reflection
,
Solar energy
,
Stress
Solar Adsorption Refrigerator With Work Pair Economical
ES 2011; 79-84https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54130
Topics:
Solar energy
,
Preservation
,
Carbon dioxide
,
Climate
,
Climate change
,
Combustion
,
Cooling
,
Design
,
Food products
,
Fossil fuels
Thermal Performance Estimation of the Office Building With the Building Integrated Photovoltaic System
ES 2011; 91-101https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54200
Topics:
Photovoltaic power systems
,
Design
,
Energy consumption
,
Heating and cooling
,
Structures
,
Climate change
,
Energy resources
,
Simulation
,
Stress
Pressure Drop as a Function of Air Flow Rate for Roll-Punched Transpired Solar Collectors With Different Porosities
ES 2011; 113-118https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54256
Topics:
Air flow
,
Pressure drop
,
Solar collectors
,
Aluminum
,
Design
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Heat
,
Metals
,
Porosity
,
Renewable energy
Space Cooling Potentials for Ambient Energy Sources Across the US
ES 2011; 147-152https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54419
Topics:
Cooling
,
Energy resources
,
Temperature
,
Stress
,
Climate
,
Thermal energy storage
,
Design
,
Heating
,
Soil
,
Solar energy
Experimental Evaluation of a Solar Intermittent Refrigerator Working With the Mixtures NH3 – LiNO3 and NH3 – LiNO3 – H2O
ES 2011; 153-158https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54421
Topics:
Solar energy
,
Water
,
Lithium
,
Absorption
,
Condensation
,
Generators
,
Condensers (steam plant)
,
Crystallization
,
Cycles
,
Electrical conductivity
A Methodology to Quantify Residential Energy-Efficiency in a Heating-Dominated Climate
ES 2011; 175-180https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54482
Topics:
Climate
,
Energy efficiency
,
Heating
,
Energy assessment
,
Modeling
,
Natural gas
,
Construction
,
Energy consumption
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Insulation
Assessment of the Potential of Installing Space Cooling-Only Ground Source Heat Pumps in a Tropical Country
ES 2011; 181-186https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54513
Topics:
Cooling
,
Heat pumps
,
Modeling
,
Design
,
Economic analysis
,
Energy consumption
,
Energy efficiency
,
Finite element model
,
Heat
,
Maintenance
Proposed Sustainable Design Alternatives for Low-Income and Middle-Income Housing in a Coastal Area in a Developing Country
Marta Lalyvette Calderon, Victor Hugo Guardado, Francisco Eduardo Guevara, Luis Aaron Martinez, Gabriel Ricardo Molina, Luis Samai Santos
ES 2011; 197-203https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54525
Topics:
Developing nations
,
Green design
,
Shorelines
,
Design
,
Energy efficiency
,
Cooling
,
Modeling
,
Renewable energy
,
Sustainability
Flex House
ES 2011; 213-224https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54549
Topics:
Climate
,
Construction
,
Cooling
,
Dehumidification
,
Design
,
Economics
,
Heat
,
Insulation
,
Quality control
,
Renewable energy
Bioclimatic and Energy Efficiency Considerations for Social Housing: A Case Study in Hot Dry Climate
ES 2011; 225-234https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54552
Topics:
Climate
,
Energy efficiency
,
Construction
,
Design
,
Governments
,
Air conditioning
,
Engineering simulation
,
Preferences
,
Simulation
,
Surveying
Impacts of Climate Changes in the Northern Pacific Coast on Related Regional Scale Energy Demands
Pedro Sequera, Osei Rhone, Jorge E. Gonza´lez, Amanuel T. Ghebreegziabher, Robert Bornstein, Bereket Lebassi
ES 2011; 249-257https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54708
Topics:
Climate change
,
North Pacific Ocean
,
Shorelines
,
Temperature
,
Seas
,
Climate
,
Cooling
,
Data centers
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Linkages
Using a Windbreak to Improve the Thermal Performance of a Flat Plate Solar Collector: A Feasibility Study
ES 2011; 311-316https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54862
Topics:
Flat plates
,
Solar collectors
,
Windbreaks
,
Heat losses
,
Wind
,
Forced convection
,
Carbon dioxide
,
Cavities
,
Coating processes
,
Coatings
Synchronization of a Single-Phase Photovoltaic Generator With the Low-Voltage Utility Grid
