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IECEC-97
PROCEEDINGS OF
THE THIRTY-SECOND
INTERSOCIETY
ENERGY CONVERSION
ENGINEERING CONFERENCE
VOLUME 2
Electrochemical TechnologiesConversion Technologies
Thermal Management
July 27 - August 1, 1997
Honolulu, Hawaii
American Institute of Chemical Engineers345 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017
Table of Contents
Volume 2
Electrochemical Technologies, Conversion Technologiesand Thermal Management
Note: Please check the Post Deadline Papers section ofVolume 4for additionalpapers.
ELECTROCHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES
FUEL CELLS
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ofProton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells 768
(97092)A. Rodrigues, J. C. Amphlett, R. F. Mann, B. A. Peppley, P. R. Roberge, Royal
Military College of Canada, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Progress With the Direct Methanol Liquid-Feed Fuel Cell System (97447) 774
G. Halpert, S. R. Narayanan, T. Valdez, W. Chun, H. Frank, A. Kindler,
S. Surampudi, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA; J. Kosek, C. Cropley,
A. LaConti, Giner, Inc.,Waltham, MA
Solubility of LiCo02 in Molten Carbonates (97056) 779
M. Higashino, Y. Takigawa, Electro-Communication University, Osaka, Japan;
M. Yanagida, K. Tanimoto, T. Kojima, Y. Tamiya, H. Matsumoto, T. Asai, Y.
Miyazaki, Osaka National Research Institute, Osaka, Japan;
A Comparison of Two Aluminizing Methods for Corrosion Protection in the 782
Wet Seal of Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells (97082)
I. Bloom, J. E. Indacochea, M. Krumpelt, Argonne National Laboratory,
Argonne, IL; T. G. Benjamin, M-C Power Corp., Burr Ridge, IL
The Electrochemical Reduction of N2 Gas and Its Application to Energy 787
Systems (97307)Y. Ito, T. Goto, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
U.S. Army PEM Fuel Cell Programs (97068) 793
A. S. Patil, R. Jacobs, U.S. Army CECOM R&DE Center, Ft. Belvoir, VA
Fuel Cell for Buildings Program (97095)796
R. J. Fiskum, U.S. Department ofEnergy, Washington, DC
Status of the M-C Power MCFC Commercialization Program (97132) 800
T. G. Benjamin, D. S. Erickson, E. J. Haugh, R. J. Petri, M-C Power
Corporation, Burr Ridge, IL
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Carbon Dioxide Capture In Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell Power Plants 805
Fueled With Coal And Natural Gas (97111)P. Reimer, IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme, Cheltenham, Gloustershire,UK; J. H. Hirschenhofer, J. S. White, Parsons Power Group, Inc., Reading, PA
Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells for Power Generation from High-Ash Indian 811
Coals (97224)R. Perumal, S. Bali, M. Balakrishnan, A. Mathur, TERI, Habitat Place, New
Delhi, India
A Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell Cogeneration System Retrofit to a Large 817
Office Building (97300)D. H. Archer, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA; J. G. Wimer,M. C. Williams, Federal Energy Technology Center, Morgantown, WV
Fuel Cell Transit Bus Testing & Development at Georgetown University 825
(97156)R. Wimmer, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Hydrogen Generation for Fuel-Cell Power Systems by High-Pressure 831
Catalytic Methanol-Steam Reforming (97093)B. A. Peppley, J. C. Amphlett, L. M. Kearns, R. F. Mann, P. R. Roberge, RoyalMilitary College of Canada, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
The Processing of Alcohols, Hydrocarbons and Ethers to Produce Hydrogen 837
for a PEMFC for Transportation Applications (97109)R. A. J. Dams, P. R. Hayter, S. C. Moore, Special Project Group, Portsmouth,
Hampshire, United Kingdom
Partial Oxidation Reformer Development for Fuel Cell Vehicles (97081) 843
