Abstract: The discussion of the ideal conversion of enclosed thermal radiation revolves around three different theories, whose earliest proponents were Petela, Spanner, and Jeter, respectively. Each of these ...

Abstract: This note addresses the current debate on the correctness of power plant models and analyses of the type published by Curzon and Ahlborn (1975) among others. Such models are based on the ...

Abstract: A linear stability analysis of the large-scale structure of a round jet surrounded by an annular shear layer is presented. The study is limited to the developing region near the jet nozzle ...

Abstract: This paper describes the most basic thermodynamic aspects of the process of energy storage by melting of a phase change material when the energy source is a stream of hot single-phase fluid. ...

Abstract: This is an analytical and numerical study of the exergy that can be delivered by a solar collector installation with temporary energy storage capability. In the first part of the study, the ...

Abstract: This paper considers the question of whether the optimum phase-change temperature for maximum exergy storage is universally equal to the geometric mean of the heat source and environment ...

Abstract: This paper reports a series of experiments concerning the buckling of a slender fluid layer in a state of longitudinal compression. The experiments consist of floating a layer of highly viscous ...