Topics: Airfoils , Vertical axis wind turbines , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Cities , Design , Dimensions , Energy resources , NASA , Noise (Sound) , Reynolds number

Simulation Model and Analysis of a Small Solar-Assisted Refrigeration System: Dynamic Simulation and Optimization

F. Calise, M. Dentice d’Accadia, A. Palombo, L. Vanoli

IMECE 2008; 13-23doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66353

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Topics: Optimization , Refrigeration , Simulation , Simulation models , Solar energy , System dynamics , Control equipment , Pumps , Design , Solar collectors

Theoretical Study of One- and Two-Photon Absorption Properties of Organic Conjugated Materials for Photovoltaic Devices

Wei Wang, Zhong Hu, Vedbar Singh Khadka, Xingzhong Yan, Michael Ropp, David Galipeau

IMECE 2008; 25-30doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66622

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Topics: Absorption , Photons , Active materials , Energy conversion , Cross section (Physics) , Energy gap , Excitation , Fluorescence , Shapes

Net Energy Analysis for Concentrated Solar Power Plants in Chile

Rodrigo Escobar, Teresita Larrai´n

IMECE 2008; 31-41doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67481

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Energy resources , Fossil fuels , Renewable energy sources , Solar energy , Sunlight , Energy generation , Energy policy , Manufacturing , Nuclear decommissioning

Energy Efficient Residential Thermal Control With Wireless Sensor Networks: A Case Study for Air Conditioning in California

Nathan Ota, Ed Arens, Paul Wright

IMECE 2008; 43-52doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67563

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Topics: Air conditioning , Wireless sensor networks , Sensors , Temperature , Temperature controls , Control systems , Energy consumption , Temperature distribution

Dynamic Modeling of Hydrokinetic Energy Extraction

Veronica B. Miller, Laura A. Schaefer

IMECE 2008; 53-60doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67722

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Topics: Dynamic modeling , Hydropower , Flow (Dynamics) , Rivers , Computational fluid dynamics , Dams , Developing nations , Energy conversion , Kinetic energy , Reservoirs

Performance Analysis and Design Optimization of a Mini-Channel Evacuated-Tube Solar Collector

Gerardo Diaz

IMECE 2008; 61-67doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67858

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Solar collectors , Coating processes , Coatings , Emissions , Flow (Dynamics) , Gases , Heat , Heat pipes

Cow Power: The Energy and Air Quality Benefits of Converting Manure to Biogas

Amanda D. Cue´llar, Michael E. Webber

IMECE 2008; 69-77doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68140

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Topics: Air pollution , Biogas , Emissions , Combustion , Coal , Nitrogen oxides , Particulate matter , Carbon dioxide , Climate change , Electric power generation

Efficiency Experiments on Modified Dye Sensitized Solar Cells

Crystal Nguyen, Daniel Volpe, William Wilson, Mansour Zenouzi, Jason Avent

IMECE 2008; 79-87doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68773

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Topics: Solar cells , Silicon , Graphite , Platinum , Solar energy , Carbon dioxide , Emissions , Manufacturing , Pollution , Sunlight

Experimental Testing of a Thermoelectric-Based Hydronic Cooling and Heating Device With Transient Charging of Sensible Thermal Energy Storage Water Tank

Michael J. Kazmierczak, Sreenidhi Krishnamoorthy, Abhishek Gupta

IMECE 2008; 89-99doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-69235

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Topics: Heat pumps , Heating and cooling , Testing , Thermal energy storage , Transients (Dynamics) , Water

Applications of Micro- and Nanotechnologies to Energy Systems

Advancing Thermoacoustics Through CFD Simulation Using Fluent

Florian Zink, Jeffrey S. Vipperman, Laura A. Schaefer

IMECE 2008; 101-110doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66510

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Simulation , Thermoacoustics , Cooling , Refrigerants , Refrigeration , Temperature , Carbon , Climate change , Compression

An Electromagnetic Microscale Vibration Harvester for Powering Wireless Sensor Nodes

