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Advanced Energy Systems

Direct Thermal Energy Conversion/Thermal Management Technologies and Systems

Development and Integration of a Semi-Analytical PCB Thermal Design Technique With an Infrared Thermal Imaging System

Hyunjae Park, Nicholas Nigro, Neil Gollhardt, Ping Lee

IMECE 2001; 3-9doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23600

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View Articletitled, Development and Integration of a Semi-Analytical PCB Thermal Design Technique With an Infrared Thermal Imaging System

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Topics: Engineering design processes , Imaging , Design , Heating , Temperature , Heat conduction , Infrared radiation , Natural convection , Printed circuit boards

Thermal Characteristics of a Free Radial Liquid Jet Impinging on a Hot Surface

Ahmed Hassaneen, Muhammad M. Rahman

IMECE 2001; 11-16doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23601

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View Articletitled, Thermal Characteristics of a Free Radial Liquid Jet Impinging on a Hot Surface

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Topics: Computation , Computational fluid dynamics , Disks , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Laminar flow , Reynolds number , Steady state

Temperature Rise in the Reacted Zone of Electrochemical Devices With Porous Electrodes

Carsie A. Hall, III, Edwin P. Russo, Calvin Mackie

IMECE 2001; 17-22doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23602

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View Articletitled, Temperature Rise in the Reacted Zone of Electrochemical Devices With Porous Electrodes

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Topics: Electrochemical devices , Electrodes , Temperature , Temperature distribution , Thermal diffusion , Transients (Dynamics) , Current density , Electrical conductivity , Fluids , Porosity

Prediction of Water Circulation Characteristics in a 4-Pass Firetube Boiler With the Non-Symmetric Arrangement of Tube Passes 3 and 4

Hyunjae Park, Anthony Bowman, Tod Stansfield, Brian Huibregtse, Steve Wilkinson, Willie Ayala

IMECE 2001; 23-31doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23603

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View Articletitled, Prediction of Water Circulation Characteristics in a 4-Pass Firetube Boiler With the Non-Symmetric Arrangement of Tube Passes 3 and 4

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Topics: Boilers , Water , Furnaces , Firing , Temperature , Evaporation , Feedwater , Heat transfer , Nucleate boiling , Temperature measurement

A Simplified Experimental Model to Simulate an Air Conditioner

Luis Rosario, Muhammad M. Rahman, Jose L. F. Porteiro

IMECE 2001; 33-41doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23604

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View Articletitled, A Simplified Experimental Model to Simulate an Air Conditioner

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Topics: Air conditioners , Compressors , Heat , Air conditioning , Simulation , Simulation models , Uncertainty , Clearances (Engineering) , Condensers (steam plant) , Cycles

Heat Pump and Refrigeration Systems Design, Analysis, and Applications

Heat and Mass Transfer in Heat Pumps

The Effect of Roll Waves on the Hydrodynamics of Falling Films Observed in Vertical Column Absorbers

William A. Miller, Majid Keyhani

IMECE 2001; 45-56doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23605

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View Articletitled, The Effect of Roll Waves on the Hydrodynamics of Falling Films Observed in Vertical Column Absorbers

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Topics: Hydrodynamics , Waves , Flow (Dynamics) , Film thickness , Heat , Laminar flow , Mass transfer , Fluids , Pipes , Regression analysis

Wettability Measurement and Criterion for a Falling Film Absorber

Jin-Kyeong Kim, Chan Woo Park, Ig Saeng Kim, Jong Soo Jurng, Yong Tae Kang

IMECE 2001; 57-62doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23606

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View Articletitled, Wettability Measurement and Criterion for a Falling Film Absorber

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Topics: Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Microscale devices , Reynolds number , Surface roughness , Temperature , Water , Weight (Mass)

Experimental Investigations on Oil Accumulation Characteristics in a Vertical Suction Line

Jun-Pyo Lee, Yunho Hwang, Reinhard Radermacher, Sunil S. Mehendale

IMECE 2001; 63-69doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23607

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View Articletitled, Experimental Investigations on Oil Accumulation Characteristics in a Vertical Suction Line

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Topics: Suction , Flow (Dynamics) , Refrigerants , Compressors , Oils , Petroleum , Refrigeration , Viscosity , Air conditioning , Compression

Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer in Positive Displacement Compressors

Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics in Reciprocating Compressor Design

Fabricio C. Possamai, Fabian Fagotti

IMECE 2001; 71-78doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23608

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View Articletitled, Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics in Reciprocating Compressor Design

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Topics: Compressors , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Heat , Noise (Sound) , Boundary-value problems , Compression , Engineering prototypes , Flow (Dynamics) , Flow control

Study on Wrap Profile Modification Using Symmetrical Circular Involute Plus Dual Line-Segment

Guoliang Wang, Bei Guo, Wei Zhang, Liansheng Li, Pengcheng Shu

IMECE 2001; 79-84doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23609

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View Articletitled, Study on Wrap Profile Modification Using Symmetrical Circular Involute Plus Dual Line-Segment

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Topics: Symmetry (Physics) , Geometry

Analysis of Inner-Cylinder Rolling Piston Compressors

Guoliang Wang, Bei Guo, Wei Zhang, Liansheng Li, Pengcheng Shu

IMECE 2001; 85-89doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23610

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View Articletitled, Analysis of Inner-Cylinder Rolling Piston Compressors

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Topics: Compressors , Cylinders , Pistons , Cavities , Rotors

Study of the Discharge Pressure Pulsation Within Twin Screw Compressors

Ziwen Xing, Xueyuan Peng, Xiaojun Zhang, Tiansheng Cui

IMECE 2001; 91-95doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23611

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View Articletitled, Study of the Discharge Pressure Pulsation Within Twin Screw Compressors

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Topics: Compressors , Pressure , Screws , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas flow , Pipes , Boundary-value problems , Design , Friction , Heat transfer

Analysis on Friction Characteristic Between Static Shell and Moving Cylinder in the Rotating Cylinder Compressor Based on CFD Method

Xueyuan Peng, Zhilong He, Wei Zhang, Pengcheng Shu

IMECE 2001; 97-101doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23612

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View Articletitled, Analysis on Friction Characteristic Between Static Shell and Moving Cylinder in the Rotating Cylinder Compressor Based on CFD Method

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Topics: Compressors , Computational fluid dynamics , Cylinders , Friction , Shells , Design , Engineering prototypes , Inertia (Mechanics) , Lubrication theory , Machinery

Forum on CFD Application to Heat Pump Systems and Components

Evaluation of Conventional Pump Impeller Design Methods by Means of Numerical Calculations

A. Askin Karakas, Erkan Ayder

IMECE 2001; 103-109doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23613

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Conventional Pump Impeller Design Methods by Means of Numerical Calculations

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Topics: Design methodology , Pump impellers , Flow (Dynamics) , Impellers , Pressure , Design , Compressibility , Finite volume methods , Momentum

The Role of CFD in Turbomachinery Design

Hsin-Hua Tsuei

IMECE 2001; 111-118doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23614

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View Articletitled, The Role of CFD in Turbomachinery Design

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Turbomachinery , Physics , Blades , Engineers , Errors , Performance , Resolution (Optics)

Validation of Design-Based CFD Calculations for a Centrifugal Pump

Yu-Tai Lee, Michael Tse, Joseph Katz

IMECE 2001; 119-125doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23615

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View Articletitled, Validation of Design-Based CFD Calculations for a Centrifugal Pump

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Topics: Centrifugal pumps , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Diffusers , Impellers , Steady state , Blades , Computation , Flow (Dynamics) , Machinery

Multi-Element Unstructured Methodology for Turbomachinery Applications

V. Ahuja, S. Arunajatesan, A. Hosangadi

IMECE 2001; 127-134doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23616

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View Articletitled, Multi-Element Unstructured Methodology for Turbomachinery Applications

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Topics: Turbomachinery , Flow (Dynamics) , Computational fluid dynamics , Diffusers , Engineering simulation , Numerical stability , Physics , Resolution (Optics) , Rotors , Simulation

Unstructured Rotor-Stator Analysis of Axial Turbomachinery Using a Pressure Based Method

Wen-Sheng Yu, Robert F. Kunz, Stephen M. Ettorre, Steven P. Antal

IMECE 2001; 135-146doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23617

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View Articletitled, Unstructured Rotor-Stator Analysis of Axial Turbomachinery Using a Pressure Based Method

