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Volume 6: Energy Systems: Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability

Energy Systems: Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability

Applications of Micro- and Nanotechnologies to Energy Systems

Study of Nanofluid Natural Convection Phenomena in Rectangular Enclosures

Kau-Fui V. Wong, Bradley L. Bon, Santina Vu, Sing Samedi

IMECE 2007; 3-13https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41156

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View Articletitled, Study of Nanofluid Natural Convection Phenomena in Rectangular Enclosures

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Topics: Nanofluids , Natural convection , Temperature , Buoyancy , Fluids , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature measurement , Boundary layers , Computer simulation

Optical Performance of a Hybrid Nano-Polymer Solar Cell

Sudhir Kulkarni, Kunal Mitra, Swaminathan Ramesh

IMECE 2007; 15-21https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41509

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View Articletitled, Optical Performance of a Hybrid Nano-Polymer Solar Cell

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Topics: Polymers , Solar cells , Plasticizers , Nanoparticles , Excitons , Conducting polymers , Mechanical admittance , Photovoltaics , Absorption , Emission spectroscopy

Single-Phase Capillary Effects in Rectangular Microchannels Heat Sinks

Carlos A. Rubio-Jime´nez, Jesu´s Garci´a-Gonza´lez, Abel Herna´ndez-Guerrero, Daniela Popescu

IMECE 2007; 23-29https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42424

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View Articletitled, Single-Phase Capillary Effects in Rectangular Microchannels Heat Sinks

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Topics: Heat sinks , Microchannels , Fluid dynamics , Approximation , Cooling , Electronics , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Friction , Heat

Experimental Evaluation of the Convective Heat Transfer Coefficients in a Nanofluid-Cooled Milli Channels Heat Sink

Guillermo E. Valencia, Miguel A. Ramos, Antonio J. Bula

IMECE 2007; 31-37https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43525

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View Articletitled, Experimental Evaluation of the Convective Heat Transfer Coefficients in a Nanofluid-Cooled Milli Channels Heat Sink

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Topics: Aluminum , Convection , Heat sinks , Nanofluids

Biofuel Combustion

An Experimental Investigation of the Auto-Ignition Properties of Two C₅ Esters: Methyl Butanoate and Butyl Methanoate

Stephen M. Walton, Carlos Perez, Margaret S. Wooldridge

IMECE 2007; 39-47https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41944

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View Articletitled, An Experimental Investigation of the Auto-Ignition Properties of Two C5 Esters: Methyl Butanoate and Butyl Methanoate

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Topics: Ester , Ignition , Fuels , Low temperature , Pressure , Chain , Combustion , Compression , Ignition delay , Imaging

An Experimental Investigation of the Effects of Functional Group Structure on Particulate Matter and NO Emissions of Oxygenated Hydrocarbons

Carlos Perez, Stephen M. Walton, Margaret S. Wooldridge

IMECE 2007; 49-55https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41947

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View Articletitled, An Experimental Investigation of the Effects of Functional Group Structure on Particulate Matter and NO Emissions of Oxygenated Hydrocarbons

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Topics: Emissions , Particulate matter , Ester , Ethanol , Atmospheric pressure , Carbon , Chain , Diffusion (Physics) , Flames , Liquid pool fires

A Method for the Rapid Characterization of Combustion Properties of Liquid Fuels Using a Tubular Burner

N. D. Love, R. N. Parthasarathy, S. R. Gollahalli

IMECE 2007; 57-64https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42112

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View Articletitled, A Method for the Rapid Characterization of Combustion Properties of Liquid Fuels Using a Tubular Burner

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Topics: Combustion , Fuels , Emissions , Flames , Methane , Temperature , Biodiesel , Carbon dioxide , Diesel , Ester

Stability Limits of Biogas Jet Diffusion Flames

T. Leung, I. Wierzba

IMECE 2007; 65-73https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42476

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View Articletitled, Stability Limits of Biogas Jet Diffusion Flames

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Topics: Biogas , Diffusion flames , Stability , Hydrogen , Flames , Carbon dioxide , Fuels , Carbon , Methane , Nozzles

The Impact of Liquid Properties of Edible-Oil Diesel Fuel on the In-Cylinder Combustion Process

Joan Boulanger, W. Stuart Neill, Fengshan Liu, Lei-Yong Jiang

IMECE 2007; 75-82https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42682

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View Articletitled, The Impact of Liquid Properties of Edible-Oil Diesel Fuel on the In-Cylinder Combustion Process

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Topics: Combustion , Cylinders , Diesel , Drops , Fuels , Carbon , Contamination , Delays , Density , Diesel engines

A Critical Review of Slag Properties of Chinese Coals for Entrained Flow Coal Gasifier

Sheng Liu, Yingli Hao

IMECE 2007; 83-92https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43307

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View Articletitled, A Critical Review of Slag Properties of Chinese Coals for Entrained Flow Coal Gasifier

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Topics: Coal , Flow (Dynamics) , Slags

Thermo-Chemical Energy Conversion Using Supplementary Animal Wastes With Coal

K. Annamalai, N. T. Carlin, H. Oh, G. Gordillo Ariza, B. Lawrence, U. Arcot V., J. M. Sweeten, K. Heflin, W. L. Harman

IMECE 2007; 93-106https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43386

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View Articletitled, Thermo-Chemical Energy Conversion Using Supplementary Animal Wastes With Coal

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Topics: Animal wastes , Biomass , Coal , Co-firing , Energy conversion , Fuel gasification

Emissions Testing From the Use of Various Biodiesel Blends in Representative Canadian Army Equipment

W. D. Allan, D. Gardiner, L. Bennett, M. LaViolette, G. Pucher, M. Turingia

IMECE 2007; 107-116https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43511