A. C. Waterbury, M. Koplow, P. K. Wright

IMECE 2008; 111-119doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67676

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Topics: Microscale devices , Sensors , Vibration , Resonance , Geometry , Machine tools , Circuits , Generators , Iron , Power density

A Methodology for Applying Energy Harvesting to Extend Wildlife Tag Lifetime

Robert MacCurdy, Timothy Reissman, Ephrahim Garcia, David Winkler

IMECE 2008; 121-130doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68082

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Design , Batteries , Data acquisition , Engineering prototypes , Stress

Thermoelectric Heat Recovery From a Tankless Water Heating System

S. A. LeBlanc, Y. Gao, K. E. Goodson

IMECE 2008; 131-137doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68860

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Topics: Cogeneration systems , Combined heat and power , Combustion systems , Convection , Cross-flow , Electricity (Physics) , Energy generation , Finite volume methods , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids

Bootstrap Statistical Method to Attain the Average Nusselt Number Correlation for Milli Channels and Micro Channels Heat Sink Using Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3)/Water Nanofluid

Guillermo E. Valencia, Jose D. Aldana, Miguel A. Ramos, Antonio J. Bula

IMECE 2008; 139-146doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68912

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Topics: Aluminum , Convection , Heat sinks , Microchannels , Nanofluids , Water

Cogeneration and Tri-Generation Systems

Integrate CHP to Improve Overall Corn Ethanol Economics

Milton Meckler, Son H. Ho

IMECE 2008; 147-161doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66295

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Economics , Ethanol , Milling , Cycles , Emissions , Food products , Proteins , Refrigeration , Steam

Combined Desalination and Refrigeration Systems Driven by Low-Grade Heat

Yongqing Wang, Noam Lior

IMECE 2008; 163-173doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67029

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Topics: Absorption , Evaporation , Heat pumps , Refrigeration , Waste heat , Water

LNG Vaporization Using a Novel Co-Generation System

H. Griepentrog, G. Tsatsaronis, T. Morosuk

IMECE 2008; 175-181doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67208

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Topics: Cogeneration systems , Liquefied natural gas

Performance Evaluation of Combined Cycles for Cruise Ship Applications

Ibiba Emmanuel-Douglas

IMECE 2008; 183-194doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67393

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Topics: Combined cycles , Electric propulsion , Performance evaluation , Power stations , Ships

Predicted Performance of an Integrated Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic System With Hybrid Turbine-Fuel Cell Cogeneration System With Cooling Loads

Gregory J. Kowalski, Mansour Zenouzi

IMECE 2008; 195-207doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68239

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Cooling , Fuels , Photovoltaic power systems , Solar energy , Stress , Turbines , Renewable energy , Carbon dioxide , Design

Design and Analysis for Sustainability

Process Simulation of a Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant Powered by Photovoltaic Panels for Kalymnos Island

Valentina Amati, Carlos Herrando Zapater, Enrico Sciubba, Javier Uche Marcuello

IMECE 2008; 209-217doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66593

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Topics: Process simulation , Reverse osmosis , Thermoeconomics

A Surrogate Modeling Based Approach to Renewable Mobile Hybrid Power System Design

Jonathan Murphy, Tommer Ender, Dimitri Mavris, Comas Haynes

IMECE 2008; 219-228doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66824

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Topics: Design , Hybrid power systems , Modeling , Artificial neural networks , Conceptual design , Engineering instruments , Optimization , Renewable energy , Renewable energy sources , Simulation

The Production of Syngas via High Temperature Electrolysis and Biomass Gasification

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

IMECE 2008; 229-235doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68900

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Topics: Biomass , Fuel gasification , High temperature steam , Syngas , Carbon , Hydrogen , Temperature , Carbon dioxide , Electric power generation , Electrolysis

Design and Analysis of Complex Energy Conversion Systems

Thermodynamic Analysis of Advance Technology Combined Cycle Power Plant Employing Water/Steam Closed Loop Cooling in Gas Turbine

J. P. Yadav, Onkar Singh

IMECE 2008; 237-247doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66071

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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Cooling , Gas turbines , Steam , Water , Combined cycles , Coolants , Cycles , Power stations , Pressure

