Topics: Absorption , Cooling , Dehumidification , Energy / power systems , Heat recovery , Energy generation , Commercial construction , Heat , Heating , Structures

Heat Pump Applications in Dedicated Outside Air Systems (DOAS)

Prakash R. Dhamshala

IMECE 2003; 25-32doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42629

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Topics: Heat pumps , Cooling systems , Commercial construction , Dehumidification , Evaporation , Heat recovery , Temperature

CFD Solution and Experimental Testing of Buoyancy-Driven Convection Caused by Condensers Immersed in a Water Tank of HPWH

Zhiming Gao, Viung C. Mei, Fang C. Chen

IMECE 2003; 33-38doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42655

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Topics: Buoyancy , Computational fluid dynamics , Condensers (steam plant) , Convection , Testing , Water , Design , Pumps , Heat pumps , Temperature

3D Electrothermal Simulation of Heterostructure Thin Film Micro-Coolers

Yan Zhang, Daryoosh Vashaee, James Christofferson, Ali Shakouri, Gehong Zeng, Chris LaBounty, J. Piprek, Ed Croke

IMECE 2003; 39-48doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42767

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Topics: Cooling , Microcoolers , Simulation , Superlattices , Thin films

Aqua Absorption Turbine Inlet Cooler

Donald C. Erickson, Icksoo Kyung, G. Anand, E. E. Makar

IMECE 2003; 49-56doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42870

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Topics: Absorption , Turbines , Refrigeration , Cooling , Cycles , Combustion , Compression , Distributed power generation , Energy generation , Evaporative cooling

A Theoretical and Experimental Procedure for Designing of Oil Circulation Ratio Reduction

Toshiyuki Toyama, Takashi Uekawa, Susumu Hiodoshi, Shigeki Hagiwara

IMECE 2003; 57-65doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42957

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Topics: Compressors , Design , Pumps , Flow (Dynamics) , Circuits , Drops , Refrigerants , Bearings , Buoyancy , Design methodology

Design and Test of Hydrostatic Gas Bearings for a Hybrid Cryogenic Refrigerator

Jonathan C. Evans, Gregory F. Nellis

IMECE 2003; 67-76doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43070

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Topics: Design , Gas bearings , Hydrostatics , Journal bearings , Bearings , Flow (Dynamics) , Stiffness , Turbines , Clearances (Engineering) , Geometry

Organic Working Fluids for a Combined Power and Cooling Cycle

Sanjay Vijayaraghavan, D. Y. Goswami

IMECE 2003; 77-85doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43184

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Topics: Cooling , Cycles , Fluids , Water , Absorption , Geothermal power stations , Heat , Low temperature , Optimization , Rankine cycle

Secondary Fluids for GAX Absorption Heat Pump

G. Anand, C. B. Panchal, D. C. Erickson

IMECE 2003; 87-95doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43289

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Topics: Absorption , Fluids , Heat pumps , Heating and cooling , Cycles , Heat , Natural gas , Building codes , Density , Flow (Dynamics)

Hybrid Ammonia Water Absorption System of Small and Medium Capacity

Florea Chiriac, Robert Gavriliuc, Rodica Dumitrescu, Anica Ilie, Cristina Piˆrvu

IMECE 2003; 97-101doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43544

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Topics: Absorption , Air conditioning , Condensers (steam plant) , Construction , Cooling , Generators , Heat exchangers , Heat pipes , Heat transfer coefficients , Hot water

A Techno-Economic Analysis for MCFC Cogeneration System

Elisaˆngela Martins Leal

IMECE 2003; 103-108doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43603

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Molten carbonate fuel cells , Fuel cells , Absorption , Distributed power generation , Economic analysis , Exergy , Fuels , Natural gas , Refrigeration

Ammonia Condensation Heat Transfer in Air-Cooled Mesochannel Heat Exchangers

Florea Chiriac, Anica Ilie, Rodica Dumitrescu

IMECE 2003; 109-117doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43628

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Topics: Condensation , Condensers (steam plant) , Heat exchangers , Heat transfer

