Topics: Microchannels , Modeling , Two-phase flow , Underground injection , Pressure drop , Water , Air flow , Computer simulation , Pressure , Testing

Thermal Management and Direct Energy Conversion

Study on the Charging and Discharging Model of Ni/MH Battery Module for Electric Vehicle

Junping Wang, Quanshi Chen, Hao Chen

IMECE 2004; 31-34doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60306

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Topics: Batteries , Electric vehicles

Transient Thermal Management of Microelectronics Using Free Liquid Jet Impingement

Antonio J. Bula, Muhammad M. Rahman

IMECE 2004; 35-42doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60840

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Topics: Microelectronic devices , Thermal management , Transient heat transfer , Transients (Dynamics) , Fluids , Computer simulation , Heat transfer coefficients , Computation , Electronics , Heat conduction

Application of Controllable Electric Coolant Pump for Fuel Economy and Cooling Performance Improvement

Hoon Cho, Dohoy Jung, Zoran S. Filipi, Dennis N. Assanis, John Vanderslice, Walter Bryzik

IMECE 2004; 43-50doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-61056

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Topics: Coolants , Cooling , Cooling systems , Corporate average fuel economy , Fuel efficiency , Pumps

Thermodynamic Analysis of Magnetic Refrigerators

Muhammad M. Rahman, Luis Rosario

IMECE 2004; 51-55doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-61369

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Topics: Cooling , Cycles , Fluid dynamics , Fluids , Gadolinium , Heat exchangers , Heat transfer , Heating and cooling , Magnetic fields , Magnetic materials

The Exergy Cost of Information Processing: A Comparison of Computer-Based Technologies and Biological Systems

V. P. Carey, A. J. Shah

IMECE 2004; 57-65doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-61376

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Topics: Brain , Computers , Energy efficiency , Exergy

Enhanced DMFC Performance via Electro-Hydraulic Pulsing

Comas Haynes, Scott Leahy, Leonard Lay, Larry McCarthy, David Parekh

IMECE 2004; 67-74doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-62326

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Topics: Direct methanol fuel cells , Fuels , Methanol , Fuel cells , Stress

Aircraft Power System Options and Thermal Management for High, Pulsed Power Application

V. Shanmugasundaram, M. L. Ramalingam, Brian Donovan, T. Mahefkey, B. Hager

IMECE 2004; 75-82doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-62554

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Topics: Aircraft , Power systems (Machinery) , Thermal management , Stress , Batteries , Cycles , Engines , Hybrid power systems , Power density , Air Force

Thermodynamics and the Design, Analysis, and Improvement of Energy Systems

A Model for the Dynamic Simulation of Hybrid Vehicles With PEM Fuel Cell

Ivan Arsie, Alfonso Di Domenico, Cesare Pianese, Marco Sorrentino

IMECE 2004; 83-92doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-59099

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Topics: Hybrid electric vehicles , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Simulation , Vehicles , Batteries , Corporate average fuel economy , Cycles , Dynamic models , Energy conversion , Fuel efficiency

A Course on Flow-System Configuration and Multi-Scale Design

Adrian Bejan, Sylvie Lorente

IMECE 2004; 93-99doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-59203

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Topics: Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Optimization , Fluid dynamics , Fluids , Geometry , Teaching , Urban planning

Irreversibility and Reversible Heat Transfer: The Quest and Nature of Energy and Entropy

M. Kostic

IMECE 2004; 101-106doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-59282

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Topics: Entropy , Heat transfer , Temperature , Compression , Energy transformation , Irreversible processes (Thermodynamics)

Nash Equilibrium Strategies in Day-Ahead Electricity Markets: Optimum Management of Hydro-Thermal Systems

Cristian Carraretto, Andrea Zigante

IMECE 2004; 107-115doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-59311

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Topics: Equilibrium (Physics) , Power stations , Water storage , Inflow , Optimization , Power systems (Machinery) , Production planning , Stress , Thermal power stations

A Novel Approach for Distribution of Reacting Gases With Enhanced Mass Transfer in Fuel Cells

P. W. Li, S. P. Chen, M. K. Chyu

IMECE 2004; 117-123doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-59329

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Topics: Fuel cells , Gases , Mass transfer

Analysis of Enthalpy Approximation for Compressed Liquid Water

M. Kostic

IMECE 2004; 125-128doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-59357

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Topics: Approximation , Enthalpy , Water , Temperature , Compression

Preliminary Modeling and Design of an Autothermal Reformer

J. Lars Dorr, Paul A. Erickson

IMECE 2004; 129-137doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-59892

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Topics: Design , Modeling , Hydrogen production , Catalysts , Fuels , Construction , Data acquisition , Energy conversion , Engineers , Fuel cells

