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Volume 6: Energy

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CMS: Biofuels Production, Conversion, and Simulation

Performance of an Integrated Mild/Partial Gasification Combined (IMPGC) Cycle With Carbon Capture in Comparison With Other Power Systems

Henry A. Long, III, Ting Wang

IMECE 2019; V006T06A001https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10279

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View Articletitled, Performance of an Integrated Mild/Partial Gasification Combined (IMPGC) Cycle With Carbon Capture in Comparison With Other Power Systems

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Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Clean coal technology , Cycles , Fuel gasification , Integrated gasification combined cycle power stations , Power stations , Power systems (Machinery)

Development of a New Stoichiometric Equilibrium-Based Model for Wood Chips and Mixed Paper Wastes Gasification by ASPEN Plus

Sahar Safarianbana, Runar Unnthorsson, Christiaan Richter

IMECE 2019; V006T06A002https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10586

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View Articletitled, Development of a New Stoichiometric Equilibrium-Based Model for Wood Chips and Mixed Paper Wastes Gasification by ASPEN Plus

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Topics: Biomass , Equilibrium (Physics) , Fuel gasification , Heating , Simulation models , Wood chips

Experimental Investigation of Combustion Behavior of Biodiesel-Water Emulsion

Gurjap Singh, Nicholas Hentges, Damion Johnson, Albert Ratner

IMECE 2019; V006T06A003https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10917

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View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation of Combustion Behavior of Biodiesel-Water Emulsion

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Topics: Biodiesel , Combustion , Drops , Emulsions , Fuels , Water

Flame Stability in Inverse Coaxial Injector Using Repetitive Nanosecond Pulsed Plasma

Saeid Zare, Hao Wei Lo, Shrabanti Roy, Omid Askari

IMECE 2019; V006T06A004https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10991

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View Articletitled, Flame Stability in Inverse Coaxial Injector Using Repetitive Nanosecond Pulsed Plasma

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Topics: Ejectors , Flames , Low temperature , Methane , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Stability

Detailed Chemical Mechanism Generation for Combustion of Ethanol-Air Mixture

Shrabanti Roy, Fatemeh Hadi, Omid Askari

IMECE 2019; V006T06A005https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10996

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View Articletitled, Detailed Chemical Mechanism Generation for Combustion of Ethanol-Air Mixture

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Topics: Combustion , Ethanol , Generators , Sensitivity analysis

Combustion of Biomass Based Pellets With Pyrolysis Bio-Oils

Diogo Manuel Couto, Maria Margarida Gonçalves, Joana Carvalho, Manuel Eduardo Ferreira, Jorge Araújo, José Carlos Teixeira, Cândida Vilarinho

IMECE 2019; V006T06A006https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11593

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View Articletitled, Combustion of Biomass Based Pellets With Pyrolysis Bio-Oils

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Topics: Biomass , Combustion , Oils , Petroleum , Pyrolysis

Design and Analysis of Energy Conversion Systems

Power Electronics Sliding Mode Control Design for Photovoltaic Energy Conversion Systems

Mehmetcan Gursoy, Andy G. Lozowski, Xin Wang

IMECE 2019; V006T06A007https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10110

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View Articletitled, Power Electronics Sliding Mode Control Design for Photovoltaic Energy Conversion Systems

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Topics: Design , Electronics , Energy conversion , Sliding mode control , Algorithms , Alternating current (Electricity) , Computer simulation , Energy generation , Robustness , Solar energy

Dual Gyroscope Wave Energy Converter

Håkon B. Korsvik, Even S. Rognsvåg, Tore H. Tomren, Joakim F. Nyland, Thomas J. Impelluso

IMECE 2019; V006T06A008https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10266

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View Articletitled, Dual Gyroscope Wave Energy Converter

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Topics: Wave energy converters , Disks , Equations of motion , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering disciplines , Generators , Particle spin , Physics , Rotation , Runge-Kutta methods

A Study of Fast Charging of Li-Ion Battery With Pulsed Current

Yu Liu, Meng Xu, Zhibang Xu, Xia Wang

IMECE 2019; V006T06A009https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10375

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View Articletitled, A Study of Fast Charging of Li-Ion Battery With Pulsed Current

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Topics: Design , Lithium-ion batteries

Design of a Free Piston Stirling Engine Power Generator

Ruijie Li, Yuan Gao, Koji Yanaga, Songgang Qiu

IMECE 2019; V006T06A010https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10403

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View Articletitled, Design of a Free Piston Stirling Engine Power Generator

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Topics: Design , Generators , Pistons , Stirling engines , Heat exchangers , Engines , Heat , Computational fluid dynamics , Biomass , Boilers

Energetic and Exergetic Performance Comparison of an Ejector Refrigeration System Using Modern Low GWP Refrigerants

Aggrey Mwesigye, Seth B. Dworkin

IMECE 2019; V006T06A011https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10542

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View Articletitled, Energetic and Exergetic Performance Comparison of an Ejector Refrigeration System Using Modern Low GWP Refrigerants

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Topics: Climate change , Ejectors , Refrigerants , Refrigeration

Analysis of Planar-Cavity Receiver Reactor for Solar Thermochemical Dry-Reforming

Jeffrey Gifford, Patrick Davenport, Zhiwen Ma, Janna Martinek, Craig Turchi, Jeffrey G. Weissman

IMECE 2019; V006T06A012https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10637

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View Articletitled, Analysis of Planar-Cavity Receiver Reactor for Solar Thermochemical Dry-Reforming

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Topics: Cavities , Fuels , Methane , Solar energy

Conversion of a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine to Natural-Gas Spark-Ignition Operation: Test Bench Development

Jinlong Liu, Cosmin E. Dumitrescu, Hemanth Bommisetty, Christopher Ulishney

IMECE 2019; V006T06A013https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10728

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View Articletitled, Conversion of a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine to Natural-Gas Spark-Ignition Operation: Test Bench Development

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Topics: Diesel engines , Ignition , Natural gas , Engines , Pressure , Compression , Cylinders , Emissions , Data acquisition systems , Design

Experimental Setup of Combustion Visualization Inside a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Converted to Natural-Gas Spark-Ignition Operation

Vishnu Padmanaban, Jinlong Liu, Cosmin E. Dumitrescu

IMECE 2019; V006T06A014https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10735