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View Articletitled, Emissions Testing From the Use of Various Biodiesel Blends in Representative Canadian Army Equipment

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Topics: Army , Biodiesel , Emissions , Testing , Sulfur , Diesel , Fuels , Engines , Aviation , Biofuel

Combustion in Microscale Devices

A Thermally Self-Sustaining Miniature Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

Jeongmin Ahn, Paul D. Ronney, Zongping Shao, Sossina M. Haile

IMECE 2007; 117-122https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41137

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View Articletitled, A Thermally Self-Sustaining Miniature Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

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Topics: Solid oxide fuel cells , Combustion chambers , Energy generation , Fuels , Anodes , Combustion , Cracking (Materials) , Design , Fracture (Process) , Fuel cells

Transient Numerical Modeling of Catalytic Channels

P. M. Struk, D. L. Dietrich, F. J. Miller, J. S. T’ien

IMECE 2007; 123-134https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41680

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View Articletitled, Transient Numerical Modeling of Catalytic Channels

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Topics: Computer simulation , Transients (Dynamics) , Heat losses , Mass transfer , Combustion , Diffusion (Physics) , Steady state , Algebra , Chemistry , Combustion chambers

Effect of Ammonia Treatment on Pt Catalyst Used for Low-Temperature Reaction

Patrick Hyland, Jungmin Lee, Chien Shung Lin, Jeongmin Ahn, Paul D. Ronney

IMECE 2007; 135-140https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42040

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View Articletitled, Effect of Ammonia Treatment on Pt Catalyst Used for Low-Temperature Reaction

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Topics: Low temperature , Platinum catalysts , Catalysts , Fuels , Combustion , Temperature , Batteries , Combustion chambers , Electromechanical systems , Electronics

Plastic Mesoscale Combustors/Heat Exchangers

Lindsay L. Sanford, Shuo-Yu J. Huang, ChienShung Lin, Jungmin Lee, Jeongmin Ahn, Paul D. Ronney

IMECE 2007; 141-145https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42043

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View Articletitled, Plastic Mesoscale Combustors/Heat Exchangers

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Topics: Combustion chambers , Heat exchangers , Temperature , Heat , Combustion , Heat conduction , Polymers , Reynolds number , Thermal conductivity , Catalysts

Catalytic Effects of Methane/Air and Propane/Air Mixtures Using a Platinum Catalyst in a Stagnation Point Flow Configuration

James T. Wiswall, Margaret S. Wooldridge, Hong G. Im

IMECE 2007; 147-153https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42906

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View Articletitled, Catalytic Effects of Methane/Air and Propane/Air Mixtures Using a Platinum Catalyst in a Stagnation Point Flow Configuration

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Topics: Methane , Platinum catalysts , Stagnation flow , Flames , Chemistry , Combustion chambers , Combustion systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Heat losses

Study on Ignition and Weak Flame in Heated Meso-Scale Channel

Yosuke Tsuboi, Takeshi Yokomori, Kaoru Maruta

IMECE 2007; 155-158https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43339

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View Articletitled, Study on Ignition and Weak Flame in Heated Meso-Scale Channel

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Topics: Flames , Ignition , Temperature

Design and Analysis of Cogeneration and Tri-Generation Systems

Energy and Exergy Performance of Building HVAC System With Cogeneration Plant in Subtropical Climate

M. Feng, Y.-X. Tao

IMECE 2007; 159-171https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41639

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View Articletitled, Energy and Exergy Performance of Building HVAC System With Cogeneration Plant in Subtropical Climate

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Topics: Climate , Cogeneration plants , Exergy , HVAC equipment , Combined heat and power , Boilers , Cooling , Dehumidification , Natural gas , Absorption

Sizing, Part-Load Operation, and System Performance of Combined Heat and Power

Asfaw Beyene, Benjamin Erpelding

IMECE 2007; 173-178https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42035

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View Articletitled, Sizing, Part-Load Operation, and System Performance of Combined Heat and Power

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Stress , Cooling , Cycles , Failure , Heating , Peak load , Public utilities

Economic Optimization of a Cogeneration System for Apartments in Korea

HyonUk Seo, Jinil Sung, Si-Doek Oh, Hoo-Suk Oh, Ho-Young Kwak

IMECE 2007; 179-184https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43292

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View Articletitled, Economic Optimization of a Cogeneration System for Apartments in Korea

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Optimization , Fossil fuels , Heat , Carbon dioxide , Computer software , Distributed power generation , Emissions , Fuels

Renewable Energy and Hybrid Turbine-Fuel Cell Cogeneration System’s Predicted Performance

Gregory J. Kowalski, Mansour Zenouzi

IMECE 2007; 185-201https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43679

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View Articletitled, Renewable Energy and Hybrid Turbine-Fuel Cell Cogeneration System’s Predicted Performance

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Fuels , Renewable energy , Turbines , Stress , Carbon dioxide , Solar energy , Thermal systems , Design , Electricity (Physics)

Design and Analysis of Complex Energy Conversion Systems

Dynamic Simulation of a Biomass-Fired Steam Power Plant: A Comparison Between Causal and A-Causal Modular Modeling

F. Casella, J. G. van Putten, P. Colonna

IMECE 2007; 205-216https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41091

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View Articletitled, Dynamic Simulation of a Biomass-Fired Steam Power Plant: A Comparison Between Causal and A-Causal Modular Modeling

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Topics: Biomass , Modeling , Simulation , Thermal power stations , Design , Computer software , Control systems , Dynamic models , Energy conversion , Matlab

Design Optimization of Power Plants by Considering Multiple Partial Load Operation Points

Marc Ju¨des, George Tsatsaronis

IMECE 2007; 217-225https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41250

