Volume 137 Issue 3 | J. Energy Resour. Technol.

Research Papers

Air Emissions from Fossil Fuel Combustion

An Experimental Investigation of Reactivity-Controlled Compression Ignition Combustion in a Single-Cylinder Diesel Engine Using Hydrous Ethanol

Wei Fang, Junhua Fang, David B. Kittelson, William F. Northrop

J. Energy Resour. Technol. May 2015, 137(3): 031101. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028771

View articletitled, An Experimental Investigation of Reactivity-Controlled Compression Ignition Combustion in a Single-Cylinder Diesel Engine Using Hydrous Ethanol

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Topics: Combustion , Compression , Cylinders , Diesel , Diesel engines , Emissions , Engines , Ethanol , Fuels , Ignition

Experimental and Numerical Investigation of La₂NiO₄ Membranes for Oxygen Separation: Geometry Optimization and Model Validation

Mohamed A. Habib, Pervez Ahmed, Rached Ben-Mansour, Khaled Mezghani, Zeeshan Alam, Y. Shao-Horn, A. F. Ghoniem

J. Energy Resour. Technol. May 2015, 137(3): 031102. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029670

Abstract

View articletitled, Experimental and Numerical Investigation of La2NiO4 Membranes for Oxygen Separation: Geometry Optimization and Model Validation

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Topics: Membranes , Oxygen , Geometry , Separation (Technology)

Energy Storage/Systems

Effects of Temperature on Internal Resistances of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Sazzad Hossain Ahmed, Xiaosong Kang, S. O. Bade Shrestha

J. Energy Resour. Technol. May 2015, 137(3): 031901. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028698

Abstract

View articletitled, Effects of Temperature on Internal Resistances of Lithium-Ion Batteries

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Topics: Batteries , Lithium-ion batteries , Temperature , Temperature effects , Interfacial thermal resistance , Anodes , Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

Energy Systems Analysis

Modeling and Performance Analysis of an Integrated System: Variable Speed Operated Internal Combustion Engine Combined Heat and Power Unit–Photovoltaic Array

Robert Radu, Diego Micheli, Stefano Alessandrini, Iosto Casula, Bogdan Radu

J. Energy Resour. Technol. May 2015, 137(3): 032001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029450

Abstract

View articletitled, Modeling and Performance Analysis of an Integrated System: Variable Speed Operated Internal Combustion Engine Combined Heat and Power Unit–Photovoltaic Array

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Photovoltaic power systems , Stress , Integrated systems , Engines

Recommendations for Energy–Water–Food Nexus Problems

Kaufui Vincent Wong, Charles Pecora

J. Energy Resour. Technol. May 2015, 137(3): 032002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028139

Abstract

View articletitled, Recommendations for Energy–Water–Food Nexus Problems

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Topics: Food products , Geothermal power , Power stations , Solar energy , Trickle irrigation , Water , Irrigation (Agriculture)

Fuel Combustion

Modeling of Entropy Generation in Turbulent Premixed Flames for Reynolds Averaged Navier–Stokes Simulations: A Direct Numerical Simulation Analysis

Nilanjan Chakraborty

J. Energy Resour. Technol. May 2015, 137(3): 032201. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028693

Abstract

View articletitled, Modeling of Entropy Generation in Turbulent Premixed Flames for Reynolds Averaged Navier–Stokes Simulations: A Direct Numerical Simulation Analysis

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Topics: Entropy , Flames , Modeling , Simulation , Turbulence

An Experimental Investigation of the Use of Combined Resistivity and Temperature Logs for Scale Monitoring In Carbonate Formations During CO₂ Sequestration

Abdulrauf Rasheed Adebayo, Hasan Y. Al-Yousef, Mohammed Mahmoud

J. Energy Resour. Technol. May 2015, 137(3): 032202. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028772

Abstract

View articletitled, An Experimental Investigation of the Use of Combined Resistivity and Temperature Logs for Scale Monitoring In Carbonate Formations During CO2 Sequestration

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Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Electrical resistivity , Temperature , Reservoirs , Carbon dioxide , Storage

Experimental Study on the Effect of Hydrogen Enrichment of Methane on the Stability and Emission of Nonpremixed Swirl Stabilized Combustor

Yinka S. Sanusi, Mohamed A. Habib, Esmail M. A. Mokheimer

J. Energy Resour. Technol. May 2015, 137(3): 032203. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028699

Abstract

View articletitled, Experimental Study on the Effect of Hydrogen Enrichment of Methane on the Stability and Emission of Nonpremixed Swirl Stabilized Combustor

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Topics: Combustion , Combustion chambers , Emissions , Flames , Fuels , Hydrogen , Methane , Nitrogen oxides , Stability , Temperature

Effects of Diluents on Lifted Turbulent Methane and Ethylene Jet Flames

Andrew R. Hutchins, James D. Kribs, Kevin M. Lyons

J. Energy Resour. Technol. May 2015, 137(3): 032204. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028865

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View articletitled, Effects of Diluents on Lifted Turbulent Methane and Ethylene Jet Flames

