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Development of the Chilled Water System Analysis Tool for Assessing Energy Conservation Opportunities

Ghanshyam Gaudani, Alex Quintal, Dragoljub Kosanovic
Proc. ASME. ES2013, ASME 2013 7th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T01A003, July 14–19, 2013
Paper No: ES2013-18016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18016
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Topics: Energy conservation, Systems analysis, Water, Energy consumption, Air conditioning, Condensers (steam plant), Cooling, Economics , Computer software, Cooling towers
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Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling of Mixed Convection Flows in Building Enclosures

Alexander Kayne, Ramesh Agarwal
Proc. ASME. ES2013, ASME 2013 7th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T01A004, July 14–19, 2013
Paper No: ES2013-18026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18026
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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics, Flow (Dynamics), Mixed convection, Modeling, Simulation, Turbulence, Algorithms, Cavities, Air flow, Heat transfer
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Modeling a Novel Composite Adsorbent Based Adsorption Chiller Driven by Solar Energy

C. Y. Tso, S. C. Fu, Christopher Y. H. Chao
Proc. ASME. ES2013, ASME 2013 7th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T01A005, July 14–19, 2013
Paper No: ES2013-18037
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18037
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Topics: Composite materials, Modeling, Solar energy
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A Multi-Zone Building Energy Simulation of a Data Center Model With Hot and Cold Aisles

Long Phan, Cheng-Xian Lin, Mirko Schäfer
Proc. ASME. ES2013, ASME 2013 7th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T01A006, July 14–19, 2013
Paper No: ES2013-18089
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18089
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Topics: Data centers, Simulation, Boundary-value problems, Climate, Energy consumption, Cooling, Simulation results, Stress, Thermal management
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Improving the Efficiency of Stirling Engines for Use in Solar Distributed Electricity, Heating, and Cooling

Travis M. Schubert, Shirin Jouzdani, Kevin P. Hallinan
Proc. ASME. ES2013, ASME 2013 7th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T01A007, July 14–19, 2013
Paper No: ES2013-18093
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18093
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Topics: Heating and cooling, Solar energy, Stirling engines, Cloud chambers, Heat, Engines, Heat exchangers, Switches, Temperature, Thermal efficiency
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Optimization Study of a Hybrid Solar Air Conditioner

Ali Al-Alili, Yunho Hwang, Reinhard Radermacher
Proc. ASME. ES2013, ASME 2013 7th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T01A008, July 14–19, 2013
Paper No: ES2013-18130
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18130
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Topics: Air conditioners, Optimization, Solar energy, Design, Genetic algorithms, Matlab, Compression, Cycles, Flow (Dynamics), Simulation
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Solar-Assisted Heat Pump Systems: A Review of Existing Studies and Their Applicability to the Canadian Residential Sector

Jenny Chu, Cynthia A. Cruickshank
Proc. ASME. ES2013, ASME 2013 7th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T01A009, July 14–19, 2013
Paper No: ES2013-18177
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18177
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Topics: Heat pumps, Solar energy, Cooling, Heating, Climate, Design, Hot water, Residential construction, Solar heating, Stress
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In-Situ Experimental Validation of THERM Finite Element Analysis for a High R-Value Wall Using Vacuum Insulation Panels

Matthew Schiedel, Cynthia A. Cruickshank, Christopher Baldwin
Proc. ASME. ES2013, ASME 2013 7th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T01A010, July 14–19, 2013
Paper No: ES2013-18207
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18207
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Topics: Finite element analysis, Insulation, Vacuum, Teams, Design, Thermal resistance, Modeling, Engineering simulation, Heat flux, Heat transfer
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Modelling of an Indirect Solar-Assisted Heat Pump System for a High Performance Residential House

Jenny Chu, Cynthia A. Cruickshank, Wilkie Choi, Stephen J. Harrison
Proc. ASME. ES2013, ASME 2013 7th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T01A011, July 14–19, 2013
Paper No: ES2013-18222
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18222
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Topics: Heat pumps, Modeling, Solar energy, Temperature, Cooling, Heat, Heating, Solar collectors, Climate, Computer software
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Application of New Timber Structure Building Envelope in China’s Solar Buildings

Zhixing Luo, Yunlin Sun, Peng Liu, Junfan Lu
Proc. ASME. ES2013, ASME 2013 7th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T01A012, July 14–19, 2013
Paper No: ES2013-18312
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18312
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Topics: Solar buildings, Timber, Bricks, Carbon, Composite materials, Emissions, Accounting, Carbon capture and storage, China, Electrical measurement
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Analysis of a Hybrid PV/T Concept Based on Wavelength Selective Films

