Proceedings Papers

Advances in Solar Buildings and Conservation; Climate Control and the Environment; Solar Heating and Cooling

Analysis of a Hybrid PV/T Concept Based on Wavelength Selective Films

Tejas U. Ulavi, Jane H. Davidson, Tim Hebrink

ES 2013; V001T01A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18011

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View Articletitled, Analysis of a Hybrid PV/T Concept Based on Wavelength Selective Films

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Topics: Wavelength , Electrical efficiency , Energy generation , Geometry , Ray tracing , Roofs , Solar energy , Solar spectrum , Thin films

Performance of Rigid Porous Stratification Manifolds With Interpretation for Off-Design Operation

Shuping Wang, Jane H. Davidson

ES 2013; V001T01A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18015

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View Articletitled, Performance of Rigid Porous Stratification Manifolds With Interpretation for Off-Design Operation

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Topics: Design , Manifolds , Solar energy , Water storage , Energy conservation , Flow (Dynamics) , Flow control , Hot water , Momentum , Pipes

Development of the Chilled Water System Analysis Tool for Assessing Energy Conservation Opportunities

Ghanshyam Gaudani, Alex Quintal, Dragoljub Kosanovic

ES 2013; V001T01A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18016

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View Articletitled, Development of the Chilled Water System Analysis Tool for Assessing Energy Conservation Opportunities

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Topics: Energy conservation , Systems analysis , Water , Energy consumption , Air conditioning , Condensers (steam plant) , Cooling , Economics , Computer software , Cooling towers

Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling of Mixed Convection Flows in Building Enclosures

Alexander Kayne, Ramesh Agarwal

ES 2013; V001T01A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18026

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View Articletitled, Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling of Mixed Convection Flows in Building Enclosures

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Mixed convection , Modeling , Simulation , Turbulence , Algorithms , Cavities , Air flow , Heat transfer

Modeling a Novel Composite Adsorbent Based Adsorption Chiller Driven by Solar Energy

C. Y. Tso, S. C. Fu, Christopher Y. H. Chao

ES 2013; V001T01A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18037

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View Articletitled, Modeling a Novel Composite Adsorbent Based Adsorption Chiller Driven by Solar Energy

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Topics: Composite materials , Modeling , Solar energy

A Multi-Zone Building Energy Simulation of a Data Center Model With Hot and Cold Aisles

Long Phan, Cheng-Xian Lin, Mirko Schäfer

ES 2013; V001T01A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18089

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View Articletitled, A Multi-Zone Building Energy Simulation of a Data Center Model With Hot and Cold Aisles

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Topics: Data centers , Simulation , Boundary-value problems , Climate , Energy consumption , Cooling , Simulation results , Stress , Thermal management

Improving the Efficiency of Stirling Engines for Use in Solar Distributed Electricity, Heating, and Cooling

Travis M. Schubert, Shirin Jouzdani, Kevin P. Hallinan

ES 2013; V001T01A007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18093

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View Articletitled, Improving the Efficiency of Stirling Engines for Use in Solar Distributed Electricity, Heating, and Cooling

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Topics: Heating and cooling , Solar energy , Stirling engines , Cloud chambers , Heat , Engines , Heat exchangers , Switches , Temperature , Thermal efficiency

Optimization Study of a Hybrid Solar Air Conditioner

Ali Al-Alili, Yunho Hwang, Reinhard Radermacher

ES 2013; V001T01A008https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18130

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View Articletitled, Optimization Study of a Hybrid Solar Air Conditioner

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Topics: Air conditioners , Optimization , Solar energy , Design , Genetic algorithms , Matlab , Compression , Cycles , Flow (Dynamics) , Simulation

Solar-Assisted Heat Pump Systems: A Review of Existing Studies and Their Applicability to the Canadian Residential Sector

Jenny Chu, Cynthia A. Cruickshank

ES 2013; V001T01A009https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18177

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View Articletitled, Solar-Assisted Heat Pump Systems: A Review of Existing Studies and Their Applicability to the Canadian Residential Sector

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Topics: Heat pumps , Solar energy , Cooling , Heating , Climate , Design , Hot water , Residential construction , Solar heating , Stress

In-Situ Experimental Validation of THERM Finite Element Analysis for a High R-Value Wall Using Vacuum Insulation Panels

Matthew Schiedel, Cynthia A. Cruickshank, Christopher Baldwin

ES 2013; V001T01A010https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18207

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View Articletitled, In-Situ Experimental Validation of THERM Finite Element Analysis for a High R-Value Wall Using Vacuum Insulation Panels

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Insulation , Vacuum , Teams , Design , Thermal resistance , Modeling , Engineering simulation , Heat flux , Heat transfer

Modelling of an Indirect Solar-Assisted Heat Pump System for a High Performance Residential House

Jenny Chu, Cynthia A. Cruickshank, Wilkie Choi, Stephen J. Harrison

ES 2013; V001T01A011https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18222

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View Articletitled, Modelling of an Indirect Solar-Assisted Heat Pump System for a High Performance Residential House

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Topics: Heat pumps , Modeling , Solar energy , Temperature , Cooling , Heat , Heating , Solar collectors , Climate , Computer software

Application of New Timber Structure Building Envelope in China’s Solar Buildings

Zhixing Luo, Yunlin Sun, Peng Liu, Junfan Lu

ES 2013; V001T01A012https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18312

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View Articletitled, Application of New Timber Structure Building Envelope in China’s Solar Buildings

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Topics: Solar buildings , Timber , Bricks , Carbon , Composite materials , Emissions , Accounting , Carbon capture and storage , China , Electrical measurement

Compound Parabolic Concentrators in Solar Thermal Applications: A Review

Donghao Xu, Ming Qu

ES 2013; V001T01A013https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18409

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View Articletitled, Compound Parabolic Concentrators in Solar Thermal Applications: A Review

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Topics: Solar energy , High temperature , Design , Solar collectors , Solar energy systems , Thermal systems

Combined Energy Cycles, CHP and CCHP

Achieving Quasi-Isothermal Air Compression With Multistage Compressors for Large-Scale Energy Storage

Kai Wang, Peiwen Li, Ara Arabyan

ES 2013; V001T02A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18008

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View Articletitled, Achieving Quasi-Isothermal Air Compression With Multistage Compressors for Large-Scale Energy Storage

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Topics: Compression , Compressors , Energy storage , Compressed air , Cooling , Fuels , Heat losses , Natural convection , Pressure , Solar energy

Gas Turbine-Based Combined Cycle Power Plant Modeling and Effects of Ambient Temperature

