Robert Morgan

Research Output

Research Output per year

2000 2020

• 30 Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN
• 22 Article
• 5 Paper
• 3 Patent
• 2 More
  • 1 Commissioned report
  • 1 Working paper

Research Output per year

Research Output per year

Search results

• 2020

  A process for an efficient heat release prediction at the concepts screening stage of gasoline engine development

  Rota, C., Morgan, RE., Mustafa, K., Osborne, R. & Matrisciano, A., 14 Aug 2020, In : International Journal of Engine Research.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Gasoline
  • Screening
  • Engines
  • Hot Temperature
  • Computational fluid dynamics

• The modelling and experimental validation of a cryogenic packed bed regenerator for liquid air energy storage applications

  Morgan, R., Rota, C., Pike-Wilson, E., Gardhouse, T. & Quinn, C., 3 Oct 2020, In : Energies. 13, 19, 5155.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  Open Access

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  • Cryogenic energy storage
  • Experimental Validation
  • Energy Storage
  • Packed Bed
  • Packed beds

• Understanding Sub and Supercritical Cryogenic Fluid Dynamics in Conditions Relevant to Novel Ultra Low Emission Engines

  Madana Gopal, M. J. V., Tretola, G., Morgan, R., De Sercey, G., Atkins, A. & Vogiatzaki, K., 12 Jun 2020, In : Energies. 13, 12, 3038.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  Open Access

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  • Engine
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Fluid dynamics
  • Cryogenics
  • Compression
• 2019

  A New-Generation Lean Gasoline Engine for Reduced CO2 in an Electrified World

  Osborne, R., Lane, A., Turner, N., Hinton, N., Gidney, J., Cleeton, J., Atkins, P. & Morgan, R., 18 May 2019, International Vienna Motor Symposium 2019.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

• A Practical Recuperated Split Cycle Engine for Low Emissions and High Efficiency

  Owen, N., Treccarichi, F., Atkins, A., Selvaraj, A., Barnes, D., Besant, T. & Morgan, R., 9 Sep 2019, 14th International Conference on Engines & Vehicles. September ed. United States: SAE International, Vol. 2019-September. p. 1-14 14 p. 2019-24-0190. (SAE Technical Papers ).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

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  • Thermoelectric power
  • Recuperators
  • Engines
  • Fuel cells
  • Electric batteries

• A Process for an Efficient Heat Release Prediction at Multiple Engine Speeds and Valve Timings in the Early Stage of Gasoline Engine Development

  Rota, C., Morgan, R., Osborne, R. J., Mason, D., Heikal, M., Mustafa, K. & Matrisciano, A., 9 Sep 2019, 14th International Conference on Engines & Vehicles. SAE International, 2019-24-0085. (SAE Techincal Papers).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

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• Assessment of modelling capability for numerical simulations for designing higher efficiency and lower emission systems

  Gerbino, F., Morgan, R., Atkins, P. & Vogiatzaki, K., 9 Sep 2019, (Accepted/In press) Proceedings of The International Conference on Energy and Sustainable Futures (ICESF). Nottingham, p. 1-6 6 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

  Open Access

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  • Engines
  • Computational fluid dynamics
  • Computer simulation
  • Internal combustion engines
  • Fuel consumption

• Implementation of a 0-D/1-D/3-D Process for the Heat Release Prediction of a Gasoline Engine in the Early Development Stage

  Rota, C., Mustafa, K., Winder, N., Osborne, R., Morgan, R., Mason, D. & Heikal, M., 2 Apr 2019, WCX SAE World Congress Experience. United States: SAE International, (SAE Technical Papers ).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

  • Gasoline
  • Computational fluid dynamics
  • Engines
  • Hot Temperature
  • Geometry

• Low Temperature Molten Salts in Sustainable Energy Production

  Bernagozzi, M., Panesar, A. & Morgan, R., 11 Jun 2019, Proceedings of the 7th European Conference on Renewable Energy Systems. p. 260-265

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

  Open Access

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  • molten salts
  • heat storage
  • melting points
  • specific heat
  • salts

• Molten salt selection methodology for medium temperature liquid air energy storage application

  Bernagozzi, M., Panesar, A. S. & Morgan, R., 6 May 2019, In : Applied Energy. 248, p. 500-511 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  Open Access

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  • Cryogenic energy storage
  • energy storage
  • Molten materials
  • Salts
  • salt

• Novel approach for adaptive coefficient tuning for the simulation of evaporating high-speed sprays injected into a high-temperature and high-pressure environment

