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Proposed Design and Integration of 1.3 MW e Pre-Commercial Demonstration Particle Heating Receiver Based Concentrating Solar Power Plant

Muhammad Sarfraz, Ryan Yeung, Kenzo Repole, Matthew Golob, Sheldon Jeter, Hany Al-Ansary, Abdelrahman El-Leathy, Shaker Alaqel, Nader S. Saleh, Rageh Saeed, Abdulelah Alswaiyd
Proc. ASME. ES2021, ASME 2021 15th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T02A005, June 16–18, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2021-62529
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2021-62529
View Paper titled, Proposed Design and Integration of 1.3 MW e Pre-Commercial Demonstration Particle Heating Receiver Based Concentrating Solar Power Plant
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Topics: Concentrating solar power, Design, Heating, Particulate matter, Solar energy, Storage, Heat losses, High temperature, Temperature, Bulk solids
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Development and Test of a Direct Contact Heat Exchanger (Particle - Air) for Industrial Process Heat Applications

Johannes Hertel, Miriam Ebert, Lars Amsbeck, Birgit Gobereit, Jens Rheinländer, Alexander Hirt, Cathy Frantz
Proc. ASME. ES2019, ASME 2019 13th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T07A001, July 14–17, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2019-3818
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2019-3818
View Paper titled, Development and Test of a Direct Contact Heat Exchanger (Particle - Air) for Industrial Process Heat Applications
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Topics: Heat, Heat exchangers, Particulate matter, Flow (Dynamics), Temperature, Design, Engineering prototypes, High temperature, Absorption, Air flow
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Intelligent Approaches for Modeling and Optimizing HVAC Systems’ Energy Use

Raymond C. Tesiero, III, Nabil Nassif, Balakrishna Gokaraju, Daniel Adrian Doss
Proc. ASME. ES2017, ASME 2017 11th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T09A002, June 26–30, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2017-3105
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3105
View Paper titled, 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
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Modeling and Simulation of Tethered Undersea Kites

Yao Wang, David J. Olinger
Proc. ASME. ES2016, 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, V001T07A001, June 26–30, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2016-59123
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59123
View Paper titled, Modeling and Simulation of Tethered Undersea Kites
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Topics: Modeling, Simulation, Turbines, Ocean currents, Dynamics (Mechanics), Fluid-dynamic forces, Wings, Axial flow, Buoys, Cavitation
Proceedings Papers

Dynamic Model Development of Linear Fresnel Solar Field

Elina Hakkarainen, Matti Tähtinen, Hannu Mikkonen
Proc. ASME. ES2015, 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, V001T05A009, June 28–July 2, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2015-49347
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49347
View Paper titled, Dynamic Model Development of Linear Fresnel Solar Field
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Topics: Dynamic models, Solar energy, Steam, Irradiation (Radiation exposure), Simulation, Control systems, Design, Flow (Dynamics), Water, Computer software
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Design and Commissioning of an Experimental Set-Up to Evaluate the Performance of a Solar Absorption Chiller With Thermal Storage

Christopher Baldwin, Cynthia A. Cruickshank, Daniel Bowie
Proc. ASME. ES2015, Volume 2: Photovoltaics; Renewable-Non-Renewable Hybrid Power System; Smart Grid, Micro-Grid Concepts; Energy Storage; Solar Chemistry; Solar Heating and Cooling; Sustainable Cities and Communities, Transportation; Symposium on Integrated/Sustainable Building Equipment and Systems; Thermofluid Analysis of Energy Systems Including Exergy and Thermoeconomics; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies, V002T15A002, June 28–July 2, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2015-49156
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49156
View Paper titled, Design and Commissioning of an Experimental Set-Up to Evaluate the Performance of a Solar Absorption Chiller With Thermal Storage
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Topics: Absorption, Design, Solar energy, Thermal energy storage, Air conditioning, Calibration, Carbon dioxide, Climate, Control systems, Cooling
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An Autonomous Controller for Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pumps, Residential Solar Thermal Collection, and Hydronic Floor Heating