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View Articletitled, Experimental Setup of Combustion Visualization Inside a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Converted to Natural-Gas Spark-Ignition Operation

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Topics: Combustion , Diesel engines , Ignition , Natural gas , Visualization , Flames , Cylinders , Diesel , Engines , Fuels

High Voltage Energy Harvesting From Embedded PVDF Harvester Inspired From Metamaterial Design

Mohammadsadegh Saadatzi, Mohammad Nasser Saadatzi, Sourav Banerjee

IMECE 2019; V006T06A015https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10749

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View Articletitled, High Voltage Energy Harvesting From Embedded PVDF Harvester Inspired From Metamaterial Design

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Topics: Design , Energy harvesting , Metamaterials , Resonance , Vibration

Design and Analysis of an Innovative Portable Water-Cooled Thermoelectric Generator Apparatus

Eric Coday, Jordan Parker, Randall Johnson, Shawn Duan

IMECE 2019; V006T06A016https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10804

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View Articletitled, Design and Analysis of an Innovative Portable Water-Cooled Thermoelectric Generator Apparatus

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Topics: Design , Generators , Water , Heat , Bodies of water , Energy generation , Heat transfer , Temperature , Absorption , Copper foil

Theoretical Model for Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Device Based on Composite Granular Chain of Spheres

Wu Bin, Yang Shuo, Liu Xiucheng, Wang Heying, Xiao Ting, He Cunfu

IMECE 2019; V006T06A017https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10824

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View Articletitled, Theoretical Model for Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Device Based on Composite Granular Chain of Spheres

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Topics: Chain , Composite materials , Energy harvesting , Waves

Near-Zero CO₂ Emissions Power Plant Based on High Temperature Fuel Cells

Roberto Carapellucci, Roberto Cipollone, Davide Di Battista

IMECE 2019; V006T06A018https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10848

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View Articletitled, Near-Zero CO2 Emissions Power Plant Based on High Temperature Fuel Cells

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Emissions , Fuel cells , High temperature , Power stations , Molten carbonate fuel cells , Solid oxide fuel cells , Energy conversion , Gas turbines , Gases

Research on Flywheel Battery With Flux Switching Permanent Magnet Motor and its Application on Servo Press

Chen Liu, Shengdun Zhao, Peng Dong, Peng Zhang

IMECE 2019; V006T06A019https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11044

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View Articletitled, Research on Flywheel Battery With Flux Switching Permanent Magnet Motor and its Application on Servo Press

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Topics: Batteries , Engines , Flywheels , Motors , Permanent magnets , Servomechanism presses

Performance Analysis of a Novel Parallel Turbine Reheat Cycle for High Speed Vehicles

Jingchuan Sun, Guoqiang Xu, Jie Wen, Bensi Dong, Laihe Zhuang, Qihang Liu

IMECE 2019; V006T06A020https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11149

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View Articletitled, Performance Analysis of a Novel Parallel Turbine Reheat Cycle for High Speed Vehicles

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Topics: Cycles , Turbines , Vehicles , Engines , Thrust , Combustion chambers , Flight , Fuels , Temperature , Brayton cycle

Maximizing Energy Harvesting of Photovoltaic Panel Full Tracking Optimization

Ahmed Y. Abdelmaksoud, Hesham A. Hegazi, Mohamed S. El Morsi, Sayed M. Metwalli

IMECE 2019; V006T06A021https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11285

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View Articletitled, Maximizing Energy Harvesting of Photovoltaic Panel Full Tracking Optimization

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Optimization , Solar energy , Solar cells , Algorithms , Energy sustainability , Errors , Fossil fuels , Photovoltaic power systems , Polynomials

Modelling and Experimental Validation of a Controllable Energy Harvester for Pressure Regulation

Youngmok Ko, Shi Miao Yu, Amy M. Bilton

IMECE 2019; V006T06A022https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11514

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View Articletitled, Modelling and Experimental Validation of a Controllable Energy Harvester for Pressure Regulation

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Guide vanes , Modeling , Pressure

A Multi-Stage Optimization Approach for Energy Supply Systems With Discrete Design Decisions

S. Bruche, G. Tsatsaronis

IMECE 2019; V006T06A023https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11519

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View Articletitled, A Multi-Stage Optimization Approach for Energy Supply Systems With Discrete Design Decisions

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Time series

CFD Simulation of an Alfa-Stirling Engine to Study the Geometrical Parameters on the Engine Performance

Ana C. Ferreira, Senhorinha F. C. F. Teixeira, Ricardo F. Oliveira, José C. Teixeira

IMECE 2019; V006T06A024https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11542

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View Articletitled, CFD Simulation of an Alfa-Stirling Engine to Study the Geometrical Parameters on the Engine Performance

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Engines , Simulation

An Experimental Study of the Combustion Process in a Natural-Gas Spark-Ignition Engine

Jinlong Liu, Cosmin E. Dumitrescu, Hemanth Bommisetty

IMECE 2019; V006T06A025https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11637

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View Articletitled, An Experimental Study of the Combustion Process in a Natural-Gas Spark-Ignition Engine

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Topics: Combustion , Natural gas , Spark-ignition engine , Engines , Ignition , Fuels , Pistons , Compression , Diesel , Diesel engines

Self-Powering Gyms: A Case Study on Energy Harvesting From a Static Bicycle

Mustafa Ihsan, Vimal Viswanathan

IMECE 2019; V006T06A026https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11972

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View Articletitled, Self-Powering Gyms: A Case Study on Energy Harvesting From a Static Bicycle

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Topics: Bicycles , Energy harvesting

Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage

Ambient Temperature Effect on Performance of a Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery Cell for 12-Voltage Applications

Yiqun Liu, Y. Gene Liao, Ming-Chia Lai

IMECE 2019; V006T06A027https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10369

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View Articletitled, Ambient Temperature Effect on Performance of a Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery Cell for 12-Voltage Applications

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Topics: Batteries , Lithium , Lithium-ion batteries , Polymers , Temperature

New Intelligent Battery Management System for Drones

Seyed Reza Hashemi, Roja Esmaeeli, Haniph Aliniagerdroudbari, Muapper Alhadri, Hammad Alshammari, Ajay Mahajan, Siamak Farhad

IMECE 2019; V006T06A028https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10479

