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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
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
IMECE 2011; 9-20https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62194
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
IMECE 2011; 21-26https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62319
Topics:
Exergy analysis
,
Pyrolysis
,
Exergy
,
Biomass
,
Feedstock
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Linear programming
,
Optimization
The Power Generation With Vegetable Oils: A Case Study
IMECE 2011; 27-32https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62470
Topics:
Energy generation
,
Vegetable oils
,
Fuels
,
Biomass
,
Diesel
Enhanced Solar Energy Harvest for Power Generation From Brayton Cycle
IMECE 2011; 67-73https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62890
Topics:
Brayton cycle
,
Energy generation
,
Solar energy
,
Manufacturing
,
Cavities
,
Silicon
,
Casting
,
Ceramics
,
Concentrating solar power
,
Distributed power generation
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
Topics:
Cycles
,
Design
,
Microelectromechanical systems
,
Refrigeration
Dynamics and Thermodynamics of a Free-Piston Expander-Compressor
IMECE 2011; 103-108https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63517
Topics:
Compressors
,
Dynamics (Mechanics)
,
Pistons
,
Thermodynamics
,
High pressure (Physics)
,
Vapors
,
Compression
,
Cylinders
,
Design
,
Dynamic models
Coupled Fluid Structure Interaction (FSI) Modeling of Parallel Plate Assemblies
IMECE 2011; 159-167https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64106
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
IMECE 2011; 169-178https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64133
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
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
Topics:
Geothermal power stations
,
Thermodynamics
,
Condensers (steam plant)
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Steam
,
Water
,
Cooling
,
Cooling towers
,
Pressure
,
Temperature
Conceptual Design of Photobioreactor for Algae Cultivation
IMECE 2011; 197-202https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64484
Topics:
Biodiesel
,
Carbon dioxide
,
Conceptual design
,
Mass transfer
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
Topics:
Carbon dioxide
,
Fluids
,
Geothermal power stations
,
Reservoirs
,
Temperature
,
Climate change
,
Coal
,
Cooling
,
Emissions
,
Geothermal power
Energy Systems and the Environment
Exergy Linked to Environmental Impacts: Advanced Exergoenvironmental Analysis of an Advanced Zero Emission Plant
IMECE 2011; 263-270https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62678
Topics:
Carbon capture and storage
,
Emissions
,
Exergy
,
Fuels
,
Carbon dioxide
,
Compression
,
Energy conversion
,
Inspection
,
Life cycle assessment
,
Membranes
Heat Island Effect Aggravates Mortality
IMECE 2011; 271-285https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62785
Topics:
Heat
,
Temperature
,
Air conditioning
,
Waves
,
Diseases
,
Cardiovascular system
,
Cities
,
Risk
,
Blood
,
Climate
Dynamic Optimization of District Energy Generation
IMECE 2011; 287-292https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62950
Topics:
Energy generation
,
Optimization
,
Algorithms
,
Boilers
,
Engines
,
Power stations
,
Simulated annealing
,
Simulation
,
Steam
,
Strategic planning
Energetic and Economic Performance of a Compressed Air Energy Storage Facility in Texas as a Function of Technical and Cost Parameters
IMECE 2011; 313-321https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63830
Topics:
Compressed air
,
Energy storage
,
Compressors
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Turbines
,
Spin (Aerodynamics)
,
Spinning (Textile)
,
Optimization
,
Storage
,
Economics
The Mathematical Analysis of a Novel Approach to Maximize Waste Recovery in a Life Support System
IMECE 2011; 335-342https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64199
Topics:
Architecture
,
Carbon
,
Carbon dioxide
,
Electrolysis
,
Energy generation
,
Energy storage
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Fuel cell technology
,
Fuels
,
Heat
Monitoring Transportation, Air Pollution and Energy Demand in the Philippines Using LEAP
IMECE 2011; 361-370https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64995
Topics:
Air pollution
,
Transportation systems
,
Databases
,
Emissions
,
Vehicles
,
Computer software
,
Computers
,
Energy consumption
,
Fuel consumption
,
Road transport
A System Performance and Economics Analysis of IGCC With Supercritical Steam Bottom Cycle Supplied With Varying Blends of Coal and Biomass Feedstock
IMECE 2011; 373-385https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65749
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
IMECE 2011; 387-400https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65836
Topics:
Cities
,
Resilience
,
Transportation systems
,
Fuels
,
Risk
,
Engineering instruments
,
Industrial research
,
Modeling
,
Risk assessment
,
Urban planning
Energy Systems Components