Comparison of Molten Carbonate and Solid Oxide Fuel Cells for Integration in a Hybrid System for Cogeneration or Tri-Generation

Georgia C. Karvountzi, Clifford M. Price, Paul F. Duby

IMECE 2004; 139-150doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-59927

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Molten carbonate fuel cells , Solid oxide fuel cells

The Usefulness of Entropic Average Temperatures

Susan W. Stewart, Sam V. Shelton

IMECE 2004; 151-155doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60235

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Topics: Temperature , Heat sinks , Heat transfer , Entropy , Fluid dynamics , Heat exchangers , Reservoirs , Students , Thermodynamics

Energy Savings and Pollution Reduction by Coupling a Three-Kiln Brick Production System for the Construction Industry

Rosa H. Cha´vez, Javier de J. Guadarrama, Leticia Carapia, Abel Herna´ndez-Guerrero

IMECE 2004; 157-162doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60292

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Topics: Bricks , Combustion , Construction industry , Fuels , Kilns , Manufacturing systems , Pollution

Performance of Fuel Cell and Engine Based Cogeneration Systems in Heating and Cooling Applications

Gregory J. Kowalski, Mansour Zenouzi

IMECE 2004; 163-176doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60319

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Topics: Cogeneration systems , Engines , Fuel cells , Heating and cooling , Refrigeration , Stress , Carbon dioxide , Absorption , Compression , Cooling

Investigation of Electrode Degradation in Alkaline Fuel Cells: A Research Proposal

J. M. Rivas, J. Martinez-Frias, Salvador M. Aceves

IMECE 2004; 177-182doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60650

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Topics: Electrodes , Fuel cells

A Novel Ammonia-Water Cycle for Power and Refrigeration Cogeneration

Na Zhang, Ruixian Cai, Noam Lior

IMECE 2004; 183-196doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60692

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Cycles , Refrigeration , Water , Exergy , Rankine cycle , Temperature , Absorption , Combined cycles , Cooling

On the Area of Equilibrium Thermodynamics Application

Boris M. Kaganovich, Alexandre V. Keiko, Vitalii A. Shamansky, Igor A. Shirkalin

IMECE 2004; 197-203doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60775

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Topics: Equilibrium (Physics) , Modeling , Thermodynamics

A 1-D Planar Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Model for Simulation of SOFC-Based Energy Systems

Marco Sorrentino, Ashraf Mandourah, Thomas F. Petersen, Yann G. Guezennec, Michael J. Moran, Giorgio Rizzoni

IMECE 2004; 205-214doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60927

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Topics: Energy / power systems , Simulation , Solid oxide fuel cells , Accounting , Conservation laws (Physics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Model validation , Nonlinear equations , Steady state

Entropy Generation in Natural Convection of Water Near Its Density Maximum in a Square Cavity

You-Rong Li, Nu-Bo Deng, Shuang-Ying Wu, Lan Peng, Dan-Ling Zeng

IMECE 2004; 215-221doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-61090

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Topics: Cavities , Density , Entropy , Natural convection , Water

Local Exergy Cost Theory

V. H. Rangel, S. Uson, A. Valero, C. Cortes

IMECE 2004; 223-232doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-61192

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Topics: Exergy , Design , Discrete systems , Energy / power systems , Flux (Metallurgy) , Heat , Physics , Spacetime

Performance and Modeling of a Liquid-Fed Direct Methanol Fuel Cell

Jiabin Ge, Hongtan Liu

IMECE 2004; 233-242doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-61247

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Topics: Direct methanol fuel cells , Modeling , Anodes , Methanol , Air flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Momentum , Operating temperature

Thermoeconomic Synthesis of District Heating Networks

V. Verda, C. Ciano, M. Cali`

IMECE 2004; 243-253doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-61448

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Topics: Central heating , Thermoeconomics , Boilers , Optimization algorithms , Design , Emissions , Heat , Optimization , Probability , Structures

Irreversibility Approach for Sustainability Analysis of a Netshape Manufacturing System

Jayasankar Sankara, Dusan P. Sekulic

IMECE 2004; 255-261doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-61592

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Topics: Manufacturing systems , Sustainability , Brazing , Exergy , Heat exchangers , Manufacturing , Aluminum , Chemically reactive flow , Exergy analysis , Heating

Constructal Optimization of the Coupling Between a Hot and a Cold Stream for Power and Refrigeration

Juan C. Ordonez, Jose V. C. Vargas

IMECE 2004; 263-271doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-62102

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Topics: Optimization , Refrigeration , Design , Heat exchangers , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Geometry , Heat transfer , Robustness

Field Demonstration of Pumping Power Reduction in a Hydronic HVAC System With Drag-Reducing Surfactant Additives

