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ASME 2011 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition
November 11–17, 2011
Denver, Colorado, USA
Conference Sponsors:
  • ASME
ISBN:
978-0-7918-5490-7
Volume 4: Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Combustion Science and Engineering; Nanoengineering for Energy, Parts A and B

Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability

Design and Analysis of Energy Conversion Systems

Design Optimization of Turbo-Machinery Components With Independent FEA and CFD Tools in an Optimization Software Environment: A Mid-Span Shroud Ring Study Case
Yuan-Ting Wu, Christian K. Funk, Pei-feng Hsu, Jerome Le Moine, Ran Zhou, C. S. Subramanian, Christian X. Campbell, John J. Marra
IMECE 2011; 1-8https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62083
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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Computer software , Design , Finite element analysis , Optimization , Turbomachinery , Blades , Gas turbines , Damping , Geometry
Design and Construction of a Solar-Powered Fluidyne Test Bed
Jackson W. Mason, James W. Stevens
IMECE 2011; 9-20https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62194
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Topics: Construction , Design , Solar power , Engines , Lenses (Optics) , Solar energy , Copper , Cycles , Energy conversion , Energy resources
Mass Balance and Exergy Analysis of a Fast Pyrolysis System
Logan Osgood-Jacobs, Akwasi A. Boateng, Peregrine Carlson, Charles A. Mullen, Nelson Macken
IMECE 2011; 21-26https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62319
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Topics: Exergy analysis , Pyrolysis , Exergy , Biomass , Feedstock , Flow (Dynamics) , Linear programming , Optimization
The Power Generation With Vegetable Oils: A Case Study
Alfonso Calabria, Roberto Capata, Mario Di Veroli
IMECE 2011; 27-32https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62470
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Topics: Energy generation , Vegetable oils , Fuels , Biomass , Diesel
Flow Distribution Measurements From an Air Cooled Condenser in a ~400MW Power Plant
E. J. Walsh, R. Grimes, G. Griffin
IMECE 2011; 33-38https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62538
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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Flow (Dynamics) , Power stations , Fans , Cooling , Design , Energy generation , Fins , Pressure , Thermal power stations
Theoretical and Experimental Analyses of Energy Efficient Air Dehumidification Systems for Tropical Climates Using Membrane Technology
Zaw Khin, Kim Choon Ng
IMECE 2011; 39-46https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62648
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Topics: Climate , Dehumidification , Experimental analysis , Membranes , Stress
Advanced Exergoeconomic Analysis of a Refrigeration Machine: Part 1—Methodology and First Evaluation
T. Morosuk, G. Tsatsaronis
IMECE 2011; 47-56https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62688
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Topics: Exergy , Machine components , Machinery , Refrigeration
Advanced Exergoeconomic Analysis of a Refrigeration Machine: Part 2—Improvement
T. Morosuk, G. Tsatsaronis
IMECE 2011; 57-65https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62689
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Topics: Exergy , Machine components , Machinery , Refrigeration
Enhanced Solar Energy Harvest for Power Generation From Brayton Cycle
Matthew Neber, Hohyun Lee
IMECE 2011; 67-73https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62890
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Topics: Brayton cycle , Energy generation , Solar energy , Manufacturing , Cavities , Silicon , Casting , Ceramics , Concentrating solar power , Distributed power generation
Optimization and Comparison of Direct and Indirect Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Power Plant Cycles for Nuclear Applications
Edwin A. Harvego, Michael G. McKellar
IMECE 2011; 75-81https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63073
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Topics: Cycles , Optimization , Power stations , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Temperature , Carbon dioxide , Heat , Pressure , Thermal efficiency , Very high temperature reactors
Design and Evaluation of MEMS-Based Stirling Cycle Micro-Refrigeration System
Dongzhi Guo, Jingsheng Gao, Alan J. H. McGaughey, Matthew Moran, Suresh Santhanam, Gary K. Fedder, Bill Anderson, Shi-Chune Yao
IMECE 2011; 83-90https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63084
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Topics: Cycles , Design , Microelectromechanical systems , Refrigeration
Hybrid Energy Storage System for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles: Review and a New Control Strategy
Xing Zhang, Zuomin Dong, Curran Crawford
IMECE 2011; 91-101https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63280
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Topics: Batteries , Electric vehicles , Energy storage , Separation (Technology) , Signals , Ultracapacitors
Dynamics and Thermodynamics of a Free-Piston Expander-Compressor
Alan A. Kornhauser
IMECE 2011; 103-108https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63517
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Topics: Compressors , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Pistons , Thermodynamics , High pressure (Physics) , Vapors , Compression , Cylinders , Design , Dynamic models
Hybrid Solar-Geothermal Power Generation to Increase the Energy Production From a Binary Geothermal Plant
Giovanni Manente, Randall Field, Ronald DiPippo, Jefferson W. Tester, Marco Paci, Nicola Rossi
IMECE 2011; 109-119https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63665
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Topics: Energy generation , Geothermal engineering , Geothermal power stations , Solar energy , Fluids , Power stations , Condensers (steam plant) , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Organic Rankine cycle
A Genetic Algorithm for Optimizing Heat Recovery Steam Generators of Combined Cycle Power Plants
Roberto Carapellucci, Lorena Giordano
IMECE 2011; 121-130https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63703
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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Genetic algorithms , Heat recovery steam generators , Design , Power stations , Combined cycles , Computer software , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Gas turbines
From Component to Macro Energy Systems: A Common Design and Off-Design Modeling Approach
S. Rech, A. Lazzaretto
IMECE 2011; 131-144https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63952
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Topics: Design , Energy / power systems , Modeling , Dimensions , Inflow , Momentum , Outflow , Simulation
Comparative Economic Analysis of Concentrating Solar Technologies
Brandon Duquette, Todd Otanicar
IMECE 2011; 145-150https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63956
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Topics: Economic analysis , Solar energy , Solar thermal power , Concentrating solar power , Design , Electric power generation , Photovoltaic power systems , Photovoltaics , Solar energy systems , Solar power
Computational Modeling of the Combustion and Gasification Zones in a Downdraft Gasifier
Marta Muilenburg, Yunye Shi, Albert Ratner
IMECE 2011; 151-158https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64009
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Topics: Biomass , Combustion , Computer simulation , Fuel gasification
Coupled Fluid Structure Interaction (FSI) Modeling of Parallel Plate Assemblies
John C. Kennedy, Gary L. Solbrekken
IMECE 2011; 159-167https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64106
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Topics: Aluminum , Computational fluid dynamics , Coolants , Deflection , Deformation , Design , Diluents , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Flow (Dynamics)
Adhesion of Chlorella vulgaris on Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Surfaces
Altan Ozkan, Halil Berberoglu
IMECE 2011; 169-178https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64133
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Topics: Adhesion , Shear rate , Design , Density , Biofouling , Biofuel , Flow (Dynamics) , Glass , Surface properties , Water
Optimal Design of Micro-Turbine Cogeneration Systems for the Portuguese Buildings Sector
Lui´s B. Martins, Ana C. M. Ferreira, Manuel L. Nunes, Celina P. Lea˜o, Senhorinha F. C. F. Teixeira, Francisco Marques, Jose´ C. F. Teixeira
IMECE 2011; 179-186https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64470
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Topics: Cogeneration systems , Design , Structures , Turbines , Combined heat and power , Gas turbines , Fuels , Compressors , Electrical efficiency , Optimization
Thermodynamics Applied to Geothermal Power Plants: Case Study—Unit 5, Cerro Prieto, Baja California Mexico
He´ctor Enrique Campbell Rami´rez, Gisela Montero Alpirez, Margarita Gil Samaniego Ramos, Benjamin Valdez Salas
IMECE 2011; 187-196https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64479
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Topics: Geothermal power stations , Thermodynamics , Condensers (steam plant) , Flow (Dynamics) , Steam , Water , Cooling , Cooling towers , Pressure , Temperature
Conceptual Design of Photobioreactor for Algae Cultivation
Oscar R. Pupo, Samira Garci´a, Guillermo Valencia, Antonio Bula
IMECE 2011; 197-202https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64484
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Topics: Biodiesel , Carbon dioxide , Conceptual design , Mass transfer
Cellular Photosynthetic Rate of Fully and Partially Pigmented Chlamydomonas reinhardtii as a Function of Irradiance
Thomas E. Murphy, Halil Berberog˘lu
IMECE 2011; 203-209https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64550
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Topics: Microsensors , Oxygen
Small-Scale Power Generation and Storage Using Piezoelectric Films
Theodore Hatch, John Styrvoky, Jared Barton, Hualiang Zhang, Gayatri Mehta, Sandra Boetcher
IMECE 2011; 211-217https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64649
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Topics: Actuators , Air flow , Capacitors , Cylinders , Deformation , Electric power generation , Electrodes , Energy generation , Energy harvesting , Inks
Analysis of a Reheat Carbon Dioxide Transcritical Power Cycle Using a Low Temperature Heat Source
Hanfei Tuo
IMECE 2011; 219-225https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65000
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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Heat , Low temperature , Thermodynamic power cycles
Mixtures of CO2-SF6 as Working Fluids for Geothermal Plants
Adrian S. Sabau, Hebi Yin, Steven J. Pawel, Miroslaw Gruszkiewicz, Joanna McFarlane, James C. Conklin, Lou A. Qualls
IMECE 2011; 227-235https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65326
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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Fluids , Geothermal power stations , Reservoirs , Temperature , Climate change , Coal , Cooling , Emissions , Geothermal power
Numerical Model for Storage Systems Based on Phase-Change Materials
Adriano Sciacovelli, Vittorio Verda, Francesco Colella
IMECE 2011; 237-245https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65393
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Topics: Computer simulation , Phase change materials , Storage , Melting , Buoyancy , Fluid dynamics , Heat transfer , Solidification , Thermal energy storage , Central heating
A Thermoeconomic-Artificial Intelligence Combined Approach to the Diagnosis of Energy Systems
Roberto Melli, Vittorio Verda, Sorin-Gabriel Vernica
IMECE 2011; 247-254https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65396
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Topics: Energy / power systems , Thermoeconomics , Artificial intelligence , Filtration , Gas turbines
Integrated Management of Energy Storage for Sustainable Operation of Energy Microgrids
Ratnesh K. Sharma, Koji Kudo
IMECE 2011; 255-261https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65711
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Topics: Energy storage , Microgrids , Sustainability , Control systems , Distributed power generation , Emissions , Blocks (Building materials) , Energy generation , Governments , Maintenance

