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Volume 11

Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies

SET2012Vancouver, Canada2 to 5 September 2012260 papers

Book 1260

  1. Conference paper

    A Semi-Quantitative Methodology of Building Life Cycle Assessment (BLCA): Demonstrated through a Case Study in Sheffield, UK

    pp. 1–10 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Kashkooli, A.M.S. and Altan, H.

  2. Conference paper

    EU Marie Curie International Research Exchange Scheme-R&D in Sustainable Building Energy Systems and Retrofitting

    pp. 11–17 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Riffat, S.

  3. Conference paper

    Measuring Lifecycle Carbon Footprint of a Case Study in Mexico

    pp. 18–29 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Kashkooli, A.M., Eufrasio, R.M. and Altan, H.

  4. Conference paper

    Lifecycle Energy Analysis of a Typical Office Building Block in Mexico-Warm and Humid Climate

    pp. 30–39 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Kashkooli, A.M., Vargas, G.A. and Altan, H.

  5. Conference paper

    Experimental and Theoretical Investigations of Performance of Psychometric Humidification and Dehumidification Solar Water Desalination System Coupled with an Evacuated Tube Solar Collector

    pp. 40–52 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Shatat, M., Riffat, S., Yuan, Y. and Mayere, A.

  6. Conference paper

    Scenario Analysis for Optimal Allocation of China’s Electricity Production System

    pp. 53–59 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Mu, H., Li, H., Gui, S. and Li, M.

  7. Conference paper

    A Solar Heater for Subzero Temperature Areas

    pp. 60–66 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Abas, N., Khan, N. and Hussain, I.

  8. Conference paper

    Heat Losses from Non-Repeating Linear Thermal Bridge and Impact on Heating Energy Consumption in a Typical UK Home

    pp. 67–77 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Kim, Y.K. and Altan, H.

  9. Conference paper

    Characterization of Heat Transport Processes in Geothermal Systems

    pp. 78–87 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Huber, H. and Arslan, U.

  10. Conference paper

    A Fuzzy Linear Programming Model for Optimal Allocation of Energy Resources in Iran (Regarding Subsidies Lifting)

    pp. 88–95 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Kazemi, A., Shakouri Ganjavi, H. and Mehregan, M.R.

  11. Conference paper

    The Energy Demand in Iran Industrial Sectors

    pp. 96–104 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Shakouri Ganjavi, H. and Kazemi, A.

  12. Conference paper

    A Simulation Study on the Annual Heating Performance of the Seawater-Source Tandem Heat Pump

    pp. 105–112 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Baik, Y., Kim, M., Chang, K., Lee, Y. and Kim, H.

  13. Conference paper

    Optimal Dimensioning of Low-Energy District Heating Networks with Operational Planning - Case Study for Existing Buildings

    pp. 113–122 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Tol, H.İ. and Svendsen, S.

  14. Conference paper

    Evaluation of Transient Behavior of a Single-Effect Absorption Chiller

    pp. 123–131 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Iranmanesh, A., Mehrabian, M.A. and Salmanzadeh, M.

  15. Conference paper

    The Prospects for Geothermal Application in Algeria

    pp. 132–137 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Benziada, M.

  16. Conference paper

    Towards Sustainability: Energy Efficiency in Business

    pp. 138–144 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Kartal, O. and Öncel, A.G.

  17. Conference paper

    Experimental Study and Modelling of Overpotentials and Ion Transfer in an Electro-Catalytic Water Splitting Reactor

    pp. 145–157 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Baniasadi, E., Dincer, I. and Naterer, G.F.

  18. Conference paper

    Production of Renewable Hydrogen by Aqueous-Phase Reforming of Glycerol Over Ni-Cu Catalysts Derived from Hydrotalcite Precursors

    pp. 158–169 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Tuza, P., Manfro, R.L., Ribeiro, N.F.P. and Souza, M.M.

  19. Conference paper

    Modeling of the Heliostat Field in Central Receiver Systems for a Given Input Power

    pp. 170–179 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Talebizadeh, P., Mehrabian, M.A., Abdolzadeh, M. and Azmi, M.R.

  20. Conference paper

    Modelling a Solid-Fuel Staged Gasification Process

    pp. 180–193 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Keiko, A.V., Svishchev, D.A., Kozlov, A.N., Donskoy, I.G. and Ryzhkov, A.F.

  21. Conference paper

    Integrative Approach for Desert Sustainable Ecohouse Design

    pp. 194–203 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Al-Sallal, K.A. and Al-Sallal, I.K.

  22. Conference paper

    Experimental Behaviour of a HGHE Flat Panel: Preliminary Results

    pp. 204–213 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Bottarelli, M.

  23. Conference paper

    Development of Condition Monitoring and Control System for Wind Turbines

    pp. 214–224 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Park, J., Lee, J. and Oh, K.

  24. Conference paper

    A Numerical Methodology for Optimum Hybrid Ground Source Heat Pump System Design

    pp. 225–237 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Alavy, M., Nguyen, H.V., Leong, W.H. and Dworkin, S.B.

  25. Conference paper

    Analysis of Anaerobic Digesters by Using CFD Technology

    pp. 238–246 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Deb, P.

  26. Conference paper

    A Numerical Study on Mixing Flow for Biomass Gastification

    pp. 247–253 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Deb, P.

  27. Conference paper

    A Numerical Investigation on the Convective Heat Transfer and Flow Features of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide

    pp. 254–261 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Cao, Y. and Zhang, X.

  28. Conference paper

    Concentration Polarization in Palladium-Based Membrane Tube with High Permeance

    pp. 262–274 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Chen, W., Hsia, M., Chi, Y., Lin, Y. and Yang, C.

  29. Conference paper

    Pyrolysis Characteristics and Kinetics of Torrefied Wood and Coal Blends from Thermogravimetric Analysis

    pp. 275–290 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Lu, K., Chen, W., Lee, W. and Lin, T.

  30. Conference paper

    Experimental and Theoretical Investigation on Coiled Tube of a Transcritical Carbon Dioxide Heat Pump Cycle

    pp. 291–296 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Chen, Y., Zhang, X. and Du, P.

  31. Conference paper

    Combined Photovoltaic Solar Cell – Fuel Cell System: Powering a Dormitory Building

    pp. 297–309 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Uctug, F.G. and Akyurek, B.

  32. Conference paper

    Characteristics of Sustainable Cooling by Cryogenic Dry Ice Sublimation Flow

    pp. 310–318 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Chen, L., Zhang, X. and Bhiladvala, R.B.

  33. Conference paper

    Thermal Energy Storage Technologies with Thermochemical and Phase Change Materials: A State-of-the-Art Review

    pp. 319–334 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Ding, Y., Riffat, S.B. and Agyenim, F.

