Volume 143 Issue 6 | J. Energy Resour. Technol.

Research Papers

Alternative Energy Sources

Investigation of Supercritical Flow and Shape of Flip Bucket Spillways on Coefficients of Dynamic Pressure

Hessam Vatandoust, Hamidreza Yarmohammadi, Mohammadreza Kavianpour

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 061301. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048524

View articletitled, Investigation of Supercritical Flow and Shape of Flip Bucket Spillways on Coefficients of Dynamic Pressure

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Fluctuations (Physics) , Pressure , Shapes , Spillways

Computational Analysis of an Optimized Curved-Bladed Small-Scale Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine

Ali M. Abdelsalam, W. A. El-Askary, M. A. Kotb, I. M. Sakr

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 061302. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048531

Abstract

View articletitled, Computational Analysis of an Optimized Curved-Bladed Small-Scale Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine

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Topics: Blades , Rotors , Thrust , Wind velocity , Horizontal axis wind turbines , Flow (Dynamics)

Solar Chimney Power Plant Performance for Different Seasons Under Varying Solar Irradiance and Temperature Distribution

Ulku Ece Ayli, Ekin Özgirgin, Maısarh Tareq

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 061303. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048533

Abstract

View articletitled, Solar Chimney Power Plant Performance for Different Seasons Under Varying Solar Irradiance and Temperature Distribution

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Topics: Power stations , Solar energy , Solar radiation , Temperature

Sulfur and Nitrogen Release From Co-Pyrolysis of Coal and Biomass Under Oxidative and Non-Oxidative Conditions

Yukun Li, Lingfeng Li, Yu Liu, Xiaohan Ren, Juan Chen, Yiannis A. Levendis

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 061304. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048525

Abstract

View articletitled, Sulfur and Nitrogen Release From Co-Pyrolysis of Coal and Biomass Under Oxidative and Non-Oxidative Conditions

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Topics: Biomass , Coal , Nitrogen , Pyrolysis , Sulfur , Temperature

Energy Systems Analysis

Effect of Buoyancy and Inertia on Viscoplastic Fluid–Fluid Displacements in a Regular and an Irregular Eccentric Annulus

Hans Joakim Skadsem, Steinar Kragset

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 062101. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048529

Abstract

View articletitled, Effect of Buoyancy and Inertia on Viscoplastic Fluid–Fluid Displacements in a Regular and an Irregular Eccentric Annulus

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Topics: Annulus , Density , Fluids , Displacement , Buoyancy , Simulation

Design of a Multigenerational System With Absorption Cooling for a Residential Community: A Case Study

Andre Bolt, Branson Chea, Ibrahim Dincer, Martin Agelin-Chaab, Marc Rosen

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 062102. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048532

Abstract

View articletitled, Design of a Multigenerational System With Absorption Cooling for a Residential Community: A Case Study

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Topics: Absorption , Cooling , Exergy , Geothermal engineering , Heating , Heating and cooling , Temperature , Hot water , Cycles , Geothermal power

The Impact of Critical Operational Parameters on the Performance of the Aluminum Anode Baking Furnace

Abdul Raouf Tajik, Tariq Shamim, Ahmed F. Ghoniem, Rashid K. Abu Al-Rub

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 062103. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048562

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View articletitled, The Impact of Critical Operational Parameters on the Performance of the Aluminum Anode Baking Furnace

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Topics: Anodes , Combustion , Computational fluid dynamics , Emissions , Furnaces , Nitrogen oxides , Oxygen , Response surface methodology , Soot , Temperature

A Comparative Study of Metaheuristic Techniques for the Thermoenvironomic Optimization of a Gas Turbine-Based Benchmark Combined Heat and Power System

J. Nondy, T. K. Gogoi

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 062104. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048534

Abstract

View articletitled, A Comparative Study of Metaheuristic Techniques for the Thermoenvironomic Optimization of a Gas Turbine-Based Benchmark Combined Heat and Power System

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Topics: Exergy , Optimization , Particle swarm optimization , Algorithms , Turbines , Thermoeconomics

Exergy Analysis of Single-Effect Vapor Absorption System Using Design Parameters

Khursheed Afroz Ansari, Md. Azhar, M. Altamush Siddiqui

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 062105. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048594

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View articletitled, Exergy Analysis of Single-Effect Vapor Absorption System Using Design Parameters

