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“Cash for Clunkers”: A Historical Analysis of the U.S. Quest for Independence From Foreign Oil

Frank Kreith, Ron E. West
Proc. ASME. IMECE2011, Volume 4: Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Combustion Science and Engineering; Nanoengineering for Energy, Parts A and B, 1053-1062, November 11–17, 2011
Paper No: IMECE2011-62560
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62560
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Topics: Automobiles, Fuel efficiency, Fuels, Gasoline, Transportation systems, Vehicles
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Wall Material Effect on Total Conduction Heat Gain of Office Buildings in Hot and Dry Climate

A. Bahrami, D. K. Aidun, P. Marzocca, D. T. Valentine
Proc. ASME. IMECE2011, Volume 4: Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Combustion Science and Engineering; Nanoengineering for Energy, Parts A and B, 873-880, November 11–17, 2011
Paper No: IMECE2011-64355
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64355
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Topics: Climate, Heat, Heat conduction, Structures, Insulation, Temperature, Boundary-value problems, Heat transfer, Roofs, Solar heating
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Numerical Modeling of the Distributed Electrochemistry and Performance of Solid Oxide Fuels Cells

Kurtis P. Recknagle, Emily M. Ryan, Moe A. Khaleel
Proc. ASME. IMECE2011, Volume 4: Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Combustion Science and Engineering; Nanoengineering for Energy, Parts A and B, 571-580, November 11–17, 2011
Paper No: IMECE2011-64232
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64232
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Topics: Computer simulation, Electrochemistry, Fuels, Solid oxide fuel cells, Electrodes, Modeling, Charge transfer, Anodes, Composite materials, Design
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Analysis of Heat-Spreading Thermal Management Solutions for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Hussam Khasawneh, John Neal, Marcello Canova, Yann Guezennec, Ryan Wayne, Jonathan Taylor, Martin Smalc, Julian Norley
Proc. ASME. IMECE2011, Volume 4: Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Combustion Science and Engineering; Nanoengineering for Energy, Parts A and B, 421-428, November 11–17, 2011
Paper No: IMECE2011-63662
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63662
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Topics: Heat, Lithium-ion batteries, Thermal management, Batteries, Graphite, Simulation, Weight (Mass), Cooling systems, Emergency power, Energy consumption
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Development and Performance Evaluation of High Temperature Concrete for Thermal Energy Storage for Solar Power Generation

Emerson E. John, W. Micah Hale, R. Panneer Selvam, Bradley Brown
Proc. ASME. IMECE2011, Volume 4: Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Combustion Science and Engineering; Nanoengineering for Energy, Parts A and B, 1207-1213, November 11–17, 2011
Paper No: IMECE2011-64286
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64286
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Topics: Concretes, High temperature, Performance evaluation, Solar power, Thermal energy storage, Bricks, Compressive strength, Cycles, Energy storage, Furnaces
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Modeling and Control for Cooling Management of Data Centers With Hot Aisle Containment

Rongliang Zhou, Zhikui Wang, Cullen E. Bash, Alan McReynolds
Proc. ASME. IMECE2011, Volume 4: Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Combustion Science and Engineering; Nanoengineering for Energy, Parts A and B, 739-746, November 11–17, 2011
Paper No: IMECE2011-62506
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62506
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Topics: Containment, Control modeling, Cooling, Data centers, Control equipment, Temperature, Air conditioning, Computers, Design, Dynamic models
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Cost Reduction Strategies for an Oxy-Fuel Power Plant With CO 2 Capture: Application of an Advanced Exergoeconomic Analysis to an Advanced Zero Emission Plant

F. Petrakopoulou, G. Tsatsaronis, T. Morosuk
Proc. ASME. IMECE2011, Volume 4: Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Combustion Science and Engineering; Nanoengineering for Energy, Parts A and B, 1063-1073, November 11–17, 2011
Paper No: IMECE2011-62675
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62675
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Topics: Carbon capture and storage, Emissions, Fuels, Power stations, Exergy, Membranes, Energy conversion, Gas turbines
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Theoretical Analysis on Film Thickness of Intertube Falling-Film Flow With a Countercurrent Gas Flow

Binglu Ruan, Huan Li, Qiuwang Wang
Proc. ASME. IMECE2011, Volume 4: Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Combustion Science and Engineering; Nanoengineering for Energy, Parts A and B, 881-888, November 11–17, 2011
Paper No: IMECE2011-64425
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64425
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Topics: Film thickness, Flow (Dynamics), Gas flow, Theoretical analysis
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A Thermoeconomic-Artificial Intelligence Combined Approach to the Diagnosis of Energy Systems

Roberto Melli, Vittorio Verda, Sorin-Gabriel Vernica
Proc. ASME. IMECE2011, Volume 4: Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Combustion Science and Engineering; Nanoengineering for Energy, Parts A and B, 247-254, November 11–17, 2011
Paper No: IMECE2011-65396
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65396
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Topics: Energy / power systems, Thermoeconomics, Artificial intelligence, Filtration, Gas turbines
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Analysis of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell LSM-YSZ Composite Cathodes With Varying Starting Powder Sizes

William M. Harris, George J. Nelson, Jeffrey J. Lombardo, Alex P. Cocco, John R. Izzo, Jr., Wilson K. S. Chiu, Pietro Tanasini, Jan Van herle, Christos Comninellis, Joy C. Andrews, Yijin Liu, Piero Pianetta, Yong S. Chu
Proc. ASME. IMECE2011, Volume 4: Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Combustion Science and Engineering; Nanoengineering for Energy, Parts A and B, 581-584, November 11–17, 2011
Paper No: IMECE2011-64237
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64237
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Topics: Composite materials, Solid oxide fuel cells, Absorption, Imaging, Lanthanum, Porosity, Strontium, X-rays
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Modeling of a Steam Turbine Including Partial Arc Admission for Use in a Process Simulation Software Environment

