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ASME 2015 9th International Conference on Energy Sustainability collocated with the ASME 2015 Power Conference, the ASME 2015 13th International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology, and the ASME 2015 Nuclear Forum

June 28–July 2, 2015

San Diego, California, USA

Conference Sponsors:

ISBN:

978-0-7918-5684-0

In This Volume

Advances in Solar Buildings and Conservation; Climate Control and the Environment (6)
Alternate Fuels and Infrastructure (6)
ARPA-E (6)
Combined Energy Cycles, CHP, CCHP, and Smart Grids (6)
Concentrating Solar Power (26)
Economic, Environmental, and Policy Aspects of Alternate Energy (4)
Geothermal Energy, Harvesting, Ocean Energy and Other Emerging Technologies (2)
Hydrogen Energy Technologies (1)
Low/Zero Emission Power Plants and Carbon Sequestration (2)
Micro and Nano Technology Applications and Materials (5)

Volume 1: Advances in Solar Buildings and Conservation; Climate Control and the Environment; Alternate Fuels and Infrastructure; ARPA-E; Combined Energy Cycles, CHP, CCHP, and Smart Grids; Concentrating Solar Power; Economic, Environmental, and Policy Aspects of Alternate Energy; Geothermal Energy, Harvesting, Ocean Energy and Other Emerging Technologies; Hydrogen Energy Technologies; Low/Zero Emission Power Plants and Carbon Sequestration; Micro and Nano Technology Applications and Materials

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

Design and Testing of a Separate Sensible and Latent Cooling Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning Unit

Abdullah Alabdulkarem, Michael Cristiano, Yunho Hwang, Reinhard Radermacher

ES 2015; V001T01A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49065

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Topics: Air conditioning , Cooling , Design , Testing , Modeling , Climate , Compression , Computer software , Cycles , Dehumidification

Solar Load Ratio Parameters for a Passive Solar Heat Pipe System

Logan S. Poteat, M. Keith Sharp

ES 2015; V001T01A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49136

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Topics: Pipes , Solar energy , Solar heating , Stress , Heat pipes , Heating , Algorithms , Engineering simulation , Errors , Optimization

The Potential of Night Sky Radiation for Humidity Control

Zachary Springer, M. Keith Sharp

ES 2015; V001T01A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49138

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Topics: Radiation (Physics) , Stress , Cooling , Storage , Temperature , Climate , Ventilation , Bridges (Structures) , Condensation , Energy resources

Toward Efficient Residential Buildings in Hot and Humid Climates

Ayesha Al Qubaisi, Ali Al Alili

ES 2015; V001T01A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49255

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Topics: Climate , Residential construction , Building codes , Energy consumption , Architects , Construction , Design , Meteorology , Simulation , Transients (Dynamics)

Analysis of Heavy Organic Fluids Dispersion Inside Industrial Buildings Hosting Turbomachinery Test Facilities

Daniele Fiaschi, Giampaolo Manfrida, Luigi Russo

ES 2015; V001T01A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49364

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Topics: Fluids , Structures , Test facilities , Turbomachinery , Emissions , Circuits , Computational fluid dynamics , Geometry , National Institute of Standards and Technology , Boundary-value problems

Tri-Sol (Building-Integrated, Three-in-One Solar) Technology Development

Ravi Gorthala

ES 2015; V001T01A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49437

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Topics: Solar energy , Technology development , Hot water , Strips , Cooling , Heat pipes , Absorption , Condensers (steam plant) , Design , Electricity (Physics)

Alternate Fuels and Infrastructure

Thermochemical Processing of Animal Fat and Meat and Bone Meal to Hydrocarbon Based Fuels

Sabrina Eichenauer, Bernd Weber, Ernst A. Stadlbauer

ES 2015; V001T02A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49197

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Topics: Bone , Fuels , Crude oil , Diesel , Food products , Gasoline , Nuclear magnetic resonance , Sodium , Biochar , Boiling

Investigation of Fast Pyrolysis of Brassica Carinata in an Auger Type Reactor

William D. Sonnek, Stephen P. Gent, Gregory J. Michna

ES 2015; V001T02A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49376

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Topics: Augers , Pyrolysis , Temperature , Condensers (steam plant) , Oils , Petroleum , Water , Biomass , Bombs , Rheology

