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Volume 8A: Heat Transfer and Thermal Engineering

Heat Transfer and Thermal Engineering

2D Materials, Graphene and CNT Thermal Characterization and Applications

Thermal Interface Conductance Between Aligned Polyethylene and Graphite

Wei Lv, Asegun Henry

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A001https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50492

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View Articletitled, Thermal Interface Conductance Between Aligned Polyethylene and Graphite

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Topics: Electrical conductance , Graphite , Polymer fibers , Atomic interactions , Engineers , Molecular dynamics simulation , Polyethylene chains , Polymer composites , Thermal conductivity

Predicting Phonon Thermal Transport in Two-Dimensional Graphene-Boron Nitride Superlattices at the Short-Period Limit

Carlos da Silva, Fernan Saiz, David A. Romero, Cristina H. Amon

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A002https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50675

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View Articletitled, Predicting Phonon Thermal Transport in Two-Dimensional Graphene-Boron Nitride Superlattices at the Short-Period Limit

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Topics: Boron , Graphene , Phonons , Superlattices , Relaxation (Physics) , Approximation , Density functional theory , Lattice dynamics , Manufacturing , Molecular dynamics

Not Enough Precision to Accurately Measure the Effect of CNT Functionalization on the Thermal Conductivity of PDMS/CNT Composite Under Strain Using Stepped-Bar Apparatus

Matthew I. Ralphs, Nicholas Roberts

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A003https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52328

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View Articletitled, Not Enough Precision to Accurately Measure the Effect of CNT Functionalization on the Thermal Conductivity of PDMS/CNT Composite Under Strain Using Stepped-Bar Apparatus

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Composite materials , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Thermal conductivity , Polymers , Aerospace industry , Carbon , Design , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins

Analysis of Cooling, Heating and Power Systems/Components

Experimental Evaluation of Heat Transfer Rate in Automobile Cooling System by Using Nanofluids

Ravin G. Naik, Arvind S. Mohite, Juneyd F. Dadi

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A004https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50571

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View Articletitled, Experimental Evaluation of Heat Transfer Rate in Automobile Cooling System by Using Nanofluids

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Topics: Automobiles , Cooling systems , Heat transfer , Nanofluids , Engines , Fluids , Temperature , Heat , Coolants , Energy dissipation

Conceptual Design and Numerical Modeling of Prototype Counterflow Cooling Tower With Forced Draft for Geothermal Applications

Oskar J. González Pedraza, J. Jesús Pacheco Ibarra, Carlos Rubio Maya, Sergio R. Galván González

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A005https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50634

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View Articletitled, Conceptual Design and Numerical Modeling of Prototype Counterflow Cooling Tower With Forced Draft for Geothermal Applications

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Topics: Computer simulation , Conceptual design , Cooling towers , Engineering prototypes , Geothermal engineering , Computer software , Design , Boundary layers , Convection , Electric power generation

Humidification and Dehumidification Processes: Advantages and Disadvantages

Stephanus Mentz, Mehdi Mehrabi, Mohsen Sharifpur, Josua P. Meyer

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A006https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50903

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View Articletitled, Humidification and Dehumidification Processes: Advantages and Disadvantages

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Topics: Dehumidification , Water , Condensation , Cycles , Design , Engineers , Evaporation , High temperature , Reverse osmosis , Solar collectors

A Thermodynamic Analysis of the Temperature Drop and Potential Cooling Effect of Cavitation

Abdulmalik Alkotami, B. Terry Beck, Christopher M. Sorensen, Mohammad H. Hosni, Steven J. Eckels, Don Tomasi

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A007https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51527

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View Articletitled, A Thermodynamic Analysis of the Temperature Drop and Potential Cooling Effect of Cavitation

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Topics: Cavitation , Cooling , Temperature , Fluids , Pressure , Water , Boiling , Density , Equations of state , Latent heat

Performance Analysis of a Silica Gel-Water Adsorption Cooler: Impact of Nanofluids on Cooler Performance and Size

I. P. Koronaki, M. T. Nitsas, E. G. Papoutsis, V. D. Papaefthimiou

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A008https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53450

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View Articletitled, Performance Analysis of a Silica Gel-Water Adsorption Cooler: Impact of Nanofluids on Cooler Performance and Size

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Topics: Nanofluids , Water , Cooling , Cycles , Fluids , Heat transfer , Absorption , Vapors , Condensers (steam plant) , Crystallization

