Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Diesel engines , Exhaust systems , Design , Pressure , Exhaust manifolds , Gases , Cylinders , Engines , Turbochargers

Improvements of Performance and Emissions of a Diesel-Gen-Set With Biodiesel Having Guide Vanes of Various Angles

S. Bari, Idris Saad

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65994

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Topics: Biodiesel , Diesel , Emissions , Guide vanes , Cylinders , Engines , Turbulence , Carbon dioxide , Combustion , Combustion chambers

Experimental Study on the Adhering Fuel Film of the Impinged N-Butanol-Diesel Blends

Hongsheng Zhang, Xingyu Liang, Hanzhengnan Yu, Yuesen Wang, Chen Weijian

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66576

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Topics: Diesel , Fuels , Diluents , Pressure , Cold rolling , Common rail fuel injectors , Evaporation , Film thickness , High pressure (Physics) , Instrumentation

Characterization of Biodiesel Produced From Terminalia Seed Oil and Engine Performance Evaluation With 10% and 20% Blending

Tapan Kumar Gogoi, Jyotirmoy Kakati

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66624

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Topics: Biodiesel , Engines , Performance evaluation , Diesel , Brakes , Pressure , ASTM International , Density , Ester , Feedstock

Combustion Performance, Noise, and Vibrations of an IDI Engine Fueled With Carinata Biofuel

Valentin Soloiu, Jose Moncada, Aliyah Knowles, Tyler Naes, Emerald Simons, Martin Muiños, Spencer Harp

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67051

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Topics: Biofuel , Combustion , Engines , Noise (Sound) , Vibration , Fuels , Cylinders , Biodiesel , Pressure , Brakes

Biomass Production, Gasification and Combustion

Mass Burning Rate of Syngas/Air Mixtures and Gas to Liquid Fuel Auto-Ignition at High Temperatures and Pressures

Mimmo Elia, Matthew Ferrari, Omid Askari, Hameed Metghalchi

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65163

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Topics: Combustion , Fuels , High temperature , Ignition , Syngas , Pressure , Temperature , Vessels , Flames , Complementary metal oxide semiconductors

An Investigation of Acetylene/Argon Gas Additives to Natural Gas on the Laminar Diffusion Flame Characteristics for a Honeycomb Gaseous Burner

Amr Attia, Ahmed Emara

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66010

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Topics: Diffusion flames , Honeycomb structures , Natural gas , Soot , Fuels , Oxidation , Flames , Temperature , Combustion , Diffusion (Physics)

The Behavior of Impurities During Producer Gas Implementation as Alternative Fuel in Steel Reheating Furnaces: A CFD and Thermo-Chemical Study

M. Saffari Pour, N. Å. I. Andersson, M. Ersson, L. T. I. Jonsson, J. Niska, A. Rensgard, P. G. Jönsson

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67168

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Fuels , Furnaces , Steel , Particulate matter , Gases , Intermediate steel products , Slabs , Combustion , Combustion systems

Steam Gasification of Miscanthus in a Double Stage Downdraft Gasifier

Tejasvi Sharma, Diego Yepes, Yunye Shi, Albert Ratner, Electo Silva Lora

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-68112

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Topics: Fuel gasification , Steam , Syngas , Combustion , Hydrogen , Biochar , Biomass , Carbon , Drying , Fireplaces

Design and Analysis of Energy Conversion Systems

Evaluation of a Residential Scale Hybrid Co-Generation System

Shuni Mao, Gregory J. Kowalski, Mansour Zenouzi

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65057

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Topics: Cogeneration systems , Combined heat and power , Exergy , Fuel cells , Maintenance , Stress , Thermoeconomics , Tradeoffs

Performance Evaluation of Novel Spline-Curved Blades of a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Based on the Savonius Concept

Michele Mari, Mauro Venturini, Asfaw Beyene

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65122

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Topics: Blades , Performance evaluation , Savonius wind turbines , Splines , Vertical axis wind turbines , Rotors , Computational fluid dynamics , Geometry , Turbulence , Air flow

Analysis of an Adsorption Chiller Cooling System for Various Types of Solar Collectors Using the F-Chart Cooling Method

I. P. Koronaki, E. G. Papoutsis, M. T. Nitsas

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65191

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Topics: Cooling , Cooling systems , Solar collectors , Solar energy , Flat plates , Air conditioning , Climate change , Compression , Heat , Lumped parameter models

