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Volume 6B: Energy

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Energy Systems for Buildings

A Convenient Low Order Thermal Model for Heat Transfer Characteristics of Single Floored Low-Rise Residential Buildings

Nadish Anand, Richard D. Gould

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65254

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View Articletitled, A Convenient Low Order Thermal Model for Heat Transfer Characteristics of Single Floored Low-Rise Residential Buildings

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Topics: Air conditioning , Capacitance , Climate , Energy consumption , Engines , Errors , Heat transfer , Heating , HVAC equipment , Residential construction

Development and Validation of a Predictive Algorithm for Near-Optimal Control of Venetian Blinds

Nasim Karizi, T. Agami Reddy, Partha Dasgupta

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65286

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View Articletitled, Development and Validation of a Predictive Algorithm for Near-Optimal Control of Venetian Blinds

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Topics: Algorithms , Structures , Simulation , Control algorithms , Control systems , Daylighting , Energy consumption , Sensors

Effect of Electric Energy Storage on the Performance of a Power Generation Unit-Organic Rankine Cycle System

Harrison Warren, Alta Knizley, Pedro J. Mago

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65388

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View Articletitled, Effect of Electric Energy Storage on the Performance of a Power Generation Unit-Organic Rankine Cycle System

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Topics: Energy generation , Energy storage , Rankine cycle , Organic Rankine cycle , Cogeneration systems , Waste heat , Batteries , Combined heat and power , Heat , Carbon dioxide

Evaluation of an Extended-Duct Air Delivery System in Tall Spaces Conditioned by Rooftop Units

Ryan Kennett, Yunho Hwang, Reinhard Radermacher

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65523

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of an Extended-Duct Air Delivery System in Tall Spaces Conditioned by Rooftop Units

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Topics: Ducts , Space , HVAC equipment , Ceilings , Pressure drop , Temperature profiles , Energy consumption , Structures , Temperature , Test facilities

Energy Consumption Modeling of a Heat Pump System for Combined Space Conditioning and Residential Water Heating in a Typical Household in Quito, Ecuador

Gabriel Agila, Guillermo Soriano

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66243

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View Articletitled, Energy Consumption Modeling of a Heat Pump System for Combined Space Conditioning and Residential Water Heating in a Typical Household in Quito, Ecuador

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Topics: Energy consumption , Heat pumps , Hot water heating , Modeling , Water , Thermal energy storage , Hot water , Simulation , Heat , Heating and cooling

Identification of Key Parameters Affecting Energy Consumption of an Air Handling Unit

David Goodman, Jie Chen, Ali Razban, Jing Li

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66258

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View Articletitled, Identification of Key Parameters Affecting Energy Consumption of an Air Handling Unit

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Topics: Energy consumption , Temperature , Pressure , Air flow , Dampers , Design , Ducts , Energy efficiency , Errors , HVAC equipment

Energy Optimization of Air Handling Unit Using CO₂ Data and Coil Performance

Ali Razban, Arash Edalatnoor, David Goodman, Jie Chen

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66271

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View Articletitled, Energy Optimization of Air Handling Unit Using CO2 Data and Coil Performance

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Optimization , Computer software , Control equipment , Energy consumption , Fuzzy logic , Ducts , Energy efficiency , Enthalpy , Heating

Review of Solar Sorption Cooling Research in the MENA Region

Abdul Ahad Mohammad Iqbal, Ali Al-Alili

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66352

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View Articletitled, Review of Solar Sorption Cooling Research in the MENA Region

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Topics: Cooling , Solar energy , Sorption , Absorption , Cooling systems , Cycles

Parameter Estimation for HVAC System Models From Standard Test Data

Hannah Luthman, John F. Gardner

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66809

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View Articletitled, Parameter Estimation for HVAC System Models From Standard Test Data

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Topics: Compression , Control systems , Cooling systems , Cycles , Errors , Heat , Heating , HVAC equipment , Modeling , Parameter estimation

