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Volume 1: Biofuels, Hydrogen, Syngas, and Alternate Fuels; CHP and Hybrid Power and Energy Systems; Concentrating Solar Power; Energy Storage; Environmental, Economic, and Policy Considerations of Advanced Energy Systems; Geothermal, Ocean, and Emerging Energy Technologies; Photovoltaics; Posters; Solar Chemistry; Sustainable Building Energy Systems; Sustainable Infrastructure and Transportation; Thermodynamic Analysis of Energy Systems; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies

Biofuels, Hydrogen, Syngas, and Alternate Fuels

Comparative Analysis of a Locally Developed Biogas Digester Using Selected Substrates

Kevin N. Nwaigwe, Christopher C. Enweremadu

ES 2016; V001T02A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59047

View Articletitled, Comparative Analysis of a Locally Developed Biogas Digester Using Selected Substrates

Topics: Biogas , Mechanical admittance , Pollution , Slurries , Temperature , Water

Hydrogen Production via Catalytic Autothermal Reforming of Desulfurized Jet-A Fuel

Shuyang Zhang, Xiaoxin Wang, Peiwen Li

ES 2016; V001T02A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59095

View Articletitled, Hydrogen Production via Catalytic Autothermal Reforming of Desulfurized Jet-A Fuel

Topics: Fuels , Hydrogen production , Water , Hydrogen , Carbon dioxide , Catalysts , Coke , Desulfurization , Energy efficiency , Equilibrium (Physics)

Experimental Study on Emissions of Hydrogen Enriched Diesel Engine With Varied Combustion Chamber Geometry

Jyothi Us, K. Vijaya Kumar Reddy

ES 2016; V001T02A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59164

View Articletitled, Experimental Study on Emissions of Hydrogen Enriched Diesel Engine With Varied Combustion Chamber Geometry

Topics: Combustion chambers , Diesel engines , Emissions , Geometry , Hydrogen , Combustion , Flow (Dynamics) , Stress , Fuels , Pistons

Techno-Economic Comparative Study on Hydrogen and Electricity Cogeneration Systems With CO₂ Capture

Angineh Zohrabian, Mohammad Mansouri Majoumerd, Mohammad Soltanieh, Øystein Arild

ES 2016; V001T02A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59433

View Articletitled, Techno-Economic Comparative Study on Hydrogen and Electricity Cogeneration Systems With CO<sub>2</sub> Capture

Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Cogeneration systems , Hydrogen , Carbon dioxide , Natural gas , Coal , Combined heat and power , Emissions , Methane , Steam

Economic Feasibility of Corn Stover Torrefaction for Distributed Processing Systems

Evan R. Almberg, Michael P. Twedt, Christina Gerometta, Stephen P. Gent

ES 2016; V001T02A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59530

View Articletitled, Economic Feasibility of Corn Stover Torrefaction for Distributed Processing Systems

Topics: Economics , Feedstock , Logistics , Performance , Sensitivity analysis

Effect of Thermal Depolymerization of Wasted Food Extracts on Alternate Fuel Production

Marcus Herndon

ES 2016; V001T02A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59535

View Articletitled, Effect of Thermal Depolymerization of Wasted Food Extracts on Alternate Fuel Production

Topics: Food products , Fuels , Gases , Feedstock , Methane , Biomass , Carbon dioxide , Emissions , Energy consumption , Petroleum

Investigation of Fast Pyrolysis of Camelina Sativa Meal in an Auger Reactor

Evan R. Almberg, Gregory J. Michna, Stephen P. Gent

ES 2016; V001T02A007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59601

View Articletitled, Investigation of Fast Pyrolysis of Camelina Sativa Meal in an Auger Reactor

Topics: Augers , Pyrolysis , Temperature , Condensers (steam plant) , Feedstock , Biomass , Bombs , Rheology , Vapors , Water

Operation of a Porous Membrane Photobioreactor

Gary A. Anderson, Sarmila Katuwal, Anil Kommareddy, Stephen Gent

ES 2016; V001T02A008https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59625

View Articletitled, Operation of a Porous Membrane Photobioreactor

Topics: Membranes , Carbon dioxide , Biomass , Bubbles , Bubbly flow , Cycles , Density , Design , Flashing , Flow (Dynamics)

Analysis of Heat Transfer From a Photobioreactor

Gary A. Anderson, Sarmila Katuwal, Anil Kommareddy, Stephen Gent

ES 2016; V001T02A009https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59628

View Articletitled, Analysis of Heat Transfer From a Photobioreactor

Topics: Air flow , Biomass , Dimensions , Exhaust systems , Heat losses , Heat transfer , Pressure , Temperature , Water

Microwave Plasma Gasification for Enhanced Oil Recovery and Sustainable Waste Management

Philip K. Panicker, Amani Magid

ES 2016; V001T02A010https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59630

View Articletitled, Microwave Plasma Gasification for Enhanced Oil Recovery and Sustainable Waste Management

Topics: Fuel gasification , Microwaves , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Sustainability , Tertiary petroleum recovery , Waste management , Natural gas , Syngas , Municipal solid wastes , Carbon dioxide

Microwave Plasma Gasification for the Restoration of Urban Rivers and Lakes, and the Elimination of Oceanic Garbage Patches

Philip K. Panicker, Amani Magid

ES 2016; V001T02A011https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59632

View Articletitled, Microwave Plasma Gasification for the Restoration of Urban Rivers and Lakes, and the Elimination of Oceanic Garbage Patches

Topics: Cities , Fuel gasification , Lakes , Microwaves , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Rivers , Solid wastes , Water , Raw materials , Oceans

CHP and Hybrid Power and Energy Systems

Development of Rotary Engine Based Micro-DG/CHP System

Richard L. Hack, Max R. Venaas, Vince G. McDonell, Tod M. Kaneko

ES 2016; V001T03A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59117

View Articletitled, Development of Rotary Engine Based Micro-DG/CHP System

Topics: Cogeneration systems , Engines , Combined heat and power , Distributed power generation , Emissions , Heat recovery , Microgrids , Natural gas , Pollution , Stress

Development of an Exhaust Enthalpy Control Unit to Augment Combined Heat and Power Applications

Richard L. Hack, Elliot Sullivan-Lewis, Vince G. McDonell

ES 2016; V001T03A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59118

View Articletitled, Development of an Exhaust Enthalpy Control Unit to Augment Combined Heat and Power Applications

Topics: Combined heat and power , Enthalpy , Exhaust systems , Temperature , Cogeneration systems , Emissions , Flow (Dynamics) , Stress , Combustion chambers , Combustion systems

