Patrick Phelan

Investigation of a Solar Adsorption Refrigeration Unit

Designing an energy- and cost-efficient solar refrigeration system will aid the shift away from more harmful and expensive modes of refrigeration.

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Disaggregation of Time Series Energy Consumption Data of Residential Buildings Using Data Analytics Approaches

Revealing the component end uses in a residential building will give an inexpensive insight into smart energy usage and cost savings.

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Recycling of Plastic Waste for Additive Manufacturing

Recycling plastic waste into 3D filaments will reduce the amount of waste in the environment.

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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.

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Thermogalvanic Brick

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

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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.

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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

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Design And Mechanical Analysis Of Thermogalvanic Brick

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Ultrasound-Enhanced Desorption

Program: FURI