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ASME 2014 8th International Conference on Energy Sustainability collocated with the ASME 2014 12th International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology

June 30–July 2, 2014

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Conference Sponsors:

ISBN:

978-0-7918-4587-5

In This Volume

Economic, Environmental, and Policy Aspects of Alternate Energy (7)
Fuels and Infrastructure, Biofuels and Energy Storage (19)
High Performance Buildings (8)
Solar Buildings, Including Solar Climate Control/Heating/Cooling (20)
Sustainable Cities and Communities, Including Transportation (10)
Thermofluid Analysis of Energy Systems, Including Exergy and Thermoeconomics (10)

Volume 2: Economic, Environmental, and Policy Aspects of Alternate Energy; Fuels and Infrastructure, Biofuels and Energy Storage; High Performance Buildings; Solar Buildings, Including Solar Climate Control/Heating/Cooling; Sustainable Cities and Communities, Including Transportation; Thermofluid Analysis of Energy Systems, Including Exergy and Thermoeconomics

Economic, Environmental, and Policy Aspects of Alternate Energy

A Thermodynamic and Cost Analysis of Solar Syngas From the Zinc/Zinc-Oxide Cycle

Julia Haltiwanger Nicodemus, Morgan McGuinness, Rijan Maharjan

ES 2014; V002T03A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6389

View Articletitled, A Thermodynamic and Cost Analysis of Solar Syngas From the Zinc/Zinc-Oxide Cycle

Topics: Cycles , Solar energy , Syngas , Fuels , Entropy , Feedstock , Heat , Heat recovery , Natural gas , Quenching (Metalworking)

An Overview of Brazilian Nuclear Program

Renata A. Almeida, Maria de Lourdes Moreira

ES 2014; V002T03A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6416

View Articletitled, An Overview of Brazilian Nuclear Program

Topics: Construction , Energy resources , Governments , Nuclear power , Power stations

Transition to Sustainability With Natural Gas From Fracking

Kangqian Wu, Frank Kreith

ES 2014; V002T03A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6436

View Articletitled, Transition to Sustainability With Natural Gas From Fracking

Topics: Hydraulic fracturing , Natural gas , Sustainability , Construction , Economic analysis , Energy generation , Renewable energy , Storage , Wind power

Multi-Regional Multi-Objective Optimization of an Algal Biofuel Polygeneration Supply Chain With Fuzzy Mathematical Programming

Aristotle T. Ubando, Joel L. Cuello, Mahmoud M. El-Halwagi, Alvin B. Culaba, Raymond R. Tan

ES 2014; V002T03A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6461

View Articletitled, Multi-Regional Multi-Objective Optimization of an Algal Biofuel Polygeneration Supply Chain With Fuzzy Mathematical Programming

Topics: Biofuel , Computer programming , Pareto optimization , Supply chains , Design , Biodiesel , Bioenergy conversion , Composite materials , Flat plates , Flow (Dynamics)

System and Market Analysis of Methanol Production Using Compact Engine Reformers

Angi Acocella, Emmanuel Lim, Kevin Cedrone, Leslie Bromberg, Srinivas Seethamraju, Daniel Cohn, William Green

ES 2014; V002T03A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6518

View Articletitled, System and Market Analysis of Methanol Production Using Compact Engine Reformers

Topics: Engines , Methanol , Homogeneous charge compression ignition engines , Syngas , Compressors , Ignition , Plant design , Brakes , Compression , Diesel

REopt: A Platform for Energy System Integration and Optimization

T. Simpkins, D. Cutler, K. Anderson, D. Olis, E. Elgqvist, M. Callahan, A. Walker

ES 2014; V002T03A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6570

View Articletitled, REopt: A Platform for Energy System Integration and Optimization

Topics: Optimization , Energy storage , Microgrids , Renewable energy

Evaluation of Increased Discretization of Real-Time Locational Marginal Prices on Customer-Optimized Distributed Generation

Ray C. Duthu, Thomas H. Bradley

ES 2014; V002T03A007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6617

View Articletitled, Evaluation of Increased Discretization of Real-Time Locational Marginal Prices on Customer-Optimized Distributed Generation

Topics: Distributed power generation , Public utilities

Fuels and Infrastructure, Biofuels and Energy Storage

Combustion Characteristics of Butanol-Soybean Oil Blended Droplets

Reilly Schoo, Alison Hoxie, Joel Braden

ES 2014; V002T04A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6320

View Articletitled, Combustion Characteristics of Butanol-Soybean Oil Blended Droplets