Evaluation of Water to Water Heat Pump Model in Energy Plus Using Measurement Data

Saif Abdulameer, Junghyon Mun, Yong Tao

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A009https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53471

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Water to Water Heat Pump Model in Energy Plus Using Measurement Data

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Topics: Heat pumps , Water , Energy consumption , Heating and cooling , Condensers (steam plant) , Errors , Geothermal engineering , Temperature

Comparative Operation of Small Vuilleumier Cryocoolers Under Isothermal and Adiabatic Conditions

E. Rogdakis, G. Dogkas

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A010https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53566

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View Articletitled, Comparative Operation of Small Vuilleumier Cryocoolers Under Isothermal and Adiabatic Conditions

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Topics: Adiabatic cooling , Cooling , Heat , Heat exchangers , Machinery , Pressure , Temperature

Similarity Scaling of Vuilleumier Heat Pumps

E. Rogdakis, G. Dogkas

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A011https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53571

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View Articletitled, Similarity Scaling of Vuilleumier Heat Pumps

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Topics: Heat pumps , Heat , Machinery , Computer software , Energy dissipation , Heat exchangers , Pressure drop

Analytical, Numerical, and Experimental Studies on Single- and Multi-Phase Heat Exchangers

Heat Transfer Modeling in a Double Wall Helical Coil Heat Exchanger

Jonathan Bentley, Jie Cui

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A012https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50542

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View Articletitled, Heat Transfer Modeling in a Double Wall Helical Coil Heat Exchanger

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Heat transfer , Modeling , Water , Computational fluid dynamics , Contamination , Density , Design , Fluids , Heating

Thermoacoustic Oscillations of Jet-A Fuel in Parallel Heated Flowpaths

Steven A. Hunt, II

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A013https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50692

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View Articletitled, Thermoacoustic Oscillations of Jet-A Fuel in Parallel Heated Flowpaths

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Topics: Fuels , Oscillations , Pressure , Manifolds , Acoustics , Flow (Dynamics) , Nitrogen , Temperature

Effects of Geometries on the Nonlinearity of Thermal Fluids in Curved Ducts of Heat Exchangers

Fang Liu

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A014https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51126

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View Articletitled, Effects of Geometries on the Nonlinearity of Thermal Fluids in Curved Ducts of Heat Exchangers

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Topics: Ducts , Heat exchangers , Thermofluids , Flow (Dynamics) , Oscillations , Friction , Bifurcation , Heat transfer , Stability , Computation

Novel Application-Specific Methodology for the Assessment of Microfin Tube Condensation Heat Transfer Correlations

Kaustubh S. Kale, Sunil S. Mehendale

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A015https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51908

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View Articletitled, Novel Application-Specific Methodology for the Assessment of Microfin Tube Condensation Heat Transfer Correlations

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Topics: Condensation , Heat transfer , Refrigerants , Carbon dioxide , Engineers , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer coefficients , Probability , Testing

Optimization of Nano Fluid Flow for Micro Channel Heat Sinks With Rectangular Cross-Section

Sepideh Kavousi, Abbas Abbassi

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A016https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51987

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View Articletitled, Optimization of Nano Fluid Flow for Micro Channel Heat Sinks With Rectangular Cross-Section

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Heat sinks , Microchannels , Nanofluids , Optimization , Water , Algorithms , Degrees of freedom , Finite volume methods , FORTRAN

Convective Heat Transfer and Pumping Power Requirement Using Nanofluid for the Flow Through Corrugated Channel

Shafi Noor, M. Monjurul Ehsan, M. S. Mayeed, A. K. M. Sadrul Islam

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A017https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52019

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View Articletitled, Convective Heat Transfer and Pumping Power Requirement Using Nanofluid for the Flow Through Corrugated Channel

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Topics: Convection , Flow (Dynamics) , Nanofluids , Water , Fluids , Heat transfer , Turbulence , Wavelength , Finite volume methods , Kinetic energy

Application-Based Methodology for Assessment of Flow Boiling Correlations in Microfin Tubes

Reem Merchant, Sunil S. Mehendale

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A018https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52105

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View Articletitled, Application-Based Methodology for Assessment of Flow Boiling Correlations in Microfin Tubes