Paul Shaw, Farshid Zabihian, Alan S. Fung

ES 2013; V001T02A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18256

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View Articletitled, Gas Turbine-Based Combined Cycle Power Plant Modeling and Effects of Ambient Temperature

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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Modeling , Temperature , Turbines , Gas turbines , Cycles , Heat recovery steam generators , Power stations , Cooling systems , Steam

Application Study of a CCHP System Operating With the Flue Gas and Geothermal Energy

Xiling Zhao, Lin Fu, Xiao Wang

ES 2013; V001T02A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18286

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View Articletitled, Application Study of a CCHP System Operating With the Flue Gas and Geothermal Energy

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Topics: Flue gases , Geothermal power , Absorption , Heat pumps , Soil , Waste heat , Cooling , Renewable energy , Condensation , Energy generation

The Engineering Practice of a CCHP System With the Condensation Heat Recovery of the Flue Gas in China

Xiling Zhao, Lin Fu, Xiao Wang

ES 2013; V001T02A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18293

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View Articletitled, The Engineering Practice of a CCHP System With the Condensation Heat Recovery of the Flue Gas in China

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Topics: China , Condensation , Flue gases , Heat recovery , Heating , Cooling , Heating and cooling , Absorption , Air conditioning , Design

Comparison and Analysis for the Differential Heating Modes in the Large-Scale CHP System

Zhen Xian Lin, Lin Fu

ES 2013; V001T02A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18296

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View Articletitled, Comparison and Analysis for the Differential Heating Modes in the Large-Scale CHP System

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Topics: Cogeneration systems , Heating , Turbines , Economics , Heat , Pressure , Boundary-value problems , Central heating , Energy conservation , Energy generation

Demonstration Study of High-Efficiency Natural Gas CCHP

Hua Liu, Xian Zhou, Lin Fu, Xiling Zhao, Feng Li

ES 2013; V001T02A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18327

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View Articletitled, Demonstration Study of High-Efficiency Natural Gas CCHP

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Topics: Absorption , Cooling , Heat pumps , Heating , Internal combustion engines , Natural gas , Exhaust systems , Condensation , Heat , China

Concentrating Solar Power

Design Point for Predicting Year-Round Performance of Solar Parabolic Trough Concentrator Systems

Men Wirz, Matthew Roesle, Aldo Steinfeld

ES 2013; V001T03A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18055

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View Articletitled, Design Point for Predicting Year-Round Performance of Solar Parabolic Trough Concentrator Systems

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Topics: Design , Parabolic troughs , Solar energy , Solar radiation , Heat transfer , Optimization , Thermal efficiency

Corrosion of Austenitic Alloys in Binary 60/40 Nitrate Salt at 600°C

Alan Kruizenga, David Gill, Marianne LaFord

ES 2013; V001T03A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18057

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View Articletitled, Corrosion of Austenitic Alloys in Binary 60/40 Nitrate Salt at 600°C

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Topics: Alloys , Corrosion , Solar energy , Temperature , Chemistry , Containment vessels , Cycles , Fluids , Heat , Heat transfer

Heat Loss Experiments on a Non-Evacuated Parabolic Trough Receiver Employing a Thermally Insulating Layer in the Annular Gap

Hany Al-Ansary, Obida Zeitoun

ES 2013; V001T03A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18078

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View Articletitled, Heat Loss Experiments on a Non-Evacuated Parabolic Trough Receiver Employing a Thermally Insulating Layer in the Annular Gap

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Topics: Heat losses , Parabolic troughs , Temperature , Design , Glass , Heat , Heating , Mirrors , Natural convection , Operating temperature

Guidelines for CSP Yield Analysis: Definition of Elementary Terms

Tobias Hirsch, Camille Bachelier, Jürgen Dersch, Markus Eck, Jan Fabian Feldhoff, J. García-Barberena Labiano, Christian Gertig, David Kretschmann, Gabriel Morin

ES 2013; V001T03A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18136

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View Articletitled, Guidelines for CSP Yield Analysis: Definition of Elementary Terms

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Topics: Energy sustainability , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Solar energy , Teams

Technical and Economic Feasibility Analysis of Using Concentrated Solar Thermal Technology in the Cement Production Process: Hybrid Approach — A Case Study

Ricardo S. Gonzalez, Gilles Flamant

ES 2013; V001T03A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18143

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View Articletitled, Technical and Economic Feasibility Analysis of Using Concentrated Solar Thermal Technology in the Cement Production Process: Hybrid Approach — A Case Study

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Topics: Cement plants , Cements (Adhesives) , Concentrating solar power , Manufacturing , Solar energy

Optical-Mechanical Analysis of Parabolic Trough Solar Concentrators to Support Commercial Development

Kenneth Biggio, Rachel Backes, Jennifer Crawford

ES 2013; V001T03A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18159

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View Articletitled, Optical-Mechanical Analysis of Parabolic Trough Solar Concentrators to Support Commercial Development

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Topics: Parabolic troughs , Solar energy concentrators , Design , Errors , Finite element analysis , Solar collectors , Structural design

Thermal Testing of Organic Fluids for Supercritical Thermal Energy Storage Systems

Louis A. Tse, Antoine Stopin, Gani B. Ganapathi, Miguel A. Garcia-Garibay, Richard E. Wirz

ES 2013; V001T03A007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18195

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View Articletitled, Thermal Testing of Organic Fluids for Supercritical Thermal Energy Storage Systems

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Topics: Fluids , Testing , Thermal energy storage , Renewable energy , Storage , Design , Nuclear magnetic resonance , Concentrating solar power , Durability , Energy generation

Probabilistic Analysis to Quantify Optical Performance and Error Budgets for Next Generation Heliostats

Joshua Christian, Adam Moya, Clifford Ho, Charles Andraka, James Yuan

ES 2013; V001T03A008https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18238

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View Articletitled, Probabilistic Analysis to Quantify Optical Performance and Error Budgets for Next Generation Heliostats

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Topics: Errors , Design , Computer software , Concentrating solar power , Mirrors , Solar power , Thermal efficiency

Compensation of Gravity Induced Heliostat Deflections for Improved Optical Performance

James K. Yuan, Joshua M. Christian, Clifford K. Ho

ES 2013; V001T03A009https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18245

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View Articletitled, Compensation of Gravity Induced Heliostat Deflections for Improved Optical Performance

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Topics: Deflection , Gravity (Force) , Finite element analysis , Shapes , Mirrors , Modeling , Computer software , Construction , Solar energy , Test facilities

Phase Change Salt Thermal Energy Storage for Dish Stirling Solar Power Systems

Maurice White, Songgang Qiu, Ross Galbraith

ES 2013; V001T03A010https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18292