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Topics: Pressure , Rotors , Stators , Turbomachinery , Blades , Wakes , Computational fluid dynamics , Algorithms , Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling

Heat Actuated Sorption and Desiccant Heat Pumps

Development of Solar/Waste Heat Driven Dual-Mode, Multi-Stage, Multi-Bed Regenerative Adsorption System

B. B. Saha, S. Koyama, A. Akisawa, T. Kashiwagi, K. C. Ng, H. T. Chua, J. L. Yoon

IMECE 2001; 147-157doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23618

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View Articletitled, Development of Solar/Waste Heat Driven Dual-Mode, Multi-Stage, Multi-Bed Regenerative Adsorption System

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Topics: Solar energy , Waste heat , Temperature , Cooling , Cycles , Heat pumps , Design , Performance evaluation , Refrigeration , Vapors

Two-Layer Model to Simulate the Effect of Marangoni Enhancement of Absorption

Ravi Arora, Keith E. Herold

IMECE 2001; 159-164doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23619

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View Articletitled, Two-Layer Model to Simulate the Effect of Marangoni Enhancement of Absorption

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Topics: Absorption , Flow (Dynamics) , Diffusion (Physics) , Surfactants , Liquid films , Lithium , Mass transfer , Vapors

Simulation of Automotive LiBr/H₂O Absorption A/C Machine

Munther Salim

IMECE 2001; 165-172doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23620

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View Articletitled, Simulation of Automotive LiBr/H2O Absorption A/C Machine

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Topics: Absorption , Machinery , Simulation , Water , Cycles , Temperature , Generators , Condensers (steam plant) , Exhaust systems , Flow (Dynamics)

Emerging and New Technologies for Heat Pump and Refrigeration Cycles

The Performance of R-407C and R-410B in a Residential Window Air-Conditioner With a Liquid-Suction Heat Exchanger

Man-Hoe Kim, Jeong-Seob Shin, Kwon-Jin Kim

IMECE 2001; 173-178doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23621

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View Articletitled, The Performance of R-407C and R-410B in a Residential Window Air-Conditioner With a Liquid-Suction Heat Exchanger

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Topics: Air conditioners , Heat exchangers , Suction , Cooling , Compressors , Cycles , Energy efficiency , Heat , Flow (Dynamics) , Refrigerants

Experimental and Theoretical Study of Microturbine-Based BCHP System

P. D. Fairchild, S. D. Labinov, A. Zaltash, D. T. Rizy

IMECE 2001; 179-190doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23622

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View Articletitled, Experimental and Theoretical Study of Microturbine-Based BCHP System

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Topics: Microturbines , Temperature , Exhaust systems , Stress , Heating , Waste heat , Cooling , Design , Heat , Steady state

Single Stage Heat Transformer Used to Recover Energy in an Oil Distillation Column

W. Rivera, J. Cerezo

IMECE 2001; 191-196doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23623

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View Articletitled, Single Stage Heat Transformer Used to Recover Energy in an Oil Distillation Column

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Topics: Heat , Condensers (steam plant) , Temperature , Stress , Absorption , Computer software , Cooling , FORTRAN , Generators , Lithium

Experimental Study on Characteristics of an Air-Source Heat Pump Under Frosting/Defrosting Conditions

Xueyuan Peng, Ziwen Xing, Hu Huang, Pengcheng Shu

IMECE 2001; 197-201doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23624

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View Articletitled, Experimental Study on Characteristics of an Air-Source Heat Pump Under Frosting/Defrosting Conditions

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Topics: Heat pumps , Pressure , Compressors , Reliability , Suction , Engines , Failure , Motors , China , Climate

Combined Space-Heating/Water-Heating System Performance

Evelyn Baskin, John Spears

IMECE 2001; 203-208doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23625

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View Articletitled, Combined Space-Heating/Water-Heating System Performance

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Topics: Heating , Hot water heating , Hot water , Energy consumption , Fuels , Temperature

A Distributed Model for the Transient Performance of a Space Heat Pump

Haobo Jiang, Reinhard Radermacher

IMECE 2001; 209-216doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23626

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View Articletitled, A Distributed Model for the Transient Performance of a Space Heat Pump