Topics: Combustion , Drops , Ignition , Temperature , Flames , Fuels , Shrinkage (Materials) , Superheating , Temperature measurement , Atmospheric pressure

Developing a Model to Predict the Torrefaction of Biomass

Ryan R. Mahutga, Stephen P. Gent, Michael P. Twedt

ES 2014; V002T04A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6377

View Articletitled, Developing a Model to Predict the Torrefaction of Biomass

Topics: Biomass , Fuels , Feedstock , Graphical user interfaces , Matlab , Pyrolysis , Sustainability

Properties of Brassica Carinata and Camelina Sativa Meals and Fast Pyrolysis Derived Bio-Oils

John Harris, James Lawburgh, Brian Lawburgh, Gregory J. Michna, Stephen P. Gent

ES 2014; V002T04A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6387

View Articletitled, Properties of Brassica Carinata and Camelina Sativa Meals and Fast Pyrolysis Derived Bio-Oils

Topics: Oils , Petroleum , Pyrolysis , Biomass , Bombs , Calorimetry , Feedstock , Fluidized beds , Particle size , Particulate matter

Feasibility and Economic Evaluation of Applying Two Alternative Energy (R.D.F. and T.D.F) in Cement Industries in Iran

Vahid Nejati, Jalil Roknizadeh

ES 2014; V002T04A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6427

View Articletitled, Feasibility and Economic Evaluation of Applying Two Alternative Energy (R.D.F. and T.D.F) in Cement Industries in Iran

Topics: Cements (Adhesives) , Economic analysis , Renewable energy , Fuels , Heat , Cement industry , Manufacturing , Municipal solid wastes , Tires , Fossil fuels

Estimating the Biogas Potential From Colleges and Universities

Jacqueline Ebner, Shwe Sin Win, Swati Hegde, Scott Vadney, Anahita Williamson, Thomas Trabold

ES 2014; V002T04A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6433

View Articletitled, Estimating the Biogas Potential From Colleges and Universities

Topics: Biogas , Electricity (Physics) , Food products , Heat , Methane , Students , Sustainability

A 1 MW_e Low-NO_x Portable Biomass-Burning Back-Heated Engine Incorporating On-Demand Fuel Processing and Solid Fuel Combustion

Shaun D. Sullivan, James Kesseli

ES 2014; V002T04A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6439

View Articletitled, A 1 MW<sub>e</sub> Low-NO<sub>x</sub> Portable Biomass-Burning Back-Heated Engine Incorporating On-Demand Fuel Processing and Solid Fuel Combustion

Topics: Biomass , Combustion , Engines , Fuel processing , Fuels , Feedstock , Combustion chambers , Cycles , Emissions , Nitrogen

Measurement of Laminar Burning Speeds and Investigation of Flame Stability of Acetylene (C₂H₂)/Air Mixtures

Emad Rokni, Ali Moghaddas, Omid Askari, Hameed Metghalchi

ES 2014; V002T04A007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6448

View Articletitled, Measurement of Laminar Burning Speeds and Investigation of Flame Stability of Acetylene (C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>2</sub>)/Air Mixtures

Topics: Combustion , Flames , Stability , Temperature , Pressure , Vessels , Complementary metal oxide semiconductors , Pressure measurement , Pressure transducers

Systematic Selection and Siting of Vehicle Fueling Infrastructure to Synergistically Meet Future Demands for Alternative Fuels

Peter J. Willette, G. Scott Samuelsen, Brendan Shaffer

ES 2014; V002T04A008https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6452

View Articletitled, Systematic Selection and Siting of Vehicle Fueling Infrastructure to Synergistically Meet Future Demands for Alternative Fuels

Topics: Fuels , Vehicles , Hydrogen , Transportation systems , Carbon , Energy generation , Water

Review of Flow Patterns in a Column Reactor for Photobioreactor Application

Gary A. Anderson, Anil Kommareddy, Taylor Suess, Stephen P. Gent

ES 2014; V002T04A009https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6459

View Articletitled, Review of Flow Patterns in a Column Reactor for Photobioreactor Application

Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Bubbles , Pipeline risers , Risers (Casting) , Gas flow , Chemical reactions , Cross section (Physics) , Diffusers , Separation (Technology) , Shapes

Experimental Determination of Pressure Loss Through Porous Membranes

Gary A. Anderson, Anil Kommareddy, Zhengrong Gu, Joanne Puetz Anderson, Stephen P. Gent