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View Articletitled, Design Optimization of Power Plants by Considering Multiple Partial Load Operation Points

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Power stations , Stress , Cogeneration plants , Energy conversion , Modeling , Nonlinear programming

Dynamic Modeling of an Absorption Refrigeration System Using Ionic Liquids

Weihua Cai, Mihir Sen, Samuel Paolucci

IMECE 2007; 227-236https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41335

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View Articletitled, Dynamic Modeling of an Absorption Refrigeration System Using Ionic Liquids

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Topics: Absorption , Dynamic modeling , Refrigeration , Cycles , Refrigeration cycles , Absorbents , Chemical stability , Density , Design , Dynamic models

Fuzzy Expert Systems for the Diagnosis of Component and Sensor Faults in Complex Energy Systems

Andrea Toffolo

IMECE 2007; 237-247https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41818

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View Articletitled, Fuzzy Expert Systems for the Diagnosis of Component and Sensor Faults in Complex Energy Systems

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Topics: Energy / power systems , Expert systems , Sensors , Cogeneration plants , Combined cycles , Computer simulation , Data acquisition systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuzzy logic , Noise (Sound)

Transient Simulations for Economical Analysis of Energy Systems in Industry and Buildings

Stefan Wischhusen, Gerhard Schmitz

IMECE 2007; 249-258https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42115

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View Articletitled, Transient Simulations for Economical Analysis of Energy Systems in Industry and Buildings

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Topics: Energy / power systems , Simulation , Steady state , Storage tanks , Structures , Transients (Dynamics)

Advance in Research on Air Cushion Surge Chamber in Hydropower Plant

Jianyong Hu, Jian Zhang, Lisheng Suo, Jie Fang

IMECE 2007; 259-264https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42800

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View Articletitled, Advance in Research on Air Cushion Surge Chamber in Hydropower Plant

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Topics: Hydroelectric power stations , Surges

Exergy Methods Applied to the Integrated Mission-Level Analysis and Optimization of Hypersonic Vehicle Concepts

Kyle C. Markell, Keith M. Brewer, Michael R. von Spakovsky

IMECE 2007; 265-277https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42938

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View Articletitled, Exergy Methods Applied to the Integrated Mission-Level Analysis and Optimization of Hypersonic Vehicle Concepts

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Topics: Exergy , Optimization , Vehicles , Design , Databases , Tradeoffs , Aircraft , Combustion chambers , Nozzles , Propulsion

Optimum Operation of a Prototypical Pyroelectric Energy Converter for Harvesting Waste Heat

Damien Vanderpool, Laurent Pilon

IMECE 2007; 279-288https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43068

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View Articletitled, Optimum Operation of a Prototypical Pyroelectric Energy Converter for Harvesting Waste Heat

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Topics: Power converters , Waste heat , Cycles , Temperature , Fluids , Heat , Cooling , Design , Electricity (Physics) , Energy conversion

Power/Efficiency Optimization of a Sorption Cooler Under Quantified Design Uncertainty

George M. Lloyd, K. J. Kim

IMECE 2007; 289-302https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43742

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View Articletitled, Power/Efficiency Optimization of a Sorption Cooler Under Quantified Design Uncertainty

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Topics: Design under uncertainty , Energy efficiency , Optimization , Sorption , Design , Chain , Chaos , Finite element analysis , Fluctuations (Physics) , Rapid prototyping

Off Design Performance Prediction of Steam Turbines

R. Senthil Murugan, P. M. V. Subbarao

IMECE 2007; 303-313https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43999

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View Articletitled, Off Design Performance Prediction of Steam Turbines

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Topics: Design , Steam turbines , Condensers (steam plant) , Steam , Turbines , Coal , Cycles , Economics , Flow (Dynamics) , Performance characterization

Thermodynamics Analysis of a Combined Cycle Power Plant

Feliciano Pava´n, Marco Romo, Juan Prince

IMECE 2007; 315-320https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-44011

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View Articletitled, Thermodynamics Analysis of a Combined Cycle Power Plant

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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Thermodynamics , Pressure , Temperature , Cycles , Gas turbines , Steam , Exergy , Exergy analysis , Heat transfer

Design and Analysis of Renewable Energy Systems

Modeling of an Integrated Wind Energy Building

William E. Pedersen, Daniel N. Pope

IMECE 2007; 321-329https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41049

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View Articletitled, Modeling of an Integrated Wind Energy Building

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Topics: Modeling , Wind energy , Computational fluid dynamics , Wind , Computer simulation , Design , Dimensional analysis , Pressure , Turbines , Wind power

Aerodynamic Factors Affecting Performance of Straight-Bladed Vertical Axis Wind Turbines

Mazharul Islam, M. Ruhul Amin, David S.-K. Ting, Amir Fartaj

IMECE 2007; 331-341https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41346

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View Articletitled, Aerodynamic Factors Affecting Performance of Straight-Bladed Vertical Axis Wind Turbines

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Topics: Vertical axis wind turbines , Blades , Aerodynamics , Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid-dynamic forces , Modeling , Numerical analysis , Wakes

Study of Characteristic of Evacuated Flat Plate Type Solar Collector With Flow Boiling

Masahiro Taniguchi, Shigeki Hirasawa, Shunsaku Nakauchi, Tadayoshi Tanaka

IMECE 2007; 343-349https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41720

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View Articletitled, Study of Characteristic of Evacuated Flat Plate Type Solar Collector With Flow Boiling

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Topics: Boiling , Flat plates , Flow (Dynamics) , Solar collectors , Fluids , Heat , Solar energy , Temperature , Heat transfer , Irradiation (Radiation exposure)