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View Articletitled, New Intelligent Battery Management System for Drones

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Topics: Batteries , Exergy , Flight , Lithium , Unmanned aerial vehicles

Optimization of Mg Scraps Hydrolysis for Hydrogen Generation Using HCl: Experimental and Simulation

Rokhsareh Akbarzadeh, Qusai Ibrahim, Joshua Adeniran, Peter Oviroh, Tien-Chien Jen

IMECE 2019; V006T06A029https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10580

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View Articletitled, Optimization of Mg Scraps Hydrolysis for Hydrogen Generation Using HCl: Experimental and Simulation

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Topics: Hydrogen , Optimization , Simulation

Experimental Study on Effects of Operational Parameters on a Single-Cell Test-Bed Vanadium Redox Flow Battery

Rabiul Islam, Kwangkook Jeong

IMECE 2019; V006T06A030https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10998

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View Articletitled, Experimental Study on Effects of Operational Parameters on a Single-Cell Test-Bed Vanadium Redox Flow Battery

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Topics: Batteries , Flow (Dynamics) , Electrolytes , Energy storage , Current density , Energy efficiency , Experimental characterization , Ions , Storage tanks

An Investigation of Temperature Measurement Granularity Towards Improving Li-Ion Battery Management System Design

Mehrdad Zandigohar, Nima Lotfi

IMECE 2019; V006T06A031https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11874

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View Articletitled, An Investigation of Temperature Measurement Granularity Towards Improving Li-Ion Battery Management System Design

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Topics: Design , Lithium-ion batteries , Temperature measurement , Batteries , Bridges (Structures) , Electrochemistry , Energy storage , Engineers , Fault diagnosis , Flaw detection

Energy Systems Components

Optimal Configuration Selection Through Experimental Tests on Branched Heat Exchanger With R134 Organic Fluid

Roberto Capata, Alfonso Calabria

IMECE 2019; V006T06A032https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10039

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View Articletitled, Optimal Configuration Selection Through Experimental Tests on Branched Heat Exchanger With R134 Organic Fluid

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Topics: Fluids , Heat exchangers

Steam Turbine Axial Exhaust Diffuser Investigation Using a Test Rig and its Numerical Model

Robert Kalista, Lukáš Mrózek, Václav Sláma, Kamil Sedlák

IMECE 2019; V006T06A033https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10267

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View Articletitled, Steam Turbine Axial Exhaust Diffuser Investigation Using a Test Rig and its Numerical Model

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Topics: Computer simulation , Diffusers , Exhaust systems , Steam turbines , Turbines , Condensers (steam plant) , Design , Enthalpy , Flow (Dynamics) , Flow measurement

Steam Generation for EHOR Using PTC System Modeled in SAM

Yousef Gharbia, Mohamed Fayed, Mohammed Anany

IMECE 2019; V006T06A034https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10332

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View Articletitled, Steam Generation for EHOR Using PTC System Modeled in SAM

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Topics: Steam , Heat , Borosilicate glasses , Computer software , Fluids , Fuels , Heat transfer , Oil fields , Parabolic troughs , Petroleum extraction

Influence of Oil Volume Upon Operation and Performance of Screw Machines With High Built-In Volume Ratio

Nikola Stosic

IMECE 2019; V006T06A035https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10481

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View Articletitled, Influence of Oil Volume Upon Operation and Performance of Screw Machines With High Built-In Volume Ratio

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Topics: Compressors , Machinery , Screws

Experimental and Numerical Investigations of Pressure Loss and 3-D Flow Separations in a Linear Compressor Cascade

Saeed A. El-Shahat, Hesham M. El-Batsh, Ali M. A. Attia, Guojun Li, Lei Fu

IMECE 2019; V006T06A036https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10686

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View Articletitled, Experimental and Numerical Investigations of Pressure Loss and 3-D Flow Separations in a Linear Compressor Cascade

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Topics: Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Compressors , Flow separation , Pressure , Flow (Dynamics) , Blades , Probes , Computational fluid dynamics , Turbulence , Chords (Trusses)

The Design and Analysis of a New Solar-Module Automated Cleaner

Oscar Martin-Garcia, Brianna Huhmann, Alec Dryden, Shawn Duan

IMECE 2019; V006T06A037https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10808

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View Articletitled, The Design and Analysis of a New Solar-Module Automated Cleaner

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Topics: Design , Solar energy , Modal assurance criterion , Glass , Screws , Stress , Accounting , Particulate matter , Solar cells

Comparative Energy and Exergy Analysis of Proposed Gas Turbine Cycle With Simple Gas Turbine Cycle at Same Operational Cost

M. N. Khan, Ibrahim M. Alarifi, I. Tlili

IMECE 2019; V006T06A038https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10949

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View Articletitled, Comparative Energy and Exergy Analysis of Proposed Gas Turbine Cycle With Simple Gas Turbine Cycle at Same Operational Cost

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Topics: Cycles , Exergy , Exergy analysis , Gas turbines , Pressure , Temperature , Thermal efficiency

Stirling Engine Robust Foil Regenerator Efficiency

Koji Yanaga, Yuan Gao, Ruijie Li, Songgang Qiu

IMECE 2019; V006T06A039https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11382

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View Articletitled, Stirling Engine Robust Foil Regenerator Efficiency

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Topics: Stirling engines , Combined heat and power , Friction , Additive manufacturing , Climate change , Energy resources , Energy storage , Flow (Dynamics) , Geothermal engineering , Heat

Energy Systems for Buildings

Measured Performance of a Variable Transmission Glazing System

Ali Al-Dossary, Heather Dillon, Jordan Farina

IMECE 2019; V006T06A040https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10222

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View Articletitled, Measured Performance of a Variable Transmission Glazing System

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Topics: Energy efficiency , Solar energy , Temperature gradient , Thermocouples

Heating Conservation Methods and Economy Analysis of Winter Heating in Rural Residential Buildings in Southeast China: A Case Study

Rang Tu, Mengdan Liu, Lanbin Liu

IMECE 2019; V006T06A041https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10310

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View Articletitled, Heating Conservation Methods and Economy Analysis of Winter Heating in Rural Residential Buildings in Southeast China: A Case Study

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Topics: China , Economic analysis , Economics , Heating , Residential construction , Stress