ES 2014; V002T04A010https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6460

View Articletitled, Experimental Determination of Pressure Loss Through Porous Membranes

Topics: Membranes , Pressure , Air flow , Water , Carbon dioxide , Plastic sheet , Density , Diffusers , Oxygen

Integrated Computational and Experimental Framework on Advanced Flow Battery for Renewable Power Plant Applications

Ryan Listenbee, Kwangkook Jeong, Roy McCann

ES 2014; V002T04A011https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6501

View Articletitled, Integrated Computational and Experimental Framework on Advanced Flow Battery for Renewable Power Plant Applications

Topics: Batteries , Flow (Dynamics) , Renewable energy , Circuits , Modeling , Transients (Dynamics) , Chemical reactions , Differential equations , Electrochemistry , Electrolytes

Ammonia and Gasoline Fuel Blends for Internal Combustion Engines

Shehan Omantha Haputhanthri, Timothy Taylor Maxwell, John Fleming, Chad Austin

ES 2014; V002T04A012https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6538

View Articletitled, Ammonia and Gasoline Fuel Blends for Internal Combustion Engines

Topics: Fuels , Gasoline , Internal combustion engines , Ethanol , Vapor-liquid equilibrium , Composite materials , Dynamometers , Engines , Pressure , Temperature

Experimental Investigation of Biomass Pellets and Pelletizing Process Using Hardwood and Switchgrass

Kyle Eggerstedt, Xia Wang

ES 2014; V002T04A013https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6558

View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation of Biomass Pellets and Pelletizing Process Using Hardwood and Switchgrass

Topics: Biomass , Pelletizing , Combustion , Binders (Materials) , Durability , Fuels , Density , Fossil fuels , Pressure , Renewable energy sources

Frequency Analysis and Predictive Identification of Flame Stability by Image Processing

Maria Grazia De Giorgi, Aldebara Sciolti, Elisa Pescini, Antonio Ficarella

ES 2014; V002T04A014https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6599

View Articletitled, Frequency Analysis and Predictive Identification of Flame Stability by Image Processing

Topics: Flames , Image processing , Stability , Combustion , Fuels , Combustion chambers , Visualization , Wavelets

Multivariate Control and Override of a Two-Step Homogeneous Base-Catalyzed Transesterification Process

Horacio Pinzón Coronado, Andrea Escobar Porto, Marco E. Sanjuan

ES 2014; V002T04A015https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6694

View Articletitled, Multivariate Control and Override of a Two-Step Homogeneous Base-Catalyzed Transesterification Process

Topics: Biodiesel , Catalysts , Design , Ester , Ethanol , Flow (Dynamics) , Process industries , Simulation , Temperature , Testing performance

Experimental Study of Subcritical Water Liquefaction of Biomass: Effects of Catalyst and Biomass Species

Zhe Zhu, Saqib Sohail Toor, Lasse Rosendahl, Donghong Yu, Guanyi Chen

ES 2014; V002T04A016https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6708

View Articletitled, Experimental Study of Subcritical Water Liquefaction of Biomass: Effects of Catalyst and Biomass Species

Topics: Biomass , Catalysts , Liquefaction , Water , Heating , Wood products , Crude oil , Wood wastes , Biofuel , Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy

A General Methodology for Optimized Takagi-Sugeno Fuzzy Modeling of Nonlinear Continuous Fermenter for Biofuels (Ethanol) Production Using Golden Section Search Approach

Alfredo Diaz Jacome, Marco Sanjuan Mejia

ES 2014; V002T04A017https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6720

View Articletitled, A General Methodology for Optimized Takagi-Sugeno Fuzzy Modeling of Nonlinear Continuous Fermenter for Biofuels (Ethanol) Production Using Golden Section Search Approach

Topics: Biofuel , Ethanol , Modeling , Algorithms , Biodiesel , Biotechnology , Cycles , Glucose

Production of Biogas by Anaerobic Digestion of Food Waste and Process Simulation

Md. Abdullah Hil Baky, Muhammad Nazmul Hassan Khan, Md. Faisal Kader, Habibullah Amin Chowdhury

ES 2014; V002T04A018https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6756

View Articletitled, Production of Biogas by Anaerobic Digestion of Food Waste and Process Simulation

Topics: Biogas , Food products , Process simulation , Methane , Carbon dioxide , Computer software , Energy generation , Fuels , Heating , Microorganisms

Practical Experience With a Mobile Methanol Synthesis Device

Eric R. Morgan, Tom Acker

ES 2014; V002T04A019https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6747