Thermal Modeling of a Reversing Valve in a Refrigeration System

Shirish Raichintala, Manohar Kulkarni

IMECE 2003; 119-124doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43888

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Topics: Modeling , Refrigeration , Valves , Leakage , Heat pumps , Compressors , Friction , Heat , Heat transfer , Pipe fittings

Applying CHP to the Ventilation Air of Buildings

Matthew Cowie, Xiaohong Liao, Reinhard Radermacher

IMECE 2003; 125-130doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43920

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Structures , Ventilation , Cogeneration systems , Generators , Cooling , Design , Heating , Air flow , Commercial construction

Integration of Reverse Osmosis Desalination With Cold-Heat-Power Production in the Tertiary Sector

C. Foronda, L. Serra, J. Uche, V. Verda, A. Valero

IMECE 2003; 131-139doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-55332

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Topics: Heat , Reverse osmosis , Water , Absorption , Design , Economic analysis , Energy efficiency , Fuels , Internal combustion engines , Shorelines

An Analytical Optimization Algorithm for Wind Energy Coupled GSHP Systems for Sustainable Building HVAC

Birol I. Kilkis

IMECE 2003; 141-150doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-55397

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Topics: Green buildings , HVAC equipment , Optimization algorithms , Wind energy , Energy resources , Enthalpy , Heat pumps , Air conditioning , Algorithms , Cooling systems

Applied Thermodynamics

On the Sign Convention in Thermodynamics: An Asset or an Evil?

A. O¨zer Arnas, Daisie D. Boettner, Margaret B. Bailey

IMECE 2003; 151-161doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-41048

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Topics: Thermodynamics , Heat , Cycles , Reservoirs , Temperature , Heat transfer

Thermodynamic Formulation of the Constructal Law

A. Bejan, S. Lorente

IMECE 2003; 163-172doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-41167

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Topics: Ducts , Equilibrium (Physics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid dynamics , Heat , Optimization , Thermodynamics

Limits of Performance for Alternate Fuel Energy to Mechanical Work Conversion Systems

George A. Adebiyi

IMECE 2003; 173-181doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-41285

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Topics: Fuels , Exergy , Combustion systems , Chemical energy , Chemical reactions , Fuel cells , Combustion , Fluids , Heat exchangers , Temperature

Formulations for the Thermodynamic Properties of Pure Substances

George A. Adebiyi

IMECE 2003; 183-188doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-41299

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Topics: Computers , Equations of state , Laws of thermodynamics , Pressure , Specific heat , Temperature , Thermal systems

Clathrate-Hydrate Production From Methane, Xenon, CO2, Helium Gases and Their Mixed Gases

Hiroyuki Nishimoto, Masahiro Ota, Hajime Endou, Kazuhiko Murakami, Daisuke Hoshino

IMECE 2003; 189-194doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-41365

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Gases , Helium , Methane , Manufacturing technology , Separation (Technology)

Comparison Between MCFC/Gas Turbine and MCFC/Steam Turbine Combined Power Plants

Roberto Bove, Piero Lunghi

IMECE 2003; 195-202doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-41708

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Topics: Gas turbines , Molten carbonate fuel cells , Power stations , Steam turbines

Emission Characteristics of NO and NO2 in Rich-Lean Combustion of Hydrogen

T. Shudo, K. Omori, O. Hiyama

IMECE 2003; 203-207doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-41876

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Topics: Combustion , Emissions , Hydrogen , Nitrogen oxides , Fuels , Boilers , Diffusion (Physics) , Gas turbines , Hydrogen fuels , Pollution

An Improved Thermoeconomic Diagnosis Procedure for the Detection of Different Malfunctions of Complex Energy Systems

Vittorio Verda

IMECE 2003; 209-216doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42573

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Topics: Energy / power systems , Thermoeconomics , System efficiency , Artificial neural networks , Complex systems , Control systems , Failure , Fuels , Stress