  34. Conference paper

    Impact of Shape, Occupation and External Parameters in the Overall Thermal Performance of Office Buildings in Santiago, Chile

    pp. 335–344 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Vásquez, C., Prieto, A. and Aguirre, C.

  35. Conference paper

    Architectural Design Strategies for Office Buildings of Santiago, Chile. Measurements and a Solar and Lighting Transmission Laboratory

    pp. 345–355 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Bustamante Gómez, W., Encinas Pino, F., Vásquez Zaldívar, C. and Vera Araya, S.

  36. Conference paper

    Ventilation and Architectural Design Strategies for Cooling Office Buildings in Different Climates of Chile

    pp. 356–363 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Bustamante Gómez, W., Encinas Pino, F., Vera Araya, S. and Sánchez de la Flor, F.

  37. Conference paper

    Development and Optimization of Re-Insulating Panels of High Performance Concrete

    pp. 364–369 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Hansen, S.

  38. Conference paper

    Smart Grids: A New Incentive for SME Carbon Reduction

    pp. 370–378 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Rawlings, J., Coker, P., Doak, J. and Burfoot, B.

  39. Conference paper

    A Study on Industrial Waste Heat Recovery Compression/Absorption High-Temperature Hybrid Heat Pump System

    pp. 379–385 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Kim, J., Park, S., Kim, M., Baik, Y., Chang, K., Ra, H. and Kim, Y.

  40. Conference paper

    Investigation of a Combined Air Source Heat Pump and Solar Thermal Heating System Within a Low Energy Research Home

    pp. 386–396 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    White, J., Gillott, M. and Gough, R.

  41. Conference paper

    Modelling of a Porous Flowing Electrolyte Layer in a Flowing Electrolyte-Direct Methanol Fuel Cell

    pp. 397–410 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Duivesteyn, E., Cruickshank, C.A. and Matida, E.

  42. Conference paper

    The Product Yields and Characteristics of Corncob Wastes Under Torrefaction Atmospheres

    pp. 411–420 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Lu, J., Chen, W., Lu, K. and Zhuang, Y.

  43. Conference paper

    Multiphase Mixture Modelling and Experimentation of the Flowing Electrolyte – Direct Methanol Fuel Cell

    pp. 421–436 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Ouellette, D., Colpan, C.O., Matida, E. and Cruickshank, C.A.

  44. Conference paper

    Experimental Investigation and Performance Analysis of a Mini-Type Solar Absorption Cooling System

    pp. 437–451 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Yin, Y., Zhai, X. and Wang, R.

  45. Conference paper

    Effects of Pyrolysis Conditions on Structural Ingredients and Functional Groups of Hybrid Poplar

    pp. 452–460 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Haykiri-Acma, H. and Yaman, S.

  46. Conference paper

    Use of River Source Heat Pump for Cooling, Heating of a Green Building

    pp. 461–472 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Li, R., Dai, Y. and Wang, R.

  47. Conference paper

    Solar Thermal Technologies and Its Application in Industry in China: A Review

    pp. 473–492 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Dai, Y., Li, R. and Wang, R.

  48. Conference paper

    Thermogravimetric Studies on Co-Combustion Characteristics of Mengxi Coal and Poplar

    pp. 493–504 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Shi, K., Wu, T., Yan, J., Zhao, H., Hall, P. and Lester, E.

  49. Conference paper

    Performance Analysis of a Novel Lens-Walled Compound Parabolic Concentrator Photovoltaic System

    pp. 505–512 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Li, G., Pei, G., Su, Y., Ji, J. and Riffat, S.

  50. Conference paper

    Thermal Response Test Analysis for an Energy Pile in Ground-Source Heat Pump Systems

    pp. 513–521 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Lee, C. and Lam, H.

  51. Conference paper

    Recent Developments in Solar-Powered Micro CHP Systems

    pp. 522–537 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Jradi, M. and Riffat, S.

  52. Conference paper

    A Study of Effectiveness of Modern Energy Efficiency Methods Application in Singaporean Residential Building

    pp. 539–546 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Zhao, R.

  53. Conference paper

    Numerical Analysis of the Thermo-Mechanical Behavior of Energy Piles

    pp. 547–556 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Zhao, H., Cui, P., Lu, L. and Fang, Z.

  54. Conference paper

    Developing in Carbon Inventory Technology for the Hotel Industry

    pp. 557–569 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Liao, S., Lin, H. and Lin, P.

  55. Conference paper

    Comparative Performance Assessment of Geothermal-Based Hydrogen Production Methods

    pp. 570–580 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Ratlamwala, T. and Dincer, I.

  56. Conference paper

    Study on Stand-Alone Hybrid Solar Pumped Storage Systems

    pp. 581–590 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Ma, T., Lou, C., Lu, L. and Yang, H.

  57. Conference paper

    Performance Analysis of Ejector Refrigeration System with Alternate Refrigerants

    pp. 591–601 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Mukund, B., Kannan, G. and Mariappan, S.

  58. Conference paper

    Winter Performance of a Humidification Dehumidification Desalination System in Northern Cyprus

    pp. 602–607 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Enayatollahi, R., Atikol, U. and Kraft, R.

  59. Conference paper

    Software Interoperability for Energy Efficient Building Operations Based on the IFC Data Model Standard

    pp. 608–614 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Gökçe, K.U. and Gökçe, H.U.

  60. Conference paper

    Virtual Energy Platform for Low Energy Building Operations

    pp. 615–621 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Gökçe, K.U. and Gökçe, H.U.

  61. Conference paper

    Development of a Standardized Method of Testing Solar Light Simulator

    pp. 622–630 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Shatat, M., Riffat, S. and Agyenim, F.

  62. Conference paper

    Using Bubble Deck Building for Saving Energy in North of Iran

    pp. 631–636 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Vafaei, R., Dalili, A., Aminfar, A. and Baghinejad, B.

  63. Conference paper

    Catalytic Performance of Mg-La Promoted Ni/Al2O3 for Enhanced Tar Conversion to Fuel Gas

    pp. 637–645 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Pakawan, S., Atong, D. and Sricharoenchaikul, V.

  64. Conference paper

    Study on the GHG Assessment and Management Method for Embodied Energy Reduction During Building’s Life Cycle

    pp. 646–654 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Kim, S. and Chae, C.

  65. Conference paper

    Soil Liquefaction Analysis Based on Geotechnical Exploration and In Situ Test Data in the Tabriz Metro Line 2

    pp. 655–662 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    YousefzadehFard, M., Babazadeh, M. and Yousefzadeh, P.

  66. Conference paper

    Application of Heat Pipe System in Data Center Cooling

    pp. 663–670 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Qian, X., Li, Z. and Tian, H.

  67. Conference paper

    High Performance Glazing Types and Windows Technologies Review

    pp. 671–685 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Liu, H. and Riffat, S.

  68. Conference paper

    Establishment of Hybrid Solar-Wind-Gas Generating System Enhancing Sustainable Energy

    pp. 686–689 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Azhar, A. and Muhammad, M.S.