Energy Analysis of Cooling Pump in Internal Combustion Engine

T. M. I. Mahlia, M. Husnawan, H. H. Masjuki, K. V. Chow, T. S. Low, A. W. J. Liaw

IMECE 2008; 249-253doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66189

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Topics: Cooling , Internal combustion engines , Pumps , Engines , Heat transfer , Belts , Dynamometers , Energy consumption , Heat , Temperature

Study of the Influence of the Nominal Power on the Selection of the CCGT Power Plant Optimum Configuration Including Supercritical Configurations

M. D. Duran, A. Rovira

IMECE 2008; 255-260doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66249

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Topics: Power stations , Pressure , Design , Heat recovery steam generators , Turbines , Thermoeconomics , Combined cycles , Cycles , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas turbines

Study on SOFC-MGT Hybrid Cycle System With High Efficiency

Liqiang Duan, Binbin He, Yongping Yang

IMECE 2008; 261-270doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66834

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Topics: Cycles , Solid oxide fuel cells

Nanofluids: Analysis of Heat Transfer Mechanisms and Clustering

Kau-Fui V. Wong, Michael J. Castillo

IMECE 2008; 271-282doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67326

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Topics: Heat transfer , Nanofluids , Thermal conductivity , Fluids , Nanoparticles , Particulate matter , Agglomeration (Materials) , Convection , Particle size , Pool boiling

On the Benefits of Separating the Heat Transfer Section and Analyzing Elementary Thermodynamic Cycles in Energy Systems Analysis

Matteo Morandin, Andrea Toffolo, Andrea Lazzaretto

IMECE 2008; 283-294doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67501

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Topics: Energy / power systems , Heat transfer , Thermodynamic cycles , Cycles , Heat exchangers , Complex systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Heat sinks , Integrated systems

Analysis of Temperature and Residence Time of the Exhausts in the Combustion Chamber of an Incinerator Plant

M. Costa, M. Dell’Isola, N. Massarotti, A. Mauro

IMECE 2008; 295-302doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67714

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Topics: Combustion chambers , Incinerators , Temperature , Approximation , Computational fluid dynamics , Energy recovery , Fluids , Heat , Sanitary landfills , Simulation

Analysis of Gas-Steam Combined Cycle Based on Pressure Energy Recovery of Gas Transportation Pipelines

Li-Yong Lun, Xian-Liang Yang, Hai-Yan Wang, Yu-Long Wang

IMECE 2008; 303-306doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68333

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Topics: Combined cycles , Energy recovery , Pipelines , Pressure , Steam , Transportation systems , Natural gas , Exhaust systems , Temperature , Air compressors

Multi-Objective Synthesis Optimization of Heat Exchanger Networks With Arbitrary Topology

Andrea Toffolo

IMECE 2008; 307-319doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68651

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Optimization , Topology , Algorithms , Energy consumption , Energy recovery , Heat transfer , Pareto optimization , Tradeoffs

A 150Kw Integrated Solar Combined Cycle (ISCC) Power Plant

Jon W. Teets, J. Michael Teets

IMECE 2008; 321-331doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-69020

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Topics: Combined cycles , Power stations , Solar energy , Gas turbines , Electricity (Physics) , Fluids , Rankine cycle , Solar thermal power , Biofuel , Cycles

Education in Thermodynamics, Energy Systems, and Sustainability

Revising the Power Generation Systems Curriculum: The 1000 MW Solution

Vincent P. Manno

IMECE 2008; 333-338doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68554

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Topics: Design education , Economics , Electric power generation , Electricity (Physics) , Energy / power systems , Engineering design , Manufacturing technology , Mechanical engineering , Mechanical engineering education , Performance characterization

Small-Scale, Green-Powered Hydrogen Generation System

David Arruda, David Browne, Chris Thongkham, Mansour Zenouzi

IMECE 2008; 339-348doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68760

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Topics: Hydrogen , Hydrogen fuels , Economics , Gasoline , Cities , Design , Design education , Fossil fuels , Fuel cells , Fuels