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View Articletitled, Phase Change Salt Thermal Energy Storage for Dish Stirling Solar Power Systems

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Topics: Solar energy systems , Thermal energy storage , Boilers , Concentrating solar power , Heat pipes , Photovoltaics , Sodium , Solar energy , Storage

Simulation of a Concentrating Solar Power Plant With Molten-Salt Thermocline Storage for Optimized Annual Performance

Scott M. Flueckiger, Brian D. Iverson, Suresh V. Garimella

ES 2013; V001T03A011https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18297

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View Articletitled, Simulation of a Concentrating Solar Power Plant With Molten-Salt Thermocline Storage for Optimized Annual Performance

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Simulation , Storage , Solar energy , Economic analysis , Energy generation , Energy storage , Heat , Steam , Thermal energy

Waste From Metallurgic Industry: A Sustainable High-Temperature Thermal Energy Storage Material for Concentrated Solar Power

Nicolas Calvet, Guilhem Dejean, Lucía Unamunzaga, Xavier Py

ES 2013; V001T03A012https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18333

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View Articletitled, Waste From Metallurgic Industry: A Sustainable High-Temperature Thermal Energy Storage Material for Concentrated Solar Power

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , High temperature , Sustainability , Thermal energy storage , Slags , Ceramics , Electric arc furnaces , Heat capacity , Temperature , Aluminum

A Computational Analysis: A Honeycomb Flow Distributor With Porous Approximation for a Thermocline Thermal Energy Storage System

Samia Afrin, Jesus D. Ortega, Vinod Kumar, Desikan Bharathan

ES 2013; V001T03A013https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18342

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View Articletitled, A Computational Analysis: A Honeycomb Flow Distributor With Porous Approximation for a Thermocline Thermal Energy Storage System

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Topics: Approximation , Concentrating solar power , Flow (Dynamics) , Honeycomb structures , Porosity , Thermal diffusivity , Thermal energy storage

A Cost/Performance Evaluation of Advanced Low-Cost Heliostat Reflective Facets

Julius Yellowhair, Charles E. Andraka

ES 2013; V001T03A014https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18348

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View Articletitled, A Cost/Performance Evaluation of Advanced Low-Cost Heliostat Reflective Facets

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Topics: Computers , Design , Engineering prototypes , Errors , Glass , Manufacturing , Metals , Mirrors , Modeling , Performance evaluation

Electric Power Generation Using Buoyancy-Induced Vortices Sustained by Entrained Solar-Heated Air

Mark W. Simpson, Hayden M. Reeve, Arne J. Pearlstein, Ari Glezer

ES 2013; V001T03A015https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18352

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View Articletitled, Electric Power Generation Using Buoyancy-Induced Vortices Sustained by Entrained Solar-Heated Air

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Topics: Buoyancy , Electric power generation , Solar energy , Vortices , Dust , Electricity (Physics) , Energy generation , Engineering prototypes , Heating , Kinetic energy

Improving a Valve Packing Model to Increase Packing Lifetime in Molten Salt

David Gill, Bryan J. Farley

ES 2013; V001T03A016https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18363

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View Articletitled, Improving a Valve Packing Model to Increase Packing Lifetime in Molten Salt

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Topics: Packing (Shipments) , Packings (Cushioning) , Valves , Stress , Temperature , Finite element model , Materials properties , Rotation , Thermal energy storage , Thermodynamic power cycles

Energy Systems Design and Thermoeconomic Analysis

Enhancement Performance of Rotary Air Preheater for Thermal Power Plants

Ghanim K. Abdulsada, Mohammed H. Alhamdo

ES 2013; V001T04A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18058

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View Articletitled, Enhancement Performance of Rotary Air Preheater for Thermal Power Plants

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Topics: Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Heating , Packing (Shipments) , Packings (Cushioning) , Plates (structures) , Reynolds number , Temperature effects , Thermal power stations , Transients (Dynamics)

Development of Ammonia-Water Absorption Heat Pump Water Heater for Residential and Commercial Applications

Michael Garrabrant, Roger Stout, Paul Glanville, Chris Keinath, Srinivas Garimella

ES 2013; V001T04A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18121

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View Articletitled, Development of Ammonia-Water Absorption Heat Pump Water Heater for Residential and Commercial Applications

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Topics: Absorption , Heat pumps , Water , Cycles , Emissions , Combustion chambers , Combustion systems , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Engineering prototypes

Modeling and Testing of a Portable Thermal Battery

Robert A. Taylor, Derek Chung, Karl Morrison, Evatt Hawkes

ES 2013; V001T04A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18147

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View Articletitled, Modeling and Testing of a Portable Thermal Battery

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Topics: Batteries , Modeling , Testing , Design , Electric vehicles , Engineering prototypes , Heat , Heating , Vehicles , Winding (process)

Design and Construction of a Solar Thermal Refrigeration System for Patna, India

Björn Oliver Winter, Lathom Louco, Kelly Kissock, Paul Mariadass, Malcolm Daniels

ES 2013; V001T04A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18243

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View Articletitled, Design and Construction of a Solar Thermal Refrigeration System for Patna, India

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Topics: Construction , Design , Refrigeration , Solar energy , Engineering prototypes , Ethanol

Spherical Tanks for Use in Thermal Energy Storage Systems

Fahad Khan, Brian J. Savilonis

ES 2013; V001T04A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18308

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View Articletitled, Spherical Tanks for Use in Thermal Energy Storage Systems

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Topics: Thermal energy storage , Building materials , Shells , Concentrating solar power , Economics , Heat storage , Heat transfer , Insulation , Solar radiation , Storage tanks

Experimental Study of Natural Gas Combustion Flue Gas Waste Heat Recovery System Based on Direct Contact Heat Transfer and Absorption Heat Pump

Xian Zhou, Hua Liu, Lin Fu, Shigang Zhang

ES 2013; V001T04A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18316

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View Articletitled, Experimental Study of Natural Gas Combustion Flue Gas Waste Heat Recovery System Based on Direct Contact Heat Transfer and Absorption Heat Pump

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Topics: Absorption , Combustion , Flue gases , Heat pumps , Heat recovery , Heat transfer , Latent heat , Natural gas

Thermoeconomic Analysis of Combined Cycle Coupled With Parabolic Trough Solar Plant

M. D. Duran, E. A. Rincón, I. Martínez, A. Lentz

ES 2013; V001T04A007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18350

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View Articletitled, Thermoeconomic Analysis of Combined Cycle Coupled With Parabolic Trough Solar Plant

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Topics: Combined cycles , Parabolic troughs , Solar energy , Thermoeconomics