  69. Conference paper

    Integrated System Concept for Energy Efficient Smart Buildings and Cities

    pp. 690–697 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Gökçe, H.U. and Gökçe, K.U.

  70. Conference paper

    Interoperable ICT Platform for Energy Efficient Smart Buildings

    pp. 698–703 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Gökçe, H.U. and Gökçe, K.U.

  71. Conference paper

    Ni-La-Mg/Al2O3 Enhanced Co-Gasification of Mixed Black Liquor and Pulp Sludge

    pp. 704–715 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Sricharoenchaikul, V., Sirinawin, C., Pakawan, S. and Atong, D.

  72. Conference paper

    Energy and Exergy Analysis of a Trigeneration Facility with Natural Gas Engine

    pp. 716–727 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Acikkalp, E., Balli, O., Yamik, H. and Aras, H.

  73. Conference paper

    An Innovative Low-Emissivity Insulation to Improve the Building Energy Efficiency

    pp. 728–735 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Kwon, Y.C. and Seo, D.S.

  74. Conference paper

    Single Pass Solar Air Heater Without Absorber

    pp. 736–742 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Nowzari, R. and Aldabbagh, L.B.Y.

  75. Conference paper

    Experimental Analysis of a Small-Scale Flowing Electrolyte-Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Stack

    pp. 743–751 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Kablou, Y., Cruickshank, C.A., Matida, E. and Hamdullahpur, F.

  76. Conference paper

    Dynamic Thermal Modelling of the Performance of Horizontal-Coupled Ground Source Heat Pumps in the UK

    pp. 752–764 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Gan, G.

  77. Conference paper

    A Comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Diesel Powered Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs)

    pp. 765–772 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Ahmed, S., Rose, L., Hussain, M., Malek, K., Costanzo, R. and Kjeang, E.

  78. Conference paper

    Design and Optimization of Polyaniline Polymer Based Solar Cell Doped with Nanoparticles

    pp. 773–778 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Samandari, G., Pourjamal, S., Ozmaee, M. and Zavareh, S.

  79. Conference paper

    Thermochemical Energy Storage Systems: Design Assessment and Parametric Study of Effects of Charging Temperature

    pp. 779–786 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Abedin, A.H. and Rosen, M.A.

  80. Conference paper

    A Study on the Effect of Relative Humidity to the Filtration Efficiency in a HVAC System

    pp. 787–795 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Liu, M. and Ahn, Y.

  81. Conference paper

    Mixed-Integer Optimization of Material and Energy Integrations in an Eco-Park Network

    pp. 796–803 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Kantor, I., Elkamel, A. and Fowler, M.W.

  82. Conference paper

    Evaluation of “Viability” of Sites for Wind Energy Harnessing - A Fuzzy Logic Rule Based Multi Criteria Evaluation Model

    pp. 804–811 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Morapakala, S., Jain, P. and B.B, A.

  83. Conference paper

    Domestic Solar Earth Charging: Modelling the Process for Augmentation of Heat Pump

    pp. 812–825 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Nicholson-Cole, D. and Riffat, S.

  84. Conference paper

    Optimization of a Self-Regulating Smart Distribution Grid

    pp. 826–836 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Younis, A., Williams, T., Wang, D., Dong, Z., Crawford, C. and Djilali, N.

  85. Conference paper

    Modification of Aluminum-Water Reaction to Produce Hydrogen with Useful Byproducts for Industrial Applications

    pp. 837–847 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Razavi-Tousi, S.S. and Szpunar, J.A.

  86. Conference paper

    Optimizing Milling Parameters to Reduce Energy Consumption in Production of Hydrogen by Reaction of Aluminum with Water

    pp. 848–859 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Razavi-Tousi, S.S. and Szpunar, J.A.

  87. Conference paper

    Establishment of the Integrated Design and Identification of Passive Details of Zero-Carbon Green Home

    pp. 860–874 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Shin, S.E., Kim, S.A., Yoon, Y.S., Cho, D.W. and Yu, J.Y.

  88. Conference paper

    Concentrated Solar Power: A Vision for Rajasthan

    pp. 875–881 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Jaglan, P., Aggarwal, N. and Khanduja, D.

  89. Conference paper

    Contribution for Solar Mapping in Algeria

    pp. 882–888 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Abdeladim, K., Hadj Arab, A., Chouder, A., Cherfa, F. and Kerkouche, K.

  90. Conference paper

    Investigation on Solar/Thermoelectric Collectors

    pp. 889–897 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Liu, L., Worall, M. and Riffat, S.

  91. Conference paper

    The Design and Performance Analysis of a Solar Collecting System Based on Reflecting, Refracting and Reconcentrating Technics

    pp. 898–903 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Zheng, H. and Dai, J.

  92. Conference paper

    Energy Efficiency in Variable Speed Circulation Pumps

    pp. 904–909 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Karaca, M. and Aydin, M.

  93. Conference paper

    Development of a Low Energy Consuming and Environmental Friendly Filter for Water Purification

    pp. 910–916 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Cho, J. and Ahn, Y.

  94. Conference paper

    The Design and Experimental Research on a Solar Collecting System of Funnel-Shaped Congregating and Targetable Light-Transmitting

    pp. 917–925 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Zheng, H., Dai, J., Tao, T. and Su, Y.

  95. Conference paper

    Daylighting System for Visual and Thermal Comfort

    pp. 926–931 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Tukur, R. and Riffat, S.

  96. Conference paper

    Residential Peak Electricity Demand Shaving Using Battery Energy Storage: Modeling and Experiments

    pp. 932–942 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Leadbetter, J. and Swan, L.

  97. Conference paper

    Mathematical Model and Software to Optimize Power of Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Cells for Several Panel Set-Ups

    pp. 943–954 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Sadeghi, N. and Kaminska, B.

  98. Conference paper

    Biomass Conservation and Indoor Air Pollution Mitigation through Efficient Cook Stoves in Pakistan

    pp. 955–960 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Harijan, K. and Uqaili, M.A.

  99. Conference paper

    Energy Utilization and Environmental Pollution in Pakistan: Present and Future Perspective

    pp. 961–967 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Harijan, K. and Uqaili, M.A.

  100. Conference paper

    Effect of External Reflector Inclination on Solar Still Coupled with an Induced Atmospheric Air for Remote Areas in Saudi Arabia

    pp. 968–976 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Elminshawy, N.A.S.

  101. Conference paper

    Evaluation of Energy Saving from Daylighting for an Educational Building in UK Using RELUX

    pp. 977–991 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Yu, X., Su, Y., Chen, X. and Karagianni, M.

  102. Conference paper

    An Alternative Energy Concept: A Solar Power Plant with a Short Diffuser

    pp. 992–995 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Nizetic, S. and Ninic, N.