Process Simulation and Energy Analysis of Oxy-Coal Combustion Steam Systems (OCCSS) With Near-Zero Emissions Based on Coal Gasification

Pengxiang Wang, Yijun Zhao, Shaozeng Sun

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65274

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Topics: Coal , Combustion , Emissions , Fuel gasification , Process simulation , Steam , Fuels , Combustion systems , Pressure , Carbon dioxide

A Novel Information Fusion Model Based on D-S Evidence Theory for Equipment Diagnosis

Dengji Zhou, Tingting Wei, Huisheng Zhang, Meishan Chen, Shixi Ma, Zhenhua Lu

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65292

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Topics: Algorithms , Fault diagnosis , Machinery , Probability , Sensors , Signals , Uncertainty

Flow and Combustion Characteristics of Annular Advanced Vortex Combustor

Yangbo Deng, Luohan Zheng, Fengmin Su, Chenshuo Ma

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65304

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Topics: Combustion , Combustion chambers , Flow (Dynamics) , Vortices , Cavities , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Hydrogen , Shear (Mechanics) , Temperature distribution , Computer simulation

Validation of the ASVDADD Constraint Selection Algorithm for Effective RCCE Modeling of Natural Gas Ignition in Air

Luca Rivadossi, Gian Paolo Beretta

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65323

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Topics: Ignition , Modeling , Natural gas , Selection algorithm , Simulation , Approximation , Algebra , Chemical kinetics , Chemical reactions , Differential equations

Hydrogen Production From Methane Steam Reforming With CO₂ Capture Through Metallic Membranes

Roberto Carapellucci, Eric Favre, Lorena Giordano, Denis Roizard

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65363

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Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Hydrogen production , Membranes , Methane , Steam reforming , Gas turbines , Hydrogen , Separation (Technology) , Steam , Carbon

Development of an Optimization Framework for Micro-Grid Energy Conversion Systems

Tao Cao, Yunho Hwang, Reinhard Radermacher, Ho-Hwan Chun

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65371

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Topics: Energy conversion , Microgrids , Optimization , Life cycle costing , Stress , Heating , Modeling , Transients (Dynamics) , Absorption , Compression

Landfill Gas Utilization for Water, Electricity and Food Production in Texas

Enakshi Wikramanayake, Vaibhav Bahadur

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65375

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Topics: Food products , Sanitary landfills , Water , Power stations , Electric power generation , Emissions , Fertilizers , Drilling , Energy resources , Feedstock

Performance Analysis of a Humid Air Turbine Cycle With an Aero-Derivative Gas Turbine

Jinwei Chen, Di Huang, Huisheng Zhang, Shilie Weng

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65496

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Topics: Cycles , Gas turbines , Turbines , Temperature , Design , Emissions , Errors , Matlab , Nitrogen oxides , Steady state

Combustion Characteristic of Flow Through a Low Swirl Injector

Yangbo Deng, Luohan Zheng, Fengmin Su, Chenshuo Ma

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65957

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Topics: Combustion , Ejectors , Flow (Dynamics) , Flames , Methane , Hydrogen , Air flow , Carbon , Gaseous fuels , Nozzles

Thermo Mechanical Analysis of a Direct Injection Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Piston Using FEA

Islam Ismail, Ahmed Emara, El Sayed Abdel Razek

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66160

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Topics: Diesel engines , Finite element analysis , Pistons , Thermomechanics , Engines , Stress , Pressure , Temperature , Combustion , Computer software

Experimental Investigation of a Spark Ignited Engine Using Magnetic Air Conditioner (MAC) for Improved Performance and Reduced Emissions

N. V. Hargude, S. M. Sawant

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66521

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Topics: Air conditioners , Emissions , Engines , Modal assurance criterion , Combustion , Fuels , Internal combustion engines , Carbon , Oxygen , Power stations

Performance Evaluation of Concentrated Photovoltaic System Using a Microchannel Heat Sink

Ali Radwan, Mahmoud Ahmed, Shinichi Ookawara

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66724

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Topics: Heat sinks , Microchannels , Performance evaluation , Photovoltaic power systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Cooling , Solar cells , Temperature uniformity , Coolants