Electrical Power Grid Delivery Dynamic Analysis: Using Prime Mover Engines to Balance Dynamic Wind Turbine Output
IMECE 2011; 413-419https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62232
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
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
IMECE 2011; 429-437https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63762
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
IMECE 2011; 439-444https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63826
Topics:
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Acoustics
,
Errors
,
Sound pressure
,
Standing waves
,
Thermoacoustic devices
Two-Dimensional Discontinous Galerkin Simulations of Crypto-Steady Supersonic Pressure Exchange
IMECE 2011; 461-470https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65818
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
IMECE 2011; 471-476https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62043
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
IMECE 2011; 477-487https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62304
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
IMECE 2011; 489-493https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62307
Topics:
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells
,
Water
,
Errors
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Fuel cells
,
Hydrogen
,
Steady state
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
IMECE 2011; 513-521https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62585
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
IMECE 2011; 523-529https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62808
Topics:
Fluidized beds
,
High temperature
,
Iron
,
Nuclear reactor kinetics
,
Oxidation
,
Sintering
,
Iron powders
,
Temperature
,
Hydrogen
,
Particulate matter
Macro-System Model for Hydrogen Energy Systems Analysis in Transportation
IMECE 2011; 539-546https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63815
Topics:
Energy / power systems
,
Hydrogen
,
Transportation systems
,
Computation
,
Emissions
,
Energy consumption
,
Light trucks
,
Locations
,
Simulation
,
Systems analysis
Numerical Modeling of the Distributed Electrochemistry and Performance of Solid Oxide Fuels Cells
IMECE 2011; 571-580https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64232
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
Topics:
Composite materials
,
Solid oxide fuel cells
,
Absorption
,
Imaging
,
Lanthanum
,
Porosity
,
Strontium
,
X-rays
Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
A Simple Leakage Flow Model Including Viscous Effect
IMECE 2011; 611-617https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63415
Topics:
Leakage flows
,
Compressors
,
Design
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Rotors
Comparison of the Non-Equilibrium Predictions of Quantum Thermodynamics at the Atomistic Level With Experimental Evidence
IMECE 2011; 619-630https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64444
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
Analysis of Large-Scale Ground Source Heat Pump Systems for Residential Heating and Cooling in Austin, TX
IMECE 2011; 717-728https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65617
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
IMECE 2011; 729-737https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65906
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
IMECE 2011; 739-746https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62506
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
IMECE 2011; 747-756https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62588
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
IMECE 2011; 757-762https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62930
Topics:
Design
,
Industrial wastes
,
Thermal energy storage
,
Cooling
,
Ceramics
,
Storage
,
Cast iron
,
Construction
,
Glass
,
Heat storage
Numerical Simulation of Gas-Particle Two-Phase Flow in Corners Tangential Streams Gasifier
IMECE 2011; 783-788https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62998
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
IMECE 2011; 789-794https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63013
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
IMECE 2011; 795-800https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63027
Topics:
Boilers
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Heat transfer
,
Nozzles
,
Furnaces
,
Combustion
,
Algorithms
,
Carbon dioxide
,
Computer simulation
,
Emissions
Stack Effect Correlation for Rooftop Solar Chimneys
IMECE 2011; 801-808https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63085
Topics:
Solar energy
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Energy budget (Physics)
,
Glass
,
Roofs
,
Temperature
,
Wall temperature
Thermal Analysis of Encapsulated Phase Change Materials for Energy Storage
IMECE 2011; 831-837https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63910
Topics:
Energy storage
,
Phase change materials
,
Thermal analysis
,
Storage
,
Heat transfer
,
Melting