Investigate the Potential Peak Energy Reduction of Integrated M-Cycle Evaporative Cooling With HVAC in Hot and Dry Climate

Fahad Almehmadi, Ahmad Aljabr

IMECE 2019; V006T06A042https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10402

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View Articletitled, Investigate the Potential Peak Energy Reduction of Integrated M-Cycle Evaporative Cooling With HVAC in Hot and Dry Climate

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Topics: Climate , Cycles , Evaporative cooling , HVAC equipment

Emergent Behavior in a Population of Thermostatically Controlled Loads With Peer-to-Peer Communication

Ryan Schwartz, John F. Gardner

IMECE 2019; V006T06A043https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10456

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View Articletitled, Emergent Behavior in a Population of Thermostatically Controlled Loads With Peer-to-Peer Communication

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Topics: Stress , Air conditioning , Generators , Modeling , Nonlinear systems , Synchronization

Stability Analysis of Demand Response Systems Utilizing Locally Communicating Thermostatically Controlled Loads

Jason Kuwada, John F. Gardner

IMECE 2019; V006T06A044https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10522

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View Articletitled, Stability Analysis of Demand Response Systems Utilizing Locally Communicating Thermostatically Controlled Loads

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Topics: Stability , Stress , Temperature controls , Feedback , Simulation results , Synchronization , Topology

Design Resilience of Demand Response Systems Utilizing Locally Communicating Thermostatically Controlled Loads

Jason Kuwada, Hoda Mehrpouyan, John F. Gardner

IMECE 2019; V006T06A045https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10523

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View Articletitled, Design Resilience of Demand Response Systems Utilizing Locally Communicating Thermostatically Controlled Loads

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Topics: Design , Resilience , Stress , Simulation , Engineering simulation , Algebra , Architecture , Compressors , Delays , Modeling

3D Flow Simulations of Fan Enclosure Concepts for a Novel Heat and Moisture Exchanger

Justin Costa-Greger, Hailei Wang

IMECE 2019; V006T06A046https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10768

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View Articletitled, 3D Flow Simulations of Fan Enclosure Concepts for a Novel Heat and Moisture Exchanger

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Flow simulation , Heat

Measuring the Effect of Local Commercial Roofing Samples on the Thermal Behavior of a Social Interest Dwelling Located in Different Climates in Ecuador

Jaqueline Litardo, José Macías, Rubén Hidalgo-León, Maria Gabriela Cando, Guillermo Soriano

IMECE 2019; V006T06A047https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11472

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View Articletitled, Measuring the Effect of Local Commercial Roofing Samples on the Thermal Behavior of a Social Interest Dwelling Located in Different Climates in Ecuador

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Topics: Climate , Roofing , Solar energy , Reflectance , Building codes , Manufacturing , Meteorology , Stress

Applying Static Fault Detection and Diagnosis Methods to Transient Air Conditioning Data Using an Equilibrium Prediction

Austin Rogers, Fangzhou Guo, Bryan Rasmussen

IMECE 2019; V006T06A048https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11579

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View Articletitled, Applying Static Fault Detection and Diagnosis Methods to Transient Air Conditioning Data Using an Equilibrium Prediction

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Topics: Air conditioning , Equilibrium (Physics) , Flaw detection , Transients (Dynamics) , Steady state , Air flow , Cooling , Dynamic response , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering simulation

Energy and Economic Analysis of a Novel Hybrid Photovoltaic-Thermoelectric System for Building Cooling Applications

Mohadeseh Seyednezhad, Hamidreza Najafi

IMECE 2019; V006T06A049https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11644

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View Articletitled, Energy and Economic Analysis of a Novel Hybrid Photovoltaic-Thermoelectric System for Building Cooling Applications

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Topics: Cooling , Economic analysis , Thermoelectric coolers , Temperature , Ceilings , Air conditioning , Energy consumption , Green buildings , Maintenance , Matlab

An Approach to Bringing Automated Fault Detection and Diagnosis (AFDD) Tools for HVAC&R Into the Mainstream

Annika Hacker, Ravi Gorthala, Amy Thompson

IMECE 2019; V006T06A050https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11941

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View Articletitled, An Approach to Bringing Automated Fault Detection and Diagnosis (AFDD) Tools for HVAC&R Into the Mainstream

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Topics: Air conditioning , Flaw detection , Heating , Refrigeration , Ventilation

Transient Thermal Performance and Ground Temperature Variation for a Heat Pump System Using High Thermal Conductivity Energy Piles

Aggrey Mwesigye, Hiep V. Nguyen, Reza Daneshazarian, Ayman Bayomy, Pedram Atefrad, Seth B. Dworkin

IMECE 2019; V006T06A051https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-12005

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View Articletitled, Transient Thermal Performance and Ground Temperature Variation for a Heat Pump System Using High Thermal Conductivity Energy Piles

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Topics: Heat pumps , Temperature , Temperature distribution , Thermal conductivity , Transients (Dynamics)

Residential Heating System Control for Future Electric Power Grid Services Using Minimal Measurements

Michael R. Brambley, Jianming Lian

IMECE 2019; V006T06A052https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-12026

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View Articletitled, Residential Heating System Control for Future Electric Power Grid Services Using Minimal Measurements

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Topics: Electricity (Physics) , Heating , Power grids

Energy-Related Multidisciplinary

Preformed Particle Gels (PPGs) Compressibility Measurements in the Reservoirs Channels

Mahmoud O. Elsharafi

IMECE 2019; V006T06A053https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10043

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View Articletitled, Preformed Particle Gels (PPGs) Compressibility Measurements in the Reservoirs Channels

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Topics: Compressibility , Particulate matter , Reservoirs , Water

Nanoparticles EOR Aluminum Oxide (Al₂O₃) Used As a Spontaneous Imbibition Test for Sandstone Core

Mohammed A. Samba, Hafsa A. Hassan, Mahjouba S. Munayr, Moataz Yusef, Abdelkareem Eschweido, Hamed Burkan, Mahmoud O. Elsharafi

IMECE 2019; V006T06A054https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10283

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View Articletitled, Nanoparticles EOR Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) Used As a Spontaneous Imbibition Test for Sandstone Core

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Topics: Aluminum , Nanoparticles , Temperature , Tertiary petroleum recovery , Water , Petroleum extraction , Floods , Crude oil , Gravity (Force) , Iron

