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Design optimization of an internal combustion engine powered CHP system for residential scale application

Diangelakis, Nikolaos; Panos, Christos; Pistikopoulos, … - In: Computational Management Science 11 (2014) 3, pp. 237-266

We present an analytical dynamic mathematical model and a design optimization of a residential scale combined heat and … simulation and optimization studies. The objective of the design optimization is to estimate the optimum displacement volume of … behavior of the actual system while the design optimization will later be the basis for advanced control studies. Copyright …

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High fidelity finite difference model for exploring multi-parameter thermoelectric generator design space

Fateh, Haiyan; Baker, Chad A.; Hall, Matthew J.; Shi, Li - In: Applied Energy 129 (2014) C, pp. 373-383

Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) are being studied and developed for applications in which waste heat, for example, from the exhaust of motor vehicles is converted into usable electricity. TEGs consisting of TE elements integrated with an exhaust heat exchanger require optimization to produce...

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Reliability-based design optimization of monopile transition piece for offshore wind turbine system

Lee, Yeon-Seung; Choi, Byung-Lyul; Lee, Ji Hyun; Kim, … - In: Renewable Energy 71 (2014) C, pp. 729-741

This paper presents a reliability-based design optimization (RBDO) method for a monopile transition piece in an …

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Design strategy for improving the energy efficiency in series hydraulic/electric synergy system

Ramakrishnan, R.; Hiremath, Somashekhar S.; Singaperumal, M. - In: Energy 67 (2014) C, pp. 422-434

-objective design optimization procedure based on an evolutionary strategy algorithm maximizes the energy efficiency of the system. The …

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Multidisciplinary design optimization of offshore wind turbines for minimum levelized cost of energy

Ashuri, T.; Zaaijer, M.B.; Martins, J.R.R.A.; van … - In: Renewable Energy 68 (2014) C, pp. 893-905

This paper presents a method for multidisciplinary design optimization of offshore wind turbines at system level. The … result of the design optimization process shows 2.3% decrease in the levelized cost of energy for a representative Dutch site …

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Comparison and performance analysis of the novel revolving vane expander design variants in low and medium pressure applications

Subiantoro, Alison; Ooi, Kim Tiow - In: Energy 78 (2014) C, pp. 747-757

A study has been conducted to compare the performances of the four novel RV (revolving vane) expander design variants at suction pressures of between 2 and 30 bars, a constant discharge pressure of 1 atm and operating speeds of between 600 and 1800 rev min−1. The aspects considered were...

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A synthesis/design optimization algorithm for Rankine cycle based energy systems

Toffolo, Andrea - In: Energy 66 (2014) C, pp. 115-127

The algorithm presented in this work has been developed to search for the optimal topology and design parameters of a set of Rankine cycles forming an energy system that absorbs/releases heat at different temperature levels and converts part of the absorbed heat into electricity. This algorithm...

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Thermodynamic analysis and optimization of a double reheat system in an ultra-supercritical power plant

Li, Yuanyuan; Zhou, Luyao; Xu, Gang; Fang, Yaxiong; … - In: Energy 74 (2014) C, pp. 202-214

-supercritical power plants. In this study, the thermodynamic analysis and design optimization of a double reheat system in an ultra …

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Joint optimization of product family configuration and scaling design by Stackelberg game

Du, Gang; Jiao, Roger J.; Chen, Mo - In: European journal of operational research : EJOR 232 (2014) 2, pp. 330-341

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Design optimization of an internal combustion engine powered CHP system for residential scale application

Diangelakis, Nikolaos A.; Panos, Christos; … - In: Computational Management Science : CMS 11 (2014) 3, pp. 237-266

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