Tejas U. Ulavi, Jane H. Davidson, Tim Hebrink
Proc. ASME. ES2013, ASME 2013 7th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T01A001, July 14–19, 2013
Paper No: ES2013-18011
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18011
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Topics: Wavelength, Electrical efficiency, Energy generation, Geometry, Ray tracing, Roofs, Solar energy, Solar spectrum, Thin films
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Performance of Rigid Porous Stratification Manifolds With Interpretation for Off-Design Operation

Shuping Wang, Jane H. Davidson
Proc. ASME. ES2013, ASME 2013 7th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T01A002, July 14–19, 2013
Paper No: ES2013-18015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18015
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Topics: Design, Manifolds, Solar energy, Water storage, Energy conservation, Flow (Dynamics), Flow control, Hot water, Momentum, Pipes
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Compound Parabolic Concentrators in Solar Thermal Applications: A Review

Donghao Xu, Ming Qu
Proc. ASME. ES2013, ASME 2013 7th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, V001T01A013, July 14–19, 2013
Paper No: ES2013-18409
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2013-18409
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Topics: Solar energy, High temperature, Design, Solar collectors, Solar energy systems, Thermal systems
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Development of Controllers for Temperature Control of a Room Deploying the Displacement Ventilation HVAC System

Zhicheng Li, Ramesh Agarwal, Huijun Gao
Proc. ASME. ES2012, ASME 2012 6th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A and B, 1-10, July 23–26, 2012
Paper No: ES2012-91007
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2012-91007
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Topics: Control equipment, Displacement, HVAC equipment, Temperature control, Ventilation, Fuzzy control, Temperature, Errors, Exterior walls, Buoyancy
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Energy Efficiency Design Strategies for Greenhouse in Colorado

Byung Chang Kwag, Moncef Krarti
Proc. ASME. ES2012, ASME 2012 6th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A and B, 111-117, July 23–26, 2012
Paper No: ES2012-91361
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2012-91361
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Topics: Design, Energy efficiency, Climate, Energy consumption, Fuels, Heating, Maintenance, Solar energy
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Heat and Mass Transfer Characteristics of a Zeolite 13X/CaCl 2 Composite Adsorbent in Adsorption Cooling Systems

K. C. Chan, Christopher Y. H. Chao, M. Bahrami
Proc. ASME. ES2012, ASME 2012 6th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A and B, 49-58, July 23–26, 2012
Paper No: ES2012-91246
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2012-91246
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Topics: Composite materials, Cooling systems, Heat, Mass transfer, Temperature, Computer simulation, Desorption, Thermal conductivity, Water, Carbon nanotubes
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Buoyancy Driven Mass Transfer in a Liquid Desiccant Storage Tank

Josh A. Quinnell, Jane H. Davidson
Proc. ASME. ES2012, ASME 2012 6th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A and B, 89-95, July 23–26, 2012
Paper No: ES2012-91315
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2012-91315
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Topics: Buoyancy, Mass transfer, Storage tanks, Storage, Absorption, Density, Engineering prototypes, Heat exchangers, Manifolds, Rayleigh number
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Solar Panel Orientation and Modeling Based on Hourly Clearness Index

Mohammad H. Naraghi, Gregory Etienne
Proc. ASME. ES2012, ASME 2012 6th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A and B, 105-110, July 23–26, 2012
Paper No: ES2012-91359
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2012-91359
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Topics: Modeling, Solar energy, Solar radiation
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3D Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Natural Ventilation of Domed-Roof Buildings During Economizer Mode

A. Rahmatmand, M. Yaghoubi, E. Goshtasbi Rad
Proc. ASME. ES2012, ASME 2012 6th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A and B, 39-47, July 23–26, 2012
Paper No: ES2012-91200
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2012-91200
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Topics: Numerical analysis, Roofs, Structures, Ventilation, Air flow, Boundary layers, Turbulence, Wind tunnels, Discharge coefficient, Flow (Dynamics)
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Energy Impacts of Nonlinear Behavior of PCM When Applied Into Building Envelope

Paulo Cesar Tabares-Velasco
Proc. ASME. ES2012, ASME 2012 6th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A and B, 129-136, July 23–26, 2012
Paper No: ES2012-91495
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2012-91495
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Topics: Algorithms, Energy consumption, Enthalpy, Heat conduction, HVAC equipment, Insulation, Latent heat, Melting, Modeling, Peak load