An Innovative Heating Energy System Planning and Design: Case of Yinchuan City

Zhonghai Zheng, Lin Fu, Zi Wu, Xiling Zhao, Yanting Wu

ES 2013; V001T04A008https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18399

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View Articletitled, An Innovative Heating Energy System Planning and Design: Case of Yinchuan City

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Topics: Design , Heating , Coal , Combined heat and power , Absorption , Boilers , Emissions , Energy efficiency , Heat , Heat recovery

Using Integration of Thermal-Balance Based and Data-Driven Models to Determine Single Duct Variable Air Volume System Cooling Baseline

Gyujin Shim, Li Song, Gang Wang

ES 2013; V001T04A009https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18402

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View Articletitled, Using Integration of Thermal-Balance Based and Data-Driven Models to Determine Single Duct Variable Air Volume System Cooling Baseline

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Topics: Cooling , Ducts , Energy consumption , Errors , Statistical analysis

Model Based Analysis of an Integrated System of Vapor-Compression Chiller and Absorption Heat Pump

Yi-Shu Kung, Ming Qu, Steve Peng

ES 2013; V001T04A010https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18410

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View Articletitled, Model Based Analysis of an Integrated System of Vapor-Compression Chiller and Absorption Heat Pump

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Topics: Absorption , Compression , Heat pumps , Integrated systems , Vapors , Temperature , Hot water , Heat , Air flow , Cooling

Materials and Micro/Nano Technologies for Energy Applications

Effect of Natural Convection on Thermal Energy Storage in Supercritical Fluids

Reza Baghaei Lakeh, Adrienne S. Lavine, H. Pirouz Kavehpour, Gani B. Ganapathi, Richard E. Wirz

ES 2013; V001T05A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18079

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View Articletitled, Effect of Natural Convection on Thermal Energy Storage in Supercritical Fluids

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Topics: Natural convection , Supercritical fluids , Thermal energy storage , Heat transfer , Storage , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Buoyancy , Heat conduction , Thermal conductivity

Enhanced Thermal Performance of Ionic Liquid-Al₂O₃ Nanofluid as Heat Transfer Fluid for Solar Collector

Titan C. Paul, A. K. M. M. Morshed, Elise B. Fox, Ann E. Visser, Nicholas J. Bridges, Jamil A. Khan

ES 2013; V001T05A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18145

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View Articletitled, Enhanced Thermal Performance of Ionic Liquid-Al₂O₃ Nanofluid as Heat Transfer Fluid for Solar Collector

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Topics: Fluids , Heat capacity , Heat transfer , Nanofluids , Nanoparticles , Solar collectors , Thermal conductivity , Concentrating solar power , Convection , Energy generation

Investigating the Structural Properties of Corn Stover at Macro and Fiber Levels

Ozan Ç. Özdemir, Taylor N. Suess, Todd M. Letcher, Stephen P. Gent

ES 2013; V001T05A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18164

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View Articletitled, Investigating the Structural Properties of Corn Stover at Macro and Fiber Levels

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Topics: Fibers , Mechanical properties , Biomass , Feedstock , Bulk solids , Flow (Dynamics) , Storage , Computer simulation , Databases , Design

Fabrication of Low Cost Metal-Based Micro-Capillary Channels for Thermal Scavenging and Heat Transfer

E. Ogbonnaya, L. Weiss

ES 2013; V001T05A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18337

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View Articletitled, Fabrication of Low Cost Metal-Based Micro-Capillary Channels for Thermal Scavenging and Heat Transfer

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Topics: Heat transfer , Manufacturing , Metals , Lithography , Mass transfer , Microchannels , Nickel , Absorption , Capillarity , Electroplating

Advanced Gel Polymer Electrolyte for Lithium-Ion Polymer Batteries

Ruisi Zhang, Niloofar Hashemi, Maziar Ashuri, Reza Montazami

ES 2013; V001T05A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18386

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View Articletitled, Advanced Gel Polymer Electrolyte for Lithium-Ion Polymer Batteries

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Topics: Electrolytes , Lithium , Polymers

Novel Nano-Scale Au/α-Fe₂O₃ Catalyst for the Preferential Oxidation of CO in Biofuel Reformate Gas

Titilayo Shodiya, Wen Peng, Nico Hotz

ES 2013; V001T05A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18387

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View Articletitled, Novel Nano-Scale Au/α-Fe₂O₃ Catalyst for the Preferential Oxidation of CO in Biofuel Reformate Gas

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Topics: Biofuel , Catalysts , Nanoscale phenomena , Oxidation , Carbon dioxide , Water , Temperature , Particle size , Coprecipitation , Fuels

Flame-Made CuO/ZnO/Al₂O₃ Catalyst for Methanol Steam Reforming

Emmanuel Lim, Teeravit Visutipol, Wen Peng, Nico Hotz

ES 2013; V001T05A007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18388

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View Articletitled, Flame-Made CuO/ZnO/Al₂O₃ Catalyst for Methanol Steam Reforming

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Topics: Catalysts , Flames , Methanol , Steam reforming , Flow (Dynamics) , Pyrolysis , Sprays , Temperature , Carbon , Water

Experimental Investigation of Advanced Microscale Reactors for Enhanced Carbon Capture and Natural Gas Sweetening Applications

Harish Ganapathy, Amir Shooshtari, Serguei Dessiatoun, Mohamed Alshehhi, Michael M. Ohadi

ES 2013; V001T05A008https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18394

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View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation of Advanced Microscale Reactors for Enhanced Carbon Capture and Natural Gas Sweetening Applications

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Topics: Absorption , Carbon capture and storage , Carbon dioxide , Mass transfer , Microscale devices , Natural gas processing , Chemical reactions , Microchannels

Photovoltaics

Developing the Fabrication Technique With Low Energy Consumption of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Ying-Yan Wu, Chien-Chih Chen, Chen-Ching Ting

ES 2013; V001T06A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18002

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View Articletitled, Developing the Fabrication Technique With Low Energy Consumption of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

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Topics: Adhesion , Energy consumption , Manufacturing , Sintering , Solar cells

Microfluidic Tunable Liquid Prisms for Solar Beam Steering and Concentration

Sung-Yong Park, Jiangtao Cheng, Chung-Lung (C.-L. ) Chen

ES 2013; V001T06A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18039

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View Articletitled, Microfluidic Tunable Liquid Prisms for Solar Beam Steering and Concentration

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Topics: Microfluidics , Prisms (Optics) , Solar energy , Motors , Solar cells , Design , Energy consumption , Hardware , Photovoltaic power systems , Reflection

Economic Analysis of Solar PV and Batteries for Common Residential Electricity Rate Structures Using Green Button Data