Effect of Tracking Flat Reflector Using Novel Auxiliary Drive Mechanism on the Performance of Stationary Photovoltaic Module

Sudhir Kulkarni, Saurabh Tonapi, Pierre Larochelle, Kunal Mitra

IMECE 2007; 351-356https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42973

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View Articletitled, Effect of Tracking Flat Reflector Using Novel Auxiliary Drive Mechanism on the Performance of Stationary Photovoltaic Module

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Topics: Actinometers , Cooling systems , Cycles , Data acquisition systems , Degrees of freedom , Energy generation , Mirrors , Radiation (Physics) , Reflectance , Sensors

A Scenario for a Secure Transportation System Based on Fuel From Biomass

Ronald E. West, Frank Kreith

IMECE 2007; 357-366https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-44099

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View Articletitled, A Scenario for a Secure Transportation System Based on Fuel From Biomass

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Topics: Biomass , Fuels , Transportation systems , Ethanol , Carbon dioxide , Gasoline , Hybrid electric vehicles , Hydrogen

Energy Systems and the Environment

An Alternative Field Test for Spot Air Conditioning Units

Kau-Fui V. Wong, Diego Valde´s, Joshua Goad, Jesse Losada

IMECE 2007; 367-371https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41190

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View Articletitled, An Alternative Field Test for Spot Air Conditioning Units

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Topics: Air conditioning , Temperature , Testing , Flow (Dynamics) , Flowmeters , Temperature measurement , Air conditioners , Climate , Computer software , Computers

Sustainability Impacts of a Program of Decommissioning Older Automobiles for Replacement With Newer, More Efficient Vehicles

Brian M. Fronk, Ludovic Burton, Srinivas Garimella

IMECE 2007; 373-378https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41445

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View Articletitled, Sustainability Impacts of a Program of Decommissioning Older Automobiles for Replacement With Newer, More Efficient Vehicles

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Topics: Automobiles , Nuclear decommissioning , Sustainability , Vehicles , Emissions , Accounting , Cycles , Energy consumption , Gases , Internal combustion engines

Integrating Wind Turbine Generators (WTG’s) With GT-CAES (Compressed Air Energy Storage) Stabilizes Power Delivery With the Inherent Benefits of Bulk Energy Storage

Septimus van der Linden

IMECE 2007; 379-386https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41853

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View Articletitled, Integrating Wind Turbine Generators (WTG’s) With GT-CAES (Compressed Air Energy Storage) Stabilizes Power Delivery With the Inherent Benefits of Bulk Energy Storage

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Topics: Compressed air , Energy storage , Generators , Wind turbines , Storage , Wind , Wind energy , Exhaust systems , Air compressors , Economics

A Wide Frequency Range Tunable Vibration Energy Harvesting Device Using Magnetically Induced Stiffness

Vinod R. Challa, M. G. Prasad, Yong Shi, Frank Fisher

IMECE 2007; 387-395https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41985

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View Articletitled, A Wide Frequency Range Tunable Vibration Energy Harvesting Device Using Magnetically Induced Stiffness

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Stiffness , Vibration

Overview of Contaminant Removal From Coal-Derived Syngas

Abbie W. Layne, Mary Anne Alvin, Evan Granite, Henry W. Pennline, Ranjani V. Siriwardane, Dale Keairns, Richard Newby

IMECE 2007; 397-407https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42165

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View Articletitled, Overview of Contaminant Removal From Coal-Derived Syngas

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Topics: Coal , Syngas , Emissions , Fuel gasification , Hydrogen , Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations , Temperature , Carbon dioxide , Energy / power systems , Energy generation

Formation of Environmental Impacts in Energy Conversion Processes Revealed by a Novel Exergoenvironmental Analysis

Lutz Meyer, Jens Buchgeister, George Tsatsaronis, Liselotte Schebek

IMECE 2007; 409-413https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42210

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View Articletitled, Formation of Environmental Impacts in Energy Conversion Processes Revealed by a Novel Exergoenvironmental Analysis

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Topics: Energy conversion , Exergy , Biomass , Design , Fuel gasification , High temperature , Solid oxide fuel cells

Adsorption Characteristics of Maxsorb-III + Methane Systems by Desorption Experiments

Bidyut Baran Saha, Kandadai Srinivasan, Anutosh Chakraborty, Khairul Habib, Ibrahim Ibrahim El-Sharkawy, Shigeru Koyama

IMECE 2007; 415-419https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42941

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View Articletitled, Adsorption Characteristics of Maxsorb-III + Methane Systems by Desorption Experiments

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Topics: Desorption , Heat , Methane

Thermodynamic Analysis of the CO₂ Gas Removal Process

Rosa-Hilda Chavez, Jazmin Cortez-Gonzalez, Javier de J. Guadarrama, Abel Hernandez-Guerrero

IMECE 2007; 421-426https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43002

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View Articletitled, Thermodynamic Analysis of the CO2 Gas Removal Process

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Absorption , Chemical processes , Chemical reactions , Entropy , Equilibrium (Physics) , Mass transfer , Pressure , Second law of thermodynamics

Experiments and Modeling of Fire and Fire Suppression

CARS Probing of Meter-Scale Turbulent Pool Fires

Sean P. Kearney, Thomas W. Grasser

IMECE 2007; 427-430https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42254

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View Articletitled, CARS Probing of Meter-Scale Turbulent Pool Fires

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Topics: Automobiles , Liquid pool fires , Turbulence , Fire , Flames , Instrumentation , Temperature , Accreditation , Construction , Elastic scattering

Experimental Research of Combustion Chamber With Hybrid Burner and Variable Regulation of Primary Air

S. Vesely´, S. Pary´zek, E. Vinogradov, Y. Zakharov, A. Soudarev

IMECE 2007; 431-439https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43363