S. Ahmed, R. Doshi, S. H. D. Lee, R. Kumar, M. Krumpelt, Argonne National
Laboratory, Argonne, IL
Development of Reforming Technology for a Portable Generator (97116) 847
N. Hashimoto, H. Kudo, J. Adachi, M. Shinagawa, N. Yamaga, Central Research
Laboratory, Osaka, Japan; A. Igarashi, Kogakuin University, Tokyo, Japan
Direct Carbonate Fuel Cell Power Plant Operating with Logistic Fuels 851
(97016)S. Abens, G. Steinfeld, Energy Research Corporation, Danbury, CT
BATTERIES
Electrical Characterization Testing of Sealed Nickel-Zinc Batteries (97013) 857
D. Coates, A. Charkey, Energy Research Corporation, Danbury, CT
Characterization of All Zinc Chloride Zinc Carbon Cells Containing Zinc 863
Cans Made From No Lead Added Zinc Alloys (97067)J. T. West, F. F. Bonacker, Rayovac Corporation, Madison, WI
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Development of a Compact High-Power Zinc-Oxygen Battery for a 872
Heavyweight Torpedo (97210)B. Koretz, N. Naimer, Electric Fuel Limited, Jerusalem, Israel
Regeneration of Zinc Anodes for the Electric Fuel® Zinc-Air Refuelable EV 877
Battery System (97211)B. Koretz, J. R. Goldstein, Electric Fuel Limited, Jerusalem, Israel
Load Leveled Battery System Characteristics Using Sealed Lead-acid 883
Batteries (97486)J. T. Guerin, A. F. Burke, University of California, Davis, CA
Thermal Analysis of the Ultralife SSS Lithium Ion Solid Polymer Battery 889
With High Energy Anode for Dual Use Applications (97084)R. P. Hollandsworth, M. Isaacson, Lockheed Martin Missile and Space, Palo
Alto, CA; E. A. Cuellar, J. A. Read, Ultralife Batteries, Inc., Newark, NY
Testing and Evaluation ofBatteries for a Fuel Cell Powered Hybrid Bus 894
(97456)J. F. Miller, C. E. Webster, A. F. Tummillo, W. H. DeLuca, Argonne National
Laboratory, Argonne, IL
Numerical Simulation of Coupled Electrochemical and Transport Processes 899
in Battery Systems (97124)B. Y. Liaw, W-B. Gu, C-Y. Wang, University ofHawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI
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CONVERSION TECHNOLOGIES
COMBUSTIONSYSTEMS
A Comprehensive Model on Spray Formation Process and Probability 904
Distribution of Subsequently Formed Spray Droplets (97487)S. Mitra, X. Li, University ofVictoria, Victoria, B. C, Canada
Hydrogen as an Additive to Methane for Spark Ignition Engine 910
Applications (97478)S. O. Bade Shrestha, G. A. Karim, The University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Experimental Characterisation of Flows In The Model of a Strongly 916
Swirling Combustor (97024)S. Pasini, A. Coghe, U. Ghezzl, G. Solero, Polytechnic ofMilan, Milan, Italy
Combustion and Emissions (97023) 922
S. Pasini, U. Ghezzi, L. Degli, L. D. A. Ferri, Polytechnic ofMilan, Milan, Italy
A Study on the Two Phase (Gas/Solid) Flow Characteristics in the 927
Entrained Coal Gasifier (97390)H-T. Kim, Y-H. Lim, Y-S. Jeon, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea; Y-D. Yoo,Institute ofAdvanced Engineering, Suwon, Korea
Innovative Coal Gasification System with High Temperature Air (97029) 932
K. Yoshikawa, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama, Japan;H. Katsushima, M. Kasahara, T. Hasegawa, R. Tanaka, Nippon Furnace Kogyo,Yokohama, Japan; T. Ootsuka, Electric Power Development Co., Ltd., Tokyo,Japan
The Flammability Limits of Hydrogen and Methane in Air at Moderately 938
Elevated Temperatures (97432)B. B. Ale, I. Wierzba, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
A New-Concept Gas-Solid Combustion System "MERIT" For High 944
Combustion Efficiency and Low Emissions (97046)T. Hatanaka, S. Matsuda, H. Hatano, National Institute for Resources and
Environment, Ibaraki, Japan
High Efficiency Multifuel Combustor with Potential for Commercial and 949
Military Applications (97205)R. Mital, R. K. Sievers, Advanced Modular Power Systems, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI
