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Solar Recycling of Aluminum Cans

Collin Tastet, Basel Alsayyed
Proc. ASME. IMECE2024, Volume 2: Advanced Manufacturing, V002T03A041, November 17–21, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2024-146112
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2024-146112
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Topics: Aluminum, Recycling, Solar energy, Emissions, Climate change, Greenhouse gases, Fossil fuels, Carbon footprint, Climate, Diesel
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Selective Multilayer Thin-Film Development in Insects

Ioannis N. Miaoulis, Haruna Tada, Seth Mann, Peter Y. Wong
Proc. ASME. IMECE97, Advances in Heat and Mass Transfer in Biotechnology, 33-40, November 16–21, 1997
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE1997-1309
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1997-1309
View Paper titled, Selective Multilayer Thin-Film Development in Insects
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Topics: Thin films, Reflectance, Absorption, Film thickness, Microscale devices, Solar energy, Sunlight
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Optical and Thermal Modeling of a Heat Pipe Evacuated Tube Solar Collector With Primary CPC-Involuted Reflector

Celine S. L. Lim, Sarvenaz Sobhansarbandi
Proc. ASME. IMECE2023, Volume 7: Energy, V007T08A064, October 29–November 2, 2023
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2023-113859
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2023-113859
View Paper titled, Optical and Thermal Modeling of a Heat Pipe Evacuated Tube Solar Collector With Primary CPC-Involuted Reflector
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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics, Heat pipes, Modeling, Ray tracing, Solar collectors, Heat flux, Solar energy, Concentrating solar power, Hot water, Optimization
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Generative Design of a Novel Additively Manufactured Solar Array System for Powering Space Equipment on the Lunar Surface

Jaime Rios, Carlos Velazquez, Teddy Rakotomanana, Mehdi Kabir, Jiajun Xu
Proc. ASME. IMECE2021, Volume 9: Engineering Education, V009T09A002, November 1–5, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2021-71221
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-71221
View Paper titled, Generative Design of a Novel Additively Manufactured Solar Array System for Powering Space Equipment on the Lunar Surface
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Topics: Additive manufacturing, Design, Solar cell arrays, NASA, Poles (Building), Weight (Mass), Cylinders, Durability, Dust, Engineering prototypes
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Experimental Investigation on the Performance Loss of Cross-Linked Polymers During Photo-Oxidative Aging

Abd-Elrahman Korayem, Hamid Mohammadi, Roozbeh Dargazany
Proc. ASME. IMECE2020, Volume 12: Mechanics of Solids, Structures, and Fluids, V012T12A002, November 16–19, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2020-24318
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2020-24318
View Paper titled, Experimental Investigation on the Performance Loss of Cross-Linked Polymers During Photo-Oxidative Aging
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Topics: Polymers, Temperature, Failure, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Mechanical behavior, Hardening, Infrared radiation, Mechanical properties, Oxidation, Sealants
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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
Proc. ASME. IMECE2019, Volume 6: Energy, V006T06A088, November 11–14, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2019-10391
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10391
View Paper titled, 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
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A Novel Approach for Satellite Attitude Control by Using Solar Sailing

Ni Li, Paolo Arguelles, Kevin Chaput, Stephen L. Kenan, Salla Kim, Dongling Li, Yosuar Vazquez, Dennis Viveros, Ted Nye, Karl Salinas
Proc. ASME. IMECE2018, Volume 1: Advances in Aerospace Technology, V001T03A040, November 9–15, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2018-88311
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2018-88311
View Paper titled, A Novel Approach for Satellite Attitude Control by Using Solar Sailing
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Topics: Satellites, Solar energy, Design, Control systems, NASA, Propellants, Propulsion, Propulsion systems, Radiation pressure, Sunlight
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Thermal Modeling of Concentrated Photovoltaic Thermal System at Different Operating Conditions