,
Fluids
,
High temperature
,
Solar power
,
Solar thermal power
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
Topics:
Phase change materials
,
Thermal energy storage
,
Storage
,
Solar energy
,
Calorimetry
,
Concentrating solar power
,
Cycles
,
Design
,
Energy storage
,
Heat
Drying Kinetics of Solid Biomass
IMECE 2011; 857-864https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64242
The Thermophysical Properties of the NaNO3-KNO3, LiNO3-NaNO3, and LiNO3-KNO3 Systems
IMECE 2011; 889-894https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64465
Topics:
Differential scanning calorimetry
,
Fluids
,
Heat of fusion
,
Heat transfer
,
Latent heat
,
Lithium
,
Phase diagrams
,
Shear rate
,
Solar power
,
Specific heat
Thermal Transport in Energy Systems
Robust Nanoscale Patterns for Thin Film Solar Cells Using Inverse Optimization of Nonuniformly Sampled Absorption Spectrum
IMECE 2011; 931-943https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62803
Topics:
Absorption
,
Nanoscale phenomena
,
Optimization
,
Solar cells
,
Thin films
,
Engineering simulation
,
Manufacturing
,
Silver
,
Simulation
,
Solar energy
Empirical Correlation of Cooling Efficiency and Transport Phenomena of Direct Evaporative Cooler
IMECE 2011; 953-967https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63227
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
IMECE 2011; 969-974https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63329
Topics:
Electric fields
,
Electrolytes
,
Heating
,
Joules
,
Electric potential
,
Liquid films
,
Poisson equation
A Method of Measuring the Temperature Profile of a Thermal Barrier Coating Using Inverse Radiative Heat Transfer Methods
IMECE 2011; 983-988https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63808
Topics:
Radiative heat transfer
,
Temperature profiles
,
Thermal barrier coatings
,
Errors
,
Absorption
,
Emissions
,
Temperature
,
Aerospace industry
,
Ceramics
,
Coatings
The Integration of Process Heat Applications to High Temperature Gas Reactors
IMECE 2011; 1011-1015https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64124
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
IMECE 2011; 1017-1026https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64748
Topics:
Light scattering
,
Aerosols
,
Inverse problems
,
Soot
,
Design
,
Noise (Sound)
,
Particulate matter
,
Radiation (Physics)
Inverse Heat Conduction Errors From Temperature Bias in Thin Film Sensors: Effect of Contact Resistance
IMECE 2011; 1035-1040https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65658
Topics:
Contact resistance
,
Errors
,
Heat conduction
,
Temperature
,
Thin film sensors
,
Gages
,
Heat flux
,
Sensors
,
Wire
,
Thin films
Thermoeconomics
Cost Reduction Strategies for an Oxy-Fuel Power Plant With CO2 Capture: Application of an Advanced Exergoeconomic Analysis to an Advanced Zero Emission Plant
IMECE 2011; 1063-1073https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62675
Topics:
Carbon capture and storage
,
Emissions
,
Fuels
,
Power stations
,
Exergy
,
Membranes
,
Energy conversion
,
Gas turbines
The Application of Game Theory to Thermoeconomics
IMECE 2011; 1075-1082https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62681
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
IMECE 2011; 1083-1092https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63333
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
IMECE 2011; 1093-1100https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63880
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
IMECE 2011; 1101-1103https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65510
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
Renewable Hydrogen Production Using Sailing Ships
IMECE 2011; 1119-1125https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62311
Topics:
Hydrogen production
,
Ships
,
Generators
,
Electricity (Physics)
,
Hydrogen
,
Oceans
,
Oxygen
,
Hydropower
,
Seawater
,
Wind power
Numerical Simulation of Thin-Film Photovoltaic Solar Cells
IMECE 2011; 1127-1134https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62352
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
IMECE 2011; 1135-1142https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62359
Topics:
Ocean waves
,
Wave energy converters
Electro-Thermal Modeling of Solar Photovoltaic Arrays
IMECE 2011; 1143-1149https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62541
Topics:
Capacitance
,
Circuits
,
Energy dissipation
,
Heat
,
Heat transfer
,
Junctions
,
Modeling
,
Photovoltaic cells
,
Simulation
,
Solar cell arrays
Development of a Dual-Axis Phase-Locked Resonant Excitation Test Method for Fatigue Testing of Wind Turbine Blades
IMECE 2011; 1163-1172https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63724
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
IMECE 2011; 1173-1177https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63825
Topics:
Maintenance
,
Power stations
,
Reliability
,
Wind turbines
,
Failure analysis
,
Testing
,
Condition monitoring
,
Energy generation
,
Stress
,
Wind
Renewable Energy Load Matching for Continental U.S.