Energy Systems and the Environment

Exergy Linked to Environmental Impacts: Advanced Exergoenvironmental Analysis of an Advanced Zero Emission Plant
F. Petrakopoulou, G. Tsatsaronis, T. Morosuk
IMECE 2011; 263-270https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62678
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Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Emissions , Exergy , Fuels , Carbon dioxide , Compression , Energy conversion , Inspection , Life cycle assessment , Membranes
Heat Island Effect Aggravates Mortality
Kaufui V. Wong, Andrew Paddon, Alfredo Jimenez
IMECE 2011; 271-285https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62785
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Topics: Heat , Temperature , Air conditioning , Waves , Diseases , Cardiovascular system , Cities , Risk , Blood , Climate
Dynamic Optimization of District Energy Generation
Scott J. Salsbery
IMECE 2011; 287-292https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62950
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Topics: Energy generation , Optimization , Algorithms , Boilers , Engines , Power stations , Simulated annealing , Simulation , Steam , Strategic planning
Energy Efficiency Management Protocol in the Large Scale Retail
Diego Di Palma, Marco Lucentini, Flavio Rottenberg
IMECE 2011; 293-303https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63408
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Topics: Energy efficiency , Maintenance , Energy management systems , Chain , Computer software , Design , Economics , Industrial plants , Optimization , Simulation models
A Model for the Evaluation of Energy Indicators in End Users Audit for Hospital Sector
Marco Lucentini, Flavio Rottenberg, Diego Di Palma
IMECE 2011; 305-311https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63434
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Topics: Algorithms , Design , Energy / power systems , Energy efficiency , Performance evaluation , Reliability , Statistical analysis
Energetic and Economic Performance of a Compressed Air Energy Storage Facility in Texas as a Function of Technical and Cost Parameters
Aaron K. Townsend, Michael E. Webber
IMECE 2011; 313-321https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63830
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Topics: Compressed air , Energy storage , Compressors , Flow (Dynamics) , Turbines , Spin (Aerodynamics) , Spinning (Textile) , Optimization , Storage , Economics
Methodology for Comparing End-of-Life Pathways for Non-Recycled Materials
John R. Fyffe, Aaron K. Townsend, Michael E. Webber
IMECE 2011; 323-334https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64131
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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Cement kilns , Combustion , Contamination , Emissions , Energy budget (Physics) , Energy consumption , Flow (Dynamics) , Fossil fuels , Fuels
The Mathematical Analysis of a Novel Approach to Maximize Waste Recovery in a Life Support System
Michael G. McKellar, Rick A. Wood, Carl M. Stoots, Lila Mulloth, Bernadette Luna
IMECE 2011; 335-342https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64199
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Topics: Architecture , Carbon , Carbon dioxide , Electrolysis , Energy generation , Energy storage , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel cell technology , Fuels , Heat
Effect of Prismatic Skylight on the Power Consumption and Air-Conditioning Loads
Sebastian Munera, Yong X. Tao
IMECE 2011; 343-351https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64488
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Topics: Air conditioning , Energy consumption , Stress , Structures , Climate , Cooling , Energy conservation , Simulation , Commercial construction , Design
Introducing Energy Efficiency Metrics for Server and Data Centers
Abdlmonem H. Beitelmal, Drazen Fabris
IMECE 2011; 353-360https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64704
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Topics: Data centers , Energy efficiency
Monitoring Transportation, Air Pollution and Energy Demand in the Philippines Using LEAP
Mohammad Ahanchian, Jose Bienvenido Manuel Biona
IMECE 2011; 361-370https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64995
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Topics: Air pollution , Transportation systems , Databases , Emissions , Vehicles , Computer software , Computers , Energy consumption , Fuel consumption , Road transport
Reversible Process Structures as a Base of Sustainable Engineering
Wolfgang G. Winkler, Mark C. Williams
IMECE 2011; 371-372https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65407
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Topics: Entropy , Exergy analysis , Sustainability , Systems engineering , Thermoeconomics , Tradeoffs
A System Performance and Economics Analysis of IGCC With Supercritical Steam Bottom Cycle Supplied With Varying Blends of Coal and Biomass Feedstock
Henry A. Long, III, Ting Wang
IMECE 2011; 373-385https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65749
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Topics: Biomass , Coal , Cycles , Economics , Feedstock , Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations , Steam , Carbon , Emissions , Nitrogen oxides
Transition Engineering of Urban Transportation for Resilience to Peak Oil Risks
Susan Krumdieck
IMECE 2011; 387-400https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65836
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Topics: Cities , Resilience , Transportation systems , Fuels , Risk , Engineering instruments , Industrial research , Modeling , Risk assessment , Urban planning
The Survival Spectrum: The Key to Transition Engineering of Complex Systems
Susan Krumdieck
IMECE 2011; 401-411https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65891
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Topics: Complex systems , Fossil fuels , Risk management , Safety engineering , Sustainability

Energy Systems Components

Electrical Power Grid Delivery Dynamic Analysis: Using Prime Mover Engines to Balance Dynamic Wind Turbine Output
Diana K. Grauer, Michael E. Reed
IMECE 2011; 413-419https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62232
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Topics: Dynamic analysis , Electricity (Physics) , Engines , Wind turbines , Electric power generation , Piston engines , Renewable energy , Teams , Wind , Algorithms
Analysis of Heat-Spreading Thermal Management Solutions for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Hussam Khasawneh, John Neal, Marcello Canova, Yann Guezennec, Ryan Wayne, Jonathan Taylor, Martin Smalc, Julian Norley
IMECE 2011; 421-428https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63662
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Topics: Heat , Lithium-ion batteries , Thermal management , Batteries , Graphite , Simulation , Weight (Mass) , Cooling systems , Emergency power , Energy consumption
Modeling of a Steam Turbine Including Partial Arc Admission for Use in a Process Simulation Software Environment
Eric Liese
IMECE 2011; 429-437https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63762
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Topics: Computer software , Modeling , Process simulation , Steam turbines , Condensers (steam plant) , Flow (Dynamics) , Steam , Design , Exhaust systems , Pressure
DC Flow Investigations in Thermoacoustic Prime Mover
Richard Paridaens, Smaine Kouidri, Fathi Jebali Jerbi
IMECE 2011; 439-444https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63826
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Acoustics , Errors , Sound pressure , Standing waves , Thermoacoustic devices
A Mathematical Model of a Modified Voice Coil Energy Harvester
Alireza Hekmati, Siamak Arzanpour
IMECE 2011; 445-452https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64354
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Topics: Circuits , Computer software , Energy harvesting , Engineering prototypes , Generators , Kinetic energy , Magnetic fields , Magnetic flux , Magnetic induction , Modeling
Innovative Devices That Enable Variable Flow Systems for Energy Savings
A. Keith Miller, John R. Bode, Robert Sachs, Kirt Jensen
IMECE 2011; 453-460https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65013
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Motors , Electric motors , Pumps , Stress , Electric propulsion , Service life (Equipment) , Systems analysis , Teams , Torque
Two-Dimensional Discontinous Galerkin Simulations of Crypto-Steady Supersonic Pressure Exchange
Junfeng Wang, Chunlei Liang, Charles A. Garris
IMECE 2011; 461-470https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65818
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Topics: Engineering simulation , Pressure , Simulation , Flat plates , Shock (Mechanics) , Ejectors , Flow (Dynamics) , High pressure (Physics) , Inviscid flow , Modeling

Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Energy

Self-Sustained Partial Oxidation of N-Butane Triggered by a Hybrid Start-Up Process for Micro-SOFC Devices
Alejandro J. Santis-Alvarez, Majid Nabavi, Dimos Poulikakos
IMECE 2011; 471-476https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62043
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Topics: Oxidation , Solid oxide fuel cells , Power stations , Fuels , Heating , Emissions , Energy generation , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel cells , Heat
Mathematical Modeling of De-Hydrogenation Micro-Reactors for Vehicles Using the Liquid Carrier of Hydrogen Fuel
Mohamed E. Saleh, Wei Li, Shi-chune Yao
IMECE 2011; 477-487https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62304
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Topics: Hydrogen fuels , Modeling , Vehicles , Hydrogen , Catalysts , Design , Chemical reactions , Computer simulation , Conservation laws (Physics) , Ethyl compounds
Analysis of Water Production of a 1.2 KW PEM Fuel Cell
Juan G. Lozada Flores, Gerardo Carbajal
IMECE 2011; 489-493https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62307
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Topics: Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Water , Errors , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel cells , Hydrogen , Steady state
Long-Term Performance of Solid Oxide Stacks With Electrode-Supported Cells Operating in the Steam Electrolysis Mode
J. E. O’Brien, R. C. O’Brien, X. Zhang, G. G. Tao, B. J. Butler
IMECE 2011; 495-503https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62581
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Topics: Electrodes , High temperature steam , Solid oxide fuel cells , Fuel cells , Performance characterization , Durability , Electrolysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Testing , Cermets
3D CFD Electrochemical and Heat Transfer Model of an Internally Manifolded Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell
Grant L. Hawkes, James E. O’Brien, Greg G. Tao
IMECE 2011; 505-512https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62582
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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Electrolysis , Heat transfer , Solid oxide fuel cells , Flow (Dynamics) , Current density , Hydrogen production , Design , Electrodes , High temperature steam
Testing and Performance Analysis of NASA 5 cm by 5 cm Bi-Supported Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells Operated in Both Fuel Cell and Steam Electrolysis Modes
R. C. O’Brien, J. E. O’Brien, C. M. Stoots, X. Zhang, S. C. Farmer, T. L. Cable, J. A. Setlock
IMECE 2011; 513-521https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62585
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Topics: Electrolysis , Fuel cells , High temperature steam , NASA , Solid oxide fuel cells , Testing , Hydrogen production
High Temperature Fluidized Bed Reactor Kinetics With Sintering Inhibitors for Iron Oxidation
F. Al-Raqom, J. F. Klausner, D. Hahn, J. Petrasch, S. A. Sherif
IMECE 2011; 523-529https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62808
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Topics: Fluidized beds , High temperature , Iron , Nuclear reactor kinetics , Oxidation , Sintering , Iron powders , Temperature , Hydrogen , Particulate matter
An Experimental Study of Spent Fuel Transport for On-Board Hydrogen Storage
Long Li, Luke J. Biggs, Yuan Zheng
IMECE 2011; 531-538https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62967
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Topics: Hydrogen storage , Spent nuclear fuels
Macro-System Model for Hydrogen Energy Systems Analysis in Transportation
Victor Diakov, Mark Ruth, Michael E. Goldsby, Timothy J. Sa
IMECE 2011; 539-546https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63815
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Topics: Energy / power systems , Hydrogen , Transportation systems , Computation , Emissions , Energy consumption , Light trucks , Locations , Simulation , Systems analysis
The Electrode-Electrolyte Interface in Acidic and Alkaline Fuel Cells
Isaac B. Sprague, Prashanta Dutta
IMECE 2011; 547-552https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63833
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Topics: Electrodes , Electrolytes , Fuel cells , Computer simulation , Laminar flow
Cold Pre-Compression Treatment of Gas Diffusion Electrode for PEM Fuel Cells
Shan Jia, Hongtan Liu
IMECE 2011; 553-560https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64016
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Topics: Compression , Diffusion (Physics) , Electrodes , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Fuel cells , Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy , Charge transfer , Current density
Numerical Analysis of the Cross-Flow Under the Land in a Serpentine Flow Field of a PEM Fuel Cell
Hidetaka Taira, Hongtan Liu
IMECE 2011; 561-569https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64031
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Topics: Cross-flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Numerical analysis , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Gas diffusion layers , Permeability , Pressure , Oxygen , Proton exchange membranes , Fuel cells
Numerical Modeling of the Distributed Electrochemistry and Performance of Solid Oxide Fuels Cells
Kurtis P. Recknagle, Emily M. Ryan, Moe A. Khaleel
IMECE 2011; 571-580https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64232
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Topics: Computer simulation , Electrochemistry , Fuels , Solid oxide fuel cells , Electrodes , Modeling , Charge transfer , Anodes , Composite materials , Design
Analysis of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell LSM-YSZ Composite Cathodes With Varying Starting Powder Sizes
William M. Harris, George J. Nelson, Jeffrey J. Lombardo, Alex P. Cocco, John R. Izzo, Jr., Wilson K. S. Chiu, Pietro Tanasini, Jan Van herle, Christos Comninellis, Joy C. Andrews, Yijin Liu, Piero Pianetta, Yong S. Chu
IMECE 2011; 581-584https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64237
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Topics: Composite materials , Solid oxide fuel cells , Absorption , Imaging , Lanthanum , Porosity , Strontium , X-rays
Hydrogenation of Magnesium Nanoblades: The Effect of Concentration Dependent Hydrogen Diffusion
Bo Yang, Yuping He, Yiping Zhao
IMECE 2011; 585-591https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64466
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Topics: Diffusion (Physics) , Hydrogen , Magnesium (Metal) , Engineering simulation , Shells , Simulation , Stability
Mechanical Characterization and Modeling of Corrugated Metal Foams for SOFC Applications
Ryan B. Berke, Mark E. Walter
IMECE 2011; 593-597https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64472
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Topics: Metal foams , Modeling , Solid oxide fuel cells , Electrolytes , Stress , Displacement , Foams (Chemistry) , Brittleness , Ceramics , Cermets
Performance Assessment of Single Electrode-Supported Solid Oxide Cells Operating in the Steam Electrolysis Mode
X. Zhang, J. E. O’Brien, R. C. O’Brien, N. Petigny
IMECE 2011; 599-604https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64795
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Topics: Electrodes , High temperature steam , Solid oxide fuel cells , Electrolysis , Fuel cells , Delamination , Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy , Electrolytes , Hydrogen , Hydrogen production

Fundamentals of Thermodynamics

Advanced Adsorption Cooling cum Desalination Cycle: A Thermodynamic Framework
Anutosh Chakraborty, Kyaw Thu, Kim Choon Ng
IMECE 2011; 605-610https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63372
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Topics: Cooling , Cycles , Water
A Simple Leakage Flow Model Including Viscous Effect
Yuping Qian, Jian Cui, Chaoqing Chen, Yifang Gong, Qiushi Li
IMECE 2011; 611-617https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63415
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Topics: Leakage flows , Compressors , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Rotors
Comparison of the Non-Equilibrium Predictions of Quantum Thermodynamics at the Atomistic Level With Experimental Evidence
Charles E. Smith, Michael R. von Spakovsky
IMECE 2011; 619-630https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64444
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Topics: Equilibrium (Physics) , Thermodynamics , Entropy , Heat , Degrees of freedom , Equations of motion , Internal energy (Physics) , Ions , Mass (Physics) , Momentum

Heat Pump, CHP and CCHP Technology

A Methodology to Conduct a Combined Heating and Power System Assessment and Feasibility Study for Industrial Manufacturing Facilities
Chad Wheeley, Pedro J. Mago
IMECE 2011; 631-639https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62299
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Topics: Heating , Power systems (Machinery) , Production facilities , Combined heat and power , Economic analysis , Cogeneration systems , Cycles , Exhaust systems , Fuels , Heat
Impact of CHP System Component Efficiencies on the Economic Benefit of CHP Systems Using Spark Spread Analysis
Amanda D. Smith, Pedro J. Mago, Nelson Fumo
IMECE 2011; 641-650https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62542
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Topics: Cogeneration systems , Heating , System efficiency , Combined heat and power , Fuels , Sensitivity analysis , Thermal energy , Economics , Energy generation , Power systems (Machinery)
Short-Term Generation Schedule Optimisation for Combined Heat and Power
E. E. B. Gomes, P. Pilidis, A. L. Polyzakis
IMECE 2011; 651-669https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63083
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Topics: Combined heat and power , Energy generation , Genetic algorithms , Optimization , Generators , Algorithms , Cogeneration systems , Distributed power generation , Gas turbines , Power stations
Measurement and Prediction of Undisturbed Underground Temperature Distribution
Wenzhi Cui, Quan Liao, Guiqin Chang, Guanghai Chen, Qingyuan Peng, Tien-Chien Jen
IMECE 2011; 671-676https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63311
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Topics: Temperature distribution , Temperature , China , Geothermal engineering , Geothermal power , Monitoring systems
In-Situ Thermal Response Test for Ground Source Heat Pump Application
Wenzhi Cui, Quan Liao, Guiqin Chang, Qingyuan Peng, Tien-Chien Jen
IMECE 2011; 677-683https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63318
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Topics: Fittings , Heat pumps , Thermal properties
Long-Term Operation Strategies Case Studies for Combined Heat and Power
E. E. B. Gomes, C. Olmos, A. L. Polyzakis, P. Pilidis
IMECE 2011; 685-692https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63359
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Topics: Combined heat and power , Distributed power generation , Gas turbines
Comparative Study Among Hybrid Ground Source Heat Pump System, Complete Ground Source Heat Pump and Conventional HVAC System
Jiang Zhu, Yong Tao
IMECE 2011; 693-699https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63660
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Topics: Heat pumps , HVAC equipment , Simulation , Computer software , Geothermal engineering , Life cycle costing , Simulation results , Transients (Dynamics) , Water temperature
Parametric Study of Ground Source Heat Pump System for Hot and Humid Climate
Jiang Zhu, Yong Tao
IMECE 2011; 701-705https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63681
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Topics: Climate , Heat pumps , Pipe sizes , Simulation , Computer software , Energy consumption , Residential construction , Simulation models , Thermal conductivity
Design of an Organic Rankine Cycle for Waste Heat Recovery From a Portable Diesel Generator
Frederick J. Cogswell, David W. Gerlach, Timothy C. Wagner, Jarso Mulugeta
IMECE 2011; 707-716https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65489
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Topics: Design , Diesel generators , Heat recovery , Organic Rankine cycle , Air conditioners , Energy generation , Heat exchangers , Conceptual design , Cycles , Diesel engines
Analysis of Large-Scale Ground Source Heat Pump Systems for Residential Heating and Cooling in Austin, TX
John R. Fyffe, Mary E. Clayton, Courtney E. Grosvenor, Michael E. Webber
IMECE 2011; 717-728https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65617
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Topics: Heat pumps , Heating and cooling , Emissions , HVAC equipment , Energy consumption , Furnaces , Heat sinks , Engineering standards , Heat , Heat exchangers
Nominal and Partial Load Operation of a Small-Scale Microturbine With a Liquid Desiccant Cooling System: An Experimental Assessment
Marco Badami, Mauro Ferrero, Armando Portoraro
IMECE 2011; 729-737https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65906
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Topics: Cooling systems , Microturbines , Stress , Air conditioning , Combined heat and power , Cooling , Design , Heating , Natural gas , Performance characterization