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View Articletitled, Experimental Research of Combustion Chamber With Hybrid Burner and Variable Regulation of Primary Air

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Topics: Combustion chambers , Emissions , Gas turbines , Combustion , Turbines , Compressors , Construction , Engineering prototypes , Flow (Dynamics) , Geometry

Numerical Modeling of a Double Fired Process Heater With Different Internal Wall Configurations

Devin R. Yeates, Christopher Q. Jian, Michael Lorra

IMECE 2007; 441-445https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43581

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View Articletitled, Numerical Modeling of a Double Fired Process Heater With Different Internal Wall Configurations

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Computer simulation , Currents , Flames , Flux (Metallurgy) , Furnaces , Heat , Heat flux , Shapes

The Role of Atomizing Medium in the Effectiveness of Water-Oil Emulsions to Reduce Unburned Carbon Particles

Antonio Diego-Marin, Carlos Melendez-Cervantes, Alejandro Mani-Gonzalez

IMECE 2007; 447-453https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43583

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View Articletitled, The Role of Atomizing Medium in the Effectiveness of Water-Oil Emulsions to Reduce Unburned Carbon Particles

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Topics: Carbon , Emulsions , Particulate matter , Water , Steam , Boilers , Fuel oils , Furnaces , Combustion , Compressed air

Fundamentals of Thermodynamics

Reliability Design and Case Study of a Refrigerator Compressor Subjected to Repetitive Loads

Seong-Woo Woo, Dennis L. O’Neal, Yongchan Kim

IMECE 2007; 455-460https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41035

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View Articletitled, Reliability Design and Case Study of a Refrigerator Compressor Subjected to Repetitive Loads

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Topics: Compressors , Design , Reliability , Stress , Corrective actions , Energy conservation , Failure , Failure analysis , Failure mechanisms , Life testing

Vascularized Svelte (Compact) Flow Architectures

Sylvie Lorente, Adrian Bejan

IMECE 2007; 461-471https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41060

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View Articletitled, Vascularized Svelte (Compact) Flow Architectures

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Topics: Architecture , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Tree (Data structure) , Bifurcation , Composite materials , Cooling , Fluid dynamics , Heat exchangers , Heat transfer

Probing Student Understanding of Basic Concepts and Principles in Introductory Engineering Thermodynamics

Christian H. Kautz, Gerhard Schmitz

IMECE 2007; 473-480https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41863

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View Articletitled, Probing Student Understanding of Basic Concepts and Principles in Introductory Engineering Thermodynamics

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Topics: Students , Thermodynamics , Entropy , Physics , Engineering students , Flow (Dynamics) , Instrumentation , Irreversible processes (Thermodynamics) , Refrigeration cycles

Supplementary Backward Equations for the Industrial Formulation IAPWS-IF97 of Water and Steam for Fast Calculations of Heat Cycles, Boilers, and Steam Turbines

H.-J. Kretzschmar, K. Knobloch, K. Miyagawa, A. H. Harvey, W. Wagner

IMECE 2007; 481-482https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41987

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View Articletitled, Supplementary Backward Equations for the Industrial Formulation IAPWS-IF97 of Water and Steam for Fast Calculations of Heat Cycles, Boilers, and Steam Turbines

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Topics: Boilers , Steam , Steam turbines , Thermodynamic cycles , Water , Temperature , Modeling , High temperature , Pressure , Vapors

Property Libraries for Working Fluids for Calculating Heat Cycles, Turbines, Heat Pumps, and Refrigeration Processes

H.-J. Kretzschmar, I. Stoecker, I. Jaehne, S. Herrmann, M. Kunick

IMECE 2007; 483https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42033

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View Articletitled, Property Libraries for Working Fluids for Calculating Heat Cycles, Turbines, Heat Pumps, and Refrigeration Processes

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Topics: Fluids , Heat pumps , Refrigeration , Thermodynamic cycles , Turbines , Steam , Water , Combustion gases , Algorithms , Gases

Thermodynamics as a General Science That Applies to All Systems and All States: Fundamental and Pedagogical Aspects of a New Paradigm

Michael R. von Spakovsky

IMECE 2007; 485-492https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42932

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View Articletitled, Thermodynamics as a General Science That Applies to All Systems and All States: Fundamental and Pedagogical Aspects of a New Paradigm

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Topics: Thermodynamics , Quantum mechanics , Equilibrium (Physics) , Exergy , Statistical mechanics , Ambiguity , Bridges (Structures) , Design , Entropy , Laws of thermodynamics

Time Evoultion of Entropy in a System Comprised of a Boltzmann Type Gas: An Application of the Beretta Equation of Motion

Charles E. Smith, Michael R. von Spakovsky

IMECE 2007; 493-502https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42933

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View Articletitled, Time Evoultion of Entropy in a System Comprised of a Boltzmann Type Gas: An Application of the Beretta Equation of Motion

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Topics: Entropy , Equations of motion , Thermodynamics , Equilibrium (Physics) , Quantum mechanics , Irreversible processes (Thermodynamics) , Particulate matter , Statistical mechanics , Ambiguity , Bridges (Structures)

Theoretical Insight of Physical Adsorption for a Single Component Adsorbent+Adsorbate System

Anutosh Chakraborty, Bidyut Baran Saha, Shigeru Koyama, Ibrahim Ibrahim El-Sharkawy, Kim Choon Ng

IMECE 2007; 503-512https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42943

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View Articletitled, Theoretical Insight of Physical Adsorption for a Single Component Adsorbent+Adsorbate System

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Topics: Enthalpy , Entropy , Equilibrium (Physics) , Heat , Specific heat , Thermodynamics , Vapors

