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A Confrontation of Lattice Boltzmann, Finite Difference and Taguchi Experimental Design Results for Optimizing Plasma Spraying Operating Conditions Toward Deposit Requirements

Djebali, Ridha - In: International Journal of Energy Optimization and … 6 (2017) 4, pp. 16-34

The aim of the present work is the confrontation of three numerical techniques results to optimize the operating … conditions of thermal plasma spraying process. The Lattice Boltzmann method (LBM) is used to scrutinize dispersion effects of …

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Deoxygenation of fatty acid to produce diesel-like hydrocarbons: A review of process conditions, reaction kinetics and mechanism

Hermida, Lilis; Abdullah, Ahmad Zuhairi; Mohamed, Abdul … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 42 (2015) C, pp. 1223-1233

deoxygenation to enhance the production of diesel-like hydrocarbons. This review paper elucidates the influence of tmain operating … conditions towards achieving optimum yield and selectivity of desired products. The reaction pathways, the reaction kinetics as …

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Effect of process operating conditions in the biomass torrefaction: A simulation study using one-dimensional reactor and process model

Park, Chansaem; Zahid, Umer; Lee, Sangho; Han, Chonghun - In: Energy 79 (2015) C, pp. 127-139

Torrefaction reactor model is required for the development of reactor and process design for biomass torrefaction. In this study, a one-dimensional reactor model is developed based on the kinetic model describing volatiles components and solid evolution and the existing thermochemical model...

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Optimum design parameters and operating condition for maximum power of a direct methanol fuel cell using analytical model and genetic algorithm

Tafaoli-Masoule, M.; Bahrami, A.; Elsayed, E.M. - In: Energy 70 (2014) C, pp. 643-652

It is well known that anode and cathode pressures, cell temperature and channel geometry are the effective parameters in the performance of DMFC (direct methanol fuel cell). In the present paper, the GA (genetic algorithm) as one of the most powerful optimization tools is applied to determine...

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Review on micro-direct methanol fuel cells

Falcão, D.S.; Oliveira, V.B.; Rangel, C.M.; Pinto, A.M.F.R. - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 34 (2014) C, pp. 58-70

studies (operating conditions, cell design and new materials) and in modeling studies. Despite the increase in the knowledge …

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The support system for small and medium business : case of Poland

Dec, Pawel; Masiukiewicz, Piotr - In: Research in world economy 5 (2014) 2, pp. 150-158

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Study of zeotropic mixtures of ORC (organic Rankine cycle) under engine various operating conditions

Yang, Kai; Zhang, Hongguang; Wang, Zhen; Zhang, Jian; … - In: Energy 58 (2013) C, pp. 494-510

. The characteristics of the exhaust gas under various operating conditions are studied through experiment. Based on … exhaust energy recovery are discussed for vehicle engine under various operating conditions. Variation of net power output …, thermal efficiency, exergy efficiency of ORC system and mass flow rate of zeotropic mixture under various operating conditions …

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Influence of the management strategy and operating conditions on the performance of an adsorption chiller

Sapienza, Alessio; Santamaria, Salvatore; Frazzica, Andrea - In: Energy 36 (2011) 9, pp. 5532-5538

duration of ads-/desorption phases, R) as well as of the operating conditions on the performance of an adsorption chiller. The …

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Fundamentals, kinetics and endothermicity of the biomass pyrolysis reaction

Van de Velden, Manon; Baeyens, Jan; Brems, Anke; … - In: Renewable Energy 35 (2010) 1, pp. 232-242

The paper reviews the pyrolysis of biomass constituents and possible secondary reactions. Biomass pyrolysis yields mostly liquid and solid fuel, easy to store and transport.

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Combustion of spent mushroom compost and coal tailing pellets in a fluidised-bed

Finney, Karen N.; Sharifi, Vida N.; Swithenbank, Jim - In: Renewable Energy 34 (2009) 3, pp. 860-868

%, the optimum operating conditions for the combustor employed were a pellet feedrate of 3.25kg/h (180kg/m2h) and a total air …

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