View Articletitled, Practical Experience With a Mobile Methanol Synthesis Device

Topics: Methanol , Water , High pressure (Physics) , Carbon dioxide , Hydrogen , Oxygen , Pressure , Compressors , Design , Syngas

High Performance Buildings

Characterization of the Thermal Behavior of the Materials Commonly Used in Colombia for the Construction of Building Envelopes

Eduardo Vélez, Fabián Amaya, Antonio Olmos, Raúl Pérez, Antonio Bula, Marco Sanjuan

ES 2014; V002T06A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6312

View Articletitled, Characterization of the Thermal Behavior of the Materials Commonly Used in Colombia for the Construction of Building Envelopes

Topics: Construction , Building materials , Green buildings , Design , Thermal properties , Air conditioning , Energy efficiency , Refrigeration , Structures , Thermal systems

Modeling Building HVAC Energy Consumption During an Extreme Heat Event in a Dense Urban Environment

Yehisson Tibana, Estatio Gutierrez, Sashary Marte, J. E. Gonzalez

ES 2014; V002T06A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6315

View Articletitled, Modeling Building HVAC Energy Consumption During an Extreme Heat Event in a Dense Urban Environment

Topics: Cities , Energy consumption , Heat , HVAC equipment , Modeling , Structures , Stress , Waves , Air conditioning , Density

Numerical Modeling of Thermal Energy Storage System

Selvan Bellan, Jose Gonzalez-Aguilar, Manuel Romero, Muhammad M. Rahman, D. Yogi Goswami, Elias K. Stefanakos

ES 2014; V002T06A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6382

View Articletitled, Numerical Modeling of Thermal Energy Storage System

Topics: Computer simulation , Thermal energy storage , High temperature , Phase change materials , Density , Fluid dynamics , Fluids , Heat of fusion , Heat storage , Heat transfer

Mathematical Modelling of Stack-Driven Natural Ventilation in Buildings

Sudhakar Subudhi

ES 2014; V002T06A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6491

View Articletitled, Mathematical Modelling of Stack-Driven Natural Ventilation in Buildings

Topics: Modeling , Structures , Ventilation , Heat , Heat transfer , Transients (Dynamics) , Buoyancy , Convection , Doors , Rayleigh number

Thermal Simulation of an Off-Grid Zero Emissions Building

J. C. Ordonez, S. Yang, C. Ordonez, J. V. C. Vargas, T. Solano, M. Bublitz, E. Collins

ES 2014; V002T06A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6604

View Articletitled, Thermal Simulation of an Off-Grid Zero Emissions Building

Topics: Emissions , Simulation , Energy / power systems , Energy consumption , Sustainability , Temperature , Thermal management

Continuous Monitoring, Modeling, and Evaluation of Actual Building Energy Systems

Maxim L. Sankey, Sheldon M. Jeter, Trevor D. Wolf, Donald P. Alexander, Gregory M. Spiro, Ben Mason

ES 2014; V002T06A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6610

View Articletitled, Continuous Monitoring, Modeling, and Evaluation of Actual Building Energy Systems

Topics: Energy / power systems , Modeling , Energy consumption , Stress , Structures , Heating and cooling , Air conditioning , Corrective actions , Economics , Energy conservation

Development of a Building-Specific, Multi-Criteria Energy Technology Portfolio Evaluation Approach

Linyu Zhang, Yongchang Li, Scott Duncan, Juhyun Kim, Dimitri Mavris

ES 2014; V002T06A007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6654

View Articletitled, Development of a Building-Specific, Multi-Criteria Energy Technology Portfolio Evaluation Approach

Topics: Design , Energy consumption , Modeling , Physics , Structures

Industrial Facilities Overhead Energy Estimation

Khaled Bawaneh, Michael Overcash, Janet Twomey

ES 2014; V002T06A008https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6736

View Articletitled, Industrial Facilities Overhead Energy Estimation

Topics: Cooling , Energy consumption , Heating , Life cycle assessment , Manufacturing , Structures , Ventilation

Solar Buildings, Including Solar Climate Control/Heating/Cooling

Modeling of Hybrid Cooling Systems for Shipboard Application

Tao Cao, Hoseong Lee, Yunho Hwang, Reinhard Radermacher

ES 2014; V002T10A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6303

View Articletitled, Modeling of Hybrid Cooling Systems for Shipboard Application

Topics: Cooling systems , Modeling , Cooling , Fuel consumption , Cycles , Emissions , Photovoltaic power systems , Absorption , Batteries , Compression

