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Proceedings Papers

The Virginia Tech Center for Automotive Fuel Cell Systems, a US Dept. of Energy GATE Center

Douglas J. Nelson, Michael J. Ogburn, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Benoit Olsommer, Michael W. Ellis
Proc. ASME. IMECE99, Dynamic Systems and Control, 679-686, November 14–19, 1999
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE1999-0091
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1999-0091
View Paper titled, The Virginia Tech Center for Automotive Fuel Cell Systems, a US Dept. of Energy GATE Center
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Topics: Fuel cells, Gates (Closures), Education, Experimental design, Collaboration, Governments, Vehicles
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One-Dimensional, Transient Model of Heat, Mass, and Charge Transfer in a Proton Exchange Membrane

Brandon Eaton, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Michael W. Ellis, Douglas J. Nelson, Benoit Olsommer, Nathan Siegel
Proc. ASME. IMECE2001, Advanced Energy Systems, 429-440, November 11–16, 2001
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2001/AES-23652
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23652
View Paper titled, One-Dimensional, Transient Model of Heat, Mass, and Charge Transfer in a Proton Exchange Membrane
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Topics: Charge transfer, Heat, Proton exchange membranes, Transients (Dynamics), Membranes, Protons, Water, Anodes, Fuel cells, Pressure gradient
Proceedings Papers

The Use of Decomposition for the Large Scale Synthesis/Design Optimization of Highly Coupled, Highly Dynamic Energy Systems: Part I—Theory

Jules R. Muñoz, Michael R. von Spakovsky
Proc. ASME. IMECE2000, Advanced Energy Systems, 213-230, November 5–10, 2000
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2000-1314
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2000-1314
View Paper titled, The Use of Decomposition for the Large Scale Synthesis/Design Optimization of Highly Coupled, Highly Dynamic Energy Systems: Part I—Theory
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Topics: Design, Energy / power systems, Optimization, Approximation, Couplings, Engineering disciplines, Response surface methodology, Thermoeconomics
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The Use of Decomposition for the Large Scale Synthesis/Design Optimization of Highly Coupled, Highly Dynamic Energy Systems: Part II—Applications

Jules R. Muñoz, Michael R. von Spakovsky
Proc. ASME. IMECE2000, Advanced Energy Systems, 231-249, November 5–10, 2000
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2000-1315
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2000-1315
View Paper titled, The Use of Decomposition for the Large Scale Synthesis/Design Optimization of Highly Coupled, Highly Dynamic Energy Systems: Part II—Applications
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Topics: Design, Energy / power systems, Optimization, Weight (Mass), Control systems, Engineering simulation, Engines, Fuel consumption, Military aircraft, Nonlinear programming
Journal Articles

Study of Nonequilibrium Size and Concentration Effects on the Heat and Mass Diffusion of Indistinguishable Particles Using Steepest-Entropy-Ascent Quantum Thermodynamics

Guanchen Li, Michael R. von Spakovsky
Journal: ASME Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Heat Mass Transfer. December 2017, 139(12): 122003.
Paper No: HT-17-1062
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036735
Published Online: June 27, 2017
View Article titled, Study of Nonequilibrium Size and Concentration Effects on the Heat and Mass Diffusion of Indistinguishable Particles Using Steepest-Entropy-Ascent Quantum Thermodynamics
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Topics: Bosons, Diffusion (Physics), Entropy, Equations of motion, Equilibrium (Physics), Fermions, Heat, Identical particles (Quantum mechanics), Particulate matter, Relaxation (Physics)
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Application of Steepest-Entropy-Ascent Quantum Thermodynamics to Predicting Heat and Mass Diffusion From the Atomistic Up to the Macroscopic Level

Guanchen Li, Michael R. von Spakovsky
Proc. ASME. IMECE2015, Volume 6B: Energy, V06BT07A015, November 13–19, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2015-53581
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53581
View Paper titled, Application of Steepest-Entropy-Ascent Quantum Thermodynamics to Predicting Heat and Mass Diffusion From the Atomistic Up to the Macroscopic Level
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Topics: Diffusion (Physics), Entropy, Heat, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium (Physics), Dynamics (Mechanics), Kinematics, Particulate matter, Thermal diffusion, Trajectories (Physics)
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Study of the Transient Behavior and Microstructure Degradation of a SOFC Cathode Using an Oxygen Reduction Model Based on Steepest-Entropy-Ascent Quantum Thermodynamics

