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New Humidification Concept for Evaporative Gas Turbine Cycles Applied to a Modern Aeroderivative Gas Turbine

Niklas D. Aagren, Adrin Cavani, Mats O. Westermark
Proc. ASME. IMECE97, Advanced Energy Systems, 223-230, November 16–21, 1997
Paper No: IMECE1997-0992
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1997-0992
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Topics: Cycles, Gas turbines, Flow (Dynamics), Simulation, Air compressors, Compressed air, Design, Dimensions, Gates (Closures), Heat exchangers
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Optimization of a Simplified Vapor Adsorption Cycle

M. Ramotowski, N. Shamsundar
Proc. ASME. IMECE97, Advanced Energy Systems, 95-102, November 16–21, 1997
Paper No: IMECE1997-0978
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1997-0978
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Topics: Cycles, Optimization, Vapors, Flow (Dynamics), Heating, Heat pumps, Temperature, Thermal analysis, Thermodynamic cycles, Water
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The Influence of Fouling on the Heat Transfer Characteristics of Boiler Tubes: A Comparison Between a Numerical Simulation and an Industrial Test Case

Corrado Delle Site, Enrico Sciubba, Marco Trissati
Proc. ASME. IMECE97, Advanced Energy Systems, 271-278, November 16–21, 1997
Paper No: IMECE1997-0998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1997-0998
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Topics: Boiler tubes, Computer simulation, Heat transfer, Coal, Coating processes, Coatings, Flow (Dynamics), Power stations, Simulation, Turbulence
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Numerical Simulation of a Closed Solar Regenerator

Hans F. Valencia, Hameed Metghalchi
Proc. ASME. IMECE97, Advanced Energy Systems, 265-270, November 16–21, 1997
Paper No: IMECE1997-0997
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1997-0997
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Topics: Computer simulation, Solar energy, Differential equations, Glass, Temperature, Absorption, Climate, Contamination, Flow (Dynamics), Mass transfer
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Getting the Most Out of Geothermal Energy: Economics of Power Generation, Heating, and Cooling

Mehmet Kanoglu, Yunus A. Çengel
Proc. ASME. IMECE97, Advanced Energy Systems, 173-179, November 16–21, 1997
Paper No: IMECE1997-0987
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1997-0987
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Topics: Geothermal power, Heating and cooling, Power generation economics, Geothermal engineering, Heat, Energy generation, Geothermal power stations, Heating, Cooling, High temperature
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Analysis and Evaluation of Malfunctions in Thermomechanical Systems

Javier Royo, Alejandro Zaleta, Antonio Valero
Proc. ASME. IMECE97, Advanced Energy Systems, 103-108, November 16–21, 1997
Paper No: IMECE1997-0979
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1997-0979
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Topics: Cycles, Economic analysis, Energy dissipation, Gates (Closures), High pressure (Physics), Maintenance, Power stations, Simulation, Steam turbines, Temperature
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The Relationship of Optimum Heat Exchanger Allocation and Minimum Entropy Generation for Refrigeration Cycles

S. A. Klein, D. T. Reindl
Proc. ASME. IMECE97, Advanced Energy Systems, 87-94, November 16–21, 1997
Paper No: IMECE1997-0977
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1997-0977
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Topics: Entropy, Heat exchangers, Refrigeration cycles, Compression, Compressors, Design, Vapors, Condensers (steam plant), Refrigerants
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Using an Exergy Analysis to Design a Heat Exchanger for Low Temperature Waste Heat Recovery

Fatouh Abdul Aziz Al-Ragom, Michael Daly, Gregory J. Kowalski, Mansour Zenouzi
Proc. ASME. IMECE97, Advanced Energy Systems, 211-218, November 16–21, 1997
Paper No: IMECE1997-0990
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1997-0990
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Topics: Design, Exergy analysis, Heat exchangers, Heat recovery, Low temperature, Flow (Dynamics), Heat pipes, Computer simulation, Numerical analysis, Pressure
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Increasing the Exergy Storage Capacity of Thermal Storages Using Stratification

M. A. Rosen, R. Tang
Proc. ASME. IMECE97, Advanced Energy Systems, 109-117, November 16–21, 1997
Paper No: IMECE1997-0980
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1997-0980
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Topics: Exergy, Storage, Temperature, Thermal energy storage, Temperature profiles, Design, Exergy analysis, Fluids, Temperature distribution
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A Lumped-Parameter Method for the Computation of the Temperature of Hot Combustion Gases Flowing Inside Chimneys