Strategies to Improve Solar Fraction in an Adsorption Cooling System Based on Metal Organic Frameworks in Humid and Dry Climates: A Case Study for Southeast and Southwest Texas

Dervis Emre Demirocak, Bharath Kumar, Yashada Kolatkar

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66879

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View Articletitled, Strategies to Improve Solar Fraction in an Adsorption Cooling System Based on Metal Organic Frameworks in Humid and Dry Climates: A Case Study for Southeast and Southwest Texas

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Topics: Climate , Cooling systems , Metals , Solar energy , Cooling , Flow (Dynamics) , Simulation results , Water

Photovoltaic-Thermoelectric Systems for Building Cooling Applications: A Preliminary Study

Akshay Bhargava, Hamidreza Najafi

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67507

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View Articletitled, Photovoltaic-Thermoelectric Systems for Building Cooling Applications: A Preliminary Study

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Topics: Cooling , Temperature , Ceilings , Sheet metal , Design , Heat , Matlab , Natural convection , Radiation (Physics) , Residential construction

A Comparison of Commercial Building Retrofits Using EnergyPlus for Energy and Emissions Savings

Zahra Fallahi, Amanda D. Smith

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67615

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View Articletitled, A Comparison of Commercial Building Retrofits Using EnergyPlus for Energy and Emissions Savings

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Topics: Commercial construction , Emissions , Energy efficiency , Carbon dioxide , Structures , Combustion , Computer software , Engineering prototypes , HVAC equipment , Insulation

Design and Construction of a Heated Garden System Utilizing Steam Condensate From an On Site Boiler

Robert Dell, C. S. Wei, Raj Parikh, Runar Unnthorsson, Nicholas Mitchell, William Foley

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-68180

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View Articletitled, Design and Construction of a Heated Garden System Utilizing Steam Condensate From an On Site Boiler

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Topics: Boilers , Condensed matter , Construction , Design , Steam , Combined heat and power , Roofs , Central heating , Cogeneration systems , Green roofs

Energy-Related Multidisciplinary

Solute Ion Linear Alignment as the Energy Source to Address Aquifer Depletion Fresh Water Scarcity and Sea Level Rise

Anthony N. Fresco

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65930

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View Articletitled, Solute Ion Linear Alignment as the Energy Source to Address Aquifer Depletion Fresh Water Scarcity and Sea Level Rise

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Topics: Energy resources , Seas , Water , Electrodes , Seawater , Ions , Potential energy , Carbon , Climate , Pumps

Integrated Process for Textile Cotton Waste (TCW) Valorization: Waste-to-Energy and Wastewater Decontamination

A. Ribeiro, C. Vilarinho, J. Araújo, J. Carvalho

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66706

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View Articletitled, Integrated Process for Textile Cotton Waste (TCW) Valorization: Waste-to-Energy and Wastewater Decontamination

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Topics: Decontamination , Sewage , Textiles , Waste-to-energy , Pyrolysis , Biochar , Biogas , Carbon , Metals , Activated carbon

Sustainability Index of Community Energy Systems for Benchmarking and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis

Salim Moslehi, T. Agami Reddy

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66887

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View Articletitled, Sustainability Index of Community Energy Systems for Benchmarking and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis

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Topics: Decision analysis , Energy / power systems , Sustainability , Structures , Solar energy , Accounting , Boilers , Cogeneration systems , Columns (Structural) , Cooling

Performance Analysis for Pressure Retarded Osmosis: Experimentation With High Pressure Difference and Varying Flow Rate, Considering Exposed Membrane Area

Thomas T. D. Tran, Keunhan Park, Amanda D. Smith

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67290

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View Articletitled, Performance Analysis for Pressure Retarded Osmosis: Experimentation With High Pressure Difference and Varying Flow Rate, Considering Exposed Membrane Area

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , High pressure (Physics) , Membranes , Osmosis , Pressure , Water , Design , Bodies of water , Renewable energy