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Topics: Diluents , Flames , Fuels , Methane , Turbulence , Nitrogen

Study of Combustion Characteristics of Ethanol at Different Dilution With the Carrier Gas

Binash Imteyaz, Mohamed A. Habib

J. Energy Resour. Technol. May 2015, 137(3): 032205. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028866

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View articletitled, Study of Combustion Characteristics of Ethanol at Different Dilution With the Carrier Gas

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Topics: Combustion , Ethanol , Fuels , Temperature , Drops , Flames , Oxygen , Carbon dioxide

Simulation of Oxy–Fuel Combustion of Heavy Oil Fuel in a Model Furnace

Rached Ben-Manosur, Pervez Ahmed, M. A. Habib

J. Energy Resour. Technol. May 2015, 137(3): 032206. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029007

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View articletitled, Simulation of Oxy–Fuel Combustion of Heavy Oil Fuel in a Model Furnace

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Topics: Combustion , Fuels , Furnaces , Temperature

Evaluating the Influence of Exhaust Back Pressure on Performance and Exhaust Emissions Characteristics of a Multicylinder, Turbocharged, and Aftercooled Diesel Engine

Mayank Mittal, Ron Donahue, Peter Winnie

J. Energy Resour. Technol. May 2015, 137(3): 032207. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029383

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View articletitled, Evaluating the Influence of Exhaust Back Pressure on Performance and Exhaust Emissions Characteristics of a Multicylinder, Turbocharged, and Aftercooled Diesel Engine

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Topics: Diesel engines , Emissions , Engines , Exhaust systems , Pressure , Stress , Cylinders , Nitrogen oxides , Soot , Temperature

Development of Wobble-Plate-Type Fuel Pump in Compression Ignition Engine Fueled With Dimethyl Ether

Hyun Kyu Suh

J. Energy Resour. Technol. May 2015, 137(3): 032208. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029104

Abstract

View articletitled, Development of Wobble-Plate-Type Fuel Pump in Compression Ignition Engine Fueled With Dimethyl Ether

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Topics: Fuel pumps , Fuels , Pumps , Rails , Valves , Flow (Dynamics) , Flow control valves , Diesel engines , Temperature

Measurements of Laminar Flame Speeds of Alternative Gaseous Fuel Mixtures

Ahmed S. Ibrahim, Samer F. Ahmed

J. Energy Resour. Technol. May 2015, 137(3): 032209. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029738

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View articletitled, Measurements of Laminar Flame Speeds of Alternative Gaseous Fuel Mixtures

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Topics: Combustion , Flames , Fuels , Methane , Carbon dioxide

Effects of Exhaust Gas Recirculation and Boost Pressure on Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition Engine at High Load Operating Conditions

Yifeng Wu, Rolf D. Reitz

J. Energy Resour. Technol. May 2015, 137(3): 032210. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029866

Abstract

View articletitled, Effects of Exhaust Gas Recirculation and Boost Pressure on Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition Engine at High Load Operating Conditions

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Topics: Combustion , Emissions , Exhaust gas recirculation , Pressure , Stress , Engines , Fuels , Diesel engines , Diesel , Silicon-on-insulator

Effect of Biodiesel on Biofilm Biodeterioration of Linear Low Density Polyethylene in a Simulated Fuel Storage Tank

Juan-Manuel Restrepo-Flórez, Jeffery A. Wood, Lars Rehmann, Michael Thompson, Amarjeet Bassi

J. Energy Resour. Technol. May 2015, 137(3): 032211. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030107

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View articletitled, Effect of Biodiesel on Biofilm Biodeterioration of Linear Low Density Polyethylene in a Simulated Fuel Storage Tank

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Topics: Biodiesel , Microorganisms , Polymers , Fuel storage

Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation of Gasoline Compression Ignition

Janardhan Kodavasal, Christopher P. Kolodziej, Stephen A. Ciatti, Sibendu Som

J. Energy Resour. Technol. May 2015, 137(3): 032212. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029963

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View articletitled, Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation of Gasoline Compression Ignition

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Topics: Combustion , Computational fluid dynamics , Fuels , Ignition , Silicon-on-insulator , Simulation , Gasoline , Temperature , Pressure , Cylinders

Petroleum Engineering

Support Vector Regression and Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling of Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Fluids in Annulus With Pipe Rotation

Mehmet Sorgun, A. Murat Ozbayoglu, M. Evren Ozbayoglu

J. Energy Resour. Technol. May 2015, 137(3): 032901. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028694

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View articletitled, Support Vector Regression and Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling of Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Fluids in Annulus With Pipe Rotation

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Topics: Annulus , Computational fluid dynamics , Fluids , Modeling , Non-Newtonian fluids , Pipes , Rotation , Support vector machines , Pressure gradient , Pressure