An Object-Oriented Online Tool for Solving Generalized Chemical Equilibrium Problems

Christopher P. Paolini, Subrata Bhattacharjee

IMECE 2008; 349-358doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-69210

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Topics: Equilibrium (Physics) , Students , Homework , Chemical thermodynamics , Chemistry , Combustion , Computer software , Engineering students , Engineering teachers , Errors

Energy Systems and the Environment

LQR-Based Control of a Two Zone HCCI Engine Model

Varun Tandra, Nilabh Srivastava

IMECE 2008; 359-370doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66562

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Topics: Homogeneous charge compression ignition engines , Ignition , Temperature , Exhaust systems , Cylinders , Engines , Automobiles , Combustion , Emissions , Accounting

A Study on Sustainable Energy Sources and its Conversion Systems Towards Development of an Efficient Zero Pollution Novel Air Turbine to Use as Prime-Mover to the Light Vehicle

Bharat Raj Singh, Onkar Singh

IMECE 2008; 371-378doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66803

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Topics: Emissions , Energy conversion , Energy resources , Energy sustainability , Fossil fuels , Pollution , Turbines , Vehicles

Constructing 3-D Wind Fields for Nellis Dunes in Nevada

Xiuling Wang, Darrell W. Pepper, Brenda Buck, Dirk Goossens

IMECE 2008; 379-385doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68863

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Topics: Wind , Errors , Finite element model , Flow (Dynamics) , Algorithms , Meteorology

Fuel Cell Modeling and Experimental Analysis

Numerical Investigation of the Effect of Fuel Recycling on the Susceptibility of a Direct Internal Methane Reforming SOFC to Carbon Deposition

Valerie Eveloy, Merwan Daoudi

IMECE 2008; 387-397doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67870

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Topics: Carbon , Fuels , Methane , Recycling , Solid oxide fuel cells , Anodes , Computational fluid dynamics , Steam , Accounting , Chemical reactions

Understanding Transport and Reaction Processes in the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Anode at Sub-50 nm Resolution

John R. Izzo, Jr., Abhijit S. Joshi, Kyle N. Grew, Wilson K. S. Chiu

IMECE 2008; 399-402doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68422

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Topics: Anodes , Resolution (Optics) , Solid oxide fuel cells , Fuels , Computerized tomography , Physics

Strontium-Doped Lanthanum Manganate Cathode Degradation Due to a Decomposed Hydrogen Peroxide Oxidant Feed Stream

John R. Izzo, Jr., Kyle N. Grew, Wilson K. S. Chiu

IMECE 2008; 403-406doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68424

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Topics: Hydrogen , Lanthanum , Strontium , Water , Composite materials , Durability , Electrochemical reactions , Oxygen , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light)

A Low Order Control-Oriented Model of Liquid Water Transport in PEM Fuel Cell

Angelo Esposito, Cesare Pianese, Yann G. Guezennec

IMECE 2008; 407-416doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68742

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Topics: Design , Drops , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Water

3D CFD Electrochemical and Heat Transfer Model of an Integrated-Planar Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell

Grant Hawkes, James O’Brien

IMECE 2008; 417-425doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68866

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Electrolysis , Heat transfer , Solid oxide fuel cells , Ceramics , Current density , Temperature , Hydrogen production , Anodes , Computation

Investigation of Porous Gas Diffusions Layer Modeling in PEM Fuel Cells

Zhongying Shi, Xia Wang

IMECE 2008; 427-435doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68904

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Topics: Modeling , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Darcy's law , Gas diffusion layers , Electrodes , Fuel cells , Momentum , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves)

Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Thermoeconomics

Design With Constructal Theory: Vascularized Composites for Volumetric Cooling

Sunwoo Kim, Sylvie Lorente, Adrian Bejan

IMECE 2008; 437-444doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66334

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Topics: Composite materials , Cooling , Design