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Topics: Absorption , Design , Exergy , Generators , Temperature , Vapors , Seas , Exergy analysis , Condensers (steam plant) , Modeling

Influence of Equation-of-States on Supercritical CO₂ Combustion Mixtures

K.R.V. (Raghu) Manikantachari, Ramees K. Rahman, Scott M. Martin, Carlos Velez, Subith S. Vasu

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 062106. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048666

Abstract

View articletitled, Influence of Equation-of-States on Supercritical CO2 Combustion Mixtures

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Combustion , Flames , Flow (Dynamics) , Simulation , Temperature , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Density , Modeling

Transient Large Eddy Simulation of Slurry Erosion in Submerged Impinging Jets

Qiuchen Wang, Qiyu Huang, Xu Sun, Jun Zhang, Soroor Karimi, Siamack A. Shirazi

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 062107. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050484

Abstract

View articletitled, Transient Large Eddy Simulation of Slurry Erosion in Submerged Impinging Jets

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Topics: Erosion , Flow (Dynamics) , Particulate matter , Slurries , Fluids , Transients (Dynamics) , Modeling , Large eddy simulation , Jets , Fluid dynamics

Hybrid Brayton Multi-Stage Concentrated Solar Power Plant Energy and Exergy Performance Study

Faustino Moreno-Gamboa, César Nieto-Londoño

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 062108. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050486

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View articletitled, Hybrid Brayton Multi-Stage Concentrated Solar Power Plant Energy and Exergy Performance Study

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Exergy , Solar energy , Compression , Cycles , Fuels

Fuel Combustion

Genotoxic and Mutagenic Activity of Particulate Matter Gathered in a High Emitter Automotive Diesel Engine Operated With Different Palm Oil-Derived Biofuels

Carolina Mendoza, Luz Yaneth Orozco, Jaime Palacio, Andrés F. López, John R. Agudelo

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 062301. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048503

Abstract

View articletitled, Genotoxic and Mutagenic Activity of Particulate Matter Gathered in a High Emitter Automotive Diesel Engine Operated With Different Palm Oil-Derived Biofuels

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Topics: Biodiesel , Biofuel , Combustion , Diesel , Engines , Fuels , Particulate matter , Diesel engines , Risk , Petroleum

Numerical Investigation of the Plasma-Assisted MILD Combustion of a CH₄/H₂ Fuel Blend Under Various Working Conditions

Seyed Mahmood Mousavi, Reza Kamali, Freshteh Sotoudeh, Nader Karimi, Bok Jik Lee

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 062302. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048507

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View articletitled, Numerical Investigation of the Plasma-Assisted MILD Combustion of a CH4/H2 Fuel Blend Under Various Working Conditions

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Topics: Combustion , Flow (Dynamics) , Methane , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Temperature , Fuels , Reynolds number , Carbon dioxide

Effect of Soot-Inhibitor Additives on the Thermal Structure and Soot Volume Fraction Inside Laminar Diffusion Natural Gas Flames

M. M. Ibrahim, A. Attia, H. A. Moneib, A. A. Emara

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 062303. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048530

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View articletitled, Effect of Soot-Inhibitor Additives on the Thermal Structure and Soot Volume Fraction Inside Laminar Diffusion Natural Gas Flames

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Topics: Flames , Natural gas , Soot , Temperature , Diffusion (Physics) , Fuels , Lasers

Investigation of Chemical Kinetic Model for Hypergolic Propellant of Monomethylhydrazine and Nitrogen Tetroxide

Hu Hong-bo, Chen Hong-yu, Yan Yu, Zhang Feng, Yin Ji-Hui, Zheng Dong

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 062304. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048593

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View articletitled, Investigation of Chemical Kinetic Model for Hypergolic Propellant of Monomethylhydrazine and Nitrogen Tetroxide

Supplementary data

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Topics: Combustion , Flames , Ignition delay , Nitrogen , Temperature , Pressure , Propellants , Ignition

Effect of Conical Spray and Multi-Hole Spray on Gasoline Engine Mixture Formation and Combustion Performance Based on Different Injection Strategies

Shengli Wei, Zhiqing Yu, Zhilei Song, Fan Yang, Chengcheng Wu

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 062305. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048595