Eric Liese
Proc. ASME. IMECE2011, Volume 4: Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Combustion Science and Engineering; Nanoengineering for Energy, Parts A and B, 429-437, November 11–17, 2011
Paper No: IMECE2011-63762
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63762
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Topics: Computer software, Modeling, Process simulation, Steam turbines, Condensers (steam plant), Flow (Dynamics), Steam, Design, Exhaust systems, Pressure
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Liquid Bio-Fuel Production From Non-Food Biomass via High Temperature Steam Electrolysis

G. L. Hawkes, J. E. O’Brien, M. G. McKellar
Proc. ASME. IMECE2011, Volume 4: Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Combustion Science and Engineering; Nanoengineering for Energy, Parts A and B, 747-756, November 11–17, 2011
Paper No: IMECE2011-62588
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62588
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Topics: Biofuel, Biomass, Electrolysis, Food products, High temperature steam, Carbon, Fuels, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Syngas
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Long-Term Operation Strategies Case Studies for Combined Heat and Power

E. E. B. Gomes, C. Olmos, A. L. Polyzakis, P. Pilidis
Proc. ASME. IMECE2011, Volume 4: Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Combustion Science and Engineering; Nanoengineering for Energy, Parts A and B, 685-692, November 11–17, 2011
Paper No: IMECE2011-63359
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63359
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Topics: Combined heat and power, Distributed power generation, Gas turbines
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A Genetic Algorithm for Optimizing Heat Recovery Steam Generators of Combined Cycle Power Plants

Roberto Carapellucci, Lorena Giordano
Proc. ASME. IMECE2011, Volume 4: Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Combustion Science and Engineering; Nanoengineering for Energy, Parts A and B, 121-130, November 11–17, 2011
Paper No: IMECE2011-63703
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63703
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Topics: Combined cycle power stations, Genetic algorithms, Heat recovery steam generators, Design, Power stations, Combined cycles, Computer software, Flow (Dynamics), Fuels, Gas turbines
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The Application of Game Theory to Thermoeconomics

Bradley Layton
Proc. ASME. IMECE2011, Volume 4: Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Combustion Science and Engineering; Nanoengineering for Energy, Parts A and B, 1075-1082, November 11–17, 2011
Paper No: IMECE2011-62681
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62681
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Topics: Cycles, Energy conservation, Entropy, Fossil fuels, Fuels, Lenses (Optics), Sustainability, Thermoeconomics
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Integrated Management of Energy Storage for Sustainable Operation of Energy Microgrids

Ratnesh K. Sharma, Koji Kudo
Proc. ASME. IMECE2011, Volume 4: Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Combustion Science and Engineering; Nanoengineering for Energy, Parts A and B, 255-261, November 11–17, 2011
Paper No: IMECE2011-65711
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65711
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Topics: Energy storage, Microgrids, Sustainability, Control systems, Distributed power generation, Emissions, Blocks (Building materials), Energy generation, Governments, Maintenance
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The Thermophysical Properties of the NaNO 3 -KNO 3 , LiNO 3 -NaNO 3 , and LiNO 3 -KNO 3 Systems

Kevin Coscia, Sudhakar Neti, Alparslan Oztekin, Spencer Nelle, Satish Mohapatra, Tucker Elliott
Proc. ASME. IMECE2011, Volume 4: Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Combustion Science and Engineering; Nanoengineering for Energy, Parts A and B, 889-894, November 11–17, 2011
Paper No: IMECE2011-64465
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64465
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Topics: Differential scanning calorimetry, Fluids, Heat of fusion, Heat transfer, Latent heat, Lithium, Phase diagrams, Shear rate, Solar power, Specific heat
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Hydrogenation of Magnesium Nanoblades: The Effect of Concentration Dependent Hydrogen Diffusion

Bo Yang, Yuping He, Yiping Zhao
Proc. ASME. IMECE2011, Volume 4: Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Combustion Science and Engineering; Nanoengineering for Energy, Parts A and B, 585-591, November 11–17, 2011
Paper No: IMECE2011-64466
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64466
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Topics: Diffusion (Physics), Hydrogen, Magnesium (Metal), Engineering simulation, Shells, Simulation, Stability
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Optimization and Comparison of Direct and Indirect Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Power Plant Cycles for Nuclear Applications

Edwin A. Harvego, Michael G. McKellar
Proc. ASME. IMECE2011, Volume 4: Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Combustion Science and Engineering; Nanoengineering for Energy, Parts A and B, 75-81, November 11–17, 2011
Paper No: IMECE2011-63073
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63073
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Topics: Cycles, Optimization, Power stations, Supercritical carbon dioxide, Temperature, Carbon dioxide, Heat, Pressure, Thermal efficiency, Very high temperature reactors
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DC Flow Investigations in Thermoacoustic Prime Mover

Richard Paridaens, Smaine Kouidri, Fathi Jebali Jerbi
Proc. ASME. IMECE2011, Volume 4: Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Combustion Science and Engineering; Nanoengineering for Energy, Parts A and B, 439-444, November 11–17, 2011
Paper No: IMECE2011-63826
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63826
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics), Acoustics, Errors, Sound pressure, Standing waves, Thermoacoustic devices