IMECE 2011; 1179-1185https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63875
Topics:
Renewable energy
,
Stress
,
Wind
,
Storage
,
Photovoltaics
,
Renewable energy sources
,
Solar energy
,
Wind power
Development and Performance Evaluation of High Temperature Concrete for Thermal Energy Storage for Solar Power Generation
IMECE 2011; 1207-1213https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64286
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
IMECE 2011; 1215-1225https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64597
Topics:
Rankine cycle
,
Solar thermal power
,
Fluids
,
Cycles
,
Brayton cycle
,
Carbon dioxide
,
Combined cycles
,
Heat transfer
,
Helium
,
Hydrogen
Nano Science and Technology in Solar Cells
IMECE 2011; 1233-1250https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64770
Topics:
Nanoscience
,
Solar cells
,
Nanotechnology
,
Photovoltaic cells
,
Nanoparticles
,
Silicon
,
Solar energy
,
Crystals
,
Electron transport
,
Fossil fuels
Active Gearing System for Wind Turbines
IMECE 2011; 1259-1266https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65011
Topics:
Mechanical drives
,
Wind turbines
Virtual Height Aided Solar Chimney: A New Design
IMECE 2011; 1267-1273https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65819
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
IMECE 2011; 1275-1280https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62292
Topics:
Combustion
,
Jet fuels
,
Pressure
,
Fuels
,
Explosions
,
Fluctuations (Physics)
,
High temperature
,
Pressure transducers
,
Temperature
,
Vessels
Intermediate Scale Composite Material Fire Testing
IMECE 2011; 1281-1282https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63725
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
IMECE 2011; 1283-1293https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64176
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
IMECE 2011; 1295-1302https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64215
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
IMECE 2011; 1303-1313https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64836
Topics:
Coal
,
Thermal conductivity
,
Particulate matter
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Heat transfer
,
Probes
,
Rivers
,
Sintering
,
Stoichiometry
,
Temperature
Fuel Conversion and Renewable Fuels
Performance Analysis of Rice Bran Oil [Non-Edible] as Alternative Fuel for D I Engines
IMECE 2011; 1323-1330https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62186
Topics:
Engines
,
Fuels
,
Diesel
,
Fuel consumption
,
Diesel engines
,
Ejectors
,
Gases
,
Pressure
,
Exhaust systems
,
Fossil fuels
Methane-Based Flame Fuel Cell Using Anode Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
IMECE 2011; 1335-1338https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62193
Topics:
Anodes
,
Flames
,
Fuel cells
,
Methane
,
Solid oxide fuel cells
,
Fuels
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Heat
,
Temperature
Performance and Emission Characteristics of a Small Scale Gas Turbine Engine Fueled With Propanol/Jet A Blends
IMECE 2011; 1359-1370https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63623
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
IMECE 2011; 1371-1378https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63688
Topics:
Combustion
,
Combustion chambers
,
Ethanol
,
Flames
,
Fuels
,
Gas turbines
,
Water
,
Chemiluminescence
,
Diffusers
,
Emissions
Bench-Scale Pyrolysis of Wood Pellets
IMECE 2011; 1379-1388https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63718
Topics:
Pyrolysis
,
Wood products
,
Biomass
,
Transportation systems
,
Fuels
,
Furnaces
,
Temperature
,
Combustion
,
Condensation
,
Crude oil
Measuring Ignition Temperature and the Rate of Energy Generation From Canola Methyl Ester and Soy Methyl Ester in Oxygen-Nitrogen Mixtures on Platinum-Rhodium
IMECE 2011; 1399-1408https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63976
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
IMECE 2011; 1409-1414https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62726
Topics:
Plumes (Fluid dynamics)
,
Propellants
,
Temperature
,
Aluminum
,
Combustion
,
Ignition
,
Particulate matter
,
Pyrometers
,
Accidents
,
Delays
Nitrogen Diluted Jet Flames in the Presence of Coflowing Air
IMECE 2011; 1415-1421https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62735
Topics:
Flames
,
Nitrogen
,
Methane
,
Diffusion flames
,
Diluents
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Shapes
Combustion Characteristics of Pool Fires Under Low Atmospheric Pressures
IMECE 2011; 1431-1436https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63056
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
IMECE 2011; 1437-1443https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63461
Topics:
Combustion
,
Emissions
,
Flames
,
Methane
,
Pressure drop
,
Stability
,
Nitrogen oxides
,
Pollution
,
Shapes
Conversion of Glycerine to Synthesis Gas and Methane by Film Boiling
IMECE 2011; 1445-1449https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64449
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
IMECE 2011; 1451-1462https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64473
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
IMECE 2011; 1463-1471https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64485
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
IMECE 2011; 1473-1476https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64495
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
IMECE 2011; 1477-1489https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64643