Achieving Climate Control With Renewable Energy

D. Bower, M. Bielski, E. Mangan, D. Schell, K. Ghahremani, D. Gee

IMECE 2019; V006T06A055https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10751

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View Articletitled, Achieving Climate Control With Renewable Energy

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Topics: Climate , Cooling systems , Renewable energy , Solar energy

Recycling Lithium-Ion Battery: Mechanical Separation of Mixed Cathode Active Materials

Hammad Al-Shammari, Roja Esmaeeli, Haniph Aliniagerdroudbari, Muapper Alhadri, Seyed Reza Hashemi, Hadis Zarrin, Siamak Farhad

IMECE 2019; V006T06A056https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10755

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View Articletitled, Recycling Lithium-Ion Battery: Mechanical Separation of Mixed Cathode Active Materials

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Topics: Active materials , Filters , Lithium-ion batteries , Recycling , Separation (Technology)

Simulation Model Uncertainty Quantification and Model Calibration for Natural Gas Compressor Units

Tingting Wei, Dengji Zhou, Qinbo Yao, Huisheng Zhang, Zhenhua Lu

IMECE 2019; V006T06A057https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11227

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View Articletitled, Simulation Model Uncertainty Quantification and Model Calibration for Natural Gas Compressor Units

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Topics: Calibration , Compressors , Natural gas , Simulation models , Uncertainty quantification

A Biomass Supply Chain Optimization Framework With Linear Approximation of Biomass Yield Distributions for Improved Land Use

Nathanial Cooper, Anna Panteli, Nilay Shah

IMECE 2019; V006T06A058https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11399

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View Articletitled, A Biomass Supply Chain Optimization Framework With Linear Approximation of Biomass Yield Distributions for Improved Land Use

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Topics: Approximation , Biomass , Optimization , Supply chains

Experimental Investigation of a Membrane Distillation System Using Solar Evacuated Tubes

Ahmad Bamasag, Talal Alqahtani, Shahnawaz Sinha, Patrick Phelan

IMECE 2019; V006T06A059https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11486

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View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation of a Membrane Distillation System Using Solar Evacuated Tubes

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Topics: Membranes , Solar energy

Modeling of Pressure Exchanger for Energy Recovery on Trans Critical CO2 Refrigeration Cycle

Ahmed Elatar, Kashif Nawaz, Brian Fricke, Vishaldeep Sharma

IMECE 2019; V006T06A060https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11616

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View Articletitled, Modeling of Pressure Exchanger for Energy Recovery on Trans Critical CO2 Refrigeration Cycle

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Energy recovery , Modeling , Pressure , Refrigeration cycles , Fluids , High pressure (Physics) , Refrigeration , Compressors , Condensers (steam plant)

Recycling Li-Ion Batteries: Robotic Disassembly of Electric Vehicle Battery Systems

Ian Kay, Roja Esmaeeli, Seyed Reza Hashemi, Ajay Mahajan, Siamak Farhad

IMECE 2019; V006T06A061https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11949

Abstract

View Articletitled, Recycling Li-Ion Batteries: Robotic Disassembly of Electric Vehicle Battery Systems

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Topics: Electric vehicle batteries , Lithium-ion batteries , Recycling , Robotics , Robots

Plasma Decomposition of Carbon Dioxide: Simulations and Experiments

Kamau Wright, Robert Galvez

IMECE 2019; V006T06A062https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-12059

Abstract

View Articletitled, Plasma Decomposition of Carbon Dioxide: Simulations and Experiments

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Simulation

Environmental Aspects of Energy Systems

Integration and Optimization of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Brayton Cycle and Goswami Cycle

Diego Guillen, Martina Leveni, Giampaolo Manfrida, Marco Sanjuan

IMECE 2019; V006T06A063https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11852

Abstract

View Articletitled, Integration and Optimization of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Brayton Cycle and Goswami Cycle

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Topics: Brayton cycle , Cooling , Cycles , Optimization , Supercritical carbon dioxide

Fugitive Methane Emissions: Development of a Mobile High-Volume Sampling System

Hadyan Ramadhan, Amir Sharafian, Walter Mérida

IMECE 2019; V006T06A064https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11891

Abstract

View Articletitled, Fugitive Methane Emissions: Development of a Mobile High-Volume Sampling System

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Topics: Emissions , Liquefied natural gas , Methane

Fuel Cell Systems Design and Applications

High-Power Fuel Cell Systems Fueled by Recycled Aluminum

Peter Godart, Jason Fischman, Douglas Hart

IMECE 2019; V006T06A065https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10478

Abstract

View Articletitled, High-Power Fuel Cell Systems Fueled by Recycled Aluminum

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Topics: Aluminum , Fuel cells , Fuels , Water , Electricity (Physics) , Hydrogen , Power systems (Machinery) , Density , Design , Electric vehicles

Study on Model Evolution Method Based on the Hybrid Modeling Technology With Support Vector Machine for a SOFC-GT System

Jinwei Chen, Shengnan Sun, Yao Chen, Huisheng Zhang, Zhenhua Lu

IMECE 2019; V006T06A066https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11946

Abstract

View Articletitled, Study on Model Evolution Method Based on the Hybrid Modeling Technology With Support Vector Machine for a SOFC-GT System

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Topics: Modeling , Solid oxide fuel cells , Support vector machines , Cycles , Design , Errors , Algorithms , Gas turbines , Heat , Machinery

A 5-cm² PEM Fuel Cell Gas Diffusion Layer Experimental Study and Scanning Electron Microscopy Visualization

Jose Montoya Segnini, Gerardo Carbajal

IMECE 2019; V006T06A067https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-12018

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View Articletitled, A 5-cm2 PEM Fuel Cell Gas Diffusion Layer Experimental Study and Scanning Electron Microscopy Visualization

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Topics: Fuel cells , Gas diffusion layers , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves) , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Proton exchange membranes , Scanning electron microscopy , Visualization

Fundamentals and Applications of Thermodynamics

Computational Analysis of Cryogenic Stirling Refrigerator

G.-R. Domenikos, P. Bitsikas, E. Rogdakis

IMECE 2019; V006T06A068https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10076

Abstract

View Articletitled, Computational Analysis of Cryogenic Stirling Refrigerator

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Computer software , Heat , Helium , Leakage , Machinery , Pistons , Pressure drop , Simulation , Space