Andrew Cross, Kimberly Hammer, Rick Hurt, Robert F. Boehm
Proc. ASME. ES2014, Volume 2: Economic, Environmental, and Policy Aspects of Alternate Energy; Fuels and Infrastructure, Biofuels and Energy Storage; High Performance Buildings; Solar Buildings, Including Solar Climate Control/Heating/Cooling; Sustainable Cities and Communities, Including Transportation; Thermofluid Analysis of Energy Systems, Including Exergy and Thermoeconomics, V002T10A002, June 30–July 2, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2014-6316
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6316
View Paper titled, An Autonomous Controller for Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pumps, Residential Solar Thermal Collection, and Hydronic Floor Heating
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Topics: Control equipment, Heat pumps, Heating, Solar energy, HVAC equipment, Hot water, Signals, Ceilings, Control systems, Electrical wires
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Computer-Based Management of Mirror-Washing in Utility-Scale Solar Thermal Plants

Lital Alon, Gregory Ravikovich, Matan Mandelbrod, Udi Eilat, Zafrir Schop, Dror Tamari
Proc. ASME. ES2014, Volume 1: Combined Energy Cycles, CHP, CCHP, and Smart Grids; Concentrating Solar Power, Solar Thermochemistry and Thermal Energy Storage; Geothermal, Ocean, and Emerging Energy Technologies; Hydrogen Energy Technologies; Low/Zero Emission Power Plants and Carbon Sequestration; Photovoltaics; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies, V001T02A035, June 30–July 2, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2014-6562
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2014-6562
View Paper titled, Computer-Based Management of Mirror-Washing in Utility-Scale Solar Thermal Plants
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Topics: Computers, Mirrors, Solar energy, Washing machines, Computer software, Control systems, Cranes, Density, Machinery, Navigation
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Wind Solar Hybrid Power System Modeling and Analysis

Krishna Vijayaraghavan, Himanshu Tyagi, Shahzada Randhawa, Manpreet Singh
Proc. ASME. ES2013, ASME 2013 7th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T15A002, July 14–19, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2013-18036
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18036
View Paper titled, Wind Solar Hybrid Power System Modeling and Analysis
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Topics: Hybrid power systems, Modeling, Solar energy, Wind, Control algorithms, Failure, Fossil fuels, Stress, Air conditioning, Algorithms
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The Effect of Solar Tracking Resolution to the Defocus of a Giant Fresnel Lens for a Solar Stove

Peter Kane, Matthew Mokler, Peiwen Li, Ricardo G. Sanfelice
Proc. ASME. ES2012, ASME 2012 6th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A and B, 327-332, July 23–26, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2012-91097
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2012-91097
View Paper titled, The Effect of Solar Tracking Resolution to the Defocus of a Giant Fresnel Lens for a Solar Stove
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Topics: Lenses (Optics), Resolution (Optics), Solar energy, Control algorithms, Control systems, Design, Engineering prototypes, Fuel cells, Heat, Heat losses
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Variable Speed Direct Drive Wind Controller for a Rim Driven Wind Turbine

Chase Hubbard, Rob Hovsapian, Srinivas Kosaraju
Proc. ASME. ES2012, ASME 2012 6th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A and B, 1397-1400, July 23–26, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2012-91334
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2012-91334
View Paper titled, Variable Speed Direct Drive Wind Controller for a Rim Driven Wind Turbine
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Topics: Control equipment, Wind, Wind turbines, Energy generation, Control systems, Generators, Blades, Design, Signals, Aerodynamics
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A Demonstration of Intelligent Control Technology in Tactical Power Grids

Peter S. Curtiss, Darrell D. Massie, Michael A. Miller
Proc. ASME. ES2011, ASME 2011 5th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A, B, and C, 1495-1501, August 7–10, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2011-54635
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54635
View Paper titled, A Demonstration of Intelligent Control Technology in Tactical Power Grids
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Topics: Control systems, Power grids, Military systems, Energy conservation, Fuel consumption, Generators, Hardware, Optimization, Power systems (Machinery), Smart grids
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Design and Construction of an Automated Hybrid Lighting System

