Volume 143 Issue 10 | J. Energy Resour. Technol.

Review Articles

Geothermal Energy R&D: An Overview of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Office

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 100801. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049581

View articletitled, Geothermal Energy R&D: An Overview of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Office

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Topics: Geothermal engineering , Geothermal power

Geothermal Energy Use and Its Related Technology Development in Japan

Kasumi Yasukawa

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 100802. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050384

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View articletitled, Geothermal Energy Use and Its Related Technology Development in Japan

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Topics: Geothermal engineering , Geothermal power , Technology development , Groundwater , Drilling

Recent Developments in the Design of Vertical Borehole Ground Heat Exchangers for Cost Reduction and Thermal Energy Storage

Xiaobing Liu, Jeffrey D. Spitler, Ming Qu, Liang Shi

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 100803. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050418

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View articletitled, Recent Developments in the Design of Vertical Borehole Ground Heat Exchangers for Cost Reduction and Thermal Energy Storage

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Topics: Design , Heat exchangers , Thermal energy storage , Heat transfer , Heat , Fluids

Special Section: Geothermal Technologies – Part 2

Geothermal Energy

Fracture Sustainability in Enhanced Geothermal Systems: Experimental and Modeling Constraints

Patrick F. Dobson, Timothy J. Kneafsey, Seiji Nakagawa, Eric L. Sonnenthal, Marco Voltolini, J. Torquil Smith, Sharon E. Borglin

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 100901. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049181

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View articletitled, Fracture Sustainability in Enhanced Geothermal Systems: Experimental and Modeling Constraints

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Rocks , Modeling , Temperature , Water , Geothermal engineering , Engineering simulation

Technoeconomic Design of a Geothermal-Enabled Cold Climate Zero Energy Community

William Becker, Dane Christensen, Dylan Cutler, Jeff Maguire, Kevin McCabe, Samantha Reese, Andrew Speake

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 100902. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049456

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View articletitled, Technoeconomic Design of a Geothermal-Enabled Cold Climate Zero Energy Community

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Topics: Geothermal engineering , Zero energy buildings , Design , Modeling , Stress

Energy Systems Analysis

Fragmentation Characteristics of Rocks Under Indentation by a Single Polycrystalline Diamond Compact Cutter

Zhaosheng Ji, Huaizhong Shi, Xianwei Dai, Hengyu Song, Gensheng Li, Zhonghou Shen

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 100903. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050340

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View articletitled, Fragmentation Characteristics of Rocks Under Indentation by a Single Polycrystalline Diamond Compact Cutter

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Topics: Deformation , Polycrystalline diamond compact bits , Rocks , Stress , Displacement

Petroleum Engineering

A Modular Mechanism for Downhole Weight-on-Bit and Torque Reaction in Small Diameter Boreholes

Anirban Mazumdar, Stephen P. Buerger, Adam J. Foris, Jiann-Cherng Su

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 100904. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051099

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View articletitled, A Modular Mechanism for Downhole Weight-on-Bit and Torque Reaction in Small Diameter Boreholes

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Topics: Drilling , Torque , Design , Weight (Mass) , Friction

Research Papers

Energy Systems Analysis

Influence of Deposition and Fouling on Wall Temperature Distribution in Convective Path

Deli Li, Enlu Wang, Jinda Mao, Wei Wu, Yiyang Wang

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 102101. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049319

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View articletitled, Influence of Deposition and Fouling on Wall Temperature Distribution in Convective Path

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Topics: Flue gases , Heat transfer , Temperature , Wall temperature , Temperature distribution , Heat

Enhancements of the Thermal Uniformity Inside a Gas Turbine Dilution Section Using Dimensional Optmization

Tarek Elgammal, Osama M. Selim, Ryoichi S. Amano

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 102102. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049284

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View articletitled, Enhancements of the Thermal Uniformity Inside a Gas Turbine Dilution Section Using Dimensional Optmization

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Energy and Exergy Analysis of a Subcritical Cascade Refrigeration System With Internal Heat Exchangers Using Environmentally Friendly Refrigerants

Cenker Aktemur, Ilhan Tekin Ozturk

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 102103. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049271

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View articletitled, Energy and Exergy Analysis of a Subcritical Cascade Refrigeration System With Internal Heat Exchangers Using Environmentally Friendly Refrigerants

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Topics: Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Compressors , Condensers (steam plant) , Exergy , Heat exchangers , Refrigerants , Refrigeration , Temperature , Exergy analysis

A Novel Streamline-Based Objective Function for Well Placement Optimization in Waterfloods

