Recent Publications

2004

Stewart, S.W. “The Usefulness of Entropic Average Temperatures.” Proceedings of the ASME IMECE 2004. Anaheim, CA November 2004.

2003

Stewart, S.W.  "Enhanced Finned-Tube Condenser Design and Optimization"  Ph.D. Dissertation, Georgia Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, November 2003.  [ PDF Version ]

Stewart, S.W., Shelton,  S.V., and Aspelund, K.A.  "Finned-Tube Heat Exchanger Optimization Methodology." Heat Transfer Engineering, under review (October 2003).

Stewart, S.W. and Shelton, S.V.  2003.  “Finned-Tube Condenser Design Optimization Using Thermoeconomic Isolation,” Proceedings of the 21st International Congress of Refrigeration, Washington D.C., August 17-22. [ PDF Version ]

Stewart, S.W. and Shelton, S.V.  2003.  “Design Study Comparison of Plain Versus Louvered Finned-Tube Condenser Heat Exchangers,” Proceedings of the 2003 ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference , Las Vegas, NV, July 21-23. [ PDF Version ]

Stewart, S.W., Shelton, S.V., and Aspelund, K.A.  2003.  “Finned Tube Heat Exchanger Optimization.”  Proceedings of the Second International HEFAT Conference, 2003, Victoria Falls, Zambia, June 23-27.  [ PDF Version ]

2002

Shelton, S.V., Stewart, S.W.  "Bubble Pump Design For Single Pressure Absorption Refrigeration Cycles," Presentation, Absorption/Sorption Heat Pumps and Refrigeration Systems: Part 2, ASHRAE Winter Meeting, 2002.  Printed in ASHRAE Transactions 2002 , Vol. 108 Pt. 1. [ PDF Version ]

Stewart, S.W. "Enhanced Finned-Tube Condenser Design and Optimization,"  Ph.D. Proposal, Georgia Institute of Technology Department of Mechanical Engineering, October 2002. [ PDF Version ]

Stewart, S.W.; Aspelund, K.A.; Wright, M.F.; Sadler, E.M; and Shelton, S.V. "Residential Air Conditioner Finned-Tube Condenser Heat Exchanger Optimization,"  Presentation, ASME Southeastern Region XI Technical Conference, Jackson, MS, April, 2002. [ PDF Version ]

2001

Aspelund, K.A. "Optimization of Plate-Fin-and-Tube Condenser Performance and Design for Refrigerant R-410A Air-Conditioner," M.S. Thesis, December 2001. [ PDF Version ]

Soderlund, M. R.  "Cogeneration Dedicated to Heating and Cooling," M.S. Thesis, April 2001. [ PDF Version ]

Stewart, S.W. (Formerly White, S.J.) "Bubble Pump Design and Performance," M.S. Thesis, August 2001. [ PDF Version ] [ Appendices (PDF) ]

2000

Klawunder, S. "Modeling and Analysis of Chilled Water Systems," M.S. Thesis, April 2000. [ PDF version ]

Sadler, Emma May.  "Design Analysis of a Finned-Tube Condenser for a Residential Air-Conditioner Using R-22," M.S. Thesis, April 2000. [ PDF Version ]

Schaefer, L. A.  "Single Pressure Absorption Heat Pump Analysis," Ph.D. Dissertation, May 2000. [ PDF Version ]

Wright, M. "Plate-Fin-And-Tube Condenser Performance and Design for a Refrigerant R-410A Air-Conditioner," M.S. Thesis, May 2000. [ PDF Version ][HTML Files: Summary , Table of Contents , List of Figures , List of Tables ]

1999

Christiansen, P., Shelton, S. "Analysis of a Nozzle Condensation Drying Cycle," Applied Thermal Engineering (1999) 19(8): 831-845. [ PDF Version ]

Jones, Sophia Acle. "Micro-Cogeneration Optimal Design For Service Hot Water Thermal Loads", M.S. Thesis, June 1999. [ HTML Version ][ PDF Version (390 KB) ]

Schaefer, L. A. "Single Pressure Absorption Heat Pump Analysis", Ph.D. Proposal, March 1999. [ PDF Version ][ HTML Version ]

Shelton, S., Delano, A., Schaefer, L. "Design Analysis of the Einstein Refrigeration Cycle," Proceedings of the Renewable and Advanced Energy Systems for the 21st Century , April 1999. [ PDF Version ]

Shelton, S., Delano, A., Schaefer, L. "Second Law Study of the Einstein Refrigeration Cycle," Proceedings of the Renewable and Advanced Energy Systems for the 21st Century , April 1999. [ PDF Version ]

Shelton, S., Jacob, D., Schaefer, L. "Analysis of the Air Cooled Ammonia-Water Triple Effect Cycle," Advanced Energy Systems Division, 1999 Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Nashville, TN, Nov. 1999. [ PDF Version ]

Shelton, S., Liu, H., Lilly, D. E. "Centrifugal Chiller Condenser Water Flow & Tower Design," Presentation, Condenser Water Flow Session, ASHRAE Winter Annual Meeting, 1999. [ Slide Presentation ]

Shelton, S., Schaefer, L. "The Economic Payoff For Global Warming Emissions Reduction," Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies, B. Eliasson et al, eds., Elsevier Science: 1999. [ PDF Version ]

Shelton, S., Vodenicker, J., Schaefer, L. "Three Dimensional Graphic Analysis of Absorption Cycles," Advanced Energy Systems Division, 1999 Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Nashville, TN, Nov. 1999. [ Abstract ]

Shelton, S. Schaefer, L. "The Effect of Electric Water Heating" ( HTML Slide Presentation )

Shelton, S. Schaefer, L. " The Economic Payoff for Global Warming Emissions Reduction" ( PDF )

1998

Delano, Andrew. Design Analysis of the Einstein Refrigeration Cycle, Ph.D. Dissertation, June 1998. [ HTML Version ][ Zipped PDF Version (1.2 MB) ]

Lilly, Dana Elizabeth. Analysis & Performance of Gas-Electric Hybrid Chiller Systems, M.S. Thesis, March 1998. [ HTML Version ]

Schaefer, L. A., Shelton, S. V. "Heat Exchanger Mean Temperature Differences for Refrigerant Mixtures," Proceedings of the ASME AES Division, vol. 38, International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Nov. 15-20, 1998. [ PDF Version ][ HTML Version ]

1997

DeJong, Bretton. Cogeneration in the New Deregulated Energy Environment, M.S. Thesis, March 1997. [ HTML Version ][ PDF Version ]

Delano, Andrew. Analysis of the Einstein Refrigeration Cycle, M.S. Thesis, May 1997. [ HTML Version ]

Liu, Hubert H.  "Analysis and Performance Optimization of Commercial Chiller/Cooling Tower Systems," M.S. Thesis, June 1997. [ PDF Version ]

Schaefer, L. A. Heat Exchanger Mean Temperature Differences for Refrigerant Mixtures, M.S. Thesis, December 1997. [ PDF Version ][ HTML Version ]

Schaefer, L. A. "The State Principle: Foundations and Consequences," Journal of Energy Resources Technology (1997) 119(3): 205-207. [ PDF Version ]