Abstract: Theoretical results are presented which predict the entrainment coefficient in a forced plume as a function of the local Froude number. The model does not require any external specification of ...

Abstract: The stratification coefficient approach is refined to allow its use for predicting the performance of solar air heating systems utilizing packed bed thermal energy storage. The partial differential ...

Abstract: An analytical Integrated Daily Performance Model (IDPM) is developed to predict the long term performance of solar air heating systems. The model is developed for systems using packed-bed energy ...

Abstract: A finite element model is presented which predicts radon diffusion in an n layer composite. The basis functions are obtained from an exact solution to the differential equation for a homogeneous ...