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Topics: Heat pumps , Transients (Dynamics) , Cooling , Stress , Temperature , Compressors , Condensers (steam plant) , Graphical user interfaces , Heat exchangers , Flow (Dynamics)

Thermodynamic Analysis of Expander Applications in Refrigeration Cycles

Igor B. Vaisman

IMECE 2001; 217-225doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23627

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View Articletitled, Thermodynamic Analysis of Expander Applications in Refrigeration Cycles

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Topics: Refrigeration cycles , Temperature , Vapors , Air conditioning , Boilers , Boiling , Climate change , Compression , Compressors , Condensers (steam plant)

Compact Air-Coupled and Hydronically Coupled Microchannel Heat Pumps

Yirong Jiang, Srinivas Garimella

IMECE 2001; 227-239doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23628

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View Articletitled, Compact Air-Coupled and Hydronically Coupled Microchannel Heat Pumps

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Topics: Heat pumps , Microchannels

Transcritical Cycles for Refrigeration and Heat Pumping

Modeling of a Transcritical Carbon Dioxide Vapor Compression Cycle: Validation and the Effect of Refrigerant Pressure Drop on Cycle Performance

Douglas M. Robinson, Eckhard A. Groll

IMECE 2001; 241-254doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23629

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View Articletitled, Modeling of a Transcritical Carbon Dioxide Vapor Compression Cycle: Validation and the Effect of Refrigerant Pressure Drop on Cycle Performance

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Compression , Cycles , Modeling , Pressure drop , Refrigerants , Vapors , Air conditioners , Accounting , Heat

CO₂ Transcritical Cycles for High Temperature Applications

Yunho Hwang, Hans-Joachim Huff, Marcus Preissner, Reinhard Radermacher

IMECE 2001; 255-260doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23630

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View Articletitled, CO2 Transcritical Cycles for High Temperature Applications

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Cycles , High temperature , Cooling , Engineering prototypes , Temperature , Heat exchangers , Suction , Design , Heat pumps

Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop of Evaporating CO₂ in Microchannels and System Design Implications of Critical Heat Flux Conditions

Petter Nekså, Jostein Pettersen, Geir Skaugen

IMECE 2001; 261-268doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23631

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View Articletitled, Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop of Evaporating CO2 in Microchannels and System Design Implications of Critical Heat Flux Conditions

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Critical heat flux , Design , Evaporation , Heat transfer , Microchannels , Pressure drop , Heat transfer coefficients , Aluminum , Gates (Closures)

Improved Performance of Transcritical Carbon Dioxide As a Refrigerant in Army Tactical Environmental Control Units

John A. Manzione, Frank E. Calkins

IMECE 2001; 269-274doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23632

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View Articletitled, Improved Performance of Transcritical Carbon Dioxide As a Refrigerant in Army Tactical Environmental Control Units

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Topics: Army , Carbon dioxide , Refrigerants , Military systems , Heat pumps , Fluids , Logistics , Air conditioning , Climate change , Defense industry

Effect of Comfort Constraints on Cycle Efficiencies

Matthew Richter, Clark Bullard, Pega Hrnjak

IMECE 2001; 275-286doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23633

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View Articletitled, Effect of Comfort Constraints on Cycle Efficiencies

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Topics: Cycles , Air flow , Climate , Heating and cooling , Refrigerants , Stress

Micro and Mesoscale Energy Systems and Conversion Devices

A Catalytically Sustained Microcombustor Burning Propane

Jonathan M. Hatfield, Richard B. Peterson

IMECE 2001; 289-293doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23634

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View Articletitled, A Catalytically Sustained Microcombustor Burning Propane

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Topics: Combustion , Heat , Combustion chambers , Flow (Dynamics) , Platinum , Shapes , Temperature , Wire

Design and Experimental Results of Small-Scale Rotary Engines

Kelvin Fu, Aaron J. Knobloch, Fabian C. Martinez, David C. Walther, Carlos Fernandez-Pello, Al P. Pisano, Dorian Liepmann, Kenji Miyaska, Kaoru Maruta

IMECE 2001; 295-301doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23635

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View Articletitled, Design and Experimental Results of Small-Scale Rotary Engines

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Topics: Design , Engines , Manufacturing , Microelectromechanical systems , Testing , Sealing (Process) , Ignition , Internal combustion engines , Combustion , Construction

