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ASME 2017 11th International Conference on Energy Sustainability

Batteries and Electrochemical Energy Storage

Design and Development of a Battery Internal Short Circuit Test Machine

Scott C. DeLaney, Mary B. Burbules, Mayank Garg, Adam S. Hollinger, Christopher D. Rahn

ES 2017; V001T01A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3407

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View Articletitled, Design and Development of a Battery Internal Short Circuit Test Machine

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Topics: Batteries , Circuits , Design , Machinery , Lithium , Chemistry , Density , Explosions , Failure , Fire

Biofuels, Hydrogen, Syngas, and Alternate Fuels

Prediction of Diesel Combustion and Emission Characteristics in CI Engine Using Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations

Meshack Hawi, Ali K. Abdel-Rahman, Mahmoud Bady, Shinichi Ookawara

ES 2017; V001T02A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3058

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View Articletitled, Prediction of Diesel Combustion and Emission Characteristics in CI Engine Using Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations

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Topics: Combustion , Computational fluid dynamics , Diesel , Diesel engines , Emissions , Simulation , Cylinders , Engines , Exhaust systems , Nitrogen oxides

Stabilizing the Anaerobic Digestion of Food Waste for Biomethane Production

Swati Hegde, Shwe Sin Win, Thomas A. Trabold

ES 2017; V001T02A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3097

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View Articletitled, Stabilizing the Anaerobic Digestion of Food Waste for Biomethane Production

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Topics: Food products , Biogas , Failure , Feedstock , Hydrogen , Methane , Stability

Feasibility Assessment of Low-Volume Anaerobic Digestion Systems for Institutional Food Waste Producers

Shwe Sin Win, Swati Hegde, Roger B. Chen, Thomas A. Trabold

ES 2017; V001T02A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3126

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View Articletitled, Feasibility Assessment of Low-Volume Anaerobic Digestion Systems for Institutional Food Waste Producers

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Topics: Food products , Heating , Animal wastes , Biogas , Developing nations , Economics , Emissions , Energy budget (Physics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Household scales

A Novel Coal Gasification System Through Thermochemical Regenerative Process of Syngas Sensible Heat to Enhance Cold Gas Efficiency

Dandan Wang, Sheng Li, Lin Gao

ES 2017; V001T02A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3167

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View Articletitled, A Novel Coal Gasification System Through Thermochemical Regenerative Process of Syngas Sensible Heat to Enhance Cold Gas Efficiency

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Topics: Coal , Fuel gasification , Heat , Syngas , Energy levels (Quantum mechanics) , Exergy , Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations , Steam , Absorption , Chemical energy

A Spatially Resolved Physical Model for Dynamic Modeling of a Novel Hybrid Reformer-Electrolyzer-Purifier (REP) for Production of Hydrogen

Derek McVay, Li Zhao, Jack Brouwer, Fred Jahnke, Matt Lambrech

ES 2017; V001T02A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3192

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View Articletitled, A Spatially Resolved Physical Model for Dynamic Modeling of a Novel Hybrid Reformer-Electrolyzer-Purifier (REP) for Production of Hydrogen

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Topics: Dynamic modeling , Hydrogen , Carbon dioxide , Methane , Water , Electrolysis , Steady state , Current density , Fuel cells , High temperature

Analytical Evaluation of Heat Flow Pattern in Biodiesel Operated Engine Cylinder

Chidiebere Nwaiwu, Kevin Nwaigwe, Nnamdi Ogueke

ES 2017; V001T02A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3378

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View Articletitled, Analytical Evaluation of Heat Flow Pattern in Biodiesel Operated Engine Cylinder

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Topics: Biodiesel , Engine cylinders , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Cylinders , Fuels , Engines , Diesel engines , Feedstock , Matlab

Numerical Study of the Effect of a Biodiesel on the Cylinder Liner of Compression Ignition Engine

Chidiebere F. Nwaiwu, Olisaemeka C. Nwufo, Johnson O. Igbokwe, Nnamdi V. Ogueke, Emmanuel E. Anyanwu

ES 2017; V001T02A007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3380

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View Articletitled, Numerical Study of the Effect of a Biodiesel on the Cylinder Liner of Compression Ignition Engine