  Nsikane, D., Vogiatzaki, K., Morgan, R., Heikal, M., Mustafa, K., Ward, A. & Winder, N., 18 Oct 2019, In : International Journal of Engine Research.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  Open Access

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  • Tuning
  • Large eddy simulation
  • Charge density
  • Engines
  • Temperature

• Predictive CFD Auto-Tuning Approach for In-Cylinder Simulations of Two Small-Bore LDD Engines

  Nsikane, D., Vogiatzaki, K., Morgan, R., Mustafa, K. & Ward, A., 9 Sep 2019, In : SAE Technical Papers. 2019, September, 9 p., 2019-24-0033.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

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  • Engine cylinders
  • Tuning
  • Computational fluid dynamics
  • Engines
  • Boundary conditions

• Temperature-Tailored Molten Salts for Sustainable Energy Storage

  Bernagozzi, M., Panesar, A. & Morgan, R., 12 Nov 2019, In : The Journal of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society. p. 1-9

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  Open Access

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  • Molten materials
  • Salts
  • Energy storage
  • Specific heat
  • Melting point

• The Ultra Low Emissions Potential of the Recuperated Split Cycle Combustion System

  Morgan, R., Lenartowicz, C., Vogiatzaki, K., Harvey, S., Kennaird, D., Owen, N., Pickett, R. & Atkins, A., 9 Sep 2019, In : SAE Technical Papers. 2019, September

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Engines
  • Engine cylinders
  • Liquid nitrogen
  • Air
  • Otto cycle

• Use of cryogenic fluids for zero toxic emission hybrid engines

  Madana Gopal, M. J. V., Harvey, S., Atkins, A., Atkins, P., De Sercey, G., Heikal, M., Morgan, R. & Vogiatzaki, K., 11 Dec 2019. 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

  Open Access

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  • Cryogenics
  • Engines
  • Fluids
  • Liquid nitrogen
  • Dilution
• 2018

  Assessment of the grid requirements for the modelling of the dynamics of high speed evaporating sprays using LES / Eulerian-Lagrangian frameworks

  Li, C., Crua, C., Morgan, R. & Vogiatzaki, K., 26 Jul 2018.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

  Open Access

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  • Large eddy simulation
  • Multiphase flow
  • n-dodecane
  • Physics
  • Liquids

• Assessment of the performance of conventional spray models under high pressure and high temperature conditions using a “Design of Experiments” approach

  Nsikane, D., Vogiatzaki, K., Morgan, R. & Heikal, M., 26 Jul 2018.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

  Open Access

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  • Design of experiments
  • Temperature
  • Turbulence models
  • Evaporation
  • Internal combustion engines

• Effect of pressure in crossover port to the in-cylinder flow of split-cycle engine

  Firmansyah, Morgan, R., Heikal, M. R. & Aziz, A. R. A., 13 Nov 2018, 6th International Conference on Production, Energy and Reliability 2018: World Engineering Science and Technology Congress, ESTCON 2018. American Institute of Physics Inc., Vol. 2035. 080003

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

  • engines
  • crossovers
  • cycles
  • pressure ratio
  • internal combustion engines

• Hydrogen-diesel fuel co-combustion strategies in light duty and heavy duty CI engines

  Talibi, M., Hellier, P., Morgan, R., Lenartowicz, C. & Ladommatos, N., 13 Apr 2018, In : International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 43, 18, p. 9046-9058 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  Open Access

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• Predictive Engine Simulations based on a novel DoE/RANS approach with coefficient tabulation

  Nsikane, D., Vogiatzaki, K. & Morgan, R., 1 Dec 2018, IMechE, Fuel Systems-Engines. IMechE, 0119

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

  Open Access

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  • Tuning
  • Engines
  • Design of experiments
  • Virtual reality
  • Boundary conditions

• Towards zero emission engines through the adoption of combustion lead engine design realised through a split cycle topology

  Morgan, R., Khalid, F., Harvey, S. A., Firmansyah, F., Mason, D., Vogiatzaki, K. & Heikal, M., Jul 2018. 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

• 2017

  A late injection combustion strategy using a novel ramped combustion system

  Morgan, R., Heikal, M. & Pike-Wilson, E., 4 Sep 2017, 13th International Conference on Engines & Vehicles. USA: SAE, p. 0-0 1 p. (SAE Technical Paper Series).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

  Open Access

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  • Engines
  • Combustion chambers
  • Ignition
  • Temperature
  • Dilution

• A study of the controlling parameters of fuel air mixture formation for ECN Spray A

  Vogiatzaki, K., Crua, C., Morgan, R. & Heikal, M., 10 Sep 2017, Proceedings 28th European Conference on Liquid Atomization and Spray Systems (ILASS). Valencia, Spain, p. 1-8 8 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