Introduction of Nanotechnology in the Basic Energy Sciences

Kau-Fui V. Wong, Pablo A. Garcia

IMECE 2007; 513-520https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43500

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View Articletitled, Introduction of Nanotechnology in the Basic Energy Sciences

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Topics: Nanotechnology , Students , Heat transfer , Thermodynamics , Engineers , Nanofluids , Nanoparticles , Education , Manufacturing , Nanoengineering

Hydrogen Energy Technologies

Hydrogen-Methane Blend Fuelling of a Heavy-Duty, Direct-Injection Engine

G. P. McTaggart-Cowan, S. R. Munshi, S. N. Rogak, P. G. Hill, W. K. Bushe

IMECE 2007; 521-530https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41373

Abstract

View Articletitled, Hydrogen-Methane Blend Fuelling of a Heavy-Duty, Direct-Injection Engine

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Topics: Engines , Hydrogen , Methane , Emissions , Natural gas , Electrolysis , Fuels , Carbon , Carbon dioxide , Combustion

Three-Dimensional Fluid Flow and Coupled Heat Transfer in Simplified Bipolar Plates

Jianfei Wu, Jianhu Nie, Yitung Chen

IMECE 2007; 531-537https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42360

Abstract

View Articletitled, Three-Dimensional Fluid Flow and Coupled Heat Transfer in Simplified Bipolar Plates

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Topics: Fluid dynamics , Heat transfer , Plates (structures) , Reynolds number , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature distribution , Anodes , Computer simulation , Heat flux

Photobiological Hydrogen Production in a Flat Panel Photobioreactor Using Different Nutrient Media

Halil Berberoglu, Laurent Pilon, Jenny Jay

IMECE 2007; 539-548https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43096

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View Articletitled, Photobiological Hydrogen Production in a Flat Panel Photobioreactor Using Different Nutrient Media

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Topics: Hydrogen production , Hydrogen , Biomass , Carbon dioxide , Energy conversion , Magnesium (Metal) , Molybdenum , Oxygen , Potassium , Sodium

Development of a Cost-Effective Hydrogen Production System for Vehicle Fueling Stations

Timothy M. Aaron, Joseph M. Schwartz

IMECE 2007; 549-560https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43342

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View Articletitled, Development of a Cost-Effective Hydrogen Production System for Vehicle Fueling Stations

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Topics: Hydrogen production , Vehicles , Hydrogen , Design , Gasoline , Transportation systems , Fuel cells , Fuels , Manufacturing , Renewable energy

An Air-Brayton Nuclear-Hydrogen Combined-Cycle Peak- and Base-Load Electric Plant

Charles Forsberg

IMECE 2007; 561-567https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43907

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View Articletitled, An Air-Brayton Nuclear-Hydrogen Combined-Cycle Peak- and Base-Load Electric Plant

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Topics: Combined cycles , Hydrogen , Stress , Heat , High temperature , Nuclear reactors , Combined cycle power stations , Temperature , Turbines , Air compressors

Structural Integrity of Composite-Lined Hydrogen Storage Tanks at Operating Pressures

Y. B. Guo, J. L. Parham

IMECE 2007; 569-577https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43913

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View Articletitled, Structural Integrity of Composite-Lined Hydrogen Storage Tanks at Operating Pressures

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Topics: Composite materials , Finite element analysis , Hydrogen storage

Low and High Temperature Fuel Cell Systems Analysis

Effect of the Geometries of Current Collectors on the Power Density in a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

Peiwen Li, Gege Tao

IMECE 2007; 579-586https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41032

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effect of the Geometries of Current Collectors on the Power Density in a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

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Topics: Power density , Solid oxide fuel cells , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves) , Columns (Structural) , Computation , Flow (Dynamics) , Manufacturing , Optimization

Influence of Flow Maldistribution on the Pressure Drop and Water Condensation in a 100 kW PEM Fuel Cell Stack

Takamasa Ito, Jinliang Yuan, Bengt Sunde´n

IMECE 2007; 587-596https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41752

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View Articletitled, Influence of Flow Maldistribution on the Pressure Drop and Water Condensation in a 100 kW PEM Fuel Cell Stack

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Topics: Condensation , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure drop , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Water , Manifolds , Proton exchange membranes , Friction , Design , Emissions

Three-Dimensional Simulations of Transient Response of PEM Fuel Cells

Serhat Yesilyurt

IMECE 2007; 597-605https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42146

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View Articletitled, Three-Dimensional Simulations of Transient Response of PEM Fuel Cells

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Topics: Engineering simulation , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Simulation , Transients (Dynamics) , Membranes , Anodes , Diffusion (Physics) , Gas diffusion layers , Water , Currents

Observer Design for a Steam Reformer Based Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System With Anode Recirculation

Tuhin Das, Ranjan Mukherjee

IMECE 2007; 607-616https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42332

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View Articletitled, Observer Design for a Steam Reformer Based Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System With Anode Recirculation

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Topics: Anodes , Design , Solid oxide fuel cells , Steam , Fuel cells , Sensors , Fuels , Carbon , Chemical kinetics , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Effect of Radial Plate Flow Field Distribution on Current Density in a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell

S. Cano-Andrade, A. Herna´ndez-Guerrero, M. Von-Spakovsky, C. Rubio-Arana

IMECE 2007; 617-625https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42429

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effect of Radial Plate Flow Field Distribution on Current Density in a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell

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Topics: Current density , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel cells , Proton exchange membranes

Three-Dimensional Numerical Prediction of Current Density for a Constructal Theory-Based Flow Field Pattern

C. E. Damia´n Ascencio, A. Herna´ndez Guerrero, J. A. Escobar Vargas, C. Rubio-Arana, F. Elizalde Blancas F.

IMECE 2007; 627-635https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42449