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Topics: Biodiesel , Cylinders , Diesel engines , Diesel , Temperature , Temperature distribution , Combustion chambers , Computers , Engines , Finite difference methods

Performance and Emissions Characteristics of Philippine CME-Diesel Blends

Edwin N. Quiros, Jeffrey James C. Laguitao

ES 2017; V001T02A008https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3393

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View Articletitled, Performance and Emissions Characteristics of Philippine CME-Diesel Blends

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Topics: Diesel , Emissions , Nitrogen oxides , Corporate average fuel economy , Fuel efficiency , Heating , Cycles , Fuel consumption , Fuels , Vehicles

Effects of Philippine Coconut Methyl Ester on the Performance and Emissions of a Heavy Duty CRDI Engine

Job Immanuel B. Encarnacion, Edwin N. Quiros

ES 2017; V001T02A009https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3464

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View Articletitled, Effects of Philippine Coconut Methyl Ester on the Performance and Emissions of a Heavy Duty CRDI Engine

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Topics: Emissions , Engines , Ester , Brakes , Diesel , Fuels , Fuel consumption , Nitrogen oxides , Stress , Torque

Determination of Static and Dynamic Injection Characteristics of a Common-Rail Direct Injection Diesel Engine Fuelled by CME-Diesel Blends

Ervin Santos, Edwin Quiros

ES 2017; V001T02A010https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3503

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View Articletitled, Determination of Static and Dynamic Injection Characteristics of a Common-Rail Direct Injection Diesel Engine Fuelled by CME-Diesel Blends

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Topics: Common rail fuel injectors , Diesel , Diesel engines , Biodiesel , Engines , Emissions , Ester , Fuels , Signals , Dynamometers

CHP and Hybrid Power and Energy Systems

Flexible Natural Gas/Intermittent Renewable Hybrid Power Plants

Michael Welch, Andrew Pym

ES 2017; V001T03A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3079

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View Articletitled, Flexible Natural Gas/Intermittent Renewable Hybrid Power Plants

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Topics: Hybrid power systems , Natural gas , Renewable energy , Energy generation , Energy storage , Wind , Carbon , Emissions , Fossil fuels , Gas turbines

Influence of Seasonal Heat Load Variation on Daily Optimal Scheduling of CHP System With Renewable Energy and Heat Storage

Kang Hu, Qun Chen, Meng-Qi Zhang, Lei Chen, Fei Xu, Yong Min

ES 2017; V001T03A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3095

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View Articletitled, Influence of Seasonal Heat Load Variation on Daily Optimal Scheduling of CHP System With Renewable Energy and Heat Storage

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Topics: Cogeneration systems , Heat , Heat storage , Renewable energy , Stress , Combined heat and power , Heating , Wind power , Design , Optimization

Peak-Shaving Ratio Analysis of the Natural Gas Combined Heat and Power Plant With Distributed Peak-Shaving Heat Pumps

Xiling Zhao, Xiaoyin Wang, Tao Sun

ES 2017; V001T03A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3119

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View Articletitled, Peak-Shaving Ratio Analysis of the Natural Gas Combined Heat and Power Plant With Distributed Peak-Shaving Heat Pumps

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Topics: Cogeneration plants , Heat pumps , Natural gas , Heat , Stress , Design , Gas turbines , Pressure , Steam , Transportation systems

Cost Benefit Analysis of Waste Heat to Power Option for Multistage Air Compressor

Hanfei Tuo, Maulik Shelat, Vijayaraghavan Chakravarthy

ES 2017; V001T03A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3396

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View Articletitled, Cost Benefit Analysis of Waste Heat to Power Option for Multistage Air Compressor

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Topics: Air compressors , Cost benefit analysis , Waste heat , Temperature , Compression , Air flow , Coolers , Cooling , Cycles , Design

Hybrid Cooling, Heating and Power System for Distributed Energy Applications

Hailei Wang, Sean Kissick, Chuankai Song

ES 2017; V001T03A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3575

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View Articletitled, Hybrid Cooling, Heating and Power System for Distributed Energy Applications