Discrete Adjoint Sensitivities for the Real-Time Optimal Control of Large District Heating Networks During Failure Events

Alberto Pizzolato, Adriano Sciacovelli, Vittorio Verda

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66734

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Topics: Central heating , Failure , Optimal control , Temperature , Dimensions , Optimization , Pipes , Valves

Cooling of Concentrated Photovoltaic System Using Various Configurations of Phase-Change Material Heat Sink

Mohamed Emam, Mahmoud Ahmed, Shinichi Ookawara

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A029doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67111

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Topics: Cooling , Heat sinks , Phase change materials , Photovoltaic power systems , Cavities , Computer simulation , Energy dissipation , Enthalpy , Heat transfer , Phase transition temperature

Exergy Analysis of a Novel Cryogenic Concept for the Liquefaction of Natural Gas Integrated Into an Air Separation Process

S. Tesch, T. Morosuk, G. Tsatsaronis

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A030doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67221

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Topics: Exergy analysis , Liquefaction , Natural gas , Separation (Technology) , Liquefied natural gas , Energy consumption , Temperature

Optimization of the Thermal Request Profiles of Buildings Connected With a Large District Heating Network

Vittorio Verda, Elisa Guelpa, Giulia Barbero, Francesco Brundu, Andrea Acquaviva, Edoardo Patti

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A031doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67475

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Topics: Central heating , Optimization , Structures , Heat , Storage , Combined heat and power , Energy consumption , Temperature , Thermal energy storage , Boilers

Probabilistic Approach to Determine the Efficiency of Ocean Wave Energy Conversion Systems

Stephen Ekwaro-Osire, Fisseha M. Alemayehu, Jamie Chapman, Ozhan Gecgel, Shweta Dabetwar, João Paulo Dias, Haileyesus B. Endeshaw

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A032doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67942

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Topics: Wave energy , Reliability , Uncertainty , Manufacturing , Probability , Sensitivity analysis , Accounting , Air flow , Computer software , Failure

Wireless Power Efficiency and Quality in Metal Shaft Environment With Eddy Current Losses and Electromagnetic Interference

Miaomiao Xu, Xiongzhu Bu, Zhangjie Tu

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A033doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-68031

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Topics: Eddy current losses , Electromagnetic interference , Energy efficiency , Metals , Computer software , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Eddy currents (Electricity) , Electromagnetic fields , Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Magnetic shielding

Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage

Hydrogen Generation From Acetic Acid Catalyzed Magnesium Hydride Using an On-Demand Hydrogen Reactor

Tien-Chien Jen, Joshua Adeniran, Esther Akinlabi, Chung-Hsing Chao, Yen-Hsi Ho, Johan De Koker

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A034doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66459

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Topics: Hydrogen , Magnesium (Metal) , Weight (Mass) , Catalysts , Temperature

Conjugated Dynamic Modeling on Vanadium Redox Flow Battery With Non-Constant Variance for Renewable Power Plant Applications

Abu Nayem Md. Asraf Siddiquee, Kwangkook Jeong

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A035doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67462

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Topics: Amperes , Batteries , Chemical kinetics , Circuits , Computer software , Differential equations , Dynamic modeling , Electrolytes , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid mechanics

Graphene/Sulfur and Graphene Oxide/Sulfur Composite Cathodes for High Performance Li-S Batteries: A Molecular Dynamics Study

Aniruddha Dive, Ramiro Gonzalez, Soumik Banerjee

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A036doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67590

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Topics: Composite materials , Graphene , Molecular dynamics , Sulfur , Density , Batteries , Active materials , Electric vehicles , Electrical conductivity , Electrolytes

Fabrication and Characterization of Nanostructured Cathodes for Li-Ion Batteries

Piyush D. Jibhakate, George J. Nelson

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A037doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67873

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Topics: Lithium-ion batteries , Manufacturing , Electrodes , Density , Drying , Electric vehicles , Electronics , Energy storage , Membranes , Nanostructures

Energy Conversion at Micro and Nano Scale

Heat Transfer Enhancement Using Miniaturized Channel Sections With Surface Modifications

Mohammed S. Mayeed, Soumya S. Patnaik, Ricky Mitchell

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A038doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65187

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Topics: Heat transfer , Flow (Dynamics) , Convection , Fluids , Knudsen number , Mesoscopic systems , Microchannels , Microscale devices , Rayleigh number , Thermofluids