Tuning and Implementation of a Feedback Control Strategy for Drying Process Based on IAE Minimization

Ana M. Lugo, Cinthia Audivet Durán, Marco E. Sanjuán

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67291

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View Articletitled, Tuning and Implementation of a Feedback Control Strategy for Drying Process Based on IAE Minimization

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Topics: Drying , Feedback , Regression models , Control equipment , Design , Dryers , Dynamic models , Equipment performance , Errors , Maintenance

Swelling and Deswelling Kinetics of Superabsorbent Polymer

Cody Chancellor, Mahmoud Elsharafi

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-68042

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View Articletitled, Swelling and Deswelling Kinetics of Superabsorbent Polymer

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Topics: Polymers , Water , Permeability , Reservoirs , Sodium , Temperature , Oil wells , Particle size , Underground injection , Weight (Mass)

Evaluate the Effect of pH on the Mixed Brine and Chemical Solutions

Cody Chancellor, Connor Kirby, Mahmoud Elsharafi

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-68043

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View Articletitled, Evaluate the Effect of pH on the Mixed Brine and Chemical Solutions

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Topics: Ionization , Ions , Oil wells , Permeability , Polymers , Precipitation , Reservoirs , Sodium , Temperature , Water

Fuel Cell Systems Design and Applications

A Novel 3D Printing Technique to Synthesise Gas Diffusion Layer for PEM Fuel Cell Application

Arunkumar Jayakumar, Maximiano Ramos, Ahmed Al-Jumaily

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65554

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View Articletitled, A Novel 3D Printing Technique to Synthesise Gas Diffusion Layer for PEM Fuel Cell Application

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Gas diffusion layers , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Diffusion (Physics) , Carbon , Carbon fibers , Microfabrication , Oxidation

Effect of Gradient Anode on Mass Transfer Performance for Anode-Supported Planar Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Pei Fu, Min Zeng, Qiuwang Wang

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66095

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View Articletitled, Effect of Gradient Anode on Mass Transfer Performance for Anode-Supported Planar Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

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Topics: Anodes , Mass transfer , Solid oxide fuel cells , Porosity , Gaseous fuels , Computational fluid dynamics , Electrochemical reactions , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves)

Computational Analysis of the Methane Steam Reforming Process With Low-Temperature Waste Heat Source

Gahui Shin, Jinwon Yun, Sangseok Yu

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66420

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View Articletitled, Computational Analysis of the Methane Steam Reforming Process With Low-Temperature Waste Heat Source

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Topics: Low temperature , Methane , Steam reforming , Waste heat , Heat , Anodes , Fuel cells , Gases , Fuels , Geometry

Fundamental and Application of Thermodynamics

Exergy Study of Air-Conditioned Space of a Prototype Scale of a River Vessel Room

J. Fajardo, B. Sarria, M. Alvarez Guerra, O. Cruz

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65093

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View Articletitled, Exergy Study of Air-Conditioned Space of a Prototype Scale of a River Vessel Room

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Topics: Engineering prototypes , Exergy , Rivers , Vessels , Stress , Temperature , Air conditioning

3D Computational Analysis of Thermal and Hydraulic Performance of Louvered Fin Heat Exchanger With Variable Louver Angle and Louver Pitch

Abdulkerim Okbaz, Ali Pınarbaşı, Ali Bahadır Olcay

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66534

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View Articletitled, 3D Computational Analysis of Thermal and Hydraulic Performance of Louvered Fin Heat Exchanger With Variable Louver Angle and Louver Pitch

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Fins , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure drop , Computer simulation , Convection , Design , Flow visualization , Fluid dynamics , Friction

Energy and Exergy Analysis of a Biomass Power Plant

João Silva, Senhorinha F. Teixeira, Simone Preziati, José Carlos Teixeira

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66899

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View Articletitled, Energy and Exergy Analysis of a Biomass Power Plant