K. Gasljevic, E. F. Matthys

IMECE 2004; 273-278doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-62193

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Topics: Drag (Fluid dynamics) , HVAC equipment , Surfactants

Investigation of Fractional Characteristic of Molecular Motion by Molecular Dynamics Simulation

Chao Liu, Liming Wan, Xinming Zhang, Danling Zeng

IMECE 2004; 279-283doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-62334

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Topics: Molecular dynamics simulation

Analysis of Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) Engines for Cogeneration Applications

Salvador M. Aceves, Joel Martinez-Frias, Gordon M. Reistad

IMECE 2004; 285-298doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-62371

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Engines , Homogeneous charge compression ignition engines , Nitrogen oxides , Emissions , Cogeneration systems , Diesel engines , Fuels , Heating , Diesel

Investigation of Control Strategy Development Using an Integrated Model of a SOFC Based APU Under Transient Conditions

Diego Rancruel, Michael von Spakovsky

IMECE 2004; 299-308doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-62372

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Topics: Solid oxide fuel cells , Transients (Dynamics) , Design , Stress , Fuel consumption , Steam , Energy / power systems , Engineering simulation , Engineers , Fuel cells

Topics in Heat Pumps, Coolers, and Compressors

A Compact Falling Film Absorber

Nitin Goel, D. Yogi Goswami

IMECE 2004; 309-319doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-59231

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Topics: Absorption , Condensers (steam plant) , Coolants , Design , Pressure drop , Vapors , Wetting

Baseline, Exhaust-Fired, and Combined Operation of Desiccant Dehumidification Unit

Andrei Yu. Petrov, Abdolreza Zaltash, Edward A. Vineyard, Solomon D. Labinov, D. Tom Rizy, Randall L. Linkous

IMECE 2004; 321-330doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60264

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Topics: Dehumidification , Exhaust systems , Natural gas , Waste heat , Water , Hot water , Testing , Absorption , Generators , Heat

Generic Performance Characterizations of Distributed Energy CHP Systems

C. R. Hudson, A. Y. Petrov

IMECE 2004; 331-337doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60265

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Topics: Cogeneration systems , Distributed power generation , Combined heat and power , Absorption , Exhaust systems , Gas turbines , Heat exchangers , Steady state , Temperature , Thermal energy

Actively Cooled Current Leads for Superconducting Electronics Using Mixed-Gas Joule-Thomson Refrigeration

Gregory F. Nellis, John M. Pfotenhauer, Sanford A. Klein

IMECE 2004; 339-346doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60284

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Topics: Electronics , Joules , Refrigeration , Stress , Temperature , Aluminum , Cooling , Copper , Cycles , Electrical conductance

Evaluation of Different Efficiency Concepts of an Integrated Energy System (IES)

Andrei Yu. Petrov, Abdolreza Zaltash, Solomon D. Labinov, D. Tom Rizy, Xiaohong Liao, Reinhard Radermacher

IMECE 2004; 347-355doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60285

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Topics: Absorption , Dehumidification , Fuels , Heat , Heat recovery , Heating , Microturbines , Testing performance , Water

Simulation of Pendant Droplets and Falling Films in Horizontal Tube Absorbers

Jesse D. Killion, Srinivas Garimella

IMECE 2004; 357-370doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60302

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Topics: Drops , Simulation , Absorption , Computer simulation , Equations of motion , Flow visualization , Fluids , Heat pumps , Lithium , Vapors

The Modeling of Air-Cooled Absorption Chiller Integration in CHP System

Xiaohong Liao, Patricia Garland, Reinhard Radermacher

IMECE 2004; 371-377doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60308

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Topics: Absorption , Cogeneration systems , Modeling , Crystallization , Heat , Combined heat and power , Cooling , Cooling towers , Engineers , Exhaust systems

Predictive Model and Application of a Hybrid GSHP System for Space Conditioning, Water Heating and Deicing of a Seniors Independent Living Center

Joseph R. Wrobel

IMECE 2004; 379-394doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60309

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Topics: Deicing , Heat pumps , Hot water heating , HVAC equipment , Design , Cooling , Energy dissipation , Flow (Dynamics) , Heating , Water

Analysis of Heat-Driven Cooling Production Coupled to Power Generation for Increased Electrical Yield

Susanne Lindmark, Viktoria Martin, Mats Westermark

IMECE 2004; 395-403doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60310

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Topics: Absorption , Cooling , Energy generation , Engines , Heat , Carbon dioxide , Combined heat and power , Energy sustainability , Gas engines , Heating

Energetic and Exergetic Evaluation of Double-Stage/Double-Effect Metal Hydride Heat Pumps