Flame Propagation in Co-Fired Coal-Natural Gas Mixtures (97079) 955
S. Thenappan, Rheem Manufacturing Company, Montgomery, AL;S. R. Gollahalli, University ofOklahoma, Norman, OK
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Ultra Clean Burner for an AMTEC System Suitable for Hybrid ElectricVehicles (97369)R. Mital, R. K. Sievers, T. K. Hunt, Advanced Modular Power Systems, Inc.,Ann Arbor, MI
An External Combustion, Open-Diesel Cycle Heat Engine (97142)W. D. Harris, Sacramento, CA
Brake Power Maxima ofEngines with Limited Heat Transfer (97413)J. R. Senft, University of Wisconsin, River Falls, WI
A Constant Volume Carnot Engine Cycle (97141)W. D. Harris, Sacramento, CA
Merits of Stirling-Driven Vapor-Compression Systems and Their Advanced
Technologies (97386)N. Kagawa, National Defense Academy, Yokosuka, Japan
Design of a 1 kW Class Gamma Type Stirling Engine (97180)L, Raggi, M. Katsuta, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan; H. Sekiya, SanyoElectric Co., Ltd., Gumma, Japan
Size Limits for Stirling Cycle Refrigerators and Cryocoolers (97090)R. B. Peterson, M. Al-Hazmy, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Piston Movement in Thermocompressor (97324)P. H. Arques, Ecully, France
The Effect of "Flushing Ratio" on the Performance of Counterflow Fixed-
Bed Thermal Regenerators (97178)F. de Monte, G. Galli, University of L'Aquila, Roio Poggio, LAquila, Italy
Theoretical and Experimental Study on Regenerative Rotary Displacer
Stirling Engine (97179)L. Raggi, M. Katsuta, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan; N. Isshiki, Nihon
Univeristy, Tokyo, Japna; S. Isshiki, Isshiki R&D Laboratory, Tokyo, Japan
The Application of Stirling Cooler to Refrigeration (97234)S-Y. Kim, W-S. Chung, D-K. Shin, K.-S. Cho, LG Electronics Inc., Seoul, Korea
An Experimental Study on Flow Resistance of Regenerator Wire Meshes in
Oscillatory Flow (97166)S. Isshiki, Y. Takasaki, I. Ushiyama, Ashikaga Institute of Technology,
Tochigiken, Japan; N. Isshiki, Nihon University, Tokyo, Japan
Design, Simulation, and Test Results of a Heat-Assisted Three-Cylinder
Stirling Heat Pump (C-3) (97033)S. Yagyu, I. Fujishima, KUBOTA Corporation, Amagasaki, Hyogo, Japan;J. Corey, Clever Fellows Innovation Consortium, Inc., Troy, NY; N. Isshiki,I. Satoh, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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Stirling Energy Systems' (SES) Dish-Stirling Program (97414) 1039
K. W. Stone, McDonnell Douglas, Huntington Beach, CA; H. W. Braun,
M. I. Moore, T. B. Clark, Stirling Energy Systems, Inc., Phoenix, AZ
THERMIONICS & THERMOELECTRICS
Updated Perspective on the Potential for Thermionic Conversion to Meet 1045
21st Century Energy Needs (97479)
G. 0. Fitzpatrick, E. J. Britt, Space Power, Inc., San Jose, CA; B. Moyzhes,
Consultant
The Basics of the Technology of Creating a Small Interelectrode Spacing in 1052
Thermionic Energy Converters with the Use of Two-Phase Systems (97086)
A. G. Kalandarishvili, Kurchatov Institute, Moscow, Russia
Thermodynamic Design of a Power Optimized Irreversible Thermionic 1057
Generator (97174)S. Bhattacharyya, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India
Theoretical Study of the Electrical Power Behavior of a Cesium Thermionic 1063
Converter for Switching Resistive and Reactive Loads (97118)
J. G. Perez, Semiconductor Devices Research Center, Puebla, Mexico;
C. A. Estrada, A. E. Jimenez, J. G. Cervantes, Energy Research Center, Morelos,
Mexico
Alkali Metal Detectors for Coolant Leakage Monitoring in Thermionic 1066
Nuclear Power Systems (97085)A. G. Kalandarishvili, B. S. Stepennov, Kurchatov Institute, Moscow, Russia
Fast Pulsing of an Open Research Thermionic Converter (97518) 1071
R. Svensson, Sweden Chalmers University of Technology, Goteborg, Sweden;
L. Holmlid, University ofGoteborg, Goteborg, Sweden