Design and Fabrication of a Silicon-Based MEMS Rotary Engine

Kelvin Fu, Aaron J. Knobloch, Fabian C. Martinez, David C. Walther, Carlos Fernandez-Pello, Al P. Pisano, Dorian Liepmann

IMECE 2001; 303-308doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23636

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View Articletitled, Design and Fabrication of a Silicon-Based MEMS Rotary Engine

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Topics: Design , Engines , Manufacturing , Microelectromechanical systems , Silicon , Rotors , Density , Energy / power systems , Etching , Geometry

Design and Analysis of a Miniature Rotary Wankel Compressor

G. W. Finger, J. S. Kapat, L. C. Chow

IMECE 2001; 309-316doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23637

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View Articletitled, Design and Analysis of a Miniature Rotary Wankel Compressor

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Topics: Compressors , Design , Rotors , Energy / power systems , Gates (Closures) , Lithography , Electrical discharge machining , Pressure , Stress , Brayton cycle

Thermodynamics and Design, Analysis, and Improvement of Energy Systems

Energy Systems and Design

Energy and Exergy Analyses of the Pulse Detonation Engine

Timothy E. Hutchins, Mohamad Metghalchi

IMECE 2001; 319-325doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23638

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View Articletitled, Energy and Exergy Analyses of the Pulse Detonation Engine

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Topics: Engines , Exergy analysis , Explosions , Combustion , Gas turbines , Gases , Waves , Compression , Cycles , Fuels

The Characteristic Physical Parameter Approach to Modeling Chillers Suitable for Fault Detection, Diagnosis and Evaluation

Yongzhong Jia, T. Agami Reddy

IMECE 2001; 327-336doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23639

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View Articletitled, The Characteristic Physical Parameter Approach to Modeling Chillers Suitable for Fault Detection, Diagnosis and Evaluation

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Topics: Flaw detection , Modeling , Sensors , Heat exchangers , Calibration , Compressors , Condensers (steam plant) , Databases , Electric motors , Engineering systems and industry applications

Rational Design of Vehicles: I — Multi-Objective Optimization

David M. Paulus, Jr., Richard A. Gaggioli

IMECE 2001; 337-341doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23640

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View Articletitled, Rational Design of Vehicles: I — Multi-Objective Optimization

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Topics: Design , Pareto optimization , Vehicles , Aircraft , Corporate average fuel economy , Fuel efficiency

Rational Design of Vehicles: II — Subsystem Decomposition

David M. Paulus, Jr., Richard A. Gaggioli

IMECE 2001; 343-348doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23641

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View Articletitled, Rational Design of Vehicles: II — Subsystem Decomposition

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Topics: Design , Vehicles , Teams , Concurrent engineering , Engineers , Aircraft , Automotive design , Energy conversion , Engines , Feedback

Exergy Systems and Design

Exergoeconomic Optimization of a Heat Exchanger With a Two-Phase Refrigerant

Massimo Dentice D’Accardia, Alberto Fichera, Maurizio Sasso, Margherita Vidiri

IMECE 2001; 349-354doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23642

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View Articletitled, Exergoeconomic Optimization of a Heat Exchanger With a Two-Phase Refrigerant

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Optimization , Refrigerants , Design , Condensers (steam plant) , Annulus , Exergy , Heat , Heat pumps , Temperature

Energy Storage With Solid/Liquid Phase Change in Presence of Natural Convection

M. Pinelli, S. Piva

IMECE 2001; 355-363doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23643

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View Articletitled, Energy Storage With Solid/Liquid Phase Change in Presence of Natural Convection

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Topics: Energy storage , Natural convection , Heat conduction , Cavities , Computers , Cylinders , Displacement , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Phase change materials

The Exergy of Lift, and Aircraft Exergy Flow Diagrams

David M. Paulus, Jr., Richard A. Gaggioli

IMECE 2001; 365-369doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23644

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View Articletitled, The Exergy of Lift, and Aircraft Exergy Flow Diagrams

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Topics: Aircraft , Exergy , Flow (Dynamics) , Flight , Stress , Aircraft propulsion , Design , Economics , Engines , Wings

Exergy Analysis of a Turbojet Engine Over a Complete Flight Cycle

Marc A. Rosen

IMECE 2001; 371-378doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23645

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View Articletitled, Exergy Analysis of a Turbojet Engine Over a Complete Flight Cycle