Quantifying the Greenhouse Gas Impact of Pathways for Treatment of Secondary Resources Generated in the Food Supply Chain

Jacqueline Ebner, Anahita Williamson, Thomas Trabold

ES 2015; V001T02A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49559

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Topics: Food products , Supply chains , Climate change , Chain , Pressure , Sanitary landfills

Feasibility Assessment of Medium-Scale Anaerobic Digesters for Conversion of Brewery and Dairy Farm Waste Streams

Swati Hegde, Jacqueline H. Ebner, Anahita A. Williamson, Thomas A. Trabold

ES 2015; V001T02A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49560

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Topics: Agricultural wastes , Biogas , Developing nations , Electric power generation , Energy / power systems , Food products , Fuels , Heating , Methane , Organic wastes

Techno-Economic Assessment of Different Pathways for Utilizing Glycerol Derived From Waste Cooking Oil-Based Biodiesel

Shwe Sin Win, Swati Hegde, Thomas A. Trabold

ES 2015; V001T02A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49563

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Topics: Biodiesel , Crude oil , Decision making , Drugs , Food products , Industrial capacity , Raw materials , Renewable energy

Methanol From Electricity, Water and Carbon Dioxide: Operational Results

Eric R. Morgan, Tom Acker

ES 2015; V001T02A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49793

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Methanol , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Pressure , Probes , Hydrogen , Oxygen , Robustness

ARPA-E

Multi-Physics Energy Approach and Demonstration Facility

Anthony G. Pollman, Anthony J. Gannon

ES 2015; V001T03A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49084

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Topics: Physics , Storage , Energy generation , Renewable energy , Batteries , Construction , Design , Energy / power systems , Microgrids , Power grids

Parametric Investigation of Concentrating PV/T System With Spectral Filtering Utilizing a 2-D Model

Nick Brekke, Todd Otanicar, Drew DeJarnette, Parameswar Harikumar

ES 2015; V001T03A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49121

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Topics: Aluminum extrusions , Design , Energy budget (Physics) , Energy gap , Exergy , Extruding , Filters , Filtration , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids

Chloride Salt Systems for High Temperature Thermal Energy Storage: Properties and Applications

Philip D. Myers, Jr., Abhinav Bhardwaj, D. Yogi Goswami, Elias Stefanakos

ES 2015; V001T03A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49460

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Topics: High temperature , Thermal energy storage , Melting point , Operating temperature , Temperature , Latent heat , Phase change materials , Storage , Computer software , Concentrating solar power

Performance of a Multi-Cell MgCl₂/NH₃ Thermo-Chemical Battery During Recharge and Operation

Kent S. Udell, Bidzina Kekelia, Peng Fan, Chengshang Zhou, Zhigang Fang

ES 2015; V001T03A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49508

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Topics: Batteries , Cooling , Heating , Heat transfer , Temperature , Valves , Automotive engines , Condensation , Cycles , Energy sustainability

Efficient Heat Transfer Methods in a Hybrid Solar Thermal Power System for the FSPOT-X Project

David E. Lee, Bill Nesmith, Terry Hendricks, Juan Cepeda-Rizo, Michael Petach, Emanuel Tward, Cecilia Penera, John Pohner, Scott Whitney, Jonathan Grandidier

ES 2015; V001T03A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49658

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Topics: Heat transfer , Solar thermal power , Heat , Hybrid power systems , Sunlight , System efficiency , Alternating current (Electricity) , Cavities , Electric power generation , Electrons

Study on Performance Improvement of a Compressive Thermoelastic Cooling System Using Single Objective Optimization

Suxin Qian, Abdullah Alabdulkarem, Jiazhen Ling, Yunho Hwang, Reinhard Radermacher

ES 2015; V001T03A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49745

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Topics: Cooling systems , Optimization , Thermoelasticity , Cooling , Cycles , Compression , Design , Dynamic models , Climate change , Flow (Dynamics)

Combined Energy Cycles, CHP, CCHP, and Smart Grids

Energy Integration Methodology for the Dairy Industry Through the Implementation of a Cogeneration System Assessed by Pinch Technology

Wilman Orozco L., Antonio Bula S., Fabio Bermejo A.

