Patrick Phelan

Thermodynamic Cycle and Efficiency Analysis of the Thermal Hydraulic Engine

Investigating the thermodynamic cycle and efficiency of thermal hydraulic engines will provide a more reliable and efficient use of waste heat.

Program: MORE

Thermogalvanic Brick

Using the temperature gradient across a building to generate electricity through a Seebeck effect will decrease waste heat.

Program: MORE

Investigating the Performance of 3D-printed Sorbents for Direct Air Capture of CO2

Using 3D printing to manufacture sorbents for direct air capture of CO2 will help achieve negative carbon emissions.

Program: MORE

Measuring the Heat of Combustion of Biomass Pellets

Exploring biomass pellets as an alternative to fossil fuel could lead to a higher density, sustainable fuel source.

Program: FURI

Power-Generating Thermogalvanic Bricks for Waste Heat Utilization from Buildings

Thermogalvanic bricks have high potential to cheaply reduce energy and carbon demands in buildings through passive waste heat harvesting.

Program: FURI

Thermal Analysis of a Thermogalvanic Brick

Program: FURI

Hydrogel polymers: An experimental study for forward osmosis desalination

Program: MORE

Design And Mechanical Analysis Of Thermogalvanic Brick

Program: MORE

Ultrasound-Enhanced Desorption

Program: FURI