  Open Access

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  • Air
  • Evaporation
  • Turbulence
  • Diesel fuels
  • Combustion chambers

• Organic Rankine cycle thermal architecture – From concept to demonstration

  Panesar, A., Morgan, R. & Kennaird, D., 22 Jul 2017, In : Applied Thermal Engineering. 126, 5, p. 419-428 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  Open Access

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  • Rankine cycle
  • Demonstrations
  • Hot Temperature
  • Conversion efficiency
  • Waste heat utilization

• Statistical approach on visualizing multi-variable interactions in a hybrid breakup model under ECN spray condition

  Mustafa, K., Nsikane, D., Ward, A., Morgan, R., Mason, D. & Heikal, M., 4 Sep 2017, In : SAE International Journal of Engines. 10, 5, p. 2461-2477 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Design of experiments
  • Tuning
  • Engines
  • Momentum transfer
  • Direct numerical simulation

• The recuperated split cycle: Experimental combustion data from a single cylinder test rig

  Morgan, R., Jackson, N., Atkins, A., Dong, G., Heikal, M. & Lenartowicz, C., 4 Sep 2017, In : SAE International Journal of Engines. 10, 5, p. 2596-2605

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  Open Access

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  • Engine cylinders
  • Engines
  • Brakes
  • Air
  • Waste heat utilization

• Thermal Propulsion Systems Roadmap

  Morgan, R., 6 Sep 2017, Advanced Propulsion Center. 13 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

• Two Hidden Layers are Usually Better than One

  Thomas, A., Petridis, M., Walters, S., Malekshahi Gheytassi, M. & Morgan, R., 2 Aug 2017, EANN: International Conference on Engineering Applications of Neural Networks. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, Vol. 744. p. 279-290 12 p. (Communications in Computer and Information Sciences).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

  Open Access

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  • Feedforward neural networks
• 2016

  Accelerated Optimal Topology Search for Two-hidden-layer Neural Networks

  Thomas, A., Walters, S., Petridis, M., Malekshahi Gheytassi, M. & Morgan, R., 19 Aug 2016, Engineering Applications of Neural Networks. EANN 2016. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, p. 253-266 14 p. (Communications in Computer and Information Sciences).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

  Open Access

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  • Feedforward neural networks
  • Topology
  • Neural networks
  • Experiments

• A comparative study between a Rankine cycle and a novel intra-cycle based waste heat recovery concepts applied to an internal combustion engine

  Morgan, R., Dong, G., Panesar, A. & Heikal, M., 26 Apr 2016, In : Applied Energy. 174, p. 108-117 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  Open Access

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  • Rankine cycle
  • Waste heat utilization
  • Internal combustion engines
  • Combustion chambers
  • Air intakes

• Conceptual Design and Preliminary Testing of an Organic Rankine Cycle Thermal Architecture

  Panesar, A., Morgan, R., Kennaird, D., Pike-Wilson, E., Sansome, R. & Heikal, M., 1 Jun 2016, Heat Powered Cycles Conference 2016. Nottingham, UK: Heat Powered Cycles, p. 0-0 1 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

  Open Access

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  • Rankine cycle
  • Conceptual design
  • Testing
  • Hot Temperature
  • Waste heat utilization

• Liquid air energy storage – from theory to demonstration

  Morgan, R., 16 Jun 2016, In : International Journal of Environmental Studies. 72, 3, p. 469-480 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • energy storage
  • liquid
  • air
  • cryogenic fluid
  • waste heat

• On the Optimal Node Ratio between Hidden Layers: A Probabilistic Study

  Thomas, A., Walters, S., Malekshahi Gheytassi, M., Morgan, R. & Petridis, M., 7 Oct 2016, In : International Journal of Machine Learning and Computing. 6, 5, p. 241-247 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  Open Access

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  • Feedforward neural networks
  • Topology
  • Neural networks
  • Experiments

• The 60% efficiency reciprocating engine: A modular alternative to large scale combined cycle power

  Gurr, A., Atkins, A., Rawlins, D. & Morgan, R., 6 Jun 2016, CIMAC Congress 2016. Helsinki: CIMAC, p. 0-0 1 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

• Thermodynamic analysis and system design of a novel split cycle engine concept

  Dong, G., Morgan, R. & Heikal, M., 15 Mar 2016, In : Energy. 102, p. 576-585 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  Open Access

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  • Thermodynamics
  • Systems analysis
  • Engines
  • Engine cylinders
  • Recuperators
• 2015

