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Experimental Investigation into the Energy Performance of a Biomass Recuperative Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) for Micro-Scale Applications in Design and Off-Design Conditions

Energies
Increasing energy efficiency and promoting the use of sustainable energy sources are crucial for addressing global energy challenges. Organic Rankine cycle (ORC) technology offers a promising route for efficient decentralised power generation. This study
Luigi Falbo, Angelo Algieri, Pietropaolo Morrone, Diego Perrone   +3 more
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Optimization Study on Fluids for the Gravity-Driven Organic Power Cycle

Energies, 2019
The organic Rankine cycle (ORC) is efficient in using low-grade heat energy, while low pump efficiency and high pump leakage are usually serious problems.
Weixiu Shi, Lisheng Pan
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Parametric Investigation of a Trigeneration System with an Organic Rankine Cycle and Absorption Heat Pump Driven by Parabolic Trough Collectors for the Building Sector

Energies, 2020
This article presents a simulation study which focuses on the thermodynamic analysis of a solar-driven trigeneration system for heating, cooling, and electricity production.
Evangelos Bellos, Christos Tzivanidis
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Implications of Innovative Nuclear Technologies on Ghana’s Nuclear Future

Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Innovations in nuclear technology have the potential to play a transformative role in Ghana’s pursuit of a secure, reliable and low‐carbon energy future. This review examines recent global advances in nuclear reactor technologies, fuel cycle systems, waste management approaches, regulatory practices and digital applications and assesses their relevance
R. G. Abrefah, B. K. A. Baiden, F. Ameyaw, S. A. Zakaria, Doddy Kastanya   +4 more
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Toward Long‐Lasting Slippery Surfaces for Condensation and Icephobicity: From Lubricant‐Infused to Liquid‐Like Surfaces

Advanced Materials Interfaces, Volume 12, Issue 24, December 22, 2025.
Schematic of two representative slippery surface: Lubricant‐infused surface (LIS) and liquid‐like surface (LLS) and its application in condensation and icephobic surface ABSTRACT Slippery surfaces that minimize contact line pinning and enable high droplet mobility have emerged as promising solutions for enhancing condensation and anti‐icing performance.
Jun Soo Kim, Seokwan Roh, Kihwoon Shim, Donghyeong Lee, Youngsuk Nam, Choongyeop Lee   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Unsteady Flow Characteristics in a 90 Degree Elbow Affected by Developed, Undeveloped and Swirling Inflow Conditions

Journal of Fluid Science and Technology, 2012
Laser Doppler Velocimetry (LDV) measurements in a 90 degree elbow of which the curvature radius coincides with its inner diameter were examined for the cases of inflow from a long pipe, short pipe and swirl generator.
Yukiharu IWAMOTO, Manabu KONDO, Hirotaka MINAMIURA, Masaaki TANAKA, Hidemasa YAMANO   +4 more
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Entropy and Entransy Dissipation Analysis of a Basic Organic Rankine Cycles (ORCs) to Recover Low-Grade Waste Heat Using Mixture Working Fluids

Entropy, 2018
Mixture working fluids can reduce effectively energy loss at heat sources and heat sinks, and therefore enhance the organic Rankine cycle (ORC) performance.
Yong-qiang Feng, Qian-hao Luo, Qian Wang, Shuang Wang, Zhi-xia He, Wei Zhang, Xin Wang, Qing-song An   +7 more
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Small, medium and large shock waves for non-equilibrium radiation hydrodynamic [PDF]

, 2012
We examine the existence of shock profiles for a hyperbolic-elliptic system arising in radiation hydrodynamics. The algebraic-differential system for the wave profile is reduced to a standard two-dimensional form that is analyzed in details showing the ...
Mascia, Corrado
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Utilization of waste heat in trucks for increased fuel economy [PDF]

Improvements in fuel economy for a broad spectrum of truck engines and waste heat utilization concepts are evaluated and compared. The engines considered are the diesel, spark ignition, gas turbine, and Stirling.
Degrey, S. P., Finegold, J. G., Leising, C. J., Purohit, G. P.   +3 more
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Solar-energy-system performance evaluation: Honeywell OTS 44, Ocmulgee, Georgia [PDF]

The operation and technical performance of the solar operational test site (OTS 44) are described, based on data collected between April, 1981 and August, 1981.
Mathur, A. K., Pederson, S.
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