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Experimental Investigation of Lab-Scale, Heat Exchanger Prototypes Designed to Provide Refugia for Trout

Rajib Uddin Rony, Adam Gladen, Sarah LaVallie, Jeremy Kientz
Proc. ASME. ES2021, ASME 2021 15th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T05A005, June 16–18, 2021
Paper No: ES2021-63934
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2021-63934
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Topics: Cooling, Engineering prototypes, Heat exchangers, Heat transfer
Proceedings Papers

A Solid Oxide Fuel Cell-Gas Turbine Hybrid System for a Freight Rail Application

Philipp Ahrend, Ali Azizi, Jacob Brouwer, G. Scott Samuelsen
Proc. ASME. ES2019, ASME 2019 13th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T02A004, July 14–17, 2019
Paper No: ES2019-3906
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2019-3906
View Paper titled, A Solid Oxide Fuel Cell-Gas Turbine Hybrid System for a Freight Rail Application
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Topics: Fuels, Rails, Solid oxide fuel cells, Turbines, Locomotives, Emissions, American Petroleum Institute, Carbon dioxide, Diesel, Engineering prototypes
Proceedings Papers

Development of a Cascade Elastocaloric Regenerator

Nehemiah Emaikwu, David Catalini, Jan Muehlbauer, Yunho Hwang, Ichiro Takeuchi, Reinhard Radermacher
Proc. ASME. ES2019, ASME 2019 13th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T16A001, July 14–17, 2019
Paper No: ES2019-3887
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2019-3887
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Topics: Absorption, Alloys, Cascades (Fluid dynamics), Compression, Cooling, Cycles, Design, Energy consumption, Energy efficiency, Energy engineering
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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
Paper No: ES2019-3818
DOI: 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
Proceedings Papers

On-Sun Tracking Evaluation of a Small-Scale Tensile Ganged Heliostat Prototype

Julius Yellowhair, Kenneth M. Armijo, Jesus D. Ortega, Jim Clair
Proc. ASME. ES2019, ASME 2019 13th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T03A014, July 14–17, 2019
Paper No: ES2019-3935
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2019-3935
View Paper titled, On-Sun Tracking Evaluation of a Small-Scale Tensile Ganged Heliostat Prototype
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Topics: Engineering prototypes, Cables, Degrees of freedom, Rotation, Actuators, Algorithms, Plates (structures), Screws
Proceedings Papers

First On-Sun Tests of a Centrifugal Particle Receiver System

Miriam Ebert, Lars Amsbeck, Reiner Buck, Jens Rheinländer, Bärbel Schlögl-Knothe, Stefan Schmitz, Marcel Sibum, Hannes Stadler, Ralf Uhlig
Proc. ASME. ES2018, ASME 2018 12th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T11A002, June 24–28, 2018
Paper No: ES2018-7166
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2018-7166
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Topics: Particulate matter, Temperature, Engineering prototypes, Design, Solar energy, Thermal energy, Absorption, Belts, Computer software, Cooling systems
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Characterization of an Electrodynamic Dust Shield Device for PV Panel Soiling Mitigation

Bing Guo, Eugene Yu-Ta Chen, Wasim Javed, Benjamin Figgis
Proc. ASME. ES2017, ASME 2017 11th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T08A001, June 26–30, 2017
Paper No: ES2017-3270
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3270
View Paper titled, 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
Proceedings Papers

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

Fernando Altmann, A. S. (Ed) Cheng
Proc. ASME. ES2017, ASME 2017 11th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T05A013, June 26–30, 2017
Paper No: ES2017-3634
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3634
View Paper titled, 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
Proceedings Papers

Track and Tilt Collection for Central Receiver CSP

Roger Angel, Justin Hyatt
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, V001T04A019, June 26–30, 2016
Paper No: ES2016-59618
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59618
View Paper titled, Track and Tilt Collection for Central Receiver CSP
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Topics: Bearings, Bridges (Structures), Cables, Cavities, Energy generation, Engineering prototypes, Glass, Gravity (Force), Heat, Heat transfer
Proceedings Papers

Rechargeable Personal Air Conditioning Device

Yilin Du, Jan Muehlbauer, Jiazhen Ling, Vikrant Aute, Yunho Hwang, Reinhard Radermacher
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, V001T11A006, June 26–30, 2016
Paper No: ES2016-59253
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59253
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Topics: Air conditioning, Cooling, Batteries, Compression, Cycles, Vapors, Condensers (steam plant), Cooling systems, Engineering prototypes, Heat
Proceedings Papers