An Autonomous Controller for Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pumps, Residential Solar Thermal Collection, and Hydronic Floor Heating

Andrew Cross, Kimberly Hammer, Rick Hurt, Robert F. Boehm

ES 2014; V002T10A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6316

View Articletitled, An Autonomous Controller for Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pumps, Residential Solar Thermal Collection, and Hydronic Floor Heating

Topics: Control equipment , Heat pumps , Heating , Solar energy , HVAC equipment , Hot water , Signals , Ceilings , Control systems , Electrical wires

Comparative Performance of Two Prototypes of a Passive Solar Heat Pipe System

Brian S. Robinson, M. Keith Sharp

ES 2014; V002T10A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6346

View Articletitled, Comparative Performance of Two Prototypes of a Passive Solar Heat Pipe System

Topics: Engineering prototypes , Pipes , Solar heating , Copper , Condensers (steam plant) , Heat pipes , Solar energy , Temperature , Storage , Storage tanks

Effect of Thermal Storage on the Cooling Capacity of Ambient Sources

Brian S. Robinson, M. Keith Sharp

ES 2014; V002T10A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6350

View Articletitled, Effect of Thermal Storage on the Cooling Capacity of Ambient Sources

Topics: Cooling , Thermal energy storage , Temperature , Climate , Stress , Bridges (Structures) , Control algorithms , Hardware , Radiation (Physics)

Simulation Study of the Heat and Mass Recovery on the Performance of Adsorption Cooling Systems

K. C. Chan, C. Y. Tso, Christopher Y. H. Chao

ES 2014; V002T10A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6357

View Articletitled, Simulation Study of the Heat and Mass Recovery on the Performance of Adsorption Cooling Systems

Topics: Cooling systems , Heat , Simulation , Cooling , Heating , Cycles , Heat recovery , Desorption , Heating and cooling , Temperature

Active Modulated Reflectance Roofing System to Tailor Building Solar Loads for Increased HVAC Efficiency

Daniel M. Wolfe, Keith Goossen

ES 2014; V002T10A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6386

View Articletitled, Active Modulated Reflectance Roofing System to Tailor Building Solar Loads for Increased HVAC Efficiency

Topics: HVAC equipment , Reflectance , Roofing , Solar energy , Stress , Heating and cooling , Asphalt , Roofs , Albedo , Construction

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis of Building Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal (BIPV/T) Systems

Getu Hailu, TingTing Yang, Andreas K. Athienitis, Alan S. Fung

ES 2014; V002T10A007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6394

View Articletitled, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis of Building Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal (BIPV/T) Systems

Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Temperature profiles , Air flow , Boundary-value problems , Finite element analysis , Solar radiation , Computer software , Convection , Coolants , Design

Experimental Performance Analysis of External Compound Parabolic Concentrators With Low Concentration Ratios for Medium Temperature Applications

Donghao Xu, Ming Qu

ES 2014; V002T10A008https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6441

View Articletitled, Experimental Performance Analysis of External Compound Parabolic Concentrators With Low Concentration Ratios for Medium Temperature Applications

Topics: Temperature , Solar energy , Operating temperature , Flat plates , Solar collectors , Thermal efficiency , Absorption , Carbon capture and storage , Climate change , Combustion

Performance Evaluation of an Air Source Heat Pump Coupled With a Building Integrated Photovoltaic/Thermal (BIPV/T) System

Getu Hailu, Peter Dash, Alan S. Fung

ES 2014; V002T10A009https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6455

View Articletitled, Performance Evaluation of an Air Source Heat Pump Coupled With a Building Integrated Photovoltaic/Thermal (BIPV/T) System

Topics: Heat pumps , Performance evaluation , Roofs , Heating , Solar cell arrays , Thermal energy

The 2013 University of Nevada Las Vegas Solar Decathlon House: Strategy, Design, Simulation and Results

Zheng Zeng, Rick Hurt, Robert F. Boehm

ES 2014; V002T10A010https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6458

View Articletitled, The 2013 University of Nevada Las Vegas Solar Decathlon House: Strategy, Design, Simulation and Results

Topics: Design , Simulation , Solar energy , Teams , Computer software , Building materials , Computer programming , Engineering disciplines , Optimization , Stress

Empirically Driven Computer Simulations of Solar Thermal Systems for Space Heating and Domestic Hot Water

Curtis Robbins, Travis Goldade, S. Kent Hoekman, Roger Jacobson, Robert Turner

ES 2014; V002T10A011https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6476

