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The dissertation presents the mathematical formulation, experimental validation, and application of a volume element model (VEM) devised for modeling, simulation, and optimization of energy systems in their early design stages. The...
This work presents two alternatives to optimize the performance of Rankine cycles. The first approach is focused on the spatial distribution of the areas used in the heat exchange process, and the second approach is intended to study the...
Lithium ion battery discovered since the 1980s has become pivotal to our energy needs. With the need for a shift to renewable energy and increased use of portable devices, energy storage has become a very important aspect of modern day...
As the energy demand grows so to do the need for devices that can be tailored to a design need. Often, this can lead to a device that falls between the two traditional groups of lithium-ion battery (LIB) and lithium-ion capacitors (LIC)....
Renewable energy sources are fundamental alternatives to supply the rising energy demand in the world and to reduce or replace fossil fuel technologies. In order to make renewable-based technologies suitable for commercial and industrial...
Understanding of the transport phenomena in Li-air batteries is crucial for improving the performance and design of Li-air batteries. In this dissertation, the basic transport equations that govern the operation of Li-air batteries are...
The growing environmental concern over carbon dioxide emission has driven the demand for next-generation green vehicles like electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). This in turn calls for higher capacity and higher...
The first chapter examines what motivates airports to deploy on-site solar PV system. Currently, over 20% of U.S. public airports have adopted solar photovoltaic (PV) on their property. Yet, the vast majority of research on solar energy...
Recent years have seen developments in lithium-ion capacitor (LIC) technology. However, there has been scant work in mathematical models to predict the performance of LICs. Existing models have focused upon cell degradation over time or...
Wind energy has become one of the most important and thriving renewable energy resources in the world. Transforming the kinetic energy of wind into electric power is more environmentally friendly than traditional processes such as the...
This dissertation is mainly focused on the investigation of cathode in Li-air batteries using organic electrolyte and the development of high-rate rechargeable Li-air flow batteries. A Li-air battery using organic electrolyte with an air...
A dynamic three-dimensional volume element model (VEM) of a parabolic trough solar collector (PTC) comprising an outer glass cover, annular space, absorber tube, and heat transfer fluid is studied with detail. The model is coupled with...
Solar photovoltaic (PV) energy integration in distribution networks is one of the fastest growing sectors of distributed energy integration. The growth in solar PV integration is incentivized by various clean power policies, global...
The contemporary power grid landscape is witnessing a transformative shift. As the integration of renewable energy resources intensifies and decarbonization objectives gain prominence, there is a discernible migration from traditional...
Thermoelectric materials hold tremendous promise for advances in fundamental science and practical applications; particularly for robust electricity generation in extreme and remote environments. However, for most materials, the energy...
Gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) are widely studied due to the ease of controlled synthesis, facile surface modification, and interesting physical properties. To fully take advantage of the NP properties, self-assembly of colloidal Au NPs...
Polymer-particle composites are ubiquitous in everyday life. Engineered interactions between these two components facilitate a massive breadth of applications. Herein, we explore in-depth some of the key properties of each constituent...
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