C. Cortés, A. Campo, L. Correas
Proc. ASME. IMECE97, Advanced Energy Systems, 279-284, November 16–21, 1997
Paper No: IMECE1997-0999
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1997-0999
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Topics: Combustion gases, Computation, Temperature, Design, Heat transfer, Engineers, Forced convection
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On the Quest for Objective Equations in Exergy Costing

Andrea Lazzaretto, George Tsatsaronis
Proc. ASME. IMECE97, Advanced Energy Systems, 197-210, November 16–21, 1997
Paper No: IMECE1997-0989
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1997-0989
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Topics: Exergy, Fuels, Combined heat and power, Thermal systems
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Optimization of a Cooling Tower With Ozonation Based on Exergy

Sun-Shing Lu, Kau-Fui V. Wong, Larry Stoff
Proc. ASME. IMECE97, Advanced Energy Systems, 119-127, November 16–21, 1997
Paper No: IMECE1997-0981
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1997-0981
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Topics: Cooling towers, Exergy, Optimization, Water, Water treatment, Air conditioning, Bacteria, Cooling, Diseases, Energy consumption
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Conversion of Ocean Thermal Energy With the “Salt Cycle”

Siddarth Saikia
Proc. ASME. IMECE97, Advanced Energy Systems, 219-222, November 16–21, 1997
Paper No: IMECE1997-0991
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1997-0991
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Topics: Cycles, Oceans, Thermal energy, Pressure, Temperature, Membranes, Osmosis, Separation (Technology), Temperature gradient, Turbines
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Use of Extended Exergy Analysis as a Tool for Assessment of the Environmental Impact of Industrial Processes

J. C. Creyts, V. P. Carey
Proc. ASME. IMECE97, Advanced Energy Systems, 129-137, November 16–21, 1997
Paper No: IMECE1997-0982
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1997-0982
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Topics: Exergy, Exergy analysis, Machining, Design, Flow (Dynamics), Optimization, Ground state, Industrial wastes, Metals, Thermal systems
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Numerical Simulation of Molten Carbonate Fuel-Cell Power-Generation Systems

W. He, Q. Chen
Proc. ASME. IMECE97, Advanced Energy Systems, 249-256, November 16–21, 1997
Paper No: IMECE1997-0995
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1997-0995
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Topics: Computer simulation, Energy generation, Fuel cells, Stress, Molten carbonate fuel cells, Simulation, Simulation results, Combustion chambers, Design, Flow control valves
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Performance Evaluation of a Binary Geothermal Power Plant in Nevada

Mehmet Kanoglu, Yunus A. Çengel
Proc. ASME. IMECE97, Advanced Energy Systems, 139-146, November 16–21, 1997
Paper No: IMECE1997-0983
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1997-0983
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Topics: Geothermal power stations, Performance evaluation, Exergy, Fluids, Geothermal engineering, Cascades (Fluid dynamics), Condensers (steam plant), Design, Heat exchangers, Manufacturing
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Hat Cycle Exergetic Analysis and Thermoeconomic Evaluation of Fuel Costs

Waldyr L. R. Gallo, Jorge Llagostera, Arnaldo C. S. Walter
Proc. ASME. IMECE97, Advanced Energy Systems, 231-238, November 16–21, 1997
Paper No: IMECE1997-0993
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1997-0993
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Topics: Cycles, Fuels, Thermoeconomics, Water, Compressors, Pressure, Alloys, Blades, Cooling, Economic analysis
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An Investigation on Bubble Growth in Superheated Liquid During Rapid Decompression

Chao Liu, Danling Zeng
Proc. ASME. IMECE97, Advanced Energy Systems, 147-154, November 16–21, 1997
Paper No: IMECE1997-0984
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1997-0984
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Topics: Bubbles, Superheating, Computer simulation, Nonequilibrium thermodynamics, Phase transitions, Thermodynamics, Water
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A Thermodynamic Analysis of Fever in Chemotraphs

K. Annamalai, T. Morris, D. McNichols
Proc. ASME. IMECE97, Advanced Energy Systems, 239-247, November 16–21, 1997
Paper No: IMECE1997-0994
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1997-0994
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Topics: Blood flow, Combustion, Energy levels (Quantum mechanics), Exhaust systems, Food products, Heat, Heat losses, Oxidation, Skin, Sleep
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Thermodynamics of Insulated Pressure Vessels for Vehicular Hydrogen Storage

Salvador M. Aceves, Gene D. Berry
Proc. ASME. IMECE97, Advanced Energy Systems, 155-163, November 16–21, 1997
Paper No: IMECE1997-0985
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1997-0985
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Topics: Hydrogen storage, Pressure vessels, Thermodynamics, Hydrogen, Temperature, Vessels, Automobiles, Fuels, Low temperature, Pressure