Self-Sufficiency in an MCHP System Based on Local Demand and Supply Analysis

Christoph D. Ummenhofer, John Olsen, John Page, Tim Roediger

ES 2016; V001T03A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59172

View Articletitled, Self-Sufficiency in an MCHP System Based on Local Demand and Supply Analysis

Topics: Boilers , Combustion , Energy consumption , Energy storage , Heat , Storage , Stress , Supply and demand

Utilizing Waste Heat From Hybrid Energy Systems for Pyrolysis and Other Processes

Kelley M. Verner, Lee T. Ostrom, Michael G. McKellar

ES 2016; V001T03A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59355

View Articletitled, Utilizing Waste Heat From Hybrid Energy Systems for Pyrolysis and Other Processes

Topics: Energy / power systems , Pyrolysis , Waste heat , Heat , Temperature , Coolants , Nuclear reactors , Testing , Water , Design

Evaluation of Hybrid Nuclear Energy Systems

Robin J. McDaniel

ES 2016; V001T03A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59452

View Articletitled, Evaluation of Hybrid Nuclear Energy Systems

Topics: Nuclear power , Design , Carbon dioxide , Electric power generation , Heat , Reliability , Renewable energy , Capacitors , Climate , Coal

Cost Optimal Strategies of High Temperature Thermal Energy Storage Systems in Combined Heat and Power Applications

Parker Wells, Karthik Nithyanandam, Richard Wirz

ES 2016; V001T03A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59471

View Articletitled, Cost Optimal Strategies of High Temperature Thermal Energy Storage Systems in Combined Heat and Power Applications

Topics: Combined heat and power , High temperature , Thermal energy storage , Cogeneration plants , Heat , Energy storage , Natural gas , Economics , Accounting , Cycles

Design Optimization of Electrical Hubs Using Hybrid Evolutionary Algorithm

A. T. D. Perera, Vahid M. Nik, D. Mauree, J.-L. Scartezzini

ES 2016; V001T03A007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59517

View Articletitled, Design Optimization of Electrical Hubs Using Hybrid Evolutionary Algorithm

Topics: Design , Evolutionary algorithms , Optimization , Energy resources , Artificial neural networks , Combustion , Control equipment , Energy / power systems , Energy storage , Generators

Optimum Design of Standalone Hybrid Energy Systems Minimizing Waste of Renewable Energy

A. T. D. Perera

ES 2016; V001T03A008https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59518

View Articletitled, Optimum Design of Standalone Hybrid Energy Systems Minimizing Waste of Renewable Energy

Topics: Design , Energy / power systems , Renewable energy , Fuel consumption , Batteries , Combustion , Energy efficiency , Energy resources , Energy storage , Generators

Concentrating Solar Power

Effect of Pressure Drop on Thermal and Exergetic Performance of Supercritical CO₂ Recompression Brayton Cycle Integrated With a Central Receiver

Ricardo Vasquez Padilla, Yen Soo Too, Andrew Beath, Robbie McNaughton, Wes Stein

ES 2016; V001T04A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59015

View Articletitled, Effect of Pressure Drop on Thermal and Exergetic Performance of Supercritical CO<sub>2</sub> Recompression Brayton Cycle Integrated With a Central Receiver

Topics: Brayton cycle , Pressure drop , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Exergy , Solar energy , Temperature , Cycles , Thermal efficiency , Concentrating solar power , Heat exchangers

A Case Study of Augmenting Solar Power Generation With Thermal Energy Storage

Mohammad Abutayeh, Anas Alazzam, Bashar El-Khasawneh

ES 2016; V001T04A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59019

View Articletitled, A Case Study of Augmenting Solar Power Generation With Thermal Energy Storage

Topics: Solar power , Thermal energy storage , Heat , Concentrating solar power , Energy generation , Performance , Solar energy , Stress

Application of Sol-Gel Method as a Protective Layer on a Specular Reflective Surface for Secondary Reflector in a Solar Receiver

Samia Afrin, John Dagdelen, Zhiwen Ma, Vinod Kumar

ES 2016; V001T04A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59046

View Articletitled, Application of Sol-Gel Method as a Protective Layer on a Specular Reflective Surface for Secondary Reflector in a Solar Receiver

Topics: Solar energy , Sol-gel processing , Temperature , High temperature , Silver , Cavities , Coatings , Corrosion , Cracking (Materials) , Delamination

Fundamental Study for the Power Tower’s High Concentrated Photovoltaic/Thermal-Combined Thermal Receiver

Ayman Hagfarah, Mehdi Nazarinia

ES 2016; V001T04A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59051

View Articletitled, Fundamental Study for the Power Tower’s High Concentrated Photovoltaic/Thermal-Combined Thermal Receiver

Topics: Computer software , Design , Electric power generation , Energy dissipation , Energy generation , Engineering prototypes , Photovoltaic cells , Photovoltaics , Pipes , Power stations

Design and Modeling of Light-Trapping Tubular Receiver Panels

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

ES 2016; V001T04A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59158

View Articletitled, Design and Modeling of Light-Trapping Tubular Receiver Panels

Topics: Design , Modeling , Fins , Solar energy , Computational fluid dynamics , Ray tracing , Testing , Cooling , Finite element analysis , Heat losses

Performance Evaluation of a High-Temperature Falling Particle Receiver

Clifford K. Ho, Joshua M. Christian, Julius Yellowhair, Kenneth Armijo, William J. Kolb, Sheldon Jeter, Matthew Golob, Clayton Nguyen

ES 2016; V001T04A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59238

View Articletitled, Performance Evaluation of a High-Temperature Falling Particle Receiver

Topics: High temperature , Particulate matter , Performance evaluation , Flow (Dynamics) , Design , Temperature , Thermal efficiency , Currents , Oxidation , Stability

Upscaling, Manufacturing and Test of a Centrifugal Particle Receiver

Miriam Ebert, Lars Amsbeck, Andrea Jensch, Johannes Hertel, Jens Rheinländer, David Trebing, Ralf Uhlig, Reiner Buck

ES 2016; V001T04A007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59252

View Articletitled, Upscaling, Manufacturing and Test of a Centrifugal Particle Receiver

Topics: Manufacturing , Particulate matter , Engineering prototypes , Solar energy , Design , High temperature , Optimization , Thermal energy

Effect of Flow Rate and Particle Size on Heat Transfer to Dense Granular Flows

Megan F. Watkins, Richard D. Gould

ES 2016; V001T04A008https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59258

View Articletitled, Effect of Flow Rate and Particle Size on Heat Transfer to Dense Granular Flows

Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Particle size , Particulate matter , Fluids , Temperature , Ceramics , Steam , Storage , Concentrating solar power

Design and Start-Up of Two Pilot Plants for Molten Salts Storage Testing

Luisa F. Cabeza, Cristina Prieto, Laia Miró, Jaume Gasia, Gerard Peiró

ES 2016; V001T04A009https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59268

View Articletitled, Design and Start-Up of Two Pilot Plants for Molten Salts Storage Testing

Topics: Design , Storage , Testing , Heat exchangers , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Solar energy , Boilers , Concentrating solar power , Fluids

Improvement in Spiral Heliostat Field Layout Thermo-Economic Performance by Field Zoning Implementation

Mohammad Saghafifar, Mohamed Gadalla

ES 2016; V001T04A010https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59298

View Articletitled, Improvement in Spiral Heliostat Field Layout Thermo-Economic Performance by Field Zoning Implementation

Topics: Thermoeconomics , Design , Density , Disks , Mirrors , Optimization , Solar collectors

On-Sun Evaluation of the PHLUX Method for Heliostat Beam Characterization

Julius Yellowhair, Clifford K. Ho

ES 2016; V001T04A011https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59409

View Articletitled, On-Sun Evaluation of the PHLUX Method for Heliostat Beam Characterization

Topics: Density , Errors , Filters , Gages , Instrumentation , Noise (Sound) , Reflectance , Resolution (Optics) , Solar energy , Water

Calorimetric Evaluation of Novel Concentrating Solar Receiver Geometries With Enhanced Effective Solar Absorptance

Jesus D. Ortega, Julius E. Yellowhair, Clifford K. Ho, Joshua M. Christian, Charles E. Andraka

ES 2016; V001T04A012https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59463

View Articletitled, Calorimetric Evaluation of Novel Concentrating Solar Receiver Geometries With Enhanced Effective Solar Absorptance

Topics: Solar energy , Temperature , Thermal efficiency , Coatings , Computational fluid dynamics , Fluids , Solar power , Air flow , Atmospheric pressure , Data acquisition systems

Comparing the Monte Carlo Method to the Discrete Ordinates Methods in Fluent for Calculating Radiation Heat Transfer in a Small Particle Receiver

Eugene Cho, Fletcher Miller

ES 2016; V001T04A013https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59465

View Articletitled, Comparing the Monte Carlo Method to the Discrete Ordinates Methods in Fluent for Calculating Radiation Heat Transfer in a Small Particle Receiver

Topics: Heat transfer , Monte Carlo methods , Particulate matter , Radiation (Physics) , Geometry , Solar energy , Boundary-value problems , Computational fluid dynamics , Solar radiation , Fluids

Comparison Analysis for TES System in Solar-Aided 600 MW Coal-Fired Power Generation System and Solar-Alone Power Generation System

Junjie Wu, Hongjuan Hou, Yongping Yang

ES 2016; V001T04A014https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59491

View Articletitled, Comparison Analysis for TES System in Solar-Aided 600 MW Coal-Fired Power Generation System and Solar-Alone Power Generation System

Topics: Coal , Energy / power systems , Solar energy , Solar heating , Electric power generation , Energy generation , Fossil fuels , High pressure (Physics) , Parabolic troughs , Renewable energy

Annual Simulation of the Thermal Performance of Solar Power Plant for Electricity Production Using TRNSYS

Mohamed H. Ahmed, Alberto Giaconia, Amr M. A. Amin

ES 2016; V001T04A015https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59516

View Articletitled, Annual Simulation of the Thermal Performance of Solar Power Plant for Electricity Production Using TRNSYS

Topics: Simulation , Solar power stations , Storage tanks , Solar energy , Boilers , Heat , Solar energy concentrators , Design , Electric power generation , Electricity (Physics)

Volumetric Particle Receivers for Increased Light Trapping and Heating

Clifford K. Ho, Brantley Mills, Joshua M. Christian

ES 2016; V001T04A016https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59544

View Articletitled, Volumetric Particle Receivers for Increased Light Trapping and Heating

Topics: Heating , Particulate matter , Waves , Wavelength , Experimental design , Heat losses , High temperature , Light absorption , Simulation , Temperature

A Particle/sCO2 Heat Exchanger Testbed and Reference Cycle Cost Analysis

Matt D. Carlson, Clifford K. Ho

ES 2016; V001T04A017https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59607

View Articletitled, A Particle/sCO2 Heat Exchanger Testbed and Reference Cycle Cost Analysis

Topics: Cycles , Heat exchangers , Particulate matter , High temperature , Solar energy , Power systems (Machinery) , Brayton cycle , Concentrating solar power , Construction , Fluids

Experimental Testing of s-CO2 Regenerator for Use as a Replacement to High Cost Printed Circuit Recuperators for Use in s-CO2 Recompression Brayton Cycle

Jacob F. Hinze, Gregory F. Nellis, Mark H. Anderson

ES 2016; V001T04A018https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59615

View Articletitled, Experimental Testing of s-CO2 Regenerator for Use as a Replacement to High Cost Printed Circuit Recuperators for Use in s-CO2 Recompression Brayton Cycle

Topics: Brayton cycle , Circuits , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Testing , Cycles , Fluids , Heat exchangers , Thermal energy , Construction , Heat

Track and Tilt Collection for Central Receiver CSP

Roger Angel, Justin Hyatt

ES 2016; V001T04A019https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59618

View Articletitled, Track and Tilt Collection for Central Receiver CSP

Topics: Bearings , Bridges (Structures) , Cables , Cavities , Energy generation , Engineering prototypes , Glass , Gravity (Force) , Heat , Heat transfer

Design and Analysis of a High Temperature Particulate Hoist for Proposed Particle Heating Concentrator Solar Power Systems

Kenzo K. D. Repole, Sheldon M. Jeter

ES 2016; V001T04A020https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59619

View Articletitled, Design and Analysis of a High Temperature Particulate Hoist for Proposed Particle Heating Concentrator Solar Power Systems

Topics: Design , Heating , High temperature , Hoists , Particulate matter , Solar energy systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat exchangers , Concentrating solar power , Energy / power systems

Considerations for the Design of a High-Temperature Particle Reoxidation Reactor for Extraction of Heat in Thermochemical Energy Storage Systems

Sean M. Babiniec, James E. Miller, Andrea Ambrosini, Ellen Stechel, Eric N. Coker, Peter G. Loutzenhiser, Clifford K. Ho

ES 2016; V001T04A021https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59646