  An alternative thermodynamic cycle for reciprocating piston engines

  Jackson, N., Atkins, A., Eatwell, J. & Morgan, R., 7 May 2015, 36th International Vienna Motor Symposium 2015. Vienna, p. 0-0 1 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

• An analysis of a large-scale liquid air energy storage system

  Morgan, R., Nelmes, S., Gibson, E. & Brett, G., 31 Dec 2015, In : Proceedings of the ICE - Energy. 168, 2, p. 135-144 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  Open Access

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• A novel organic Rankine cycle system for heavy duty Diesel engines

  Panesar, A., Heikal, M. & Morgan, R., 1 Jan 2015, Sustainable Thermal Energy Management. Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, p. 190-198 9 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

  Open Access

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  • Rankine cycle
  • Diesel engines
  • Propanol
  • Engines
  • Crankshafts

• A novel split cycle internal combustion engine with integral waste heat recovery

  Dong, G., Morgan, R. & Heikal, M., 14 Mar 2015, In : Applied Energy. 157, p. 744-753 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  Open Access

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• A novel working fluid for Organic Rankine Cycles (ORC)

  Panesar, A., Heikal, M., Marengo, M. & Morgan, R., 1 Jan 2015, Vehicle Thermal Management Systems 12. Nottingham, UK, p. 423-434 12 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

  Open Access

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  • Rankine cycle
  • Ethanol
  • Fluids
  • Diesel engines
  • Heat transfer

• Cryogenic thermal energy storage systems

  Pike-Wilson, E., Morgan, R. & Cundy, A., 17 May 2015, ASME-ATI-UIT 2015 Conference on Thermal Energy Systems: Production, Storage, Utilization and the Environment. Naples, Italy, p. 0-0 1 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

• Effect of hydrogen fumigation in a dual fuelled heavy duty engine

  Morgan, R., Atkins, P., Atkins, A., Lenartowicz, C. & Heikal, M., 13 Sep 2015, 12th International Conference on Engines & Vehicles. USA: SAE International, p. 0-0 1 p. (SAE Technical Paper Series).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

  Open Access

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• Measurement and simulation of low temperature packed bed regenerators

  Pike-Wilson, E., Gardhouse, T., Morgan, R. & Heikal, M., 7 Sep 2015, 14th UK Heat Transfer Conference. UK, p. 0-0 1 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

  Open Access

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• On predicting the optimal number of hidden nodes

  Thomas, A., Petridis, M., Walters, S., Malekshahi Gheytassi, M. & Morgan, R., 8 Dec 2015, 2015 international conference on computational science and computational intelligence. Las Vegas: CPS/IEEE, p. 565-570 6 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

  • Topology
  • Neural networks

• Results from the testing of a heavy duty diesel engine with hydrogen fumigation

  Morgan, R., Heikal, M., Atkins, A. & Atkins, P., 2 Dec 2015, Internal Combustion Engines Conference 2015. IMechE, p. 0-0 1 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

  Open Access

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• The benefits of high injection pressure on future heavy duty engines performance

  Morgan, R., Banks, A., Auld, A., Heikal, M. & Lenartowicz, C., 6 Sep 2015, 12th International Conference on Engines & Vehicles. USA: SAE International, p. 0-0 1 p. (SAE Technical Paper Series).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

  Open Access

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• The split cycle engine and its impact on the vehicle cooling system

  Morgan, R., Dong, G. & Heikal, M., 1 May 2015, IMechE VTMS conference. IMechE: IMechE, p. 0-0 1 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

  Open Access

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• 2014

  A design of experiments (DOE) approach to optimise temperature measurement accuracy in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)

  Barari, F., Morgan, R. & Barnard, P., 1 Jan 2014, In : Journal of Physics: Conference Series. 547, 1, 012004.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  Open Access

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  • experiment design
  • solid oxide fuel cells
  • thermocouples
  • temperature measurement
  • gas temperature

• A Novel Organic Rankine Cycle System with Improved Thermal Stability and Low Global Warming Fluids

  Panesar, A., Morgan, R., Miche, N. & Heikal, M., 31 Dec 2014, ICPER 2014 - 4th International Conference on Production, Energy and Reliability. Vol. 13. p. 0-0 1 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN

  Open Access

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  • Rankine cycle
  • Global warming
  • Thermodynamic stability
  • Fluids
  • Exhaust gas recirculation

• Liquid air energy storage: Analysis and first results from a pilot scale demonstration plant

  Morgan, R., Nelmes, S., Gibson, E. & Brett, G., 20 Aug 2014, In : Applied Energy. 137, p. 845-853 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  Open Access

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  • energy storage
  • liquid
  • air
  • analysis
  • pilot plant