Heat Transfer for Green and Renewable Energy

Modeling and Control for Cooling Management of Data Centers With Hot Aisle Containment
Rongliang Zhou, Zhikui Wang, Cullen E. Bash, Alan McReynolds
IMECE 2011; 739-746https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62506
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Topics: Containment , Control modeling , Cooling , Data centers , Control equipment , Temperature , Air conditioning , Computers , Design , Dynamic models
Liquid Bio-Fuel Production From Non-Food Biomass via High Temperature Steam Electrolysis
G. L. Hawkes, J. E. O’Brien, M. G. McKellar
IMECE 2011; 747-756https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62588
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Topics: Biofuel , Biomass , Electrolysis , Food products , High temperature steam , Carbon , Fuels , Hydrogen , Oxygen , Syngas
Design and Industrial Elaboration of Thermal Energy Storage Units Made of Recycled Vitrified Industrial Wastes
A. Meffre, R. Olives, X. Py, C. Bessada, P. Echegut, U. Michon
IMECE 2011; 757-762https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62930
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Topics: Design , Industrial wastes , Thermal energy storage , Cooling , Ceramics , Storage , Cast iron , Construction , Glass , Heat storage
Concentration Distribution Research of a Special DC Pulverized Coal Burner
Mo Yang, Chunsun Guo, Yuwen Zhang, Zhangyang Kang
IMECE 2011; 763-767https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62988
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Topics: Coal , Numerical analysis , Separation (Technology) , Two-phase flow , Vortices
A Numerical Study of Fast Pyrolysis of Beetle Killed Pine Trees
Saeed Danaei Kenarsari, Yuan Zheng
IMECE 2011; 769-776https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62991
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Topics: Biomass , Chemical kinetics , Computer simulation , Heat transfer , Pine (Wood product) , Pyrolysis
Numerical Investigation of Gas-Solid Two Phase Flow Over Composite Structures of Elbow and Venturi Tube
Zhangyang Kang, Mo Yang, Yuwen Zhang, Chunsun Guo
IMECE 2011; 777-782https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62995
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Topics: Composite materials , Two-phase flow , Venturi tubes , Particulate matter , Coal , Separation (Technology) , Turbulence , Computer simulation , Density , Eddies (Fluid dynamics)
Numerical Simulation of Gas-Particle Two-Phase Flow in Corners Tangential Streams Gasifier
Mo Yang, Dan Su, Yuwen Zhang, Zhangyang Kang
IMECE 2011; 783-788https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62998
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Topics: Computer simulation , Corners (Structural elements) , Particulate matter , Two-phase flow , Coal , Flow (Dynamics) , Jets , Boilers , Combustion , Design
The Research of Energy Conversion and Heat Transfer in the Ceramic Foams of Solar Energy Converter
Yangbo Deng, Fengmin Su, Chunji Yan
IMECE 2011; 789-794https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63013
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Topics: Ceramic foam , Energy conversion , Heat transfer , Solar energy , Computer simulation , Air flow , Solar radiation , Concentrating solar power , Convection , Design
The Influence of Burner Nozzle Angle for Flow Field and Heat Transfer of Ultra-Supercritical Tower Boiler
Saike Chen, Mo Yang, Yuwen Zhang, Zhangyang Kang
IMECE 2011; 795-800https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63027
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Topics: Boilers , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Nozzles , Furnaces , Combustion , Algorithms , Carbon dioxide , Computer simulation , Emissions
Stack Effect Correlation for Rooftop Solar Chimneys
Mohammad H. Naraghi, Romain Cellard du Sordet
IMECE 2011; 801-808https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63085
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Topics: Solar energy , Flow (Dynamics) , Energy budget (Physics) , Glass , Roofs , Temperature , Wall temperature
Phase Change Materials as Thermal Storage for High Performance Homes
Kevin R. Campbell, David J. Sailor
IMECE 2011; 809-818https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63273
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Topics: Phase change materials , Thermal energy storage , Climate , Simulation , Cooling , Phase transition temperature , Temperature
A Comparison of the Discrete Ordinates Method and Finite Volume Method for Radiative Heat Transfer Analysis
Brian Hunter, Xiulan Huai, Zhixiong Guo
IMECE 2011; 819-829https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63658
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Topics: Finite volume methods , Radiative heat transfer , Solar energy , Electromagnetic scattering , Radiation scattering , Scattering (Physics) , Absorption , Albedo , Fluids , Flux (Metallurgy)
Thermal Analysis of Encapsulated Phase Change Materials for Energy Storage
Weihuan Zhao, Alparslan Oztekin, Sudhakar Neti, Kemal Tuzla, Wojciech M. Misiolek, John C. Chen
IMECE 2011; 831-837https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63910
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Topics: Energy storage , Phase change materials , Thermal analysis , Storage , Heat transfer , Melting , Fluids , High temperature , Solar power , Solar thermal power
Computational and Experimental Investigation of Heat Transfer Within a Column Photobioreactor
S. M. Mortuza, Stephen P. Gent, Anil Kommareddy, Gary A. Anderson
IMECE 2011; 839-848https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63947
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Topics: Heat transfer , Bubbles , Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Hydrodynamics , Reynolds number , Carbon dioxide , Computer simulation , Cooling
Thermal Energy Storage Using Zinc as Encapsulated Phase Change Material
Weihuan Zhao, Ying Zheng, Joseph C. Sabol, Alparslan Oztekin, Sudhakar Neti, Kemal Tuzla, Wojciech M. Misiolek, John C. Chen
IMECE 2011; 849-856https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63988
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Topics: Phase change materials , Thermal energy storage , Storage , Solar energy , Calorimetry , Concentrating solar power , Cycles , Design , Energy storage , Heat
Drying Kinetics of Solid Biomass
Luis A. Barreiros Martins, Marco Andre´ Reis, Manuel Eduardo Ferreira, Jose´ Carlos Teixeira
IMECE 2011; 857-864https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64242
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Topics: Biomass , Drying
Three-Dimensional Numerical Evaluation of Thermal Performance of Uninsulated Wall Assemblies
El Hassan Ridouane, Marcus V. A. Bianchi
IMECE 2011; 865-872https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64248
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Topics: Building codes , Cavities , Computational fluid dynamics , Convection , Emissivity , Engineers , Framing (Construction) , Heat conduction , Insulation , Materials properties
Wall Material Effect on Total Conduction Heat Gain of Office Buildings in Hot and Dry Climate
A. Bahrami, D. K. Aidun, P. Marzocca, D. T. Valentine
IMECE 2011; 873-880https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64355
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Topics: Climate , Heat , Heat conduction , Structures , Insulation , Temperature , Boundary-value problems , Heat transfer , Roofs , Solar heating
Theoretical Analysis on Film Thickness of Intertube Falling-Film Flow With a Countercurrent Gas Flow
Binglu Ruan, Huan Li, Qiuwang Wang
IMECE 2011; 881-888https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64425
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Topics: Film thickness , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas flow , Theoretical analysis
The Thermophysical Properties of the NaNO3-KNO3, LiNO3-NaNO3, and LiNO3-KNO3 Systems
Kevin Coscia, Sudhakar Neti, Alparslan Oztekin, Spencer Nelle, Satish Mohapatra, Tucker Elliott
IMECE 2011; 889-894https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64465
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Topics: Differential scanning calorimetry , Fluids , Heat of fusion , Heat transfer , Latent heat , Lithium , Phase diagrams , Shear rate , Solar power , Specific heat
Experimental Study of Transient Natural Convection in an Inclined Porous Enclosure With Time-Periodically-Varying Wall Temperature
M. Zeng, G. Wang, Y. C. Ren, H. Ozoe, Q. W. Wang
IMECE 2011; 895-902https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65085
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Topics: Heat flux , Natural convection , Temperature , Transients (Dynamics) , Wall temperature
Analysis of Multiphase Transport Phenomena in PEMFCS by Incorporating Microscopic Model for Catalyst Layer Structures
Munir Khan, Yexiang Xiao, Bengt Sunde´n, Jinliang Yuan
IMECE 2011; 903-912https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65142
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Topics: Catalysts , Layer structure (Solids) , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Transport phenomena