  103. Conference paper

    Influence of Turbine Inlet Temperature on the Efficiency of Externally Fired Gas Turbines

    pp. 996–1007 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    de Mello, P.E.B., Scuotto, S., Ortega, F. and Donato, G.

  104. Conference paper

    An Evaluation of Indoor Environments in Social Housing in the South Yorkshire and the Humber Region of England, UK

    pp. 1008–1015 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Refaee, M. and Altan, H.

  105. Conference paper

    Simulation of Double Effect Absorption Refrigeration System

    pp. 1016–1028 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Atilgan, I. and Aygun, C.

  106. Conference paper

    Development of Compact Type Solar Thermal/Ground Coupled Heat Pump Hybrid System for Heating and Cooling of Residential House

    pp. 1029–1037 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Baek, N.C., Jeong, S.Y., Yoon, J.H., Shin, U.C. and Yoon, E.S.

  107. Conference paper

    TEWI Analysis of a Hybrid Ejector CO2 Refrigerated Transport System

    pp. 1038–1047 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Worall, M., Omer, S. and Riffat, S.

  108. Conference paper

    Numerical and Experimental Analysis of the Airfoil-Slat Arrangements for Hydro and Wind Turbines Applications: Part I

    pp. 1048–1060 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Yavuz, T., Koç, E., Kılkış, B., Erol, Ö., Balas, C., Aydemir, T. and İnal, E.

  109. Conference paper

    Numerical and Experimental Analysis of the Double Blade Hydrofoil for Hydro and Wind Turbines Applications: Part-II

    pp. 1061–1071 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Koc, E., Yavuz, T., Kılkış, B., Erol, Ö., Balas, C., Aydemir, T. and İnal, E.

  110. Conference paper

    The Application of Phase Change Materials to Improve the Climate Resilience of a Low-Energy Prototype House

    pp. 1072–1082 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Rodrigues, L., Tetlow, D., Gillott, M. and Sougkakis, V.

  111. Conference paper

    Experimental Investigation on an Ejector Cooling System

    pp. 1083–1093 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Chen, X., Worall, M. and Riffat, S.

  112. Conference paper

    Simulated and Measured Performance Comparison of a Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Array in Iqaluit, Nunavut

    pp. 1094–1105 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Brown, M.D. and Cruickshank, C.A.

  113. Conference paper

    Chemical Exergy Analysis of a Natural Gas Combustion Chamber and Its Effects on Exergy Efficiency

    pp. 1106–1114 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Şahin, H.M., Ege, A. and İskender, S.

  114. Conference paper

    High-Performance Recycling System for Waste Plastics Using Raman Identification

    pp. 1115–1120 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Kawazumi, H., Tsuchida, A., Yoshida, T. and Tsuchida, Y.

  115. Conference paper

    An Analysis of Design Standards and Influence Factors of Heating and Cooling Energy Needs for Different-Sized Low-Energy Office Buildings in South Korea

    pp. 1121–1129 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Jeong-Yong and Ki-Hyung

  116. Conference paper

    State of the Art Review: Fuel Cell Technologies in the Domestic Built Environment

    pp. 1130–1145 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Elmer, T. and Riffat, S.B.

  117. Conference paper

    CFD Analysis of a Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Linking a Supercritical Water-Cooled Nuclear Reactor and a Copper-Chlorine Hydrogen Production Cycle

    pp. 1146–1151 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Abedin, A.H., Aydin, M. and Rosen, M.A.

  118. Conference paper

    Empirical Formulation of Shear Modulus Functions for Tubular Pinewood Specimens

    pp. 1152–1161 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Gunay, E., Aygun, C. and Uludogan, E.

  119. Conference paper

    Energy Saving in Domestic Refrigerators by an Adaptive Defrost Method

    pp. 1162–1169 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Rasti, M., Joybari, M.M. and Rasti, N.

  120. Conference paper

    Investigations for the Thermal Influence of Glass Patterns on the Building Envelope

    pp. 1170–1177 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Lin, S., Chen, Y. and Sun, P.

  121. Conference paper

    Exploring Buildings’ Secrets: Understanding the Ideal Thermal Properties of a Building’s Wall

    pp. 1178–1187 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Zhang, Y., Chen, Q., Zhang, Y. and Wang, X.

  122. Conference paper

    Investigation of the Dynamic Behavior of Water Transport at the Bend of a Serpentine Cathode Channel of a Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell

    pp. 1188–1195 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Hossain, M.

  123. Conference paper

    The Harmony of ICT with the Power Smart Grid in Iran

    pp. 1196–1202 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Ghanbari Zadeh, A. and Ghodsi, R.

  124. Conference paper

    Optimal Siting of Offshore Wind Farms

    pp. 1203–1211 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Kheirabadi, S.S., Nourbakhsh, S.H. and Shakouri Ganjavi, H.

  125. Conference paper

    Study on Cooling Heat Transfer of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Applied to Transcritical Carbon Dioxide Heat Pump

    pp. 1212–1223 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Dang, C. and Hihara, E.

  126. Conference paper

    Sustainable Biohydrogen Production from Sucrose Supplemented with Dairy Manure

    pp. 1224–1233 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Perera, K.R.J. and Nirmalakhandan, N.

  127. Conference paper

    A Feasibility Study on the Development of Eco-Planting Blocks Using Bottom Ash

    pp. 1234–1240 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Oh, J., Ahn, H., Yang, S., Song, Y., Huh, Y. and Ahn, Y.

  128. Conference paper

    Refrigerator Coupling to a Water-Heater and Heating Floor to Save Energy and to Reduce Carbon Emissions

    pp. 1241–1252 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Slama, R.B.

  129. Conference paper

    Optimization of Wind Breakers Length

    pp. 1253–1267 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Khaleghinia, J., Golchoobian, H., Kimiaghalam, F., Ghorbani, B. and Amidpour, M.

  130. Conference paper

    A Study of Radial Wind Breakers

    pp. 1268–1278 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Ghorbani, B., Khaleghinia, J., Kimiaghalam, F., Amidpour, M. and Golchoobian, H.

  131. Conference paper

    Generalized Heat Exchanger: A New Concept and Its Thermal Performance Analysis

    pp. 1279–1289 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Zhang, Y., Zhang, Y. and Shi, W.

  132. Conference paper

    Comparison of the Predicted Energy Savings Forecasted through an Environmental Performance Certificate (EPC) & EnergyPlus Building Simulation for a Retrofitted Domestic UK Property

    pp. 1290–1298 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Tetlow, D., Su, Y. and Haoyu, F.

  133. Conference paper

    Robust Control Techniques of ASVC-Based Var Flow Compensation

    pp. 1299–1305 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Benyamina, M. and Mazari, B.

  134. Conference paper

    Contribution for Solar Mapping in Algeria

    pp. 1306–1312 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Abdeladim, K. and Hadj Arab, A.

