Abstract: A theoretical study on the maximum evaporation rate obtainable in a smallscale indirect solar dryer is presented, considering evaporation of free water. A mathematical model of the evolution of the temperature and the ...

Abstract: This article describes a literature review focused on published empirical measurements of external flows over bodies of revolution that can be employed for verification and validation of calculations ...

Abstract: Following a detailed study of two of the mechanical precipitators in the air preheaters of a thermoelectric power plant, a large amount of ash that was deposited on one of the inlet conduits ...

Abstract: This special issue of the Journal of Solar Energy Engineering is dedicated to the solar detoxification of water. Solar photocatalytic treatment has become an important field of application, in ...

Abstract: This paper presents the results of an experimental and analytical investigation of the dynamic forces generated by a squeeze film bearing damper constrained to move in circular centered orbits. ...

Abstract: Some rocks are very attractive as ornamental stone, but not all of them accomplish the needed requirements to be used in construction. Serpentinite can be an appealing rock, very commonly used as dimension stone. However, ...

Abstract: This paper focuses on calibration and validation of a hydrologic model of the Rio Conchos Basin, a main Mexican tributary of the binational Rio Grande Basin. The Rio Conchos provides approximately 55% of the water deliveries ...

Abstract: Gas turbines are projected to meet increasing power demand throughout the world. Cogeneration plants hold the promise of increased efficiency at acceptable cost. In a general case, a cogen plant ...

Abstract: The effect of the operating conditions on the vibration amplitude trends of an isolated low-pressure turbine rotor is described. The study utilizes an analytical model correlating the aerodynamic and dry-friction work ...