ES 2015; V001T04A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49045

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Pinch effect , Appropriate technology , Design , Energy consumption , Energy efficiency , Energy resources , Heat , Heat exchangers , Natural gas

Hybrid Stirling/Otto Cycle for CCHP

Stephen Welty

ES 2015; V001T04A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49048

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Topics: Otto cycle , Cycles , Heat , Compression , Compressors , Cooling , Heat exchangers , Heating , Pressure , Thermodynamic cycles

Gas Turbine Engine Exhaust Waste Heat Recovery Using Supercritical CO2 Brayton Cycle With Thermoelectric Generator Technology

Francis A. Di Bella

ES 2015; V001T04A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49059

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Topics: Brayton cycle , Exhaust systems , Gas turbines , Generators , Heat recovery , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Navy , Power systems (Machinery) , Collaboration , Corporate average fuel economy

Solar Updraft Tower Project

Sean Monemi, Matt Easton, Chris Freire

ES 2015; V001T04A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49125

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Topics: Solar energy , Batteries , Design , Storage , Dimensions , Smart grids , Testing

Toward Building a Model of Wind and Solar Energy Source

Sean Monemi, Daniel Kifle

ES 2015; V001T04A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49126

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Topics: Solar energy , Wind , Batteries , Engineering prototypes , Renewable energy sources , Smart grids , Storage , Wind turbines

Analysis of a Combined Cycle Plant Using a Small Particle Receiver to Drive a Primary Brayton Cycle

Matthew Miguel Virgen, Fletcher Miller

ES 2015; V001T04A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49317

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Topics: Brayton cycle , Combined cycle power stations , Particulate matter , Cycles , Fluids , Steam , Exhaust systems , Gas turbines , Heat exchangers , Rankine cycle

Concentrating Solar Power

Adapting Steady State Solar Power Models to Include Transients

Mohammad Abutayeh

ES 2015; V001T05A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49021

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Topics: Solar power , Steady state , Transients (Dynamics) , Modeling , Computer software , Power stations , Solar radiation , Solar thermal power

Experimental Investigation of Divider Plate Assisted Thermocline Storage

Daniel S. Codd

ES 2015; V001T05A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49070

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Topics: Storage , Fluids , Cycles , Fittings , Heat , Heat conduction , Temperature , Thermal energy storage , Water

Thermal Modeling of a Multi-Cavity Array Receiver Performance for Concentrating Solar Power Generation

Austin Fleming, Zhiwen Ma, Tim Wendelin, Heng Ban, Charlie Folsom

ES 2015; V001T05A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49172

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Topics: Cavities , Concentrating solar power , Modeling , Particulate matter , Solar energy , Design , High temperature , Reflection , Renewable energy , Ceramics

A Methodology for Determining Optimum Solar Tower Plant Configurations and Operating Strategies to Maximize Profits Based on Hourly Electricity Market Prices and Tariffs

Rafael Guédez, Monika Topel, Inés Conde Buezas, Francisco Ferragut, Irene Callaba, James Spelling, Zhor Hassar, Carlos David Pérez-Segarra, Björn Laumert

ES 2015; V001T05A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49237

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Topics: Solar energy , Storage , Design , Economic analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling , Pareto optimization , Power stations , Technology development , Thermodynamic power cycles

Design of a Secondary Concentrator for a Small Particle Heat Exchange Receiver

Olivier Berchtold, Fletcher Miller

ES 2015; V001T05A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49310

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Topics: Design , Heat , Particulate matter , Simulation , FORTRAN , Absorption , Combined cycles , Energy generation , Geometry , Matlab

An Evaluation of Containment Materials for High Temperature Metal Thermal Storage

David Curran, Fletcher Miller, Russell Carrington, Arlon Hunt

ES 2015; V001T05A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49314

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Topics: Containment , High temperature , Metals , Thermal energy storage , Alloys , Teams , Containment vessels , Ceramics , Cycles , Gases

Dynamic Simulation and Optimization of an Experimental Micro-CSP Power Plant

Matthias Mitterhofer, Matthew Orosz

ES 2015; V001T05A007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49333

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Topics: Optimization , Power stations , Simulation , Organic Rankine cycle , Condensers (steam plant) , Pinch effect , Solar energy , Batteries , Condensation , Diesel