View Articletitled, Empirically Driven Computer Simulations of Solar Thermal Systems for Space Heating and Domestic Hot Water

Topics: Computer simulation , Heating , Hot water , Solar energy , Thermal systems , Renewable energy , Engineering simulation , HVAC equipment , Roofs , Simulation

Solar Heating Systems as a Viable Solution Towards Nearly Zero Energy Buildings

Georgios Martinopoulos

ES 2014; V002T10A012https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6498

View Articletitled, Solar Heating Systems as a Viable Solution Towards Nearly Zero Energy Buildings

Topics: Solar heating , Structures , Solar energy , Energy consumption , Hot water heating , Computer software , Construction , Economic analysis , Emissions , Fuels

Performance Analysis With Future Predictions of Different Solar Cooling Systems in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Carlos Naranjo-Mendoza, Jesús López-Villada, Gabriel Gaona, Jerko Labus

ES 2014; V002T10A013https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6594

View Articletitled, Performance Analysis With Future Predictions of Different Solar Cooling Systems in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Topics: Cooling systems , Solar energy , Compression , Cooling , Flow (Dynamics) , Water , Absorption , Air conditioning , Climate change , Meteorology

The Effect of a Thermotropic Material on the Optical Efficiency and Stagnation Temperature of a Polymer Flat Plate Solar Collector

Adam C. Gladen, Jane H. Davidson, Susan C. Mantell

ES 2014; V002T10A014https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6608

View Articletitled, The Effect of a Thermotropic Material on the Optical Efficiency and Stagnation Temperature of a Polymer Flat Plate Solar Collector

Topics: Flat plates , Polymers , Solar collectors , Temperature , Reflectance , Solar energy , Heating , Hot water , Thermal systems

Roof Cover Impact on Cooling Energy Use of Office Buildings

Moncef Krarti

ES 2014; V002T10A015https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6612

View Articletitled, Roof Cover Impact on Cooling Energy Use of Office Buildings

Topics: Cooling , Energy consumption , Roofs , Structures , Climate , Simulation analysis , Simulation results

Evaluation of the Energy Efficiency Effectiveness of Cool Roofs for Residential Applications

Moncef Krarti

ES 2014; V002T10A016https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6613

View Articletitled, Evaluation of the Energy Efficiency Effectiveness of Cool Roofs for Residential Applications

Topics: Energy efficiency , Roofs , Climate , Energy consumption , Approximation , Construction , Engineering simulation , Heating and cooling , Natural gas , Residential construction

Estimation of Lighting Energy Savings From Atrium Daylighting for Office Buildings

Moncef Krarti

ES 2014; V002T10A017https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6614

View Articletitled, Estimation of Lighting Energy Savings From Atrium Daylighting for Office Buildings

Topics: Daylighting , Structures , Computational methods , Finishes , Heating and cooling , Roofs , Shapes , Ventilation

Development of the Renewable Energy Deployment and Display (REDD) Facility at the Desert Research Institute

Christopher Damm, Elise Strobach, Curtis Robbins, Amber Broch, Robert Turner, S. Kent Hoekman

ES 2014; V002T10A018https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6626

View Articletitled, Development of the Renewable Energy Deployment and Display (REDD) Facility at the Desert Research Institute

Topics: Renewable energy , Solar energy , Workshops (Work spaces) , Energy storage , Hydrogen , Solar collectors , Absorption , Batteries , Biomass , Cooling

Comparative Study of Solar Assisted Cooling Technologies for Two Different Climates

Andrés Montero, Jesús López-Villada, Carlos Naranjo-Mendoza, Jerko Labus

ES 2014; V002T10A019https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6687

View Articletitled, Comparative Study of Solar Assisted Cooling Technologies for Two Different Climates

Topics: Climate , Cooling , Solar energy , Absorption , Air conditioning , Carbon dioxide , Computational methods , Computer software , Emissions , Parabolic troughs

Process and Lessons-Learned From an Interdisciplinary Collaboration in the Design and Construction of a Net-Zero Energy Solar House

Mona Azarbayjani, Valentina Cecchi, Brett Tempest

ES 2014; V002T10A020https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6738

View Articletitled, Process and Lessons-Learned From an Interdisciplinary Collaboration in the Design and Construction of a Net-Zero Energy Solar House

Topics: Collaboration , Construction , Design , Solar energy , Students

Sustainable Cities and Communities, Including Transportation

Understanding the Impacts of Local Policies on Distributed Photovoltaic Market Development