  135. Conference paper

    Dealing with Barriers to Energy Efficiency in Italian Manufacturing SMEs: A Field Investigation

    pp. 1313–1323 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Trianni, A., Cagno, E. and Worrell, E.

  136. Conference paper

    Driving Forces for Industrial Energy Efficiency Within SMEs: Empirical Evidences from the Italian Manufacturing Sector

    pp. 1324–1335 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Cagno, E. and Trianni, A.

  137. Conference paper

    European Foundries and Barriers to Energy Efficiency

    pp. 1336–1346 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Trianni, A., Cagno, E., Thollander, P. and Backlund, S.

  138. Conference paper

    The Effect of Business Characteristics on Barriers to Industrial Energy Efficiency: A Field Investigation from Italian Manufacturing SMEs

    pp. 1347–1358 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Trianni, A. and Cagno, E.

  139. Conference paper

    Performance of Textile Type Groud-Coupled Heat Exchangers in Tunnel

    pp. 1359–1369 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Lee, C., Park, S., Won, J., Sohn, B. and Choi, H.

  140. Conference paper

    Long-Term Thermal Performance Monitoring for Large-Diameter Cast-In-Place Concrete Energy Pile

    pp. 1370–1377 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Park, S., Lee, D., Joo, Y., Jung, K. and Choi, H.

  141. Conference paper

    Theoretical and Experimental Study of a Novel Film Evaporation Cooling System

    pp. 1378–1384 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Golchoobian, H., Taheri, M.H., Amidpour, M. and Pourali, O.

  142. Conference paper

    Energy Saving Potential of Membrane Heat Recovery Ventilator in China: Performance Simulation and Control Optimization

    pp. 1385–1394 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Cheng, R., Wu, Z., Wang, X. and Zhang, Y.

  143. Conference paper

    Green Jubail Industrial City

    pp. 1395–1404 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Aleid, M.I.Y.

  144. Conference paper

    Natural Gas and Hydrogen Mixture for Urban Private Mobility

    pp. 1405–1412 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    de Santoli, L., Dondi, D., Fraticelli, F., Genovese, A. and Provenza, A.

  145. Conference paper

    An Investigaion into a Small Wind Turbine Blade Design

    pp. 1413–1423 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Zafar, S., Gadalla, M. and Hashemi, S.M.

  146. Conference paper

    An Equivalent-Capacitance Approach for Determining the Performance of a Refrigerant Coil

    pp. 1424–1429 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Lee, C. and Lam, H.

  147. Conference paper

    Modeling Demand and Price Changes in Distributed Generation of Electrical Energy Using a System Dynamic Approach: Case of Iran

    pp. 1430–1439 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Nourbakhsh, S., Fahimi, M. and Ameri, M.

  148. Conference paper

    A Comparison of Vertical and Horizontal Wind Turbines for Offshore Applications

    pp. 1440–1446 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Ghodsi, R. and Kamrani-fard, K.

  149. Conference paper

    Effect of Thermal Energy Storage in District Energy Systems

    pp. 1447–1456 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Rezaie, B., Reddy, B.V. and Rosen, M.A.

  150. Conference paper

    Energy Interventions in Non-Domestic Buildings: Energy Saving, Occupants’ Satisfaction, Well-Being and Productivity

    pp. 1457–1464 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Agha-Hossein, M., Elmualim, A., Rowell, A., Ellis, J. and Williams, M.

  151. Conference paper

    Energy and Exergy Analyses of an Integrated System for Utilization of Excess Power from Thermal Power Plant

    pp. 1465–1475 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Ratlamwala, T., Reddy, B.V. and Dincer, I.

  152. Conference paper

    Estimation of Incomplete Meteorological and Solar Radiation Data in Turkey Using Artificial Neural Network

    pp. 1476–1483 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Senpinar, A. and Karabatak, M.

  153. Conference paper

    Gas-Tight and Crystalline CGO Electrolytes for SOFC Deposited by Spray Pyrolysis

    pp. 1484–1491 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Halmenschlager, C.M., Neagu, R., Malfatti, C.D.F. and Bergmann, C.P.

  154. Conference paper

    Microwave Enhanced Pyrolysis of Gumwood

    pp. 1492–1497 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Shi, K., Wu, T., Yan, J., Zhao, H., Hall, P. and Lester, E.

  155. Conference paper

    Modeling and Forecasting Long Term End-Use Natural Gas Consumption in Iran Using Particle Swarm Optimization

    pp. 1498–1511 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Taghipour, M. and Ghaderi, S.

  156. Conference paper

    Wind Turbine Active Control: Sensor Input System

    pp. 1512–1519 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Etrati, A., Assadian, E. and Bhiladvala, R.B.

  157. Conference paper

    Improving Operating Efficiency of Installed Capacity in a Power and Water Cogeneration Plant

    pp. 1520–1529 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Musharavati, F.

  158. Conference paper

    Simulation Modeling and Analysis of Water/Power Ratios for a Dual Purpose Water and Power Production Plant

    pp. 1530–1540 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Diab, L.M. and Musharavati, F.

  159. Conference paper

    Perspectives on Sustainability in Natural-Gas-Liquids Operations through a Cleaner Production Framework

    pp. 1541–1552 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Fahd, R. and Musharavati, F.

  160. Conference paper

    Energy Savings through Applications of Lean Manufacturing Principles

    pp. 1553–1564 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Salim, R., Ali, B. and Musharavati, F.

  161. Conference paper

    Choosing the Right Technology – Optimized Design of Renewable Supply Systems for Residential Houses

    pp. 1565–1576 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Milan, C., Nielsen, M.P. and Bojesen, C.

  162. Conference paper

    Hydrogen Production by Reforming Clathrate Hydrate Using In-Liquid Plasma Method

    pp. 1577–1583 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Putra, A.E.E., Nomura, S., Mukasa, S. and Toyota, H.

  163. Conference paper

    Simulation and Parametric Study of an Indirect Solar Seawater Desalination Plant

    pp. 1584–1591 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Shen, S., Zhou, S., Liu, X. and Guo, Y.

  164. Conference paper

    Energy and Economic Savings from Daylighting through Shaded Windows

    pp. 1592–1601 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Chirarattananon, S., Matuampunwong, D. and Budiman, M.

  165. Conference paper

    Cattle Dung Biogas as a Renewable Energy Source for Rural Laboratories in Nigeria

    pp. 1602–1608 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Adegun, I. and Yaru, S.

  166. Conference paper

    Design of a Nearly Zero Energy One-Family House in North-Centre Italy

    pp. 1609–1621 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Zanchini, E. and Lazzari, S.

  167. Conference paper

    Controlling the Periodic Flux of Solar Radiation into an Adobe Storage System for Onions: Part III – Effect of Sealed Water-Pond

    pp. 1622–1628 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Hamza, B., Momoh, M. and Maduekwe, A.