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Topics: Cooling , Distributed power generation , Heating , Power systems (Machinery) , Heat , Engines , Exhaust systems , Waste heat , Design , Diesel generators

Optimal Design of a Distributed Energy Resources System That Minimizes Cost While Reducing Carbon Emissions

Robert Flores, Jack Brouwer

ES 2017; V001T03A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3638

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View Articletitled, Optimal Design of a Distributed Energy Resources System That Minimizes Cost While Reducing Carbon Emissions

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Topics: Carbon , Design , Distributed power generation , Emissions , Economics , Generators , Natural gas , Storage , Thermal energy storage , Trajectories (Physics)

Effect of Prime Movers in CCHP Systems for Different Building Types on Energy Efficiency

Kibria Roman, Jedediah B. Alvey, William Tvedt, Hossain Azam

ES 2017; V001T03A007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3670

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View Articletitled, Effect of Prime Movers in CCHP Systems for Different Building Types on Energy Efficiency

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Topics: Algorithms , Boilers , Carbon dioxide , Climate , Computer simulation , Cooling , Emissions , Energy consumption , Energy efficiency , Heat

Commercial Applications of Energy Storage

Small Scale Energy Storage for Peak Demand Shaving

Zara E. L’Heureux, Klaus S. Lackner

ES 2017; V001T04A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3053

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View Articletitled, Small Scale Energy Storage for Peak Demand Shaving

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Topics: Energy storage , Storage , Algorithms , Public utilities , Electricity (Physics) , Energy generation , Fluctuations (Physics) , Machine learning , Renewable energy , Shades and shadows

Impact of Utilizing PV Surplus Electricity on CO₂ Emissions From the Residential Energy Systems

Toshiyuki Nagai, Akira Yoshida, Yoshiharu Amano

ES 2017; V001T04A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3288

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View Articletitled, Impact of Utilizing PV Surplus Electricity on CO2 Emissions From the Residential Energy Systems

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Emissions , Energy / power systems , Energy storage , Surges , Water , Batteries , Heat pumps , Photovoltaics , Power grids

Concentrating Solar Power

Parametric Study of Cascade Latent Heat Thermal Storage System for Concentrating Solar Power Plants

Ben Xu, Yawen Zhao, Hermes Chirino, Peiwen Li

ES 2017; V001T05A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3096

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View Articletitled, Parametric Study of Cascade Latent Heat Thermal Storage System for Concentrating Solar Power Plants

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Topics: Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Concentrating solar power , Latent heat , Thermal energy storage , Energy storage , Phase change materials , Heat , Solar energy , Melting , Energy generation

Fluidized-Bed Heat Transfer Modeling for the Development of Particle/Supercritical-CO₂ Heat Exchanger

Zhiwen Ma, Janna Martinek

ES 2017; V001T05A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3098

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View Articletitled, Fluidized-Bed Heat Transfer Modeling for the Development of Particle/Supercritical-CO2 Heat Exchanger

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Topics: Fluidized beds , Heat exchangers , Heat transfer , Modeling , Particulate matter , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Design , High temperature , Thermodynamic power cycles , Fluids

Design of Particle-Based Thermal Energy Storage for a Concentrating Solar Power System

Zhiwen Ma, Ruichong Zhang, Fadi Sawaged

ES 2017; V001T05A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3099

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View Articletitled, Design of Particle-Based Thermal Energy Storage for a Concentrating Solar Power System

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Design , Particulate matter , Thermal energy storage , Temperature , Containment , Insulation , Storage , Thermodynamic power cycles , Carbon dioxide

The Economic Potential and Technical Feasibility of Hybridizing Coal Power Plants With Molten Salt Parabolic Troughs

Nathan H. Schuknecht, Pamela A. Kulbeik, Deven M. O’Rourke

ES 2017; V001T05A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3140

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View Articletitled, The Economic Potential and Technical Feasibility of Hybridizing Coal Power Plants With Molten Salt Parabolic Troughs

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Topics: Coal power , Parabolic troughs , Coal , Turbines , Damage , Emissions , Power stations , Solar energy , Carbon dioxide , Concentrating solar power