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View articletitled, Effect of Conical Spray and Multi-Hole Spray on Gasoline Engine Mixture Formation and Combustion Performance Based on Different Injection Strategies

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Topics: Combustion , Cylinders , Fuels , Sprays , Pressure

Ash Fusion During Combustion of Single Corn Straw Pellets

Ming Zhai, Xinyu Wang, Yichi Zhang, Aidin Panahi, Peng Dong, Yiannis A. Levendis

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 062306. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048597

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View articletitled, Ash Fusion During Combustion of Single Corn Straw Pellets

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Topics: Combustion , Temperature , Melting

Mode Strategy for Engine Efficiency Enhancement by Using a Magneto-Rheological Variable Valve Train

Yaojung Shiao, Premkumar Gadde, Mahendra Babu Kantipudi

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 062307. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048671

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View articletitled, Mode Strategy for Engine Efficiency Enhancement by Using a Magneto-Rheological Variable Valve Train

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Topics: Engines , Stress , Valves

Combustion and Emissions of a Gas-to-Liquid Diesel Engine Utilizing Optimized Spiral-Helical Intake Manifold Designs

Yasser M. Abdellatif, Ahmad T. Saker, Aboubaker M. Elbashir, Samer F. Ahmed

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 062308. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050342

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View articletitled, Combustion and Emissions of a Gas-to-Liquid Diesel Engine Utilizing Optimized Spiral-Helical Intake Manifold Designs

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Topics: Combustion , Diesel , Diesel engines , Emissions , Engines , Fuels , Manifolds , Pressure , Stress

Piston Bowl Geometry Effects on Gasoline Compression Ignition in a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine

Meng Tang, Yuanjiang Pei, Hengjie Guo, Yu Zhang, Roberto Torelli, Daniel Probst, Carsten Fütterer, Michael Traver

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 062309. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050419

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View articletitled, Piston Bowl Geometry Effects on Gasoline Compression Ignition in a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine

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Topics: Combustion , Design , Emissions , Engines , Fuels , Geometry , Ignition , Stress , Gasoline , Experimental design

Petroleum Engineering

Dynamical Simulation of High-Pressure Gas Kick in Ultra-Deepwater Riserless Drilling

Liangjie Mao, Mingjie Cai, Qingyou Liu, Guorong Wang

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 063001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048540

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View articletitled, Dynamical Simulation of High-Pressure Gas Kick in Ultra-Deepwater Riserless Drilling

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Topics: Drilling , High pressure (Physics) , Pressure , Simulation , Reservoirs , Geothermal engineering , Two-phase flow

Temperature Dependence of the Shear-Thinning Behavior o Partially Hydrolyzed Polyacrylamide Solution for Enhanced Oil Recovery

Pan-Sang Kang, Jong-Se Lim, Chun Huh

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 063002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048592

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View articletitled, Temperature Dependence of the Shear-Thinning Behavior o Partially Hydrolyzed Polyacrylamide Solution for Enhanced Oil Recovery

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Topics: Polymer solutions , Polymers , Shear (Mechanics) , Temperature , Temperature effects , Tertiary petroleum recovery , Viscosity , Floods

Integrated Similarity Criteria of Particle Erosion in Elbows Under Gas and Gas-Mist Flow Conditions

Mingyang Liu, Liming Hu

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 063003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048519

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View articletitled, Integrated Similarity Criteria of Particle Erosion in Elbows Under Gas and Gas-Mist Flow Conditions

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Damage , Erosion , Flow (Dynamics) , Particulate matter , Pipes , Hardness (Materials)

Identification of Seepage Mechanisms for Natural Gas Huff-n-Puff and Flooding Processes in Hydrophilic Reservoirs With Low and Ultra-Low Permeabilities

Taiyi Zheng, Xiangui Liu, Zhengming Yang, Yutian Luo, Yapu Zhang, Qianhua Xiao, Ying He, Xinli Zhao

J. Energy Resour. Technol. June 2021, 143(6): 063004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048526

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View articletitled, Identification of Seepage Mechanisms for Natural Gas Huff-n-Puff and Flooding Processes in Hydrophilic Reservoirs With Low and Ultra-Low Permeabilities

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Topics: Floods , Methane , Natural gas , Permeability , Pressure , Reservoirs , Computer simulation , Seepage (Hydrology) , Petroleum extraction , Precipitation