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Topics: Boiling , Flow (Dynamics) , HVAC equipment , Databases , Refrigerants , Air conditioning , Carbon dioxide , Engineers , Heat transfer coefficients , Pressure drop

Transient Response of a Cross Flow Heat Exchanger Subjected to Temperature and Flow Perturbations

Karthik Silaipillayarputhur, Stephen A. Idem

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A019https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52562

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View Articletitled, Transient Response of a Cross Flow Heat Exchanger Subjected to Temperature and Flow Perturbations

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Topics: Cross-flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat exchangers , Temperature , Transients (Dynamics) , Fluids , Energy budget (Physics) , Finite difference methods , Steady state , Storage

Computational Heat Transfer Methods and Applications

Theoretical Analysis of Resonance Tube End Wall Heating: Solution of Unsteady Fluid Dynamic and Energy Equations

Ramlala P. Sinha

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A020https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50228

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View Articletitled, Theoretical Analysis of Resonance Tube End Wall Heating: Solution of Unsteady Fluid Dynamic and Energy Equations

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Topics: Fluids , Heating , Resonance , Theoretical analysis , Heat transfer , Pistons , Boundary-value problems , Circular cylinders , Compressible flow , Flow (Dynamics)

Flow Past Square Cylinders of Different Size With and Without Corner Modification

Y. T. Krishne Gowda, Ravindra Holalu Venkatdas, Vikram Chowdeswarally Krishnappa

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A021https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50274

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View Articletitled, Flow Past Square Cylinders of Different Size With and Without Corner Modification

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Topics: Corners (Structural elements) , Cylinders , Flow (Dynamics) , Geometry , Computational fluid dynamics , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Pressure , Wakes , Bridges (Structures) , Columns (Structural)

A Numerical Model to Analyze the Thermal Behavior of a Propellant Increment

K. Blecker, H. Hadim

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A022https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50356

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View Articletitled, A Numerical Model to Analyze the Thermal Behavior of a Propellant Increment

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Topics: Computer simulation , Propellants , Temperature , Temperature distribution , Packaging , Pressure , Hazards , Heating , Munitions , Safety

Heat-Transfer Analysis of Visco-Elastic Giesekus Fluid in a Duct Between Parallel Plates and in a Straight Pipe of a Circular Cross-Section

Sara N. AlMelhi, Lyes Khezzar, Mohamed Alshehhi, Abdelkader Filali

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A023https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50854

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View Articletitled, Heat-Transfer Analysis of Visco-Elastic Giesekus Fluid in a Duct Between Parallel Plates and in a Straight Pipe of a Circular Cross-Section

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Topics: Ducts , Fluids , Heat transfer , Pipes , Plates (structures) , Computer simulation , Computer software , Convection , Energy dissipation , Finite element analysis

Effects of Surface Conditions for Different Climatic Zones in Turkey on Temperature Distribution in the Soil

Nurullah Kayaci, Hakan Demir, Ş. Özgür Atayılmaz, Özden Ağra

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A024https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51558

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View Articletitled, Effects of Surface Conditions for Different Climatic Zones in Turkey on Temperature Distribution in the Soil

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Topics: Soil , Temperature distribution , Pipes , Boundary-value problems , Heat , Heat pumps , Heat exchangers , Computer software , Density , Dimensions

Transient Double-Diffusive Convection in a Vertical Cavity With Soret and Dufour Effects by Lattice Boltzmann Method on CUDA Platform

Qinlong Ren, Cho Lik Chan

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A025https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52359

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View Articletitled, Transient Double-Diffusive Convection in a Vertical Cavity With Soret and Dufour Effects by Lattice Boltzmann Method on CUDA Platform

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Topics: Cavities , Convection , Lattice Boltzmann methods , Transients (Dynamics) , Graphics processing units , Temperature , Computation , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid dynamics , Temperature gradient

Numerical Analysis of Transient Temperature Distribution in a Partially Cooled Nuclear Fuel Rod

Sandeep Patil, Siddarth Chintamani, Rajeev Kumar, Ratan Kumar, Brian H. Dennis

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A026https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52806

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View Articletitled, Numerical Analysis of Transient Temperature Distribution in a Partially Cooled Nuclear Fuel Rod

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Topics: Fuel rods , Numerical analysis , Temperature distribution , Transients (Dynamics) , Coolants , Temperature , Accidents , Water , Cooling , Flow (Dynamics)