Thermodynamic Modelling of Superfluid Stirling Cryocoolers

G.-R. Domenikos, P. Bitsikas, E. Rogdakis

IMECE 2019; V006T06A069https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10077

Abstract

View Articletitled, Thermodynamic Modelling of Superfluid Stirling Cryocoolers

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Topics: Helium , Modeling , Superfluidity

Determination of the Optimal Range of the Compressor Inlet Air Temperature in a Power Plant With Stig Cycle Through of Advanced Exergetic Analysis

D. Barreto, J. Fajardo, J. Campillo

IMECE 2019; V006T06A070https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10410

Abstract

View Articletitled, Determination of the Optimal Range of the Compressor Inlet Air Temperature in a Power Plant With Stig Cycle Through of Advanced Exergetic Analysis

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Topics: Compressors , Cycles , Power stations , Temperature , Exergy analysis , Cooling systems , Exergy

Activity Coefficient of Different Salt Solutions for Reverse Electrodialysis Application

Arash Emdadi, Simin Emdadi, Mansour Zenouzi, Gregory Kowalski

IMECE 2019; V006T06A071https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10739

Abstract

View Articletitled, Activity Coefficient of Different Salt Solutions for Reverse Electrodialysis Application

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Topics: Chemical potential , Circuits , Climate change , Diffusion (Physics) , Energy generation , Erythrocytes , Gibbs' free energy , Ion exchange , Ions , Membranes

Rate Controlled Constrained-Equilibrium Simulation of Ethanol Combustion Using SVD Derived Constraints

Shrabanti Roy, Fatemeh Hadi, Omid Askari

IMECE 2019; V006T06A072https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10994

Abstract

View Articletitled, Rate Controlled Constrained-Equilibrium Simulation of Ethanol Combustion Using SVD Derived Constraints

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Topics: Combustion , Equilibrium (Physics) , Ethanol , Simulation

Exergy Analyses of a Solar-Biogas Hybrid Micro Gas Turbine for Power Generation

Saad Alshahrani, Abraham Engeda

IMECE 2019; V006T06A073https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11357

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View Articletitled, Exergy Analyses of a Solar-Biogas Hybrid Micro Gas Turbine for Power Generation

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Topics: Biogas , Energy generation , Exergy analysis , Micro gas turbines , Solar energy , Exergy , Temperature , Belts , Ceramics , Compressors

Development of the Control and Acquisition System for a Natural-Gas Spark-Ignition Engine Test Bench

Lorenzo Gasbarro, Jinlong Liu, Christopher Ulishney, Cosmin E. Dumitrescu, Luca Ambrogi, Michele Battistoni

IMECE 2019; V006T06A074https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11485

Abstract

View Articletitled, Development of the Control and Acquisition System for a Natural-Gas Spark-Ignition Engine Test Bench

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Topics: Natural gas , Spark-ignition engine , Engines , Computational fluid dynamics , Control equipment , Data acquisition systems , Design , Dynamometers , Emissions , Internal combustion engines

Human-Powered Desalination Unit

A. J. Williamson, K. A. Sallam

IMECE 2019; V006T06A075https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-12046

Abstract

View Articletitled, Human-Powered Desalination Unit

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Topics: Bacteria , Compression , Compressors , Cycles , Design , Developing nations , Evaporation , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat exchangers , Machinery

Low-Temperature Energy Conversion Systems

A Detachable Thermoelectric Generator As a Power Source for a 3G Camera Network Using a Steam Pipe As a Heat Source

Robert Dell, Michael Thomas Petralia, Ashish Pokharel, Gudmundur Gislason, Runar Unnthorsson

IMECE 2019; V006T06A076https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-12250

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Detachable Thermoelectric Generator As a Power Source for a 3G Camera Network Using a Steam Pipe As a Heat Source

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Topics: Cooling , Generators , Heat , Pipes , Security , Steam

Open Field Heating of Green Roofs and Small Arable Land Plots Using Waste Steam and Hot Water From Geothermal, Municipal and COGEN Sources to Enhance Plant Growth

Robert Dell, Michael Thomas Petralia, Ashish Pokharel, Runar Unnthorsson

IMECE 2019; V006T06A077https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-12252

Abstract

View Articletitled, Open Field Heating of Green Roofs and Small Arable Land Plots Using Waste Steam and Hot Water From Geothermal, Municipal and COGEN Sources to Enhance Plant Growth

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Geothermal engineering , Green roofs , Heating , Hot water , Steam

Thermoelectric Generator-Based System for Energizing Low-Power Communication and Geolocation Electronics

Mamdouh Eldaly, Ashish Pokharel, Michael Petralia, Runar Unnthorsson, Robert Dell

IMECE 2019; V006T06A078https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-12254

Abstract

View Articletitled, Thermoelectric Generator-Based System for Energizing Low-Power Communication and Geolocation Electronics

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Topics: Electronics , Generators

Nuclear Power Plants: Design, Analysis, and Safety

Nuclear Fusion Detection Methods for Use With IEC Machines

Sam Pasmann, Jordan Farina, Heather Dillon

IMECE 2019; V006T06A079https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10221

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View Articletitled, Nuclear Fusion Detection Methods for Use With IEC Machines

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Topics: Machinery , Nuclear fusion , Renewable energy , Construction , Light emission , Matlab , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Theoretical methods

High-Temperature Oxidation Modeling of New Perspective Accident Tolerant Fuel Claddings

Alexander Vasiliev

IMECE 2019; V006T06A080https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10513

Abstract

View Articletitled, High-Temperature Oxidation Modeling of New Perspective Accident Tolerant Fuel Claddings

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Topics: Accidents , Cladding systems (Building) , Fuels , High temperature , Hydrogen , Modeling , Nuclear power stations , Oxidation

Sensitivity of Thermal Transport in Uranium Dioxide to Fission Gas

Katherine Mitchell, Hunter Horner, Alex Resnick, Jungkyu Park, Eduardo B. Farfán, Tien Yee, Andrew Hummel

IMECE 2019; V006T06A081https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11025

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View Articletitled, Sensitivity of Thermal Transport in Uranium Dioxide to Fission Gas

