Volume 38, Issue 2, February 2013

Thermodynamic Optimization, Exergy Analysis, and Constructal Design

ISSN: 1319-8025 (Print) 2191-4281 (Online)

In this issue (18 articles)

  1. Preface

    Special Issue: Thermodynamic Optimization, Exergy Analysis, and Constructal Design

    A. Z. Sahin, E. M. Mokheimer… Page 219
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    Review Article - Special Issue - Mechanical Engineering

    Thermodynamic Analysis

    Yaşar Demirel Pages 221-249
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    Research Article - Special Issue - Mechanical Engineering

    Using Exergy to Assess Regional and National Energy Utilization: A Comparative Review

    Marc A. Rosen Pages 251-261
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    Research Article - Special Issue - Mechanical Engineering

    Estimation of the Monthly Based Hourly Wind Speed Characteristics and the Generated Power Characteristics for Developing Bidding Strategies in an Actual Wind Farm: A Case Study

    E. Akyuz, D. Demiral, C. Coskun, Z. Oktay Pages 263-275
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    Research Article - Special Issue - Mechanical Engineering

    Performance of Photovoltaic Module for Different Sites in Iraq

    Moh’d Ahmad Al-Nimr, Wisam A. M. Al-Shohani Pages 277-283
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    Research Article - Special Issue - Mechanical Engineering

    Comparison of Flow Parameters in Internal Combustion Engines

    Lucky Anetor Pages 285-300
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    Research Article - Special Issue - Mechanical Engineering

    Experimental Studies of Flow Fields in Internal Combustion Engines

    Lucky Anetor, Christopher Odetunde… Pages 301-316
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    Research Article - Special Issue - Mechanical Engineering

    A Review on the Drawbacks of Renewable Energy as a Promising Energy Source of the Future

    Abbas Azarpour, Suardi Suhaimi… Pages 317-328
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    Research Article - Special Issue - Mechanical Engineering

    Entropy Generation Minimization, Exergy Analysis, and the Constructal Law

    Adrian Bejan Pages 329-340
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    Research Article - Special Issue - Mechanical Engineering

    Optimal Configuration of a Bimolecular, Light-Driven Engine for Maximum Ecological Performance

    Lingen Chen, Kang Ma, Yanlin Ge, Fengrui Sun Pages 341-350
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  11. Research Article - Special Issue - Mechanical Engineering

    Multi-Level Multi-Objective Multi-Point Optimization System for Axial Flow Compressor 2D Blade Design

    A. Fathi, A. Shadaram Pages 351-364
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    Research Article - Special Issue - Mechanical Engineering

    “Volume-Point” Mass Transfer Constructal Optimization Based on Triangular Element

    Huijun Feng, Lingen Chen, Zhihui Xie… Pages 365-372
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    Research Article - Special Issue - Mechanical Engineering

    Ecological Optimization of an Irreversible Otto Cycle

    Yanlin Ge, Lingen Chen, Fengrui Sun Pages 373-381
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    A Study on Late Intake Valve Closing Miller Cycled Diesel Engine

    Guven Gonca, Bahri Sahin, Yasin Ust… Pages 383-393
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    Research Article - Special Issue - Mechanical Engineering

    Conventional and Advanced Exergetic Analyses: Theory and Application

    Tatiana Morosuk, George Tsatsaronis… Pages 395-404
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    Research Article - Special Issue - Mechanical Engineering

    Finite Time Thermodynamic Studies on Absorption Thermodynamic Cycles: A State-of-the-Art Review

    Xiaoyong Qin, Lingen Chen, Yanlin Ge… Pages 405-419
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    Research Article - Special Issue - Mechanical Engineering

    Long-Term Wind Speed Analysis and Detection of its Trends Using Mann–Kendall Test and Linear Regression Method

    Shafiqur Rehman Pages 421-437
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    Research Article - Special Issue - Mechanical Engineering

    Modification of an Industrial Ethane Recovery Plant Using Mixed Integer Optimization and Shuffled Frog Leaping Algorithm

    Ali Vatani, Mehdi Mehrpooya… Pages 439-455
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