INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
VOLUME 23, No. 1 , January 1999

Theoretical Thermal Performance Analysis of Two Solar Assisted Heat-pump Systems: H. Hulin,
G. Xinshi and S. Yuehong ...................................................... 1

A Feasibility Study of a Solar Desiccant Air Conditioning System—Part 1: Psychrometrics and Analysis
of the Conditioned Zone: B. S. Davanagere, S. A. Sherif and D. Y. Goswami ................. 7

Feasibility of Biomass Domestic Water Heating: A Case Study: S. A. Sherif and R. A. Harker . . . 23

The Effect of a Black Insulation Sheet on J,he Evaporation Rate from a Shallow Salt Pond: H. Huang,
M. Shi and X. Ge . ...... ............... ....... ........ ......................... 31

Estimation of Non-equilibrium Parameters of Post-dryout Boiling Processes of Water: D. A.
Kouremenos, E. D. Rogdakis and G. E. Houzouris ...................................... 41

Pressure Drop and Collection Efficiency of Cyclone and Impact Separators in a CFB: S. De and P. K.
Nag ......................................................................... 51

Determination of Energy Loss Characteristics of Dampers: G. Gan and S. B. Riffat ............... 61

Photocatalytic Reduction of some Alkali Carbonates in the Presence of Methylene Blue: S. Jain, G.
Dangi, J. Vardia and S. C. Ameta ................................................... 71

Optimal Dynamic Load Shedding Policy for Generation Load Imbalances Including Characteristics of
Loads: M. El Arini .............................................................. 79

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International Journal of ENERGY RESEARCH
VOLUME 23, No. 2 , February 1999



Macroscopic Cylindrical Governing Equations: Transport Process in Unsaturated Porous Media with a
Line Heat Source: G. Reddy and Z. Hu .............................................. 91

A Feasibility Study of a Solar Desiccant Air-Conditioning System—Part II: Transient Simulation and
Economics: B. S. Davanagere, S. A. Sherifand D. Y. Goswami ............................ 103

Applications of Thermal Energy Storage in Saudi Arabia: S. M. Hasnain, S. H. Alawaji, A. AI-Ibrahim
and M. S. Smiai .................................................. 117

Chemical Description of Spring Waters from the Tutupaca and Rio Calientes (Peru) Geothermal Zones:
R. M. Barragan R., V. M. Arellano G., P. Birkle, E. Portugal M. and G. Dfaz H. ............... 125

Economic Emission Dispatch: A Case Study of Myanmar: Y. Lin and S. C. Srivastava ............ 141

Transport Demand for Energy: A Case Study for Kuwait: M. N. Eitony ........................ 151

A Simplified Fuel-NO(x) Model Based on Regression Analysis: M. Xu, Y. Fan, J. Yuan, C. Sheng and
H. Yao ...................................................... 157

Simulation-Based Assessment of Electric Load Management Programs: A. Gomes, A. Gomes Martins
and R. Figueiredo ................................................. 169

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International Journal of ENERGY RESEARCH
VOLUME 23, No. 3 , MARCH 1999



Multimode Heat Transfer in Cyclic Flow Reversal Combustion in a Porous Medium: S. Jugjai and
A. Sornjetlertcharoen 183

Research on Kinetics of Limestone Desulphurization Reactions under a Reducing Atmosphere:
Z. Zhong, J, Lan, B. Jin, D. Li and M. Zhang 207

Effects of Spray Characteristics on Combustion Performance of a Liquid Fuel Spray in a Gas Turbine
Combustor: A, Datta and S. K. Som 217

Investigation of Manganese-Molybdenum-DiethyIdithiocarbamate Complex as a Potential System for
Solar Energy Conversion: E. Suresh, J . Pragasam, F, P. Xavier and K. S. Nagaraja 229


Overhang Shading Factor Values for Windows of General Azimutlial Angle Evaluated under
Extraterrestrial and Terrestrial Conditions: A. N, Rahman, A. N. Mizanur and V, V. Satyamurty 235

Application of Battery Energy Storage System to Load Frequency Control of an Isolated Power System:
S. K. Aditya and D.Das, 247

Nuclear Fusion: Luxurious Mirage of a Long-Term Future Energy Option?: E. Zolti 259

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International Journal of ENERGY RESEARCH
VOL. 23 , NO. 4 , MARCH 1999