Thermal Transport in Energy Systems

Optimal Exhaust Tube Design for Diesel After-Treatment System
F. C. Lai
IMECE 2011; 913-922https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62385
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Topics: Design , Diesel , Exhaust systems , Temperature , Particulate matter , Corporate average fuel economy , Emissions , Filters , Fuel consumption , Fuel efficiency
Directing Supervisory Control Towards Real HVAC System Integration
Aaron P. Wemhoff, William Flaherty
IMECE 2011; 923-929https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62529
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Topics: HVAC equipment , Energy consumption , Air conditioning , Air flow , Algorithms , Computer software , Control equipment , Heating , Stress , Transients (Dynamics)
Robust Nanoscale Patterns for Thin Film Solar Cells Using Inverse Optimization of Nonuniformly Sampled Absorption Spectrum
Shima Hajimirza, John R. Howell
IMECE 2011; 931-943https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62803
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Topics: Absorption , Nanoscale phenomena , Optimization , Solar cells , Thin films , Engineering simulation , Manufacturing , Silver , Simulation , Solar energy
Analytical Models for Radiative Heat Transfer in Radioisotope Thermophotovoltaic (RTPV) Cell
Prabodh Panindre, Narges Susan Mousavi Kh., Sunil Kumar
IMECE 2011; 945-952https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62913
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Topics: Radiative heat transfer , Radioisotopes , Temperature , Heat flux , Analytical methods , Coating processes , Coatings , Computer simulation , Computer software , Dimensions
Empirical Correlation of Cooling Efficiency and Transport Phenomena of Direct Evaporative Cooler
Chenguang Sheng, A. G. Agwu Nnanna
IMECE 2011; 953-967https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63227
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Topics: Cooling , Evaporative cooling , Transport phenomena , Temperature , Water , Heat , Air conditioning , Energy consumption , Enthalpy , Evaporation
Effects of Externally Applied Electric Field on the Electric Double Layer Formed in an Electrolyte Layer and its Contribution Towards Joule Heating
Neeraj Sharma, Gerardo Diaz, Edbertho Leal-Quiros
IMECE 2011; 969-974https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63329
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Topics: Electric fields , Electrolytes , Heating , Joules , Electric potential , Liquid films , Poisson equation
Numerical Analysis of Inner Reaction Effects of Cylindrical Li-Ion Battery by Discharge Rates
Kyung-min Jang, Kwang-Sun Kim
IMECE 2011; 975-981https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63610
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Topics: Lithium-ion batteries , Numerical analysis , Heat , Batteries , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves) , Temperature , Chemical reactions , Electrochemical reactions
A Method of Measuring the Temperature Profile of a Thermal Barrier Coating Using Inverse Radiative Heat Transfer Methods
Travis J. Moore, Matthew R. Jones
IMECE 2011; 983-988https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63808
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Topics: Radiative heat transfer , Temperature profiles , Thermal barrier coatings , Errors , Absorption , Emissions , Temperature , Aerospace industry , Ceramics , Coatings
A Modified Cost Function Based Optical Tomography Reconstruction Algorithm Optimized for Finite-Elements Methods
Olivier Balima, Yann Favennec, Joan Boulanger, Andre´ Charette
IMECE 2011; 989-999https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63820
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Topics: Algorithms , Finite element analysis , Optical tomography , Errors , Sensors , Filters , Noise (Sound)
An Optical Tomography Reconstruction Algorithm With the Discontinuous Galerkin Method
Olivier Balima, Yann Favennec, Joan Boulanger, Andre´ Charette
IMECE 2011; 1001-1010https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63845
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Topics: Algorithms , Galerkin method , Optical tomography , Finite element analysis , Errors , Filtration , Gages , Noise (Sound) , Sensors
The Integration of Process Heat Applications to High Temperature Gas Reactors
Michael G. McKellar
IMECE 2011; 1011-1015https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64124
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Topics: Heat , High temperature , Temperature , Steam , Gases , Very high temperature reactors , Helium , Carbon dioxide , Coal , Combustion
Optimum Angles for Multi-Angle Elastic Light Scattering Experiments
D. W. Burr, K. J. Daun, K. A. Thomson, G. J. Smallwood
IMECE 2011; 1017-1026https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64748
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Topics: Light scattering , Aerosols , Inverse problems , Soot , Design , Noise (Sound) , Particulate matter , Radiation (Physics)
Optimal Hardware Placement in a Minitower Computer Enclosure System
M. Alfaro Cano, A. Hernandez-Guerrero, C. Rubio Arana, Aristotel Popescu
IMECE 2011; 1027-1034https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65544
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Topics: Computers , Hardware , Computational fluid dynamics , Air flow , Design , Temperature , Dynamic light scattering , Operating temperature , Simulation results
Inverse Heat Conduction Errors From Temperature Bias in Thin Film Sensors: Effect of Contact Resistance
Keith A. Woodbury, Jonathan W. Woolley
IMECE 2011; 1035-1040https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65658
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Topics: Contact resistance , Errors , Heat conduction , Temperature , Thin film sensors , Gages , Heat flux , Sensors , Wire , Thin films
3-D Inverse Heat Transfer in a Composite Target Subject to High-Energy Laser Irradiation
Jianhua Zhou, Yuwen Zhang, J. K. Chen, Z. C. Feng
IMECE 2011; 1041-1052https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65878
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Topics: Composite materials , Heat transfer , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Lasers , Temperature , Chemical reactions , Computer simulation , Gas flow , Gradient methods , Heat conduction

Thermoeconomics

“Cash for Clunkers”: A Historical Analysis of the U.S. Quest for Independence From Foreign Oil
Frank Kreith, Ron E. West
IMECE 2011; 1053-1062https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62560
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Topics: Automobiles , Fuel efficiency , Fuels , Gasoline , Transportation systems , Vehicles
Cost Reduction Strategies for an Oxy-Fuel Power Plant With CO2 Capture: Application of an Advanced Exergoeconomic Analysis to an Advanced Zero Emission Plant
F. Petrakopoulou, G. Tsatsaronis, T. Morosuk
IMECE 2011; 1063-1073https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62675
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Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Emissions , Fuels , Power stations , Exergy , Membranes , Energy conversion , Gas turbines
The Application of Game Theory to Thermoeconomics
Bradley Layton
IMECE 2011; 1075-1082https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62681
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Topics: Cycles , Energy conservation , Entropy , Fossil fuels , Fuels , Lenses (Optics) , Sustainability , Thermoeconomics
Evaluation of Parts of a Boat Cabin Based on Exergy: Focusing on Environmental and Economic Assessments
Galina Medyna, Eric Coatane´a, Dominique Millet
IMECE 2011; 1083-1092https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63333
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Topics: Boats , Economic analysis , Exergy , Design , Dimensional analysis , Engineers , Insulation , Manufacturing engineering , Modeling , Process design
The Value of Geographic Diversity of Wind and Solar: A Vector Analysis
Victor Diakov, Walter Short
IMECE 2011; 1093-1100https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63880
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Topics: Solar energy , Wind , Stress , Coal , Cycles , Electric load , Energy generation , Phase transitions , Renewable energy sources
A Modest Proposal for the Removal of Floating Rubbish From the North Pacific Central Gyre
David W. Gerlach
IMECE 2011; 1101-1103https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65510
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Topics: Municipal solid wastes , North Pacific Ocean , Solid wastes , Plastics , Vessels , Water , Atlantic Ocean , Diesel engines , Energy budget (Physics) , Fuels