Optical Analysis of a New Point Focus Fresnel Concentrator

Hany Al-Ansary, Shaker Alaqel, Eldwin Djajadiwinata, Abdullah Mohammed

ES 2015; V001T05A008https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49340

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Topics: Design , Energy generation , Engineering prototypes , Errors , Heat , Mirrors , Particulate matter , Photovoltaics , Ray tracing , Solar radiation

Dynamic Model Development of Linear Fresnel Solar Field

Elina Hakkarainen, Matti Tähtinen, Hannu Mikkonen

ES 2015; V001T05A009https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49347

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Topics: Dynamic models , Solar energy , Steam , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Simulation , Control systems , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Water , Computer software

Cost Analysis of Different Operation Strategies for Falling Particle Receivers

Birgit Gobereit, Lars Amsbeck, Reiner Buck, Csaba Singer

ES 2015; V001T05A010https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49354

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Topics: Particulate matter , Ceramics , Design , Heat , High temperature , Industrial research , Solar energy , Solar radiation , Storage , Thermal energy storage

Parametric and Thermal Management Optimization of a Steel Slag Based Packed Bed Heat Storage

Iñigo Ortega-Fernández, Antoni Gil, Abdessamad Faik, Javier Rodríguez-Aseguinolaza, Bruno D’Aguanno

ES 2015; V001T05A011https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49356

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Topics: Heat storage , Optimization , Slags , Steel , Thermal management , Storage , Fluids , Heat transfer , Temperature , Computational fluid dynamics

Thermodynamic Analysis of Non-Stoichiometric Perovskites as a Heat Transfer Fluid for Thermochemical Energy Storage in Concentrated Solar Power

Kevin J. Albrecht, Robert J. Braun

ES 2015; V001T05A012https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49409

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Energy storage , Fluids , Heat transfer , Oxygen , Pressure , Temperature , Particulate matter , Thermodynamic power cycles , Cobalt

Characterization of Particle Flow in a Free-Falling Solar Particle Receiver

Clifford K. Ho, Joshua M. Christian, David Romano, Julius Yellowhair, Nathan Siegel

ES 2015; V001T05A013https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49421

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Topics: Particle flow , Particulate matter , Solar energy , Ceramics , Computer simulation , Concentrating solar power , Density , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Storage

Novel Tubular Receiver Panel Configurations for Increased Efficiency of High-Temperature Solar Receivers

Joshua M. Christian, Jesus D. Ortega, Clifford K. Ho

ES 2015; V001T05A014https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49431

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Topics: High temperature , Solar energy , Heat transfer , Fins , Flat plates , Heat losses , Thermal efficiency , Computational fluid dynamics , Fluids , Temperature

Structural Analysis of a Direct Heated Tubular Solar Receiver for Supercritical CO₂ Brayton Cycle

Jesus D. Ortega, Joshua M. Christian, Clifford K. Ho

ES 2015; V001T05A015https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49464

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Topics: Brayton cycle , Solar energy , Structural analysis , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Stress , Design , Pressure , Creep , High temperature , Temperature

Cost and Performance Tradeoffs of Alternative Solar-Driven S-CO₂ Brayton Cycle Configurations

Clifford K. Ho, Matthew Carlson, Pardeep Garg, Pramod Kumar

ES 2015; V001T05A016https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49467

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Topics: Brayton cycle , Solar energy , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Tradeoffs , Cycles , Temperature , Cooling , Heating , Solar collectors , Solar heating

Design and Characterization of a 7.2 KW Solar Simulator

Antoine Boubault, Julius Yellowhair, Clifford K. Ho

ES 2015; V001T05A017https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49472

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Topics: Design , Solar energy , Computer-aided design , Computer software , Concentrating solar power , Metals , Ray tracing , Shapes , Testing

Coupled Optical-Thermal-Fluid Modeling of a Directly Heated Tubular Solar Receiver for Supercritical CO₂ Brayton Cycle

Jesus D. Ortega, Sagar D. Khivsara, Joshua M. Christian, Julius E. Yellowhair, Clifford K. Ho

ES 2015; V001T05A018https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49474

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Topics: Brayton cycle , Fluids , Modeling , Solar energy , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Temperature , Computational fluid dynamics , Radiation (Physics) , Absorption , Concentrating solar power