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Topics: Biomass , Exergy analysis , Power stations , Stress , Exergy , Flue gases , Fuels , Air flow , Climate , Combustion chambers

Entropy Generation for Forest Fire Propagation Prediction Through Preferential Direction Analysis

Elisa Guelpa, Vittorio Verda

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67393

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View Articletitled, Entropy Generation for Forest Fire Propagation Prediction Through Preferential Direction Analysis

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Topics: Entropy , Fire , Dimensional analysis , Engineering simulation , Heat transfer , Radiation (Physics) , Risk analysis , Simulation , Wind

Modelling and Simulation of a Solar Single Effect Absorption Cooling System in Aspen Hysys^®

Erni S. Ramos, Guillermo E. Valencia, Adriana M. Jiménez, Marisol Osorio, Marley C. Vanegas

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67601

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View Articletitled, Modelling and Simulation of a Solar Single Effect Absorption Cooling System in Aspen Hysys®

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Topics: Absorption , Cooling systems , Modeling , Simulation , Solar energy , Exergy , Heat , Solar radiation , Compression , Cooling

Low-Temperature Energy Conversion Systems

Analysis of Heat-Driven Combined Cooling and Desalination

Sami M. Alelyani, Nicholas W. Fette, Ellen B. Stechel, Pinchas Doron, Patrick E. Phelan

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A029doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65390

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View Articletitled, Analysis of Heat-Driven Combined Cooling and Desalination

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Topics: Cooling , Heat , Water , Absorption , Exergy , Refrigeration , Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Cooling systems , Entropy , Fluids

Optimisation of Power Plant Operating on Waste Heat of Gas IC Engine Driven Power Generator

Matthew G. Read, Ian K. Smith, Nikola Stosic

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A030doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66550

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View Articletitled, Optimisation of Power Plant Operating on Waste Heat of Gas IC Engine Driven Power Generator

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Topics: Generators , Internal combustion engines , Optimization , Power stations , Waste heat , Cycles , Organic Rankine cycle , Steam , Design , Computation

Temperature-Staged Thermal Energy Storage Enabling Low Thermal Exergy Loss Reflux Boiling in Full Spectrum Solar Systems

Terry J. Hendricks, Bill J. Nesmith, Jonathan Grandidier

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A031doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67013

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View Articletitled, Temperature-Staged Thermal Energy Storage Enabling Low Thermal Exergy Loss Reflux Boiling in Full Spectrum Solar Systems

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Topics: Boiling , Exergy , Solar energy , Temperature , Thermal energy storage , Heat transfer , Heat , Power systems (Machinery) , Thermal energy , Condensation

Nuclear Power Plants: Design, Analysis, and Safety

What Could Have Saved Fukushima From Its Severe Accident

Kenji Iino, Ritsuo Yoshioka, Masao Fuchigami, Masayuki Nakao

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A032doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65069

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View Articletitled, What Could Have Saved Fukushima From Its Severe Accident

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Topics: Accidents , Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan, 2011 , Tsunamis , Alternating current (Electricity) , Drills (Tools) , Earthquakes , Pumps , Electricity (Physics) , Valves , Compressors

Study on Leakage Rate of Rubber Sealing Structures Based on Percolation Theory

Xiaoming Huang, Guoliang Xu

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A033doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66093

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View Articletitled, Study on Leakage Rate of Rubber Sealing Structures Based on Percolation Theory

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Topics: Leakage , Percolation theory , Rubber , Sealing (Process) , Surface roughness , Concretes , Containment , Deformation , Design , Safety

Assessing the Target Reliability Index for Nuclear Piping

Kleio Avrithi

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A034doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66103

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View Articletitled, Assessing the Target Reliability Index for Nuclear Piping

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Topics: Pipes , Reliability , Stress , Calibration , Design , Failure , Safety , Boilers , Pressure vessels , Probability

RELAP5 Code Analysis of LSTF Small Break LOCA Tests With Steam Generator Intentional Depressurization and its Uncertainty Quantification by Monte Carlo Method and Wilks Formula Approach

