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Design of a Digital Wireless Energy Meter for Residential Energy Monitoring Using Wireless Sensor Networks

Michael Koplow, Andrew Redfern, John Cheng, Paul K. Wright
Proc. ASME. IMECE2009, Volume 8: Engineering to Address Climate Change; Sustainable Products and Processes, 185-190, November 13–19, 2009
Paper No: IMECE2009-12893
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12893
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Topics: Design, Energy consumption, Engineering prototypes, Sensors, Stress, Wireless sensor networks
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Simulation of a Small Scale Pellet Boiler

J. C. F. Teixeira, B. N. Vasconcelos, M. E. C. Ferreira
Proc. ASME. IMECE2009, Volume 8: Engineering to Address Climate Change; Sustainable Products and Processes, 169-176, November 13–19, 2009
Paper No: IMECE2009-11133
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11133
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Topics: Boilers, Simulation, Combustion chambers, Biomass, Combustion, Computational fluid dynamics, Design, Emissions, Fireplaces, Flue gases
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Mechanical Properties of PBS Plastic Reinforced by Paper Using Waste Silk

Ruoyuan Song, Haruhiro Ino, Teruo Kimura
Proc. ASME. IMECE2009, Volume 8: Engineering to Address Climate Change; Sustainable Products and Processes, 125-128, November 13–19, 2009
Paper No: IMECE2009-12742
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12742
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Topics: Mechanical properties, Composite materials, Fibers, Biodegradation, Compression molding, Recycling, Tensile strength
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Investigation of the Feasibility and Feedstock Management Strategies of a Flexible Biomass to Ethanol Plant via Process Simulation

Nannan Kou, Fu Zhao
Proc. ASME. IMECE2009, Volume 8: Engineering to Address Climate Change; Sustainable Products and Processes, 151-160, November 13–19, 2009
Paper No: IMECE2009-10494
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10494
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Topics: Biomass, Ethanol, Feedstock, Process simulation, Petroleum, Wood chips, Biofuel, Climate change, Computer simulation, Fuel gasification
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Economical Optimization of Integrated Cooling Tower by Solar Energy

Mohammad Hassan Panjeshahi, Lena Ahmadi, Mona Gharaie
Proc. ASME. IMECE2009, Volume 8: Engineering to Address Climate Change; Sustainable Products and Processes, 103-110, November 13–19, 2009
Paper No: IMECE2009-12471
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12471
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Topics: Cooling towers, Optimization, Plumes (Fluid dynamics), Solar energy
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Hydrothermal Conversion of Cattle Manure to Biooil: Effects of Conversion Parameters on Biooil

Sudong Yin, Ryan Dolan, Zhongchao Tan
Proc. ASME. IMECE2009, Volume 8: Engineering to Address Climate Change; Sustainable Products and Processes, 137-143, November 13–19, 2009
Paper No: IMECE2009-10284
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10284
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Topics: Agricultural wastes, Fertilizers, Gases, Heating, Pressure, Temperature, Water
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Hydrothermal Gasification of Waste Biomass Under Alkaline Conditions

Ryan Dolan, Sudong Yin, Zhongchao Tan
Proc. ASME. IMECE2009, Volume 8: Engineering to Address Climate Change; Sustainable Products and Processes, 161-167, November 13–19, 2009
Paper No: IMECE2009-10610
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10610
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Topics: Biomass, Fuel gasification, Catalysts, Glucose, Platinum group metals, Sodium
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Microgrids: A New Approach to Supply-Side Design for Data Centers

Ratnesh Sharma, Cullen Bash, Manish Marwah, Chandrakant Patel, Tom Christian
Proc. ASME. IMECE2009, Volume 8: Engineering to Address Climate Change; Sustainable Products and Processes, 117-123, November 13–19, 2009
Paper No: IMECE2009-13233
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13233
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Topics: Data centers, Design, Microgrids, Water, Reliability, Architecture, Climate, Combined heat and power, Cooling, Distributed power generation
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Optimization of a Leaching Tank for Hydrometallurgical Recovery of Metals

M. C. L. G. Vilarinho, N. M. B. Gonc¸alves, J. C. F. Teixeira
Proc. ASME. IMECE2009, Volume 8: Engineering to Address Climate Change; Sustainable Products and Processes, 129-135, November 13–19, 2009
Paper No: IMECE2009-12926
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12926
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Topics: Metals, Optimization, Extractive metallurgy, Computational fluid dynamics, Hazardous wastes, Heavy metals, Hydrometallurgy, Plating
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Effect of a Permanent Magnet on CHS (Compost Heating System)

H. Toriyama, Y. Asako
Proc. ASME. IMECE2009, Volume 8: Engineering to Address Climate Change; Sustainable Products and Processes, 177-183, November 13–19, 2009
Paper No: IMECE2009-12350
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12350
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Topics: Heating, Permanent magnets, Ducts, Air flow, Heat, Ventilation, Oxygen, Carbon dioxide, Exhaust systems, Magnetohydrodynamics
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Simulation and System Identification of a Biomethanol Production Plant