Thermoelectric Recovery ofWaste Heat - Case Studies (97022) 1075
M. D. Rowe, G. Min, S.G. K. Williams, A. Aoune, Cardiff School of
Engineering, Cardiff, Wales; K. Matsuura, Osaka University, Suita Osaka,
Japan; V. L. Kuznetsov, Ioffe Physical-Technical Institute, St. Petersburg,
Russia; L. W. Fu, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
New Materials and Devices for Thermoelectric Applications (97419) 1080
J.-P. Fleurial, A. Borshchevsky, T. Caillat, R. Ewell, Jet Propulsion Laboratory,
Pasadena, CA
Thermopower Investigation of a-As2Se3 (97012) 1086
D. M. Chiu, Victoria University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
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Truck Co-Generation System Based on Combustion Heated Thermoelectric 1092
Conversion (97541)Ye. A. Meleta, V. I. Yarygin, V. V. Klepikov, State Scientific Center of Russian
Federation, Kaluga Region, Russia; L. R. Wolff, Energy Conversion SystemB.V., Eindhoven, Netherlands
Investigation of Energy Conversion in TPV Power Generation Prototype 1097
Using Blackbody/Selective Emitters (97246)Z. Chen, P. L. Adair, M. F. Rose, Space Power Institute, Auburn, AL
Design and Construction of a Thermophotovoltaic Generator Using 1101
Turbine Combustion Gas (97201)T. A. Erickson, K. W. Lindler, M. J. Harper, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis,MD
Thermophotovoltaic Emitter Material Selection and Design (97202) 1107
P. C. Saxton, A. L. Moran, M. J. Harper, K. W. Lindler, U.S. Naval Academy,
Annapolis, MD
A Comparison ofPlanar and Cylindrical Thermophotolvotiac Energy 1113
Conversion Systems (97233)B. S. Good, D. L. Chubb, NASA Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, OH
Electrical and Optical Performance Characteristics of p/n InGaAs 1119
Monolithic Interconnected Modules (97528)D. M. Wilt, NASA Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, OH; N. S. Fatemi,
P. P. Jenkins, V.G. Weizer, R. W. Hoffman, Essential Research, Inc., Cleveland,
OH; C. S. Murray, D. Riley, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, West Mufflin,
PA
Series IIAMTEC Cell Design and Development (97335) 1125
R. K. Sievers, J. E. Pantolin, R. C. Svedberg, D. A. Butkiewicz,
C. A. Borkowski, C. Huang, T. J. Hendricks, T. K. Hunt, Advanced Modular
Power Systems, Ann Arbor, MI
Parasitic Heat Loss Reduction in AMTEC Cells by Heat Shield 1130
Optimization (97420)C. A. Borkowski, R.C. Svedberg, T. J. Hendricks, Advanced Modular Power
Systems, Ann Arbor, MI
Effect ofDesign Variations on AMTEC Cell Efficiency, and of Operating 1136
Parameters on Performance ofOSC Cell Design (97529)
A. Schock, H. Noravian, V. Kumar, C. T. Or, Orbital Sciences Corporation,
Germantown, MD
AMTEC: Current Status and Vision (97536)1152
G. C. Levy, T. K. Hunt, R. K. Sievers, Advanced Modular Power Systems, Ann
Arbor, MI
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Coupled Thermal, Electrical, and Fluid Flow Analyses of AMTEC
Converters, with Illustrative Application to OSC's Cell Design (97182)A. Schock, H. Noravian, C. Or, Orbital Sciences Corporation , Germantown, MD
Quantifying and Minimizing Entropy Generation in AMTEC Cells (97383) 1165
T. J. Hendricks, C. Huang, Advanced Modular Power Systems, Inc., Ann Arbor,MI
Performance Analysis of a Multitube Vapor-Anode AMTEC Cell (97378) 1172
J-M. Tournier, M. S. El-Genk, L. Huang, University ofNew Mexico,
Albuquerque, NM; M. Schuller, Phillips Laboratory, Kirtland AFB,
Albuquerque, NM
The Experimental Results of AMTEC and a Study ofIts Terrestrial 1180
Applications in IEE of China (97058)
Q. Ni, J. Tong, Y. Kan, J. Wang, Y. Cui, Chinese Academy of Sciences,
Beijing, China
Vacuum Testing of High Efficiency Multi-Base Tube AMTEC Cells (97379) 1184
J. Merrill, Nichols Research Corporation, Albuquerque, NM; M. Schuller,