Mithun Mohan Nagabhairava, Yin Ma, Kelly Kissock

ES 2013; V001T06A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18248

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View Articletitled, Economic Analysis of Solar PV and Batteries for Common Residential Electricity Rate Structures Using Green Button Data

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Topics: Economic analysis , Solar energy , Photovoltaic power systems , Batteries , Economics , Energy consumption , Public utilities , Storage , Temperature

Thermal Patterns in PV Arrays Operating in Tropical Conditions: A Preliminary Approach

Rolando Soler-Bientz, Lifter Ricalde-Cab, Inés Riech Méndez

ES 2013; V001T06A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18349

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View Articletitled, Thermal Patterns in PV Arrays Operating in Tropical Conditions: A Preliminary Approach

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Topics: Heat , Silicon , Solar radiation , Temperature , Temperature sensors , Wind , Wind velocity

Policy, Education, and Economic Challenges of Alternative Energy Sources

Carbon Dioxide Emission Reduction Potentials in West Virginia’s Power Generation Sector

Farshid Zabihian, Darrel C. Gartin, Alan S. Fung

ES 2013; V001T07A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18257

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View Articletitled, Carbon Dioxide Emission Reduction Potentials in West Virginia’s Power Generation Sector

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Emissions , Energy generation , Solid oxide fuel cells , Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations , Natural gas , Cycles , Fuels , Power stations , Carbon capture and storage

Solar House as an Educational Tool for the Newly Established Renewable Energy Engineering Program

Xingwu Wang, Jianxin Tang, Wallace Leigh

ES 2013; V001T07A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18264

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View Articletitled, Solar House as an Educational Tool for the Newly Established Renewable Energy Engineering Program

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Topics: Renewable energy , Solar energy , Collaboration , Simulation , Systems engineering

Factors Influencing Farmers’ Perceived Values of Solar Houses in China: A Focus Group Study in Chongqing

Xuesong Li, Xingwu Wang

ES 2013; V001T07A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18284

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View Articletitled, Factors Influencing Farmers’ Perceived Values of Solar Houses in China: A Focus Group Study in Chongqing

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Topics: China , Solar energy

Posters in Energy Topics

Investigating the Humidity Effect on Si/PEDOT:PSS Hybrid Solar Cell and Power Conversion Efficiency Recovery by Re-Deposition of the Hole Transporting Layer

C. Y. Lam, S. Q. Shi, J. Lu, P. K. L. Chan

ES 2013; V001T08A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18265

Abstract

View Articletitled, Investigating the Humidity Effect on Si/PEDOT:PSS Hybrid Solar Cell and Power Conversion Efficiency Recovery by Re-Deposition of the Hole Transporting Layer

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Topics: Energy conversion , Solar cells , Silicon , Electrical conductivity , Thermal conductivity , Electron microscopy , Nanostructures , Recycling , Storage , Tunnel construction

Smart Grid, Micro-Grid Concepts; Energy Storage

Analysis of a Latent Heat Storage Device With Radial Fins

Y. Kozak, T. Rozenfeld, G. Ziskind

ES 2013; V001T09A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18103

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View Articletitled, Analysis of a Latent Heat Storage Device With Radial Fins

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Topics: Fins , Latent heat , Storage , Melting , Heat transfer , Phase change materials , Shells , Thermal energy storage , Computational fluid dynamics , Heat

Thermo-Mechanical Storage of Electricity at Power Plant Scale

Wolf-Dieter Steinmann

ES 2013; V001T09A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18118

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View Articletitled, Thermo-Mechanical Storage of Electricity at Power Plant Scale

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Topics: Power stations , Storage , Thermomechanics , Heat , Steam , Latent heat , Low temperature , Thermal energy storage , Turbines , High temperature

Latent Solar Thermal Storage Systems: Packed Beds With Spherical Phase Change Capsules of Different Physiochemical Properties

Taha Aldoss

ES 2013; V001T09A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18142

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View Articletitled, Latent Solar Thermal Storage Systems: Packed Beds With Spherical Phase Change Capsules of Different Physiochemical Properties

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Topics: Solar energy , Thermal energy storage

Passive Cooling With Phase Change Material Energy Storage

Peter Omojaro, Cornelia Breitkopf, Simon Omojaro

ES 2013; V001T09A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18204

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View Articletitled, Passive Cooling With Phase Change Material Energy Storage

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Topics: Cooling , Energy storage , Phase change materials , Temperature , Heat , Carbon dioxide , Climate , Cooling systems , Emissions , Latent heat

Understanding Flow of Energy in Buildings Using Modal Analysis Methodology

John Gardner, Kevin Heglund, Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg, Craig Rieger

ES 2013; V001T09A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18390

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View Articletitled, Understanding Flow of Energy in Buildings Using Modal Analysis Methodology

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Modal analysis , Structures , Storage , Air conditioning , Commercial construction , Design , Distributed power generation , Energy storage , Energy transformation

Solar Chemistry

Transient Three-Dimensional Heat Transfer Model of a Solar Thermochemical Reactor for H₂O and CO₂ Splitting via Nonstoichiometric Ceria Redox Cycling

Justin Lapp, Wojciech Lipiński

ES 2013; V001T10A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18040

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View Articletitled, Transient Three-Dimensional Heat Transfer Model of a Solar Thermochemical Reactor for H₂O and CO₂ Splitting via Nonstoichiometric Ceria Redox Cycling

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Heat transfer , Solar energy , Transients (Dynamics) , Water , Cylinders , Design , Heat recovery , Radiation (Physics) , Temperature

Dynamic Modeling of a Solar Reactor for Zinc Oxide Thermal Dissociation and Experimental Validation Using IR Thermography

W. Villasmil, A. Meier, A. Steinfeld

ES 2013; V001T10A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18042

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View Articletitled, Dynamic Modeling of a Solar Reactor for Zinc Oxide Thermal Dissociation and Experimental Validation Using IR Thermography

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Topics: Dynamic modeling , Glass , Quartz , Radiative heat transfer , Solar energy , Thermography

Metal Oxide Reduction Using a Solar-Driven Vacuum Thermogravimeter

Martina Neises-von Puttkamer, Michael Takacs, Philipp Haueter, Markus Maier, Aldo Steinfeld

ES 2013; V001T10A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18050

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View Articletitled, Metal Oxide Reduction Using a Solar-Driven Vacuum Thermogravimeter

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Topics: Metals , Solar energy , Vacuum , Carbon dioxide , Cycles , Heat storage , Heating , High temperature , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Pressure

Fluidized Bed Kinetics for Hydrogen Production Through Steam Iron Oxidation

Fotouh Al-Raqom, James F. Klausner

ES 2013; V001T10A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18156

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View Articletitled, Fluidized Bed Kinetics for Hydrogen Production Through Steam Iron Oxidation

