Topics: Fuels , Thermal conductivity , Fuel systems , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Materials properties , Plates (structures) , Spent nuclear fuels , Aluminum , Cladding systems (Building) , Conceptual design

Conceptual Design of Temperature-Controlled Fueled-Salt Irradiation Experiment to Support Demonstration of Advanced Nuclear Reactors

Abdalla Abou-Jaoude, James Chandler, Gregory Core, Kim Davies, Calvin Downey, William Phillips, Chuting Tan, Stacey Wilson

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A014https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-69204

Abstract

View Articletitled, Conceptual Design of Temperature-Controlled Fueled-Salt Irradiation Experiment to Support Demonstration of Advanced Nuclear Reactors

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Topics: Conceptual design , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Molten salt reactors , Nuclear reactors , Temperature , Testing

Tritium Absorption on Carbon Nanostructures

Bryce Atchley, Erica Wu, Jungkyu Park, Eduardo Farfan

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A015https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-70538

Abstract

View Articletitled, Tritium Absorption on Carbon Nanostructures

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Topics: Absorption , Carbon , Graphene , Nanostructures , Temperature , Reflection , Atoms , Molecular dynamics , Molecular dynamics simulation , Nanomaterials

Evaluating the Implementation of Distributed Ledger Technology for the Licensing and Regulation of Nuclear Power Plants

Priyanka Pandit, Alp Tezbasaran, Arjun Earthperson, Mihai A. Diaconeasa

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A016https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-71730

Abstract

View Articletitled, Evaluating the Implementation of Distributed Ledger Technology for the Licensing and Regulation of Nuclear Power Plants

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Topics: Licensing , Nuclear power stations

A Review of Graphite Properties Relevant to Micro-Reactor Design

Hakan Ozaltun, Diana Liepinya, Valentina Angelici Avincola

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A017https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-71879

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Review of Graphite Properties Relevant to Micro-Reactor Design

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Topics: Design , Graphite

Renewable Energy

Design, Fabrication and Testing of a Novel Wave Energy Converter

Sumesh Narayan, Ashneel Deo, Anilesh Raj, Shaniel Kumar, Ronesh Pratap

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A018https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-66597

Abstract

View Articletitled, Design, Fabrication and Testing of a Novel Wave Energy Converter

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Topics: Design , Energy storage , Manufacturing , Testing , Water , Wave energy converters , Wave frequency , Waves , Clearances (Engineering) , Cycles

Influence of Geometric Parameters on the Performance of Savonius Wind Turbine Using the Response Surface Methodology

Sebastian Torres, Agustín Marulanda, Miguel Montoya, Camilo Hernández

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A019https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-67485

Abstract

View Articletitled, Influence of Geometric Parameters on the Performance of Savonius Wind Turbine Using the Response Surface Methodology

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Response surface methodology , Savonius wind turbines , Rotors , Climate change , Design , Energy consumption , Engineering simulation , Experimental design , Sensitivity analysis

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

Mohannad Abdulghani, Abdullah Alabdulkarem

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A020https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-68223

Abstract

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

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Topics: Columns (Structural) , Economics , Energy generation , Energy policy , Peak load , Power stations , Renewable energy , Solar energy , Solar radiation , Stress

A Mathematical Model to Predict Alkaline Electrolyzer Performance Based on Basic Physical Principles and Previous Models Reported in Literature

Antonios Antoniou, Cesar Celis, Arturo Berastain

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A021https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-68815

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Mathematical Model to Predict Alkaline Electrolyzer Performance Based on Basic Physical Principles and Previous Models Reported in Literature

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Topics: Building materials , Electrolysis , Electrolytes , Electrons , Emissions , Energy dissipation , Entropy , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Hydrogen

Feasibility of Pumped Hydroelectric Storage Within Existing USACE Facilities: a Methodological Approach

Kyle J. Kass, F. Todd Davidson

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A022https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-69416

Abstract

View Articletitled, Feasibility of Pumped Hydroelectric Storage Within Existing USACE Facilities: a Methodological Approach

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Topics: Army , Energy storage , Engineers , Hydropower , Renewable energy , Storage

