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The Virginia Tech Center for Automotive Fuel Cell Systems, a US Dept. of Energy GATE Center

Douglas J. Nelson, Michael J. Ogburn, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Benoit Olsommer, Michael W. Ellis
Proc. ASME. IMECE99, Dynamic Systems and Control, 679-686, November 14–19, 1999
Paper No: IMECE1999-0091
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1999-0091
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Topics: Fuel cells, Gates (Closures), Education, Experimental design, Collaboration, Governments, Vehicles
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One-Dimensional, Transient Model of Heat, Mass, and Charge Transfer in a Proton Exchange Membrane

Brandon Eaton, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Michael W. Ellis, Douglas J. Nelson, Benoit Olsommer, Nathan Siegel
Proc. ASME. IMECE2001, Advanced Energy Systems, 429-440, November 11–16, 2001
Paper No: IMECE2001/AES-23652
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AES-23652
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Topics: Charge transfer, Heat, Proton exchange membranes, Transients (Dynamics), Membranes, Protons, Water, Anodes, Fuel cells, Pressure gradient
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The Use of Decomposition for the Large Scale Synthesis/Design Optimization of Highly Coupled, Highly Dynamic Energy Systems: Part I—Theory

Jules R. Muñoz, Michael R. von Spakovsky
Proc. ASME. IMECE2000, Advanced Energy Systems, 213-230, November 5–10, 2000
Paper No: IMECE2000-1314
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2000-1314
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Topics: Design, Energy / power systems, Optimization, Approximation, Couplings, Engineering disciplines, Response surface methodology, Thermoeconomics
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The Use of Decomposition for the Large Scale Synthesis/Design Optimization of Highly Coupled, Highly Dynamic Energy Systems: Part II—Applications

Jules R. Muñoz, Michael R. von Spakovsky
Proc. ASME. IMECE2000, Advanced Energy Systems, 231-249, November 5–10, 2000
Paper No: IMECE2000-1315
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2000-1315
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Topics: Design, Energy / power systems, Optimization, Weight (Mass), Control systems, Engineering simulation, Engines, Fuel consumption, Military aircraft, Nonlinear programming
Journal Articles

Study of Nonequilibrium Size and Concentration Effects on the Heat and Mass Diffusion of Indistinguishable Particles Using Steepest-Entropy-Ascent Quantum Thermodynamics

Guanchen Li, Michael R. von Spakovsky
Journal: Journal of Heat Transfer
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Heat Transfer. December 2017, 139(12): 122003.
Paper No: HT-17-1062
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036735
Published Online: June 27, 2017
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Topics: Bosons, Diffusion (Physics), Entropy, Equations of motion, Equilibrium (Physics), Fermions, Heat, Identical particles (Quantum mechanics), Particulate matter, Relaxation (Physics)
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Application of Steepest-Entropy-Ascent Quantum Thermodynamics to Predicting Heat and Mass Diffusion From the Atomistic Up to the Macroscopic Level

Guanchen Li, Michael R. von Spakovsky
Proc. ASME. IMECE2015, Volume 6B: Energy, V06BT07A015, November 13–19, 2015
Paper No: IMECE2015-53581
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53581
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Topics: Diffusion (Physics), Entropy, Heat, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium (Physics), Dynamics (Mechanics), Kinematics, Particulate matter, Thermal diffusion, Trajectories (Physics)
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Study of the Transient Behavior and Microstructure Degradation of a SOFC Cathode Using an Oxygen Reduction Model Based on Steepest-Entropy-Ascent Quantum Thermodynamics

Guanchen Li, Michael R. von Spakovsky
Proc. ASME. IMECE2015, Volume 6B: Energy, V06BT07A016, November 13–19, 2015
Paper No: IMECE2015-53726
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53726
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Topics: Entropy, Oxygen, Solid oxide fuel cells, Thermodynamics, Transients (Dynamics), Equilibrium (Physics), Chemical reactions, Design, Diffusion (Physics), Fuel cells
Journal Articles

Upper Level of a Sustainability Assessment Framework for Power System Planning

Sergio Cano-Andrade, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Alejandro Fuentes, Chiara Lo Prete, Lamine Mili
Journal: Journal of Energy Resources Technology
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Energy Resour. Technol. July 2015, 137(4): 041601.
Paper No: JERT-15-1104
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030154
Published Online: July 1, 2015
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Topics: Emissions, Exergy, Optimization, Reliability, Resilience, Stress, Sustainability, Design, Coal
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Analysis of Kalina Cycle Designs With Modifications Including a Distillation Column

Karin B. Glasare, Eva K. Olsson, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Gunnar Svedberg
Proc. ASME. GT1993, Volume 3A: General, V03AT15A007, May 24–27, 1993
Paper No: 93-GT-156
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/93-GT-156
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Topics: Kalina cycle, Cycles, Gas turbines, Condensation, Exergy, Feedwater, Heat, Rankine cycle
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Steepest-Entropy-Ascent Quantum Thermodynamic Non-Equilibrium Modeling of Decoherence of a Composite System of Two Interacting Spin-½ Systems

Sergio Cano-Andrade, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Gian Paolo Beretta
Proc. ASME. IMECE2013, Volume 8B: Heat Transfer and Thermal Engineering, V08BT09A043, November 15–21, 2013
Paper No: IMECE2013-63596
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63596
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Topics: Composite materials, Entropy, Equilibrium (Physics), Modeling, Particle spin, Rotation, Spin (Aerodynamics)
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Multi-Objective Optimization for the Sustainable-Resilient Synthesis/Design/Operation of a Power Network Coupled to Distributed Power Producers via Microgrids