Phillips Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, NM; R. K. Sievers, C. Borkowski, Advanced
Modular Power Systems, Ann Arbor, MI; L. Huang, M. S. El-Genk, UniversityofNew Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Measurements of Thermal Conductivities of Alumina Powders and MIN-K 1190
in Vacuum (97380)L. Huang, M. S. El-Genk, The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM;
M. J. Schuller, Phillips Laboratory, Kirland AFB, Albuquerque, NM
Electrode Testing in Simple Vapor-Vapor AMTEC Cells (97206) 1196
T. K. Hunt, C. A. Borkowski, K. F. Childs, R. K. Sievers, Advanced Modular
Power Systems, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI
PX Series AMTEC Cell Design, Testing, and Analysis (97421) 1202
C. A. Borkowski, R. K. Sievers, T. J. Hendricks, Advanced Modular Power
Systems , Inc., Ann Arbor, MI
New Precursors for Direct Synthesis of Single Phase Na- and 1210
K-B"- Aluminas For Use in AMTEC Systems (97436)R. L. Cook, D. B. MacQueen, K. E. Bader, TDA Research, Inc., Wheat Ridge,
CO; A. R. Barron, Rice University, Houston, TX
Synthesis of fi"-Al203 Polymer Precursor and Its Pyrolysis to Ultrafine 1214
B"-A1203 Powders (97459)D. R. Treadwell, A. C. Sutorik, S. S. Neo, R. M. Laine, University ofMichigan,Ann Arbor, MI; R. C. Svedberg, Advanced Modular Power Systems, Inc,. Ann
Arbor, MI
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Loss of Alkali Oxide from Beta" Alumina and Its Importance to AMTEC 1220
Life Issues (97162)R. M. Williams, M. A. Ryan, W. M. Phillips, Jet Propulsion Laboratory,Pasadena, CA
Some Corrosion Failure Mechanisms ofAMTEC Cells (97014) 1224
D. L. Alger, Alger Stirling Company, Seville, OH
Accelerated Testing for Extended Service AMTEC Cells (97458) 1230
R. C. Svedberg, D. A. Schaupner, Advanced Modular Power Systems, Inc., Ann
Arbor, MI; A. J. Appleby, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
ADVANCED THERMAL & RELATEDSYSTEMS
Generating Steam Efficiently (97106) 1236
V. Ganapathy, ABCO Industries, Abilene, TX
Cogeneration in the Former Soviet Union (97268) 1241
W. C. Horak, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY
Reaction Durability ofa Magnesium Oxide/Water Chemical Heat Pump 1246
System (97217)Y. Kato, W. Nanmoku, F. Takahashi, Y. Yoshizawa, Tokyo Institute of
Technology, Tokyo, Japan
The Development of a Performance-Enhancing Additive for Vapor- 1252
Compression Heat Pumps (97193)L. Grzyll, R. P. Scaringe, Mainstream Engineering Corp., Rockledge, FL;
J. M. Gottschlich, USAF Wright Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Thermodynamic Analysis of Adsorption Refrigeration Cycles (97108) 1258
B. B. Saha, A. Akisawa, T. Kashiwagi, Tokyo University ofAgriculture &
Technology, Koganei-shi, Tokyo, Japan
Integration of Compressor Performance Maps and NIST Refrigerant 1265
Database in an Air Conditioner Thermal Performance Simulation Model
(97274)J. H. Arthur, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA; J. T. Beard, University
of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA; C. Bolton, Belvoir Research Development &
Engineering Center, Ft. Belvoir, VA
Miniature Heat Pumps for Portable and Distributed Space Conditioning 1271
Applications (97464)M. K. Drost, M. Friedrich, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland,
WA
Micro Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES) Technology 1275
Insertion Program (97008)L. Burgan, McClellan Air Force Base, CA
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INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS
Licensing Patents and Technology by the Developer of the Technology 1280
(97190)M. G. Gilman, Lowe, Price, LeBlanc, and Becker, Alexandria, VA
Free Energy by Space Quanta Manipulation (RQM) (97145) 1287
P. Gibas, F. Greilinger, J-M. Lehner, W. Rusterholz, RQM, Rapperswil,Switzerland
RQM Technologies: Summary and Status (97175) 1293