Ikuo Kinoshita, Michio Murase

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A035doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66638

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View Articletitled, RELAP5 Code Analysis of LSTF Small Break LOCA Tests With Steam Generator Intentional Depressurization and its Uncertainty Quantification by Monte Carlo Method and Wilks Formula Approach

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Topics: Boilers , Monte Carlo methods , Uncertainty quantification , Uncertainty , Accidents , Temperature , Accident management , Cladding systems (Building) , Coolants , Experimental analysis

Thermal Predictions of the AGR-3/4 Experiment Using PIE-Measured Time Varying Gas Gaps

Grant L. Hawkes, James W. Sterbentz, John T. Maki, Binh T. Pham

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A036doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67404

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View Articletitled, Thermal Predictions of the AGR-3/4 Experiment Using PIE-Measured Time Varying Gas Gaps

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Topics: Cylinders , Finite element analysis , Finite element model , Fluence (Radiation measurement) , Fuels , Graphite , Heat , Heat conduction , Heat transfer , Helium

Licensing Basis Event Selection Framework for Advanced Reactors

Mark R. Holbrook, Jim C. Kinsey, Wayne L. Moe

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A037doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67520

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View Articletitled, Licensing Basis Event Selection Framework for Advanced Reactors

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Topics: Licensing , Very high temperature reactors , Accidents , Design , Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan, 2011 , Nuclear power stations , Risk

Mechanical Behavior of UO₂ at Sub-Grain Length Scales: A Quantification of Creep Properties via High Temperature Mechanical Testing

Benjamin E. Shaffer, Harn C. Lim, Robert E. Mcdonald, Pedro D. Peralta

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A038doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67772

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View Articletitled, Mechanical Behavior of UO2 at Sub-Grain Length Scales: A Quantification of Creep Properties via High Temperature Mechanical Testing

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Topics: Creep , High temperature , Mechanical behavior , Mechanical testing , Electron backscatter diffraction , Temperature , Testing , Compression , Microscale devices , Plasticity

The Effect of Thermal Cycling on Mechanical Behavior of U-10Mo Monolithic Mini-Plate

Hee Seok Roh, Walid Mohamed

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A039doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-68101

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View Articletitled, The Effect of Thermal Cycling on Mechanical Behavior of U-10Mo Monolithic Mini-Plate

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Topics: Mechanical behavior , Cycles , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Fuels , Stress , Aluminum , Cladding systems (Building) , Plates (structures) , Creep , Equipment performance

Poster

Numerical Studies of the Effectiveness of Electrodes With Conductive Dots in Flow Batteries

Xuyang Zhang, Song Luo, Hongtan Liu, Conghua Wang

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A040doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65931

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View Articletitled, Numerical Studies of the Effectiveness of Electrodes With Conductive Dots in Flow Batteries

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Topics: Electrodes , Flow (Dynamics) , Corrosion resistance , Electrolytes , Chemical kinetics , Corrosion , Design , Base metals , Computer simulation , Corrosion resistant materials

Renewable Energy

Feasibility Study of Erecting a Wind Farm in Kuwait

Yousef Gharbia, Mohammed Anany

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A041doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65098

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View Articletitled, Feasibility Study of Erecting a Wind Farm in Kuwait

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Topics: Wind farms , Energy generation , Wind , Density , Energy resources , Governments , Renewable energy sources , Surface roughness , Water , Wind energy

Performance Evaluation of an Asymmetric Hybrid Solar Collector: Effect of Nanofluids on the Electrical and Thermal Energy Production

M. T. Nitsas, I. P. Koronaki, A. S. Kontos

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A042doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65189

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View Articletitled, Performance Evaluation of an Asymmetric Hybrid Solar Collector: Effect of Nanofluids on the Electrical and Thermal Energy Production