Elizabeth Doris, Sarah Booth, Joseph Chavez, Vitaliy Krasko, Sherry Stout

ES 2014; V002T11A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6383

View Articletitled, Understanding the Impacts of Local Policies on Distributed Photovoltaic Market Development

Topics: Renewable energy , Solar energy

Row House to Ranch House

Judith Capen, Kirby Capen

ES 2014; V002T11A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6391

View Articletitled, Row House to Ranch House

Topics: Carbon dioxide , Cities , Construction , Density , Energy conservation , Energy consumption , Engineering drawings , Modeling , Pipes , Pumps

The Use of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles for Peak Shaving

Charles G. Tse, Benjamin A. Maples, Frank Kreith

ES 2014; V002T11A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6443

View Articletitled, The Use of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles for Peak Shaving

Topics: Hybrid electric vehicles , Automobiles , Electric vehicles , Public utilities

Transport Energy Demand Modeling of the United States Using Artificial Neural Networks and Multiple Linear Regressions

Arash Kialashaki, John Reisel

ES 2014; V002T11A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6447

View Articletitled, Transport Energy Demand Modeling of the United States Using Artificial Neural Networks and Multiple Linear Regressions

Topics: Artificial neural networks , Modeling , Transportation systems , Emissions , Energy consumption , Petroleum , Regression models , Carbon dioxide , Electricity (Physics) , Energy policy

Estimating CO₂ Emissions Reductions With EnergyPlus for an Office Building in Salt Lake City

Stephen M. Lucich, Amanda D. Smith

ES 2014; V002T11A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6560

View Articletitled, Estimating CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions Reductions With EnergyPlus for an Office Building in Salt Lake City

Topics: Carbon dioxide , Emissions , Lakes , Construction , Shades and shadows , Structures , Temperature , Computer software , Cooling , Energy consumption

Feasibility of an Energy Efficient Large-Scale Aquaponic Food Production and Distribution Facility

Joseph P. Dygert, Melissa L. Morris, Erik M. Messick, Patrick H. Browning

ES 2014; V002T11A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6567

View Articletitled, Feasibility of an Energy Efficient Large-Scale Aquaponic Food Production and Distribution Facility

Topics: Food products , Green construction , Biotechnology , Cancer , Cardiovascular system , Cities , Construction , Crude oil , Diabetes , Diseases

Impacts on New York GHG Emissions From Distributed Combined Heat and Power

Bianca Howard, Michael Waite, Vijay Modi

ES 2014; V002T11A007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6623

View Articletitled, Impacts on New York GHG Emissions From Distributed Combined Heat and Power

Topics: Combined heat and power , Emissions , Cogeneration systems , Energy consumption , Heating , Power stations , Structures , Boilers , Combined cycle gas turbines , Distributed power generation

Calibrated Building Energy Models for Community-Scale Sustainability Analyses

Michael Waite, Vijay Modi

ES 2014; V002T11A008https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6642

View Articletitled, Calibrated Building Energy Models for Community-Scale Sustainability Analyses

Topics: Calibration , Cities , Computer software , Cooling , Cooling systems , Emissions , Energy conservation , Energy consumption , Flow (Dynamics) , Fossil fuels

Energy Security Analysis for West Point Training Camps

Adam Leemans, Martin Baker, Gunnar Tamm, Daniel Andrews, Elsa Johnson, Brendan Hickey, Nathaniel Martins

ES 2014; V002T11A009https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6682

View Articletitled, Energy Security Analysis for West Point Training Camps

Topics: Security analysis , Military systems , Energy consumption , Stress , Air conditioning , Cooling , Cooling systems , Energy storage , Generators , Governments

Towards a Data Calibrated, Simulation-Based Campus Energy Analysis Environment for Situational Awareness and Future Energy System Planning

Scott Duncan, Michael Balchanos, Woongje Sung, Juhyun Kim, Yongchang Li, Yanal Issac, Dimitri Mavris, Adam Coulon

ES 2014; V002T11A010https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6695

View Articletitled, Towards a Data Calibrated, Simulation-Based Campus Energy Analysis Environment for Situational Awareness and Future Energy System Planning

Topics: Simulation , Modeling , Physics , Statistical analysis , Thermal energy , Water

Thermofluid Analysis of Energy Systems, Including Exergy and Thermoeconomics

Exergy-Based Optimization of Sub- and Supercritical Thermal Energy Storage Systems