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View Articletitled, Three-Dimensional Numerical Prediction of Current Density for a Constructal Theory-Based Flow Field Pattern

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Topics: Current density , Flow (Dynamics) , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Catalysts , Anodes , Computer simulation , Gas diffusion layers , Membranes , Navier-Stokes equations , Steady state

Physics of Pumping Methanol/Water Solutions for Fuel Cell Applications

C. R. Buie, S. Litster, J. G. Santiago

IMECE 2007; 637-642https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42579

Abstract

View Articletitled, Physics of Pumping Methanol/Water Solutions for Fuel Cell Applications

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Topics: Fuel cell applications , Methanol , Physics , Water , Pumps , Direct methanol fuel cells , Density , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Pressure

3D Microstructure Reconstructions of Solid Oxide and Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Electrodes With Applications to Numerical Simulations of Reacting Mixture Flows Using LBM

Bhavani V. Kasula, Leslie Mercado, Pietro Asinari, Michael R. von Spakovsky

IMECE 2007; 643-654https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42937

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View Articletitled, 3D Microstructure Reconstructions of Solid Oxide and Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Electrodes With Applications to Numerical Simulations of Reacting Mixture Flows Using LBM

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Topics: Computer simulation , Electrodes , Flow (Dynamics) , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Solid oxide fuel cells , Catalysts , Fuel cells , Modeling , Design , Statistics

Model Based Characterization of Transient Response of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System

Tuhin Das, Sridharan Narayanan, Ranjan Mukherjee

IMECE 2007; 655-664https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42970

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View Articletitled, Model Based Characterization of Transient Response of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System

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Topics: Solid oxide fuel cells , Transients (Dynamics) , Steam , Anodes , Fuels , Steady state , Carbon , Chemical kinetics , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Performance and Degradation Effects of Anode-Supported Cells With LSM and LSCF Cathodes

A. Lanzini, P. Leone, M. Santarelli, P. Asinari, M. Cali`

IMECE 2007; 665-674https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43421

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View Articletitled, Performance and Degradation Effects of Anode-Supported Cells With LSM and LSCF Cathodes

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Topics: Anodes , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves) , Geometry , Lanthanum , Solid oxide fuel cells , Strontium , Temperature , Testing

Performance Analysis of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Stack: Part 1 — Model Description and Validation

Vittorio Verda, Michele Cali`

IMECE 2007; 675-682https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43627

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View Articletitled, Performance Analysis of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Stack: Part 1 — Model Description and Validation

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Topics: Solid oxide fuel cells , Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid dynamics , Heat transfer , Mass transfer , Simulation , Temperature

Performance Analysis of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Stack: Part 2 — Radiation Heat Transfer

Vittorio Verda, Romano Borchiellini

IMECE 2007; 683-690https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43632

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View Articletitled, Performance Analysis of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Stack: Part 2 — Radiation Heat Transfer

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Topics: Heat transfer , Radiation (Physics) , Solid oxide fuel cells , Temperature , Fuel cells , Fuels , Geometry , High temperature , Modeling , Temperature distribution

Process Model for the Production of Syngas via High Temperature Co-Electrolysis

M. G. McKellar, J. E. O’Brien, C. M. Stoots, G. L. Hawkes

IMECE 2007; 691-699https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43658

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View Articletitled, Process Model for the Production of Syngas via High Temperature Co-Electrolysis

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Topics: Electrolysis , High temperature , Syngas , Carbon dioxide , Flow (Dynamics) , Carbon , Nuclear reactors , Steam , Anodes , Biomass

Simulations, Diagnostics, and Experiments in Combustion and Fire Research

A Numerical Study on the Effect of CO Addition on Flame Temperature and NO Formation in Counterflow CH₄/Air Diffusion Flames

Hongsheng Guo, W. Stuart Neill

IMECE 2007; 701-707https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41438

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View Articletitled, A Numerical Study on the Effect of CO Addition on Flame Temperature and NO Formation in Counterflow CH4/Air Diffusion Flames

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Topics: Carbon , Diffusion flames , Flames , Fuels , Methane , Temperature

Verification and Validation Studies for a Piloted Methane-Air Jet Flame

Peter V. Skudarnov, Cheng-Xian Lin, Seckin Gokaltun

IMECE 2007; 709-715https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41691

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View Articletitled, Verification and Validation Studies for a Piloted Methane-Air Jet Flame

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Topics: Flames , Methane , Temperature , Computer simulation , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Turbulence , Carbon dioxide , Errors , Finite volume methods

Error Propagation in Heat Release Analysis of Pilot Ignited Natural Gas Combustion

J. B. Weathers, B. T. Marvel, K. K. Srinivasan, P. J. Mago, L. M. Chamra, W. G. Steele

IMECE 2007; 717-726https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42144

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View Articletitled, Error Propagation in Heat Release Analysis of Pilot Ignited Natural Gas Combustion

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Topics: Combustion , Errors , Heat , Natural gas , Uncertainty , Cylinders , Engines , Pressure , Uncertainty analysis , Combustion gases

Effects of Chemical Kinetics on Concurrent-Flow Flame Spread Rates Over Solids: A Comparison Between Buoyant Flow and Forced Flow Cases

Sheng-Yen Hsu, James S. T’ien

IMECE 2007; 727-736https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42293

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View Articletitled, Effects of Chemical Kinetics on Concurrent-Flow Flame Spread Rates Over Solids: A Comparison Between Buoyant Flow and Forced Flow Cases

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Topics: Chemical kinetics , Flames , Flow (Dynamics) , Solids , Chemical reactions , Computer simulation , Gravity (Force) , Temperature