Foroozan Naderi, Majid Siavashi, Ali Nakhaee

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 102104. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049457

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View articletitled, A Novel Streamline-Based Objective Function for Well Placement Optimization in Waterfloods

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Topics: Floods , Optimization , Particle swarm optimization , Particulate matter , Reservoirs , Water , Wells , Simulation

Dynamic Advanced Exergetic, Exergoeconomic, and Environmental Analyses of a Hybrid Solar City Gate Station

M. H. Khoshgoftar Manesh, M. Abdolmaleki, H. Vazini Modabber, M. A. Rosen

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 102105. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049459

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View articletitled, Dynamic Advanced Exergetic, Exergoeconomic, and Environmental Analyses of a Hybrid Solar City Gate Station

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Topics: Emissions , Exergoeconomic analysis , Exergy , Gates (Closures) , Natural gas , Solar energy , Exergy analysis , Fuel consumption , Solar collectors , Boilers

Gas Turbine Blade Heat Transfer and Internal Swirl Cooling Flow Experimental Study Using Liquid Crystals and Three-Dimensional Stereo-Particle Imaging Velocimetry

Daisy Galeana, Asfaw Beyene

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 102106. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050352

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View articletitled, Gas Turbine Blade Heat Transfer and Internal Swirl Cooling Flow Experimental Study Using Liquid Crystals and Three-Dimensional Stereo-Particle Imaging Velocimetry

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Topics: Blades , Cooling , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas turbines , Heat transfer , Liquid crystals , Particulate matter , Temperature , Imaging , Heat

Energy and Exergy Performance Comparative Analysis of a Solar-Driven Organic Rankine Cycle Using Different Organic Fluids

Md. Tareq Chowdhury, Esmail M. A. Mokheimer

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 102107. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050343

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View articletitled, Energy and Exergy Performance Comparative Analysis of a Solar-Driven Organic Rankine Cycle Using Different Organic Fluids

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Topics: Exergy , Fluids , Organic Rankine cycle , Parabolic troughs , Solar energy , Temperature

Design Optimization and Performance Analysis of a Multi-Kilowatt Thermoacoustic Electric Generator Using DeltaEC Model

Srinath Somu, Deanna Lacoste, Saumitra Saxena, William L. Roberts, Robert M. Keolian

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 102108. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050495

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View articletitled, Design Optimization and Performance Analysis of a Multi-Kilowatt Thermoacoustic Electric Generator Using DeltaEC Model

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Topics: Acoustics , Design , Electricity (Physics) , Exhaust systems , Feedback , Gas turbines , Generators , Heat , Heat exchangers , Temperature

An Experimental Method for Fast Evaluating Thermoelectric Generators Using One Pair of P- and N-Type Legs

Ting Zhao, Kewen Li, Yuhao Zhu, Lin Jia, Xiaoyong Hou, Shuai Wang, Mohammed Kaita

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 102109. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050574

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View articletitled, An Experimental Method for Fast Evaluating Thermoelectric Generators Using One Pair of P- and N-Type Legs

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Topics: Generators , Temperature , Pressure , Circuits

Fuel Combustion

Combustion of Torrefied Pellets of Furniture Work Dusts as Blends With Lignite

Melek Yilgin, Bedriye Hoş, Dursun Pehlivan

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 102301. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049272

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View articletitled, Combustion of Torrefied Pellets of Furniture Work Dusts as Blends With Lignite

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Topics: Combustion , Carbon

Combination of Silica Gel and Surfactin Promoting Methane Hydrate Formation

Amit Arora, Swaranjit Singh Cameotra, Chandrajit Balomajumder, Rajnish Kumar, Anil Kumar Singh, Pushpendra Kumar, Sukumar Laik

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 102302. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049318

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View articletitled, Combination of Silica Gel and Surfactin Promoting Methane Hydrate Formation

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Topics: Methane hydrate , Methane , Water , Electromagnetic induction

Detailed Numerical Comparison of Laminar Burning Speed of Stratified Hydrogen–Air and Methane–Air Mixture With Corresponding Homogeneous Mixture Using Open-Source Code

Mohammad Sadik Rizvi

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 102303. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049273

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View articletitled, Detailed Numerical Comparison of Laminar Burning Speed of Stratified Hydrogen–Air and Methane–Air Mixture With Corresponding Homogeneous Mixture Using Open-Source Code

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Topics: Combustion , Flames , Hydrogen , Methane , Fuels

Numerical Analysis of Fuel Effects on Advanced Compression Ignition Using a Cooperative Fuel Research Engine Computational Fluid Dynamics Model