Thermodynamic Estimate of Minimal Dissipation for Heat Exchange System

Andrei A. Akhremenkov, Anatoliy M. Tsirlin, Vladimir Kazakov

IMECE 2008; 445-452doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66883

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Topics: Energy dissipation , Heat , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Heat exchangers , Stress , Entropy , Heat transfer , Heating , Thermodynamics

A General Exergy-Based Method for Combining a Cost Analysis With an Environmental Impact Analysis: Part I — Theoretical Development

G. Tsatsaronis, T. Morosuk

IMECE 2008; 453-462doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67218

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Topics: Exergy , Combined heat and power , Energy conversion , Exergy analysis , Turbines

A General Exergy-Based Method for Combining a Cost Analysis With an Environmental Impact Analysis: Part II — Application to a Cogeneration System

G. Tsatsaronis, T. Morosuk

IMECE 2008; 463-469doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67219

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Exergy , Energy conversion , Exergy analysis , Turbines

Quantum Thermodynamics for the Modeling of Hydrogen Storage on a Carbon Nanotube

Michael R. von Spakovsky, Charles E. Smith, Vittorio Verda

IMECE 2008; 471-480doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67424

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Hydrogen storage , Modeling , Thermodynamics , Equilibrium (Physics) , Atoms , Equations of motion , Hydrogen , Carbon , Quantum mechanics

A New Approach in Approximating Thermodynamics Properties in Compressed Liquid Region

Amir Karimi, Isa Tan

IMECE 2008; 481-492doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68185

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Topics: Approximation , Thermodynamics , Temperature , Pressure , Enthalpy , Fluids , Water , Internal energy (Physics) , Entropy , Errors

Application of Thermoeconomic Analysis to the Evaluation of Potential Improvement for Energy Resources Saving in Process Plants

Vittorio Verda, Ce´sar Torres, Antonio Valero

IMECE 2008; 493-500doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68562

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Topics: Energy resources , Thermoeconomics , Combined cycles , Fuels , Waste-to-energy

On Application of the Second Law to Heat Exchangers

Ahmad Fakheri

IMECE 2008; 501-506doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-69056

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Entropy , Design

Exergy and the Hubbert Peak: Assessment of the Scarcity of Minerals on Earth

Antonio Valero, Alicia Valero, Cesar Torres

IMECE 2008; 507-516doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-69283

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Topics: Exergy , Minerals , Fuels , Exergy analysis , Sustainable development , Thermodynamics

Heat Pumps and Combined Heat and Power Systems

Irreversibility Analysis of a Vapor Compression Cascade Refrigeration Cycle

Ali Kilicarslan, Norbert Mu¨ller

IMECE 2008; 517-522doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66363

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Topics: Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Compression , Cycles , Refrigerants , Refrigeration cycles , Vapors

Multiphase Flow Through Inlet Manifolds of HVAC Systems

B. G. Shiva Prasad, Jacob A. Groshek

IMECE 2008; 523-529doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66642

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Topics: HVAC equipment , Intake manifolds , Multiphase flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Refrigerants , Compressors , Geometry , Manifolds , Pipes , Computational fluid dynamics

Evaluation of Efficiency in Compressible Flow Ejectors

Kartik V. Bulusu, David M. Gould, Charles A. Garris, Jr.

IMECE 2008; 531-554doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67622

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Topics: Compressible flow , Ejectors , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Turbulence , Compressors , Electromagnetic induction , Refrigerants , Refrigeration , Water

On Thermodynamics of Advanced Adsorption Cooling Devices

Bidyut B. Saha, Anutosh Chakraborty, Ibrahim I. El-Sharkawy, Shigeru Koyama, Kim Choon Ng, Kandadai Srinivasan

IMECE 2008; 555-561doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68615

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Topics: Cooling , Thermodynamics , Temperature , Heat , Approximation , Condensation , Coolants , Modeling

Study on Single- and Multi-Stage Adsorption Cooling Cycles Working at Sub and Above Atmospheric Conditions

Bidyut B. Saha, Ibrahim I. El-Sharkawy, Anutosh Chakraborty, Shigeru Koyama, Kim Choon Ng