Shah Alam, Rahul Yelamanchili
Proc. ASME. IMECE2018, Volume 6B: Energy, V06BT08A026, November 9–15, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2018-86899
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2018-86899
View Paper titled, Thermal Modeling of Concentrated Photovoltaic Thermal System at Different Operating Conditions
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Topics: Modeling, Thermal systems, Photovoltaic cells, Cooling, Heat flux, Water, Computer software, Energy generation, Engineering simulation, Finite element analysis
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Study on a Photovoltaic Lunar Dust Removal System Based on the Photovoltaic Effect of PLZT

Jing Jiang, Hong-Yue Zhao, Jin-Cheng Ding, Hong-Hao Yue, Xu-Yan Hou
Proc. ASME. IMECE2017, Volume 4B: Dynamics, Vibration, and Control, V04BT05A033, November 3–9, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2017-70706
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2017-70706
View Paper titled, Study on a Photovoltaic Lunar Dust Removal System Based on the Photovoltaic Effect of PLZT
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Topics: Dust removal, Dust, Electrodes, Particulate matter, Ultraviolet radiation, Coulombs, Design, Electric fields, Gravity (Force), Optical elements
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Finite Element Heat Transfer Analysis of a Cylindrical Body in an Enclosed Volume Subjected to Solar Radiation

Mustafa Özçatalbaş, Emre Kütükçeken, Bülent Acar
Proc. ASME. IMECE2017, Volume 8: Heat Transfer and Thermal Engineering, V008T10A009, November 3–9, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2017-71219
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2017-71219
View Paper titled, Finite Element Heat Transfer Analysis of a Cylindrical Body in an Enclosed Volume Subjected to Solar Radiation
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Topics: Finite element analysis, Heat transfer, Solar radiation, Temperature, Computational fluid dynamics, Actinometers, Aerospace industry, Computation, Errors, Experimental methods
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Evaluating Forced Versus Natural Convection for Solar Concentrating Hybrid Photovoltaic-Thermoelectric Power Systems Made From Small Up-Cycled Satellite Dishes

Said Alamri, Turki Alamri, Saud Almutairi, Muhammad K. Akbar, Fatemeh Hadi, Matthew J. Traum
Proc. ASME. IMECE2017, Volume 5: Education and Globalization, V005T06A023, November 3–9, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2017-70839
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2017-70839
View Paper titled, Evaluating Forced Versus Natural Convection for Solar Concentrating Hybrid Photovoltaic-Thermoelectric Power Systems Made From Small Up-Cycled Satellite Dishes
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Topics: Natural convection, Power systems (Machinery), Satellites, Solar energy, Generators, Cooling, Design, Forced convection, Steady state, Sunlight
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The Plant Kingdom in Engineering Design: Learning to Design From Trees

Mariappan Jawaharlal, Gustavo Vargas, Lorenzo Gutierrez
Proc. ASME. IMECE2017, Volume 11: Systems, Design, and Complexity, V011T15A032, November 3–9, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2017-72497
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2017-72497
View Paper titled, The Plant Kingdom in Engineering Design: Learning to Design From Trees
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Topics: Design, Engineering design, Stress, Food products, Shapes, Engineers, Stress analysis (Engineering), Students, Sunlight, Water
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Experimental Study of a Parabolic Trough Collector for Low Enthalpy Processes in the City of Barranquilla

Jainer S. Rodríguez, Duván C. Villegas, Marley C. Vanegas, Guillermo E. Valencia
Proc. ASME. IMECE2017, Volume 6: Energy, V006T08A089, November 3–9, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2017-71245
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2017-71245
View Paper titled, Experimental Study of a Parabolic Trough Collector for Low Enthalpy Processes in the City of Barranquilla
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Topics: Enthalpy, Parabolic troughs, Construction, Copper alloys, Design, Energy resources, Flow (Dynamics), Fluids, Heat, Heat transfer
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Experiments on Quasi-Static and Dynamic Control of a PVDF Laminated Membrane-Like Mirror

