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Route-Based Optimization of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Powertrain Operation
A method and system to optimize electric vehicle energy use to limited recharging and refueling
Encapsulated supported anaerobic biofilms for enhanced methane production
Encapsulated anaerobic biofilms for treating wastewater and generating desirable products such as methane or hydrogen gas.
Real-time online Cetane number estimation in jet fuels
A method to prevent in-flight engine failure due to fuel variation. The method employs real-time online Cetane number estimates of jet fuels used by compression ignition engines to enable control of engine performance.
A novel Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT)
A novel Vertical Axis Wind Turbine well-suited for urban, suburban, and exurban areas
Estimation of In-Cylinder Pressure and Combustion Variables from Non-Intrusive External Sensors in a Diesel Engine
Non-intrusive estimation of in-cylinder pressure in diesel engines by using a differential equation algorithm.
A method of improving the efficiency of axial-piston hydraulic motors
A method of improving the energy efficiency of a hydraulic motor by rotating a valve cam for variable piston stroke
Hydraulic switch-mode power transformer for wave powered desalination plants
Efficient hydraulic power-take-off circuit for wave-powered reverse osmosis desalination plants that independently controls the load on the wave energy converter and the pressure at the reverse osmosis membrane through a switching valve
Modular convection-enhanced evaporation (CEE) system for brine management
An energy efficient modular convection-enhanced evaporation (CEE) system and control algorithm for brine management
Combined ammonia recuperation and NOX reduction for increased efficiency in combustion engines
A reactor that combines selective catalytic reduction and thermochemical recuperation together to simultaneously decompose ammonia and convert unburned ammonia and NOX emissions
Wind turbine icing loss forecasting software
A software for forecasting wind turbine performance reduction caused by ice formation.
Control system to optimize wind turbine farm efficiencies
A method to optimize wind turbine farm efficiencies by minimizing performance loss caused by wind veer.
Control system to optimize cold climate wind turbine performance
A method for mitigating wind turbine performance degradation caused by ice formation.