Wind, Water, and Solar and Other Alternative Energy Systems

Preliminary Analysis of the Application of Composite Material in Marine Current Turbine
Jifeng Wang, Yan Liu, Yanqiu Yu, Norbert Mu¨ller
IMECE 2011; 1105-1110https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62144
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Topics: Composite materials , Turbines
Diffuser-Augmented Composite Material Wind Turbine Design Using CFD
Jifeng Wang, Janusz Piechna, Blake Gower, Norbert Mu¨ller
IMECE 2011; 1111-1117https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62145
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Topics: Composite materials , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Diffusers , Wind turbines
Renewable Hydrogen Production Using Sailing Ships
Max F. Platzer, Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn, J. Young, M. A. Ashraf, J. C. S. Lai
IMECE 2011; 1119-1125https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62311
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Topics: Hydrogen production , Ships , Generators , Electricity (Physics) , Hydrogen , Oceans , Oxygen , Hydropower , Seawater , Wind power
Numerical Simulation of Thin-Film Photovoltaic Solar Cells
Khairy Sayed, Mazen Abdel-Salam, Mahmoud Ahmed, Adel A. Ahmed
IMECE 2011; 1127-1134https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62352
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Topics: Computer simulation , Solar cells , Thin films , Design , Poisson equation , Boundary-value problems , Dimensions , Electric charge , Electrons , Modeling
Development of an Angularly Oscillating Wave Energy Converter
Yingchen Yang, Ruben Reyes, Carlos Gonzalez, Sergio Echevarria
IMECE 2011; 1135-1142https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62359
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Topics: Ocean waves , Wave energy converters
Electro-Thermal Modeling of Solar Photovoltaic Arrays
Khairy Sayed, Mazen Abdel-Salam, Mahmoud Ahmed, Adel A. Ahmed
IMECE 2011; 1143-1149https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62541
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Topics: Capacitance , Circuits , Energy dissipation , Heat , Heat transfer , Junctions , Modeling , Photovoltaic cells , Simulation , Solar cell arrays
Analysis of Solar Organic Rankine Cycle for a Building in Hot and Humid Climate
Rambod Rayegan, Yong X. Tao
IMECE 2011; 1151-1162https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63692
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Topics: Climate , Organic Rankine cycle , Solar energy , Geothermal engineering , Air conditioning , Commercial construction , Fluids , Simulation , Solar collectors , Closed loop systems
Development of a Dual-Axis Phase-Locked Resonant Excitation Test Method for Fatigue Testing of Wind Turbine Blades
Darris White, Michael Desmond, Waleed Gowharji, Jenna A. Beckwith, Kenneth J. Meierjurgen, II
IMECE 2011; 1163-1172https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63724
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Topics: Blades , Excitation , Fatigue testing , Resonance , Wind turbines , Cycles , Algorithms , Finite element model , Hardware , Renewable energy
Reliability Centered Maintenance as Applied to Wind Turbine Power Plants
Seth E. Farrington, Daniel Sillivant, Chris Sautter
IMECE 2011; 1173-1177https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63825
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Topics: Maintenance , Power stations , Reliability , Wind turbines , Failure analysis , Testing , Condition monitoring , Energy generation , Stress , Wind
Renewable Energy Load Matching for Continental U.S.
Walter Short, Victor Diakov
IMECE 2011; 1179-1185https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63875
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Topics: Renewable energy , Stress , Wind , Storage , Photovoltaics , Renewable energy sources , Solar energy , Wind power
Performance and Reliability Analysis of an Off-Grid Hybrid Power System
Zachariah Iverson, Ajit Achuthan, Pier Marzocca, Daryush Aidun, Ken Caird
IMECE 2011; 1187-1195https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64197
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Topics: Event history analysis , Hybrid power systems , Reliability , Solar energy , Energy generation , Fuel cells , Hydrogen , Metals , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Stress
Detailed Energy and Exergy Analysis for a Solar Lithium Bromide Absorption Chiller and a Conventional Electric Chiller (R134a)
Yang Hu, Laura A. Schaefer, Volker Hartkopf
IMECE 2011; 1197-1205https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64266
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Topics: Absorption , Exergy , Exergy analysis , Lithium , Solar energy
Development and Performance Evaluation of High Temperature Concrete for Thermal Energy Storage for Solar Power Generation
Emerson E. John, W. Micah Hale, R. Panneer Selvam, Bradley Brown
IMECE 2011; 1207-1213https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64286
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Topics: Concretes , High temperature , Performance evaluation , Solar power , Thermal energy storage , Bricks , Compressive strength , Cycles , Energy storage , Furnaces
Thermodynamic Analyses of Single Brayton and Combined Brayton–Rankine Cycles for Distributed Solar Thermal Power Generation
Marc Dunham, Wojciech Lipinski
IMECE 2011; 1215-1225https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64597
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Topics: Rankine cycle , Solar thermal power , Fluids , Cycles , Brayton cycle , Carbon dioxide , Combined cycles , Heat transfer , Helium , Hydrogen
Flywheel Energy Storage Systems for Wind Turbine Grid Frequency Stability: A Review
Ilker Durukan, Stephen Ekwaro-Osire, Stephen B. Bayne
IMECE 2011; 1227-1231https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64647
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Topics: Energy storage , Flywheels , Stability , Wind turbines , Generators , Control equipment , Power grids , Design , Energy gap , Power conditioning
Nano Science and Technology in Solar Cells
Kaufui V. Wong, Nicholas Perilla, Andrew Paddon
IMECE 2011; 1233-1250https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64770
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Topics: Nanoscience , Solar cells , Nanotechnology , Photovoltaic cells , Nanoparticles , Silicon , Solar energy , Crystals , Electron transport , Fossil fuels
Investigation of Several Turbulence Models in Simulation of an Axial PAT for a Small Hydropower Using as Renewable Source of Energy
A. Bozorgi, A. Riasi, A. Nourbakhshi
IMECE 2011; 1251-1257https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64909
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Topics: Hydropower , Pumps , Simulation , Turbines , Turbulence
Active Gearing System for Wind Turbines
Daniel McMullan, Anh Dao, Daniel Brooking, J. Mark Weller, M. Salim Azzouz
IMECE 2011; 1259-1266https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65011
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Topics: Mechanical drives , Wind turbines
Virtual Height Aided Solar Chimney: A New Design
Khaled I. E. Ahmed, Ali K. Abdel-Rahman, Mahmoud Ahmed, Wael M. Khairaldien
IMECE 2011; 1267-1273https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65819
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Topics: Design , Solar energy , Air flow , Carbon dioxide , Cooling , Electricity (Physics) , Emissions , Heating , Temperature , Cooling systems

Combustion Science and Engineering

Diagnostics and Testing

Burning Speeds and Autoignition of Jet Fuel and JP-8/Air Mixtures
Ali Moghaddas, Casey Bennett, Kian Eisazadeh-Far, Hameed Metghalchi
IMECE 2011; 1275-1280https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62292
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Topics: Combustion , Jet fuels , Pressure , Fuels , Explosions , Fluctuations (Physics) , High temperature , Pressure transducers , Temperature , Vessels
Intermediate Scale Composite Material Fire Testing
Alexander L. Brown, Amanda B. Dodd, Brent M. Pickett
IMECE 2011; 1281-1282https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63725
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Topics: Composite materials , Fire testing , Fire , Aviation , Air Force , Carbon fibers , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Physics , Testing
Performance Characterization of a Microscale Hydrogen Combustor Recuperator and Oil Heat Exchanger
David B. Haley, Vinod Narayanan
IMECE 2011; 1283-1293https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64176
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Topics: Combustion chambers , Heat exchangers , Hydrogen , Microscale devices , Performance characterization , Combustion , Catalysts , Design , Heat , Temperature
Design of a Low Cost, Partial Flow Dilution Tunnel With Tapered Element Oscillating Microbalance Particulate Measurement
Victor Christensen, Dan Cordon, Steve Beyerlein, Judi Steciak, Ralph Budwig
IMECE 2011; 1295-1302https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64215
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Topics: Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Particulate matter , Tunnels , Emissions , Ejectors , Instrumentation , Carbon dioxide , Chemical reactions , Condensation
In Situ Characterization of Coal Ash Thermal Conductivity Under Oxidizing and Reducing Conditions
D. Cundick, D. Maynes, T. Moore, D. R. Tree, M. R. Jones, L. L. Baxter
IMECE 2011; 1303-1313https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64836
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Topics: Coal , Thermal conductivity , Particulate matter , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Probes , Rivers , Sintering , Stoichiometry , Temperature
Effect of Compression Ratio on the Performance Characteristics of a Palm Oil Methyl Ester Run Diesel Engine
Biplab K. Debnath, Ujjwal K. Saha, Niranjan Sahoo
IMECE 2011; 1315-1322https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65135
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Topics: Combustion , Compression , Diesel engines , Ester , Ignition delay , Performance characterization