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Topics: Nuclear fission , Uranium , Bubbles , Fuels , Thermal resistance , Atoms , Equilibrium (Physics) , Fuel management , Interfacial thermal resistance , Molecular dynamics

Thermal Transport in Actinide Oxide Fuels With Interstitial Defects

Katherine Mitchell, Hunter Horner, Alex Resnick, Jungkyu Park, Eduardo B. Farfán, Tien Yee, Andrew Hummel

IMECE 2019; V006T06A082https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11027

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View Articletitled, Thermal Transport in Actinide Oxide Fuels With Interstitial Defects

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Topics: Fuels , Thermal conductivity , Displacement , Equilibrium (Physics) , Molecular dynamics , Nuclear fuels , Nuclear power plant operations , Nuclear reactors , Oxygen , Safety

Effects of Plate Curvature on Thermo-Mechanical Performance of U-10Mo Monolithic Fuel Plates

Hakan Ozaltun, Hee Seok Roh, Walid Mohamed

IMECE 2019; V006T06A083https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11547

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effects of Plate Curvature on Thermo-Mechanical Performance of U-10Mo Monolithic Fuel Plates

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Topics: Fuels , Plates (structures) , Thermomechanics

Numerical Study of Particle Transport and Deposition in a Horizontal Channel Using a Lagrangian-Based Modelling Approach

Byung-Hee Choi, Daniel Orea, Thien Nguyen, N. K. Anand, Yassin Hassan, Piyush Sabharwall

IMECE 2019; V006T06A084https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11800

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View Articletitled, Numerical Study of Particle Transport and Deposition in a Horizontal Channel Using a Lagrangian-Based Modelling Approach

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling , Particulate matter , Turbulence , Simulation , Computational fluid dynamics , Uncertainty , Accidents , Boundary-value problems , Computer simulation

Experimental Study of Surrogate Particle Transport and Deposition in a Square Channel Using Particle Tracking Technique

Daniel Orea, Thien Nguyen, Rodolfo Vaghetto, N. K. Anand, Yassin A. Hassan, Piyush Sabharwall

IMECE 2019; V006T06A085https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11811

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental Study of Surrogate Particle Transport and Deposition in a Square Channel Using Particle Tracking Technique

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Topics: Particulate matter

Posters

The Influence of the Phase Change Temperature Range and the Phase Change Hysteresis of a PCM on the Performance of an Air-PCM Heat Storage Unit

Pavel Charvat, Martin Zalesak, Lubomir Klimes

IMECE 2019; V006T06A086https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10438

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View Articletitled, The Influence of the Phase Change Temperature Range and the Phase Change Hysteresis of a PCM on the Performance of an Air-PCM Heat Storage Unit

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Topics: Enthalpy , Heat storage , Phase change materials , Phase transitions , Temperature

Renewable Energy

Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling of a Heat Pipe Evacuated Tube Solar Collector Integrated With Phase Change Material

Vivek R. Pawar, Sarvenaz Sobhansarbandi

IMECE 2019; V006T06A087https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10252

Abstract

View Articletitled, Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling of a Heat Pipe Evacuated Tube Solar Collector Integrated With Phase Change Material

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Heat pipes , Modeling , Phase change materials , Solar collectors

Optimization of Fixed PV Panel “Tilt” Angles for Maximal Energy Harvest Considering Year-Around Sky Coverage Conditions

Ammar Omar Gwesha, Yasir Mohammed Alfulayyih, Peiwen Li

IMECE 2019; V006T06A088https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10391

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View Articletitled, Optimization of Fixed PV Panel “Tilt” Angles for Maximal Energy Harvest Considering Year-Around Sky Coverage Conditions

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Topics: Optimization , Solar energy , Modeling , Statistics , Sunlight

Analysis of a Vertical-Axis Spherical Turbine for Energy Harvesting in Urban Water Supply Systems

Adriana S. Valencia, Hugo Jativa Cervantes, Eduardo Castillo, Oguier A. Garavitto, Guillermo E. Soriano, Livingston D. Castro

IMECE 2019; V006T06A089https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10643

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View Articletitled, Analysis of a Vertical-Axis Spherical Turbine for Energy Harvesting in Urban Water Supply Systems

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Municipal water supply , Turbines

A Preliminary Study of the Effects of Micro-Encapsulated Phase Change Materials Intermixed With Grout in Vertical Borehole Heat Exchangers

Ahmad Aljabr, Andrew Chiasson, Abinesh Selvacanabady, Ali Sulaiman Alsagri

IMECE 2019; V006T06A090https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10909

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View Articletitled, A Preliminary Study of the Effects of Micro-Encapsulated Phase Change Materials Intermixed With Grout in Vertical Borehole Heat Exchangers

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Topics: Computer simulation , Heat capacity , Heat exchangers , Heat pumps , Melting , Peak load , Phase change materials , Phase transition temperature , Stress , Temperature

Estimates of Area, Output and Levelized Energy Cost of Solar Energy Schemes in Saudi Arabia

Abdullah Alabdulkarem, Mohannad Abdulghani

IMECE 2019; V006T06A091https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10967

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View Articletitled, Estimates of Area, Output and Levelized Energy Cost of Solar Energy Schemes in Saudi Arabia

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Topics: Solar energy , Belts , Energy consumption , Energy generation , Peak load , Power grids , Solar radiation , Transportation systems

The Potential of Solar Cooling Using a Medium Concentration Photovoltaic-Thermal System

Bahy Abdel-Mesih

IMECE 2019; V006T06A092https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11016

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View Articletitled, The Potential of Solar Cooling Using a Medium Concentration Photovoltaic-Thermal System

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Topics: Absorption , Cooling , Solar energy

Synthesis and Deposition of Rutile TiO₂ for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Applications

Blen Teferi, Udo Schnupf, Kazuhiro Manseki, Takashi Sugiura, Saeid Vafaei

IMECE 2019; V006T06A093https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11035

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View Articletitled, Synthesis and Deposition of Rutile TiO2 for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Applications

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Topics: Solar cells , Nanoparticles , Boiling , Nanofluids , Semiconductors (Materials) , Fracture (Materials) , Glass , Low temperature , Shapes , Temperature

A Decision Support Tool for Distributed Solar and Storage Investments: A Case Study in Austin, TX

Arkasama Bandyopadhyay, Julia P. Conger, Michael E. Webber, Benjamin D. Leibowicz