ES 2011; 327-333https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54951
Topics:
Generators
,
Synchronization
,
Locks (Waterways)
,
Circuits
,
Matlab
,
Regulations
,
Renewable energy
,
Renewable energy sources
,
Sensors
,
Simulation
Maximizing the Life Cycle Primary Energy Savings of an Integrated Solar Absorption Cooling and Heating System for a Medium-Sized Office Building in Los Angeles, California
ES 2011; 335-341https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54962
Topics:
Absorption
,
Cycles
,
Heating and cooling
,
Solar energy
,
Design
,
Optimization
,
Fossil fuels
,
Structures
,
Composite materials
,
Energy consumption
Combined Energy Cycles, CHP and CCHP
Integrated Oxygen-Free Gasification-Gas Turbine Power Concept: A Low-Emissions Alternative for Small-Scale Coal Plants
ES 2011; 343-349https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54123
Topics:
Coal
,
Emissions
,
Fuel gasification
,
Oxygen
,
Turbines
,
Carbon dioxide
,
Gas turbines
,
Particulate matter
,
Combustion
,
Cycles
Multi-Objective Optimization of a Combined Power and Cooling Cycle for Low-Grade and Mid-Grade Heat Sources
Gokmen Demirkaya, Saeb M. Besarati, Ricardo Vasquez Padilla, Antonio Ramos Archibold, Muhammad M. Rahman, D. Yogi Goswami, Elias L. Stefanakos
ES 2011; 351-360https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54237
Topics:
Cooling
,
Cycles
,
Heat
,
Pareto optimization
,
Waste heat
Performance Analysis and Modeling of Different Volumetric Expanders for Small-Scale Organic Rankine Cycles
ES 2011; 375-384https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54302
Topics:
Modeling
,
Organic Rankine cycle
,
Combined heat and power
,
Cycles
,
Energy recovery
,
Computer simulation
,
Displacement
,
Electrical efficiency
,
Heat
,
Temperature
Performance Analysis of a Rankine-Goswami Combined Cycle
Ricardo Vasquez Padilla, Antonio Ramos Archibold, Gokmen Demirkaya, Saeb Besarati, D. Yogi Goswami, Muhammad M. Rahman, Elias L. Stefanakos
ES 2011; 385-393https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54329
Topics:
Combined cycles
,
Cooling
,
Cycles
,
Water
,
Condensers (steam plant)
,
Pressure
,
Rankine cycle
,
Absorption
,
Atmospheric pressure
,
Condensation
Optimal Power Generation Unit Sizing for Combined Heating and Power Systems With Uncertain Loads and Fuel/Electricity Prices
ES 2011; 427-434https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54782
Topics:
Energy generation
,
Fuels
,
Heating
,
Power systems (Machinery)
,
Stress
,
Algorithms
,
Diesel engines
,
Integer programming
,
Testing
,
Uncertainty
Concentrating Solar Power
Economic Potential of Innovative Receiver Concepts With Different Solar Field Configurations for Supercritical Steam Cycles
ES 2011; 467-476https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54139
Topics:
Cycles
,
Solar energy
,
Steam
,
Absorption
,
Computational fluid dynamics
,
Concentrating solar power
,
Cooling
,
Cylinders
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Liquid metals
Two Types of Calorimeters for Assessing Fresnel Lens Performance in Concentrating Solar Systems
ES 2011; 503-510https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54166
Topics:
Lenses (Optics)
,
Solar energy
,
Temperature
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Steady state
,
Approximation
,
Calorimetry
,
Cavities
,
Density
,
Electrical conductivity
Development of a High-Performance Concrete to Store Thermal Energy for Concentrating Solar Power Plants
ES 2011; 523-529https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54177
Topics:
Concentrating solar power
,
Concretes
,
Thermal energy
,
Temperature
,
Cycles
,
Design
,
Energy generation
,
Heat storage
,
High temperature
,
Mechanical properties
Parametric Analysis of Parasitic Pressure Drop and Heat Losses for a Parabolic Trough With Considerations of Varying Aperture Sizes and Receiver Sizes
ES 2011; 537-546https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54210
Topics:
Heat losses
,
Parabolic troughs
,
Pressure drop
,
Matlab
,
Heat
,
Heat flux
,
Heat transfer
,
Accounting
,
Computers
,
Electricity (Physics)
Optical and Thermal Analysis for Immersed Cooling of Photovoltaic Cells in a Highly Concentrated Beam
ES 2011; 557-565https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54220
Topics:
Cooling
,
Photovoltaic cells
,
Thermal analysis
,
Temperature