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Topics: Cycles , Engines , Exergy analysis , Flight , Turbojets , Seas , Exergy

Fundamentals of Thermodynamics

Introducing Thermal System Optimization in an Introductory Engineering Thermodynamics Course

Aaron R. Byerley, Harry N. Newton, John R. Tuite

IMECE 2001; 379-387doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23646

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View Articletitled, Introducing Thermal System Optimization in an Introductory Engineering Thermodynamics Course

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Topics: Optimization , Thermal systems , Thermodynamics , Design , Compressors , Mathematics , Students , Computer programming languages , Cycles , Decision making

Integration of Fuel Cell Technology Into Engineering Thermodynamic Textbooks

Eric L. Chen, Pah I. Chen

IMECE 2001; 389-394doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23647

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View Articletitled, Integration of Fuel Cell Technology Into Engineering Thermodynamic Textbooks

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Topics: Fuel cell technology , Students , Fuel cells , Energy generation , Heat engines , Industrial research

An Application of the Dynamic Balance Equation

Ernest S. Geskin

IMECE 2001; 395-398doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23648

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View Articletitled, An Application of the Dynamic Balance Equation

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Topics: Energy budget (Physics) , Enthalpy , Equations of motion , Equilibrium (Physics) , Flux (Metallurgy)

Fuel Cell Technology

Exergetic and Thermoeconomic Analysis of a 200-KW Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell Plant

Ho-Young Kwak, Hyun-Soo Lee, Jin-Seok Jeon, Dongsoo Choi

IMECE 2001; 399-408doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23649

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View Articletitled, Exergetic and Thermoeconomic Analysis of a 200-KW Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell Plant

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Topics: Phosphoric acid fuel cells , Thermoeconomics , Stress , Electrical efficiency , Cogeneration plants , Combined heat and power , Economics , Emissions , Fuel cells , Gas turbines

Design, Construction, Start-Up and First Experimental Trials of a Test Rig for Single Fuel Cells

Umberto Desideri, Piero Lunghi, Stefano Ubertini

IMECE 2001; 409-416doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23650

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View Articletitled, Design, Construction, Start-Up and First Experimental Trials of a Test Rig for Single Fuel Cells

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Topics: Construction , Design , Fuel cells , Current density , Experimental characterization , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Modeling , Molten carbonate fuel cells , Temperature

Evaluation of Fuel Cell Based Combined Heat and Power Systems for Residential Applications

M. Burak Gunes, Michael W. Ellis

IMECE 2001; 417-428doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23651

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Fuel Cell Based Combined Heat and Power Systems for Residential Applications

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Topics: Cogeneration systems , Fuel cells , Thermal energy , Energy consumption , Climate , Combined heat and power , Heating , Life cycle costing , Waste heat , Compression

One-Dimensional, Transient Model of Heat, Mass, and Charge Transfer in a Proton Exchange Membrane

Brandon Eaton, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Michael W. Ellis, Douglas J. Nelson, Benoit Olsommer, Nathan Siegel

IMECE 2001; 429-440doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23652

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View Articletitled, One-Dimensional, Transient Model of Heat, Mass, and Charge Transfer in a Proton Exchange Membrane

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Topics: Charge transfer , Heat , Proton exchange membranes , Transients (Dynamics) , Membranes , Protons , Water , Anodes , Fuel cells , Pressure gradient

Applied Thermodynamics

Thermodynamic Diagnosis of a Small Scale Gas Turbine With Neural Networks

Gianni Bidini, Francesco Fantozzi, Linda Barelli

IMECE 2001; 441-446doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23653

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View Articletitled, Thermodynamic Diagnosis of a Small Scale Gas Turbine With Neural Networks

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Gas turbines , Artificial intelligence , Combustion , Compressors , Damage , Databases , Errors , Monitoring systems , Power stations

A Procedure for Filtering the Induced Effects in the Thermoeconomic Diagnosis of an Energy System

Vittorio Verda, Luis Serra, Antonio Valero

IMECE 2001; 447-455doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23654

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View Articletitled, A Procedure for Filtering the Induced Effects in the Thermoeconomic Diagnosis of an Energy System

