power generation – TechConnect Briefs

Nanostructured Magnets and High-Power-Density Synchronous Generators

Lyshevski S.E., Rochester Institute of Technology, US

This paper examines enabling nanotechnology solutions for power generation systems (GGS) to improve and empower clean and renewable energy systems [1, 2]. The goal is to design electric machines with nanostructured magnets. We design optimized [...]

2-butoxyethanol as a Draw Solution for Forward Osmotic Application

Sano K., Ide T., Imada T., Toshiba Corporation, JP

As a draw solution, 2-butoxyethanol (2BE) was examined for forward osmotic application such as power generation and desalination. As forward osmosis experiments, simple hand made cell with a membrane of 5mm in diameter. Under stirring [...]

Advanced Low-Temperature Geothermal Technology

Thomas D., Trimodal Group, US

Trimodal has developed a revolutionary new highly efficient engine design which is our (LTPC) Engine-expander, which is a positive displacement, compounded, Organic Rankine Cycle expander operating on a binary system. The prime energy sources are [...]

Cooling and Power Conversion using Nanometer Gaps

Tavkhelidze A., Cox I., Cool Chips plc, UK

Our nanotech answer to these basic industrial processes is not to make very small turbines or compressors, but instead to take advantage of the physics that occurs at very small sizes. In this case, instead [...]

Modeling, Simulation and Design of Piezoelectric Micro-Hydraulic Transducer Devices

Yaglioglu O., Su Y.H., Roberts D.C., Carretero J., Hagood N.W., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US

This paper reports on modeling, simulation and design considerations for piezoelectric Micro-Hydraulic Transducer (MHT) systems, focusing on power generation applications. Since these devices are complex fluid and structural systems, comprehensive simulation tools are needed for [...]