Louis A. Tse, Reza Baghaei Lakeh, Richard E. Wirz, Adrienne S. Lavine

ES 2014; V002T12A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6302

View Articletitled, Exergy-Based Optimization of Sub- and Supercritical Thermal Energy Storage Systems

Topics: Exergy , Optimization , Thermal energy storage , Fluids , Heat transfer , Storage , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Computer simulation , Cycles

Condensation Heat Transfer on a Partially Hydrophobic Surface

Ramana Saketh Vanga, Sunwoo Kim

ES 2014; V002T12A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6660

View Articletitled, Condensation Heat Transfer on a Partially Hydrophobic Surface

Topics: Condensation , Heat transfer , Copper , Heat transfer coefficients , Subcooling , Steam , Temperature , Condensers (steam plant) , Energy resources , Flat plates

Study of Different Configurations of ISCC Parabolic Trough

Dolores Duran, Rafael Almanza, Ivan Martínez

ES 2014; V002T12A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6662

View Articletitled, Study of Different Configurations of ISCC Parabolic Trough

Topics: Parabolic troughs , Solar energy , Pressure , Heat recovery steam generators , High pressure (Physics) , Optimization , Superheaters , Combined cycle power stations , Combined cycles , Design

Experimental Evaluation of a Water Source CO2 Heat Pump Incorporating Novel Gas-Cooler Configuration

Portia Murray, Stephen Harrison, Gary Johnson, Ben Stinson

ES 2014; V002T12A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6668

View Articletitled, Experimental Evaluation of a Water Source CO2 Heat Pump Incorporating Novel Gas-Cooler Configuration

Topics: Carbon dioxide , Heat pumps , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Hot water , Heat , Storage tanks , Carbon , Climate change , Forced convection

Developing an Inverse Heat Conduction Analysis Tool for Real Time Heat Flux Estimation in Directional Flame Thermometer Application

Hamidreza Najafi, Keith Woodbury

ES 2014; V002T12A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6681

View Articletitled, Developing an Inverse Heat Conduction Analysis Tool for Real Time Heat Flux Estimation in Directional Flame Thermometer Application

Topics: Flames , Heat conduction , Heat flux , Thermometers , Temperature , Algorithms , Furnaces , Filters , Computer software , Computers

Heat Transfer Performance of Twisted Heat Exchanger for Carbon Dioxide Gas in a Dispersed Power Plant System Using Marine Biomass Resource

Makoto Shibahara

ES 2014; V002T12A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6703

View Articletitled, Heat Transfer Performance of Twisted Heat Exchanger for Carbon Dioxide Gas in a Dispersed Power Plant System Using Marine Biomass Resource

Topics: Biomass , Carbon dioxide , Heat exchangers , Heat transfer , Power stations , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Gas flow , Heat transfer coefficients , Plates (structures)

Effectiveness Model of Cooling Coil Unit Based on Parameters Identification

Zhijian Hou, Ming Qu, Zhirui Wang

ES 2014; V002T12A007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6758

View Articletitled, Effectiveness Model of Cooling Coil Unit Based on Parameters Identification

Topics: Cooling , Temperature , Water , Air conditioning , Flow (Dynamics) , HVAC equipment

Optimization of a Combined Photovoltaic/Thermal Unit Using Computational Fluid Dynamics

Andrew Roberts, Ming-Chia Lai, Chi-Yang Cheng

ES 2014; V002T12A008https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6761

View Articletitled, Optimization of a Combined Photovoltaic/Thermal Unit Using Computational Fluid Dynamics

Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Optimization , Manufacturing , Water , Climate , Design , Fluid dynamics , Gages , Heat transfer , Heating

Flow Resistance Coefficient Identification of Chilled Water System Based on Multi-Objective Optimization and Experiment Validation

Zhijian Hou, Ming Qu, Zhirui Wang

ES 2014; V002T12A009https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6765

View Articletitled, Flow Resistance Coefficient Identification of Chilled Water System Based on Multi-Objective Optimization and Experiment Validation

Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Pareto optimization , Water , Pipes , Air conditioning , Optimization , Pipelines , Pressure

LNG Regasification Integrated Within an Air-Separation Process

T. Morosuk, M. Schult, G. Tsatsaronis

ES 2014; V002T12A010https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6781

View Articletitled, LNG Regasification Integrated Within an Air-Separation Process

Topics: Liquefied natural gas , Separation (Technology) , Chain , Combined heat and power , Energy conversion , Exergy analysis , Heat transfer , Simulation , Water