Maria M. Pe´rez Sa´nchez, Josue´ A. Alonzo Chavarria, Eduardo E. Ordon˜ez Lo´pez
Proc. ASME. ES2011, ASME 2011 5th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A, B, and C, 159-165, August 7–10, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2011-54425
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54425
View Paper titled, Design and Construction of an Automated Hybrid Lighting System
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Topics: Construction, Design, Circuits, Light-emitting diodes, Control equipment, Control systems, Durability, Energy efficiency, Flow (Dynamics), Pollution
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Ultimate Trough: The New Parabolic Trough Collector Generation for Large Scale Solar Thermal Power Plants

Klaus-Ju¨rgen Riffelmann, Daniela Graf, Paul Nava
Proc. ASME. ES2011, ASME 2011 5th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A, B, and C, 789-794, August 7–10, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2011-54657
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54657
View Paper titled, Ultimate Trough: The New Parabolic Trough Collector Generation for Large Scale Solar Thermal Power Plants
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Topics: Parabolic troughs, Solar thermal power, Solar energy, Mirrors, Design, Dimensions, Heat, Thermal energy storage, Construction, Control systems
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Characterizing Solar PV Output Variability and Effects on the Electric System in Florida, Initial Results

Rick Meeker, Alexander Domijan, Jr., Mujahidul Islam, Adedamola Omole, Arif Islam, Aleksandar Damnjanovic
Proc. ASME. ES2011, ASME 2011 5th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A, B, and C, 1359-1363, August 7–10, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2011-54548
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2011-54548
View Paper titled, Characterizing Solar PV Output Variability and Effects on the Electric System in Florida, Initial Results
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Topics: Electronic systems, Solar energy, Power systems (Machinery), Construction, Control systems, Power stations
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Solar Furnace Heliostat Closed-Loop Control System

Kyle Glenn
Proc. ASME. ES2010, ASME 2010 4th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Volume 2, 265-271, May 17–22, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2010-90444
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90444
View Paper titled, Solar Furnace Heliostat Closed-Loop Control System
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Topics: Control systems, Furnaces, Solar energy, Signals, Errors, Photodiodes, Degrees of freedom, Laser beams, Pacific Ocean, Parallax
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Implementation of an Integrated Solar Combined Cycle on an Existing Coal Fired Power Plant

Eric Reitze, Hank Price
Proc. ASME. ES2010, ASME 2010 4th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Volume 2, 581-585, May 17–22, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2010-90263
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2010-90263
View Paper titled, Implementation of an Integrated Solar Combined Cycle on an Existing Coal Fired Power Plant
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Topics: Coal, Combined cycles, Power stations, Solar energy, Feedwater, Design, Fluids, Heat transfer, Construction, Control systems
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The SkyTrakker™ Parabolic Trough Control System

Coleman Moore, David LeSuer
Proc. ASME. ES2009, ASME 2009 3rd International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Volume 2, 635-642, July 19–23, 2009
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2009-90160
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90160
View Paper titled, The SkyTrakker™ Parabolic Trough Control System
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Topics: Control systems, Parabolic troughs, Engines, Motors, Control panels, Energy consumption, Sensors, Control equipment, Motor controls, Temperature
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Heating System Supervisory Control for Residential Energy Conservation

D’Angelo R. Woods, James S. Hammonds
Proc. ASME. ES2009, ASME 2009 3rd International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Volume 2, 363-368, July 19–23, 2009
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2009-90360
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90360
View Paper titled, Heating System Supervisory Control for Residential Energy Conservation
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Topics: Energy conservation, Heating, Energy consumption, Control systems, Energy efficiency, Energy resources, Energy storage, Hardware, Hot water, Hot water heating
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The SkyTrough™ Parabolic Trough Solar Collector

Adrian Farr, Randy Gee
Proc. ASME. ES2009, ASME 2009 3rd International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Volume 2, 573-580, July 19–23, 2009
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ES2009-90090
https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2009-90090
View Paper titled, The SkyTrough™ Parabolic Trough Solar Collector
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Topics: Parabolic troughs, Solar collectors, Glass, Mirrors, Aluminum, Borosilicate glasses, Control systems, Currents, Energy consumption, Manufacturing