IMECE 2008; 563-570doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68616

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Topics: Cooling , Cycles , Temperature , Vacuum , Activated carbon , Atmospheric pressure , Ethanol , Fibers , Heat , Pressure

Utilization of Expansion Work in Transcritical CO₂ Heat Pumps in Combined Heating and Cooling

Nikola Stosic, Ian K. Smith

IMECE 2008; 571-576doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68722

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Heat pumps , Heating and cooling

Hydrogen Energy Technologies

Hybrid Systems Using Solid Oxide Fuel Cell and Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell

Hideki Yoshida, Shinji Amaha, Hisataka Yakabe

IMECE 2008; 577-585doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66213

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Topics: Electrolytes , Fuel cells , Polymers , Solid oxide fuel cells , Fuels , Hydrogen , Heat , Electrical efficiency , Hydrogen production , Sustainability

Electrolytic Reactors for High Pressure Hydrogen Generation: Design and Simulation

Albert Albers, Juan Ricardo Lauretta, Pablo Leslabay

IMECE 2008; 587-596doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66641

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Topics: Design , High pressure (Physics) , Hydrogen , Simulation , Storage , Antarctic region , Compression , Computer simulation , Computer software , Differential equations

Thermal Dissociation of CH₄ Using a Particle-Flow Chemical Reactor Exposed to Concentrated Solar Radiation

Gilles Maag, Francisco Javier Gutierrez, Wojciech Lipinski, Aldo Steinfeld

IMECE 2008; 597-604doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66792

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Topics: Carbon , Methane , Particle flow , Solar energy , Solar radiation

Injection Technology of Enriched Hydrogen Gas to Reduce Sulfur Oxide and Fly Ash Emission

Tudor I. Prisecaru, Corneliu Dica, Cristian Petcu, Malina Mihaela Prisecaru, Radu Chiriac

IMECE 2008; 605-609doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66936

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Topics: Emissions , Fly ash , Hydrogen , Sulfur , Coal , Fuels , Particulate matter , Combustion , Atoms , Boilers

Hydrogen Use in an Urban District: Environmental Impacts in a Possible Scenario Based on Coal

Marco Gambini, Michela Vellini

IMECE 2008; 611-625doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68415

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Topics: Cities , Coal , Hydrogen , Hydrogen production , Carbon capture and storage , Emissions , Energy / power systems , Fossil fuels , Renewable energy , Storage

Recent Progress at the Idaho National Laboratory in High Temperature Electrolysis for Hydrogen and Syngas Production

C. Stoots, J. O’Brien, J. Herring, J. Hartvigsen

IMECE 2008; 627-638doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68440

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Electrolysis , Gas chromatography , Heating , High temperature steam , Hydrogen , Lakes , Operating temperature , Solid oxide fuel cells , Steam

Thermodynamic Considerations for Thermal Water Splitting Processes and High Temperature Electrolysis

J. E. O’Brien

IMECE 2008; 639-651doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68880

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Topics: High temperature steam , Water , Hydrogen production , Nuclear reactors , Operating temperature , Temperature

Design of a Compact Heat Exchanger for Heat Recuperation From a High Temperature Electrolysis System

G. K. Housley, J. E. O’Brien, G. L. Hawkes

IMECE 2008; 653-660doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68917

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Topics: Design , Heat , Heat exchangers , High temperature steam , Electrolysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Hardware , Heat transfer , Heat transfer coefficients , Manifolds

Low and High Temperature Fuel Cell Systems Analysis

Study of a Fuel Supply Pump With a Piezoelectric Effect for Micro Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

H. K. Ma, S. H. Huang, B. R. Chen, Y. J. Huang

IMECE 2008; 661-666doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67150

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Topics: Fuels , Piezoelectricity , Pumps , Solid oxide fuel cells , Ethanol , Flow (Dynamics) , Valves , Design , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural)

Stochastic Modeling and Uncertainty Analysis With Multi-Objective Optimization Strategies for the Synthesis/Design and Operation/Control of a PEMFC Fuel Processing Subsystem