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Topics: Nanofluids , Performance evaluation , Solar collectors , Thermal energy , Fluids , Computer software , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Hot water , Matlab

Highway Mounted Horizontal Axial Flow Turbines for Wind Energy Harvesting From Cruising Vehicles

Shreyas S. Hegde, Anand Thamban, Shah Palash Manish Bhai, Arham Ahmed, Meet Upadhyay, Ashish Joishy, Arun Mahalingam

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A043doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65194

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View Articletitled, Highway Mounted Horizontal Axial Flow Turbines for Wind Energy Harvesting From Cruising Vehicles

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Topics: Axial flow , Highways , Turbines , Vehicles , Wind energy , Wind , Automobiles , Wind turbines , Batteries , Computational fluid dynamics

Wind Power Forecasting Model Fusion Evaluation Based on Comprehensive Weights

Jianyan Tian, Tingting Liu, Amit Banerjee, Aixue Wei, Shengqiang Yang, Wei Gao

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A044doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65668

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View Articletitled, Wind Power Forecasting Model Fusion Evaluation Based on Comprehensive Weights

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Topics: Wind power forecasting , Optimization , Evaluation methods , Modeling , Matlab , Simulation results , Weight (Mass) , Wind farms , Wind power

Numerical Study of Thermochemical Storage Using Ca(OH)₂/CaO: High Temperature Applications

Qasim A. Ranjha, Nasser Vahedi, Alparslan Oztekin

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A045doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65909

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View Articletitled, Numerical Study of Thermochemical Storage Using Ca(OH)2/CaO: High Temperature Applications

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Topics: High temperature , Storage , Heat transfer , Engineering simulation , Fluids , Simulation , Steam , Thermal energy storage , Chemical kinetics , Energy storage

High Temperature Thermochemical Energy Storage Using Packed Beds

Qasim A. Ranjha, Nasser Vahedi, Alparslan Oztekin

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A046doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65912

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View Articletitled, High Temperature Thermochemical Energy Storage Using Packed Beds

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Topics: Energy storage , High temperature , Storage , Solar energy , Fluids , Heat transfer , Latent heat , Chemical kinetics , Conservation laws (Physics) , Dimensions

A Vertical Axis Wave Turbine With Hydrofoil Blades

Yingchen Yang, Isaiah Diaz, Sergio Soto Quintero

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A047doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65952

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View Articletitled, A Vertical Axis Wave Turbine With Hydrofoil Blades

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Topics: Blades , Hydrofoil , Turbines , Waves , Rotors , Design , Rotation , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Flumes

Numerical Comparison and Sizing of Sensible and Latent Thermal Energy Storage for Compressed Air Energy Storage Systems

Mine Kaya, Ilker Tari, Derek K. Baker

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A048doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66145

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View Articletitled, Numerical Comparison and Sizing of Sensible and Latent Thermal Energy Storage for Compressed Air Energy Storage Systems

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Topics: Compressed air , Energy storage , Thermal energy storage , Heat , Turbines , Heat storage , Magnesium (Metal) , Phase change materials , Storage , Latent heat

Computational Analysis of Airfoil Merging and its Effect on Performance of Lift Based Vertical Axis Wind Turbine

Akshay Basavaraj

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A049doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66274

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View Articletitled, Computational Analysis of Airfoil Merging and its Effect on Performance of Lift Based Vertical Axis Wind Turbine

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Topics: Airfoils , Vertical axis wind turbines , Reynolds number , Torque , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer software , Cycles , Turbine blades , Wind velocity

Design of an Innovative Solar Updraft Aeration System for Fish Ponds in the Developing World Using Thermofluidic Computational Modelling

Ali Ebrahimi Khabbazi, Shakya Sur, Ahmed Mahmoud, Elan Pavlov, Amy M. Bilton

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A050doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66286

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View Articletitled, Design of an Innovative Solar Updraft Aeration System for Fish Ponds in the Developing World Using Thermofluidic Computational Modelling