Study on Phase Change Temperature Distributions of Composite PCMS in Thermal Energy Storage
Systems: J. Wang, G. Chen and F. Zheng 277

Theoretical Study on a Novel Phase Change Process: I Wang, G, Chen and H. Jiang 287

The Fate of CO(2) Hydrate Released in the Ocean: H, Teng, A. Yamasald and Y. Shindo 295

A Fuzzy Programming Approach to Energy Resource Allocation: R, Chedid, T, Mezher and C.
Jarrouche 303

Experimental Results of a Sensible Heat Storage System for Residential and Light Commercial
Application: A. H. W, Lee and J, W. Jones 319

A Universal Expression for Optimum Specific Work of Reciprocating Heat Engines Having
Endoreversible Camot Efficiencies: S. Bhattacharyya and D. A, Blank 327

A Thermal Analysis of a Radiant Floor Heating System Using SERI-RES: W. G. Chun, M. S. Jeon,
Y. S. Lee, K S, Jeon and T. K. Lee . 335

On a Simple Analytical Model for Solar Chimneys: M. M. Padki and S. A. Sherif 345

Catalytic Control of Automotive NO(x) : A Review: S. Bhattacharyya and R. K. Oas 351

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Internaüonal Journal of ENERGY RESEARCH

VOLUME 23, No. 5 , April 1999


Variable Air Volume Ventilation Control Strategies Analysed in Six Climate Zones: Y.-P. Ke and
S. A. Mumma ........................................... 371

\n Experimental and Theoretical Study of the Nonlinear Heat Conduction in Dry Porous Media: S. Ali
Pourhashemi, 0. JL Hao and R. C. Chawla ............................... 389

Performance Evaluation of a Single Solar Air Heater with YV-Subcollectors Connected in Different
Combinations: H. P. Garg and R. S. Adhikari .......................................... 403

Second-Law Analysis: Approaches and Implications: M. A. Rosen ........................... 415

Analysis of Mechanical Vapour Compression Desalination Process: H. Ettouney, H. EI-Dessouky and
Y. AI-Roumi .................................................... 431

Mineral Transformation During Combustion of Coal Blends: J.-R. Qiu, F. Li and C.-G. Zheng ...... 453

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International Journal of ENERGY RESEARCH
VOLUME 23, No. 6 , May 1999

Performance Enhancement in Coal Fired Thermal Power Plants. Part 1: Boilers: M. Siddhartha Bhatt and
S. Jothibasu 465

Performance Enhancement in Coal Fired Thermal Power Plants. Part II: Steam Turbines: M. Siddhartha
Bhatt and N. Rajkumar .......................................... .......... 489

A Solar-Powered Ice-Maker with the Solid Adsorption Pair of Activated Carbon and Methanoi: Z. F. Li
and K. Sumathy ............................................... 517

Triple Basin Active Solar Still: S. Kumar and G. N. Tiwari ................................. 529

A Calalytic Burner Using Propane and Toluene Alternately for the Drying of Textile Coatings:
Y. S. Seo, S. K. Kang and H. D. Shin ................................................ 543

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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
VOLUME 23, No. 7, 10 June 1999

Recent Research on an Indirect Evaporative Cooler. Part VI. Evolution of Design Pattern for Indirect
Evaporative Cooler: S. P. Singh, T. R. Tulsidasani, R. L. Sawhney and M. S. Sodha ............ 557

A Model to Estimate Energy Demand and CO(2) Emissions for the Indian Cement Industry: A. Das and
T. C. Kandpal .................................................................. 563

Heat and Mass Transfer Model of a Ground Heat Exchanger: Theoretical Development:
M. Piechowski ................................................................. 571


Flyash Disposal Problems ät Thermal Power Stations—An Experimental Study: E. S. Reddy,
E. C. Nirmala Peter, K. Rama Sastri and B. Kura ....................................... 589

Comparison of Heat Storage Systems Employing Sensible and Latent Heat: G. Van den Branden,
M. Hesius and W. D'haeseleer ..................................................... 605

An Approach to Configure Optimal Cogeneration System Between Existing Steam Headers of an
Industry: S. Roy ................................................................ 625

An Analysis on the Prediction of Temperature Distribution in an Annular Radiative Recuperator:
W.-B. Kirn .................................................................... 637