Sergio Cano-Andrade, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Alejandro Fuentes, Chiara Lo Prete, Benjamin F. Hobbs, Lamine Mili
Proc. ASME. IMECE2012, Volume 6: Energy, Parts A and B, 1393-1408, November 9–15, 2012
Paper No: IMECE2012-87950
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87950
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Topics: Design, Microgrids, Pareto optimization, Reliability, Resilience, Sustainability
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Comparison of the Non-Equilibrium Predictions of Quantum Thermodynamics at the Atomistic Level With Experimental Evidence

Charles E. Smith, Michael R. von Spakovsky
Proc. ASME. IMECE2011, Volume 4: Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Combustion Science and Engineering; Nanoengineering for Energy, Parts A and B, 619-630, November 11–17, 2011
Paper No: IMECE2011-64444
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64444
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Topics: Equilibrium (Physics), Thermodynamics, Entropy, Heat, Degrees of freedom, Equations of motion, Internal energy (Physics), Ions, Mass (Physics), Momentum
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Stochastic Modeling and Uncertainty Analysis With Multi-Objective Optimization Strategies for the Synthesis/Design and Operation/Control of a PEMFC Fuel Processing Subsystem

Kihyung Kim, Meng Wang, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Douglas J. Nelson
Proc. ASME. IMECE2008, Volume 8: Energy Systems: Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Sustainable Products and Processes, 667-678, October 31–November 6, 2008
Paper No: IMECE2008-68065
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68065
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Topics: Design, Fuel processing, Modeling, Pareto optimization, Proton exchange membrane fuel cells, Uncertainty analysis, Optimization, Uncertainty, Stress, Boilers
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Dynamic Synthesis/Design and Operation/Control Optimization Under Uncertainty of a PEMFC System

Kihyung Kim, Meng Wang, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Douglas J. Nelson
Proc. ASME. IMECE2008, Volume 8: Energy Systems: Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Sustainable Products and Processes, 679-689, October 31–November 6, 2008
Paper No: IMECE2008-68070
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68070
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Proton exchange membrane fuel cells, Uncertainty, Dynamic systems, Modeling, Degrees of freedom, Electronics, Energy generation, Fuel cells
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Multi- Versus Single-Level Dynamic Synthesis/Design and Operation/Control Optimizations of a PEMFC System

Meng Wang, Kihyung Kim, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Douglas J. Nelson
Proc. ASME. IMECE2008, Volume 8: Energy Systems: Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Sustainable Products and Processes, 691-700, October 31–November 6, 2008
Paper No: IMECE2008-68073
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68073
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Topics: Design, Proton exchange membrane fuel cells, Optimization, Optimization algorithms, Energy / power systems, Fuel processing
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Quantum Thermodynamics for the Modeling of Hydrogen Storage on a Carbon Nanotube

Michael R. von Spakovsky, Charles E. Smith, Vittorio Verda
Proc. ASME. IMECE2008, Volume 8: Energy Systems: Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Sustainable Products and Processes, 471-480, October 31–November 6, 2008
Paper No: IMECE2008-67424
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67424
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Topics: Carbon nanotubes, Hydrogen storage, Modeling, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium (Physics), Atoms, Equations of motion, Hydrogen, Carbon, Quantum mechanics
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Use of State Space in the Dynamic Synthesis/Design and Operation/Control Optimization of a PEMFC System

Meng Wang, Kihyung Kim, Michael R. von Spakovsky, Douglas J. Nelson
Proc. ASME. IMECE2008, Volume 8: Energy Systems: Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Sustainable Products and Processes, 701-710, October 31–November 6, 2008
Paper No: IMECE2008-68076
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68076
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Proton exchange membrane fuel cells, Stress, Control equipment, Transients (Dynamics), Control systems, Energy / power systems, Engineers, Fuel processing
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Time Evoultion of Entropy in a System Comprised of a Boltzmann Type Gas: An Application of the Beretta Equation of Motion

Charles E. Smith, Michael R. von Spakovsky
Proc. ASME. IMECE2007, Volume 6: Energy Systems: Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability, 493-502, November 11–15, 2007
Paper No: IMECE2007-42933
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42933
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Topics: Entropy, Equations of motion, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium (Physics), Quantum mechanics, Irreversible processes (Thermodynamics), Particulate matter, Statistical mechanics, Ambiguity, Bridges (Structures)
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Thermodynamics as a General Science That Applies to All Systems and All States: Fundamental and Pedagogical Aspects of a New Paradigm

Michael R. von Spakovsky
Proc. ASME. IMECE2007, Volume 6: Energy Systems: Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability, 485-492, November 11–15, 2007
Paper No: IMECE2007-42932
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42932
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Topics: Thermodynamics, Quantum mechanics, Equilibrium (Physics), Exergy, Statistical mechanics, Ambiguity, Bridges (Structures), Design, Entropy, Laws of thermodynamics
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3D Microstructure Reconstructions of Solid Oxide and Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Electrodes With Applications to Numerical Simulations of Reacting Mixture Flows Using LBM

Bhavani V. Kasula, Leslie Mercado, Pietro Asinari, Michael R. von Spakovsky
Proc. ASME. IMECE2007, Volume 6: Energy Systems: Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability, 643-654, November 11–15, 2007
Paper No: IMECE2007-42937
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2007-42937
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Topics: Computer simulation, Electrodes, Flow (Dynamics), Proton exchange membrane fuel cells, Solid oxide fuel cells, Catalysts, Fuel cells, Modeling, Design, Statistics