View Articletitled, Considerations for the Design of a High-Temperature Particle Reoxidation Reactor for Extraction of Heat in Thermochemical Energy Storage Systems

Topics: Design , Energy storage , Heat , High temperature , Particulate matter , Temperature , Turbines , Fluids , Chemical reactions , Concentrating solar power

Transient Behavior of an Ammonia-Based Energy Recovery System

Gabriela Bran-Anleu, H. Pirouz Kavehpour, Adrienne S. Lavine

ES 2016; V001T04A022https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59654

View Articletitled, Transient Behavior of an Ammonia-Based Energy Recovery System

Topics: Heat recovery , Transients (Dynamics) , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Steam , Steady state , Computer simulation , Energy recovery , Energy storage

Solar Simulator Efficiency Testing of Lab-Scale Particle Heating Receiver at Elevated Operating Temperatures

Matthew Golob, Clayton Nguyen, Sheldon Jeter, Said Abdel-Khalik

ES 2016; V001T04A023https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59655

View Articletitled, Solar Simulator Efficiency Testing of Lab-Scale Particle Heating Receiver at Elevated Operating Temperatures

Topics: Heating , Operating temperature , Particulate matter , Solar energy , Testing , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Conveyor systems , High temperature , Low temperature

High Performance Reduction/Oxidation Metal Oxides for Thermochemical Energy Storage (PROMOTES)

James E. Miller, Andrea Ambrosini, Sean M. Babiniec, Eric N. Coker, Clifford K. Ho, Hany Al-Ansary, Sheldon M. Jeter, Peter G. Loutzenhiser, Nathan G. Johnson, Ellen B. Stechel

ES 2016; V001T04A024https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59660

View Articletitled, High Performance Reduction/Oxidation Metal Oxides for Thermochemical Energy Storage (PROMOTES)

Topics: Energy storage , Metals , Oxidation , Heat , Storage , Thermodynamic power cycles , Density , High temperature , Manufacturing technology , Solar energy

Development and Prototype Testing of Low-Cost Lightweight Thin Film Solar Concentrator

Gani Ganapathi, Arthur Palisoc, Armin Buchroithner, Sai Nataraj, Bill Nesmith, Andrew Kindler, Gyula Greschik, Koorosh Gidanian

ES 2016; V001T04A025https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59692

View Articletitled, Development and Prototype Testing of Low-Cost Lightweight Thin Film Solar Concentrator

Topics: Engineering prototypes , Solar energy concentrators , Testing , Thin films , Mirrors , Control equipment , Design , Errors , Actuators , Gates (Closures)

Optical Performance of Bladed Receivers for CSP Systems

Ye Wang, Charles-Alexis Asselineau, Joe Coventry, John Pye

ES 2016; V001T04A026https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59693

View Articletitled, Optical Performance of Bladed Receivers for CSP Systems

Topics: Blades , Cavities , Concentrating solar power , Design , Ray tracing , Solar energy , Test facilities

Part Load Behavior of Molten Salt Cavity Receiver Solar Tower Plants Under Storage Mode Operational Mode

S. Saeed Mostafavi Tehrani, Robert A. Taylor, Ardalan Shafiei Ghazani, Pouya Saberi

ES 2016; V001T04A027https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59703

View Articletitled, Part Load Behavior of Molten Salt Cavity Receiver Solar Tower Plants Under Storage Mode Operational Mode

Topics: Cavities , Solar energy , Storage , Stress , Design , Temperature , Boundary-value problems , Concentrating solar power , Engineering simulation , Fluids

Energy Storage

Active Fluidized Bed Technology Used for Thermal Energy Storage

Peter Steiner, Karl Schwaiger, Heimo Walter, Markus Haider

ES 2016; V001T05A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59053

View Articletitled, Active Fluidized Bed Technology Used for Thermal Energy Storage

Topics: Fluidized beds , Thermal energy storage , Design methodology , Energy / power systems , Energy storage , Heat , Storage , Thermodynamics

Effect of Viscosity Variations on Charge and Discharge Time of a Sulfur-Based Thermal Energy Storage System

Reza Baghaei Lakeh, Karthik Nithyanandam, Amey Barde, Louis Tse, Richard E. Wirz

ES 2016; V001T05A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59161

View Articletitled, Effect of Viscosity Variations on Charge and Discharge Time of a Sulfur-Based Thermal Energy Storage System

Topics: Sulfur , Thermal energy storage , Viscosity , Heat transfer , Buoyancy , Flow (Dynamics) , Power grids , Stability , Cycles , Energy generation

A New Phase Change Material for High Temperature Thermal Energy Storage

Yifeng Jiang, Yanping Sun, Frank Bruno, Sean Li

ES 2016; V001T05A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59219

View Articletitled, A New Phase Change Material for High Temperature Thermal Energy Storage

Topics: High temperature , Phase change materials , Thermal energy storage , Carbon dioxide , Weight (Mass) , Solidification , Temperature , Thermal stability , Computer software , Cycles

Solar Water Distillation Using Paraffin Wax as Phase Change Material

Bellam Sudheer, K. Vijaya Kumar Reddy, Ravi Gugulothu, V. S. S. P. Sashank Tallapragada, Manikanta Bhavirisetti

ES 2016; V001T05A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59249

View Articletitled, Solar Water Distillation Using Paraffin Wax as Phase Change Material

Topics: Paraffin wax , Phase change materials , Solar energy , Water , Fossil fuels , Biomass , Carbon , Energy resources , Energy storage , Energy sustainability

Optimal Capacity Sizing for a Completely Green Village With Programmable Appliances

Juliette Ugirumurera, Zygmunt J. Haas

ES 2016; V001T05A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59341

View Articletitled, Optimal Capacity Sizing for a Completely Green Village With Programmable Appliances

Topics: Algorithms , Energy storage , Fuels , Generators , Microgrids , Power grids , Renewable energy , Renewable energy sources , Simulation results , Transportation systems

Lubricant Free Foil Bearings Pave Way to Highly Efficient and Reliable Flywheel Energy Storage System

Hooshang Heshmat, James F. Walton, II

ES 2016; V001T05A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59350

View Articletitled, Lubricant Free Foil Bearings Pave Way to Highly Efficient and Reliable Flywheel Energy Storage System

Topics: Energy storage , Flywheels , Foil bearings , Lubricants , Bearings , Rotors , Design , Levitation , Magnetic bearings , Mean free path

Design and Analysis of Low-Cost Thermal Storage System for High Efficiency Concentrating Solar Power Plants