A Comprehensive Analysis of an Electrolytic Hydrogen Production System Based on Solar Radiation for the Generation of Clean Energy

Ronald Mas, Antonios Antoniou, Cesar Celis, Arturo Berastain

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A023https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-69444

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Comprehensive Analysis of an Electrolytic Hydrogen Production System Based on Solar Radiation for the Generation of Clean Energy

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Topics: Hydrogen production , Renewable energy , Solar radiation

A Reactor Train System for Efficient Solar Thermochemical Fuel Production

Aniket S. Patankar, Xiao-Yu Wu, Wonjae Choi, Harry L. Tuller, Ahmed F. Ghoniem

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A024https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-69716

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Reactor Train System for Efficient Solar Thermochemical Fuel Production

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Topics: Cycles , Fuels , Heat recovery , Solar energy , Trains

Overlap Ratio as the Design Variable for Maximizing the Efficiency of a Savonius Wind Rotor: An Optimization Approach

Man Mohan, Ujjwal K. Saha

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A025https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-69930

Abstract

View Articletitled, Overlap Ratio as the Design Variable for Maximizing the Efficiency of a Savonius Wind Rotor: An Optimization Approach

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Rotors , Savonius wind turbines , Wind

Computational Fluid Dynamics Turbulence and Wake Study of a Utility-Scale Rotating Three-Blade Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine

Hussein Al-Qarishey, Robert W. Fletcher, Elaf Abd Alkareem

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A026https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-70095

Abstract

View Articletitled, Computational Fluid Dynamics Turbulence and Wake Study of a Utility-Scale Rotating Three-Blade Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine

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Topics: Blades , Computational fluid dynamics , Horizontal axis wind turbines , Turbulence , Wakes , Wind farms , Wind turbines

Design and Energy Flow Management of Hybrid Renewable Energy System

Reza Amini, Abbasali A. Davani, Mohammad Pourgol Mohamad

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A027https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-70763

Abstract

View Articletitled, Design and Energy Flow Management of Hybrid Renewable Energy System

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Topics: Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Renewable energy , Wind turbines

Interconnection of Renewable Resources, New Opportunity in the Rehabilitation of Old Small Hydropower Plant

Bogdan Alexandru Radulescu, Victorita Radulescu

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A028https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-70973

Abstract

View Articletitled, Interconnection of Renewable Resources, New Opportunity in the Rehabilitation of Old Small Hydropower Plant

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Topics: Hydroelectric power stations

Optimizing Power Output of a Wave Energy Converter by Employing Superposed Hydrodynamic Model

Nandakumar Kathyayani, Abdus Samad

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A029https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-70980

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View Articletitled, Optimizing Power Output of a Wave Energy Converter by Employing Superposed Hydrodynamic Model

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Topics: Optimization , Wave energy converters , Control equipment , Absorption , Buoys , Computer simulation , Design , Ocean waves , Resonance , Runge-Kutta methods

Wind Harvesting on Mars: Study and Approach (II)

Mohanad Qomsiya, Robert W. Fletcher

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A030https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-71157

Abstract

View Articletitled, Wind Harvesting on Mars: Study and Approach (II)

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Topics: Airfoils , Computational fluid dynamics , Databases , Energy harvesting , Energy sustainability , Performance , Simulation , Water , Wind , Wind energy

Solar Distillation Systems Enriched With Machine Learning Techniques: A Review

Y. S. Prasanna, Sandip S. Deshmukh

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A031https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-71174

Abstract

View Articletitled, Solar Distillation Systems Enriched With Machine Learning Techniques: A Review

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Topics: Machine learning , Solar stills

Renewable Energy Production by Solar Chimney: The Influence of Curved Guide Vanes on the Performance of a Solar Chimney Using CFD Simulation

Haokun Xue, Mehdi Esmaeilpour

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A032https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-71491

Abstract

View Articletitled, Renewable Energy Production by Solar Chimney: The Influence of Curved Guide Vanes on the Performance of a Solar Chimney Using CFD Simulation

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Guide vanes , Renewable energy , Simulation , Solar energy