Evaluation of the Economic, Energy, and Environmental Characteristics of a Combined Heat, Power, and Hydrogen System

Michael W. Ellis

IMECE 2003; 217-228doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42816

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Topics: Heat , Hydrogen , Vehicles , Fuel cells , Emissions , Fuels , Hot water , Carbon dioxide , Energy consumption , Heating

Development of a Jet Engine Experiment for the Energy Systems Laboratory

A. Pourmovahed, C. M. Jeruzal, K. D. Brinker

IMECE 2003; 229-247doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43638

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Topics: Energy / power systems , Jet engines , Engines , Thrust , Emissions , Fuels , Linear momentum , Students , Turbojets , Air flow

The Theory of Osmosis

Larry D. Howlett

IMECE 2003; 249-262doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-55040

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Topics: Membranes , Osmosis , Pressure , Vapor pressure

Energy Systems and Design

Study of Free-Piston Stirling Engine With a Generalized Displacer-Drive Configuration

Gong Chen

IMECE 2003; 259-265doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-41087

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Topics: Pistons , Stirling engines , Engines , Springs , Testing

Energy Aware Grid: Global Workload Placement Based on Energy Efficiency

Chandrakant Patel, Ratnesh Sharma, Cullen Bash, Sven Graupner

IMECE 2003; 267-275doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-41443

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Topics: Energy efficiency , Data centers , Heat , Cooling , Hardware , Storage , Thermal management , Cold climates , Compacting , Condensers (steam plant)

Evaluation of a Distributed Energy System Combined With Heating, Cooling and Power Generation Through Multi-Criteria Optimization

Hongwei Li

IMECE 2003; 277-284doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-41458

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Topics: Cooling , Distributed power generation , Energy generation , Heating , Optimization , Boilers , Emissions , Absorption , Carbon dioxide , Cities

Thermodynamics of Continuous Systems

E. S. Geskin

IMECE 2003; 285-290doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42676

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Topics: Thermodynamics , Equilibrium (Physics) , Dynamic systems , Flux (Metallurgy) , Nonequilibrium thermodynamics , Theorems (Mathematics)

Hydrogen Technologies

Approach to Meet an Overall Transient Performance Criterion of a PEM Fuel Cell System

Peder Pedersen, Anders R. Korsgaard, Morten O. Christensen

IMECE 2003; 291-298doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-41368

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Topics: Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Transients (Dynamics) , Fuel cells , Proton exchange membranes , Capacitance , Electric load , Membrane electrode assemblies , Polishing equipment , Simulation results , Test facilities

Experimental and Modeling Studies of PEM Fuel Cell Performances With Interdigitated Flow Fields

Lin Wang, Hongtan Liu

IMECE 2003; 299-305doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42145

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Porous Materials as Fluid Distributors in Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells: A Computational Performance Analysis

S. M. Senn, D. Poulikakos

IMECE 2003; 307-315doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42310

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Topics: Electrolytes , Fluids , Fuel cells , Polymers , Porous materials , Flow (Dynamics) , Mass transfer , Catalysts , Diffusion (Physics) , Dimensions

Experimental Investigation of the Effects of Catalyst Layer Composition on the Performance of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

Jason Russell, Michael W. Ellis

IMECE 2003; 317-326doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42817

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Topics: Catalysts , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Carbon , Film thickness , Membrane electrode assemblies , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves) , Polymers , Porosity

Dynamic Modeling on the Hybrid MCFC-Gas Turbine Bottoming Cycle

Huisheng Zhang, Shilie Weng, Ming Su

IMECE 2003; 327-332doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42886

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Topics: Cycles , Dynamic modeling , Molten carbonate fuel cells , Turbines , Compressors , Computer simulation , Dynamic models , Fuel cells , Generators , Hybrid power systems

Low-Zero-Emissions Power Plants

Configuration Analysis of a Novel Zero CO₂ Emission Cycle With LNG Cryogenic Exergy Utilization

Na Zhang, Noam Lior

IMECE 2003; 333-343doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-41958

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Cycles , Emissions , Exergy , Liquefied natural gas