  168. Conference paper

    Predicting the Indoor Condition of an Adobe Room for the Storage of Onions

    pp. 1629–1636 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Momoh, M., Uwanta, I.J., Mohammed, A. and Hamza, B.

  169. Conference paper

    Green Lab: A Strategic Design Framework to Develop Sustainable Research Laboratories

    pp. 1637–1643 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Belibani, R., Gigliarelli, E. and Patterson, J.

  170. Conference paper

    Multisource Heat Pump System from Design to Operation: The Case Study of a New School Building

    pp. 1644–1653 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Busato, F., Lazzarin, R. and Noro, M.

  171. Conference paper

    Atmosphere Water Vapour as a Factor of Sustainable Development of Uzbeksitan Arid Zones

    pp. 1654–1657 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Nikolaeva, S., Mutalov, S. and Petrov, Y.

  172. Conference paper

    Atmosphere Drought as a Factor of Uzbekistan Economy’s Sustainable Development

    pp. 1658–1661 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Ishniyazova, F. and Petrov, Y.

  173. Conference paper

    Rapid and Automated Measurement of Biofuel Blending Using Microfluidic Device

    pp. 1662–1666 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Goel, S., Rai, D., Puri, P., Nain, S., Prajesh, R., PS, V. and Agarwal, A.

  174. Conference paper

    Enhancement of Iran’s Energy Industry Based on an IT Maturity Assessment Framework

    pp. 1667–1675 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Keramati, A. and Amiri, F.S.

  175. Conference paper

    Effects of Local and Industrial Adsorbents on Biogas Generation from Cow Dung

    pp. 1676–1679 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Osueke, G., Makwe, G. and Umar, U.

  176. Conference paper

    Evaluation of the Impact of Oil Spillage on Umuechem Community and Their Productivity Implications

    pp. 1680–1686 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Osueke, G., Okolie, S. and Nwogu, N.

  177. Conference paper

    Economic-Technical Assessment of Electric Power Generation Using Small Wind Turbines in Household Sector: A Case Study of Iran

    pp. 1687–1695 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Hatami, A., Shakouri, H. and Tabrizi, B.

  178. Conference paper

    A Study on Thermal Performance of Convergence Window System

    pp. 1696–1700 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Cho, S., Kim, W., Lim, S. and Riffat, S.B.

  179. Conference paper

    Approach of a Solar Building Integrated with Multiple Novel Solar Technologies

    pp. 1701–1711 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Ji, J., Yu, Z. and Sun, W.

  180. Conference paper

    Investigating the Impact of Implementing “Subsidies Targeting Law” on Optimization of Energy Consumption in Iran and Forecasting the Future Trend

    pp. 1712–1718 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Ghelichi, F., Farahani, M., Ghodsi, R., Razmi, J. and Ghaderi, F.

  181. Conference paper

    Prediction of Monthly Average Daily Global Solar Radiation and Average Temperature of Next Month Using ANN Based on Previous Months’ Data of Some Cities in Turkey

    pp. 1719–1728 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Karabatak, M. and Senpinar, A.

  182. Conference paper

    Sustainable Exploration of Oil and Gas in Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

    pp. 1729–1737 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Inomiesa, O.

  183. Conference paper

    Residential Micro Tri-Generation System Based on Thermo Chemical Accumulator (TCA)

    pp. 1738–1750 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Hasib, Z., Ekrami, N., Lele, P., Dworkin, S.B., Fung, A.S. and Naylor, D.

  184. Conference paper

    Treatment of Arsenic in the Effluent of a Coal Fired Power Plant

    pp. 1751–1755 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Shamel, M.M., Chun, H.K., Kai, F.Y., A, F. and H., A.

  185. Conference paper

    Control and Harnessing of Wind in Tall Buildings

    pp. 1756–1762 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Duan, Z. and Sun, D.

  186. Conference paper

    Achieving Sustainable Environment and Health in High-Rise Office Buildings

    pp. 1763–1769 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Duan, Z. and Sun, D.

  187. Conference paper

    Interface Between Appropriate Technology and Sustainable Energy Policy in Vulnerable Societies

    pp. 1770–1777 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Garniati, L., Owen, A., Kruijsen, J., Ishadamy, Y. and Wibisono, I.

  188. Conference paper

    Mathematical Modeling of Solar Chimney Power Plants with Sloped Collector

    pp. 1778–1789 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Koonsrisuk, A.

  189. Conference paper

    Energy Policies and Strategies in Slovakia

    pp. 1790–1802 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Sviteková, M., Pavolová, H. and Hlavňová, B.

  190. Conference paper

    A First Experimental Survey on the Urban Heat Island in Padua (Italy)

    pp. 1803–1812 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Busato, F., Lazzarin, R. and Noro, M.

  191. Conference paper

    Designing Out Risk Using Post-Occupancy Evaluation Methods in Domestic Construction

    pp. 1813–1817 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Bailey, D., Gillott, M. and Wilson, R.

  192. Conference paper

    Development of a Two-Axis Solar Tracker for Daylighting and CPV(Concentrator Photovoltaics)

    pp. 1818–1822 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Oh, S.J., Lee, Y.J., Israr, F., Shin, S.W. and Chun, W.

  193. Conference paper

    Acoustic Energy Output and Synchronization of Standing-Wave TA (Thermoacoustic) Lasers

    pp. 1823–1828 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Shin, S.W., Oh, S.J., Chen, K., Kim, N.J. and Chun, W.

  194. Conference paper

    Sustainable Refurbishment of a Historical Building: Linde - Robinson Lab at Caltech

    pp. 1829–1831 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Han, H.J. and Riffat, S.B.

  195. Conference paper

    CO2 Chemical Conversion to Useful Products: Review of the Latest Advances Toward Sustainability

    pp. 1832–1850 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Najafabadi, A.T.

  196. Conference paper

    Sustainable Residential Development and Open Space Networks

    pp. 1851–1863 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Hammadi, T.H.M.

  197. Conference paper

    A Multi-Modal Optimization for Transportation Network of Biomass Supply Chain Considering Carbon Footprint (CFP)

    pp. 1864–1871 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Torabzadeh, S., Razmi, J. and Ghodsi, R.

  198. Conference paper

    Numerical Study of Solidification in Triplex Tube Heat Exchanger

    pp. 1872–1879 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Al-Abidi, A.A., Mat, S., Sopian, K., Sulaiman, M. and Mohammad, A.T.

  199. Conference paper

    Conventional and Modern HVAC Systems from the Energy Conservation Point of View (Case of Iran)

    pp. 1880–1886 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Modonhaghighi, J.

  200. Conference paper

    Model-Based Analysis of Singapore’s Energy System

    pp. 1887–1894 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Wagner, M., Schönsteiner, K. and Hamacher, T.