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
IMECE 2011; 1491-1497https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62082
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
IMECE 2011; 1499-1510https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62087
Topics:
Flames
,
Modeling
,
Swirling flow
,
Vents
,
Fire
,
Liquid pool fires
,
Ventilation
,
Ceilings
,
Combustion
,
Design
Effects of Crown Fuel Bulk Density Distribution and Thermophoresis of Soot Particles on Wildland Fires
IMECE 2011; 1531-1540https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62324
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
IMECE 2011; 1541-1550https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62423
Topics:
Cylinders
,
Exergy
,
Fuels
,
Spark-ignition engine
Numerical Modeling of Co-Firing Chunk Coal and Oat Hulls in a Stoker Boiler
IMECE 2011; 1551-1559https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62807
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
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
IMECE 2011; 1571-1579https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62911
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
IMECE 2011; 1581-1588https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63404
Topics:
Combustion
,
Porous materials
,
Simulation
,
Flames
,
Fuels
,
Temperature
,
Algorithms
,
Methane
,
Momentum
,
Pressure
An Improved Mathematical Model to Predict the Real Time Transient Performance of a Large Steel Reheating Furnace
IMECE 2011; 1597-1607https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63691
Topics:
Furnaces
,
Steel
,
Transients (Dynamics)
,
Firing
,
Radiation (Physics)
,
Combustion
,
Control systems
,
Enthalpy
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Gaseous fuels
Numerical Characterization of a Novel Staged Combustion Concept Applied to Oxy-Fuel Carbon Capture Technology
IMECE 2011; 1619-1630https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63799
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
IMECE 2011; 1631-1638https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63835
Topics:
Computer software
,
Ignition coils
,
Internal combustion engines
,
Matlab
,
Modeling
,
Ignition
,
Design
,
Automotive engineers
,
Electromagnetic induction
,
Engineers
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
IMECE 2011; 1649-1655https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62411
Topics:
Anisotropy
,
Damage
,
Diffusion (Physics)
,
High temperature
,
Superalloys
,
Atoms
,
Creep
,
Stress
,
Fatigue
,
Texture (Materials)
Flexible Electrode Structures for Thermo-Tunneling Applications
IMECE 2011; 1657-1663https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62903
Topics:
Electrodes
,
Tunnel construction
,
Electrons
,
Magnetic fields
,
Membranes
,
Vacuum
,
Anodes
,
Cooling
,
Deformation
,
Electronics
Thermal Properties of Nanotubes and Nanowires With Acoustically Stiffened Surfaces
IMECE 2011; 1665-1673https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65365
Topics:
Acoustics
,
Nanotubes
,
Nanowires
,
Thermal properties
,
Thermal conductivity
,
Specific heat
,
Phonons
,
Temperature
,
Coatings
,
Dispersion relations
Comparison of Lithium-Ion Battery Cathode Materials and the Internal Stress Development
IMECE 2011; 1685-1694https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65663
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
IMECE 2011; 1695-1702https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62431
Topics:
Energy conversion
,
Nanowires
,
Thermal conductivity
,
Coatings
,
Engineering simulation
,
Heat flux
,
Molecular dynamics
,
Nanocomposites
,
Nanoparticles
,
Simulation
Investigation of Dynamic Near-Field Radiation Between Quantum Dots and Plasmonic Nanoparticles for Effective Tailoring of Solar Spectrum
IMECE 2011; 1715-1719https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64561
Topics:
Nanoparticles
,
Quantum dots
,
Radiation (Physics)
,
Solar spectrum
,
Photoemission
,
Nanofluids
,
Particulate matter
,
Photovoltaics
,
Simulation
Fabrication and Characterization of Hybrid Nano-Polymer Solar Cells
IMECE 2011; 1721-1726https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65546
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
IMECE 2011; 1727-1734https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62357
Topics:
Biofuel
,
Combustion
,
Heat
,
Aluminum
,
Ethanol
,
Particulate matter
,
Bombs
,
Equilibrium (Physics)
Size and Temperature Dependent Phonon Spectra of Spherical CdSe Quantum Dots Prepared via a Refined Phosphonic Acid Assisted Organometallic Route
IMECE 2011; 1743-1749https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64562
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
IMECE 2011; 1751-1752https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64710
Topics:
Anodes
,
Nanofibers
,
Solar cells
,
Electrons
,
Electrodes
,
Circuits
,
Electrolytes
,
Glass
,
Heat conduction
,
Ions
Thermal Conductivity Characterization of Nano-Enhanced Paraffin Wax
IMECE 2011; 1753-1755https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65070
Topics:
Paraffin wax
,
Thermal conductivity
,
Carbon
,
Energy storage
,
Nanofibers
,
Nanoparticles
,
Phase change materials
,
Waxes
Polymers and Composites for Energy Generation, Packaging, and Storage
Impact of Permeation Properties and Back Sheet/ Encapsulation Interactions on the Reliability of PV Modules
IMECE 2011; 1767-1771https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65723
Topics:
Fluorescence
,
Laminates
,
Oxygen
,
Permeability
,
Raman spectra
,
Raman spectroscopy
,
Reflectance
,
Reliability
,
Sheet materials
,
Stress