,
Coolants
,
Damage
,
Electricity (Physics)
,
Glass
,
Heat
,
Solar radiation
Finite Element Modeling and Ray Tracing of Parabolic Trough Collectors for Evaluation of Optical Intercept Factors With Gravity Loading
ES 2011; 577-585https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54238
Topics:
Finite element analysis
,
Gravity (Force)
,
Modeling
,
Parabolic troughs
,
Ray tracing
,
Errors
,
Deformation
,
Finite element model
,
Manufacturing
,
Shapes
Design, Fabrication and Testing of an Apparatus for Material Compatibility Testing in Nitrate Salts at Temperatures Up to 700°C
ES 2011; 605-610https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54250
Topics:
Design
,
Manufacturing
,
Temperature
,
Testing
,
Corrosion
,
Oxygen
,
High temperature
,
Vessels
,
Containment vessels
,
Gaskets
The Development of the Heliostat Focusing and Canting Enhancement Technique: An Optical Heliostat Alignment Tool for the National Solar Thermal Test Facility
ES 2011; 611-619https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54268
Topics:
Solar energy
,
Test facilities
,
Mirrors
,
Shapes
,
Algorithms
,
Computer software
,
Reflection
,
Sunlight
,
Errors
,
Feedback
Comparative System Analysis of Direct Steam Generation and Synthetic Oil Parabolic Trough Power Plants With Integrated Thermal Storage
Jan Fabian Feldhoff, Kai Schmitz, Markus Eck, Lars Schnatbaum-Laumann, Doerte Laing, Francisco Ortiz-Vives, Jan Schulte-Fischedick
ES 2011; 631-640https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54345
Topics:
Parabolic troughs
,
Power stations
,
Steam
,
Storage
,
Systems analysis
,
Thermal energy storage
Affordable Universal Solar Tracker
ES 2011; 653-661https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54379
Topics:
Solar energy
,
Teams
,
Design
,
Accelerometers
,
Batteries
,
Clocks
,
Computers
,
Data acquisition systems
,
Fuels
,
Gravity (Force)
Dry Cooling in Solar Thermal Power Plants
ES 2011; 663-670https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54396
Topics:
Cooling
,
Solar thermal power
,
Cycles
,
Condensation
,
Condensers (steam plant)
,
Heat
,
Temperature
,
Water
AIMFAST: Initial Dish System Alignments Results Using Fringe Reflection Methods
Charles E. Andraka, Julius Yellowhair, Nolan Finch, Jeff Carlson, Matt Francis, Kirby Hunt, Carl Raffa, Tom Kulaga
ES 2011; 695-704https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54453
Topics:
Computer software
,
Energy / power systems
,
Engines
,
Errors
,
Flux (Metallurgy)
,
Manufacturing systems
,
Modeling
,
Reflection
,
Shapes
Thermal Recuperation Modeling of a Solar Thermochemical Reactor
ES 2011; 729-736https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54468
Topics:
Modeling
,
Solar energy
,
Carbon
,
Disks
,
Engineering simulation
,
Fuels
,
Geometry
,
Simulation
,
Chemistry
,
Density
A Flux Mapping Method for Central Receiver Systems
ES 2011; 743-751https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54497
Topics:
Concentrating solar power
,
Errors
,
Gages
,
Reflectance
,
Sensors
,
Solar energy
,
Test facilities
Ultimate Trough: The New Parabolic Trough Collector Generation for Large Scale Solar Thermal Power Plants
ES 2011; 789-794https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54657
Topics:
Parabolic troughs
,
Solar thermal power
,
Solar energy
,
Mirrors
,
Design
,
Dimensions
,
Heat
,
Thermal energy storage
,
Construction
,
Control systems
Economic, Environmental Policy, Education, Markets and Legal Aspects of Alternate Energy
Using the Energy Intensity Ratio as an Assessment Tool for Near Term US Energy Strategy in Transportation and Petrochemicals
ES 2011; 861-870https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54349
Topics:
Petrochemicals
,
Transportation systems
,
Economics
,
Fuels
,
Petroleum
,
Coal
,
Energy consumption
,
Energy resources
,
Natural gas
,
Vehicles
Quantifying Equilibria Shifts due to Externalities
ES 2011; 925-933https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54828
Topics:
Carbon
,
Chain
,
Elasticity
,
Equilibrium (Physics)
,
Modeling
,
Supply and demand
,
Supply chains
,
Sustainability
,
Valuation
Energy Sustainability Posters
Development of Bio-Mass Fuel for Small Displacement Engine to Reduce CO2: Feasibility of Disposed Alcoholic Beverages as Bio-Mass Source
ES 2011; 973-981https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54736