Heat Transfer to Vertical Dense Granular Flows at High Operating Temperatures

Megan F. Watkins, Richard D. Gould

ES 2017; V001T05A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3272

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View Articletitled, Heat Transfer to Vertical Dense Granular Flows at High Operating Temperatures

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Operating temperature , Particulate matter , Ceramics , Heat transfer coefficients , Temperature , Concentrating solar power , Fluids , Gravity (Force)

Heat Transfer Models of Moving Packed-Bed Particle-to-SCO₂ Heat Exchangers

Kevin J. Albrecht, Clifford K. Ho

ES 2017; V001T05A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3377

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View Articletitled, Heat Transfer Models of Moving Packed-Bed Particle-to-SCO2 Heat Exchangers

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Heat transfer , Particulate matter , Design , Operating temperature , Fluidized beds , Particle size , Thermodynamic power cycles , Computer simulation , Concentrating solar power

Design and Testing of a Novel Bladed Receiver

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

ES 2017; V001T05A007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3524

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View Articletitled, Design and Testing of a Novel Bladed Receiver

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Topics: Design , Testing , Blades , Temperature , Solar energy , Computational fluid dynamics , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Fins , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids

Dynamic Model of Supercritical CO₂ Brayton Cycles Driven by Concentrated Solar Power

Gregory Berthet Couso, Rodrigo Barraza Vicencio, Ricardo Vasquez Padilla, Yen Chean Soo Too, John Pye

ES 2017; V001T05A008https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3573

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View Articletitled, Dynamic Model of Supercritical CO2 Brayton Cycles Driven by Concentrated Solar Power

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Topics: Brayton cycle , Concentrating solar power , Dynamic models , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Cycles , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Steady state , Stress

Techno-Economic Comparison of Solar-Driven SCO2 Brayton Cycles Using Component Cost Models Baselined With Vendor Data and Estimates

Matthew D. Carlson, Bobby M. Middleton, Clifford K. Ho

ES 2017; V001T05A009https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3590

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View Articletitled, Techno-Economic Comparison of Solar-Driven SCO2 Brayton Cycles Using Component Cost Models Baselined With Vendor Data and Estimates

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Topics: Brayton cycle , Solar energy , Optimization , Cycles , Thermodynamic power cycles , Bifurcation , Compressors , Concentrating solar power , Cooling , Damage

Volume Element Model for Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization of Parabolic Trough Solar Collectors

Tugba S. Sensoy, Sam Yang, Juan C. Ordonez

ES 2017; V001T05A010https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3597

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View Articletitled, Volume Element Model for Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization of Parabolic Trough Solar Collectors

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Topics: Modeling , Optimization , Parabolic troughs , Simulation , Solar collectors , Heat transfer , Annulus , Computation , Differential equations , Fluids

Heat Flux Distribution Over a Solar Central Receiver Using an Aiming Strategy Based on a Conventional Closed Control Loop

Jesús García, Yen Chean Soo Too, Ricardo Vasquez Padilla, Rodrigo Barraza Vicencio, Andrew Beath, Marco Sanjuan

ES 2017; V001T05A011https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3615

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View Articletitled, Heat Flux Distribution Over a Solar Central Receiver Using an Aiming Strategy Based on a Conventional Closed Control Loop

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Topics: Heat flux , Solar energy , Mirrors , Control equipment , Databases , Thermal stresses

Evaluation of Heliostat Standby Aiming Strategies to Reduce Avian Flux Hazards and Impacts on Operational Performance

Clifford K. Ho, Timothy Wendelin, Luke Horstman

ES 2017; V001T05A012https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3628

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Heliostat Standby Aiming Strategies to Reduce Avian Flux Hazards and Impacts on Operational Performance

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Topics: Hazards , Energy generation , Temperature , Concentrating solar power , Convection , Solar radiation , Thermal properties

Evaluation of a Prototype Integrated Solar Combined-Cycle Power Plant Using a Linear Fresnel Reflector

Fernando Altmann, A. S. (Ed) Cheng

ES 2017; V001T05A013https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3634

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of a Prototype Integrated Solar Combined-Cycle Power Plant Using a Linear Fresnel Reflector

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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Engineering prototypes , Solar energy , Power stations , Bills of materials , Boilers , Fossil fuels , Glass , Heat recovery steam generators , Heat transfer