J. J. Hurtak, AFFS Corporation, Los Gatos, CA; P. G. Bailey, Institute for New
Energy, Los Altos, CA
Thermodynamics of Magnetic Systems and Some Applications (97001) 1298
G. Bisio, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
High Density Charge Clusters and Energy Conversion Results (97230) 1305
H. Fox, Fusion Information Center, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT; P. G. Bailey,Institute for New Energy, Los Altos, CA
Nanostructured Materials for Energy Storage and Energy Conversion 1311
Devices (97501)D. E. Reisner, T. D. Xiao, P. R. Strutt, US Nanocorp, Inc., North Haven, CT;
A. J. Salkind, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ
History and Applications ofHAARP Technologies: The High Frequency 1317
Active Auroral Research Program (97216)P. G. Bailey, Institute for New Energy; N. Worthington, AUM Foundation,Redwood City, CA
Cold Fusion Research: Models and Potential Benefits (97163) 1323
J. J. Hurtak, AFFS Corporation, Los Gatos, CA; P. G. Bailey, Institute for New
Energy, Los Altos, CA
Possible New Applications of Low-Energy Nuclear Reactions (97231) 1330
H. Fox, Fusion Information Center, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT; P. G. Bailey,Institute for New Energy, Los Altos, CA
Anomalous Heat and Helium Production Using Palladium-Boron Alloys in 1334
Heavy Water (97538)M. H. Miles, K. B. Johnson, anaval Air Warfare Center, China Lake, CA; M. A.
Imam, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC
Biphasic Behavior in Thermal Electrolytic Generators Using Nickel 1338
Cathodes (97009)M. Swartz, JET Energy Technology, Inc. Weston, MA
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Thermal and Nuclear Events Associated with the Pd+D Codeposition 1344(97120)S. J. Szpak, P. A. Boss, NCCOSC, San Diego, CA
Excess Heat and Unexpected Elements from Aqueous Electrolysis with 1350Titanium and Palladium Cathodes (97368)J. Dash, R. Kopecek, S. Miguet, Portland State University, Portland, OR
Changes In Isotopic Distribution of the Elements on Palladium Cathode 1356
After Electrolyzed in D20 Solution (97198)T. Mizuno, T. Akimoto, K. Kurokawa, M. Kitaichi, K. Inoda, K. Azumi,S. Simokawa, T. Ohmori, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan; M. Enyo,Hakodate National College of Technology, Hakodate, Japan
Nuclear Transmutation Induced by Light Water Electrolysis With Gold 1362
Electrode (97373)T. Ohmori, T. Mizuno, Hokkaido University, Kitaku Sapporo, Japan; M. Enyo,Hakodate National College of Technology, Tokuracho Hakodate, Japan
Einstein's Special Relativity - Kinematical Part I - Einstein for Philistines 1368
(97544)F. A. Wyczalek, FW Lilly, Inc., Bloomfield Hills, MI
Foundations of Science (Quantum Arithmetic) (97096) 1372
B. Iverson, Tigard, OR
Einstein's Special and General Relativity - Energy Conversion Engineering 1377
Applications (97552)F. A. Wyczalek, FW Lilly Inc., Bloomfield Hills, MI
An Intelligent Adaptive Fuzzy-Neural Control System for Applications in 1381
Hazardous Environments (97408)M. V. Bedekar, H. V. Bedekar, Engineering College, Maharashtra, India
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THERMAL MANAGEMENT
HEATPIPESAND HEAT TRANSFER
Condensation Heat Transfer Regarding Hysteretic Annular Flow in a 1385
Rotating Stepped Wall Heat Pipe (97395)L. Lin, A. Faghri, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Predicting Yearly Energy Savings Using Bin Weather Data with Heat-Pipe 1391
Heat Exchangers (97260)G. D. Mathur, Zexel USA Corporation, Decatur, IL
Steady State Analysis of the USAF Phillips Laboratory Capillary Pumped 1397
Loop Testbed (97032)B. J. Tomlinson, USAF Phillips Laboratory, Albuquerque, NM
Experimental Investigation of a Neon Cryogenic Capillary Pumped Loop 1403
(97272)D. C. Bugby, E. J. Kroliczek, Swales Aerospace, Beltsville, MD;
B.A. Cullimore, J. E. Baumann, Cullimore & Ring Technologies, Inc.