Kihyung Kim, Meng Wang, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Douglas J. Nelson

IMECE 2008; 667-678doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68065

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Topics: Design , Fuel processing , Modeling , Pareto optimization , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Uncertainty analysis , Optimization , Uncertainty , Stress , Boilers

Dynamic Synthesis/Design and Operation/Control Optimization Under Uncertainty of a PEMFC System

Kihyung Kim, Meng Wang, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Douglas J. Nelson

IMECE 2008; 679-689doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68070

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Uncertainty , Dynamic systems , Modeling , Degrees of freedom , Electronics , Energy generation , Fuel cells

Multi- Versus Single-Level Dynamic Synthesis/Design and Operation/Control Optimizations of a PEMFC System

Meng Wang, Kihyung Kim, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Douglas J. Nelson

IMECE 2008; 691-700doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68073

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Topics: Design , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Optimization , Optimization algorithms , Energy / power systems , Fuel processing

Use of State Space in the Dynamic Synthesis/Design and Operation/Control Optimization of a PEMFC System

Meng Wang, Kihyung Kim, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Douglas J. Nelson

IMECE 2008; 701-710doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68076

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Stress , Control equipment , Transients (Dynamics) , Control systems , Energy / power systems , Engineers , Fuel processing

Three Dimensional Analysis of a PEM Fuel Cell With the Shape of a Fermat Spiral for the Flow Channel Configuration

D. Jua´rez-Robles, A. Herna´ndez-Guerrero, C. E. Damia´n-Ascencio, C. Rubio-Arana

IMECE 2008; 711-720doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68101

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Topics: Dimensional analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Shapes , Current density , Fuel cells , Three-dimensional models , Anodes , Catalysts , Gas diffusion layers

Exergy Analysis of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell-Gas Turbine Hybrid Power Plant

Valentina Amati, Enrico Sciubba, Claudia Toro

IMECE 2008; 721-731doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68339

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Topics: Exergy analysis , Fuels , Hybrid power systems , Solid oxide fuel cells , Turbines , Gas turbines , Steam , Exergy , Heat recovery steam generators , Anodes

Thermodynamic and Thermoeconomic Analysis of a MCFC Power Generation Unit Coupled With Hydrogen Production

Vittorio Verda, Flavio Nicolin

IMECE 2008; 733-739doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68566

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Topics: Energy generation , Hydrogen production , Molten carbonate fuel cells , Thermoeconomics , Design , Energy / power systems , Biogas , Electric power generation , Fuel cells , Micro gas turbines

Comparison of a Multi-Megawatt High Temperature Fuel Cell System With Reciprocating Engines and Aero-Derivative Gas Turbines

Georgia C. Karvountzi, Paul F. Duby

IMECE 2008; 741-749doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68933

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Topics: Combined cycles , Fuel cells , Gas turbines , High temperature , Piston engines

Structural and Thermal Design Challenges of Portable Micro Fuel Cell Systems

Constantinos Minas

IMECE 2008; 751-756doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-69270

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Topics: Design , Micro fuel cells , Fuel cells , Direct methanol fuel cells , Defense industry , Finite element analysis , Lithium-ion batteries , Methanol , Optimization , Thermal systems

Optimization of Energy Systems

Thermodynamic Performance Optimization of Reciprocating Internal Combustion (IC) Engines

George A. Adebiyi, Kalyan K. Srinivasan, Charles M. Gibson

IMECE 2008; 757-768doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66026

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Topics: Combustion , Engines , Optimization , Cycles , Internal combustion engines , Compression , Design , Diesel engines , Exergy , Fuels

Multi-Objective Thermoeconomic Optimization of Coupling MSF Desalination With PWR Nuclear Power Plant

Mohammad Hasan Khoshgoftar Manesh, Majid Amidpour, Mohammad Hosein Hamedi

IMECE 2008; 769-786doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66635

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Optimization , Pressurized water reactors , Thermoeconomics , Design , Exergy , Power stations , Evolutionary algorithms , Pinch effect , Simulation