Karthik Nithyanandam, Amey Barde, Reza Baghaei Lakeh, Richard Wirz

ES 2016; V001T05A007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59469

View Articletitled, Design and Analysis of Low-Cost Thermal Storage System for High Efficiency Concentrating Solar Power Plants

Topics: Concentrating solar power , Design , Thermal energy storage , High temperature , Sulfur , Transients (Dynamics) , Compression , Computer simulation , Energy conversion , Fluid dynamics

Heat Transfer Behavior of Sulfur for Thermal Storage Applications

Karthik Nithyanandam, Amey Barde, Louis Tse, Reza Baghaei Lakeh, Richard Wirz

ES 2016; V001T05A008https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59470

View Articletitled, Heat Transfer Behavior of Sulfur for Thermal Storage Applications

Topics: Heat transfer , Sulfur , Thermal energy storage , Shells , Computer simulation , Density , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Energy conservation , Energy storage

Environmental, Economic, and Policy Considerations of Advanced Energy Systems

HTR-PM Technology in Energy Supply of Petrol Chemical Industry in China: An Economic Feasibility View

Gang Zhao, Ping Ye, Jie Wang, Xiaoyong Yang

ES 2016; V001T06A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59092

View Articletitled, HTR-PM Technology in Energy Supply of Petrol Chemical Industry in China: An Economic Feasibility View

Topics: Chemical industry , China , Gasoline , Steam , Nuclear reactors , Cogeneration plants , Heat , High temperature steam , Power stations , Renewable energy

On the Recent Climatological and Energy Trends in Mexico City

Alvaro E. Lentz, Moises Angeles, Equisha Glenn, Nazario Ramírez, Jorge E. González

ES 2016; V001T06A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59320

View Articletitled, On the Recent Climatological and Energy Trends in Mexico City

Topics: Climate , Emissions , Energy consumption , Heat , Temperature , Waves

Solar Net Metering Increases Utility-Supplier Profit Margins

Richard Flarend

ES 2016; V001T06A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59425

View Articletitled, Solar Net Metering Increases Utility-Supplier Profit Margins

Topics: Solar energy , Reactor protection systems , Stress , Photovoltaic power systems , Public utilities , Energy generation , Generators

Assessing the Policy Interaction Effect of Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and Clean Power Plan (CCP) Emissions Goals for States in the U.S. Northeast

Shankar N. Chandramowli, Frank A. Felder, Xiaojun G. Shan

ES 2016; V001T06A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59501

View Articletitled, Assessing the Policy Interaction Effect of Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and Clean Power Plan (CCP) Emissions Goals for States in the U.S. Northeast

Topics: Emissions , Reactor protection systems , Renewable energy , Instrumentation , Optimization , Carbon , Carbon dioxide , Computer programming , Engineering simulation , Modeling

Investigation of Grain Harvesting and Drying Strategies to Improve Energy Efficiency and Profitability

Evan R. Almberg, Michael P. Twedt, Stephen P. Gent

ES 2016; V001T06A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59531

View Articletitled, Investigation of Grain Harvesting and Drying Strategies to Improve Energy Efficiency and Profitability

Topics: Drying , Energy efficiency , Profitability , Air flow , Economics , Energy consumption , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , High temperature , Sensitivity analysis

Energy Efficiency Policy Roadmap for the State of Kuwait

Fotouh A. Al-Ragom, Osamah A. Alsayegh, K. J. Sreekanth, Fareed Alghimlas

ES 2016; V001T06A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59673

View Articletitled, Energy Efficiency Policy Roadmap for the State of Kuwait

Topics: Energy efficiency , Electric vehicles , Energy conservation , Gages , Governments , Intelligent buildings , Vehicles

Geothermal, Ocean, and Emerging Energy Technologies

Modeling and Simulation of Tethered Undersea Kites

Yao Wang, David J. Olinger

ES 2016; V001T07A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59123

View Articletitled, Modeling and Simulation of Tethered Undersea Kites

Topics: Modeling , Simulation , Turbines , Ocean currents , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Fluid-dynamic forces , Wings , Axial flow , Buoys , Cavitation

Selective Emitters Design and Optimization for Energy Harvesting Using Rectennas

Mehdi Zeyghami, Philip D. Myers, Jr., D. Yogi Goswami, Elias Stefanakos

ES 2016; V001T07A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59363

View Articletitled, Selective Emitters Design and Optimization for Energy Harvesting Using Rectennas

Topics: Design , Energy harvesting , Optimization , Emissivity , Aluminum , Emissions , Energy conversion , Genetic algorithms , Thermal energy , Wavelength

Determining the Potential of Salinity Gradient Energy Source Using an Exergy Analysis

Arash Emdadi, Mansour Zenouzi, Gregory J. Kowalski

ES 2016; V001T07A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59532

View Articletitled, Determining the Potential of Salinity Gradient Energy Source Using an Exergy Analysis

Topics: Energy resources , Exergy analysis , Water , Membranes , Seawater , Exergy , Sodium , Lakes , Rivers , Power density

Photovoltaics

Performance Analysis of Innovative Top Cooling Thermal Photovoltaic (TPV) Modules Under Tropics

Swapnil Dubey, C. S. Soon, Sin Lih Chin, Leon Lee

ES 2016; V001T08A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59075

View Articletitled, Performance Analysis of Innovative Top Cooling Thermal Photovoltaic (TPV) Modules Under Tropics

Topics: Cooling , Solar energy , Heat , Temperature , Thermal energy , Fluids , Heating , Hot water , Thermal efficiency , Waste heat

Design and Performance Improvement of Mirror Augmented Photovoltaic Systems

Prathusha Bodhanker, Ann Bradish, John Kelly Kissock

ES 2016; V001T08A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59366

View Articletitled, Design and Performance Improvement of Mirror Augmented Photovoltaic Systems

Topics: Design , Mirrors , Photovoltaic power systems , Actinometers , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Radiation (Physics) , Sensors , Solar energy , Solar radiation , String

Effect of Power Characteristics on Solar Panels: Hands-On Projects for Clean Energy Systems Class

Birce Dikici, Javier Jalandoni

ES 2016; V001T08A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59384

View Articletitled, Effect of Power Characteristics on Solar Panels: Hands-On Projects for Clean Energy Systems Class

Topics: Renewable energy , Solar energy , Heat , Shades and shadows , Solar cells , Students , Sunlight , Temperature , Electric power generation , Electrical measurement

Models for Prediction of Soiling-Caused Photovoltaic Power Output Degradation Based on Environmental Variables in Doha, Qatar