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Topics: Design , Developing nations , Modeling , Solar energy , Flow (Dynamics) , Oxygen , Heat conduction , Insulation , Aluminum plate , Computer simulation

Engineering Options for an Emission-Free Global Economy by 2050

Max F. Platzer, Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A051doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66345

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View Articletitled, Engineering Options for an Emission-Free Global Economy by 2050

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Topics: Economics , Emissions , Energy generation , Ships , Solar energy , Water , Wind

Applicability of Heat Mirrors in Reducing Thermal Losses in Concentrating Solar Collectors

Prashant Mahendra, Vikrant Khullar, Madhup Mittal

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A052doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66565

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View Articletitled, Applicability of Heat Mirrors in Reducing Thermal Losses in Concentrating Solar Collectors

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Topics: Heat , Mirrors , Solar collectors , Parabolic troughs , Solar energy , Solar radiation , Glass , Heat transfer , Thermal efficiency , Tin

Solar Selective Volumetric Receivers for Harnessing Solar Thermal Energy

Vikrant Khullar, Himanshu Tyagi, Todd P. Otanicar, Yasitha L. Hewakuruppu, Robert A. Taylor

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A053doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66599

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View Articletitled, Solar Selective Volumetric Receivers for Harnessing Solar Thermal Energy

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Topics: Solar energy , Solar thermal power , Absorption , Cermets , Thermal efficiency , Borosilicate glasses , Emissions , Heat , Mirrors , Nanoparticles

Design and Development of a Small Scale Ocean Current and Wave Energy Converter

Tyler Johnson, Benjamin Phillips, Scott Ringuette, Mansour Zenouzi, James McCusker

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A054doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66793

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View Articletitled, Design and Development of a Small Scale Ocean Current and Wave Energy Converter

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Topics: Design , Ocean currents , Wave energy converters , Buoys , Flow (Dynamics) , Renewable energy , Turbines , Wave energy , Batteries , Circuits

Non-Linear Modeling of Ocean Current Turbine Blades Under Large Deflection

Takuya Suzuki, Hassan Mahfuz

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A055doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66802

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View Articletitled, Non-Linear Modeling of Ocean Current Turbine Blades Under Large Deflection

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Topics: Deflection , Modeling , Ocean currents , Turbine blades , Blades , Stress , Boundary element methods , Composite materials , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins

Thermal Performance of Parabolic Trough Collector for Cooling Applications in Residential Buildings in UAE

Fadi A. Ghaith, Haseeb-ul-Hassan Razzaq

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A056doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66846

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View Articletitled, Thermal Performance of Parabolic Trough Collector for Cooling Applications in Residential Buildings in UAE

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Topics: Cooling , Parabolic troughs , Residential construction , Absorption , Biomass , Carbon dioxide , Computer simulation , Emissions , Energy consumption , Heating

The Long-Term Viability of Concentrated Photovoltaic Systems in the Southwestern US

Aaron Sahm, Laurie Burnham, Robert Boehm, Adam Betemedhin, Gary Wood

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A057doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66931

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View Articletitled, The Long-Term Viability of Concentrated Photovoltaic Systems in the Southwestern US

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Topics: Economics , Energy generation , Flat plates , Photovoltaic power systems , Photovoltaics , Profitability , Reliability , Solar energy , Temperature , Wind velocity

Techno-Economic Study of Installing 10 MW PV Power Plant in Sudan

Ahmed Abuelyamen, Mohand H. Mohamed

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A058doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66996

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View Articletitled, Techno-Economic Study of Installing 10 MW PV Power Plant in Sudan

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Topics: Power stations , Solar energy , Solar radiation , Carbon dioxide , Computer software , Economic analysis , Electricity (Physics) , Emissions , NASA , Sustainability

Fatigue Analysis of an Innovative Extensible Wind Turbine Blade

Jiale Li, Xiong (Bill) Yu

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A059doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67056

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View Articletitled, Fatigue Analysis of an Innovative Extensible Wind Turbine Blade