Optimization of the Operation of a Complex Combined-Cycle Cogeneration Plant Using a Professional Process Simulator

Leonardo S. Vieira, Carlos F. Matt, Vanessa G. Guedes, Manuel E. Cruz, Fernando V. Castello˜es

IMECE 2008; 787-796doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66717

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Topics: Cogeneration plants , Combined cycles , Optimization , Steam , Thermoeconomics , Design , Electricity (Physics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Computer software , Energy / power systems

Optimized Modeling of Gas Turbine Power Augmentation Using Steam Injection and Inlet Cooling

Ehsan Hashemi, Ebrahim Dolatabadi, Pegah Pezeshkpour

IMECE 2008; 797-807doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68807

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Topics: Cooling , Gas turbines , Modeling , Steam , Compressors , Combustion chambers , Turbines , Computers , Cooling systems , Energy generation

Entropy Generation Minimization in a Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

Adriano Sciacovelli, Vittorio Verda

IMECE 2008; 809-818doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68910

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Topics: Entropy , Solid oxide fuel cells , Design , Fuel cells , Chemical reactions , Computational fluid dynamics , Electrochemistry , Fluid dynamics , Geometry , Porous materials

Poster

Comparison of Combined Cycle and Conventional Steam Power Plant Through Energy Level and Thermoeconomic Analysis

Mohammad Hasan Khoshgoftar Manesh, Majid Amidpour, Hasan Khodaei Jalal Abadi

IMECE 2008; 819-846doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66640

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Topics: Combined cycles , Energy levels (Quantum mechanics) , Exergy , Thermal power stations , Thermoeconomics

Ultra-Low and Zero Emission Power Plants and CO2 Sequestration

Thermoeconomic Optimization of COOLCEP-S: A Novel Zero-CO₂-Emission Power Cycle Using LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) Coldness

Meng Liu, Noam Lior, Na Zhang, Wei Han

IMECE 2008; 847-858doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66467

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Topics: Emissions , Liquefied natural gas , Optimization , Thermodynamic power cycles , Thermoeconomics , Carbon dioxide , Cycles , Refrigeration , Temperature , China

Conventional Power Plants Equipped With Systems for CO₂ Emission Abatement

Marco Gambini, Michela Vellini

IMECE 2008; 859-867doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66471

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Emissions , Power stations , Air pollution control , Clearances (Engineering) , Coal , Combined cycle power stations , Compression , Cycles , Drying

Exergy Analysis of the Sequestration of CO₂ Emissions

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

IMECE 2008; 869-873doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66534

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Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Emissions , Exergy analysis , Absorption , Carbon dioxide , Flue gases , Heat , Chemical processes , Design , Entropy

Sustainable Products and Processes

Environmentally Benign/Sustainable Products and Processes

Joint Optimization of Transportation and Spare Parts Inventory Policies in a Reverse Logistics Network Using OptQuest

Mehmet A. Ilgin, Surendra M. Gupta

IMECE 2008; 877-885doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66682

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Topics: Logistics , Optimization , Simulation , Transportation systems

Sustainable Production in the Age of Mass Customization: An Example in the Footwear Industry

Serena Graziosi, Michele Germani

IMECE 2008; 887-895doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66781

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Topics: Sustainability , Assembly lines

Impact Performance of Natural Fique-Fiber Reinforced Composites

Alejandro Maranon, Yan Sanabria, Mari´a F. Contreras, Wilson Hormaza

IMECE 2008; 897-898doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67518

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Topics: Composite materials , Fibers , Absorption , Resins , Engineering systems and industry applications , Engineers , Polyester fabrics , Steel , Tensile strength , Textiles

The Use of Vegetable Oil as Fuel for Distributed Power Generation in Developing Countries

T. Reding, P. Akbari, A. Frank, S. Rodriguez, J. Zambito, S. Bosco, M. Basinger

IMECE 2008; 899-907doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68757

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Topics: Developing nations , Distributed power generation , Fuels , Vegetable oils , Engines , Diesel , Diesel engines , Emissions , Exhaust systems , Hardware