Topics:
Biomass
,
Carbon dioxide
,
Displacement
,
Engines
,
Fuels
,
Ethanol
,
Gasoline
,
Density
,
Emissions
,
Water
Energy Systems Design and Thermoeconomic Analysis
A Simulation Study for Single and Double Effect Absorption Solar Cooling Systems Operated Under Taiwan Climate
ES 2011; 1007-1011https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54346
Topics:
Absorption
,
Climate
,
Cooling systems
,
Simulation
,
Solar energy
,
Cooling
,
Design
,
Flat plates
,
Optimization
,
Solar collectors
Behavior and Testing Performance of a Gas Tankless Water Heater
ES 2011; 1035-1041https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54868
Topics:
Testing performance
,
Water
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Heat
,
Steady state
,
Temperature
,
Energy consumption
,
Feedback
,
Fire
,
Firing
Estimation of Performance of Absorption/Desorption System for Regenerating Waste Water From Industrial Process
Koichi Nakaso, Erfina Oktariani, Atsushi Noda, Kazuya Nakashima, Keisuke Tahara, Bing Xue, Agung Tri Wijayanta, Jun Fukai
ES 2011; 1043-1049https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54875
Topics:
Absorption
,
Desorption
,
Water
,
Steam
,
Heat
,
Low temperature
,
Waste heat
,
Energy consumption
,
Enthalpy
,
Exhaust systems
Real-Time Fault Detection for Solar Hot Water Systems Using Adaptive Resonance Theory Neural Networks
ES 2011; 1059-1065https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54885
Topics:
Artificial neural networks
,
Flaw detection
,
Hot water
,
Resonance
,
Solar energy
,
Simulation
,
Temperature
,
Data acquisition
,
Data acquisition systems
,
Databases
Fuels and Infrastructure (Including Biofuels)
Energy Storage Via Electrochemical Conversion of CO2 Into Specialty Chemicals
ES 2011; 1077-1084https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54048
Topics:
Carbon dioxide
,
Energy storage
,
Security
,
Carbon
,
Climate
,
Climate change
,
Density
,
Feedstock
,
Fertilizers
,
Fuels
Exploration of Renewable Energy Usage in a Cement Kiln Using Downdraft Gasification of Poultry Litter
ES 2011; 1085-1094https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54060
Topics:
Cement kilns
,
Fuel gasification
,
Renewable energy
,
Temperature
,
Biomass
,
Flue gases
,
Cement clinkers
,
Cement industry
,
Energy resources
,
Fuels
Renewable Fuel Performance in a Legacy Military Diesel Engine
Leonard J. Hamilton, Sherry A. Williams, Richard A. Kamin, Matthew A. Carr, Patrick A. Caton, Jim S. Cowart
ES 2011; 1095-1107https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54101
Topics:
Diesel engines
,
Fuels
,
Military systems
,
Brakes
,
Combustion
,
Engines
,
Ignition delay
,
Torque
,
Fuel consumption
,
Jet fuels
Gasification of Biomass to Second Generation Biofuels: A Review
ES 2011; 1119-1129https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54140
Topics:
Biofuel
,
Biomass
,
Fuel gasification
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Fluidized beds
,
Heat
,
Particle size
,
Pressure
,
Temperature
Computational and Experimental Investigation of Bubble Circulation Patterns Within a Column Photobioreactor
ES 2011; 1131-1140https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54205
Topics:
Bubbles
,
Computational fluid dynamics
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Hydrodynamics
,
Design
,
Bubbly flow
,
Carbon dioxide
,
Computer simulation
,
Heat transfer
,
Mass transfer
Optimization of a Local District Heating Plant Under Fuel Flexibility and Performance
ES 2011; 1159-1165https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54600
Topics:
Central heating
,
Fuels
,
Optimization
,
Biogas
,
Fossil fuels
,
Heat
,
Boilers
,
Climate
,
Engines
,
Gas engines
Geothermal Energy, Harvesting, Ocean Energy and Other Emerging Technologies
Numerical Modeling and Optimization of Hydrokinetic Turbine
ES 2011; 1211-1218https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54252
Topics:
Computer simulation
,
Hydraulic turbines
,
Optimization
,
Design
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Turbines
,
Blades
,
Chords (Trusses)
,
Transient analysis
,
Water
Simulation of Flow Inside Heat Pipe: Sensitivity Study, Conditions and Configuration
ES 2011; 1219-1228https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54295
Topics:
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Heat pipes
,
Simulation
,
Heat
,
Heat sinks
,
Heat transfer
,
Modeling
,
Porosity
,
Pressure drop
,
Vapors
Hydrokinetic Energy Harvesting System From Vortex Induced Vibrations of Submerged Bodies
ES 2011; 1229-1236https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54353
Topics:
Hydropower
,
Vortex-induced vibration
,
Cylinders
,
Design
,
Vortices
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Generators
,
Separation (Technology)
,
Boundary layers
,
Energy harvesting
Geothermal Power Cycle Analysis for Commercial Applicability Using Sequestered Supercritical CO2 as a Heat Transfer or Working Fluid
ES 2011; 1237-1244https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54397
Topics:
Cycles
,
Fluids
,
Geothermal power
,
Heat transfer
,
Supercritical carbon dioxide
,
Carbon dioxide
,
Design
,
Energy generation
,
Organic Rankine cycle
,
Turbines
Grid-Independent Air Conditioning Using Underground Thermal Energy Storage (UTES) and Reversible Thermosiphon Technology: Experimental Results
ES 2011; 1245-1254https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54452
Topics:
Air conditioning
,
Thermal energy storage
,
Heat transfer
,
Storage
,
Water
,
Carbon
,
Fluids
,
Heat
,
Heat conduction
,
Heat exchangers
Integrated Thermal-Fluids System Modeling of an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Power Plant for Analysis and Optimization
ES 2011; 1255-1264https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54595
Topics:
Modeling
,
Ocean thermal energy conversion
,
Optimization
,
Power stations
,
Thermofluids
,
Thermodynamic power cycles
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Water
,
Cycles
,
Design
Materials; Micro and Nano Technologies Applications to Energy Systems
Waste-Heat Driven Miniature Absorption Refrigeration System Using Ionic-Liquid as a Working Fluid
ES 2011; 1299-1305https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54217
Topics:
Absorption
,
Fluids
,
Refrigeration
,
Waste heat
,
Temperature
,
Refrigerants
,
Water
,
Computer cooling
,
Condensers (steam plant)
,
Crystallization
Hydrodynamic Modeling of CO2-Saturated Brine Injection in Geologic Formations for Carbon Sequestration Using the Lattice Boltzmann Method
ES 2011; 1315-1320https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54431
Topics:
Carbon capture and storage
,
Carbon dioxide
,
Lattice Boltzmann methods
,
Modeling
,
Rocks
,
Permeability
,
Porosity
,
Storage
,
Computer simulation
,
Disks
Photovoltaics
Engineering the Photoanode Using Scalable Hybrid Nanostructures
ES 2011; 1347-1350https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54433
Topics:
Nanostructures
,
Circuits
,
Manufacturing
,
Nanoparticles
,
Nanowires
,
Solar cells
Testing Performance, Weathering and Aging of Photovoltaic Modules
ES 2011; 1375-1382https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54625
Topics:
Testing performance
,
Weathering
,
ASTM International
,
Fatigue
,
Glass
,
Stress
,
Testing
Smart Grid, Micro-Grid Concepts; Energy Storage
Metal-Foam-Enhanced PCM Storage System: The Cylindrical Shell Geometry
ES 2011; 1383-1388https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54061
Topics:
Geometry
,
Metals
,
Pipes
,
Storage
,
Phase change materials
,
Heat transfer
,
Metal foams
,
Aluminum
,
Convection
,
Copper
Compressed Air Energy Storage Flow and Power Analysis
ES 2011; 1407-1415https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54221
Topics:
Compressed air
,
Energy storage
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Pressure
,
Storage
,
Approximation
,
Energy generation
,
Heat
,
Renewable energy sources
,
Solar energy
Production of MgO From Residues of Saline Pools in “Las Coloradas” Yucatan, Mex. Using Thermochemical Energy Storage
ES 2011; 1417-1424https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54264
Topics:
Cooling
,
Cycles
,
Electric power generation
,
Energy storage
,
Heat
,
Hydrogen
,
Magnesium (Metal)
,
Seawater
,
Storage
,
Sulfur
Estimating Reliability of a System of Electric Generators Using Stochastic Integration of Renewable Energy Technologies (SIRET) in the Renewable Energy Optimization (REO) Method
ES 2011; 1425-1431https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54283
Topics:
Generators
,
Optimization
,
Reliability
,
Renewable energy
,
Emergencies
,