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Topics: Blades , Fatigue analysis , Wind turbines , Wind velocity , Fatigue damage , Cycles , Damage , Data acquisition systems , Design , Energy generation

Feasibility Analysis of a Hybrid Photovoltaic/Thermal Cogeneration System for Domestic Applications

Eduardo Ruiz-Casanova, Carlos Rubio-Maya, Ana Laura Soto-Sánchez, Crisanto Mendoza-Covarrubias, Jesús Martínez-Patiño

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A060doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67093

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View Articletitled, Feasibility Analysis of a Hybrid Photovoltaic/Thermal Cogeneration System for Domestic Applications

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Computer software , Economic analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Hot water heating , Meteorology , Simulation results , Solar radiation , Thermal energy

Configuration Analysis and Design of a Wind Turbine With Hydrostatic Transmission System

Majid Deldar, Afshin Izadian, Sohel Anwar

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A061doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67307

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View Articletitled, Configuration Analysis and Design of a Wind Turbine With Hydrostatic Transmission System

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Topics: Design , Hydraulic drive systems , Wind turbines , Generators , Dimensions , Hydrostatics , Wind power , Circuits , Energy generation , Mechanical drives

Analysis and Modifications of Turbulence Models for Wind Turbine Wake Simulations in Atmospheric Boundary Layers

Enrico G. A. Antonini, David A. Romero, Cristina H. Amon

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A062doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67353

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View Articletitled, Analysis and Modifications of Turbulence Models for Wind Turbine Wake Simulations in Atmospheric Boundary Layers

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Topics: Boundary layers , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Turbulence , Wakes , Wind turbines , Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations , Stress

Thermal Analysis of Elemental Sulfur in a Shell-and-Tube Configuration for Thermal Energy Storage Applications

Mitchell Shinn, Karthik Nithyanandam, Amey Barde, Richard Wirz

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A063doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67389

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View Articletitled, Thermal Analysis of Elemental Sulfur in a Shell-and-Tube Configuration for Thermal Energy Storage Applications

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Topics: Shells , Sulfur , Thermal analysis , Thermal energy storage , Fluids , Computer simulation , Heat transfer , High temperature , Storage , Concentrating solar power

Understanding the Influence of Turbine Geometry and Atmospheric Turbulence on Wind Turbine Wakes

Ping Gu, Jim Y. J. Kuo, David A. Romero, Cristina H. Amon

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A064doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67421

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View Articletitled, Understanding the Influence of Turbine Geometry and Atmospheric Turbulence on Wind Turbine Wakes

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Topics: Geometry , Turbines , Turbulence , Wakes , Wind turbines , Rotors , Blades , Actuators , Aerodynamics , Computational fluid dynamics

Numerical Analysis of Geothermal Heat Exchangers to be Implemented in a Geothermal-Solar Hybrid Power Plant for Electricity Production in Mexico

Jorge A. Rangel Arista, J. Jesús Pacheco Ibarra, Carlos Rubio-Maya, Oskar J. González Pedraza, Daniel Alcantar Martinez

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A065doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67869

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View Articletitled, Numerical Analysis of Geothermal Heat Exchangers to be Implemented in a Geothermal-Solar Hybrid Power Plant for Electricity Production in Mexico

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Topics: Geothermal engineering , Heat exchangers , Hybrid power systems , Numerical analysis , Solar energy , Temperature , Geothermal power , Heat , Design , Fluids

An Introduction to Flow Field Analysis Models for Wind Harnessing Machines

Navid Goudarzi, Ramin Heydarlaki

IMECE 2016; V06BT08A066doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-68164

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View Articletitled, An Introduction to Flow Field Analysis Models for Wind Harnessing Machines

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Machinery , Wind , Vertical axis wind turbines , Wind turbines , Wind velocity , Electric power generation , Horizontal axis wind turbines , Ocean engineering , Power systems (Machinery)

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