Design Requirements for Direct Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Receiver Development and Testing

Jesus D. Ortega, Sagar D. Khivsara, Joshua M. Christian, Clifford K. Ho

ES 2015; V001T05A019https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49489

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Topics: Design , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Testing , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Pressure vessels , Solar energy , Heat flux , Safety , Boilers , Computational fluid dynamics

Measurement of Particulate Flow in Discrete Structure Particle Heating Receivers

A. W. Khayyat, R. C. Knott, C. L. Nguyen, M. C. Golob, S. I. Abdel-Khalik, S. M. Jeter, H. A. Al-Ansary

ES 2015; V001T05A020https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49510

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Heating , Particulate matter , Lasers , Transparency , Design , Errors , Heat , High temperature , Radiation (Physics)

Solar Concentrator Shape Characterisation Using Composite Light-Field Imaging

Oliver Garbrecht, José Zapata, Reinhold Kneer

ES 2015; V001T05A021https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49649

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Topics: Composite materials , Imaging , Shapes , Solar energy concentrators , Mirrors , Design , Sensors , Algorithms , Drops , Electromagnetic scattering

Thermal Stability of Oxide-Based Solar Selective Coatings for CSP Central Receivers

Andrea Ambrosini, Timothy N. Lambert, Antoine Boubault, Andrew Hunt, Danae J. Davis, David Adams, Aaron C. Hall

ES 2015; V001T05A022https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49706

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Topics: Coatings , Solar energy , Thermal stability , Heating , Furnaces , Lasers , Nickel alloys , Scanning electron microscopy , Temperature , X-ray diffraction

Active Air Flow Control to Reduce Cavity Receiver Heat Loss

J. Jack Zhang, John D. Pye, Graham O. Hughes

ES 2015; V001T05A023https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49710

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Topics: Air flow , Cavities , Heat losses , Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Solar energy , Deflection , Engineering simulation , Fluids , Geometry

Optimisation of Paraboloidal Dish Fields for Direct-Steam Generation

J. Cumpston, John D. Pye

ES 2015; V001T05A024https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49712

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Topics: Optimization , Steam , Pipes , Shades and shadows , Computer simulation , Electric power generation , Energy conversion , Genetic algorithms , Parabolic troughs , Piping systems

High-Temperature Heat Transport and Storage Using LBE Alloy for Concentrated Solar Power System

Jin-Soo Kim, Adrian Dawson, Robert Wilson, Kishore Venkatesan, Wesley Stein

ES 2015; V001T05A025https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49726

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Topics: Alloys , Concentrating solar power , Heat , High temperature , Storage , Solar energy , Temperature , Liquid metals , Turbines , Design

Thermodynamic Investigation of Concentrating Solar Power With Thermochemical Storage

Brandon T. Gorman, Nathan G. Johnson, James E. Miller, Ellen B. Stechel

ES 2015; V001T05A026https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49810

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Storage , Fluids , Heat , Metals , Particulate matter , Solar energy , Energy storage , Heat transfer , Oxidation

Economic, Environmental, and Policy Aspects of Alternate Energy

An Energy Transition Scenario for the State of Kuwait

Osamah A. Alsayegh, Fotouh A. Al-Ragom

ES 2015; V001T06A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49069

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Topics: Energy conservation , Energy consumption , Energy generation , Modeling , Performance , Solar energy , Supply and demand , Sustainability , Water , Wind

Economic Optimization of Indirect Sewage Sludge Heat Dryer Unit for Sewage Sludge Incineration Plants

Sinan Demir, Orkun Karabasoglu, V'Yacheslav Akkerman, Aysegul Abusoglu

ES 2015; V001T06A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49155

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Topics: Heat , Optimization , Sewage , Cycles , Drying , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat losses , Heat transfer

Economic Performance of Thermal Energy Storage Integrated With Natural Gas Combined Cycle Power Plants

Barry E. Osterman-Burgess, D. Yogi Goswami, Elias K. Stefanakos

ES 2015; V001T06A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49430

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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Natural gas , Thermal energy storage , Storage , Stress , Carbon dioxide , Combined cycles , Economics , Emissions , Energy generation

