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Enclosure stories: narratives from Northamptonshire (2012)
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McDonagh, B., & Daniels, S. (2012). Enclosure stories: narratives from Northamptonshire. cultural geographies, 19(1), 107-121. https://doi.org/10.1177/1474474011427361

This paper rethinks and revises enclosure narratives, thickening the concept of enclosure by researching a particular place and period: the English Midland county of Northamptonshire in the period between the 16th and the 19th centuries. It argues th... Read More about Enclosure stories: narratives from Northamptonshire.

Length and time scales of response of sediment suspensions to changing flow conditions (2011)
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Dorrell, R. M., & Hogg, A. J. (2012). Length and time scales of response of sediment suspensions to changing flow conditions. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 138(5), 430-439. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28asce%29hy.1943-7900.0000532

Turbulent suspensions of sediment are investigated to establish the characteristic length and time scales on which they adjust from one state to another. The suspensions are modeled by using a simple closure for the turbulent fluctuations in which th... Read More about Length and time scales of response of sediment suspensions to changing flow conditions.

Comparative study of the performance of the M-cycle counter-flow and cross-flow heat exchangers for indirect evaporative cooling - Paving the path toward sustainable cooling of buildings (2011)
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Zhan, C., Duan, Z., Zhao, X., Smith, S., Jin, H., & Riffat, S. (2011). Comparative study of the performance of the M-cycle counter-flow and cross-flow heat exchangers for indirect evaporative cooling - Paving the path toward sustainable cooling of buildings. Energy, 36(12), 6790-6805. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2011.10.019

This paper provides a comparative study of the performance of cross-flow and counter-flow M-cycle heat exchangers for dew point cooling. It is recognised that evaporative cooling systems offer a low energy alternative to conventional air conditioning... Read More about Comparative study of the performance of the M-cycle counter-flow and cross-flow heat exchangers for indirect evaporative cooling - Paving the path toward sustainable cooling of buildings.

Evaluation of external heat loss from a small-scale expander used in organic Rankine cycle (2011)
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Li, J., Pei, G., Li, Y., & Ji, J. (2011). Evaluation of external heat loss from a small-scale expander used in organic Rankine cycle. Applied thermal engineering, 31(14-15), 2694-2701. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2011.04.039

With the scaling down of the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC), the engine shaft power is not only determined by the enthalpy drop in the expansion process but also the external heat loss from the expander. Theoretical and experimental support in evaluatin... Read More about Evaluation of external heat loss from a small-scale expander used in organic Rankine cycle.

Construction and dynamic test of a small-scale organic rankine cycle (2011)
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Pei, G., Li, J., Li, Y., Wang, D., & Ji, J. (2011). Construction and dynamic test of a small-scale organic rankine cycle. Energy, 36(5), 3215-3223. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2011.03.010

The fundamentals of a newly constructed kW-scale Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system on the use of R123 were illustrated. A specially designed and manufactured turbine was innovatively applied to this system. Formulations were developed to examine the... Read More about Construction and dynamic test of a small-scale organic rankine cycle.

The structure of the deposit produced by sedimentation of polydisperse suspensions (2011)
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Dorrell, R. M., Hogg, A. J., Sumner, E. J., & Talling, P. J. (2011). The structure of the deposit produced by sedimentation of polydisperse suspensions. Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface, 116(F1), https://doi.org/10.1029/2010jf001718

To interpret the deposits from particle-laden flows it is necessary to understand particle settling at their base. In this paper a quantitative model is developed that not only captures how particles settle out of suspension but also the composition... Read More about The structure of the deposit produced by sedimentation of polydisperse suspensions.

Design and analysis of a novel low-temperature solar thermal electric system with two-stage collectors and heat storage units (2011)
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Gang, P., Jing, L., & Jie, J. (2011). Design and analysis of a novel low-temperature solar thermal electric system with two-stage collectors and heat storage units. Renewable energy, 36(9), 2324-2333. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2011.02.008

The proposed low-temperature solar thermal electric generation is based on the compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) of small concentration ratio and Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC). The technologies of CPC and ORC are analyzed, and feasibility of the sy... Read More about Design and analysis of a novel low-temperature solar thermal electric system with two-stage collectors and heat storage units.

Performance evaluation of a micro turbo-expander for application in low-temperature solar electricity generation (2011)
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Pei, G., Li, Y. Z., Li, J., & Ji, J. (2011). Performance evaluation of a micro turbo-expander for application in low-temperature solar electricity generation. Journal of Zhejiang University Science A, 12(3), 207-213. https://doi.org/10.1631/jzus.A1000105

A micro turbo-expander capable of high working speed was specially manufactured for use in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC). A series of tests were executed to examine the performance of the machine. In the experiment, the machine was tested under diff... Read More about Performance evaluation of a micro turbo-expander for application in low-temperature solar electricity generation.

Gravity-driven flow in a submarine channel bend: Direct field evidence of helical flow reversal (2010)
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Parsons, D. R., Peakall, J., Aksu, A. E., Flood, R. D., Hiscott, R. N., Beşiktepe, Ş., & Mouland, D. (2010). Gravity-driven flow in a submarine channel bend: Direct field evidence of helical flow reversal. Geology, 38(12), 1063-1066. https://doi.org/10.1130/G31121.1

Submarine meandering channels are conduits that transport gravity-driven flows and sediments into the deep sea. Such channel systems form distributive networks across submarine fans, ultimately forming the largest sedimentary deposits on Earth. Despi... Read More about Gravity-driven flow in a submarine channel bend: Direct field evidence of helical flow reversal.