  201. Conference paper

    CPL Evaporator Experimental Results Compared with the Predictions of a 3D CFD Model

    pp. 1895–1905 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Avgerinos, N.A., Margaris, D.P. and Tsahalis, D.T.

  202. Conference paper

    Exergy Analysis and Performances Simulation of an Improved Efficiency Refrigeration Cycle Integrating a Multiphase Ejector

    pp. 1906–1911 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Boudieb, D., Mohammedi, K., Bouarab, S. and Talamali, A.

  203. Conference paper

    Computer Simulation of Heat and Mass Transfer in a Cross Flow Parallel Plate Liquid Desiccant-Air Dehumidifier

    pp. 1912–1922 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Mohammad, A.T., Mat, S.B., Sulaiman, M.Y., Sopian, K. and Al-abidi, A.A.

  204. Conference paper

    Analysis of Turbulence of Flow Field and Heat Transfer Near a Single Rotating Disk via Numerical Simulation

    pp. 1923–1928 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Shanbghazani, M., Barghlame, H., Heidarpoor, V. and Rosen, M.A.

  205. Conference paper

    Grid-Based LED Lighting System with Multi-Touch Panel Design and Daylight Control

    pp. 1929–1934 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Lee, C., Chen, I. and Kang, S.

  206. Conference paper

    Assessment of Indoor Air Quality for Pollution Exposure Caused by Human Metabolism and Building Material

    pp. 1935–1938 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Wang, J., Long, E. and Zhang, X.

  207. Conference paper

    Enhancement Cooling Performance of LED Packages with Carbon Nano Paste

    pp. 1939–1944 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Nam, S.R., Jung, C.W. and Kang, Y.T.

  208. Conference paper

    Visualization of Single Bubble Behaviour for CO2 Absorption Process in Nano-Fluid

    pp. 1945–1949 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Kim, J.H. and Kang, Y.T.

  209. Conference paper

    A Comprehensive Review on Gasification Technology

    pp. 1950–1963 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Ghodsi, R., Khansary, M.A., Hosseini, A. and Sadeghi, P.

  210. Conference paper

    Performance Analysis of Compressor of an Air Source Heat Pump Water Heater by Exergy Destruction

    pp. 1964–1975 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Ozturk, M. and Erbay, L.

  211. Conference paper

    Environmentally Friendly Systems: Earth Heat Pump System with Vertical Pipes for Heat Extraction for Domestic Heating and Cooling

    pp. 1976–1986 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Omer, A., Omer, S. and Riffat, S.

  212. Conference paper

    Knowhow of Th-MSR Heat Exchange System

    pp. 1987–1998 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Erbay, L.B.

  213. Conference paper

    Genetic Algorithm-Based Platform Optimization for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines

    pp. 1999–2011 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Hall, M., Buckham, B. and Crawford, C.

  214. Conference paper

    Energy and Exergy Analyses of Active Magnetic Regenerative Refrigeration System

    pp. 2012–2019 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Ganjehsarabi, H., Dincer, I. and Gungor, A.

  215. Conference paper

    Study on Improving the Structure of Chilled Beam System

    pp. 2020–2028 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Joo, S., Kim, J. and Chung, J.

  216. Conference paper

    Dynamic Exergy Analysis of a Solar Ejector Refrigeration System with Hot Water Storage Tank

    pp. 2029–2035 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Golchoobian, H., Behbahaninia, A., Amidpour, M. and Pourali, O.

  217. Conference paper

    CFD Simulation of Hydrodynamic and Thermal Performance of Perforated Heat Sinks

    pp. 2036–2042 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Ismail, M.F. and Khan, M.T.H.

  218. Conference paper

    The Effect of Low Temperature Heating Systems on Convective Heat Transfer Coefficient in Real Size Rooms

    pp. 2043–2054 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Acikgoz, O., Kincay, O. and Karakoc, T.H.

  219. Conference paper

    Storage-Based Smart Grid Communication Framework

    pp. 2055–2063 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Vaz, E. and Shakshuki, E.

  220. Conference paper

    Contaminants in Product Gas from Oxygen-Steam Gasification of Woody Biomass

    pp. 2064–2069 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Watanabe, T., Takahashi, T., Yamagishi, T., Matsui, T. and Kawamoto, K.

  221. Conference paper

    Analysis of a Combined Power and Heating Thermodynamic System Driven by Low Temperature Heat Source

    pp. 2070–2076 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Song, J., Zhang, X., Yang, C. and Yao, Q.

  222. Conference paper

    The Study of Radiation Education Indicators in K-9 Sustainable Environmental Education

    pp. 2077–2085 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Ku, C. and Wu, C.

  223. Conference paper

    Thermodynamic System Evaluation of an IGCC Plant Using Pre-Combustion CO2 Capture with SEWGS Technology

    pp. 2086–2097 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Thattai, A.T., Aravind, P., Haije, W., Boersma, B.J. and Geerlings, H.

  224. Conference paper

    How to Determine Coupled Heat and Mass Transfer Coefficients Scientifically Between Air and Liquid Desiccant

    pp. 2098–2105 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Yin, Y., Pani, X. and Zhang, X.

  225. Conference paper

    Numerical and Experimental Study on Performance of Ground Source Heat Pump and the Underground Heat Exchangers

    pp. 2106–2114 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Wang, J., Li, S. and Zhang, X.

  226. Conference paper

    Anaerobic Treatment and Biogas Production of Raw Leachate from Fresh Market Waste Composting by an Anaerobic Hybrid Reactor

    pp. 2115–2122 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Wangnai, C., Kullavanijaya, P. and Pitayarangsarit, S.

  227. Conference paper

    Effect of Global Warming and Buildings Envelope on the Driving Energy of Ground Source Heat Pump Systems

    pp. 2123–2134 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Kharseh, M., Altorkmany, L., Hassani, F., Al-Khawajah, M. and Ghomshei, M.

  228. Conference paper

    A Comparison of Methods for Sizing Energy Storage Devices in Renewable Energy Systems

    pp. 2135–2147 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Bailey, T., Rowe, A. and Wild, P.

  229. Conference paper

    Energy Efficient Wall Systems for Mid-Rise Wood Frame Buildings

    pp. 2148–2159 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Zaman, H., Mutsuddy, R., Singh, G., Gul, M., Yu, H. and Al-Hussein, M.

  230. Conference paper

    An Integrated Monitoring Framework for Geothermal Heating Systems

    pp. 2160–2166 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Li, X., Sharmin, T., Gökçe, H., Gul, M., Al-Hussein, M. and Morrow, D.

  231. Conference paper

    Monitoring Building Energy Performance Under Occupancy

    pp. 2167–2175 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Sharmin, T., Li, X., Gul, M., Gökçe, H. and Al-Hussein, M.

  232. Conference paper

    The Status and Characteristics of Korea’s Houising Performance System

    pp. 2176–2180 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Lee, S.O. and Lee, S.H.

