Abstract: A general analytical approach which directly determines the optimum thermodynamic and economic behavior of thermal systems and which is described in detail in von Spakovsky and Evans (1987) and ...

Abstract: This paper formulates the interactions between thermodynamics and economics for complex systems in a manner which assures a wise use of nonrenewable energy resources. The concept of “essergy” ...

Abstract: In this paper, the essential building blocks of a new formalism called Engineering Functional Analysis (EFA) are presented. This formalism results in higher degrees of decentralization for ...

Abstract: In this paper, a new formalism called Engineering Functional Analysis (EFA) is presented. This formalism results in higher degrees of decentralization for engineering system optimization than is ...

Abstract: Optimization techniques are, in general, still not used today in the design and performance analysis of thermal systems and their components. The engineer’s search for the best system configuration ...

Abstract: This paper presents the development and validation of a numerical model for simulation of the flow of water and air and contaminant transport through unsaturated soils. The governing differential equations include two mass ...

Abstract: An investigation into the peak velocities in internal solitary waves characteristic of those found on the ocean thermocline is described. Measurements made using particle image velocimetry in a laboratory tank are compared ...