Energy Efficiency and Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Jatropha for Energy in Nigeria: A “Well-to-Wheel” Perspective

Tosin Onabanjo, Giuseppina Di Lorenzo

ES 2015; V001T06A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49654

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Topics: Energy efficiency , Life cycle assessment , Wheels , Fuels , Biodiesel , Energy generation , Diesel , Manufacturing systems , Petroleum , Climate

Geothermal Energy, Harvesting, Ocean Energy and Other Emerging Technologies

Optimum Heating Pattern of a Ground Source Heat Reference Map

Ayako Funabiki, Taisei Yabuki, Masahito Oguma

ES 2015; V001T07A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49117

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Topics: Heat , Heating , Heat flux , Heat pumps , Pumps , Flow (Dynamics) , Forced convection , Groundwater , Heat exchangers , Heating and cooling

Performance Characteristics of 20kW Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Pilot Plant

Ho-Saeng Lee, Seung-Won Lee, Hyeon-Ju Kim, Young-Kwon Jung

ES 2015; V001T07A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49768

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Topics: Ocean thermal energy conversion , Performance characterization , Cycles , Temperature , Heat , Heat sinks , Fluids , Heat exchangers , Condensers (steam plant) , Gaskets

Hydrogen Energy Technologies

A Computational Study of In-Cylinder NO_x Reduction Strategies for a Compression-Ignition Engine Fueled With Diesel/Hydrogen Mixtures

Hassan A. Khairallah, Umit O. Koylu

ES 2015; V001T08A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49098

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Topics: Cylinders , Diesel , Diesel engines , Hydrogen , Nitrogen oxides , Emissions , Exhaust gas recirculation , Carbon dioxide , Fuels , Chemical kinetics

Low/Zero Emission Power Plants and Carbon Sequestration

Solid Sorbent Post-Combustion CO₂ Capture in Subcritical PC Power Plant

Qin Chen, Ashok Rao, Scott Samuelsen

ES 2015; V001T09A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49483

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Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Combustion , Power stations , Sorbents , Carbon dioxide , Coal , Emissions , Cooling , Design , Desorption

Initial Assessment of Microbial Fuel Cells for the Treatment of Tofu Processing Waste

Steven T. Barber, Josh M. Dranoff, Thomas A. Trabold

ES 2015; V001T09A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49558

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Topics: Fuel cells , Food products , Manufacturing , Sustainability , Bioreactors , Electric current , Manufacturing industry , Microorganisms , Oxygen , Performance characterization

Micro and Nano Technology Applications and Materials

A Dimensionality-Reduced First Order Method for Industrial Optimization: A Case Study in Renewable Energy Technologies

Shima Hajimirza

ES 2015; V001T10A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49058

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Topics: Optimization , Renewable energy , Design , Dynamic systems , Energy generation , Modeling , Simulation , Testing

Numerical Radiation Exchange in Rectangular Micro- and Mini-Channels Using the Monte Carlo Method

Thomas R. Amundson, Rebecca N. Webb

ES 2015; V001T10A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49405

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Topics: Monte Carlo methods , Radiation (Physics) , Heat transfer , Radiative heat transfer , Absorption , Emissions , Reflection , Solar radiation

Design and Optimization of Thermal Selective Emitters for High-Efficiency Thermophotovoltaic (TPV) Power Generation

Anil Yuksel, Alex Heltzel, John R. Howell

ES 2015; V001T10A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49581

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Topics: Design , Diffraction gratings , Energy conversion , Energy gap , Energy generation , Manufacturing , Modeling , Noise (Sound) , Optimization , Power converters

Amino-Functionalized Silica Materials for Carbon Dioxide Capture

Hanna Abbo, Marvin Piet, Salam Titinchi, Wilhelm Schwieger, Olav Bolland

ES 2015; V001T10A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49743

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Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Sorbents , Carbon dioxide , Desorption , Condensation , Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy

Latent Heat of Fusion and Melting Temperature of Molten Salt Based Carbon Nanotube Suspensions Used as Phase Change Materials

Pau Gimenez-Gavarrell, Vincent D. Romanin, Sonia Fereres

ES 2015; V001T10A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49791

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Heat of fusion , Melting , Phase change materials , Temperature , Nanoparticles , Energy storage , Fluids , Thermal conductivity , Heat