Krishna Kalvakala, Pinaki Pal, Yunchao Wu, Goutham Kukkadapu, Christopher Kolodziej, Jorge Pulpeiro Gonzalez, Muhammad Umer Waqas, Tianfeng Lu, Suresh K. Aggarwal, Sibendu Som

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 102304. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050490

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View articletitled, Numerical Analysis of Fuel Effects on Advanced Compression Ignition Using a Cooperative Fuel Research Engine Computational Fluid Dynamics Model

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Engines , Fuels , Compression , Ignition , Heat

Effects of Carbonization on the Co-Activation of Sludge and Biomass to Produce Activated Coke

Liwei Wang, Lin Lu, Minghua Li, Yulin Liu, Xiaohan Ren, Yiannis A. Levendis

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 102305. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050499

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View articletitled, Effects of Carbonization on the Co-Activation of Sludge and Biomass to Produce Activated Coke

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Topics: Biomass , Coke , Feedstock , Temperature

Experimental Investigation of Combustion Characteristics of a Single Cylinder Diesel Engine at Altitude

Zhentao Liu, Jinlong Liu

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 102306. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050575

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View articletitled, Experimental Investigation of Combustion Characteristics of a Single Cylinder Diesel Engine at Altitude

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Topics: Combustion , Cylinders , Diesel engines , Engines , Fuels , Pressure , Seas , Temperature , Ignition delay , Stress

Influence of Fuel Properties on Gasoline Direct Injection Particulate Matter Emissions Over First 200 s of World-Harmonized Light-Duty Test Procedure Using an Engine Dynamometer and Novel “Virtual Drivetrain” Software

Noah R. Bock, William F. Northrop

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 102307. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050576

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View articletitled, Influence of Fuel Properties on Gasoline Direct Injection Particulate Matter Emissions Over First 200 s of World-Harmonized Light-Duty Test Procedure Using an Engine Dynamometer and Novel “Virtual Drivetrain” Software

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Topics: Cycles , Dynamometers , Emissions , Engines , Fuels , Gasoline , Particulate matter , Vehicles , Computer software , Filters

Petroleum Engineering

Numerical Simulation Investigation on Foamy Oil Behavior for a System of Heavy Oil-Mixture Solvent in Porous Media

Xinqian Lu, Zeyu Lin, Xiang Zhou, Fanhua Zeng

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 103001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049283

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View articletitled, Numerical Simulation Investigation on Foamy Oil Behavior for a System of Heavy Oil-Mixture Solvent in Porous Media

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Topics: Bubbles , Computer simulation , Equilibrium (Physics) , Methane , Permeability , Pressure , Flow (Dynamics) , Simulation , Sensitivity analysis , Reservoirs

Nanosilica-Based Loss Circulation Composition to Cure Moderate to Severe Losses

Vikrant Wagle, Rajendra Kalgaonkar, Abdullah AlYami, Sara AlKhalaf

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 103002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049600

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View articletitled, Nanosilica-Based Loss Circulation Composition to Cure Moderate to Severe Losses

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Topics: Disperse systems , Nanoparticles , Temperature

Oil-Based Drilling Fluid's Cuttings Bed Removal Properties for Deviated Wellbores

Jan David Ytrehus, Bjørnar Lund, Ali Taghipour, Luca Carazza, Knud Richard Gyland, Arild Saasen

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 103003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050385

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View articletitled, Oil-Based Drilling Fluid's Cuttings Bed Removal Properties for Deviated Wellbores

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Topics: Drill strings , Drilling , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Pressure drop , Rotation , Sands , Viscosity , Pressure

Quantitative Characterization of Shale Porosities of Different Origins by Integrating Pore Genesis and Logging Analysis

Jianguo Wang, Daihong Gu, Xiaoyan Meng, Daoyong Yang

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 103004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050496

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View articletitled, Quantitative Characterization of Shale Porosities of Different Origins by Integrating Pore Genesis and Logging Analysis

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Topics: Brittleness , Minerals , Porosity , Shales

Foaming Properties and Foam Structure of Produced Liquid in Alkali/Surfactant/Polymer Flooding Production

Zhihua Wang, Xiaoyu Liu, Huan Luo, Baoliang Peng, Xitong Sun, Yang Liu, Zhenhua Rui

J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2021, 143(10): 103005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050498

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View articletitled, Foaming Properties and Foam Structure of Produced Liquid in Alkali/Surfactant/Polymer Flooding Production

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Topics: Floods , Foams (Chemistry) , Half-life , Liquid films , Polymers , Pressure , Surface tension , Surfactants , Temperature , Tertiary petroleum recovery