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Topics: Fluidized beds , Hydrogen production , Iron , Oxidation , Steam , Diffusion (Physics) , Chemical kinetics , High temperature , Modeling , Nucleation (Physics)

Synthesis and Analysis of Cobalt Ferrite in YSZ for Use as Reactive Material in Solar Thermochemical Water and Carbon Dioxide Splitting

Kyle M. Allen, James F. Klausner, Eric N. Coker, Nick AuYeung, Rishi Mishra

ES 2013; V001T10A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18254

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View Articletitled, Synthesis and Analysis of Cobalt Ferrite in YSZ for Use as Reactive Material in Solar Thermochemical Water and Carbon Dioxide Splitting

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Cobalt , Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Solar energy , Water , Cycles , Oxidation , X-ray diffraction , Coprecipitation , Graphite

Investigation of Thermochemical Hydrogen Production via the Novel Thermo-Mechanical Stabilized Iron Oxide-Zirconia Porous Structure

Ayyoub M. Mehdizadeh, Kelvin Randhir, James F. Klausner, Nicholas AuYeung, Fotouh Al-Raqom, Renwei Mei, David Hahn

ES 2013; V001T10A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18403

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View Articletitled, Investigation of Thermochemical Hydrogen Production via the Novel Thermo-Mechanical Stabilized Iron Oxide-Zirconia Porous Structure

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Topics: Hydrogen , Hydrogen production , Iron , Thermomechanics

SunShot CSP Symposium

Performance Evaluation and Outlook of Utility-Scale Linear Fresnel Technology

Guangdong Zhu, Mike Wagner, Tim Wendelin, Chuck Kutscher

ES 2013; V001T11A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18069

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View Articletitled, Performance Evaluation and Outlook of Utility-Scale Linear Fresnel Technology

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Topics: Computer software , Concentrating solar power , Cycles , Energy efficiency , High temperature , Industrial plants , Industrial research , Maintenance , Mirrors , Optimization

Three-Dimensional Fluid Dynamics and Radiative Heat Transfer Modeling of a Small Particle Solar Receiver

Pablo Fernández del Campo, Fletcher Miller, Adam Crocker

ES 2013; V001T11A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18149

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View Articletitled, Three-Dimensional Fluid Dynamics and Radiative Heat Transfer Modeling of a Small Particle Solar Receiver

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Topics: Fluid dynamics , Modeling , Particulate matter , Radiative heat transfer , Solar energy , Computer software , Flow (Dynamics) , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Temperature , Computational fluid dynamics

Optical Analysis of a Window for Solar Receivers Using the Monte Carlo Ray Trace Method

Ahmet Murat Mecit, Fletcher Miller

ES 2013; V001T11A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18186

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View Articletitled, Optical Analysis of a Window for Solar Receivers Using the Monte Carlo Ray Trace Method

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Topics: Solar energy , Radiation (Physics) , Solar radiation , Stress , Computers , Absorption , Shapes , Wavelength , Combustion , Concentrating solar power

Design and Analysis of Metal Foam Enhanced Latent Thermal Energy Storage With Embedded Heat Pipes for Concentrating Solar Power Plants

K. Nithyanandam, R. Pitchumani

ES 2013; V001T11A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18211

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View Articletitled, Design and Analysis of Metal Foam Enhanced Latent Thermal Energy Storage With Embedded Heat Pipes for Concentrating Solar Power Plants

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Design , Heat pipes , Metal foams , Thermal energy storage , Thermal conductivity , Density , Energy storage , Heat storage , Heat transfer

Techno-Economic Analysis of Concentrating Solar Power Plants With Integrated Latent Thermal Storage Systems

K. Nithyanandam, R. Pitchumani

ES 2013; V001T11A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18213

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View Articletitled, Techno-Economic Analysis of Concentrating Solar Power Plants With Integrated Latent Thermal Storage Systems

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Thermal energy storage , Storage , Design , Energy generation , Energy storage , Phase change materials , Solar energy , Solar radiation

Carbon Particle Generation and Preliminary Small Particle Heat Exchange Receiver Lab Scale Testing

Lee Frederickson, Kyle Kitzmiller, Fletcher Miller

ES 2013; V001T11A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18215

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View Articletitled, Carbon Particle Generation and Preliminary Small Particle Heat Exchange Receiver Lab Scale Testing

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Topics: Carbon , Heat , Particulate matter , Testing , Solar energy , Flow (Dynamics) , Design , High temperature , Natural gas , Nitrogen

Dome Window Geometry for a Large Scale Solar Receiver

E-Fann Saung, Fletcher Miller

ES 2013; V001T11A007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18217

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View Articletitled, Dome Window Geometry for a Large Scale Solar Receiver

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Topics: Domes (Structural elements) , Geometry , Solar energy , Design , Glass , Stress , Failure , Finite element analysis , Quartz , Reliability

Evaluation of Air Recirculation for Falling Particle Receivers

Clifford K. Ho, Joshua M. Christian

ES 2013; V001T11A008https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18236

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Air Recirculation for Falling Particle Receivers

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Topics: Particulate matter , Flow (Dynamics) , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Cavities , Engineering prototypes , Particle flow , Air flow , Ceramics , Heat losses

Sulfur Based Thermochemical Energy Storage for Concentrated Solar Power

Bunsen Wong, Dennis Thomey, Lloyd Brown, Martin Roeb, Robert Buckingham, Christian Sattler

ES 2013; V001T11A009https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18283

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View Articletitled, Sulfur Based Thermochemical Energy Storage for Concentrated Solar Power

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Energy storage , Sulfur , Catalysts , Temperature , Pressure , Chemical kinetics , Combustion , Cycles , Energy generation

Heat Pipe Solar Receivers for Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Plants

Yiding Cao

ES 2013; V001T11A010https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18299

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View Articletitled, Heat Pipe Solar Receivers for Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Plants

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Heat pipes , Solar energy , Fluids , Heat transfer , Heat , Heat engines , Heat flux , Heat transfer coefficients , Solar collectors

Phase Change Material Thermal Energy Storage System Design and Optimization

Songgang Qiu, Ross Galbraith, Maurice White

ES 2013; V001T11A011https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18335

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View Articletitled, Phase Change Material Thermal Energy Storage System Design and Optimization

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Phase change materials , Thermal energy storage , Stirling engines , Solar energy , Temperature , Heat , Heat pipes , Thermal energy

Numerical Design of a High-Flux Microchannel Solar Receiver

Charles J. Rymal, Sourabh V. Apte, Vinod Narayanan, Kevin Drost

ES 2013; V001T11A012https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18353

