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Exergoeconomic analysis and optimization of organic Rankine cycles
(2012-03-01)Heat sources such as biomass, industrial waste heat and solar thermal provide the potential to produce renewable environmentally low impact electricity. Using these resources efficiently within economic constraints is ... -
Exergy and exergoeconomic analyses and optimization of thermal management systems in electric and hybrid electric vehicles
(2012-01-01)With the recent improvements in battery technologies, in terms of energy density, cost and size, the electric (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) technologies have shown that they can compete with conventional vehicles ... -
Experimental and numerical investigation of the dynamic seat comfort in aircrafts.
(2013-12-01)This research focuses on the dynamic seat comfort in aircrafts specifically during takeoff, landing and cruise through turbulence flight conditions. The experiments are performed using a multi axis shaker table in the ... -
Experimental and numerical investigation of the flow structures at the rear of three-dimensional bluff bodies
(2023-05-01)Flows around bluff bodies have complex structures, which create drag, surface contamination and stability issues for transportation systems. The standard Ahmed body (SAB) is a simplified representative three-dimensional ... -
Experimental and numerical quantification of EV and PHEV battery pack thermal isolation strategies
(2015-10-30)The objective of this thesis is to quantify the effects of passive thermal management achieved through augmenting thermal isolation incorporated into an electrified vehicle’s energy storage system by design. Temperature ... -
Experimental and numerical studies of flows over forward facing steps in pressure gradients
(2016-04-01)This thesis reports experimental and numerical studies of the effects of adverse pressure gradients (APG) and Reynolds numbers on flows over forward facing steps (FFS). For the experimental work, particle image velocimetry ... -
Experimental and theoretical investigation of novel phase change materials for thermal applications
(2015-08-01)An experimental investigation is conducted to test the thermal properties, behaviour and characteristics of R134a clathrates with additives, as phase change materials (PCMs). PCMs’ charging characteristics are analysed and ... -
Experimental and theoretical investigations of a new integrated solar tower system for photocatalytic hydrogen and power production
(2013-08-01)Solar energy conversion via photocatalytic hydrogen production from water is an attractive route for the propagation of a hydrogen economy. Increasing the efficiency of such systems to meet the target of 10% is essential ... -
Experimental and theoretical investigations of magnesium-chlorine cycle and its integrated systems
(2015-01-01)This study aims to investigate the feasibility of the Mg-Cl hybrid thermochemical cycle and to develop a more cost and energy effective cycle. There are five key elements of this study: (i) modeling and simulation of the ... -
Experimental design, analysis and improvement of a Marnoch Heat Engine with heat recovery.
(2013-01-01)This research examines the prototyping of a Marnoch Heat Engine (MHE) and conducts thermodynamic and heat transfer analyses of this heat engine with a waste heat recovery system. The heat source for the MHE can be low ... -
Experimental investigation and analyses of continuous type hybrid photoelectrochemical hydrogen production systems
(2016-01-01)Hydrogen is a highly versatile energy carrier that may become one of the key pillars to support the future CO2-free energy infrastructure. When used in fuel cells, H2 is converted to water and it gives little or zero exhaust ... -
Experimental investigation and analysis of a new light-based hydrogen production system
(2014-12-01)Due to the world’s increasing population and the rising standard of living, global energy demand is expected to keep increasing. The limited nature of fossil fuels and their non-homogenous global distribution along with ... -
Experimental investigation and evaluation of hybrid ammonia fuel options for power generators
(2018-04-01)This research thesis aims to make use of ammonia as a possible fuel source for power generators by performing an experimental study on a gasoline generator with an ammonia based gasoline fuel blend. Then, the combustion ... -
Experimental investigation and modeling of integrated tri-generation systems.
(2013-09-01)Energy demand in the world is increasing with population growth and higher living standards. Today, the need for energy requires a focus on renewable sources without abandoning fossil fuels. Efficient use of energy is one ... -
Experimental investigation and modeling of lithium-ion battery cells and packs for electric vehicles
(2016-01-01)The greatest challenge in the production of future generation electric and hybrid vehicle (EV and HEV) technology is the control and management of operating temperatures and heat generation. Vehicle performance, reliability ... -
Experimental investigation of a catalyst under various solar light conditions for hydrogen production.
(2013-09-01)The light absorption characteristics of the photocatalyst {[Ru(bpy)2(dpp)]2RhBr2}5+ and the photochemical Ru(bpy)2(dpp)2+ is investigated. Extinction coefficient versus wavelength is determined for both a low intensity ... -
Experimental investigation of an integrated solar driven wastewater treatment system for trigeneration applications
(2018-08-01)Hydrogen is a promising alternative as an energy carrier (and carbon-free fuel) to meet the global power demand. Hydrogen production systems can efficiently harvest energy from renewable sources. Even though photo-electrochemical ... -
Experimental investigation of an R134a based organic Rankine cycle
(2011-08-01)This thesis research aims to develop an improved, efficient, low-capacity heat engine, running on an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) to generate power. The ORC is driven by low or moderate temperature heat sources, such as; ... -
Experimental investigation of dark fermentation of poplar leaves for biohydrogen production
(2023-08-01)Biohydrogen, a sustainable and environmentally friendly energy alternative, is pivotal in transitioning to a more energy-efficient future. Thesis research explores the variations of H2 hydrogen production potential of ... -
Experimental investigation of hydrogen production from ammonia decomposition
(2011-08-01)This thesis examines the production of hydrogen from ammonia in a continuous flow, packed bed membrane reactor. The experimental study examines the effects of operating temperature, pressure, and residence time on hydrogen ...