R. G. Kapadia, S. Jain

IMECE 2004; 405-413doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60332

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Topics: Exergy , Heat pumps , Metals

Measurement of Heat Transfer Coefficients for Non-Azeotropic Hydrocarbon Mixtures at Cryogenic Temperatures

Cory B. Hughes, Gregory F. Nellis, John M. Pfotenhauer

IMECE 2004; 415-422doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60381

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Topics: Heat transfer coefficients , Temperature , Cycles , Flow (Dynamics) , Refrigeration , Boiling , Design , Joules , Nitrogen , Thermofluids

Development and Testing of a Small-Scale Collins Type Cryocooler

C. L. Hannon, B. J. Krass, J. Gerstmann, G. Chaudhry, J. G. Brisson, J. L. Smith, Jr.

IMECE 2004; 423-430doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60388

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Topics: Testing , Design , Engineering prototypes , Temperature , Valves , Cycles , Pistons , Cooling , Heat exchangers , Tubing

Thermally Driven Mechanical Actuators by Using Absorption/Desorption of Metal Hydrides: A Comprehensive Simulation

George M. Lloyd, Kwang J. Kim, K. Xia, A. Razani, M. Shahinpoor

IMECE 2004; 431-439doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60449

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Topics: Absorption , Actuators , Desorption , Metals , Simulation , Biomedicine , Compressors , Defense industry , Deflection , Design

Estimation and Control of Heat Transfer in Screw Compressor Rotors

N. Stosic, I. K. Smith, A. Kovacevic

IMECE 2004; 441-446doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60516

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Topics: Compressors , Cooling , Heat transfer , Rotors , Screws

Accelerated Life Test and Field Test Performance Results for an Integral Heat Pump Water Heater

R. W. Murphy, V. D. Baxter

IMECE 2004; 447-452doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60591

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Topics: Heat pumps , Life testing , Water , Durability , Temperature , Failure , Compressors , Control systems , Design , Hot water

Experimental Study on Performance Enhancement of Heat Pump With Screw Compressor

Wu Huagen, Shu Pengcheng, Zhao Yuanyang, Xing Ziwen

IMECE 2004; 453-459doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60701

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Topics: Compressors , Heat pumps , Refrigerants , Screws

Feasibility Study of Absorption Chillers With a Low Temperature Heat Source

Viktoria Martin, Fredrik Setterwall

IMECE 2004; 461-467doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60781

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Topics: Absorption , Heat , Low temperature , Temperature , Cooling , Condensers (steam plant) , Heat sinks , Water , Combined heat and power , Design

Second Generation Integrated Combined Heat and Power Engine Generator and Liquid Desiccant System

Sandeep Nayak, Sumit Ray, Reinhard Radermacher

IMECE 2004; 469-476doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60801

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Engines , Generators , Heat

Thermoeconomic Simulation of 27 MW Campus Cooling Heating Power (CHP) Plant

Sandeep Nayak, Reinhard Radermacher

IMECE 2004; 477-488doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60804

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Cooling , Heating , Simulation , Thermoeconomics , Steam , Combined cycles , Heat recovery steam generators , Cogeneration plants , Electricity (Physics)

Design and Test of 300W, 65K Pulse Tube

Seth A. Potratz, Gregory F. Nellis, James R. Maddocks, John M. Pfotenhauer

IMECE 2004; 489-497doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60806

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Topics: Design , Pressure , Compressors , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat exchangers , Temperature , Pistons , Stress

Performance Characteristics of a Microturbine-Double Effect Absorption Chiller CHP System

Timothy C. Wagner, Mark E. Marler, Sunghan Jung

IMECE 2004; 499-503doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-61598

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Topics: Absorption , Cogeneration systems , Microturbines , Performance characterization , Combined heat and power , Cooling , Heating , Electricity (Physics) , Fuels , Heating and cooling

Plate Heat Exchanger Adsorber for a Regenerative Adsorption Heat Pump

Michael A. Lambert, Benjamin J. Jones

IMECE 2004; 505-524doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-61866

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Heat pumps

Correlation of Heat Transfer Data to Film Thickness Data of the Thin Film Found in Spray Cooling

Adam G. Pautsch, Timothy A. Shedd

IMECE 2004; 525-531doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-62350

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Topics: Cooling , Film thickness , Heat transfer , Sprays , Thin films , Heat , Heat transfer coefficients , Nozzles , Circuit design , Density

Investigating Methods of Heat Recovery From Low-Temperature PEM Fuel Cells in CHP Applications

Ali A. Jalalzadeh-Azar

IMECE 2004; 533-542doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-62351

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Heat recovery , Low temperature , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Proton exchange membranes , Absorption , Combustion , Cooling , Dehumidification , Energy recovery