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Topics: Filtration , Thermoeconomics , Fuels , Gas turbines , Central heating , Energy / power systems , Failure , Fuel consumption , Thermal energy

Operating State Historical Data Analysis to Support Gas Turbine Malfunction Detection

M. Pinelli, M. Venturini

IMECE 2001; 457-462doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23655

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View Articletitled, Operating State Historical Data Analysis to Support Gas Turbine Malfunction Detection

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Topics: Gas turbines , Boundary-value problems , Compression , Compressors , Machinery , Natural gas

Comparison Between Speco-Based and Functional Exergoeconomic Approaches

Andrea Lazzaretto, George Tsatsaronis

IMECE 2001; 463-478doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23656

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View Articletitled, Comparison Between Speco-Based and Functional Exergoeconomic Approaches

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Topics: Functional analysis , Thermoeconomics

Thermodynamics and Energy Systems

Thermodynamic Optimization of Electric Water Heating With Fully-Mixed Storage: First Law Efficiency

K. O. Homan

IMECE 2001; 479-491doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23657

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View Articletitled, Thermodynamic Optimization of Electric Water Heating With Fully-Mixed Storage: First Law Efficiency

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Topics: Hot water heating , Optimization , Storage , Water , Accounting , Design , Heat , Heat losses , Heating , Thermal efficiency

A Diagnosis Procedure for Energy Conversion Plants: Part I — Description of the Method

Anna Stoppato, Cristian Carraretto, Alberto Mirandola

IMECE 2001; 493-500doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23658

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View Articletitled, A Diagnosis Procedure for Energy Conversion Plants: Part I — Description of the Method

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Design , Economics , Energy conversion , Exergoeconomic analysis , Maintenance , Power stations

A Diagnosis Procedure for Energy Conversion Plants: Part II — Application and Results

Anna Stoppato, Cristian Carraretto, Alberto Mirandola

IMECE 2001; 501-508doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23659

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View Articletitled, A Diagnosis Procedure for Energy Conversion Plants: Part II — Application and Results

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Topics: Boilers , Coal , Computer software , Condensers (steam plant) , Energy conversion , Failure , Maintenance , Natural gas , Solid wastes , Steam

Effects of Heat Accumulation on the Thermodynamic and Economic Performance of CHP

Jozef Portacha, Adam Smyk, Alicja Zielinska, Jerzy K. Fiszdon

IMECE 2001; 509-513doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23660

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View Articletitled, Effects of Heat Accumulation on the Thermodynamic and Economic Performance of CHP

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Economics , Heat , Secondary cells , Numerical analysis , Temperature

Thermodynamics of Energy Systems and the Environment

District Heating in the City of Tokyo: A Case Study Using a New Integrated Simulation Environment

M. Burer, H. Li, D. Favrat, S. Kraines, D. Wallace

IMECE 2001; 515-522doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23661

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View Articletitled, District Heating in the City of Tokyo: A Case Study Using a New Integrated Simulation Environment

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Topics: Central heating , Simulation , Domes (Structural elements) , Databases , Modeling , Carbon dioxide , Gas turbines , Heat pumps , Structures , Temperature

Optimization of Sulfur Sublimators Used in the Colombian Flower Industry

José Ignacio Huertas, Julián D. Rodríguez

IMECE 2001; 523-528doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23662

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View Articletitled, Optimization of Sulfur Sublimators Used in the Colombian Flower Industry

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Topics: Optimization , Sulfur , Temperature , Evaporation , Geometry , Thermal efficiency , Air flow , Diseases , Engineering prototypes , Glass jars

Thermal Utility Influence on the Cogenerative Performance of a Below Ambient Pressure Discharge Gas Turbine (BAGT)

M. Bianchi

IMECE 2001; 529-536doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23663

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View Articletitled, Thermal Utility Influence on the Cogenerative Performance of a Below Ambient Pressure Discharge Gas Turbine (BAGT)

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Topics: Gas turbines , Pressure , Temperature , Compressors , Energy generation , Flue gases , Gas air conditioning , Heat , Heat exchangers , High temperature

The Bio-Fuel Boiler House Concept in the District Heating Applications

Mieczysław Dzierzgowski, Ryszard Zwierzchowski

IMECE 2001; 537-542doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23664

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View Articletitled, The Bio-Fuel Boiler House Concept in the District Heating Applications