IMECE 2019; V006T06A094https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11068

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View Articletitled, A Decision Support Tool for Distributed Solar and Storage Investments: A Case Study in Austin, TX

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Topics: Solar energy , Storage , Public utilities , Decision making , Distributed power generation , Nonprofit organizations , Roads

How Variations in Downstream Computational Fluid Dynamics Turbulence Studies Can Be Impacted When Employing Commonly Used Initial Set-Up Configuration Parameters for Airfoils

Hussein Al-Qarishey, Robert Fletcher

IMECE 2019; V006T06A095https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11257

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View Articletitled, How Variations in Downstream Computational Fluid Dynamics Turbulence Studies Can Be Impacted When Employing Commonly Used Initial Set-Up Configuration Parameters for Airfoils

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Topics: Airfoils , Computational fluid dynamics , Turbulence , Wind turbines , Turbines , Blades , Boundary layers , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Engineering simulation , Flow (Dynamics)

A Capacity Planning Model for Microgrids in Rural India

Arkasama Bandyopadhyay, Katrina Ramirez-Meyers, Enakshi D. Wikramanayake, Benjamin D. Leibowicz, Michael E. Webber, Vaibhav Bahadur

IMECE 2019; V006T06A096https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11707

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View Articletitled, A Capacity Planning Model for Microgrids in Rural India

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Topics: Batteries , Carbon dioxide , Construction , Diesel , Energy resources , Fossil fuels , Generators , Industrial capacity , Microgrids , Optimization

Wind Effects on Power Generation of Solar Farm in California

Ni Li, Arianna Fatahi, Dennis Lee, Jim Y. Kuo, He Shen

IMECE 2019; V006T06A097https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11859

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View Articletitled, Wind Effects on Power Generation of Solar Farm in California

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Topics: Energy generation , Solar energy , Wind

A Feasibility Study of Wind Farm Yaw Angle Optimization

Jim Kuo, Ni Li, He Shen

IMECE 2019; V006T06A098https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-12075

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Feasibility Study of Wind Farm Yaw Angle Optimization

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Topics: Optimization , Wind farms , Yaw , Wakes , Turbines , Energy generation , Wind , Rotors , Wind turbines , Density

Thermal Energy Storage

Modeling and Simulation of Thermal Energy Storage for Solar Energy Utilization

Fadi Alnaimat, Bobby Mathew, Abdel-Hamid I. Mourad, S.-A. B. Al Omari

IMECE 2019; V006T06A099https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10326

Abstract

View Articletitled, Modeling and Simulation of Thermal Energy Storage for Solar Energy Utilization

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Topics: Heat transfer , Modeling , Simulation , Solar energy , Thermal energy storage

A New Composite Phase Change Material for Thermal Energy Storage

Che-Fu Su, Xinrui Xiang, Hamed Esmaeilzadeh, Jirui Wang, Edward Fratto, Majid Charmchi, Zhiyong Gu, Hongwei Sun

IMECE 2019; V006T06A100https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10457

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View Articletitled, A New Composite Phase Change Material for Thermal Energy Storage

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Topics: Composite materials , Phase change materials , Thermal energy storage , Wire , Finite element methods , Magnetic fields , Renewable energy , Thermal conductivity , Energy consumption , Fillers (Materials)

Numerical Investigation of Combined Sensible/Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage With Supercritical Carbon Dioxide As Heat Transfer Fluid at 650°C

Kelly Osterman, Diego Guillen, D. Yogi Goswami

IMECE 2019; V006T06A101https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10606

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Investigation of Combined Sensible/Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage With Supercritical Carbon Dioxide As Heat Transfer Fluid at 650°C

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Topics: Fluids , Heat storage , Heat transfer , Latent heat , Storage , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Thermal energy storage

Study of Heating and Cooling Rate of Cobalt Oxide-Based TCES System Using Experimental Redox Kinetics Analysis

Nasser Vahedi, Carlos E. Romero, Mark A. Snyder, Alparslan Oztekin

IMECE 2019; V006T06A102https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10734

Abstract

View Articletitled, Study of Heating and Cooling Rate of Cobalt Oxide-Based TCES System Using Experimental Redox Kinetics Analysis

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Topics: Cobalt , Heating and cooling , Cycles , Storage , Heating , Density , Heat , Particle size , Temperature , Cooling

Split Flow Modified Packed Bed Reactor for Cobalt Oxide Based High-Temperature TCES Systems

Nasser Vahedi, Alparslan Oztekin

IMECE 2019; V006T06A103https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10740

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View Articletitled, Split Flow Modified Packed Bed Reactor for Cobalt Oxide Based High-Temperature TCES Systems

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Topics: Cobalt , Flow (Dynamics) , High temperature , Design , Storage , Density , Heat transfer , Pressure , Pressure drop , Chemical kinetics

Parametric Study of Split Flow Cylindrical Packed Bed Reactor for High-Temperature Thermochemical Energy Storage Using Cobalt Oxide Redox Reaction

Nasser Vahedi, Alparslan Oztekin

IMECE 2019; V006T06A104https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10956

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View Articletitled, Parametric Study of Split Flow Cylindrical Packed Bed Reactor for High-Temperature Thermochemical Energy Storage Using Cobalt Oxide Redox Reaction

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Topics: Cobalt , Energy storage , Flow (Dynamics) , High temperature , Design , Storage , Metals , Annulus , Chemical kinetics , Computer simulation

Inverse Optimization of Design Parameters in a Hybrid Solar Pond System With External Heat Addition

Abhishek Kumar, Ranjan Das

IMECE 2019; V006T06A105https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11117

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View Articletitled, Inverse Optimization of Design Parameters in a Hybrid Solar Pond System With External Heat Addition

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Topics: Design , Heat , Optimization , Solar energy

Numerical Analysis of Charging Process of a Shell and Tube Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage System With PCM Embedded in Highly Conductive Porous Material

Mahboobe Mahdavi, Saeed Tiari, Carley Sawyer

IMECE 2019; V006T06A106https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11414

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Analysis of Charging Process of a Shell and Tube Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage System With PCM Embedded in Highly Conductive Porous Material

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Topics: Latent heat , Numerical analysis , Porous materials , Shells , Thermal energy storage , Porosity , Heat transfer , Metal foams , Computer simulation , Fluid dynamics