Bing Guo, Wasim Javed, Saadat Khan, Benjamin Figgis, Talha Mirza

ES 2016; V001T08A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59390

View Articletitled, Models for Prediction of Soiling-Caused Photovoltaic Power Output Degradation Based on Environmental Variables in Doha, Qatar

Topics: Dust , Economic analysis , Model development , Particulate matter , Plant maintenance , Solar energy , Temperature , Test facilities , Turbulence , Uncertainty

Performance of Concentrated Photovoltaic Cells Using Various Microchannel Heat Sink Designs

Ali Radwan, Mahmoud Ahmed, Shinichi Ookawara

ES 2016; V001T08A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59411

View Articletitled, Performance of Concentrated Photovoltaic Cells Using Various Microchannel Heat Sink Designs

Topics: Heat sinks , Microchannels , Photovoltaic cells , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Cooling , Solar cells , Damage , Electrical efficiency , Temperature uniformity

Performance Enhancement of Concentrated Photovoltaic System Using Phase-Change Material

Mohamed Emam, Mahmoud Ahmed, Shinichi Ookawara

ES 2016; V001T08A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59641

View Articletitled, Performance Enhancement of Concentrated Photovoltaic System Using Phase-Change Material

Topics: Phase change materials , Photovoltaic power systems , Temperature , Solar cells , Solar energy , Cooling , Density , Enthalpy , Fluids , Heat transfer

Posters

Performance Characterization of Bi-Directional Turbines for Use in Thermoacoustic Generator Applications

Eric T. Boessneck, Thomas E. Salem

ES 2016; V001T09A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59372

View Articletitled, Performance Characterization of Bi-Directional Turbines for Use in Thermoacoustic Generator Applications

Topics: Generators , Performance characterization , Turbines , Wells , Acoustics , Design , Electric power generation , Engineering prototypes , Fluid dynamics , Manufacturing

Performance and Applicability of the New Material Heat Exchanger to Substitute for Titanium

Hyeon-Ju Kim, Ho-Saeng Lee, Young-Kwon Jung, Wee-Yeong Oh

ES 2016; V001T09A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59542

View Articletitled, Performance and Applicability of the New Material Heat Exchanger to Substitute for Titanium

Topics: Heat exchangers , Titanium , Ocean thermal energy conversion , Seawater , Air conditioning , Condensation , Corrosion , Corrosion protection , Corrosion resistant materials , Evaporation

Particle Conveyer for Solar Thermo-Chemical Processes and Related Solid Heat Recovery Systems

Stefan Brendelberger, Jan Felinks, Dominik Kolb, Christian Sattler

ES 2016; V001T09A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59577

View Articletitled, Particle Conveyer for Solar Thermo-Chemical Processes and Related Solid Heat Recovery Systems

Topics: Heat recovery , Particulate matter , Solar energy , Design , Heat , High temperature , Temperature , Carbon dioxide , Computer simulation , Heat exchangers

Solar Chemistry

Thermodynamic Model of a Solar Receiver for Superheating of Sulfur Trioxide and Steam at Pilot Plant Scale

Alejandro Guerra Niehoff, Dennis Thomey, Moises A. Romero Gonzales, Hans-Peter Streber, Justin Lapp, Martin Roeb, Christian Sattler, Robert Pitz-Paal

ES 2016; V001T10A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59167

View Articletitled, Thermodynamic Model of a Solar Receiver for Superheating of Sulfur Trioxide and Steam at Pilot Plant Scale

Topics: Solar energy , Steam , Sulfur , Superheating , Design , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Aerospace industry , Ceramics , Cycles

Out-of-Lab Solar Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production in the Presence of Methanol Employing the Solar Concentrator SoCRatus

Michael Wullenkord, Christian Jung, Christian Sattler

ES 2016; V001T10A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59239

View Articletitled, Out-of-Lab Solar Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production in the Presence of Methanol Employing the Solar Concentrator SoCRatus

Topics: Hydrogen production , Methanol , Solar energy , Solar energy concentrators , Hydrogen , Temperature , Ultraviolet radiation , Carbon , Electrons , Energy gap

Sustainable Building Energy Systems

Estimating Building Envelope Thermal Characteristics From Single-Point-in-Time Thermal Images

Salahaldin Alshatshati, Kevin P. Hallinan, Robert J. Brecha

ES 2016; V001T11A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59091

View Articletitled, Estimating Building Envelope Thermal Characteristics From Single-Point-in-Time Thermal Images

Topics: Capacitance , Dynamic models , Energy efficiency , Energy generation , Errors , Fluctuations (Physics) , Imaging , Public utilities , Roofs , Structures

Performance of a Solar Thermal Adsorption Cooling System Based on Metal Organic Frameworks in Texas

Dervis Emre Demirocak, M. M. Kabir

ES 2016; V001T11A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59130

View Articletitled, Performance of a Solar Thermal Adsorption Cooling System Based on Metal Organic Frameworks in Texas

Topics: Cooling systems , Metals , Solar energy , Cycles , Water , Integrated systems , Meteorology , Temperature

Optimization of Solar (Thermal) Powered Membrane Based Multi-Effect Regenerator

M. Kum Ja, Swapnil Dubey, Choo Fook Hoong, E. T. Mohan Das

ES 2016; V001T11A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59133

View Articletitled, Optimization of Solar (Thermal) Powered Membrane Based Multi-Effect Regenerator

Topics: Membranes , Optimization , Solar energy , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Hot water , Temperature , Air conditioning , Contamination , Corrosion resistance

Forecasting Building Energy Demands for New York City With a Coupled Weather-Building Energy Model

Luis E. Ortiz, Jorge E. Gonzalez, Estatio Gutierrez, Mark Arend, Thomas Legbandt, Stephen Neufeld

ES 2016; V001T11A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59153

View Articletitled, Forecasting Building Energy Demands for New York City With a Coupled Weather-Building Energy Model

Topics: Cities , Heat , Peak load , Power grids , Public utilities , Reliability , Stress , Waves

Dynamic Modeling and Verification of an Energy-Efficient Greenhouse With Aquaponics

Majdi T. Amin, J. Kelly Kissock

ES 2016; V001T11A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59180

View Articletitled, Dynamic Modeling and Verification of an Energy-Efficient Greenhouse With Aquaponics

Topics: Climate , Design , Dynamic modeling , Energy efficiency , Engineering simulation , Heating and cooling , Simulation , Simulation models , Water

Rechargeable Personal Air Conditioning Device

Yilin Du, Jan Muehlbauer, Jiazhen Ling, Vikrant Aute, Yunho Hwang, Reinhard Radermacher