Fuel Conversion and Renewable Fuels

Performance Analysis of Rice Bran Oil [Non-Edible] as Alternative Fuel for D I Engines
Prasad Baburao Rampure, C. Venkataramana Reddy
IMECE 2011; 1323-1330https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62186
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Topics: Engines , Fuels , Diesel , Fuel consumption , Diesel engines , Ejectors , Gases , Pressure , Exhaust systems , Fossil fuels
Combustion-Driven Thermal Transpiration Based Minature SOFC Power Generation Device
Pingying Zeng, Kang Wang, Nancy Menapace, Jeongmin Ahn
IMECE 2011; 1331-1334https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62190
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Topics: Combustion , Energy generation , Solid oxide fuel cells , Transpiration , Generators , Pumps , Fuels , Power density
Methane-Based Flame Fuel Cell Using Anode Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Kang Wang, Pingying Zeng, James Schwartz, Jeongmin Ahn
IMECE 2011; 1335-1338https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62193
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Topics: Anodes , Flames , Fuel cells , Methane , Solid oxide fuel cells , Fuels , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Temperature
Performance Investigation of a Four Stroke Diesel Engine, Using Water-Based Ferrofluid as an Additive
F. Daneshvar, N. Jahani, M. B. Shafii
IMECE 2011; 1339-1343https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63475
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Topics: Diesel engines , Ferrofluids , Water , Diesel , Engines , Brakes , Fuels , Nanoparticles , Exhaust systems , Fuel consumption
Combustion Properties of Spray Flames of Canola Methyl Ester and Diesel Blends
Cristian Aldana, Ramkumar N. Parthasarathy, Subramanyam R. Gollahalli
IMECE 2011; 1345-1357https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63597
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Topics: Combustion , Diesel , Ester , Flames , Sprays , Fuels , Emissions , Biofuel , Carbon , Ejectors
Performance and Emission Characteristics of a Small Scale Gas Turbine Engine Fueled With Propanol/Jet A Blends
Carlos J. Mendez, Ramkumar N. Parthasarathy, Subramanyam R. Gollahalli
IMECE 2011; 1359-1370https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63623
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Topics: Emissions , Gas turbines , Fuels , Thrust , Engines , Fuel consumption , Nitrogen oxides , Axial flow , Combustion chambers , Compressors
Evaluation of Hydrous Ethanol Combustion in a Swirl-Stabilized Combustor
Baine B. Breaux, Srinibas Karmakar, Shengrong Zhu, Sumanta Acharya
IMECE 2011; 1371-1378https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63688
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Topics: Combustion , Combustion chambers , Ethanol , Flames , Fuels , Gas turbines , Water , Chemiluminescence , Diffusers , Emissions
Bench-Scale Pyrolysis of Wood Pellets
Alexander L. Brown, Curtis D. Mowry, Ted T. Borek
IMECE 2011; 1379-1388https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63718
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Topics: Pyrolysis , Wood products , Biomass , Transportation systems , Fuels , Furnaces , Temperature , Combustion , Condensation , Crude oil
Catalytic Ignition of Ethanol-Oxygen-Nitrogen Mixtures Over 90% Platinum - 10% Rhodium in Comparison With Pure Platinum
David Mehaffey, Judi Steciak, Ralph Budwig, Steve Beyerlein
IMECE 2011; 1389-1398https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63931
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Topics: Ethanol , Ignition , Nitrogen , Oxygen , Platinum , Fuels , Temperature , Catalysts , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat
Measuring Ignition Temperature and the Rate of Energy Generation From Canola Methyl Ester and Soy Methyl Ester in Oxygen-Nitrogen Mixtures on Platinum-Rhodium
Bradley McGary, Judi Steciak, Ralph Budwig, Steve Beyerlein
IMECE 2011; 1399-1408https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63976
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Topics: Biodiesel , Catalysts , Energy generation , Ester , Evaporation , Heat , Ignition , Nitrogen , Oxygen , Platinum

Industrial Combustion, Fire, and Reacting Flows

Measurements in Solid Propellant Plumes at Ambient Conditions
Jonathan L. Height, Burl A. Donaldson, Walter Gill, Christian G. Parigger
IMECE 2011; 1409-1414https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62726
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Topics: Plumes (Fluid dynamics) , Propellants , Temperature , Aluminum , Combustion , Ignition , Particulate matter , Pyrometers , Accidents , Delays
Nitrogen Diluted Jet Flames in the Presence of Coflowing Air
James D. Kribs, Tamir S. Hasan, Kevin M. Lyons
IMECE 2011; 1415-1421https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62735
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Topics: Flames , Nitrogen , Methane , Diffusion flames , Diluents , Flow (Dynamics) , Shapes
Study on Burning Characteristics of Small-Scale Ethanol Pool Fire in Closed and Open Space Under Low Air Pressure
Yi Zeng, Jun Fang, Ran Tu, Jinjun Wang, Yongming Zhang
IMECE 2011; 1423-1430https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62847
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Topics: Combustion , Ethanol , Liquid pool fires , Pressure
Combustion Characteristics of Pool Fires Under Low Atmospheric Pressures
Changfa Tao, Xishi Wang, Xin Cai
IMECE 2011; 1431-1436https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63056
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Topics: Combustion , Liquid pool fires , Flames , Pressure , Gasoline , Heptane , Atmospheric pressure , Diesel , Fuels , High temperature
Experimental Investigation of CH4 and C3H8 Combustion in a Packed Bed Burner
H. B. Gao, Z. G. Qu, W. Q. Tao, T. J. Lu
IMECE 2011; 1437-1443https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63461
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Topics: Combustion , Emissions , Flames , Methane , Pressure drop , Stability , Nitrogen oxides , Pollution , Shapes
Conversion of Glycerine to Synthesis Gas and Methane by Film Boiling
Wei-Chih Kuo, C. Thomas Avedisian, Wing Tsang
IMECE 2011; 1445-1449https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64449
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Topics: Film boiling , Methane , Syngas , Buoyancy , Carbon , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Heating , High temperature , Hydrogen
Design and Simulation of a Hybrid Entrained-Flow and Fluidized Bed Mild Gasifier: Part 1—Design Considerations and Development of a Multiphase Model
A. K. M. Monayem Mazumder, Ting Wang, Jobaidur R. Khan
IMECE 2011; 1451-1462https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64473
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Topics: Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluidized beds , Simulation , Fuel gasification , Power stations , Coal , Viscosity , Clean coal technology , Constitutive equations
Design and Simulation of a Hybrid Entrained-Flow and Fluidized Bed Mild Gasifier: Part 2—Case Study and Analysis
A. K. M. Monayem Mazumder, Ting Wang, Jobaidur R. Khan
IMECE 2011; 1463-1471https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64485
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Topics: Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluidized beds , Simulation , Fuel gasification , Multiphase flow , Particulate matter , Equilibrium (Physics) , Flames , Fluidization
The Combustion Characteristics of n-Decane/Iso-Octane/Toluene Mixture and Jet-A Fuel Droplets in the Absence of Convection
Yu-Cheng Liu, Anthony J. Savas, C. Thomas Avedisian
IMECE 2011; 1473-1476https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64495
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Topics: Combustion , Convection , Drops , Fuels , Flames , Soot , Air Force , Aviation , Heating , Transients (Dynamics)
Investigation of Combustion and Thermal-Flow Inside a Petroleum Coke Rotary Calcining Kiln With Potential Energy Saving Considerations
Zexuan Zhang, Ting Wang
IMECE 2011; 1477-1489https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64643
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Topics: Coke , Combustion , Flow (Dynamics) , Kilns , Petroleum , Potential energy , Roasting (Metallurgy) , Natural gas , Temperature , Aluminum

Modeling and Simulation

Influence of Vegetation Moisture on Combustion of Pyrolysis Gases in Wildland Fires
Selina C. Dover, Ambarish R. Dahale, Babak Shotorban, Shankar Mahalingam, David R. Weise
IMECE 2011; 1491-1497https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62082
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Topics: Combustion , Fire , Gases , Pyrolysis , Fuels , Flames , Computer software , Diffusion flames , Water , Water vapor
Scale Modeling Studies on Flame Stretching and Swirling in a Room With Natural Vents
W. K. Chow, S. S. Han
IMECE 2011; 1499-1510https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62087
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Topics: Flames , Modeling , Swirling flow , Vents , Fire , Liquid pool fires , Ventilation , Ceilings , Combustion , Design
Optimum Compression Ratio Variation of 4-Stroke, Direct Injection Diesel Engine for Optimum Performance
Maher M. Abou Al-Sood, Mahmoud A. Ahmed, Yousef M. Abdel-Rahim
IMECE 2011; 1511-1520https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62156
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Topics: Compression , Diesel engines , Pressure , Temperature , Brakes , Combustion , Engines , Nitrogen oxides , Optimization , Soot
CFD Analysis of Scramjet Combustor Using Strut With Circular and Planer Injector
K. M. Pandey, Sivasakthivel Thangavel
IMECE 2011; 1521-1529https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62310
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Topics: Combustion , Combustion chambers , Computational fluid dynamics , Ejectors , Hydrogen , Scramjets , Struts (Engineering)
Effects of Crown Fuel Bulk Density Distribution and Thermophoresis of Soot Particles on Wildland Fires
Ambarish R. Dahale, Selina Dover, Babak Shotorban, Shankar Mahalingam
IMECE 2011; 1531-1540https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62324
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Topics: Density , Fire , Fuels , Particulate matter , Soot , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Energy transformation , Flames , Large eddy simulation
Thermodynamic Analysis of a Multi-Fueled Single Cylinder SI Engine
M. Z. Haq, M. R. Mohiuddin
IMECE 2011; 1541-1550https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62423
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Topics: Cylinders , Exergy , Fuels , Spark-ignition engine
Numerical Modeling of Co-Firing Chunk Coal and Oat Hulls in a Stoker Boiler
Xinhui Zhang, Mohsen Ghamari, Albert Ratner
IMECE 2011; 1551-1559https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62807
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Topics: Biomass , Boilers , Coal , Co-firing , Combustion , Computer simulation , Hull
Optimization of Positive Pressure Ventiliation Tactic for Wind Driven High Rise Fires
Prabodh Panindre, Sunil Kumar, Atulya Narendranath, Vinay Kanive Manjunath, Venkata Pushkar Chintaluri, Vishal Prajapati
IMECE 2011; 1561-1569https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62908
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Topics: Fire , Optimization , Pressure , Wind , Combustion , Computational fluid dynamics , Doors , Fans , Safety , Ventilation
Technique to Improve Performance of Positive Pressure Ventilation Tactic in High-Rise Fires
Prabodh Panindre, Sunil Kumar, Atulya Narendranath, Vinay Kanive Manjunath, John Ceriello
IMECE 2011; 1571-1579https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62911
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Topics: Fire , Pressure , Ventilation , Computer simulation , Combustion , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer software , High temperature , Instrumentation , Leakage
Simulation of Combustion in Porous Media With a Two-Energy Equation Model
Marcelo J. S. deLemos, Jose´ E. A. Coutinho
IMECE 2011; 1581-1588https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63404
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Topics: Combustion , Porous materials , Simulation , Flames , Fuels , Temperature , Algorithms , Methane , Momentum , Pressure
Diesel Particulate Filter Model With Detailed Permeability Analysis
Charles E. Sprouse, III, Michael D. Mangus, Christopher D. Depcik
IMECE 2011; 1589-1596https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63687
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Topics: Darcy's law , Diesel , Differential algebraic equations , Filters , Particulate matter , Permeability
An Improved Mathematical Model to Predict the Real Time Transient Performance of a Large Steel Reheating Furnace
Joanna Jenkins, John Ward, C. K. Tan, Jonathan Broughton
IMECE 2011; 1597-1607https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63691
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Topics: Furnaces , Steel , Transients (Dynamics) , Firing , Radiation (Physics) , Combustion , Control systems , Enthalpy , Flow (Dynamics) , Gaseous fuels
Prediction and Validation of Performance of an Entrained Flow Gasifier Model
Arnab Roy, Srinath V. Ekkad, Uri Vandsburger
IMECE 2011; 1609-1617https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63770
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel gasification , Computational fluid dynamics , Particulate matter , Coal , Simulation , Chemical processes , Chemical reactions , Chemistry , Computer software
Numerical Characterization of a Novel Staged Combustion Concept Applied to Oxy-Fuel Carbon Capture Technology
Adrian Goanta, Jan-Peter Bohn, Maximilian Blume, Xinmeng Li, Hartmut Spliethoff
IMECE 2011; 1619-1630https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63799
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Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Combustion , Fuels , Flue gases , Temperature , Carbon dioxide , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Firing , Flames
Modeling of Internal Combustion Engine Ignition Coil via MATLAB® Simulink® and Ansoft Maxwell® Software
Robert S. Nordstrom, Subha K. Kumpaty
IMECE 2011; 1631-1638https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63835
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Topics: Computer software , Ignition coils , Internal combustion engines , Matlab , Modeling , Ignition , Design , Automotive engineers , Electromagnetic induction , Engineers
A Numerical Study of Coupling of Thermal and Hydrodynamic Oscillations in a Hybrid Rocket Motor
K. M. Akyuzlu, K. Albayrak
IMECE 2011; 1639-1647https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64327
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Topics: Engines , Motors , Oscillations , Rockets , Flow (Dynamics) , Combustion chambers , Propulsion systems , Fluids , Nozzles , Valves