Performance Analysis of Biologically Inspired Honeycomb Structured Heat Exchanger

Mosfequr Rahman, Sakib Iqbal, David Calamas

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A027https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52831

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View Articletitled, Performance Analysis of Biologically Inspired Honeycomb Structured Heat Exchanger

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Honeycomb structures , Fluids , Design , Heat transfer coefficients , Space vehicles , Temperature , Weight (Mass) , Air conditioning , Biomimetics

Comparison of Modeling Approaches for Open-Fire Hearth Furnace Heat Transfer

Andrew Kurzawski, Ofodike A. Ezekoye, Michael Baldea, Thomas F. Edgar

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A028https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52853

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View Articletitled, Comparison of Modeling Approaches for Open-Fire Hearth Furnace Heat Transfer

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Topics: Fire , Furnaces , Hearths , Heat transfer , Modeling , Transients (Dynamics) , Dimensions , Flow (Dynamics) , Gases , Radiative heat transfer

Iterative Solvers for Meshless Petrov Galerkin (MLPG) Method Applied to Large Scale Engineering Problems Challenges

Rituraj Singh, Krishna M. Singh

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A029https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53343

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View Articletitled, Iterative Solvers for Meshless Petrov Galerkin (MLPG) Method Applied to Large Scale Engineering Problems Challenges

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Topics: Algorithms , Approximation , Machinery , Meshfree methods , Shapes

Fundamentals of Boiling and Phase Change Heat Transfer Including Nanoscale Effects

Effect of Particle Morphology on Pool Boiling From Surfaces Coated With Sintered Particles

Suchismita Sarangi, Justin A. Weibel, Suresh V. Garimella

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A030https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50238

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View Articletitled, Effect of Particle Morphology on Pool Boiling From Surfaces Coated With Sintered Particles

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Topics: Particulate matter , Pool boiling , Coatings , Critical heat flux , Heat transfer coefficients , Boiling , Copper , Heat transfer , Bubbles , Cooling

Visualization of Steam Flow Condensation in Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Mini-Gaps

Xi Chen, Melanie M. Derby

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A031https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51150

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View Articletitled, Visualization of Steam Flow Condensation in Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Mini-Gaps

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Topics: Condensation , Flow (Dynamics) , Steam , Visualization , Drops , Flow visualization , Flux (Metallurgy) , Copper , Cycles , Film condensation

A Numerical Study of Multiphase Dielectric Fluid Immersion Cooling of Multichip Modules Including Effects of Nucleation Site Density and Bubble Departure Diameter Functions

Jonathan Nguyen, Roy W. Knight, Sushil H. Bhavnani, Daniel K. Harris, Seth Fincher, Joshua Gess, Aravind Sridhar

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A032https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51999

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View Articletitled, A Numerical Study of Multiphase Dielectric Fluid Immersion Cooling of Multichip Modules Including Effects of Nucleation Site Density and Bubble Departure Diameter Functions

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Topics: Bubbles , Cooling , Density , Fluids , Multi-chip modules , Nucleation (Physics) , Boiling , Flux (Metallurgy) , Heat , Printed circuit boards

Pool Boiling Heat Transfer Enhancement of Water Using Brazed Copper Microporous Coatings

Seongchul Jun, Hyoseong Wi, Ajay Gurung, Miguel Amaya, Seung M. You

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A033https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52044

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View Articletitled, Pool Boiling Heat Transfer Enhancement of Water Using Brazed Copper Microporous Coatings

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Topics: Coatings , Copper , Heat transfer , Pool boiling , Water , Critical heat flux , Brazing , Flux (Metallurgy) , Heat , Nucleate boiling

A Microscale Study of the Impact of Bubble Growth Dynamics on Surface Heat Flux in Microchannel Flow Boiling Process

Sajjad Bigham, Saeed Moghaddam

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A034https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53049

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View Articletitled, A Microscale Study of the Impact of Bubble Growth Dynamics on Surface Heat Flux in Microchannel Flow Boiling Process

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Topics: Boiling , Bubbles , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Heat flux , Microchannel flow , Microscale devices , Evaporation , Heat transfer , Flow (Dynamics) , Physics

A DSMC Model on Droplet Clusters to Explore the Limiting Factors of Modified Surfaces Promoting Enhanced Dropwise Condensation

Hector Mendoza, Van P. Carey

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A035https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53466