ES 2016; V001T11A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59253

View Articletitled, Rechargeable Personal Air Conditioning Device

Topics: Air conditioning , Cooling , Batteries , Compression , Cycles , Vapors , Condensers (steam plant) , Cooling systems , Engineering prototypes , Heat

The Potential of Sky Radiation With Change in Design Parameters

Adrienne M. Parsons, M. Keith Sharp

ES 2016; V001T11A007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59255

View Articletitled, The Potential of Sky Radiation With Change in Design Parameters

Topics: Design , Radiation (Physics) , Temperature , Cooling , Climate , Condensers (steam plant) , Natural convection , Thermal energy storage , Water , Heat pipes

A Novel Energy System Integrated With Solar Power, Advanced Electric Vehicle and Home Heat Pumps

Hideyuki Chisaka, Tsuguhiko Nakagawa

ES 2016; V001T11A008https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59267

View Articletitled, A Novel Energy System Integrated With Solar Power, Advanced Electric Vehicle and Home Heat Pumps

Topics: Electric vehicles , Heat pumps , Solar power , Carbon dioxide , Emissions , Air conditioning , Batteries , Fuels , Air conditioners , Electricity (Physics)

On-Line Early Fault Detection of a Centrifugal Chiller Based on Data Driven Approach

Cinthia Audivet Durán, Marco E. Sanjuán

ES 2016; V001T11A009https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59291

View Articletitled, On-Line Early Fault Detection of a Centrifugal Chiller Based on Data Driven Approach

Topics: Flaw detection , Air conditioning , Cooling systems , Energy consumption , HVAC equipment , Water , Cooling towers , Dynamic models , Heating , Plant maintenance

Quantitative Assessment of Advanced Energy Efficiency Retrofitting for Hospitals in India

Lakshman Ravi Teja Pedamallu, Vivek Kumar Singh, Alvaro Peixoto Filipe Gomes

ES 2016; V001T11A010https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59307

View Articletitled, Quantitative Assessment of Advanced Energy Efficiency Retrofitting for Hospitals in India

Topics: Energy efficiency , Structures , Energy consumption , Developing nations , Emissions , Gases , Governments , Modeling , Security

A Numerical Simulation Study for the Performance of a Multi-Purpose Large Solar Hot Water System Operated in Taiwan

Ru Yang, Yu-Ting Yen

ES 2016; V001T11A011https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59313

View Articletitled, A Numerical Simulation Study for the Performance of a Multi-Purpose Large Solar Hot Water System Operated in Taiwan

Topics: Computer simulation , Hot water , Solar energy , Heating , Simulation , Absorption , Air conditioning , Climate , Flat plates , Storage

Effects of Irradiance and Ambient Temperature on a Decision-Making Tool for Rooftop PV Array Sizing for Commercial Buildings

Carlo Bianchi, Amanda D. Smith

ES 2016; V001T11A012https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59391

View Articletitled, Effects of Irradiance and Ambient Temperature on a Decision-Making Tool for Rooftop PV Array Sizing for Commercial Buildings

Topics: Decision making , Structures , Temperature , Optimization , Distributed power generation , Emissions , Algorithms , Cities , Climate , Commercial construction

Informing Low Carbon HVAC Systems Modelling and Design, Using a Global Sensitivity Analysis Framework

Maria-Anna Chatzopoulou, James Keirstead, David Fisk, Christos N. Markides

ES 2016; V001T11A013https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59593

View Articletitled, Informing Low Carbon HVAC Systems Modelling and Design, Using a Global Sensitivity Analysis Framework

Topics: Carbon , Design , HVAC equipment , Modeling , Sensitivity analysis , Energy consumption , Structures , Heat pumps , Uncertainty , Air conditioning

The Utilization of Ground Surroundings for Seasonal Solar Energy Storage

Bernd Weber, Eduardo Solís Figueroa, M. Dolores Durán García, Iván G. Martínez Cienfuegos, Eduardo A. Rincón-Mejía

ES 2016; V001T11A014https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59663

View Articletitled, The Utilization of Ground Surroundings for Seasonal Solar Energy Storage

Topics: Solar energy , Storage , Soil , Storage tanks , Temperature , Freezing , Heat pumps , Heat transfer , Shells , Thermal energy

Achieving Ultra-Low Energy Consumption in Data Center Mechanical Systems Through Indirect Airside Economization

Dan Comperchio, Sameer Behere

ES 2016; V001T11A015https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59667

View Articletitled, Achieving Ultra-Low Energy Consumption in Data Center Mechanical Systems Through Indirect Airside Economization

Topics: Data centers , Energy consumption , Cooling , Temperature , Heat , Wheels , Air pollution , Carbon , Compression , Cooling systems

Sustainable Infrastructure and Transportation

District Heating Cost Optimization

Aaron P. Eicoff

ES 2016; V001T12A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59086

View Articletitled, District Heating Cost Optimization

Topics: Central heating , Optimization , Combined heat and power , Energy consumption , Energy conversion , Hot water , Redundancy (Engineering) , Steam , Structures

Thermal Management and Enhancement of Adsorption Based Onboard Hydrogen Storage System

Hailei Wang, Daniel C. Miller

ES 2016; V001T12A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59629

View Articletitled, Thermal Management and Enhancement of Adsorption Based Onboard Hydrogen Storage System

Topics: Hydrogen storage , Thermal management , Storage , Density , Hydrogen , Compression , Cycles , Design , Fuel cell vehicles , Fuels

Thermodynamic Analysis of Energy Systems

A Process Simulation of Guayule Biorefining, Including an Exergy Analysis

John Larkin, Nelson Macken, Mark Schaffer, Yaseen Elkasabi, Charles A. Mullen, Akwasi A. Boateng, Lars Bjornebo, Sabrina Spatari

ES 2016; V001T13A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59084

View Articletitled, A Process Simulation of Guayule Biorefining, Including an Exergy Analysis

Topics: Bagasse , Biofuel , Biomass , Computer software , Diesel , Exergy , Exergy analysis , Feedstock , Fuels , Gasoline

Experimental Analysis of Solar Driven Multi-Stage Stepped Bubbler Humidifier for Humidification-Dehumidification (HDH) Water Desalination System

Hafiz M. Abd-ur-Rehman, Fahad A. Al-Sulaiman, Mohamed A. Antar

ES 2016; V001T13A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59209

View Articletitled, Experimental Analysis of Solar Driven Multi-Stage Stepped Bubbler Humidifier for Humidification-Dehumidification (HDH) Water Desalination System