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View Articletitled, Numerical Design of a High-Flux Microchannel Solar Receiver

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Topics: Design , Microchannels , Solar energy , Fluids , Pressure , Pressure drop , Computer simulation , Concentrating solar power , Convection , Fins

Development of Self-Cleaning Solar Collectors for Minimizing Energy Yield Loss Caused by Dust Deposition

Malay Mazumder, Mark Horenstein, Jeremy Stark, Daniel Erickson, Arash Sayyah, Steven Jung, Fang Hao

ES 2013; V001T11A013https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18365

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View Articletitled, Development of Self-Cleaning Solar Collectors for Minimizing Energy Yield Loss Caused by Dust Deposition

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Topics: Dust , Solar collectors , Mirrors , Water , Dust removal , Transparency , Electrodes , Solar energy , Concentrating solar power , Detergents

Metallic Composites Phase-Change Materials for High-Temperature Thermal Energy Storage

Xiaobo Li, Hengzhi Wang, Hui Wang, Sohae Kim, Keivan Esfarjani, Zhifeng Ren, Gang Chen

ES 2013; V001T11A014https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18395

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View Articletitled, Metallic Composites Phase-Change Materials for High-Temperature Thermal Energy Storage

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Topics: High temperature , Metallic composites , Phase change materials , Thermal energy storage , Alloys , Heat of fusion , Entropy , Latent heat , Melting , Temperature

Sustainable Cities and Communities, Transportation (JOINT)

Morfoplane: Energetic Analysis of a Novel Green Aerial Vehicle Concept

Michele Trancossi, Antonio Dumas, Mauro Madonia

ES 2013; V001T12A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18166

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View Articletitled, Morfoplane: Energetic Analysis of a Novel Green Aerial Vehicle Concept

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Topics: Aircraft , Architecture , Computational fluid dynamics , Conceptual design , Disasters , Energy consumption , Helium , Hydrogen , Optimization , Safety

Electric Vehicle Improved by Three-Phase Asynchronous Cooled Motor

Giuseppe Rattighieri, Michele Trancossi, Nicola Dorigo Salomon, Dean Vucinic

ES 2013; V001T12A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18167

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View Articletitled, Electric Vehicle Improved by Three-Phase Asynchronous Cooled Motor

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Topics: Electric vehicles , Engines , Motors , Electric motors , Electricity (Physics) , Rotation , Stress , Torque , Trains

Electric Mobility as Part of City Transportation Systems

B. Weber, G. Chávez, M. D. Durán

ES 2013; V001T12A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18347

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View Articletitled, Electric Mobility as Part of City Transportation Systems

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Topics: Mechanical admittance , Photovoltaic power systems , Transportation systems

Sustainable Fuels and Infrastructure

Optimization of the Flow Field of a Novel ARID Raceway (ARID-HV) for Algal Production

Ben Xu, Peiwen Li, Peter Waller

ES 2013; V001T13A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18003

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View Articletitled, Optimization of the Flow Field of a Novel ARID Raceway (ARID-HV) for Algal Production

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Optimization , Vickers hardness testing , Fluids , Water , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Open channels (Hydraulics) , Particulate matter , Statistics

Application of Mechanisms for the Control of Autoignition in High Power Internal Combustion Engine Fueled With Natural Gas

Jorge Duarte Forero, German Amador Diaz, Jesus Garcia Garcia, Marco San Juan Mejia, Lesme Corredor Martinez

ES 2013; V001T13A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18023

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View Articletitled, Application of Mechanisms for the Control of Autoignition in High Power Internal Combustion Engine Fueled With Natural Gas

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Topics: Control equipment , Internal combustion engines , Methane , Natural gas

Sustainable Ground Transportation: Technologies, Challenges and Opportunities

Ramesh Agarwal

ES 2013; V001T13A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18028

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View Articletitled, Sustainable Ground Transportation: Technologies, Challenges and Opportunities

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Topics: Sustainability , Transportation systems , Emissions , Vehicles , Fuels , Biofuel , Carbon , Density , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Energy resources

Investigating the Energy Content and Storability of Torrefied Corn Stover Based on Varying Reaction Time and Temperature

Christina Gerometta, Stephen P. Gent, Michael P. Twedt

ES 2013; V001T13A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18140

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View Articletitled, Investigating the Energy Content and Storability of Torrefied Corn Stover Based on Varying Reaction Time and Temperature

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Topics: Temperature , Biogas , Feedstock , Bombs , Chemical kinetics , Combustion , Heat , Heating , Operating temperature , Organic compounds

Environmental Impact Assessment of an Anaerobic Codigestion System in Western New York State

Matthew J. Rankin, Thomas A. Trabold, Robert Blythe

ES 2013; V001T13A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18187

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View Articletitled, Environmental Impact Assessment of an Anaerobic Codigestion System in Western New York State

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Topics: Cycles , Databases , Electric power generation , Emissions , Energy consumption , Feedstock , Food products , Fuels , Gases , Organic wastes

Analysis of Food Waste Resources Available for Sustainable Energy Production in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State

Wai Hon Chan, Jacqueline Ebner, Rajiv Ramchandra, Thomas Trabold

ES 2013; V001T13A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18189

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View Articletitled, Analysis of Food Waste Resources Available for Sustainable Energy Production in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State

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Topics: Energy sustainability , Food products , Lakes , Methane , Biodiesel , Biogas , Combustion , Databases , Fuel gasification , Organic wastes

Symposium on Integrated/Sustainable Building Equipment and Systems (JOINT)

Experimental Study on Performance of a Residential Combined Cooling, Heating and Power System Under Varying Building Load

Suxin Qian, Kyle Gluesenkamp, Yunho Hwang, Reinhard Radermacher

ES 2013; V001T14A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18043

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View Articletitled, Experimental Study on Performance of a Residential Combined Cooling, Heating and Power System Under Varying Building Load

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Topics: Cooling , Heating , Power systems (Machinery) , Stress , Waste heat , Fuel consumption , Hot water , Sorption , Climate , Compression

VAV System Operating in an Educational Building Under Tropical Conditions: Energy Analysis

Oscar Alvarez, Marco Sanjuan, Fabian Amaya, Antonio Bula

ES 2013; V001T14A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18146

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View Articletitled, VAV System Operating in an Educational Building Under Tropical Conditions: Energy Analysis

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Topics: Air conditioning , Climate , Cooling towers , Energy consumption , Flow (Dynamics) , Pumps , Simulation , Ventilation

HVAC Sustainability Research Park

Avinash Shaligram, Rajesh Deshpande

ES 2013; V001T14A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18251

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View Articletitled, HVAC Sustainability Research Park