Guanchen Li, Michael R. von Spakovsky
Proc. ASME. IMECE2015, Volume 6B: Energy, V06BT07A016, November 13–19, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2015-53726
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53726
View Paper titled, Study of the Transient Behavior and Microstructure Degradation of a SOFC Cathode Using an Oxygen Reduction Model Based on Steepest-Entropy-Ascent Quantum Thermodynamics
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Topics: Entropy, Oxygen, Solid oxide fuel cells, Thermodynamics, Transients (Dynamics), Equilibrium (Physics), Chemical reactions, Design, Diffusion (Physics), Fuel cells
Journal Articles

Upper Level of a Sustainability Assessment Framework for Power System Planning

Sergio Cano-Andrade, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Alejandro Fuentes, Chiara Lo Prete, Lamine Mili
Journal: Journal of Energy Resources Technology
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Energy Resour. Technol. July 2015, 137(4): 041601.
Paper No: JERT-15-1104
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030154
Published Online: July 1, 2015
View Article titled, Upper Level of a Sustainability Assessment Framework for Power System Planning
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Topics: Emissions, Exergy, Optimization, Reliability, Resilience, Stress, Sustainability, Design, Coal
Proceedings Papers

Analysis of Kalina Cycle Designs With Modifications Including a Distillation Column

Karin B. Glasare, Eva K. Olsson, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Gunnar Svedberg
Proc. ASME. GT1993, Volume 3A: General, V03AT15A007, May 24–27, 1993
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: 93-GT-156
https://doi.org/10.1115/93-GT-156
View Paper titled, Analysis of Kalina Cycle Designs With Modifications Including a Distillation Column
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Topics: Kalina cycle, Cycles, Gas turbines, Condensation, Exergy, Feedwater, Heat, Rankine cycle
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Steepest-Entropy-Ascent Quantum Thermodynamic Non-Equilibrium Modeling of Decoherence of a Composite System of Two Interacting Spin-½ Systems

Sergio Cano-Andrade, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Gian Paolo Beretta
Proc. ASME. IMECE2013, Volume 8B: Heat Transfer and Thermal Engineering, V08BT09A043, November 15–21, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2013-63596
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63596
View Paper titled, Steepest-Entropy-Ascent Quantum Thermodynamic Non-Equilibrium Modeling of Decoherence of a Composite System of Two Interacting Spin-½ Systems
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Topics: Composite materials, Entropy, Equilibrium (Physics), Modeling, Particle spin, Rotation, Spin (Aerodynamics)
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Multi-Objective Optimization for the Sustainable-Resilient Synthesis/Design/Operation of a Power Network Coupled to Distributed Power Producers via Microgrids

Sergio Cano-Andrade, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Alejandro Fuentes, Chiara Lo Prete, Benjamin F. Hobbs, Lamine Mili
Proc. ASME. IMECE2012, Volume 6: Energy, Parts A and B, 1393-1408, November 9–15, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2012-87950
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87950
View Paper titled, Multi-Objective Optimization for the Sustainable-Resilient Synthesis/Design/Operation of a Power Network Coupled to Distributed Power Producers via Microgrids
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Topics: Design, Microgrids, Pareto optimization, Reliability, Resilience, Sustainability
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Comparison of the Non-Equilibrium Predictions of Quantum Thermodynamics at the Atomistic Level With Experimental Evidence

Charles E. Smith, Michael R. von Spakovsky
Proc. ASME. IMECE2011, Volume 4: Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Combustion Science and Engineering; Nanoengineering for Energy, Parts A and B, 619-630, November 11–17, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2011-64444
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64444
View Paper titled, Comparison of the Non-Equilibrium Predictions of Quantum Thermodynamics at the Atomistic Level With Experimental Evidence
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Topics: Equilibrium (Physics), Thermodynamics, Entropy, Heat, Degrees of freedom, Equations of motion, Internal energy (Physics), Ions, Mass (Physics), Momentum
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Stochastic Modeling and Uncertainty Analysis With Multi-Objective Optimization Strategies for the Synthesis/Design and Operation/Control of a PEMFC Fuel Processing Subsystem

Kihyung Kim, Meng Wang, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Douglas J. Nelson
Proc. ASME. IMECE2008, Volume 8: Energy Systems: Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Sustainable Products and Processes, 667-678, October 31–November 6, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2008-68065
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68065
View Paper titled, Stochastic Modeling and Uncertainty Analysis With Multi-Objective Optimization Strategies for the Synthesis/Design and Operation/Control of a PEMFC Fuel Processing Subsystem
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Topics: Design, Fuel processing, Modeling, Pareto optimization, Proton exchange membrane fuel cells, Uncertainty analysis, Optimization, Uncertainty, Stress, Boilers
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Dynamic Synthesis/Design and Operation/Control Optimization Under Uncertainty of a PEMFC System