Topics: Dehumidification , Experimental analysis , Humidifiers , Solar energy , Water , Bubbles , Pressure drop , Design , Heating , Solar thermal power

Exergy Analysis of Solar Chimney for Saudi Arabian Weather Conditions

Faisal M. Hussain, Fahad A. Al-Sulaiman

ES 2016; V001T13A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59211

View Articletitled, Exergy Analysis of Solar Chimney for Saudi Arabian Weather Conditions

Topics: Exergy analysis , Solar energy , Flow (Dynamics) , Solar thermal power , Exergy , Modeling , Power stations , Renewable energy sources , Solar radiation , Thrust

CFD Based Study on an Earth Pipe Heat Exchanger With Different Pipe Geometries

Shashank Srivastava, Aashish Sharma, Ketan Ajay

ES 2016; V001T13A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59234

View Articletitled, CFD Based Study on an Earth Pipe Heat Exchanger With Different Pipe Geometries

Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Heat exchangers , Pipes , Ducts , Energy resources , Design , Energy conservation , Geometry , Heat transfer , Heating and cooling

Analysis and Design of Novel Absorption Power Cycle Plants

Vaclav Novotny, Michal Kolovratnik, Monika Vitvarova, Jana P. Jakobsen

ES 2016; V001T13A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59272

View Articletitled, Analysis and Design of Novel Absorption Power Cycle Plants

Topics: Absorption , Design , Thermodynamic power cycles , Fluids , Heat , Organic Rankine cycle , Temperature , Boiling , Water , Condensation

A Review on Desiccant Coated Heat Exchangers

Asadullah Saeed, Ali Al-Alili

ES 2016; V001T13A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59369

View Articletitled, A Review on Desiccant Coated Heat Exchangers

Topics: Heat exchangers , Cooling , Dehumidification , Heat , Fluids , Mass transfer , Modeling , Refrigerants , Sorption , Temperature

A Dynamic Model of a Single-Stage LiBr-H₂O Absorption Chiller

Prangtip Samutr, Ali Al Alili

ES 2016; V001T13A007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59383

View Articletitled, A Dynamic Model of a Single-Stage LiBr-H<sub>2</sub>O Absorption Chiller

Topics: Absorption , Dynamic models , Temperature , Cooling , Hot water , Water , Computer simulation , Differential equations , Energy budget (Physics) , Errors

Analysis of Off-Design Behavior of a Solar-Fossil Hybrid Combined Cycle Plant Using a Small Particle Heat Exchange Receiver (SPHER) With a Variable Guide Vane Gas Turbine

Matthew Miguel Virgen, Fletcher Miller

ES 2016; V001T13A008https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59467

View Articletitled, Analysis of Off-Design Behavior of a Solar-Fossil Hybrid Combined Cycle Plant Using a Small Particle Heat Exchange Receiver (SPHER) With a Variable Guide Vane Gas Turbine

Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Design , Gas turbines , Guide vanes , Heat , Particulate matter , Solar energy , Temperature , Heat recovery steam generators , Rankine cycle

Thermodynamic Analysis of a Mini Hybrid Solar Driven Cooling-Desalination System

Nasiru I. Ibrahim, Fahad A. Al-Sulaiman, Saidur Rahman

ES 2016; V001T13A009https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59524

View Articletitled, Thermodynamic Analysis of a Mini Hybrid Solar Driven Cooling-Desalination System

Topics: Cooling , Solar energy , Seawater , Temperature , Water , Condensers (steam plant) , Absorption , Air conditioning , Computer software , Condensation

Exergetic and Thermoeconomic Analysis of the “Villa de Reyes” Steam Power Plant Operating on Partial Load

María D. Duran García, Juan A. Jiménez García, Bernd Weber

ES 2016; V001T13A010https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59680

View Articletitled, Exergetic and Thermoeconomic Analysis of the “Villa de Reyes” Steam Power Plant Operating on Partial Load

Topics: Stress , Thermal power stations , Thermoeconomics , Design , Pressure , Boilers , Exergy analysis , Power stations , Simulation

Wind Energy Systems and Technologies

The Effect of Yaw Error on the Reliability of Wind Turbine Blades

Roozbeh Bakhshi, Peter Sandborn

ES 2016; V001T14A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59151

View Articletitled, The Effect of Yaw Error on the Reliability of Wind Turbine Blades

Topics: Blades , Errors , Reliability , Wind turbines , Yaw , Stress , Energy generation , Wind , Wind velocity , Climate change

Numerical Analysis of a Large-Scale Hydraulic Wind Farm With Integrated Hydraulic Energy Storage

Daniel Buhagiar, Tonio Sant

ES 2016; V001T14A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59539

View Articletitled, Numerical Analysis of a Large-Scale Hydraulic Wind Farm With Integrated Hydraulic Energy Storage

Topics: Energy storage , Numerical analysis , Wind farms , Turbines , Storage , Wind turbines , Pipelines , Seawater , Electronics , Engineering simulation

Development of a Chassis Mounted Multi Stage Axial Flow Turbine for Wind Energy Harvesting on a Cruising Transport Vehicle: A CFD Based Approach

Shreyas S. Hegde, Anand Thamban, Arham Ahmed, Meet Upadhyay, Arun Mahalingam

ES 2016; V001T14A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59548

View Articletitled, Development of a Chassis Mounted Multi Stage Axial Flow Turbine for Wind Energy Harvesting on a Cruising Transport Vehicle: A CFD Based Approach

Topics: Axial flow , Computational fluid dynamics , Turbines , Vehicles , Wind energy , Automobiles , Nozzles , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Blades , Gases

Efficient Wind Turbine Micrositing in Large-Scale Wind Farms

David Guirguis, David A. Romero, Cristina H. Amon

ES 2016; V001T14A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59594

View Articletitled, Efficient Wind Turbine Micrositing in Large-Scale Wind Farms

Topics: Wind farms , Wind turbines , Turbines , Optimization , Computer programming , Computer-aided design , Computers , Design , Sustainability , Tradeoffs

Meta-Modeling Based Optimization of a Directional Augmentation Technique on Improving the Performance of Six Blades Savonius Rotor Using CFD Analysis

Mst Sunzida Ferdoues, Krishna Vijayaraghavan

ES 2016; V001T14A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59639

View Articletitled, Meta-Modeling Based Optimization of a Directional Augmentation Technique on Improving the Performance of Six Blades Savonius Rotor Using CFD Analysis

Topics: Blades , Computational fluid dynamics , Modeling , Optimization , Rotors , Savonius wind turbines , Simulation , Design , Nozzles , Wind velocity