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INTERNATINAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
VOLUME 23, No. 8, June 1999

CONTENTS

Artificial Neural Network for Forecasting Residential Electrical Energy: A. AI-Shehri ............. 649

Relative Performance of Correlations to Estimate Hourly Ambient Air Temperature and Development of
a General Correlation: V. V. Satyamurty and K. S. Babu .................................. 663

Theoretical and Experimental Study of Efficiency Factor, Heat Transfer and Thermal Heat Loss
Coefficients in Solar Air Collectors with Selective and Nonselective Absorbers: A. Hachemi ...... 675

Modelling NO, Emissions During Staged Combustion: M. Xu, Y. Fan, J. Yuan, C. Sheng and H. Yao . 683

The Catalytically Supported Combustor for Lean Mixtures: Y. S. Seo, S. K. Kang and H. D. Shin . . . . 695

Numerical Simulation of the Combustion Processes in a W-Shaped Boiler Furnace Under Different
Operating Conditions: X. H. Liang, W. C. Fan, J. R. Fan and K. F. Cen ...................... 707

Synchronous Machine Parameters Estimation Using a New Genetic-Based Algorithm: K. M. Ei-Naggar
and H. K. M. Youssef ............................................................ 719

Discharge Air System: Modelling and Optimal Control: G. 'R. Zheng and M. Zaheer-Uddin ......... 727

Call for Papers ................................................................... 739

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International Journal of ENERGY RESEARCH
VOLUME 23, No. 9, July 1999

CONTENTS

Simplified Evaluation of Building Energy Requirement for Air Conditioning: L. Schibuola ................................... 741

Optimization of Electrical Distribution Networks Fed by Conventional and Renewable Energy Sources:
R. Chedid, S. Salameh, S. Karaki, M. Yehia and R. AI-Ali .............................................................................. 751

Finite-Time Thermodynamic Performance of a Dual Cycle: J. Lin, L. Chen, C. Wu and F. Sun ........................... 765

Maximum Profit Performance of a Three-Heat-Reservoir Heat Pump: L. Chen, C. Wu, F. Sun and
S. Cao ................................................................................................................................................................. 773

Performance Enhancement in Coal-Fired Thermal Power Plants. Part Hi: Auxiliary Power: M. S. Bhatt
and R. P. Mandi ................................................................................................................................................. 779

Modelling of Weather Characteristics and Wind Power in the Eastern Part of Saudi Arabia: A. Z. Al-
Gami, A. Z. Sahin and A. Al-Farayedhi ................................................................................................................ 805

A Study of Flame Spread Along a Droplet Array at Elevated Pressures up to a Supercritical Pressure:
J. Park, H. Kobayashi and T. Niioka ...................................................................................................................... 813

SHORT COMMUNICATION

Performance Test of a Box-Type Solar Cooker: Effect of Load on the Second Figure of Merit:
D. Buddhi, S. D. Sharma and R. L. Sawhney ............................................................................................................ 827

ERRATUM ................................................................................................................................................................. 831

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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
VOLUME 23, No. 10 , August 1999


Study of Extraction and Pyrolysis of Jordan Tar Sand: Y. H. Khraisha 833

Humid Air Turbine Cycle Blade Cooling Exergetic Analysis: F. Di Maria and V. Mastroianni 841

Behaviour of Ternary Blends in Heated Suction Accumulator: S, M. Sami and D. Desjardins 853

Optimization ofthe Irreversible Stirling Heat Engine: L, B. Erbay and H. Yavuz 863

Periodic Solution of Luikov Equations for Heat and Mass Transfer in Capillary Porous Bodies: R. C.
Gaur and N. K. Bansal 875


Adsorption Mechanism and Improvements of the Adsorption Equation for Adsorption Refrigeration
Pairs: R. Z. Wang and Q. B. Wang 887

Numerical Simulation of the Cold Flow in an Axisymmetric Non-compressing Engine-like Geometry:
A. Bilgin 899

A Statistical Analysis of Wind Energy Potential at the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia: A. Z. shahin and
A. Aksakal 909


SHORT COMMUNICATION

Electrolytic Preparation and Characterization of Ni-Fe-Mo Alloys: Cathode Materials for Alkaline
Water Electrolysis: L. Ramesh, B. S. Sheshadri and S. M, Mayanna 919

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