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View Articletitled, A DSMC Model on Droplet Clusters to Explore the Limiting Factors of Modified Surfaces Promoting Enhanced Dropwise Condensation

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Topics: Condensation , Drops , Heat transfer , Simulation , Steam , Symmetry (Physics) , Atmospheric pressure , Engineering systems and industry applications , Film condensation , Heat conduction

Nucleate Boiling of Dielectric Liquids on Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Surfaces

Huseyin Bostanci, Nihal E. Joshua

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A036https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53604

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View Articletitled, Nucleate Boiling of Dielectric Liquids on Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Surfaces

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Topics: Dielectric liquids , Nucleate boiling , Boiling , Copper , Dimensions , Heat transfer , Coating processes , Coatings , Cooling , Critical heat flux

Fundamentals of Nondiffusive Heat Transport

Application of Two-Parameter Non-Diffusive Heat Conduction Model to Nanoscale Transient Grating Experiments

Zhengxian Qu, Dadong Wang, Yanbao Ma

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A037https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52687

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View Articletitled, Application of Two-Parameter Non-Diffusive Heat Conduction Model to Nanoscale Transient Grating Experiments

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Topics: Diffraction gratings , Heat conduction , Nanoscale phenomena , Transients (Dynamics) , Computer simulation , Fittings , Heat transfer , Physics

Fundamentals of Single Phase Convection

An Experimental Study of the Forcing Effect on the Flow and Heat Transfer in a Turbulent Wall Jet

Johnny Issa, Alfonso Ortega

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A038https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50054

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View Articletitled, An Experimental Study of the Forcing Effect on the Flow and Heat Transfer in a Turbulent Wall Jet

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Turbulence , Jets , Skin friction (Fluid dynamics) , Excitation , Fluctuations (Physics) , Fluid mechanics , Shear (Mechanics)

Convective Heat Transfer in the Stagnation Zone of an Axisymmetric Upward Jet Impinging on a Stationary Flat Surface

Dennis Soltis, Brian Sangeorzan

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A039https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51061

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View Articletitled, Convective Heat Transfer in the Stagnation Zone of an Axisymmetric Upward Jet Impinging on a Stationary Flat Surface

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Topics: Convection , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Heat transfer , Heat transfer coefficients , Jets , Nozzles , Reynolds number , Temperature , Testing

Unusual Heat Transfer Characteristics of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide

Sandeep Pidaparti, Dorrin Jarahbashi, Mark Anderson, Devesh Ranjan

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A040https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51225

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View Articletitled, Unusual Heat Transfer Characteristics of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide

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Topics: Heat transfer , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Flow (Dynamics) , Wall temperature , Buoyancy , Shear stress , Temperature , Turbulence , Fluid density , Supercritical fluids

Determination of Local Convection Heat Transfer Coefficients Inside a Circular Pipe Using Pulsed Laser

S.-C. Lin, S. Tambe, M.-C. Lai, S.-M. Jeng

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A041https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52154

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View Articletitled, Determination of Local Convection Heat Transfer Coefficients Inside a Circular Pipe Using Pulsed Laser

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Topics: Convection , Lasers , Pipes , Heating , Temperature , Circuits , Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Heat transfer

Experimental Investigation of Oscillation Controlled Heat Transport Tubes

Omer F. Guler, Murat K. Aktas

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A042https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53394

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View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation of Oscillation Controlled Heat Transport Tubes

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Topics: Convection , Cooling , Diffusion (Physics) , Displacement , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Heat , Heat transfer , Oscillating frequencies , Oscillations

A Numerical Investigation of Nanofluids Thermal Behavior in Microchannels Under Laminar Flow Conditions

I. P. Koronaki, M. T. Nitsas, Ch. A. Vallianos

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A043https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53442

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View Articletitled, A Numerical Investigation of Nanofluids Thermal Behavior in Microchannels Under Laminar Flow Conditions

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Topics: Laminar flow , Microchannels , Nanofluids , Nanoparticles , Exergy , Heat flux , Heat transfer , Pressure drop , Coolants , Cooling

Heat and Mass Transfer in Built Environment: Buildings, Cities and Transportation

Transient Model for Particle Dispersion Generated by High Momentum Respiratory Activities in Spaces Ventilated by Displacement Ventilation System

Carine Hanna Habchi, Kamel Ghali, Nesreen Ghaddar

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A044https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50255