A Critical Review of the Thermoeconomic Diagnosis Methodologies for the Location of Causes of Malfunctions in Energy Systems

Andrea Lazzaretto, Andrea Toffolo

IMECE 2003; 345-354doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42688

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Topics: Energy / power systems , Thermoeconomics

A New Thermoeconomic Method for the Location of Causes of Malfunctions in Energy Systems

Andrea Toffolo, Andrea Lazzaretto

IMECE 2003; 355-364doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42689

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Topics: Energy / power systems , Thermoeconomics , Failure , Power stations

Basic Limitations on the Performance of Stirling Engines

P. C. T. de Boer

IMECE 2003; 365-381doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43766

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Topics: Engines , Stirling engines , Energy dissipation , Flow (Dynamics) , Thermal efficiency , Compression , Electrical conductance , Heat transfer , Pistons , Pressure

Exergoeconomic Assessment of the Performance Degradation in a Power Plant at Full and Partial Load

Frank Cziesla, George Tsatsaronis

IMECE 2003; 383-391doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43856

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Topics: Power stations , Stress , Coal , Cycles , Exergy analysis , Gates (Closures) , Heat exchangers , Process monitoring , Shorelines , Turbomachinery

Optimum Management of Cogeneration Power Plants With Thermal Storage in Day-Ahead Electricity Markets

Cristian Carraretto

IMECE 2003; 393-400doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43880

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Topics: Cogeneration plants , Thermal energy storage , Combined heat and power , Design , Dynamic programming , Genetic algorithms , Optimization , Power stations , Production planning , Profitability

Energy Optimal Control of a Residential Space-Conditioning System Based on Sensible Heat Transfer Modeling

Feng Hong, Manohar Kulkarni

IMECE 2003; 401-409doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43887

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Topics: Control equipment , Control systems , Energy consumption , Energy efficiency , Furnaces , Heat transfer , HVAC equipment , Modeling , Optimal control , Optimization

A Coal-Fired Power Plant With Zero Atmospheric Emissions

Joel Martinez-Frias, Salvador M. Aceves, J. Ray Smith, Harry Brandt

IMECE 2003; 411-422doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43923

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Topics: Coal , Emissions , Power stations , Turbines , Carbon dioxide , Fuel gasification , Electricity (Physics) , Gases , Oxygen , Separation (Technology)

Thermal Management Technologies

Reciprocating Battery Cooling for Hybrid and Fuel Cell Vehicles

Chanwoo Park, Arun K. Jaura

IMECE 2003; 425-430doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-41201

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Topics: Batteries , Cooling , Fuel cell vehicles , Temperature , Cooling systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Coolants , Air conditioning , Failure , Heat transfer

Thermionic Electron Emission From Nanostructured Diamond

Vishal Chopra, Vance Robinson, Frank Pfefferkorn, T. S. Fisher

IMECE 2003; 431-436doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-41893

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Topics: Diamonds , Electron emission , Energy conversion , Temperature , Boron , Carbon , Electric current , Electron field emission , Electrons , Emissions

Exergy Analysis of Data Center Thermal Management Systems

Amip J. Shah, Van P. Carey, Cullen E. Bash, Chandrakant D. Patel

IMECE 2003; 437-446doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42527

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Topics: Data centers , Exergy , Exergy analysis , Thermal management

Transient Thermal Management Using a Confined Jet Impingement of Liquid Ammonia

Ryan M. Mead, Muhammad M. Rahman

IMECE 2003; 447-454doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-55001

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Topics: Thermal management , Transients (Dynamics)

Fuel Savings Analysis and Weapon Platform Thermal Management Options in a Tactical Aircraft

Mysore Ramalingam, Thomas Mahefkey, Brian Donovan

IMECE 2003; 455-462doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-55055

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Topics: Aircraft , Fuels , Thermal management , Weapons , Power systems (Machinery) , Fuel consumption , Lasers , Warfare , Energy generation , Engines