  233. Conference paper

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    pp. 2181–2199 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Al-Hamadani, A.A.F. and Shukla, S.K.

  234. Conference paper

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    pp. 2200–2217 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Ahmadi, P., Dincer, I. and Rosen, M.A.

  235. Conference paper

    Activated Carbon Reinforced Microcellular Phenolic Foams for Insulating Materials

    pp. 2218–2225 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Song, S.A. and Kim, S.S.

  236. Conference paper

    Aerogel with Its Outstanding Features and Building Applications

    pp. 2226–2243 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Riffat, S.B. and Cuce, E.

  237. Conference paper

    Mass Transfer and Bubble Flow Dynamics in Aqueous Solutions for Hydrogen Production Cycles

    pp. 2244–2255 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Jianu, O., Rosen, M.A., Naterer, G.F. and Wang, Z.

  238. Conference paper

    Exergy and Exergo-Economic Based Analyses of a Gas Turbine Power Generation System

    pp. 2256–2263 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Mousafarash, A., Mehrabani, K.M. and Salehi, A.

  239. Conference paper

    A New Thermal Performance Factor for Solar Air Collectors

    pp. 2264–2269 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Njomo, D. and Daguenet, M.

  240. Conference paper

    Downwelling Surface and TOA Solar Radiation Fluxes in Cameroon as Derived from a Parameterized Radiative Transfer Model

    pp. 2270–2277 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Nguimdo, L.A. and Njomo, D.

  241. Conference paper

    Long-Term Study of Thermal Interaction of Vertical Ground Heat Exchangers with Seasonal Heat Flux Variation

    pp. 2278–2291 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Koohi-Fayegh, S. and Rosen, M.A.

  242. Conference paper

    Simuation Investigation on Low Grade Energy Powered Two-Stage Desiccant Wheel Cooling System

    pp. 2292–2302 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Ge, T., Dai, Y., Li, Y. and Wang, R.

  243. Conference paper

    Comparatively Analysis of the Technologies to Recovery Pressure Enegy at Natural Gas Pressure Reduction Station

    pp. 2303–2312 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Huang, X., Liu, S., Li, J. and Peng, S.

  244. Conference paper

    Experimental Study of the Heat Transfer Performance of PCMs Within Metal Finned Containers

    pp. 2313–2323 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Li, Y., Liu, S. and Zhang, Y.

  245. Conference paper

    Micro-Scale Weather Condition Recognition Based Ultra-Short-Term Power Forecast of Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant

    pp. 2324–2330 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Wang, F., Mi, Z., Yu, B., Su, S., Zhang, L. and Zhang, C.

  246. Conference paper

    Optimization of a PV/Wind/Tidal Model for Housing Electrification Case Study: Mahshahr, Iran

    pp. 2331–2339 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Fallahi, N., Nourbakhsh, S.H. and Shakouri, H.

  247. Conference paper

    A Preliminary Simulation and Experimental Study on the Solid Parabolic Compound Concentrator (CPC) for the Combined PV and Daylighting Application

    pp. 2340–2347 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Su, Y., Yu, X., Zheng, H. and Riffat, S.

  248. Conference paper

    A New Strategy for Accurately Predicting I-V Electrical Characteristics of PV Modules Using a Nonlinear Five-Parameter Five-Point Model

    pp. 2348–2359 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Dongue, S.B. and Njomo, D.

  249. Conference paper

    Developing the Low-Carbon Modular Flat Pack Buildings Full Scale Testing

    pp. 2360–2367 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Khalifa, M., Mempouo, B., Riffat, S. and Omer, S.

  250. Conference paper

    Measurement of Cooling Effect from Evaporator of a Small Scale Single Bed Desalination System

    pp. 2368–2372 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Israr, F., Hyun, J.H., Oh, S.J., Ng, K.C. and Chun, W.

  251. Conference paper

    Thermodynamic Analysis of a Cycle Integrating a Solid-Oxide Fuel Cell and Micro Gas Turbine with Biomass Gasification

    pp. 2373–2385 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Hosseini, M., Rosen, M.A. and Dincer, I.

  252. Conference paper

    Development of Standards and Codes for Hydrogen Refueling Facilities and Equipment in Malaysia

    pp. 2386–2393 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Dahari, M., Chong, H. and Loong, Y.

  253. Conference paper

    3D CAD and CFD Modeling for Safety Analysis of University Malaya (UM) Portable Hydrogen Refueling Laboratory

    pp. 2394–2399 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Dahari, M. and Tan, C.

  254. Conference paper

    3D CAD and CFD Modeling for Safety Analysis of Metal Hydride Based Hydrogen Refueling Compressor

    pp. 2400–2406 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Dahari, M. and Loh, Y.

  255. Conference paper

    3D CAD and CFD Modeling for Safety Analysis of Metal Hydride Based Hydrogen Storage Canister

    pp. 2407–2414 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Dahari, M. and Kok, C.

  256. Conference paper

    A Study of the NFRC 201 for Solar Calorimeter Fabrication

    pp. 2415–2419 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Park, J.H., Cho, S., Lim, S.H. and Riffat, S.B.

  257. Conference paper

    The Production and Analysis of Biodiesel from Waste Chicken Skin and Pork Skin Fat and a Comparision of Fuel Properties to Petroleum Derived Diesel Fuel

    pp. 2420–2429 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Bhattacharya, A. and Bharat, K.T.

  258. Conference paper

    Exergoeconomic and Enviroeconomic Analyses of Hybrid Electric Vehicle Thermal Management Systems

    pp. 2430–2443 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Hamut, H., Dincer, I. and Naterer, G.

  259. Conference paper

    Thermodynamic Analysis of a Copper-Chlorine (Cu-Cl) Based Integrated System for Hydrogen Production

    pp. 2444–2451 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Ozbilen, A., Dincer, I. and Rosen, M.A.

  260. Conference paper

    Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Study of a Flowing Electrolyte-Direct Methanol Fuel Cell

    pp. 2452–2458 · 2 September 2012 · PDF ·

    Chan, D., Ouellette, D., Matida, E., Cruickshank, C. and McRae, G.

Committees

Conference Chair

  • Ibrahim Dincer

Conference Co-Chair

  • Saffa B. Riffat

Organising Committee

  • C. Ozgur Colpan

  • Pouria Ahmadi

  • Ehsan Baniasadi

  • Hadi Ganjehsarabi

  • Halil Sadi Hamut

  • Nader Javani

  • Onder Kizilkan

  • Ahmet Ozbilen

Volume 12

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  • Papers260
  • Pages1–2458
  • Published2 September 2012
  • ISBN978-1-995850-02-3
  • DOI10.65582/set.v11

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Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies. Vancouver, Canada, 2 to 5 September 2012. SET Proceedings, Volume 11. Caravel Press, 2012. ISBN 978-1-995850-02-3. https://doi.org/10.65582/set.v11.

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