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View Articletitled, Transient Model for Particle Dispersion Generated by High Momentum Respiratory Activities in Spaces Ventilated by Displacement Ventilation System

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Topics: Displacement , Momentum , Particulate matter , Space , Transients (Dynamics) , Ventilation , Contamination , Flow (Dynamics) , Plumes (Fluid dynamics) , Risk

CFD Simulation of Smoke Spread Through Elevator Shafts During Fires in High Rise Buildings

Qize He, Ofodike A. Ezekoye, Beth Tubbs, Carl Baldassarra

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A045https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50484

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View Articletitled, CFD Simulation of Smoke Spread Through Elevator Shafts During Fires in High Rise Buildings

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Elevators , Fire , Simulation , Smoke , Structures , Pressure , Temperature , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Gases

Numerical Investigation of Data Center Raised-Floor Plenum

Abdlmonem H. Beitelmal

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A046https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50884

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View Articletitled, Numerical Investigation of Data Center Raised-Floor Plenum

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Topics: Data centers , Air flow , Tiles , Computational fluid dynamics , Temperature , Pressure , Thermoeconomics , Thermofluids

Numerical Study of the Effect of Plane Blind Side Gap Size on the Heat Transfer Rate From a Recessed Window to a Room

Patrick H. Oosthuizen

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A047https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51510

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View Articletitled, Numerical Study of the Effect of Plane Blind Side Gap Size on the Heat Transfer Rate From a Recessed Window to a Room

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Topics: Heat transfer , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Turbulence , Computational fluid dynamics , Convection , Prandtl number , Rayleigh number , Symmetry (Physics)

The Boundary Integral Method Applied to Non-Spherical Cavitation Bubble Growth and Collapse Close to a Rigid Boundary

Ali Alhelfi, Bengt Sunden

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A048https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51687

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View Articletitled, The Boundary Integral Method Applied to Non-Spherical Cavitation Bubble Growth and Collapse Close to a Rigid Boundary

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Topics: Bubbles , Cavitation , Collapse , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Damage , Oscillations , Acoustic emissions , Erosion , Jets , Simulation

A Validated TRNSYS Model of Thermally Activated Layer With Phase Change Material

Pavel Charvat, Lubomir Klimes, Milan Ostry, Josef Stetina

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A049https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51705

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View Articletitled, A Validated TRNSYS Model of Thermally Activated Layer With Phase Change Material

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Topics: Phase change materials , HVAC equipment , Engineering simulation , Heat , Imaging , Matlab , Plaster of paris , Plastic tubes , Simulation , Simulation models

Experimental Study on Radiant Floor Heating System

C. C. Ngo, B. A. Alhabeeb, M. Balestrieri

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A050https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51938

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View Articletitled, Experimental Study on Radiant Floor Heating System

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Topics: Heating , Pipes , Design , Gravel , Sands , Temperature , Ice , Melting , Piping systems , Porous materials

Design of a High-Effective Wavy Channel Heat Exchanger for Cryogenic Applications

Jason L. Shelby, Krishna Kota

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A051https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52833

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View Articletitled, Design of a High-Effective Wavy Channel Heat Exchanger for Cryogenic Applications

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Topics: Design , Heat exchangers , Heat , Heat transfer , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure drop , Fluids , Propellants , Boiling

Improved Thermal Comfort of Office Occupants Through Better Air Diffuser Designs

Yu-Cheng Liu, Mihai G. Burzo, Scott Sier, Cassandra Ellis

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A052https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52879

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View Articletitled, Improved Thermal Comfort of Office Occupants Through Better Air Diffuser Designs

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Topics: Diffusers , Design , Heating , Heating and cooling , HVAC equipment , Air jets , Computational fluid dynamics , Cooling , Diffusion (Physics) , Geometry

High Fidelity CFD Modeling of Natural Ventilation in a Solar House

Mirka Deza, Baskar Ganapathysubramanian, Shan He, Ulrike Passe

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A053https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53491

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View Articletitled, High Fidelity CFD Modeling of Natural Ventilation in a Solar House

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Modeling , Solar energy , Ventilation , Computer simulation , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature profiles , Air flow , Air pollution

Heat and Mass Transfer in Combustion and Fire Systems

Instability of H₂-O₂-CO₂ Premixed Flames on Flat Burner

Amornrat Kaewpradap, Satoshi Kadowaki

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A054https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50052