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Topics: HVAC equipment , Sustainability , Emissions , Carbon dioxide , Developing nations , Energy consumption , Pressure , Students

Development of a Tool to Calibrate Vertical Ground Heat Exchanger Model Using Optimization

Junghyon Mun, Yong Tao

ES 2013; V001T14A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18274

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View Articletitled, Development of a Tool to Calibrate Vertical Ground Heat Exchanger Model Using Optimization

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Optimization , Calibration , Simulation , Simulation results , Thermal properties , Matlab , Thermal conductivity , Temperature , Water temperature

Thermofluids and Thermodynamics of Energy Systems; Exergy Analysis; Systems Integration

Numerical Simulation of Geological Carbon Sequestration in Saline Aquifers: Three Case Studies

Zheming Zhang, Ramesh Agarwal

ES 2013; V001T15A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18025

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View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of Geological Carbon Sequestration in Saline Aquifers: Three Case Studies

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Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Computer simulation , Carbon dioxide , Combustion , Electric power generation , Emissions , Fossil fuels , Plumes (Fluid dynamics) , Safety , Simulation

Wind Solar Hybrid Power System Modeling and Analysis

Krishna Vijayaraghavan, Himanshu Tyagi, Shahzada Randhawa, Manpreet Singh

ES 2013; V001T15A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18036

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View Articletitled, Wind Solar Hybrid Power System Modeling and Analysis

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Topics: Hybrid power systems , Modeling , Solar energy , Wind , Control algorithms , Failure , Fossil fuels , Stress , Air conditioning , Algorithms

Archimedes Screws for Microhydro Power Generation

Murray Lyons, William David Lubitz

ES 2013; V001T15A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18067

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View Articletitled, Archimedes Screws for Microhydro Power Generation

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Topics: Energy generation , Screws , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Generators , Rotation , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering prototypes , Flight , Torque

Investigation of Hydrodynamics and Heat Transfer Effects due to Light Guides in a Column Photobioreactor

Caitlin Gerdes, Taylor N. Suess, Gary A. Anderson, Stephen P. Gent

ES 2013; V001T15A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18152

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View Articletitled, Investigation of Hydrodynamics and Heat Transfer Effects due to Light Guides in a Column Photobioreactor

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Topics: Heat transfer , Hydrodynamics , Bubbles , Carbon dioxide , Flow (Dynamics) , Computational fluid dynamics , Mass transfer , Temperature distribution , Turbulence , Bubbly flow

A 5 kWht Lab-Scale Demonstration of a Novel Thermal Energy Storage Concept With Supercritical Fluids

Gani B. Ganapathi, Daniel Berisford, Benjamin Furst, David Bame, Michael Pauken, Richard Wirz

ES 2013; V001T15A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18182

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View Articletitled, A 5 kWht Lab-Scale Demonstration of a Novel Thermal Energy Storage Concept With Supercritical Fluids

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Topics: Supercritical fluids , Thermal energy storage , Energy storage , Temperature , Cycles , Fluids , High temperature , Storage tanks , Density , Design

Near-Critical CO₂ Flow Measurement and Visualization

Farzan Kazemifar, Dimitrios C. Kyritsis

ES 2013; V001T15A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18201

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View Articletitled, Near-Critical CO₂ Flow Measurement and Visualization

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Flow measurement , Visualization , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure drop , Carbon capture and storage , Emissions , Fluids , Stainless steel , Temperature

Thermodynamic Analysis of a Central Heating System Combing the Urban Heat Network With Geothermal Energy

Xiao Wang, Lin Fu, Xiling Zhao, Hua Liu

ES 2013; V001T15A007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18285

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View Articletitled, Thermodynamic Analysis of a Central Heating System Combing the Urban Heat Network With Geothermal Energy

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Topics: Absorption , Central heating , Cities , Geothermal power , Heat

Analysis of the Manifold Area Change in a Flat Solar Collector

N. C. Uzarraga-Rodriguez, A. Gallegos-Muñoz, Luis A. Payan-Rodriguez, Juan M. Belman-Flores

ES 2013; V001T15A008https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18336

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View Articletitled, Analysis of the Manifold Area Change in a Flat Solar Collector

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Manifolds , Solar collectors

Novel Non-Concentrated Solar Collector for Solar-Powered Chemical Reactions

Daniel Real, Nico Hotz

ES 2013; V001T15A009https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18382

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View Articletitled, Novel Non-Concentrated Solar Collector for Solar-Powered Chemical Reactions

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Topics: Chemical reactions , Solar collectors , Solar power , Methanol , Solar energy , Hydrogen , Coating processes , Coatings , Fuels , Vacuum

Supercritical CO₂ Rankine Cycle Using Low and Medium Temperature Heat Sources

Cong Guo, Xiaoze Du, Yingyan Zhou, Lijun Yang, Yongping Yang

ES 2013; V001T15A010https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18398

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View Articletitled, Supercritical CO₂ Rankine Cycle Using Low and Medium Temperature Heat Sources

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Topics: Heat , Rankine cycle , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Temperature , Cycles , Exhaust systems , Cooling , Pressure , Water , Boilers

Wind Energy Systems and Technologies

Assessment of the Performance of Various Airfoil Sections on Power Generation From a Wind Turbine Using the Blade Element Momentum Theory

Xiaomin Chen, Ramesh Agarwal

ES 2013; V001T16A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18024

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View Articletitled, Assessment of the Performance of Various Airfoil Sections on Power Generation From a Wind Turbine Using the Blade Element Momentum Theory

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Topics: Airfoils , Blades , Energy generation , Momentum , Wind turbines , Horizontal axis wind turbines , Turbines , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Boundary element methods , Rotors

Manufacturing Optimization of a Kilowatt Scale Vertical Axis Wind Turbine for Remote Applications

Jesse J. French, Corey P. Ressler, John J. Weigelt

ES 2013; V001T16A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18220

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View Articletitled, Manufacturing Optimization of a Kilowatt Scale Vertical Axis Wind Turbine for Remote Applications

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Topics: Production systems optimization , Vertical axis wind turbines , Turbines , Design , Manufacturing , Building materials , Tooling , Weight (Mass) , Construction , Electricity (Physics)

Investigating the Correlation Between Wind and Solar Power Forecast Errors in the Western Interconnection

Jie Zhang, Bri-Mathias Hodge, Anthony Florita

ES 2013; V001T16A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18423

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View Articletitled, Investigating the Correlation Between Wind and Solar Power Forecast Errors in the Western Interconnection

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Topics: Errors , Solar energy , Solar power , Wind