Marine renewable energy: The ecological implications of altering the hydrodynamics of the marine environment (2010)
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Shields, M. A., Woolf, D. K., Grist, E. P. M., Kerr, S. A., Jackson, A., Harris, R. E., …Side, J. (2011). Marine renewable energy: The ecological implications of altering the hydrodynamics of the marine environment. Ocean and Coastal Management, 54(1), 2--9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2010.10.036

Many countries now recognise the need for mitigation of climate change induced by human activities and have incorporated renewable energy resources within their energy policy. There are extensive resources of renewable energy within the marine enviro... Read More about Marine renewable energy: The ecological implications of altering the hydrodynamics of the marine environment.

Modelling the response of river systems to environmental change: progress, problems and prospects for palaeo-environmental reconstructions (2010)
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Van De Wiel, M. J., Coulthard, T. J., Macklin, M. G., & Lewin, J. (2011). Modelling the response of river systems to environmental change: progress, problems and prospects for palaeo-environmental reconstructions. Earth-Science Reviews, 104(1-3), 167-185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.earscirev.2010.10.004

Over the last decade several computational models, and several types of model, have been developed to simulate the response of river systems to environmental change over time scales of decades to millennia: hydrological models, flood inundation model... Read More about Modelling the response of river systems to environmental change: progress, problems and prospects for palaeo-environmental reconstructions.

Novel design and simulation of a hybrid solar electricity system with organic Rankine cycle and PV cells (2010)
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Li, J., Pei, G., Li, Y., & Ji, J. (2010). Novel design and simulation of a hybrid solar electricity system with organic Rankine cycle and PV cells. International journal of low carbon technologies, 5(4), 223-230. https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctq027

The proposed system mainly consists of flat-plate compound parabolic concentrators (CPCs) integrated with photovoltaic (PV) cells and organic Rankine cycle (ORC). The technologies of CPC, PV cell and ORC are analyzed, and feasibility of the hybrid so... Read More about Novel design and simulation of a hybrid solar electricity system with organic Rankine cycle and PV cells.

Response of river-dominated delta channel networks to permanent changes in river discharge (2010)
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Edmonds, D., Slingerland, R., Best, J., Parsons, D., & Smith, N. (2010). Response of river-dominated delta channel networks to permanent changes in river discharge. Geophysical research letters, 37(12), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1029/2010GL043269

Using numerical experiments, we investigate how river-dominated delta channel networks are likely to respond to changes in river discharge predicted to occur over the next century as a result of environmental change. Our results show for a change in... Read More about Response of river-dominated delta channel networks to permanent changes in river discharge.

Optimization of low temperature solar thermal electric generation with Organic Rankine Cycle in different areas (2010)
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Jing, L., Gang, P., & Jie, J. (2010). Optimization of low temperature solar thermal electric generation with Organic Rankine Cycle in different areas. Applied energy, 87(11), 3355-3365. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2010.05.013

The presented low temperature solar thermal electric generation system mainly consists of compound parabolic concentrators (CPC) and the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) working with HCFC-123. A novel design is proposed to reduce heat transfer irreversibi... Read More about Optimization of low temperature solar thermal electric generation with Organic Rankine Cycle in different areas.

A new methodology for the quantitative visualization of coherent flow structures in alluvial channels using multibeam echo-sounding (MBES) (2010)
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Best, J., Simmons, S., Parsons, D., Oberg, K., Czuba, J., & Malzone, C. (2010). A new methodology for the quantitative visualization of coherent flow structures in alluvial channels using multibeam echo-sounding (MBES). Geophysical research letters, 37(6), Article ARTN L06405. https://doi.org/10.1029/2009gl041852

In order to investigate the interactions between turbulence and suspended sediment transport in natural aqueous environments, we ideally require a technique that allows simultaneous measurement of fluid velocity and sediment concentration for the who... Read More about A new methodology for the quantitative visualization of coherent flow structures in alluvial channels using multibeam echo-sounding (MBES).

Sedimentation of bidisperse suspensions (2010)
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Dorrell, R., & Hogg, A. J. (2010). Sedimentation of bidisperse suspensions. International journal of multiphase flow, 36(6), 481-490. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmultiphaseflow.2010.02.001

The average settling velocity of a suspension of identical particles through otherwise quiescent fluid is smaller than the settling velocity of a single particle in an unbounded fluid. When a suspension settles out to form a deposit, this hindered se... Read More about Sedimentation of bidisperse suspensions.

Analysis of low temperature solar thermal electric generation using regenerative Organic Rankine Cycle (2010)
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Pei, G., Li, J., & Ji, J. (2010). Analysis of low temperature solar thermal electric generation using regenerative Organic Rankine Cycle. Applied thermal engineering, 30(8-9), 998-1004. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2010.01.011

The innovative configuration of low temperature solar thermal electric generation with regenerative Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) is designed, mainly consisting of small concentration ratio compound parabolic concentrators (CPC) and the regenerative OR... Read More about Analysis of low temperature solar thermal electric generation using regenerative Organic Rankine Cycle.

Observing bedload/suspended load using multi-frequency-acoustic backscatter (2010)
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McLelland, S. (2010). Observing bedload/suspended load using multi-frequency-acoustic backscatter

Published alongside Gray, J.R., Laronne, J.B., Marr, J.D.G., 2010, Bedload-surrogate monitoring technologies: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2010-5091This paper describes the application of acoustic backscatter from multiple... Read More about Observing bedload/suspended load using multi-frequency-acoustic backscatter.