Mechanical Modal Phenomena of a Ganged Heliostat

Kenneth M. Armijo, Jesus D. Ortega, Adam Moya, Joshua Christian, Gregory Peacock, Charles Andraka, Julius Yellowhair, Jim Clair

ES 2017; V001T05A014https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3635

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View Articletitled, Mechanical Modal Phenomena of a Ganged Heliostat

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Topics: Actuators , Cables , Computer software , Concentrating solar power , Deformation , Design , Errors , Finite element analysis , Gravity (Force) , Mirrors

Installed Capacity Price Competitiveness of CSP Versus PV

Troy McBride, Joel Stettenheim

ES 2017; V001T05A015https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3677

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View Articletitled, Installed Capacity Price Competitiveness of CSP Versus PV

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Cycles , Solar energy

Numerical Evaluation of Novel Particle Release Patterns in High-Temperature Falling Particle Receivers

Brantley Mills, Clifford K. Ho

ES 2017; V001T05A016https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3689

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View Articletitled, Numerical Evaluation of Novel Particle Release Patterns in High-Temperature Falling Particle Receivers

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Topics: High temperature , Particulate matter , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Thermal efficiency , Cavities , Computer simulation , Heating , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Solar energy

Environmental, Economic, and Policy Considerations of Advanced Energy Systems

An Evaluation of Financial Incentive Policies for Solar Photovoltaic Systems in the U.S.

Jian Zhang, Alta Knizley, Heejin Cho

ES 2017; V001T06A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3693

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View Articletitled, An Evaluation of Financial Incentive Policies for Solar Photovoltaic Systems in the U.S.

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Topics: Photovoltaic power systems , Solar energy , Energy generation , Public utilities

Geothermal Power, Hydro/Ocean Power, and Emerging Energy Technologies

On the Control of Three-Degree-of-Freedom Wave Energy Converters

Shangyan Zou, Ossama Abdelkhalik

ES 2017; V001T07A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3038

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View Articletitled, On the Control of Three-Degree-of-Freedom Wave Energy Converters

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Topics: Wave energy converters , Optimal control , Predictive control

Numerical Analysis of Centrifugal Pumps Running in Turbine Mode Under Dynamic Operating Conditions

Vincenzo De Rose, Francesca Martelli, Massimo Milani, Luca Montorsi

ES 2017; V001T07A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3372

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View Articletitled, Numerical Analysis of Centrifugal Pumps Running in Turbine Mode Under Dynamic Operating Conditions

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Topics: Centrifugal pumps , Numerical analysis , Turbines , Pumps , Impellers , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer simulation , Design , Energy conversion , Generators

Simulation of Tethered Underwater Kites Moving in Three Dimensions for Power Generation

Amirmahdi Ghasemi, David J. Olinger, Gretar Tryggvason

ES 2017; V001T07A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3425

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View Articletitled, Simulation of Tethered Underwater Kites Moving in Three Dimensions for Power Generation

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Topics: Dimensions , Energy generation , Simulation , Cable reels , Flow (Dynamics) , Computer simulation , Design , Wings , Airfoils , Buoys

Method to Design a Hydro Tesla Turbine for Sensitivity to Varying Laminar Reynolds Number Modulated by Changing Working Fluid Viscosity

Mubarak S. Alrabie, Faisal N. Altamimi, Muhammad H. Altarrgemy, Fatemeh Hadi, Muhammad K. Akbar, Matthew J. Traum

ES 2017; V001T07A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3442

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View Articletitled, Method to Design a Hydro Tesla Turbine for Sensitivity to Varying Laminar Reynolds Number Modulated by Changing Working Fluid Viscosity

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Topics: Design , Fluids , Reynolds number , Turbines , Viscosity , Disks , Combustion , Biomass , Density , Electrical measurement

Evaluation of a Model Helical Bladed Hydrokinetic Turbine Characteristics From In-Situ Experiments

Parag K. Talukdar, Vinayak Kulkarni, Dipankar Dehingia, Ujjwal K. Saha

ES 2017; V001T07A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3490

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of a Model Helical Bladed Hydrokinetic Turbine Characteristics From In-Situ Experiments