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Topics: Biofuel , Boilers , Central heating , Homeland security , Biomass , Heat , Heat storage , Pressure , Supply and demand , Thermal energy storage

Symposium on Hydrogen Technologies

Comparison of Exergy, Energy Utilization Factors and CO₂ Production of CHP Systems Using Fuel Cell and Engine Power Cycles

Gregory J. Kowalski, Mansour Zenouzi

IMECE 2001; 543-554doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23665

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View Articletitled, Comparison of Exergy, Energy Utilization Factors and CO2 Production of CHP Systems Using Fuel Cell and Engine Power Cycles

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Cogeneration systems , Engines , Exergy , Fuel cells , Thermodynamic power cycles , Combined heat and power , Heat , Heat engines , Stress

Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell System Model for Automotive Vehicle Simulation and Control

Daisie D. Boettner, Gino Paganelli, Yann G. Guezennec, Giorgio Rizzoni, Michael J. Moran

IMECE 2001; 555-563doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23666

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View Articletitled, Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell System Model for Automotive Vehicle Simulation and Control

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Topics: Automobiles , Fuel cells , Proton exchange membranes , Simulation , Air compressors , System efficiency , Automotive industry , Batteries , Cooling systems , Corporate average fuel economy

Analysis of a High-Efficiency Natural Gas-Assisted Steam Electrolyzer for Hydrogen Production

Joel Martinez-Frias, Ai-Quoc Pham, Salvador M. Aceves

IMECE 2001; 565-571doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23667

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View Articletitled, Analysis of a High-Efficiency Natural Gas-Assisted Steam Electrolyzer for Hydrogen Production

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Topics: Hydrogen production , Steam , Electrolysis , Oxygen , Natural gas , Oxidation , Catalytic converters , Chemical potential , Design , Energy resources

Insulated Pressure Vessels for Vehicular Hydrogen Storage: Analysis and Performance Evaluation

S. M. Aceves, J. Martinez-Frias, O. Garcia-Villazana, F. Espinosa-Loza

IMECE 2001; 573-580doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23668

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View Articletitled, Insulated Pressure Vessels for Vehicular Hydrogen Storage: Analysis and Performance Evaluation

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Topics: Hydrogen storage , Performance evaluation , Pressure vessels , Hydrogen , Aluminum , Damage , Fibers , Temperature , Vessels , Fuels

Thermodynamics of Power and Process Plants

Characteristics Map of IGCC System in All Operating Regions

L. Duan, R. Lin, H. Jin, R. Cai

IMECE 2001; 581-588doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23669

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View Articletitled, Characteristics Map of IGCC System in All Operating Regions

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Topics: Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations , Stress , Design , Clean coal technology , Energy / power systems , Modeling , Optimization

Second Law Analysis of a Combined Cycle With Integrated Compressor Inlet Air Cooling

A. Razani, M. Patterson, K. J. Kim

IMECE 2001; 589-597doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23670

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View Articletitled, Second Law Analysis of a Combined Cycle With Integrated Compressor Inlet Air Cooling

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Topics: Combined cycles , Compressors , Cooling , Thermodynamic power cycles , Cycles , Exhaust systems , Refrigeration cycles , Exergy , Gas turbines , Gases

On- and Off-Design Performance of the Feedwater Heating Combined Cycle

Na Zhang, Ruixian Cai

IMECE 2001; 599-610doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23671

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View Articletitled, On- and Off-Design Performance of the Feedwater Heating Combined Cycle

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Topics: Combined cycles , Design , Feedwater , Heating , China , Developing nations , Power stations , Steam , Stress

Thermoeconomic Analysis of a Combined Cycle and an IRSOFC Plant and Carbon Exergy Tax Influence on Advanced Systems Economic Competitiveness

M. Santarelli, M. Calì, R. Borchiellini

IMECE 2001; 611-619doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23672

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View Articletitled, Thermoeconomic Analysis of a Combined Cycle and an IRSOFC Plant and Carbon Exergy Tax Influence on Advanced Systems Economic Competitiveness

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Topics: Carbon , Combined cycles , Economics , Exergy , Thermoeconomics , Carbon dioxide , Combined cycle power stations , Emissions , Electric power generation , Energy / power systems

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