Kihyung Kim, Meng Wang, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Douglas J. Nelson
Proc. ASME. IMECE2008, Volume 8: Energy Systems: Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Sustainable Products and Processes, 679-689, October 31–November 6, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2008-68070
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68070
View Paper titled, Dynamic Synthesis/Design and Operation/Control Optimization Under Uncertainty of a PEMFC System
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Proton exchange membrane fuel cells, Uncertainty, Dynamic systems, Modeling, Degrees of freedom, Electronics, Energy generation, Fuel cells
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Multi- Versus Single-Level Dynamic Synthesis/Design and Operation/Control Optimizations of a PEMFC System

Meng Wang, Kihyung Kim, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Douglas J. Nelson
Proc. ASME. IMECE2008, Volume 8: Energy Systems: Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Sustainable Products and Processes, 691-700, October 31–November 6, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2008-68073
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68073
View Paper titled, Multi- Versus Single-Level Dynamic Synthesis/Design and Operation/Control Optimizations of a PEMFC System
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Topics: Design, Proton exchange membrane fuel cells, Optimization, Optimization algorithms, Energy / power systems, Fuel processing
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Quantum Thermodynamics for the Modeling of Hydrogen Storage on a Carbon Nanotube

Michael R. von Spakovsky, Charles E. Smith, Vittorio Verda
Proc. ASME. IMECE2008, Volume 8: Energy Systems: Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Sustainable Products and Processes, 471-480, October 31–November 6, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2008-67424
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67424
View Paper titled, Quantum Thermodynamics for the Modeling of Hydrogen Storage on a Carbon Nanotube
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Topics: Carbon nanotubes, Hydrogen storage, Modeling, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium (Physics), Atoms, Equations of motion, Hydrogen, Carbon, Quantum mechanics
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Use of State Space in the Dynamic Synthesis/Design and Operation/Control Optimization of a PEMFC System

Meng Wang, Kihyung Kim, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Douglas J. Nelson
Proc. ASME. IMECE2008, Volume 8: Energy Systems: Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Sustainable Products and Processes, 701-710, October 31–November 6, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2008-68076
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68076
View Paper titled, Use of State Space in the Dynamic Synthesis/Design and Operation/Control Optimization of a PEMFC System
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Proton exchange membrane fuel cells, Stress, Control equipment, Transients (Dynamics), Control systems, Energy / power systems, Engineers, Fuel processing
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Thermodynamics as a General Science That Applies to All Systems and All States: Fundamental and Pedagogical Aspects of a New Paradigm

Michael R. von Spakovsky
Proc. ASME. IMECE2007, Volume 6: Energy Systems: Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability, 485-492, November 11–15, 2007
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2007-42932
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42932
View Paper titled, Thermodynamics as a General Science That Applies to All Systems and All States: Fundamental and Pedagogical Aspects of a New Paradigm
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Topics: Thermodynamics, Quantum mechanics, Equilibrium (Physics), Exergy, Statistical mechanics, Ambiguity, Bridges (Structures), Design, Entropy, Laws of thermodynamics
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3D Microstructure Reconstructions of Solid Oxide and Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Electrodes With Applications to Numerical Simulations of Reacting Mixture Flows Using LBM

Bhavani V. Kasula, Leslie Mercado, Pietro Asinari, Michael R. von Spakovsky
Proc. ASME. IMECE2007, Volume 6: Energy Systems: Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability, 643-654, November 11–15, 2007
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2007-42937
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42937
View Paper titled, 3D Microstructure Reconstructions of Solid Oxide and Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Electrodes With Applications to Numerical Simulations of Reacting Mixture Flows Using LBM
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Topics: Computer simulation, Electrodes, Flow (Dynamics), Proton exchange membrane fuel cells, Solid oxide fuel cells, Catalysts, Fuel cells, Modeling, Design, Statistics
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Exergy Methods Applied to the Integrated Mission-Level Analysis and Optimization of Hypersonic Vehicle Concepts

Kyle C. Markell, Keith M. Brewer, Michael R. von Spakovsky
Proc. ASME. IMECE2007, Volume 6: Energy Systems: Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability, 265-277, November 11–15, 2007
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2007-42938
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42938
View Paper titled, Exergy Methods Applied to the Integrated Mission-Level Analysis and Optimization of Hypersonic Vehicle Concepts
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Topics: Exergy, Optimization, Vehicles, Design, Databases, Tradeoffs, Aircraft, Combustion chambers, Nozzles, Propulsion