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Topics: Hydraulic turbines , Water , Turbines , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Performance characterization , Renewable energy , Dam construction , Dynamometers , Electric power generation

Photovoltaics

Characterization of an Electrodynamic Dust Shield Device for PV Panel Soiling Mitigation

Bing Guo, Eugene Yu-Ta Chen, Wasim Javed, Benjamin Figgis

ES 2017; V001T08A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3270

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View Articletitled, Characterization of an Electrodynamic Dust Shield Device for PV Panel Soiling Mitigation

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Topics: Dust , Electrodes , Energy consumption , Capacitance , Design , Adhesives , Damage , Engineering prototypes , Fatigue life , Manufacturing

An Investigation of a Novel Structure Polycrystalline Silicon Solar Cell for Concentrated Solar Power

Ali Radwan, Mohamed Emam, Radwan M. Elzoheiry, Mahmoud Ahmed

ES 2017; V001T08A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3388

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View Articletitled, An Investigation of a Novel Structure Polycrystalline Silicon Solar Cell for Concentrated Solar Power

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Polysilicon , Solar cells , Composite materials , Cooling , Heat sinks , Aluminum foil , Boron , Damage , Design

A Novel Photovoltaic Module With Cell Strands That Track the Sun

Bill Diong, Wesley Carlsen, Brian Avit, Kevin McFall, Scott Tippens

ES 2017; V001T08A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3397

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View Articletitled, A Novel Photovoltaic Module With Cell Strands That Track the Sun

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Topics: Design , Engines , Motors , Photovoltaic cells , Roofs , Solar energy

Sustainable Building Energy Systems

Data Mining Approach for Estimating Residential Attic Thermal Resistance From Aerial Thermal Imagery, Utility Data, and Housing Data

Salahaldin F. Alshatshati, Kevin P. Hallinan, Abdulrahman Arlobaian, Badr Altarhuni, Adel Naji

ES 2017; V001T09A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3092

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View Articletitled, Data Mining Approach for Estimating Residential Attic Thermal Resistance From Aerial Thermal Imagery, Utility Data, and Housing Data

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Topics: Data mining , Thermal resistance , Imaging , Roofs , Temperature , Emissivity , Errors , Physics , Background radiation , Capacitance

Intelligent Approaches for Modeling and Optimizing HVAC Systems’ Energy Use

Raymond C. Tesiero, III, Nabil Nassif, Balakrishna Gokaraju, Daniel Adrian Doss

ES 2017; V001T09A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3105

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View Articletitled, Intelligent Approaches for Modeling and Optimizing HVAC Systems’ Energy Use

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Topics: Energy consumption , HVAC equipment , Modeling , Optimization , Cooling , Pressure , Temperature , Control equipment , Pumps , Ventilation

Enhancing the Performance of the Building’s Vapor Compression Air Cooling System Using Earth-Air Heat Exchanger

Fadi A. Ghaith, Fadi J. Alsouda

ES 2017; V001T09A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3200

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View Articletitled, Enhancing the Performance of the Building’s Vapor Compression Air Cooling System Using Earth-Air Heat Exchanger

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Topics: Compression , Cooling systems , Heat exchangers , Vapors , Temperature , Soil , Cycles , Condensers (steam plant) , Cooling , Low temperature

Development of a Fiber-Optic Hybrid Day-Lighting System for Mobile Shelter Applications

Sean Lawless, Ravi Gorthala

ES 2017; V001T09A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3563

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View Articletitled, Development of a Fiber-Optic Hybrid Day-Lighting System for Mobile Shelter Applications

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Topics: Daylighting , Fibers , Cables , Solar energy , Optics , Solar collectors , Reflection , Sunlight , Aluminum , Energy consumption

Detailed Dynamic Model of an Institutional Building in Hot and Humid Climate Conditions

Junaid Bin Masood, Sajid Hussain, Ali AlAlili, Sara Zaidan, Ebrahim Al Hajri

ES 2017; V001T09A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3582

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View Articletitled, Detailed Dynamic Model of an Institutional Building in Hot and Humid Climate Conditions