Characterization of the Leading-Edge Erosion of Wind Turbine Blades by Sand Particles Impingement

Abdullah F. Alajmi, M. Ramulu

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A033https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-71685

Abstract

View Articletitled, Characterization of the Leading-Edge Erosion of Wind Turbine Blades by Sand Particles Impingement

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Topics: Blades , Erosion , Particulate matter , Sands , Wind turbines

Evaluation of Wave Energy on the Willamette River

C. J. Poor, Rachel Anderson, H. E. Dillon

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A034https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-71796

Abstract

View Articletitled, Evaluation of Wave Energy on the Willamette River

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Topics: Rivers , Wave energy , Wakes , Waves , Boats , Matlab , Natural resources , Pilings (Building) , Damage , Erosion

Wind Farm Layout Optimization: A Multi-Stage Approach

Puyi Yang, Hamidreza Najafi

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A035https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-71892

Abstract

View Articletitled, Wind Farm Layout Optimization: A Multi-Stage Approach

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Topics: Algorithms , Optimization , Wind farms

Numerical Simulation of Three-Dimensional Ocean Wave

Liting Zhang, Xiuling Wang

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A036https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-71995

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of Three-Dimensional Ocean Wave

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Computer simulation , Ocean waves , Reflection , Waves , Wave energy , Ocean engineering , Damping , Fluids , Manufacturing

Performance Study of an Electric Vehicle “Eolo” With a Mounted Aeolian Generator

Arturo Garcia, Sergio Reyes J., Xiuling Wang, Javier Roldan, Mauricio Olaya

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A037https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-72201

Abstract

View Articletitled, Performance Study of an Electric Vehicle “Eolo” With a Mounted Aeolian Generator

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Electric vehicles , Generators , Hybrid electric vehicles , Wind power

Wave Energy Converter Design as a Point Absorber to Generate 1 kW in Arequipa, Peru

Alejandro E. Herrera, Pascual H. Adriazola, Héctor J. Bravo

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A038https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-73377

Abstract

View Articletitled, Wave Energy Converter Design as a Point Absorber to Generate 1 kW in Arequipa, Peru

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Topics: Design , Wave energy , Wave energy converters

Wind Energy Resource Assessment for Suva, Fiji and Design of a 30 kW Wind Turbine

Krishneel A. Singh, Saiyad S. Kutty, M. G. M. Khan, Mohammed Rafiuddin Ahmed

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A039https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-73401

Abstract

View Articletitled, Wind Energy Resource Assessment for Suva, Fiji and Design of a 30 kW Wind Turbine

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Topics: Design , Wind energy , Wind turbines

Design of a Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine for a Venusian Environment

Zacharias Garza, Kevin Pan, Anthony Izaguirre, Saul Loza, Jonathan Serrano, Oscar Lopez, Jim Kuo, Jonathan Sauder

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A040https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-73558

Abstract

View Articletitled, Design of a Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine for a Venusian Environment

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Topics: Design , Horizontal axis wind turbines , Turbines , Wind velocity , Testing , Flow (Dynamics) , Water , Blades , Energy generation , Additive manufacturing

Sustainable and Grid-Interactive Buildings

Validation Approach for Energy Optimization Models of Grid-Interactive Buildings Using Co-Simulation

Patrick J. McCurdy, Kaleb Pattawi, Chenli Wang, Thomas Roth, Cuong Nguyen, Yuhong Liu, Hohyun Lee

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A041https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-69679

Abstract

View Articletitled, Validation Approach for Energy Optimization Models of Grid-Interactive Buildings Using Co-Simulation

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Topics: Optimization , Residential construction , Simulation , Structures

Frequency Regulation With Connected Lighting Systems

Peng Wang, Michael Brambley, Michael Poplawski

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A042https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-70474

Abstract

View Articletitled, Frequency Regulation With Connected Lighting Systems

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Topics: Electricity (Physics) , Engineering simulation , Light-emitting diodes , Power systems (Machinery) , Regulations , Reliability , Resilience , Signals , Simulation , Stability