Yifan Lu, Honghao Yue, Zongquan Deng, Hornsen Tzou
Proc. ASME. IMECE2016, Volume 4B: Dynamics, Vibration, and Control, V04BT05A052, November 11–17, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2016-66265
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66265
View Paper titled, Experiments on Quasi-Static and Dynamic Control of a PVDF Laminated Membrane-Like Mirror
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Topics: Membranes, Mirrors, Algorithms, Errors, Feedback, Vibration, Actuators, Control systems, Density, Displacement
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Innovative Volumetric Solar Receiver Micro-Design Based on Numerical Predictions

Raffaele Capuano, Thomas Fend, Bernhard Hoffschmidt, Robert Pitz-Paal
Proc. ASME. IMECE2015, Volume 8B: Heat Transfer and Thermal Engineering, V08BT10A005, November 13–19, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2015-50597
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50597
View Paper titled, Innovative Volumetric Solar Receiver Micro-Design Based on Numerical Predictions
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Topics: Design, Solar energy, Heat, Solar radiation, Computer simulation, Concentrating solar power, Energy generation, Fluids, Geometry, Natural convection
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SUNTRACKER

Jon W. Teets, J. Michael Teets
Proc. ASME. IMECE2015, Volume 6B: Energy, V06BT07A037, November 13–19, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2015-50311
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50311
View Paper titled, SUNTRACKER
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Topics: Brayton cycle, Combined cycles, Compressor impellers, Concentrating solar power, Cooling, Design, Electricity (Physics), Electronics, Engines, Fluids
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Model Predictive Control of an HVAC System Based on Dynamic Tracking and Optimization of Energy Use

Alfredo Díaz Jácome, Marco E. Sanjuán, Victor Fontalvo Morales, Cinthia Audivet Durán
Proc. ASME. IMECE2015, Volume 6B: Energy, V06BT07A001, November 13–19, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2015-50434
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50434
View Paper titled, Model Predictive Control of an HVAC System Based on Dynamic Tracking and Optimization of Energy Use
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Topics: Energy consumption, HVAC equipment, Optimization, Predictive control, Temperature, Water, Cooling, Climate, Commercial construction, Energy assessment
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Numerical Investigation on Vertical Axis Wind Turbine in Search for an Efficient Design

Mosfequr Rahman, Mohammad Bashar, Gustavo Molina, Valentin Soloiu, Travis Salyers
Proc. ASME. IMECE2015, Volume 7B: Fluids Engineering Systems and Technologies, V07BT09A050, November 13–19, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2015-52712
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52712
View Paper titled, Numerical Investigation on Vertical Axis Wind Turbine in Search for an Efficient Design
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Topics: Design, Vertical axis wind turbines, Airfoils, Wind, Blades, Computational fluid dynamics, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Horizontal axis wind turbines, Simulation, Wind velocity
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Design Optimization of Batteryless Photovoltaic-Powered Reverse Osmosis Water Desalination in Remote Areas

Jihun Kim, Karim Hamza, Mohamed El-Morsi, Ashraf O. Nassef, Sayed Metwalli, Kazuhiro Saitou
Proc. ASME. IMECE2014, Volume 6A: Energy, V06AT07A053, November 14–20, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2014-37750
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2014-37750
View Paper titled, Design Optimization of Batteryless Photovoltaic-Powered Reverse Osmosis Water Desalination in Remote Areas
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Reverse osmosis, Water, Batteries, Storage, Electricity (Physics), Flow (Dynamics), Genetic algorithms, Groundwater
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An Investigation of Solar Trees for Effective Sunlight Capture Using Monte Carlo Simulations of Solar Radiation Transport

Navni N. Verma, Sandip Mazumder
Proc. ASME. IMECE2014, Volume 8A: Heat Transfer and Thermal Engineering, V08AT10A022, November 14–20, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2014-36085
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2014-36085
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Topics: Simulation, Solar energy, Solar radiation, Sunlight, Radiation (Physics), Photovoltaic cells