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  • 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....
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    Honors College Thesis
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    :_____________________________________________________ Nicholas AuYeung Natural freshwater availability is decreasing as the global population

  • Low-temperature, Inkjet-printed p-Type Copper(I) Iodide-based Thin-Film Transistors

    Creator:
    Gorecki, Jenna Y.
    Abstract:
    Inkjet-printed p-type copper(I) iodide-based TFTs were successfully fabricated. As-printed copper(I) halide semiconductor films, such as CuI, CuBrI, and CuClI, were used as p-type active channel layers for TFTs. The entire process of the TFTs fabrication was maintained under 150 °C, which is compatible with flexible plastic substrates and transparent glass...
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    Masters Thesis
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    presented on June 1, 2016. Title: Low-temperature, Inkjet-printed p-Type Copper(I) Iodide-based Thin

  • Reactive Phase Change Materials for Enhanced Thermal Energy Storage

    Creator:
    Drake, Griffin S.
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    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)...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    , leaving the 100 105 110 115 120 125 130 135 0 2 4 6 8 T e m p e ra tu re [ °C ] Cycle No

  • 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...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    equation, the equation for minimum fluidization is derived to be: umf= ((28.72+ 0.0494 dp 3 ρf(ρp-ρ

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

    Creator:
    Reddick, Ian T.
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    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...
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    Dissertation
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    . ............................................................................................................................. 35 Figure 2.4: P-values of potential factors on methane conversion. Residence time and current

  • 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...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Nicholas J. AuYeung

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

    Creator:
    Goetze, John M.
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    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

  • Utilization of Renewable Energy via Thermochemistry

    Creator:
    Lei, Fuqiong
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    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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    : September 2020. 4. Adeh, E. H.; Good, S. P.; Calaf, M.; Higgins, C. W., Solar PV Power Potential is

  • 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

  • Investigation of the Effect of Pulsed Direct Current on Methane Conversion and Reforming in a Point-to-Point Plasma Discharge Microreactor

    Creator:
    Shareghi, Adam E. L.
    Abstract:
    Stranded natural gas and biogas comprise a vast energy resource that is mostly wasted via flaring. This represents an opportunity to investigate novel ways to harness this resource. Nonthermal plasmas consist of excited electrons, ions and neutral atoms/molecules that have the ability to disrupt chemical bonds at ambient temperatures and...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : _____________________________________________________ Nicholas J. AuYeung Stranded natural gas and biogas comprise a vast energy resource that is