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Topics: Climate , Dynamic models , Energy consumption , Errors , Calibration , Data collection , Energy conservation , Energy dissipation , Engines , HVAC equipment

Indoor Air Quality of an Educational Building and its Effects on Occupants’ Comfort and Performance

Ahmed Khalfan Al-Rawahi, Ali Al-Alili

ES 2017; V001T09A006https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3601

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View Articletitled, Indoor Air Quality of an Educational Building and its Effects on Occupants’ Comfort and Performance

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Topics: Air pollution , Pollution , Carbon dioxide , Structures , Carbon , Organic compounds , Particulate matter

Estimating Residential Wall Thermal Resistance From Exterior Thermal Imaging

Salahaldin Alshatshati, Kevin P. Hallinan, Abdulrahman Alrobaian, Adel Naji, Badr Altarhuni

ES 2017; V001T09A007https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3666

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View Articletitled, Estimating Residential Wall Thermal Resistance From Exterior Thermal Imaging

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Topics: Imaging , Thermal resistance , Data mining , Temperature , Emissivity , Errors , Exterior walls , Modeling , Structures , Wall temperature

Sustainable Infrastructure and Transportation

Exhaust Systems: CO₂ Emission Reduction Using Zeolite Catalyst

Shruti Mohandas Menon, Navid Goudarzi

ES 2017; V001T10A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3389

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View Articletitled, Exhaust Systems: CO2 Emission Reduction Using Zeolite Catalyst

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Catalysts , Emissions , Exhaust systems , Catalytic converters , Engines , Air pollution , Air pollution control , Automobiles , Computer software

Cyber-Physical System Development Environment for Energy Applications

Thomas Roth, Eugene Song, Martin Burns, Himanshu Neema, William Emfinger, Janos Sztipanovits

ES 2017; V001T10A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3589

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View Articletitled, Cyber-Physical System Development Environment for Energy Applications

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Topics: Cyber-physical systems , Defense industry , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Energy / power systems , Engineering disciplines , Experimental design , Hardware , Heat pumps , Intelligent buildings

A Comparative Assessment on Static and Dynamic PCA for Fault Detection in Natural Gas Transmission Systems

Horacio Pinzón, Cinthia Audivet, Melitsa Torres, Javier Alexander, Marco Sanjuán

ES 2017; V001T10A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3613

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View Articletitled, A Comparative Assessment on Static and Dynamic PCA for Fault Detection in Natural Gas Transmission Systems

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Topics: Flaw detection , Natural gas , Algorithms , Leakage , Sustainability , Emergencies , Emissions , Engineers , Flow (Dynamics) , Performance evaluation

Thermal Energy Storage Systems

An Integrated Energy System With Large-Scale Electrical and Thermal Energy Storage Devices

Tian Zhao, Qun Chen

ES 2017; V001T11A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3094

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View Articletitled, An Integrated Energy System With Large-Scale Electrical and Thermal Energy Storage Devices

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Topics: Batteries , Combined heat and power , Energy dissipation , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Heat transfer , Optimization , Stress , Thermal energy storage , Thermal power stations

Effect of Multi Injection Process on “Zeolite Boiler” in Thermochemical Energy Storage and Transport System of Unused Heat From Bagasse Boiler

Shoma Fujii, Yuichiro Kanematsu, Yasunori Kikuchi, Takao Nakagaki

ES 2017; V001T11A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3253

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View Articletitled, Effect of Multi Injection Process on “Zeolite Boiler” in Thermochemical Energy Storage and Transport System of Unused Heat From Bagasse Boiler

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Topics: Bagasse , Boilers , Energy storage , Heat , Steam , Heat recovery , Cycles , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Flue gases

Development in Paraffin Based Thermal Storage System Through Shell and Tubes Heat Exchanger With Vertical Fins

Zakir Khan, Zulfiqar Ahmad Khan

ES 2017; V001T11A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3276

Abstract

View Articletitled, Development in Paraffin Based Thermal Storage System Through Shell and Tubes Heat Exchanger With Vertical Fins

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Topics: Fins , Heat exchangers , Paraffin wax , Shells , Thermal energy storage , Heat transfer , Solar energy , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Climate change

