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  • Parallel Implementation of Concentrated Solar Power and Energy Storage into the Brayton Cycle

    Creator:
    Lopez, Blake R.
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    Concentrated solar power (CSP) along with thermal energy storage (TES) has the potential to provide reliable energy from an intermittent source. TES is used to store energy while the sun is shining, allowing for the stored energy to be used when the sun is no longer shining. There are many...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis

  • Carbonation Kinetics of SrO By CO₂ for Solar Thermochemical Energy Storage

    Creator:
    Bagherisereshki, Elham
    Abstract:
    Given its abundance and accessibility, exploiting solar energy is a powerful approach to reduce dependency on fossil fuels for energy generation. Thermochemical reactions using concentrated solar power at high temperature are an attractive method of energy storage in support of concentrated solar power (CSP). Thermochemical energy storage of on-sun thermal...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Nicholas J. AuYeung

  • Solar Thermal Energy System for Renewable Desalination

    Creator:
    McLaughlin, Ryan P.
    Abstract:
    Natural freshwater availability is decreasing as the global population increases. Advances in desalination technologies aim to produce fresh water in an economical way. More sustainable energy sources are desired for these desalination plants to limit the carbon footprint of water production since global carbon dioxide production is exacerbating freshwater scarcity....
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    :_____________________________________________________ Nicholas AuYeung Natural freshwater availability is decreasing as the global population

  • Reactive Phase Change Materials for Enhanced Thermal Energy Storage

    Creator:
    Drake, Griffin S.
    Abstract:
    Effective storage and release of low-to-moderate temperature thermal energy (e.g. solar thermal or geothermal) could be transformational for applications such as space heating/cooling, domestic hot water, or off-grid cooking. Good candidates for thermal energy storage in this temperature range include latent heat storage (LHS) systems and thermochemical energy storage (TCES)...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    2 3 4 5 6 7 E n th a lp y L o s s [ k J /k g ] Cycle No. Freezing Melting

  • Incorporation of polymorphic spacers to inhibit sintering of SrO/SrCO3 for thermochemical energy storage

    Creator:
    Tran, Justin T
    Abstract:
    Global energy needs are continuously increasing while fossil fuels remain an uncertain resource. With a growing population and demand for energy, alternative energy sources are being pursued to power the future. Fossil fuels are an unsustainable resource that brings along problems of climate change and atmospheric pollution. Concentrated solar power...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Nicholas J. AuYeung Global

  • Particle Movement in a multi-chamber fluidized bed

    Creator:
    Tan, Chuan Hao
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    The goal of this project is to better characterize particle movement in a multi-channel fluidized bed. Fluidized beds are commonly used for heat transfer with the rapid fluidization and homogeneous heat distribution. By characterizing this particle flow, it would allow for an improved understanding of the heat transfer mechanisms within...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    scale studies of heat transfer in a moving bed," Elsevier, 2015. [4] K. J. Albrecht and C. K. Ho

  • An Investigation into the Production of Longer Hydrocarbons, Synthesis Gas, and Ammonia via a Nonthermal Plasma Microreactor

    Creator:
    Reddick, Ian T.
    Abstract:
    Nonthermal electrical plasmas can allow energy intensive reactions to occur without the use of high operating temperatures or pressures. This is because the collisions of electrons accelerated through an electric field with molecules is the cause of reactions as opposed to thermal collisions between molecules. In this study, the production...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    .................................................................................................................................. 35 Figure 2.3: Circuit diagram of the DC plasma system. R1 and R2 are resistors of 200 kΩ and 1 k

  • Ultraviolet photolysis of acetaminophen in a 3D printed continuous flow reactor

    Creator:
    Goetze, John M.
    Abstract:
    Finding renewable sources of agricultural fertilizer will be necessary to ensure a stable food supply for future generations. Phosphorus is of particular concern, since mining phosphate rock is the main source and reserves are forecasted to deplete in the next 50 – 200 years. Human urine contains substantial amounts of...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    continuous flow reactor Abstract approved:_____________________________________________________ Nicholas

  • Thermodynamic analysis of a magnesium carbonate thermochemistry and compressed air energy storage system

    Creator:
    Rebarchik, Eric R.
    Abstract:
    In this work, a hybrid thermochemistry compressed air energy storage (CAES) system is investigated. Following a review on chemical reactions investigated for use in thermochemical energy storage (TCES) systems, from these chemistries, the conversion of magnesium carbonate, MgCO3, to magnesium oxide, MgO, and carbon dioxide, CO2, was further analyzed for...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    . Air was assumed to behave ideally for all calculations, with a molar heat capacity of 29.1 J/mol/K

  • Utilization of Renewable Energy via Thermochemistry

    Creator:
    Lei, Fuqiong
    Abstract:
    Utilization of solar energy or wind energy for electricity production is inherently challenging due to the diurnal and seasonal variations and normal intermittency. Effective, high efficiency storage methods need to be developed for further advancing renewable energy utilization. Endothermic chemical processing and thermochemical energy storage can be both employed as...
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    Dissertation
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    . Energy & Environmental Science 2013, 6 (10), 2804-2810. 13. Bose, B. K., Power Electronics in