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

Eric T. Boessneck, Thomas E. Salem
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, V001T09A001, June 26–30, 2016
Paper No: ES2016-59372
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59372
View Paper titled, Performance Characterization of Bi-Directional Turbines for Use in Thermoacoustic Generator Applications
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Topics: Generators, Performance characterization, Turbines, Wells, Acoustics, Design, Electric power generation, Engineering prototypes, Fluid dynamics, Manufacturing
Proceedings Papers

An Intelligent Nail Design for Lithium Ion Battery Penetration Test

Tanvir R. Tanim, Mayank Garg, Christopher D. Rahn
Proc. ASME. ES2016, Volume 2: ASME 2016 Energy Storage Forum, V002T01A001, June 26–30, 2016
Paper No: ES2016-59073
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59073
View Paper titled, An Intelligent Nail Design for Lithium Ion Battery Penetration Test
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Topics: Design, Lithium-ion batteries, Thermocouples, Chemistry, Circuits, Data collection, Dynamics (Mechanics), Engineering prototypes, Failure, Flames
Proceedings Papers

Development of Integration Methods for Thermal Energy Storages Into Power Plant Processes

Clemens Schneider, Sebastian Braun, Torsten Klette, Steffen Härtelt, Alexander Kratzsch
Proc. ASME. ES2016, Volume 2: ASME 2016 Energy Storage Forum, V002T01A011, June 26–30, 2016
Paper No: ES2016-59266
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59266
View Paper titled, Development of Integration Methods for Thermal Energy Storages Into Power Plant Processes
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Topics: Power stations, Thermal energy, Stress, Test facilities, Thermal power stations, Steam, Heat sinks, Thermal energy storage, Construction, Design
Proceedings Papers

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
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, V001T04A012, June 26–30, 2016
Paper No: ES2016-59463
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59463
View Paper titled, Calorimetric Evaluation of Novel Concentrating Solar Receiver Geometries With Enhanced Effective Solar Absorptance
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Topics: Solar energy, Temperature, Thermal efficiency, Coatings, Computational fluid dynamics, Fluids, Solar power, Air flow, Atmospheric pressure, Data acquisition systems
Proceedings Papers

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

Ayman Hagfarah, Mehdi Nazarinia
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, V001T04A004, June 26–30, 2016
Paper No: ES2016-59051
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59051
View Paper titled, Fundamental Study for the Power Tower’s High Concentrated Photovoltaic/Thermal-Combined Thermal Receiver
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Topics: Computer software, Design, Electric power generation, Energy dissipation, Energy generation, Engineering prototypes, Photovoltaic cells, Photovoltaics, Pipes, Power stations
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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
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, V001T04A025, June 26–30, 2016
Paper No: ES2016-59692
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59692
View Paper titled, Development and Prototype Testing of Low-Cost Lightweight Thin Film Solar Concentrator
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Topics: Engineering prototypes, Solar energy concentrators, Testing, Thin films, Mirrors, Control equipment, Design, Errors, Actuators, Gates (Closures)
Proceedings Papers

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
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, V001T04A007, June 26–30, 2016
Paper No: ES2016-59252
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59252
View Paper titled, Upscaling, Manufacturing and Test of a Centrifugal Particle Receiver
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Topics: Manufacturing, Particulate matter, Engineering prototypes, Solar energy, Design, High temperature, Optimization, Thermal energy
Proceedings Papers

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

Abdullah Alabdulkarem, Michael Cristiano, Yunho Hwang, Reinhard Radermacher
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, V001T01A001, June 28–July 2, 2015
Paper No: ES2015-49065
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49065
View Paper titled, Design and Testing of a Separate Sensible and Latent Cooling Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning Unit
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Topics: Air conditioning, Cooling, Design, Testing, Modeling, Climate, Compression, Computer software, Cycles, Dehumidification
Proceedings Papers

Performance of a Multi-Cell MgCl 2 /NH 3 Thermo-Chemical Battery During Recharge and Operation

Kent S. Udell, Bidzina Kekelia, Peng Fan, Chengshang Zhou, Zhigang Fang
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, V001T03A004, June 28–July 2, 2015
Paper No: ES2015-49508
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49508
View Paper titled, Performance of a Multi-Cell MgCl 2 /NH 3 Thermo-Chemical Battery During Recharge and Operation
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Topics: Batteries, Cooling, Heating, Heat transfer, Temperature, Valves, Automotive engines, Condensation, Cycles, Energy sustainability
Proceedings Papers

Toward Building a Model of Wind and Solar Energy Source

Sean Monemi, Daniel Kifle
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, V001T04A005, June 28–July 2, 2015
Paper No: ES2015-49126
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49126
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Topics: Solar energy, Wind, Batteries, Engineering prototypes, Renewable energy sources, Smart grids, Storage, Wind turbines