Life cycle costing
,
Algorithms
,
Stress
,
Wind
,
Biomass
Multi Objective Optimization of Lifecycle Cost, Unmet Load, and Renewable Energy Capacity for an Expansion of Existing Standalone Internal Combustion Generator (ICG) Systems
ES 2011; 1433-1440https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54287
Topics:
Combustion
,
Generators
,
Life cycle costing
,
Pareto optimization
,
Renewable energy
,
Stress
,
Design
,
Fuel consumption
,
Optimization
,
Renewable energy sources
Heat Transfer Coefficient Between Flat Surface and Sand
ES 2011; 1441-1450https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54438
Topics:
Heat transfer coefficients
,
Sands
,
Errors
,
Heat
,
Heat exchangers
,
Temperature
,
Thermal energy storage
,
Thermocouples
,
Thin films
,
Heating
A Novel Metric for Evaluation of Solar Forecasting Models
ES 2011; 1459-1467https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54519
Topics:
Solar energy
,
Errors
,
Solar radiation
,
Time series
,
Uncertainty
Design and Construction of Grid Attached Storage Simulator
ES 2011; 1469-1476https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54541
Topics:
Construction
,
Design
,
Storage
,
Batteries
,
Simulation
,
Computer software
,
Cycles
,
Dynamics (Mechanics)
,
Filters
,
Renewable energy
Modeling Heat Generation in a Lithium Ion Battery
ES 2011; 1513-1522https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54785
Topics:
Heat
,
Lithium-ion batteries
,
Modeling
,
Batteries
,
Computer simulation
,
Diffusion (Physics)
,
Electrodes
,
Lithium
,
Optimization
,
Particulate matter
Design Optimization of Sustainable Off-Grid Power Systems for the Developing World
ES 2011; 1531-1540https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54815
Topics:
Design
,
Developing nations
,
Optimization
,
Power systems (Machinery)
,
Sustainability
,
Reliability
,
Diesel generators
,
Economics
,
Photovoltaics
,
Probability
Evaluating Supply Chain Energy Use in a Smart Grid Paradigm
ES 2011; 1541-1551https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54827
Topics:
Energy consumption
,
Smart grids
,
Supply chains
,
Chain
,
Approximation
,
Computers
,
Data collection
,
Manufacturing
,
Optimization
,
Uncertainty
Smart Grid in California: The Value of Energy Storage and Permanent Load Shifting
ES 2011; 1575-1584https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54849
Topics:
Energy storage
,
Smart grids
,
Stress
,
Renewable energy sources
,
Climate
,
Energy efficiency
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Public utilities
,
Refrigerated warehouses
,
Roads
Solar Chemistry
Design of a Novel High Temperature Gravity-Fed Solar Thermochemical Reactor for Solar-Fuels Production: Case Study - ZnO Powder
ES 2011; 1607-1616https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54204
Topics:
Design
,
Fuels
,
Gravity (Force)
,
High temperature
,
Solar energy
,
Hydrogen
,
Sunlight
,
Water
,
Cycles
,
Carbon
Comparison Studies of Reactivity on Nickel-Ferrite and Cerium-Oxide Redox Materials for Two-Step Thermochemical Water Splitting Below 1400°C
ES 2011; 1617-1623https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54277
Topics:
Ferrites (Magnetic materials)
,
Nickel
,
Water
,
Cycles
,
Metals
,
Hydrogen
,
Temperature
,
Belts
,
Forming techniques
,
Heat
Simulation Study of Tokyo Tech Rotary-Type Solar Reactor on Solar Field Test at CSIRO in Australia
ES 2011; 1673-1680https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54568
Topics:
Simulation
,
Solar energy
,
Ceramics
,
Oxygen
,
Temperature
,
Computer software
,
Design
,
Finite element methods
,
Finite element model
,
Heat
Reactive Ceramics of CexSc1−xO2−Δ for Solar Hydrogen Production by Two-Step Water Splitting
ES 2011; 1681-1687https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54569
Topics:
Ceramics
,
Hydrogen production
,
Solar energy
,
Water
,
Zirconium
,
Oxygen
,
Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
,
Gases
,
Heat conduction
,
Ionic conductivity
Sustainable Cities and Communities; Transportation
Evaluating the Energy Intensity of the US Public Water System
ES 2011; 1735-1748https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54165
Topics:
Water
,
Energy consumption
,
Sewage
,
Water pollution
,
Water supply
,
Climate
,
Cooling
,
Electric power generation
,
Elevations (Drawings)
,
Heating