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Cogeneration versus natural gas steam boiler: A techno-economic model

Shnaiderman, Matan; Keren, Nir - In: Applied Energy 131 (2014) C, pp. 128-138

numerically show that implementation of a cogeneration system may yield rapid return-on-investment and may lead to cost savings of …

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Theoretical and numerical analysis on pressure recovery of supersonic separators for natural gas dehydration

Yang, Yan; Wen, Chuang; Wang, Shuli; Feng, Yuqing - In: Applied Energy 132 (2014) C, pp. 248-253

The supersonic separation is a novel technology in the natural gas dehydration for its compact design and fewer emissions. The other fascinating advantage is that the diffuser can convert kinetic energy into pressure energy to improve the energy efficiency. The mechanism of the pressure recovery...

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Experiments and thermodynamic simulations for continuous separation of CO2 from CH4+CO2 gas mixture utilizing hydrate formation

Tomita, Shuhei; Akatsu, Satoru; Ohmura, Ryo - In: Applied Energy 146 (2015) C, pp. 104-110

In this paper, we experimentally investigated the time evolution of compositions in the gas phase and the hydrate slurry during long-term operations of hydrate-based CO2 separation. We performed continuous gas separation experiments at pressure of 2.3MPa and temperature of 273.2K. We continually...

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U.S. natural gas exports and their global impacts

Arora, Vipin; Cai, Yiyong - In: Applied Energy 120 (2014) C, pp. 95-103

We evaluate potential global impacts of increase in U.S. natural gas exports as a result of the shale gas boom. To our knowledge this is the first such analysis using a global economic model to understand this timely policy issue. Our primary conclusion is that world economic activity is higher...

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Natural gas fueled compression ignition engine performance and emissions maps with diesel and RME pilot fuels

Imran, S.; Emberson, D.R.; Diez, A.; Wen, D.S.; … - In: Applied Energy 124 (2014) C, pp. 354-365

is compressed during the compression stroke of the engine. Due to the difference in the values of specific heat capacity …

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Energy efficiency improvement and fuel savings in water heaters using baffles

Moeini Sedeh, Mahmoud; Khodadadi, J.M. - In: Applied Energy 102 (2013) C, pp. 520-533

Thermal efficiency improvement of a water heater was investigated numerically and experimentally in response to presence of a baffle, particularly designed for modifying the flow field within the water reservoir and enhancing heat transfer extracted into the water tank. A residential natural...

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Determining appliance energy usage with a high-resolution metering system for residential natural gas meters

Tewolde, M.; Longtin, J.P.; Das, S.R.; Sharma, S. - In: Applied Energy 108 (2013) C, pp. 363-372

classify appliance load profiles. This approach provides a number of attractive features including low cost, easy installation …

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Using size distribution analysis to forecast natural gas resources in Asia Pacific

Aguilera, Roberto F.; Ripple, Ronald D. - In: Applied Energy 88 (2011) 12, pp. 4607-4620

presently ranks behind that of oil and coal. However, the abundance of gas could lead to a significant gas market share increase …

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Molten carbonate fuel cell and gas turbine hybrid systems as distributed energy resources

Wee, Jung-Ho - In: Applied Energy 88 (2011) 12, pp. 4252-4263

Molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC)/gas turbine (GT) hybrid system has attracted a great deal of research effort due to its higher electricity efficiency. However, its technology has remained at the conceptual level due to incomplete examination of the related issues, challenges and variables. To...

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The cost of pipelining climate change mitigation: An overview of the economics of CH4, CO2 and H2 transportation

van der Zwaan, B.C.C.; Schoots, K.; Rivera-Tinoco, R.; … - In: Applied Energy 88 (2011) 11, pp. 3821-3831

-intensive fossil energy resource; CO2 capture and storage can significantly reduce the climate footprint of especially fossil … investment cost requirements. In this article we focus on the latter and present an overview of both the total costs and cost … components of the distribution of these three gases via pipelines. Possible intricacies and external factors that strongly …

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