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View Articletitled, Instability of H2-O2-CO2 Premixed Flames on Flat Burner

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Topics: Flames , Carbon dioxide , Combustion , Flow (Dynamics) , Hydrogen , Attractors , Nitrogen oxides , Spectral energy distribution , Emissions , Nitrogen

CFD Analysis of a Fluidized Bed Combustor Based on Co-Firing

Hemant Kumar, S. K. Mohapatra, Ravi Inder Singh

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A055https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50317

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View Articletitled, CFD Analysis of a Fluidized Bed Combustor Based on Co-Firing

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Topics: Co-firing , Combustion chambers , Computational fluid dynamics , Fluidized beds , Biomass , Coal , Carbon dioxide , Combustion , Fluidized bed combustion , Fuels

Smoke Barrier Design for Tilted Tunnels With Scale Modeling Experiments

W. S. Yeung, W. K. Chow

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A056https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50580

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View Articletitled, Smoke Barrier Design for Tilted Tunnels With Scale Modeling Experiments

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Topics: Design , Modeling , Smoke , Tunnels , Additive manufacturing , Engineering prototypes , Heat , Liquid pool fires , Testing

Experiment Study of Cardboard Box Fire Behavior Under Dynamic Pressure in an Altitude Chamber

Runhe Tian, Quanyi Liu, Rui Feng, Kewei Chen, Rui Yang, Hui Zhang

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A057https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50852

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View Articletitled, Experiment Study of Cardboard Box Fire Behavior Under Dynamic Pressure in an Altitude Chamber

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Topics: Fire , Hypobaric chambers , Paperboard , Pressure , Aircraft , Combustion , Engineering design , Fire prevention , Flames , Fuels

Solid Fuel Fire Behavior Under Fixed Pressure in a Low-Pressure Chamber

Rui Feng, Quanyi Liu, Runhe Tian, Kewei Chen, Rui Yang, Hui Zhang

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A058https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51441

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View Articletitled, Solid Fuel Fire Behavior Under Fixed Pressure in a Low-Pressure Chamber

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Topics: Fire , Fuels , Pressure , Fire testing , Combustion , Paperboard , Dimensions , Heat , Heat flux , Oxygen

Experimental Study of Combustion of Polymer Added n-Decane and n-Dodecane Droplets

Mohsen Ghamari, Albert Ratner

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A059https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52233

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View Articletitled, Experimental Study of Combustion of Polymer Added n-Decane and n-Dodecane Droplets

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Topics: Combustion , Drops , Polymers , Fuels , Chain , Emissions , Polybutadiene rubber , Safety , Transportation systems

Separation of Radiative and Convective Wall Heat Fluxes Using Thermal Infrared Measurements Applied to Flame Impingement

David Gomez-Ramirez, Srinath V. Ekkad, Brian Y. Lattimer, Hee-Koo Moon, Yong Kim, Ram Srinivasan

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A060https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52322

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View Articletitled, Separation of Radiative and Convective Wall Heat Fluxes Using Thermal Infrared Measurements Applied to Flame Impingement

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Topics: Flames , Flux (Metallurgy) , Heat , Separation (Technology) , Heat flux , High temperature , Radiation effects , Resolution (Optics) , Brazing , Combustion systems

On Numerical Simulation of Fuel Mixed With Steam or Air to Investigate Soot and Other Emissions

Ajit Patki, Xianchang Li, Daniel Chen, Helen Lou, Vijaya Damodara

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A061https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53401

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View Articletitled, On Numerical Simulation of Fuel Mixed With Steam or Air to Investigate Soot and Other Emissions

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Topics: Computer simulation , Emissions , Fuels , Soot , Steam , Combustion , Flames , Methane , Nitrogen oxides , Superheating

Effects of Spray-Swirl Interactions on Heat Losses in a Light Duty Diesel Engine

Jessica Dahlström, Öivind Andersson, Martin Tunér, Håkan Persson

IMECE 2015; V08AT10A062https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53606

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View Articletitled, Effects of Spray-Swirl Interactions on Heat Losses in a Light Duty Diesel Engine

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Topics: Diesel engines , Heat losses , Sprays , Engines , Cooling , Heat , Cylinders , Energy budget (Physics) , Exhaust gas recirculation , Heat transfer

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