Jaime R. Garci´a, Iva´n D. Romero, Jose D. Posada, Antonio J. Bula, Marco E. Sanjua´n
Proc. ASME. IMECE2009, Volume 8: Engineering to Address Climate Change; Sustainable Products and Processes, 191-197, November 13–19, 2009
Paper No: IMECE2009-12989
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12989
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Topics: Animal wastes, Biodiesel, Biomass, Dynamics (Mechanics), Feedstock, Fuel gasification, Manufacturing, Methanol, Optimization, Sanitary landfills
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Design Algorithm of a Multi-Effect Humidification–Dehumidification Solar Distillation System

R. Gonza´lez, P. Pieretti, H. Diaz
Proc. ASME. IMECE2009, Volume 8: Engineering to Address Climate Change; Sustainable Products and Processes, 111-115, November 13–19, 2009
Paper No: IMECE2009-13051
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13051
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Topics: Algorithms, Dehumidification, Design, Solar stills, Solar energy, Water, Shorelines, Emissions, Gases, Irradiation (Radiation exposure)
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Hydrothermal Conversion of Cattle Manure to Biooil: Biooil Definitions

Sudong Yin, Ryan Dolan, Zhongchao Tan
Proc. ASME. IMECE2009, Volume 8: Engineering to Address Climate Change; Sustainable Products and Processes, 145-149, November 13–19, 2009
Paper No: IMECE2009-10286
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10286
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Topics: Biomass, Carbon, Chemical properties, Ethers (Class of compounds), Feedstock, Heating, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Weight (Mass)
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Developing a Methodology Towards Sustainable PCD Compact Core Drilling on Planet Mars

R. F. Hamade, S. P. Manthri, F. Pusavec, K. A. Zacny, L. A. Taylor, O. W. Dillon, Jr., K. Rouch, I. S. Jawahir
Proc. ASME. IMECE2009, Volume 8: Engineering to Address Climate Change; Sustainable Products and Processes, 55-60, November 13–19, 2009
Paper No: IMECE2009-10133
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10133
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Topics: Drilling, Sustainability, Rocks, Wear
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Experimental Simulation of Solar Flash Desalination

Mohammad Abutayeh, D. Yogi Goswami
Proc. ASME. IMECE2009, Volume 8: Engineering to Address Climate Change; Sustainable Products and Processes, 95-102, November 13–19, 2009
Paper No: IMECE2009-12317
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12317
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Topics: Simulation, Solar energy, Seawater, Water, Condensers (steam plant), Flashing, Vacuum, Gases, Modeling, Solar heating
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Core Drilling Versus Chisel Drilling With an Eye on Sustainability

R. F. Hamade, I. S. Jawahir
Proc. ASME. IMECE2009, Volume 8: Engineering to Address Climate Change; Sustainable Products and Processes, 61-66, November 13–19, 2009
Paper No: IMECE2009-10171
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10171
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Topics: Chisels, Drilling, Sustainability, Cutting, Drills (Tools), Machining, Heat, Pressure, Temperature, Tooling
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Proximity-Based Passive Current Sensors for Real-Time Monitoring of Power Usage in Low and Mid-Voltage Applications

Christopher Sherman, Eli S. Leland, Andrew Pullin, Richard M. White, Paul K. Wright
Proc. ASME. IMECE2009, Volume 8: Engineering to Address Climate Change; Sustainable Products and Processes, 77-84, November 13–19, 2009
Paper No: IMECE2009-11674
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11674
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Topics: Energy consumption, Sensors, Wire, Flow (Dynamics), Gages, Magnetic fields, Sensor placement, Circuits, Clamps (Tools), Computer simulation
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An Overview of Reverse Osmosis Water Desalination and the Solution Diffusion Mathematical Model

Mir-Akbar Hessami, Nathan Hall, Adam Robb
Proc. ASME. IMECE2009, Volume 8: Engineering to Address Climate Change; Sustainable Products and Processes, 67-75, November 13–19, 2009
Paper No: IMECE2009-10559
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10559
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Topics: Diffusion (Physics), Reverse osmosis, Water
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Energy Analysis of Single Effect Thermal Vapor Compression Desalination Process Based on Pressure Exchange Phenomenon

Kaustubh A. Chabukswar, Charles A. Garris, Jr.
Proc. ASME. IMECE2009, Volume 8: Engineering to Address Climate Change; Sustainable Products and Processes, 85-94, November 13–19, 2009
Paper No: IMECE2009-12039
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12039
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Topics: Compression, Pressure, Vapors, Compressors, Fluids, Ejectors, Turbines, Boiling, Energy consumption, Flow (Dynamics)
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Joint Optimization of Transportation and Spare Parts Inventory Policies in a Reverse Logistics Network Using OptQuest

Mehmet A. Ilgin, Surendra M. Gupta
Proc. ASME. IMECE2008, Volume 8: Energy Systems: Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Sustainable Products and Processes, 877-885, October 31–November 6, 2008
Paper No: IMECE2008-66682
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66682
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Topics: Logistics, Optimization, Simulation, Transportation systems