Thermoeconomic Analysis of Liquid Air Energy Storage System

Tonguç Gökçeer, Gökmen Demirkaya, Ricardo Vasquez Padilla

ES 2017; V001T11A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3370

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View Articletitled, Thermoeconomic Analysis of Liquid Air Energy Storage System

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Topics: Energy storage , Thermoeconomics , Waste heat , Cycles , Electric power generation , Turbines , High pressure (Physics) , Liquefied natural gas , Potential energy , Temperature

Dispatchable Solar Combined Cycle

William M. Conlon

ES 2017; V001T11A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3578

Abstract

View Articletitled, Dispatchable Solar Combined Cycle

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Topics: Combined cycles , Solar energy , Combined cycle power stations , Steam , Storage , Energy storage , Combustion , Cycles , Duck (Textile) , Heat

Thermodynamic Analysis of Energy Systems

Effect of the Working Fluid on Performance of the ORC and Combined Brayton/ORC Cycle

Alireza Javanshir, Nenad Sarunac

ES 2017; V001T12A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3174

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View Articletitled, Effect of the Working Fluid on Performance of the ORC and Combined Brayton/ORC Cycle

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Topics: Cycles , Fluids , Organic Rankine cycle , Thermal efficiency , Thermodynamic power cycles , Carbon dioxide , Combined cycles , Errors , Ethanol , Exhaust systems

Optimization of a Small Size CHP System by Means of a Fully Transient Numerical Approach

Luigi Chiantera, Massimo Milani, Luca Montorsi, Matteo Stefani

ES 2017; V001T12A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3369

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View Articletitled, Optimization of a Small Size CHP System by Means of a Fully Transient Numerical Approach

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Topics: Cogeneration systems , Optimization , Transients (Dynamics) , Combined heat and power , Batteries , Energy efficiency , Simulation , Accounting , Computer simulation , Energy consumption

Thermal and Electrical Performance of a Flat Plate Photovoltaic/Thermal Collector

Mohamad Modrek, Ali Al-Alili

ES 2017; V001T12A003https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3462

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View Articletitled, Thermal and Electrical Performance of a Flat Plate Photovoltaic/Thermal Collector

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Topics: Flat plates , Design , Water , Computer software , Control equipment , Cooling , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Heat , Operating temperature

Dynamic Modeling of a Flat-Plate Photovoltaic/Thermal Collector

Xuan Li, Ali Al-Alili

ES 2017; V001T12A004https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3469

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View Articletitled, Dynamic Modeling of a Flat-Plate Photovoltaic/Thermal Collector

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Topics: Dynamic modeling , Flat plates , Dynamic models , Water , Adhesives , Energy budget (Physics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Matlab , Runge-Kutta methods , Steady state

Integration of Organic Rankine Cycle and Scroll Expander Models for Effective Design and Performance Using Organic Working Fluids

Arun Kumar Narasimhan, Chatura Wickramaratne, Rajeev Kamal, Punit Singh, D. Y. Goswami

ES 2017; V001T12A005https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3640

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View Articletitled, Integration of Organic Rankine Cycle and Scroll Expander Models for Effective Design and Performance Using Organic Working Fluids

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Topics: Design , Fluids , Organic Rankine cycle , Temperature , Accounting , Climate change , Cycles , Ethers (Class of compounds) , Evaporation , Geometry

Wind Energy Systems and Technologies

Parametric Study of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Rotor Configurations Using CFD

John Keithley Difuntorum, Louis Angelo M. Danao

ES 2017; V001T13A001https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3441

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View Articletitled, Parametric Study of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Rotor Configurations Using CFD

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Rotors , Vertical axis wind turbines , Blades , Wind , Turbines , Aerodynamics , Machinery , Modeling , Turbulence

Optimization Design of Composite Wind Turbine Blades Integrating Lightning Strike Analysis

Weifei Hu, Yeqing Wang

ES 2017; V001T13A002https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3544

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View Articletitled, Optimization Design of Composite Wind Turbine Blades Integrating Lightning Strike Analysis

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Topics: Blades , Composite materials , Design , Lightning , Optimization , Wind turbines , Breakdown (Electricity) , Electric fields , Laminates , Safety