Thermal Performance of a Helical Steel Energy Pile Incorporating Latent Thermal Energy Storage for Ground Source Heat Pump Applications

Aggrey Mwesigye, Ethan Shingledecker, Andrew Walz, Seth B. Dworkin

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A043https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-71671

Abstract

View Articletitled, Thermal Performance of a Helical Steel Energy Pile Incorporating Latent Thermal Energy Storage for Ground Source Heat Pump Applications

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Heat pumps , Phase change materials , Steel , Thermal energy storage

Climatology and Trends of Heat Index, Human Discomfort Index and Energy per Capita for CONUS and Meso-America

Qurat Faiz, Jorge E. González

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A044https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-72532

Abstract

View Articletitled, Climatology and Trends of Heat Index, Human Discomfort Index and Energy per Capita for CONUS and Meso-America

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Topics: Heat , Temperature , Climate , Algorithms , Energy consumption , Energy generation

Review of Fault Detection and Diagnosis Studies on Residential HVAC Systems

Kevwe A. Ejenakevwe, Li Song

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A045https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-72745

Abstract

View Articletitled, Review of Fault Detection and Diagnosis Studies on Residential HVAC Systems

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Topics: Flaw detection , HVAC equipment

Second-Life Analysis of Lithium-Ion Battery in a Residential Solar Photovoltaic Grid-Tied System

Muapper Alhadri, Waleed Zakri, Siamak Farhad

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A046https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-73403

Abstract

View Articletitled, Second-Life Analysis of Lithium-Ion Battery in a Residential Solar Photovoltaic Grid-Tied System

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Topics: Lithium-ion batteries , Photovoltaic power systems , Solar energy

Evaluating the Impact of Cyber-Attacks on Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings

Yangyang Fu, Zheng O’Neill, Jin Wen, Veronica Adetola

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A047https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-73694

Abstract

View Articletitled, Evaluating the Impact of Cyber-Attacks on Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings

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Topics: Cyber-attacks , Grid-interactive efficient buildings

Thermal Energy Storage

Experimental Analysis for a New Design of Thermal Energy Storage System

Mahmoud Elsharafi, Ali Elmozughi, Pranaya Pokharel, Madison Krahl, Musaad Aldawsari, Clayton Holmes, Theo Rolle

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A048https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-67656

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental Analysis for a New Design of Thermal Energy Storage System

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Topics: Design , Experimental analysis , Thermal energy storage , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Phase transitions , Paraffin wax , Plates (structures) , Steel , Temperature

Effect of Thermal Expansion Coefficient, Viscosity and Melting Range in Simulation of PCM Embedded Heat Exchangers With and Without Fins

Tanjebul Alam, Daniel Bacellar, Jiazhen Ling, Vikrant Aute

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A049https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-70401

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effect of Thermal Expansion Coefficient, Viscosity and Melting Range in Simulation of PCM Embedded Heat Exchangers With and Without Fins

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Fins , Heat exchangers , Melting , Simulation , Thermal expansion , Viscosity

Thermal Performance Analysis of Multi-Layer Thermal Energy Storage Tank Using Different Phase Change Materials

Md. Ali Azam, Mohammad Arif Hasan Mamun

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A050https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-72672

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View Articletitled, Thermal Performance Analysis of Multi-Layer Thermal Energy Storage Tank Using Different Phase Change Materials

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Topics: Phase change materials , Thermal energy storage , Heat transfer , Concentrating solar power , Cycles , Energy storage , Finite element methods , Fluids , Latent heat , Numerical analysis

Techno-Economics of Using Concentrate of Membrane Processes As a Low-Cost Thermal Energy Storage Medium

Brian C. Camey, Joseph Kiriakos, Gauri Mhamunkar, Saied Delagah, Ali Sharbat, Aaron Mandell, Reza Baghaei Lakeh

IMECE 2021; V08BT08A051https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-73734

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View Articletitled, Techno-Economics of Using Concentrate of Membrane Processes As a Low-Cost Thermal Energy Storage Medium

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Topics: Membranes , Thermal energy storage , Water , Density , Operating temperature , Storage , Water treatment , Concentrating solar power , Containment , Economics