Comprehensive Modeling Study on Fuel Gas Reburn in an Opposed Wall Fired Boiler

Q. H. Nguyen, W. Zhou, G. Xu, L. W. Swanson, D. K. Moyeda

IMECE 2007; 737-743https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42313

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View Articletitled, Comprehensive Modeling Study on Fuel Gas Reburn in an Opposed Wall Fired Boiler

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Topics: Boilers , Gaseous fuels , Modeling , Computational fluid dynamics , Fuels , Coal reserves , Flow (Dynamics) , Flue gases , Fuel gasification , Furnaces

3-D Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis of Bustle Gas Combustion in a Direct Reduced Iron Plant

William Walker, Ali Farhadi, George Tsvik, Tom Roesel, Naresh K. Selvarasu, Yeow Siow, Chenn Q. Zhou

IMECE 2007; 745-752https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42403

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View Articletitled, 3-D Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis of Bustle Gas Combustion in a Direct Reduced Iron Plant

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Topics: Combustion , Computational fluid dynamics , Iron , Gases , Nozzles , Oxygen , Flow (Dynamics) , High temperature , Carbon , Carbon dioxide

CFD Analysis of Batch-Type Reheating Furnace

Bin Wu, Andrew M. Arnold, Eugene Arnold, George Downey, III, Chenn Q. Zhou

IMECE 2007; 753-759https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42454

Abstract

View Articletitled, CFD Analysis of Batch-Type Reheating Furnace

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Furnaces , Temperature distribution

Experimental Observation and Numerical Modelling of a Laminar Double Coflow Methane/Air Diffusion Flame

Fengshan Liu, Wenjun Kong

IMECE 2007; 761-768https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42745

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View Articletitled, Experimental Observation and Numerical Modelling of a Laminar Double Coflow Methane/Air Diffusion Flame

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Topics: Diffusion flames , Methane , Modeling , Air flow , Soot , Chemistry , Combustion , Computer simulation , Density , Fuels

Simulation of a Methane-Air Jet Flame by LES and RANS Model

F. Wang, L. X. Zhou, C. X. Xu, Y. Huang

IMECE 2007; 769-774https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42845

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View Articletitled, Simulation of a Methane-Air Jet Flame by LES and RANS Model

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Topics: Flames , Methane , Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations , Simulation , Combustion , Modeling , Temperature , Air jets , Algebra , Computation

On Numerical Resolution Requirements in Combustion Modeling

Ashraf N. Al-Khateeb, Joseph M. Powers, Samuel Paolucci

IMECE 2007; 775-780https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42984

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View Articletitled, On Numerical Resolution Requirements in Combustion Modeling

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Combustion , Differential algebraic equations , Eigenvalues , Engineering simulation , Flames , Gases , Modeling , Nonlinear systems , Physics

Numerical Simulation of Coal Gasification in a 1 t/h Two-Stage Entrained Flow Gasifier

Min Du, Yingli Hao, Yan Wang

IMECE 2007; 781-791https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43303

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View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of Coal Gasification in a 1 t/h Two-Stage Entrained Flow Gasifier

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Topics: Coal , Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel gasification , Particle size , Carbon , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Gaseous fuels , Particulate matter

Numerical Study on Slag Flow in an Entrained-Flow Gasifier

Sheng Liu, Yingli Hao

IMECE 2007; 793-800https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43310

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View Articletitled, Numerical Study on Slag Flow in an Entrained-Flow Gasifier

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Topics: Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Slags

Practical Issues in Ground Testing of Pulsed Detonation Engines

Philip K. Panicker, Frank K. Lu, Donald R. Wilson

IMECE 2007; 801-810https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-44068

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View Articletitled, Practical Issues in Ground Testing of Pulsed Detonation Engines

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Topics: Engines , Explosions , Testing , Aerospace industry , Data acquisition , Electromagnetic interference , Fuel injectors , High temperature , Instrumentation , Pressure transducers

Spray Combustion

Experimental Study of Binary Drop Collisions for Drops of Greatly Unequal Size

S. L. Post, A. M. Hales

IMECE 2007; 811-818https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-41140

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View Articletitled, Experimental Study of Binary Drop Collisions for Drops of Greatly Unequal Size

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Sprays , Simulation , Drops , Plasma spraying , Spraying (Coating processes) , Turbulence , Water

Comparative Investigation of N-Heptane Droplet Ignition in High Temperature Convective Environments

J. Chen, X. F. Peng, Y. G. Ju, B. X. Wang

IMECE 2007; 819-824https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43196

Abstract

View Articletitled, Comparative Investigation of N-Heptane Droplet Ignition in High Temperature Convective Environments

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Topics: Drops , Heptane , High temperature , Ignition , Computer simulation , Ignition delay , Temperature , Flames , Fuels

Thin Filament Pyrometry Temperature Measurements in Microgravity Droplet Combustion

A. Yozgatligil, S. H. Park, M. Y. Choi

IMECE 2007; 825-826https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43390

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View Articletitled, Thin Filament Pyrometry Temperature Measurements in Microgravity Droplet Combustion

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Topics: Combustion , Drops , Temperature measurement , Flames , Emissions , Fibers , Filters , Lenses (Optics) , NASA , Density

Combined Non-Luminous Flame Radiation and Surface Tension Effects During Methanol Droplet Combustion

Vasudevan Raghavan, Daniel N. Pope, George Gogos

IMECE 2007; 827-836https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-43425

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View Articletitled, Combined Non-Luminous Flame Radiation and Surface Tension Effects During Methanol Droplet Combustion

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Topics: Combustion , Drops , Flames , Methanol , Radiation (Physics) , Surface tension , Approximation , Carbon dioxide , Computer simulation , Evaporation