Numerical Study of Premixed Combustion of Methane Stabilized on Porous Medium

Valerio Giovannoni, Rajnish N. Sharma, Robert R. Raine

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A039doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65205

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Topics: Combustion , Methane , Porous materials , Flames , Flow (Dynamics) , Combustion chambers , Engineering simulation , Heat , Heat losses , Simulation

Study of Energy Harvesting Performance of Wet-Stretched PVDF Nanofibers

Raghid Najjar, Yi Luo, Xiao Hu, Vince Beachley, Wei Xue

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A040doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66642

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Nanofibers , Electrospinning , Biocompatibility , Electronics , Medical devices

Energy Systems Components

Mist Cooling Technology for Thermoelectric Power Plants

Enes Gokkus, Vaibhav Bahadur

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A041doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65377

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Topics: Cooling , Power stations , Water , Condensers (steam plant) , Cooling towers , Temperature , Electric power generation , Heat exchangers , Coal , Drops

In-Furnace Sulfur Capture by Co-Firing Coal With Alkali-Based Sorbents

Emad Rokni, Hsun Hsien Chi, Yiannis A. Levendis

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A042doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65549

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Topics: Coal , Co-firing , Furnaces , Sorbents , Sulfur , Combustion , Emissions , Flue gas desulfurization , Fuels , Nitrogen oxides

Conceptual Design of an Energy Harvesting Accessory for Road Vehicles

Gerardo Hurtado Hurtado, José Antonio Romero Navarrete

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A043doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65553

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Topics: Conceptual design , Energy harvesting , Motor vehicles , Renewable energy , Vehicles , Batteries , Fossil fuels , Generators , Roads , Simulation

Coaxial Borehole Heat Exchanger Simulation With Power Generation Potential for Chachimbiro, Ecuador

Diego Siguenza, Dawei Wu, Guillermo Soriano

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A044doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65862

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Topics: Energy generation , Heat exchangers , Simulation , Energy budget (Physics) , Insulation , Pipes , Computer software , Geometry , Modeling , Sensitivity analysis

CFD-Simulation of a Heat-Pipe-Heat-Exchanger Effect on a Tubular Air-Cooled Condenser

Z. Abdullah, B. Phuoc Huynh, A. Idris

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A045doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65968

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Condensers (steam plant) , Heat , Pipes , Simulation , Temperature , Heat pipes , Heat exchangers , Cooling , Refrigerants

Design of a Power Waveform Capture Platform for Plug Load Monitoring

Joseph Hoffbeck, Heather Dillon, Stephen Hildebrand

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A046doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65984

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Topics: Design , Stress , Hardware , Computer software , Computers , Control systems , Electrical measurement , Electronic products , Electronic systems , Storage

Screw Rotor Profiles of Variable Lead Vacuum and Multiphase Machines and Their Calculation Models

Nikola Stosic, Sham Rane, Ahmed Kovacevic, Ian K. Smith

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A047doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66314

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Topics: Machinery , Rotors , Screws , Vacuum , Displacement , Manufacturing , Optimization , Vacuum pumps

Thermoeconomic Analysis of an Organic Rankine Cycle Coupled to an ICE-Based Cogeneration Plant

Marco Badami, Ilaria Mangiantini, Armando Portoraro, Vittorio Verda, Elisa Vigliani

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A048doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66519

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Topics: Cogeneration plants , Organic Rankine cycle , Thermoeconomics , Decision making , Design , Exhaust systems , Gases , Internal combustion engines , Stress

On the Hydrodynamic Analysis and Heat Transfer Investigation of Forced Oscillated Vertical Annular Fluid Column

Ersin Sayar

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A049doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66915

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Topics: Fluids , Heat transfer , Water , Cycles , Flow (Dynamics) , Convection , Boilers , Energy budget (Physics) , Heat , Oscillations

Dehumidification Performance of Mass Exchangers Consisting of Silica Aerogel Coated Metal Foams

Kashif Nawaz, Shelly J. Schmidt, Anthony M. Jacobi

IMECE 2016; V06AT08A050doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67740

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Topics: Dehumidification , Metal foams , Enthalpy , Wheels , Air conditioning , Cooling , Coating processes , Coatings , Compression , Cooling systems