The Impact of Expander Inflation/Deflation Status During Adjuvant Radiotherapy on the Complications of Immediate Two-Stage Breast Reconstruction
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DOI: 10.1007/s00266-017-0864-5
Abstract: BackgroundThe question of whether expander inflation/deflation status has any bearing on surgical complications in the setting of adjuvant radiation (XRT) has not been addressed. The objective of this study is to investigate whether the inflation/deflation… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; deflation; stage; inflation deflation ... See more keywords
The Expander-Implant Breast Reconstruction in the COVID Era: Which is the “Unhappy” Tissue Expander Priority?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00266-021-02321-4
Abstract: Breast surgeons seem to agree on the fact that a same-day surgery (mastectomy and breast reconstruction) protocol provides appropriate cancer treatment during times of unprecedented resource limitations, such as in the COVID era. In this… read more here.
Keywords: tissue expander; breast reconstruction; breast; expander ... See more keywords
Optimizing the performance of small-scale organic Rankine cycle that utilizes a single-screw expander
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.12.070
Abstract: This paper deals with the operation and optimization of a down-scaled industrial organic Rankine cycle (ORC) for low-grade waste heat recovery. The system is a sub-critical regenerative ORC with a nominal power output of 11kW.… read more here.
Keywords: system; expander; performance; organic rankine ... See more keywords
A near-isothermal expander for isothermal compressed air energy storage system
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.04.055
Abstract: Abstract Compressed air energy storage technology is considered as a promising method to improve the reliability and efficiency of the electricity transmission and distribution, especially with high penetration of renewable energy. Being a vital component,… read more here.
Keywords: expansion; air; air energy; compressed air ... See more keywords
Effects of using expander and internal heat exchanger on carbon dioxide direct-expansion geothermal heat pump
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.03.032
Abstract: Abstract In this article, the effects of using expander and Internal Heat Exchanger (IHE) have been investigated numerically in a horizontal Direct-Expansion Geothermal Heat Pump (DX-GHP), based on energy and exergy analyses. Carbon dioxide (CO2)… read more here.
Keywords: ihe; expansion; cycle; effects using ... See more keywords
Innovative propane-nitrogen two-phase expander refrigeration cycle for energy-efficient and low-global warming potential LNG production
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.04.105
Abstract: Abstract Nitrogen (N2) expander liquefaction process has the highest ecological and safety advantages over different types of available commercial natural gas liquefaction processes. However, its relatively low energy efficiency is a major issue. In this… read more here.
Keywords: nitrogen; lng; energy; two phase ... See more keywords
Experimental analysis of a refurbished heat pump refrigeration system with a four-intersecting-vane expander
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2020.116209
Abstract: Abstract Expansion power recovery in vapor compression refrigeration systems has attracted much interest in recent years due to its potential to improve the efficiency of these systems. In this study, a four-intersecting-vane rotary expander was… read more here.
Keywords: refrigeration; system; heat pump; expander ... See more keywords
Experimental modeling of a lubricated, open drive scroll expander for micro-scale organic Rankine cycle systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2021.116784
Abstract: Abstract Scroll compressors converted into expanders represent a good choice in micro-to-small-scale organic Rankine cycle (ORC) applications. Several studies have tested and modeled scroll expanders in ORC systems in the last decade to assess their… read more here.
Keywords: organic rankine; rankine cycle; model; scale organic ... See more keywords
Operation characteristic of a R123-based organic Rankine cycle depending on working fluid mass flow rates and heat source temperatures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2016.11.004
Abstract: Abstract The test and operation characteristic of an organic Rankine cycle using R123 and a scroll expander have been investigated. The steady-state operation characteristic is addressed with the varying working fluid mass flow rates ranging… read more here.
Keywords: operation characteristic; mass; mass flow; expander ... See more keywords
A dual-intake-port technology as a design option for a Sliding Vane Rotary Expander of small-scale ORC-based power units
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2020.112646
Abstract: Abstract Volumetric machines are the most suitable candidates to be used as expander in power units based on the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) thermodynamic concept, for waste heat recovery of Internal Combustion Engine in the… read more here.
Keywords: option; power; intake port; dual intake ... See more keywords
Energy-efficient process design and optimization of dual-expansion systems for BOG (Boil-off gas) Re-liquefaction process in LNG-fueled ship
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2020.117823
Abstract: Abstract Energy efficiency of the conventional boil-off gas re-liquefaction process in the LNG-fueled ships, which is based on a single expander cycle, can be improved with structural modifications, such as a dual expander cycle. Herein,… read more here.
Keywords: energy; design; liquefaction; process ... See more keywords