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Design of an Agent-Based Technique for Controlling Interconnected Distributed Energy Resource Transactions

Samantha Janko, Nathan G. Johnson
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2017, Volume 2A: 43rd Design Automation Conference, V02AT03A027, August 6–9, 2017
Paper No: DETC2017-68346
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2017-68346
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Topics: Design, Distributed power generation, Microgrids, Optimization, Control algorithms, Public utilities, Renewable energy, Renewable energy sources, Self-organization
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Scenario-Based Robustness Analysis of Optimized I.D.E.-Style Treadle Pump Designs

Christopher McComb, Nathan G. Johnson, Brandon T. Gorman
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 4: 21st Design for Manufacturing and the Life Cycle Conference; 10th International Conference on Micro- and Nanosystems, V004T05A026, August 21–24, 2016
Paper No: DETC2016-60127
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-60127
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Topics: Pumps, Robustness, Flow (Dynamics), Developing nations, Irrigation (Agriculture), Mechanical admittance, Non-governmental organizations, Reliability
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High Performance Reduction/Oxidation Metal Oxides for Thermochemical Energy Storage (PROMOTES)

James E. Miller, Andrea Ambrosini, Sean M. Babiniec, Eric N. Coker, Clifford K. Ho, Hany Al-Ansary, Sheldon M. Jeter, Peter G. Loutzenhiser, Nathan G. Johnson, Ellen B. Stechel
Proc. ASME. ES2016, Volume 1: Biofuels, Hydrogen, Syngas, and Alternate Fuels; CHP and Hybrid Power and Energy Systems; Concentrating Solar Power; Energy Storage; Environmental, Economic, and Policy Considerations of Advanced Energy Systems; Geothermal, Ocean, and Emerging Energy Technologies; Photovoltaics; Posters; Solar Chemistry; Sustainable Building Energy Systems; Sustainable Infrastructure and Transportation; Thermodynamic Analysis of Energy Systems; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies, V001T04A024, June 26–30, 2016
Paper No: ES2016-59660
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2016-59660
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Topics: Energy storage, Metals, Oxidation, Heat, Storage, Thermodynamic power cycles, Density, High temperature, Manufacturing technology, Solar energy
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High Penetration Residential Solar Photovoltaics and the Effects of Dust Storms on System Net Load

Samantha A. Janko, Brandon T. Gorman, Uday P. Singh, Nathan G. Johnson
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2015, Volume 2A: 41st Design Automation Conference, V02AT03A033, August 2–5, 2015
Paper No: DETC2015-48030
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2015-48030
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Topics: Dust, Photovoltaics, Solar energy, Storms, Stress, Fluctuations (Physics), Transients (Dynamics), Carbon, Cities, Stability
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Development of Biomass Energy Technologies and Business Models for Southern Africa

Malena Agyemang, Nathan G. Johnson
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2015, Volume 2A: 41st Design Automation Conference, V02AT03A047, August 2–5, 2015
Paper No: DETC2015-48033
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2015-48033
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Topics: Biomass, Fuels, Energy sustainability, Heating, Agricultural wastes, Engineering standards, Renewable energy, Transportation systems
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Thermodynamic Investigation of Concentrating Solar Power With Thermochemical Storage

Brandon T. Gorman, Nathan G. Johnson, James E. Miller, Ellen B. Stechel
Proc. ASME. ES2015, Volume 1: Advances in Solar Buildings and Conservation; Climate Control and the Environment; Alternate Fuels and Infrastructure; ARPA-E; Combined Energy Cycles, CHP, CCHP, and Smart Grids; Concentrating Solar Power; Economic, Environmental, and Policy Aspects of Alternate Energy; Geothermal Energy, Harvesting, Ocean Energy and Other Emerging Technologies; Hydrogen Energy Technologies; Low/Zero Emission Power Plants and Carbon Sequestration; Micro and Nano Technology Applications and Materials, V001T05A026, June 28–July 2, 2015
Paper No: ES2015-49810
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2015-49810
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Topics: Concentrating solar power, Storage, Fluids, Heat, Metals, Particulate matter, Solar energy, Energy storage, Heat transfer, Oxidation
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Single Cell Battery Charger for Portable Electronic Devices in Developing Countries

Nathan G. Johnson, Michael Granato
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2014, Volume 2A: 40th Design Automation Conference, V02AT03A048, August 17–20, 2014
Paper No: DETC2014-35457
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35457
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Topics: Batteries, Developing nations, Entrepreneurs, Secondary cells, Control equipment, Energy storage, Engineering prototypes, Flow (Dynamics), Lead-acid batteries, Radio equipment
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Improving Irrigation in Remote Areas: Multi-Objective Optimization of a Treadle Pump

Pablo S. Santaeufemia, Nathan G. Johnson, Christopher McComb, Kenji Shimada
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2014, Volume 2A: 40th Design Automation Conference, V02AT03A049, August 17–20, 2014
Paper No: DETC2014-35463
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35463
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Topics: Irrigation (Agriculture), Pareto optimization, Pumps, Design, Developing nations, Flow (Dynamics), Groundwater, Optimization, Pistons, Suction
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Establishing Consumer Need and Preference for Design of Village Cooking Stoves

Nathan G. Johnson, Kenneth M. Bryden
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2013, Volume 3A: 39th Design Automation Conference, V03AT03A042, August 4–7, 2013
Paper No: DETC2013-13629
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2013-13629
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Topics: Design, Preferences, Design methodology, Developing nations, Economics , Energy consumption, Engineers, Failure, Product design, Sanitation
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Techno-Economic Design of Off-Grid Domestic Lighting Solutions Using HOMER

Nathan G. Johnson, John W. Glassmire, Peter D. Lilienthal
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2013, Volume 3A: 39th Design Automation Conference, V03AT03A043, August 4–7, 2013
Paper No: DETC2013-13630
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2013-13630
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Topics: Batteries, Computer software, Conceptual design, Design, Developing nations, Economics , Engineering design, Microgrids, Renewable energy, Solar energy
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Understanding Rural Village Energy Needs and Design Constraints

Kenneth M. Bryden, Nathan G. Johnson
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2011, Volume 5: 37th Design Automation Conference, Parts A and B, 461-470, August 28–31, 2011
Paper No: DETC2011-48669
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2011-48669
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Topics: Design, Developing nations, Dynamics (Mechanics), Engineers, Energy generation, Engineering design, Green technology, Water
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Risk Analysis and Safety Evaluation of Biomass Cookstoves

Nathan G. Johnson, Mark Bryden, Angran Xiao
Proc. ASME. IMECE2005, Engineering/Technology Management, 185-191, November 5–11, 2005
Paper No: IMECE2005-82112
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-82112
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Topics: Biomass, Design, Risk analysis, Safety
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Sustainable and Market-Based Analyses of Cooking Technologies in Developing Countries

Nathan G. Johnson, Arne Hallam, Stuart Conway, Mark Bryden
Proc. ASME. IMECE2006, Engineering Technology Management: Engineering Business Management, Safety Engineering and Risk Analysis, Technology and Society, 207-214, November 5–10, 2006
Paper No: IMECE2006-15375
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2006-15375
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Topics: Biomass, Developing nations, Sustainability
eBook Chapter

Evolvable Threaded Controllers for a Multi-Agent Grid Robot Task

Series: ASME Press Select Proceedings
Publisher: ASME Press
Published: 2006
ISBN-10: 0791802566
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Topics: Control equipment, Robots