NanoEngineering for Energy

Mechanics of Nanostructured Materials for Energy Applications

High Temperature Damage of Ni-Base Superalloy Caused by the Change of Microtexture due to the Strain-Induced Anisotropic Diffusion of Component Elements
Hideo Miura, Ken Suzuki, Yamato Sasaki, Tomohiro Sano, Naokazu Murata
IMECE 2011; 1649-1655https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62411
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Topics: Anisotropy , Damage , Diffusion (Physics) , High temperature , Superalloys , Atoms , Creep , Stress , Fatigue , Texture (Materials)
Flexible Electrode Structures for Thermo-Tunneling Applications
Eniko T. Enikov, Carlos Gamez, Shezaan Kanjiyani, Mahdi Ganji, Joshua Gill
IMECE 2011; 1657-1663https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62903
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Topics: Electrodes , Tunnel construction , Electrons , Magnetic fields , Membranes , Vacuum , Anodes , Cooling , Deformation , Electronics
Thermal Properties of Nanotubes and Nanowires With Acoustically Stiffened Surfaces
Michael F. P. Bifano, Vikas Prakash
IMECE 2011; 1665-1673https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65365
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Topics: Acoustics , Nanotubes , Nanowires , Thermal properties , Thermal conductivity , Specific heat , Phonons , Temperature , Coatings , Dispersion relations
Thermal Conductivity of Heat Treated and Non-Heat Treated Individual Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes
Michael F. P. Bifano, Pankaj B. Kaul, Vikas Prakash
IMECE 2011; 1675-1683https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65406
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Topics: Heat , Multi-walled carbon nanotubes , Thermal conductivity , Heat treating (Metalworking) , Annealing , Carbon nanotubes , Chemical vapor deposition , Probes , Scanning electron microscopes , Thermal management
Comparison of Lithium-Ion Battery Cathode Materials and the Internal Stress Development
Yixu Wang, Hsiao-Ying Shadow Huang
IMECE 2011; 1685-1694https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65663
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Topics: Lithium-ion batteries , Stress , Lithium , Secondary cells , Anodes , Circuits , Crystals , Cycles , Design , Dislocations

Nanoengineered Materials for Enhanced Energy Production

Atomistic Mechanisms of Enhancing Energy Conversion Efficiency of Nanostructured Thermoelectrics
Ming Hu, Xiaoliang Zhang, Konstantinos P. Giapis, Dimos Poulikakos
IMECE 2011; 1695-1702https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62431
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Topics: Energy conversion , Nanowires , Thermal conductivity , Coatings , Engineering simulation , Heat flux , Molecular dynamics , Nanocomposites , Nanoparticles , Simulation
Optimization of Pigmented Coatings for Concentrating Solar Thermal Applications
Refet A. Yalcin, Hakan Ertu¨rk
IMECE 2011; 1703-1713https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63322
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Topics: Coatings , Optimization , Solar energy , Algorithms , Binders (Materials) , Design , Wavelength , Electromagnetic scattering , Heat , Inverse problems
Investigation of Dynamic Near-Field Radiation Between Quantum Dots and Plasmonic Nanoparticles for Effective Tailoring of Solar Spectrum
Nola Palombo, Keunhan Park
IMECE 2011; 1715-1719https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64561
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Topics: Nanoparticles , Quantum dots , Radiation (Physics) , Solar spectrum , Photoemission , Nanofluids , Particulate matter , Photovoltaics , Simulation
Fabrication and Characterization of Hybrid Nano-Polymer Solar Cells
Rohit Kelkar, Satwik Timmavajjala, Kunal Mitra, Clayton Baum
IMECE 2011; 1721-1726https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65546
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Topics: Manufacturing , Polymers , Solar cells , Plasticizers , Atomic force microscopy , Absorption , Anodes , Circuits , Electrons , Excitons

Nanoscale Materials and Multi-Physics Phenomena in Materials With Applications to Energy

Experimental Study of Nanoadditives for Biofuel Combustion Improvement
Calvin Hong Li
IMECE 2011; 1727-1734https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62357
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Topics: Biofuel , Combustion , Heat , Aluminum , Ethanol , Particulate matter , Bombs , Equilibrium (Physics)
Developing the Modular Background-Oriented Full-Scale Schlieren Technique
Yu-Cheng Hung, Chien-Chih Chen, Shun-Chih Wang, Chen-Ching Ting
IMECE 2011; 1735-1741https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63326
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Topics: Diffraction gratings , Light sources , Schlieren methods , Visualization
Size and Temperature Dependent Phonon Spectra of Spherical CdSe Quantum Dots Prepared via a Refined Phosphonic Acid Assisted Organometallic Route
Liangliang Chen, Yiwen Chen, Xiulin Ruan
IMECE 2011; 1743-1749https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64562
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Topics: Phonons , Quantum dots , Spectra (Spectroscopy) , Temperature , Temperature effects , Absorption , Absorption spectra , Raman spectroscopy , Wavelength
Improvement of Dye Sensitized Solar Cells With Nanofiber-Based Anode
Lijun Yang, Wallace Woon-Fong Leung
IMECE 2011; 1751-1752https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64710
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Topics: Anodes , Nanofibers , Solar cells , Electrons , Electrodes , Circuits , Electrolytes , Glass , Heat conduction , Ions
Thermal Conductivity Characterization of Nano-Enhanced Paraffin Wax
Peter J. Sakalaukus, Jr., Andrew Mosley, Basil I. Farah, Kuang-Ting Hsiao
IMECE 2011; 1753-1755https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65070
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Topics: Paraffin wax , Thermal conductivity , Carbon , Energy storage , Nanofibers , Nanoparticles , Phase change materials , Waxes
Thickness and Temperature Dependent Thermal Conductivity of Nanoscale Tin Films
Pankaj B. Kaul, Vikas Prakash
IMECE 2011; 1757-1766https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65576
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Topics: Nanoscale phenomena , Temperature , Thermal conductivity , Thin films , Electromagnetic scattering , Radiation scattering , Scattering (Physics) , Tin , Grain boundaries , Atomic force microscopy

Polymers and Composites for Energy Generation, Packaging, and Storage

Impact of Permeation Properties and Back Sheet/ Encapsulation Interactions on the Reliability of PV Modules
Philip Hu¨lsmann, Cornelia Peike, Matthias Blu¨ml, Philipp Schmid, Karl-Anders Weiß, Michael Ko¨hl
IMECE 2011; 1767-1771https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65723
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Topics: Fluorescence , Laminates , Oxygen , Permeability , Raman spectra , Raman spectroscopy , Reflectance , Reliability , Sheet materials , Stress
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