Cryogenic Thermal Storage Unit (CRYOTSU) Flight Experiment (97271) 1409
C. Stouffer, R. M. Hagood, D. C. Bugby, Swales Aerospace, Beltsville, MD
Low Temperature Operation of a Three-Level Buck DC-DC Converter* 1415
(97117)F. F. Perez-Guerrero, B. R. Ray, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, PR;
R. L. Patterson, NASA Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, OH
Cryogenic Aerospace Terrestrial Radar Power System Thermal Analysis 1421
(97172)M. L. Ramalingam, UES, Inc., Dayton, OH; B. Donovan, T. Lamp, J. Beam,USAF Wright laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH
Experimental Verification of a 60 K Thermal Storage Unit (97270) 1427
D. C. Bugby, C. J. Stouffer, Swales Aerospace, Beltsville, MD; M. Rich, Phillips
Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, NM
Evaporation of Sprinkler Water Spray in a Fire Plume (97075) 1433
G. Krishan, Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee, India; S. Prakash,
University of Roorkee, Roorkee, India
Fluidized Bed Viscosity Measurements in Reduced Gravity (97043) 1439
S. I. Bakhtiyarov, R. A. Overfelt, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
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SPACECRAFTANDINSTRUMENTTHERMAL CONTROL
Analytical Thermal Model Validation for Cassini Radioisotope 1445Thermoelectric Generator (97080)E. I. Lin, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA
An Experimental Technique to Resolve the LANDSAT-7 Spacecraft Heater 1451Debond Issue (97427)M. K. Choi, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
An Innovative Thermal Balance Test for Landsat-7 ETM+ Instrument: 1457
Cheaper, Faster, Unusual, Successful (97005)M. K. Choi, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
Engineering Testing of the Capillary Pumped Loop Thermal Control 1463
System for the NASA EOS-AM Spacecraft (97494)W. J. Krotiuk, Lockheed Martin Missies & Space, Philadelphia, PA
Thermal Design of Landsat-7 ETM+ Earth/Space Background Simulators 1470
(97006)M. K. Choi, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
Thermal Success of GGS SWE and HYDRA Instruments: Design, Analysis, 1476
Verification, Flight Performance (97007)M. K. Choi, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLAND COOLINGSYSTEMS
Development of a Heat-Driven Pulse Pump for Spacecraft Applications - 1482
Part 2 (97330)S. M. Benner, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD; M. Martins,Jackson & Tull, Seabrook, MD
Economic Comparsion ofPulsed Electrostatic Precipitators and Fabric 1486
Filters in Coal Fired Utility Plants (97299)A. C. Caputo, P. M. Pelagagge, University of L'Aquila, Roio Poggio, AQ, Italy
A Compact Thermal Control System for Aircraft Avionics Pod Cooling 1492
(97337)R. P. Scaringe, Mainstream Engineering Corporation, Rockledge, FL
A Leak-ProofPlate-Fin Heat Exchanger Concept For Process Plant 1497
Applications (97430)C. F. McDonald, McDonald Thermal Engineering, La Jolla, CA
Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics Remarks on the Refrigeration of 1503
Electric Arc Furnace Walls (97003)G. Bisio, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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Fabrication and Test of a Filling Station for Micro/Miniature Devices
(97133)Y. Cao, M. Gao, E. Pinilla, Florida International University, Miami, FL
NUMERICALANALYSISAND CODE VERIFICATION
CAPLIM: A Visual Basic Program to Calculate the Capillary Limit of an 1514
Axially-Grooved Heat Pipe (97462)K. S. Klasing, S. K. Thomas, Wright State University, Dayton, OH;
K. L. Yerkes, Wright Laboratories, Wright Patterson AFB, OH
Firerun: A Computer Program for the Prediction of Fire Safety in the 1519
Design of Food Services (97475)A. J. Bula, M. M. Rahman, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Numerical Simulation and Animation of Oscillating Turbulent Flow in a 1525
Counterbalance Valve (97495)M. M. Rahman, J. L. Porteiro, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL;S. T. Weber, Sun Hydraulics Corp. Sarasota, FL
The Thermal Analysis of Fluid Flow Parallel to Rotating Surfaces (97087) 1531
R. Smyth, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
Experimental Investigation of the Effect of Partition in Deflecting an 1537
Axisymmetric Turbulent Jet in a Rectangular Enclosure (97513)R. A. Srinivasan, E. G. Tulapurkara, T.K. Bose, Indian Institute ofTechnology,
Madras, India; F. Schlottmann, Ruhr University, Bochum, Germany
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